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New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03

OUR New GOvERNOR.-rne New York Herald
says in the event OF the passage of the biltagreed
upon the territorial committees in both branches
of Congress- to reduce the Rebel districts, as fast
they are conquered, to the condition OF terri
of government, there will be host of asprants
for the governmental chairs of the different terri
tories. The most prominent candidates now talked
of, are:
For the Governor of the Territory of South Caro-
lima, Charles Sumner; Mississippi John P. Hale: :
Texas, Henry Wilson; Louisiana, William P. Fas'
senden; Georgia, John Sherman Florida, Henry
L. Dawes; Alabama, Martin F. Conway; Arkan.
sas Jim Lane; North Carolina, Roscoe Conkllng !;
Tennessee, Ben. F. Wade; Virginia, Owen Love-
Joy; Ship Island, John B. Alley; ana Tortugas
John Hickman.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03
Board OF Provost Marshals.

NEW ORLEANS, April a. 1862
While the constituted Military Authority will watch care.
fully the tranquility of tho city is ordered ALI
CITIZENS not connected with the public service, do
their homes- AT OR BEFORE NINE O'CLOCK, P. NJ
BY order Of the Board.
apps 2ptf EMANUEL BURTIIE, Secretary,
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03

We learn from some gentlemen who have re-
Gently arrived here from Washington City, that a
line Of coaches plies between Wizards Hotel and
the battle ground Of Manassas for the accommoda
lion of the curious. [Rchmond Enquirer.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03
Notice by the Mayor.

ALI Shokef may with confidence receive all The ordinary
current notes, otherwise called shnpasters they will be
redeemed by the Committee OF Public Safety city funds
apps 2p5t JOHN T. MONROE Mayor.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03

na- For Recorder of the First District
WA. EMERSON, the present incumbent is candidate for
reelection. Election. June 2, 1852. ap7 2pts
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03
Notice..

The Office of the Provost Marshal for the First District
New Orleans is removed, from tho City Hail. southeast
corner of Carondele and Common streets.
H. NJ. sPOFFORD,
nl2S 2ptf Provost MnrsEuI-
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03

~ Candidate for Mayor, irrespective oi
Party. VICTOR WILT, of the Second District.
See Crescent of hs 29h sh and 3lst January fell 2pe
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03
Notice by the Mayor,

MAYoRALTY NEW ORLEANS, !
City Hall, April 90 1862
The public hereby notified that The European Brigade
Paul Juge h General Comm have requested and
have consented to continue patrong the city, conjunction
with the odna police for the purpose
aud order 1t Is hoped that all good citizens II contribute
tcit assistance in this effort maintain the tranquility the
city.
ap3O 2pjt JOHN r, MONROE Mayor
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03

A break down occurred last Thursday on the
North Carolina Railroad, by which the Express
Messenger, Mr.. J. A. Bennett, was killed and
several others wounded.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03

Nc For Recorder of the First District
LUC1EN ADAMS Is candidate Recorder the First
District. Election, June 2 1869 ADS 2pte
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03

1t is no1o too late to retire t1 on. The contest:
There is no retreat but in chains, and Slapefy"
Patrick Henry in III q FIRST Revolution.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03
To the Public.

will keep my store open and will all for all Notes
received by the Committee of Public Safety.
W. G. WATKINS,
CARPET AND CURTAIN WAREHOUSE,
80 Camp street,
m2 2p3t# New Orleans.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03

~ messrs. w. II. Adams, w. M. Semple
and T. D. vanorn have my full of attorney
passed befsse W. H. Peters, ESQ.,, Notary Public.
nlA j. o. NIXON
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03

Mr., Fl. NJ. Somerville, one of the editors of the
Memphis Appeal, was married in Tuscaloosa on
the Goth to Miss CorneIia B. Harris Of that city.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03

The following letters may be had by applying in
person or by written order at this office:
Ben V. l.. Hutton, Fl. W. W. Reynolds, Geo. W.
Thompson, Mrs. A. G. Pitkin, Mrs. J. B. Peck.
Miss Julia Chapman, Mrs. Matilda johnson, Miss
Mary e. Strnger, William Freret, Foley, Avery l.
Co., Mrs. A. q. Bell, Mrs. J. G. Cook.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03
Citizens of New Orleans

