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The Times ON the Cuban Develop
meuGx.

The \. Y. Ti@es comments upon the import
ant inteligeneei in relation 10 the history Of The
Cuban movement, given by its Washington
correspondent II Gays:
An impulse stronger and more Immediate
than the rrmote suggestions Of political am
bitian now appears 10 account tor the Con-
gressionai agitation. The bill granting the
President control OF thirty millions Of the
public money Is = measure OF speculation.
not OF politics. The lunds thus placed az the
discretion of the Chief Magistrate arr to be
used, not towards the purchase of Cuha, bat
simply to st on foot grand scheme for bay
ing up Spanish bonds in Europe at their pres
cut depreciation. aud raising their market
value by forcing the Spanish government 10
pay them in full or surrender Cuba a. an
equivalent The thing has not an hour's life
la il. il the truth be probed and found and
Published. Those who. In their selfish or
partizan bllndness, allow 1t 10 escape iis first
dooln. will one day ind IL harder tosst them
selves right with their country than ghsy scsln
now 10 BE- able 10 ilnagine-- lsa- Ss@L
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The Adams Express Robbery Case.
We have already announced that Mr..
Maroney has been held in light bail TO an
swer the charge Of abstracting the missing
$4,000 from the Express pouch. The
Montgomery Nal publishes long reports OF
the evidence taken before the examining
magistrates. and from these the Augusta
Dispatch assumes the following to be the
groundwork of the case presented:
The evidence for the prosecution is based
upon the suspicion that NJ. Maroney who
was the agent at Montgomery, did not de
post the packages of money in the ponch oil
pocket in which it is the custom of the Com
psny 10 convey money and other valuable
articles. but distracted it by species OF
slight of hand trick
1t seems that it is the duty of the messen
ger, who travels with articles in transit
either to deposit or see them deposited in the
ponch. The agent locks the pouch and re
tains the key. The only duplicate key tC
the lock (Which cannot be picked) is in the
hands of the agent at the end of the route
In this case, the robbing was discovered when
the pouch was delivered to the agent al
Atlanta. by comparison of the contents o.
the pouch with the way bills. The lock OF
the pouch was uninjured and at that time
nothing appeared TO account for the dis
appearance of the packages.
The theory of the prosecution appears to
be that Mr.. Maroney distracted the money
while pretending to deposit it in the pouch
at Montgomery. To make this evident. they
show from the evidence of the m ssenger
that it was easy for him TO throw Us many
packages as he pleased under the counter, on
one side of which he was, while the massen-
ger was on the otber-that Maroney had held
the bag, with its mouth below the edge Of the
counter, so that the messenger could not have
seen the packages dposited in it; that it was
not the agent, but the messengers duty, ia
place the packages in the pouch; that Marc
ney had. without authority, assumed that
duty. There are some other minor points, all
going to criminate Maroney.
In defines, it shows that the car in which
the safe of the IN 'ssenger was carried, was
unlock d. aud that persons passed freely
through 1T: that the messenger on differ nj
occasions left his Car for several minutes at a
time; and finally, that hole was found cut
in the pouch.
To this it is anwered that the safe could
not be opened by any pckIock; and that, as
to the cut in the pouch the package could
not have been distracted through that, il
was too small to permit its passing; that if il
was taken out piecemeal, there would have
been some fragments of paper, sealing wax
&c. left in the pouch, which was not the case
that the cut was not dis covered until day oil
two afterwards, when it was dicovered by
MarOney himself, through whose hands it had
again passed; and that from the fresh appear
ance of the cut. nothing. either fingers OF
money had passed through it. From this the
inference will be attempted to be drawn that
Maroney made the cut upon Its coming into
his hands the second time, to divert suspicion
from himself.
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The Thirty Million Bili--Curious and
Important Developments.

