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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-12-12

EVERY DAY PARAGRAPHs.-In the corTeSpon"
dence column of Noah's Times and Messenger
for this week, we find the following questions
and answers.
[,sery.-A bets B that man has natural Ian
guage, but what that language is he does not
know. B contends that man had an original
language, but has not a natural one-that man
must be taught to speak. Which is right"
4nswsr-An cur experience and observation
are against the idea of q natural language, as
there is no satisfactory example of a human be-
ing who has uninstructed, in any voice other
than certain cries of nature very little, if at all,
removed from the brute creation. Language is,
however, supposed to have originated in these
calculations of nature, and to have been gradu-
ally improved from generation to generation, or
from one race to another, until 1t attained
perfect state. As to an original Language, going
back as far as the earliest period in the history
of our race, we have only cojecture; and, in a
region where the best scholars are in doubt, af-
ter pains-taking devotion to that particular
point it would be in vain to engage in specula-
tion There being no absolute proof, the field
is always open, and it may be claimed that the
conjectures of one SPECTATOR are of as much
value as those of any other.
Qusry-Is it breach of friendship, when
two ladies' are intimate friends if one of them
receive attention from a gentleman friend of the
other:
4issrsr.-'.All's fair in love" is the old pro-
verb, and as secrecy is one of the peculiar prop
critics of the blind god, Cupid, we do not sup
pose that it is absolutely incumbent on a lady
10 make known all that occurs in his dominions
provided she is not guilty of hypocrisy by
concealment, and is not compelled by circum-
stances and the character of the intercourse
with her friend to equvocate in order to escape
an open acknowledgement All ambiguous re-
Iations are of doubtful merit: and she is fortu-
nate who can so conduct her affairs of the
heart as to avoid the possibility of coming in
harsh collision with the feelings of her friend.
The case you state is, however, the very one
which, by almost universal consent, is expected
FROM the customary communicativeness OFFEND
ship; and if you commit no greater offence against
its requirements, you may hold yourself, with
out much strain upon self-indulgenee, as one
without guile"
Query.SAt what age is lady to be prOnOunc-
ed an old maid?'
Anssoer-The impossibilitY of ascertaining,
in any case, the exact age of lady, makes it
equally difficult for us to fix the exact period
when ''old maidsm" comes on. If she contin-
ues to be pleasant natural in her manners, care
full of her health, and good heal ted, we do not
know that lady ever reaches the age which is
intended to be stigmatized under the title of
''old maid"
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-12-12
NATIONAL HOTEL.
BETHANY, VA.
R. L. JONES. Proprietor.

This house has been recently reed, greatly enlarged,
aud now oilers the travelling annuity excellent
eOr1moiaons. The stAblng Of the best character.
The Hotel has recently passed into the hands Of -
ent proprietor who Will space pains Rord pubic
the esst Of entertainment al IS GnOrisn-d'-E&~
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-12-12

Now, is there possibility of reform-of miti-
eating or doing away this growing evil: We
hardly see how it can be reformed. Partisan
ship finds its supporting clements in human na-
ture, the lower and baser elements undoubtedly,
but none the less elements. 4 perfectly
Independent press, at present, seems almost
as Utopian an idea, POe's vagary
about writing a book, which should be his
"heart laid bare" Our cliques, factions and
iuutas must have organs; these organs CONTROL
ed by Office hunters. are supported in part from
official crumbs, and in part from their legitimate
business. They of course exercise an influence
over minds less favored by nature or education
than their own, and make thousands Of good
honest and plain people really believe that "the
worse is the better reason" Our hope must be
in the gradual enlightenment of all orders and
classes of society. As knowledge advances,
partisanship loses its prestige. We know that
in the last ten years the people have shown more
restiveness, more Independence of political
thought and action, than they ever did before.
They are learning line upon line, here and there
little, slowly but surely. "A new issne may
take them by storm for little while, but the
exact IOTCeS iIScIl uEoIl AA4S S4i'A'S
public mind, with power and precision which
increases every day. The people hear so much
even if they do not all read, that they become
disguised if not acquainted with many of the
phases of partisanship Never has the power
and popularity of the independent 1--WE mean
those journals measurably Independent, for there
is not purely independent paper in the cOun-
try,) increased so much as it has within the last
year OF two. Independent papers have met
with a patronage which has inspired them into
more decisive and fearless action. They hest
tate less to publish the news, the politics and
ethics of the times as they are, they make their
columns represent the age and body of the times
more than ever. This is becoming each day
more palatabe to the people, and profitable to
the journalists and By and by we will have better
and more readable papers, fewer of them, com
pared with the population, and papers which
will command more respect, if not SO much
illegitimate and mischevious power as they do
now.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-10
Grand EEhjbtti0,s

