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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-06
The Wanderers Cargo.

Natire Afriedns.-Quite an excitement was
produced in our city on Thursday morning. on
account Of the arrival by the Georgia Rail Road
train, Of forty negroes, said to be direct from
Africa. They were under the control Of Mr..
Thack Broadnax, gentleman whom We have
long known, and who informs us that they were
natives Of South Carolina. The general impress
sion here s that they were part Of the cargo late
" landed near Savannah. Our opportunities OF
examination were 80 limited, that We ere not pre-
pared to give definite opinion on the subject
They left on the train for Montgomery, and will
be carried out west; whittier We did not learn
atlanta Intelhgeneer. 49,.
4 Lire african in Limbo.-Policeman Gordon
returned from Isa,l f.iuud On Prid~5, bringing
with him an African boy about fourteen years old,
captured by him on the Island, and supposed to
belong to the cargo of the Wauderer. We under
stand that Mr.. Gordon saw some thirty or forty
negroes on the Island who at the signal given BY
An old negro instantly dispersed in every direc
ton. Mr.. Gordon succeeded in capturing two
Africans, one of whom made his escape. The other
be brought to the city and lodged in the Police
Barracks mast night.-Sduannoh Ncrs.
More africans Arrested.-The Savannah Rspnb.
lcan of yesterday says: The Central Railroad
train brought down two Africans last night. They
were in charge Of Deputy Marshal T. L. Ross,
who arrested them while passing through Macon,
in charge Of the Express Co., on their way to
South Western Georgia They are males, about
II and 81 years Of age.
The Afrieans.--We stepped on board the ST.
Nicholas, yesterday, and took glimpse at the
Africans-,he genuine original Congo negroes,
which came.here via - well no matter by what
route they were brought, they were here. Thirty
eight of them were on board, bound for New Or.
leans Many of them seem sprightly and intelli.
gent, and will undoubtedly make fine plantation
hands They are mostly Of the Congo tribe, we
believe. large number Of our citizens visited
them. and satisfied the curiosity that has long
been entertained to see the real African. These
negroes are supposed to have been brought here
in the "Wanderer." r."-Aontgonery Adcertiser.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-06

SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
The following persons have been elected officers
Of their respective Divisions for the presentquar-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-01-06

TEE BLACK RxpUnLIcAH PLATRsRx.-The HasL-
ington correspondent Of the New York Courier aud
Enquirer informs that journal that Il Is proposed
by considerable portion Of the Rspublicsn party
IN the House to vindieate its position on pspalar
sovereignty, SO as to corrects uisspprehension on
that important principle, and also these rfoposi-
tons have been prepared by Judge Kellog, Of II.
linois, and are supported BY the opinions or Mr..
Thayer. Of Massachusetts,. Mr. Hoard. Of n. Yort.
Mr.. Giddings, and other chiefs OF the party inths
House. They affirm: f's ase'
!. That al territorial officers should be elected
BY the people. .sg5.,, s ~ -. -@
2. That each actual settler Is entitled 10 one
quarter section Of public land upon settlement
and Improvement for stated period Of time.
8. That Territorial Governments shanld Be
selfsupporting. and. therefore, that heneeforwsrd
no salaries nor other expenditures belonging or IA.
cideutal to the local Territoral shah
be paid out Of the FEDERAL Treasury. -..ss
4. That Whenever any Territory shall hassA
population equal TO the then existing representa-.
tive ratio, shall be authorized TO form Consfi.
tuition, which, having been. confirmed by the votes
Of Q nsjority of the people, may be- presessed to
Congress, with an apptication'far adnission isss
State.
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For the YorkvIlle Enquirer.
MASONIC.

At late convocation Of Mackey Chapter, No.
15. B. A. NJ, and communication of Philanthropy
10 Lodge, No. IS, A. F. NJ, it was unanimously
Resolued,
First, That the thanks Of the companions and
brethren be rendered to our companion and broth
er, Rev. E. ]. Meynardie, for his eloquent and
able address, delivered on the Anniversary Of St.
John, the Evangelist. A. L., 1858.
Second, That our thanks be rendered to the Rev
W. W. Carothers, who so kindly acted as Chaplain
on the occasion.
Third, That our thanks be rendered to Master
Robert Latta for Music BY his young Ebony Sax
Horn Band, who acquitted themselves as usual,
to the satisfaction Of all present
Fourth, That our thanks are rendered to mem
bers of the Independent Church for the use OF ths
Church, and the community for their respectful
,ttont;on nm rho occaeion.
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posed ef,. contrary toths provisiens Of this act,
aud IN failure thereof the said deendaut OF d.
tsndants shall be adjudgud guilty of the offence
ofuhlch be Or they may stand accused -.2s
. cottonstatemenf.

