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NEGRO SUFFRAGE.

The Legislature of New York proposes amend
ments to the Constitution of that State, by which
negroes may exercise the right of suffrage-may
be raised 10 political and social equality will,
the white man. The Republican party seek to
impose the loatsome consequences Of negro suf.
fragc upon the people of New York. for no other
reason than that it will add some 10000 negro
votes to their party.
To carry out The idea Of negro citizenship they
must submit to negro ministers, negro lawyers
aud Judges and negro Representatives in Con-
sress &c. They must admit their a frican Lre,l,-
rcn to the social crcle-introduce them 10 their
wives and aushtcrs-internarry with them un-
Ill they Lecune degenerate rnce of mongrels.
These are absurditics fit only for the contcmpla-
tion of the maddencd fanatic, who would stoop to
any disgraeeful measure, however subversive of
the Constitution and degrading TO the dignity
and rights of frcemcn, to carry out their mis-
conceived, unfoundcd and msanthropic notions
Of negro equality.
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THE IRON COTTON TIE

Some "f our Alabama exchanges (says the An
g"sta Consiif"fiona'ixtj seem to lie very favora-
oiy impressed by this newly invented method of
hoidn. compressed cotton in bales. 1t is stated
that thirty thousand bags of cotton Of tho lust
crop, which have been received at New Orleans.
have been secured by the iron cotton tic"
The advantages claimed for this tie, are:
!. 1t will save to planters, comparing its cx-
pense with the average price OF rope for five
yeais. $1,000 in every one hundred thousand
bales; or over half million of dollars upon an
average crop.
=. 1t will give to planters, when cotton is
worth eight aud half cents profit upon its
cost, and at the present prices this profit will
amount TO $500 in every one hundred thou.
sand hacs.
3. 1t protects tho cotton bales from fire.
4. 1t reduces. by one-tllird, the bulk of the
bales of cotton, and thus lessons the expense Of
its transportation.
S. 1t will not rot, or break, or Stretch and is
protected from rust, by u covering of coal tar
paint.
The owner Of the right, il is said, can make,
when cotton is rs high eight aud half cents
Per pound, $40 900 in every one hundred thou.
sand bales
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THE DALLAs-cLARENpoN TREATY

lhe -Ns!ion"l InteHiycmccr announces the pas
sage by the Senate, Of the Dallas Clarendon
Trcnty:
The exact vote on il, we understand was 81
years to ID nnys. With the ratification of the
treaty 1t is stated that the Senate coupled GER
tam amendments, which will be the subject of
future negotiation either in London or Washing
ton. What their import is we, of course, have
ITO means, of knowing; but we understand gen
orally that they are lIut of n nature to authHrix.
the anticipation of any final difficulty betwec,,
two Governments animated by friendly scnti-
Incnts, rs the two in question unduubtrdly and
sincerely are. Indeed, the main object of this
treaty nnd tho motive Of its negotiation were To
e'ucidnte some ol,scuritv in former conventions,
and remove all difference of construction au,i
all misrepresentation or misunderstanding in flu
turc III regard to Central American affars'
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ROBBERY.

We nre informed (says the Irme Caroli"ian,
March l2) that Mr. Robert Norris, all old and
respectable citizen of our District, was, OH Tues
day night last, within short distance Of his res
idence, set upon by several persons whom he
could not distinguished for want OF sufficient
light, violently thrown down and his clothes torn
from his person, in the hurried attempt made to
rob him. SIr N. is, we learn, pretty badly hurt
from the treatment he received. Fortunately
he had but small sum of money about him,
and the robbers did not in getting it, steal enoug,
to compensate them for the rise. They only OBJ
tained some six or seven dollara Dir. N. cried
out loudly when assaied, and Mr.. Magee, n
neighbor of his, heard him and went to his as
sistance. Upon his approach, the robbers fled.
Truly, crime seems TO bo upon the increase in
our District.
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A MISTAKE

We not nnfrc4"ently notice mistnkc, MS we
think, upon the part Of the conductors of the
public press, which consists il, daily or weekly
rccapltnIation of their views upon the same ques-
ton. They seem impressed with one idea, and
labor assiduousy TO force their convictions upon
all others. They seem not to act upon the idea
that variety is the spice Of ifc," but continue
their rrating upon single question, week after
weeH' forgetting that the same argument, COLL
tinunlly repeated, gradually becomes dui and
insipid to the reader. We think it more consist
ent with the duties of journalists, ami infinitely
more acceptable to the reader, 10 give such in
formation rs will lead him to think for himself
rather than labor 80 necessarily to impress their
own tl.oush hts upon the mind Of the reader.
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THE TREATY WITH MEXICO.

