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The American patriot., 1855-01-31

VALUE OF CorroN-Charles Dickens, in a late
number Of his "Househo'd Works." after enumcr-
ating the striking facts Of the cotton trade says
Let any great social or physical convulson visit
the United States, and England would feel the
shock from Lands End to John O'Groat's. The
lives Of nearly two millions of our countrymen arc
dependent upon the cotton crops of America.
Their destiny may be said without any sort of hy-
perbole, to hang upon thread. Should any dire
calamity bcfall the land Of cotton, thousand Of
our merchant ships would rot idly in the dock;
ten thousand mills must stop their busy looms;
two millions of mouths would starvo Cor lack of food
to feed them.
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

Professor. pimitry lectured before the Colum.
bian Society, in Washington, the evening of the
18th inst, upon "The Influence of Science on tho
Welfare Of Man." The American Organ says tho
lecture was brilliant production and was listened
to with much attention by large and discriuiina-
tive audience.
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

GRIsl AND MARIO IN Bos7oS.-These artists &C.
gun successfully in Boston, the papers being all in
raptores with them, in the "Puritani." But the
Transcript declares the ''Lucreza Borgia, though
performed to an oyertowilg house at the new the
atre, to have been on the whole failure Grisi
was tame, and Mario was SO hoarse as to break
down in a fasetto attempt.
An extra performance was to be given on the
Saturday afternoon of their first week, and the
Barber Of Seville was announced. This was
for the accommodation of the people Of the eny;-
rons, who cannot conveniently visit the opera in
the evening.
During their second week these great artists
were to appear in the Norma" the 'Favor;te"
and Don Pasquela."
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

An Irish tailor, making gentleman's coat and
vest too small was ordered 10 take them home and
let them out. Some days after, the tailor told the
gentleman that his garments happening to fit q
countryman Of his, he had let them out at shil-
ling per week. ... ...t f.r
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

A son of Erin gave the following toast at a
dianer party: Here's wishing We may never die
nor nobody Kill ye, till ye knocks ye: brains out
against the silver knocker ov yer own door"
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

An nvetcrate bachelor being asked by scnti.
mental young miss. why he did not secure some
fond ones company in his voyage on the ocean Of
life replied, II would if I were sure such an ocean
would be Pacific" Prudent old bach
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

1t is said that the Know Nothings in the Penn
sylvania Legislature will support James yeatch,
of Uniontcwn, Fayette county, for United States
Snnator. 70 succeed Senator Cooncr
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

One OF the best-lookins girls in seminary in n
York State Is red-haired girl from Vermont
Out Of compliment to her hair they call hey ''the
torch nf love-
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

Mrs, Swishelm says that women have great and
grievous wrongs. Among the number, is the neg.
lect which allows them 10 lvi aud do old maids
Snneil,l, woman Ihat
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

A country paper, speaking of blind woodsaw.
yer, says although he can't see he can saul"
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

The SIN men who were arrested for robbins the
mail at Binghsnrpton n Y. have been committed
f,- 'r,
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

Sir. George Simpson, Territorial Governor Of
the Hudson's Bay Company was in Washington
at last accounts.
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

Fashion and famine naughty woman and he
servant girl. Ms
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

The Selma Reporter says, the bridge over the
Cahaba river is so far completed that the cars on
the Alabama and Mississippi Rivers Railroad can
now cross ii.
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

YOU ARE \ BRIcx.---A certain college Professor
had assembled his class at the commencement #
the term, and was,realing over the list Of names
to see that all were present 1t CHANGED that ono
of the nurn5er was uar:nown to tn, Professor hay
ing Just entered tae class -, e. ...-- ....- e..
"What is your name, sir?" asked the Professo',
looking through his spcctacles
"},ov are brick was the startling reply. RI
''oir." said the Professor. half starting out OF his
chair at the supposed iTlpcrtinence but not quite
sure that he had understood him correctly, "Sir,
did not exactly understand your answer" ''' p,
"You are Brick" was again the composed
reply .r...,....
'"iihis is intolerablc!" said the Professor, his
face retdenlng, "B6warc, young man, how You
attempt to insult me"
'Insult you" said the student in turn astonis!!l
ed. "iioy have done t?' '.-sz-'
"Did you not say was brick?" returned thc
Professor with stiHed Indignation. ''6 80.
"No, sir you asked me my name, and answer
ed your question: U. R. A. Brick-Uriah Reynolds
Anderson Brick"
"Ah, Indeed .a'irnurcd the Professor, sinking
back into his seat in confusion. ''It was a mis-.
conception on my part WIN you commence the
lesson, 3r.--allem. Mr. Brick?"
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

