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raj Grant, and. Other Documents.

wssn,sqroS. February II.
The President ,his afternoon. sent the
following letters 10 tho House Of Repre-.
sentaii-ss, In accordance with a resolution
adopted yesterday:
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The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1868-02-26
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The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01
Theatrical.

ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-The two performances of
the "Iale of Enchantment" are announced for
tO-dsy-at noon and in the evening. AS in part
ing with a friend whose acquaintance has given
cause for agreeable memories, lnger, and
vainly endeavort TO postpone the separation so to-
day, no doubt, will very many who have, time
upon time, witnessed the piece take this oppor.
tunity OF giving 1t uiumpha exit from the stage,
regTettng even as they do it, its departure.
Last evening there was fair house, and an en-.
thusisstic one too. Mile. Carnsggio's New Years
eve was made joyous by a score of bouquets.
VARIETIEs.-Mr. Booths wonderful impersons-
ton OF Hamlet was repeated last evening before
an audience which, In view of the severity of the
weather, was not a bad one. This evening
Richard is to be played and, in view of the
occasion, we look for even better house than
usual. "Richelieu," one of Mr.. Booths master
pieces. is to be given tomorrow evening.
ST. CHARLEs.-The "Black Crook" will be
played twice to-day. There will be matinee at
noon and the young folks may have an opportu.
nifty of Witnessing this wonderful spectacle. Then
gain, this evening, it will be repeated, and those
who hitherto have failed to go, may no longer
have reasonable excuse for absenting themselves.
The dancing of Misses Betty and Emily Rigal will
alone amp repay visitors.
The OPERA.-Yerdi's effective opera of " Tro-
vatore" was represented for the third tine this
season, last night. Tonight a varied per-
Torrance consisting of Lies Rendezvous Bour-
Reois," the STANDARD New Years Operetta. and
tLe side splitting piece entitled :" Les Folies
DTamauques," will be given for the special bene
tit Of children. The prices on this occasion will
be the same as on Sundays. On Thursday =" FAUST
will be sung, when the public will be called upon
not only to judge Of Mile. Lambee as the pure
Marguerite, but also of the beauties of new
scenery painted by that old and worthy attache
of the Opera, Mr.. Develle, whose talent has very
often been applauded for the effective decOrs of
the prophet, L'Etoe du Nord" and other operas.
ROBNsON's CIRCUs.-The beautiful display &C.
casioned by the parade Of this combination circus
yesterday, is certainly temptation to visit the
pavilion in which its performances are given.
There will be two of these to day, and, it being
moreover festival day. there il every reason to
anticipate large audience. Lovers of sports of
the saw-dust and admirers Of geological curiosi.
ties will here find safety of amusement.
CREsCENT CITY MUsEUM.-To-day, in the uni
yersal gaiety that will prevail, the Museum will
doubtless come in for its full share Of patronage.
II is located opposite the st. Charles Hotel, aud
will be open amer nine O'Clock until midnight.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01
ARRIVAL OF HON. JEFFERSON DAVIS

The steamship Cuba, which has been ex-
pected for two or three days, arrived last eve
ming at o'clock, from Baltimore via Havana,
bringing among her passengers ex-President
Davis and Mrs. Davis, who are on their way
to the home of Mr.. Davis's brother in Mis-
sissippi.
Notwithst standing the inclemency of the
weather, and the lateness of the hour at which
the steamer arrived, there were many of his
friends who went to greet him, and to well
come him once more to city which he visits
now for the first time for many years, and
where he has friends as true, as devoted, and
as warm-hearted as any man ever had any
where. This spontaneous tribute of affec-
ton and respect was rendered to Mr..
Davis not merely from common SYM
pathy aud common suffering in cause
in which all were involved-but from a
sincere appreciation by his friends of the
grand qualities that have ever marked Mr..
Davis as a statesman of the first order, a SOL
der of unsurpassed gallantry, gentleman in
every relation of life, and man whose record
in all the respects of purity and honor, will
stand equal to that of any other who has
lived in this or any other age. On behalf of
his thousands of friends in this city, we e1-
tend to Mr.. Davis welcome to our homes
and our hearts.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01
THE RICossrRrOrIoN CONVENTION.
rwESTY.ErdHrH DAY.

