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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-20
Commercial Correspondence.
Special to the New Orleans Crescent.l

Special to the New Orleans Crescent.l
HAVANA, May 13, 1861.
Nh EdHor-Scarcely forty eight hours have
elapsed since closed my last respects, one-half of
which have been the Sabbath day, when, after
attending mass in the morning, we deem it not
wrong to amuse ourselves at the theater or cock
pit, vet we do not transact business, consequently
have no change to advise in the Sugar market
Holders to-day have endeavored to obtain an ad-
vance in rates, but intending purchasers, looking
at the high rates of freight and the low rates of
Exchange, steadfastly refuse to grant any conces-
sions and therefore only refer to my last re-
spects for quotations.
MusCovADoEs Prices Current of last Sat
urday Nhis being Monday reports "choice groce-
ry" as very scarce adding, a quality worth above
81 reals per arrobe is hardly offered.
The shipments of Sugar from this port and Ma
tanzas last week amounted to 50.l57 boxes and
37l3 hhds., none of which went to New Orleans.
| MoLAssEs-W Without Improvement. Very dull
| Clayed at i, and Muscovado at to 23 reals per
| keg of % gailOns
The following are the articles of American pro
| ducton reported as realized on Saturday q:
| LAnD-Bhls., Sis so; kegs, $40 per quneal
BEANS (biack) at SIG 50 per arrobe.
BUTTER at from SIG to $40 per quintal. frs
rate article would come to good market.
HAMS quite scarce and in good demand par
Gel OF yellow covered sold on Saturday at SIT 81
| per qulhtat.
CLEAR PoHK becoming scarce, and $40 per quin
tai was again obtained on Saturday for a small
parcel from Philadelphia.
SoAp.-40 boxes yellow, from New York, are re
ported AS realized on Saturday at IS per quintal.
| TALLow.-l2 hhls., eX NJ. A. Stevens, from New
Orleans, sold Gu Saturday at SIS per quintal.
PoTAToEs.--ThOse reported as sold ia my las
respects ex ktrnak from New York, are said t.
have realized s. l2a per hbl, and $50 bbls., e.
same ship, are reported as having realized from $
to s. so per bb The demand is active, and frs
arrivals. if not too large, will doubtless obtai
from 81 so to s. per bhl.
YELLOW PINE.-A cargo from Mobile, of yer
superior quality, realized $27 cash. There arc
however, TWO cargoes from Pensacola awaitin
purchasers.
FREIGurs The arrival on Saturday of a larg
amount of tonnage under almost every flag WI
most probably prevent just at present any adVanc
, upon the rates quoted in my last respects Pr
viously to Saturday there was not single mel
: tral flag" vessel dlsengaged.
ExoHANGEs-I have pleasure in advising the al
8 pearance OF better feeling in the market, an
, trust ere long to find the money market le
stringent
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-20

The great annual May festival of the Germaas
began yesterday The usual fancy and handsome
procession was formed in the forenoon, and passed
through the principal streets before leaving for the
Fair Grounds, late Creole Course. The great nov
city in the procession was king Cotton" A
large car, decked with shields bearing the names
of the Southern States, and begrt with living shrub
berry, contained a pile of cotton bales on which
was seated stout and whskered Teuton dressed
as King, with crown, ermine and scepter. 1t
was an original and striking tableau, which every.
body cheered. The bakers had their oven in a
bower cf shrubbery, as usual, and were kneading
dough and baking pretsels which they threw to the
crowd as they passed along, The Germans from
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ES' FAI as.

Tonight, and every night this week, the ladies
will hold fair at St. Alphonsus' Hall, on St. An
drew street. between Magazine and Constance, for
the benefit of the St. Elizabeth Orphan Asylum.
The best and fairest of the ladies up town are en-
listed in the cause, and the entertainment will be
one of the frst-class The object of the fair is a
noble one, and we bespeak for it the most liberal
patronage.
Another fair begins tonight, in the Third Dis
trict. It is for the benefit of the Rev. Father
Moyuihans new church, ST. Peters, now approach
ing completion, on Craps street, and will be held
in that beautiful edifce Father Moynhan has
been patient and industrious in building church
that will be an honor to himself and to the city
and we hope that this fair will aid him materially
in paying the bills yet due. The fair, it is needless tc
add, will be gotten up in beautiful and tasteful
| style, and will be a delightful place to go these
| pleasant evenings. We should state that Father
Moynihan has latterly and very generously ceaset
making collections for the church, in consequence
of the great drain upon the city by the war move
| ments.
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Tooa aMUNICATED.l
Jefferson Hotel, Lake End.

