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The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02
THE VIEWS OF A LOUISIANA ANrLsECKs-
sI0NIsT AND CONSERVATIVE.

We give this morning the first of series of
four letters, under the title of " A Voice from
the Sugar Region of Louisiana" They are
from the pen of an able and well-informed
writer, gentleman of Northern origin who
has for years made his home in this State,
with which he is thoroughly identified in all
his interests and affections. He was a sincere
and outspoken opponent of the secession
movement of 1860-61, fact to which he adj
Verts in the letter given elsewhere, and we
could wish that in doing so, he had RETAINED
from criticizing as he does those who were
most active in arraying the State in line with
her Southern sisters in the eventful and try
ing crisis referred to. determinations
of this sort are in themselves some
sionist will admit that he and his party
forced secession against the win of
the people and he is as much entitled to the
credit of sincerity in holding to this opinion,
as our correspondent, or any one else, is to
hold to a different opinion. Whatever may
have been the facts regarding the question in
the first instance, it soon ceased to be Of
either practical or moral importance by
reason of the unity of the people which
speedily followed in behalf of Southern in
dependence. But our correspondent has
legitimate purpose in view when animadvert-
ing on the authors of secession and that is
to set in the strongest possible light the
standpoint of an original and ardent Louisi-
ana Unionist, from which he judges the follies,
the excuses, and the iniquities of those who,
under pretence of re-establishing Union,
have been breeding all manner of distraction,
subverting constitutional government and
superseding it with the most odious and
perm icious forms of despotism.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02
THE FUNDING SCHEME.

The National Intelligencer says that the
funding bill was hurried into the Presidents
hands, along with mass of others, at only
quarter of an hour before adjournment, and
that the President very properly refused to
undertake the examination of so important
bill in so short a time, and to return it
either with or without his signature. The
same paper is satisfied that he would have
formally vetoed it had Congress remained in
session longer AS it is, though the bill fails
to become law, its passage was important
as indicating the design of radical legisla-
ton to exempt bondholders from taxation,
while piling mp taxes on all the productive
interests of the country, to mortgage the in
dustry of the people to the interest of the
bonds for forty years, and to prevent the
country from relieving itself from any part of
the principal of the national debt by paying
'lawful money"-the only money the people
are allowed to use-within the same period.
For such would be the effect of the funding
bill Under this policy the lot of the laborer
would be pitiable in the last degree. Ground
between the upper and neither millstones of
crushing taxation and high and constantly
rising prices, bare existence with the scantest
necessa1ies of life would be the utmost that
he could look for. AS for the earnings of his
industry, one third would be devoted to
Illustrating the blessing" of the national
debt, and he would have to wage a life-and-
death war with the cornorant minions of the
radical regime to keep any part of the other
,,,-o tb;rds
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02

"Mount Vernon is in wretched condition. &"
What world of meaning is condensed in
these few words, transmitted to us by mail.
Mount Vernon, once the home and now the
grave of the purest of patriots, within few
miles of the capital of that nation which he
founded, is allowed to run to ruin. Too
much occupied with their own schemes of
selfish ambition to find time to do honor to
the memory of one who in his lifetime would
have scorned the petty motives which actuate
them; too insatiate themselves for the public
money to vote any of it in taking fitting care
of his last resting place, to whom they owe
it that the seats they fill were ever created; too
busy in forging the chains of despotism to
give any attention to the remains of him
whose whole life was a sacrifice to freedom.
the set of selfish politicians who now control
the destinies of our republic, sit in council in
that city which now it.seems solemn mockery
to call Washington, and never cast thought
more on the grave of the Father of his Coun-
try than they do on those principles of de-
votion to liberty and true religion which ac-
tuated his life. 0 Temporal! o mores!
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02

RACE AT THE LAKE END.-The contest be-
tween the rival yachts, to come off on Mon
day, at the lake end of the new shell, excites
very lively interest among our citizens. The
Annie C. is a Southern boat, the handiwork of
our famous builder, John Mahony, of Algiers;
the Mariner is from New York, and has never
been beat in any of her numerous races. The
affair is one of friendly emulation, the back
ers Of either boat being anxious to test the
sailing qualities of the other
The race is to be a triangular one, twice
round the stake boats, and the distance fifteen
miles. Major Hoyt, the clever and liberal
host at the hotel, is making extensive prepare
tons for the accommodation of the spectators,
and every exertion will be used to make the
occasion pleasant and interesting
We hope there will be a large crowd at the
lake end by three o'clock tomorrow, at which
hour the race is fixed to come of.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02
The SCHEME OF INTIMIDATION.

