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LOUISIANA PRICES CURRENT.
BANNER OFFICE, April "a, l84e

BANNER OFFICE, April "a, l848.
Wheat, rs a per bushsl.
Corn, Is cts per
Oats, Is cts per do.
Hemp, 3l-2 to $4 per cwt
Bacon, . 2 to 2l-2 per cwt.
Lard to Alp per pound
Butter, lot II 1-2 do
Flaxseed, 90 65c per bushel.
Eggs, Be per dozen.
Sugar, 6 Ia to 7c per ID.
Coffee, 9alOc per ID.
Molasses, IS a Soc per gal.
Dried Apples, 100 per bushel.
Cotton Yarn 95cts, per bunch.
Salt, Kenhawa, : as to Soc per bushel
G. A. -225 to $50 sack.
Bar Iron, Alp a 5perl ID.
Castings S per ID
Nails, ia per lb.
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. Candidates.

1--WE are authorized to announce D. A. G.
STEELE as a candidate for the Office Of Consta-
Bile Of Peno township, at the next August cleo
tom
Democratic banner., 1848-04-24

1--we unauthorized to announce WILLIAM
p. WIcGLEsyoRrH as a candidate for the efice
of Constable Of Culver township, at the next Au-
gust election
Democratic banner., 1848-04-24

IL We ne authorized to anDeEnce JonH A.
as candidate for the Office of Cansta,
BILE of Culver township, at the ensuing August
election.
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MARTINS

hut bear in mind that l have but one store, 'tis
No. ia Main street, a large No. ia on the
top of the house, and in front a pottico with the
MARTIN in large gilt letters:
l pledge myself TO sell lower thar any other
house. JNO. T. MARTIN.
St. Louis, Feb. II, 1913.
Democratic banner., 1848-04-24
CuIyRE TOWNSHIP MEETING.

CUlVhE INoAAAA
Pursuant to notice a meeting Of the demo-
Gratis of Cuivre township was held at Bow
ling Green on Saturday the 10Th inst, for
the purpose of selecting delegates to al
County Convention, to nominate. candid
.tes for Representative, Sheriff and Asses
sor.
On motion of 5. F. Murray, Gen. F. J.
Calls was elected Chairman and James NJ.
Martin was chosen Secretary.
On motion of A. H. Buckner resolved
that this meeting proceedto elect ten dele
gates to represent the democrats of this
township in the County Convention.
Whereupon the following gentlemen were
seyerally nominated and elected, to-wit:
Robert Irvine, Marion Rhea, Joseph Rob-
erts, R. D. Brewington, DR.. c.. F. Walden,
FL. Calls, Alexander Miller, ST., A. G..
Gourley, Cyrus Watson and Thos. Stand
ford.
On motion of S. F. Murray resolved that
the delegates from this township to the
County Convention, to meet in Bowling
Green on the End Monday in May next, be
instructed to present to said Convention the
democratic vote at the Presidential cleo
ton in 1874, as the basis on which each
township shall be represented in nomina-
ting county officers, that each township be
entitled 10 its fultdeinocratic vote, in max
ing said nominations whether sucl town
ship be represented by one or by ten dele
gates. y
A. II. Buckner offered the following reso.
luton: 'sResolvcd, that the delegates to the
County Convention be left free and un-
trstnmeIle2, to the exercise of their own
t6dgmsntin the nomjnatiou of candidates
for County oGieers;''' which after a debate,
participated il by Messrs. Buckner and
Murray, was lost by a vote of 81 ayes to
90 noes.
On motion of S. F. Murray, resolved,
shat this meeting express its preference for
candidates to fill the several Offices named,
by ballot, and that a majority of the whole
number of votes be required to instruct our
delegates iu favor of any candidate.
Feminatious being in orde.:, Jesse Shep-
herd nominated A: a. Buckner md HSAssss
L. McElwee John. B. Henderson TO, rep
resentative, whereupo9-AHR ~eLp. &C.
ceived 80 votes and JohnB, Henderson %.
Mir, Buckner having received . majority of
eli the votes cast, was declared the choice
Of the meeting.
r The following gentlemen were then sew
orally named for the Sherifalty, to-wit t:
Mathew Givens, James A. Robbins, Adam
. Mase, Thos. R. Vaughan, Joseph Roberts
and Wm. Nally. On the first ballot the
vote stood for
Robbins 20,
Owens 90,
Scattering 6.
No choice being made, a second ballot:
ting was called for, which resulted as fol-
lows:
For Givens 81,
Robbins 81,
Scattering l..
&bereaPon it was resolved that should
shs contest for anomination for the Office of
shsrifaity, by the county convention, be be-
Zen Givens and Robbins, that the vote
q saistOwnship be equally divided betwesn
thsaa, bat that the delegates are instructed
g east the whole vote in favor Of either a.
gainst any other candidate.
!: T. Miller, NJ. Templston and w. Ken
os.ck were then severally named for the
Salcs Of Assessor-snd on the first ballot
sshe vote stood for s.
Miller %,
Tsapislsh 8,
kendriek A.
Mt AiIeF hsving receiyedk majority Of
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COPARFNRRSHP NoEieR

