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The speech OF Mr.. Thompson, of Indiana

| The Speech Of Mr.. Thompson, of Indiana.
we have been present in hundreds of
| popular assemblies, and we have listened
| to The ablest statesmen and the greatest
orators Of the Union but, taking all the
circumstances into consideration, we never
have witnessed so splendid a popular tri-
umph as that of Mr.. Thompson, of India
ma, in the National Convention yesterday
Elements of dscord were assembled in
the convention from every section of the
Union party differences, personal jeal-
ousies and local influences we're all col
ected together. These elements had, un-
fortunately, been diligently stirred from
the first day Of the session up to the very
moment when the orator commenced his
| eXordium Under this state of circum-
stances Mr. Thompson enchanted the at
tention of the whole audience for near
two hours. He delivered speech, the
reasoning of which was compact and in
vincible, illuminated by Splendor of imag-
nation, and heated by the electric fire of
the trucst eloquence. The peroraton of
this great speech was the most magnif-
cent one which we have listened to for
years. we hesitate not TO say that TO HIM
alone is justly to be attributed the high
honor Of having gwen decisive impulse
to distinct, tangible, systematic project
for the construction of Pacific railway
Others OF US had abundance of zeal, many
OF us had a good deal of knowledge upon
the subject; but none of us happened to
strike at the Identical moment when mat
tiers bad arrived at crisis for decisive ac-
ton. The response to this splendid dis
play Of reasoning and oratory will 90 up
to Congress, at It's next session, from every
State and territory, and from every hill
and valley in this broad Union The au-
tborities of the Union will be compelled to
reflect the sentiments of the nation, and
the greatest enterprise of this or any past
age will be commenced at once, and con-
summated in the briefest possible space of
time.-H. Louis ReUeiile, 18th
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large number of the merchants of Kingston,
Jamaica, have presented letter TO X. M Harri-
son, esq, the United States consul at that port,
soliciting him to urge upon his government the
establishment of a regular mail communication
between that port and the United States. They
present the following considerations in support of
their request
The great advantages that would come under
permanent arrangement need scarcely be men
toned in this address.
This island offers many facilities for steamers
on the route TO the isthmus that the slight delay in
touching here would be more than compensated by
the advantages afforded in various ways.
This port would offer a centre depot for passen-
gers and mails from all parts of the Republics of
Venezuela, New Granada, and the whole of the
ports OF the Pacific, well those OF the West In
dian colonies.
The trade of this island would become much
more valuable TO the United States, particularly
under the recent alteration of the British Naviga
ton Laws.
The saubrious mountains of the island, in their
UNMARRIED mild climate, ranging generally from 90
TO 10 degrees Fahrenheit, have situations equally
congenial To invalids with any in the world; and
thus in country free from all restrictions OF pass
ports, and where the language and government
oppose difficulty the citizen of the United States
would have that free access which Is so desirable
when change of climate is required; also a
large and valuable part of citizens deal extern
svely in exchange and specie operations, there Is
here important market for the productions
of the regions recently annexed 10 the United
States.
These advantages, therefore, hope will in
duce your government to take up this plan, par
ticularly the late postal treaty with Great Brit
ain will enable the same To be adopted without
obstruction.
The following is the reply of Mr. Harrison to
their letter:
CONSULATE OF THE UNITED STATES, }
Kingston, jamaica, Sept. 6, lS49.
The undersigned, the consul of the United States,
takes this opportunity of acknowledging the re-
ceipt of the letter which the merchants and other
respectable gentlemen of this island did him the
honor to address to him, and he comedies most
fully with their views in the great and general
utility of regular mail communication be-
tween the United States and this island he has lost
