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MT .iS a. S. TODD. Sec, etaryiI
ne aoove case ef Varoa occurred In New York and
was oroushtfor tnterInent TO mis- city. 4 J ri
W.ANsIEDEA German girl, 10 cook and do holsework
BUILDING MATERIALS FOR SALE.
ME undersigned Offers for sale all the building mater
ais Oh BRICK wood and stone, in the prop
SHOWN the oidG Works Zane street, tho
ward The brick, stone and wood work will Be sod
IN separate parcels For terms arplyto
III -, -. 49, F. r. ARMSTRONG
y not previously sold At private sale tile materials ie
0nSu ABOVE VIII be sold at auction premises q,
Wednesday the tlrst day March next; sale comn,eeis
alto y clIck, A. ~. ss4s p 80 Ssi.sIis
u5.rhe sale the Materials hbnv. me Mt o,o, is4P
p9ned until Saturday The nm inst at 10 o,cnck ma
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}. g5a sHeiskell d Co. N, a 90
II ESpECTFULLY announce 10 the public that ,hev
nave Just received from New Yolk their Spring stock
VI Goods from The latest mporatIons selected with
care Buyers and others requested to give us
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10 isasi - WA''ns '' sale '' JAMES BAKER
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Excellent! withmuch rleaslse, your suggestion
! teiieves me from great embarrassment. Madame
KS dress stailIbe transferred to AIauame q. th.s
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1 iAE,AlsAts- "a iu assoi IInent always la stote.
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oSs no BOARDING. =.
skh or twenty Gentlemen can be accommodated mia.
= boarding by feb1s It. M. PARKERt ="
SkN yoNsoN,s WORKS, with a Biographical NE moir
Y BY Wm Clifford, new ed 1 vol. sva. s-.04'
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Total. $3.50, 42O,704 s2e7, 07s, CAT

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Here we have clear and indsputabIe facts pre-
scented, showing our ability to import; and yet we
neglect to turn our great advantages to good &C.
count, and allow others to do for us what we can
better do for ourselves. On the other hand we see
those States superior only in commercial enterprise
and daring, importing from two to three times az
much as they export. Virginia imported in 1921
$l0780 900 worth Of goods, and in 1925 fell iown to
1868 600 and in 1928 sank low as 1875 900, and
now while advancing in other respects her foreign
commerce remains stationary. Can any one be-
lieve, If we had the viii We have not the means Of
doing better in this respect! Shall efforts be made
In every other mode to advance the prosperity Of
the State, except by enlarging our foreign and do
mest:c commerce? Surely, our true policy in this
particular is TO follow the example Of the Northern
and Eastern States.
Before leaving this branch Of the subject, we must
ADVERT to our shipping interest, and though our
navigation and naval interests have as yet present
ed no Presidential candle ate perhaps at distant
premacy. But lie that as it may, it il obvious to
the mort super fetal observer that in Virginia we
have almost totally disregarded our commercial
marine When we compare the shipping interest
of our State even with that Of me Of the new
States we find that ours occupies an inferior posi-
ton. The whole number Of ships which cleared
from Boston in 1858, is stated in the treasury
port last referred to at 4l54. The number clearing
from New York is placed at $3.50. The number
clearing from Pennsylvania is put at 5l4, and from
Maryland at 57s. But when we come to Virginia
We find only 292 vessels clearing from our State,
from South Carolina $50, from Alabama 2lS, and
from Louisiana l,2l6, while 299 ships cleared from
Ohio 275 from Michigan, and from California 92l.
But to exhibit the subje:t in more comprehensive
form, 30 that each one may look and examine for
him self, we insert the following table, taken from
<1xn <rno Aaf.n ted.
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enriching tendency Of trade. In TINS opening wide
the doors TO commercial enterprise. and extending
credits upon Wise and liberal basis. and soliciting
contributions from all quaxteFs the Norsbern States
have progressed In the most unprecedented manner
! in alf the great elements constituting natibual
wealth. In accomplishing these great results, not
one Of their great domestic interests has been sac
rifced, but each one made to conspiro to the gen.
