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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-30

EXPLOSION WITHIN Fort PICKENs.-It will be re
membered that shell lying in the navy yard
after the Pensacola bombardment, accidentally eX
ploded while being tampered with by some of oul
men, killing and wounding several of them. From
the following extract from a letter of one of the
officers Oh board the Niagara it will be seen that
similar accident occurred at Fort Pickens:
sad accident happened at Fort Pickens this
morning. AS some of the men We're removing the
''fuses" and emptying the powder from the shells
that fell inside the fort and did not explode, q
spark of fire from the chise used in removing the
fuse caused one of the shells to explode, killing
five men and Wounding two. ava IT,.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-30

LINCoLN's FIRST LEvEE.-rhe Herald's Washing
ton correspondent under date Of the 18th inst,
gives an account of this momentous event, from
which our space permits the following extract
only:
The great fact which marked the levee with
some degree of imporlance; which may hereafter
be quoted as significant, is, that the Ministers OF
England, France, Spain and Prussia did not ap
pear at the levee, but the Ministers of Russia
Sweden, Bremen and Nicaragua were present, anC
the Russian Minister was especially cordial in his
conversation with the President. The miscellaneous
company was quite brilliant and numerous.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-30

WRECK OF A LINCOLN TRANsPoRT.-The Ida re-
ports nothing new from below, with the except,
morning, went ashore on the north breakers, and
with the stiff breeze blowing from the northeast
during Saturday afternoon, she was driven further
on, and is likely to remain in the same position
until she goes to pieces.
The same number of vessels are off Tybee that
we reported in our last issue. [Sav. Rep, Esd.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-30

VIRGINIA BUTTER.-Messrs. Eagan & King, Nos.
60 and Ga Tchoapitouas street advertise this morning lot cf
choice butter fresh from the mountain meadows of Virgin
It from Wyhe county and all uho have bteaSfastea
dned supped wytheve, forget the fragrant
they eat there.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-30

4 A Polite REQUEsT.--An advertiser politely re-
quests The peon who took his from The leyee last
Friday evening return him. . .... .r. ...." r.,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-30

DISPATCHED TO THE. NEW ORLEANS CRESCENT
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-30

To DIsTrLLERs.-An advertiser offers small
asle sale reasonable Fate See advertisement
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-30

There is little contained in that communication
that is true, and the author Of the telegraphc dis
patch alluded to, if such dispatch was ever sent
frola this camp, s guilty OF wilfu fasehood, and
if such dispatch has not been sent to your cores
pundCu1 &C. c. p, that correspondent is, II pos
slble worse than he who perpelrated that false
hood, for he is a home sCouDdrel, uyiug to lhJnFe
the reputation Ut men, or a body of men, engaged
IN distant service aud Ill the defence OF our com
mon lights.
1t il falseh0od to say that "on the night Of the
9Th December, Capt. t'iilum and Leuts. Banl f.
Post and John q. Prague, whilst sleeping III their
tents, were attacked by surprise by seven men,
officers and priVutes, of this battalion. Capt.
Gillum, the night alluded to- with Lieuts. Prague
and Post by his side, was in front of his ent--uet
in bed he was quietly acCosted by Lieut.. Chas.
=. Miller, an officer acting under my orders, on
official business; he disputed the authority OF
Lieut. Miller, and, controversy arising between
sthem, shots were fired, the first two OF winch
fired in return by Lieut.. Miller, and two by Lieut.
Prague, (as he himself aeged) Others may have
been fired, but the evidence Oh tins point does not
appear to be clear. These officers all dressed
aRd aRHIII Ind not been in bed Lieuts wtherup and
Douvillier, of the company to which Lieut. Miller
belongs were undressed and in bed at the time,
and hearing the controversy near their tent, ran
pout there Several privates, some of them dressed
and others undrCssed also ran out. The firing re-
suited in the wounding of Capt. Gjltum and lieuts
Post and Miller, and a negro servant and private
Kennedy, the latter OF whom has since died
Capt Gillian received shot in or near one Of
his cyes-~L DO not know which Lieut.. Post
one or more wounds in one OF more sides, do not
know which. Capt. Gilium did not kill " the Lieu
tenant who shot him in the eye and although
Lieut. Prague doubtless wounded one, and that
one Lieut.. Miller, he (Miller) has not 4 subse-
quently died" but is rapidly recovering. So much
for the fasehoods of your correspondent signing
himself G. G. p.," or for those of his telegraphic
correspondent.
Very respectfully, you oledent servant, ,,r,
G. NJ BRADFORD,
Tiru. .Go Commanding.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-30