.0RR, DUKE s. CAMPBELL beg leave to.
" inform their friends and the public that
'they have taken the above commodious store and
Warehouses adjoining, and are now receiving
from St. Louis, q large and well selected stock
Of Dry Goods, Groceries, Iron, Nails, Boots,
Shoes, Queensware, Hardware, &c. They are.
now ready to accommodate their friends and tbs
public generally with all articles IN their, linei
and at prices that will make it to the interest of
dealers to purchase of them. ,':l
To their friends in the country they woaIdt
offer their services for transacting any business
in the way Of Receiving, Storing and Forward.
ing Produce or merchandise Of any kind Thtsiirt.
Warehouses being situated Immediately uulthe
Wharf will enable them to ship and receive
goods on better terms than any other house,
Their facilities are such as to enable them to
make liberal CASH advances on any pfOduceen-
trusted to their care. They respectfully solicit
a share Of public patronage. -.
Louisiana, No., March 18th, l848.
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r Tive are authorized to announce Will
LIAM Kelly, as a cudiGate for the Office Of
Constable Of Calumet Township, at the next
August election.
Democratic banner., 1848-04-24

The report Of the establishment ola Repabli
IN r fIssss uySaI Nanfrmatian. -
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We are authorized t, announce T. NJ. Rhea,
as a'candidate for the Office of Constable of Cuiv.
er~ township at the ensuing August Election.
Democratic banner., 1848-04-24

1--WE are authorized to announce
WILLIAM KENDRICK as a candidate
for Assessor of Pike county, at the next
August election-s,bject to the decision
of the Democratic township and county
cohventionss.
March 9th, 1S4S.l
Democratic banner., 1848-04-24

1--we are authorized to announce John
GRIMMET, as a candidate for the office Of
Constable Of Buffalo Township, at the next
'k~ugGs.slsction
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BOWLING GRsEN, March 10, ~

DUWLINU URIEN, U1dIVU EOI TO'
Mr.. Murray, willplease my
name, as a candidate for tho Sheriffalty Of
Pike County, at the ensuing August cleo.
|fon, subject to the decision Of the Town.
hip and central meeijassrSAhs held fol
the purpose of nominating democratic can.
didates for County Offices, and oblige your.
respectfully, JAMES A.. ROBBINS.
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IL We are authorized to nounc JO-
SEPH CALDWELL, as a candidate for
Assessor of Pikecounty at the next August
electionrsubject to the decision of the
Democratic township and county conven-
tons.
ApritIO. lS4S,
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We are authorized to announce JOHN
Tracy, as a candidate for the Office of Con-
stable Of Culver township, at the ensuing
August election.
Democratic banner., 1848-04-24
IT, Louis TOBACCO ViRBHOISR

DUUID 1UDAUUU u4NEuVUNHs'
ID Y authority o. the County Court, the abOys
Id warehouse has been placed upon the same
footing as other Tobacco Warehouses inthis city,
and the subscriber is now prepared to receive
tobacco at this warehouse, to be inspected blythe
Board of Inspectors, appointed or the State and
county.
The subscriber has reduced tie charges to
the planter, on tobacco inspected at bis wares
house, to one-half OF what has heretofore been,
paid by them in this city--say from seventy
five cents to thirtY-seven and a half eeuts p6s
hogshead; and as soon as the tobacco itSa
and weighed, will pay to the planter tsHxnsy
ceeds ofhis tobacco, without any extfa
All tobacco purchased at his house, shailA
turned out coOpered to- the satisfaction Of a
purchaser, and shall be delisersafst amy
during the day .fom sunrise 70. srnsek
GEORGE N. JEu
Isl. Louis AarIhs 18th l848l GSl-
seyenty-Six. cepR husn.
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Louisiana LiveryS Stable