e.al prosperity OF ALL
We priced now to exhibit the wonderful dispari-
ty between the exports and imports Of the States
bordering the Atlantic and Gulf OF Mexico. In this
investigation. we cannot fail 10 be sIruck with the
anomaly exhibited by the great staple producing
States situated along the coast, from Virginia to
Texas inclusive in exporting STA 200 6S2 worth of
sl7 lel worth Of foreign merchandise. That the
Southern States growing the great staples Of export,
and shipping so large amount irectiy abrcad and
with an open sea before them, and home market for
have imported little in return is one OF the most
wonderful facts of the day. What other States
struggle for and doubtless esteem the most solid and
substantial basis upon which TO found importatons
upon, yet the short sightedness and want of enter
prise amongst commercial men, or else the more
culpable unwilingr the part Of the people to
encourage and sustain such Efforts have allowed to
diff away from our shores to enrich and build up
Louisiana exported in 1868 the enormous sum of
$6e, 292 658 worth of staple productions; then why
should she be content to import the ptful amount OF
sl3S3o Ss6f South Carolina exported SIS 400 ,4Os
with importing only 81 sos ,6173 Alabama shipped
abroad $40, ,9l3 worth of productions why should
che sgree to import only $500 ,582 in merchandise
Virginia exported directly abroad IS 1906 79l OF her
productions; then why should she remain satisfied
with an import trade Of the insignificant amount of
$500 Goa?
Let us now turn our attention to the conduct of
the Northern, Eastern and Western States.
The exports of Maryland amounted to 81 906 459,
and her imports to the respectable of OTIS.
The exports from Pennsylvania amounted to
$6,527 1896, which was much below what Maryland
sent abroad, but she imported SIS, 1884 4l0-thus
making her imp ,rts nearly treble her exports. New
York exports 2e0 worth Of productions. but,
unlike Louisiana she than doubles her exports
by importing $l7s, POT 999 in value Massachusetts
exports $40 955 276 In productions bu. unlike Viz.
goia, she will not be satisfied with an insignificant
trade of few hundred thousand dollars, but boldly
imports to the amount of Sal 1857 1885, Even the in
terror States of Missouri and Ohio import respec-
lively ss59654 and $s47 700 worth Of goods, being
more than double what we import. But that you
may see and compare for yourselves, we invite at
tenton to the following table taken from the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury's report Of 1861
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Thus presenting the extraordinary average value
OF farming lands, In the nine first named and
commercial States, per acre ut $25 IS, while In the
nine last named agricultural States the average
value Of farming lands per acre Is s. 46. We
lind that the farming lands in the nine
first named and commercial states are worth,
rs similar lands in the nine last named agr-
cultural States Yet the nine agricultural States ex
Gel tho former in the value Of their great staple pro-
ductons These are astonishing facts, and demand
greet consideration. We may account for this dis
perity by ascribing portion OF II to the unequal
action Of the federal government, but the greater
portion Is doubtless owing to the wealth derived
from commerce. Federal legislation and disburse-
.ments may have given great impulse to every va.
r of business Ia the Northern and Eastern States
but to commercial enterprise they are mainly indebt
ed foy their unprecedented prosperity.
These tabular statements show that the average
value Of farming lands in the adjoining State OF
Maryland IL SIS 81 per acre, while is estimated
at % ~ per acre. But the average value OF the
tanning lands In the District Of Columbia in the last
census II put a the enormous sum OF $63 O3 per
acre. These facts ought TO arouse Us to prompt and
decided action. What but the commerce Of Balti.
more has given Maryland such decided advantages
over Virginia In the value Of her ands2 Can We
fail 70 perceive that the isolated District of Cslum
bia owes its superiority In the value Of its lands
over both Maryland and Virginia, to the combined
advantages resulting from the action OF the f.
dss government and the trade S o. Washington
land are more productive or valuable than those
OF our 6tate1 Can we suppose that the New Eng.
land iands are a. rich or productive, as the lands
Of Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Mississippi, or
Aiabamas Yet the farming lands In the latter are
valued q about Is 81 per acre while farming lands
in Ne former are estimated at average Of s2s 90.