The receipts Of COTTON in CbasIestou for The
past.xsek were, by Railroads lI,157 bales By
waterSand wagon 2403 sbales-together 1889
bales Corresponding week last year 8.5s4 bales.
The exports from Charleston for the sams,tine
were. to foreign ports 1875 bales; coaswlse
8.47e bales-making the~total exports Of the
week 20 1852 bales end leaving on hand q stock
Of 81 2547 haics inclusive Of 18. 040 bsiesoh ship
hoard not cleared against stosk Of 81 666 balss
and lals5 slas bales - shipsSaasd same sipe ls''
The sales 10 Cbatieston daring tbe pass week
amounted to 5000 bales, at prices ranging from
q to H.
The total receipts at all ths ports daring ~s
past week amounted to l47, ,973 bales, against
ti04, TO bales, received during ths Sand peri0f
last year. The total receipts at the ports sinos
the lst Of September, amount to ,764 ,834 bplsSs
against l.048 924npj tothe same dates last yeafs
| showing an increase this year Of 7l5, 40 bales.
The exports to Great Britain up to the latest
dates, amount to. 6G5 875, showing an incsexze on
the exports to that country last year Of 2es, ,0<S
bales. The shipments to Northern porte SHOW -
increase Of 1924 bales from the Shipments q
last year.. s,., -, -, -. l.,..s... H.
The stock on hand and on ship.board At all fss
ports, up to the latest dates, amounts to 1928
bales, being 185, 1893 beles more than the stock %
hand ct the corresponding dates last year,
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CIUB HATES.
Six Copies, S!u o0 o0
Ten Copies, 10 W
Twenty Copies, ~ oo

To persons who makeup Clubs of Six ten, more
names but who may fail obtain Prize we will send
copy OF the paper year and TO those who send In
Club of TWENTY names, but who may fail to obtain
Prize we will forward extra copy Of the paper and
copy Of either "Harpers' "Godey's," Arthurs, Ora
r- We viii furnish the ENQUIRER and either Harper
"Godevr Graham" the "Knickerbocker, for 81 Pc
terson" or Arthur and the ENQUIRER 50 50-invaraby
in advance 49,,
r5- No deduction from the regular subscription price
will be made except Clubs paying in advance Address,
l.. NJ. GRIST, Proprietor,
Yorkvile, S. G.
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. characters in this interesting story local and the
Mot will seek to develop the phases Of our own social
In addition to this thrilling story Of the Revolution IS now
In for the ESQpmER by writer 70
our coumns-a chronicle Of ls0 tho darkest perod S h
struggle when brighter light was enknded on ne hhs o.
Mountain and the tide Of rolled back forever from our
soil. The Story will be entitled &C.,
THE PARTISANS;
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PrAridence Academy.

THIS School is located two miles Wes e, VI ad
Il Ridge. at the Providence Baptist Chu 'tr,ction
do parish, Louisiana, and is under the late
and control of Mr. Charles E. Crawford an
graduate of the Miss Baptist College, - slO per
Board can be obtained in good fannie! .!s,5 a. -
month. Patronage is respectfully selcl''O'
RATES OF TUITION: ~ month
Orthography and Reading, 81 9 9o
Primary Arithmetic Geography DC. w w
Studies more advanced, % Il pet
Latin, Greek, and the higher mathepa'iI''
month. ,w A Lacy,
Reference-Rev. A. j Rutherford and W. ~
Spring Ridge, La. eb9
A. ENGLE y Co., u,I,ombe
HAVE just received per steamer bacy n l@'' Ogs.
Ill large assortment of Pickles, ffese,n J sDens
tiers, HOLSTERS. salmoni Sardines, 5taf anD
Candies all sorts of fine Wines aud Liquors, .o,ot Of
Particular attention is called to iais "A not Gu.
Champagne-rhe GENUINE " Ccguot, an anu spcho5
gene Ccquet, Heidsick; G. II. Mumm Y oO'
Clbinet, etc, Ind Fakirs'a
Ale and Porter-Abbott's, Tennents' apo
at wholesale and retail ID Chewing
Superior Havana Cigars, Smoking anu
Tobacco, Snuff. ..onted.
All goods guaranteed 10 be as re9I geIE & 60
feb2 g.
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SheriH,S Sale,