no time in forwarding their letter to his govern
ment.
The constant wish of every administration since
the foundation of the Government of the United
States, To afford every facility to legitimate
| merce and friendly intercourse with all nations,
leads him to 1atter himself that, the receipt of
his communications. favorable answer may be
pected at the earliest opportunity.
The undersigned, now, also publishes their letter,
in conformity with the wishes of the gentlemen
who have been pleased thus to address him, and, in
the mean time, he begs they will accept the
ance of his great consideration and respect.
ROBERT MONROE HARRISON.
To the Merchants and other gentlemen signing
the above requsition.
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The propeller Globe, witha hundred thousand dol
lars in merchandise on board, sunk on the 25th in
slant, near Point Abine in sixteen feet water. The
goods were insured in New York, to their full value,
and the vessel for fifteen thousand dollars.
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I'VE mean to do our duty; md, ,ohateuer face
The future may rear, mean 10 oppose General
Taylor and his corrupt cabal 10 the bitter end"
Thus spoke the Washington Union the organ of
the foreign governments, on the third Of August
last IL has since denied this language, though il
stands recorded in it columns; proof that its ed
itors sensible and ashamed Of the utter profit
gscy which IL implies. No matter what NAV be
the measures Of this Administration-no matter II
they should be such the editors Of the Union
have heretofore most loudly spplauded-no matter
whether they embrace the Tariff Of 40 the Sub.
treasury, hostility 10 Internal improvements ap-
probation Of the Mexican war, and continued an /.
nexstiOn, until "the whole unbounded continent il
ours"-sti the patriots Of the Union arc bound by
fOregOne conclusion, deliberately expressed, 10
oppose them and their author 70 ''the bitter end &"
Our readers need not be surprised, them hear Of
opposition 20 any system Of policy from that quar-.
ter. In AN unguarded moment the editors have
plainly announced 10 the world that they mean TO
make no distinction between good and evil--be-
tween right and wrong.
From this determination. undoubtedly, proceeds
the opposition which has been made in that quarter
10 every step which General Taylor has taken 20
maintain the honor Of the country. From this
proceeds the violent assaults which the Union is
continually making upon the foreign policy Of his
Administration, while u ~ commanding the adihi
ration of the whole civilized world This accounts
for that papers unqualified appreciation Of VI Pous
sins conduct, Al the very moment when his own
government declares Il 70 be outrageous that il
cannot WIN any prOpriety recognise or sustain ~
IL s this which has led the editors 10 forget the ob-
cations Of patriotism and TO enlist in The ranks Of
the foreigner.
II ANY u our readers should feel disposed at any
time, ~ place confidence in the sayings Of the
Union, We request them 20 remember the principle
upon which il acts We desire them 90 remember
that though il finds fault with particular measure
il is bound, by IL own declaration, 20 find equal
fault with its exact antpOde. We trust they win
not forget that II has already expressed it, detern-
nation 70 allow nothing which General Taylor can
do the slightest merit The editors have, very
kindly, unssked for, furnished key 10 their whole
editorial course. How much -Oeyer they NAV now
wish TO disown il, il sufficiently explains ali they
have done said against this Administration :,
Richmond Wing.
When our schemes succeed, il Is owing 10 our
skill when they fail, II Is due to Providence
Boston Post
The editor Of the Post never made a truer re-.
mark than when he indi the above The Loco.
fOcOs have often succeel I'd through their kill in
deceiving the people, bui overriding Providence
frequently rebukes them Tor their sins most ef
fectual rebuke did they receive when General Tay.
lor triumphantly elected President over Gene
raj Case The editor Of the Post no doubt &C know
lodged the hand Of Providence in that result En-
change
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teetz - " tfs{S
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-ABBEYILLE c: II, JANUARY 20; 1910:
who own over two thousand each, as Gen.
V. and many others do. -

