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Correspondence OF the Journal Of Commerce.
GALVESTON, TEXAS, April 10, 1s47

Correspondence of the Journal Of Commerce.
GALVESTON, TExAs, April 10, lsl7.
With this YOU will please receive small box of Texas
raised sugara sample of SIS hhds part of the crop from
the plantation of Mr. John Sweeney the San Bernard
In passing through OF the warehouses of Messrs.
VIM Hendley Co., the consignees TINS lot attracted my
attention, and, my suggestion they kindly offered to
send sample for your Inspection GU may cohsiuet
earnest of what Texas will do, at no distant day
when assure you that the cane from when tls sugar
made pressed with wood rollers and mule pow
er 1t believed that hid is lost to the acre iof he
want OF steam power and iron machinery ye SO ,i e
State can boast OF nothing OF the KIND 80 Well nov
ever has the experiment succeeded OF making sugar III
this country that less than four steam sugar mills are
now in process OF erecton and at moderate estma'e
the county OF Brazora alone will produce the coming
season, 5000 hhds r. d. G. Mills, whose house Is
amongst the weathest in the State, have Determined
upon heavy investments The frequent failure Of tne
cotton crop has induced many to turn their Afternoon 70
the cultivation OF the cane crop OF sugar is more re-
liable than the other great staple. From what can
learn, and from what my own eyes have seen, l. am
thoroughly convinced that good portion OF the sou on
the coast reaching 100 miles into the country on an aver
age, and stretching from the Sabine to the Dei Nore
capable Of producing the finest kind OF sugar But lew
days ago, in the bottom OF the Colorado, $50 miles IRON
the coast, the most luxurian growth OF the WHO
cane-a sure indication of good s!gar-and Even a!
AUSTIN 500 miles by the of the rver cane ~ Iee
in height has been raised Finally think 1t is noo
rous fac that every who comes to THIS country 70
investigate the matter many do, so great an interest,"
being at stake returns with the conviction that no coui-
try surpasses this, either in climate or SOIL Tor the as
ing OF that great staple The sample sent You thmk
equal in most respects to the best kind OF St Cox and
quite as handsome
Two lions, Colonel Jack Hays and Major Ben NC
Cullough, over last Wednesday in the propeller
Florida in Al days from New Orleans! They go lmme-
datey to San Antonio from thence to the seat OF war
Gf they find it,) with picked mounted men, ms
boat brought part of the mall the first Tor three weeks
to the suffering Texans
Galveston now, with its green shrubbery, flowers and
roses, really captivating place OF residence; and al
though there great dearh of business in the way OF
selling goods, there numbers of dwellings and stores
being built Yours, H.
1.-THE specimen of sugar above spoken Of is as superb
may be seen at this office; after which, will be with
drawn for home consumption.-JoUR. OF Com.
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From our Baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, June l0-5, p
Northern news-Nep York elee'ion-A noble movement
The Baltimore Philadelphia, and NeD York markets, &c.
The mail from the north has arrived, but contains little
nothing of interest 1t records that the weather is
most decidedly hot and uncomfortable and that rain is
looked for with much interest
The judicial election in New York has been carried by
democrats in large portion of the counties Neither
party seemed take much interest in the matter, the
vote is very small
The assistant inspectors OF -four have made an arrange
ment whereby the emolumens of the late Major Laws
office, inspector general, shall revert to his wife and
children until the close of the year, when his commission
would have expired.
THE MARKETs.-In the Baltimore market, to-day flour
continued dull There shippers in the market
DESTROYS of purchasing but they unable to make
terms with holders, who generally contend for % 50,
whilst buyers offer but 80 25, which latter figures sale
of 200 bbls Howard made this morning. Sales
Also of 500 bbs at $S So About $8 37t may be put
down as a fair quotation City Mills noninally held
80, and Susquehana SO 80. Corn meal held at s. so
would be taken. There is very little wheat arr
wing. A sale made this morning of 1900 bushels
Pennsylvania white at 81, though not strictly prime
Prime red can be had at 81 50 g. White is sell
ing 81 Is 81 IL for sterling prime yellow 81 TO- and
dull oats 62h cents Whskey dull hhds are quoted AT
| a 81 cents, and bbls. at 80 cents.