SUNDAY. Beb Is. 10 p NJ.
The New York Times of tomorrow (Moa-
day. ii will contain the following
The Washington correspondent of the Times
writes--''We are beginning to get little light
upon the thirty million bill. and 10 lear
something OF the secret springs that ar, press
ing il forward. The developments of no dis
tant day will expose it us grand cOmbina-
tion of political aud financial speculation,
out OF W .ich several distinct parties exp ct
to pocket winnings.
Mr.. Buchanan is Il cand date for election
Mr.. Slidrll is also a candidat" for the success
sion. Each expects to hold Cuba a. the
knave OF trumpS, and to make it the winning
card for his own game. but the rivals see it j.
not their interest to quarrel about the donors
Just yet, and when Mr.. Buchanan demurred
at being so Significantly crowded out of the
game by Mr.. SldelPs very kind disclaimer,
the latter could not do less than pat him
back again.
Mr.. Auguste Belmont is a new character in
the scene. He must have some consolation
for his loss o. the Spanish mission. He may
not himself seek it. but Mr.. Slidell will never
forget his claims. The Senator from Louisi-
ana, on tine other hand. wants the Presidency
The Thirty Million Bill is to secure both.
Pass it. and in the handling of the Cuban
bonds, Mr.. Belmont, as banker can easily
come out, a million of profits, with which to
make a Louisiana President, who, once elect
ed. would have it in his power To heal the
wounded feelings of his friend by an
application of the highest mission in his gift.
The scheme is pretty one surely, but what
says Mr.. Buchanan to it Can he hope to be
quiet until his rival matches the egg and
then swoop down eagle-like, and carry off the
chicken! There is still another speculation
in connection with this aflair
For some days past'I have heard of arrange
ments making here for the issue of Cuban
Scrip. with which ii is expected TO buy up all
the editors and correspondents and lobby
agents. An elaborate communication in the
Washington State, says there is a chance that
American citizens may become. by purchase.
the holders of Spanish bonds. and urge their
collection 10y the seizure of Cuba. Following
mp to this significant hint, find that there is
in Washington Cuban of responsibility en-
gag''d in working up this very neat financial
scheme. Here we have basis for lobby ope-
rations such a. the world never saw before.
la order to make il successful II is proposed
to issue corruption Scrip. emitting the holder
To certain share of the profits which may be
made upon any given amount of Spanish
bouds by the operation deseribed.-Cia. Com.
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diplomatic New. n, washington.
NEw YoRK. Feb.

NEW DIRK, FEB. Is.
heSunday Herald has the following special
dispatches from Washington:
The Government has no information as to
the ratification OF the Cass- IrisSari treaty,
though there is no reason 10 doubt The fact.
When il was first returned 10 the United
States two or three amendments were added
The principal objection urged by Nicaragua.
was to the clause allowing the uaited States
10 land troops for the purpose of kerping the
route open. This our Government refused to
give up, but consented to modilca alton. de-
clsring that the troops of the United States
shall not have right OF passage 10 attack
any country In amity sith Nicaragua.
The Eagilsh have agreed 10 the same amend
ment in their treaty with Nicaragua. With
this exception, the treaty Is q. originally
framed.
The Secretary q State exchanged ratlAea-
lions on Saturday with the Freaeh Minister,
of treaty providing am ndEnsnts % tns Ek-
tradition Treaty existing between tie two
Governments II now Conforms To The pro
visions OF our Extradision Treaty with Eag-
land.
The State Department to-day Transmitted TO
the Mayor of New York, notification VI = de-
cree Issued by the Neapsslllan Gettrnmrni,
pardoaiag 4 nemb~r of sisticsi criminals,
AID assuring our Government that provision
Was made for their sapporl; - that Eaey
saoala net beeoms charge apoa lac eiss.
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Mr.. BooTH.-We republish the annexed
notices from the New Orleans DIN.


