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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13
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CINCINNATI, May 8, 1s6i.--Editor of Ne
9lldn-Ltedr Sd.- You have doubtless seen f5fsgass
Of two 4 Kentucky regfmentsu fafning near III iss
city, to engage in Lneoln's uphcly war against fhs
men Of the South. They are l5eafed at SalsE
Clay, faamed in honor Of Cassus. suppose iElsk
Spoye a1tt te city This morning. dfspatchea from
washington notice their acceptance BY Mrs f4srs.
coin and the people Of Kentucky shofld under
stand what sort Of organization ii Is that claims
tnelr name, for Kentucky has reputation ID arms
W4leh might 0e effected by these two repiruaysts
We are told that Col. w s Tsrsil,
one, and Col. .. v. Guthrie the other uaifI,e4 NJ
Wnoh ga Z hentuckian, Or has the slishfest claim
TO the title Guthrie ID an Ofifgaf, WIN, fsts5s q
house and lived over n port fP i
where he distinguished himself as being tils.
est sort OF secessionist, fighting with slI IaIss
mght against Goi. Jones and other dstinguisE1es
leaders Of the Union party there until TIE gar ss
gan, when he cup traps" ana Toyed baek arssfrs.S
TO this State. TefrI IS Black Republican slTssTb
recently editor of dirty Abolition sheet in North
ern Indiana in which business he failed to make
either money or reputation, He hires lossse 4eEl
his family in Newport, but lives himself in this cffy
taking his meals as they are furnished t0stsl
above Fourth.
1t is said, and with some show Of truth, believe
that ne turns : an honest penny by hanging
round the hotels Of the city az drummer for the
aforesaid : HE'LL Certain it il, he has no other
visible employment. His courage Has been tlonbt-
ed; and If he can muster resolution 10 leave here
the probability is, that there will Be fewer epos.fs
from strangers visiting the city in the Faro
Bank upon which they may congr atnlate them
The men, If any, in reality, there be. are
generally picked up from those lying loose,s
about the WhsFves and dens Of infanfy of this city,
with, perhaps, few Datch, and ineonsilcrafe
youths from Newport It's said that some Of them
walk wide" like a portion of FaHtaT's men.
trust that the people or your State viii not Be
anxious about these men, as Kehtnckians have
the field, and that your Legislature viii not "a Is
the expense of recovering their earcasses as ii did
the bodies of Kentucky's heroes in the wars win
England and Mexico.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13
An .. .Excltement !, III snYnnnnl,.
The Savannah Republican d tie VII haa she

The Savannah Republican Of the 7th has tfe
following:
GREAT EXCITEMENT edtened ArTest of Tinted
States 0ficeTs.-The news of the arrest OF cisi-
zen of Savannah, in Philadelphia, on chargesof
high treason which reached here Saturday created
no little commotion The matterWas much talked
of on the streets, and much Indignation was very
naturally expressed. Towards night the exeite-
ment increased to the caumniating point and
very general desire was manifested to retaiiate in
some way, should an opportunity offer. Ii having
been ascertained that two gentlemen, wae came
by the Florida boat, had registered their names
the Pulaski House as officers of the U. s, Army,
the exasperated crowd soon collected in and aroun
the establishment, resolved to capture and retain
set at liberty. The Mayor, hearing Of the move
ment and apprehendng some trouble, Immediately
repaired to the hotel and had an interview witlrs
the strangers in a private parlor. He soon reap
peared, and, addressing the excited crowd, stated
that the two gentlemen, whose names are Samuel
+. Mills and G. Hook, both Lientenants, were ifls
extreme bad health, had been spending the winter
in Florida, with the hope of betterng their cendi-
ton, and, as confirmed invalids, now RETURN
ing to their homes and friends; it was, therefore,
due to Southern hospitality as well humanity
that their persons be held sacred and that they e
allowed to remain uninolested and depart at their
pleasure.
The crowd was perfectly satisfied with tile state
ment and Immediately retired without the slightest
disorder.
Such are the facts, though we have no doubt il
we had a northern correspondent among US, they II
would be worked up into a terrible Sensation
story.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13