Citizens of New Orleans.
The Common Council have passed the following 1esolu
tions
Resolved That the Mayor BIS and he hereby authorized
organize outside Of the regular police of the city New Or
Citizens Police in each Precinct and for that rpo,e
sumnonand compel service in the respective precinct any
resident
Resolved That every citizen Is bound to comply with the
orders he receive his HoIor Mayor to perform
special duty the Police.
Resolved That the Special Police appointed shall wear
badge ind carry such the Ma yor may determine
lSgned
s. P DE LABARRE,
President pro TEN. Board of Aldermen.
J. MAGIONI,
President Board Assistant Aldermen.
hereby notify all goo1 ciz,ns report PAUL JUICE
Fills General Commanding European Brigade, who
by with full authority for preser vaon of the
public pea-e.
Gen Juee is authorized disperse all assemblies
composed Of IN ore than six persons.
JOHN r. M1EROE,
May of the Ci'y tf New Orleans
Approved April 30, 1862 MI 2pf
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03

MANASSAS EVACUATED BY THE FEDERALs.-The
Richmond Wing Of the 10th says:
We understand that our scouts and pickets now
extend their observations in the division of the
army as far as Manassas. On Friday couple Of
men made their appearance at Manassas, and
stated that they came through without molesta-
ton. A Yankee soldier was not to be seen. These
men were taken in custody on suspicion, and held
for three OR four hours, when plain, honest look
ing, unsophistlcated wagner made his appear
has been deserted aud not one of the 100000 o.
McClellan's grand army, who recently made
the earth fairly quake beneath their tread is to b
seen.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03

A THEORY OF THE RAIN-May IL not De tudt The
excessive rains OF the present season are due to
the heavy cannonadng attending the operations of
the contending armies. This suppostion is very
nearly in accordance with the theory of Professor
Espy the storm king,'' who held that by the dis
turbance of the atmospheric currents occasioned
! by large fires rolling up columns OF air, rains
| might be produced,
| We recolect that during the campaign in the
Crimea, Eastern Europe was visited with eX-
traordnary rains, and the operations OF the armies
were greatly impeded by the storms and floods
| that occurred.
lowed by remarkable rains for midsummer, which
commenced in Virginia and extended throughout
the whole country.
1t is moreover noteworthy fact that cur rains
during this year have been attended by degree
of thunder and lightning very unusual in the win
terfavoring the supposition that the clouds have
been suddenly concentrated, like the storms OF
summer, and not by the more gradual processes OF
the winter months.
1t is hardly necessary to adduce facts to show
tue great and widespread agitation of the atmos-
phere, produced by discharges of canEGp or other
loud reports. Every one has experienced 1t in the
breaking of window panes by the discharge OF r
single six or twelve FOUNDER, and the rafting of
wiadows caused by clap of thunder. We remem-
ber report of the ascent of an ieronaut from New
York. number of years ago, on Fourth OF July,
or other Joyous occasion, on which cannon were
fired. He reported that while he was at an al1i-
tude of mile more, each discharge so violently
affected the air as almost to oVerturn his balloon,
| and that the agitation of the atmosphere was SO
great as to hurry his return to land Even on the
water such discharges have very great effect
witness the frequent 1aisng OF M dead az @ hoales ny
sacola during the late heavy bombardment there
! Such facts and concidents, We think, render
9ue plausible the theory that the unusual and ex-
trsordinary rains with which we have been visited
during the existing war have some connection with
the warlike operations. Both rational deductions
| from known facts and the observation of concur
| rent phenomena favor the idea.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03
Committee of Public Safety.

Committee of Public Safety.
NEW ORLEANS April q, 1852.
Resolved, That the Committee Of Public Safety will receive
until further notice. the following individual and other sms
circulated money this community, aud that they
believe our citizens may rely Oh this currency
Res:v.d, 1ht this Committee will add TO this list such
other they may deem worthy Of the confidence of the
community.
State Treasury Notes.
Confederate Notes.
j. 4 J. c. Davidson.
Leeds 4 Co.
Henderson & Gaines.
Mngee 4 George.
Thomas, Grisweld / Co.
1homa9 G. Pagan.
jackson Bailroad Company
H. Fsssman Il Co.
City of Baton Rouge
City Of New Orleans
c. ". Cammack.
McDonel Magraw
Gee. ". Gregor & Co.
a- Dan. Edwards & Son.
Joseph Sautini
Jacob Zoely.
Smith Hine or Stuart James.
H. F. Lawrence, or p Cazendoe.
b. ". Hldre.h 4 Co.
Cr,ssp Mcmillan.
Samuel Bell.
Picaynnc Oiice
D. Holmes.
j. Hocker smith ( Co.
Britton 4 Co.
Ben. Miller.
Adam Wagner.
G. W. II. I.ehde
A true extract from the minutes,
MI 2pif GEO. c. LAwRAsON, Secretary.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03