TIE farming lands in Michigan are valued at ell So
per acre, while those Of Kentucky are placed at only
10 Oh. In Ohio, farming lands are valued at $l9 80
Der acre, while those In Mlssoun are estimated at
q 80 Per acre. Are NOT the 'snds IN Missouri ana
Michigan and Ohioi Yet what an astonishing dis
parity In cash valuation We cannot ascrbe this
difference In values 10 anything - leetimafely as
TO the benefits flowing from the superior commercial
enterprise OF The two more fortunate Stated
The farming lands in Virginia are estimated In
&c census returns az 26lt23ll acres, which, At
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ovseip 70 al settlers in KAnsAs Tsrriteey ftsn H
Scu3ern States bat vim extend no sympnfby s. 49,
tapoe TO those vho there under the protection Of a.
abolition societies 18th view TO carry out their unjsst
oesisna
Resolved That fron fsforuuation derived from the
informed and most reliable sources We ere Of ouiuis~
tibet Kansas viii be settled by population in favor q
making Il slave State che opinions OF ANY othe. -
TO the contrary notwithstandtDg
Resolved, That we approve the reseluons adoutsx -
fellow citizens ut jackson, at West Port and Ia
lendence hereby tender them cssdia 90 opers
6on in any emergency that may arise s the legal snl
proper protection Of the property q our Southern
brethren.
On motion of Col Anderson, ths city papers aud Il
southern papers requs sted 70 publish
T. L. EWING, Prsssdeat.
n W. LECTION, Secretary
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The facts in the foregoing table may enable us to
form toerably fair estimate Of the shipping inte
rest OF each State In the Union. But in this depart
ment, az in oil others Illustrating the commercial
deficient. With all the facts adduced before ia we
cannot be at loss to account for the unprecedented
growth Of the Northern and Eastern citiee. Pas
raj and agricultural communities must look to other
sources for the accumulation Of great national
wealth than simply grazing stock and tilli,g the
ea,fh. To what can we more adyantageonsly direct
our attention than TO commerce. In opening ont
the slaices of trade we invite wealth. civilization
and the fine arts within our borders Our cities re-
vive and fourish-our population increases, and all
the great departments OF Industry assume increased
yigor and activity. But II 10 not eqnay rs appa.
rent that we never have large cities extensve
commerce either foreign or domestic as long as our
country and village merchants refuse to purchase
their supplies Of goods in Virginia, but seek them
IN neighboriDg States2 Does any one expect large
CITIES 70 be sustained by retail neighborhood tradei
Are not the Agricultural classes directly Interested
IN the prosperity Of our cticsl Then, II we desire
TO build up our cities, the people must encourage
direct impOftati0ns, and endeavor to induce our
country and village merchants to purchase their
stock Of goods In our cities. YEA
In addition to the foregoing impediments, oar
WEALTHY citizens not only spend in their pleasure
trips hundreds Of Thousands OF dollars in the North
ern and Eastern States, but they send their chill
oren there TOT eGucation, and thus acquire taste
for employing Northern teachers, preachers, me
chanics and artizans. All classes SEEM therefore,
more or les ambitions to prove who sha contribute
most to sggrandize every Northern interest, 70 the
neglect and exclusion Of what can BE- obtained
stitutions are equal to any In the Union; our mo
chanics have but few superors, aud within our
borders we pcssew almost every variety Of pleasure
erourd, and nultitude Of healthy and fashionable
places Of resost. Why then, should virginians dis
CREDIT The State, and seek elsewhere what they can
o. well obtain and enjoy within our borders1
W-h these fscts before - the question ia pro.
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In looking over the foregoing tables, we perceive,
have very large amounts OF banking capital--that
bank discounts in all the States are about double
their capital; but that, in the great commercial
States the bank circulation is about equal to one
the circulation exceeds their banking capital.
We will now advert to another table, taken from
the same report, showing the proportion Of crcula.
ton for each dollar Of capital, and the amount Of
Of New York and the New England States =
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We win now invite especial attention to the
average cash value per acre Of the farming lands,
including both improved and uninproved, in nine
leading agricultural Statcs:-
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We here perceive not only great preponderance
of banking capital in all the great places Of trade
but that the circulation diminshes somewhat In pro-
portion as they augment their capital. Thus Il sp
pears that the circulation In New York city, Boston
cents 10 each dollar Of banking capital, while to
each person II averages thirtycight dollars and
twenty-five cents. These tables present many facts
worthy Of study and reflection, because they emar
elucidate some Of the elements leading 70 their
great prosperity
Notwithstanding the enormous amount Of banking
capital in the Northern and Eastern States, and
their great number of banks, we nevertheless dad
the profits upon their banking capital exceed ours.
As authority upon this point. we invite attention TO
the annexed table -
The average dividends Of the banks in the several
States before me nfioucd are as folfows:-
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The reports OF some Of the States are very NH
mute on the subject Of dividends but returns OF
this item are ever made by the banks in New York.
