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Important from Nicaragua.

. tu1gtSpy1fsFcC gf the fhCTul4s 1brfuCCd.
PANAMA. April 1. lsj9.-We have moth
ing later from South America than the
dates | sent YOU by the Northern Light
etQ New York, on the 22d ult., and only
few items brought by the L. s. flag ship
Merrimack from the Pacific coast Of Cen
trial America. The Bogota mail, which
should have furnished Us dates 10 the 18th
March. failed
Flag-ofiicer Long heard. just before
leaving Re9lelo, on the 10Th ult., that the
Congress At Managua had ratified, and
President MARTINEZ had approved the Cass-
Hrisarri treaty, with two amendments
He had received nothing from our minis
ter. Gen. Lamar, on the subject, but he
believed the news, nevertheless, to be true
The first amendment is said to be that the
United States shall not land troops in Nj
caragua unless specially permitted or in
yited so to do by the Government. The
second. which would seem partially to
neutraliSe the effect of the former amend
ment i, that the commanders of our ma
val ships may land forces to capture fill
busters in Nicaragua, when they have
failed TO capture them at sea.
ASPINwALL. April 4.-The British steam
ship Dee arrived here yesterday, with dates
from san y llitl uel NOfte 10 Ile IL. Inc
main item of interest she brings is that the
Senate at Managua had refused to ratify
the Belly contract, on account of the large
land grant contained in it. Mons. B..
however, had gone TO Managua, and was
confident he would make all things right.
Matters stand as before in regard to the
seizure Of the American steamers. The
government had offered to deliver them
up to the agents but they had refused to
receive them. But one sentiment prevails
among all foreigners in Nicaragua in re-
ference to tins seizure. and that is that il
was cowardly and unprovoked attack
upon American property. NJ. Belly avow-
ed his intention TO offer the NlCaraguan
Government the money necessary to settle
the damages growing out of this affair
! Reckon Belly has found a diamond mine
A report similar 10 the one from RealeiO
/ in reference TO the ratification of the
! Cass-Yrisarri treaty, prevailed at San Juar
/ del Norte
The sloop of-war St. Louis and the Brit
ish war ships Basilisk and Kingston ar,
at San Juan. The Jamestown had saileC
for Aspinwall.
F. 81 have just seen Mr.. Jerez. from
! Nicaragua, who assures me he is the bear
er of the ratified CASEY risarri treaty, Will
the notifications above mentioned.
F. w. Il.
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Book FIGHTING WONT Do.-A sturdy
backswoodsman, who CHANGED to be in
New Orleans about the time General
Gaines was recruiting for Florida-now a
good many years gone by-enlisted in the
cause against the Seminoles. at the head
Of some seventy fearless fellows like him
self. Captain Tate was a noted rifle shot,
and although he created much mIrth by
ms dry Jokes, he nevertheless had the
best appointed, best drilled and best or
gained company in the whole regiment.
lie frequently requested permission of
the General, TO so out with his men 10
'tog Powell. the leader of the Indians.
and never did man wear a more disap-
pointed phiz than the Captain, when he
turned on his heel with a negative.
On the return of the command of Lou
isianians to Tampa Bay. under General
Scott the Captain would often exclaim
Its very dull No bush-tighting. or any
thing else, to keep my hand in" One
morning the General rode along the line.
and, on passing the Captain, accosted
him:
Good morning, good morning. Captain
Tate
DOR ' ~ 49," " =
Iretty well. | thank you; but these
red rascals keep out of our way"
Yes, General, its very dull wish
they'd keep us in play little. But. Gen
eral' nat book 81 yours 'front.' do 10 .hght Indians
Daf-we must take 10 plain sailing-we
must htut EN- up"
No one could have been more highly
amused than Gen Scott himself who
looked upon the Captain as a most excel
lent officer and good disCiplinarian.
