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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-01

ANOTHER SOUTHERN CoMMERCIAL CONVEX
TIoN.-The Vicksburg (iiss.) iSo,ahroa says -
We are informed by letter received here yes.
terday from the chairman of the Executive Com
mittee of the Southern Commercial Convention.
that after mature consultation, the second Mon
day in May next, the 9th Of the month, has been
definitely fixed upon as the day for the assem-
bling Of the convention" This is great news.
Our readers will remember that the last Of these
Southern Commercial Conventions was almost
entirely appropriated to the discussion of the
revival of that interdicted branch Of commerce,
the African slave trade; and from the wonder
fully increasing popularity Of this proposition in
the "cotton States' since that convention, we
should not be surprised if the convention Of the
present year were to resolve itself into reg1-
lar African slave trading company. The para
mount objects Of these Southern Commercial
Conventions are the same as those of the aboli-
ton conventions of Lloyd Garrison and his
crazy crew-sectional agitation, disunion, revs-
luton and a reconstruction of government and
society for the benefit of the vagabond poiiti-
clans and noisy demagogues concerned In sup
port of this view of the subject, we expect some
very remarkable disunion Developments from
this approaching Southern Commercial ConveA-
tiOn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-01

The WASHINGTON UNION SOLD AGAN-We
understand that Mr.. Cornelius Wendell, after
the rough and shabby treatment which he has
suffered from his associate lobby jobbers, and
the printing plumber investigating committee of
Congress, has sold out the Washington Union
concern, and that Mr. Bowman, Superintendent
of Public Printing, is the purchaser. In this
transaction we think Mr.. Wendell has shown
bis usual sagacity, for, according to all appear
ances, the pickings, perquistes and stealings
which will fall to the lot of the Union from the
next Congress will be exceedingly slim. Wen
dell, like cunning old rat, knows when to
leave sinking ship.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-01

MOBILE, March 81, 1859
The United States sloop orwa Saratoga arrived Pen
sacola on the 25h nst bringing Vera Cruz dates Of the
18th. She reports leaving there the United States rgate
Savannah and two Spanish four French and four English
men of war.
There were rumors Of internal war; but they were 20
conflicting that II was impossible to rely upon them
Mramon had met with several defeats and had not vet
arrived with his forces within striking distance of yera
Cruz He said 10 be at Orzaba
The Vera Cruzans were perfectly confident Of success
The Saratoga will take in good supply of stores, and
eturn without delay to relieve the Savannah
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-01

PERSONAL LIBERTY IN MAssACHusETrs.-Th
Massac husetts House of Representatives, almost
exclusively republican, has sensibly rejected
the so-called personal liberty bill-a bill of
heavy pains and penalties, multiplying the Fugi-
tive Slave law, and the supreme law OF the land
the constitution OF the United States. At this
particular crisis this is very remarkable back
ing down from the cause Of human freedom"
on the part of the Massachusetts republicans.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-01

WASHINGTON March 81, 1860
From all that be learned IL ia not unsafe to say
that the statements relative to Sir William core Ouse
eys alleged action in Nicaragua correct he has vio-
lated not only his instructions, but the solemn un-
derstandpg between the British government and that Of
he United States. the facts stated the President
WILL said, notwithstanding the refusal of Congress-
to grant him extraordinary powers to protect the rights
and property of citizens Of the United States exact con
formy with whatever may have been the stipula.ons
between the two governments respecting Ouseoys ms-
sion.
The recent outrage the vessels Of the Atlantic and
Pacific Steamship Company today brought to the
attention Of the government officials who we're reported
TO have said that the property Of American citizens shall
and will be protected The prospects that add
tional vessels will be despatched to Nicaragua
Dispatches from the Commander of the flagship Merit
mac, dated "Harbor Of Realejo Feb s." say there ia
to believe that the cruise of the De aur in
the Gulf Of Fonseca has been productive of results highly
beneficial to the interests Of country in that quarter
The object Of the Decatur in going TO San Juan del Sur
TO protect tho passengers OF the steamship Hermann
which expected to arrive there early in March and
the presence Of Of the vessels of the squadron being
indispensable, she had been cruising in pursuance Of
orders, to intercept libustefs AT La Union the Decatur
was said 10 be the first United States vessel which
La" eh'ereo tnat port Sne was vislted ny tho
Governor Of the department, well as by other on
Gals The first national salute received by the Gag
Of San Salvador from the Decatur which enthu
sasticaly received by all classes Of people, Congratu
aory addresses were nterchapged by the Commandante
Of Ia Union and Commander Thatcher, copies Of which
have been received by the Navy Department
Letters from distinguished in Paris and London
express the confident belief that there will DO no war;
there being prospect accommodating the differences
now existing.
rumor prevails that Senior Mata, Minister Of the
Juarez government, who left here a short time
age Tor the South, has been invited TO mmedi-
ately return to Washington; but the report denied
In reliable quarters government will fur
Their action relative to either in Mexico until
1t shall have heard from Minister McLane.
Colonel Seaton celebrated with few friends last night
his golden wedding, having been married fifty years,
and for about that period connected with the Naionay
Infe1iQencer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-01