OOSO1Co
4 N view Of the ince,yenjsnces to which in
4 dividuals and the pS6iSggeneraily have been
subjected, for the want of proper conveyances
to, and from, our city, the subscribers have
been encouraged to establish in Louisiana, at
immense outlay of "toil and treasure" a
Livery Stable, well supplied with Horses, Bug
gies and Hacks. They flatter themselves BY
keeping conststly on hand, and well rubbed, hor-
SEES of all gates and %colOrs, suited both to the
saddle and harness, that they will receive a gen.
erous support from community Business men,
and 'pleasuring men, as we'll as the travelling
can at any time be supplied with
single horses, buggies, or hacks, by calling at
their stables, between Georgia and South Caro-
lima streets.
1t is also their design to run ar accommoda-
hack to all the Bowling-G Green courts, and
meetings, to which four or five
passengers can he obtained. Their prices shall
be as low as the lowest.
H. W. P. WoOTEN & co,
Louisiana, April Sd, 184S.
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The cotton market has been very qnle with a sma 1
stock estimated 1900 bales. Prices have not varied
and as the letters have scarcely been dgesed the effect
The news is not yet developed
The flour market has been favoraby affected by tn.
news, and holders demand IS advance, bat sale
have not we established that rate Previous the ar
rival, there disposition realize. The warm
weather having reopened the river, and the demand
slack, Oswego and Buffalo -four taken Sc 10
export; pure Genesee So D. To-day pure western j.
s6 81 So 81 fancy Sc 80 Sc u.s. In southern noi,
ing has been done, bun holders firm Wheat has been
in better dem andsalos white Genesee $50 cts. do Tue.
day IsS cs Ohio and Michigan LIB 100 cts; South Carr
lima Ill 1lscts Northern rye 674 s7a River
40 cts Corn has been depressed with ltte inquiry '
old unfit for shipment, is taken for distilng; sals
of nohen and New Jersey 66 81 cts; white North Car
lima 6S cts round yellow IS cts To-day is firm at the
rates.
Provisions dull, and Ohio pork tends downwa |
under recent arrivals. New be had ar Ell
prime, W % Vermont mess beef S So Ohio lard dull
sales OF old prime IL cts; new ~ cts.
Rice is firm, with steady demand at 81 Is Ss3 g.
Wool dull, usual this season, when fracture
out of the market Tobacco has been dull The
in the inspection warehouse is Cos hhds Va. aud N.
3,I99 hlds Ky, Md-toal 1900, l07 hhds tn.
December LIST. Wlskey is steady at 26t cents.
Yours, PRENTICE
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respondent Cleveland Herald illustration Of the
"uncertainy Of worldly ame,' and the folly of making it
the controlling object Of life:
few years snoe but before the reai Northern Rail-
road" passed through his farm he his way to the
Old Homestead. He took the stage at Concord ~ H., and
had for a panion very old After
sation he ascerained that the old man from the neigh
boring Of Salisbury and he asked him if he ever
knew "Capain Webster7"
"Surey did," said the old man, Sand the captain
brave and good sir, and hoby did he fight for us,
with Gen Stark, at Bennington"
''Did he leave any children 7" said Mr. Webster
ssOh yes there Ezekiel, and think Daniel"
sand what has become of them p asked Mr. Webster
'sWhy, Ezekieland he powerful man, sir--I have
heard him Plead in court often yes, sir he was powerful
man. and fell dead while pleading at Concord"
sWel," said Mr.. Webster, 'and what became OF Dam
ie p'
ssDaniel-Danel," repeated the old man, thoughfully,
"why Daniel, beepe, is lawyer about Boston, some
where Phil american.
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BALTIMORE, January TO- pm
Arrival of Mr. Clay dnnipesary Of the 9Th Of January
ss iHH Col Haraey.--Ihs markets, &c.
The Hon Henry Clay arrived in Baltimore last night and
will learn. remain here until Monday next, as the guest
Hon Christopher Hughes late minister the Hague,
md formerly secretary Of legation under Mr. Clay He has
visited by goodly number of citizens to-day and
seems be in the enjoyment of most perfect health
Tomorrow is the anniversary of the evermemorable
of January; but it Saturday the celeb aton
has been postponed until Monday next. grand demo
cratic ball will take place Monday evening; and other
festivities preparing for the occasion. r5T
The gallant Colonel Harvey is in TINS city as the
guest OF worthy postmaster, James NJ buchanan, ed
He receiving cordial welcome from our citizens
The mail from the north brings no news to-day OF in
iercst.
Tne MAnKrrs--The news by the steamer has had
,nv improving effect on the market for breadstns in tn
ety vet There were sales this morning of 800 barrels How
,ra street -four So and holders were willing and anN-
ous to sell more at rates. but purchasers declined
City Mills is held Sc rs, but buyers unwilling
offer more than SO I2a. City manufactured meal is
selling at SO 37b. f
Wheat has been arriving but moderately during the
week. and prices slightly dropping quote good prime
fds, at the close olast week. at 81 30 81 3d. and ord-
nary good, 81 Is ST. 80 l now quote the same at
81 30 l 80, and sale OF 1000 bushels Thursday
IT these figures Other sales also ut the rates White
wheat good to prime, is selling at 81 35 81 40 and
family -four while wheat at 81 40 81 46. le6s.sI
Sales of now making, a considerable extent
SIS sc for white, and 81 SO cents per bushel ior
yellow. ~ ,4 r
q Whisky is very dull and prices still drooPing- now
quote D per gallon, in hhds. and bbls with
sellers than buyers Inspections, 4s2 bbis. and Al
hhds. 'ri.'l NHa W ~ ~.
Al philadelphia and New York, the eegraph reports no
change in the MAJ Prices remain ms they were before
tho steamer, and but little activity was apparent eaw
u
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Mr.. Winthrop to Mr.. Palfvy.
WASHINGTON, CoLEMAN's HOTEL,