AT New York, this morning, the -four market remained
about yesterday. anyhing there was more frmness
Sales of 5000 barrels Genessee the spot,
at SO rs sales also for future delivery, at $S 80 rs
brands selling in small lots at 3d. sales
81 sales OF several thousand bushels Ohio red
wheat 49, Genesee white the spot sells at 81 10
81 IL; about 900 bushels prime yellow taken
at lis decline 81 sales rye l36
The demand for provisions quite active and prices
rather the decline sugars in active demand, and
slight advance coffee steady rice 81 per pound
hiskey held 81 cents, and dull There change in
the price of cotton small sales, amounting few hun
dred bales, at to cent per pound decline since the
steamer.
At Philadelphia this mernng, active business has
done in flour Shippers and other dealers have
into the market and taken 5000 barrels
brands So 3t-an advance of 12A the sales
yesterday. Pennsylvania brands held 80 80. Sales Of
meal at s. Is. The receipts of wheat very light
and the supply hand small sales have been made.
Sales of yellow lis cents transactions in white,
by which to arrive at quotation. Oats sold at s. 90
Whskey has declined to "a IS per gallon, in
hhds and bbs Provisions firm sugar in fair request
moasses quiet; rice AZ 81 per pound The cotton
market is quiet, prices down since the steamers
news.
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The GREAT CRATER IN THE MooS.-Moden improve
ments of the telescope seem to have given impulse
and interest everywhere to astronomical research We
- ,,i ,;,i f ~ or ,,oss -, =, "a warns
nave a remarkable oescrP''on VI one " ms, 49,.
or erate,s IN the moon from my 10 Sky nes III o,o'
which the telescope of Lord Rose has introduced the IN
habans of our earth To this crater the name of Tycho
no, haan ;, ond Tho following bighlv qr,nbc though
ias os.n sN,n 'a wy ~ :; q tsn ro, Dr Nichos
somewhat Indlsuhct' account Q. rs 'ah.n HUN " o
"Contemplatons on the Solar SYSTEM
tbrouob district perhaps the chaotic
- ,, ,noon vbarn ranues peaks round mountains with
a. o are intemingled ia apparently inc xtricabe con-
u, he,e there is no plain larger that common field
@ hat rent by assures and strewn with blocks that have
tom the overhanpinp precipices we descry in the
nlon what seems an immense ridge stretching farther
@ a. "n con ns and reectinp the SUMS rays with
1 inc iys,re On approachnp This wall through coun
uHns .oIso,e IL anneors No, so seep but to have an
10y S onng which however rouph Is vet practicable
w ton,i Of head and firm in knee Ascend them oh
70 ,J ss oerng vonr ewes from the burning SUM- and
i ;nad The Summit examine the landscape beyond
Iavins +, is TYNE for the most horrible dream
| a ,hng tp he thought of only with shudder
s .su n be ron of circuIar precpice which seems
aus , nnsed snace ffvtive miles in diameter from
W ,e Nv, ia f'r ovar aud aver Relow where the
an ne ns oio,, ia hac. "a Orcns no eve can pen
wan c i s oom hnt where daylight has touched the
etrae us M ia discosed 7;iddv must be to
pae d M he summit Of Mont Blanc or the Jungau or
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The returns from the several wards (says the New York
obe) show that the democracy have riumphed in the
late judicial election by average majority of FIVE
AND This only demonstrates what we have sought
|rongly to impress upon friends from time to time
hat with fair candidates. and with united exertions, the
democracy always carry and hold the Empire City by
large majority We trust these two simple things will
mot soon be forgotten Had the democracy gone unedly
70 work at April city election in bringing out and
supporting their best candidates. should have had con-
fo OF the city government instead of being mortified
with the reflection that must, for year to come
fubmt to the msrule and the ntoerant prescription of
hg dynasty which represents but minority of our peo-
|pe.
The democracy of the Empire City have set glorious
Example to their brethren throughout the State and Union
what may be done by harmony Of sentiment and uni
ed action they have shown that, when the safety Of
heir party and the honor and welfare of their country
peril they can forget all minor difficulties, all per-
na grievances and 60 for the great good of the whole
Whatever may be the result throughout the State (and
Ne augur from the complexion of things far, that il
must be favorable 10 the democratic pary the democracy
the city of New York have retrieved themselves from
elr late disgrace, and covered themselves with honor
og may they continue in this bright and glorious path
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AT meeting Of the party OF Richmond county, held al
Augusta on Tuesday last we learn from the Consutu-
tonalist John Phnizy esq the chair, and Samuel NJ
Thomson secretary Messrs G. Shrine, James Gardner,
If. G. w Lamar and E. Starnes were appointed dele
gates TO the democratic convention on the Attn Monday IN
June at Mlledgeve, to make nomination for governor
E. Starnes esq., after few preliminary remarks, OIL
ered the following preamble and resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas is right portion OF the people OF hese
United States, express opinions OF public measures
and it Is both duty and pleasure to encourage ana sus
tain our public servants in carrying out those measures
therefore,
BE il reooed by this meeting, That the present admins
ration of the general deserves, and has, our
gratitude for its firm and nhexibe maintenance OF those
,portan constitutional principles in which consist IN our
oninon the safety and glory of the republic
Resored That the democratic party OF the country mas
and will continue have, confidence and support uh
shall have departed the maintenance OF those prln
ciples.