THE WROUGHT. IRON Prov. - Since the COM
mencement of the war, our attention has been
directed to the construction of Steam Battering
Rams, and it appears that in the design, the Prov
is a very prominent feature. In constructing the
PROV, cast-iron at first considered sufficiently
strong for that peculiar object, but in two instan-
ees it has proved the reverse. The Manassas, at
New Orleans. was first fitted with one made of the
best cast-iron; it was neatly fitted to the bow,
and firmly secured by means of heavy wrought
bolts. but in the naval engagement at the head of
the Passes, the blow she gave the enemy's ship
violent as to break the cast-iron into three
parts one-third was lost overheard, and the
mainderwas wrencled from its place. Flag Officer
G. N Rollins, c. s. Navy, ordered First Assistant
Engineer John Fl. Loper, G. s. NJ, then Acting
Chief Engineer of the Navy Station at New Orleans
to examine into the subject and report to him.
The report condemned the cast-ron PROV, and
recommended one OF wrought-iron, which has since
been placed on that vessel.
The Virginia was also fitted with one of cast
iron, and in her late engagement it proved inefi
cient, and one of wroughtron Immediately con
s,ructed, nnder the direction of Chief Engineer
Michael Quinn, G. s. N, at the Gosport Navy Yard.
Much confidence is placed in the wrought-iron
prov, and we hope that when these vessels are
again called into requsition, the result may be a
complete success. [''harlest"n Mercury.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03

SERIOUS RESULTS OF A FooLHARDY Active
copy the following from the Memphis Argus of
the 23d:
A gentleman residing in Bolivar county, Miss,
near the banks of the river, apprehending danger
of his house heing washed away, cut the levee on
the east bank of the river, some two miles above
his house, to turn the water from his place, two
weeks ago, and the result has been a serious loss
to many Of his neighbors. The crevasse washed
out is some eighty feet deep, and big stream Of
water is now pouring in upon the country, destroy
ing thousands of dollars worth of properly Ihe
gentleman who cut the levee, we understand, mad
to evacuate'' very rapidly, as the entire commu-
nifty was very much incensed against him.
sufferers by the food informs us that his premises
are several feet under water, and his crop, which
up and promising finely is completely lost to
be impossible for crop to be raised this year
upon the overfowed land.
The Argus gives tie names of several other
planters, portions of whose lands are under water.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03

JUDGE HALLIBURTON ON THE AMERICAN CRISIS.
At Ayleworth, on the 9th January, Mr.. Justice
Halliburton, NJ P, delivered address on the
American crisis. He gave history of America the
object of which to show that the hatred OF the
North towards England originated in the first set
tement of the country, for the emgrants to New
England were persons who had been virtually ex-
PEELED from the mother country. Referring to the
present war, he said" Of the causes of the war
with the South it is not necessary for me to say
much. The principal are, that by the exorbitant
tariff they are compelled to pay an eXtravagant
price for the manufactures of the North; that by
the navigation laws they are in q manner forced to
employ American shipping at q higher rate of
freight than they afford that by theiinterpre.
tation put the words "coasting trade" they are
driven to employ the ships of the North that en-
mssares are continually sowing sedition among
the slaves, while the fugitive law is evaded by
the Yankees, and every impeachment ,4placed in the
way of recapturing their negroes, aud many other
grievances of minor importance. But whatever
the cause may be, on the part of the North, one
thing is certain, Notwithstanding all the cant and
hypocrisy they have hitherto exhibited II Is not
for the emancipation amelioratiOn OF the conui
ton of the negro. Perhaps, after all, SECESSION
like divorces mensa ct horo arises from total m
compatibility of temper, nclinatlon ana pursuits.
Tae Southerners the gentlemen OF tne hatoh
they hold the Yankees very cheap, regarding them
as petty trad RS or pedars, while the Yankees nave
MANY opprobrious epitnets TOR them not necessary
| to repeat, Whatever the causes of dispute are
J latent or avowed. there they stand opposed te
| each other in deadly conflict.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03
HaC1llular AGtlla5.

