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General Banking and Exchange Business.
COMPREHENSIVE

Old Wines, Liquors, segars, Fresh Foreign
Fruits, Comestibles, etc,
FOR SALE BY
JAMES I. LLOYD,
Pennsylvania areaue, doors east u FVteenh Hrsa.
m 1T-ly
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JNO. B. KIBBEY CO.,
Dealers IN
FINE GROCERIES, WINES, AND LIQUORS.
No 5, opposite Centre Market,
M 10 WASHINGTON CRY. ID. @. day
GEORGE Z. KIRK,

House and Sign Painter, and Gldzier,
South side Louisiana between 9th and It'll Streets
Dwelling South street, between 7th and sth streets,
sand prepared to TO order all descriptions OF
work in his line. ap 16-6m
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CARPENTERS TOOLS-A good assortment
~ on hand and for sale ut reasonable prices by
j. w. BADEN,
nov 13-1awbw Penna. ay 9th street
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IfOR RENT-Seyeral desirable ROOMS, opposite
IL Odd-Felows Hall, on 7th street Apply on the
premises to
nov 15--tf JOSEPH MOFFETT.
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MUSIC.
NEW MUSIC STORE,

-
SO Camp street, three doors belo,o PoJdras.
THE public is respectfully invited to call and
;f$$'Ss sts; ,fsifs
Grand Piano Fo!tss. from J. Peye Il Co. Henri Herz.T.
Grand sno s e% Sss' .na es snd pey
Pianos. an om GSs wm Hall Son.
splendid prize Piano. from wm Hall e. Son. Broad
Meodeons from to octavos.
Ths Hmonieen oebss!s Se SsTs Or Sa Organized Piano.
New style of Guitars. of ch and varied patterns some of
Boehm FiGtes
Brass Instruments from double bass ato-torssher with
sFRFb o' F. TRGs fnS Ssa 9 charge of tn. establish
men and will be at all times ready to wait on his numerous
has fitted up for the especial Of the ladies'
sass can s
PLANO y soHsE IT NJ avg fR Nys'S e Z =. =roHH'
f. TYLER M e, GP hand md and 5 4 ssrsan.y sSs,i,s
bs;is S.s e %dsI: $S:ss3 1is 81 :s "
5 r. o1 sfS M
t
8 bette
which be removed in moment there being SonneG
ton II k.n9
E@&h other Musical Instruments constantly hand and
&1A for sale at low SHEET MUSIC for Piane
H92S Forte, Guitar, Flute, etc. Also INSTRUCTION
n BOOKS for all musical instruments. To- A Lib
era Discount Dealers Teachers and all those sending
orders All Orders promptly attended TO- mhA
MUSIC AND MUSICAL INsTKU MKNTs.-The
lVl subscribers would respectfully request your saax
attention to their large and extensive stock of Mu
sic and MuIcal MERCHANDISE of every description %.
s,? from 1 he iss of h @ makers IN The
United States and Europe. .
Strings for Violin Guitar Harp. Vonceo Double Bass
etc, Guitar Pins, Pegs Screws. etc.
Volins Flutes, IN tars Accordons. Brass instrument
| for Bands Tambournes. Banjos, Drums, ETC. etc.
Piano Fore Wire, Tuning Hammsrs Forts etc etc. and
Orders for Music and Musical Instruments will be promptly
| attended to.
liberal discount made dealers and professors and
seminaries.
Second Hand Pianos bought, and taken in part paymen
| for
All the Music received from the North as soon as pub
| lished.
The entire Music Department will be under the charge
| Mr.. H. ID. Hewitt. e. New Orleans, La, Oct ~
| L. A. TYLER.
o25 dtf&W4t H. ID. HEWITT.
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Notice.
lsOFFICK LAKE PoNTCHARTRAIS RAILROAD Co.
Anr {


A T Meeting OF the Board of Directors, it was
Resoped That public notice be given by the Company.
that in conformity with the rules already adopted made
known shall hold isef responsible for los dam
age missing whatever, happening goods transported.
when resulting from accident during the actual
from end of the road the other and that all freight
shall be at the risk and peril OF the shippers,
sgnee, from the very moment it is unlo aded.
du If J. NEVILLE, Secretary.
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sLAVEs:::. SLAVES
NEW ORLEANS,
e 8
MILNEBURG AND LAKE PoNTcHARTRAIN.
PONTCHARTRAIN RAILROAD COMPANY
.Keu .4rrangementf for the Departure Qfthe Cars.
THE CARS LEAVE

