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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-20
IMPORTANT TO AMERICANS ABROAD.

Interesting Letter from Mr. TArasher-In-
structlons of Mr.. Webster.
WASHINGTON, August Is, 1863.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.
DEAR STR
In the HERALD Of yesterday find an extract from
General Conchas Essay on the Political Condition,
Government, and Administration Of the Island Of
Cuba" in which that gentleman re-asserts that tho
government of that island have right to seize Ame-
rcan citizens and states that this was undoubtedly
fully recognised by the government at Washington"
in my case As this question involves the security
Of more than one thousand of our countrymen, tenn
porary resident in that island and of their interests
to the value Of many millions of dollars take the
liberty Of addressing you on the subject for the pur
pose of making an exact statement of the present
position Of that question.
Mr.. Webster when Secretary of State, addressed
communication to our minister at Madrid In regard
to myself, in which that position was admitted On
receiving copy Of that communication, which did
while In Madrid, after my liberation, addressed
letter to Mr.. Webster, and also one to General Con
cha, on the subject both of which you published In
the HERALD, in May, 1852. After my return home
had the honor Of an interview with Mr.. Webster,
ard in July communication, a copy of which I
enclose, was addressed to the consul at Havana. In
that communication the doctrine that the govern
ment Of Cuba can arbitrarily arraign an American
citizen, without question by our government, Is
completely abandoned, and the question is placed
upon its proper ground. No American citizen, al
though domicilated in Cuba, is beyond the protec-
ton of our government, and can safely assert that
am convinced the present administration will not
permit their just rights to be interfered with, nor
their persons property to be arbitrarily disposed Of
In giving place to these documents in your columns
you will reassure our countrymen in Cuba and con-
fer favor upon your obedient servant,
]. s. THRASHER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-20

Business at New OrIeans-The Crops.
New ORAEANs, August II, 1853.
Business is extremely dull here The accounts of the
wing crops arc favorable.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-20
Personal Intelligences

The following names were registered among the late
Maryland: Hen T Stevenson, illinois: Sir John Ross
Canada Professor Henry President Of the Smths,nian
Institution Washington; Professor Pierce CamSrissss
Among the departures from tho Metropolitan yestsr-
dav were the Hon Jefferson Davis Secretary Of war. anA
Bcoe Superintendent OF the Coast Survey fce
Lord Montecs she'll is still in the city, and oceupas
AmOpgst the passengers BY the Illinois, for Aspnwsz
to-day Is Mr. u. Gould Buffum, one Of the pioneer 50
tiers of California Mr.. Bunum 6rst went out as nes-
After visit Of year to the East he returns to rssa.n
his position in the editorial department Of the Aka C
The Fon. r S. Bedon. Of South Carolina, IL at -
Prescott House; ALSO Col L. A. Beckhan, Of s. c. e
Dr. Bepry NJ Shaw, NC. elect from the first coagrss.
Lieu. Dudley Davenport Of the U. $. revenue ssrvsA
ha. obtained leave Of ABSENCE and viii accompany JUDI
jackson bis mission to Austria Lieut.. D. depsrte4
from Savannah the 10th inst. for New York, and NJ
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and daughter, Mrs Melmo Mrs Evans, Mrs. "
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,ns "a, Geo Steele GSOeiO. R.hn .l. .na l,sy
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Carter Miss X Carter, NJ Brsss " Seymour. u
Bslce II WiIhinson and Is In the stesrAgs.
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from Brsmsn, In ship Hudson &C Folk wifs and chil
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Navigation or the Ohio

PrrsBURG. August 10, 1853.
Recent heavy rains have swollen the rivers which
row in Gne navigsble order. Tue Ohio at this point
measures five feet ak inches, and Is still rising.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-20
N e WS BY TELEGR II APH
The YELLOW fever At new ORLEANS.
The Administration and tho Pacific Railroad.
important O1aelal Letter Relative to Ex.
Collector Kings Proceedings.
TIE SAN FRANCISCO CUSTOM house LEAsES
~~~~~~~>~~~>~~o~~No>~~s
PROGRESS OF THE MATHER TRIAL AT ALBANY
s>~>~>~~~~>~~~>>>~oo~
THE EPISCOPAL CONVENTION AT BUFFALO,
&C., &C., &c.

