The Santa Fe weekly gazette. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.T. [i.e. N.M.]) 1851-1854, 1853-07-16

the same time to another correspondent
at the same place an equally large con-
signment of cotton nightcaps, the product
Of his own manufacture. He wrote to
each the price at which they were to sell,
but the sum designated was found to be
too large, Of which fact they took occa-
sion to inform him. He yielded little
in his demand, but still there was no Of
fer for his fabrics. Again he writes, in
reply to other letters of his correspon-
dents, naming yet smaller amount; but
weeks elapse, and yet no sales At
length he writes to each correspondent
to make some disposition of his manu-
factures; fthey cant get money for them,
at least to exchange them, no matter at
what reasonable sacrifice, for any other
goods. Under these instructions, the
stocking factor calls upon the niglltcap
agent, both unknown to each other IN
connexion with their principal, and
names his views;3 he wishes to exchange
lot Of superior cotton stockings for 9th
er goods; he is not particular what kind,
as the transaction is for q friend, who is
desrous of closing Ills stock The man
at first can think Of nothing which he
would like to exchange for SO large a
supply of stockings; but at length
bright thought strikes him. Il have,'
said he, "a consignment of cotton night
caps from an old correspondent, which |
shall not object to exchange for your
stockings The bargain was soon clo-
sed. The stocking factor wrote back at
once that he had at length been enabled
to comply with the instructions of his
principal. He had exchanged his stock
ings for "a superior article of nightcap,'
in an equal quantity, which he was as
sured were likely to be much in demand
before a great while. The next day came
letter from the nightcap agent, announ-
cling his success, and appended to the
letter was big bill for commissions
As Yellowplush would say, Fanny that
gents feelings!' l.'' 'a
TIE KANE EXPEDITION TO TIE POLAR
SEAs.-Dr. Kane has returned to New
York from his visit to Washington, where
he proceeded to obtain his instructions
from the Navy Department. Mr.. Dob
bin, and all the members Of the Cabinet,
it is said, take great interest in the ex,
pedition, but were unable to give him
any important material aid, in conse-
quence Of Congress having restricted
them nall such matters He will, how
ever, proceed about the 18th of May, in
the brig Advance, furnished by Mr..
Grinnell. Several members Of the Grin
nell expedition have volunteered their
services in this second American effort.
The whole band will not exceed thirty
persons, including some Esquimaux who
are to join the party, Sir Edward Par.
ry, the Rosses, and other well,kuown Ar,
tic authorities have, by order Of the Bri-
tish admiralty, written suggestive letters,
ahording valuable practical information
relative to sledge travel. The letters
, were accompanied by presents Of field
compasses and India,rubber clothjngand
sledges, valuable to the party. The yes.
sells are provisioned for three years
The provisions consist Of meat, biscuit
. condensed milk, and dessicated vegeta
. bleS. The little brig 0he Advance) whcl
d is to convey the gallant party to theil
= scene OF operations has been magnificent
! y fitted out by Mr., Grinuell. The sled
: ges, in addition to their scanty cargo o
food, will carry an lndia-rubber boat
spread upon basket or wicker work n
Dogs will be used freely to carry out dc
pots of food for the little party .i