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GAMBLING N UTAH-A correspondent of
the Louisville Courier, in writing from
Camp Floyd, in Utah, says;
a few days since, witnessed long and
spirited game of faro. Mr.. Charles Miller
was dealing. and had issued his white chin
at 500 his red at $1,000, and his markers Of
S25 at $1,000. No limits. The betters
were Jack Wolfe, David Wills, John Rio
Ter, Major Henry Russell and Charles
Croker. Wills, was at one time $3.50 :
600 behind hand; he played even and
quit $4,000 ahead on the deal Major
Russell won $4,000, while the balance
were losers to the amount OF from $1,000
to $1,000. The bank was over 5000 900
loser. The same evening a big game
of monte was played-Mr. Jack Wolfe
and Major Russell dealing, while Mr..
Hart was betting. The game won some
$4,000. Before he attacked this game.
Mr. Hart had broke some five or six
other games, winning some Sl5. 1000 or
100000. The gaming is now beginning 10
fall of, and will continue to grow dull I'M
til the soldiers receive their paw, when II
will commence with increased vicor.
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George p. Morris. the writer of some
popular songs and the editor of several
literary papers-the "Brigadier' of y. p.
Willis-has received one of the best con
sulates in the gift of the President-that
of Havre. Chandler, an editor of pretty
much the same class of writer's as Morris.
has received the valuable chargeship to
Rome. Mr.. Buchanan has taken good
care of the drawing room editors. We
cannot say he has been equally liberal to
the working, selfsacrihcingand faith
full regular Democratic editors, who have
labored 50 zealously in his behalf and that
of the party. Though not party organ,
we confess that the appointment of such
men as Harvey, of the Louisville Demo-
crat, ofS. X. Adams ofthe Paulding Miss. }
Clarion, or Barksdale, of the Mississippian
men who devote their whole energies to
the support of the Democratic PARTY
ought to give more satisfaction to the
Democracy and the country, than this
choice OF two gentlemen who have trod-
den the softer and more agreeable paths
of literary journalism, and have contribu-
ted little or nothing in their sphere to The
support of the Democratic cause.-N o.
Delta
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w. H. Hardy. Esq.

As the time for selecting a suitable man
70 represent IA in the Lower branch Of
the next legislature is approaching, !,
with all due Difference 10 the claims
Of Others, would propose the name Of w.
II. HARDY, Esq, a. being in every way
qualified to ill the position, and will, if
induced To acceptit, ably and faithfully
represent the interests Of tho people Of
Smith-refoct credit upon his constitu-
ents. and fill the station with honor to all.
With numerous voters, would hail his
announcement with pleasure.
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Ladies and gentlemen" said the show
man, here you have the magnificent
painting of Daniel in the lions den. Dan
iel can easily be distinguished from the
lions by the green cotton umbrella under
his arm. But what is most remarkable
about this scene, ladies and gentlemen,
upon examination you will perceive that
the lions don't care a id for Daniel; and,
upon a still further examination, you
will find that Daniel don't seem to care a
id for the lions %
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The rcadcr will not omit % notice the
advertisement Of DR.. e. r. CRANr.of New
Orlcsns. in another column Of this paper.
Dr. Crane continues 10 treat as a speciality
diseases Of the throat aud lungs, rheuma-
tism. &c.. At his rooms 100 ~. Joseph
street. New Orleans, and all who are AZ
aictcd with any Of those distressing mala.
dies. viii find their interest in givinr
him q chnnce DO lhem.
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nar fugitive slave case has recently
created great excitement in Philadelphia
A negro with thc big name "Daniel Web
ster. " escaped from Virginia. several years
ago-wns just found b be- Al Harrisburg
Pa, where be vas arrested on the roqui-
stion Of H. owner. and taken before tho
United States Commissioner AZ Philadol-
phia. The Commissioner expressed his
perfect willingness % deliver the negro up
II such proof had been made a. the law
roquiroa--but he claimant having made
a mistake az 10 the date Of the darkoy's
escape, and also falling tratablish pro.
porly his identity, he VI Discharged.