The following letter of thanks from Col. Vincent,
OF the First Louisiana Regiment, now in Virginia
will show what the patriotic ladies of Carrollton
have done for our brave volunteers. We are as
sured that the articles sent comprises over one
thousand pieces of clothing of different kinds
The ladies Of Carrollton have not made much show
about it, but in quiet and transformations way
have been nobly devoting themselves to supplying
the wants of our distant soldiers
HEADQUARTERS FIRST r REGMTSr Ia. VOLUNTEERS .
Camp VINCENT Sept. 4, 1861. {
To the Ladies Of the Carrollton Aid Society:
Lades--l have the honor of acknowledging re-
ceipt of packages of clothing consisting of shirts
drawers, towels and lint NY expressions of thanks
can but teebly convey the gratitude of my COM
mand for the thoughtful recollection of them whilst
far away, and while its practical benefits are last
ing. 1t proves to us that are not forgotten at
home. Did it need any additional incentive to us
i'll our patriotic mission, the thought of the care
bestowed upon us by the fair and patriotic daugh-
ters OF Louisiana could nerve us to it. But while
God grants us life we will continue with our face
to the foe and in the hour of danger will endeavor
to prove that We are not unworthy recipients OF
your kindness.
Accept, pray ofyou ladies, my personal thanks,
and believe me,
Very respse."l!y X yGHr " !, tHsdieT ed serv,t
P. S. Having received no special instructions in
regard to the distribution of the clothing, have
considered it best to retain the same until the
severity of the season renders it the more neces-
sary for the health and comfort of the men,
especially as in a few days they will receive each
two months pay and $2l Communication money for
clothing, which will supply their wants, = ~
Respectfully, etc, WM. 6. VINCENT.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-30

LATEST ~TELEGRAPHlC INTELLIGENCE
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-30

The most interesting account Of this event which
we have yet seen is the following, written, as we
learn from the Tallahassee Floridian, by Young
Ialiahasseean, a midshipman on board the Patrick
Henry: s5a t 's#=7 N 4r=5, sfss 4saa5N
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-25

It was Christmas morning, but it did not
look like it; it did not look as one feels that
Christmas should always look, bright and
merry; for heavy clouds obscured the sun,
and the snow which had fallen during the
night, and which still fell at intervals, was
dark and discolored with the passing feet.
The wind swept in gusts through the long
streets of the city, and was sharp and pierre
ing so that men who ventured out wore huge
overcoats and walked quick, and women were
wrapped in furs and great shawls; and little
children-for there were plenty of them abroad,
it was Christmas, and 50 they did not mind
the dreary weathcr-had on orershoes, and
we're all wrapped close in comforters and
muffiers. Their faces looked pinched with
the keen. raw wind, as they peeped out, but
they were bright, and laughed merrily as
they turned their backs to the breeze. The
shops were gay with toys, and there were
bright fires within, making summer atmos-
pbere. Groups were gathered here and there
at some tempting confectioners window, and
now and then the door would open, aud such
SAVIOR Of hot pies and cakes would come
forth, as made the mouth Of many poor little
beggar water.
Yes, it was Christmas, and no one needed
the cold, or the snow, or the wind for hearts
were light, and purses were full, and gifts hat
gone abroad, like messengers, to pave the
way and make the donors welcome. Wht
could care on Christmas day for cold, or rain
or snow? for the joy within made Christians
all unmindful of the dreariness without. II
tho churches were warm stoves, and ever
Greens, and flowers: and Christian people
were there, who would have braved CREATE
things than cold and wind, to show the low
they felt for the Babe of Bethlehem.
In rich mems houses were soft carpets, ant
bright anthracite, and ChristmastrceS, ant
feasts of good things, to W: i:h kinsmen ant
friends were bidden; and in poor mems cot
,opes the doors were shut, and labor was for
gotten and there were huge cracking log
nnon the fire, and nuts and apples, and jokes
aud mrth, ard frolic
Yes, it was Christmas time, the joyou
fine when all--rich and poor high and low
master and servant-should rcj,icc together
70. 10 all, equally, this day, had the Grea
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-25

