The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-02
SUNDAYS DISPATCHES.
FROM NEW YORK.

NEw YORK, Jan. 3l-The Express says there is
good deal of talk about the Mexican treaty Just
published. Some think the Mexicans overreached
u.s. since the treaty is 80 ingeniousy worded as to
exclude claims for money advanced or for da.
images done by anybody except the Mexican au-
thorites II is reported that this part OF the treaty
was drawn up by Caleb Cushing as attorney for
the Mexican government.
The importations for the week are a trife over
five millions and quarter about ore-half OF which
are dry goods The value of tea entered was
1878 $40, tsugar s5Os24 coffee $3.50, 2ss, molasses
s45. 066.
collision occurred to-day between two Fulton
ferryboats, Columbia AID Minneola, Of similar
nature to that Of several months ago. Fortunately
no person was either killed or wounded.
Henry Thomas, alias George King, yesterday
f9 s dRSassaksgs q nGRSEEm National Bank but
was seized and the money recovered. he was
committed for trial.
mysterious attempt at murder was made in
Williamsburg last night by person named Or
mond who visited the residence of Pearce White.
in Second street, and for some unknown reason
attempted to take his life with razor or bowie
knife. Whites head was terribly cut, but he
escaped with his life and warned the police, who
are in search Of the would-be murderer.
The steam saw-mill of John Williams, at
Fsrmipgdale, Passaic county. N. j., was destroyed
Thursday night last by an incendiary ire. Loss
$40 600. No insurance.
Arrived Steamships Bienville and Meade.
FROM SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3i.-The steamer Montana
arrived with Honolulu advices to 9th inst.
Considerable excitement exists in Honolulu In
regard to the smallpox. The Board OF Health has
adopted stringent quarantine regulations In the
different islands.
severe storm occurred, causing considerable
FREQUENT shocks of earthquakes have been felt
on the Island of Hawaii. The volcano Mauna Loa
is enveloped in dense smoke.
Slight shocks of earthquakes were felt in this
ott Iou and
A heavy southeast gale last night damaged the
shipping in the harbor somewhat.
Senator Coles Alaska bill meets with no favor
in San Francisco.
The Nevada Legislature passed bill funding
the debt of the State, and providing for the issu-
ance of bonds bearing interest al the rate OF 10
per cent per snDum.
The Bank of California agreed to loan the de-
sired amount on new issue.
II is rumored that Senator NeY has resigned for
the purpose Of taking position in Grants csbi-
net.
FROM CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Jan. 3l.-A bill has passed the lower
House of the Illinois Legislature-7s 10 9--ceding
Chicago to Indiana.
A bill has been introduced in the Senate to
repeal the river improvement act.
Gov. Palmer has issued proclamation notify
ing holders Of State bonds issued to prevent loss
upon McAllister and Stebbins bonds, aad also
holders of other bonds, that they will be paid in
New York April /.
The Montana Legislature adjourned January Is,
and unless called in extra session will not ress-
semble until the first Monday in December, 1870.
Helena is to have the capital and Deer Lodge the
| Penitentiary.
FROM CANADA. s.e4
MoNTRFAL.-Hon. ]. Fl. Cameron, Whslen's
counsel, is here awaiting q reply TO cable dis
patch respecting the appeal Of Whslen. II sue
cessful, $4,000 will be required to carry forward
proceedings.
OTTAWA, Jan. 30.-Hon. Joseph Howe was
sworn in to-day as president Of the Privy Coun-
Gil.
FROM HAVANA.
HAVANA, Jan. 30.-The Haytien steamer Sal
nave seized two French vessels at st. Marks for
running the blockade. The French admiral re-
captured them, declaring the blockade ineffective.
No confirmation of the surrender of Aux Caves !;
but it is expected that Jaemel, Aux Cages, Jere-
mie and other towns on the southern coast will
soon surrender to Salnave.
/ FROM WILMINGTON, DEL.
WILMINGTON, Jan. 3I.-Chares II. Dupont 10
dead.
FROM EUROPE.
SoUTHAMPToN. Jan. 30.-Teutonia, from New
Orleans, has arrived.
PARIS. Jan. 81 Russia urges Greece to accede
to the propositions for a conference. IL is ru-
mored that the French government has yielded,
MADRID. Jan. 3l.-The papsl nuncio is about to
withdraw from Masrid. All the foreign ministers
in this city, with the exception of the representa-
tive of Russia, have protested against the insults
offered to the nupcio.