SO that in reference 70 bank dividends. as well ~
in every other aspect in which the question may be
viewed faCts afford be most co5cl1sivc poos o. the
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VALUE or REAL AND Personal EsrArx IN BuY-
fAIo-The Buffalo Express publishes the following
statement OF the valuation Of the real and personal
estate in the city Of Buffalo and the town Of Rack
Rock, for the years 1858 ead 1854, and the taxea
levied thereon FOR those years.
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the following preamble and resolutions which were
unanimously adopted -
ic meeting assembled and citizens Of saveholding
State feel deep interest in the settlement Of Kansas
Terrific ~, by such citizens a. will respect the right Of
property in slaves and extend the thereof oil
he rights guaranteed to them by the Constitution Of tho
United States for the protection and reclamation of such
Resolved That we view the organization Of societies in
some Of The non savehodng states by the
and antisIavery men, for tho purpose Of raising the
as proceeding alone from feeling Of hostility 10 the in
sttuton Of slavery and whilst so not deny the right
Of any citizen OF the United States in said territory,
deem such course by the aboonists Of the North to
be in violation Of the spirit Of those principles upoA
which government founded and shall endea
70 al such on the part Of the abo
htionist and believe by proper effort the part Of
the citizens Of the slave States that slavery a. the
exists in said territory win continue to exist
disposed to DO 70 TO said territory with their
Resolved, ina. We believe when the territory Of the
men citizens from al portions Of United States hsvs
an equal right TO remove to- and tie in said territory
with their propsrty q whatever description the Same
may be- and every attempt the part OF ths Federal
government TO prohibt any portion Of the cens from
settling in such territory with their property Of what
Inc principles upon which our government was foun1d
We therefore, approve Of the repeal By Congress- Of
what ia commonly known the Missouri restrick n,
deempg the same to be unjust to large po<tion Of tho
Union and in violation Of tAe Just principles o; our 60
vernment.
Resolved When any position Of the territory of the
United states is organized into political We
beee that according the principles lying At tho very
foundation OF cur government the people Of such com
munity have right to regulate their insttu
tons to suit themselves provided the Same he In accord
nnee With the constitution OF the United States. We
therefore, approve Of tte passage by Congres OF the
As9tas wha .ases ,ss peSpe VOC ma,
gsssres thu !: Wiz extend he light baud or cc'
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FANCY DRY GOODS.
New Silk g. Fancy Goods.

W. d. PHILZI PS. a
coner Of Lafayette and Church Streets
'(opposite Harvey House.)
HAS now in store and will be receiving
I'll daily from New York and Philadet-
phia a full stock Of Silk and Fancy Goods,
which have<all been selected by myself in
the n0Hhern markets. In consequence of
the increasing demands of his trade. his
stock will, this season embrace larger a
mount and greater varietYH pan ever before;
he would beg leave to calYparticu!ar atten-
ton to bis stock of ladies' DRESS GOODS,
which ~ novelty and elegance Of design
cannot be surpassed by any other house in
this city. CONSISTING IN PART OF:
Rich brocade and glace silks of the new
est colors and designs; Rich figured and
plain black slksand Saline de chimes; Prin-
ted and embroidered cashmeres, and de lsi-
mes in robes; Rich printed cashmere decos-
Sc and satin reps: Wsite nd colored en-
broidered crepes fN party desses; Rase
silks. French and Scotch plalds French
and English prints; white goods Of all des-
criptions. together with general assert
ment Of goods ada bted to - trade, all of
which will be offered at the most favorable
rates. With an earnest desire to conduct
my business upon the principal ofsloing, as
I would be doneby I hopssto Continue to
nerl the confidence Eas Been so H.
berally twtowed upon me.
oct1JYy. w. d. PHILLIPS.
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FIELDING NUSSELMAN.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in all kinds
OF CONFECTIONhRlES.

Conner Of Third and Laurel SITS, NEARLY
opposite the Bank Baton Rouge
II LAYING this day REDUCED his prices,
IL he is prepared to furnish all kind OF
CA IN D Y at WHOLESALE and RETAIL, on
more favorable terms than car. be had in n
Orleans; and having experienced workman,
his candy will always besruRE and FRESH;
care being taken that no "deleterious ingre-
dent" is used in its manufacture, as is too
often the case with confectionery purchased
at AUCTIONS and from irresponsible houses.
He trusts that the trade of this, and the
adjoining parishes, will give him their Or
ders to fill, which he is prepared to do to
any amount, having made arrangements for
the best quality of sugar in market, and be-
ing in correspondence with one of the large
est houses in New York, to supply him with
fancy confectionery and articles ip his line.