TUESDAY, December 81, 1887.
The convention met at III A.. M, Judge Tallia-
ferro presiding sixty-eight delegates present.
Prayer was offered by Mr.. Josiah fiske.
Resolutions by Harper, Of St. Charles, striking
out the word parish" wherever il occurs 10 the
Constitution. and inserting the word county"
and by Burrill (colored), of st. John the Bspust,
providing for proper observance OF the Sab
bath. were read and laid over.
The tenth article Of the majority report OF the
committee on draft of the Constitution was then
taken up as the order of the day. 1t reads as
follows: "No law shall be passed regulating
labor, and fixing the price thereof"
Crane, of Orleans, requested and obtained per
mission to speak again upon the question. He
was followed by wicklife, of Orleans, who also
spoke at great length.
Numerous other speakers addressed the con-
vention.
Mr.. NAPLES, of Orleans, moved to substitute
the word "by" for "and.n Laid upon the table.
direct vote was finally taken, resulting in the
adoption of the article by vote OF 43 to 81.
ART. IL. No law shall be passed regulating
labor and fixing the price thereof
ART. IL. Every person has the natural right to
worship God according TO the dictates of his con-
science. No religious test shall be required as q
qualification for office.
IThe following offered by Mr.. Pinchbeck, (col-
ored) Of Orleans, was adopted IS article 49, of the
Constitution, viz:
The right Of all persons to travel on the COM
mon carriers, and be entertained at all places of
public character shall not be infringed, or in
any way abridged.
Mr. Wicklife, of Orleans, moved to reconsider.
Carried The following substitute was then
offered by him as article Is Of the Constitution,
viz:
All persons shall enjoy equal rights and privi-
leges, while travelling in this State; and all public
places of amusement refreshment, entertainment,
or of any public nature whatever, shall be open
to all persons alike. No company or municipal,
parish or chartered corporation shall make any
rules or regulations creating any distinction be-
tween persons account Of race, color or pre-
vious condition.
Without coming to vote on the substitute, the
convention adjourned to Thursday the I'd instant,
at IL A.. NJ.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

HAPPY NEW YEAR.-The CRESCENT this
morning, as it has done on many other ami
yersaries of the day. greets its readers and
friends with Happy New Year" If some
of them are not as happy as we wish them to
be, and as we think they ought to be, the
wish on our part is none the less sincere and
heartfelt To those who are in distress or
trouble we wish peace and prosperity-to
those who are able to enter on the new year
with satisfaction and comfort, we wish a
grateful heart for their blessings, and spirit
of charity for the distresses of those who are
bowed down by misfortune. At the thresh-
cid of another year it is meet that all the
gentle and kind impulses of the heart should
be cherished-and, in invoking upon our
readers a Happy New Year." we feel sure
that we express sentiment that none of
them will fail to reciprocate.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

