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by the secretary of the treasury, and will probably
meet with the approval of the Committee on FL
nance, TO whom it has been referred. We must
remember, however, that similar schemes of
sinking fund have failed in other countries
Though fully successful at first they have finally
yielded to the popular demand for a reduction Of
the taxes. Mr.. Sherman's financial propositions
have not hitherto been very brilliant and fear
that he will not find monied men SO anxious to
perceive the advantages likely to accrue from a
five per cent. loan she seems to imagine Fessen-
den lost his financial reputation, if he had any, on
the 1910 loan, The National banks are destined
to pale the luster Of Mr.. Chase S achievements in
the same department 1t is not likely that Mr.
McCulloch will permit &c Consolidated FUND.- to be
written over the sepuIcher of his officialfe. John
Sherman's fnanciering is not so brilliant as Tecum
sch sherman's strategy, The former, the Senator
is an overrated man, but the latter is generally
acknowledged to be the flower of the army. They
are talented family-rnen of brains and action
the Senator, the general and the lawyer in this
city, all hold prominent positions in their respee-
tive careers and still men in the prime of life
They form trio of three brothers like the political
trio of the Blair family, father and two sons. The
head of the house, old Frank Blair, is bowed down
and decrpi with age, but still retains full posses
sion of his faculties, and is often to be seen in the
galleries applauding the good conservative
speeches. Montgomery, the ex-postmaster gen,
eral, is as active and working politician as ever.
He is now chairman of the Committee of the Ma
tonal Union party and just as violent on this side
of the question as he ever was on any side of any
question that he ever undertook Frank Blair Jr.
who was a terror for his roughness during the war
is now known for his courtesy towards Confederate
officers who have visited this city. Gratz Brown
who was literally made by the Blair family, ha
psucceeded in defeating Franks confirmation to The
collectorshp of St. Louis. Brown is one Of the
bogus Missouri Senators, and no love is lost be
tween the editor of the st. Louis Democrat and Tia
great Blair family. The family mansion of tn
Blairs, al Silver Springs, seven miles from Wash
ington, is one of the curiosties of the neighbor
hood. Thus have strayed from national tipanc
to dissertation on the great families of the Unite
States. But your readers will pardon this episod
to such a bounding animal as the
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-14

GREAr SourHEaN AND WESTERN LIFE AND
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CoMrAEy.- The subject
Of life and accident insurance is now attrac-
ting, North ma South, the attention it de-
serves Liable as we all are to accident
each day, the general public contemplate
withproper anxiety the fact that every trivial
cnrrenee, such as the bursting Of boiler COLI
sion with ! dray Of street car, or even single
false step may rob us Of our lives, the main
support Of our families, or confne as to the sick
couch for weeks, and deprive our dependents Of
the fruits Of our daily labors. A trihe from oui
gains in the hours Of our prosperity 40 small 10
imperoeptbly diminish our revenues viii ensure
any one from the entire loss to which any of the
manifold accidents which may render him power
less aud doom him and those whom he loves
to Tie most poignant sufefings Of abject
poverty. We'll Las il been said, that in the midst
Of life We aFe III DEATH and whether it be III Jour
negings bg LAND 81 sea, in our absence from home
or ia The daily pursuits Of life, the phantoms Of
death and disaster attend upon our footsteps,
sooner or Inter to assert their control ID another
column win be found the advertisement of one Of
the best eenpsnys the country the iiberality Of
whose terms, coupled with the high reputation of
its officers at whose head stands our veteran gen.
eral. Longstreet should secure for it the attention
Of every prudent man, be he high or low, from the
day lab9rer 70 the banker who counts his nail
lions.
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GROCERY coMsT1ssToN HorsE.-We invite tile at.
tention Of dealers to the card Of Mr. William
Leeteh, commission merchant, No. a5 Magazine
street, which appears in the CRESCENT this morn.
ing. Mr.. Leetch is one Of our oldest merchant.
apd has always stood high in the estimation 0f hi.
fellow-citizens. He Is now sole agent for several
large manufacturers at the North and West, d
preserved traits, pickles, sauces, ETC., and VIII
constantly keep on hand a splendids stock of wines
liquors. eordals, and eli other articles which tend
to hll up tho stock of FIRST class grocery estab-
ishmeat. AS he sells at manufacturers prices
his goods viii be found sufficiently low to leave
On ample margin for profit to those who buy to
seil again, Go and look at his samples
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-14

