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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

A Legal DECISION ON THE SUBJECT OF. DEsER-
r1oN.-The Lynchburg Virginian relates the fol-
lowing:
On yesterday, writ of habeas corpus was de-
cided by Judge Marshall, in the Circuit Court OF
this city, which decides an important principle.
John Hannibas, of Franklin (not native, how
ever, we unaerstand) was brought before Judge
Marshall on writ of habeas corpus sued out on
his petition. The facts of the case are these
John some time since joined company of cavalry,
raised in the county of Franklin, with view to
active servce.in the present difficulties, of which
Giles W. B. Hale is Captain. When the company
marched to the rendezvous, poor John was not
forthcoming, though notified and ordered to march.
He was capturrd near this place few days ago by
guard from his company, and held in custody
with view to being mustered into service, and he
applied for this writ against his captain, alleging
that he would not be mustered into servise with
out his consent, which he tho:ght proper TO with
draw after he found the company was to go.
Judge Marshall held that he cGuld not absolve him
self from the obligation consFacted by his enroll
ment, and remanded him back to the custody OF
his captain The principle decided is ar important
one, though We hope it VIA not be necessary to
apply it often. We understand that Johns com.
pany was not very anxious to retain him, though
they had NO idea of allowing him to shirk from his
duty in the way he proposed.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

LII. la" OF CLOTHING IN REGARD TO YoI,.y.
T@5'S L'E,EIvED INTO T4E CONFEDERATE SERVICE.
h&3A misunderstanding, says the Montgomery Ad-
VeCtsar, seems to exist among the volunteer forcca
called into the Confederate service in relation IN
th= subject of clothes and clothing, and vet the
ltw Of Congress controlling the question is onitc
Gear ard admits of no two constructions Manv
volunteer companies and battalions and raoi,norts
entered the Confederate service with the idea that
the War Department would supply all dcicioncios
Cr clothing among them and y,oI,1d ,oo,o,,,,, .
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

How TREY SAITED HIS WArEK.->A writer in the
Dadevle (Ala.) Banner, giving account Of his
visit to Pensacola, relGtes the following humorous
anecdotc of voluuteaS at that POINT
There is attached to the company, a lcng, tall,
slOOmy individual os the genus 50llO by 3he name
Of H, who never tarthCE from home than
Dndevie in his life, until he went to the. wars. He
is withal good -aatured person, gSod soldiaro
and of undisputCa courage. When t:ae company
FIRST moved TO HarranCa:s, which STANDS the
Gulf shore, H, being llttle late about his sup
per there was large cr4wd before him Gt the
we'll drawing 8ater, so he concluded thai It was
better to go Gown to the hay thaH to wait Tor his
turn at the we'll; accordingly doyan he. gees, dips
up buckles of the cle2r, salty water Qua of ths
Gulf, hurlas back, and soon has nice little. sEap
per set, and all things ready to /" fall in ~ but oe
fore setting down. he ooncludss to take, swallow
| out of his bucket, Finses OGt his tin cup, Gnps il
| nearly Sall, throws back his head, ard down goes
| half gill Of the s6aman's tea. 1t would hare done
you good Chat is, if you had not died for Laughing,
to have heard HIN shouting from the top of hi!
ste4oran voice, q Blast into 8terRal perdition
if can't waip the man that put salt in ny
water!" Going up to the officers tent. he hol
lowed out, "Capt. Meadows, some contoundet
| scoundrel has salted my water, spoiled my supper
r1tinated my coffee, and pisened me, and if yo'
| don't have him put under guard by Cd II! WlZs
him if hang for it one minute afterwards !"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

He KILLED Two OF TuEM.--The Richmond Ex-
amner relates the following incident of true hero.
ism:
The heroic achievement ascrbed to Capt VIM.
H. Werth, Of the Pittsyvania Infantry, of penetra-
ting into the enemys lines, near Hampton, and
Staying two of the enemy, is confirmed by advices
received yesterday. The actual manner of per
forming the deed was little different from that re-
lated Instead of meeting two troopers, who COM
shot on nearing them, he met five riding mules.
They commanded him to surrender. He drew his
pistol and commenced firing. They did the same.
Not being used to that kind of work, they didn't
touch Werth, but he killed two of his adversaries
dead. The remainder started Oft and attempted
to get into the bushes. As one OF the party was
disappearing, Capt. Werth fred and killed his mule
The three men then made their escape. If there
is any GOODNESS extant, Capt Werth has his. share
of it,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17
Writer for the Mobile Advertiser and Register
THE W'AR-FAST or pHB SOC7tPHROy;