FROM DICKESs's New SToRY.-Dickens's new
story, George Svermsn's Explanation" has
the following characteristic passage: " Mother
had the grippe and clutch of poverty upon her
face, upon her figure, and, not least of all, upon
her voice. Her sharp and high pichei words
we're squeezed out Of her, as by compression Of
bony fingers on a leathern bag; aud she had a
way of rolling her eyes about and about the eel
lar, as she scolded, that was gaunt and hungry.
Father, with his shoulders rounded, would sit
quiet on a three legged stool, looking at the
empty CRATE until she would pluck the stool from
under him. and bid him go bring some money
home. Then he would dismally ascend the steps,
and !, holding my ragged shirt and trousers to-
gether with hand (my only Braces would feint
and dodge from mothers pursuing grasp at my
hair. worldly little devil was mothers usual
name for me. Whether / cried for that | was in
the dark, or for that it cold, or for that
hungry, or whether squeezed myself into a warm
corner when there was a fire, or ate voraciously
when there was food, she would still say, 0 you
worldly little devil. And the sting of il was that
| quite well knew myself to be q worldly little
devil. Worldly as to wanting to be housed and
warmed worldly as to wanting to be fed; worldly
as to the greed with which ! inwardly compared
how much got of those good things with how
much father and mother got, when, rarely, those
good things were going"
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MERRY NEW YEAR.-Last year we were
pleasantly surprised by visit from Gen. Pope,
not of the third military district, but a very
worthy and respectable colored man, who has
been for twenty years employed in the "Gem,"
and who is perfectly true to his old Southern
friend. Pope brought bountiful and welcome
supply of krug and greenbsck champagne from our
energetic and good looking townsman, Jules, whose
patroDym, owing to the strength and quality of
the wine, we cannot for the moment recall, but
who is known in the neighborhood of Royal and
Canal streets chiefly the attentive and liberal
host Of the Gem. The Gem is an excellent place
of refreshment. With Jules in charge of the
establishment, and Mike at the lunch table, ne
public resort in the city has better liquors or more
substantial lunches. The barkeepers are polite,
attentive and obliging. The cigars at the cigar
stand are of excellent quality and very cheap.
Connected with the Gem is Oyster Bay. where
the brothers Borges make it point to furnish the
best oysters coming to town. They are sleepless
in search of the best, and one of them is nightly
on the watch for luggers, whether from Bayou
Cosotte, Mobile, Southwest Pass, or Barataria
To eat the Southern oyster in its excellence, the
epicure must 60 to Oyster Bay. Borges has them
raw fried, steamed, roasted, or "any other man."
He sent gross last evening, and their style is
unequaled.
We also received from George, of the Sum
ter, George Jscobschaven) a beaker huge in
d .ensions, overlooking with egg nog of a per-
feetly delicious flavor. We had counted on George
because he never forgets his friends and is
warm admirer and q constant reader of the n. o.
CRESCENT. Everybody that goes to the Postofice
land that means the whole city, knows where
the Sumter is, and the masculine portion always
wet their whistles at the Sumter opposite, and
take a look at Georges smiling and handsome
phiz.
Success to the Gem and The Sumter. Hip, hip,
hurrah aud happy and prosperous year to
both, as well as to Oyster Bay.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

At the American dinner in Berlin on Thanks.
giving Day, Mr.. Theodore :. Fay said he had read
only that day, with Indignation and shame, the
letter Of Mr. Tbad. Stevens. He did know him
personally, but be must be man without an idea
Of honor, morality or religion man who wOnld
cheat the creditors Of the State for party pur-
poses, and brand the republic with infamy. The
letter was full of such arguments as King Herod
would have used If be had been a member OF Con-
gress, and thought it necessary to give an exOla
nation about the dancing affairs of the daughter
OF Herodiss. He protested against his letter in
the name OF an enormous majority Of the Ameri-
can people that believed 10 God, and did not want
to sell their honor for a dish of lentis.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

Strawberries ON NEW YEARS DAY.-We re-
oeived last evening box of large and deliciousy
favored strawberries, which were presented TO az
by Mr.. F. NJ. Virgins, Of Pontchatoula, Oh the
jackson Railroad. These berries were grown in
the open air, in the garden of Mr.. Virgins, and
were as sweet as If grown in May. The prOduc
tion Of such fine fruit at this season shows what
our Louisiana soil is capable Of. Those who wish
to indulge in the unusual luxury Of strawberries
on New Years day, will find them at the confec-
tionery of Mr.. F. Kuntz, corner of Canal snd
Carondelet streets
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01
The Raleigh Disaster.