ST. CHARLEs.-There was quite a good
house here last night. considering the bad
weather, and Booths Rchelieu went off with
decided eelat.s Some of the passages in the
personation were truly superb. and tremen-
dously impressive. Especially so was that
passage in which the old Cardinal, rising
with terrible majesty of air, iuvokes the
power of Rome against his enemies. 1t is
very evident that the character is happily
adapted to Booths histrionic genius.
Mr.. Booth personated Sir Giles Overreach.
last night. in A New Way to Pay Old Debts.
with great power and effect, as well as with
marked evenness. and elected much applause.
The crafty. subtle. bold INSCRIPTIONS, and
wlthal weakly ambitious father. was portray
ed with all the vigor and intensity that Mas
singer infused in him. In orr judgment. as
we have said. Booth is peculiarly ADAPTED to
the style of characters of which Sir Giles is
a type. He enters into snch a character with
happy appreciation, and DEVELOPS them with
force and spirit.
Among the many plays that Philip Masin-
ger, an old time dramatist of the reign of
james the First A New Way to Pay Old
Debts has kept possession of the stage, prin-
cipally from the fact that the character Of
Sir Giles Overrearb is one of much originate
ty, portraying human nature in one of its
worst phases, with rare fidelity. The subor-
dinate parts are nicely distributed, and the
events flow and succeed each other to the eli
max easily and naturally. One of the au-
thor's biographers says of him: THE TRACE
dies of Massinger have calm and dienified
seriousness. a lofty pride that impresses the
Imagination very strongly. His genius was
more eloquent and descriptive than lmpas-
stoned or inventive; yet his pictures of suffer
ing virtue. its struggles and its trials, are cal
culatod TO touch the heart us well as crafty
the taste"
The elder Booth was very successful in his
delineaton of Sir Giles, and it is sufficient
praise to say of his son that no one has reu-
dtrpd that character more intelligibly than he
has sine. the days of his father. Prscara. Sir
Edward Mortimer and Sir Giles Overreach,
Mr.. Booth. from their popularity and ,ccen-
tricIty of action and development.
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The Democracy AND THE TARIFF.-The
recent ca icHs of all the Democratic members
of Congress agreed upon The following resolu-
tions. offered by Mr.. Phelps Of Missouri
Fesolued. 1t, That the treasury-note law
ought 3, he extended; I'd, That speedy action
ought to b- had on the appropriation bills;
and 3 That The ,Xpen. e. OF the government
on Int 10 ice tedIc Il rs much a. possible. con
ss ,u,.y with lbe Interest of the public
service.
rhe above is happy example Of the
nlanner in which the democracy make known
their principles and policy to the country.
This is tn healing plaster, simple and
ridiculous as it is which is to close up all
the divisions of the party on the subject OF
the tariff.
Shall we not have something OF the same
sort on the currency question in this State?
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ARKANSAS LEGIsLATURE.-Age gentleman who
left Little Rock on Sunday last, informs us
that the proposition to appropriate $4,000
per mile for the benefit of all the railroad
projects in the State. had failed. and as q sub
situte therefor, the Legislature had passed a
bill apprOpriating $4,000 to the Memphis
aud Little Rock Railroad and $4,000 to the
Gains Landing Road. A charter had been
granted to the Des Arc and Fort Smith Rail-
road. 1t was supposed that the Legislature
would bring their labors to a close about the
1st of March, Memphis appeal.
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READ THIS.

al can only account for my present sound health
from the constant, though moderate use of BGR
HAYES HOLLAND BHTERs- aving from my youth suf-
fered, intervals, from Piles, in both FORMS some
times so severely to completely PROSTATE me. l
have for several months past though subject loss
of sleep, and unusual physical effort, been entirely
free from any symptom of this distressing disease;
while my general health is very much improved"
Persons doubling the authenticity of this certificate
requested TO call upon communicate with the
propretors. They will take pleasure not only in
ferrng them to its author, but to many others who
have used the Holland Bitters for the same affection
with equal success.
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FURNITURE, HAlRBRUSHES AND COMBS FURNISH
ED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE-THE HOUSE CLERK s
BILL.
Correspondence Of the Eoening Post
WASHINGTON. Feb. 9, 1859.
The report of the Clerk Of the House of
Representatives has at last made its appear
ance. 1t is a cumbersome document. and the
present crowded state of public business
makes 1T almost impossible to examine its
details with that care which the Importance
Of the subject requires There are numerous
reports current that it does not present so
fair a face, on the score of economy. as the
circumstances would demand especially in
view of the Wholesale onslaught made upon
the Clerk of the Thirty-fourth Congress, for
alleged mismanagement and extravaganza,
which did not exist except in cases where the
usagrs were followed which had been estab-
lished by democratic" administrations.
A glance at Mr.. Aliens report furnishes
the following items and will afford the dis
tant reader some idea of the articles requir-
ed for purposes of legislation, not afforded to
State Governments. For contingent expenses
during the first session of the Tbirty -tiflh
Congress. exclusive of furniture for the hall
of the House, S70,551 Sc.
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Opposition Needing In Macon County.