OFFICE OF NEW ORLEANS CITY KALlRoArs,
New Orleans, April a. 1862. 5
"- Notice to Passeng'rs on the New Or
cans City Railroad Cars PA1sngers losing articles i'll Of
he New ore.ns City Railroad, Cars particularly request
apply for them at the Office Of til. Company No Royal
eet When they have been found by the drivers they will
be restored to ,he owners.
Sesea articles, embracing ladies' paraSols PURSES that
have been found bs drive. Of and lift oct, have
not been called for, which the obtain aDpc-
tion at the office.
ap2i To- WV. P. sIHNoTT spcre,a,y.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-05-03


Common Council of rho City Of New Orleans.
mo. 60l7] ....
ReUe tho Comptroller be and he is hereby authsr-
za tn warrant oa the Treasurer the payment of tho fol-
lowing bills duly examined and approved
L j. b. G. Arnolt for certificates Of mortgages fur
,sS2 nsS2ea ASsesso.s o' s445 80
2 L psana Stats Zeitung advertising registry of
= voters, and prohibition of Mardi Gras 70 w
j. b. AOsGa poa a and nfaue Asylum April ist GAL 10
n Mo cIn coal for insane ASYLUM, 20 uJ
~ isTer 4 o. hay for pounds. .........-. % 10
& A. Mnzereau, Sherifs bill or maintenance and turn
KEYS fees Of prisoners In the Parish Prison for the
months Of January February, and 10 March 3lst,
lillian SH N No 'pa 5ae ., 6es3 50
Sjeped) j. MAGIO>1,
President Board of Assistant Aldermen.
GSiened1 s. P. DELABARRE,
''e' President pro tenn. Board of Aldermen.
Approved May 2, 1862. ,,o,,,,, ,,
my3 st [Signed] JOHN i. MoNhoE' mayor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-08

The President in his message sets down
the loss or life in the late Indian massa
cres al SEQ Gov. jayne has footed up
the number In his State aud Dakotah 10
f,e06,-the stt.ze nj these horrible deeds,
extending over d,s,ance of 2uU miles,
from Abercrombie To the northern line of
Iowa The causes of these outrages have
not yet fully and satisfactorily came to
gbt. A very common charge is, that
they were melted TO these deeds by rebel
emissaries, aud others alleging it was be-
cause of unjust and dishonest treatment
by The Indian Agents, who were directed
to pay these tribes their dues under cur
Indian treaties The inquiry has already
been sprung in Congress, what Was the
true origin. and we may expect before
long 10 have some light thrown upon the
subject 1t has LOO often happened in
the history of this country. that the abo-
rhymes have been cheated and wronced,
and when they could no lrncer endure
what seemed TO them insufIera bic injuries,
they would suddenly come down upon
some unsuspec,ing white settlement, with
insatiaie revenge. deening every white
man foe. and butchering the helpless
and innocent with savage ferocity. On
The page Of history they seem TO be unpro-
voked massacres, but too often have out
rageous wrongs gone before, wherein the
Ignorance and apperites of the blacks have
been made TO glut the cupidity of the
whites. Let us hope that these scenes
may never be re-enaeted 10 this country,
that strict justice may be shown to the
Indians in all our dealings, and their in
human barbarities punished as they de-
serve.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-08

The necessities Of the war have alre adv
made some great public improvements,
and will make many more. The navy
has sprung into existence like Minerva
from the cliff head of Jupiter. Our great
cities have been fortified, telegraph lines
have covered the land like n net work,
and where our large armies move rail-
fJads are laid IS never before. But the
railroads have been over taxed, and hav-
ing more business than they could we'll
do, they have become very indcpend-
ent. The requirements of government,
and the stoppage Of water communication
between the Great Northwest aud the
East By the blockade Of Tie Mississippi,
has given tie railroads monopoly which
they have not been slow TO understand,
and by paying increased tariffs of freights
on all we ext ort and all we import, the
people of the West, or the farming popu-
lation. whose prosperity underles all COM
mercial and other prosperity in a purely
agricultural region, have be. depressed
and embarrassed, aud tie country has
been retarded in necessary and subs,a n,ial
improvements.
Unless our eople turn to manufactu-
ring their own goods, of which there are
OF late few hopeful signs, cheapness of
transportation between the East and
West, is matter of vital importance.
FOR the purpose of providing suitable
detences to our Northern border alepe
the great Lakes, and in order To reach the
vast interior commerce Of the Missis-
sippi and Its tributaries with armed YES
sells. the project is started Of enlareing the
New York and Erie canal, connecting
Lake Erie with the Hudson river and the
ocean, and also increasing the capacity Of
the lllinvis aud Michigan canal, aud the
Illinois river SO as to afford water commu-
hication Tor large vessels between Ill
points on the Mississippi, and all places
on the Atlantic coas. by an easterly
route. This is war measure. 1t 10 re-
commended by the President in hin
message and goes before Congress with
The best OF reasons for its adoption. But
OF what incalculable advantage will it be
commercially, to the ives. and particularly
Iowa.
Bounded on the East and West by the
Two great rivers and trayersed between nv
numerous lines Of railroad. our commar.
ciai advantages for an inland State womb,
be remarkably good, and our extensive
products would hnd their way TO Eastern
markets at reasonable. if not indeed YER,
low rates. resulting from the competitio,
between water and railroad trans DO ration
Agriculture would st,lcas.a receive her,
as IN the eastern States its Just reward
the untold resources OF the State would
be rapidly developed, and property Of ev
cry kind, particularly real estate would B.
in demand at remuneratiye prices. VIZ
shall watch with much interest the nc.
ton Of Congress on the proposition OF lii,
President, (let US be thankful We have ,
Western one) and We hope yet 70 chron.
icle the adoption Of this eminently rise
project Of internal improvement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-08