A crowd Of negroes and tslitionists car.
RED him through The streets on their
shoulder. and IN fow hours ho was on
tho underground railroad, a. rtsfs for
Canada
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So The rumor that RoaFp A. pRyoa.
Eco, was to retire from the Washington
States. l. contradicted; Il being now spid
that arrangements have been made which
viii render his connection with that jour
nal permanent. The States, &c Is surmis-
ca. b. to become Douglas organ. " j.
already. 10 an intents and purposes IN
opposition 90 the President and his Nd
uniuisfrsfian
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Butry a Co.'S CAMP CRcrs AND EtE.
ruAxr ExunirioS We can assure our
cititens that they may expect q rare treat
on the arrival o. this popular company
The press an over the country Is loud IN
its praise. and speaks IN the highest terms
Of the talent q the Equestrians. Gym
nasta. vaulter. Lady Riders and tho Ac-
crobatic Performers who are connected
with IL. A Baltimore paper. In noticing
Che performance Of this Company in that
city. says
srhe docility Of the Elephants. Antony
and cleopatra. their acutenoss. intolli-
rence. agility. hillv onlitlo them b. rank
with the premier Ecphantino Hirhncss
81 the age. Each. and every one of the
bUcult. wonderful and we may add. dam
reross leafs, announced upon The bills.
were truly. sklimiiv. and faithfully per.
formed ~ them nroll Il was b. see their
huge forms elovating their hind legs, like
two unwieldY towers in tho AR. then thev
kept dancing steps 30 che music. with an
sxactncss Of time aud motion which could
not fail 60 satisfy The most lastldion. 49,.
DC ~ dttsf. Cautious animals they were
Too. a. was demonstrated when thok oeper
attempted first o. start one up the narrow
plank. which led up b. a structure of fear.
bal height. This plank appeared 10 sway
= little more than appeared consonant n
the safety 81 his Royal Elephantino High
ness. and not "a step would he move for
ward until u had been fixed firm and
steady. Being satisfied on this point, ths
huge animal condescendod 10 propcl up
wards. and having reached the apex. per
flrmod moro iests than even our philoso
ply imaalned on Elephant could accom-
plish. Tho performance of these remark
able animals certainly constitutes "a new
era Ia the history Ut amusements"
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Tur Gsowru o. NEw Youk Ctry.-From
a long and interesting article Ia the New
York Courier and Enquirer, we gather
semc interesting facts concerning the
growth Of that city. That city had, at
the last census, population Of Ge9,904.
Growth for tho last sixty years has been
At the rate Of &C per cent. annually. The
foreign trade aud the domestic trade Of
the city have kept pace with the increase
of population or in other words, the en-
largemcnt Of the first absolutely required
larger population 20 carry % on. This
increase % business az deccnnial periods
l. shown In the following Hruro4,
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only.
RULES FOR ENTERING AND GOVERNING THE


Z. AII persons wishing a. compete for pr.rniurl-
must custer their names In a % ok kept " fha Re-
coTlAG secretary Tor ne PIrn naming the iclcs
stock 6r too exhibited 'ufHrfulng to the BY Laws
--' 1859, a- no others viii be- permitted to ey-
> Ladir. entitled 20 exhibit free ia their dsp,rt-
mont
f,ri.ft pay 90 the Secretary ON the ,ay Of Fair
iHftHe premium value for which be entered except
M '.t-fs ot arclaeul, death Of stock. Ac.
J. There shall Doe appointed "A general Marshall for
Mar halls. one for each tnmitee OF awards. ,pt
commute" ~ Essays whose duty it shall be to rem
ger such assistance their prnmissiOnS re-
qllre- and assist the general Marshall.