The Epidemic in Now Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, August I6, 1885,
The tstal number of deaths during the last twenty
four hours has bssn l9 of which l74 wore from yellow
fever.
New ORLEANS, August II, 1868.
Ths total 'rtalty yesterday 2ls, including 1es
by yellow fever
Yellow fever prevails at Mobile, but the Board o,
Health pronounce it not epidemic
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cAAA "SSmAn8sOn Cltys
THE CONTEMPLATED RAILROAD TO THE PACIFIC
POLICY OF THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CASE OF
CAPTAIN GIBSON-ADDITIONAL OUrRAaEs DIS
COvHRED, ETC.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF rxx NEW Y,Rx HERALD.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-02

The word tariff is taken from a
fortress which is situated on the Straits
of Gibraltar, promotory which, from
its position, is admirably adapted for
commanding the entrance of the
Mediterranean sea, and watching the
exit and entrance Of all ships. 1t was
the custom of the Moors to watch from
this point all merchant ships going in
to or coming out Of the Midland Sea
and, issuing from this stronghold to
levy a certain fixed scale Of duty on
all merchandise passing in and out d
the Straits, and this was called, from
the place where it was levied, "tar.
IFS, and in this way We have acqu!r'
ed the word.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-02

Y During the first Eve months Of the
present year, not less than 0049 Afri.
can slaves were landed in Cuba from
slave ships. Of these, one cargo,
Numbering 697 slaves, was actually
consigned to Spanish Government
officials, Notwithstanding the slave
trade treaty with Great Britain.
Three other cargoes, numbering in all
l475 slaves. were publicly sold at
auction. From another cargo, it is
said, the agent Of the Queen Of Spain
bought 200 for her Majesty. The
Spanish war steamer Isabel landed
81 from another cargo, and Govern.
ment marine Office furnished launches
for landing 697 negroes.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-02

A CHARGE AS IS A CHARGE
Judge Jonah Joles, western judicial
dignitary; recently delivered the f'l-
lowing charge to the jury, in the case
of ore Elm Church on trial of steal.
ing. Jury, you kin go out, and don't
show your ugly mugs here till you can
find a verdict. Ifyou can't find one
of your own, git the one the last jury
used" The jury retired, and after
an absence of fifteen minutes, returned
with verdict of Suicide in the ninth
degree AID fourth verse; Then
Judge Jonah Joles pronounced upon
Church this sentence Film Church
stand up and face the music. You
are found guilty Of suicide for sterling.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-02

'~ Mr.. Robert Beal, proprietor
Of the East and West Baton Rouge
Ferry, requests us to inform the Pub
lie, that his boat will ply regularly
every fifteen minutes during day on
the 4th inst, and the charge for ferry.
age will be just half the usual rates.
From what we can learn. the gath
ering to take place on the Crosse Tete
on the 4th inst, will exceed in interest
any public meeting ever had in this
section of country.
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Among the LAST rumors from

Among the last rumors from Hav-
ana is one that General Cordova will
succeed Canedo as Captain General,
and that Mariaho de Luna, the unpop-
ular Captain Of the Port, was to re-
sign his post, after breif service of
one year, on the Goth of June. A
golden chalice, worth $4,000 has been
stolen from the guard domo Of the
Cathedral. Order reIgned at the
University on the 18th and 18th, and
the students we're pursuing their
studies. The Diario reports con-
slant influx of the Orientials into
Cuba, where all the immigrants find
immediate employment. The con-
tractors are supported and encouraged
in the business Of transportation by
the British Government.
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A letter from Madrid, Of the At

A letter from Madrid, Of the 4th
ult., says: Yesterday some masons,
in dimolishing an old house, situated
outside the walls, near the Port St.
Vincent, discovered in the wall of one
of the cellars five large vases of silver,
full Of gold coins, Of the age Of Ferdi-
nan the Sixth and Charles the Third.
The value Of the treasure is about ETA
900 English"
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-02

Office of Board Of administrators Of The ]
Louisiana Enstamfe for the Deaf, and :
Dumb, and the Blind.
