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CA4g SIX Mrxs aELow Ngw oRLEAys.

CANE SIX MILES BELOW NEW ifRLEASS(
january i6 ISIS.
Jt'ys. It has since have received
etteg from you really aonshe4 that vino writes
well should write seldom you Louisiana length be.
gins 70 fell he fortune Of in its b: :shest degree.
Tie Ens hive landcl an army OF 0GJ wtl.in
miles Of ;le city ot New Orleans undiscovered.
known General, au he ordered what troops there
be mustered in the city, and Cofee b-lie Of mounted
r:enea who lay about miles above the city We marched
down .e river the 80 inst, and discovered their eacamp
and after the schooner CaroEa twelve guns opened
fire tsu and tie action Became general Our company
OF New Orleans Fieaen commanded by -apt Beae
derel the left wtsre marched in good order into
their very camp. The left wing being without any support
almost of, and Of siXtyth only twenty
made good their retreat. However, gave them such
that they willing to lay tranquil for several days aIl
daily received reinorCeneis from different quarters
:how up b:easwork the night Of the 18th, they opeei
Ere from their batteries. They caEnonNei for about
hours when they encri by guns the Of
january they again opened tremendous fire OF cannon,
bombs and rockets but again senced ny batteries On
the 6h inst, about daylight they marched up solid columns
breastwok but they received such firm and well
directed fire from brave Tenncsseeans left they
bis4 to with the loss of about 20Ol killed,
wounded and taken prisoners. Cur loss from The
dues exceed O in killed and missing. Tie right wing
ably supported by company Of the 1t regiment and the
New Orleans Remen and have heard you say formerly that
if y9u killed your You would consider enough, think
have ten agreeab your calculation, done my duty, for
killed three, and hope If they make similar attempt
serve them in like
However, what rather little dig raceEu troops
the other side Of the river rereaed from about four hundred
enemy who time them cannon
spiked in the night jackson a reinforcement
and they accordingly dodgei and
ere The enemy has been quite still since and from the report
of deseer who last night tey about to decamp
they impossible for theit feet operate with them
They have been bobarjng the below for days but
without effect and throwing hundred bombs have only
killed Our army thoroughly entreuched and rein
folceleuts daily coming n Every American ought to
hold the English government in deesttion The babarous
Turks are hunsne when compared with hem-lcy promised
their in the Of conluerng, free punder for eight
days murder and anp. Hampton would be their watch word
shall write again anything extraordinary takes place
with In the meantime believe your friend
Signed J. II. B.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-08

MERCHANT DRowNED--Mr. Wm J. Bates, q dry
goods merchant Of Pittsburg, was drowned in tie
Monongafela on the evening Of the 2Sth ult,r by
breaking through the ice.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-08

OHIO RIyER.-The latest Louisville papers an
nounce that the Ohio rising, but gorged in many
places by ice.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-08

FIRE IN PATTERSON, New JERsEY-A dispatch Of
the 3lst, from Patterson, N. j., says:
There were eight stores Main street burned last
night, together with the entire contents. They were
occupied as dry goods ard fancy stores by some dozen
tenants. Several buildings in the vicinity were also
injured. The loss is about $50 600.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-08
THE LAKE.

s FOR NlOBlLEi-DAILT U. S. MAIL
s1slSlxES IINE-Tiner ArrGAgenent-T pendd low
sss!4s. pressure packet Cuba, r. A. lInrn,
master: Florida W. Il. Tatchiags master; Cniifor-
MIA A. L. Myers master, built expressly for the Lake
trade with superior accOuoiaoson Of the above steamers
will leave the Pon.charain Railroad DAILY the arrival
of ,he 4 p. NJ train Of cars 1,---,- ,rr,,-,,
Returning will stop Pascagoula MONDAYS and THURS
DAYS. :.
Cabin Fare each way............ ...............S6
Derk
nj - R .iEDnES Agent IN Bank Place.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-08
The Eighth of January.

