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ANDY JoHNsoN's PEDIGREE.-The Knoxville
Register of the 18th inst saws:

y
We have in our possession letter from GENTLE
man in Alabama, who authorizes his name to be
used if necessary, who was in South Carolina a
short time since, and had the curiosity to trace
Johnson's lineage; and he AYERS beyond a doubt
grandfather of Andy, was tory Of the blue light
stripe all through the revolutionary war; and all the
descendants and family connections in that State
are branded with ism to this day. For further
information this point the correspondent refers
to old and respected citizens about Spartansbure
Court house and Union Court house, South Caro-.
llna. With these antecedents and the pecuniarv
stake johnson has in the subjugation of Tennessee,
his desperate efforts to foment civil warzhere NAV
be understood. "
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

CAMP IN THE lNTERIoR.--The Bastrop Dispatch
OF the 10th says that the militia officers of More
house have formed camp of instruction at Plan
tersville They will remain encamped for several
days for the purpose Of becoming thoroughly ac-
quainted with their respective duties. This is a
very good move We would be glad to hear of
something Of the kind in every parish in the State.
There is no telling how the militia of the State
may be required to repel the invader from our own
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

RESIGNED OFFICERS OF THE SusouEHANNA.--The
following is correct list of the officers of the Uni
ted States steamer Susquehanna, who resigned
their positions in the Navy, on the arrival of the
steamer at Boston last week:
George N: Hollins, of Florida Captain ]. N.
Barney, of Maryland, First Lieutenant; F. Senac,
of Florida, purser; T. L. Dornin, F. l.. Hodge, J.
Hoae, Of Virginia, Midshipmen; G. e. Hasker, of
Virginia, boatswain ]. A. Lovett, of Virginia,
gunner; R. NJ. Balm, OF Virginia, carpenter; ". NJ.
MahOney samaker.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24
4 Pertlos,S Adventure Mt Niagara Falls.

Yesterday afternoon, one Of the most perious
voyages ever chr0ncled made by the little
steamer Maid OF the Mist, in which so many pleas
ute1ov3-ere hnvo times past yoyaped tn fbe
OF the immense sheet of water which constitutes
the famous tails OF Niagara. 1t appears that the
ooat mas never been paying property, and her
owner mad inquired some Indebtedness, which was
ABOUT TO result IN her seizure. To avoid
trophe. she was yesterday taken down the river,
through the rapids and the Whirlpool and arrived
safely at Lewistown The daring navigator who
accomplished this hitherto supposed to be impos
sible feat, was none other than Robinson, the man
who has SO often rendered himself conspicuous by
ntrepidity in saving life and property endangered
by proximity TO the great cataract.
The Maid OF the Mist got up steam about half
past 3 o'clock and showed out into the stream from
her landing. She had on board only three per-
s0ns-ltoblnsOn and one other man at the wheel
and the third below TO act as'freman and engineer.
The boat ran up stream Il short distance, as if to
get good start and then her bow was pointed
with the current and away she went-the few spec
tatOrs on shore holding their breath with suspense
How the Adventures on board felt we have no
means OF knowing.
AS she entered the rapids, every eye was strained
and as the gallant little craft surmounted billow
after billow, under the skillful guidance of her
pilot, and passed each ordeal in safety the utmost
enthusiasm was manifested. At one point how
ever, a thrill Of horror struck the hearts of the
watchers, for the Maid Of the Mist appeared to
have capsized The surprise was only for an
instant, however for she Immediately righted with
the loss OF her smoke stack and passed on other
wise unharmed. To run the whirlpool, though
hazardous was still a less hazardous exploit than
the passage OF the rapids, and she did it without
trouble, and those who behed the boat emerging
into comparatively still water, drew long sigh Of
relief.
1t was a terrible ordeal, as it has long been taken
for granted that no craft as small as that could
live moment in the seething cauldron of the
rapids, or escape from the whirlpool after entering
its circle. No other craft, either large or small,
has ever ATTEMPTED TO perform the trim, The Maid
OF the Mist will never again be seen in the theater
of her past history. To ascend the rapids is a
physical mpossibility for steamer of any power.
Robinson has beenfor many years anxious to make
could find no one to encourage the undertaking.
Rochester Democrat, June l.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