December s, 1917
DEAR SIR: Your letter of today has this moment been
handed to me. a.
am greatly obliged by the disposition You express o
aid in placing the chair Of the House oil representa-
tives" But be perfectly candid in saying to you
that if occupy that chair, must go into without
pledges of any sort
have sought the place have solicited no mans
vote meeting of the whg members OF the House, last
evening lat which, however, believe that you Were not
presently was formally nominated MS the wing candidate
for speaker, and have accepted the nomination.
But have uniformly said to all who have inquired OF
me- that policy organizing the House must be sought
for ia my gene raj conduct and character public
have been for years member OF Congress from
our common State of Massachusetts. My votes are on
record My speeches in print they have not been
such as inspire confidence in nothing that
could get up the OCCASION in the shape of pledges
declarations of purpose ought to do so.
Still less could feel it consi en with my own honor at
having received and accepted general nominations and
the of the election, TO frame answers TO specific
questions like those which you have proposed to be shown
to few genemen you suggest, and to be withheld
from the great body OF the wings.
Deeply there FORE should regret to lose the dstnc
ton which the wings in Congress have offered to and
through New England for want OF the aid OF Mas
sachuses vote must yet respectfully decline any more
direct reply the inerrogatores which your letter con-
tains.
remain, with every sentiment of personal esteem, your
friend and servant, - . ,,-,.
Hon j. G. PALFREY, DC, &c.
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Mr. Cays speech is, of course praised highly in Eng
land If Mr. Clay find any consolation for the GOODNESS
with which his folly has been received here, in the eulo-
ges with which it has been greeted by the press of Great
Britain he must be very happy Unfortunately, the same
kind OF praise bestowed by the same presses upon
the proceedings OF the Hartford Convention in 1912.
There's comfort BOSTON Times.
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE
From our New York Correspondent.

New YORK, jan g. 1917.
The facility with which the Sr,tcrghts uen of the
Swiss Sonderbund have yielded the forces of the
trzers of the so-caed radical canons, affords rather
contrast the of preparation and the show of spirit
previously 1t must be that the odds against them
overwhelmingly for the mountaneers of the cantons,
the descendants of the who Sempach and Morgan
ten, good battle the OF France and Austria
are not people to submit, while fighting can be of any
avail Doubtless the eifuson of blood, and perhaps des
plating and protracted civil war; have been spared though
on the other hand, the committed by the federal
troops in Fburg and Lcenc upon the churches and per-
of the Catholics, and the of the Diet
very likely the feeling whchappeas to sep
the minority from the majority of the To every
friend republican institutions, the spectacle of the only
cepublic in Europe thus divided against ITSELF and the
ioy SO ignorant of the first principles of freedom
interfere by force and with the religion and educa
ton of the independent sovereign States of the minority
and in this outrage triumphant for tue tne suggest
no thoughts that not pantn in the last degree. Not.
witsandng the fair proposals Of the five powers the
perence OF the past gives much ground for the fear that
the result will be dIsmembernent Of the federal union
of the cantons, and the absorption under preehce
other, into the adjoining donnions OF France Austria,
Of the Catholic of the minority and the reduction
of the Protestant canons under the government least
control of Prussia What winding this would be in the
nineteenth century, for the gallant latte republics, which
have nobly maintained their independence from the
days OF Cesar to the present.
The golden begins set hherward again. The
Caledonia brings nearly quarter Of million of dollars
specifically as much as she took away. Nn
The Washington is now in her seventeenth day from
Southampton, and ought be here On her last nip
from Cowes Bremen the weather terrible and great
fears felt for her safety Shs disappointed
agreeably, by arriving unusually short timeforty
two hours. }F
The export of wheat -four from this port for the last three
years is set down at the following figures,
ls.5 469, $40 bbls.
.
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Col BENroN.-The st Louis Union-the leading demo
cratic paper of Missourn abiding to the rumored posi-
ton of this distinguished statesman, says:
.sSeveral newspaper illusions have recently been made
10 the proposed withdrawal of Col Benton from the head OF
The Senate Committee Military Affairs From this,
ne nongers have invented the charge that he conten
plates assaing adminstr Now can state, for
the benefit those who have given credence to such rn-
NOR that Col Benton still continues on the most friendly
with the Presidenhat nothing has occurred to mar
the good feeling between em and that it is not probable
L,t a nv tbnu of the kind will occur"
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Hv n. ". DYER, .auctto,.eer.