The Charleston News, of the 26th, says at least
twenty persons. who were on board the Inflated
steamship Raleigh, still remain TO be accounted
for. The fire is supposed to have originated from
oveTheatng of the boilers and the consequent ig.
milton Of the wooden bulkheads. The cargo con-
sisted Of assorted merchandise, and it is believed
from divers explosions heard whilst the ship was
burning, that combustbe materials were amongst
the goods Capt. Msrshman stuck to the ship to the
last, having been seen on board by the last boats
crew. The Raleigh belonged to the Atlantic Coast
Mail Steamship Line, was built at Greenpoint, L..
l., in 1865, and was Sos tons burden. She was in
every way a staunch and sea-wOrthy vessel. II is
not known whether she sank not. but one of
the boats reports that the reflection Of the flames
was seen until about eleven O'Clock Tuesday
night. when it suddenly disappeared. Even if
the Raleigh sank at tbis heur, Capt Marshman
would have had abundant time to get out another
boat or rig up raft, and this would have been
made easier by the fact that the fell after the
sun went down.
Many incidents Of tragic grotesqueness took
p ace on the burning ship, and one of these will
point moral if it will not adorn tale. A lady
named Bryant. from Mobile. about fifty years of
ace, fell overheard during the rush for the boats.
She had Oh a life preserver, which would have
kept her sf1Oat, but around her waist she had
belted a large sum in specie. and this additional
weight carried the unfortunate woman to the
bottom.
The disaster occurred about twenty miles south
east of the Charleston lighthouse.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

Wonders never will cease. For sixteen years
the French people, perhaps the most natar Ally
wsrlike and impulsively patriotic nation on the
globe, have had no other musical outlet allowed
to their feelings than the pretty air Of 4" Pdrttt
pour Ia Syr-ie' Of Queen Horteuse. But, a short
time since, at the Cirque de rImperatrice . sud-
Austrian band playing there for LA Marselaise -
and so wild and really terrific were the shouts
that the conductor was compelled TO yield. The
people received the long suppressed tones with
indescribable enthusiasm. beating time to the
delight.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

A NEW YEAR's PREsENT.-0ur friend Jose
Domingo is like old Virginia in one respect he
"Dever tires" The other day he sent us two
boxes Of his royal Havana cigars for Christmas
present; and now be sends rs another brace of
boxes for New Years gift Jose Domingo pos
sesses two happy inspirations-he not only knows
how TO keep the best and most fragrant cigars
that are imported into the city of New Orleans,
but he also knows where to send them, that they
NAV be fully enioyed.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

In Mission Sunday school, New York, at the
Christmas festival, popular speaker was talking
to the children in familiar colloquisl STYLE and at
the close Of his remarks after describing the good
time coming, and the Millennium, he asked the
question, " Will net that be glorious?" Paus-
ing for a moment, as il for a reply, one of the
ragged boys responded with the phrase " Hun.
keydory.n
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

CHARLES DICKENs.-Messrs. Krull & Dickey,
LOG Canal street, booksellers and publishers, send
us, from d. Appleton Co., New York, the
Christmas stories of Dickens, admirably printed
and bound in very handy style. Price, only Is
cents. Dickens and Appleton need no pane
QYrie, for each is excellent in his own line.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

The Board of Aldermen of New York, have
passed resolution requiring all liquor dealers to
take out license, paying therefor 800, without
regard TO the excise commissioners ALBANY
created)' who had already obliged them to take
licenses out, under their authority at the rate Of
$3.50 each.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

Mrs. Cora L.V. Hatch Daniels, whose husband
Col. n. ". Daniels, died in Louisiana last summer
OF yellow fever, has accepted the invitation Of
citizens Of Toledo to deliver her views and expe.
riences touching the condition of the people Of
Louisiana.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

The city treasurer signalized New Years Eve
by destroying upwards of $73 900 in city notes,
in presence of the proper officials. Fire was the
destructive element. At the same time and place
139 blank bonds, with coupons attached, dated
Sept. /, 1867, to run Is years, were also burned.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01
ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

ST. CHARLES THEATER-The spectacular drama "Thc
Black Crook
ACADEMY OF MUsIC-The spectacular drama "a Tale
Of EnchAntment.N
NEW OPERA HOUf E-French Opera and COmedy-"Le.
POLES Dramatque"-"Les Rendezvous Bourgeois"
VARIETIES THEATER-Engsgement Of Edwin Booth
Orchard ILL.,
JOHN ROBINsON's CIRCUs-At Tvoli Circus-Perform
ances | and ~ O'Clock.
CRESCENT CITY MUsEUA-Nos. 20 and % ST. Charles
S;reet-H onderfu living and natural curioses, etc.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

