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The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-16
Radical Protest Against the Texas Con-
stitution.
AUSTIN, February 4, 1869.

1 AUSTIN, February 4, 1869.
Hon T. J. Davis. President of Convention:
Strive, the undersigned delegates to the con-
stitutioDal convention Of the State of Texas, do
hereby express our disapproval OF the proposed
Constitution adopted BY majority Of this con-
yention.
We object 10 IT, because II is based upon the
unwarranted assumption that the Constitution OF
the United States, with the treaties and laws made
In pursuance thereof, and the accepted Oonstitu.
ton of the State Of Texas, (of 1857 have not
been continuously the supreme law Of the land,
believing, as we do, that all pretended laws and
judicial decisions made within the nations limits
and not authorized BY and subordinate to me
beginning, and must remain null and void ano
the undersigned will never compromise this prin
ciple for any supposed policy.
We do most earnestly and solemnly protef,
against that provision In the proposed Constltutox
which extends the right Of suffrage to all thost
who voluntarily became the public enemy OF the
United States feeling assured that 1t was the aim
of Congress to enable the loyal people Of Texas,
without regard to any distinction OF race or color,
to reorganize and maintain government In the
place Of that overthrow by the rebellion. And
we cannot forbear to express the opinion that the
adoption by the majority OF the convention OF the
provisions In regard to suffrage, was obtained by
virtue Of q premeditated and deliberate decep-
ton, and by methods OF intimidation which de-
serve the gravest censure.
The majority Of the convention have deliberately
removed from the Constitution every safeguard for
the protection Of loyal voters. white and black.
They have stricken from the instrument the whole
system of registry. They have repudiated the oath
of loyalty contained In the reconstruction laws.
They have spurned the test of equal civil and poll
teal rights. And we do most soemnly call upon
the registered voters Of Texas to vindicate the
toDal honor and the cause of right and justice by
their votes. M. G. HAMILTON.
The protest Is also signed by Butler, Hunt,
Slaughter, Brown, Downing, Newcomb, Lppsrd
and Mullins and, with some little qualification. by
Board. Enechler, Pattea, Wilson, Degencrs Robt.
X. Smith, Z. J. Davis, Long, Ruby, johnson,
Williams and Carter.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-16

The editor Of the CRESCENT tenders his hearty
thanks to the Literary Society of Washington
College, Virginia, for an invitation to attend their
anniversary celebration, which is to be held Mon
day evening, the 22d February instant.
The honorable member from Caddo met with q
mishap yesterday, in the Cosmopolitan restaurant,
on Royal street, near Canal. He was banged
about the head, and caned along Royal street to
the terror of all the ragauufins and the admirs-
ton of the loungers. One of the honorable mem
bers eyes is clothed in mourning, and one por-
ton, at least. of his countensnce will for week
or two correspond in color with the race who
form the psgoda Of his adulation.
We notice that the city contractors are grading
and repairing the Canal street she'll road, on the
lower side, below Broad street, and that II will
soon be in such an order as to allow an agreeable
drive down to the Ridge Cemeteries.
The maestro at the Bismarck asks, What shall
be Grants title when he makes his domicil in the
White House, Tanner Houser.
The residents and property holders in the rear
portion of the city, which has recently been 30
many times flooded, have prepared the following
petition to the mayor and Common Council, in
which they set forth their grievances and ask for
relief. 1t has already received over a thousand
signatures, many of them those Of men of wealth,
and most of them of poor men, who feel the in
convenience Ito call it by mild term) the deep.
est. The petition ia now at II. Steele's store, on
Claiborne street, between Common and Gravier,
where persons interested are requested to call and
sign it:
To the Honorable the Mayor and Common Council city Of
New Orleans:
Conference.-The petition of the undersigned,
property owners and residents of the city, west OF
Cha borne street and between the Old and New
Basin canals, respectfully represent that, for q
large portion of the year past that section of the
city has been covered with water. The overfows
occur so frequently and continue so long that that
portien of the city will soon be uninhabitable. 10
fact, none will now remain there who can possibly
leave; the small property owners, whose all is
invested, being unable to rent or SELL are COM
PEELED to remain; and having repeatedly petition
ed for relief, without success, since You are deaf
to the calls of Justice let the cry for mercy in our
distress open your obdurate hearts. Wherefore,
we ask to be relieved from all city taxes for the
year 1868, and until such time as thorough repairs
are made to the canals and drainage machines as
will enable MS to occupy and enjoy our property,
the little we possess. And, as in duty bound, we
will ever pray.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-16

