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The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

Certainly not, II the Republicans of Congress
persist in the design which inspired the re-
construction acts of coercing the Southern
people into an unnatural alliance with
political element in the North that is
ayowedly hostile to them and their Sec
ton. Reconstruction, to be sure, as a
scheme for reinforcing the Republican
party in the South with any durable
strength has proved an utter failure. The
only hope of such reinforcement to any ex-
tent is to cease tinkering with reconstruction,
and leave State affairs in the South to take
their normal course in conformity with the
natural evolution of political and social
forces. But the Radicals of the North are
not the men to discover this secret. They
will insist on further tinkering. Aud hence,
if Grant and his Republican supporters are to
stand by existing results of reconstruction as
fnality in the reconstructed States, they are
bound to come in collision with Butler Sum-
ner, and the rest of the persistent and pestif-
erous tinkerers.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

The CUBAN REVOLUTION have received
files of the Havana Diario de la Marina up to
the 9TH inst. These papers contain some
news of the revolt in the Eastern Department;
but of course the reports are favorable to the
Government side-perhaps truthfully so-per-
haps not. Generals Cobo and Munoz were to
leave Havana for the disturbed districts on
the 9TH. The Diario says that the country is
quiet from Puerto Principe to Penar del Rio.
Between the former place and Santiago there
is no Geographic communication, the lines be-
ing in possession of the insurgents. The Di.
ario declares that many rebels have come in.
declaring that they had been forced from
their homes against their will-700 altogether.
The Mexican and South American exiles are
accused of taking leading part in the re-
bellion. The insurgents have fifteen lieuten-
ant generals, which, naively remarks the Di-
drio, lisa proof that they have good many
ambitious men among them. The Santiago
papers contain details of a number of small
actions, but nothing definite or decisive.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13


TIE VEGETABLE LoCUsr--Our exchanges have
lately been filed with accounts which have open
ed the eyes of many TO their widest extent aud
produced feeling of awe at the wonders of ma
ture, which, 1t seems, will never cease, notwth.
standing the question is so often asked. Among
them We have bad the wild woman of Texas. the
great snake Of Tennessee, and the big bird of
Kentucky. with stwo feet. one like turkey and
the other like duck, leisurely feeding on full
grown sheep at the top of dry tree. These are
but common. vulgar things, compared with what
We are about to relate. A gentleman of uu.
doubted veracity, Who has lately been in San
Antonio tells rs that there is now IN that ancient
and beautiful city wonderful plant, brought from
Chihuahua, and known as the Vegetable Locust
Its history is simply this: 1t appears that there
10 10 Mexico species of locust which, after -four.
tshipg for while and eating its fill, digs its grave
in the earth and dies. Out of the center of its
at first tho most beautiful blossoms, and then
little berries or seeds, which fall to the ground
and. IN due time, bring forth ocusts, which, after
hopping and flying and singing around and about,
and eating totheir hearts content anything that
comes 10 their way from tender leafto fence
raj! In their turn de and are converted once more
lpto the most lovely and curious of all plants.
Now here Is something for poets, and diyines
too, who love to dwell on the immortality of the
soul and catch easily at any illustration This IA
no coarse Munchausen for the Ignorant and vulgar
to swallow, but has the charm of romance and
mystery about it to engage the attention of the
upper.ten in literature, metaphysics and natural
science. We do not vouch for its truth, and give
names and dates, like the authors Of the snake
and bird stories bat we call on our contemporary,
the San Antonio Herald, to deny the fact if il
can, as We have no wish to impose on the public.
Austin State Gazette.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