TN THE DISTRICT COURT, State of Louisiana,
Il Parish Of Caddo, No. 5078-BERRY BIRMINGHAM
VS.. JouN P HALEY. By virtue Of a writ Of 6ed
facas to me directed by the Honorable District Coah
of the Parish and State aforesaid in the above entitled
suit, will offer for sale at public auction at the Court
house in the town of Shreveport parish Of Csddo,
On Saturday, the 5th day of March, 1859,
between the hours of | o'clock, A. M, and O'CLOCK
p M, the following described Lots of Ground seized"
the property of the defendant John P Haley, aud
be sold to pay and satisfy the above mentioned WIZ
to-wit Lots Nos. seven y and eight Isl in block NO.
twelve [l2,l and Lot No. six [6l in block No. 10"
H. situated in the town of Shreveport.
Terms of sale--A credit of II months; purchaser
give bond bearing eight per interest," with gooa
personal security, and mortgage to be retained Oh
the property. II. J. g, BATTLE, a9e1h', e
1 Shreveport February g. 1889 lpSo W
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Shreveport Prioe-e,,,

This report embraces actual sql sa er9t.
SS 0aIo3 ling, 8}&@l05e' a'' yesterday
MoLAssEs-38@42 cts. 5 cali b.
FLoUR-superhne, Sc O0@4. 9.
O0@- n hbf. st. Louis ext,,
PoRK-Mess, $22@- p Dbl. "
BAooN-Sides, clear, l2I5@E-,,
shoulders; sgloc; sggarcdred hans 0G I7a o.
WHIsKEy--35@42c ~ galI "
CANDLEs-star, 25@27c. d n
CoRN-Sack, 81 OO@-. . bnob
BAGGING-Ky. I6c@-; India I7a
RoPn-9@l6c AZ Is. 'a' &C.
TwINE-25@-cts. ~ ID.
NALs-$5 COOS so p keg. IRor so,
HIDEs-l3@l4c. " ID, PEGrRIFssE IoS.c. gB
PorAroEs-Irish, 50 25@3 SO . bb2a@l5c
LlowELLs5m,l3@!3k % yard. Ilss UUl
LIME-Thon. 50 5O@- = Dbl FrpI' par.
On ar i5 q s5 g 50 gall. 'AAl''--s4
y ID. AAS-Bar, 9kslOc
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COnSIgneeS OF Merchandise per Steamboats,
At White, Smith & BaEdrin's-W R. johnson; R.
G. Boney; VIM. Wyche; Doct. Biekham J c. Med
ford R. B. Casey; c. f Harris; ]. Slater; = H Ross;
Mrs. Susan Christian; Richard Bert: D. l. Hooks; J .
MeMillin; Mrs. A. Hollingsworth; S. B. Skidmore;
Richards; a. B. MeMillin; John Ashlin; Isaac Me
Kee; 7. D. Kennedy; 7. Gillian; D. S. Garrett; A.
Crawford; E. Echharts; j. W Gamble; T. Holt g.
A. Fisher; B. d S. Wells; j. Wilder; Z. D. Gary; " .
w Attaway; J. NJ Virgins & Co; A. S Fields; Ed
ward Ellis; B. F. Estes T. A. Green; J. Walpole;
Pegram l. Greenhill; w E. Moore; Griswold d Co. +;
Chancellor d Shepherd; Harris q Shuttlev ORTIZ T.
M. Gilmer; j. B. Lancaster d Co; ia mes Bray;
W. g. Boney: A. W, Tucker; Walter Gates; W C.
Foster; Mrs E. c. Powell; L. F. Pugh; James Nc
Cracker; o. G. Woodall; N. Graham; VIM Wood
A Ross; ]. w Ross P. G. d r. j Rhome; R. T.
Rhome; Jacob Irwin; D, Henry; C. W. Arnold w.
A Green; David Lipscomb.
At HoeoeH q Bucbner's-F NJ Foster; F Foster;
d. Shaw; w W. Harper; T. M. Gatlin; NJ Roth; r.
I. Hyde; Smith, Ballard d Co; J. +. Rasburv; Al
bert johnson; R. Holingswortn; Nathan MARSHALL
a. J. Powell; P H. Martin; W B. Campbell; Dr. W
Evans: Dr. A. Parker; G. L. Jordan Mrs. N Bate
man; Barnett Station; J. Ward; Peter Dudworth;
Edward franklin; Joel Chatham; A. B. McMilIan
> Hollnsworth; D. Chapple; Judson d Bro; Jas s.
Davis; Henry Pomant e. Johnson K Sullivan:
G. Davenport; R. E. Smith & Bro; A S. Hayter; +
W. Rounshill
At Dunn g. Ritchie's.-L. & A. Mayer; J. B. Ii.
kens; Valentine q Reed; G. K. Grimes d Bro; J. F
Caldwell; j. NJ. Foreman d Co; B. B. Cameron; S.
NJ. Warner; B. F. McDonough; Jiles S. Boggess; Ro-
bert II. Hambry; Jones d Shelton; w H EstlI; Els
till & Likens S. G. Swan; Clinton Lodge No , Hen.
derson, I'd w H. Burtis r Camp; f. c. Stuckev;
ID. W. Glass; w Her; j. H. Muckleroy; CD H Belts
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A FIRST CLASS Singers Sewing Machine, -, g
IA perfect order and capable of executing me m osI
of work One of Chesney's Improved Patent "''
Tubs. .,,
Also-A fine PIANO FORTE, superior instruments
of Chickering'S manufacture. .,u-...6.
A negro Man and Negro Boy, both ul'y ''''
mated.
The above will be sold very low. APpIiy, 10
feb2 Mrs D. HEINZ.
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Land For Sale.