Resoiped That temporary in their character are
consideration as compared with those great cons
on,I prncpIes which form the foundations OF the demo
o,ic nartv and that all differences of opinion among u
in relation TO such measures should be merged in the desire
~ advance those principles which are Identified with hs
greatest happiness of the people, ana the hghes prosperity
OF our country.
RESOLVED That in the approaching canvass for governor
we will support with energy the candidate who may be Sc
ec,ed by party and will by our exertions to elect him
contribute the advancement OF that cause which is con
situted by principles SO dear to us
Rsored That the general government, and the officers
and soldiers of armies deserve our warnes thanks and
admiration for the manner in which, in our difficulties
with Mexico the former has asserted and maintained the
RIGHTS and honor the nation and the latter has illustrated
the courage and the patriotism of American lTeemen
| [Sapannah Georgian
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MADISON RASGEns.--A company of mounted rfiemen
ang the above tite and numbering rs rank and file.
ave been raised in Madison county, in this State and are
w on their way this city, having been accepted by the
yemor under the new requisition They will probably
mustered into the service Immediately upon their arrival
p Col Wheaton, and proceed to Fort Leavenworh They
@ Of the hardest sons of Missouri, well mounted, and like
be Of efficient service. Their officers are r. H. Lane,
apan; w. Porter, LIST lieutenant; j. F. Anthony, I'd lieu
nant and ]. p. Dillon, ID lieutenant
Isl. Louis Union, I'd inst.
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IsrHMUs OF TEHUANTEpEc- The Havana Diarlo. alter
describing the project preached by the American
mont for canal the Atlantic to the Pacific the
shmus of Tehuanepec for the common benefit OF com
merce, adds
This project should be carried into effect, will say
with the Courier of the United States that in the OF
civilization and the world, we ought to applaud the great
idea of making contribute the blessings of peace
that is IL the end sanctiy the means of doubtful
morality which constitute important part of the poiti.
of nationsh
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A CuRtosrYIn excavating the foundation of the house
etev pulled down the of Ann and Nassau Streets
the workmen found the thigh bone OF what must have been
an immense animal 1t measures teet6 inches in length
aud weighs over q lbs bayonet covered deeply with
rust wa found by the side of it, No other bones have been
discovered and how this there is an nsolvahe
mystery 1t is in the possession of Mr. James A. Phelan
1873 Fulton sueet--N Y. Mirror,
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Captain Edward Webster present in New Orleans on
leave of Absences has been appointed by General Gushing
,Jle-camp with the rank and emoluments of major.
The Massachusetts Legislature refused to give the govern
nor power of making promotions otherwise Captain Web
er by right of seniority would have been major IN The
line Captain Webster will north; but as soon as
his health will permit, intends returning TO Mstamorps
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During the reign of George III, III dues fought
in England, and 60 persons killed. and SO were
woundedi severely and 80 slightly Only 10 trials took
place: of the arraigned individuals, were acquitted,
found guilty of mansaughter, and of murders 2 of
whom were executed and imprisoned during different
periods
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Iron fences becoming common, and will soon be
made cheaper than they have been in the United States
patent been recently secured for castron fence OF
peculiar constructions The without nails, pins,
bolts of any kind and the advantages durability and
economy.
This fence may be constructed as permanent or hurdle
fence of all ron durab ty and Ornamental of part
wood and part ron or all wood and attached the iron
posts on one and the prncple.-Pittsb~g Gasetc.
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Troops FOR VERA CRuz.--Tbe barque Edith Ia pro-
eher sailed yesterday for Vera Cruz with two compa-
pes OF poopsone under Capt Guthrie, llth infantry,
pa q one under Capt. Casey I'd infantry.