the dross. From wealth He had brought hel
to poverty, that in Him only she might 6nd
her true riches. !, He had taken from her hel
husband and her.children, and her home and
her friends. because she had SO loved them as
to have forgotten Him, and He would have
her all his own. The work was almost done
and the stony heart had become heart o
fesh
That Christmas night, memories Of the
past thronged before her, but no bitterness
came with them, n,-only the heart was lifted
up in love, for the great salvation that day
sent to all and to her-in love, that God had
so loved her, as to pluck her, as it were, a
brand from the burning; to have saved her
even by His sternest discipline.
HarkI does she not hear cry! With q
ha.lf-uttered "God help tho homeless" she
rose, aud, shading her candle, went to the
door; she opened it and looked out, all around,
then up into the pitiless sky, and was about
returning, when her eye rested on the little
child, who had just reached the door, faint
and weary, and almost exhausted with the
buffetings OF the storm. lie fell forward upon
the doorstep. Ip an instant she had started
forward with words of tender endearment,
"My child nv poor chid" she lifted him
in her arms, and carried him into her humble
dwelling. BY the scant fire she dried the
dripping Clothes, the streaming hair; she
chaled the frozen limbs until life and warmth
returned. Her scant morsel of food was
brought out for him. and then, folding him
in her arms, she soothcd him as mother
might her first-born.
Has she fallen asleep? aud is she dream
ing? Was there but now storm, and the
wind bowling around, as she shiVered over
the dying embers, and a perishing child whom
she had warmed and comforted with her last
uorsel? Was it all true, or is it indeed a
dream? The little child has risen from her
embrace, and halo Of light and glory s;r-
rounded him. He has stretched forth MS
hands as if in blessing. anil !" "o"'' t""'"'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-25

inaudible, "vagrant, begger, station-house,"
being the only words which could be heard.
"But," persisted the wife, "you do not
know how fearfulIy it storms"
"My dear,' was the imperative reply ii
insist that my order shall be obeyed. The sta
tion-house is his proper place"
She vcntured no further remonstrance.
The little child had been looking earnestly at
her, his hands stretched out imploringly: now
they fell listlessly by his side, as he was turned
away, tho blue eyes filled with tears; and she
heard the words, "If thou hadst known"
With heavy heart, for the good she could
not do, she turned to her husband: an ex-
preston of almost terror had crept. over his
face, as lie muttered, "What did he say
How hardly sLall rich man enter the king
dom of Heaven g." But, in another moment,
he had crushed down the little upbraiding
voice within, was as bland and as tender.heart-
ed as ever, and the music, and the dancing,
anu Tue leaSt heiIl oH tuC LII III "o se
frolic were louder than before. The "ind
shrieked and howled around the house, but
there was warmth, and comfort, and merri-
ment within, nothing but the storm and tie
cold, and tie little wandering child without,
on that Christmas day.
Night was coming on, the streets were
dark and deserted, for all who could claim
a.shelter had sought it; even the watchman
had taken refuge from the driving rain, under
some porch or covered nook, and the child
passed on unmolested. Lights shone from
the windows, and, in the pauses Of the storm.
he could hear the sound of mirth and music
from almost every dwelling; for in that street
were only the dwellings Of the rich.
Now, he would try another. This is less
pretending; court in front, and porch,
from which he can look into the windows.
What home scene of comfort met his eyes!
father, mother, and little Children and upon
the table lay Bible-a Bible with pictures,
and little child was looking at the picture
of the Nativity there he is sure of a welcome
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-25
VGLUME XXvI.---No. 81.
devils incarnate nave been let, loose upon