| ~ y q T. ID |
ARTS AN D S C2IEN G 3 s
TO be opened at
m H 4 n n m n -,
IN CANAL STREET,
ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 4
Az which time there will be opened inspection of the
public Of the city and country, a collection of Y
Works of Art,
x OBJECTS OF TASTE, vERTU and UTILITY.
Such as has never before been exhibited in AMERICA
The Intention Of this grand exhibition Is to give ali nm on
portunity to purchase the most recherche
PRESE.yNzS
F0Rs5TH,E HOLIDAYS
sh9T AND 7s ts3@ e.Afts N
sow vENIRs OF EST Il e M.
To enable the public form idea the irnmensy
the collection the following list appended which includes
few Of the articles contributed by each nation: j:
CHINA AND JAPAN-vAsES, TEA and COFFEE SETS,
Ivory Chessmen, Ivory Card Cases. Japapned Work Ta
ales Boxes, Backgammon Boards, Writing Desks, ETC.
INDIA, PERSIA AND DTURKEY-TURKIsH PIPES, EN-.
broidered Robes Slippers, etc.
GERMANY-MEERscHAUM PIPES, Childrens TOYS and
GAMES Of every description. in immense quantities; Must
cal Instruments, comprising best ever imported
into this country; Steel Plate and Lhographc Engrav
ings, etc.. etc. I'D $5s gS laSgfG
ITALY-MARBLE BRONZE and AI.ABAsTER sTATU.
AIRY Mother Of PEARL Ebony and Jeweled Rosaries etc
ETC., etc.
FRANCHISES OF JEWELRY, BISCUIT sTATuARY
Porcelain statuary Opera Glasses Boquet Holders Fans
Gloves Laces Bronze and Alabaser satuary Perumery
and Cosmetics Head Dresses Ribbons Trimmings and JET
Fripges India Rubber Balloons, etc., etc.
ENGLAND-FINE CUTLERY, FANCY GOODS, Hosiery
etc., etc.
| AMERICA-ALI. DESCRIPTIONS YANKEE NOTIONS.
H3-The WHOLE PUBLIC invited attend this exhibi
tion-ADMITTANCE FREE.
B. PIFFET,
Importer and Dealer in Fancy Goods
d. 2pH l22 Canal street. Touro Buildings.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-10
House Furnishing articles,

For sale by
SAMUEL E. MOORE us CO.
No. 40 CAMP STREET,
prices suit the times and necessities
among which
sHovELs, T oNGs AND FIRE STANDS.
COAL HODs AND COAL VASES. ...=
IVORY HANDLED KNIVES AND FORKS.
SILVER PLATED IVORY HANDLED KNIVES.
SOLAR, STAND AND HANGING LAMPS.
MODERATOR LAMPS.
JAPANNED TOILET SETS.
SILVER PLATED CASTERS ..
BRITANNIA METAL CASTERS
SILVER PLATED FORKS AND SPOONS.
WHITE CHINA DINNER SETS.
FRENCH CHINA VASES AND TOILET SETS
PAINTED AND PLAIN CHINA TEA SETS.
STONE CHINA DINNER AND TEA SETS.
STONE CHINA WASH BOWLS AND PITCHERS
CUT AND MOULDED GLASSWARE.
WHITE AND COMMON CRoCKERY.
CEDAR TUBS AND PALS. 5
TINwARE PoR KITCHEN USE.
JAPANNED WARE OF ALL KINDS
MARKET BASKETS; KEY BASKETS.
CLOTHES BASKETS AND CLOTHES HAMPERS.
WILLOW KNIFE BASKETS
TABLE AND DOOR MATS
WILLOW CHAIRS FOR CHILDREN.
FEATHER BUSTERS BRUSHES.
sCRUBBING BRUSHES; STEP LADDERS.
CLAY AND IRON FURNACES.
CLOTHES LINES AND CLOTHES HORSES.
ICE CREAM FREEzERS.
JAPANNED TRAYS; FLY TRAPS
BRITANNIA METAL LAMPS.
SHEET IRON AND TIN TEA KETTLES.
BUCKWHEAT CAKE GRIDDLEs.
BUTLERs' TRAYS 4 NAPKIN RINGS.
TOY LOCOMOTIVES.
COFFEE HECKLAS AND COFFEE ROASTERS.
COUNTER AND TEA SCALES.
SYRUP PITCHERS OF ALI. KINDS,
Besides articles MENTION and all de-
lvered in any part Of the city, free of expense
large stock of Medium Common EARTHENwARE a.
,rbo,osals nc 2ptfThSa&Mo
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-10
sTal,x 81. ,Changc.