pi - w. F'
'Tis the day of fast and prayer
In the Southron land, and there
Our millions cast their care
Upon their Cod:
Here we kneel in prayer,
While the Southron steel is bare
And the cannons roar is blare
Above the sod
Above the sod that's red
With the blood of Southron dead
Who marching at the head
Lead the fray
And dye with blood the soil,
And live with blood to boil,
And nerve to stand the toll
While we pray
While we pray to Whom we bend
That His favor He will lend,
And all evil vii forefend
From our braves
From our braves who lead the fight,
To battle with their might
And win the freeman's Right
Or honored graves.
The hymns of choirs rise
Meath the sunny Southron skies:
But dusky war cloud lies
In the North;
And the rattle of the drum,
Beneath that war cloud gIum,
Tells Of foes that come
Deadly Wfoth.
Ha. Southern men are there,
And their blades are flashing bare,
And their legions rushing where
Peril most is rife
And while they strive we pray
That the God of Battles may
Guard our brothers in the fray,
And that the strife
That the strife of blood and rage
May add another page
To tell to every age
In future story,
How Southrons met the foe,
How their right arms dealt the blow
That left Oppressors low
And US the glory!
We are fasting and are praying
While the Northman's trump is braying,
And they're bent upon the Staying
IN the battle
Staying those for whom we pray
Beloved sons of fathers gray,
Loves of maidens erstwhile gay
And the rattle
OF their drum responds to choir
And the clangor of their fire,
Is the answer to our higher
High invocation
Let them fight with wrath and ire,
Let them fight with vengeance dire,
Let them strive with steel and fire,
And desperation!
With God we pray to, on our side,
Their fierce onsets we shall bide,
And Deaths pale horse shall ride
Down our foes
Their dark cohorts melt before
The blast Of Southron cannon's roar;
Their blood gush in streams that pOaf
Meath Southron blows!
The Southron rifles breath shall deal
Its whitening blast, and they shall feel
The biting sweep of Southron steel
Who banner raise
Upon our shores! These, our fields,
The God of Battles, our leader, shields
His the naked brand each warrior wields-
To Him the praise
oBILE, June Is, 1861.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

\ THREAT TO ARREST TILE SUPREME CorRT.-T
New York Tribune says
Last winter when the rebellion began to assume
formidable dimensions, some persons in and near
Washington kept strict watch upon certain sus.
pected officials and prominent politicians. Among
those thus carefully observed were some of the
Judges of the Supreme Court of the United States
Facts are in possession of gentlemen of the high
est character which would authorize the prompt
arrest of two or three ofthose Judges the charge
Of treason.
The time not having arrived for proceeding in
this matter, and u fact, the rebellion having gone
on with such rapid strides as to get almost beyond
the necessity of doing it, this serious matter re-
mains in Statt quo.
We tell the overzealous champions of the Judges
of the Supreme Court, that they had better be
quiet.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

DEFENSIVE rs. OFFENsIyE.--The Charleston Mer-
curry disapproves of the defensive war policy
adopted by the Confederate States, and urges the
Importance of offensive measures. 1t concludes a
long article upon the subject as follows;
Bv assuming the position Of the defensive we
have lost Maryland, endangered Missouri, neutral
lied Kentucky, and are now making Virginia ON
battlefield. Is this wise craftsmanship? Is il
efficient generalship? Fabian tactics are out o.
place. We trust the war policy of the South il
about to become aggressive and efficient. 1t i
time, and we are glad that our gallant CommaDder
in. Chief, after directing the preparations Of tn
War Bureau for two months, has made Rlehmon
| his headquarters.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17
NUMBER 80.
TELEeRA@@Eo TO TsE NEW ORLEANS CRESCENT
~-~
LATEST TELEGRAfHTC INTELL[GEECE.
rET TnE SOUTHWESTERN s-D AnEnrcA7 rrszs.

