New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-01

| Mr.. Olivier, of the Committee on the Constitu.
ton, presented report upon amendments to the
State Constitution, which he asked to have printed
and made the special order for Friday (this day.
at Il o'clock. So ordered.
Commissioner to Texas.
| The President stated that in compliance with
the resolution of the previous day, he would
appoint Mr.. G. Williamson, of Caddo, as the Com
missioner of this Convention to Texas.
Onmotion, the Convention adjourned TO Friday,
at 10 A. NJ.
The ARMY RIFLES IMPORTED BY THE DIRECT
TRADE CoMPANY.-We were present on Wednes-
day last at trial made by a party of gentlemen
OF the army rifles, manufactured in Liege, Bel
GUM, and sent to the Direct Trade Company of
this city. The guns tried were of the Enfield pat
tern of rifles, are very light, strongly made
weapon, adapted for the use of Light Infantry
and Sharp Shooters. They have the sword bayo-
nette attached, and carry large conical ball
something like that of the Minnie rifle Targets
were set up at the distances of one hundred and
twenty, four hundred, nine hundred. and eleven
hundred yards. At the distance Of one hundred
and twenty yards the target was riddled with bull
lets, and although no accurate charge was used.
particular care observed in loading the balls
passed clear through hard, water-seasoned wood.
nine inches thick, of which the target was made.
at four hundred yards the balls were buried in
the wood, the same charge being used as on the
other trial. At the distances of nine and eleven
hundred yards, the distance being so great and
the gentlemen being inexperienced in shooting at
such range, of course no great accuracy could
be expected, yet in every case the balls fell be-
yond the mark, showing clearly that the guns were
effective, and in the hands of experienced men
could be made to do deadly SERVICE The result of
the experiments was to fully satisfy the whole
party making them of the value of the rifles for
military purposes, and our readers will find in
another column their certificate to that effect, We
should be glad to see active steps taken to arm the
light troops of the South with these weapons. They
can be furnished, we understand, at reasonable
prices and in any quantity, within sixty or ninety
days after the order is given. Samples can he
seen at the office of Mr.. Fl. S. Fulkerson Secretary
OF the Direct Trade Company, 81 Common street,
up stairs. That gentleman has authority to make
contracts for any quantity Of the rifles, and can
furnish all necessary particulars regarding them,
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AausEMENTs.-Acdden9y of Musc.-There will
be great jam at the Academy of Music tonight
The ancient and honorable order of the l. @. 8, NJ
intend paying their devoirs to Capt. Dan Rice an
old member of the fraternity; and Capt. Dan and
his merry crew will be on hand to receive and en-
tertaln them in an extra manner. The tickets YES
terday went off % like hot cakes" There will be
an unusual show in the dress circle as well as in
the ring The correspondence in another column
shows what the Sons intend doing to Dan tonight.
Those who have not yet secured their tickets and
seats, will have to look out for themselves early
to-day. Bear it in mind also that this is Dan Rices
last week at the Academy.
Varieties Ttedter. We dropped in last night, in
time to see the last act of " Dot;n and we must
say that we never saw the play wind up more
glorousy, nor ever saw more thoroughly de-
lighted or ecstatic audience. Tonight this same
delicious Dot" is to be repeated, together with
that other exquisite thing, though exquisite in
different way, " hon-tasn Read the casts Of
the pieces as advertised, then stay away if you
can Meantime bear in mind that Mark Smith has
shuffied the cards" of the Varieties for his
benefit Tomorrow night, Manager Owens having |
&C cut for the deal" Mark doesn't intend to ego
it alone as we understand, though he holds both
bowers and the ace; )" and those who "pass y on |
his deal" tomorrow night, will certainly be
&C eucheredn out of one of the finest theatrical
entertainments ever offered to the New Orleans
public We say this, simply because we happen |
to know that ii so!
st. Charles 1hedtcr.-Barney Williams and wife |
had another good house last night, and the per-
formances gave the usual lively satisfaction That
rich burlesque, "Prince Doloroso of the Doeful |
lses," in which Mrs. Williams appears as the |
Prince, is to be repeated tonight, together with
or the Yankee D-,' and 1.-THE |