EAST TENNESSEE CONVENTION. - The Nashville
Banner of the 10Th inst has the following regard
ing the proceedings Of this reasonable body:
The accounts by private letters from the Con-
ve1tion of Union men, at GreenVille, not OF the
most promising character regards acquiescence.
They all concur in stating that large majority of
the Invention, under the lead of Nelson, are in
favor of resistance, and the organization of an
Independent government. One account states that
when he declared to the Convention that he would
write to the North for men and money and arms.
the Convention responded, " Write! write write.'
It is said tnat three hundred armed men stood
guard at the Convention.
The conservative leaders, among whom are
Netherland, Baxter, Temple, Fleming, Thornburg
and others, had retired and returned to their
homes The majority proposed at once to inaug-
urate provisional government fer East Tennessee.
These reports may, and we trust will, be materially
modified by more detailed accounts. We yet hope
strongly to see the people OF East Tennessee
aCquiesce in the vote OF the majority, and the
State unit in favor Of the policy adopted by the
majority,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

pERI.s OF BLACK REPUBLICAN, SOLDIERS. - The
Washington correspondent of the New York Post
says: @ The country is in greater danger today
from msmanagement and dishonesty in the COM
mssariat than from any other cause, and General
Scott has said as much within a few days. The
South having escaped from their clutches, they
turn upon and devour one another.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24
B.A y n ER SONG.
BY WILLIAM II. ILOLCOMBE, VI. D.

ten for and expressly Dedicated to the Armstrong uart
5ee our banner floating high,
Star in freedoms shining sky;
Soldiers follow it or die
Star Of death Or victory,
Beauty's hands its tissues w0ye:
Glory lends its aid to Love:
Honor. Truth and God, approve:
Comrades! follow it or die,
At the tyrant's call arrayed
Hreling troops our land invade
Dear Virginia cries for aid
Answer cheering to her cry!
Forward spirits brave and true:
Forward till the foes in view:
Death is the invaders due:
Death to hateful tyranny.
Soldiers march at duty's CALL
Meet the bayonet and ball:
Front the cannon scale the wall:
Shouting, " death Or liberty!'
Nations watch with eager eyes;
lie who lives shall share the prize:
He is d0ubly crowned who dies;
Free or dead" be this our cry!
Fame inspire US with thy charm
Angels shield our souls from harm
inst our cause and strong our arm
Forward, comrades Do or die
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

The following dispatches were received on Sun
day
Patriotic Railroad President.
pn and Hgns away has taken f so ps Of
Confederate Bonds, and $1,000 in Treasury Notes,
at par.
Requisition on Indiana for More Troops.
WASHINGTON, June GA requision is to be
sent to Indiana Tor four additional regiments.
The Case Of the Privateer Savannah.
1t is believed the Government will not interfere
with the due course of the law in the case of the
prvateer Savannah, which case has been con
demned.
The schooner Tropic Wind will probably be
appealed to the U. S. Court.
The Crittenden Compromise.
1t is said that Hon. John j. Crittenden will offer
his compromise TO Congress- coupled with a threat
Of the secession of Kentucky, if not adopted
Gen, Beauregard Advancing.
Cen Beauregard is evidently making prepare
tons to advance.
New York Gossip.
New YORK, June 22.-The Post has an article
stating that good judges say there will be 10 battle
fought for weeks yet
The Government will soon issue orders prevent
Ing the army and navy from performing service as
save.catchers.
Andy johnson has arrived in Washington. He
claims that East Tennessee is intimate with West
crn Virginia.
Twenty thousand Southerners are said to be at
Fairfax Courthouse.
The Navy to be Doubled.
New YORK, June. 22.-It is reported that the
Navy of the United States, not being strong enough
to perform duty in the required manner, will be
doubled.
Suspension Of the Writ of Habeas Corpus.
Congress is to suspend the writ of ha1edS corpus
at an early day.
No News from Missouri.
LOUISVILLE June 22.-We have no news from
Missouri the line being interrupted by a heavy
thunder storm
We overheard a poor weather bound individual
the other day, who was caught in the rain, hum
ming to himself in a doorway
1" Twas ever thus from, chilhood'S hour,
That chilling fate has fell
There always soaking shower
When | hHnt umhere. -
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

