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GEORGES II. fox,
'ew York metropolitan Tailoring Estab-
lishment.

lew York Metropolitan Tailoring Estab-
lishment.
UNITED STATES MILITARY AND NAVAL
DEPOT,
5sI Broadway, opposite the Metropolitan
Hotel.
CIR: Allow me the pleasure of placing my name
- before your notice, at the same time offering
YOU my best services a Tailor, together with
the resources OF my store, for the supply OF
Military and Navy Uniforms, United
States Consul and Citizens Dress.
am engaged making uniforms for the Mill
tary, Navy, and Marine Corps, also the Revenue,
according 10 the written and printed instructions
and official drawings, 10 the latest regulations,
received by me from the State, Navy, and War
Departments, in Washington, DC. Ifyou should
feel disposed 10 favor me with any orders, you
may rest assured Of receiving experienced atten-
ton and accurate fitting. The very beat English
and French Cloths, Cassimeres, Gold Lace, Treble
Gilt Buttons, &C. &c, all at the lowest possible
cost for cash. have, at very great expense, en-
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lish, French, and American Coat Cutters, Vest
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doing one Of the largest Military and Navy
Officers Clothing and Quitting business in the
United States, and can refer you 10 many Officers,
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Infantry, Ordnance, and Engineers, &c am also
personally known 10 many Of the Navy Officers
attached 10 ships OF war; namely, the North Caro-
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cnto, ST. Lawrence, Brandywine. Vncennes,
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also, Ministers Plenipotentiary, Secretaries aud
Attaches Of Legations, the English, French, and
other Foreign Military and Navy services.
have the honor 10 subscribe myself,
Yours, grateful and obliged,
GEORGE p. FOX.
&R- We bear il is the intention Of Mr.. FOX 10
visit our city few days hence.
Jan 15-3tif
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be sustained by the House; if wrong, would be
voted down.
Mr.. CAMPBELL, Of Ohio, commended that the
House could do nothing except 10 continue voting
for Speaker.
Mr. STEPHENS, of Georgia, moved that the
message be received, and upon this motion de-
manded the previous question.
Mr.. H. MARSHALL, of Kentucky, seconded
the demand for tho previous question.
A brief conversation ensued, when Messrs,
CAMPBELL and CRAIGE withdrew their points
of order.
The question was then taken by yeas and nays
on the motion OF Mr.. STEPHENS, and while The
Clerk was casting up the vote, that for Speaker
was announced as follows
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-26

Mr.. BENNETT, of New York, submitted a
resolution, which was read for information, 10 the
effect: neither OF the parties in the House is
able 10 command the vote Of majority for the
election of Speaker, 8 the adoption OF the plu
rality rule is the only fair and practicable mode
left TO organize the House" it being " right in
principle and in conformity with the former prac-
tice of this House"
Mr. DUNE offered substitute, declaring that
the sentiment of the larger portion of the people
of this country against the action of the last
Congress, repeating the restriction against slavery
in the Territories of Kansas and Nebraska, as inn
posed by the Missouri compromise; therefore, no
ought 10 he chosen Speaker who does not
fully harmonic with he sentiment, or will hest
tate to exert himself for the restoration Of the
restriction, either in form in substance
The above resolutions merely read Tor
information, and no action was taken upon Them
Mr.. SMITH, of Tennessee, moved TO rescind
the resolution precluding debate during the pres
ent.week, or until the election of a Speaker.
The question was decided in the negative the
House having laid the motion of Mr.. SMITH upon
the sable by vote of yeas 104 nays o.
The House proceeded TO vote vira uocs for n
Snaakar x1yith 4 he nil
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LAND w ARR NTS.
TIME Subscribers having made addit