There we're few gatherings yesterday The rain
ruled supreme ninth about 10 o'clock. II was too
ampestuous for nv outdoor transactions. The mail
arrived IN due season. but brought dates only from
Montgomery, Ala Verify, our mail facilities are
ineffective We do not learn that President Buchanan,
In his message says much about the mail service Of
thu country. OF course when the entire message is
received II is presumed some illusions will be found
about the faithful mail performance Of the country
The talk on change j. frequently why We cannot
have . direct steam mail communication with Aspin-
wall for California. The present apology for mail
service via Havana is disgrace to the country, and
an insult and injury to this city and the West II
there was direct Communication via the Chagres
route, we should have more than one-half Of the
travel via this city or who from the West would go
to the Icy regions Of New York TO embark # there
was direct steam and mail communication from New
Orleans2 The talk, generally, is that as New York
has thirty votes on some great occasions quad
ruply, and Louisiana only six, there may be some
thing in the variation of influence.
The arrivals yesterday were limited. We may ex-
pect considerable addition to the tunnage in port for
tie next four Or Ave days. We shall also have large
receipts Of produce, which will tend to sustain
freghts at living rates, though some ship owners say
that ID to Liverpool for cotton will not pay unless
similar rate for home freight is obtained.
The Americas letters from Liverpool are looked
for with some impatience so are the telegraph ad-
vices Of the Europa Of the 2sth The Baltics advces
have been duly considered weighed and found neither
one thing nor the other.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-10
CHARLES @. BIER. WIN. @. sTEPHEFB
G.. g. Bier 3 Co.,

No. % CAMP STREET. NEW ORLEANS, 3
Manufacturers Of
The Patent Indestructible Water Pipes,
PLUM BERS, 5@
TIN, COPPER zINK AND SHEET IRON WORKERS.
Plumbing Copper Zinc and Sheet Iron Work done all
their various branches.
Sheet Lead Lead and Iron Pipes all sizes Shower Baths
Bath Tubs Washhand Basins and Stands Hip and Sponge
Baths Water Closets Lead and Cast Iron Sinks Pumps both
Lift and Force various paterns Beer Pumps etc. VICTORIA,
GRECIAN and DRAB WAsHsTASDs, suitable for water
works or without, beautiful article for bed rooms.
constantly hand large and well selected asor
ment of 5.. r
BRASS METALS, COCKS, etc.
Such Bbb Cocks Stop Upright and Bracket Cocks Of all
Sizes Washstand Sink Buffers shampoonng Compression,
cold Lager Beer and Cstern Cocks all Sizes
Also Plated Cocks of all kinds Brass Hose and Plain Coup
lings and Hose Pipes from nches and all Brass Ware
usually found in similar establishment.
We have the celebrated METROPOLITAN RANGE, which
proven very article Of kind
Also Charter Oak Cook Stoves all
families of from five PERSONS sizes
that will cook for six hundred.
Are also Agents for the celebrated JEFFREY'S DOUBLE
ACTING LIFT AND FORCE PUMP with solid India Rubber
Balls for valvesThree Sizes Nos and A. prices S0 S35
s5OTo 81 perpendicular, and
the Ito feet clear Of the nozzle with only
the brake They far superior other Pump
yet invented.
COOKING STOVES AND RANGES of all sizes, patterns
and prices always hand either wholesale retail Also
Parlor, Office Church. Bedroom and Steamboat HEATING
STOVES. Steamboats, Hotels or Plantations supplied.
pg-A by warranted give satisfaction. Or
ders solicited from the country.
C. G. BIER & CO.,
ol2 1y-2n9m No Camp street New Orleans,
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-10

