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~ THs BEsT CoUaH SYRUP I,

WORLD. sFs-s
The best Cough Syrup In the world IL HArts-
norne's Pectoral Syrup oil Wild Cherry.
This article is prepared by a chemist, and Il pro-
bounced BY medical men, and those who have used
=: 70 be the best preparation for Coughs. Colds.
Casarrh Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Sore Throat from
z cold, and preventive of that lion of diseases,
Consumption.
Persons who sing should use It. IL is pleasant %
tne TASTE stens, clears and strengthens the voice.
alays al irritation OF the throat and lungs. and pro-
Bottles 25 and so cents and 81. Sold by all Drug.
gists In Richmond. Norfolk, Petersburg. and al
towns in Virginia. % l5--6m
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sPHCTAL NOTICHB.

Il
To .FHB HourH 6HDs.-By late
tsri6 the Danville Railroad Company have reduced
Fase Of freight for transporting Ground Plaster
s. .vg tnis date. WITH THIS PaovI5o, that DoUBLx
SAIE VIII be charged during the months Of APRIL,
mAx. August and SEPfKMBEa.
OIusrs 70 any extent can be supplied from the
It In time w S' A" W ~
~! farmers supplying bags charged one dollar per
son aess tnan packed in barrels.
JOHN CLAIBORNE,
J"S-om No IL Pearl street.
D SANFoRb's LIvER IsvIaoRAroR-
ConPouNDEp ENTIREIY FROM GuM.-Is q mild and ef
Iectusi cathartic, acting first on the LIVER. TO
Bowei and carries of all matter that prevents
their healthy action. and thus strerg gthens Ard
best LIVER INVTt,{)R ATcR ~
LIVER INyIGURATCk
,r,r,r,r, LIVER INVIG0kAT0R and
PUkIFIES THE BLOOD
PURIFIES THE BLOOD
CURES LIVER COMPLAINT
CURES SlCK HEADACHE
CURES DYSPEPSIA
CURES COSTIVENESS
CURES BOWEL COMPLAINTS
CURES CHRONIC DIARRHOE
Sold by all Druggists. fe 26-6m
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NAL nan KosBEg srsrEscEo-ssndy x. Clark was
sa n,eo iast week at Franklin, Ky, on charge oi
~ .vGAnitting depreciation upon the mails, convicts
in 81. saa sentenced 10 twelve years imprisonment
- Tue peniteEtiary.
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BACON & baskerville effer for sale:
- 200 hhds prime to choice New Orleans Sugar
200 bbls Coffee Sugar
100 bbls Crushed and Powdered Sugar
100 bbls prime New Orleans Molasses
so bbls Reboiled Cuba do
$50 bags Rio Coffee
80 bags Laguayra Coffee
100 bags Old Government Java Coffee
$50 boxes Adamant Candles
100 dozen Painted Buckets NH 3-lm
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qi'n-ssf nosefnof OF Massachusetts, has appointed
ot the eth Of April, 10 be observed - day
A. ''o'N 'asisng. humiliation and prayer.
|"'fs were sis deaths In New York last week.
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CEDAR
w WARE MANUFACTORY, 18th street, be-
ers and housekeepers may find it TO their advan-
tage to call, they eau buy better articles and as
in nests or by the single one CHURNS of all eizes;
MILK PALS; brass bound CANS and BUCK hrS;
slso. iron bound BUCKETS, Sealed MEAsURES,
&C, &C. Call at the old stand of
NH 1l-lms WIN WILLIAMS.
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NORTHERN ICE-We are prepared to
~ furnish our customers and the citZsns gene
rally with the best Northern Ice, On reasonable
fy our customers. Thankful for the liberal patron
age bestowed upon u.s. ask for continuance of
the same We will deliy ice at any of the Depots in
Richmond. or on Canal Boats on reasonable terms
from the vessel. Ice house the Dock Cary st
between 2Ist and I'D.
NH tim GRIFFIN TAYLOR.
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OPRING IMP ORTATIONs, 1859.