,a%p EIGHTY acres of Land with good Dwelling
S3 House and other Improvements, situated y
Il miles south of Shreveport. Also, seven ten
acre Lots, half mile south of Shreveport, opposite the
premises of DR.. B. Logan. Apply to
feb9 WIN. HOLMES
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5000 Reward.

"a RUNAWAY from the subscriber on che 5V!a
W November, 1858, a negro man named 9fl'
BoURN, about % years of age, 5 fee: INCHES a9a
black complexion, heavy built, has sukey loon,
scollop in his right ear, and small black spotn 0aJ
eye. l will pay a reward of $50 for the recovery
said negro or, as it is probable that he has been 'n
en- will give S200 for his return and the ARES, 1H'
conviction of the thief JOHN WHALE
Columbia county, Ark, February 9, l6o9-A B..
ANY communications in relation to said boy Id! ~
directed 70 Haunasuille Lnuisiana-
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New Orleans Mail.


February 3-Yesterday the demsn5':;
limited the sales amounted to on Ead 59r cotton WA
regular prices, but mostly at decline sO W bales a
Ordinary, 84@lO35 Good = iiil8@ib
Low middling ,l058@lO% MidIjpofai.i ila49lG
The receipts Qncluding 3O,374 hail. hail. i]4glM
since the lst September, have been 98 on hand
Exported during same time, 800 406 'Ooo bales;
FLoUR-S'rfne, IS 1905 IS: extra ec o.
PoRK-Mess $40 00@I9 50 % bbIP ~ @0S70
BBAcoNoossiddees, 91@9ll1ac;sh shoulders 71la-,l
CoRN--85@95c II bushel '4sAs
SudAR-41155, 5@955c. p ID.
MoIAssEs-3O @361@c W gallon.
WHIsKEY-Rectifed, 26a@27; raw asa
HIDEs-Dry country, I5@I6c. % IL ~ tgak
DEERsKINs-In hair, l2@I3-c. . IL
LARD-911a-@l3c. IL ID.
HAY-$l8 00@2I 00 p ton.
OArs-75@80c. q bushel.
CoFFEE-Rio, l0A@ll1ac. a Ii.
BAeGINedRoPE-- Baggin9ll %@I4c; rome ellao
LIME-At retail-ThC a 9ssS M ! Al O4Scs
tern, 80c@$l 90. A. Mes
SALT-Liverpool, fine se 65a7
p sack. IVY! -
Land Warrants, 82@v.. n acre.
Exchange on N Y. ., sight, 38@%5 n. disc.
CATTLE MARKET, %py9
BEEF-Western, fine, - 815aIVs y
Texas and Lake, $1,000 d Sa ls-
Hogs IDS ''Su'
Sheep. 50 1906 50 % head
Calves and yearlings, SO 00@9 % .@0'
Mich Cows, S35 0O@65 90
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T. II. ETHERIDGE 4 Co,