.as.atUed
MAULL 6 co.,
@ CLOTH RS,
"...f Successors to Norris wayJ
l CORNER OF CAMP AND COMMON STREETS,
Under the City Hotel
Now offer TO the public their usual large and elegant
ment of rs
Fine Fall and Winter Clothing,
Embracing all the
VARIETIES IN STYLE, AND CHOICE MATERIAL.
Their stock Of
ovERCoATs st
DRESS COATS,
G FROCK COATS, and
BUSINESS COATS
Has been selected and manufactured with the geates pos
bic care l..- go"
BLACK AND FANCY CAss PANTS.
FANCY CASs. SUITS
cAzIoUB-
In every variety.
Together with and beautiful assortment Of
VESTS. of all descriptions.
SHIRTS :.
FANCY GOODS :. :. o3l 2ptf
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-10
.Ns.o Fau and ur,t,.te, Goods.


j. LEVCIS & CO..
CORNER OF CANAL AND BOURBON STREETS
just Received,
PLAIN and PLAID POPLINs
MORE ANTIQUE POPLINS
ALGERIAN PoPLINs.
DRoGUTT and JAPONNAIsE
sJACoUART yELvETINE,
New Fashion Robes De Chambre.
ROBES MARIA STUART.
ROBES AoUILLEs BRocADED.
ROBES DENIDOFF.
ROBES MoUssELINE DE SPA.
REAL PAISLEY TARTAN sHAwLs
KAID and BOZ -MAJA sTRIPED.sHAwLs
DOUBLE FACED SHAwIS.
CHENILLE and PLUSH sHAwLs.
PLAIN AND INDIA CASHMERE sHAwIs.
A splendid assortment of the
NEWEST FORMS OF
BURNoUs,
4E CLOAKS, ..~ as7.4-5 ii
EMBRoIDERIEs
VELVET MANTILLAS, and
POINTS, BAsQUES etc., etc.
% Children's Plque Costumes.
250 DOZEN JouyINS KID GLOVES etc.. etc., etc.,
& Also
A Large and New Stock Of
STE E $
e M b ROI ID e RIES,
Selected from the best houses Of Lyons and Paris.
d7 Cps. ]. LEVOIS & co.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-10
V'aH Paper! Wal Paper:
Corsets! Corsefs! C0rse
ClOHks, .W03stilInS,


MILLINERY AND DRESS MAKING,
Laces, Embroideries, etc., etc.
CANAL STREET.
Finding that increasing required additional
store accommodation,
begs inform her Lady friends and generally that
she has leased the spacious No. Canal street. adjoining
her present stand, which has beea fitted expressly
SHOW ROOM, for CLOAkS MANTILLAS AND BON
NETS desirable and choice stock of goods have been
received direct from the first houses in Paris and be-
ing opened which she respectfully socs the attention and
continued patronage Of the Ladies of New Orleans and
gers visiting the city.
The Embroidery Department
In No. 100 considerably increased and will be found to
tain select of the novelties and styles
FRENCH ENBR BROIDERIES. REAL LACES,
of every variety and entirely designs.
JOUyIN'S AND ALEXANDER'S
KID AND SILK GLOVES.
DRESS-MAKING conducted under the direct uperinend-
Turner, hereofore by lady OF considerable
experience and acknowledged capacity.
The Millinery Branch of the business is attended to by
French lady Of decided talent and taste.
Ladies' Families residing in the country who may lind 1t
nconyenent Orleans rely the strict and
puncua execution their ORDERS by addressing MRS TuR-
NER. l09 Canal street.
Merchants condn their orders to Mrs. Turner will fud
them promptly and accurately executed
Nos. l07 AND 109 CANAL STREET,
n6 epamSW New Orleans
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-10
KeaU Goods.

sll9tis7 9+4l -ss&-
GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES.
20 Camp street. 80 Camp street.
Under the City Hotel, N. o.
FINE WATCHES JEwELnY AND
sA'' hA s0AAS' SPOONS, -. =,
Fancy Articles-Comprsng
PAPIER MACHE, ROSEWOOD and MAHOGANY WORK
BOXES, 3 s5as8S ssE
LADIES' TOILET CASES,
GENTLEMEN's DRESSING CASES,
s CABAs,
BACKGAMMON BOARDS,
rt, CHESS,
DoMINoEs AND GAMES
PORTE-MONNAIES,
SILVER, PEARL AND
&, SHELL CARD CASES.
SHELL COMBS OF EVERY VARIETY.
Perfumery.
LUBIN's EXTRACTS, ~
COLOGNE
SOAPS 4a
PoNADEs AND
TOILET POWDERS.
THE CELEBRATED FRANGIPANI PERFUMES, EX-
s9 TRACTS AND SOAPS. ~
FINE CuTLERY-Pen, Pocket and Bowie Knives.
BRUsHEs-Of every description.
Wholesale buyers and city purchasers respectfully invited
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere Fine
Watches and Jewey carefully repaired
- FRANKLIN ROBERTS,
MA 2p4Rn No. 2O Camp street
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-10
Cheap store! Chsaa, store.
AT COST PRICES,