A young man from the country going to call on
some young ladies the other evening was told that
he must ask them to sing, and should they refuse,
menced by requesting Miss Mary TO favor him with
a song. She gently declined, said she had a bad
cold, etc
nsn dan 4 Sa& INK 9Hr ner n4pPposS
The girl tainted Immediately.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

First Burglarious Professional. -" Amt they put
out them lights yet, JIM"
Second Ditto" Not a bit on it all the winders
is ba1in away as if they didn't never mean to put
'em out at all ~
First Ditto" Wot a shame to keep 3 Teller out
of his bed in this way! Why can't they go to bed
like Christiaps?" Thine, 3 A. MI
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

TEXAS TRooPs FOR V1RGtNIA.-The Jackson
Mssissippian Of the 2lst learns from Major John
Marshall, of the Austin (rexas) State Gazette,
who passed through Jackson on the 2Oth, that the
Confederate Government has made requisition
on the State of Texas for 1000 men to serve in vir-
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

My deceased uncle, says a humorous writer, was
the most polite gentleman in the world. He was
sunk; all the passengers went to the bottom. NY
uncle was just at the point of drowning. He got
his head above water for once, took of bis hat and
said: Ladies and gentlemen, you must please
excuse me !" and down he went.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

AN INGRATE.-Capt. Mercer, United States Navy,
who was reared in the Charleston Orphan House,
is said to be in command of the steamer Wabash,
now bockading that port.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

~ i'tal W H. Leonard, Il. Livingston,
ti;,cI % tGme' wv -, l'Gclef' NJ r. Lyons Jno.
(;oev, A. Never Wm McCr in,,n an ,Iortl,oIr
| " m Murkle, r. Purcell Geo T.. PIattsrnier John
LeaTIe' mo. f2ach, James Roach, Jno. Spahr, VIA.
G4Iinan i5s Pnry y, T. 2c"ld'' a. 9h"ohu' ]h''
| r,.,..
'''D "''II>' hA'!IiHH'- capt DAVID MI
1,, '.'''' "p'"'N VI t"e Jou'h'u! company
A'-o"'i d" 'li9 "ohfoe adets,' was drowned
,,a "'"St pa'ninS III lhe river
-'"l 'i7 "AriachS OeloW the Ihlrd District. His
'e1sI'gu Iatier' mr. r. McI.eod' residing at No.
40 Na.''oPe street, between Ifyta!Ia and Nyadcs,
au'ttuaeS IN another column that he will pay q
"'eI"l re"aFu lof the recovery OF the body.
SUDDEN DEATH-Mr Thomas NcRurnc, an cs
unable ana Wei1nown citizen, was found lying
on tue street on Friday evening, in a dying CON
dition. He was taken to the Charity Hospital,
where he soon brcathed his last. He had joined
the Continental Guards and gone to Camp Moore,
"NsI' l"N'ns slck' lie was gwen leave OF absence
" .N,''', ~ INT '"S' in@ IoFher verdict was
i@' ue''n ""u resulted from the rupture OF blood
'sa"'. oh saturday evening the deceased was
Dulieu WIN u.Ie honor oy the hasons and Odd Eel
'o"S' roof lom We knew him well; we may
"'", VINO olo 'Iot hho" MIN more thorough Or
s'D''1 'n',s'I'"I' i1rgefheaftea or more gene
N',: 0l0i' man. never A'ed' For many
.'l' "1'a u p'"'''ca' oeHeFolehce' always
e.. rr "'l' LIZ cA4Fl pleasure
" 1 "'u INi9 "IItel " 'd'ot, WHICH
| "l'' new, ~, s''' we Aho" 'hal good man
'''7 7''''' ''y i'' rest well
l'oEhEhIES, ETC Alexander Lee an old pen
'eht'aTy bird, was arrested on Tchoupitouas street
yesterday, by Ofucer Holmes, on the charge of
',"''''s l'o'SN "'niaS D. heaa oi @i9 on oatur-
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