y There will be the usual military displays today,
and patriotic time generally may be expected We
trust the weather will prove auspcious, and that all
things may go off agreeaby, pleasantly and brilliantly
We shall give full report of whatever of interest
transpires, tomorrow morning.
In lieu of the usual threadbare articles given on
such occasions we have concluded to submit the fol-
lowing letter from young soldier, written eight
days after the memorable engagement on the field Of
Chamette. We are not aware that it has ever beer
published before. 1t will be found extremely inter
e,ting. Here it is
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rs. UNITE STATES TI9I- rr1S. ,
elalIl1ES WEEKLY MAIL LINE EIAxLA@S
lSkipwitil'S Landing
| every THU RSDAY,
| AK b NJ

The mentioned splendid passenger packets will leave
their regular days without ai at the hour appointed Al
their will be promptly AMI faithfully
attended Freight taken for Iazoo if cons sned 70 W. NJ
SHAW Of the boats Mt Vicksbu7 who will forward
it without delay, ani without any extra charge:
These boats will not he responsible for any letter or package
Containing money jewelry other yAirahes unless regular
ang taken specifying the contents and value and
the freight paid for any vnuabeS deposited with the clerk
By the passengers, contained In their baggage.
For freight passage apply on board or to
CARROLL, PRITGHARD CO.,
Union Row. 50 taronde's,S st.
rnoh u N 3 lclnuni; ;lLlnS
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W HiTE RIV f R.
VIII leave en- THURSDAY Stii inst. at 5 P. NJ
W. FDR NHITE RINER. AEI

. fYm.. FOR WHITE RIVER. ARK
The splendid light iranght steamer J. nIorri
sett, Brandcpbur- master leaves for Jackson
port Elizabeth Grand GlRse, Des Arc Dn7ai a Aher-
deem Indian Bay ana all Intermediate landings on White River
For freight passage having unsurpassed accoE1o
datious, apply on board, or to
ja1 j. NAlILEll, = Front street
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W A n I E D

kE@ WAyTED-A SHIP OF ABOUT 2)OD AlFS
hf capacity, to carry cargo Of timber and shrs
SsssAssAss SsAssAsss. port in France For terms, applyto
dlO j. ?. WHITNEY co, S5 Chrondeet ST.
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Leaves on SATURDAY, 10th instant, al 5 p. NJ
py1S. FOR SHREVEPORT. CIR AMI
81 A G X r I V + r .

VIII leave on SATURDAY. 10Th inst. at O'Clock P. NJ.
re- FOR BGUF RIy E r N ID
aalc,ISa Sicily Island Harrisnnblrg Black River, the
Ess4sssr well known steamer Frank Keeling, Cap
anli Oh hnLrl
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IT. ~ 4 Nh f = .Esnmner = Aaran.4L

ssp.. LA e SHOH Il p c * f. L
slatLi-Ss STEAMER RCREOLE.-Sumrer Arrange
ment-For Ocean Springs, and Intermediate land.
The new splendid low pressure packet steamer
CREOLE Nelson MASTER built expressly for tis trade,
with superior accommodations, will leave tnt Fom'chrfair
Railroad the Lake OF the as follows
From New Orleans / rem tlytI,il springs.
TUESDAY EVENING. ! p. NJ. SlNDh1 tt FNl NtT
TfIIjRSDAY MORNING, ,9A.M WEDNESDAY MORNING.
SATURDAY EVENING, Up, N FRIDAY MORNING
-gARE-
Cabin Mississippi City Biloxi Springs 81 80
4, GEDDES, Agent ID Bank Place.
Nav 0r1s.rs rure / lSS; je5
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Y A zoo RIV Z R.
VIII leave Oh SATURDAY, 10Th inst. at s P ".
eFFp FOR 3.EFI.ORE. GREENWOOD