At a meeting of the Wings, Americans, and
Others, opposed to the policy OF the present
Democratic party, as exemplided by the pre-
sent administration of JAMES BUCHANAN, held
ut the Court House in the town of Lafayette
on the slh day of February. 1859.
ANDERSON BRATToN, Esq, was called to the
Chair and Col WV. RAGLASD, was appointed
S ,..ttry. when the Chairman appointed the
roi, ing named persons a COMMITTEE to draw
a } resolutions to present TO said meeting
wit: A. RoARK. Esq, W. NJ. WHITE. JoEL
arrwooD l.. b. GRIFFITH, and WN. BARROW
Ihereupon said Committee presented the fol-
wing resolutions, which were unanimously
dopted:
WHEREAS, 1t is proposed by q portion of
the citizens OF Tennessee opposed to the
measures OF the so-called Democratic party.
10 hold convention in the city of Nashville
on the 29th day OF March next, to nominate "A
suitable candidate to run for Governor of
Tennessee in the approaching canvass there
tore,
Rssolsea, 1,f. That We approve Of said call
for u Convention aud agree to appoint dele
aates To attend the same.
Resolved, I'd. That our delegates to said
convention be Instructed 10 vote fer the nom
ination of man who has the interest of the
whole country at heart and who will wage an
uucompromising war upon all cliques fac
tons and principles that tend in the least To
weaken the bonds OF union belween the seve-
raj Sites of the Uaioa; and one who will
encourage spirit Of good will amongst the
people Of this government
ResolueI Sd. That in the opinion Of this
meeting James buchanan, in the administra-
ton OF Executive atfiiIs has forfeited the
respect OF all parties in his wanlon squander-
Ing OF the puolic money. and by proslituting
his high position by meddling with State pol
itics, in his effort to engendvr sectional strife;
aud AZ dep sing Office huldegs because OF an
honest al renee of political opinion; there
fore il h az duty Of every patriot and lover
of his CO. try, OF all parties. 10 join in an
effort 10 arrest the sad effects which have
been brought upon the eountry by mal-ad-
ininisfration.
Resolosd. Al. That we unQuallhedly disap-
prove OF the course OF James BUCHANAN aud
his constitutional advisers, being. ia our
opinion, the must desrotie, vindictive, ex.
trayagant aud corrupt administration which
has ever existed since We were nation.
Resoiuei, 5th. That our former citizen,
William ii. Dewitt, E.q.. is our choice for
Representative in Congress from this Con-
gressionai District, defining him TO be q man
Ia whose abilities and moral worth the peo-
pie may safely coniide.
Resoirea 9Th, That we recommend our fell
low eitk u DR.. H. b flippin, TO the people
Of this .,i.l. Urial DISTRICT a. our ehoce Tor
Senator. b lieviDg that ais former course in
oa-SiGe Legislature eatitle him 10 our fall
- co. d-uee a. . safe, sound and talented
J % IL. Co.. .sSs19
haMs NJ.
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To Florists and Amateurs OF
Gardening.

