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Wines, Cigars. &c,

wines, cigars, DC.
lust received and for sale low, BY the quantity,
~ 100000 Havana cigars, choice brands,
20 boxes fine chewing tobacco,
20 gross of all kinds of smoking tobacco,
Meerschaum and Chinese pipes,
so boxes Madame Clicquot and Heidseick Cham
payne,
100 boxes fine claret and white wine
100 boxes port, sherry, Madeira, Burgundy and
Toka wine,
2 casks superior cognac,
casks superior whiskey,
so boxes pickles and preserves, Holsters, oysters
and salmon,
boxes soda biscuits,
30 boxes syrup--all kinds,
30 casks of LETTERS, Byass & Abbot's ale and
porter,
20 boxes star candles,
so boxes stick and fancy candies,
80 boxes gum drops,
2Vboxes bar tumblers
30 boxes champagne glasses,
so whole and half boxes Palermo lemons.
Orders will be carefully attended to- and we will
always have large supply of the above articles on
hand, which we guarantee to be genuine.
a27 A ENGLE & Co.
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and from to "a inches stroke and rating from IL to
25 horse power, with chimneys blowers and water
pipe complete. This is the only steam engine made
which has boiler perfectly accessible in all its parts
both inside and outside forcleaning, and a concu-
sive evidence of its superior merits and popularity
in the fact that upwards Of 1000 of them are now in
use, with constantly increasing demand.
S. H. GILMAN
at IN stra
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THE COMMERCTAL HOTEL,

AM-o MILAN STREET. SHREVEPORT
MfIlEE The undersigned having purchased
a1ai41A the large and convenient three story
brick budlug favoraby known to the public as the
Aston House. is now thoroughly re-painting and hit
ting it up anew and pledges himself TO spare neither
pains nor expense to make it first class hotel and
render his guests comfortable. T. D. POWELL,
October 6. 1858. Proprietor
The Caddo Gazette, Harrison Flag and Texas Re
publican will copy six months and send bill to this OF
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PTTTSBURG W#Nf~5rg

Plantation, Road and all other kinds
horses and oxen; Cane Wagons and &
and timber Wheels, with and witho
house and steamboat Trucks; Jerse
Wagons; baggage and other carts, fo
en-; handcarts, wheelbarrows of every
all other articles in the wheelwright 1
best seasoned materials, and wauantc
to any other manufacture, which will
ced prices, and lower than by any 9th
in the southern country. Purchasers
their interest to call and examine ours
chasing elsewhere. We use none b.
hubs and bent felIoes. PHELPS, Pa
nov 8, 1856 40, ~ and Al Perdido
N. B. We keep constantly on hand
ment of Drays and Carts from the ma
Simens, Coleman & Co., Philadelphia
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NEW CONFECTIONERY AND BAKERY.

NEW CONFECTIONERY AND BAKERY.
F. w. SPILKER,
Texas street. near Edwards, On the building formerly
occupied by the Shreveport Democracy
fggA RESPECTFULLY informs the ladies and .agae
9gs gentlemen of Shreveport and its vcin- 49,
@al1azz ty that he is now prepared to furnish ~
them with every description of CAKES, CONFEC-
TIONERY, CANDIES, SWEETMEATS, &c. Being
practical confectionery he feels assured of his ability
give satisfaction.
Fresh Bread baked every day.
He will keep on hand an assortment Of choice Fan
cy Groceries, COrdias, Fruits in their own Juice,
Syrups, etc. etc.
u Orders for Weddings, Parties, Dinners, ETC.,
promptly attended to on very moderate terms. octl3
Chairs! ChairS!!
n JUST received by steamers THO and Lucy Hol-
nj quaities 8 dozen Split bottom Rockers; Is doz
cottage and bannister chairs. small lot Of Child
rens Chairs. All Of which will be sold VERY Low for
cash. [feb2l VIM. ENDERS.
Stoves! Stoves! Stoves!
u AT the corner of Texas and Market Streets.
C. A. LAUGHLIN,
- Has just received complete assortment of
g.. COOKING STOVES,
SEA Of the latest and most approved patterns,
5Ts%0 which he is offering at REDUCED PRICES.
Also-Keeps on hand large and complete assort-
ment of Tin Ware,
which he will sell at wholesale or retail.
Job Work in Copper, Tin and Sheet-Iron executed
to order, at short notice and on reasonable terms.
c. A. LAUGHLIN
Don't forget to call at corner Of Texas and Market
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SPRING AND SUMNER CLOTHING.