S:lon, YazOn City. sataria ald all Intermediate
5sss=s landnr-The light d:augh passenger Steamer
Alton. .yr. q. Wtliani master, will leave above. For
freight passage apply on board or 20
las B. SMITH 1 Tch0npii0nla= street.
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1,yyEurNDR1sD THOUSAND DOLLARS

q al
L GUEENNNENT Of NICARAGUA LOAN.
BY Of the Supreme overnnen; ot Ncarag passed
last that Government nutioriaet Loan OF
S5Lvl l2nciated the III the city of New Orleans
be Ter the direction and agency oi the under
signed
This Ica1 made payable in twenty years from the ist inst,
Louisiana, and Is cent per an
crest, pay able annually also At the Bank Of i3uNa
This Government has also set apart by this decree One Million
tr huSt Lands additional security 10 e !5ond
fhrhrr ultimate payment. i!H scrap Tor when Lam
s, pr,, red TO Offer sale Since the Go
has established permanent blS, We in those
Inducements to capitalists hnt FtRat1yS
cy offered for sale reasonable terms we
who feel Interested in this enterprise ut
rren i,orance the abuve decree Which is Of
record 1t tie oice Of VIM Chrsy, nouar., this city
NJ. rIlCEER,
S F. SLATER,
Agents.
For sale by NJ iiA'EFtN
If (1NrOulelpt St, Union.
vrNIFy AI,-CUARLES GOTTSCHALk HAS RE-
II moved his Drug from No 81 Cusomlouse street to
No. Is Royal street. ,- ,, A., r. -,
Ills stock and Medicines equal 70 any in the south
EI4l an experienced Chemist always II htler aTcn .
Physicians prescriptions carefully Pr ~ tni - Te*soN90l9
tHAhi1f-o h''i 80 II fiiN'
t21 # Is Royal street.
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/ MENT AND TRASllER. This e%eeednSly valuable
imnrOyelen Gin gives onEtudihhl osci'Htig
movement to the cotton thereby causing present sur
face constantly the and consequently the amount
ginned increased to 80 per cent. III Il given time ,
this Attachment the grsr tla nH;hlns 10 90
hut "a fe the Sin Nri her hand stick is brought into re
0,tion alou The The machinery, which very light
l sjnot occupying six cnt!c iHchesCan be attached to
auy gin now in use in one hours time ,
Hnyir, obaie the exclusive Agency for the as OF Ions
ana from DR. Candne, the purchaser OF the right
FOR ths State of Alabama Mr. Joseph Wrg) are pre-
pared 10 sell out individual county rights for the "SeYe
rnled States. .. -, ....., .
Ar communication al esscd to us will receive prompt
Afternoon.
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F o R S A L z.

SrSJ- FOR SAEE-TEfE FAST SAILING SHIP
kFAfA Ell PIlRASIA, IMneT, master. built at Ncwbury
Mass, ir the 1879 thoroughly over
ani ClppeFel last witer expense OF SSNO;
in comIee order and ready for For terms, apply
to j. Ii. AStIBRiDGE Il co,
n26 l21 Common street.
k~ FOR SALE-TIIE BRIG GOVERNOR" AN
kSA DERSON, Of 100 tons turthcn, we'll built heavily
sfrarlrd copper fastened and sheahtd with zinc is
now ready for inspection Of purchasers lies onpo
site the Mint For terms, apply 10 -
ncj BAREII.I Co, 81 Common st.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-08