i 10 their active capital are now prepared 10
purchase an unlimited quantity OF Land Warrants,
only at the very highest market prices, but at
Tunes will pay more than any house IA this city,
Baltimore, Philadelphia, or New York, aud Ger
tanly always as much and will deal very literally
with correspondents, forwarding Warrants by
mail, always allowing them more liberal rates in
cons liberation cfthe loss oftime necessary for their
transmission 10 this city, and our return drafts on
Northern and Southern cities in'payment Address
j. M. CLARKE s. Co, Bankers. and
Dealers in Land Warrants, Washington ID. G.
REFER TO-
Colonel James g. Berret, Postmaster Wash
ington, D. &
Suter, Lea, a. Co. Bankers, Washington, ID. @.
All the Officers Of the Banks in Wheeling,
Virginia.
Beebee a. Co, Bankers New York.
Peters, Spence, & Co. Bankers Lynchburg, Va.
Paul d Hinton, Bankers, Petersburg, Va.
II. II. Maury q Co., Bankers, Richmond, Va.
Cashier Bank Of Virgins, Richmond Va.
Cashier Farmers Bank ofVrginia, Richmond, Va.
Cashier NJ and NJ. Bank, Parkersburg Va.
James Robb a. Co, Bankers, New Orleans.
J. w. Clark 6S Co, Bankers. Boston.
w M. az J. G. Martin, Bankers Charleston, s. Q.
p. a. A. Vinton Bankers, New Philadelphia, o.
Jan. 19-1m.
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N on the Book of Revelation, by the Rev John
Cumming, ID. d.; IS cents.
Benedictions, or the Blessed Life Nv the Rev.
]. Cumming, ID. d.; IS cents
School Books and School Requisites the low.
est price, for sale at the bookstore of
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
On 18th street. near Odd Fellows Hall
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-26

GREAT TYPoGRAPHIcAL FEAT.-The most
remarkable of all performances in the way of
rapid publication has just been effected by a
Philadelphia irm-Messrs. L. II. BUTLER &
Coin placing before the public their edition
of the the third and fourth volumes of MAcAUI..
AVS History Of England. The whole process
was accomplished with degree Of speed
hitherto unrivaed. The London edition con
tains 1000 octave pages. OF this large work
the types were picked up and set, the pages
stereotyped and printed, and copies Of the
first edition of ten thousand copies we're in the
hands of the publishers, bound, within fifty
working hours from the commencement Of the
work.
Such speed should astonish the London
publishers. When their edition was already
stereotyped, and 10000 copies for delivery,
they announced the fact, and 5000 subscribers
presented themselves. The publishers asked
dely Of one month to prepare the additional
10000 copies.-Philadelphta North american
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House of Representatives.