L. II. E1dEhlDUE " W" +, .rd
COMMISSION MERCHANTS, WhoIesat !,oor,
" Retail Dealers in Groceries, Provisions sn me-
&c, corner of Commerce and Milan streeS' sS,eye.
Levee, opposite White, Smith & Baldwin, '"''
port, Louisiana. ,r,olssy
o. Advances upon consignments to "00s sbs
Etherdge New Orleans
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Steamboat Register.


ARRIVED
Feb. 2-Osceola from Upper Red River.
Morning Light, from Jefferson.
B. L. Hodge, from New Orleans
3-Latitte, from New Orleans
Banjo, from Alexandria.
4-Eleanor, from the Bluffs.
Telegram, from jefferson
Era No. 2, from Upper Red River
Era No. g. from Upper Red River.
5-Larkin Edwards, from Monterey
c. M. Humphrey, from Ouachita
Lccomet, from New Orleans
CIV. A. Andrew, from New Orleans.
Joseph Holden, from New Orleans.
Rescue, from Upper Red River
6-Lecomte, from the Bluffs.
Larkin Edwards, from Monterey
DEPARTED
Feb. 2-Comet, for jefferson
Eleanor, for the Bluffs
Osceola, for New Orleans
Morning Light, for New Orleans
3-Laftte for Upper Red River
4-Eleanor, for New Orleans
Telegram, for New Orleans
Era No. 3, for New Orleans.
Era No. 3, for New Orleans
5-B. L.. Hodge, for New Orleans
Banjo, for Alexandria.
Leeomte, for the Bluffs
CIV. A. Andrew, for Jefferson
Larkin Edwards, for Monterey
7-Joseph Holden, for Jefferson
c. NJ Humphrey, for Upper Red River.
8-Lecomte, for New Orleans
10 THesE who wish to buy superior fine Watches,
and Jewelry of the latest style we recommend to call
at P F. L. FRANKS, as he has returned from n York
with large stock
He has also large assortment Of genuine Brazilian
PEBBLE SPEoTAcLEs suited to all ages These pebbles
are universally acknowledged in both the u States
and Europe to be suPerorto any thing heretofore of
ered as an aid to, resorer Of the eyesight He has
the instruments by which this and the fact of the
spectaces being genuine pebbles can be fully proven
to The satisfaction OF any person nit
ERA Mo. l. ERA No. 2, ERA No. 3,
CAPT. Kouks. W. T, sooyELL CAPT KoUNs
G. L. KOUNS d BROS
Only Low Water Through Line
FOR UPPER RED RIVER.
OFFICE No. FRoNr LEvEE, New ORLEANs
u Freight contracted to be delivered through with
dispatch, by application to either captain on board
or at the office Merchants and planters orders filled
and delivered by PROMPT PAYMENT being made on de-
livery Of the goods.
- Consignments ofcotton, wool, pecans, &c, for
SALE also shipments of goods and merchandise to re-
ceive aud forward, respectfully solicited by
decls G. i. KOUNS d BROS.
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Shreveport, February 9, 1859 ]. H. AL
The fremont House,