FUNERAL OF Mr.. WILKINs.-The New York Her.
aid has the following notice of the funeral of our
former New York correspondent and friend, Mr..
Wilkins:
Yesterday the funeral of the late E. G. P. Will
kins for several years connected with the editorial
department of the Herald, took place at ST.
Thomas Church, Broadway, corner of Houston
street, where the Episcopal service for the dead
was performed by the Rev. Mr.. Morgan, in pres
ence of large number of sorrowing friends who
assembled to do honor to his remains. Among
those who thus met to pay tribute of respect to
his memory were his associates in this office who
all entertained the highest for his character
and the warmest admiration of his talents also
members of the Masonic lodge to which he had be-
longed New York, No. 33O), wearing the badges
of the Order. The solemnity Ct the sublime SER
vice was enhanced by the beautiful hymn sung by
the audience. After the ceremony the remains
were taken to the New Haven depot, to be con
veyed to Boston, whittier they were accompanied
by Brothers Charles D. Bodine, NJ. D., and G.
Bunce, as an escort deputed from Lodge No. $780,
together with Mrs. wilkins, widow of the brother of
deceased, to whom and her little children he had
proved faithful friend ever since she was bereft
of her husband Great is now the loss she has sus-
tanned by the sudden and unexpected death of her
kind protector.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13

MANUFACTURE OF PERCUSSION CAps-A Veteran
Printing Press Brought Om-M Carl Sehott,
an ingenious mechanic of this city, has been turn
ing his attention for the past few days to the man
utacture of percussion caps. We have seen a
specimen of his caps, and are glad to be able to
announce that they are a complete success. He
has been able thus fur to turn them out at the rate
OF 5000 a day by hand. He will soon have his
presses in operation, which will enable him to
make three times that number per day.
An old Ramage Printing Press, which has been
standing unused in our office for many years. has
been impressed into service by Mr.. Schott for MAX
ing percussion caps This press has history,
which if written would fill small volume. 1t is
the first press tradition says ever brought across
the mountains. 1t was used in publishing the his
tory of the war of 1912, and the many stirring
events preceding and following that struggle It
has been in the Banner office for about half a cen.
tury. It has long outlived its usefulness as print
ing press, modern inventions having superseded it,,
but it has been kept standing out of reverence for
its antiquity and for the sake of the battles sieges
and fortunes it has passed.
We are glad to turn this press over to Carl
Schott, and give it an opportunity of closing its
eventtu career in so glorious and patriotic work
as contributing to the war of Southern Inde-
pendence Of Northern oppression, as it did to the
war of American independence of British tyranny
Though in somewhat different capacity, we trust
1t will prove none the less efficient. The time for
argument having passed, and the time for fighting
arrived, even modern printing press or two could
well be spared to make percussion caps, if ne
cessary. Nashville Banner.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13
THE arARSBrBEArsB HYMN.

MANY soldiers at Camp Walker being derirous
of learning the words of the Marselase, in order
to sing it, we take pleasure in publishing it for
their Accommodation ""@
Ye sons of freedom, awake to glory.
Hark bark ! what myriads bid ye rise! -
Your children, wives, and grand sires hoary,
Behold their tears and hear their cries
Behold their tears and hear their cries
Shall hateful tyrants, mischief breeding,
hireling host, a rutfian's band
Alright and desoate our land,
While peace and liberty lie bleeding?
To arms to arms ye brave!
The avenging sword unsheath.
March on! march on! oil hearts resolved
For liberty or death
Oh, liberty can man resign thee,
Once having felt thy generous flame?
Can tyrants' bolts or bars confine thee?
Or whips thy noble spirit tame?
Or whips thy noble spirit tame
Too long our country's wept, bewailing
The bloodstained sword our enemies WELD
But freedom is our sword and shield
And all their arts are unavalng.
To arms to arms! ye brave
The avenging sword unsheath
March on march on all hearts resolved,
For victory or death
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13

About 8 O'Clock yesterday morning the German
Turner's, mastering about sixty, dressed in their
usual gray linen uniform, and headed by banners
and splendid band of music, passed our office on
their way to the Deachaisse Grounds, in Jefferson
City, where they proceeded to celebrate, in their
customary style, the advent of the Queen Month
of the year. The ground was greatly crowded all
day, chiefly by the German population. Dancing,
beer-drinking, promenading, and all sorts of anus
ing games and athletic pastimes constituted the
entertainment. The festival will be continued to-
day.
Next Sunday, weather permitting, the regular
"Volksfest " will commence; ; and, from the prepa-
rations already made and yet to be made, together
with the laudable object in view, we shall expect
to see the old Union Race Course perfectly jammed
on the OCCASION
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13