ARMSTRONG, GATOR l. CO.,
lMPoRfERS AND J0BBERS OF
RIBBONS, MILL SEKY, SILK GOODS, FRENCH
FLOWERS, RUCHE,
STRAW IONNErS AND FLATS,
No. 237 Baltimore Street,
Between CT aries and Hanover SITS,
baltimore,
In VARIET and CEEAPNEsS. 25-3ms
VALUABLE FARM OF 425 ACRES IN
' HANOVER COUNTY, l3 MILES ABOVE
RICHM0ND. WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE VIh
GINA CEN fRAL RAIL Road, FOR SALE.-The
subscriber having removed to the city Of Richmond.
desires to sell his FARM located above. 1t con.
tans 425 acres and has on 1t handsome new dwell
ling containing six rooms, besides basement room,
together with good kitchen. smoke:house. stable,
granary &c. The land Is in rapid state OF i'm
provement. Besides considerable quantity OF ma;
nure made on the place. the proprietor has spared
no pains or expense in his power to procure from
Richmond and elsewhere lime. ashes, plaster, and
other fertilizers. The above Farm adjoins the old
merry Oaks tract. and is part of IL and is Pro,
owner is anxious TO SELL a great bargain will be
given, if early application be made to him, or 70
Messrs. Goddin Apperson cyxo,,.w
NH l8-l0t LEhO1 AOnLNonAM
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E@ BURROWS RELIABLE MEDICINE
tn L niQaT Ely AITEl EnY Il II Z,

E@ BURROWS RELIABLE MEDICINE.
THE MOST EXALTED REMEDY IN TIL Il
WcRLD-
Has cured. and is DOW daily effecting the most
extraordinary cures of diseases to which humanity
i, afflicted. Thousands, who were hitherto suffering
unGer the most nveterate diseases, and which were
deemed beyond the skill of medicine have been
wonderfully restored TO health BY the nse OF this
truly great remedy. For SCROFULA, RHEUMA-
TIsM. SYPHILIS. PILES DYSPEPSIA, ALL
sCROFULOU5 AFFECTIONS. and for all diseases
resulting from inpoity Qf the bIood. it is unsurpass
ed by any medicine in msdieai science
By thoroughly purifying the Blood and Stomach,
and strengthening and renovating every organ of
the human system. it necessarily cures all those
diseases resulting from morbid action of the same
such as LlV Ea COMPLAINT, NERVOUS AFFEC
TlONS, GENERAL DEB tLITY, ERUPTIONS
ON THE SKIN, CHRONIC FEVEa AND AGUt.
and all other diseases which are well known to ex-
ist from the above causes All that is asked is a
.air trial. which will assuredly convince any one of
the Incompatible efficacy OF this remarkable pre-
paration in curing the diseases for which it is re-
commended For particulars call and get de-
scriptive circular. Prepare by
j w BURR0W co,
Practical and Analy tical Chemists.
Norfolk, Va.
For sale in Richmond by Purcell, Ladd Co..
DR. J W Garlick, Waring q Pearce, and Druggists
generally. NH I-3 IN
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M NoTICE.-The annual meeting
As>-la of the Stockholders of this Bank Of the
Commonwealth will be held at their Banking House.
In the city of Richmond, on WEDNESDAY, the
18th day of April next.
NH 23-dtd J r MORTON, Cashier.
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=, VIRGINIA PosToFFicEs.-The ofhce at Bellton
nsfshah county, 10 reestabiished, and James w
hne,chinson appointed postmaster. At Beaty's
H4iIl' hsrion county, Austin Beatty is appointed
P0sthaster, vice 3. Wilson resigned.
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MULES KILLED.-On Sunday evening
last two mules were run over by a locomotive on
the Central Railroad, near Vctor's mill pond, just
within the corporate limits, and so mashed up as
to be rendered entirely worthless. Each of them
had their legs badly broken, and had to be killed.
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NOTICE.-I have this day appointed
IN JAMES MANDER my Agent TO carry on the
MERCHANT TAILORING Business. in all its
branches. ALANTHUS MCKINNEY.
Richmond, March 16, 1859.
My friends and the public generally
will find located en- Franklin street, nearly op-
poste BnfOrd Porter's.
NH l6-2w% JAMES MANDER, Agent.
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CPRING SALES-1S59.