The rapidly with which Plantation Bitters have
ized nations, is without parallel IN the history
of the world. Over five million bottles were sold
in twelve months, and the demand IL daily increas
ing. Rich and poor, young and old, ladies, phys-
clans and clergymen, find that 1t revives droopng
mind. and is exhausted natures great restorer. 1t
n compounded Of the choicest roots and herbs.
the celebrated Calissya or Peruvian bark, ETC., al
preserved in pure St. Croix rum. II Is sold Dy all
resnectsble dealers In every town, parish, village
IN hamlet through North and South America,
Europe and ell the islsnds Of the ocean.
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Washington Correspondence.

Mullins and Mullin Stallxs--Counting the
Electoral vote--Grant's Pohcy--The Missrs-
sippi Case--The Suffrage Amendment
Opposition to Railroad Subsidies Washing
4op Sociefv iH..-
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Buv the only sewing machine ns for family uss.
~. Grove, A Baker. Warranted for i've years.
0u;lter brsider and hemner given with each ma
chm st ls2 Canal street,
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-16

Call and see Keep & Hogan, SO Tchoupisoulss
street, FOR hardware, cutlery, plows, hoes. cast
ipgs, agricultural implements, etc. Prices low,
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-16

RELEASE OF THE EDITOR OF THE MONTGOMERY
MAn.-The following notice OF the release of the
editor Of the Mail we copy from the Columbus
Sun I" The editor Of the Mail, who has been mali
ciously confined for five days 10 the county jail
upon the pretext that he was contemptuous OF
the circuit court, but who was confined simply
from motives of personal and party malice, was
cerated FIVE days, he was fined fifty dollars.
Without his knowledge the fine was paid by the
ladies of Montgomery, headed by Mrs. B. 8. Bib
and Mrs. DIR. o. Baldwin, through General James
II. Clanton. The clerk and sheriff, both extreme
Radicals from the North, were so heartily ashamed
of the conduct Of the scalawsg judge, that they
declined to charge for cost. The editor has no
fault to find with any one in connection with this
matter except the man who Is acting as judge.
He feels the deepest gratitude for the kind sym
psthies Of our citizens, expressed to him while in
prison."
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-16

MURDER NEAR MoBILE.-The Register says
On Wednesday evening last Geo. Morris was shot
and instantly killed at bis residence on the Spring
Hill Road, near Burrell Lyles's place, by his
brother-in- law, Robert Hudson, under the follow
ing circumstances
1t appears that both men had visited the city
during the morning, drank freely. and on their
return home had fight near the four-mile post.
which resulted in Hudsons being worsted. Be-
fore separating Hudson informed Morris that he
intended to kill him. They then returned to their
respective homes. situated only few hundred
yards apart, and while Morris was at supper he
was informed by his little son that Hudson
wanted to see him at the gate, and he was armed
with shotgun. Morris seized his gun and re-
marked, a. can shoot as well as he can," and
made for the door, when his wife, who followed
bin, took the gun out of his hands, just as he
stepped into the yard. He, however, proceeded
in The direction Of the place were Hudson was
standing, and had just crossed low fence when
be was fred upon and instantly killed. Hudson
then made of and has not yet been arrested.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-16

Don't buy q miserable single thread machine,
when you can get first premium Grover q Baker
at the New York price, ffty.fve dollars, and war.
ranted i've years, at l82 Canal street..
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-16

