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ExtraHagance and Folly.

The New York Journal of Commerce saws
Men who were here in 1886 and saw the abound
ing "wealth," splendid equipages, brilliant furnt
ture, magnificent parties, DC, &c, of that day.
and who, year or two afterwards, saw large
part of those foolish pendthrifts bankrupt and ru.
Iined-cannot avoid such "reminiscences, when tbty
see the far greater extravaganza of the present
day. They cannot help asking themselves if The
end will not besthe- same, A New York cores.
pondent of the Boston Transcript notes few
items of this extravaganza, in the words follow
ing:
Allusion was made in a former letter to tie IA.
wish prodigality with which, money was expended
in this city upon hotels and stores. Upon further
investigation, find that in respect 10 exrava
gance in other matters, the New Workers are now
in advance of all former times. The rage for
snowy and costly articles for private dwellings, far
exceeds the emulation which exists between the
rival hotels up town. As matter of curiosity to
the readers of the Transcript, few of the fash
ionable styles of parlor ornament will be stated
One of the latest patterns of parlor tables or light
stands is made of the richest decorated French
porcelain; set in gilt frame and stand These
are very beautiful; the prices ranges from $500
to $500 each, according TO tie value of the paint
ing.
French porcelain ornamental gas fixtures fol
the mantel, are imported and sold for 81 so pair
A pair of bronzed mantel candelabra, with !
clock for centre piece, are for sale at $500 asst
An importer stated that he had sold four sets O
one house So, O0O
A novel and unique mantel clock, valued a
$500, would be rich mantel ornament. ThI
clock has no hands. The hour and minutes ar
denoted by figures which revolve, like moderI
whist counter.
One firm here have small manel clock for
which they ask $1,000. Two birds come cat and
sing from the clock each our.
Bronzed vases with bas reliefs are plenty a
$500 each. Porcelain tea sets of thirty-six pieces
are held at $3.50 set And so one could g
through the list of household articles of eleganc
and utility, and name prices which would not d.
except in an ''age of gold'
One cannot fail to call to mind the common illus
tration suggested by the uppish tendency of al
property in this city, and to state that we are nov
witnessing the brilliant ascent of the rocket; tn
no less certain descent of the valueless stick ma
not be so agreeable, particularly if it should hi
US, or one near to US.
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TO Newspaper Publishers.

To the printers in the counties aroundwe would say
that they can be supplied with news, and wrapping
paper OF all sizes and qualities at Mobile prices, ap
pcation to this Office. We will keep on hand du
ring the year large supply of paper, and if the press
at Macon, Starkve, Houston, and Aberdeen, will in
form us how many reams they will require till Feb
1854, and the size needed, will order it manufact
ured at once, and keep it for sale at Columbus
1t is not always convenient for printers to purchase
years supply during the boating season, and if they
are they lie out of the of the money. If they
get it in small lots wholesale prices, is better
should think. If the printers think So and will give
the necessary instructions, we will supply them a
cheap as they can get it at Mobile.
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The Washington correspondent of New York
Tribune Scott whig-says
''Under the administration of Millard Fillmore
this game has come to what it is to be hoped may
prove climax. There has hardly been week ID
the last three years wherein some leading New
York appointee of Mr. Fillmore has not visited
Washington as paid attorney, for some party OF
parties whose purposes against the treasury Oftns
United States are not to be carried out under the
administration of public affairs founded on honesty
and justice towards the public service; or Which,
in other words, can only be put through by some
gentleman whose peculiar relations towards those
in power render him able at all times to obtain Ia
vors not granted to ALL Unfortunately, who have
dealings with the various bureaus at Washington
During his lifetime, the late Ex-Governor Jonn
Young was the leading broker engaged in this par
ticular business. l do know how can better u
lustrate what mean than by calling to the recOl.
lection of your readers the agency of ex. GovernO
John Young in negotiating Mr.. George Laws puf
chase of an interest in the Gardiner claim"
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LIES CHAEeEs-Mr. Seward the other d,
in urging upon the attention Of the Senate N.
vate claim, said the petitioner was once nr,.
chant--a great merchant, man of weath-b.
he had been reduced by an unjust prosecution 4
the government of the United States to want, and
was, while soliciting relief, engaged as dav /.
borer in the rebuilding of the capitol. Mr. Sew.
ards statement so affected the Senate that III,
bill for his relief passed without vote in the neg
alive
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BROTHER AND SIsTER.-As fathers lovo i,
daughters better than sons, and mothers love ~, tsl
sons better than daughters, SO do sisters feel
wards brothers more constant attachment A..
towards each other. None of the vanities. be.-
burnings, and jealousies that-alas for Door l.
man nature-are but too apt to spring IN in :
male hearts, can arise between brother and :.
ter; each is proud of the other. because it capna
interfere with self.nay, the contrary, it eve,
fattering to self-Lady BLessington.
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"AlasI I know it. !"