The treaty lately concluded by Nr. Fonsyru
the Amcreun Munster, Is said to have created
great excitement in the city of Mexico. The
British and French Ministers protest against it,
The 1raa dCniom, says the Baltimore Sun.
contains an elaborate and critical analysis OF
the treaty. According TO this journal, there are
five treaties. four of which ore merely consider
ed accessory, while the fifty contnns the essence
OF the whole Its provisions are as follows:
1.-THE American Government lends to Mexico
fifteen millions Of dollars, at an interest of four
per cent. per annum. Out of this sum the Uni.
ted States Is to pay the debt of the British Con-
ven,ion due by Msxico-that is about four mil.
lions. The United States will moreover retain
SUM OF three millions for the American claims
recognized by the mixed commission. The re-.
naming eight millions will he paid to Mexico,
and the latter obligates herself to abandon to the
United states the twenty per cent: of custom
house duties now imposed on all imports and
exports between Mexico and the United States
transported Oh American or Mexican yessels.-
European manufactured cottops are however
excepted from this stipulation, whether shipped
on American or Mexican vessels.
In order that this abandonment Of the duty
o. twenty per cent should take placs it ia stip.
ulatcd-Ist, that the merchandise shall not he
European manufactured cottons; I'd, that imports
ana exports shall be carried OIL in Mexican and
American vessels; and Sd, that the commerce
shall be reciprocal between the United States
and Dlexico-so that an American or Mexican
vessel, arriving from or sailing to EuFopean n
port, shall not be entitled 10 The reduction Of
twenty Per cent, even though her cargo does not
consist of cotton manufactured in EuroI,e. Nex.
ico accoding to;tbe Trait d Uaioa, LOSES potiinS 5
as she is authorized to place the twenty Der cent
duty abandoned in favor Of the United States to
the debt of the latter, and to extingGslt IN this
"a NslvI u,,A s,,k. a
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THE THREATENED INVASION OF. CUBA-HER
MEANS OF REPELLING ASSAULT


llie Spanish journals are discussing mt
great length the preparations making In
Hpain ami Cuba in order to send to the
Mexican coast u sufficient naval futce for the
purpose Of forcing from the Mexican gov
ernmrnt compcnsatUns claimed for long
time in vain, for outragcs which II |. ui
legged subjects of the Spanish crown have
been the victims Of in that ever-aoitated re.
public. On learning that the Spansl, navy
was going to adopt the offensive, when i
was scarcely thought strong enough to re.
pulse an unfair aggression, the question has
been agItated in tE> United States If tl,at
Spanish movement was any thing else than
vain show, or, it Spain was really in n
position to have her shts respected every
where they should bc attacked or overlook
cd. The question is certainly of the high.
est Importance i'll presence of the uncc;sinr
! threats to which Cuba is subjected in tile
Cniled States, and of the filb,stero schemes
which have never been entirely abandoned
either in New Orleans or New York. Enr-
land aud France would certainly never con
sent to the annexation of Cuba to the great
North American federation. Cuba is. in
Fact, The key Of the Gulf of Mexico, as Con-
ssantInoplc is the key of the Black Sea, and
Europe can no more admit that the Gulf Of
Mexico should become Yankee lake, than
allow the Black Sea TO become a Russian
lake. But it will be understood that it is
better that Spain should Lc in a position to
enable her to protect her colonies i'm the
West Indies, than 10 be ut the necessity of
''nploring help from the great maritime
powers in order to have her property respect
cd. Now, about this point we have no fear
at all Spain is not only capable Of defend
ing Cuba against tile Most direct aggrcs.
s'o"s from the United States, but this colo.
ny can protect itself, alone, without NJ cling
an appeal to the arms Of the mother coun-
try. In support of this ~ = ion, we can
cnumcralc the following particulars, taken
from good source
Cuba has ut present an army of 10000
foot soldiers, aud 500 l,ersemcn, besides
reserve OF $4,000 infantry and GOOO horses.
Cuba has also i'll her stores and arscnals the
ncccs>arics TO aim and equip G0OOO men
IN the space OF Il month. The Notifications
ct the island are III perfect state OF defence
and are daily improving. To the naval
t"'ces-;lrc;''ly very respcctable-posscsscd
10y the colony, Il reinforcement of il shin of
the line, frisatc, a brig, and two macuiti
cent steamers, manned 10y 1000 men, will
l'e ready for sailing in a few days. Three
generals and several superior officers, he.
longing to different branches of the service.
will be added to the staff of Gcncral Con.
cha. 1t can be seen from the above parlic
uars that Cuba is able to repulse not only
the invaslons of the filibustcrs, who will not
be discouraged by the fate of Lopez, but
even regular attack Of the naval forces of
the Cnitcd States, it cver-wl,ich God for
bid-tlle government Of that country should
attempt 10 realize the conquest Of Cuba by
torce.-Iaris Iotrie, FEB. 20.
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THE PANAMA MASSACRE.