4 HU II VIMUMk AAUWSVt
Edwards street--Shreyeport Louisiana
AIG2A-,G The subscriber having leased the above
ts .f9 80 well known and popular house, and
&asias1,sL sa4 had it thoroughly renovated, informs
the travelling public that he is prepared to accom-.
modate guests, pledging himself that nothing SHALL
wanting on his part to give satisfaction. The table
will at all times be served with every deicacy Of hs
season, prepared by experienced cooks while the SER
wants and walters are attentive and polite. The TIE.
mont House being located in retired and agreeable
part of the town, free of noise and dust and The
same time only few steps from the centre Ofbud.
ness, affords unusual inducements to travellers, who
will at all times find it comfortable home. Prices
moderate. Gfeb97 S. P. DAY
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We notice that many of The peach trees in
this vicinity are in bloom.
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GREAT DIsCoEERY.-D Beck, Of Dantzic,
claims to have made curious and important
dscovery-nothing less than an antidote or pre-
ventve TO drunkenness. tits a mineral paste,
enclosed in an olive, which, once absorbed, de-
stroys not only the rising effect but all the evils
arising from an over indulgence in ardent spir-
its and wines. The doctor tried number OF
experiments on Pole, named Radevil, an IL
reclaimable drunkard, with astonishing success
Radeyil swallowed three bottles of brand Y in ra-
pid succession, and after draining each bottle
ate one Of the prepared olives. He experienced
neither theseffect of intoxication nor the Slight
est indispostion. The doctor is to receive a
gold medal for the discovery. Instead of en-
closing the antidote in an olive, we think that
the better method would be for the distlers
and fabricators to mix it with the brandy. gin,
wbiskey etc, and omit the arsenic and strych-
nine which they now so profusely dispense
Charges or corruption are coming before con
gress, and more astounding developments" are
promised. Mr.. Sherman last week claimed
committee Of investigation, on various charges
of corruption and fraud, on the part of those
connected with the navy department, in the
awards ofmachinery contracts, and farther that
a certain member Of congressreceived the sum
Of FIVE hundred dollars for influencing one con
tract; while afidavits from different parties de-
clare that they have been forced to pay a per
centage of their wages to the master mechanics
of the New York navy yard, to obtain employ
meht. In fact the black mail absorbed nearly
all the wages they were promised.
~---~------~-~acJo-7~r,-~-~-
A bill has been introduced into the legisla-
ture Of Michigan to abolish the grand Jury sYs-
tenn, and to provide for the trial of all offences
On information without their presentment.
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After week Of clear and cool weather, yes
erday morning brought us showers of rain,
accompanied with thunder, lightning, hail, and
heavy gusts Of wind.
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The official dispatches Of commodore Lava
iette, ofthe Mediterranean squadron, contradict
The report that the Britishand French legations
protested against the o. States steam-f rigate
Wabash passing the Dardanelles, On account OF
the Americans net being party to tie Treaty
Of Paris. The commodore speaks ia highter
Of the ciyilities Of the Turkish authorities, who
not only visited the Wabash, but were warm in
their expressions of esteem for her officers.
Major E. Barksdale, editor of the Missi4sip-
plan, jackson declines the candidacy for gov
.ernor of the State. Barksdale says that It is
his occupation to- manufacture governors, and
net torun for Office.
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HANDSOME REroRr. The following incident
strongly lnculcates the proprety of every man
attending to his own business: At dinner
party, not long ago, certain member of con
gress had the indelicacy to press the Spanish
minister frequently concerning the acquisition
OF Cuba. These thrusts were parted with that
becoming grace and good taste which are well
known characteristics of Mr.. Tessara, who,
from the sphere of journalism, has come to be
recognised as leading orator, poet, states
man and diplomatist Of Spain. At last his
oficious interrogation said, substantially, Come
Mr.. Minister, what will you take for Cuba.
name yonr price," Mr. 1'errasa Instantly re-
piled, with crushing calmness and dignity
when you are president of the U. States and
am prime minister of Spain, that will be time
for such proposition" 1t may be supposed
the subject was not renewed.
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The river continues to decline rapidly at this

The river continues to decline rapidly at this
point. Several boats are detained ADORE the
r4ft owing to low water. Since our last the
B.L. Hodge, Laftte. Lecomte, Wa Andrew,
and Joseph Holden, have arrived from New
Orleans; the osceoa, Morning Light, Era No.
9. Era No. 8, and Rescne, from upper Red
over the TELEGRAM, from Jefferson
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A Bargain.

i!!L For sale, Lot No. 49, in block 49, with the build
ings and Improvements thereon, fronting on Milan
street, near Spring. Will be sold extremely low. For
particulars, apply at this office, or to
feb9-lm R. S. ELLIOTT
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BoDY FoUND-The body ofawhite man was
igand Saturday evening floating down Red
river, opposite this place He had a wound
en- his head, and tits supposed was either knock
ed or fell overheard from some boat. The de-
ceased was not recognized.
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The city council Of Vicksburg has passed an
ordinance levying tax Of 100000 for the
benefit ofthe Eicksburg, Shreveport and Texas
railroad The ordinance is subject to the ap-
proval or the rejection of the Taxpayers.