?. Admission 70 Fair Ground fifty cents. children
AMI -.fvaut- hai price. Members Of the Association
aud their families free.
o. Delegates Of other Agricultural Associations en-
utied 20 Tree tickets from the Secretary'~ dask
:. AT articles stock &r, entered must ba GA the
ground before clock \. NJ. on day Of Fgir, and
u"i moved I'll after clock 7. VI, unless by per
mission % E.tcItIy. COMMITTEE.
l. Chairman of committee, are requested to- report
their willingness o. serve Def rr the regular meeting
J ln -- wh" on tie day % FAIR or previously
NIN secure ihr sem n'- si four Een.l.m p cumpe
tent Co ait them 0 their .o-itn IN the Ladies dc.
/ pJr msHt the chairman wlI secure four competent
] l8dI
| .. rer-un- NOT to in-ertar, With committees al
awards during thoir adjudication; aud any one at
tempting ta tyH- their a.' Iy any an tn- or IN
any way shall be- expelled iEom the exhibition a.
! uE-Nuuur. Boz. mp .titrr.
| Jackson.
II. should Tie amount Of prem ran- exceed a.,
] amount II funds ON hand premiums 10 hc discount
] otlu proportion 60 deficit
Il. e d,mittee- not TO award premiums on article
/ not real m 'rturIuU~.
Z II. Executive Committee may rule nui Ipfprio
/ stock from Far Ground.
! II. The general Marshal may oall on the corporat
! autAuriu'>t TO aIo In securing order.
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Ssa o., April 18th, 1859.

GoDEY's LADr's BooK.-The May mum
Der Of this unrivalled Magazine, tor the
special use and edifcation OF the Ladies
has come to hand. We are particularly
struck with the fashion plate in this num-
Der, which we have never seen equalled.--
But to dwell upon its many excellencies
were supcrauous Every LADY who sees 1t
will appreciate them Il Is published by
L. A Cooley, Philadelphia, at $500 year
in Advance.
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nal- We are indebted 10 Hon. irFr.
Davis. Cor q phamphlet containing copy
Of Tho several -pccchos made by himself
during his soiouru At thc North last sum.
mor. and which we're the subject of IN
much discussion, and 60 many assaults up
on their distinguished authorat the time.
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oa- Gov Foorr has been recently in
Nashville and the News. one Of thc or-
position organs Of that city, says;
rhis distinguished gentleman. who adj
aEs.-esl ere Opposition state Convention
In this city on Tuesday last, h the Oppo-
sition candidate for Congress nom the 9Th
District Of Mississippi
From this We suppose Il 10 BE- a fact
that the Governor intcndsto try his hand
against Mr. sivgtrruV
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RThe - OrIean. neIln ID

nd~rho Now Orleans Delta gives an ac-
count Of q murder in that city, the atroci.
~ Of which is remarkable even for New
Orleans Sherc the pistol, bowie knife.
slung shot aud brass knuckles, in the
hands Of God -forsakcn ruflians and scoun-
drels have for years been allowed 10 do
their work A noted ruilian, named Eu-
gene Adams. entered the house Of a quiet
German, named Dcdinger an old resident
Of the city. and commenced throwing
things about and destroying them. lie
was led out. and to avoid further distur-
banco or injury to his little shop. the
peaccable German was in the act Of clos
ing his doors. when the murderous ruiiihn
returned. and forcing his way into the
room. seized Dedingcr and inflicted two
stabs upon him. in the very presence Of
his wife and children, whose arms were
stretched out 20 ward oil the blows Of the
terrible dirk knife. either one Of which
was sufficient 10 have produced death
The murderer was arrested and lodged in
prison. and Il the statement Of the Delta
iacorrcct. IL j. b be hoped that he will be
well hanged.
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The New Orleans Delta estimates the
sugar crop of Louisiana for the past wear
to be 800, 4S2 hogsheads, of which IA. SCI
have yet to be forwarded,
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II New York u true 10 itself in its fnsn-
cial aud commercial movements. the city
will have in the year 1875 a population Of
a million and half, a foreign export
trade Of two hundred millions. an import
trade Of three hundred millions, and
coasting trade Of still grcat, value.