Geo. Ellis, the enterprisng news dealer, oppo-
site the Post Office, has his store full of holiday
pictorials, and has sent us Harper's Weekly, the
Phunny Phellow, the Illustrated Police News
Southern Society, and the last weekly edition o
the Courier des Etats Uns.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

Passengers arriving here Tuesday night from
Canton, Miss, report heavy snow storm on
Monday night and Tuesday, which extended with
gradually diminishing force as far down as Mag
nolia. The cars came into Canton Tuesday morn.
ing with thick fleece of the hyperborean pro-
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

Among the arrivals at the st. Charles are
Messrs. Sam. DeBow, formerly of the Crescent
City, and W. W. Conway, of st. Louis. These
gentlemen have been attracted hither chiefly by
their desire to witness the winter meeting over
the Metairie.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01
Facts.

Messrs. n. Kieher Holande-, No. as Poydrss street.
Manufacturers Of the Malakof Bitters:
Gentemen have examined the patent that granted
you the u. for the Maakof
Btters and found in the ingredients employed compound
we'll calculated excite in go1d od-r digestive
organs have prescribed Btters times
instance had occasion to their benenc al
effect remain, gentlemen respectfully your most
obedient servant A MERCIER, NJ. D.,
1888 Canal street.
have examined the patent you hold
MaakOh Bttes and find nOug In the ingredients thereof
eslcuted inur ously upon the human system
taken in inordnae quantities. Indeed, IL n1thiag but
cordial aromatic bite. s. A. SMITH, NJ D.
Your Msskon Bitters, which / have examined do not
cOnain gedeuts TO health, and be
mended 10 those who are in Of go.d tonic
Yours. NJ. SCHUBERT N y
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

A new paper, to be called the Mississippi DEM
ocrat, will make its appearance at Yazoo City
about the I'd day of January. 1t will be edited by
Colonel Garnett Andrews, Jr.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

In accordance with custom, and to enable the
employees of the CRESCENT to enjoy the social
pleasures of New Years Day. no evening paper
will be issued from this Office to-day, and no
morning paper on Thursday.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

The Native yirginian says We happen to
know. that movements are on foot by which the
whole power of the German press in the Atlantic
States will be brought TO bear in favor of South
ern States and Virginia especially
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

Among the reporters at Nine. Demorest's paper
masquerade, on Christmas eveaa colored man
was noticed, in full dress. with gloves, etc. BE
received the same attention as his white brethren.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01
LeciWre---By Request.

For the JOINT BENEFIT Of the Conference Of ST. John
the Baptist seey 81 ST. Vincent de Paul the Home
Destitute BOYS Lctur. will be given by P. sOHAN
A ", on SUNDAY EVENING. Jan. s. 1853. ST. JOHN
TIE BAPTIST eau RCH, Drvades Clio and
Cahops streets Subject TRIAL AND TRIUAPas OF
THE CHURCH. Tickets 81,
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

DISTINGUISHED ARRIVALS AT THB ST.. CHARLES
HoTEL.-Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Gen. Buchanan.
Gen. Wade Hampton, Gen. N. B. Forrest and
Gen. J. r. Chalmers.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

A few days ago some negro horse thieves were
taken from st. Landry and put into confinement
at Franklin, whereupon a gang of armed freed
men attempted their rescue. The determined
front of the citizens swed them into silence.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

The sugar house of Olivier & Pellerin, near
Bayou Cypremort, in st. Mary's parish, was
burned on Christmas night.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

F. 7. Cooper, formerly of the Jackson Missis.
sippian, will begin the publication at Summit
about the lst of January, Of a new paper to be
called the Summit Times.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

On the departure of Bishop Selwyn for his do
cese in New Zealand. Sidney Smith, in taking
leave Of hin, said: Good bye, my dear Sewyn;
eats you.n
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-01

1t is stated that the first week in January is TO
be observed as week of prayer throughout the
world.