In Arostook county, Maine, at last accounts
the snow was between two and three feet deep
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

The late Mr.. Arthur l.. Payson, the Boston
merchant who died so suddenly in his counting
house some days ago, had policy upon his life for
$40, 900 in one of the Boston insurance companies
The American patriot., 1855-01-31
slfv CLINTON, LOUISIANA ri
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 81, 1855.
eE We are indebted to Counsellor Morgan for late

The State of Connecticut has school fund OF
over two millions of dollars, and it is annually
increasing; with the interest Of which alone she
educates every child within her limits.
1t is to be lamented that our own State cannot
place her facilities for the education of her chill
tlren on such prosperous basis as that Of Con-
necticut- Our system of public education is an
excellent one in theory, but very poor one in
practice, and the benefits derived from its opera
tons are scarcely dscernble. He, who in after
times, that can boast of having learned to read
and spell through the patronage Of the present
public school system Of Louisiana, should con-
sole himself upon his extreme good fortune.
J We hope, however, that the day is not far dis
tant when every child in the State will be offered
every facility for gaining liberal English educa-
tion This event would be hailed as bright page
in the history of Louisiana, and would be referred
to with gratitude by after generations, as me-
mento to their greatness. ,t.
In order to effectually establish this happy
state of things the expenses of our State govern
ment should be reduced. The debt Of Louisiana
has been constantly increasing for years. and at
this time amounts to over three millions of dollars
The increased rate Of taxation upon our people,
in order to enable the State to meet her current
expenses has become extremely oppressive. Re-
trenchment and reform in every department of
the State government are demanded by the peo-
pie. Our representatives in the counsels of the
State should be chosen from among men who are
recognized as possessing busness-like habits; and
who, while representing the intererts of their con-
stituents or pretending to do so at least, would
not caucus and log-roll their time away at the
expense of the public,
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

SEA ISLAND CorroN.-One of the most respecta-
BILE firms in Liverpool whose dealings in Sea Island
Cotton arc among the largest, thus writes to its
correspondent in Savannah:
The French Colony of Alsiers, in Africa, is like
ly to compete with the United States in the pro
duct Of fine Sea Island cotton. Two years ago
ten bags were grown; last year l4O, and this wear
1t is stated that 20Oo bags will be produced This
cotton, SO far, has been sent TO Havre and the
prices realized were from 2s. Id. (5Sc) to Is. (s1
per pound. We communicate this to you think.
inr il may ho interesting
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

