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Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-01-01

Federal Government for railroad purposes, it is
stated, has been productive of fatterirg results
Thousands of acres have been sold along the lines
of those roads, which, but for the encouragement
afforded those public works, would not have been
sold, probably, for many years. The Commits
sioner, therefore, urges upon Congress grants of
land for every work of the kind in the UnitedStates
and especially the new States, west of the Mis-
sissippi may choose to undertake.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-01-01

A WoMAN's LAUGH.-A woman has no natu-
raj grace more bewitching than sweet laugh
1t is like the sound of flutes on water 1t leaps
from her heart in clear, sparkling rill and the
heart that hears it feels as if bathed in the exhil
Grating spring. Have you ever pushed an I'M
fugitive through the trees, led by her fai-
ry laugh-now here, now there, new lost now
found We have. And we are pursuing the
wandering voice to this dsy. Sometimes it comes
to us in the midst of care, or sorrow, or irksome
business and then we turn away and listen, and
hear it ringing through the room like silver bell
with power to scare away the il-spirits of the
mind.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-01-01
Report of the Secretary Of the Navy,

Mr.. Kennedy, the Secretary of the Navy, has
made very lengthy report, full of recommends
tions chiefly bearing upon the increase of our Ma
val forces. In the great question of the real pur
pose of the Japnn Expedition. we get a light,
though the following language is scarcely so ex-
pressiye of peaceful" intentions towards Japan,
as that used by the President
Looking to the magnitude of the undertaking,
ana The great expectations which have been raised,
both in this country and IN EUROPE in reference to
its results the casualties to which it may exposed
and the necessity to guard it, by every precauton
within the power of the government, against the
possibility of failure, have thought it proper,
with your appreciation to increase the force destin
ed to this employment, and put at the disposal of
Commodore Perry squadron of unusual strength
and capability. | have therefore recently added
to the number of vessels appropriated to the com
mand the line of battle ship Vermont the corvette
Macedonian, and the steamer Allegheny.
These ships, together with the sloop-of war Van
dalia, originally intended to be assigned to the
squadron, and with tlH ships now on that station
the steamer Susquhanna, and the sloops- war
Saratoga and Plymouth, portion of which are
now near the term of cruise-will constitute a
command adapted, we may suppose, to any emer-
gency which the delicate nature of the trust COM
mtted to the commodore may present
a liberal allowance has been made to the squad
ron lOT All The contingencies which the peculiar ma
ture of the enterprise may create. The command
ing officer is furnished with ample means defence
and protection, on land as well as sea, with the
means also of procuring despatch vessels when
necessary, transports for provision and fuel, and
for such other employnrents as may be required.
Special depos of coal have been established at va
rious points and abundant supplies provided
Mr. Kennedy puts forward very elaborate
plan for the organization and discipline of seamen,
in the naval service made necessary by the aboli-
ton of tiogging. The chief features of the plan
are, providing for registry Of good seamen, a
certain monthly pay after twenty years service, no
Ipunshments, except for petty offences, until or
dered by a court-martial on charges duly prepar-
ed and tried, and selection of petty officers from
the registered seamen.
He recommends to provide for the building of
three first class screw propeller frigates, and the
same number Of sloops of war to which few small
Ter steamers for quick navigation the coasts may
be added. lie also recommends an increase OF
/ / 500 seamen--
The estimate for the support Of the navy and
marine corps, for the year ending on the 30th Of
June, 1854, and the statement of appropriations
required for all objects within the control of this
department. present
An aggregate of S11, sol, 1913 G7
Deduct for special objects, 4,031,021 98
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-01-01

Who is there that has not got some distinguish
ing feature, of mind as well person, to mark bis
moral individuality? And if it be matter of
wonder that. out of the millions of existing human
faces, no two are precisely alike, surely it is no
less SO that no two characters should unite exactly
the same qualities of mind or heart.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-01-01

A bill has been introduced in the North Caro-
lima Legislature providing for the appropriation Of
So, 500 900 for the purposes of Internal Improve
ment-2, 00O, 900 to applied to the extension Of
the North Carolina Railroad to some point in Ten
nessee-the money to be raised on loan, payable
in thirty years.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-01-01

Friends are queer things. It lie an old saying i
that they are always absent when you need them -
but as soon as you can do without them. they q
swarm about you like bees about hogshead Cf
sugar. Lucky are you if misfortune does not cons
vert you into enemies
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-01-01

Knowledge is not wisdom. A person may know
much, and yet have no claim to be called wise
Wisdom is the practical application Of knowledge
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-01-01

at the same time, and have only one shirt to court
them in.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-01-01

general interest, The whole number of paid and
unpaid letters which have passed through the post
offices of the United States, during the last fiscal
year, was 95,99O, 524.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-01-01
Land Office Report.