devils incarnate nave been let, loose upon
them.
But what good word can say-what in
spring thought can suggest, to tighten even
little, the great calamity that has bcfailen
you7 Shall | tell you, despisc the joyous &C.
clamation& 'lc Yankees VIII make over the
ashes aid l,!ackencd piles which We're once
Your homes Shall recall 20 you the heroic
quality OF South CaroIinians, which has be.
come psovcrb in every mouth ? Shall
tell yoa that We mere in Richmond arc drawn
yet closer to you by this dire alliiction? Shall
remind you that what was admiration in
the brave days when your proud little city
lnauguratet this great war against vulgar
and bloody dcspolism, becomes love, now that
grlevous trouble has come upon you? 4
sweet consolation lies hidden in every sorrow,
and it is not hard to show how this terrible
blow may TO you much good for whereas,
we OF the whole Conlederacy once cnved you
and were jealous of Your fame. we now love
you AID pity you, and are glad 10 De able to
help yon. Not for nothing comes grief upon
men. cities or nations. Tic silver lining Of
diyiac purpose is bcli:is; the black cload.
You vii. find it in good time.
1ha: the burnt districts Of your city Will
be rebuilt, we know. We have unbounded
faith in tic energy, tho courage, and the for
t:ude Of ycfr peore. They must suffer
great deprvations, but thank God the;. are.
not suhja=ated. but frcc-ircc as the ar t
hrarcE--lirn 10 fight TIC nyader-ircc 10 s.t
swiftly and jnyousiy 10 work-free to Join
hearts, LANDS and purses, rich aud poor. h,: (
and white, !.barins in mutual ,,e.;.ni Il,re
to re-c:ca.c the desnlatcI homes, and To rl%he
Charleston the pride, as she is !. Nv the Ii.
loved OF tue whole Cantederacy. trnst:nA
believe tic entire South will send suc!, SUI
stanti;' proofs Of fs}mpathy 0r you. thst in a'l
tine 10 come Charleston rebuilt. will iceland
be part and parcel Of the wealth and rc!.a-
osi;y ii ever State III tie Southern Republic.
We mu&t a:l own p:cpcriy in Charleston /;
tie new born city must belong to the SVmtir.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-25
The Charleston Fire.

The Mercury furnishes the following addi-
tional items of the destructive Fire Of the
llth and 18th inst:
The splendid Cathedral. tie loss of which
is SO much dcplored, was built of brown sand.
stone. and cost over Sl50,O 900 lis urchite'-
turc was gothic, and after the fashion Of the
Elizabethan period. The body Of tie struc-
turc was l6O feet long, and the spirc lowered
gracefully 225 feet above the ground.
The Public School in Friend street, one OF
the finest in the country, with all the furni-
turc, &C., IS destroyed Hundreds of boys
and girls will, for time. be deprived of its
advantages.
negro woman aged about 35-a cook
belonging to Mr.. VIM. Stevcnson-was burned
to death in his residence, whittier she had
rashly returned to save some articles belong
ing to her mistress.
It's somewhat singular that tie fire should
have burned path close. to, and allaost ex-
acty parallel with, that Of the great ire Of
rs. 1t is, indeed, fortunate, that the noble
efGor.s of the firemcn succeeded in preventing
the flames from crossing Church street, north
of Market. Had the Charleston Hotel and
the Haync street range caught, il: is very
certain that the track Of desclation. would
have been frightfully widcned, perhaps, up to
the very banks Of the Ashley.
The cause OF those who arc suffering by the
calamity, excites just and substantial SYM
palhy. Our banks and our citizens have come
forward nobly in this emergency, and have
subscribed most literally. The amounts,
though large in themselves, will dc altogether
insufficient for the great work Of relief. Mo-c
help is wanted aud tlat Immediately. Let
those WHO can spare no money contribute in
clothing and provisions. Clothing is much
needed-cspecially chidren's clothing. Many
poor babes were snaiched iiom their cradles
in the midst Of the confusion: and ere now in
an almost nakel condition. we trust that
there will lie no delay in afurtliny assistance
in this respect.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-25