September 7,-y.
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PRO VISIONS /.
MY PRESENT STOCK.

For the information Of Families and others,
l give below summary Of such articles
s& GROCERIES PRODUCE, &c.
| now have on hand: Brown Sugar. Fair
to Choice, Crushed,. Coverings Philadel-
phia. pulverised do do double Loaf do Do
Small Loaf st. James Refinery, Cefee,
Choice Rio and old Java, RICE, Louisiana
and Carolina; TEA's, Imperial, Guapo~det.
Young Tyson, Black, &c, &c. s
PICKLES. quarts and half Gallons; SrlcEs,
Ginger, Nutmegs. Cinnamon, Cloves. Mus 4
tard and Pepper; Fish, sSardines, Herring,
Goldfish, MacleIel in barrels quarters and
Kits: OIL, Olive and Lamp Oil; WINES
Champaign and CIaret, Champaign Cider,
in bottles MAcAEoN1 ard Vermicelli Ar
MoNps, Raisins. Tomato and Pepper CAT
sun; Goshen and Western Butter: Westel-
reserve Cheese BEEF TONGUES, Sn
gar CIac kers. Bntter, BIscr1T, Soda Biscuit
Pilot bread. BUCKWIIFAT, ~. $3.50 H. 1y,. =,
Onions, Potatoes. Lady Peas. CroWders q
Soap Candles, Starch, Salt, Flour st. Lou -
and Ohio; Lard, Shoulders, Gear sides Su-
gar cured Hams: ~ inegar, Salelatus, Soda
Wrapping Paper, BrooIns.l Tobacco, Well
Buckets, Water Buckets Cotton Il French
Twinc, Baskets, Wash Boards, Sleeves
Clothes sand PIow Lines, Cigars, Fire
Crackers, Wooden Boxes, Powder. Shot, g
Caps, Bar Lead, Nails; Whiskey. barrels and
halves, common, extra Ola Ryeand Monon
gahala, New York Brandy aud Gin. Con-
mon and Fine, Cement Pla. ter Paris, Sand,
Plasterers Hair, Hay, Corn, Oats, Bran, &c Z
The greater portion Of the above articles
can be purchased at retail and near all by
the package or quantity. Ny facilities for
buying are Of the best ard for the CASH,
am III market with any man or any house
my store will always be found open until
7 O'Clock at night. .-.
oct lily JOSHUA ZEAL
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CITY EMPOREUM.
CT Staple and Fancy Dry Goods.
w u PHILIPS

CORNER OF LAFAYETTE AND CHURCH SITS.
THERE IS NOAUCTION GOODS IN
l. my establishment. Nor do | propose
to ''sell for cost and LESS than sost" Ny
goods are we j selected and contain all the
latest and most fashionable patterns selec-
ted by an experienced purchaser in the New
York and Philadelphia markets. | have
no article thaNllas been forced into market
under the hammer an sccount of change in
fashion, OF damage. The public may iced
satisfied that what they purchase of me is
new and fashionable. | do not profess to
be in competition with the vendeu OF
"Cheap Goods" do however pretend to
sell as cl1sAp as any retail House ofst&hd-
ing in the Union. II you do not think so
call and see octl5 IL
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Hat. Cap, & Shoe Store.

THE Undersigned take pleasure in in
j. forming their friends and the public
generally that they have just replinished
their stock with the most fashionable style
ofarticles in their line, which they will sell
as low as can be purchased elsewhere, for
cash. Silk, Moleskin, Beaver, Cassimer
and Matilod Hats, Navy, Army, Mohair,
Silk plush, Cotton and silk glazed Caps.
for men and boys. Hunting, Calf, Kip ant
Laced boots. Ladies, Misses and boys Cal
ters and Brogans. Also negro hats and
shoes A. N, BOOTH.
Nov 1S-ly. j. w. QUIGGJNS
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Booksi Books :.

? BOOKS! Books
" EBSTER'S Die tionary, cteplmoe
w quarto edition Swifts works COM
plete in two vol. Vol 3 Greeneaf on
evidence; Hillard on Mortgages Ross
eau's confession; Christmas Roses The
Rose Bud: Juvenile Keepsake. Also a
urge variety o, l1ares and Amanacs for
1854, and fine. assortment of blank Cards
in store and for sale by
nov. 10-y GEO. NJ. HEROMAN.