The chief items of the Public Land Commission
er'S Report for the last fiscal year may be summed
vp in brief:
Within the yesr were surveyed acres 9,522, 958
Advertised for sale, $3.50, 463
Within the last fiscal year there sold ,563,O71
Located with bounty land warrants, 3,2ol,3l
with other certificates 1869
Making total of 4,87O,O67
In addition there were reported under
swamp land grants acres, 5,219, 1873
ETC. 3,o25, e29
MAKING a aggregate of 1915 IT'S
Being an increase in the amount of lands sold
and located with land warrants, over the previous
wear, of 500, 220 acres.
A geographical survey of Oregon is urged, IN
the report. The whole number of land warrants
issued from 1847 to 1852, inclusive, are 223, DOG,
embracing 22, 428, 400 acres. The commissioners
advocate the passage of an act granting quarter
section of land to every soldier of the war of 1919
who has not already received bounty land, wheth-
er regular or volunteer who served for any length
of time. however short. Reference is made to the
commission for the adjustment of land claims, in
California, while land land offices are recommend
ed at once for California, Oregon, Utah, and New
Mexico.
/ The commissioner invites Tie dGl6HGlOu VI OOu-
Dress to the fact that, notwithstanding the strin-
gent regulation respecting the assignment OF war
rants, frauds are sometimes perpetrated, and pa
tents issued on fraudulent assignments.
/ While urging the establishment of land Offices
in California, Oregon, and New Mexico, the Com
mission recommendeds that the lands containing
cold or other valable mineral deposits should be
left free to the enterprise and industry of all citi
Gems of the United States, and also those who have
declared their intention to become such, to work
and mine at their pleasure, without let or him
drance, except so far as local legislation may be
necessary to preserve the peace of the country,
and to secure persons in their possessiory rights
and if any benefits claimed by government from
the product Of these lands further than that which
is general to all our citizens, by an abundant sup
Div Of the precious metals that it be IN the shape
81 nominal charge for refining the ore and coin
ing the metal which may be required to pc done
in the country, to be done in the country, before
permitting it to become subject Of traffic, barter
or expectation. :,
The appropriation Of. the public lands BY the
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-01-01

Which shows the sum of 1913, 118 70
as the total expenditure on all objects under the
control of the Navy Department.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-01-01
Industrial Resources Of the South and West.

We find in late number of De Bows New Or
leans Review some interesting statistics in relation
to the industrial resources of the South and West,
which we append. 1t embraces an immense
amount Conformation and we condense as much
as possible the principal portions of the estimates
We shall necessarily have to glance only at the
most important facts and figures.
Tonnage Of the Free and SLAVE States.
In 1849 and so, the tonnage of the Slave States
was as follows:
American, 511, $50
Foreign, 429, 964
Er -
+ Aggregate, 941,552
( The tonnage of the Free States was as follows:
American, 2,12T, 100
Foreign, 1897, 282
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-01-01
Leaves for the support of the navy

and marine corps, 81, 469,671 SO
The total amount drawn from the treasury du-
ring the fiscal year ending June 80, 1852, as
shown by the statement Of appropriations for the
naval service prepared by the second Comptroller
of the Treasury is S9,726,251 10
Deduct repayments 8l3,l32 10
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-01-01
The prices per lb. have varied very materially
.Suqar Crop of Louisiana.

In 1880, the amount exported was 145, 7s9
hoosheads,
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-01-01

Making a total of
In addition there were reported under
swamp land grants, acres,
For internal Improvements, railroads,
etc.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-01-01

Whether the Mormons do or do not allow polvg-
amy has been mooted question. The following
letter from Wisconsin overland traveller the
Milwaukee Meas says, is addressed to the mother
of the writer, and has been furnished for pubfca-
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-09
IRELAND