We had the pleasure, on Saturday evening last
of attending drill meeting of this new and gallant
company. In accordance with invitation extended
large number of the fairer sex were in attend
ance. Under the command of our friend Captain
Walker, the eVoutions and drill of the company
were gone through with in an admirable manner
enabling the fair and patriotic ladies present to
crafty their curiosity to the full. During the
evening the members of the company together
with their guests, invited to touch their glasses
of lemonade--so called, though we thought it
smacked of champagne punch-and not only pre-
sent but future success was heartily toasted to the
Mercer Guards and their gallant captain In this
we fully join
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NUMBER 60.
For the New orlesa, Crescent.
or PaR BAeGB.


Inc i1dSie WHS slCh-
He'd had too much physic of Abolition;
The blood in his veins was hot and thick,
The Eagles pulse was fevered and quick
thousand ways his feathers would stick
He was in a sad condition.
They called a doctor to cure the bird
There came with the doctor General Scott.
The voice of Sir Fuss and Feathers was
heard
He could not sit by without saying word
As the ire of the gallant old soldier was atir'd,
He proposed that the bird be shot.
Loud rose the voice of Greeley and Seward,
Many their words-we'er sorry to loose them.
They told how the Eagle might be cured
Like Duffield ham-and his life insured
Raymond and Bennett added word,
And they hid him in Abraham's bosom.
Poor old Eagle, of stars and stripes,
There was nest for you, l said.
At the very thought my eyes wipe.
Your talons lsee take irmer grippe.
The stars fade away, but you feel the stripe.
Poor Eagle hangs down his head.
Better the fate proposed by Scott
Perhaps not better, but full as well.
Rather than live so ! would be shot,
Pick'd of my feathers, boiled in a pot.
Rather weuld list to my funeral knell-
Be dead and be buried and go DWELL.
Send me to climes where orange trees bloom,
There let me rest my wearied head.
Fan nay feathers with sweet perfume
Let music of honest contentment come.
With manly hearts will find my home,
And sleep in their shade when dead.
"Bird of the broad and sweeping wing"
They have swept your nest with dirty broom;
Tarnished your glorious covering.
From Tammany Hall hear them sing,
Weed and Morgan and Governor King,
Vanderbilt, Law, Beecher and Tying
Priest and pirate, together they come.
Arise, proud Eagle thou bird of fame,
Phnnix-like soar from thy burning nest;
Not wrong nor oppression thy spirit can tame,
Or drive away truth from thy noble breast.
Come, proud Eagle, our old bird come,
And live in an honest Southern home.
CHARLES DULLNEss.
ST. CHARLES HOTEL, May TO- 1861. a
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13
THE MAYORS COURT.

&. D. Fogay, whose arrival here from Terrebonne
parish, and whose severe castgaton there, for
tampering with slaves, we have mentioned, was
taken before the Mayor on Saturday. An authen-
tcated detail of his misdeeds being given, the
Mayor sent him to the Work-House as dangerous
and suspicious character. The fellow halls from
Ohio.
John Housen, native of Vermont, who has re-
sided here five years, and is workman in Mr..
Watermans sash and blind factory, was on Satur-
day taken before the Mayor on charge of Aboli-
tionsm. Numerous witnesses were examined ;
none proved anything wrong against him, and he
was discharged.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13
A SHAME SIGHT,

We alude to the ragged curtains in the windows
of the Mayors reception room in the City Hall
the remark of every one who passes along Lafay-
ette street. Inside the parlor, things are cores
pondingy seedy. The carpet is very shabby, as it
ought to be, after eight years wear and tear; the
damask of the chairs and sqas is all split, fuzzy,
ragged and faded. As reception room in which
the Mayor of the city has often to receive dstin-
guished gentlemen from other States, and from
abroad, its shabbness verges upon the dsgraceful.
Will not the City Fathers reconsider this matter,
and refit the parlor in manner more worthy of
this great and generous city? We offer the sugges-
ton in all respect
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13

