The American patriot., 1855-05-12
FANNIE FRANK"


be found a very interesting norellette, written
by a young lady, expressly for the PATRIOT.
1t is the first effort of our fair contributor
and she therefore hopes that the ungenerous
critic will deal gently with any imperfection of
style that may be observed.
We will refrain from further comment in re-
lation to merits or dement's Of tho production,
with the simple Recommendation to our read
ers, to give "7'Ae ZSacher," o careful perusal.
We wish to cultivate disposition on the
part Of our young lady friends to contribute to
the columns of The Patriot. We arc conf
dent that there is talent among the fair ones of
our locality, and we believe that all that is
wanting to devclope it to beautiful extent, is
. little perseverance and exertion.
We confidently hope that 'Fannie" will be
Frank enough to send us ''more copy" for
we are sure she has "few moro left of the
same sort" We wish to be further taught by
The Teacher.
The New Orleans Associated Press and the
Typographical Union, have had tremendous
squabble. 1t appears that the proprietors of
the Associated Press insisted upon reduction
Of the scale Of prices on the part of the Un-
ion--that the typos" refused to grant it
hence confusion and general strike"
Tho proprietors representing the interests Of
the Associated Press had anticipated tho re.
suits Of the demand for reduction, however,
and had already made arrangements for the
transmission of some forty or fifty printers
from New York.
The typos" from the north did not do
things up $50 brown" as the necessities Of
the case required, and the proprietors were
compelled to leave in" and were glad to get
their regular hands back at former rates.
We think there is little doubt but that the
proprietors have "paid dear for their whis-
tles."
So much for the "sagacity" Of Col. Heiss,
and his intended reform.
The Typographical Union of New Orleans
is composed of men, who are esteemed as gen.
tlemen of responsibility and standing; and
who are possessed Of too much firmness and
integrity Of purpose to be brow beaten by
such humbug as the Metropolis" partner Of
the Delta.
We hope that this experiment will serve as
good lesson to the more liberal members Of
the Associated Press; and will point out ia
them the advantages accruing by the employ.
ing of "gentlcnen" in their composing depart.
ments, instead of imported raggamufiins.
We would thank one Of our neiehborine
Po,tmasters not to send the Patriot back ere
fused" unless instructed to do so by the sub
scriber to whom it is sent. Such has beer
the case, ard if repetition Of the same SHOULD
occur, we might be induced to sing out thu
mark on the ,oaU
Secretary MClelland, of the Interior, has is
sued circular to the ''Officcrs am, Agents o
the Department Of the Interior" warning, then
not to buy land warrants from holders, and say
ing that if they persisted in the practice, the,
will have no cause of surprise or complaint a
withdrawal from them of the confidence
which induced their appointment. The Secre
tary calls it obvious abuse Of official station.
We received a call yesterday from Z. NJ
DENNIS, Esq, the travelling and business agen
of the Baton Rouge Daily Gazette and tn
Advocate. We recommend Mr.. D. to 10 attep
'ion nfcnr friend.