This commodious and delightfully."- y-situated house,
now under the management of the urbane gentle
manly and well-known Dan Peters, has been en-
tirely refitted and reGarnshed in all its depart.
ments.
1t offers to tile citizens Of the most salubri-
Gus and pleasant places of recreation and situated
directly on the lake shore, at the terminus OF the
Carrollton and Jefferson Railroad, its many adVan
tages can only be appreciated by visit; and it lis
aIable and energetic host does notdo up the croak
ers and other matters brown, then am no judge
a great inconvenience now exists in the early
departure Of the last train for the city, which, in
stead of leaving at O'Clock, P. NJ, should be ex-
tended to or 10 O'Clock, giving an opportunity to
the wearied and dusty denizens OF our city to take
q pleasant trip in the afternoon and enjoy the ad-
yantages of the fine bathing and other luxurles
trust the President Of the road will make early
arrangements for later tran as it would not only
be a great convenience to the public, but would
induce large numbers to visit the hotel. The prox
unity of the road to our.up-town community would
render it the most popular resort. The hotel can
be reached in vehicles by the New Canal shell road
Many families have already commenced theil
visits, and speak in the highest terms of Dan ant
his accommodations.
The fishing banks are in the immediate vicinity
and afford excellent sport. Boats and sailing crat
are numerous, and can be obtained at moderate
prices.
Give Dan trial, and you will not regretit
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Mr.. Smoot, who resides in Denton county,
Texas, arrived in the city yesterday and reports
that Gen W. c. Young was in full pursuit of Mont
gomery and the Federal troops, and had over
taken the baggage, supply and ammunition trains
in seventeen wagons, which were taken posses
sion Of together with some beeves and horses.
Gen. Young had written for more troops and 1000
additional men responded to the call. Mont
gomery had evacuated Fort Ouachita, and was on
his way to Fort Arbuckle. 1t was the determina-
ton of Gen. Young to take Forts Cobb and Ar
fuckle. Fifteen hundred Indians had joined his
ranks. Montgomery is the Kansas rufiah and
outlaw, and it the Texans catch him and his men,
they will waste no powder on them, but the whole
set will undoubtedly be roped.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-20

Congress met at IL a. M, when prayer was Of
fered by the Rev. Mr.. Simmons.
The Secretary read the journals Of the public
proceedings of the previous day, which were con
frmed
Mr.. Smith, of Alabama, offered the following
resolution. which adopted:
ReSolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary
be Instructed to report bill establishing and or
ganizing Court of the Confederate States for the
State Of Virginia.
Mr. Kett, of South Carolina, from the Committee
on Indian Affairs, reported " bill to be entitled
an act for the protection of certain Indian tribes
The Clerk commenced reading the bill, and it ap
neared that the provisions Of it extended protec
ton over the Indian Territories South of Kansas.
On motion of Mr.. Ktett, further reading was sus
pended, and on his motion Congress went into
secret session,
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THE COURTS.

