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LocUsTs.-The Claiborne Advocate reports
that, after the lapse of seven years, the locusts
have again made their appearance in bat pa
rish. On Sunday, Goth April, they We re first
heard, and on Tuesday had become nun erous.
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urplanters continue their complaints IN re
gard to the backwardness Of the young cotton
1t is dying for the want Of rain. Corn, how
ever, is much more promising than could be
expected
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The ALLIES AND CUBA.-The London Ex-
aminer has an article on Cuba and the recent
speech in the Spanish cortes on slavery. It
deprecates the intention of Spain to protect
slavery in Cuba, and says that by offering to
the slave hopes of future emancipation the
Spanish government would raise up a power
able to defy both Cuban planters and American
sympathisers. The Examiner fears that should
a band of American flibusters land in Cuba.
gen. Concha will show them the same scant
mercy which was shown to Lopez, and then
says
The American government will then be pro-
vided with a grievance, and if general Pierce
should deem the government fleets of France
and England too deeply engaged in the Black
and Baltic seas to think Of succoring Cuba, it is
quite within reach Of possibility that the report
of the Ostend conference may be acted on, and
the step of common cause with the discounted
corsairs, by sending force for retaliatng upon
gen. Concha, and perhaps for reducing the
island, may become sufficiently popular to force
itself upon MI. Perce's not very reluctant
cabinet. ..... ... .-. ....-..e .., ~
The contingency of the western allies look
ing quietly on must not, however. be toohastily
assumed. France and England have on a preyi-
Gus occasion spoken frankly at Washington as
to what would be their duty were Cuba wan
tonly invaded, and at that time the emperor
Napoleon observed that the alliance between
France and England extended westward as well
as eastward. Though it would be unfortunate
indeed, # in the belief that we have duty to
prevent aggression, and protect weak states
from spolation, we should be called upon to
perform such duty in both hemispheres at once
left not the American government too hastily
infer thatits act of aggression would be safe.
Meantime tie Spanish eortes,instead of confin-
ing their cares to the Cancellation Of the plan-
tiers who have eonspired against them, might
do better, we think, so as to dealout Justice to
all subjects of the Spanish crown in Cuba that
it should no longer have to depend for aleei-
ance and defense upon merely one class, and
that the least numerous and most selfish.
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Mr. Hall, the district attorney of the city O.
New York, to whom the subject had been re.
erred by mayor Wood and the board of alder
men, has given it as his opinion that the pro-
hbitory liquor law recently passed by the leg
lslature is constitutional, and should therefore
be enforced. The opinion of this officer, and
the disposition manifested by mayor Wood to
execute the law, have made great commotion
in the city Hundreds of small stores and GRO
ceries are advertised for rent, their present
keepers preferring to embark in some other
business, Hope, one of the largest retail gro
GERS in the United States, advertises all his
wines and liquors for sale at auction. The
law will cause the closing up of all the coffee
houses, drinking shops and liquor stores in the
city, as it prohibits under the penalty ola hea-
Wy fine and imprisonment the sale Of any wine.
liquors, porter, ale, cider, cordials, etc. Cold
water is the order of the day. .-a- ....-
The Savannah Georgia. Courier learns that
the greatest distress is prevailing in Emanuel
county, IN consequence OF the scarcity of water.
No rain having fallen worthy Of note since the
9Th of September last. The distress at the
county site had increased in consequence of the
additional numbers in attendance upon the
court. Judge Holt had been notified by the
proprietor Of the principal hotel, that he would
have to adjourn court, or proceed without any
thing to cat, as sufficiency Of water to cook
food was not to be lad in swainesboro' or its
vicinity 1t appears as if the south and west
were doomed to famish for the want of rain
TIE last Natchitoches Chronicle says that it
i subject Of universal remark that the times
we're never harder in that region of country
han at present. The planters without sup
plies. corn and al kinds Of produce scarce.
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There was no choice of treasurer, and new
election has been ordered. The following gen
tlemen were elected trustees: 1st ward, ). II
Collins; Cd ward, Mutt and Miller; Sd ward
colonel Sam. Ford; 4th ward, doctor W. W.