Emigration has increased and Il still increas.
Ing TO 50 vast an extent that Il Ia not improbable
that the bulk OF her population will DO truns-
Gcrrod, ut some future time, 10 the United States
and ~ Australia, leaving no more than the soil
can support. The Baltimore American gives
some statistics which show that tho emigration
Of 1862 was two hundred and nrty.fvo times
larger than that Of 1926, and that tic total cmi-
grafton from the United Kingdom In twenty
years has been 3206,874, or more thun the
whole population Of the United States at the
time Of tho Revolution. Tho emigration Of
1852 was 81 900 greater than that of 1851, and
hat Of the present year will doubtless be far
greater still. The American adds,
In many parts Of Ireland the desolution caused
by the departure Of the people is as painful us
Il is amazing. Tho most active have come Ia
America to prepare the way for their families
and few remain except the young and the very
old. The traveller may ride twenty miles and
moro over the finest soil, without seeing farm
house, or human creature who is not u puuper
Rcmllnnces are flowing from America and Aus,
trO'ia TO hasten tho departure Of relatives whC
have been left nj homo. Such is tho oomplct,
drain Of population in certain rural aud manu-
featuring districts, that cntcrprsiug proprietor'
will be obliged TO abandon their works 10 som,
extent, in consequence Of the inability to pro
cure lOborcrs.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-09
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI,
Commission and Forwarding House.
osErI MoGRlnGF, FRANCIS NCFAuL,
Mogridgo g. McEaul


(l.alc Twiehell & Mogridge)
Corner Commercial aud Pine streets, 81, LOUIS,
TONSlG NMEN s and Commissions will meet with
" prompt aud personal attention, and liberal casa
ddpdNccS will be given on Con,lgNmeuts or Bills Of
lndng il hand,
The forwarding and receiving OF merchandise aud
produce will meet with especial aud dispatch, the
lowest rates Of freight will always be procured, and
tho expense oil storage and dNyOgc nv much as posi-
bic avoided
and lowest market prices.
RETERREtESi
], & T., Walsh,
pngH g. Bacon,
rhSrless, Blow / Co., ST, Louis,
ChoteAu & Vale,
Doan, King & Co,
Blow n Mach, }
Frost & Forrest, ; Now York,
Charles A, MeigS, )
7, {, Twchell& Co, New Orleans.
We have on open policy OF Insurance, which Will
cover all shipments 10 our address, when advised by
letter rcr mail, or when endorsed on bills OF lNding
before, or at the time Of shipment
MOGRlDGE & MCCALL
81, Louis, Jan. 90, 1888, eSy
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-09
House and Lot for Sale,

TINE undersigned wishes 10 sell hio House and Lot
J. situated on Sixth, between Bird aud Hill Streets,
II Is one story frame house, fixed comfortably Tor
small family, With all the necessary out buildings,
good GARDEN all kinds orshmbbory aud fine well Of
water, ..., .,..., .,
Possession given mmoditely, and indspntable title.
For terms,&c, Nrply at thoe Messenger office, orte
an9TJC A, r, MCDONALD,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-09
rbcr'S Shop,
PETER JOHNSON,

PETER JOHNSON,
d ESpECTFULLY offers his services to the
III public. lie keeps the best quality Of ruzors,
and keeps them sharp lie will always pay
strict attention 20 cleanliness and ncatnes,,
lie cuts and dresses hair in u style that
never fails to please his customers. As Il
knight Of the scissors and razor he yields to
none in Hannibal, Ills charScSUre reo,ono.
bly, low, As he intends 10 continue fitting
up and improving hi, establishments MS fast
as his means will allow, he hopes to have
the patronage of the citizens OF Hannibal,
whose we'll known chief characteristic
Of energy, leads them to desire to see
everything on tho progressive march
Recolect 1t is the shop nearest to HEX.
mans Stove Store. 1t is on The west side
of Main street, two doors north Of Bird
street. (Op.23.d.ly)
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-09
JUST RECElV ED,

And Tor sale NJ the "Lone Building corner Of
Main and Bird streets,
4 H.. KINDS OF GARDET sEEDS--nnion SETS
"A Hue grass and timothy sccdSI Clover seed by the
h,r,rl ar hushcl general oSsoltncnt of Groceries,
Woodcu aud willow Ware, Bruoms, Cotton Yarns /;
Cotton batting. An kinds Of Nuts onrg"9, Lemons,
Fgs aud host at Articles not mentioned here Like
wise a thousand thuga thai IL rot here for sale, Any
,ons tn sell al lor CNSl UP AND THE MONEY
DOWN Like TO forgot one thing, the Eagle Mills
llour IL here tool mOrlAdW T. JACKSON.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-09
GOODS,