WILSON'S REGIMENT OF THIEvEs-The Wash
ington correspondent of the New York Day Book
represents Gen. Scott as quite Mortified at the idea
Of having such thieves and cut-throats as compose
to a large extent Billy Wilson's New York Five
Points Regiment, to fight under the banner of the
United States. He said, in commenting on the
subject, :" 1t will take thousand good men to
watch hundred of them" Then drawing him
self up to his full height the old General conclud-
ed by saying, the profession of soldier, sir, is
not that Of a thief OF a murderer.n
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13

RESIGNATION OF Com. MAYO.-Com. Isaac Mayo,
a veteran officer of the United States Navy, has
rendered his resignation. Com. NJ. is citizen of
Maryland, and resigns on account of the present
unfortunate national troubles. He has been an
officer of the navy for half century and for TWEEN
ty-fve years was engaged in active sea service.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13

PowDER-~Nashville has secured a large lot of
sulphur The manufacture of powder there will
be procured. The latter article, during the war of
lSl2, was made in North Alabama in several caves,
in Franklin, Morgan, Marshall, and Jackson eoun.
ties, Powder (and lead) is in great demand in the
South, and it is Indispensable that we make it in
our own midst. The business should be at once
commenced. We cannot make powder without
saltpetre. Who will see to it, that the caves once
worked to produce this absolute necessity are
again worked, and saltpetre made for market? 1t
should be done at once by competent individuals
or by order of the Confederate States. Who will
furnish us with the needed Information in regard to
the caves once worked for saltpetre?
HINT syyia A Ia A
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13
THE scREwMEN,s GUARD, COMPANY A.

THE scREWMENs GUARD, COMPANY A,
Elected their officers Friday evening, Major
Wilde, presiding The following were the officers
elebted:
S. G. Risk, Captain; Roger Brown, First Lieu
tenant; Wm. McGregor, Second Lieutenant; Ed
ward Cannon First Sergeant; G. Selars, Second
Sergeant; Thos. Lddon, Third Sergeant; James
O'Bren, Fourth Sergeant; John Fitzgerald, First
Corporal; Saml. Montgomery, Second Corporal; !;
Jos. Sweeny, Third Corporal; John Spencer,
Fou rth Corporal.
There are l07 privates already enrolled; and
the number will increase, no doubt, to 800 or 400
men, and they will soon form battalion. All
honor to the gallant Screwmen
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13

ST.. LOUIS, May 9.-Two more regiments of Home
Guard, Numbering 2l00 men, were yesterday sworn
into the United States service and furnished with
arms. Troops from the southern border have
arrived and taken up their quarters in Camp jack
son. Recruiting is going on to considerable
extent, and several companies are expected from
adjoining counties.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13

SPLENDID TESTIMONIAL TO COLLECTOR HATCH.
Colonel Hatch, for years our popular and eff
cient Collector of the Port, was yesterday the
recipient Of one of the handsomest tokens of ap-
probation by his subordinate officers we ever
saw. 1t consisted of massive silver tea-set and
salver, maeufactured in this city by that we'll
known home4frm, Messrs. Terfoth & Kuchler, No.
81 Customhezse street. The set consists of six
pieces and sGlver, every one of which is so ap-
propriateIy ornamented by the talented Makers
that ave will give a short description of each:
The salver is Of very substantial make weigh
ing eveE six poUnSs, encircled by solid rim of
ornaments, and the center portion represents
perspective view Of tue new CUSTOM house, at the
bottom of which the flags of the Confederate
States and of the StaGe cross each 0thers the
whole is likewise surrounded with beautiful
arabesques, engraved. The coffae-pot, on one
side, is ornamented with truly magnificent
group representing commerce, embracing nearly
all of our principal articles of trade, while the
other side is exclusively devoted to liking
Cotton" a number of bales standing out in
bold relief. The teapot has an allegoric fig
ure Of the sfather of waters,n with an exact
likeness of the Star of the West, lately cap
tured, surrounded by banana and magnolia trees;
on the reverse, grapevine fills the side. A
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13