The CLERK stated that The House having de-
cded yesterday that the main question should not
then be put on the resolution submitted by Mr..
RUST, of Arkansas, expressing, the sense OF
the House, that tie withdraw Of Messrs. BANKS,
RICHARDSON, and FULLER, would remove all IN
surmountabe obstacle 10 organization,) the ques-
ton required this morning. "Shall the main ques-
ton be now put?'
Mr.. PRINGLE of New York, moved that the
whole subject be laid on the table.
Mr.. FULLER, of Pennsylvania, before the vote
was taken, desired with the permission of the
House, 10 make few remarks; and no objection
being made
Mr. FULLER remarked that he believed il was
generally understood that immediately upon the
introduction of the resolution by the gentleman
from Arkansas he sgnifed his wish and intention
10 withdraw candidate for the Spcakership.
This had been his desire for weeks, and he had so
expressed himself TO his friends. As, however,
they had considered his name under their control
and not under his own, he had permitted con-
tinuance Of its without public objection but
he desired now distinctly 10 withdraw it, and to
have il so understood Al the same time he
wished 10 return his acknowledgement for the sup
port he had received and for the uniform kindness
and courtesy with which he had been treated, and
10 express the hope that the House might now
adopt plan OF action by which these diff
cues might be settled-some mode of adjust
ment which would be agreeable TO themselves,
satisfactory their constituents, and honorable
TO the whole country.
Mr.. JONES, of Tennessee, hoped that as
Messrs. RICHARDSON and FULLER were no longer
candidates, their names would be stricken from
the resolution.
Objection was made.
Mr.. JONES then desired 10 amend the resolu-
ton by striking out the names of Messrs. RICH
ARDsoN and FULLER.
The CLERK stated that no motion 10 amend was
now in order.
The question was then taken on the motion TO
lay the resolution on the table, and il decided
in the Acknowledgements 100, nays 90.
The House then resumed the business Of voting
for Speaker when the one hundred and twenty
LIZ Il h.,A "A ell.
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A Brother OF ANTHONY Burns on HIS
TRAvELs-Henry Burns, brother of the notori-
Gus Anthony Burns, belongs TO gentleman on
Red River, in Louisiana. His master recently
gave him written permission to visit his reIa-
tons in Virginia. On bis way Henry was
forced by ice to quit the Ohio river and travel
through the State Of Ohio. lie stated on his
arrival here that the abolitionsts bothered him
nightly in Ohio especially when they found
out that he was brother to Anthony. They
offered TO set him up in business and raise him
large sum Of money if he would abscond-
bnt Henry spurned their offers. He said his
master bad more money bet upon his return
than they can raise, and that his master lis
bound 10 soin."-- Virginia Sentinel.
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A fire broke out in the dwelling house of Mr.
Richmond, Prince Albert, &C.. W. on Satur-
day morning, which was attended with me-
lancholy loss of lfe The flames had envel-
oped the entire building, before the inmates,
who we're all in bed, became aware of the fact,
and terror.stricken EACH on awakening, rushed
from the fury of the flames. When it was dis
covered that one of the daughters yet remained
in the house, young man. named Foley who
bad stopped at Mr.. Richmond's that night,
dashed through the flames to rescue the sleep
ing girl, but, painful to relate, neither came
out alive, both having met frightful death in
the destructive coHAragation. Daylight pre-
sented frightful spectacle to the agonizing
sight Of the afflicted family, the charred trunks
Of two human beings with the bones portrud
ing through the blackened flesh, being the only
remains Of those who but n few hours before,
enjoyed health and happiness among them,
without thought on the fate which awaited
them so near. The circumstances are rem
dered still more distressing by the fact, that the
young couple who thus met an untimely end,
we're engaged to be married the ensuing week,
il is said. The FIRE occurred through careless
ness in throwing some burning ashes into
barrel in the back part of the house.
M y Express.
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CIR: Allow me the pleasure Of placing my name
- before your notice, at the same time Offering
you my best services as a Tailor, together with
the resources OF my store, for the supply of
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Friday, January Is, 1856.
House Of Representatives.

Senate was not in session to day.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-11-29

FIRST INTRODUCTION OF SLAvEs.-A Buha.
10 paper, speaking Of slaves, says they were
first introduced in the West India Islands in
1868. This is an error of forty-two years.
Slaves were sold in cuba as early as 1521.-
At that time the Spaniards were much less
DESTROYS than the Portuguese of possessing
slaves; for, in 1889. twelve thousand ne.
groes were sold in the city of Lisbon. The
trade in slaves was not free in the sixteenth
century, licences for it being granted by the
government and, in 1856, Gaspar Peralta
purchased the monopoly for the whole of
Spanish America. In 1895, it was sold to
Gomez Raynal; and again: in 1915, Antonio
Rodriguez de Eloas. The entire American
importation then did not exceed $500 yea,ly.
and the people Of Cuba, occupied exclusively
in raising cattle, received very few. Dur
ing the war Of the succession, the French
traders visited Havana, exchanging slaves for
tobacco. The possession Of the Islands BY
the Enolish, stimulated somewhat the impor-
tation Of negroes; yet, in 1863, although the
capture Of Havana and the presence Of for
eignert, created new wants, the number az
slaves did not exceed $4,000 in that district.
and $4,000 in the whole Island.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-11-29

CHANGE OF PRopRrEroRsHlr.-We observ-
ed in the Baton Rouge .Advocate, Of the 25th
inst, that M. F. H. HATCH had sold out his
interest in that paper TO Messrs. J. NJ. TAy-
,.oR 4 Co. For the time Mr.. H. has been a
partner in the Advocate, he has conducted
himself in such a manner as to elicit the
highest encomiums of esteem and regard
from his fellow-citizens of Baton Rouge
Having become tired Of the tolls and troubles
Of newspaper life, he has once more returned
10 the comforts and pleasures of a quiet and
retired home, and we are confident he car
ries with him the good wishes Of his many
warm friends. Of Mr.. Taylor's ability to do
Justice to the position he now assumes, none
will presume to deny, and We wish the new
firm all the peennaary success possible, al
though We do not ride the same political
horse.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-11-29