AGSAAASaAOM OAUAHAAAA9 Livery uesCllPuoH'
HARDWARE, &c.
Iron, steel, chains, axes, hatchets;
BIacksmiths anvils, bellows and vices;
Tools for carpenters wheeIwrghts and blacksmiths;
Rope, scythes, ploughs, hoes, shovels spades;
Coffee mills, tea kettles; nails assorted;
Grndstones, shoves, tongs and andirons;
Knives and forks, spoons, scissors;
Lamps candlestcks and shutters;
Pocket cutlery, buckets tubs, brooms;
Castings in great variety;
Earlhern, stone and wooden ware;
Queensware, eroekery and glassware;
Tinware in great variety;
Letter, cap and wrapping Papers;
And variety of other articles be given
in an advertisement.
Every article enumerated above is fresh and entire
ly new, we having no old goods on hand
Z. & B. JACOBS,
Shreveport NAV Is, 1859. Texas street.
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HOARD Il SONS
PORTABLE AND STATIONARY
STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS.

NTOW ia store and ready for delivery, 50 ot these
IN celebrated Engines, of the following Sizes
80 inches diameter of cylinder,
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CASTINGS, &c.-ln store and for sale
~ $50 kegs Nails;
80 kegs Spikes, wrought and cut;
90 kegs Iron Nuts;
20 tons assorted Tennessee Iron;
3 tons assorted Castings;
$50 Crate Bars;
40 Wash Kettles. HOWELL g. BUCKNER.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-13
Asking 90 be Ic, Alone n. no, Agitation.

As the Memphis Avdanehc properly SAYS all that the
Southern people ask 10 BE- let aoae-and that certain
IT, is not agitation The North has only trampled
upon constitutional rights but body of men have
invaded Southern soil armed aud equipped with thous
and spears 10 be put into the hands Of serve race
cut the throats OF men, women and children Southern
men-citizens of vrgnia-the State that gave birth
washington-have been dragged from their beds and
murdered like dogs on the way side and when we COM
plain ofthese wrongs and outragcs called 4sts
t-o-r-sl Pray, what agitating? Why, simply,
whether or had better submit contend for
Constitutional rghts-whether had better give up all
lost or contend for honor The South yield
the North In the North slavery is but abstract
question whilst in the South It is practical We have
about fifteen hundred millions Of dollars vested in this
kind OF property for agricultural purposes &C Cotton
is the great staple Of the Southyes, tits the Samsons
hair of Amcrca-and the market price for this staple
regulates the price of all Southern and Western products
and also the value of the stock upon your farms When
bear in mind that the people of the North arr the
benefcaries of this great staple, produced by slave Ia
bor and for the cultivation of which other il well
suited their prejudice and aggressive policy only be
attributed the bndest fsnstcsm, total disregard
of the allegiance which they the Federal Constiu
ton.
The South would he able prosper out of the Union
quite as well as the North, If better The South is
less dependant upon the North than the North is upon
the South. What could the North do without the
ket of the Souths For half century have been build
ing up their mar and commerce by resources and trade
from the South We even buy our iron North. whilst
our own mines are burtheneI 18th this valuable and in
dspensable mineral The people of the South will lose
nothing if the North forces her out Of the Union.
We know what destiny awaits the South, but this
we do know, that for the South. In times ike
these we have but motto, and that is Deca;urs:
NY COUNTRY: NAY ALWAYS RIGHT: But, RIGHT
OF WRONG, Ny COUNTRY.
If the South is right in resisting aggression and should
insist equality in the Union independence OF
it," VIC side with her; if wrong. still cling the
South whittier thou goesi viii go, and where thou
lodgesi will lodge; thy people shall be my people, and
thy God nv Cod
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-13
Kicking in the Traces.