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish Of Orleans City of New Orleans. s
Be It remembered that 18th Juy lSi before the
sTDgrer Justice Peace, and for the city aforesaid
Cra7r Mutual Insurance Company of Orleans who be-
ing daily according lew, does depOse a say, the
foregoing and true and correct transcript
tC9al the bloks Of said Company.
SigneGl g. J. MANSONI, Secretary.
Sworn md subscribed before me, this 18th July, 1850
ISisnedI CEAS. NJ. BRADFORD
The Board of Trustees have resolved pay interest Of
S& cent in cash the outstanding certificates OF rohts
% tue holders thereof legal representatives. on ana
atter the 2l Monday OF August proxiEnn.
The BGadof Trustees have also declared Dividend OF thirty
three and third the net earned premiums OF the
Company for the year ending the h Of June 1866 tor which
Certificates will beissued aud after the 9th September next
THOS. A. ADAMS, President.
GEO. JONAS, Vice President.
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NJ A 1 a N II n .
kS> FOR NiATASZAS, CUBA-T!lE Al
sF5sNA bark Hannah Thornton, Torr, mas VIII
Ss. few days for the above polt For Ire eShl VI
III GEO. W. HYNsON & co, 81 Camp street.
sS& FOR HAMBURG THE Al HANBGR~ A
E%fN- tarque CoperniG MS, Capt Dahl Is now oaf5G
will have Immediate Dispatch For tre1sAt ot -1o
bales cotton, apply to
For rass,ra on,Iv IN ti,rrsntnir on honrC d22
kfI- FOX NIAisSEIbJ.E J.Es-TASSAGE ONLY
E5s2 -fhc Al ftst sailing American bark Faniay ~ h:i
k4tGr Capt. lSe, is loading and having all er
CI(so engHgei will have quick dispatch For ptSSage hhSS
elegant Recommendations, apply Tie cNptun On board
DIS J. 7. WHITNEY n 90, IS Carondtlct St
ala FOR CIEisBOURG, lFRANCEI~,rn,E la,F
sAlSSA fine smiling AmerC ship Trenton Captain
loauirS and will have immaculate dis
pNrl FOR freight OF ship tmb2r or sl,ars, apply to
For passage apply the captain on board. .
d25 J. /. WHITNEY II co, 35 Carondelet street
kER FOR FsREuEN.-TIIE Al FAST SAL
sAA1sSs ing American ship Young sam, Capt Merryman.
now loading For freight OF $40 bales cotton, apply
tn J. P. WHITNEY a CO., 35 Cnrhndelet st;
For passage, apply to the captnin, on board !N
ALFRED KEARNf,
dI0 r Magazine street
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GOTH L N B U r G

sS5= FOR sGOTHENBURG-PASS uSi.l
sHAAss The II fast d lug Aercan Ship iS3alfo Capt
hase having NIL her cargo enEnGed, viii nave q!hc!
dnach For passage only, having superior acc9El' 1aatlons
",$S a$ :" '-'' I. WHITNEY & 60 35 CarondeIf ST.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-02-02

of large portion of the laborers resting upon
the sulerance OF the government, rather than
upon the permanent ioundlton OF legal title
that has prevented the large Creole propri-
'etors OF Cuba from participating in, or even
countenanc,ng, the projeecs Of invasion that
have heretofore resulted so disastrousIv for
want OF support from the domestic population.
Possibly the Creoles fear the consequences of
a successful invasion, because coasc;ons Of
their inability to compete with tie more en-
ergcLlc race who seek to stimulate them 70 IN
suTrection by offers of assistance and SUPPORT
But there is enough to deter them from ON.
uarkln5 IN such schemes, in the proSpacts Of
their doubtful issue, and in the certainty tbat
the instantaneous success of revolutionary
demonstration can alone save their pronertv
from certain temporary deso!ation. and nre.
vent long suspension, if not final forfeit
IRE, OF the prncely revenues accruiuy from its
4 protracted struggle would mar
ilyze Cuban industry during its coatinuonce
md inilict npon the Unitel States the loss of
| profitable and growing branch Of commerce.
" hile the government Of Cuba is so admins |
cred as not to endangcr cur security. this
county asks only Of Spain liberal CONNER |
lal policy, which would inure as prohtably to
spanish revenue as to the general interests off
rade. And wise colonial administration. |
enient to its own subjects and conciliatory to
trangers, would contribute security against
onestic disaliection aud foreign cupidity. t
hat the terror Of forts, fleets ami armeis, and
i cruel punishments, is powerless to affori-a
ource Of confidence which the frownin. bas-
ions of the Moro and the Principe, tho com
ined s1uadrons of Spain, England and
rance, the tortures Of the "Tacon," and the
o-takins Garote, and in vain relied on to i'm
art.
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GAME! GA7sn!!