h' NJ y tRR. st Louisville, k7, special and y.-
cognzed Agent Of 9e New lzsocaed Pe at tF,e4
psnt, The New York Press savinx ceased to hav
any control Of matter ecsrsphed south Of Louis
vile.
Capture Of the Privateer Savannah.
NEW YORK, 5une 15.--The privateer Savannah
in charge Of Aidshipman Cook, has arrived here.
Her crew, numbering s., were put in irons on the
Minnesota.
AddrasB Of Ger, Mcclellan.
sT. LOtIa, June Il. Gen. Mcclellan delivered an
address to the soldiers at Cairo in which he said
that they would be the leaders of the great West
efH army, and ere long wonld have an opportunity
&c meet the Confedefates.
Rendezvous Of Federal Forces.
CHICAGO, June l5.-Orders have been issued for
twelve regiments, to rendezvous as follows Four
at Quincy four at Alton, and three at Caseyyille,
on tbs 18th.
Arrested for Shipping Butter.
CINCI,@sATI, June 15.-Mr. John Il Skif has be en-
arrested and committed to JAIL for shipping butter
in ale barrels.
New York Cotton Market.
NEW IORE, June 1.-THE Cotton market closed
firm to-day, with sales of 2000 bales at 14c. for
Niddling Uplands.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

Hox, G. W. SuMMERs--We have it in the most
direct way that this gentleman has written letter
to Governor Letcher stating that he is h0art and
hand with Virginia, and for resistance to the North.
| ern invaders. His resignation member of the
| Convention was on account of his health.
| FChaTotte willie Rey1ev
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17
The Richmond Examiner SAWS


On Friday last, the Bay shore was the field of
another gross outrage. The steamer Quaker City
fired at the farm house of David Corprew, near
Cape Henry Road. 1t was until within few days
occupied by the Princess Anne Cavalry as their
rendezvous, but contained only an old negro at the
time of this exploit.
The President of the Confederate States, at
tended by Gov. Letcher, last evening visited the
encampment of the Georgians, the Zouaves, and
the Washington Artillery, in the vicinity of How
ards Grove and received the honors of marching
salutes. Hon. Pierre Soult, of Louisiana, and Hon.
ex Senator Wgfall, were also present on horse
back, and attracted very considerable share of
the attention of the troops and spectators. great
number of ladies and gentlemen were present in
carriages and on foot, and added to the zest of the
occasion. From the orders read to the Washington
Artillery, it is evident that warm work is soon eX-
pected. More rigid discipline is to prevail than
ever before. Their drill is to be more constant
with view to active operations, and they are to
hold themselves in readiness to march at a mo-
ment's warning. The camp in this vicinity is at
the present moment the loveliest portion of our
CITY, and in the assemblages daily drawn thither to
witness their afternoon parades, one may see the
elite of our city. [Richmond Examiner llth
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

Forney, in his Philadelphia Press, boasts Of d
united North anu divided South, and says:
The idea of divided North and united South
has boen dspeted. It has been reversed. We
have no Andrew johnson in the free States, no
Emerson Etherdge, Frank Blair, no Jerrod
Clsmens, no George D. Prentice, to divide opr
sFiid column.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

THE BATTLE OF PHIIPPL-A gentleman froa=
Rchmond informs us that the venerable Bishop
John Early of the Methodist Episcopal ChuE&h,
was in Phpp on the day Of the recent battle,
having just returned from the session of 2ome
Western Conference over which he had presided.
We understand that Bishop EARLY reports A33 as
the number of Lincolntes fell in the engagement.
IPetersh.Egi Sxpress.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

We announce, as a fact that laraT, quantity of
arms was secretly brought from tennessee into
Kentucky by the Secessonists op Wednesday.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

BRITIsu WAR VESSEL IN THE RoAps.---We learned
yesterday that large British frigate had arrived
in the Roads, but were unable to get further par
tculars. Norfolk Argus, 8th,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

The gallant young Prentice is among u.s. ready
to fight the Lincolnites Such gallant young spitils
cannot be tanned down into snemisson 20 Iae y
tyrant We hope that the old man. aeotfks 9TH no,s ns
moved by the noble example OF his son. VIII n'''
come out for the Southern QaueG. h,, Avalanche,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17
MONDAY MORNING. JUNE II, 1861.