The Socete Franklin of Paris ia an institution
that could be initiated in this country with very
beneficial results. The purpose of this society is
the difiusion Of general knowledge, in other words
the establishing Of libraries in the smaller towns
ana villages throughout France. The system il
thus explained by q writer in the Journal des De.
bats: " The purchase Of single book is an ex.
pense to the peasant or workman that of two
three, or ten books requires altogether too much
money. But how can the peasant or the work
man improve their minds without books, How
can they sharpen their understanding and become
educated people without books? II is only in
books that We find one of the sources of q some
what more serious training and 1t is only by
founding public Libraries that the people will be
enabled TO procure these books at a moderate
figure. AT very moderate figure, we say-not
entirely grstuicusly. 1t is better for all OF US TO
get accustomed to the fact, that we have TO pay
for services rendered. "A penny week, 4 said
Pitt, Ia tax large enough TO upset the world
AT the zane rate & certain number of subscribers
may read pretty large number Of books, by
circulating them among themselves. Nothing is
easier than 10 found public library the main
point rs mat somebody start the thing; that done,
VIII 60 on OF ihelf. Jean Mace. of Beblenheim,
began one with twelve volumes, which he
ranged on board on the ground to-day the pub.
nc library thence sprung numbers more than 1000
sn umss, ana every where in Alsace libraries have
peen estaoisneo after his example, which are in
cressing with equal rapidty. II You live in a
small Town, or IN village, come TO an under.
standing with some neghbors and nut Yourselves
IN communication with the 6ociete Frauklin
once sepd 1ou ss ses association viii at
works, recognized to be the most appropfiste to
&c into popular library, and upon which h has
ootaned large reduction In price from the pub.
nsnen. IL you do but express the wish, it viii
tnep bound, and forward them promptly-the
Of comminaiop.n
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

The Tax PAYERS MovEMENr.-We observe
with pleasure that the movement of the prop
erty-holders of this city has led to respon-
sive movement in the parish of Jefferson.
An association of real estate taxpayers has
been formed in Jefferson City, and the books
of subscription are now open at the following
places Carrollton Railroad Office, corner of
Napoleon avenue and St. Charles street.
Andre q Brother. Magazine street. opposite
the market, Jefferson City; Col. Noel's Office,
Stock Landing.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13
AnusEMENTs THIS EVENING.

The address of the Republican Committee
asserts that there are $4,000 negro registered
voters in New Orleans, and 5000 white Repub-
licans. This makes q, 900 voters by the in
genious arithmetic of the committee. 1t
happens that $4,000 Democratic votes were
cast-add these to $1,000 and we have As, 900,
whereas the total registration of the city was
under 40 900. Bring Radical to statement
of fact, and he falls into-well, not to put too
fine point on it-a bare-faced lie.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

PzELER LONG STAPLE CoTroN SEED.-This par
tcular class of cotton seed approximates the Sea
Island in staple more closely than any other and
being peculiarly adapted to the soil of Louisiana
and adjoining States, we cheerfully recommend
them TO the confidence of our planter friends, and
for their information we will here state that at
our late State fair this seed took the rst premium
Messrs. Britton Moore, cotton factors. have on
band large supply which they will sell in guam.
titles to suit purchasers. See their card and send
In your orders
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

Louis Stern Brothers, as will be seen by their
advertisement under the auction head, will sell
to-day. ct their salesrooms SO Magazine street. q
large and varied assortment of boots. shoes and
orogans suitable for the city and country trade.
these goods ara fresh and of the latest STYLES.
Dealers will take, due notice and govern them.
selses accordingly
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

The steamship Gen. Grant, Capt. H. s. Quick
from New York 4th inst. arrived last evening
with full freight and the following named pas.
sengers:
Mrs. A. Morton. Mrs. Dynin, Leopold Mars, G.
p. Wilson, VIM. Mum, Jss. Leonard, and ten in
the eteerage.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

The Finest f1MEKEEPERs In ths world direct from ths
celebrated factories Of Tobias Cooper and Spear
In England: Appleton Tracy Co, Bartlett Howard
In AMERICA Jurgensen xontandon Nsrdn Pstsk etc. s.
In Europe are arriving daily at 2
A. B. GRISWOLD & CO.'S,
Corner Canal ard Royal streets
Importers and Manufacturers Of Jewelr Diamonds sad
Watches, Clocks, Bronzes and vasssL
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

The Richmond (Va.) Wbg advises its readers
to plant the sugar maple the walnut. the shell.
bark. the chestnut and the pecan. Sensible ad.
vice.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

The French government printing office was
established about ESQ years ago. The establish.
ment covers IL 0oc square yards. II is considered
the preserver Of the national art of printing and
issues some very rich books. t
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