CPRlNG SALES-lS59.
THOMAS, HUGHES Il CALDWELL,
JMPORTERSAlYD JOBBERS,
(No. Pearl Street, Richmond, Virginis.)
.LSss We are :, now ready to exhibit our SPRING
NOTIONS AND FANCY GOODS.
We have more than doubled our DIRECT I'M
pORTATlONs, which, added 10 onr
LARGELY INCREASED STOCK
Of American manufactures enables US 10 offer to
the merchants of
VIRGINIA,
TENNESSEE, aud
| KENTUCKY,
| a Stock of GOODS not TO be surpassed In EX-
| FEAT REAJJTY and CHEAPNESS. In this counr
try. our assortment consists In part Of
| Fmbroideries Lsses. Dress Trimmings. sfik ana
ca,sor Hosery. Gloves, Handkfs, crayats. Ties.
snspanders. Shirts and Collars. Umbrellas. PsrNr
| soIs. Brushes, Combs, Buttons, Hoop skrts. fef'
| S,,msries and soaps Gold and Gilt Jewelry, &C.
An endless variety Of Small Wares. more psrfscn-
| larry specified In our printed Catalogues
1 n orders at ali times promptly attended so'
1 fs Its
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NAVAL INrELLIGENcE.-The lau uching of the steam
sloop Norfolk on Wednesday, leaves on the stocks
only one of the five sloopsof war ordered Dy ACT OF
Cangress in 1857 They have been launched in the
following order Brooklyn. IA guEs. at New YORK,
last summer; Lancaster Is. az philadelphia, IN DC
aud Norfolk. IA. at Gosport. The Pensacola, l6. at
Pensacola, is not yet Mt to leave the ,hip house
Since the above were taken 10 hands, Congress mas
lighter draught one OF which rating guns. Is be.
ing finished IN Brooklyn yard; one ut Kittery, o
one at pensacola 6 guns and two at 2 Philadelphia,
guns We give their calibre as in the Register.
but they may be rated a higher or lower numher
all be afioat in July The Navy Department. keep
ing pace with the progressive spirit OF the age, is
snusdrons especially as fsg ships A few years ago
every Commodore almost. hoisted his flag on large
saiiug frigate.
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OPRING TRADE, 1859.

THE ATTENTION of the public is re-
spectfully called to the following articles, left
my for prirdte sale, by family that have
broken up house keeping:
Rosewood pivans. covered with red Velvet,
Large Mahogany Sideboard.
Marble Top Mahogany Side Tables
Mahogany Centre Tables,
large, full, Feather Bed,
Large, Fine Mirror,
l Mahogany Hat Rack,
And sundry other articles. An early call will
secure bargains, Il COOK,
mh l2-ts Auctioneer.
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HoNoRs 10 PROFESSOR MORsE.-Col Shaifner, Of
Worcester, Mass, has received letter from Pro-
fsssor Morse father of American telegraphy, dated
Porto Rico, February 22d, 1859. Professor Morse
says: ,.,.
i: have inst had the unexpected official intell
KNIGHT Commander of the order of Isabella the
catholic letter from the first Secretary of state
has lust announced this to me. with the pr mise OF
the diploma by the next steamer the swedish
Royaf Academy of Sciences st Stockh Inn has also
elected me foreign member of the academy"
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NorICE.--The Stockho

R NorICE.--The Stockholders
D>-1a of the Mechanicsville Turnpike Compa.
ny are requested TO attend an Annual Meeting of
that Company. to be held at the ohice of Griswold
Claiborne. at the corner of Main and 18Th streets,
in this city, on FRIDAY. Sth of April next, at 4
O'Clock. NJ. full attendance is desired. busi-
ness of importance will be transacted
NH 2i-d!SA WIN B sYDNOR, Pres't.
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~HARTsHoREB's 9 ANTI-BILIoUs PILLS
are the safest and best Pureatve Pills IN They
act upon the Liver, Stomach and bowels. carrying
off all bile and every foul secretion. They don't
gripe easy 10 their operation and can be taken
at any time without fear of exposure. They remove
II you suffer with any pain, use HARTaHORNE'S
CURE-ALL, the great PAIN AESIHILAT0R. II
you have q cough, use HARTSH0RNE'8 COUGH
world
Bold by all Druggists In Richmond. 90 ls-6m
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sRe SrovEs. RANGES .sp FURsAcEs