MAGNOLIA wATKR.-superior to the best i'm
ported German Cologne, and sold ct half the price,
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-16

fined and critical an audience. His style Is vig-
orous. dssLing, brilliant; his manner collected
yet modest. It is to be hoped that an opportunity
will soon be afforded the public Of again hearing
this finished artist. The concert was for benev.
client purpose, and was success both per Sc and
financially.
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The editor Of the CRESCENT tenders his hearty
thanks to the Literary Society of Washington
College, Virginia, for an invitation to attend theil
anniversary celebration, which is to be held Mon
day evening, the 22d February instant.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-16
SUNDAYS DISPATCHES.
FROM PHILADELPHIA.

FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-A very heavy rain pre-.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-16

The great topic of interest amongst the politi-
clans Is the course Of Grant between ow and the
Inauguration. Whether he will at once take his
position and show his hand, or whether, as hith.
erto, he shall continue the silence which appears
30 ominous to the leading spirits OF the Radical
party. / am inclined to believe that nothing new
will be developed until after he assumes his posi-
ton, and that matters will remain In stdtu quo
until that shall happen. In the meantime runners
ill the air-the merest conjectures OF fanciful
mnds-in regard to the cabinet and the foreign
missions, based upon pure speculation, or what
the " Ysnks" call guessing-and the slate is
made up and served according TO their wishes !;
but when the time does come when patriots must
sacrifice themselves for their country's good, and
accept those onerous positions so full Of honofs
and greenbacks, especially the latter, there will
be such waing and crashing Of teeth amongst
the faithful as viii cause rent in the garments,
IL not break the back, of this loyal, patriotic
party, which, with one hand on the altar Of its
country and the other in the treasury, has for the
last four years done nothing but cry patriotism
and loyalty, loyalty and patriotism. My God !!
If patriotism and loyalty consist in prating and
plundering, in crying stop thief and thieving,
then this party has covered itself all over with
glory, Is ii has most assuredly with plumber.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-16

Gov. Humphreys, OF Mississippi, arrived IN the
city on Sunday morning, with Mrs. Humphreys and
family. He will remain in the city with them for
few days, we understand, and is staying with his
daughter, Mrs. Stamps, who as many if not indeed,
all of our readers know, is conducting flourish
ing and promising school for young ladies at 1853
Clio street. The governor, our readers also know,
was removed from his Office by military authority.
he appears to consider it doubtful what course
the people of his State will pursue with regard to
the course prescribed by Congress for her recon.
stuction. We trust he will enjoy himself during
his visit to New Orleans.
The concert given by the choir Of the Rampant
Street Synagogue, at Odd Fellows Hall, last Sun
day evening, was quite an enjoyable affair.
Messrs. Sipp Groenevelt contributed no small
share to the evenings entertainment, the former
challenging admiration by his mastery skill at the
piano, and the latter commanding attention BY
the sweet strains of his violin. To the vioiinst,
Mr.. Louis Mayer, and to Mr.. Phi. GrueliDg, praise
is also due. But the honors Of the evening should,
perhaps, be accorded to Nine. Msgner and Mr..
Bremen, Who rendered the duet from Ne TeIchez
pas la Refine" with vim and sweetness.
In the second part Of the programme appeared
Polonaise for piano. but for this was substituted
| by Mr.. sipp 9 very pretty Mazourka- The ex'
change for the cumbrous, classic fantasia In
fat, of the merry dancing tune so full Of sparkling
melody, was well relished by the audience, who
testified their appreciation by enthusiastic and
| continued plsudits. Mr.. Sipp has reason to con
graduate himself ct having won favor from % re-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-17
One-half the Regular Rates.