GROCERIES, LIQUORS, &C., Al AUCTION.--On
" Monday next the 10th inst, at halEpast 10 O'clock
M shall sell, at the grocery sore of 9th street and
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, the stock OF gro
ceres liquors, &c embracing very general assortment
amongst which will be found
Loaf and brown sugars
Teas of various kinds
Coiees Spices sperm and mould Candles starch
Molasses, oils, and cigars of various kinds
Liquors-such as brandy whiskey, gin, wines, &C., in
wood and bottles
With general assortment of articles usually kept by
grocers, quantity of wooden ware, &c.
Also the stoe-xtures-amongst which is superior plat
form and counter scales sugarm, standcasks, oilcasks
&c, NC, and good dray.
Terms Of sale: ALI Of and under $25, cash over
$25 credit of two and four months for notes satisfactorily
endorsed ROBT. w. DYER,
Jan cd Auctioneer.
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From the Boston Daily Advertiser
The Choice OF Speaker.


publication having been made in of the papers
of what puports be the substance OF correspondence
which took place between Mr.. Palfrey and MIR. Win
throp on the of the election of Speaker friend OF
one OF the parties, believing to be due to both that the
correspondence should be published in full has procured
for us copy of it, with authority for its insertion in
paper
Copy of letter from Hon John g. Paey to Hon II. G.
Winthrop, dated
SO CoLEMAN's, WASHINGTON,
December 5, 1871.
DEAR SIR II would give pleasure to aid by my
in placing YOU in Chair of the House OF Representa-
lives hui have personal hopes fears 10 dictate
course in the matter and the great consideration Tor
be that of the policy which the speaker VIII impress
on the action of the House. Ia.
Not to trouble you with suggestions to subordinate
points there leading questions on which II may
be presumed that You have settled purpose May
respectfully inquire whether, it elected speaker, II is
your intention
So to constitute the Committees of Foreign Relations
and of Ways and Means the existing war;
So to constitute the Committee the Territories
to obstruct legal establishment of slavery within
Territory; $50,
favor the repeal of the law of Feb H. l793 which denies
trial by Jury persons charged with being slaves to give
and favorable consideration to the question OF the
peal of those of Congress which now sustain slavery
in this District and further such measures as may be in
the power of Congress remedy the grievances Of which
plains at the hands OF South Carolina
in respect to i'll treatment of her citizens.
should feel much obliged 10 You for reply at your
early and should be happy to be permitted
to communicate it, or its substance to some gentlemen
who similar views to mine on ms class oil ques
tons. am dear sir
With great personal esteem,
Your friend and servant,
JOHN G. PALFREY.
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By II. ". DYER, .amctto

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT AUCTION.--On Sat
1lurday morning next, the 9th instant, 10 O'Clock,
shall sell in front Of my auction store large lot of household
furniture belonging to gentleman declining housekeeping
Amongst which enumerate as follows:
Mahogany sofa, sideboards, dining and card tables
Bureaus, washstands, wardrobes
Beds, bedsteads, hair mattresses
Cane-sea at and other chairs, 8 new cooking stoves
Franklin, wood, and coal stoves, &c.
shalt also sell at the time large square carriage
JAM Stiff X. w. DYER, Auctoneer.
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SoRE NosE.-A of science, up among the knicker-
lockers prcscribes the following for bruised or irr
taed nasal appendage Take half pound OF gum guia'
half pint OF cowhage, and half gallon of tar
an, mar over slow fire until eervescence Apply
to the afflicted part with awhe-wash brush In about an
bour the sore will peel clean of-nose and all