a SACKS Of Rabbits Prairie Chtekers ard Squirrels,
* reetd by Express rsu the p.airics Illinois
sac by StN'L l. FIC&EEN.
Janl3 Opposite Branch BanF.
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SECOND PURCHASE

FnF Fall and Winter prv Goods ust received an
z y ENBJ I'S Dry Gnoi store Main street. three
do second. lila is ''Chaa7 for Cash., cal
large amount otSoods Tor httl. money.
uGV17
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J. TsJgsrsS & ,. FLEMING.
E%THO LESALE and retail dealers IN Leather. Hides
Flour aRd Waite L.aae. Main soppose old Sta
Bank. sep25
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TWO VERY eESgss 1fsE4E kazSR-
HEsNgFEsA E'G1bS %.aE4Es.

= VALUABLE triok residence with out houses 50.
"a < in complete repair. situatnd Seca15 street..
between Main ans Locust Also H7e re: residence si.-
acted First street. between Chestnut &na Cherry
The above e3rahie and VIII be sold
reasonable terms. For particulars enIuireot
jan22-tf SAMUEL ORE.
~ ~ GASES Boots and Shoes Iust received sa 8
90 - low by Jan27 KEEN Il PRESTON.
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,Esbysilfsa "a.

EDyS1sss stG.
LANCE hera rsnini the paalo that he continues his
Saving. Hair Pressing Shtnraouin-, Hair Dgeing.
the main earra4aa hlif 1t tte PAyDu Hotel Wa
Paroaz taia establishment will ways receive the
most polite attention. Give him a cali. Jan27-Im
WNvTSD0W L&z~.-exto and lOxl2 ast reed per
EW James Wood. for sal by
decIs $. Z, GILBERT & CO.
E2 EgsIOST NAIIS1oak Kegs Ell sroa Of this favoris
AG brand for sale by JfrZ7 :, E. GILBERT d co.
HpGFI e ROW DEh-5o kegs hess quality for saIe ty
= Jan27 s. h. GILBERT e. co.
SMYRNA EEGs.-1o9 drums hest quality. sale by
~ Jsn27 S. Z. GILBERT d. CO.
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NOTICE TO ID tED9ssHas avn OTHERS.
LAND3ETH's GENUINE GARDEN sEEps.
- * DfE sTaes papsvs ASA imported Cabbage Seed
. - 2f lbs ass'd Imported Cahl age Seed in bulk;
II Jat ast'd LstH"e seed, fHst read cad for SALE
V hotesale or retail by JaI22 II. COOK & SON.
EERs2@ ttesss4 AiEAI..-2o bushels from selected
a. white Hat corn just recli aud Tor sale b.
jan22 VIC kerry q JOHNSTON.
Il "a BOXES Eng Dairy Cheese rec aud for sale by
LS nov2oc I. & D. HETAtANE7
z EEnfh POUND small Bar Lead reed and for sale
M ~Ss y - by nov20C l. s. D. HERMANN.
2 AZ GENG.-2500 81. a this day an for sale hy
AE noy3 PRESTON BROS.
"a BOXES large Hamburg Cheese for sale b
q " nov2e l. & d. HEIMANN.
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CExAyGE.

Ii persons indebted by or pen account are
"a requested 10 eli and y9y at have change.
muah occupied call
surprised if the with the doves
after you. Janis MCREA l. WELLS.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
T5eAyEiLGR,x Eso3EE,


Formerly RFEl9ss Kzead Tavern.
HIE undersigned has taken The above we'll known house.
2 rehced and refurnished throughout hest
style. The iaons will be second other house
in Evansville. I good for fOarier and keep
well supplied table the market will a5ora aud rates
0naFe. Atrschci the house is good Bowling Alley.
Travellers viii every a5tento and their cae be
well taken care vi auglf-tf M. d. THOMAS.
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E8 ACK E1l EL.-25 kits primo No Maokerei resd an
+FA Tor sale by mh4 PRESTON BROS.
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DENTISTRY.
m L KIVETT nENTIGTI