The systematic attempt which is made to
drive negroes in this city from cooperating
with the Democrats, is scheme which should
be nipped in the bud. No hesitating, half
way measures will do. 1t is better for peace,
and better for political success, to meet the
issue offered by those who resort tointimida-
ton anil violence, at once. and firmly, and
decisively AS far as Mr. Rollins. the coll
ored orator, has incurred such treat
mept at the hands of radical negroes
because of his political Identification
with the white Democrats, they are
honorably bound to stand by him and
see that he shall not be harmed or molested.
His cause is theirs. A blow at him is blow
at them. If they should permit him to be
struck down with impunity, they might as
well resign the contest By all means let the
negro co-operators with the white Democrats
feel that they are every bit as safe as white
Democrats. Yes, let them understand that
nowhere is there so much safety for them,
that nowhere will it be better for them all the
time, than on the side of the Southern whites
with whose interests their own true and per-
manent interests are identical
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02

ALTERNATEs:
THE CAMPAIGN CRESCENT.

During the current canvass l shall publish
aweekly Democratic paper, under the title OF
THE CAMPAIGN CRESCENT.
The first number will be issued during the
first week in August, and the publication will
be continued until the election in Novem-
Der.
The CAMPAIGN CRESCENT will be devoted
exclusively to politics. 1t will support the
platform and nominees of the late National
Democratic Convention. 1t will advocate
Democratic principles, and oppose political
heresies in all forms and under all DISCUSSES.
1t will discuss the momentous questions at
issue without reserve and with entire freedom
and candor, but with dignity and fairness.
Great care will be taken to fill the columns of
the CAMPAIGN CRESCENT with new and inter-
esting matter pertinent to the great questions
of the hour No pains will be spared to make
it in oil respects a vigorous, efficient instruc-
tive and entertaining campaign paper. While
due attention will be paid to radical usurpa-
tions in Louisiana, the contents of the CAM
PAIGN CRESCENT will fit it equally for circula-
ion throughout the republic.
The CAMPAIGN CRESCENT will be sent only
when the price of subscription shall accom-
pany the order. All journals friendly to the
great cause of Democracy will confer favor
by inserting this circular, and our friends who
may receive it by mail are requested to act as
agents and to send the names of as many sub
scribers as can be obtained
In order to insure very extensive circula-
ton, the CAMPAIGN CRESCENT is offered at the
following rates.
Single copy, One Dollar.
Six copies to one address, Five Dollars.
Twelve copies to one address, Ten Dollars.
Twenty-Five copies to one address, Twenty
Dollars.
Fifty copies to one address, Thirty-fve Dol
lars. j. o. Nixon.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02
LOCAL POLITICS.
The Con.titutI.nCl Club.

Among the clubs which have recently
| sprung into existence in town, very promi-
nent place must be assigned to this gallant
organization. Unlike the other clubs, it is
veteran one, being the reorganization of the
old Constitution clubs of 1856 and 1860,
which, in those two canvasses did such yeo-
man service. On its rolls are the names of
two hundred and eighty-six of the best young
men of our city; those of whom served with
it in days of yore are jealous TO preserve its
ancient fame while the new members are fred
with generous enthusiasm, to make its pre-
sent record even more glorious than its past.
On last Thursday under the auspices of the
club, was held in the Varieties such a poIti-
cal meeting as, in point of numbers and the
enthusiasm displayed, has never been ex-
celled within the walls of that edifce. On
Friday night, in its rooms on Canal street, a
meeting of colored men was convened to listen
to the experience and counsel of one of their
own race. The colored Democrats thronged
the hall in hundreds, and when, after the
meeting, they marched the streets in process
sion, with loud cheers for Seymour and Blair,
and loud regulations of their ancient blind
faith in carpet-bags and carpet baggery, twas
the Constitution Club which was the escort of
this, the first Democratic colored procession.
On Friday the club flung to the breeze the
first Seymour and Blair banner yet displayed
in New Orleans The inscription which it
bears 1856 1860 1868; Seymour and
Blair Headquarters of the Constitution
Club lis, in brief, the declaration of the
principles of the members of the club for tbs
proclamation that, obliterating the years be-
tween 1850 and 1868, they accept the issues of
to-day as identical with those of eight years
ago, and now, as then, are striving to uphold
that Constitution whose representative sup
porters are Seymour and Blair.
The club is now organizing from its men,
bers glee club, by whose aid it hopes to
further enliven the canvass and add to its
own usefulness.
We learn that on Saturday next, under its
auspices will be held, at the Opera House.
another grand demonstration. The ZANE of
Hon. b. +. Jonas is the only one we have
heard mentioned as likely to speak, but we
doubt not that others will be added to the list
We have thus briefly noticed the extensive
labors Of this club for two reasons in the |
first place, the organization itself is of |
sufficient Importance to demand notice of |
what it has done ; and secondly, we hope by
thus reciting the achievements of one club |
to stimulate others to yet greater exertions.
There is but needed hearty enthusiasm, a
generous zeal for the good cause, and plenty
OF hard, earnest work, to create many such
clubs as the Constitution. May we shortly
have to chronicle the birth of whole race of
like organizations.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02