The SALE.-The sale of the property of the
late John Robinson, on the 14th, 9Th, and 10Th
instants. was attended by an immense crowd
Negroes sold at fair prices. Negro men brought
from $1,000 to $IloO, negro women in proportion.
All the families were sold together; we believe
none were separated The whole sale it is stated
amounted to some seventy thousand dollars -
fersonian. =
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County DOmocraiIc C0nrentIon.

A Convention of the Democracy of Lowndes coun-
ty will be held at the Court House, in the town OF
Columbus, ON
MONDAY, the 18th day Of APRIL, 1853,
for the purpose of selecting delegates to attend the
State convention, which will convene at Jackson, on
the lst Monday in May next.
1t hoped that each precinct will send up deega
don
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The American Baptist Register contains o.,
counts of the Calvinistc Baptist denomination, on.
tins country, particularly; given State BY o'a'.i
churches, ministers, Institutions educaaosn -
and missionary societies Also, statistics OF su"
denomination in other parts of the world. lns5
follows an account of the Free-will Baptsts' anu
all other Baptists whatsoever. And then Is g'
en- one Grand Summary of Baptized P cnesSe
in North America, 49, 7o9; ministers. IS. Jas;
members. 1881. 621. Europe, 2.O53 church sso
], 700 minister's 1876, 1874 members. Asia nv =.
ministers, $50 churches; Is, 297 members. an.
ca, 90 ministers; 22 churches; 1,242 memO. ,Ts
Total. in the world, 1885 ministers; So,'''
churches; l,447, 1874 members.
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Truths, WE THNK.-The New Yo,, !,
gives utterance to the belief that the dsr a Slra
man draggles her petticoats in the miro - mai No.
and mingles with the rowdy influences If 9s'haa
lot-b box. the institution of marriage will " We b.
end, and society will rapidly relapse into u
And again: There never has been OHne
pleasant morning when Eve first bloomes iuTs "
a well-fOrmed, harmoniously developed v ~'a
who has sighed or sought for any other "s' "oas
in which to move or reign. There does M dp !:
on earth to-day woman who is beautiful ' g
healthy loving and beloved, happy and mn y
happiness, that is not entirely contented Z
politics to men, and the wrongs of women ~
mitigated and righted by the softening and w.
ting influences of education and religion. viva
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SECOND DISPATCH.

LOUISVILLE, March 4th, 1858.
Cambria arrived-cotton declined one eight fair
Orleans, six three Fights mddlngs five seven Fights
sales for the week 10000
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THIRD DISPATCH.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 7th. 1853
Baltic arrived-cotton unchanged, market closed
drooping-sales for three days, $4,000.
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Who finds all the umbrellas that every ~ ~.
loses Every man we meet loses the umDiS s.;tb
he buys, but We have never got acqualnseu ...'sr
the man that finds them. Can any one ans"ss
the question before the next rain
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A Dual BRAIN.--The bum.,
birth place, has also been the sub sn beng q.
theories than any organ in the bodv d 10.
ry with regard to the brain has 4 new tIss
nounced by DR.. Redfeld, who ds ,lss been 4
two lobes of the brain are male and fsm',s that d
character. One Of the many arpu,u ,1ale N III
duces in proof of his doctrine is s.fbas sns he i
has in him things in common with wor. ever "a,
of children" etc. Admit this, and A an The o,,
not show the necessity of mans L.s sun 1t Doe
and female brain in order to bepet fs a1lng aa
of necessity are part of our nature ~ Nhil
the world be peopled Things born ~ ~" NOV vol
weakest in their infancy and if the as are aSa,
the result of any peculiar action Of tbe q
female brain. how is it the affection ~ male az
are often more intense than al matnr,ne ehldrc
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A Oneer Gard Table.