Baron RoCGE, 2Sih June. 1853
Sealed proposals will be received until
Wednesday, the 18th ,'ay of August 1853,
for the necessary Brick work and Carpen-
tiers work, in the erection Of the buildings
for this institution at Baton Rouge and
or the materials for same. Proposals will
pe received for furnishing all u sterials for
the Brick wor and erecting the same
Proposals are invited for the performance
of the Brick work alone. Proposals are
invited for the delivery Of the Brick, Lime
and Sand together. or for the delivery Of
either Brick, Lime OF Sand sepera.ely.-
Proposals are invited for furnishing the
required lumber in whole or in IsTt.-
Proposals are invited for the Carpenters
work, in whole or in Part.
The Lumber at prest Mt required consists
only of the fnor and ceeling joice, tie ,af-
tiers. Orders, and studding lumber. for the
door and window frames, and the sheating
for the Roof The present design 81 the
administrators is 10 erect the building and
have it under cover without finishing the
inside. For this purpose, the amount Ut
Lumber, which they now propose to con-
tract for, will be about 100000 feet the
quantity Of Brick, about 100000. Con-
tractors will be required TO give satisfac-
tory security for the performance OF the
work as well as for the delivery OF mater
ials. Plans, specifications. and drawings Of
the Brick and Carpenters work. as well
as the bill of lumber, and synopsis OF
the covenants and agreements to be entered
into by the contractors, may be seen at the
Office Of w. s. Pike, Baton Rouge, 10 whom
all proposals will be dressed
~The New Orleans Daily PiedyHns,
Delta and True Delta, will please copy once
a week, for four weeks. The Nafchez Free
Trader, Vicksburg Wing, and Baton Rouge
.Adpocote will also insert for one month once
a week June 20- Imo.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-02

GRApEs.-We are indebted to our
friend Mr.. L Shoppers, for Q. fine sam
pie Of large and delicious white Grapes
(Chasselas, raised in his garden in
this city. Mr.. Shoppers is the only
gentleman in this place. we believe,
who gives systemitised and scientific
attention to Horticulture. That he is
successful, the beautiful gardens about
hi, house on Florida street, bear am.
pie testimony. Mr.. Shoppers believes
with number of others, that the grape
can be successfully and probably cul-
tivated in Louisiana.
The agricultural resources Of this
State are not known; as it is, the
most substantial basis for the wealth
of nation, we think that If some
means could be resorted to. in order to
convert the rich land that lies fallow,
into fertile and productive farms that
our people would be better off in any,
and evey point Of view. Look at
the unproductive-idle capital in this
State. We do not mean money"
when we speak Of capital, but labor.
Show us one white man who produces
anything, and we will show you fifty
that are constant consumers and pro-
duce nothing. Go out into the back
part Of this parish and into the free
state Of Livingston aud the truth is
a. parent. Of Office holders, Editors
Clerks, CefIee house keepers, Law
yers, Doctors and Divines, the State
has always a full stock on hand /; mi;
in gentleman of leisure amongst them
and there is i very formidable phalarx
of beauty and intelligence But what
does it stand upon? We cannot see
and wonder mnch that it exists at
all. The only true basis of wealth, is
in the soil the soil of Louisiana has it.
but it will never be worked out, as
long as it is only deemed respectable
to work ian hundred hands"
Where is the money to come from
to pay for the projected railroads that
are to run every where! The notes, or
rather bonds, which the generous
officers of State are literally disposing
of in obediance to the acts Of the late
democratic" legislature, must be
paid, or the seven per cent. must be
paid at any rate. Who is this gener
Gus individual called ''the State! ?"
And what are his bonds! Is it not
your bonds, and my bonds, and every
body's bonds united? Are they to go
out into the hands of charitable money
lenders" and never return Far from
1.-THE interest is not only to be paid
but the day is to come when The
principal too, must be paid. A whig
convention made the present organic
lava Democratic Legislature put
it into beautiful operation, and the
result can be anticipated. 1t behooves
the good people Of this States-and
we call on the true Democracy" to
look to their tickets for the next legis-
lature-see that they have good sub
stantial men upon them, who are in
terested more in the welfare Of the
people than the party.