data which the Indian bureau has been
able - obtain, an satisfied that the chief
cause Of this outbreak is TO be found in
the insuTrcction OF the Southern States,
and evidence i induced to show that not
only we're the Indians melted by the reb-
ell to commit these Uutrugcs, but that in
their incursions they We're led by evil
disposed white men.
The condition of affairs produced by
these Indian hostiities demands Of Con-
gress prompt legislation. The people Of
Minnesota have suffered irreparabie in.
juries. n
But the people Of Minnesota ask not
only indemnity for the destruction of their
property, but they insist upon guarantees
offuture protection. This, they think, can
be obtained only by the removal Of the
indians to some point so remote from the
scttl n4enis as TO preclude TIE possibility
Of anotlur attack. 1t may web be ques-
toned whether the Government has not
adopted mistaken policy 10 regarding
the Indian tribes as quasi-independent na-
lions, and making treaties with them for
the purchase Of the lands they claim to
own. They have none Of he elements
of nationality they are within the limits
of the recognized authority Of the United
States, and must be subject to its control
The rapid progress Of civilization upon
this continent will not permit the lands
which are required for cultivation to be
surrendered to savage tribes for hunting
grounds.
The duty of the Government to protect
the Indians and prevent their suffering
for the want of the necessaries of life
should be fully recognized. They should
be taught to earn their subsistence BY
labor, and be instructed in the cultivation
Of the soil. The Government should de-
signate the place where they shall reside
and afford them protection in the lands
which are assigned to them for home,
and furnish them with such aid ~. with
the fruits of their own labor, will afford
them Nj adeq nate support. They should
be taught TO rely on the cultivation Of the
soil for subsistence, and that they can be
come independent only through their in
dustry.
The object can. in my judgment, be
BEST accomplished BY the appointment Of
board of commissioners, TO consist of
three persons, who shall make ptrsonsl
examination Of the country. AMI select
stumble locations for the feead. se+ OF the
Indians, and have authority to purchase
s.lch claims or individual rights as may
interfere with their occupation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-08

- Jones, the other day, asked Smith
the following question Says Jones, 1--WE
have had the age of iron, the age of gold.
and the age Of bronze; but which shall We
call the present. age?" "Why," says
Smith, licking the back Of a postage stamp
which he was about to apply to the enyel-
ope of letter, IL think We had better
call this the nucskage.,"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-08

THE fourth Iowa DIsraIcr.-The
Iowa City State Press speaks of Mr.. ii.
n. Martin, the late Democratic candidate
for Congress in the 4th district, rs /" our
Congressman elect" aud announces that
he intends TO contest the seat With Mr..
GriDnell, on "the constitutionality of
the law authorizing the soldiers vote"
This is decidedly cool, to say the least of
il, when this same H. NJ. Martin was !
member Of the Legislature -h:cs enacted
that law. and himself urged ito passage
and voted in its favor! Cool. very, con-
sidering that Mr.. Grinnell's majority is
only 1871, and that he cannot be ousted
from his seat without tho disfranohise-
ment of the brave thousands who have
left their Iowa homes to fgh. for the
preservation of the Union. What do
Democrats care for that. however; they
had no business to 60, Of course, and
certainly have 20 right TO vots. The
voting must be doue by the Democrats
nhp stay at home, not by the Republicans
yho fight II davenport Gazette. SIS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-08

~ Readers of papers had better sub
scribe before. farther advance takes
place. Papers have advanced their rates
only twenty-five per cent, while white
paper has already advanced sixty-six per
cent, and how much further it will 60, mo-
body knows.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-12-08

e. Kentucky used to sell In immense
number Of coils of rops in the South. 1t
10 likely the market will soon be brisk
agaib. Every prominent traitor will need
one coil