WE have Just received from New York and Phil
w adelphia, Gardening Implements for Ladies
aud Children in sets, cheap.
The Avaraucator Pruning Shears, for pruning
and trimming trees.
Pole pruning Shears for pruning Vines, Shrubs, &c
Lalies' Pruning Shears-lght, convenient articles
for pruning Rose bushes, Shrubbery, &c.
Flower Scissors, useful in gathering Roses and 9th
flowers which have thorny stems.
Garden TrUWels of various sizes; Garden Rakes.
Wedding and Transplan ing ks; Triangle Hoes.
Pruning Saws and Chiscis: Bnddirg Knives
Gsrden Rule and Lines Garden Syriuges
ltling Pots, &C. Spades, Shoves, Hoes, sc.
feblI MACKENZIE x MINCHiN.
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The above items are considered about a
fair specimen of the economy which pervades
the whole report. 1t appears that there is no
branch of this Buchanan Administration that
is not corrupt, apply the lancet wherever
you will.
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Japan Lilies, GIadiOius, SC.

|INO supply the wants Of Amateurs, we havei st Oh
L tncd from b. X isl, of Spri gh;ih, "A su iply
IF lis crst Flower Seeds. containing among six
hundred 8ilferent kinds, Verbcna, 'Nt-t choice va
riete s; Astors in II dist colors from flowers
raised by irurlntff Versa es; English Pansiss dou-
bic Holly hocks Of so different coloTs ami varieties.
Also, few roots of the splendid Dieytra Spectabs,
Japan Lilies red and white; the most elegant speci-
mems Of the GladiOlus, &C &. &C.
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Coal Oil! Coal Oil!

USr received bbS. superior Lubrcating Coal Oil,
81 suitable for machinery, which will warrant to
do well. AS 1t is to the interest Of parties wishing
oil for machinery in large quantities, TO get good
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Also,
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ALSO.
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Taylor's Celebrated Saloons,
Clerk and Masters Sale.

NJ. n. Cox, Admir-, &c, Martha J. Powell ct al.
by virtue Of decree Of the Honorable Circuit
ID Court at Nashville, January Term 1853 will
sell at the Court house, IN the city OF Nashvil C.
SATURDAY, THE 10TH DAY Or MARCH, 1889 two
Negro Men, named Adam and the other named
Giles, Ia the highest bidder.
TERMS SALE.-Six months credit, except the sum
OF One Hundred and Fifty Dollars cash. Notes paya
bic in Bank with approved endorsers, viii be re
CURED of the purchaser for the balance
DAVID c. LOVE,
febl6-td Clerk Master
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HOIIoyvay,s Ointment and Pills.-The
first of these peerless remedies eradcates all diseases
Of the skin, flesh, muscles glands and sinews, while
the Pills relieve every disorder of the stomach and
bowels Sold so Maiden Lane, y. Y.
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ueu, advertisements.
COMMITTED TO JAIL.

OF Davidson county on the 18th 'day Of February
~ 1883, negro boy, who says his name is Pc Ri,
and III IT he belongs Amercns May berry Of Will am.
SOD CO.. Tenn said Boy is about 80 years old dark
complexion, weighs about $50 pounds, and is five
feet inches high. The owner is requested come
forward, prove property and pay charges iii law
directs. This February 18th, 1859.
THIS H0RSON,
febl6-w4t Tailor at Nash lille, Tenn.
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Ftne Sale OF Groceries
AT AUCTION
" HARRIS, GORDON & CO.

on Tuesday, February 22d, 1859.
WESlll offer for sale, At Auction in front Of ou.
w Warehouse
500 hhds y. o. Sugar all 80 bxs Ianphorn A SOM
kfHiesi Tobacco;
Sou bRs choice kio Coffee; so hNs Gudwin's Rosebud
800 kegs Shoeubergcr's Tobacco.
Nalls, assorted sizes; 50 bNs Keen 4 Smiths DO.
500 bXs No. Soap: SO bhls Vinegar
100 - star Candles: 100 reefs Cnttnn Rone.
with many 9th, articles
TEsNs-Al sums under $500 cash-aIl over $500
sixty days for approved endorsed notes payable An
bank. -
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alew Aouertisemrnts.
FOR MARCH.
Hagam's List of Magazines
FOR
March. 1850.

GoDEY'S LADY'S BOOK;
PETERS )N'S NATIONAL MAGAZINE;
OUR MUSICAL FRIEND, with al back numbers
just received by F. HAGAN,
feb17 Union and Market streets.