E6r Stoves, RANGES AND FURNACES.
Now in store full supply, cargo Of schr Mignio-
nette Purchasers are invited TO examine the quail.
ity of our wares. We especially recommend the
Richma nd Portable Furnace, Bay State Cooking
Range and Harp Cock Stove.
Repairs always hand for all leading articles sold
at the Governor Street Stove Store.
NJ Wanted Immediately two first class workpen.
oc I6 GEORGE STARRETT.
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CRE1M ALEI CREAM ALE Il

" Just receiving per steamer. loe nal, sna ~
whole barrels OF the above article, which oner "
the city and country trade. ct reduceS price.
Massy Collins superior CREAM Ale ssssentsa
INC ooos '"'""' ~ 37s rer y do
Another brand Of Northern sle..~.. % per % eei A.
Do do do do .-..... 70 pr = ~
Any orders given 70 my drivers, or senf ~ NAIL
will ke thankfully received and have prompt at
tention FRANCIS DUsCns
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York. for the murder Of his wife by poison, has
been noticed. A letter says:
The prisoner bore the announcement OF the verdict
with extraordinary fiTmness MRS Hannah, his
sister also bore it we'll. but Maria the niece. who
sat beside him. buried her face 90 his shoulder and
snbbed convulsively. His little daughter was a'so
deeniy afft cted The counsel for the defense in,
medistely moved for new trial, on the ground
that the prosecution had tampered with the jury.
The co lnsel for the prosecution moved that the
court ommt James Hsara, susan Hanna. Isabella
Bennett and Maria Bennett 10 answer the chsIge OF
ueriury said to have been committed IN swearing
to certain things in behalf of stephens. Quite a
personal discussion then ensued between counsel
tut the whole subject was finally postponed until
Tuesday next. The prisoner was removed to the
"oombs where be took an affecting leave OF his
little daughter and relatives.
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MEDICAL CARDS.
SPECIAL NOTICES

~ PARKI PoIxDsxTRz,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
RIoHHoND, VA,
VIII practice In the city Of Richmond and IN the
counties Of Chesterfield. Powhatan and Amelia.
NJ Office in Lisle's Building. corner Of Main and
Ath streets. GO s-l2m
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JAMES D. BROWNIES

lanes D. BROWNIES
y ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKS.
9th street, next to the Mechanics Institute.
Iron Railings, Verandahs, Balconies, Chairs, Set.
tees &c; also. Grating, Vault and Cellar Doors and
every other kind of Iron Work, for ornamental and
building purposes. manufactured at short notice.
m. Particular attetion given TO enclosing Burial
Lots in the city and country. ia 24-l2m
EGGLESTON g. FITZGERALD,
II GROCERS AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
And Dealers in Wines, Liquors. &C,
No IA Pearl street,
ne Its Richmond.
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A LIE. E.-Philadelphia Cream Ale. -25
"A bbIs and rs half bbls Phladelphia Cream Ale.
Just received in fine order, and for sale low, By
DUDLEY co,
fas " Main street.
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CORN PLANTERS.-Ths best and
~ cheapest in use. Price only Sl2.
These Planters have been tested in this and nd
,oiuing counties for two years and have given per-
feet satisfaction by all VINO have tried them. Made
and sold by w CARDWELL co.
Cary street. between 9Th and l0th,
NH 1o-,m Richmond Va
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A DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY
"A Have removed their office to POP. Main st.,
above 10th, opposite Corinthian Hall. GOODS
Age s6 tO-ta
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NOTICE TO TOBACGONI5TS AND
IN MERCHANTS.-Made to order. TOBACCO
KEGS, of any size. As have on hand large
stock Of good material for this purpose, would be
glad to furnish from C0 600 Kegs this season.
/ have also for sale FLOUR BARRELS and HALF
BARRELS, suitable for flour, sugar. plaster. Ac.
OGARY
Shop corner 9th and Cary sts.
NB.-Oash paid for BARREL TIMBER.
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DHY6ICTANH' SADDLE BAGS Of emo