On Sunday the Cars leave every hour from clock A. 4
EV- An OMNIBUS leaves Canal and Chartres
'"'e' VI 'A ''1' ''' J. ". SMITH. Superintendent.
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TO BUILDERS.
BUILDERS FURNISHING WAREHOUSE,

- No. 2O6 BfRON.NE STREET, b.treen Herta
and Girod Streets Second engaged
in building can find at this large establishment,
and comp stock comprising description
of high and low priced HARDWARE employed in the
Building Line at the lowest market prices All inven-
tiOns and Improvements in Locks Sliding Door Trimmings,
Bell Pulls. Front Door Locks. and all kinds of Fasenqss,
we'll oi the most costly kinds actured.
MARBLE MASTELS.-A large and handsome assort-
Of Marble Mantes and Mante Crates, Marble Heahs,
Tile
FANCY IRON BALCONIES. RAILINGs AND
VERASDAHS, embracing some new and beautiful pat
terms. will be put order al reduced prices
IRON SHUTTERS. Rank. Vault and Safe DOORS,
LOCKS fer same. from 40 TO $50 each.
IRON RAiLiNGS for Public SOU and Parks, together
with the work furnished and put complete
FRONTS FOR STORES with Iron and Granite columns.
furnished and up complete at reduced prices.
LEADER BOTTOMS of Cast Iron. various patterns and
sizes, Ornamental Cast Iron Columns for Store Fronts and
Awnings Venato of all Sizes Sash Weights, Store Door
Bolts Brass Iron and Silver Plated Flush Bots for sashes
and folding doors, Sliding Do Trimmings, Of every kind in
SILVER PLATED WORK, viz: Lock-. Bell Pulls,
Gallery Balls, Door Numbers and Pew Plates, Bel Levers
Bntt Hinges.
large and complete stock of best Boston A!Ls, con-
stanty hand including 3d. fine 3d. 3d. l0i finishing stating
Nails, etc. at the lowest prices. ALLEN HILL.
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SHAKESPEARE IRON FOuNpRY

2US TiF0n Strest, IVtW O1t5t1Hs'
WHEELER, Pc TEES IL co, would res
Gsspy nerp hs PRfc M a bh ,ey e!I SR aox M
ENGINES, Of al de,cg,ens also, pIsining Plsnipg
such as Turn Tables Stay Plates Switches, Chairs
the shortes, notice aud the most proved system.
Having athes OF sizes enab led to and
bore Iron and Brass work Of almost ali kinds.
Orders for Columns, Pipes, Wheels, Furnace Mouths,
Craze Bar Store Fronts Iron Shutters and Doors Gal cry
ard Tomn Ralngs. shafts and Puleys Axes and BoA
Grlers Stove Plates Veulstors, Sash Weights, will
with prompt attention.
The Blacks department fitted up to enable work men
to exs cute any orders thai may be received.
Orders from Plantations punctuay attended to, which
please address
WHEELER PETTEES CO., NewOrleaus, La
J. +. WHEELER, ]. GEDDES,
l.. C. PETTEES, 8. SW0OP.
felS 3m
SODA ASHs~~200 tons direct importation, land
I'LL and n 1iSlsYM&sf ils'f nj 'ihoLpsr. ~ m.s...s.r.
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TO SOUTHERN AND WESTERN
hSR "a Ii. ssss...5 .s.......5s.s3 s4SN \