'l,f9q
MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS.
cHARrREs srREEE, CORNER HOSPITAL
MRS. E'ABIO
Has the honor to nn her customers and Ladies' in gem
eral that she has from France complete varied
assortment Of FAIr. AND WINTER FANCY GOODS, con.
sstpg of Ladies' and Misses
SILK AND VELVET BONNETs
VELVET AND SILK MANTILLAs,
STRAW BONNETs, INFANTS, GAPS,
EMBROIDERIEs, GLOVES,
MARoUIsEs, UMBRELLAS, PARAsoLs,
ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, a5le5 III @s5f
BRIDAL AND BALL WREATHs,
5st BRIDAL WALLS, FANCY PLUSH, III
VELVET TRIMMINGS, SHE'LL COMBS,
8Fl FANS, RIBBONS, ETC., OF ALL KINDS,
And large assortment Of FRENCH LACE WELLS as well as
complete assortment Of ALL OTHER ARTICLES comprjsed
in the Millinery line.
MRS. FABIO hopes that her fine selection Goods and the
moderate prices at which they will be sold cheaper than can
be obtained esehere) will liberal share Of public
patronage.
Mrs F. respectfully Invites call and examine bar
goods before purchasing will offer rare induce
| ments to purchasers.
pdCountry orders promptly and accurately executed
| -Remenber-4ti {s=8 eg
CORNER HOSPITAL AND CHARTREs STREETS.
Bills of Suspended Banks
G3 Received for
oLoAKs, sHAWLs AND MANTILLAs.
Received per late arrivals France and New York
great assortment Of new style SR4.
Cloaks, Shawls and Mantillas,
To be sold at COST PRICE, by ~
MRS s. G. FABIO,
oB 2p3m Charres street, corner Of Hospital N. o.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-10

H8- DIR. Bells Opinion of Hostetter's Bit
Springfield, Ill., April H. 1S56Some months since,
while recovering from attack of rement fever,
quesed Hosetters Bte article peculiarly suited
the condition of convaescents from fever but simple
justice say that the powers my digestive organs,
and at the time kept my bowels gently open have
hesitaney saying that hitherto using il in my practice it
has, every where have ordered it. acted like charm
thus speaking freely Of it. from puff patent medicine
article 1t by no means claims to be.
sANDFORD BELL, M. d.
Sold by druggists and dealers generally d7 2p6t6ltW
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-10
II. .MaIZsyrd,

FURNITURE STORE,
67 Royal street............sO so BienvilIe street,
Begs esve inform the public generally that he is
g large and splendid stock of goods recently imported
the following descriptions:
Porcelain and Glass Ornaments Silver and Plated Wares
Cut Glassware, style; Table and Tea Sets;
Decorated Biscuit Vases Fine Table Cutlery;
Lustres Lamps Cocks Silver and Plated Spoons and
Forks, ETC., etc. e5. III
" Also Magnificent Assortment Of ARTIFICIAL FLOW
ERS, for JARDINIERES.
Splendid CURTAIN sTUFFS such Damask, Brocatelle
Lampassade, and all kinds of Furniture Trimmng
broidered and Bobnet Mosquito Bars
Also splendid lot of English and French CARPETS
sorted DIMITY for Furniture Coversal of which will be sold
AT COST 5 d7 2plm
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-10
To the Public.

We lake pleasure in announcing the arrival Of
MESSRS. SEMMoNs CO.,
the manufacturers of the Improved BRAZILIAN PEBBLE
sPECTACLEs, who will remain for SHORT TINE ONLY,
their stay limited TO very few weeks recommend all
those of their Celebrated Glasses make immediate
application.
We again take this opportunity of csnoniug the public
against unprncpledke dealers, who try palm off spuri-
imitation, representing them 10 be Of the kind The
genuine only be obtained store 65 Canal
d9 2ptf ID. kERNAGHAN Il co.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-10
Rollins Great Diamond Saloon,

Rollins Great Diamond Saloon,
FERANDA BUILDINGS,
\" lE Nos 26 and % St. Charles street.
HAIR CUTTING, SHAVING, and all other deicacies Of
the Tonsoal Art served up the improved approved
and fashionable styles! ....
Baths! Baths!!
Hot, Cold Shower, yapor and Mineral
The Diamond is for inspection all hours the
prietor guaranteeing that his jewels shall be of the first
On hand a complete stock of
Perfumery and Furnishing Goods.
Grateful for the kind patronage his of friends he
respectfully asks continuation of their favors.
n3o 2ptf JOS. ROLLINS.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-10
rNH MAIL. SERVICE.