who own over two thousand each, as Gen.
V. and many others do. 80
The prices ofhorses here range from
ten to fifty dollars according to their speed
and the care with which they have been
broken. Bottom is very little thought OF,
us the inhabitants always ride as fast as the
horse can carry them, until he is exhausted,
when they mount another, if on long jour-
ney-Instead of slackening speed and dis
mounting in acivil and christian like man.
ner, they keep their utmost speed, and
when they reach the terminous, suddenly
rein back with all their might, throw the
animal upon his launches and leap from
Tie saddle.%%-
1.-The contrast between men and things
tere and our own Estados Unidos, is stri-
King enough A fertile soil, under the soft
Influence Of its sunny CLINE, enables the
Inert, unambitious Spaniard TO live and
drag 6is slow length; along In indolent
Ease, without any effort Of regular habitual
iadustfy &. N ecessary to physical, moral
of
Substantial comic iii; as l5und derstood gabYusat
home. tsis, ind eed matter of surprise 10
see In this progressive Nineteenth Century,
Spanish gentlemen, not only Of ample
means, but Of great wealth, with costly
Partisan furniture, in houses Of sun-dricd
clay, (adobe) while materials for brick are
around them, and a0ithout a cIimney We
want the energy Of a Yankee character to
rouse the people to action, create a newness
fife and spirit, and prompt them on to inn
provements. AS it is here now, it is Old
Spain In her mummyhood, in which the
pulse of life is mute, no blood to circulate,
no heart to heat, no soul to move within
her
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2. .
Slave Of the dark aud dirty mine
= vIiity Jrungn 1riItE hefe, -. -.
How can I34love TO see thee shine. ..'5 .,5s s.
~ So bright, whom have bought so dear9 =
z. The tent-rcpc's tapping lone hear
For twilight converse, arm in arm;T
~ The jpckal's shrek burst OIL my ear,
SskiyVhen mirth and music wont to charm
by Cbehsalss dark wandering stream
Whtr8scaneApit shadow all the wild,
Sweet Visions clialnt my waking dream
OF TevIpt sbsssstilIa . child,
OF caatled rocks tlipshaous piled
BY Esk OF Eden's classic wave,
Where love of youth and friHill 4 IiasStniled
Uncnrscd by thee, vile yellowsslay ayc SIS ss3sss
Fade, day ydrcams sweet, from memory fads3
The pcrished bliss of youths ,first prime 4
That once so bright on fancy. played, s.sssss, IS
Revivcs no more i'll after time;
Far from my sacred natal elmo
haste to an untimely grave;
The daring thoughts that s:ared sublime
Arc sunk in oceans southern wave.
, Slave ofthc mine! thy yellow light
- Cleans balcful US the tomb-fire drear-
Agentle vision comes by
5ets -
eyes arc dim with many tear, =
ssIhat oncc were guiding stars to mine;
Her fond heart throbs with many fear
. ] caniiot bear to see thee sline
For thee thee, vile yellow slave,
! left heart that loved mo true!
I crossed the tedious ocean, wave 3; y. q.s,
To ronm in climcs unknown and new,
The cold wind OF the stranger blow -,
Chill oil my witlicrcd heart ;-the grave, .is i5ss
Dark and untimcly met my view ~ ~
And ull fol. thee, vile yellow, slave =
Ha! contest thou now. so late 10 mock l'
- wanderers banished i1rat 96fi6rn,
Now that his FANG ehtnI1 tshock
s. OF spn-reys aaissssh has borne7
f5em Eye lss ffiendship, country torn,
s4nSrnory 0hdE regrets prey,
Vilsslave thy yellow dross scorA!
eco mix thee with thy kindred clay!
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Mode Of catching wild Cattle and
" HORSES.