An EXCELLENT ENTERPRIsE.-We have be-
fore us the prospectus of the United States
Navigation improvement Company, domi-
eiled IN this city. The object of the COM
pany is, as soon as a sufficient capital is
secured, to make contracts with the United
States and with States, corporations, or indi-
viduals, for removing and deepening bars in
rivers and harbors; for deepening channels
and keeping them open; for preventing banks
from eaving, protecting levees, constructing
the foundations Of lighthouses, breakwaters,
bridges, etc. The processes by which the
company proposes to do this varied and ardu-
Gus work is novel and peculiar. Our we'll
known fellow-eitizen, John Davidson. Esq, is
president Of the company; John P. Manico,
secretary, and Adam Thompson, treasurer.
The directors are among the most respected
men of the community, and the enterprise
has the elements of success
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02

ExcURsIoNIsTs AND PLEASURE SEEKERs.-Never
within our knowledge have such inducements
been offered to the public at large, and to those
whose time and resources for travel are limited
in particular, as those now presented by the pop.
ular agent Of the Great Southern Mail Route, Mr..
d. II. Feger. An examination OF his card which
will be found elsewhere In this mornings
CRESCENT, shows that he is issuing tickets for his
line that will be available for a space Of six
weeks, afordDg facilities for one Of the most
charming trips that can be possibly devised.
Beside the natural attractions Of widely diversified
scenery and hesthful, invigorating air which
recommend this route, 1t has the additional claim
of passing among spots that may now be con.
sidered classic ground, hsllowed as they are by
association with nations struggles, while supe.
rior even TO this in the eyes of many is the fact
that it leads 10 the Greenbrier White Sulphur
Springs, where a happy chance may permit the
exeursionist 10 look again or familiarze him.
self for the first time with the personal appear.
ance of the brave and good General Robt. E. Lee.
If we are not mistaken, there are many in our
midst who would willingly pay the s43 so, the ex.
tremeIy moderate SUN charged for the round
trip, for the last mentioned privilege alone, re.
gardless Of the numerous advantages offered in
the schedule. Read carefully the advertisement.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02

His honor, Mayor Conway, has appointed
Messrs. VIM. McCulloch, Harry I. Hays,
Gabriel De Ferret, Eugene Waggaman, John
Pemberton, A. W. Bosworth land Thos Nc
knight as commissioners, and Gen. Braxton
Bragg, superintendent of the Water Works,
which, as is known, have lately come under
control of the city. These judicious selections,
while they, without exception, reflect credit
upon Mr.. Conway's Judgment will bring the
newly acquired property of the city under an
able and trustworthy administration.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02
Rh0I0ss,s
" P A p IAN ITO n
BEAUTIFYING THE SKIN AND COMPLEXION.
ii Card.