LRAvxSwoRrH March 81, 1882
The Utah mail Of the 9Th has arrived
Terrible snow storms prevailed the plains re.ardnr
the mails
The Second District Court was In session at Provo
Ihefis OF horses and mules becoming numerous
and the perpetrators threatened with lynch law
The Indians were molestng the California mails and
stealing the animals for food ' ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-01
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Advertisers are requested TO hand in their business
notices much before nine O'Clock in the evening
we can, but time, in the present pressure upon
columns is Of much importance TO advertisers to
ee,Yes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-01

They doubtless discovered that this dose of nal-
hhca'ion was too strong for the people; aud the
party In question do not care to bura their
fingers In their sympathy for " Uncle Tom," il
they can help it.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-01

COMMERCE AND THE CRoPs-The condition of
the crops throughout the country at the present
time has no inconsiderable bearing on the trade
and commerce of this year. 1t is well known
that the West generally failed to meet its com
mercial responsibilities in the financial crisis of
1857, and that the partial failure of the crops
for two or three years previous was put down
as the cause Of this almost wholesale delin-
quency. There is no doubt that the hort crops
affected the trade Of that section of the country
very considerably; and, in view of this fact, the
reports being received at the present season
from all quarters of the countryside West as well
as the South-whch represent the crops in a
very healthy and fourishing condition, are indi-
cative of like healthy state of trade during
this spring and fall. From all parts we hear that
the wheat crop presents an excellent appearance
after the snow has disapp cared, and things gene
rally throughout the country look well and pro-
missing. This is a cheerful assurance, and will
no doubt give considerable stimulus to trade.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-01

Our RECORD OF CRIME.-Great crimes, like
great misfortunes, never come singly, in this
metropolis, at all events Whenever an appall.
ing crime is committed it is sure to be multi
piled by two or three within few days. Muir
ders, whether by the knife and pistol of the
rowdy, or the slower and more stealthy action of
poison, seem to fall upon this community in
showers periodically. 1t is unnecessary to refer
to the alarming record of assassination, success
full and attempted, which we have spread before
our readers in the columns of the HERALD for
the past week. The sentence of the law pro-
nounced yesterday consigns one convicted MUIR
derer to felon's death. At the present time
the Coroners are engaged, and have been for
many days, upon several Investigations upon
the bodies of persons who came to violent end,
while two or three victims of the knife, the re-
volver, and the more insidous dose of arsenic
are lingering in the hospital between life and
death. This is q Fad comment on the morality
of the city, and terrible reproach to our systcm
Of police.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-01
The Overland Mall.

~. LOUIS, March 30, 1869.
The overland mail brings San Francisco dates Of tho h
instant, but no news Of importance from California.
Advices from Victoria to February 20. PROPOSE
ton had been made to the colony Of Victoria "
British Columbia, and It was reported that rcsorvs OK
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-01
THE LATEST NEWS.
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON

The Threatened War in Europe-The News
by the Persia-The New Troubles In Gem
trail America-What Our Governments In
tend to DO.
OUR SPECIAL WASHINGTON DESPATCH.
..,.... WASHINGTON, March 81, 1850.
The State Department this morning received heavy
mail, brought by the Persia.
The tenor Of letters from the ministers at difereuk
courts warlike One of ministers writes as fol-
the opinion expressed by some
in which the wish is father the thoughtha the peace
of Europe will not be disturbed the conviction OF all in
tellisent persons abroad is that is inevitable"
Private advces just received here intimate that Sir Goro
Ouseley will shortly quit Central America having adroity
completed all the objects Of his secret mission. II fur
Their stated that be will be ultimately accredited 70 he
United States the mission of Lord Lyon being regarded a
temporary
The administration doubts the report that Mramon had
negotiated for the transfer Of Chapas Tabasco and eu
antepec TO European Powers But looking the result Of
British and French intrigues, and the deception prae-
tsed regarding the Nicaraguan Transit, the Belly
contract and the great ntoroceanc routes OF Contra
America generally the administration hardly knows what
to believe Chiapas is in open revolt, stimulated By
Guatemala That State San Salvador Honduras and Costa
RIGA known to be under European influence Tho next
arrivals may tell that the Tehuantepec grant, claimed
ny TWO ospung American companies mas also passed into
European hands majority Of the Panama interest held
in England. It possible the President may have to
port 70 the Thirty sixth Congress that American influence
has ceased upon the Isthmns.
Daniel Runnes, Of Texas but who has resided for the
last ten years at Panama. odsy appointed Consul 70
San Juan del Sur He will leave here Saturday wAh
dispatches which are being prepared for Lamar. ~
Our government have finally got their eyes open in re
gard to Ouseleys double dealing, and, unless am d.
ceived, prompt and decisive action will be taken BY tho
administration in regard TO Central American affairs
The intelligence received by General Herran from New
Granada is very satisfactory
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-09
A Short Sermon.

NV friends, sin makes the purti-
est young man or woman in the world
look ugly-ah. III tell you how !
tknow-ah. As | was coming up to
church to-day ! saw some menin The
road-ah.
And | thought one of them was
the puriiest , Dung man ! ever seen
ia my life-ah. And. as drew nigh
unto them l diskivered that they
were playing Of marvels ah, and
they all drew nigh unto the place
they called taw-ah,. and they mar
veld-a
And this purity young msn-ah was
the last to malvel.ah. And when he
maryelcd he jumped up, tapped his
hands like rooster does his wings
aud says he: l wish ! may be ID
If | haint fat alb.
Aud oh nay friends, then | thought
that he WAS the ugliest young man
| ever saw in my life,ah. And
spake unto him thus, says | young
man, thii is not the way to salvation.
And says he, Old boss, ii you
had been salvated as bad as ! have
YOU wouldn't want to hear talk o
salvation
And now. my friends, when thai
young man said that he was fat, he
WAS as lean as that hungry looking
sister over thar, that's always pray
ing so piously when the hat Is being
passed around-ah.
And. my friends, if shat young
man had not been blinded by sin ht
never could have mistook me for al
old boss alb.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-09
farm anu 6arnrrt.
TO DESTROY RATS

Inc only approved methods are to
employ tar around their holes and
runs and 1t possible 10 catch one OF
Tue enemy, tar him well and let him
20; or SO TO balance the top of a
oafrei that il will turn easily, and de-
fosit the vermin in water.
Lie iron wire cage TAPS, and the
common hutch traps, are sometimes
useful In houses, but they soon lose
their efficacy, because after one or
two rats are caught, the others find
out that it is a dangerous machine,
aud do not go into it. The traps
Then DO more harm than good, be-
cause the rats smell the bait, come
TO it from all parts, and, as we have
seen, news flies qoickly among them;
you get your neighbours rats as we'll
as your own into your premises. -
They play around the bait, but do
not go into the trap; then, being hun.
cry, both the strangers and the orig
inal rats of the place begin foraging
about. and make holes in the corn
;eus, cup-boards, Sc. The SINE
thing holds good wi h the fly-papers;
it is true you catch some of the flies
III the room. as they are attracted by
The poison for them.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-09

AN INDIAN Acknowledgements
qDash, an Iudian of the remains o.
"a tribe at Connecticut, was some
=, ears since brought before a justice
of the peace Oh some charge or 9th
er, which do not reeollect. JOIN
happened to be drunk at the time
and instead Of answering directly tC
the questions put by the justice
merely mutiered out
Your Honor is veIy-very wise
very wiss-yo-your Honor is very
wise, ] say
Being unable TO get any other an,
swer from him, the justice ordered
him to be locked up ill the next
day, when Jobu was brought before
him perfectly sober.
why, John, Said the justice, you
were as drunk as beast yesterday
When | asked you any questions
the only answer you made was
Your Honor S very wise-very wise.
Did | Call your Honor aciseY-
said the Indian, with look Of IN
crednlity.
You did, vas the reply.
Then, replied John, i must have
been dunk, sure enough.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-09
Wise anu 4thermise.