A subscriber in Pennsylvania, says the Haick-
erJocker, sends US the following for which he YOU
ches:
'Somc years since, business calling me to New
Orleans l found myself one evening steamng it
down the Mississippi. The night was raw and I'M
pleasant; and not having much else to do, most
of the passengers betook themselves to card play
ING. The boat being much crowded. all the ia
bles. &c. were soon seized upon and although
everything available was finally pressed into the
service, quite number were obliged to wait for
others to become tired.
One party, however, l observed who seemed
determined to find place somewhere. Their at
tention was at length attracted TO the plethorc
form of apparently Methodist clergyman, who,
extended upon several chairs was peacefully slum-
boring. Quietly drawing up stool on either side,
they went to work The game was single handed
euchre and as the points were scored with chalk
upon the sleeper's coat, it soon presented a curl
ously varigated appearance. Notwithstanding
the game was by no means quietly conducted the
old gentleman slept calmly on, until one of the
PLAYERS, becoming excited in some dispute which
had arisen about the game and forgetting The vi
tally of the card table, in adding emphasis to a
proposition he was laying down, brought down his
clenehed fist with considerable force immediately
upon the pit of the old gentleman's stomach 4
rumblng cavernoussound soon followed, and the
startled sleeper slowly assumed an upright posi-
ton, violently struggling the while to recover the
modicum of air so rudely expelled. Almost chok-
ing with laughter, awaited the denouement of
the scene Slowly surveying first one player, and
then the other, and then carefully scrutinizng his
Ihieroglyphically adorned coat, he at length very
cody said, much to the disappointment Of us all,
who were waiting for some violent outbreak
Gentlemen, if you have got through with this
coat, | have another under it that is perfectly at
your disposal. Be so kind, however, as to be a
little careful of your gestures!
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LOUISVILLE, KY, March 2nd 1858.
Humboldt arrived, Liverpool dates to the 10TH
Cotton declined one sixteenth-sales 10000.
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9Th. p. DoUTHIr, is authorized to receive new
subscriptions and receipt for money for the same for
the Southern Standard.
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HOME AND WIFE ON SATURDAY NIGHT.-Happy
is the man who has little home, and little angel
IN It, of Saturday night A house, no matter
how little, provided viii hold two or so no mat
ter how humbly furnished, provided there is hope
IN It, Let the wind blow-close the curtains,
What if they are calico, or plain white, without
tassel, or any such thing. Let'the rains descend
heap up the fire. No matter if you havn't a
candle TO bless yourself with; for what beautiful
light glowing coal makes, shedding sunset thro'
the room. just ekough to talk byonot loudly, as
IN the highways, nor rapid, as in the hurrying
world but softly, slowly whispering. with pauses
between Tor the storm without and the thoughts
within to fill up. Then wheel the sofa round be-
fore the fire. No matter if the sofa is settee un-
cushioned at that if so be- it is just long enough
for two, or say two and half in It. How sweetly
the music of silver bells, from the time to come,
tails on the listening heart then How mournful-
~ sweils the chimeof sthe days that are no more p
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We yesterday extracted some specimens of the
newly discovered Shakespeare. The Home Journal
says that the editor Of the new edition of this work
of the great poet is an English gentleman Mr..
Payne Collier) who has devoted half century to
the study and calculation of Shakespeare. He
bought at auction dirty copy of the second
folio edition of the Works of Shakespeare, print
ed in 1852. 1t was full of manuscript notes; but
he paid no attention to them. After the lapse Of
about three years. Mr.. Collier had occasion to
make reference to the second folio. He took
down the book in question from the top shelf on
which it had been put away; and then noticed, fol
the first time, that there inscribed on the COW
er Thomas Perkins, his Book" There had
been Perkins, aplayer-could this be he -? In
quiry was made: and it was found that the play
ers name was Richard But attention once di
rected to the book, went further; and Il Their
discovered, says Mr.. Collier, ''to my surprise
that there was hardly page which did not pre-
sent, in handwriting of the time, some emenda
tions in the pointing in the text; while on mos
of them they were frequent, and on many, nu
merous." Of cancellations of all kinds there arr
not less in the whole volume than tacenty thousand
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The man "who dying left not line which he
would wish to blot, it has been ascertained, read
and corrected hisown proofs
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FOR SALE!