Moopyis DOZEN REAsoNs,-R Moody's dozen
reasons do not cause hundreds of our people To
invest in a dozen of his shirts we will be much
surprised 50 convincing are they that he Is in
earnest about selling at cost, and rare are such
opportunities these days. 1t must be borne IN
miRd in this connection that Moody's shirts have
long been considered projections in their way as
they cannot be exeeed as to fit, finish or quality
Of material. His stock Of furnishing goods also
contains everything which gentleman could de,
sire from pair of half hose to pair Of Jouyin's
best kid gloves. We would advise all who need
anything Of the sort to go at once and purchase
Of they will be too late.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-14

REoPEsING OF MEssRs. RocHA BECKER & Co.'s
sroRE. This establishment, which was sometime
since partially destroyed by fire, and has since been
closed for reattng and repairs, we are =lad to see
is again to be opened this morning with splendid
stock, which, as they have bought it cheap they
viii sell at greatly reduced prices, Few firms in
the city have displayed more taste than this in the
selection Of their stock, 1t is all of the last
fashions and selected with view to the peculiar
tastes Of the people Of New Orleans. We advise
our lady friends 70 give the store call whenever
they go cut shopping.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-14

A PENEys SAVED is Two-PESoE GAnEn, AS
economy should Ne the rule with all at this time,
we would advise our readers to pernse the aiver-
tisenent Of Messrs. Kreeger & seligman, dealers
In dry goods No. s07 Magazine street, far We are
satisfied that such perasal wopld result in their
going to the store and making investments which
would be profitable. The stock Of goods offered
by the firm i as complete as any could desire, as
it contains everything required for personal wear
or household purposes from paper Of pins to d
fine sill dress, or a napkin 10 dsmask table
cloth. ALL these goods are sold at astonishingly
low prices, and persons who go merely to look a
them are waited On with courtesy and politenesi
by either the heads Of the house or their gentle
manly clerks. Cut out the advertisement for ia
fure reference.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-14

CLoTHfSG An Low PRIcEs,--We feel assured
shat or readers would fluid it profitable ia buy
their spring and summer outfits from Messrs
Garthwaite, Lewis & Stuart, Nos. 81 and 80 Camp
street. for that firm is selling very select ant
well made stock Of clothing and furnishing good
81 prices which are greatly below the usual marke
rates. Any enc can convince himself Of this b.
calling at the store and making personal inspee
lion. These gentlemen also announce that the,
will fake Louisiana State treasury notes at par
See advertisement.
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MONDAY M0RNING. MAY Il, 1855.


our JoB OFFICE is now the most complete and
extensive establishment Of the kind in the city.
Tie type, presses, material and entire fixtures
are new, having inst been received from the foun-
dries and machine shops Of Conner & Sons O. r.
Gordon and r. Hoe & Co, Of New York, and in
variety and beauty cannot be excelled in the
South. We have connected with this department
one of che best ruling machines ever brought
South, and can turn out all descriptions Of job
work, ruled, lettered and bound, at the shortest
notice, in the most workman-like manner and upon
most reasonable terms.
In addition to a corps of experienced printers
we have secured the services ia this departments Of
Mr. W ". Brisbin and Mr.. Charles ". CLARK, 50
ayoraby known job printers previous to the war,
under the firm Of CLARK & Brisbin. Their friends
md ours will bear this in mind ana send in their
orders
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-14

WHO WANTS a coon SITUATION ?-Let all such
remember that Doibear Commercial College, cor-
hef camp and Common streets, has been devoted
20 '. tns business cf preparing young gentlemen to
MI h'steiass situations for more than third Of
century. A word to the wise is sufficient.
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From another Correspondent.
wAsurSGrox, May 6, 1855
THE HOUSE ON SATURDAYS.