Imagine drove of fifteen hundred or
two thousand cattle rowing the plain. The
6ocarria, or lasso- -thrower, on.a horse train
ed TO the purpose, rides into the midst OF
them selects fine fat bullock, steers for
him through the crowd, driving the cattle
right apd4eIt before him the a}amal DOOM
s5e4a1Ha So %n ana a1in HIP ysdsof him.
commences to swing his tasSo "a long strip
of hide with moose ut the end) around his
head, and presently it whizzes through the
air, and the animal selected is noosed as
certainly as the lasso is thrown. The mo-.
ment the horse hears the whiz he stops per-
fectly still and braces himself sideways, waits
for the shock. The other end Of the Iasso
is fastened to the front peak of the saddle,
the bullock Is brought up suddenly and
tumbles to the ground. The horse being
perfectly prepared us equilibrium is not dis
turbed. The animal is either killed on
the spot, (afier two more lassos are attach
ed to his feet 10 preyen.hi his rising,) or led to
the coral (enclosure5 for cattle surrounded
with high adobe wall) Wild horses are
caught the same way. Thoselbat are bro.
ken and kept for riding, being staked out in
the plain and boug ht in when wanted. s..
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Prospects 1f Cotton.

he OnaTleStou uerCufy VI TIC otn HIST.
says: The detailed accounts received by
the Europa, confirm us in the opinion ad-
vanced in OUT last publication, Of the pro-
liability of an advance in the prices Of Cot
! ton, The imports of American Cotton 10
Dec Is, were 100000 bales an increase
Of of4l5,OOO bales. In other descriptions the
imports were $4,000 bales, againsts23 1885,;
900 bales, an increase of but 3 /. 600 bales.
gainst 237, 1000 bales last year, ~peiug an
excess of but $4,000 bales. In other des.
criptions ofstock is I76,43O bales, against
l35, 400 bales or an excess of40,940 bales.
The consumption of American Cotton has
been 1,OS9,OO0 bales, against 1872, 200 bales
last year, or an increase of $4,000 bales
In other descriptions, the consumption has
been 2 l9, 900 bales, against $4,000 bales,
or decrease of $4,000.
The deductions and differences from the
foregoing facts are highly in regard to the
prospects OF American Cotton. Hitherto we
have been continually receiving accounts
Of the probability that Great Britain would
be enabled TO receive her supplies of Cotton
from India, Egypt, &C., and these accounts
have been often nscd to dePress and break
down the prices Of American Cotton. But
the facts adduced by us above, prove most
conclusiveiy that these statements and ex-
pecta,ions are idle and deceptive, and that
it is from this country alone that Great Bri-
lain must look for her supply of the raw ma
tterial. In this respect she is absolutely
dependant upon US; and talk as she may,
and act.as she can, she cannot shake off this
idepsesndsaes. !. IT Is PERMANENTLY FIXED UP.
ON HER. ~ ..;...a..
In this aspect Of afains: how should The
prices of Cotton remain ut such low rates as
10 be rujnous 10 The Productor of it, and only
profitable to the manufacturer THERE'S
neither reason nor propriety ia it Them.
tclligence from.the Continent. indicates re-.
turn of tranquility 10 Europe. Money is
abundant in Eng land, and 10 be placed al,
credit al; 2. per cent. I" Trade in the ma
nufac,uring districts, ,'says Wilmer &smith's
Times, 1. is reyiying, and hopes are conf
dently entertained that the New Year will
bring with it q renewed trade and brisk kness
in all departments Of business. y =, 8 IS g The
spinaers are not long buyers Of American,
and the trade is bnt. Lightly stocked. . 3 The
amount taken Oh speculation is l07 900, BIS.
against 2O4, 900 last year, OF less By i ls7,-,
600 bales, showing clearly that what has
been purchased has been for bona fide con.
sumpiion.s We may again shortly ad dyert
.toiihe subject and will close for the plessnls
with reiisratipg The opinion that lhs mos,
ipects Of planners are Frightening
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Pnbllsled every Saturday Morning b
CHARLES III. ALLEN.
EDITOR AND PRoPRIEToR.

TERMS F,s..;5E9
Oae Dollar aEad Fifty cents,
Invariably in Adyan e.sss;
ADVERTISEMENTS, inserted Mt 75 gcfssS mar
square of twelve lines for the first
81 l-2 CTS. for each continuance. Those not ha-
wing tho desired number Of insertions marked
upon them, will be continued until ordered out
and charged according IL
~ Estrays TolIed $500. % be paid by the Ma
yistrate. \ &. = p
~ For annoancinga d Cand;latc, $aoO, in ad-
{; NJ ihetfostagc must be paid upon all letters
and communications to secure attention.
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ANOTHER AIR NAVIGATOR. capt. John
Taggart. OF Charlestown,. Mass. is building:
a machine 10 navigate the air. We have
seensa picture ofthe balloon and miniature
of the sails and The way he creates, d .hSS2
element With ihesf Prssid ant Egerettand
MI Tradawsll ,ot u E4ayaIdis otlsgs, and MI,
poSk d e l,i sande erstandi
have ions .ois <i6s;
and wants 8 Ifia more sq6
scfiption, id comp etad de HsMssa
RAG g s3pesI 3sseI 3 ofJ6lg.
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Hair gathering for Riatals.

The gathering, of hair 10 make hair ropes
which are almost exclusiYeiY used here,
{hemp being unknown us an amusing scene
at least TO Ya1kes ese hoy sA. party IN
dams belonging Id ID applig one
afternoon; ;forihe nscgof coral 5ot the QUAR-.
tel, TO drive in horses for his Per
mission being given /; q Bont a Hundred hor:
ses were driven lid as tbs beasts Of the
forest, mot one Of which had been diSgraceA
by bride or bnrde ns q 1t may bs soriiys q
mere poetic iapcy Of mine But its has ap-
peared TO me that there is something gsmore
graceful and noble n,the ao9ements 81 an
untamed horse, that ever felt The halter
draw'-an air of freedom seems 10 peryade
his muscle, motion aud frame, that the high.
est melted Of our; domestic steeds never ex-
jhlbit To proceed the. Indians bounded
into into Their. saddles as With the agility of
tho mountain cat by an easy and graceful
effort. Thenostriis of their horses expand
edtothe utmost tension their. long black
names and tails streaming inthe wind, Ger
seclis auribns," begun coursing ut the top Of
their speed about the coral Presently the
principal bocarria dashes in among them,
l6xes his eye upon one ofwithSa luxuriant
name and tail, and launches slhefanerring
Iasso; il encircies the horses nee II. Ano.
ther hocarria rides up and throws q lasso
low that seatehes; him BY the hind legs, and
etweenthe g Z. be Two, the psas.fiss aggcd
tothe groHnd. paof fsr' Thtss Indians
spring ohm, armed Withs sheais and, (par-
d9R The dpggrel, i{si 8 s
Take off, all .lie. 6aIF s
They think he cd6 Z.
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From the Temperance Adrocatc.
The Production Of Cotton.