NEW ROUTE. via Cincinnati, Columbus and
Ceyslapd TO Buffalo, Niagara Falls upper ard Lower
Canada Rochester, Syracuse, Albany Saratoga Springs,
Montreal Quebec Roson New ork Philadelphia etc.
New ork in iS hours from Cincinnati Little MAMA.
Xena and Co umbus, and Columbus and Cleveland Rail-
roads Two Daily Trans-monng and evening On and
after the opening of NAVIGATION Lake Ee passengers by
Express Train will leave Cncnn in the morning,
cleveland same evening, and proceed buffalo the
ow first class steamers EMPIRE STATE and
BUCKEYE STATE. arriving at Buffao morning in
time or Express Trains Tor Albany arriving Albany in
lime for Evening Lines Of Steamboats, and arriving New
York next forty EIGHT hours through from
Cincinnati to New y ork.
Passengers leaving Cincinnati by Morning Express Train
will sleep first night of the above will sleep
second night on steame, on North River feeling as ssh iof
No extra cha for Meals the boais ~
connection with this line Passengers by Evening Tram
night at Columbus, (eSptal OF Oho) or no
eeed duec through, s1t tSir oonyenensee. Nc
Rosds OF this and ad throughout WIN ea
Rail and exertion will be spared to secure me SAFETY
and speed of travellers. 49,, nj. NJ
inaw Chicago and ali ihe principal points on he Lakes
to- For an information and through tickets piesss apply
MT ta ntIrs FAST ss of Rrnadway first door North Of
Front, Cincinnati. 49,, r. W. 81 N'Aor y. 49,
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The Seventh Daughter Of the Gypsy FAMILY,
ID EGS LEAVE The New UfeaBs mat sns
ID residence, 25 Magazine street, between
st Joseph where will b happy TO INFORM
o PRESENT and FUTURE --.
P.SLaies and Gentlemen wishing to knew tne @
pfoiecn us
we'll nv calling Madame E. Price 50 cents -,
~ A. 81. and to = r VI ao sn,es
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NEW YORK .aGENcY FOR

NEW YORK .4GE.NCY FOR
BrOnzed, Iron ana Marble Furniture,
Garden Chairs AMI Setlees Sofas Tables small and large
Center Tables with marble Hat and B Stands.
Ep yptian and Italian Marble Slabs with fancy bronzed
gilt Brackets, stand Tables with enamssd iron tops
article.
The above articles will be found very beautiful. much
cheaper than wood, and far durable.
ALLEN HILL. No 100 Baronne st.,
between Heva and Girod stss Second NJ ncipaity,
fe9 Imp New Orleans.
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Further Proceedings in the Original
Case against Shadrach, the Fugitive.

At 10 o'clock yesterday, according to adjourn
ment from Saturday, George II. Gurus, Esq, u S.
Commissioner, came into the Court room to pro-
coed further with the examination in the case OF
the complaint against Shadrach, as the fugitive
slave of John De Bree, claimed by his agent, John
Cuphart.
Col. Seth ]. Thomas, counsel for the complain.
ant, alter referring to the pOstponement, moved
that Shairach hr brought into Court.
Mr. Devens, U. S. Marshal, who arrived in this
| city on Monday evening, and was in Court, stated
| that Shadrach was no longer in his custody, and
his absence would be accounted for by p Riley,
his Deputy Marshal, who was then preparing an
| answer to the motion made by Col. Thomas.
Mr.. Riley read affidavit, setting FORTH
briefly the orcible of the prisoner on Satur-
| day and he also included in his answer the more
extended affidavit, which he caused to be published
on Monday last.
S. E. Sewall rose and protested against placing
the last named deposition on file.
The Commissioner inquired OF Mr.. Sewall fol
whom he appeared.
Mr.. Sewall replied that he appeared as attorney
for the alleged fugitive.
The Commissioner replied that he could not hea
him in behalf of n client who had avoided.
J MI Sawsll rerlisa hs, hsprssred from shs aill
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VOLUME III.-NUMBER 81.
DANCING ACADEMIES.

DANCING ACADEMY.
MIR. P. CLISSEY respectfully informs the ladies'
1vl and Gentlemen Of Nevoreans that his Dancing saaA
Academy will be opened on MONDAY neIt Nov l. at -
N57N No. Carondelet street, between Common and W.
"a ~ Canal streets, he will teach all the
3 fashonabe Dances vogue, such the follow
French Quadriles,
False DeuI Temps, Polka JMaroM-ka.
Vaise Trois Temps, German Polka Waitr,
Polka du Salon, La RedoBa,
The Scottish Polka.
will teach these fashionable Dances ladies and gentle
men n a Of fifteen lessons
10 Glasses for lses gentlemen from til o'cIocb
every day.
NJ Class for Children from O'Clock I'LL dark MONDAYS
nd THURSDAYS.
n Class for gentlemen from hafpss til TO- night
NswOr!ean., Nov O. 1850. NJ SIN INV
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SADDLERY. ETC.