The steamer James L. Day sails this evening Tor Vera
TT1, touching at the Brazos
The government has also chartered the steamship Cal
es'on Her departure will be duly announced
IN. O. Pieayune, June 3.
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MAHOGANY sHps-The English shpbuilders are begin
ming to mahogany instead Of East India teak The
present low price OF the former is caused by the extensive
use of other woods-as black walnut oak, &c-in The
manufacture of cabinet
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heiniocements rapidly concentrating at the camps
troops in Mexico On the 10Th and Both 40 troops
ached New Orleans in various Cincinnati boats, and 300
en- sailed in the ships Russia and Southport and barque
bee for Vera Cruz and the Brazos.-Jonrnaf Of Com
fnrce
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The Boston Journal says that the Hon John Quincy IA
ans arrived his residence in Quincy Saturday, with
his health considerably improved,
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The New York Journal of Commerce Of Tuesday says
The pressure of flour and other produce its way to
Europe quite overwhems the of movements. AT
the lower end of South street there is neither DOCK wharf,
nor street room enough there lighters enough,
draws nor cooper line the barrels and put other pack
apes n order"
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NAyAL.-rhe ship Levant (whaer) arrived at Sag Har-
June 9th, - days from Isle Grand, left the u . Orig
cambridge, 1t. Com. g. G.. Williamson-all well.
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Mrs Darlington says she has always noticed that, wheh-
err -four dear cheap she had invariably pay the
same money for a half dollars worth.-Bosfon Post.
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ROYAL ENTHusrAsM.-The London :" Court Journal
relates the following instance of the royal feeling elected
by the performances of the celebrated Jenny Lind
&c the last of the Sonnambula the interest grows
(says the cc) into climax that fairly lifts from
ones in sympathetic enthusiasnr!" The Queen and
suite go almost every night to hear her On the first night
the "John Bul relates; Her Majesty arrived before the
commencement of the overure and during performance
of the OPERA she frequent indications the delight she
experienced by bestowing her applause with degree
energy scarcely surpassed by any lady the theatre and
at the of the OPERA when the fair was sum
noned before the curtain receive the final stamp of APP
probation from the audience Her Majesty far threw aside
her queenly dignity cast superb bouquet which lay
before her the royal box, the feet of the debuant
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BANK THE METROPOLIS, June 4, 1877
A general meeting OF the stockholcrs OF this BANK
n viii be held at the bank king house Monday the pun
day of July for the purpose Of eecng trustees or
ensuing year. =. q,
The polls viii open a, 10 O'Clock, and close at
O'Clock, p m.
BY order OF the boardi ..-,,, - =,
j1ne INSTRUMENTATION RID SMITH, Cashier,
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HARTWELI's WARRINGTON HOUSE,
Chestnut street above seventh, merit door TO the Masonic Hail.
phIadcphid

seUtNlH,
philadelphia.
J,HIS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and refnshed
and the proprietor has spared no mean, TO insure
dining saloon for gentlemen well as the private ord-
nary Tor ladies' large and convenient The parlos and
chambers are capacous, and fitted up the modern
vIe Tbis house being in central position the propre-
Tor socts continuance of public favor pledging himself
ha no effort his part shall be spared to them
every luxury the city affords
N B. bath house is attached to the hotel, where
and cold baths canbe had at any hour.
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CRopsFrom all the information we can collect, the
crops in this neghborhood present very favorable ap
pearance The fruit crops in Columbia county, Pennsyl-
vana, give promise of bountful yield the present sea
son. York (Pa) Press.
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Missouri wHEATA gentleman living about ten miles
in the country informed yesterday that the prospect
for an abundant harvest is very fine Wheat is as good
as he ever saw it at this time of the year and corn, not
whstandng the backwardness of the planting season. is
quite promsing-St. Louis Union, May 81.
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Crops IN THE VIRGINIA vALLEY.-The Rockingham
Va Register of Saturday says, that from what Its edlto
has seen and heard the farmers will not realize more
than half a crop Many fields in the western part O
Rockingham, it says, will hardly be worth gathering
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THE cRops.-It appears from the Bayou Sara Ledger,
that the plantations which had been overlooked by the
high stage OF water in the Mississippi had been reseeded
but vegeaton in consequence of dry weather. was very
backward and crops of every description suffering
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1847-05-13
HAIR TONIc-0LDRIRCEs BALM OF
COLUMBIA.