DESPFCTFULLY informs the citizens vicinity that
he viii execute all orders in the various department. OF
his Nrnfeson with promPtne and in the most scientific
Particular attention maid 70 the plg ging, cleaning and
extracting of teeth and inserting rcorrupthe eeh
from to full fine gold Plate With Or without
gums
Pivot teeth inserted in tho most approved manners and
the treatment ehildrens teeth nilv attended
Ladies waited their esiiences II Desired Oee
Firsssreet. formerly Dr. E. Brays office nov22-3mdav
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N IN BOXES Prime W r. Cheese. Inst reo'dhy
zAFs decis z. II. COOK & SON.
ETsGEyGE CnFrEE.-I5 gross Essence c,r,e. iusl
"a reo'a hy d~c13 Y. ~, COOK & SON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-08
From the Washington States. q.
JntfN MT1,CuHI,S NEW pApER

We had the pleasure Of visit yesterday, from
John Mitchell, whose pen has been 80 brilliant in de
fence OF Southern rights. lie is on his way 10 the
North for the purpose Of purchasing the necessary
materials for the establishment OF new paper III
conuexion with Mr.. w. G.. SWAP, at Knoxville, Ten
nessse. "The Southern Citizen, for such is the title
Of the promised political, commercial and literary
JOURNAL will no doubt fully sustain the eminent fame
of Mr.. Mitchell. The following from the prospectus
indicates the political character OF the paper
IA thoroughly Democratic and States rights jour
nal The Southern Citizen will, nevertheless, decline
to be called partzsui' unless the Constitution Of the
United States is to be called partizau document.
at will uphold the Federal Unioo, provided the
sovereignty Of the couiedsrated Satss bs respected
If not not.
"Hodpg that the institution OF nsgro slavery is O
sound Just, wholesome institutions aud, therefore,
that the question of reopening the African slave.
trade is question of eIpediency alone, the con1uc.
tors CT the Southern Citizen, will, i'll view Of the
late action of the Southern Commercial Convention
at Knoxville, apply themselves to search out and
bring to light all accessible information bearing upon
that important subject-on the whole industrial con.
dition and necessities Of the South-on The actual
state OF the negro races of Africa, and on the policy
and action OF European Powers in reference 10 the
slave trade.
We congratulate Tennessee, and wish The South
erp Citizen" all success.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-08
FAMINE IN AFRICA

Information has been received atthe Methodist Eps-
copal Mission Rooms in this city. that there appre.
pensions Of general failure in Liberals that already
several of the poorer people have died Of starvation
that some of the missionaries the country stations
arc without any other food than green plume and that
around some Of the settlements the natives cut
,ips down ths palm treee. for the sake Of the palm
cabbage to sustain life. One Of the missionaries
there remarks that this state of things has been
inS upon them for years, and attributes it mainly 10
three causes, FIRST, the great number Of Gls and
worthless persons in the community, who will not
work and who live by heggary second that this class
of persons is constantly increased by the immgra
ton from the United States, numbers OF the imrn.
grants consuming great deal and producing nothing
aud third to the failure OF the native rice crops seve
raj years ago, owing in !part to bad season, but
mainly to the natives general attendance upon the
Devil Bush when they should have been upon their
farms. They have never been able TO recover them.
selves. What rice hss been gathered for a year or
two past has not been enough for food. they have
saved none for sowing
This is gloomy prospect, and the missionary who
gives the informatiOn-ths Rev. j. w. Horne-pre-
diets yet worse condition of things, and that 1.-The
eud of all things out there is at hand The distress
doe. not seem to be confined to the natives, for he
commences bis account in tue words: "We in The re-
public have been and are in fearful condition for
want Of food at some points than at others"
" Y. Commercial AdrerttSsr.