IL is slated that our Government has received
tc!csraphic ndvices, TO the effect that the Hon.
ISAAC +. M"EsE, Commissioner sent out to ar-
range settlement of the difficulties growing
out OF the dreadful riots ut Panama, has failed to
make any satisfactory arrangement, and that
there Is no prospect of n settlement.
Hon. a. B. C"IwIS, n former Commissioner.
failed I" accomplish anything, al:d recommended
the seizure Of the entire Isthmus. What will be
the course of the new Administration, is sub
jsct Of speculation at Washington.
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OA cf -H"st"rd az Rheun,atism.-Wh one
third of The male population complain to some
extent OF rheumatic pains, in the tickle climate
OF New England, hut more especially along the
seashor": physicians have it in their power to
mitigate an immense amount of severe SUFFERING
hy prescribing the volatile oil of mustard. Itis
employed as Il rnbcficcnt, being first diluted
with its own weight Of alcohol at forty degrees.
Some patients may object to it's pungent olor;
but this is temporary, while the remedy may in
some cases prove permanent cure. Make the
application nt least twice day, and protect the
part with soft flannel. Mustard mills are in op
Grafton in the cities generally, nt which the oil
may be procured, it being an article not much
III demand i'll the arts. Were it not for detect
ing it 10y pungent olor, this oil would have be-
come secret remedy for rheumatic pains wears
ago. nostrum loses miraculous efficacy and
curative properties by becoming known-.Ncd
zeal IOrM.
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PRESERVATION OF PLATE

The Democrats of Savannah, Ca, have re-
Gently presented 10 Ex-President PIERCE, n mag
ncent dinner service Of silver plate of six pieces
beautifully ornamented, and Inscribed" The
Democrats OF Savannah, TO Franklin PIERCE,
President Of the United States from 1853 to
1857" The presentation was made by Senator
TooMBs, Of Georgia.
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Singular Fact&-A correspondent of The Norli,
Carolina Christian Advocate, says that at
Mnrshs Bridge, near MoxsviIlc, N. c., thirty
years ago man by the name of Jacob Marsl,
accidentally fell head foremost Oh a large rock,
Oh the bank of the creek. from which he died in
short time On the spot on the rock, where
his head struck the signs of the blood are still Wis.
ible, and also where it ran off the sides of the
rock; and what is still more remarkable, the rock
lies SO near the creek. TINT in any modoratsbigh
water it is covered, but the mark of the, blood
still remains. -
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TO CORRESPONDENTS

We frequently receive anonymous communicu-
uons for insertion. We should be glad that cor
respondents bear it in memory, that we canno,
publish anything unless the name of the author
is given. We don't require you to write over
your own signature, but you must let us know
who you are, before your lucubrations can m.
pear.
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RELIlInus

We are requested to state that Rev. J. NJ.
C"rLEs will preach nt Friendship OH the fifth
Sunday in this month.
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LORD NAPIER

This distinguished gentleman. now the accrct!-
tied Minister rle"ipotcntinry of G, cat Britain TO
the Government of the United States, is said TO
be comparatively young man. lie was horn in
1919, and will only be thirty eight years of age
next September, though he has had great expc-
rcnce IN diplomatic life, having from early years
served in that department.
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GARDEN SEEDS,

We call attention to the fact that BRANcu g.
ALLEN have at their Drug Store, every variety
Of Garden Seed for sale.
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THE AUSTRO-FRENCH TREATY