George; 5th ward, G. H, Burnside; 9th ward,
Levin Knox
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The CUBAN QUEsToN.-TAe Washington
correspondent Of the New York Courier and
Enquirer writes on the 10Th ult-.sIt is I'M
derstood that the Cuban crisis in the cabinet
continues. Another protracted meeting is re-
ported to-day. No test vote has vet been ia
ken, though the peace party is represented as
retaining the ascendancy. Repeated ballots or
viva voce divisions are alleged to have taken
place, which have all left the president in a
minority Davis and Dobbin yield him I'M
shaken support, and he is said to receive an oc-
caslonal lift from the postmaster general, which
only suffces to make tie and prevent com
bustion, because Messrs. Marcy Guthrie, Cush-
ing and McClelland present a firm and united
front In favor of Cancellation towards Spain
and conservatism in general. What we on the
outside hear of the progress of the struggle, is
so interesting that we cannot but regret that
some neutral member wont move to sit with
open doors, or to remove the injunction of
secrecy ... --... - -.. ,
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The St. Louis Intelligencer imparts at least
one gratifying piece of intelligence. It states
that there is a probability of the price of pota-
toes getting down to reasonable rates. A shin
ment of over 5000 bushels came to hand on the
18th ut, and the very choicest sold at 81 85,
quite reduction A few arrivals, daily ex-
pected, 1t thinks will "give US a chance to quote
them as low as SO cents bushel at the least. !,
Glad to- hear it. Wish the Missourians would
ship a few hundred barrels to Red River
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JOHN j. CRITTENDEN-The St. Louis Intel
hgencer says, this distinguished Kentucky
orator and Statesman is still in St. Louis. an1
receives daily, In his intercourse with our com
munlty, those manifestations Of affection ane
regard which have ever attended him in pub
lie and IN private life. Indeed, there are few
men IN the republic who have been more re-
markable for the amenity of their manners and
the IL warm attachment Of friends, produced by
their genial and friendly dispositions toward:
all, than Mr.. Crttenden. During his long ca
reer IN public life, Mr. Crittenden has scarce,
ever made personal enemy-and even now
notwithstanding his life long adherence to E
party that opposed the democracy, he has
thousands of as sincere friends and admirers
among them as among any other class of soci
ETY.. Mr. Crlttenden is one of the warmes
trends and supporters of the American partv.
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The government Of Switzerland has received
from the United States minister at Berne,-(
Fay, J note expressing his regret that in some
cantons the authorities appeared to ''favor the
emigration to America of persons completely
destitute, and even ofcriminals.' These abuses
the American envoy observes, have been the
object OF strong remonstrances in the bosom
even of the Legislature, and congress was busy
with the preparation Of law, the object of
which was to put an end to the evils indicated,
by preventing the United States from becoming
the Botany Bay Of Europe. The government
replied that no such shipments will be allowed
hereafter .: .... ...
The commissioner of pensions, at Washing
ION, mas decided that mo person can be a ben
eticiary under the first section of the act Of
March 3, 1856, who has not performed fourteen
days service at the seat Of the war, in which he
shall claim to have served This decision es-
that there must have been actual ser
vice, and at the seat of the war-and NOT
merely distant seryice-to entitle volunteers r.
bounty land. -..5.
-l-~3-~l@--- ~-~--~----~~----
The Marksyille Villager, Of THURSDAY last,
states that there is no appearance of rain as
yet. Corn and cane in Aroyelles look stunted,
vegetables are drying up on their parched
beds, and all over the praisies cattle are dying
u large numbers from either the want or The
outrid state of the water
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The planters Of Desoto parish have given
,ut all hope of Red River rising this season,
md determined 70 ship their cotton as fast as
,necibIn
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The election for town officers passed ovel
very quietly. There was no party spirit or ex-
element manifested The vote was:
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gEOUa JOB OFF1cE.-We have added tc
our establishment one of HOES PATENT RoTAR1
PRESSES, capable of printing from looo tc
1900 cards, circulars, etc, per hour, and an
additional hand press suitable for pamphlets
and large jobs, together with fine ass ortment
of ornamental type, paper, and blank cards,
which enables us to fill orders for every des-
cription of printing to any extent in superior
style, with great despatch and at unusually
low prces ~"
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The Jefferson Herald, of the 1st inst, in
forms us that the bayou at that point is zoo low
"for mud turtle navigation" and thin ks that
"the advantages of Jefferson as shipping point,
are just next to nothing at all" Our Texas
friends have most assuredly had hard time
of it during the past year .. .+.-=..