THE HOUSE ON SATURDAYS.
During the six months of the session, the last
working day of the week has been regularly de
voted to general discussion on the state Of the
country. It has become customary to denominate
Saturday the buucombe day Of the week, when'that
honorable gentleman who speaks with no particu-
lar object, save for buncombe, is supposedato have
the floor. Nearly every membero of the House has
enjoyed an opportunity Of expressing his opinion
on the best way Of saving the country and by this
means we have been favored with the aggregate
wisdom of nearly two hundred great men on
great subject. In many cases these speeches have
not even been read to the House. For some
alleged reason, of sickness, or weakness in the
lungs, permission is obtained to print the dis.
courses, aud the country is thus deprived of the
fruitful labors Of her statesmen. However, for
week or fortnightafrerwards, the member is indus
triousIy engaged in addressing and ranking his
speech " delivered in the House of Representa-
tives,n and his constituents imagine that their
kdistrict has made such a brilliant appearance in
the halls Of Congress- 1t is said that interpretations
of applause are sometimes introduced to add in
creased effect to the memorable Grafton, from
which they will subsequently have occasion to
quote with so much pleasure. In the basement of
the Capitol is depository for these printed docu-
ments; clerks are employed to keep an account of
them, and hundreds of little pages are bustly en-
gagged in folding and packing these memorials Of
Congressional eloquence.
But the Saturdays session in our House of Re-
representatives. about the duest occasion of which
any legislative body can be capable. In the early
! part Of the season it was somewhat enliyened by
the presence of the Senators, whose house is
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-14

A NEW GROCERY FIHM,--W We are pleased to see
by an advertisement in Our columns, that Messrs.
james eammaek and G W. sqBires have formed a
partnership in the general grocery business. The
Sons Of the gentlemen who were 80 long known as
commission merchants under the names Of Cam
mack \ sapiFes and subsequently, as Cammsck,
squires = West, We can give no higher recon-
meqdahon of them than by saying that they are
the worthy representatives. Of those whose names
they beaF IAeiE new establishment is at Nos, ri
New Leyse aud 70 Fulton street, where they offer
ilae stesk 0f goeds ii their line, recently ppr-
chased q W Accembs 3 Co., and will carry on a
wholesale grocery and general commission bpsi-
ness. 4he'r numerous friends will ensure thenew
ufia lasge md remuneraiiye business,
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TloUrs. NOPE oHAEeEs LEFT. Those DESTROYS Of
gers fe the prize Of that superb marble gtatuary.
mud he Of tho sabiues, to be ratisd for at the
lowed Walton & Deslonde, at the corner Of Ca
on EleAs and Union streets, should not fall to
IeuEe chance Al once, before tits too late.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-14

A diEsteamersw found to be going
astray, on recent trip from Boston, owing to de-
viatons of her compass. The deviation, it was
also found was caused by the steel hoop skirt
Of Young lady who was in the pilot house, aud
on her retiring the compass resumed its proper
position.
Steamers are not the only craft that have been
led astray by hoop skirts,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-14