+ A sesssr. The ST charles last night produced
comedy, and Cora wonde9 good one. Gabriel
Ravel did not playih it; Beh De Bar had only 4
secondary part, and the m9gnifcent "stock" Of
the establishment had nothing at all to do with II
The principal performers were sea captains
genuine sons of salt water-who have more fun
in their little fingers and more ideas in the reno.
test corners Of theircraniA than the whole maaeee
ment, stock, call boys, prompters and scene-shiit.
crs of the St Charlcs.s % ES
They came to see the play. They took front
box They had read the Delta, (all sea captsius
do) and knew that the st. Charles was SO badly
lit that ordinary vision would be unable to dis@n
it's attractions SO they brought along their telles.
cupes Good long, useful misrepresentation
night or day; no pretty gim-crackery articlessft
for an opera box, but the real things with Hsss
rate tubes and glasses, warranted to enable them
to see any thing-even the St. Charles sngsvg
Enter Busby (and other policcmen) in arage
.'You must put down those things" cries the
grim Busey, Initiating the resonant voice OF Mr..
Pope. ssPut them down or shut them upsSss
'Shut up yourself, old cuss, replied one of the
salts, coolly 'a'.- s1e @l yrn 1a' oass'i'
"lt's ayin the riglations," said Busbya a9ssge
'sTant," says a captain, 'no ships right without
the fxips, not even this here sinking, leaky con-
cern we want our telescopes to take observations,
dye see" 4.s-e, IA
Enter De Bar, comicaly tragic. 80
uoiA0 oPAAAon, SAAS' A>S''s AA~'S~" fOAA~~'-'SAt
do your duty" .se. ~. S..
q s;Go ahead, old son of thunder" said q sailor,
"do your darndest. Ifthat chap in the tight cho.
ker has right to squint through machine with
two eye holes, we will keep ours, which has only
one.''
'sBut that's a hopera glass;" cried Ben, aspi.
rating the h, as he always does when particularly
pointed. .. i.-.-....~ ta.r..r
"Well, ours is comedy glass, or a pantonne
glass, or any other kind ofgass; perhaps it's nigh:
J glass, ''the best for this establishment"
''Put 'em out" cried Ben
''rry," said captain, who had an arm Eke a
capstan.
''Come alons,n cried Busby, grim as death;
''iIcllo, old fellow, look here" cried one OF the
party, "you'ic an ugly old customer, but If you
attempt to Interfere with the rights Of an American
citizen wel handle that brazen knocker of q coun'
teuance Of yours in such way that you'll b,
thought handsome all the rest Of your life"
"Hurfa." shouted the audience f4cE
:GcnteInen, said Bon, II appeal"
"Bosh," from the pit. .....
SIS it free fight?' from tbs gallery, "fso CO INT
as in
you're river hand" said one Of the Captaii
to Ben, as he retired dsconsoatc. 7-'t
"And he's lubber," said another, evidently al
ludng to Busby. ~
/ "Hu.ra.' shouted the audience again, and 8;
, the scene ended. The captains right ans
We were there 10 back t!em-.N. O. DeltuV tta
; 2Tth inst. s..-1# o.. ...s -7..L
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

ILLUsrRArIvE.-The Rev. Henry Ward 'Beccher
delivered lecture in Boston on the 10th inst, in
which he expressed himself strongly opposed to the
Know Nothing movement lie thought the Amer
lean people had no cause for fearing any contami
mating influence from the influx of foreigners, H.
lustrating which, he said: 'If lion eats an OK,
he docs not become an ox--the OK becomes lion
and If Irish, French and German cmigrants come
here, VIC swallow them down and they become
American" This is witty illustration, says the
N. 0. Bulletin, but We think ii evident, from the
indications Of uneasiness exhibited at present by
the body polite, that some Of these foreigners are
so tainted with European prejudices and theories,
that they do not set as pleasantly upon the nation
al stomach as the OK does on that of the lion.
America should have the nav of an anaconda to
absorb, and the digestive organs of the ostrich to
dispose Of the European paupers and criminals,
The French Socialist the German Iniidels, and the
English Chartists that flock to her. desiring to be
Immediately swallowed The dose, unaduterated
is too nauseatiig for the strongest American stom-
ach Let them wait patiently, undergo process
of purgation or cleansing, and after being prop.
erly and thoroughly mixed with other and more
palatable ingredients they may be taken down
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

'"THE AMERICAN PATRIOT. Such is the title OF
q very handsome paper, and edited with ability,
which has just been established at Clinton, in this
State. It presumes to advocate the principles of
the Know Nothing or American party, and in
some respects must meet the approval of all who
have united themselves with that party. But we
thinlcit made a sad blunder, and one that the Or
der does not concur in, when it goes out of its
way to attack Catholicism, under any garb and
upon any plea. With this exception, the above
journal meets our entire approbation; and we
trust that the editor, Mr.. Harris, will in short
time see the error Of mixing up religious per-
suasion with politics, upon any grounds whatever,
whether fancied or real. "-Plaquemine Sentinel
Thank you, friend BRADBuKN, for the compliment
tary manner in which you speak Of the PATRIOT
But you are sadly mistaken in asserting that We
have "attacked Catholicism under any garb and
upon any plea" We have maintained that al
the religious freedom granted to the Protestant
sccts should always be secured to the Roman
Catholic. Do you call this going from the Orde,
to attack the Catholics? We also said that il
the conscientious exercise of his private thoughts
the Roman Catholic should be left Free and thai
all the symbols and solemn mummeres of his
faith need fear no heretical proclamation at thu
hands Of the new party. 1t is not the Roman
Catholic that we are to guard against. But thu
potico-religious influences of corrupt and dar
ing Priesthood is what the American party is dc
termined to ovcrpower and cast out The "mix
ing up of religious persuasion with politics." is
an evil which we wish to see remeded, and this is
one Of tho reforms sought for by the American
~
The American patriot., 1855-01-31