INV ORLEANS, August 2, 1868
Sister Mary Agnes gratefully acknowledges the receipt Of
twenty nine hundred and hfy three dollars 2s53 less
two hundred and twelve dollars 22 being proceeds
Of the peif for the benefit Of St. vncents Infant
Asyum at the Varieties Theater the ,5th Of June last BY
the Orleans Dram attic Relief Association The number o.
little children under her has been greatly increased By
the Epidemic Of the past In their behalf she tenders
her sincere III snfs to the members Of the Association
whose untng efforts have made this their second benefit
fothe orphans successful thsn the first to W.
H. c. Kin ESQ fer the free Of the Theser and his
of hundred dollars 00 for newsboys
Tickets to Henry Green ESQ., Of the Times Office. for his
gin Of the cost Of printing tickets programmes eta to the
kind editors Of the various who anxious TO
adv cate and promote the orphans claims Messrs. NJ
X rsheedt John b. Commit David McCoard and Capt
OKoke Tor special avors and to the many kind ladies and
gentlemen who labored successfully in the disposal Of
tickets.
No sight can be pleasing TO God any act
likely draw down His blessings than this further proof of
the wonderful charity Of the good people of New Orleans
Who in the midst OF their trials and prvaons have
never ct failed to respond bersy appeal behAfof
the orphan Even the Father Of the fatheress His
own good time viii not fail respond The prayers His
little helpless In behalf Ct their benefactors
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02

Advertisers are reminded that the CAM
PAIeN CRESCENT, many thousands of which
will circulate, during the next three months,
in the interior of this and neighboring States,
will have limited space to which advertise
nents will be admitted. Applications should
be made early.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02

We learn, from his brother, that Gen. Rous-
seau, who is to assume command of the mill
tary in this department, will be in the city
by the 10th instant. Our citizens everywhere
in Louisiana viii be delighted to receive and
honor so true, so brave and distinguished a
man and soldier. Gen. Rousseau is a worthy
successor to Gen. Hancock.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02

KILN DRIED Corn hEAL.-The attention of our
readers is directed TO the card Of Mr.. E. Thomp-
son. wholesale grocer, 81 Magazine street, who
offers TO the trade $50 barrels of choice kiln dried
corn meal. This is rather a scarce article and
this rare chance to buy sdvantsgeously. Give
him call early tomorrow morning.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02

HE FIRST CoTToS BALE.-We have before
rs sample of the first bale of cotton-crop
OF lS6S-which was grown near Houston,
Texas. The staple is long, silky and
superior to any we have seen last year. The
fortunate owner of the snowy feeces has sent
mem to New York by express to obtain the
Prize which is annually awarded for the first
SAie There is no cause to apprehend any
IJur! oy the worms in this advanced con-
dit0n Of the crop.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02

Persons who propose being absent from
the city during the summer, can have the
Daily or Weekly CRESCENT sent to them by
leaving their address at this office.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02
Diseases Of the Eye.

DR. JULIUS HONBERGER dste Assistant TO Dr. sichsl
PARISH oCULIST 40 Canal street. New Orleans Oaice
hours from II to o'clock CT Diseases Of the Eve
Saturdays from to o'clock Physicians and Medical Sta
dents are invited to attend the Clinic, Demonstrations with
the Optha etc Poer patients will treated and o
Grated on free Of charra
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02
The Canton Miss. Citizen Of last Saturday

The Canton Miss Citizen Of last Saturday
brings Us the following unpleasant intelligence:
We regret to learn that that destructive insect.
the army worm-the terror Of the planter and the
scourge Of the cotton ield-has made its appear.
ance IN our county. We learn that on the plania-
ton Of Mr.. Thos. Tucker they made their advent
about ten days ago. and that in the brief space Of
few hours they had literally and practically de.
stroyed root, branch, boil and fiber in q ak acre
held Of the most promising cotton.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02
Fra.k Blair Cadets,

A meeting of this new organization was
held last evening on Claiborne street, opposite
the market for the purpose of adopting by
laws and choosing permanent officers. There
was numerous attendance, every member
displaying quiet earnestness, and an evil
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02
Carpet Warehouse.

.....CHARTREs STREET
:; BEGussEAu Co, importers, offer at low pness
CARPETING-Engsh and American, Of ali kinds: door
turniture and enamel OIL CLOTHS; hATTING-SD ro,
China, 100 pieces Cocoa; WINDOW SHADES; Table and
Piano Covers Crumb Clohs-Drugget Linen and Felt; Cur
tainsLace Reps Worsted Dsmssk etc Furniture bovsr
tnS-Llnsn and Cotton striped Coruc.s Bsnds Pins
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02
Remember
6OI MAGAZINE STREET.

Is the psce to get your cid Frames Regilt Looking
Class Plates resivered and the pse in city where
Rose wood Work Frames Of any pattern made To
order. Regilding Rosewood Work done at Summer
Prices Remember m Magazine street. corner Of First
Boy 1893 Poktnnice New Orleans La
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02
.affentfOss, Clubs !