Among the last rumors from Hav-
Il N
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-02

Mr.. r. Barrett, in Addison, VT,
has one of Natnre's wild Freaks
calf with but three legs. One of the
fore legs is entirely absent; no dwarf
leg or any thing that shows the CON-
mencement of formation. The most
amusing thing is its ability to run,
jump and kick up its heels, with the
ease and freedom Of the most perfect
animal.
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YOU'VE LADIES IMPROVED CHAT.

YOU'VE LADIES IMPROVED CHAT.
cHIsM.-What is the whole duty of a
woman ITO dress. to sing to dance,
to play on the piano forte, to, gable
French or German, and preside grace
fully at the tea-table!
What is man: A thing to waltz
with. to lirt with, to take one to the
theatre, to laugh at, to be married to,
to pay ones bills, and to keep one
comfortably.
What is life ? A polka, a shottische,
a dance that one must whirl through as
fast as possible
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-02

E-Two emigrant passengers died
last week in the cars on the passge
from Schenectady to Utica from ex-
cessive heat, and the Legislature Of
the State of New York has made the
manner of crowding the emigrant cars
a subject Of consideration.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-02

10 LaNouc has just received the
Pictorial 4th July Brother Jonathan.
A round dollars worth Of pictures and
goSd reading for a dime.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-02

A MEETING of the Association
"A AMI contributors for enclosing the
old Cemetery will take place on Saturday
next at IL o'clock A. M July LIST. at the
Town Hall, for the purpose Of deciding
what shall be done with the funds raised;
and such other matters as shall be present.
ed FRANCES GAYLE Prest.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-02

FLORIDA INDIANS "A writer in
the Florida Meas recommends the
immediate removal of the Florida In
dams. The man declares he knows
persons in South Carolina and Geor-
gia, who are deferred from settling in
Florida, merely on account Of antici-
pated difficulties with the Indians
Here is good text for any Minister
Of Christ's religion. The Chief Magis-
trate Of this great nation should at
once issue a mandate to the land for
ces, to go to work and exterminate
every poor barbarian in the country.
The doctrine is that the inferior must
give place to the superior race" The
law that governs the brute creation,
must govern man in this instance be-
cause. the mercenary, selfish brute
principal Of bis nature is to be graft
fed by it. Why talk of Justice and
honor-and in the same breath claim
for "this biped" relationship with
Heaven, when the history Of his saw.
age cruelty is so clost at hand. Look
at the FLORIDA War;" which has
made 90 many great men for the ma
ton. Enquire into the particulars OF
barbarous massacres that have taken
place-the per6dious mock treaty at
which Oceola was betrayed. Then 20
over the creek, aud enquire into the
particulars Of the slaughtering Of the
round headed people Of China by the
English, and then stop preaching for a
while peace and good will to all man
kind, aud practice a little Of it. The
mockery Of Foreign missions to teach
what We are pleased to term "Barba'
rams the principle Of the Holy Relig-
ion of Christ; with such acts Of saw
age cruelty staring them in the face
is apparent.
The writer informs us that he kaows
persons in South Carolina and Geor-
gia, owning millions ofdollars Of prop
erty who would 60 to Florida if they
were not deterred-may we add-"by
a prospect ofloosing their heads.
Should not this be cause for the mag.
unanimous Government Of the United
States, to send down a company OF
reeling regulars or a pack Of bull
dogs or blood hounds Ito extermlnate
the race, that the rapacity Of the citl-
Gems Of Georgia and South Carolina
may be grati6ed? Of cource it is.
But in our dealings with others we
should not forget that the time will
come when war and rebellion will
break out in our midst and then like
the killkerney cats, we will devour
one other.
-4H. D:..-o Co,,lS M;p,otor IN
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FoRMs FOR CANprDArxs.-As the
Public interest calls for another batch
of officers to serve the country in the
Executive branches, as well as in the
Legislature, and other subordinate
stations; we deem nothing gilmore i'm
portance than ''good forms" to hid u.s.
pirants to get before conventions, and
other caucuses, and we therefore fur
nish two or three from our book, which
is rare volume-out Of print. We
do this, not presuming for an instant,
that such, as are accustomed to these
things, are to be assisted by our forms
but to aid Others equally deserving
and ambitious to get into the political
arena through the papers.
The common form-which is now
in disuse, is this:
Mr.. Editor You will please an
nounce John Brown, as a candidate
for the Office of
MANY FRIENDS.