The ague RACES so in some parts Of Iowa, that
people are obliged to sleep with corn cob' in thcii
mouths to keep from shaking their teeth cut.
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CoNJUNCTIoNs.-Aco conjunction means, liter
ally, a union of meeting together An ILL.,
sorted marriage is a comicsl conjunction But
our eonjunctions are used to connect words and
sentences, and have something to do with the
joining of hands. The Siamese twins from
singular conjunction. A tin pot fastened to a
dogs tail is disagreeable conjunction to the
animal happy pair may be regarded as An
similar moods and fences Of verbs, and cases
OF nouns and proDouns, as: "a coat of arms
suspended on wall is like an executed traitor:
1t Is hanged, drum aud quartered." sIfyou
continue thus TO drink brandy and water, and
10 smoke cigars, you will be like Boreas. the
north wind, who takes 'eold without wherever
he goes, and always '6lotcs q cloud when it
comes In his way; do you think there is
anything between him and her 2'' eyes: h.
Gnd size are engage ones. ''-Comis English
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ONE HUNDRED MORE

.0F those superior Magnolia Hams, and proba-
" bly, all that viii be received this season, they
are cured in Maryland according to the old home.
stead receipt the quality Of which is unsurpassed
II eq ualled, by any other ever introduced here To
be had only at my store.
Also, fresh lot Of that peculiarly fine selected
and standard Black Tea at so cents pound, which
have INTRODUCED 1t is sold only by myself and
corners and others who have not vet used II are re-
ierred TO the leading members Of the Faculty of
Washington and Georgetown. Samples furnished
gratuitously.
Bay Water at IS cents per bottle, or So rs per
dozen For bathing purposes 1t is as cheap as
common spirits.
Mint, Lavender, and Blackberry Cordials, the
very articles for the prevailing epidemic
Maple Sugar, Fresh Prunes, &c, with unsur.
passed varieties Of choice family Groceries
n. M. T.. KING,
Few steps northeast Jackson Statue,
~ 25-u
SHlRTS-SHIRTS.- have lust received
~ large and fine assortment Of Gentlemen,s best
quality white and colored Shirts, which we will
dispose Of at the lowest New York prices
WALL Il STEPHENS
32 Pa. avenue, next door to Iron Hall,
au@d
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STEERING By THE NORTH SFAR-A year or
two since, an ebony individual, answering to
the name Of Bob" Tin fact no one knew
whether he had any other name,) was en-
ployed by skipper to assist him in sailing a
small schooner on the waters of the Chesa-
peake bay. Boo didn't understand. and
couldn't be made to learn, the compass: so
the skipper never dared to trust him TO man
age the craft, except during very light night,
when he could point'out to him some headiand
to steer for. On one occasion, however. the
captain, who had been up two nights pre-
ylously, concluded he would trust the schooner
to Bob, and take little nap on deck so he
pointed out the north star to his Jet companion,
and told him to continue steering for it until
he walked up. After watching him a short
time, and finding that he could keep the YES
sci headed right, the skipper stretched himself
upon the deck, and was soon asleep. Shortly
atterward squall arose from the north, and
blew the cratt completely away from her
course. After it had cleared away somewhat.
Bob looked around and found the north star at
his back. lie sailed along an hour or so, do
Ing the best he could, and cogitating over how
he should get out of his difficulty. But at
last he gave 1t up and showing his slumbering
master into wakefuiness with his foot. shouted.
"Cap'n. Cap'n! give me another star to steer
by I'se got clean by that one. "-California
Pioneer.
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WoMEE OF JAPAN.-As mi-tt be imagined
from the character of the government, woman
plays no part in the history of Japan, though,
allowing for oriental usages, she is treated, on
the whole. with toierable leniency. She occu-
pies better position in the family, from not en-
failing any charge at her marriage, as a bride
receives no dowry, but, on the contrary, is
presented by her husband with handsome
donation, which is invariably appropriated by
her father. In Japan, therefore. it is eonsid-
cred more fortunate to have daughters than
sons, as the former ultimately prove a very
handsome Investment. On the birth of SON
the event is cOmmemorated by planting
tree, which, If the little stranger lives is care
fully tendsd to the day Of his marriage when
1t is cut down, and furnishes material for q
chest, designed expressly to hold the wardrobe
OF the newly married couple. The marriage,
MS IN China and Tartary, is an affair between
the parents; and the wishes of the young peo-
pie themselves are never consulted. The
bride is usually in her fifteenth year; but ma
turity being early developed, wedlock may be
contracted at great deal younger age, and
the mother is often q child herself. Marriage
Is religious ceremony, and is celebrated with
great pomp and many forms, in public tenn
pie, in presence of the priests and idols, and
the friends and kindred of both parties The
priest blackens the peaTly teeth of the bride
using for this purpose the same indellible Ii
quer applied to coal-scuttles and other similar
Japan ware, and this serves, from that time to
her death, to notify, like the ring of Europe,
that she has entered the marriage state
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THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
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1870 MAIL STEAMERS.&
V'HE SHIPS COMPRISING THIS LINE
Il are the
ATLANTIC, Captain West,
PACIFIC, Captain Nye,
BALTIC, Captain Comstock,
ADRIATIC, Captain Grafton.
These Ships have been built by contract express.
ly for Government service; every care has been
taken In their construction, as In the engines, to
insure strength and speed, and their accommoda-
lions Hor Passengers are unequalled for elegance
and comfort g. -.a0
PRICE OF PASSAGE.
From New York to Liverpool, In s.st cabin, S12e
Second cabin, 70
Exclusive use Of extra size state rooms, 900
From Liverpool to New York, ego and Coo
An experienced Surgeon attached to each ship
Ne berth can be secured until paid for.
Fog freight or passage apply to
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Is Rue Notre Dame des Victories Paris
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The owners Of these ships will not be accounta.
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ARREST OF Fruit Vendors FOR SHORT
WEIGHr.-DUring yesterday the police arres-
ted eleven peach pedlers for giving short
measure. Some Of the measures had false
bottoms, others had the bottoms pushed up,
while others were so shallow as not to contain
nall the amount pretended. The prisoners
were taken before Justice Brennan and each
lined g In default some were locked Up =
~. Y. Tribune.
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Information for Travellers.