Your attention is called to SCREW TOP PROCESS
SION LAMPS, adapted to all kinds Of Oil No danger
explosion.
AUCH, JR., Il FABLE,
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02
MANASSAS
M E NJ RIAL ASSO CIATION!
sudleY Church, May a. IRNa
MANASSAS

sudley Church. May 4. 1858.
We the Ladies residing the vicinity of Man.s...
ana Bull Run batte6elds, have formed ourselves into
society known BY the name Of the MANASSAS MEMORIAL
ASSOCIATION and have for object the renterent AZ
the Confederate dead scattered groups and in ISOLATED
for miles and liable TO be obtsrated bv
the poughshsre We solicit aid from sisters and brobs,
Of the South, and indeed, everywhere We're IL not fog
poverty would not call upon you order 10 have than
decenty inferred and neosed In Cemeery some sso
will be needed.
Those Of friends distance who desire 70 coutrbut
can do by addressing Corresponding Secretary Mia
SUE N. MONROE, Gainesville, Prince william county
Virginia.
MISS ANNIE NJ. LEWIS,
President
MISS MARY J. DOGAN,
MISS NJ. Z. COMPTON,
Vice Presidents
MISS MARY E. CUSHING,
Recording Secretary.
MISS SUE M. MONROE,
Corresponding Secretary.
MRS. ADDIE S. WHEELER.
Treasurer
Contributonsfo the above purpose also be received a,
the CRESCENT oFFICE by WOODS, MATHEWS a
CO., No. IS Magazine street and BY Mrs. MARY y
DEACON.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02
.sf,o Orleans POstomce.
Time OF Arrival and Departure OF Mali

Time M ana
Oh Maiiss
Route snol-N,v orlaars % pr..tN. -. -, -.
Sunday at IAN Arrive daiv aSundsv .n,sS1
Route sO9-Nsw orls.n. 80 ,,s s " ~ n
Closes at s:sOP SUNDAY Al I, NJ -. ass," .
Route sGSNew Orlear to St. Frazesvie supplving all
the onees opened departure Monday at NJ and Friday A
5 A. NJ. Arrives Monday and Frid'y mornings.
Route sOO4-hew Orleans to Carroon via Jefferson CITY,
departure Monday and Thursday at NJ Arrives Monday
ane Thursday at4P.H.
- a ~ S ~"1 FHo@S At Il N Arrives Sun
Routs sfos-Ny Orl..r. a, u.Au. -.
NJ sunday ara 49,. an, - S.P-'1'o uAiV Az Fs
Route soO7-Nsw Orleans to cOvngtOn La, departure
MUMMY Sno AhusdAy ~ A. n Arrives Tuesday and Friday
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02
IRON Cotton Ties.

In addition to the celebrated ARROW TIES I am nov
prepared to receive order the trade for the sELFFAs
TENING BUCKLE TIES all made Of the best quality Enc
hsh Iron, and BANDS eff any required length
II. 7. BARTLETT,
General Agent g Carnndalet strant
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02
Fassmann7s Cotton Ties.

We have Lsrge Supply OF Tire celebrated ALLIGATOR
TIES on hand which unsurpassed In quality Of Iron be-
ing Of best English manufactuIe and fully guaranteed
AlsO, FASSMANN's BUTTON TIES and DIAMOND
Tbs, so extensively used In former years
For sale In any quantity 70 suit purchasers.
CHAMBERS 4 LATTTNG
81 Caroudelet atraet
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02
More Cheap Shirts.

SIX EXCELLENT SHIRTS for 80
All pure Linen sHIRTs-Six for s2l
All kinds Of
seasonable UndereIothing
st equally low prices.
POCKET HANDKERCHIEFS at IS cents.
Six SUMNER TIES for 81
LOCKWOOD PAPER COLLARs-lO for Is cents.
Remember at
s. N. M0ODY'S,
Corner Canal and Royal streets
sHIRTs made 70 order at reduced prices.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02
Just Opened.
u. T.. BOgef.

GENERAL AUCTIONEER,
Omee snd ssesrOon "a TchoupitOulas street will CIV,
pr mpt attention 70 sales OF Merchandise Stocks
Real Estae and Furniture Cash Advances Mad on Con
signments Regular sales OF Groceries, Produce Wines ii
qu9Ts' Io,aeeo and Cigars every TUESDAY, THURsDAY