RE-oPENING OF THE COURTS. We understand
that the Supreme Court aud the District Courts
will be opened to-day, for the transaction Of neces-
sary business. There is much aud important busi-
ness waiting, and which has been waiting to the
great loss and lnconve nience oil the litigants.
FIRST DISTRICT CoUR@--Jltdge Co&ens Philip
Sary was put upon his trial on Saturday, for the
murder OF Jean Paul Schander. The prisoner was
a police officer of the second District, and it was
proved that on the 29th Of May last, between and
O'Clock P. NJ, the deceased was standing before
the window of a house of bad repute, situated on
Burgundy street, near CONT street. The prisoner
approached the deceased and ordered him away !;
the deceased refused, replying that it was none Of
the officers business, when she prisoner took hold
of the deceased, who showed the officer against the
wall, and struck him. The prisoner then drew
| revolver and shot the deceased twice. one oil the
balls entering his brain. which proved fatal.
| The defence was conducted by Messrs. Sonle and
| Lambert, who set up Justification, and the plea OF
/ self-detence. AtsorHey-General Semmes appeared
| for the State.
The case occupied the entire day, and was sub
mtted after argument at O'Clock, when the jury
retired, and at 6alfpast 10 O'Clock they returned q
verdict of guilty Of granddaughter.
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THr ofTARREI. BETWEEN GEN. Scorr AND Oh

THE QUARREL. BETWEEN GEN. SCOTT AND OLD
ADE-The Petersburg (Va.) Express says
a Western paper says old Scott is hale, hearty,
healthy and as active as a boy. This we know to
be deliberate lie. a gentleman was in our office
Yesterday, who saw Scott last Saturday. He says
he is complete wreck lnfrm, gouty, and over
whelmed with the lashings of guilty conscience,
lie has become sort of terror to all around him.
His Aids tremhle in his presence, and his petnancy
prevents him from giving any one civil answer.
Old Abe, it is said is absolutely afraid to go near
stFuss and Feathers, the latter has not forgot
ten, and never will, the remark of Lincoln to Rev.
Dr.. Fner, that he was "Scotts legal master"
Scott, who was present at the time of the inter
view, managed TO restrain his passion until the
Doctor and the members of the Young Mems Chris,
tian Association left but they had scarcely cleared
the room, before he let out on Lincoln. Al one
time it was thought that Cameron and Seward
would have to interfere to prevent personal col
lision. Scott raved like a madman, and told Lin
coin that he was stupid fool q most eonsummate
8 ass, and lavished sundry other choice epithets
upon the devoted head of his legal master" oul
informant states that he finally worked himself nI
into such q passion that his nervous system coutt
no longer stand the shock, and he was conveyed
4o1h
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Louisiana Intelligence.

CRops IN MoREuoUsE.-rh recent heavy rains
will, no doubt, prove injurious to the planting in
terests. The crops, corn especially, look very fine
in this parish.
CRops IN CATAHoULA.-From every portion of
ourparshreports are most tiattering with reference
to the crops, especially that of corn. Islands u
are proverbially good, and the favorable spring.
thus far, has given it the appearance Of an early
and abundant yield Plenty" without peace Is
the prospect ahead. ECatahoua Independent.
CRops IN WEST BATON ROUGE Refreshing show
ers in the early part'of the week have much i'm
nroyed the appearance of our crops. We speak
from the best authority when say there is not a
bad.lookng crop of corn, cane OF cotton in the
parish Old planters say the promises for an
abundant yield are better than they have ever seen
them before. ESugar Planter.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-20