Some of the Northern Democratic papers kicking
in the desperately they feel the effects Of sec
tional uraism in their party. They find that their old
game OF passing antslavery resolutions for home con
sumption has been detected by their Southern allies and
all pleased that Senator Davis can make conc
aory speeches in bis Summer tours down East and then
rule with rod Of iron the policy of the party when he
gets to his Mississippi home again. The Vermont Patriot
having had its bile disturbed these things thus throws
off the contents ofits stomach:
"Northera toadiss greater curse to the Democrat
ic party than the Freeaters the South. They allow
their to be denounced the dictation Of South
Hotpurs and for fear Of offending the chivary eat
dirt enough TO staff the Kentucky cave Gen JEFF Davis
can bolt when he choosecan support the candidates Of
the party when he pleases-and it is all right No word
Of denunciaon escapes the lips Of our Northern spanies
But let our Southern friends even Northern
Democrat of entertaining opinion adverse to his alb
straction and set Of Northern puppies that are fl only
TO be the lick-sptes they are down him ike a
thousand Of brick When Northern papers learn to stand
by their men the South stand by thcrs TO have little
maniness and independence and cease by their actions
their nferiory, there will be end Of what the Con.
rieT complains of-and not ill then
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-13
To q. Eiao- Of 0e Riclnoad Walg.

O., Oh CHuNcH Hanover Co,
sn-Ano. me- for The purpose correcting mIsappiehsn
correct statement % the circumstance with the Injury
done Ma JSE TrRNTs the Old Hotel BY the srrI
dental discharge Of revolver which besn
alluded 20 In the public priats living MArbourne within
lev miles Of that Hotel and brother sAyre
ms SELL native OF Virginia. but for past years resident
tfrahkort Kentucky With his family spending soms tire
win me On yesterday about O'Clock nv broth
81 and myself called by friend neghbor who IN
were auoat and that that night the
tors AMI We then gsnemsn Of the
neigh oThood In twenty minutes the Church Hotel with
IRE In session. different scouts
patrol different portions Of the nelghborhood.
Ny brother then hurrledy took his pistols
"a, and went immctaey the Hotel
mAnnE AZ home With his wife ald quite
With a cold, and the evening
OnreachnE the Hotel the proprietor Lipseombe invited
my brother 70 where pistols i'm
ing - ' ~ ~
hen present Tuner Bar Keeper Al tho
" volunteered @ assist him In loading his pistols Having seated
th,eiv on the hoorhoth engaged In charR
nr the drrent barrels OF revolver
IN me powder e other rammlng DOM the balls When
pN'slnE through Turner'S head brother IL not
accident happened 49, ~ 49,
lie quietly eudeavornE Va discharge s
years cren OF Kentucky and only solournnR tempo
Tary IN virginia Ike every on our state he
i' That was his duty 10 obey her call and
Young Turner qust apparently free from pain He ba.
spoken nationally since the hrst stunning sensation
on Ny brother sent Immediately negborlnF
Ana also an express city Gibson
aVen IN lev hours Every attention u paid young
Re4peetfnlv voprs - - - ~ ~
deis-it WILLIAM sAYRE
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-13

milton Of terms that Of what possible j. a dis
claimer OF "seetionalty"-or proclamation that the
party purely and thoroughly national in its motives
and its pAnsy John Brown and his companions accord
ing the 7ri6Has the least sectional Of human
beings" II the Republican Party, therefore, were TO
initiate the conduct aud follow the example OF John
Brown, IL would also be the "east sectional Of political
parties, according to the same authority.
The sophstry Of all this scarcely needs 20 be pointed
The Tribune considers that only sectional which
aims at the advantage of section the injury of
another; and the abolition of Slavery would be in its
Judgment blessing to both sections Aboonism itself
cannot be considered sectional.
But the important point for the public Is whether the
Republican party accepts this Il
to be only sectional John Brown and
whether proposes plant itself upon the platform thus
occupied by the Tribune We need scarcely say that
do not believe does-certainy not, unless It has
tirey changed its character since 1885, and is prepared
put itself under leaders, and go into the Pcsden
tial under entirely different flag. But the
drift IL be confessed is distinctly in that direction
The tendency OF the party indicated by the language
of its leading organs has been towards much more
open and pronounced Aboltionsm than thought of
tolerated during the last campaign. The Republicans
viii find il necessary before long define their position
this subject somewhat distinctly than has been
done hitherto and it may not be amss for their promi
nent men to give IL some little attention meantime. The
7rbHncs language is certainly calculated increase
public confidence in the nationality of the party which it
represents.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-13
THE OPPOSITION CONVENTION.
pRINCE EDWARD Va Dec OH Is5s