During the month of September last the de-
posts In the National Freedmen's Saving Bank in
this city amounted to 1850, and the drafts to
1871 leaving s57 ,Os6 due deposi:ors.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

william Gilmore simms, Esq, the well known
writer and poet Of South lCarolina, has written
new romance entitled, The Cub of the Panther.
Mountain Legsnd.r
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

There are 100000 volumes Of patent Office re.
ports for various years now lying in the vaults Of
the patent Office building.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

The United States government issued 156 books
and documents. The number Of volumes was
9O0,O60.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13
MARRIED.:

On Thursday evening" November IL at ST. Johns Church.
by the Rev. J. Moynihan Mr.. THOS. MCCARTHY to Miss
MARY sHAUEEssY only daughter of the late Mr. p Shan
messy, of this city. No Cards.
rs St. Louis. New York and Galway Ireland, papers
please copy.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

Victor Hugo. for his new work, Par Ordre du
Roi," Just finished, receives from his publisher.
M. Lacroix, the snug little sum of 300 900 francs.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

Roman Missal, with . cover ornamented with
precious stones set in gold. has been presented to
the pope by the emperor Of Austria.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

II. NJ. Ticknor has, it is said. Withdrawn $780,.
600 TO 1000 as his portion of the assets OF the
late firm of Ticknor 4 Fields
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

The Eastern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia lad
$50 patients on the LIST October.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13
Diseases or the Eye.

Or. JULIUS HONBERGER, Gate Assistant TO Dr. sisAa
ParsJ oCULIsT. l0 Canal street. New orisana Ones
hours from II TO O'Clock Clinic for Diseases Of The Eve
Saturdays, sm 10 O'Clock. Physicians and Medical 81.
the Ophamoscope s Poor patients VIII b sasf anlso
Grated ON fres Of chaRa
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

DR.. Bagby is lecturiug the people of Virginia
on Bacon and Greensn
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

Gold closed in New York yesterday a. 1891 to
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

We offer ssrvioss for the disposal Of LANDED pm
fskTY, etc. in The sousnsn statsG 1sisrs.css end ID
ornasioa promptly given
LIVINGSTON, EGERTON & co.,
No % Liberty assst, New Ysrk
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13
PhaEOss,s

Ph0EOss,S
" p A p H A N TON"
BEAUTIFYING THE SKIN AND COMPLEXION
PHALONS Paphian Lotion " removes all ERUP-
TONS, FRECKLEs PIMPLEs MOTIF RLOTCHEs,
TAN, etc. and renders the Skin So Fair and Blooming
For Ladies in the Nursery it is Invaluable Gentlemen
after Shaving has equal "Paphian Lotion is the
only reliable remedy diseases bemshss Of the Skin
PHALONS "Psphan Soap" for the Toilet, Nursery end
Bath viii Chap the Skin
Price. rs cents Cake. Sold BY eli Drueeists
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

SUGAR PLANTERS
VIII notice that the COOKS EvAPoRAToR and
VICTOR CANE MILL can be ully relied upon take Of
q Sugar crop.
The No VICTOR MILL and No COPPER EvAP-
Orator can be relied upon take of rs acres OF the
hesvest cane Tie statement of Mr. Broussard Of the
ldtst Sugar Makers the coast fully xes this fact
For Nils and Evsporators, call on or address
THOS. B. BODLEY CO.,
Perd do street, New Oreans
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

BATON ROUGE, November T. 1868
H. Broussard for thirty Sugar Maker the
old system of kettles, takes pleasure informing the
citizens OF this and adjoining Parishes Just taken
an small crop OF Sugar the plan Mr. william
Denham. of this parish. TIE No. VICTOR MILL and
the No. COOKS EvAPORATORs. sold BY Messrs
THos. B. BoDLEY CO., New Orleans, wsreused in this
instance and proved to be not equal superior to all
that has been said for them
Jheapnes OF fuel and saving Of labor not the only
great qualities of these Mills and Evsporato but the mate
rial OF the Evaporsor being Copper ron the
Sugar and Moasse made has proved be far better III m
open irUn kettles make.
L. II. BRoUssARD, Sugar Maker.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13
HOagSekeeDerS