ElJNlg 0nt at DoV0npOrt, England, for service
Gently made post-oaptain, has asked for the Gala
tea, and, should he come out in command of her,
the confederated provinces will probably petition
the crown for his appointment as viceroy, as pro
posed twelve months ago by the Hon. D. Arcey
Niece, the present minister Of agriculture in the
Canadas and the possible premier Of the projected
union.-[ Halifax (April Isl Cor. of ~ Y.World'
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TIN PLATE,-AEessrs. Grief y Byrnes, Nos. 81
and SO Poydras street, have on hand large lot Of
tin plate Of various sizes which they will sell low
on account of its having been slightly damaged on
the voyage of importation. See advertisements
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81 ATiosAn MAKiNE AND FlRE assurance GoM.
The annual election Of officers II tie
80 company will be held to-day al their ogIles.
Iogasn the hours 81 Il and 8. We aFe ibaebtas
- aoouaLouis 2. d'Homergue, secretary, for an
aasI' ~ TO be present at collation. where.
Anie' Stockholders and their friends propose to
nave oeseir labors and celebrate tile successful
nof az ianethsr year Of the eempanya opera.
passage
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FLouR.-We are requested to call the attention
of buyers to the sale Of 763 barrels bakers extra
-four. advertised to be sold by D. .. Morphy, auc-
tioneer, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. this day, (AIonday,) on
the leyee head of Girod street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-14

WLcox & GtpBs' Machine win sew, hem, fell,
braid, tuck, gather, quilt cord aud embroider with
perfect satisfaction. Wilcox & Gibbs are repaired
and warranted at No. 81. Charles street. Please
call and examine,
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THE BRITISH FLEET OFF HALIFAx.-The British
feet at present on the North American station
consists Of u vessels, carrying, in ALL 43l guns
Subjoined is O list corrected to this date:
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able her to get along with such heavy tow. The
fact las stately that the forward head or end of
only one boiler gave way without injury to any
other part of the boiler or boilers, is some proof
that the safety-yalve was out of order or over
weighted as the forward head of a boiler is less
liable to be overheated than any other part ex-
ceptng the shell above the water line.
If the boiler was defective, it has stood the
hvdrosatc test this, as the law reads must exceed
the orEiug power allowed in the ratio of one
hundred and sixty.fye to one hundred and ten.
1t is known that the tenacity of boiler plate
increases to the temperature of five hun
dred and fifty degrees. 1t is evident, there
| fore that al the time Of explosion, there
was a pressure in the boilers that exceeded
the Inspectors test to which must be added addi-
tonal pressure to overcome the increased strength
of boiler iron when heated below five hundred and
fifty degrees less the temperature of the water not
exceeding sixty degrees, the highest temperature
allowed by law for water used in testing boilers
1t is not improbable however that in this instance,
the boiler being old (unless the boat had new
boilers within the last three years. the head that
blew out was strained in an unperceivabe" way
by the hydrostatc test. This, unless the boiler
recently underwent the test, should exonorate the
engineers from censure. A boiler, OLD or new
after being subjected to the inspectors test, with
out apparent defects, will, if properly managed
bear the working pressure allowed for shor
time at least, unless by an unavoidable cause they
are injured.
The inspectors decision respecting the explo
sion Of the tugboat Baltic, is before the public. l
is plain and explicit, From the evidence and cir
cumstances they could find but one cause, insult
ciency of water in the boiprs " FIR the eynIosion
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-08-14
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.


Yesterday II. G. McAliistcr brought up on a war
charging him with having the 1lth instant at
tempted TO pass three hfty counterfeit stamps
the keeper OF lager beer saloon named Henry Mollcr
The facts OF the II present ascertaned appear
he thess:--The defendant, IN company with another
perscn entered the saiocr called drink and
to pay for IL with nrty cent stamp. Mol
Ter said 1t Was a counterfeit and threw il back.
In some minutes after tho defendant pur-
chased hottie OF wins for 81 10, giving in payment
81 in good money and three nifty cent stamps, wbcb
he had NcAlllscr taken into custody When McAIIstsr
wss arrested he IL is said, stated he was an officer
the employment, OF the government. The nation
Is set down for Friday next
Caihsrns May and Mary Harding have been arrested
charge OF counterfelting under the following cir
cumsfaices:--lt Was charged against May that she
attempted ~ pass 1t two different times, and did
once, \ 81 counterfeit legal tender note. She
watched and the svenc. brought against her goes 10
show that she in communication with
Mary Harding, upon whose person were found
other notes of the denomination. Harding states
that she found the notes tied up in handkerchief at
the Of Fast Broadway and Division street May
alleges did not know the money was counterfeit.
Harding gave May of the notes, with whth she
into store and purchased article of the value
ten cents offering 81 bill in raym.ni. She
back 81 90 Subsequently, she eDiered another store,
payment 81 article ~ small value offered 81
bill of this alleged counterfeit money. The officers
upon their track AMI az the house cf Harding they
arrested her husband, William. He also had three 81
counterfeit notes IN hts possession. and between the
leaves hook the officers got other Holes The
parties have been held for examination.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-08-14
wEsTCHEsTER INTELLIGENCE.