SADDAEA ClSs
PHILADELPHIA
sADDLERY and TRUNK Warehouse.
9 ROBB & CO. No. 60 Gravier street. are con-
dP; ii ''sss Ss.e;isSs. ss%s.ss s.aSs.nn
etc. sD. ktss1s adops sns
A@i:o.x @ a fine ne; a.,o,tment of BUFFALO Rosrs.
EV Planters and Dealers are invited to call jas 6m
Newark, J. sADDLERY W.rehouse.
n ANDREW G. BULL CO No, Is Canal
Ne. ssI;ss s.:;;G .ss ss%s .1s
s: ; as.:s $ss Il sns
% s@ daW W. ~ ANDREW q. BULL co.
rlA0hhsfh % siss assse hsl.s hssa
Ssss dsot.ss The s.fs asss.ss. aes,s 1ss.G. nsa an
-, Cana. isfitl %sfzslEE 8 xSeAss f., ss~ 49,
siaa3:ssiiI IYi;
and Hames. Furniture. WhesiSarross, Darcy and Pea
IN great t ss;is'y. .ess,ss' SsSo.;h win Military
s'si E%SS'dss', @ res NJ
ai :os. sna aoa. w.
!ss a RabS.1 s s
ssa" ftftp1s p Il sS5fs' xs v fss;i
invited call and the Goods and
ces with other Houses, or they will regret II.
~ Great Inducements will be offered aps iyDW
| CADDLERY STORE-SMITH " BROTHER,
~ SO and 5 2 Common street, New Orleans. CA
| offer for sale the most complete assortment of
Goods in their line in the Southern country, COM
than 20 varieties ds Ct sg.h Ams
| SADDLE BAGS and WALLETS in great variety -
- Brides, Birdie Filings, Martingas, Ginhs, Surcn-
S giles, stinup Leathers. Extra, Reins, Hitch Reus,
4 =: Ii HsRNEss,7-Coaeh. Gig and Buggy Harness,
Collars Dray and Wagon Saddles, Hames Blind Brides and
Plantation Gear of every description NTM N
| TRUNKS-Packng Trucks, Travelling Ssxa2-rAtE X
Trunks. Vaises and Carpet Bags, all styles * ATH
aHs SADDiERY af,fH HARDWARE. Saddles H1R,
SEs sM%G MAkERs Tn2S nIS BINDINGS of
LEATHER K and SK,Ns-skirtng, Harness, Birdie. Sole
and Band Leather; Ol Top Sides and Hides; Enamelled
Sides and Hides Patent Leahe OF all qualities and colors
Bag Hides and Sides Pad skins; Wool skins Hog skins
Goat and Sheep Morocco Calf Skins Lining and Wei,
SKINS all coors and qualities; ChamOs aud Buck skins
| Lace Leather Buffalo Robes, etc.
s. B Agents for the sale Of the Patent india
Rubber Gin and Machine Bands Also, the Patent Stretched
Leather Bands; Saw Mill Bands; India Rubber Hose
Steam Packing, and India Rubber Clothing, of all kinds
| Band Rivets, Lace and Band .eaihevs. etc etc
d,7G SMITH BROTHtR, 80 and 81 Common St
NEW ORLEANS CARRIAGE WARE
~ HOUSE, Nos. III Grae,er and IS
| Union straits opposite the ST Charles Hotel. Sf-X9
| CARRIAGES and HARNESS Of every lie; NV
sonpton always hand Foi sale Inv For cash approve
paper. Also Springs, Axles Lamps, Banss, Cloth
!. | Leather Lace and Varnish. ~
!. | sl4 6md&W j. A. LuM h co.
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DENTISTRY