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The river continues to slowly decline at this
port 1t is also falling at Alexandria. The new
steamer Hope, captain Moore, has succeeded in
getting above the falls -.
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telegraPhic dispatch to the New York
Times, dated Washington, April 18th, 50 rs the
French legation has intimated to Mr. Marcy
that should the United States and Spain engage
in hoshlities, France would promptly snccor
Spain. We are inclined to doubtthe velacitv
of this dispatch, although it is more than pro-
babe that IN case Of 2 war between the United
States and Spain, both France and England
would take sides with the latter; but at present
they do not appear y be able To succoli their
ewn soldiers in The Cfilaaa
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LOCAL EW 8.

Tho presentation Of large and handsome silk banner to
the Washington Light infantry took place Yesterday morn
ing in front Of the rcsdenSe II j. d. Hoover esq., the Uni
ted States marshal for this District in tho of
largo number of spectators The Tag was presented on be-
half Of his by Mr. Hoover who addressed the
company in graceful and effective speech, follows:
"SoLpIERs have been selected behalf of the citizens
Of this city to present you this beautiful flag.
the that your corps still BEARS organized and
this day just nineteen its first parade made
present safely served Increase the cont
encs and admiration ELECTED by Its frat and the
stimulated similar enterprises, which subsequently proved
successful and the result tho magnificent regiment vol
unteers now the pride and boast Of the District.
The nsignidcance in number Of the regular army
United States At this day when and great
ased with the armies Of other powers Of any magnitude
shows that It intended by forefabers simply
intrusted the defence country noby heroicay
has that militia attested its ability to sustain the trust
i e. all TIM and If h9m .sG
with Mexico, all illustrate the hcroism, the devo-
to the energy, and the intelligence Of the American vol
Experience then, having shown that confidently
rely upon our citizen sodiey hold hsti is the duty Of
all good citizens to encourage the formation of volunteer
military organizations and thus foster the martial spirit
that at all mos be fully prepared either for attack
defence.
Soldiers 1t was the Od Guard Of Napoleon at Water
loo at the close of that terrible day. which for long time
deavoring protect the flying that magnificent
host which entered filed with confidence into that days
battle Each nearly dccimated that heroic band
until with admiration the unparalleled vaor 1t
exhibited and DESTROYS of saving from annhiaton what
NAMED of that until then nvincible guard, proposal to
surrender sent to them The gallant colonel in
mand instantly sent back the reply la garde enrt
rena as do not hesitate to that believe, should
the honor Of country the deonce of its institutions
qure you initiate the example of that Od Guard that
you will devote yourselves they did, and that the
guage Of that gallant colonel Tho guard dies but
renders will be the motto which will then nscribs
this banner, which, Captain Davis, have the pleasure
tn cor m
testimonial Of the confidence and esteem of tho citizens
this metropolis"
Yesterday proved to be of the days OF the
year. At noon sheltered situation the mercury
90 degrees.
Our military visters from Baltimore made a fine appear
yesterday they marched through the under
heavy Of the District regiment They reviewed
the President of the United States who
be highly pleased with their effective appearance and sol
dierly bearing.
The contributions from the hackmen of Washington fol
the relief of the Norfolk and Portsmouth sufferers viii
to nearly hundred dollars This indeed time
y and muniHcent aid.
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posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

Failure Of Mais.-If mail at any time fail to arrive at
the end of route at any intermediate post Office where
the time Of arrival fixed within the time specified in the
schedule it is expected that every contractor will
by himself agent send HE excuse to the In
specton Office, setting forth particularly the Of the
failure IT. after waiting reasonable time, specific and
satisfactory is received it is the duty Of the chief
clerk report the to the Postmaster General for fine
General for such avos admitted by the
parment fbad roads alleged, specific report must be
made Of what portion Of the road bad to obsnct
the mails, and what its peculiar condition If high
stated to be the OF such failure be
shown what watercourses impossible and of all
other
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REPORT having indusiriousIy circulated 10 the effect
IL Tor boarding and tuition In my seminary have
been advanced I'VE hundred dollars session. deem
duty give explicit contradiction.