VIII ind at our ole stand 70 Camp street, all descriptions
House Furnishing Goods. Fine Cutlery Plated ware Fin.
Cut and Plain 0lsssw.rc; French China Decor
ated Dinner and Tea ses Stone, China Plain and Fame,
Toilet Ware
sAM'L E. MOORE A. CO.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13
George .dsces,
MANUFACTURER OF HAVANA CIGARS
IMPORTER OF GENUINE LEAF TOBACCO,
ISIS RAMPART STREET,
NEW ORLEANa

Orders for CIGARS Of every quality filed pronpy and With
strict attention Sells Cigars unsurpassed in Havana ct sur
prisingly low rates. Also LEAF TOBACCO Goth The
finest Havana and American) OF ali kinds.
has received large supply Of RIBBONS from Granada
Nos. III, Is and 20
SMALL PROFITS and QUICK RETURNS.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13
&htp0rd s. Hutchinson.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.

cRoCKERY. CHINA, GLASS and HOUSEKEEPING
WARES complete What cannot be found here is hardly
worth looking after
We invite an examination Of stock arriving BY
every steamer and selected with care by Mr. Shepard
Petite clerks in waiting and prices extremely moderate
sent free to part Of the city, wholesale and retail
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

ResMOUaI.
MASON DOREE, JOHNS RESTAURANT.
The undersigned begs leave inform his and the
pubnc in general that be has removed his Restaurant
MASON DOREE. from la Canal Nos is and rs
Bourbon street. opposite La Vile de Paris.
JOHN STRENNA.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13
The PnOnogrgphfc .uagasfne.

The first number Of this Magazine is now ready for
delivery. -' w
Copies may be obtained at the Office. NO o. CAMP
strict, Al JAS. A.. 8REsHAM'S, 90 Camp street
City subscribers viii have their copies delivered
MANLEY & NIXON,
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

With the most cordial alacrity are the
Southern opposition prepared to abandon the
hope of extraneous help. In fact, they have
never called for any exterior aid. 1t is the
carpet-bag and scalawag usurpers who, con-
scious of the emptiness of their pretensions,
and of the fimsiness of their tenure. have
whiued for assistance from without, and
have trembled like aspens when they ceased
to be fenced round with federal bayonets and
felt but one gust of the rising blast of public
opinion.
The Southern opposition, on the contrary,
would be about as happy as the rabbit in the
fable when his enemy, the wolf, tossed him
into the briar patch, if they were RENTED
hereafter by the policy of Grant and his Re-
publican supporters to the control of their
own affairs under conditions as they now ex-
list in Louisiana and other reconstructed
States. They ask nothing better than to be
so far freed from federal restraint that they
may accomplish the Legislative and admins
trative changes which are essential to the
peace and welfare of their States, simply by
organizing public opinion in a form which
shall be irresistible and effective without
being revolutionary. But will the Re-
publican majority in Congress stand by
the resultssof reconstruction when they are
seen, as in this State. taking direction which
is plainly prophetic of the downfall of the
and scalawag regimen Will this
majority be willing to act on the assumption
that Congress has no more to do with the re-
constructed States than with States which were |
not involved in the Confederate struggle?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. Geo. W. GOODWIN, of Petersburg, has
invented rotory engine, which the Scientific
American compliments very highly. The OBJ
iect of this engine is to furnish rotary steam
mower. which shall be simple and cheap IN
construction, and economic the power OF the
steam to the greatest possible extent. Inc
Express says:-"Mr. Goodwin is dlstlned to
immortaize himself as he has several import
ant inventions, under consideration.
Judge Christian on Thursday, continued the
cases of Gardner and Kennedy the alleged
murderers of Mrs Stewart and John Baker,
until the next term of his COURT in order, to
search for witness, Miller, from Wnom they
pretend to have purchased gun. The re-
port of the confession was incorrect.
Rev. Thomas u. Dudley, Rector ofEmman-
uel Episcopal Church, in Harrisonburg, has
declined the very Aattering calls he received
from Trinity Church, New Orleans, La, and
Christ Church, at Mobile Alabama, and will
remain with his people in Harrisonburg.
The venerable Mrs Elizabeth Arnc Heath,
relict of the late James e. Heath, esq, for so
many years Auditor of Virginia, died suddenly
on Wednesday in Albemarle county IN the SIX
ty-eighth year Of her age.
Jacob Vanmeter, esq, living in the Old
Fields, Hardy county, had horse killed by
lightning during the thunder storm on Sunday
the Goth ult. The horse was IN pasture: ana
was killed instantly
Col. Samuel Fl. Letcher late editor OF the
Lexington Gazette, died in that place on Tues
day last. Deceased was the brother OF Ex-
Governor Letcher
Gov. Wells and Williams c. Wickham will
speak at Bowling Green, Caroline county, to-
day. Major B. B. Douglas, of King William,
will respond to the General
The residence of Mr.. Joshua Ruffntr, neSr
Luray, Page county, was consumed by fire on
the afternoon of the 4th instant. OIly lew
beds and some clothing were saved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14