10 Our Coast friends will be pleased to
learn that the ~favorite packet, Capitol, is
about passing into the hands Of Capt. EUGENE
LANous, formerly of the C. D., Jr. We know
this announcement will please numbers Of
our readers, as any one who has had the
pleasure of travelling with him, knows that
ne is worthy Of commanding the best boat
on the river. Capt. S. s. SELLsck, an old
and ~well-known steamboatsma ar, takes COM
mand Of the C. D., Jr., in place Of Capt. La
NouE. We. doubt much if another line of
packets can be found in the United States.
to compare with our coast line. for superior &C.
commodations, careful and attentive officers
and strict punctuality in all their business
engagements.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-11-29

LOUISIANA STATE FArR.-Our attention has
been called to an lat present) immediate
project to re-organize the Old Louisiana Ag-
ricu'tura' Association, and to display the pro-
ducts of Louisiana, in the shape of a State
Fair, to be held either in Baton Rouge or New
Orleans; sometime during the coming spring.
Roll on the ball, gentlemen. This matter is
worth more to us than all the Kansas and Ne.
braska's ever Matched out Of the brain OF a
political adventurer. In some future num-
Der, we will present our views at length to
Our readers, and hope that every paper
throughout the State will notice and aid the
project to the best Of their ability. II can
he done with but little difficulty, ifevery one
interested will but put their shoulders to the
wheel.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-11-29
MARRIED.

On Wednesday evening last, by Pew. Mr.. Suratt,
Mr.. c. +. YATES to Miss ELIZABETH KEILUM,
daughter ofLevi kellum. Esq, al, of Baton Rouge.
We tender the happy couple our sincere
thanks for their kind remembrance of us, and
We trust their voyage of life may be as sweet
and harmonious, as they themselves would
wish it to be.
On Thursday evening last, by Rev. Fl. N. slosson,
Mr.. r. L. to Miss JOSEPHINE BELL,
daughter of A. ". Bell, Esq, all Of Baton Rouge.
We regret we were unable to be present
at the ceremony, to see an old brother typo
take his departure upon the voyage of mat
rimony. Bob" you have our heartfelt wish
es for your prosperity in all you undertake,
conscious, that in your fair partner, you have
one whose every wish and thought will be
yours-in every trial, a devoted and uniinch-
ing friend.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-11-29

4 N,srEK-PIEcE orr DoNE.-We have
lately supposed Ayers Cherry Pectoral was
tue Ultima hule in its line, and that nothing
had been or would be invented which could
surpass it in its fine points ofexcellence as a
medicine. But we are confidently assured
by those competent to Judge on the subject,
that Dr.. Ayers new Pills excel in high med
real artistry even that widely celebrated
embodiment of his skill. He has succeeded
in making then not only pleasant to TAX bu.
powerful to cure the large class of COM
plants which require a pursative remedy
Lancaster .7rgus, kg.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-11-29

More RuMoRs OF iNsuRRrcr1oS.--The
New Madrid (Mo) Times of Saturday last.
says:
A number of prominent citizens of this
vicinity have called a meeting to be held at
the courthouse in this city, on This day, for
the purpose of determining the best course
to be adopted to suppress a supposed insm-
rectIon otthe negroes in this and the adjoining
counties.
This move was put on foot after infor-
nation having been received that the negroes
OF this county, together with those of Obion
county, Tennessee, have concocted. and are
meeting a general insurrection to take place
about the 2Jth of December.
What measure viii be adopted, we do not
know. but do not doubt but that the wisdom
and discretion OF those who called the meet
ing, will meet in a satisfactory and praise
worthy manner, Of the emergency suppress
the insnrrectionary scheme, restore quietude
and confidence.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-11-29
The Sugar Cane Expedition.