(PO'H'SOn TO be girc tie lst day Of January 1880
One half OF tIle Southern Standard Office
For particulars apply to J. r. SMITH,
February %, 1853 Columbus, Nj.
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TEELGRAPHIC.
Or THE NATIONAL TELEGRAPH1c LINE
FIRST DISPATCH,

Reported Expressly for the " Southern Standard"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-12-22

NV GCA-u Is1AADs Disc0y EEED.-Some e~ months
ago, noticed that cerain ruteiprstg young mer
chant, who IS connected with inl pa ke ships the
Pacific Ocean Gnd who las h- office TIL Of
Wall street cleared several ships and blrks tor port iu
the Brl1iis aud market. At the time inclined
have doubt the destination of these vessels aud
desired tD know what enterprise atOat By in
quiry learned that of those vessels the nca
ried hly aud above her crew and that
she also took board cannon aud small arms with ample
quantities OF ammunition. among ths r-.is from this
pou the Lau4,h Thorri.Lr, t4,!o Nsll-n, j. 2
Adams, ard Oihrr-.
The secret is no" out as some Of the above vessels
haze returned, with full cargoes Of gulno, to this and
other pUrts.
This guluO is from recently discovered islands in
the Caribbean Sea. We have obtained Information
the subject aud learn that the lucky dcoverer- have
on hand aud 10 arlve sufficient 1nantity which
realize handsome fortune. Ia short time Ne will lay
before readers i- statement Oi all the crcuu-
ce Including the IN which the lst discovery was
made. 10 j. narrative 10 which there 4 great de- Of
exciting and romantic incident ]. g.. also proof OF the
enterprise aud energy Of our merchants and selmcn
" !. H,rdId D,c. 10th
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-12-22
Our Internal improvements.

Tue subject OF Internal Improvement will doubtless Or
cupy considerable portion OF the time of this Legislature
We form any opinion from the quantity of
resolutions already purposed for the consideration al that
body, upon Railroads, Canals, Mud Turupkes, &C. We
getting to bc Internal Improvement people, leci.
dedy. Scarcely delegate To the Leg stature now
witbou; Railroad scheme, Canal a few Mud Turn
pkes to get through aud pretty generally upon the
of which his fate siked the hands of his con.
stitents Before all the various schemes of Internal I'm
proyement projected could be disposed Of the whole
tiHe o this session would be consumed-cvcn If thew
should give their attention that subject
Ing TO the usual mode Of Virginia legislation Some OF
those schemes therefore, must TAIL this session. unless the
Legislature should dispose OF them by the wholesale,
pass ing large bills and small ones Unfortunately IL is
not believed that they will adopt tat plan. The eyl
doing has become papible and ntoerabe that il
TO be hoped a check NAV be put upon it.
The anti Internal Improvement See by this
time the imposy Oi longer occupying position of hos
tily all schemes of Internal Improvement That po-
sition a. alleged by the advocates of the leading lines
improvement of the chief Of the indsrimi.
system Of legislation this subject which has hih
characterised the action Of the Virginia Legislature.
Tho question with them has been Whether they should
sacrifice their fvoTite schemes carry them w
sorting reciprocal aid h he patrons of such improve
meuts as were disposed TO unite with them In this way
he OF the leading lines has been greatly enhanced
They had carry through with them rbe of local
improvements the sake OF the OF their patrons
The plan may be wrong, and certainly is very costly
the State but the Internal Improvement party urge
in Justification OF it, that they reed into its adoption
take the alternative of abandonment Of the whole
em of Internal Improvements in the State. Antiin.r!sl
Improvement remedy the evil, now, to a area
extent 10y uniting with the advocates Of the import
schemes for carrying them out without CARRYING With
them a batch of mud tunpike, mere local improve
InentS
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CONGRESS-.
SE\ATE