DHYHICIANH SADULB bA0C OF nHo
Il auality-A largo varsity OF the most approved
russes. splints Surgical BAndagss and implsmsnts
OF an kinds, for sale q
Nsw Drug Store 4sh and Franklin ste.
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CHINA, GLASS and EARTHENWARE.
~ call of me. chants and housekeepers is re
spectfully requested Our stock 10 large and com
plets and We endeavor 10 keep mp our reputation
IVA BCHAAP B co,
r,h IN Corner Broad and Third sts.
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WINDOW SHADES, WHOLESALE

w AND RETAIL.-My retail prices are ~
Eortiered shade rs cts for Gold and Velvet ~
for Gold Center Vase 50 cts for Boques Osnfre Ioc
for Vase Flowered Shade. Ooros Iasses. ea. : "a
tabl. oil Cloth cheap, 800 pieces Engish on Cloth
from New York auction, With nannel 1sc.; a. shs
estsblished cheap Dry Goods and window cnsoe
Store of n GOLDEN, 30. BIosd strees
NH 22-am oetWeon - -" - -
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4 LBERT Z. WEST, Architect, dodoins
"A HAN. Plans Specifications, Working DRAW
ings and Kssmates for bcildings and ot9sr h
provsments in every style AfcnieG.uss And
ssiusds IN the city Or country Ny sxperisncss ana
Hdslit1 to fhe intcrests committed 70 me. VII.
Tass. securs an Increase Of tie liberal sssro0es'
Hnciin@Ssin eLATH, for roofs, constantly ON
| hand. snd lbr sais 81 greatly rsdnced prices.
nh 11-lme -------------S
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TUAN PIZZINI,
ID IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE
DEALER IN FOREIGN FRUITS AND
REFINED CANDY MAN
Keeps always on hand the largest and freshest
stock of Fruits Nuts Preserves &c, and continually
receiving by every steamer and sailing packet, an
additional supply. Call at the cheap store of
JUAN PIZZINI. No l2S Main st,
no % RichWond Va.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1859-04-04
nations in the Bank Statement for the week


The Exchange market during the week has been
well sustained. The transactions have been In the
aggregate large To-day there has not been any
dminution in operations. The sales in quarters
have been large. The counter rate for checks on
New York ruled at prem. Some of the banks and
double AL drawers outside sold round sums at an tth
prem Sixty days sight in good request at lt@l4
ror choice aud good names, though some sales are
made at lot j9et they not quoable rates. Good
to fair commercial bills range from l@l3. The buy
ing rate by the banks for sight par, while note
sale of five days sight at lG discount for round
sum. Sterling holds up well, and war or war
there are parties prepared to take any amount of good
bills at 1903 or below, though note transactions to
day at 100, l19l6Dl09 5-l6 We quote extremes from
| 1854 (at which figure there were sales) up to l09;
| Document bills losi@l0s4. Francs rule from 5-lsi
5I7A, 5l5G95l34 on Paris direct, with very limtet
Transactions.
The Stock market was quiet to-day, and has bee
so for two days. The only transactions were at aus
tion comprising Bank of New Orleans at l054
Crescent City Bank at lo5l Bank of America 4
ll44. Pontchartrain Railroad at 77! We note til
sales in NcwYork on Saturday last of 5000 Lousian
State Skies at 96. A few shares Canal Bank to clos
an estate at l30 and few shares Commercial Waite
Works at SAG.
Palfrey ~ Co. also sold by auction some we
located unmprovsd property at the highest prices
the season.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1859-04-04