nENTAL NOTICE-The Copartnershp here
- tofore existing between F. H., c. 9. &
j. =. KNAPP is dissolved by limitation.
+. H. Il e. s. Knapp and |. Chandler. u uTYZ
may be consulted at the old stand, l04 Com AAb
street, corner of ST. Charles.
j. s. Knapp may be consulted his office and resi-
dence, No. 10 Bdronne street, near Canal
They give particular attention to the preservation Of Carl
Teeth, millions of which annually lost for want
of timely and iudlcious They also prepared
to Artificial Teeth according the ates improv
in the art either fastened by atmospheric clasps
and with without Artificial ums, the require.
Teeth extracted without pain, under the influence of Chic
roorm Letheon, with perfect safety, they having used
without injury TO the patien. d2 mh26d& Why
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CROCKERY, CHINA AND GLASSWARE.
30 p, r. FILL d CO.. "a COMMON sTsEET,@
NIX New wOeans, Importers and Dealers, nhafesalc NJ
&s:Aand ret0l. -. Z, Lamps, Plated and Britannia
;asors, Candestcks, Table Cutlery. Japennesf -
,s%{retc. Goods will be offer at low prices, and
',kecouatry. packed in thss st manner. le5 ly
ELOUR-450 barrels superhls St. Louis. fcf
mi W. AAynuRsCo.a
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A SURE and safe remedy for, and will positively
n cure the Sick Head ache, Chls and Fever Jaundice,
Dyspepss Chronic DiarrhGa Sea Sickness, Cholera and
Cbpera Jnfantnm and healthy action the Liver,
without particle Of calome qunne or morphine.
entering nto their compound. They do to be
remedy for ali manner Of diseases that flesh heir but
psence warrants in saying the above they will posi.
stomach and relieve from ,hoe aches arl pains
the ~ stem commonly called rheumatic.
II ia an eyceen, remedy for the Gravel and Vermi.
fupe or Worm medicine ther- is none better
Prepared only by Dr. 49,, R,asSy' RfAsSSwse' ip fulton
i o' " H. ID BEACH, lN Canal street,
- s,s T.x,s and Floridn fell-lyd&w
DLASTER-5OO casks Cacined, of various
brands 80 casks Land or Farmers' Plaster for sale by
fsN HAYMAN HOLDEN, ss Magazine st,
CIGARS-2OO, 900 assorted brands and qualities,
ARTHUR 4 CO.. 70 aud " Nsn issss,
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SHOES, HATS, ETC.
EDUCATION.

MA TEACHER OF MUSIC. saas
XAaA EyMKs. NJ. CAMPBELL, Teacher of Mu- A41e41<
S2S Piano Forte and Guitar, receives pupils SE
~ her residence No. 227 Barunne Be- W.
she pupils
Of Muse Price IS n23
HIGH SCHOOL, corner Of Constance and Race
l. L sts , by Rev. ALEX ANDER CAMPBELL. ma ly
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Decision of the eCOmmissioner...W w rig mt
held for Trial,

On Thursday, the Goth ult., agreeably to ad-
lonrnment, The Court came in at ten o'clock. The
courtroom was already densey filled with spec
tsiors, apparently quite anxious to learn the dec-
sion oil the Commissioner in this, the first case of
the kind which has ever been examined under the
recent law,
The Commissioner imms 90
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REMOVALS.