An expedition, similar to that which was
sent to Arabia and Asia Minor to procure
Camels. has been fitted out, under the airec-
ton Of the Commissioner of Patents. to pro-
coed to South America for the purpose #
procuring a fresh supply Of cuttings Of Sugar
Cane, for experiment III the Southern States.
The United States brig Release, under the
command of Capt. Simms, sailed from the
Brooklyn Navy Yard. New York, on the 9Th
inst, lav,n. on board the necessary number
and materials for one thousand and eight
boxes. each about three feet in length. in
which to pack the sugar cane cuttings. Mr..
Townsend Glover has been designated to ac-
company this expedition and make the seler-
ton Ofthe Instructions which Mr.. Glover
received from Mr.. Browne, the Washington
I"non publishes the following extracts:
As arrangements have been made by the
Commissioner OF Patents for you to 90 TO
South America in the United States brig Re-
lease, now waiting for sailing orders at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard. for the purpose of OBJ
tanning a supply OF cuttings of sugar cane. |
am directed 10 confer with you as to the bes.
means Of procuring said cuttings, tn. varieties
suited 10 the climate of the Southern States.
and as to the best modes of packing them. in
order to insure their successful growth after
they arrive.
The points determined upon for obtaining
said cuttings. are near the river Demarara. IN
British Guiana, and on the highlands near
Caracas, Venezuela. AT the former place
there are no less than eighteen varieties of
the sugar cane but | would particularly call
your attention to the kind known under the
name Of Labba. The reddish. purplish and
violet-colored sorts would probably sat our
climate best. Therefore. it would be advisa-
bic 10 contind You selections principally to
them. There are at least three varieties near
Caracas. Those OF japanese origin. with
deep purple joints. are the kind you should
procure.
The cuttings should be taken iIom the mid
die portions of the cane. towards their tops.
cut about three feet in length including a por-
tion OF the leaves, The plants from which
they are taken should be healthy. vigorous.
and not over ripe. and free from injury from
horers, other insects. or the blast They
may be packed in boxes in alternate LAYERS,
with cane leaves and common finely slft-d
earth, taken from the fields in which thev
grow. or the cane plants may be pulled up
by the roots. their tops doubled down or
pinched off and done up in bundles, %contaiu-
lug twele or thirteen stalks in each, enveiop-
Ing them entirely with small ropes. made by
twisting together the leaves OF cane. If the
roots OF these bundles could In any way De
surrounded with moist earth taken from the
fields, the ~vitclity OF the plants would be hn-
ger maintained.
Mr.. Glover was also authorized to procure
any valuable seeds that would be likely to
thrive in any par: OF the United States.
The expedition is expected to return to
New Orleans some time IN January.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-11-29

Only A CHANGE During a recent trip
down the river. on the c. D., Jr., a lady pas.
senger came on board at one of the lower
parishes who brought with her no less than
nine large trunks, four band-boxes. two large
baskets and several bundles. Wondering what
in the name Of all common sense one lady
could do with SO much luggage, we asked a
Outstanding passenger if he could explain the
mystery, he replied that she was only pay
ing a visit for a day or two, and ranted to
take a change of clothing ,ciM her. We tainted.
On recovering we were reliably informed
that it was a fact.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-11-29

BRUTALrrY-CHUDEEN SHoT.-Sone three
or four children were Ant at Fiannigans
sblpyatd on Saturday afternoon last. saws the
Baltimore Clipper of the 18th inst, BY a man
named William Allen. They had been lott
ering around the hall of a steamer drawn up
on the screw-dock for repairs. and. it was
thought had picked off some loose pieces Of
copper, of trif'ing value, when Allen was
seen running from the deck of the vessel with
a gun in his hands, and, upon reaching the
ground, took deliberate aim and fired amongst
them. They were huddled together at the
time. and the consequence was tina. three or
four of them received shots in their bodies.
One little girl was shot in the back of the
neck, and the blood .treamed copiously from
her wound. She presented a pitiiul sight,
and when remove was thought to be NOR
tally wounded. The other children, all of
poor parentage. were taken to their homes.
but none were thought as badly injured as
the little gil spoken of After dischargins
the gun at the children. the deprayed and
heartless wretch calmly returned to tie boat.
The most bitter feeling was manifested By
the crowd against him.