GOODS.
BOUGHT BEFORE THE RISE
THE LARGEST und the greatest assortment
i. Of goods ever brought to Hannibal, just now
received and will be sold certain. The sub
soriber would particularly call tho attention Of
his wholesale customers to this fact, and oil
persons coming 10 Hannibal 10 purchase goods
will find Il greatly TO their advantage to call on
apr22, d.tf. I. r, SELMES,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-09

ER. II eight men dig twelve days and find
nothing, how long must twenty-five men dig to
6nd just double this emonntp Answers con;
tanning remittOnoes will be received till the mall
closes,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-09

Cheepest and Best Writing Ink.
I A. BRlTrlNGHAM h BRO, ara now manu-.
IL, featuring BLACK Writing Ink of superior VuoO-
ty, whicN they sell very cheap - thirty cents dozen
cones, OF i've cents pint steel pens may be len
s,ardng III this ink any length Of time without zorro.
ding,
r. Sat wholesale, they will sell il a, so y hSr-
rel, Imch% "
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-09
,rtoliva Branch,
Narrtt6,

On the lSt, inst, by Rev, Mr.. Green, s, NJ.
MAPoNAyB and Miss s. ]. NALLrV, oil OF
Louisiana,
Mr.. MOrsrave 10 one Of the editors OF tho
Louisiana Record. We recommend that the
bachelor editors all wear grape for thirty days,
az a mark Of respect For "dspOrted brother"
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-09

We are indebted to friend for a copy Of the
New orlsaus Daily Della eIihs 27th'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-09

and intemperance are kiIi permitted = scourgs jhe
nation Could they - therefore, feel that there is
o work for them hef0 They had striven to prevent
the sacrifice Of heathens before the car of Jugger
naut; but think Of the tens Of thousands who aBe
annually sacrificed to the Moloch of intemperance!
She then read the constitution Of the W0mens
State Temperance Society, and announced that
agents would pass through the audience to receive
the names Of candidates who wished TO join the
society. *AN
Hon. HORACE GREELEY was then demanded by
the audience and that celebrated parsonage totted
forward and with his hands in their accustomed at
ttude, said:-He thought il had been long enough
deemed woman's sphere to endure and suffer in the
cause OF temperance and intemperance, and he was
glad that the time was come when it would be their
sphere and mission to act also. He was glad too,
that the time had come when ladies' could address
large audiences with safety, order, and decorum;
and he hoped that the fact was now demonstrated
that woman could. decorously take part in public
meetings, lecturers He then moved that the Pre-
sident should be empowered to call day meeting OF
the ladies', to form societies and branches and he
also moved that the thanks OF the audience be
given to the ladies Of Western New York who had
so ably addressed them tonight
The question was put, and received with uni
sal "aye."
Miss ANTHONY again came forward, and at inter-
walls addressed the meeting some half-doZen times.
A large number of ladies got on the platform
and proceeded to enrol themselves as members OF
Miss IS society. An old lady pressed forward to
the reporters table, and we politely inquired if We
should assist her on tie platform? oh, no. DEAR
said she only want to get sight of the Bloom
ers. liked the speeches very well; but them pants
is horrible, nasty things on women" She shook her
head in apparent disgust and we left her discoursing
on the subject of her aversion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-09

CRcus-Perornanes WILDE given both this afternoon
and evening, at the Amphtheatre. The programme
nounced Is very attractve Mcfarland will appear In
his extraordinary feats the tight rope in connection
with an the prominent talent Of the troupe.
CHRIsrYs OPERA HousE.-Christy's popular band OF
ministries announce another good programme for this
evening.
WooDs MINISTRIES have provided an attractive seec
ton Of songs Dances instrumental solos, and burlesque.
for tonight. F##E
BASyARDs PANORAMA OF THE Holy LAND continues to
be exhibited with great success at the Georama, Broad
way.
RoB1T HELLER, whose feats of magic the astonish
ment of every one, another attractive pro
granne for to night.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-09