a debate of some warmth, took place n
few days ago i'll the Uousc of Commons. on
Il subject which specially interested the
French government. \ celebrated orator
of the opposition, Mr.. D'Israeli, asserted
that secret treaty existed between France
and \ustria since the perio of the Eastern
war, wE,cl, guaranteed to the latter power
the security of its Italian possessions lie
added that this treaty had been signed in a
regular manner, and that no limit restricted
its duration. Lord Palmerston, in replying
to Mr. Dlsraei, proved the f.lsity of these
allegations. The following, we believe, are
the real circumstances Of the case: The
treaty of the 2d December, 1854, stipulated,
as 1t Is known, the eventual concurrence of
the Austrian armies in the struggle with
Russia. The Cabinet Of Vienna, however.
represented that it could not enter with sc
curity into any warlike operations in the
East as long as its Italian possessions should
be menaccd 10y the agitation fomcnted by
political parties in the Peninsula; it there
fore demanded that previous to placing it.
self in order Of battle, the security of its
Italian lines should be assured. Circun-
stances gave considerable support to this
demand Of Austria. 1t was, in fact, essen.
tl;I that her aprrcl,cIsions should he Gained,
and every obstacle to the execution Of the
treaty removed. France therefore entered
into negotiations on this point will the Cab
met OF Vienna, and engaged herself in the
aforementioned convention 20 employ her
efforts TO maintain tranquility in Italy Gu
ring the period of the ampaign; it was sim
ply sought to assure to Austria the freedom
of action necessary for her efficient concur
renee III the collective operation Of the allies.
Such were the motives and the bearino of
this arrangement, dictated 10y SO l,iul, an
interest, but only rendered obligatory in the
event oi Austria joining us in active manner.
aud declaring war against Russia. The
convention was, therefore, essentially of an
eventual and transilory character; it was an
act commanded by the war, circumstance
in accrtain respect analogous to those Which
| were adopted by the allies towards Greece.
| when the latter endcavorcl to create a RI
sing in Thessaly and Epirus, in the interest
OF fussia. AS it is known, the erentuali.
ties provided for were never called into ex-
lstence; Austria did not declare war, and
did not draw her sword. The Object of the
convention has, therefore, never existed
this document, in spite of the assertion oi
MIR. D,lsraeli, can never have been carried
into execution, and was not Of lasting M.
turc; the rc-establishment of peace has
transformed it into dead letter.-Pari.
Constitutional. February %.
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1'icks Of the 1fade.-An old gentleman of
rustic hubs reached Cincinnati last week
with sum Of money in his pocket and visions
city enjoyment in Ills head. A drdnken man
staggered against a lady-atthe cars, and the be-
ncvolent old gentleman stepped up and drew the
drunkard kindly away. whereupon tfe latter
hugged l's considerate friend in very ecstacy of
grateful affection. lie then staggered very badly
round the corner and suddenly disappeared just
rs the old gentleman missed his pocket book and
its contents The fellow played drink 10. perfec-
ton, and his rustic 6enefactor learned lesson
tomsumptionSSef .Rav ,WateriaI-rhe amount
of raw material consumed annually at the. estab,
lisfiment of the Mossrs: Hoe, in New York city
is as follows: 600 tons d. pig iron, rSO tons 81
bar iron. 10000 pounds of cast steel, 10000
pounds Of nails. 10000 pounds Of emery, l, 500
gallons of oil, 1900 tons Of coal, asSo0O feet Of
PiIis $4,000 feet of .whtewood, 10000 feet
Spanish cedar, 5000 feet of maiiogany, 25, ,O6O
feet of cherry, 5000 feet Of ash, 10000 fsst of
black walnut and maple, 2,OGGfeet Of sDieefory.
aud 5000 feet of oak. -
r The California Golden Era, ..sys; ga. new ~
species Of snake ,was found recently IN skhouse
in Shasta. 1t has 1Yo heads. and posisasH 70,
inarkable powers IN. TIE way ef dedeyis bisda"
Probably it kills ~ two birds Tit, ans Alone. p
as il were. or hassss power of (. ldpkipg two
ways fol. snndsy, 20 so asisop blue
Nay With one pair sf eyes, and ytltaws sksJiea
ssf fsdeker with mo Stlisr EAs ssSSpt
40 ..l4 ~heasr or ahIs AN 3
7as fsHa qesssss iS5 81
Sprie,iap 81 5i.SII gsf
aa a7sSss4 = ss. g
ossss iIsSi - = sss; 3
SssoS.O Is Issivss Js 9 ~ Is ssSS. 3
Tor; Post Ofice, 4i4,33S,9l1 s}s - ~, r IL
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Hashinyto"'s FarereN.-'rhe original draft of
Washington's Farewell Address has been stolen
from the Library of the State Department. The
Star snys: -,
"a most rigid searclioh has been instituted for
it's recovery, which it is to be hoped may prove
successful; as upon the possession of this origin
al document. with its interncations, depends the
prcof' OF its authorship by the Father Of his
Country-a point contested, it will be remem-
bered. by the historian of General Hamilton,
who claims for that eminent statesman the honor
of its compositiun."
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ADVERTISEMENTS.