| cuLhstaEGes likewise convicted her. The tribunal
| found her guilty, and sentenced her, as she ap
peared to be girl of weak intellect to no greater
| penalty than that of four montha imprisonment
| time.
In the case of f. H. Prea, convicted of larceny,
| IN stealing $1,000 bond from Mrs. Allan, Of St
Louis, arguments were heard upon aDDlication for
new trial. Prea argued his own case with much
ingenuity and ability. The Court took the case
under advscment.
David Carrigan pleaded guilty to charge of
larceny ana was re;nanded to await sentence.
| THE RECORDERS CoCETs.-James Cook Of No
4'3 IelpElchore street, awaits examination before
tecorder Emerson the charge of allowing hi4
dogs to run at large to the great danger of Daniel
orr5 legs, of whose ApolIo.ke symmetry he is
decently proud, Alex. Mcneil awaits hearing
on the charge OF having caused the false arrest
| and imprisonment of John Benman, residing at
the corner Of tfraTier and Front Levee streets
John and Ann Kelly were dismissed from the charge
Of cutting James &. Brennan in the back
Before Recorder Blache. Theodore Beachme
awaits examination on the charge of having mildly
expressed fi|s dislike of Henry Gates by beating
that gentleman over the head with an iron dray pin.
James nelly was sent to prison, in default Of bail
OF three charges of assault and battery. Pat Don.
oh0e, caught stealing cigars al the fire on Chartres
street. was sent to prison to bide his time.
-----~~ Ss-----
The FEDE3Ah RAID on CoLE,u3t's.--fhc Mem
phis Appeal, of the l3th has the following in rela-
ton to This affair:
The fo1lou,ine snac4al dieno+ot ,.o. ~ooo-.,, :.
this citv fy COZ CoIpman WI ""' 'e'e'fe" III
g Columbus, June i2.-The city oe Alton landed
filled with Federal troona and twejve riarns nf
tillery and 5o0k dovr onr fac ans i, ~
if we uttered aeceSsidn aantmnnts wa o,,d 1s t
in three days. The citizens could not resist, but
bld defiance. me commander asked if there was
w w Cnnnh~ "o "9noGI d oi IT. t9%n me answer was
want Vnnr ossistanca an ] tol uie ooutn, We don't
henn a3yisoa bI, anooio7 uovernor MaS2lhh mas
''V'' N''''O ~ speoIA' nieaSeilseF'
vyooro i,forroo5 ~, 10 s,a~,,.~1o- 49,.
so 80 tila " d JuSt rom har-
scr tHat Sto'vtnor hichs was IN Such ap'
WenJ ~ e eo anu han9gu ny the
orn,5d ora 1o+ M a1 a1it [etly ana
C,,oa M ta' nc " I ms 4Guse AZ rleuereh
" iolee u 'ue Gine G4ara;
- ----I-----.'' '''''''''e''
Mnster convicted @ Of % Wu asehood eTd and eber i5e
ate deceit on the testimony of Judge of the
Supreme ourt-and President Lincoln pronounced
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

a BEAUTIFUL GOTERSMENT. - Seward, Prime
Minister, convicted of wtul fasehood and deliber-
ate deceit on the testimony of a Judge of the
Supreme tourt-and President Lincoln pronounced
a peljured usurper by the Chief Justice who ad-
ministered 70 him the oath Of office.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

1t is stated that twelve of the friends of Jackson,
who was killed at Alexandria, have bound them
selves by oath to say 1000 United States troops to
aVnnpe him.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

REWARDS OFFERED.-A liberal reward is offered
for the recovery of gold nch bracelet with emerald and
peari SETS lost on Felicity street last week.
David Grant, the Waverley Hotel offers $500 reward for
the arrest of David SOO wLca he stole from him.
Five dollars will paid the recovery of lost canary bird
al No 349 Apollo street
See the advertisements,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

We are informed by gentleman Just from Har-
ser's Ferry, that Governor Hicks was in such an.
prehension of being captured and hanged by tie
Maryland SecessOnists from Harper's Ferry and
around there, that he had his house at Frederick
guarded by large force of the Home Guard
Ricl,r If>,,,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

glorious exploit has been achieved by some
young men of Charleston. Charterng pilot boat
and putting one gun on her, they boldly sailed Out
in the face of the Minnesota, and returned in less
than three days with prize worth forty thousand
dollars. The boats name was the Savannah the
Cantain's name was Baker
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17

The bogus Kentucky regiments, recruited at
Cincinnati, seem to be falling to pieces. In the
Cincinnati Commercial Of Tuesday we find the fol
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-17


Forty-two soldiers, late of the Grcenup Invnc-
ibles, left Camp Clay for Ashland, Ky, yesterday,
on the steamer Cricket. They declined taking the
oath to serve three wears.
About forty five members of the Woodward
Guards, in the Second Kentucky Regiment at Camp
Clay, refused yesterday to enlist for three years
They received their discharge promptly, and left
camp forthwith.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01
From Washington.
W,shin.ton noo

