Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-11-26
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP

WASHINGTON NEWS AND 0OSSlf-
TIE SPEECH OF The TxEs.-We regret sim
cerely that the limits Of the Star are not sufi-
cient to permit us to spread before its readers
the speech of Senator Davis, recently delivered
at jackson, Miss; because IL is not only one of
the ablest efforts of its distinguished an hor,
but also the most important political manifesto
which has seen the light in the South for con-
siderable time past. Perspicuous, eloquent,
logical, learned and patriotic as the oratory Of
Senator Davis always is on such an occasion,
this speech is of most interest and Importance
as exhibiting in its true light the positions Of
the States Rights Democracy upon the present
phase Of tho mostimportant political questions
In issue. No other has Q better right to speak
for them than Senator Davis, nor could any
other represent them more fairly or ably.
As vindiostion Of himself from the asper-
sions of his enemies at home and those else
where who would misquote him as q means of
comprising selfish ends personal to themselves,
his explanations are crushing. As showing that
the Democrstic party may not be expected to
vary its doctrine and policy on the slavery ques-
ton hairs breadth, to accommodate the neces-
stiles of the ambition and dilemmas of any aspi-
ram, the effort is conclusive. And as vndicating
the entire integrity Of the purpose Of the State
Rights Democracy, both with reference to their
devotion to the Union as made by orr fathers,
and their hostility to all its enemies come
whence they msy-equally 70 those Who arsfor
dissolution per So, or for its destruction by
driving the South from it by Capitalization
this speech will serve more to reunite and
strengthen the Democratic party, than aught
that has been said and done by legislative
statesman in any quarter of the country for
long time past. Fats,
Its emphatic endorsement of the frmness,
wisdom and patriotism Of the Administration
of James Buchanan, as emitting the President
to the entire confidence and enthusiastic sup
port of the Democracy everywhere, must at
once dissipate the hopes of those who have for
some time past been deluding themselves with
the idea that the root of all the evil of late be-
falling tho Democracy at the North-dissp-
pointment about Office and overweaning am
bition for the Presidency will have sufficient
strength at the South to defeat the election of
single friend of the Administration to the next
Congress from any southern Democratic dis
trict - r.-..
Hon. ISAAC S. SrEvENs-It is stated that
this gentleman, the delegate to Congress from
Washington Territory, is to deliver a lecture,
on one evening Of this week, in New York city,
and that his subject will be "The Pacific
Coast" Few other men are equally capable of
discussing this topic, and of imparting accurate
information concerning that rapidly improying
mi of tha Vninn NJ
eled over most of IL, not only in a private ca
pacity, but also in charge Of exploring expedi-
tions under the auspices of the General Gov.
eminent. Besides this experience, he has trav-
eled extensively else here, and has an abund-
ance Of that kind Of practical knowledge which
enables him to make faithful comparisons and
draw rational conclusions
The dissemination of accurate knowledge
respecting the countries bordering On the Pa
chc would, no doubt, be highly beneficial to
many persons. Far more so than descriptions
Of Europe and Asia, inasmuch as numbers who
are now consumers In the Atlantic cities would,
probably, be induced thereby to become pro.
ducers in those distant regions. That oppor-
tunities are afforded for the promotion of their
own interests by such change, seems indis.
Putabls; and very many, no doubt, only need
to be made aware Of the advantages which that
country possesses, to determine them at once on
pursuing such course. In view of these facts,
would 1t not be well for the managers of the
Smithsonian Institution to procure the services
Of MIR. Stevens, to deliver a series of lectures
to our citizens on the subject, during the pres
emit winter. They would not only be useful,
but We should imagine highly interesting, and
judging from the display of his oratorcal abili-
ties on the floor of Congress, Mr.. Stevens would
compare very favorably with the ablest speak
ers who have graced the rostrum OF the Smith
sonian within our recollection.
CorToS IN UrAH.-The Secretary Of Utah
Territory. Mr.. John Hartnett has transmitted
to the Agricultural Bureau of the Patent Office
communication on the subject of cotton-gro
ing in Utah, Of which the following is a copy:
GREAT SALT LAKE CITY. Sept IS, 1858.
SIR: At the request Of Hon. George A Smith,
lake the earliest opportunity to furnish You in
formation relative 10 the culture and manufacture
Of cotton In Utah, which I have obtained during
a residence Of several months in the southern
part Of this Territory.
Cotton growing Is vet in Its infancy here; hence
IL will be perceived tina. but little regard can be
paid 10 the classified items contained in the cir
GUAR furnished Mr.. Smith by yourself shall
sndeavor, however, TO give you view Of our ex-
perence In cotton growing.
The first efforts to raise cotton in Utah Terri
tory were made at Fort Clara, on the Santa Clara
river, upwards OF three hundred miles south of
Great Salt Lake City. in 1855. About three quarts
Of seed, several years old, and Of different kinds
were obtained, most Of which, at tie recommen-
dation OF persons protesting some knOwiedge In
this branch Of agriculture, were soaked in new
milk. The result was, not one of the milk soaked
seed came up. or small portion which was
not milk.soaked, nearly one hund red plants grew,
from which were raised IS lbs Of seed cotton
Not to be bsf1ed by any trivial encouragement,
the cotton pioneers OF Fort Glare renewed their
Efforts the ensuing season, planting one and d
half bushels OF seed on about Eve acres of land.
This being plowed In, the seed was covered too
deep, which diminished the crop to about one
tenth of a stand. Some two hundred pounds of
seed cotton were raised
In 1887, they planted upwards Of fifty acres in
cotton, most OF which was a failure throug b bad
seed ana other causes. The total crop was six
hundred and fifty pounds Of seed cotton
The present wear. 1883. ~ at Fort tbu-,