We ask attention to the notice of COX kesbnrv
Masonic Female, College to be found in another
column.
CHAMBERS & MARSHALL have notice, interest
ing to all, but more especially to the ladies.
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ABBEVILLE BANNE Err.
WILLIAM q. DAVIS EDITOR
THURSDAY moRN'G, MARCH 10. 1857

US The friends Of JAMES II. COBB an.
nounce him ms Candidate for Sheriff at the ensu.
lnu cieciinii:
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Leuvy Duaages.-A suit for damages
has just been decided in the county court
Of kanawla, Virginia, in which the james
River and kanawha Company were mulctcd
in the sum of $5,400. This suit was insti-
tu'cd by Stewart Eagle, of Greenbricr coun-
ty, against the company TO recover damages
for the breaking Of his leg, which was
caused by the fall Of his Forse whilst cross
ing one of the bridges belonging to said
company. ~ -
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DISTANCES FROM WASHINGTON.

The following is list of the Capitals Of the
States. with their distances from Washington,
j.. c., by the Post Office records, according to
the course of the mail:
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Ruies 1or leHt.-I. .All persons over
twenty.0,le years Of age, moi lawfully excus-
ed. are hound 10 f,s. on one fall meaI day,
from Ash Wednestb,x u Holy Saturday
bo,l, iuclud-,t.- Sundays. ouIy sxcepled. 4;
2. Custom has. boweysr, introduced The
use Of a cup Of g .ffe or teasiir the f1brnins,
with very small piece of bread cars col
lation, in tile evening, which, should've. ex-
.ssed tile fourth "f u meal, and AT which
fiesi'. u ass.!. should Ls served up cold.
8. Meat is allowed, ty dKpsi,sution. ut
MI tile meals o" Sundays, and hi one meal
"n all the other days. except Fitidays, Ash
"Wednesday aud tie Wrdnesdays and Satur-
DAYS Of Emi"r and Holy Week. /.
!. Fl~l' (nciuding oy.ters) and sflesll are
never 10 be used at. Tie sa,ne meal dlrin,u
lent, even Oh ySandaya. = go
S. Those not bound 10 f.st are not fe..
stricted TO one meal in the Use of I,eat, on
tno-e days, when it is allowed once.
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-ia Immense Canccr Rcmovcd-Thc Boston
Herald says: A lady from Ohio recently came
to this city with n malignant rose cancer, which
has been growing for several years, and had
opened and been disclarging for several months
1t grew from the breast To snch enormous size
that it had TO he supported, being nearly. ms
large rs u peck measure. The woman had
sought relief in v"in All her physicians said
that 1t was too late, and that she must die
She came TO Boston Mt great fatigue and loss Of
blood to consult Dr. Greene OF the Indian
Medical Institute, and lie undertook the operation
Of removing the cancer. 1t was successfully
performed, short limo since and the patient Is
now doing well. The cancer which was re-
moved weighed eighteen pounds.
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Wiid IP"m"n in .H"rcnyo C0umty. .1tu-
dima.-L.md Alalali,:,, is all astir on &C
count Of - wild w'.I,l..n that recently appear.
..l in the w""ls anl hills nf ,lla, nci-hIor-
hood to n party Of hun:sm"n. She is me.
dinm sized woman. fair and quite naked,
with the exception "f m"ccasiiS. She runs
viii, great Velocity, lc"p,"g on all fours
@rcr every AnlI"|int,u like al anlelope.-
The Linden JrHrrsoI,an says:
Z When disc .v-red hy party Of hunts
men, she was concealed among some brush
and ram away "n their approach. This is,
we believe, the first instance Of wild per
son being seen IN Alahama, and with the
exception Of The wild man, said to have
been seen somewhere in the southern part
of Arkansas, is The on, i',sLar,ce We r.,.,v,n.
her " have heard o.
Another vtlit.,r, who was one of a hunt
ing party wiz, also saw her, saws she was
accompanied hy - large ram Of remarkable
whiteness, 10y whose wool she held on when
running up hills aud slringing over rocks.
The ram appeared very much attached to
this wild an'l singular creature, and seemed
like her .lrf.nher. to warn her Of danger
and protect her. 1t appears that some fif-
teen years ago little girl, daughter Of
Feneb woman, residing OH tho banks Of
tie Tun'i.i2lee river, Was lost, rs well as
pct limb Of hers. They were never after
heard from, s." that many supposed tie lit
tie girl aud her lamb had been drowned.-
The Question n.'w is, can this wild woman
Of Marei'so county I'e the same! 1t is
highly probable. Int how she has existed
during fifteen years j" the woods, away from
s)l Intercourse with the world, is mys-
tsty.