Rowfry THsATRE -Shak syeare's tragedy OF "Juns
Cesar with Messrs. w. Hamblin, H. Eddy X. John
s,on stevens, Hamilton Glenn, Mrs. Grattan and Mrs.
Ycomans in the cast will be represented this evening A.
the Bowery. The popular drama oil ''Kit Carson viii
be the terminating feature This is highly attractive
bill, and must ensure oycrdoNng house
BROADWAY THEAUE.-Mrs. Cowley's comedy entitled
the Beles Stratagem in which Miss Fitzpatrick will
personate the character Of Btitla Hardy, grand N
ycrsfementn which will INTRODUCES Senorita Soto e
in several fayoritc pas together with the farce OF Petit
coat Government comprise the bill OF entertainment
pro, ided for this evening at the Metropolitan theatre
NIBro's GAapEy-sfme Uenriette son.ag Is TO repeat
her personaton Of Norma In Donizets comic opera, cn
titled 'snon Pasquale,n tonight. She viii be supported
by Signori Badial, Pozzolini, and Rocco.
Bunrox's THFATRR.--.'Iaris and london" which en-
bodies in its cast all the leading comedians OF Burton
excellent stock company IL TO be repeated again this
evening The drama of nicholas Nickleby will also be
played Shakspoarc's comedy Of the Twelfth Night i
announced for tomorrow evening" In which Burton VIII
appear as SIR Toby, and rlaoi,le as the Clown.
NATIONAL THEAiRF.--Iho new drama styled o'Neal
the Great" which il produced with every possible regard
TO sec mic effect and which Witnessed again last
ing by dcnsely crowded assemhage, is to be repeated
70 night with the Attractive cast The comedy OF
the young Scamp Will commence the anluseInents,
thereby aording those who cannot be early IN attend
ance an opportunity Of seeing the new drasna.
WAIIACKs TmATRE.--Bulwer = comedy OF the Lady OF
Lyons which Is Attracting crowded houses every even
ing 10 this establishment Is TO be repeated TO night Ihs
musical farce Of the "Revew, which u produced with
all the original music &C. and which has likewise made
decided hit win conclude ALL The entire strength Of
the company IL embodied In the cast
AMERICAN MUeEUM--1he new comic drama called the
"OId Folks at Homs' WHICH has made decided hit aud
which must very long and successful IL 20 bs
pcaforped both this afternoon and evening, at the Nh
cum.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-09
Meeting Of the Yacht Club.

CHALLENGE TO THE WORLD AND THE REST OF MAN
KIND.
At general meeting Of the New York Yacht
Club ON the 4th inst an invitation was given to all
the world to come and contend for prize in Octo-
Der next. We give below, from the Courier, the
proceedings on this occasion; and we would espe-
cally invite the attention Of the English and Rus
sian press to this official publication.
The prize offered may be considered a very small
one; but in this regard our club was guided by the
prize offered by the Royal Yacht Club in 1851 which
was fl00 And in relation to the decision not to
allow any time for difference of tonnage. Such is
the English rule; and our own custom is abandoned
TO make it conform to their rule.
We cannot doubt but this invitation will be accept
ed in the spirit OF generous rivalry in which 1t Is
offered: and VIC promise all who come-to whatever
nation they may belong-a frank and hospitable re-
ception, and some wonderfully fast craft with which
to contend and to carry off the prize from which,
will be sufficient honor to compensate for the compa
ratiyey small value Of the prize ITSELF
NEW York, Feb. ith 1853, !
At the first general meeting Of club for the present
Resolved That this club offer prize of the value Of
Eve hundred collars to be sailed the 18th Of 0cto
Der next QS5a open to yachts Of all nations, provided
foreign yacht be entered for the The course to
be from Robins Reef Light in the harbor OF New York
around vessel TO be anchored east by south half SOUTH
twelve miles from the beacon sandy Hook, passing TO
the southwark and westward Of the Southwest Spit and
TO the eastward Of the buoy the vest bank going and
returning The entries close the I'D of September
The be under the direction If the regatta COM
mtee subject to the rules and regulations oil the club
except that time shall be allowed for difference of
tonnage.
The course indicated is one Of those over which
the yachts of this club annually contend for prizes
heightened by placing the outer stake boat five miles
further than usual outside Of Sandy Hook, and is
substantially the main entrance for ships TO the har-
Dor of New York, affording abundance Of sea room
for vessels of all sizes, and is fifty miles in length
As by the rules Of the club, the prize cannot he
awarded unless the winning boat accompishes the
distance in ten hours, it is apparent that will re-
race, which will be repeated from day to day (excu.
sive of Sundays) until the distance IL performed
within the stipulated time. The entries are to be
sent TO the subscriber. G. II. j. BowpoIN,
Recording Sec'y, CJsMerchants Exchange.