THE FLAG PRESENTATION TO THE SUMTER GREYs.
The armory of the Sumter Greys, on Magazine
street. was the scene Of a beautiful and patriotic
proceeding on Saturday evening-the reception of
a magnificent Confederate flag from the ladies.
The armory was handsomely fitted up for the
occasion, with carpeted throne for the officers
and distinguished guests, with Confederate flag
draped behind, and seats both sides. The
attendance of the ladies was large and altogether
lovely-an audience the very sight of which was
enough to make every man of the Greys treby
soldier. Among the guests on the stand were
Brig. Gen. Labuzan; Capt. Fred. Brand of the
Louisiana Artillery; Capt. Newman of the Sumter
Guards Major Wilde, and others. It is to Gen.
Labuzan's brigade that the Sumter Greys belong
Among the ladies present were Mrs. E. e. Phillips
and her two lovely daughters, Misses Kate and
Charlotte Phillips, who made and presented the
flag. The flag is made of the richest silk, gold
fringed with the stars embroidered in yellow silk
| on the blue, and the name of the company beauti-
fully embroidered in yellow silk and gold on the
white bar; the whole set off with golden tassels
and streamers of silk, whilst the staff made Of
| polished mahogany, is surmounted by COLDER
crescent and spear. A richer or more beautitu
flag has never been presented to o military com
pany.
Capt Maupay having drawn up his men in linz
and come to a present-arms, the flag was pre-
sented on behalf of the ladies by our wetl-knowl
and talented legal friend, B. F. Jonas, Esq. The
eloquence Of this young orator was never more
happily displayed; it was indeed worthy accom-
paniment to the splendid gift of the fair to tn
brave, which he held in his hand. Concluding
amid the livelest applause of all present, he passe
the flag to Capt. Maupay, who, after returning
few brief words of thanks, passed it to the colo'
bearer, Uhs writer) who may be excused from tel
ing what he said or tried to say on behalf of tn
company. [We mast brag little, though; we ar
ye,.y proud of the honor of carrying magnifcen
flag for so manly and genteel company as tn
Sumter Greys. We will never be able to look {
the flag without seeing, also, the sweet faces G
those who made and presented it,
The presentation ceremonies over, Capt Maupa
) and Lieut. Frobus crossed swords with Cap
= Brand, who administered to them solemn oath
: honor and cherish the flag and to defend it to Il
. death-the company standing with arms pr
D sented. After this, the ladies and the Greys pa
their respects to a lavish collation. which was
waiting-punch, champagne, cake, comhts al
y solids without end; Private Couret and Corpor
Block distinguishing themselves by their achvi
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NORTH CARoL1NA.-In anticipation Of the seeas-
sion of the old North State asSsrs Calender Cos No.
hive prepare sheets and note
handsomely ea she Ae flag Of The Confederate atesa
with eleven stars gesing Atld. Sec advertisement
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The attention of the public is called to the large
sale Of ue horses aras which take place this day at half
past O'clock W N Rpg rs stab No. 9a Graver street.
by R. NJ Montgomery, auctioneer. See advertisement
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HARnEENs TAcPIcs,-We call the atfsaaoa OF
our voanteer and interested in As AFFAIRS to
The advertisement of MesSrs C6rson ArnsreA No. %
Camp street They in q ta
above named work. with coisreyolver drA inehaed the
whole illustrated " sixty nine atss snee'ss Of he plates
san seen al thei store Ths wA 30 ready fos a sG
the 7sth of Tho D rsent month
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ElRES.

A disastrous fire broke out on Saturday morning,
about o'clock, in the grocery and coifeehouse,
at the corner of Clio aud Magnolia Streets burning
nearly the whole block bounded by Clio, Erato,
Magnolia and Freret Streets The Jackson Bakery,
on Erato street was totally destroyed also, the
warehouse on Clio street, belonging to the ChemI-
cal-works which contained q large quantity OF
sulphur. The buildings were principally small
frame houses and occupied by the poor classes of
laborers, which has cansed great distress among
them, as the flames spread with such rapidty that
they were able to save but little of their furniture.
The loss must be very considerable.
At quarter to o'clock yesterday morning, fire
broke out in the kitchen of Mrs. Mccarthy g
grocery, at the corner of Clio and Locust Streets
The damage was not great
The alarm last evening, originating in the back
part of the First District, was false. reliable
friend of ours, who carries good time-keeper
with him, was standing at Creole No. 9's house on
Esplanade street, opposite tbs Mint, when he heard
the first tap of the gong in the engine house. He
declares to us, that he saw No. 9s horse and en-
gne flying up street, Phenix No SIS steam engine
| with fire up doing the same, aud Hope Hook and
Ladder No 3's truck doing likewise, all within one
minute of the first alarm on the gong. This Is
hard to believe, but our friend declares by his
watch, and his sacred honor, that it is true.
Since writing the above, we learn that the alarm
was caused by an accident at the Gas Works-a
leakage and blazing in one of those parts of the
gas machinery called governors. Whilst the
station alarm was being received at the centra
Office by Mr.. Winter the operator on duty at th
time, the lights suddenly went out. Mr.. Winter
who is an experienced telegrapher, caught the res
of the message by listening to the ticking, an
sounded the alarm all in the dark and alone b
himself, without company or other persons present
or any other man. u Winter will do. Bully fo
Winter!
Another disastrous fire broke out at about
O'Clock last night, in porter and ale, or drinkin
establishment, on Maras street, between Custom
: house and BienviIle, west side. A good breez
favored the fumes. Firemfn were plenty br
water scarce. The result was that the whole bloc
bounded by Marais, Vilere, Customhouse and 3
5 enville was destroyed, excepting the brick bull
l. ings at the corner of Maras and Customhouse.
r Cazenave's undertaking establishment, Kat
/. mans coffsehouse, several groceries, and hume
l. GUS frame tenements occupied by poor peopl
e were swept away. The streets were filled wi
a nalf-clad families, bitterly mourning over their st
II misfortune.
The firemen worked like devils in the midst
s. the flames but scarcity of water, for long tim
sr rendered their labors futile.
a. The fire crossed Bienve street, and many ten
ID ments were blazing when we left, though the fiji
is men had, to all appearances, he mined it in.
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The Ladies' nj D9'W-A Vessel Seized Recovery
Of Stolen Negroes IN Alabama officer Shot
Ranlored Destruction Qfa Virginia Battery, etc.