do know how The originated nor BY what agercy
gained such The published
made with baen
double the
5000 session Of
ten months Tho additional cost Of all articles OF domestic
sumption compelled rs.e my 4 S2s0
day pupils and fer sIdea unchanged
WILLIAM J. CLARKE,
Sent II w H.. g,
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AnEmcAss " pAnl..-The Paris correspondent Of the

AMERICANS IN PARI.-The Paris correspondent Of the
Boston Atlas writes
aThere are a great many American families now in
Paris | may mention among them the wife of General
Winfield Scott who is travelling with her sister Mrs
Cabe of Virginia, and Miss Gibson of Washington, Ia
daughter understand, of General Gibson) Gen. Scott
himself is expected before long Mr. Ex-Presidcnt
Fillmore and Mr.. Corcoran yesterday presented to
the Emperor The widow of Dr. Horner of Philadelphia,
and family Mrs. Robert Smith, Mr. and Mrs Hare and Mr.
and Mrs Arnold also among the representatives sent
here from that city. There 1900 Americans now
here
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THE QUEEN ENGLAND TOMB OF NApoLEoN.--We
copy the following from the Paris Monev of August 81:

THE QUEEN or ENGLAND AT THE TOMB OF NAPoLEoN.-We
copy the following from the Paris Moniear Of August 27
The Queen visited the day before yesterday, the tomb
of the Emperor No of her visits produced deeper
impression AS the review had lasted till very late her
Majesty longer expected at tho Hotel DIES Invades
nevertheless she determined going there notwithsand
ing the ateness of the hour The Queen arrived
quently ut nghtfal, followed by staff,
rounded by the veterans of old wars who had
ed meet her. while she advanced with noble composure
towards the last restingplace of him who Engands
most constant adversary. What spcctacel How many
membranes, with all the contrasts they brought up
mind But when by the light of torches the glitter Of
uniforms amid the strains of the organ playing God
the Queen her Majesty led by the Emperor to the
chapel where the romans of Napoleon lie the effect
overpowering and immense, the emotion profound for
every rejecting that this ordinary homage
offered at the tomb of great man. but solemn act
testing that the rvares of the past forgotten and
that the union between the two peoples had received its
most signal conservation
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ny J. c. MCGUIRE. Auc,lol.eer.

VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY FOR EALE.-On T1ugsGsys
September go at in front OF the pemiress will sell
that OF lot 10, 3a lh street, eiw.et
and " rs from OF said thence
north rs feet 100 feet inch sou . ie, erst 10 e ben
ming together with the consisting pae
three brick house and back building fixtures
sc.
Ao that Of lot square, with the brick house
beginning street, ~ feet from southeast anelc OF said
thence % north rs the
TONED oi rs feet nces sou 70 feet east feel chcs
south TO the beginning
1lis It's central position and yny Prnnsyl
vania fail be und
The lots will be sold separately n"
Terms OF sale One fourth cash residue and o
with inteest Deferred be secured by decd II
on the premises Title perfect.
JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
Sept Id Ancinneer
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The NEW CAkADi.s ssAr or CONTAMINATION the
Toronto Patriot Of Friday lasts
1t affords pleasure to be able definitely 20
The arrangements 10 the Of the govern
meat The Offices in Quebec be closed 2s
and they be reopened In Toronto ON the 10th oi
October This intervening time between these dates viii
OF course be CONSUMED in the
upon removal.
DEArH OF AN EDiroR--The vcksburg Wing Of the list
came to us clad in the sombre garb Of mourning
count Of the death of its editor Rufus X Arthur who
pred the day previous.
KATE HAYsThis distinguished operatc singer cleared
$4,000 during her stay in Australia Shs is at
Batavia
The SEASON NAHAsr.-The Nahant House will be
closed tsays the Boston Transcript week. after
son OF three months. Many more strangers have visited
this charming locality the present than be-
fore but of the cool weather their average stay
has been shorter than usual The company has included
representatives from most Of the States and British Prov
Inces and nearly every European nation The number of
arrivals to September 50l5 which is one thousand
more than the largest number any hotel in Saratoga
according to published reports
CELRHaArIoS.---The New York Express says
The anniversary of the entry army into the city
OF Mexico will be celebrated by the officers of the army and
navy and the officers of regiments of volunteers who
Deimonicos on Friday next Lieut.. Gen Scott has con-
scented TO preside on the OCCASION
REMARKABLE RLcpExEsr.-Mrs Munts Washington coun-
fy Pennsylvania eloped from her husband on Saturday
leaving seven children behind her Her husband followed
her to Pittsburg and found her in the hotels and
placed her In room; but while ha parakng of his
breakfast Sunday morning she managed escape and
left with her paramour She is about fifty years OF age
and has lived in the most amcable relations with her
band. few days before she eoped she purchased a
splendid gold watch and had it charged her husband
and took with her large of money and other vau-
ables.