"Many friends" is good signature
but there are others equally good, per-
haps better. "Justice" is good one
PRO Bono Publico,""A Large Num-
Der Of Voters" His numerous ad-
mirers," either one Of these signatures
will do. 1t matters not who writes
this laconic little epistle, it will go in
if it is branded with an X or V, and
it will 60 first above all others
editors are very just generally, and
act upon that principal Of the Gospel
which says ''the last shall be frst."-
Alter this, the following form may be
used:
Mr.. Editor In your paper Of
date, i find my name mentioned in
connection with the office of
It has ever been my desire to lead
private life-it is more congcnial with
my feelings to do SO. The ambition
that other men have, in me is wanting.
The shades or retiracy are necessary
to the practice of the social and do
mestic virtues. There are so many
men in this community, so much bet
ter qualified by talent and ability than
myself, to I'll the post Of that
must beg leave most respectfully to
decline. JOHN BRowN.
After this, can follow a call, signed
Numerous Citizens" in which the
virtues of Brown, may be done up and
his eminent services set forth in
modest manner-if Brown has served
anywhere in the wars, the fact should
be set forth, first-if instrumental in any
compromises" or President pro. tenn,
of a Vigelence Wing State Central
Committee, it should come next, and
SO on.
After this Brown can send to the
town newspaper-if it is the organ Of
his party, the following form.
To JOHN MErcALF, Moses, DoNowHo
AND OTHERS.
Gentlemen Your very 1atteriDg
letter of - date, lies before me-
In republican government, like this
glorious Union, each citizen, belongs
to the community, and he should al
ways be ready and willing, to lay his
life down or take upon himself the
onerous duties of Office, when required
to do so; | must therefore-however
reluctantly forgo my predictions
for retiracy, and consent to serve the
country. Very Respect'y.
JOHN Brown.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-02

HMr. Pierre Soule, Minister to
Spain, and Lady left on the Empire
CITY, on Sunday for New York, whence
We presume, he will take his departure
for Spain.- True Delta.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-02

The members II the Csbsdian Leg
islative Assembly and Conncil have
given to Sargent Lawson gid watch
and family Bible. for his suceessful
defence Of Father 0svassi against the
mo. in Montreal.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-02

"V. B. PALMER, the American News
paper Agent, is the authorized agent for this
paper in the cities Of Boston, New York, and
Philadelphia, and is duly empowered to take
advertisements and subscriptions at the rate
required by US His receipts will be regarded
Is payments His Offices are. BosroN, Sco!-
lays Buildings; NEw YoRk, Tribune Bull
dings, PHILADELPHIA, N. W. corner Third
and Chestnut streets.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-02

~We are authorized TO announce Az.
GUSTIN DUPLANTIER asa candidate
for Auditor Of Public Accounts for the
State Of Louisiana. Subject u decision Of
the Democratic Convection.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-02

~ We are authorized to announce H
N. PIERCE d. candidate for Assessor Q
this Parish.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-02
BootA.-A late San Frsncisco ,

B00fn.-A late Dan sucsO
per says:
As On incident Of the fInal lines
Of the great tragedian, il i told that
nearly the lat words he ui(ered were
70 EXPRESS a desire that his most val.
,,ohle articles t.f wardrobe should he
shared between Junius and Edwin. 70
be kept ID femembrance OF their ia
Their. A short time since tho packa-
ges containing this treasure arrived at
San Francisco. and . few intimate
friends OF the family assembled at her
residence in this city. Among the
stage apparel were several articles Of
large value. apart from the associa.
tons Of their attainment. VI these
Mr.. ). b. Booth selected . brilliant
star, presented by the King Of Belg''
um, and desired his brother Edwin
to take the rest OF the wardrobe, as be-
ing best worthy TO wear them. Among
the cherished memorials were the
sword presented to Booth by Louis
Philippe, and the magnificent jeweled
crown given to him during bis tri-
umphant career on the London stage,
also his time hallowed dress In Koch
ard III.
A company termed the "Eeiectric
Power and Color Comoauy'' has re-.
Gently been started in London. For
some time after the stock had been Ia.
ken up. few had any idea as tn the
precise objects and nature Of the
company, but it now appears that they
have purchased three or four patents