New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-03-26

On sailing up the Ganges my boat happened to
be moored by the side Of large budgerow, in
which somewhat choleric gentleman was, as
conceived, at rest; all his boatmen and servants,
to the number, dare say, of twenty-five or thirty
were sleeping, rolled in their white shawls, upon
the roof of the apartment in which he was lying
which rose like poop above the deck, 1t was a
beautiful night, and in the nelghborhood of Col
gong, one Of the most romantic parts of the river.
/ was seated on the deck, although it was past
midnight, enjoying the scene, when my contem-
platons were disturbed by an unusual splashing
In the water. On turning in the direction of the
noise, I saw the unfortunate men leaping and
tumbiing into the river from the boat of my pas
sionate neighbor, who was standing like mad
man on the deck, brandishing stick over their
heads. Never shall forget the scene. The moon
lit up his bald head, for he had thrown his night
cap at one of the people, in rage at not being
able to reach him with his stick. The boatmen,
who are always expert swimmers, and did not
seem to lose their presence of mind by the sudden
transition, very soon reached the shore, and gazed
in establishment, as well as myself, at the comedy
in which they had taken such unexpected and
conspicuous parts. - -r ..
conceived some terrible offense musthave been
given to have called for such an incorporating
severity, for every one was driven from his berth
was soon relieved from my suspense, however.
The victor strutted two three times over the de-
serted field; then turning towards the routed enc
my, who seemed ready to rally on the banks,
shook his stick at them, and cried out in Hindo-
stance, am teach you to snore you scoundrels ~
affected the crew as it did myself, and loud
laugh was the reply. So extravagant punish
ment for SO natural fault they thought it absurd
to think further about and with the greatest good
humor, not willing, however. to run the risk of a
second fight, they kinded fire, and squatting
round it, smoked their pipes, and laughed at the
event, till was time to prepare for sailing. 1t is
not likely SO touchy traveller would give favor
able account of the people he travelled among, so
he was always one Of their most violent abusers.
Poor man! the recollection of his fate almost re.
Dukes me for having written the above anecdote.
He was murdered short time afterwards, on the
banks of the river, in his progress to Cawnpore.
Poisons are introduced into the system by va.
rious means. They are often concealed in food by
the ignorant cook or housekeeper, and as ignor
antly partaken of by herself and others. Pickles
are often poisoned by being scalded in brass OIL
copper kettles; it makes them look green, but tina
greenness renders them poisonous. Brass or cop
per vessels ought not to be used for any purpose
unless they are previously secured very bright; i
is better for health to avoid their use for cooking
purposes. Brass-washed dishes ought never to b.
used; they cause sore eyes, eruptions, etc. waite
IS poisoned by being conveyed in lead pipes, o
standing in pals painted in the inside. Milk
poisoned by using such pals for milking. Chees
IS often poisoned in the same way, and by using
IN manufacture, brass, copper or wooden tub
painted inside.
choicest articles of f6da but seltshness often cor
ceals greater. 1t manufactures and commend
poison for others in many temptngly disgnse
forms. Candies, toys and cakes are orno
mented or colored with various poisons III
blending of colors in various ways, in candies q
cakes makes them attractive to the eve, but dies
tructve to the health of those who use them
Cakes, ornamented with colored dust candle
colored in such nice style, toys so highly attrac
tive to children, cause decayed teeth, canker, il
festival inflammation, nauseating headache, cole
spasms, and often commissions. Confectionar
may be prepared without coloring material, SO a
to BE wholesome. Gay colors are made of poison
GUS materials, that ought never to be introduce,
into food or drinks .,. n, . z..-
Wall paper, ornamented with beautiful green
pretty yellow and lively red often difuses through
sleeping and sitting rooms an atmosphere impreg
mated with poisonous yapor, that causes head
ache. Nausea, dryness of the mouth and throat
cough. depression of spirits. prostration o
strength, nervous affections, boils, watery swell
ings Of the face, cutaneous affections and inhama
tons of the eyes. These occur in more seriou
forms in apartments that are not constantly AMI
thoroughly ventilated Home Journal.
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CoNuNDRUMs.- is the difference between
wise man and man with q long nose? Ont
knows more, the other has more nose than usual
Why is a favorite employe on railroad like thu
covering Of q floor? Because he is carpet
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What is the difference between twelve dozel
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