aLExANDRIA q WARRINGTON BOATs.
IyHE Steamer GEORGE WASHINGTON vil
leave at the following hours. tx b
Fare 12k cents az 3f'2e &seSt2EsS
The THOMAS COLLYER, when not other
ternate hours - ---~-- w
Leave Washington at 8, 8, o., l1X, az, 4,sx,
Leave Alexandria at 2, o, 19X, IN, 3K, AZ, and
r. S.-The Boat will leave Alexandria at 1x p.
M, or Immediately on the arrival Of the cars. Z :
V7-d lob CORSON Captain.
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COMPANIES STEAMER ALICEC. PRICE.
CAPT. SAMUEL BAKER,
WILL LEAVE WASHINGTON AT SIX
w O'Clock a. m, and ALEXAN- ,H-- -
DRIA at O'Clock, a. NJ E<SaEsssEi
On TUESDAY MORNINGS-For Mattoy.
Currioman, l.. Machodoc, Piney Point, Kinsale,
and Cone
On FRIDAY MORNINGS-For Chapel Point.
Wicomico, Leonardtown, Piney Point, st. Mary's,
and Cone.
at 4 O'Clock, a. m, for ST. Mary5s, Piney Point.
Leonsrdtown, Wicomico, and Chapel Point.
On SATURDAY, (returning)-1eave Cone at
O'Clock, a. m, for Kinsale, Piney Point, l.. Ma
chodoc, Currioman, and Mattox
The A. g. Price will call at the usual landings
on the river when signals are made
BY order Of the Board:
Alexandria, Va, June 1, 1856.
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Also, Razor Strops, Shaving Cream, Brushes,
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