SUGAR. Sales 500 hhds. at 6@6l and 64c. for
Fair to fully Fair.
MoLAssEs. Some 700 bbls. were sold at 2s4@
29a and soc. for Fermentng, and 30@3l5c for Prime
and Choice. Also, 100 bbs. Fancy at 32c. U gallon.
FLOUR. :. The market was very dull, and we no.
ticed only few retail transactions.
GRAIN. ... The sales of Corn were confined to
about 900 sacks, including some small lots of Mixed
and White at s5c., 800 sacks Prime White at the
same, and 300 Fancy do. at 9Oe u bushel, with a
firm market for the latter at 9Oc. Of Oats-225
sacks ST. Louis sold at 74c and $50 at 76c 70 bushe
Bran was still rmer and 400 sacks in store brought
81 25 d 100 lbs.
PROVISIONS. Pork was dull with only retail
sales at SIT so R bb for Mess. In Bacon the trans
actions included IS casks Shoulders at , 80 in lots
at 74c 1O2 of Ribbed Sides in lots at, and 10 of
Clear at llac U tb Of Green Meats, So casks were
taken at &c. for Shoulders 7c for Hams and &c. u
tb. for Sides. In Lard we heard of no transactclls
COFFEE. Sales 324 bags at l0lc.; 81 al II and
so at lltc U Ii.
STAR CANDLES ~s... 100 boxes light IA oz.) sold
at lse: y, 10.
I TAR. We notice sale of 1000 bbls. Whining
| ton Tar at 50 10 ~ bbl., from the levee.
WHISKY Small lots of Rectifed were selling at
| 2l@25Ic U gallon.
| FREIGHTs. The rates were lower, and cotton
was shipping to Liverpool at 3Gl332d; mostly at
| the former rate.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1859-04-04
8iber SntelligtNte.
CRESCENT OFFICE, No. 10 Camp street,

CRESCENT OFFICE, No. 10 Camp street,}
Monday, April 4, 1859.
General Misunderstanding of the Week.
Receipts of Produce---Arrivals for the
Week --- Business Saturday --- The
Wcnther---NeSvs from Above.
At dark on Saturday evening last the river was
still rising, with the water at about inches below
high. water mark. A large portion of the lower
,anding is now overdowed not, however, to inter.
fere with the shipping or discharging of freight.
The arrivals for the week ending Friday noon last
were sxtyseven. The receipts Of staple produce per
these arrivals has been light and the busy season
is rapidly drawing to close. The following is rel
captuation of the receipts Of the leading staples for
the week: or cotton, "a l4s bales of tobacco,
2279 hhds; of sugar, 1929 hhds and bbls.; Of mo-
Iasses, 5,373 bbls; of flour, 0l03 bbls. OF corn,
24643 sacks and of dry salted pork, $4,000 lbs.
The increase in the receipts of the present season.
compared with those Of last up to the lst of April
as follows In cotton, 2O9,9l5 bales; in tobacco
COOL hhds in sugar. 4s,ll2 hhds. and bbls.; and il
molasses, l0,3l7 bbls.
Business IN the levee, on Saturday, was marke,
with degree Of greater activity than ruled for th
previous days Of the week. The weather was prop
tious, and on account of the departure of severf
eligible and avorite packets, fieghts were in rathe
better offering.
The steamer John Walsh Capt. Malloy, left
Louis on March 9th, at O'Clock P. NJ. Left IL
following steamboats, in port, loading for New o
leans City Of Memphis and Planet. The j. W. 10
about As hours on account of fog and bad weather
| The steamer Robert Watson has been laid up f
short time, and her freight reshipped boald Il
Trio.
Capt, Hooper has closed his contract at LouIsvil
for the New Laurel HILL to run in the Coast trade
n tween this city and Bayou Sara. The Old Laur
Hill is to be dismanted, and the hull and CABIN
ted up for wharf boat.
It The steamer Stephen Decator lett Memphis Q
&c Wednesday for Pittsburg with 2,oi3 Dales cotton
"a 81 rs per bale This is said to be the largest load
e cotton that has left Memphis for the Ohio.
n Capt. McsIanus, of the steamer Kate Frsbee, b
disposed of his interest in the Memphis and Wick
Il burg Mail line to Capt John 7. Shirley.
If The vickshurg Whig of the I'd inst Says:
! The river here still continues to rise. We hear
New Orleans daily crescent., 1859-04-04

The receipts of cotton at all the ports up to this
evening are three hundred and sixtyseyen thousand
bales without any later accounts than those already
published from the Atlantic ports and Florida. The
receipts at Mobile for the week are 1897 bales max
ing the total receipts at that port up to last night
foot up to 63O, ,26e bales.
The steamer Indian from Liverpool Of the 23d will
be fully due at Portland on Monday night, and the
Canada of the 26th will be due at Halifax about
Thursday.