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Ger 90 rms Ltsr.-A democratic meet
ing In rishominro, having expressed their
preference Tor lion. a. r.. Duwoaru. a.
Governor. that gentleman In a commune
cation 10 che Cross City says
The people II Tishomiuro, a. the ia
cipto Convention. we're pleased 10 recon-
mend me IA their choice for the high and
honorable position of Governor Of Missis-
sippi distinctly announced then, that
it was my purpose ~ retire to private life
that determination temains unchanged.
I have served the people of rl.homingo
faithfully and 20 the best Of my ability In
every position I'm which their confidence
has placed mo. I 10 feel proud Of their
devoted attachment, and undying con.
stancv. bat az ! told them NJ Jacinto. am
compelled for the future Co decline all
political honors
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Tnf Fay puoRcE CtsE.--We regret TO
see that the Legislature Of Pennsylvania
has rejected che bill 70 divorce Mrs. EuI-
nv I. Far. daughter Of our old friend
Jouv Gsieo. Esq. Of Philadelphia, from her
husband. Horace b. Fry. Acarclul read
inrof the facts adduced on the applica-
ton. would convince any impartial mind
that the divorce ought 10 have been gran
49,
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ll'ei' sole or Harness Leather ca
ESSAYS.

Best and most 20 sutiiic Essay on manner
Of preparing land planting crsP. cul iva
uph ne '--iiTN % insure greatest yield 81
corn. ~ actual planter ..-..... --....-.....-..
Best - q above. f'r cotton. BY planter.
Scientific Essay on AIanurez adapted 70 the
varieties Of soil Of the county ........-..-..-.
Essay on reclining preserving aud improv-
ing the lands Of the county from actual
experiment aud BY practical farmer........ 5
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So We noticed in back number q
our paper. the visit Of very eloquent
clergyman Of the Baptist Church, Dr..
Howtap. 10 New Orleans, from Chicago.
The Coliseum Place Baptist Church Of
MO, has rendered him the Pastorship Of
that congregation, and Dr. II. has accept
ed e. The fact that such pllcc a. Chi.
cago. a perfect hot bed Of abolitionism.
which the religious people are generally
most active In Keeping alive. should far.
nish r. suitable pastor for a southern con.
rrurtion. IL circumstance worthy Of
note. a. showing that something good oig
come out Of Ntbrcth-a virtuous Lot be-
found in the worst Sodom.
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During the year 1853 thirty-fve persons
of one hundred years and upwards, died
within the United States.
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LET EVERY ONE CONSULT HIS OWN
INTEREST
Address D. ". EVANS 4 TO-
No. 6s7 Broadway New-lork.
SIS So g 2 : 8 9 IS

n B-A WORD OF EXPLANATION 10 those who
have known Us under the style OF Evaus Co. The
business located by AZ NotTT Broadway, New York
City, is the oldest established house IN the country,
and j. known world wide as the original "Eval 4
Co.'S Gift Book store Many have taken the adv an
tage Of our popularity 10 advertise under the ZANE
name orgnators 10 increase their Irade-and tho
house having neither character name of its own,
can hardly clam the confidence Of the community
to protect the few who may be unscquainted with us,
We would state that we have connection with any
other Git Book House-and though many advertise
under the name of Evans Co. the finn constituted
bv D. W EVANS and J. II. PRESTON. Is the first and
only concern righttGly using the name. But TO pre-
vent al confusion IN the future, shall use the
style Of
u. W. EVANS L CO.
and all persons wrongfuly using the appellatlon 70
mslead the public, viii be MADE to suel the Pelaity
of the law. u W. EVANS GO.
CO. Broadway, New York
N,ae York APRIL IL lS5q 27-ly
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There is said to be a weed in Canada
that produces a sort Of cotton.
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THE
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The following : partial list of properly which will
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Strawberries and asparagus have been
carried 10 New York from the South.