mamma will give him all the money in her
purse, to carry him home, because she is SO
sorry for him, and because he says his home
is in far country and, papa
80 Maurice let me talk" interrupted Viii
ly, in his turn. "Papa, mamma says may
give him my new clothes, to carry with him !;
but she says she would rather not take his
clothes off now they are dry, sir; because his
are such strange clothes. Mamma says she
never saw any like them. They have no seam
in them, sir.n 49,
Hush, Willy" said the clergyman, a
strange feeling Of wonder creeping over him.
" Where is the child? How did he come here?"
ale knocked at the door, papa; and man.
ma opened it, and told him to come in. There
he is, Sir
And he pointed to the group in the centre
of the roon
There, indeed, stood the little child; but
how changed in appearance mo longer pHl e
anu Wau Iue ldCc WAS uOn ldulaut Will wv
and joy, as he looked around on the little
children, each prollering some service. Baby's
doll was in hisarms, and she herself, the little,
toddling, wee thing, leaned fondly against
his knee. WHY'S bow and arrows were at
his side, and WHY'S new clothes we're lying
near by and Maurice;s red shoes, and all
the toys-the precious toys-oi all the little
ones around him were heaped at his feet !;
each had parted with the most valued treas
urc-each had given freely his best gift TO
the poor stranger. At the table, close By, the
mother prepared feast Of good things for
the weary orphan-every now and then draw.
ing near, as if a lnesmcric influence were
upon her, 10 gaze lovingly upon the little
child.
Mrs. Gray had been forgotten but she
was there, SC full Of fervent love and adora-
ton, as she recognised the little stranger,
that she needed no care; and the good cer-
gyman was there, drawn towards the little
child, with craving, yearning love, for Which
In nnnlI not "~-".."t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-25

lamity. aud already their contributions, ad-
ded to o'lr own, haze rolled UP all amount
wkich, in the hands of tic discreet and l:l!o-
rious gentlemen who constitute lie Reiiel
Committee, will 90 far indeed towards mti-
eating the sorrows Of absolute aid hopeless
dicsti.uton. Already several hundreds Of the
pyor victims of the fire receive their daily
s,,stcnance from the plain but bcuntilul ia
blcs which the public liberality has so spceci-
l. provided. From and after to-day shelter
OF the proper kind vii! also be given to the
many who nce,i it. But the resources Of tie
Committee are still far short Of being proper
tionate to the great work which they have
b4lore them. They reed more hrr, ard i'm.
mciiate help. Let thosc who cannot give
money, contribute provisions. And those
who can afford no assistance il either of these
!ormS, may he able to furnish what is quite
~ desirable, and villa, is now Is: "cially need
cl--oid clothing There arc yery few ami-
lies in our CITY that cannot prepare at once a
bundle Of surplus or cas-cli' clothing. Such
contributions particularly il they contain
chillren's or infants clothes, will be nvalu.s
bic at this time.
There are many who have lost their all by
the lire, and for whose relief something di!-
terent from mere supplying Of bodily wants
sill be necessary. They arc those who, up
to the night Of the Great Disaster, enjoycd a
competence, which has How been suddenly
and utterly wrestcd from their possession.
To these, pecuniary aid must be given. |,
rests with our people to sec that tlis aid shall
be given with no stintirg hand.
From the .Nercu,ys Virginia corrc<pon
iercc we gather the Suhjuined in reference to
the great fire:
The ncss reached Richmond yesterday, at
midday. Since then. the tallof the town
has been Of nothing else. On Tie street, il
the halls and par!ors OF The great hotels, in
the stores and Offices, anil ut the boarding
house tables, no other topic is SO mich thought
Of The war is virtually iorsol;ca.
Everywhere The livclest sympathy is OK,
pressed for your stricken people. This will
not be sympathy of the mouth only. A
meeting Of the citizens is to be called by tie
Mayor to. morrow, for The purpose Of bringing
about systematic aud enlarged measures u
relief.
Was ii the work of an inyrnfliary p is
the eager question on every lip. 4 liow TIC
Yankees will howl with delight--how ,hcil
pulpits and churches will thunder with halle.
luiahs over this visitation of tbti. Gnd-,hc
defcation Of their own veneeful spirit-upor
the hot-bcd Of secession" You should heal
with what bitterness these wor,ls are spoken
Whether tie fire was accidental or irtcn
tional. the effect will be to cxaspcratc er.,
man in the Ged. Impatient at the long de-.
lay, they are now nillriated ty your citvi
awful calamity and the Yankee regiment.
that come in contact with Southern troop
within tho next two weeks, will ihiuk thu