A number Of unmp petitions were presented.
Mr. Shields gave notice OF his intention to introduce
bin authorize the President confer the brevet rank
Of Lieutenant General or eminent military services.
Mr. Dodge notice that be would introduce bill 10
establish National Printing Office.
Mr. Seward presented OF the citizens OF
New York against the ratification of the international
copyright treaty, which referred To the committee
foreign ailaits.
Mr.. Fish offered a memorial from the Chamber OF
Commerce OF New York, asking the intcrposou of
ernment to procure the abrogaon by Denmark OF the Ell
snore fud which referred to the committee For
eign Alairs.
\ variety Of other unimportant reports made.
Mr.. Hamlin reported the French SpOliaton Bill from
the Committee ON Foreign Affairs.
Mr.. Stewards resolution directing the Judiciary Com
mtee TO inquire whether further legislation
To the rights of chdrn Of American citizens
born abroad was adopted
Mr. Hunter introduced old hill to establish private
bonded warehouses, which referred TO the Committee
Finance.
Mr.. Chase gave notice for aboishing general secret
sessions
Mr. Stewards resolution of inquiry relative the Sand
wich Islands, adopted.
The resolutions by the Chair relative to the Railroad
through the Territories, again taken up and laid over
by motion OF Mr.. Gwin.
The Senate into the transaction OF executive buS
ness, and soon after adjourned.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Speaker gave notice that the House had directed
the Doorkecper keep register of all privileged
TO enter the Hail. TO protect members from the in
reference of outsiders.
Mr. BOcOck of the Naval Committee, reported bill TO
authorize the construction Of sA first class steam irgates
lie also submitted report for the officers appointed TO
investigate the OF the failure Of several steamers
Gently built for the Government. IL ordered To be
printed.
Several unimportant reports made, when the
solution to purchase Mount Vernon taken up.
Mr.. Bsyly OF Virginia, again moved To Law il the Ia
Die, and the motion discussed
The House laid the bill ON the table by vote OF IS to
So
Mr. Campbell, OF Ohio, moved to reconsider it.
Mr.. Jones OF Tennessee, moved to Law the motion re-
consider on the table
Mr.. Houston made Intellectual attempt TO 90 into
Committee Of the Whole the Presidents Message.
Mr. Dean introduced Joint resolution of thanks and the
presentation of sword to Capt Ingraham which read
twice and referred.
The hull to establish branch mint il New York, was
taken up
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-12-22

This paper it appears ia giving considerable trouble to
he American Legation at London. The London CORES
pondeut Of the New York Csuer, gives the folowiuy
The publication Of Mr. Marcy Eo.zia plper has
gwen the American Legation iu London some trouble aud
placed both The Minister and the Secretary u disagreed.
Die position Many continental political refugees nov loo
tBhnd, undornud the Secretary OF State TO say that
tc United states recognize al political refugees a. Atupr
can cii2enF whether They have been u the u,oI States
sud declared their intcurous become citizens or not
aud on thi- strange notion they call the Legation ir
passports aud American projections enable them To
vast the Continent many OF them being anxious 10 engage
"a the present sumo who have been IN the st,es
and have their declarations call she same ctraud and
a. there b. order az che Legation authorizing tie grant
ing OF passpOra o. such, dey politely refused the IA
vor. AZ this they grow indignant, aud u some cases
abusive We have no authority to grant your request
says The Secretary but the contrary have positive
orders from the State Department grant pisspors
10 any who are not citizens either by birth the required
rcsdence"
Then your government il Inconsistent Tor Mr. Marcy
CLEARLY ssys The declaration 10 become citizen entities
enc dccliref o. the protection Of the Government aud
That being The case bound grant such persons
passports and " you do BOt-aDd thus act by order Of
che Sato Experimentation Mr. Marcys Eos1a letter did
not otprc'' the policy Of The Government and ntsn
dcd 90 deceive
Here poser ur thc Secretary. IT, isin dilemma
ana fas 10 m ca &c worst lofH ~ the tvO. Tho
fr, in soW' Instance, become violent sud hau-t the
pae"cc Of tur trv thus brought into contract WITH
mruulh W. htrNH FstcsuaD.bip. The thing hls Jp.
come dHagf'csuc, sd cement should bc made
:" Overcome The dhiriiy Do nov eNst. Otherwise tie
Fersiafyshp ~ trlsuon ~ London m the tiN VI The
A"''''a" "o',hmr.t, o. not % d..,fIhlc post