Iycgsmanisa j. EAsr MosMsaNA -on sunday night,
ct about hsipast ten O'Clock sna stofenonse the
rear end II the 10, belonging 10 Benjamin Ward,
Robb was set on and burned 10 the grou nd
Mr. Wards loss " about 500, with no insurance I'm
Friday night The ncendsry set re 10 the building
but u went ont owing the boards being wet from the
rain Of that day Mr Ward Is a harmless inofonsve
colorcd man. aud think what enemy he has who
would thus injure him
TAnosr EXCURSION PIcsIc or MosNssSil Hook
am IApusa COMPANY, No. 1Thesannual target cxcur-
sion aud picnic Of Hook aad Ladder Company No. OF
NOR sanla came on Yesterday afternoon a, Morris Park
Tho bovs are 80 used water that the rain could not
keep them from trying their skin as marksmcn, 10 which
they did credit themselves, several Of them hitting
the bulls eve Of the target After the shooting was
over Ore iaddes sat down 10 bouniiinl supper,
which Leng finished, they repaired 20 Washington Hail
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-08-14
DREADFUL EA1H OF 4 suaslAa.

fFrOm The 10 DespofcP, August 81 q
We have now TO clpncie another attempt At robbery
ouI.e as bold and mplont any that have yet taken
place Wednesday aernoon, while young gri, Inc
daughter OF one OF o, old citizens, was sitting In tue
drawing room she he'd slight noise In the haii she
walked softly 10 the cor and discovered the door aar
and the thief waikiki quickly, though very s'ea'ny'
up stairs She wat q moment, then following eau.
tionsy observed hunter 'front.' chamber, the door o
which being oucnedexp posed 70 view tempting array
Of jewciry and other articles oil b1eutefie
scattered about he toilet bureau. Win
presence of mind wonderful in ono so young
She hastily closed al fastened the door, but not before
catching glance of most vicious looking pair OF eyes
She descended 10 u drawing roor almost overcome
with agitation I'll OF her bold experiment.
for she was alone Uhe house. She waited in GREATNESS
anxiety until dark hen her parents returning sue com
muncated the starring Intelligence To them VI the tnie
she had so dextrouy Gagged.
Mr. Smith seized mallet and Mrs Smith another and
both assembled totbe chamber. Upon entering tncy
discovered the th partially screened by tho bureau
Mr. s. demanded i business there, rec ivea no reply
the door which Mrs. s. quickly pushed TO While
Mr. s. gave hh blow with his maliet. me
wretched creatre now rushed from one SIDE
OF the room to nj other making frantic efforts 10 es-
cape the bows lerlled at him by Dir. and MIS- smith
Finally cruising bow on The head stretched him
senseess One lould suppose humanity should now
have prompted aossaton or hostiliies but Mr. smith
was seen TO kIckhe nanimatc form, and then carried
him down stairs nd threw him, all bleeding and sense
less the street. In the morning the poor outcast
found stark nd stiff, having probably bied TO death
during the NIGHT The Common Council have taken no
steps remove he remains and they still 10 be
seen in the vicibty of the Baptist church.
During the mice blow from pdter fdnftfds aimed AZ
the robber cane disabling Mrs. Smith instead,
while fierce nge from her mallet they were croqnet
molles) shatterd several valuable panes OF glass IL
TO be hoped tate OF this unfortunate thief may prove
sainta.y lesscl 10 other evil doors.