SEVERE DRoUaHT.-The Boston Transcript says:
The present drought in this immediate vicinity ia now
riyalling that OF last year though its effects upon the
crops generally not disastrous, it occurs later
in the season. The last rain which fell sufficient 10 lay
the dust Thursday August 9TH and there are no
present signs Of the spell of dry weather being soon
broken The verdure of the country rapidly changing
to wihered aspect the streams getting very low
and clouds OF dust freely raised both by ocomotion
and the action of the wind It singular fact that
wells in the country which did fail during the remark
able drought OF last year completely dried up
One OF the oldest inhabans of Newtswn says he
remember when the Charles river was ever so low as at
present in the manufacturing dstrictso
ANOTHER POISONED WEDDING rARrY--A despatch states
that at party given Danceyvie in Haywood coun-
W Tennessee few days ago. foryve of the guests were
poisoned One Dead and several other persons arc
not expected to The poison contained in
some Of the ingredients of cake used the OCCASION
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Markets.

New YonK, September 12-Stocks lower. Money is
ru,saes Of Virginia SIS 49,. Flour unsetedsaes Of
oarrcs straight State, So good Ohio, So So south
crn, So rs Wheat is firm, with improved tendency
GALES Of 900 bushels southern white 81 rod 81 S. Corn
trife lower western mixed, 81 cents. Pork is triae
higher mess, SAP 6213. Beef is firm. Lard Is firm.
BAIrrMoRE, September 12.--Flour-Ohio and Howard
sold this morning at 81 s2 Wheat actvesAies u
900 bushels white 81 rs 81 IS and red, 81 ~
81 rs Corn white 81 cents The supply Of very
light.
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INCEST OF Exchcauer Reports from 1924 10 1854,
IL inclusive. vol.
Williams on Personal Property, with American notes vol.
Chron0losicay Aanged by John William Wal
lace. 1 vol.
The Greed of Chrisiendom by w. r. Greg
Uabiis ard Men; by Doct Derem.
Guy Rivers; by Wni. Gilmore Smms. VOL edition.
Bills OF Blsrncy; BY II. Shelton Mackenzie. vol.
Barlley's Poems. vol
Lippincos ronouncing Dictionary Of the World vol svo.
Sep 10 FRANCk TAYLOR.
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Norfolk, Virginia. OF yellow ID insant Mrs
FLTzABErH r. CHANDLER, rect Of j. r. CHASpLxR Surgeon
United ssascs Navy.
ON he s,h, ALICE Lee eldest daughter and on ths ioh
AUGUSTUS FACE, eldest son. Of r. and ELIsArK
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YOUNG AMERlcA.Tho Charlottesville (va) Jercrsonar

says
awhile President Pierce standing the hotel a.
which he had taken rooms little chap, OF few sum
mcrs finding his hat-band unbucked up to the Pres
dent and accosted him. FIX my hat-band sir. what Is
your name said the President Dobreei DO you know
ncr Yes, you the President said Young America,
fix my hat-bandl The President fixed his haband and
then Young America his play contented and hap
py that be- too was the Presidents peer
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HArrras crtrBnATroSThe journeymen matters Of Bos-
celebrate the birthday OF ST. Clement tho inventor OF
hats on the 23d of November next They intend to
make il splendid affair." and will par'ake of banquet ct
one Of their principal hotels.
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DOsT OFTICES i'm the United statesL of Post Oaices
IN t'red States, with the OF postmaers
Juiy 1858 aIso regulations of the Post Office
partmsnt Price so cents. To be had only Mt
TAYLOR MAURY,5
Sep 10 Bookstore, 9th street.