Pork packing viii commence 10 Indianapolis
next week 1t Is expected that between 50 900
and 10000 hogs viii be slaughtered IN that
city this season.
A mass meeting OF The colored people Of
Baltimore will be held at DOug'as Institute, on
Tuesday evening, 24h inst, to elect delega ties
to a National Convention, which assemblies on
the 18th Of January.
In New Orleans a claim for $27 900 damages,
arising out of the recent riot, has been present
ed against the city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14
COMMUNICATED.

BREAD.-Why don't the price OF bread come
DOWN. Flour declining in price all the time,
the best extra" dull at $40, and yet there is
no reduction 10 the price of bread. Come gen.
tlemen bakers, give us the staff of life" at a
reasonable profit; if you don't there will be a
buz around you ears. A CONSUMER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14

The wcteoric DisDIay.

Last night a magnificent meteoric display
occurred. The phenomenon developed itself over
the entire canopy, and from the centre of the
arc to the extreme verge OF the horizon, and IN
every quarter the mysterious, yet beautiful
visitations were to be seen. Meteors brilliant and
of large and varied form shot rapidly across
the skies, many leaving long tails OF nebulous
hue behind them, which remained visible some
minutes after the disappearance OF the tery
orb. The night was clear, somewhat damp ana
moist, with the stars glitteriDg brightly, and
about | o clock the meteor5 were first noticed
flashing across the sky, from east to west, sub
sequently shooting in every direction. Shortly
attsS twilight whitish light was noticed in the
northern horizon partially resembling a display
of Aurora Borealis, lacking its extreme clear
ness and briancy.
We paid visit to the Naval Observatory at
! o'clock this morning, where we found all Of
the gentlemen connected with the institution
on the qui viiUe busy engaged in taking obser-
vatons. The meteorg at that time were NOV
ing at the rate of about three hundred per
hour. One particularly bright one shot across
the sky from the south to the north, leaving
behind it large white cloud, luminous, and OF
irregular proportions, and which was Visioie
for half an hour subsequent.
Another brilliant one which shot across to
the westward disappeared, leaving huge opa-
que body, which quickly formed into the letter
S. and remained visible for nearl y twenty MIMI
ties, finally disappearing upon the verge Of the
horizon.
The astronomers Informed US that there has
not been a display like it for the past six years,
either in numbers or brlIiancy. When We Left
the Observatory, at o'clock, there was no
dimiDution OF the number shooting. At the
hour we write Is A. NJ the heavens are still
ablaze with the phosphorescent light, and the
streaks across the skies attest the wonderful
number that are yet appearing. - Washington
Chronicle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14

According to the general estimate of the
present crop ofcotton in Texas, and the amount
that will probably be brought to market, there
certainly appears to be some reason to anti
cipate great improvementin the general pros
perity of the State,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14

The speeches of some of the gentlemen who
spoke at the late Railroad meeting In Washing
ton, it is thought, even by those who favored
the objects of the meeting, had better have
been left 'unspoken."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14

The"Lecture' season,in the Northern cities,
will soon commence. There are more than
the usual number of Lectures advertised
The system declined for few years but has re-
yiyed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-14

The cultivation of broom corn is extending
in Virginia. Theyield averages net profit OF
sA per acre, not counting the seed, which is
valuable for feed.