10 hhs RaH end cHy.-lf you vish = risA
issnEions hraa - hair. Ese Eusa dalaruG sna
ssuh. % NJ faii n FsaSure he rrauins Ball. q
feiaA.ilas = Manufactured ~ comsiaek q Ia.
IN cases e hshauess ! 81 uasstlan s1esrdyoar
sIPertasiOnS. Many whe haa lot thsir h.ir g.
iwsnls ysals haSe had 4 Trssssa 10 - usisinsl
PsEieraioa y he Ne 81 this Bs.m- A.. $50.
Or eo1daioa. sPpesF 10 - 40 obstacles ~hssryss.
{ also sauses ne aaA % Coz. viii Nhir6 NE
dei'oais hair THE Is ll'ea. ly Which means shou-
sands. lwhose hesds were - gray a. the Asisiie
Eaglel have had ihsir h4ir restored 10 IL naiuuI
color BY he uss II this insa.aahle remedy. In
al cases q fSeE Il wiIl le found the mosi pleas.
ant wash for he had hat can he nsca. A CIV
sPPheaiions only are necessary 10 ktrP the hair
fen failing out. n strengthens LerOoss-it ne.
yer fails 10 iH4art rieh glossy sppearsncs. and
Is a perfume for the toilet i i uBequalied.
cOmsiOck & co., 81 c0urlandl street, New
fok, sole pFoprieiOus. @
foE sale BY
b. HEARTr, HIlsborO1sh.
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Intimately acquainted q lill, doing rslness
herr. by tFnl Was nos n0ge iiran iilv
yards lTnm The CsIhadlzl. and ahe baFs
lad grrzt drsl Il fun and ssnusrmeni IN
iOoking - 1hAi lhes rallsd lhe galdea Jr.
sns. Some u he srnoFeilss were besuii,
III, l.ni nnlhing in q mpaFisnn 10 Our NJ.
EsEalina giris. We remained only lFe
Gays in Matzm0ras. when ne TrreiFed Or.
atIs 70 move On 10 camargn. We had >
teIy Inc iFiP up he EiEer; bur IA. nhsl
Places Wood bring SraFce. tie soldiers
have Destroyed nssrly sll The houses Eot
IRE wood; and a. Cor dasi. he pillars 81
moving sand in ihe desert Of Ar=bia are
noihing in comparison. We ren,zinra on
" one day ~ CamaEgn, when NE reeeis-
cd orders 10 more on 10 his place. about
thirty miles. where we are encamped on
ihe hanks of Ihe river. Yesterday Gel.
Paine passed rs with The second haiial-
ION, eSeoriing iwo hundred wagons from
BrazOs 10 caInIrgo, and ihe worst used
mp men ! sver saw in ny life out Of four
companies, not sixty men rapable Of dining
duty. The weather has been very hol
aud suliry bur il commenced raining yes
Ierd y, and the air Is a liule cooler; The
mud is knee deep, snd our tents are food.
ed with water. We have received The
news Of The taking Of Vera Cruz. with a
comparative small lass of The American
forces. We hope il will have 4 TENDENCY
10 end This war. While | am writing =
man from Ehgeeombe lies dead, from that
fatal disease DiarTh9a. While in camar-
60. saw The remnant Of Ringold's rom.
pany. Oh what change! that beautiful
company, the pride Of Baltimore! of have
! gazed with mingled feelings Of Joy and
delight when that splendid company would
parade the streets Of Baltimore; The waE-
ing plume of Ringold, the manly bearing
81 lsidgely {: in less Than one year where,
where are they! They live, It's true, but
only in the hearts Of their eoGnirymen.
The silent turf now covers all that was
noble, brave and generous. and they sleep
IN the arms Of death, as noble sacrifices
10 their conntry's ambition. But they
fell not alone, and long will the daughters
Of Columbia weep for her fallen children.
What will be the feelings Of that man
when he stands at the bar Of God, and the
spirits of thousands stand pointing to their
easily wounds! But Ills done, and God
forbid another drop Of blood should be
spill, in this honid war. Words cannot
express what the eve can see, and from
the mouth Of the Rio Grande to Monte
reg. is nothing but vast extended grave
yard; the American soldiers, they have
whisened the plains with their bones, en-.
triched the soil with their blood, and made
The natives wealthy on the spoils of war.
This state Of things cannot last long, or
there will be a change in our system Of
Government. The forces now in Mexi.
co are capable of marching through the
whole of Mexico, and in less than twelve
months the whole Of this extensive coun.
try will be in possession Of the United
States.