To the Editor ofthe W1ig:
In recent issue you informed Us that the Convention
OF the Opposition, formally called TO meet during the
present month, had been postponed. We regard this
stroke of policy and sincerely trust
that it viii be attended by advantages than one
one particular benefit be derived that the counties
which heretofore have neglected appoint delegates will
nov have ample opportunity do So and we hope they
will improve the occasion. The county of Prince Ed
ward where lives OF the worthy members of
the Opposition, has not vet appointed single delegat,
Ii Is TO be hoped that this objectionable negligence will
De atoned for by prompt and speedy action Let the
Wings, then Of this county the next term Of
their county court and redeem the character thew have
nobly and faithfully sustained And let men be au-
pointed delegates, who will the ticket OF their own
party. We deem 1t incumbent county that can
master any opposition force all participate in this
measure. Affairs indicate that the eve Of some
momentOus revolution What that revolution is TO b.,
cannot say; but and do say that il becomes
all TO be interested IN the matters NJ stake
j. has been asked what the Convention is going 10 do
There IS time enough determine what it shall do We
think il udicious al present TO preserve mastery in
activity
Consequences may result from the recent exciting
events which would require total change in our system
o! tactics therefore trust that the Opposition will not
be guilty Of precipitation. Patient waiting till February
viii show the best method Of action and by that time
that every county il the viii have perform
ell IL part that there may be full aud effective meet
Ing Of the chiyalrous and gallant Wings of Virginia
SOUTH SIDE
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-13
PARTIES IN VIRGINIA AND THE SOUTH.

To ths Edifor Of The Whig:
think the Central Committee have acted wisely in
pcstponing the Wing Convention. Convention at this
particular of the year would he thnly attended
But independently of that in the presence of the recent
outrage upon territory, there is disposition among
our people to discuss party politics. of common
wrong and common danger appears very properly TO
have fused all parties into doubt If iffy Wings
fifty Democrats could be found in the State Browns
invasion backed by the sympathy Of ths NORTH has made
them all simply and purely Iryiaiaas For one strong
Wise, any body else, who effectively WELD
the combined energies OF the South against the common
foe Parties only fused in Virginia but must be
throughout the whole South. And what il more. any
thing like National party impossible in the pres.
temper Oi the times. How, where, for example
National Convention of any party assemble We
of the South would not go North to be nsulied-snd
will Northern delegates venture through the hand.
of Vigilance Committees which they will encounter at
every step their way CharleStons Who will give
them paSsportS-and what sort OF passports should
y that the bearers not Capt BrOurs in disgues
| look upon the Union virtually dissolved We should
make another effort save IL; but not Law waste our
energies upon the effort We should select some man Gov
Wise for example and unitedly for him at the next
election. 1t may be- that Pennsylvania and New Jersey
and even New York relish the idea of COMING
under the sharp and oppressive dominion of the bcotod
and unchrisiiAnized Purtans of New EngAnd-as thew
would do, in of drSuniOn. They nav therefore by
possibility vote for candidate preserve the Union
Illinois aud Indiana NAV also do the same thing But
we should not rely too confidently upon any of them
Let RELY upon ourselves Adopt Gov wise's surres
ton and Put the militia in thorough con-
diton for prompt and efficient action And 10 protect
OgsfcrS, build FIVE SfssDldfei steamers each carry
ing from IL 20 riiei cAnnon-and ten sieslplatsd
Cunboats-eAch carrying Armstrong gun In the
meantime confer with sister States of the South and
line of action 90 be pursued bv all To prepa
ei for the orsf is the best of avoiding IT, If we
ready for any contingency, least secure
peaceful dissolution of the Union If cannot save the
Union itself. Yours, SC
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-13

be made plank Of the Opposition platform, that slave
trade squadron be maintained in the Indian Ocean TO
suppress the British slave traffic between Africa and Mau,
ritius.
We again record the notable fact that the British Gov
has authorized the opening of the CooHe slave
trade jamaica announced by the Governor of that
island in his message OF the first instant
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-13
BALTIMORE MARKETS poo topM