The mail service for ~ southern and Western
portionsof the Union d det wretchedy performed,
to u.s. lie siikst VOID ~ truth viii warrant The
essat EsrtefS Nh i1 <hree d four times week,
"a lux y olsa y lnfss ~ likely 70 put money in
IL nockes o ~ contxactors, Or subserve their con-
venisnC IhS interests and rights of the public are
III ~ thinsa cared for, and where stages supply
~ sze ~ Yaoad communication, the mail bags are
IIs6SS = III behind il Tho pressure Of passen-
lAkts their presence incommodious, Or # their
Vseht II 1lcuixted V dslky tie Zip lev honrs.
Ii ~ Northeln states however, matters are man
ssed di1sredtly, and Va think the assertion may be
alsly ventured that where one failure occurs there
twenty occur mere. The disparity il the number Of
ilurss Ia altogether to great to allow the Depart
n,ent Il washington 10 escape scatheless with any
nov of Aound reasoning The fact Of the matter Isl
Tie South i much neglected BY the POST 06ce De-
psrtment as she d BY the other Departments Of the
Government. II this was not the case, the mails
would be transported With some degree Of system
and regularity instead d being irregular unsystem
ised And wholly unreliable The losses, inconveni-
snees and annoyances to which the commercial com
mnnties of the South and West have been subjected
by thc irregular transmission Of important mail mat
ter can only be appreciated BY those who have suf
sered. Is; H n
cor ,,;scar,, ~ = " ,;gbt hreat;nu
~ Il, r.s. n te cannot y rmt
a }rrIv. a ia none tbat onr oreat East
~, "a, .t ,,st ~ q. I. IN ever
g NJ 81 : rosr M 4 IL reu.
.,sc;s,sa Il, the contrscts The mast has been
- =; n M ~ fatnre nromsaa
~ M. a,,a~ ,agra
Z. .'...' ~
Nrue, We NAYS = noutnern tnastslS SenolEal W
experience goes great way to prove that We are
frtSt ted VII more neglect ~ our own people than
~. II tige atrsnuers f,reat imnrove-
~
ments and ameoFat Fatlonsl lWere annc'pasea lrom NJ
Brown, bat he continues as be has commenced, he
viii turn ont more unfit for the position than did
ia ~ fsol,araey ~ vermont whose adm;n;stra.
...s a. III. .,,.....ss..
uon 81 We department. was universally recognized
- the weakest and most imbecile ever known. III
Our Western mail ought 70 be most important
one, and would be were il carried with that punctu
aty which the great interests involved demand With
Cincinnati Louisville, ST Louis and many other cities
and towns along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers the
people Of the Southwest have intimate and valuable
which continually call IN reputation the
facilities that regular mails should afford But as the
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-10

" We observe id the Charleston Courier, Of the
Ath in the announcement Of the death in that city
Of Andrew Milne, aged "A years. Mr.. Milne was o
native Of Scotland, and resided in this city from
about the year 1910 to 1891. He was member Of
the commercial house in this city known as a. Munro
Milne 4 Co., and in New York as Hackee, Milne &
Co., and after the year 1926 in this city, Andrew
Lockhart 4 Co., followed by the late Emile Sainet.
The Courier says that Mr. Milne was one Of the de-
tenders Of New Orleans, and stood shoulder to
shoulder with Vincent Nolte the Nolte book says
But Nolte is very poor authority. Although we find
on the rolls the name Of Vincent Nolte, we do not
find that Of Mr. Milne. He might have been there.
We are, however, tired Of seeing repeated the old
story about the breastwork Of cotton bales which
are reported to have formed part Of the barrcade Of
New Orleans the Plains Of Chamette. It is hoped
that when those cotton bales are again alluded to,
there may be added the good they done say thirty
six bales in breastwork one mile and half long.
Moreover, will those who continually harpng on
those cotton bales inform us what safety there could
have been behind cotton with powder continually
igniting7 Who would stand behind row Of cotton,
liable at any moment to be ina blaze Of fire. II