We want good reliable agents in every part of the
country. BY employing your spare time to form
clubs and sending us orders, you can obtain the
most liberal commissions, either in cash or
mere In "a ndiZe, and all goods sent by us will be
as represented, and we guarantee satisfaction to
every one dealing with our house.
Agents should collect ten cents from each Gus
toner, and forward TO rs in advance, for Descrip-
tive Checks of the goods we sell.
The holders Of the. Checks have the privilege OF
either purchasing the article thereon described, or
OF exchanging for any article mentioned on our
Catalogue, numbering over $50 different articles,
not of which can be purchased in the usual
way for the same money.
The advantages of first sending for Checks are
these: We are constantly buying small lots of very
valuable goods which not on Our catalogues, and
for which issue checks till all sold; besides
in every large club Will put checks for Watches,
Quilts, Blankets, Dress Patterns, or some other ar
ticle Of value, giUiltg some members Qf the ctub al
opportunity Of purchasing article for about one
quarter If itS udiue.
In every order amounting to over $50, accom-
panied by the cash. the agent may retain g. and in
every order of over 500, 50 may be retained to
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-17
Hurley's Ague Tonic
NO ARSENIC, NO MERCURY.
PERFECTLY RELIABLE
WORTHY OF ATTENTION

WORTHY OF ATTENTION.
To DR. TROHAs A. HURLEY: | hereby certify
that ! was attacked with the PgIe whilst il
NicksbuTg. Mississippi. and used several Patent
Medicines with but temporary Teiet. On reach
ing home the dis aSe returned N worse tyne
when my medical attendant ordered Quinine IL
large dOses-frequently as high as 90 grains pei
consulted DIR. Smith. Of Louisville. and found
he prescribed Quinins and Arsenic combined
which | refused TO take, preterrIng to let thu
disease take its course. | was almost blood
less extremely exhausted and pronounced with
enlarged Liver and Spleen. About this time
the advertisement of Hurley's Ague Tonic ap
reared in a city paper, and determined to siyt
il a trial One bottle restored me completely
/ would recommend il as preferable TO sry
other Tonic befO' the pub,ic.
JAMES MARTIN, Engineer.
Louisville, Ky, June Il 1866.
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DOCTOR HI N TE R.

4 CONTINUES TO TREAT ALL PRIVATE
u Diseases. Syphilis, GOnorrhea, elect
Structure Orchitis. Hernia and rupture, all Uri-
nary diseases, Syphiitic or Mercuriel Alice
tiOns of the throat skin or bones, are treated
with unparalleled success.
SpermatOrThea, Sexual Debility and ImDo-
tency as the result Of self abuse in youth sexu-
al excuses in maturer years. or other causes,
and which produce sOmeOf the following effects,
AZ nocturnal emissions. blOtches. debility. diZ2i-
ness, dimness Of sight. confusion of ideas, evil
foreboding aversion to society of females, loss
of memory and sexual power, and rendering
marriage improper, are permanently cured.
DOCTOR HUNTER publishes a MEDICAL
PAMPHLET relating 80 venereal diseases and the
disastrous and varied consequences OF self.
abuse, that will be sent to any address in a
sealed envelope for two stamps. 1t contains full
symptom lists that will enable those affected to
Determine the nature of their complaint and
give a written statement of their case that will
answer almost as we'll for the purpose of treat
Inent rs a personal interview; but where it is
convenient the Doctor should be consulted
personally.
1t is self-evident that a physician who con-
fines himself exclusively TO thestudy Of GER
tain class of diseases and treats thousands OF
cases every year, must acquire greater skill in
that speciality than one in general practice.
Many physicians, recognizing this fact, intro
duce patients to the Doctor after reading his
medical pamphlet, A friendly talk will cost
you nothing. Charges moderate. Cures guaran-
Ss-Ofiee No. IsS Third street. between
Green and Walnut. near the Postofice Louis-
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inc tsksp 6y,. I,ottI... of vo,,1. Md
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by which voar Rusadais Is made,
and find it Is an excellent com
pound OF all Alternative ingredients.
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COMMISSIONS,