CoTTEE-There i good inquiry for Coffee quail
ties In demand. st quote As follow
Prime RIO al laa to i2 cts good il0s medium
At liza nv cts; Laguayra IL cts per H.
fL0rH There but little inquiry for Flour this
Change Both Howard Ohio Super offered
At SIS but there were no bus over IS % 4 bbL
GHAtS-Nas Ia better supply this Wheat
i4Op bushels offered demand prices we're
higher White sold 125 ordinary isS
las prime choice and Red
l22 g. 1870 cts for fair n prime
Corn In good prices better damp
sold ~ 20 90 CO cts and white In shipping condition
both White md yellow
PAoysoSsThere good for Bacon At sxAsx
shouldcrs
p hhds e sides nj
0os are In Hight supply and quote
y
wHIsET-Thee enquiry for whsEy and We note sales
Of 20 bb Ohio ~ and 90 bb county quote
City 2da26Sc.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-13

alone TO NEE. the two small mortgage debts and the
dividend bonds amounting together, that date the
sum oil s5o3 1896 And table accompanying that report
shows that this sinking fund will these debts
year 1900 and leave but the small balance" OF 500
Aud that report further shows provision for the
remaining debt OF more than a million of dollars by
sinking fund otherwise expressly and in terms
postponed until the year 1894 And the contemplated
provision for IL then, by sinking fund.- made DEEPEN
dent upon future and uncertain contingencies viz the
completion OF the Covington and Ohio road the White
sulphur Springs, and increase of $3.50 600 the
Central consequent thereon.
Now, under this state of facts developed by their
own reports with what proprey the Board say that
a sinking fund Is commenced" TO meet all the debts Of
the company, when the only sinking fund they have
ablished, pays, and designed pay by the year
lsso, but little more than one-third of the debit
IL Is Tar from my intention to charge the Board of
Directors with the deliberate design of deccivng and
misleading the public and the Stockholders this sub
Jee but the careessness and inaeuraey that charet
apology, in grave aud deliberately prepared paper in-
tended and protesting furnish reliable information in
reference to the present condition. and future prospects
OF this great work OF internal Improvement IL under
stand correctly the reports the present debt of the
pany Is sl,52s,95 IS
Which is proposed to increase by 1864 1000 100
The object Of this increase il stated but il il sup
posed to be Tor the completion of the road Covingon
The provision contemplated for the exngushment OF
this large debt explained in the reports of the Prcs
dent and Directors to the Stockholders is follows
sinking fund OF $4,000 commenced in lsSs, pays by
1850, sssa $40 81
Sinking fund of s2s. 1000. to 8. commenced
IN 1864, will pay by 1854, p99sls "a
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-13
whir National Committee.

The Wing National Committee appointed st the BALI
Convention in 1856 may from present indications
be called together early day deliberate upon the
proper be pursued the next Presidential cleo
ton aud take make their conservative in
fgcnee effective in the canvass. We therefore publish
belo~ the o: the gentlemen composing the commit
tee, many Of whom recall pleasing remembanees of for
political ,rumphs and well known to the cOun
try az large:
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-13

ATTLIcTtNG BEREAvENEST.-We are rarely called on
to record so severe bereavement as that lust
by the family of the Hon. John Letcher in the death OF
his second son, Andrew Holt Letchcr. Tho deceased
was hne promising youth the verge Of ten years of
age and endeared to his relatives and friends by many
engaging and attractive qualities On Monday week he
received wound from splinter in the hand which
seemed 10 be thing causing no great pain and giving
no indication of any possible serious consequences On
SUNDAY last however, symptoms Of lockaw wer. unms-
akeaby developed and after several hours of intense
agony which medical skill in vain attempted relieve
death terminated his suerings So sudden and heavy
blow has overwhelmed the family with affection and
cited feeling Of deep and sincere sympathy on the part
OF our entire communicate. Star.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-13

Increasing the capital stock OF the Roanoke Valley
Railroad Company.
Incorporating the Pittsylvania Railroad Co
For MeAdamEing the road from the Pennsylvania line
TO fairtnounI
Authorizing subscription the part Of the State 10
the extension Of the Richmond and Danville railroad
Incorporating tho Charleston and Sutton Turnpike Com
pauy.
Incorporating Virginia Lodge No. 5, odd Fellows of
Wheeling.
On motion of Mr.. MCKENZIE the House adjourned.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-13

On the ga Of Noy at Monterey the residence Of by
the Rev. John Powell. MARY eldest daughter RoyA
20 Or. T J. TURPIN, all OF PoWhatAn CO., Va
In Columbia, O. lns' by the Rev Toomsr Por-
city. - - 49,
A. Rome, Italy by Mongnor Bedin bishop Of
nunfo In the Uned States In his private
October ESRICO ELMI BARBEILiNI AMIDEL Count sAnta
Carolina - ' $3.50