RETuRNED.-We learn from the Plaquemine
Gazette and Sentinel of the I'D inst, that Mr. E.
G. W. Butler, Jp, of that parish, late Secretary Of
United States Legation at Berlin, has returned
home, and designs at an early day to enter the
service of his country.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

Friends are queer things. When you need them
thew are NOT to be found but when you do not,
they are as thick around you as flies about sugar
hnGsheal.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

They raise tall students ont in Wisconsin. An
exchange paper says: g The board of education
has resolved to erect building large enough to
accommodate FIVE hundred students three stories
high.r
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

WANrED-AN ANswER.-If it takes Gen. Scott
81 months to march his army ten miles into Vir-
gnia, how long will it take him to march to New
Orleans through Virginia?
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

man of our acquaintance gravely says that
some bachelors 90 to the war because they like
fighting, and some married men go because they
like peace.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

Amt It wicked to rob dis chicken roost,
Dick?n !" OATS great moral question, Gumbo !:
we hain't time to argue it now hand down anoder
pullet.@
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

The WRONG MAN.--An old farmer, who had two
handsome daughters, would not permit them to
keep the company of young men.
After the old man had retired to rest the girls
would hang a sheet out of the window, and each
beau, with the assistance of his lady, who tugged
Justify above, would thus gain an entrance. 1t SO
happened that one evening the girls hung out the
sheet too early, and the old gentleman spying the
article. could not conjecture the meaning of it.
SO he caught hold and endeavored to pull it down.
The girls, supposing it to be one of their fellows
began hosting, and did not discover the mistake
nnfI the old mans head was even with the win
dow,sill, when one of them exclaimed, Oh Lord
IFS dad" and letting the sheet CO. down came the
old gentleman to the ground, dislocating his shoul
der, Withdrawing all opposition to their keeping
comnany he was soon father-in-laW.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

A modern Munchausen, addicted to humming an
air beginning Strike the lyre,n was considerably
surprised when one OF his acquaintances, taking
him al his word, knocked him down.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

A country editor speaking of spiritualism re-
marks: 8" We don't believe in any medium, exaept
the real circulating medium; and that has BECOME
SO scarce that our belief in it is shakngn
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

Now, young man. as you are settled in town."
said an uncle, " l would advise you to take
wife" With all my heart, sir; whose wife shall
Lp -
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

A sleepy deacon, who sometimes engaged in
popular games, hearing the minister use The words,
@ shuttle off this mortal coil" started up, rubbed
his eyes and exclaimed, " Hold on-it's my deal ~
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

A young lady in Brandon, Connecticut, says II any
Young man, who wishes to "emhrace an oppof-
t1nity y will come TO Brandon h, utay do better.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

80, my deal, chow came y)o 80 'Fgss" nqmrea
an atteetionate mother u 5ar@2g ay ~, ohe
of the boys said | dlg-su tta2 'a{o= tae erseAs
and by ginger t. 'N. '2 % 9aFsa'
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