The statement seems to be truthful that
the South Carolina commissioners, in view
OF the alleged stipuiatiOns on the part of
the President that the garrisOns of Charles
ton Earb0r should not be augmented, Eor
the military statues of the forts changed.
requested the President to inform them
whether Maj. Anderson's movement was
IN consequence of any order issued by him
or from the War Department. The Presi
dent responded negatively, and added that
Maj. Anderson had acted on his own re-
sponsihty. The Commissioners then re-
quested the President to remand Mai. An
derson to TT. Moultrie, but on this point
there was no conclusion when the Cabinet
adjourned.
The act of Major Anderson is generally
commended, for, among other reasons, that
while Fort Moultrie was comparitiyely
weak ana might PROVOKE the aseaals sc a
mob, the lmpregnable defence of Fort
Sumpter placed 1t beyond such contingent
ey, as 1t could be reduced only by q regular
and protracted siege, thus avoiding an inn
mediat collision.
MIR. Holt the Post Master General. has
sent orders to the Sub treasurer at Charles.
ton to remit all the balance SS5, 900 on
the Post Othce account, in possession, i'm g..
medIately to the credit of that Department.
If this order is not complied with at once,
he will demand Of the Federal Government
to enforce the orders. lie is also determ-
ined, as before suggested, to suppress mail
matter to and from SOUTH Carolina. if the
mails are ihterfered with in that State
The Cabinet broke up to night after five
hours session, without coming to any. con
clusion relative to the disposition of tr,ops
at Charleston. The impression prevailed
that conflict was inevitable. Secretary
Toucey and Mr.. Holt, Post Master General
urged defence, the others, a further eyaeu
alton Of necessary.
a dispatch received to night by mem
Der OF the Cabinet says that troops are
pouring into Charleston from all direa
tiOns.
The opinion was expressed by promi.
nent member OF the Cabinet tonight that
war is already begun
Georgia troops at last accounts were cal
led in to join the South Carolina forces
A dispatch from Charleston states that
the proposed State loan of $500 900 is al
ready parcelled out amongst the wealthiest
man of the State, mainly In Charleston.
that each is expected to furnish his share
under the penalty of being considered dis
affected.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01
Democratic state ConyentIon

In view of the existing national Difficult
ties, and the dangers which threaten the
Union, the Democratic State Committee
have called State convention TO assemble
at Springfield on Wednesday. the 10Th day
of January.
This action of the Democratic State
Committee will meet the appreciation Of
every Democrat in the State. Let the
Democracy Of Illinois meet in convention
and show to the world that they are will
ing to agree to such an adjustment Of the
question that is now causing the Union to
totter on the verge of ruin, as will save il
from the appalling perils. Douglas has
set noble example, and let the Democracy
of the State show that they are willing t.
sustain him in his patriotic efforts to restore
peace to the country.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01
A Rich Editor.

Clark, the indOmnitable editor Of the
Kendall County Clarion, is better eff than
most editors. By the following enumera-
ton OF his effects, which we find in the
last number Of his paper, it will be seen
that fortune has smiled on his efforts since
the Clarion has dOffed the neutral fac and
donned the habiliaments of Democracy
&" II anybody has got more of this worlds
goods than We have they are to he pitied,
IT'S such bother to take care of tnem.-
We have got two suits Of clothes, two pairs
oil boots, both rather worse for wear one
hat Shocking bad nine shirts, and eleven
dollars deprecated Illinois currency, one
Spanish quarter, which passes current
tor twenty cents, and three cent piece -
Then we have got thirty bushels of pota-
toes, plenty of beans, onions and cabbages.
quarter OF beef. a ham, the -four of four
bushels OF wheat, and groceries enough 20
last US til spring. Besides this we have
good credit, and the best crowd Of subseri-
oers and patrons that ever an editor was
blessed with, and if there is anything that
need make US feel dissatisfied, we have
yet to learn it. Gay is the life of an ed
itOr."
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

RESIGNATION OF GENERAL CAss.-The
Washington Constitution, in noticing the
resignation of Gen. Cass. says:
' To avert all misconstruction or mis-
statements of the reason which caused the
event, we have taken the pains to ascertain
the truth. 1t is not that Mr. Cass differed
from the Presidentin regard to any portion
OF his late message. On the question Of
compelling States to remain in the Union
by military force the President and Gen.
Cass were precisely of the same opinion.
The difficulty arose from the fact that Mr..
Cass insisted that naval and military force
should be sent Immediately to Charleston
to reinforce the forts in that harbor, and
that the President was of tie opinion there
was no necessity for any such measure in
order to secure the forts against attack"