Agents will be paid ten per cent in Cash or Mer-
chandise when they FILL UP THEIR ENTIRE CLUB
for which below We give a partial list Of commits
siOns:
For an order of $40, from club of thirty
will pay the agent as commission, % yards
Brown Bleached Sheeting, good Dress Pattern
Wool Square Shawl, French Cashmere Pants and
Vest Pattern fine large White COunterpane, etc, oil
s. in cash.
For an order of $50, from club Of fifty
We will pay the agent, commission, 45 yard;
Shooting, pair heavy Wool Blankets, PopliI
Dress Pattern, handsome Wool Square Shawl, Sd
yer-Case Watch, etc, etc, or s. in cash.
For an order of 500, from club Of ont
hundred, we Will pay the agent, as commission, lOt
| yards good yard-wide Shooting, Coin Silver Hunt
ing Case Watch, Rich Long Wool Shawl, suit OF all
wool French Cashmere, etc, etc, or so in cash.
We do not employ any Travelling Agents, and Gus
toners should not pay money to persons purport
ing to be our agents, unless personally acquainted
Send money always by registered
| letters.
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Special Notice to Book aud Photo
graph AIbum Dealers.
ROBERTS BROTHERS.


TO ~ RAHEDAs DAfaAOaaa nAtA4a
DEG TO CALL ATTENTION TO THE Pho
ID tograph Albums manufactured ny them.
They are made Of the best OF stock, and have
an established reputation for beauty and dura-
bility. and il should be borne in mind that az
Album bound in Turkey Morocco viii last
three times as long as 0ne bound in imitation.
We make Albums holding from II TO 30 pic
lures, varying in price from 30 cents 20 SIG.
Our Albums are seldom returned 70 Us tor TO
pairs, and are warranted to give satisfaction
Messrs. X. Bros. publish some Of the most
popular books OF the day, viz: Prof Ingra-
hams Prince Of the House of David. Pillar q
Fire and Throne Of David. Jean IGRelOU,s
Poems and Prose WritingB, Msssrs. AicOtts
Little Woman and Hospital Sketches. Eece
HonS and Eece Deus. Auerbach's On the
Heights, Villa Eden and EdelW0iss. lh9 Hea-
ven Series etc. etc. and they aTs continually
adding tc their catalogue. Dealers VIII do We'll
10 send 70 Us for catalogues and terms
ROBERTS BROTHERS.
Publishers and Photograph Album MeksTS
Boston. Mass Iyiou
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HurIey's Stomach Bitters

To JANIS RUnDLE & Co, Louisville. Ky
GENTLEMEN: THIS is TO certify that l have
been for years sufferer and tried all the tonics
| ever heard Of, OF seen advertised, with lit c
or no relief from any Of them. heard your
Huriey's Bitters highly spoken Of and tried q
bottle with little faith in il before commence =,
ana to my surprise and joy, before finished
one bottle. felt great deal better, and firmly
believe that on one OF two occasions II was the
means of prolonging aud saving my lite. | CON
scientiOuSly recommend them TO al sufferers as
the best bitters known. Yours truly, etc:
John W. DIXON.
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GRANDE NOUVELLESI

UyHE FRENCH EMPRESS HAS COME
down to Nashville. at y. GFasaiae's
Hair STORE where everybody can see hor
with the best assortment OF Hair Braldss Cnrlsi
Chirnons and Wigs, better made ami cheaper
than any other establishment in the city,
Also, Hair Je1elry. PerfumeTies. combs
Brushes. Soap. etc. etc.
Come and See for Yourselves.
P.S.-Privato Room for Ladies' Lair Dress
ing and Children's H air Cutting.
Gents Wigs made TO order cheaper than in
Nav York eity. p. GRANVILLE,
may7 II Is N. Cherry ST.. cor. Bank alley.
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Pay the Express Charges.

This offer is more especially to assist agents in
the Western and Southern States, but it is open to
all customers.