COMMODORE TATNALL.-Mr. Russell the cores
pondent OF the London Times, in a letter to that
paper from Savannah, thus speaks of the above
named old hero and patriots
Among our party were Commodore TatnaIl.
whose name will be familiar to g4ish ears in con-
necuon with the attack on the Peiho forts, where
the gallant American showed the world that
blood was thicker than water - Brigadier-Gen-
efal LaWton, in command of the forces Of Georgia.
and number of naval and military officers, Of
whom many had belonged to the United States
regular service. 1t was strange to look at such a
man as the Commodore, who for forty-nine long
years had served under the stars and stripes,
quietly preparing to meet his old comrades and
trends, If need be- in the battle field his allegiance
to the country and to the flag renounced his long
service flung away, his old ties and connections
severed and all this in defence of the sacred right
OF rebellion on the part of " his Staten
lie is not now, nor has he been for years slave
owner; all his family and familiar associations
connect him with the North. There are no naval
stations on the Southern coasts except one at PEN
sacola, and he knows one in the South. He has
no fortune whatever, his fleet consists of two small
river or coastlng steamers without guns, and as he
said, in talking over the resources of the South,
g My bones will be bleached many long year be-
fore the Confederate States can hope to have a
navy " State rightsn To us the question is
simply ineXplicable or absurd. And yet thousands
OF Americans sacrifice all for it.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

A bachelor editor, sensitive in relation to his
rights, objects to taking wife, Though fear that
if she should have baby, his contemporaries, who
hahitualy copy without credit, would refuse to
give him credit for the baby.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

Amt it wicked to rob dis chicken roost,
Di0k?n
"Dat's great moral question, Gambo we
puet"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

THE soCrT. BLoc1zA.DED.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

The question of the sobriety of witness being
|eaaIler discussion, Judge Strong propounded the
4 A;ng question:
81 IS Bank drink liquor habitualy?"
9nswer was, only at camp meetings and
estive occasions. "
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

The Mobile Nai,-ooa5 Oregon F.rsd At.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

THE WAR NEAR HOME

SHIP ISLAND SURROt~SDED.
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RICHMOND June 23.-lt is reported here that
Maryland has passed ordinance Withdrawing
herself from the Old Concern. We cannot vouch
for the reliability Of the report, as it is said the
ordinance was passed in secret session.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

Wages went to the depot of one OF our railroads
the other evening, and finding the best car full,
said, in loud voice:
This car don't co."
OF course these words caused a general STAN
pede, and Wages took the best seat The cars
soon moved of, In the midst Of the Indignation,
the word was questioned.
'' You said this car didn't co.
Well it did mt then, but it does now"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24

THE OREGON RETURNS TO NEw ORLEANS:
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FUNNY INCIDENT.-On board the steamer Indiana
on one of her trips down the Mississippi, there
happened to be on board Hooser from the Wa
bash, who was going down to New Orleans and
had provided himself with an old fiddle, tancyng
he could fiddle as well as the best man, and plant
ing himself where he could attract notice, scrapcd
away. The fellow could mt fiddle any more than
setting hen, and the horrible noise disturbed his
fellow passengers. A FrenChman of very delicate
nerves and musical ear was especially annoyed.
He futtered, fdgeted and swore at the fiddle. The
passengers tried various eXpedents to rid them
selves of the Hooser and his fiddle, but it was no
go he swore he'd " musCll Just as long as he
pleased" At last big kenuckian sprang from
his seat saying, 60 III fix him." Placing himself
by the fiddler, he commenced braying with all his
might. The effect Of this move was beyond des-
cripton. Old Kaintucl brayed so loud that he
drowned the screeching of the fiddle, and amid the
shouts Of the passengers, the discounted HOoser
rctreated leaving the victory with the kentuckian,
and his imitation of BalaamS friend. The delight
of the Frenchman knew no bounds, and quiet was
restored for the day. Daring the night the Ken
tuckian left the boat. The next morning, after
breakfast, the passengers were startled by the
disCordant sounds of the tormentor. EIOosier had
discovered the coast was clear, and was bound to
revenge himself on the passengers. Louder and
worse than ever screamed the fiddle. The French
man just seated to- read his paper on the first
sound rose and looked anXiously around, shrugged
his shoulders, and then shouted: Ware is he
Ware is he Queeck. queeCk Ware is Monsieur
Kentuck, de man vat play on de iackass!"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24
NUMBER IS.


The foIGTing letter from Mr.. Russell, cores
pondent Of the London Times, will be found very
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-24
ORDINANCE PASSED IN SECRET SESSION.

SECESSION OF MARYLAND.