CRAZY AND SANE-i
l am dying for love of your beauty
Ikneel and adore you, my sweet;
l envy the ground you walk on
The touch of your delicate feet!
i shall die if you do not look kindly
l tremble before you and moan;
Your lowliest vassal beseeches
A smile at the foot of the throne!
thought that you loved me? You do not?
Well. women a., curious things!
Don't be angry--how charming your hand Is
What exquisite bracelets and rings!
How pretty braided your hair is!
You pout, but why can't we be friends?
You won't De? Well, madam, good morning
loved you, but everything ends?
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-09
Mccormick Reaper and Mover for
1858

4 D again offered to the farmers Of the United
IL States. as the best Reaper and Mower In
the world, and best combined Reaper and
Mower, and is SO warranted. For five vearS
past have avoided attending the varjous
State and County Fairs for the purpose OF
seeking premiums, regarding nv machine As
too well known 10 need that sort OF CONNER
datiOn. IN July last the United States Ma
tlonal Agricultural Society, at their Fair a.
Syracuse, New York, awarded TO me a Cola
Medal and Diploma for the best Reaper. after
severe test in heavy tangled Rye, over billv
and uneven grounds. Also the Great Council
medal was awarded by the Exhibition Of all
Nations, at London. in 1851, to c. II. McCor-
mick. W. i STFGAII. Acsu,
April Il
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-09

FRUIT TREES IN THE VICINITY OF
BARNYARDs. = 1t would be well II
farmers would surround their barn.
wards, barns. and pig pens with fruit
trees. Such trees bear abundantl,v,
anu heavy crops Of plums can often
be obtained in such places, as the
stung fruit is sure to be picked up
and devourcd as soon as it falls. thus
preventing the increase of the cur.
culio. Apples, pears, cherries, and
all other fruits. Go well fol- the same
reason, and they are also provided
with plentiful amount of liquid
manure from the drainage of The barn
and barnyard. Next TALL or spring
recollect this, and plant some trees.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-09

BLACK DIaLoGUE-Julius: i say
Sam | feel MS if I'd like to hab Ey
name handed down to Posterlty.
'De hangman will hand you down
from the gallows, into de hands oh
de aixsectioners, if You don't alter
your ways. niger.
%, no, Sam. feel ] shall die a
nobIer death.
What on the battle field?
No. OATS all played out rev.
Il want to lay down on the hearth
and mix my ashes wild de CRATE.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-09

ENDURANCE OF The Horse. Some
cruel experiments have lately been
made at Paris 10 test the endurance
Of horses It appears horse viii
live ou ater aloue FIVE and twenty
days; seventeen days without eating
or drinking; only FIVE days il fed but
unwatered; ten days if fed and in
suffic emily watered. i horse kept
without water for three days, drank
l04 pounds in three minutes. 1t was
found, too, that a horse taken imme.
diately from "feed'' and kept in &C.
tive exercise of the squadron school,
completely digested its feed 10 three
hours; in the same time 10 the con
script school its food was two thirds
digested; and if kept perfectly qnis'
10 the stable, its digestion was scarcely
commenced in three hours.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-09

VENr1LATING Hay STACKs.-The
British farmers have a method Of
ventilating their hay, oat, and barley
stacks, which we may frequently
~dopt with advantage, aud in stack
ing corn-stalks. it would be always
beneficial. They ill a large bag, 81
feet high, and 20 inches in diameter,
with straw, aud place it vertically in
the centre of the stack, putting the
barley, oats or hay, whichever it may
happen to be, ar'und it. AS the
stack rises, they lift the bag; and so
on 10 the top. In this way, there is
chimney formed in the centre OF
the rick of hay, into which the steam
or gases generated find their way,
and escape readily.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-09