Rqtmored Destruction Of a Virginia Battery, etc.
IN CAMP, May 49, 1861.
About one mile north from Norfolk our camp
is pitched, and the wide, level field is white
with canvas tents and alive with officers and
soldiers engaged in all the mularious occupations
which render military life, even in camp, anything
but an idle one. Whenever, during the short time
we have been here, the troops have been put
through regimental drill dress parade, the ladies
somehow have managed to get wind OF it and
hocked here in great numbers, many of them es
corting their male friends to the ground who would
otherwise probably fail of gaining admission. Yes
terday was Sunday, and all the afternoon the
streets and alleys of our canvas-town were gay
with bonnets and pettcoats, until twilight came
down. broke up the warlke exhibition of forming
and charging columns, and dispersed the soldiers
to their quarters.
Commodore Pendergrast experienced an exam
ple of Southern vigilance and spirit a few days
ago which must have been rather mOrtifying. He
is engaged as the reader is probably aware in en-
forcing the blockade Of the Virginia ports he had
been in the habit of permitting the regular packets
between New York and Norfolk to transfer their
passengers and baggage to the little steamer VIM
Selden at Old Point Comfort, to be conveyed to
The latter city II was quite reasonable TO suppose
that the Federal Commander had some other OBJ
ieet in view than TO facilitate travel or to obige
the people of Norfolk, and Gen. Gwynn soon be
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VALUABLE REMEDtEs.-M -Messrs. J. Wright & Co.,
No 81 Chares to-day advertise several vau-
able remedies. See advertisement
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ARREST OF A DEsPgRHpo.

.
VIM. D. Pearson, a hotel keeper at Osyka, Miss,
was there arrested on Saturday, en- reqaisition
of Gov. Moore upon Gov. Pettus, said Pearson be-
ing charged with the murder of Charles strick-
land in st. Helena parish the lGth of July last.
The man has for some years been the terror OF
the peaceable people wherever he has located.
He was the same who shot at New Orleans men at
the Bell and Everett barbecue at Amite City last
fall, and was shot and nearly killed in return
Officers Miller and McNeal, of this city, went up
on Saturday, and, with Gov. Petbus' warrant IN
their pockets, took him unawares in his own house
and dragged him to the cars, which left mme-
diateiy-the thing being done during downward
halt of the train-ard brought him safely to this
city. He ia now in the First District lookup.
When he was seized, his wife screamed murder,
and come of his friends ran after the cars, which
had started not being able to catch, the train
they drew pistols and fired after it. So officer
| Miller informs us.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-20

C1ARvoyANcE.-T Those desiring to investigate
the mysteries this sener referred TO the advertisement
Of Madame la Blanche No, IS BaroHRe street,
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Hoor-Po1Es Messrs. TSang 4 Hamilton. fat
hoa, anding Fourth nstr . ttay aaytr hsgspsaa sAa
barrel hooppoles for sale. sac advertisement.