ACTIVE SERvIcE.-Mr. S. N Moody, corner of
Canal and Royal streets, is offering large of
articles especially adapted to the wealth and comfort
soldier Among others notice campaign flannel check
Shirts uudershs drawers and socks infinite mum
articles necessary the soldiers convenience arc
also comprised in his stock These goods offered at the
lowest possible prices We refer to the advertisement
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13
wAgnNeroN ANp RAIrINonn.-rhe Montgonarr

WASHINGTON AND BALTMoRE,-The Montgomery
Advertiser of the 9th has the following dispatca.
Alexandria, May s. The city is quiet. The
rumors Of its occupation by Lncolns troops are
not credited. Twenty, three steamers in the q. 8.
employ are now in the eastern branch of the Poto-
mac. Vessels loaded with troops, ammunition
and provisions are constantly passing this place on
their way to Washington.
Travel between New York and Washington IS
Ve RN today hs is the day for g9 oop
pass through Baltimore. 1t is not known whether
they did SO or not.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13
CORONER'S INQUEST.

An inquest was held on Saturday, by Coroner
Beach, on the body Of an unknown man, found
drowned at Pier At, Third District. The jury found
simple verdict of found drowned" 1t is sup
posed the deceased had gone in the river to battle,
and was drawn under by the current, as he was
perfectly naked.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13
wAsHrNeron ARTILLERY.

The Washington Artillery Battalion, Major j. B.
Walton commanding, composed of four com
panies-two companies detailed to the battery and
two as an infantry reserye-tendered their services
some weeks ago, with their battery of six six
FOUNDER bronze guns, two elyepounder howit-
Zers and one eight-pounder bronze riaed cannon
to the Government Of the Confederate States, and
their tender has been accepted. We suppose this
fine corps will take the field at once, as soon
their acquisitions for camp and garrison equpages
and horses are filled.
The excellence of this battalion is well known
to the public. The composition of the corps may
be equalied, but cannot be excelled. In its ranks
are to be found as fine young men as ever took up
arms in behalf Of a holy cause. Their superior
drill, complete discipline, and military and per-
sonal value, have long rendered them objects of
admiration which we are sure will be increased in
a hundred fold degree soon as they have a
chance to display their skill and prowess on the
tented field From the members Of this battalion
we understand some fifty officers, serving in the
Confederate and volunteer service have been taken
who are to be found in the artillery, infantry
zouaEes, Irish brigade, and other volunteer corps
now on active duty. In fact, graduates Of the
Washington Artillery are to be found in prominent
positions before Fort Pckens, in Virginia. at Camp
Walker, and now they are about to take the field
after many and persistent efforts to accomplish
that object Before going further we must say,
and we take pleasure in expressing the opinion,
that much credit is due Major Walton for the high
state Of efficiency into which he has brought this
admirable corps.
If opportunity allows, we would venture the
suggestion that the battalion go into camp fifteen
or twenty days before being sent forward to the
field of action This would give a chance for ar
tillery exercise large scale, and time in which
to drill the horses and driyers-important items,
though generally left out of sight in the public
prints-and then they will be entirely ready for
hard work the day they report for duty.
That this battalion will render good account
of themselves we are perfectly confident. In gal
lantry and patriotism they equal any of the noble
corps Louisiana has sent FORTH of all of which we
are so justly proud. The battalion is commanded
by experienced and capable officers, in whom the
rank and file Tepose implicit confidence and the
officers repose an equal degree of confidence in the
rank and file. Their devotion to each other is re.
ciprocal, and it could not be better placed
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-13
CUTTING THE LEvEE.-The Memphis Appeal has
the following in regard to the attempt to cut the

leyee of the Mississippi at Ffiar's Point.
Mr. Orne, passenger up the river by the Mary
Keene, gave information that on Sunday night the
levee below Friar's Point had been cut. The
water rushed over, and has washed away the
levee for long distance from the point originally
cut, and water was inundating the crops, carrying
destruction around. Three white men were de-
tected, day or two previous, attempting the
tiendsh work of destruction, and fired at but they
escaped. Later in the evening two skifs were
seen at point lower down, floating silently by in
was not known. Our information on this subject
is scanty, but we presume the above to be the
facts. Citizens having property below were suffer-
ing great anxiety yesterday, and were inquiring
for boats to go down.