ID DEMOVAL-JoHN WILLIAMS, Cotton Factor
IL and Commission Merchant, has removed to 81 Grayer
street. JaH
EMOVAL-Dr. J. s. KNAPP, Dentist, has
IN removed his office from l04 Common street corner of
ST. Charles to his office and residence. No lO Baronne
street, where he be found the constant practice OF his
profession in all its departments. Ja2 tJyl
y EMOVAL-The Office OF the New Orleans
~ and Carroon Railroad Company has been removed to
M ~ Raronne street NJ
D EMOVAL-R. H. MARI, Attorney at Law,
IL has removed from No. ii st. Charles street to No
Csun stree nil stairs MS 1y
d DEMOVAL-JosEPH H. PALMER n Co, have
ahoye t,rayIer 5Al I'm
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NO THE DEAF.-DOCTOR HARTLEY, aurs from the Ear
lnimafy, % Arch Philadep ha begs
ms patients IN the negborhood Of Washington
been IN communication that he special
ness noises IN the head, all
external ear speedily and without
least pain or Inconvenience; he will guaranty
when maiomaton H. mi
between s and l0t Streets Washington from O'Clock daily
Evenings by appointment.
Thirteen years aino4 undivided
branch Of special enabled
yield
The following testimonials submitted with confidence They
are held BY some Of the distinguished medical Of
have had the pleasure Hartley Practice
been led form favorable opinion character
profession and gentleman
w. PARKER, M. d..
Professor OF Surgery sc.
His professional abilities will be duly appreciated those who
place themselves under his
JOHN H. WHITAKER MD,
Professor Of Anatomy, &c.
Prem my intercourse with Dr. Hartley, depot-
and gentemany
VALENTINE MOTT, NJ d.
is pleasant duty testimony favor Of the
adopted by d. Hartley The appica
unattended by and its effects aios
instantaneous. ii. y. HAEDMAN,
Counsellor at law, % Chambers street.
We have known several partial deafness treated by him
happy results. DIR. H. scientific geneman
produce testimonials
Difficult, branch Of the medical profession Globe.
Dr. Hartley, aurist No 90 Arch above Third Tic
diseases affecting hearing from his skill
affection
those which possessed by physicians general Dc
spatch
n.cl 4
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Our readers are aware that when the Crystal Palace
was FIRST opened the knghsh press expressed great
constituent at the meaxre display in the department al
o,ted TO the United States and that the ee and ndcule
which that meagreness called forth kesnly felt by
people But when sufficient had elapsed for the
yisiiers OF the exhibition TO become accustomed the
elaborate elegance OF eastern workmanshp -when they
ceased 10 gaze the Queens diamond from India,
the shaws OF Cashmere, the OF Canton the lace
OF Brussels, and the fans and gloves Of Paris. and found
time consider the useful contributions to the Great
Fa-hen for the first time, we heard that the "praue
ground" mol without its interest Soon the London
Tunes. which had been filled with ridicule OF American
inventors changed It's tone. Its preudlces were forced
10 give way and nothing contributed to that result so
much as Colts repeating pistols and McComcks reapiDg
machine
Wa have already transferred TO our columns the ac-
counts which reached OF the excitement created by
these two inventions OF American genius but we Ind
from the papers have received by the late steamers
that the interest which Colonel Colts invention first
elected has not died away, but is increasing The war
in which the English engaged with the savage tribes
OF the Cape OF Good Hope. conducted il is in
ner that renders the ordinary weapons Of army
paalvely powerless, has forced the English officers 10
appreciate the terrible efficacy Of invention which.
coming from the United States excited their pejudces
We have before us several numbers of the British
Army Dispatch" which set forth the great importance
Of Colts pistols, and urge their adoption by the Brit
sh government in the strongest terms Other papers in
England take the view, and insist that the portion
of the army engaged in the KaIir shall be nmedi-
atey supplied with these weapons and that it be made
portion Of the equipment of every British soldier
| AS result Of mechanical genius, the repeating
pistol is a subject of just pride TO the country. For
several cenures-amost since the invocation OF fire.
Europe to fashion weapon which might be fired many
times without the delay of reoading. But all Of them
failed and Colonel Colt has the merit not only OF dis
coyerer but the merit of discovering what able for
years had sought for in vain. And the discovery is
not without its moral importance. The invention
of gunpowder has diminished the frequency, duIa-
! tion and destructiyeness OF wars; and we believe
vice TO humanity than by adding TO the efficacy Of
warlke implements, that people and nations may find
stronger inducements than naked moral to leat
them towards peace and just dealings, which alon
secure peace
We notice that Colonel Colt has recently read pape
in London before "The Institution of Civil Engineers
Many eminent guests present, and great interes
in which American citizen appeared before that
citation and would append the official report OF III
proceedings of the meeting find in, the I" Londo
Times" but the crowded state of columns will no
e permit US to do So
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The New Orleans Courier" in an article referring
to the vacancy created in the Senate OF the United States
BY the resignation Of Colonel Davis speaks in the io-
lowing handsome and complimentary terms OF The newly
appointed senator from Mioss'ppi. the Hon. John j.
McRac. Although differing from the honorable senator
in the course he pursued the subject OF the Compro
mise we concur in the tribute which is due TO him as
true friend OF the South. and able and eloquent de-
batter We trust that yielding to the judgment OF the
people Of Mississippi respect to the issues recently set
lied in ,ha, State he will contribute TO the ascendency OF
those old democratic doctrines which have proved so safe
guide for our statesmen and certain guarantee Tor
The preservation OF the Constitution and Union orgi-
nally framed by our fathers
,sTbe governor found such a in Colonel McRso.
Though still, young, he has filed with credit offices OF trust
under the State aud federal governments lie has been
twice speaker of the house OF representatives lie ~
man OF finished education, and ready, adro and eio-
debatc At the election he had been returned
10 the senate of the State by large majority ana he
come. section Of Mississippi which has ever been
the bowsrk OF the democratic patty and has never ialed
10 support its regular limitations HIS appointment was
due therefore, not only his merit but to geogaph-
ic Al position aud il left the people Of Eastern Misss
pp where the great body OF the democratic party resides
IL would be ratified by reclamation"