TIE AGE OF Horses. The South
ern Planter says:-A few days ago
we met gentleman from Alabama
who gave us piece of information il
regard TO asc raining the age of a
horse after be or she has passed the
ninth year, which WAS new to US, and
VIII be, We ar sure. 10 the most 0I
our readeIs--lt is thus: After
the horse is nine years Old, win.
lie comes on the eye-lid. at the up-
per corner Of the lower lid. aud every
year thereafter he has one we'll de
liued wrinkle for each year over nine
IT. for instance, the horse has thret
wrinkles, be is twelve, if four. be i;
thirteen. Add the number Of win.
Hes 10 nine, and YOU will always gel
ii. So says the gentleman. and he
is confident it will never fail. As q
good many people have horses ovel
nine, it is easily tried. If true, the
horse dentist must give up bis trade
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-09
To DESTROY BuGs.-Bugs canno

To DESTROY BuGs-Bugs cannot
stand hot alum water Take two
mounds of alum. bruiseit and reduce il
nearly TO powder; dissolve it in three
ouaris of boiling water. letting it re-
main in n warm place till the alum is
,l;ssolvcd. The alum water is to be
annljed hot, by means of a brush, to
very joint and creyice. Brush }. the
ers,;ccs in the floor of the skirting-
hoard. iftbrv' are suspected places.
whit, wash the ceiling, putting Id
,leuty Of alum, and there will be an
md TO their Dropping irom thence.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-09
NCDEYuTOEs-

nESIRING to move West. offer good
IL FARM Of $50 acres for sale, and QUE
third of a good steam saw MILL--the mill
in good running order, and can cut upon an
average 40 dollars worth Of lumber per day.
About so or co acres have been deadened two
years. and as rich soil as is in the State. One
half the deadened land is under fence, and
well supplied with good timber Of all kinds.
There is enough good saving timber handy
to the MILL to pay for half the land. About
60 or 20 acres cleared. The property is sit
ua:ed on the Turnpike road running from
Fayetteville to Shelbyville, 8 miles from Fay
etteville on Norris Creek. and in fine neigh
borhood, and will be sold en good terms
Any person wishing to purchase would do
well to come and examine the property.--
There is plenty of stock water and good.
spring. JAMES G. HARRISON.
March 9--tf.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-09
COMB 0UTCE !,

VNT E have just received from ~,s.,
w Arkansas, two boxes of the
celebrated HOMES AND TOOL
STONES, known as the "Washita Grit" 1t
has been examined since its arrival by some Of
the best judges of good whet rock that are to
De found in our county, who pronounce it to be
better than any known in the world, even supe-
rior to the far famed Turkey Stone. Call soon
and get a whet rock that will last always.
MCKINNEY d ALEXANDER.
August l2-tf.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-09

SILENT WlrNEssEs.--Dr. Bolus,
mho mas very angry when any joke
was passed upon his profession. once
said, 1 defy any person whom ever
attended to accuse me Of my 'gno-
rance or neglect That you may DO
safely, doctor, replied a wag; dead
men tell no tales.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-09
Franklin w alter Cure.
NE4R MANCHESTER. TENN.

NEiH " iACAESIEh, EAN.
vINHlS Institution is open ali the year. for
IL the reception of Patients and boarders.
III diseases are treated here successfully, on
strictly liygeinic principles, 20 poisons or any
thirg incompatible with the human system be,
ing administered. If you have Dyspepsia,
Chronic Diarrhoea, Piles. rheumatism, Gout
Neura!gi or any of the long train of nervous
diseases peculiar to females, in word if you
have any disease, no matter what. if durable
by any system, come to the FRANKLIN
WATER CURE, and you can be cured.--
The Electro Chemical Baths are applied for
the eradication of iii neral drugs, infectious
viruses, and the cure Of many diseases that
cannot be cured otherwise
For further particulars address.
b. w. ClIlLDS, NJ. d.
March 10 1859.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-09

Il am sure cannot live long. said
a very dirty looking patient to bis
physician.
is that any reason why you should
GARY dirt enough to bury you!