From, the Temperance Adrocate.
The Production of Cotton.
= Aacoffespondent Of the "Alabama
Planter,n Expresses the opinion that "it
would bsa&blessing if tho price Of cotton
should be kept down until af.er the crops
are pitched and pretty well planted" He
says that a very strong feeling is manifest
ing itself among planters in, Alabama, to
diminish the amount Of labor Bestowed on
the production of cotton that this feeling
is developing itself to quite sapnside able,
extent, and would show itself fFsHll more
but for two reasons, viz: the necessity that
compels many to stick 10 that which they
know will yield some little, though they
know, very little return. and a want of pro-
per knowledge Of some object, and that a
suitable one, to which 10 direct their atten-
ton and energies. Nothing, certainly, is
'morcneeded in the present s.ate-ofthe coun-
try than the knowledge to what objects TO
direct the unproductive ,laborland capital
nnM emplnyed In cult "a ling colt tom PianysS
tiers, generally are iaallss sto tie rdinols
course they have been pursuing, bu. what
to do, is an inquiry Of no small difficulty
with many of them. 2Here and there, how
ever, one Is stepping out of the beaten
track, and setting an example that has more
or less influence on others. All such are
benefaclors to the public, and should be en-
couraged. For this purpose, all who can,
should aid in diftuslng all tho knowledge
they possess, i'll order that it may be avail
able 10 those who are pioneers in anYsneWs
pursuit. ,.yyssS 80: ss;ss:s:
1t is to be regretted that sAetaW men Of
intelligence, wealth, and leisure Snfar ac.f
lively into the business eniighting the
pnblic mind on the interesting topics ofag-
riculture, manufactures arts and political
economy genel95tys as they relate to the
practical buslnass of almost every man.
Quite numhaE are sufficiently ambitious
of enlighiingsshaspnblic mind on the econo-
my obsPgEsaad by Statesand Governments,
torge..ines however e well States and
Gpyernaants condnct their affairs, If findlyid-
|suals tall 70 conduct theirs wisely, the pros
|sperity OF the whole is limited q and unsteady.
is Ksna.sia aze5aiE ias T.; ,he
Of reri, f,ulsss, = ''vL ths
county than eyeribsiofs ~ NJ
.doubt arises in mari. from the desire felt hv
,in this lime Of pecuniarv embarrass.
E mem 10 limit their expenses 10 the loves,
in;ossi6 6la snoint: ahut the corresnondent of the
m nnspa fSsa ,,5ned. sth;nls + IS rnost dne 70
desire l6 s sEanos iba had nolicv hitherto
pursued, and fo adopt one more in conform.
itv to the ina interests of the conntrv. both
40 regar,sI IA Iyesent nd the fn,urs esno.
ciaiIv the lai,.rssss h .savs that The folly Of
des,rov;no a farm H3v.5n, continuous nrocess
sf taL;na from ;.a: esal,sa M raturn;np no,h.
inc to i is nrese inps ;isaif ian. ;n such
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Gatest from Gllrope.
ARRIVAL OFtTHE AMERICAN
STEAM SHIP WASHINGTON.
Ielegraphed to tAe. Charleston Courier.

Last evening we received. from our
Baltimore correspondent, q lengthy de-
;spatch forwarded us by mail to Petersburg,
skgm sWheqGe it was transmitted by the
sgEeisgrap EiIes SO this city.
These adyica JUS news down 10
eleven o'clock 90 from New
York, and statesthat tkes A ean Steam
Ship Washington leacbsd lhs
afternoon of .ha. day, with EiissrpS
counts to the 10Th ult being thrse HIVE
later thin the British Steamer Europ9. @gs
We give below the details Of The news;
as furnished by: our correspondsnl;
The Markets. ss8'ss
Wilmer & Smiths lines states that on
Saturday the 9Th ult., the day tha. the
Europa sailed, The transactions in Cotton
were someWhd checked by; the extreme
rates demanded by holders On Monday
;tolio6CJlie the sales exceeded thoas 81. .ens
3arihg the yeaFs HID 3S fa
nttsdal 6risg, and The haprs csbm1ion
kinds Of American were setneBhat dearer.
In the better grades, hoWafAE, HON I'D IN
wards, buyers Had ID. beitss s0,pfdporiunityio
chooss 81 be- fessns Ini6 6oftailons;s ii,ev
being gsrsei offered Syiel ding tempting
profel snrats sers Ii, good
requests at stead prices, Whiis Brazils
went Oft AZ deaEsf fatest. - ~
s5 Flour haS eciined ono sttii sr6Gf9
sfeL ia cord thsrs has beafs atos al
e
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yF~~EIiG .M1iU8G,
ODE TO AN INDIAN GOLD COIN

by JOHN LEYpEN.