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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-12-01

TIE TRUE REASON FOR SECESSION IN THE
CoTToN STATEs.-A Virginia correspondent
writes from Richmond what is not new, but
probably true: =.
The best-informed men in this section
among whom class some of our wisest rep
resentatives in Congress-seem to entertain
very slight hopes of any good result from
Southern Conference. There is one serious
obstacle, which will probably nullify all
efforts at conciliation, viz: The Cotton States
believe that secession, intrinsically, involves
much more benefit to them than could result
from q continuance in the Union. Their
prime, animating motive in pursuing this
policy, is to reopen the African slave trade,
and that they are aware they never can do
within the Union. Secession is, after all,
with them a matter of material interest. |
do not mean to insinuate that the movement
is solely actuated by that consideration, but
there can be no doubt of its exerting a con-
trolling influence in it. This you may rest
assured of.
have no idea that the Cotton States will
now forego the advantage which the election
of Lincolnpresents for the accomplishment
of an object which to them is far dearer than
the preservation of this Union. In the re-
opening of the African slave-trade they
recognize one of the greatest sources of
wealth and prosperity that any country
could acquire. With such advantages, they
feel that they could control the destiuies OF
the world, and make Europe and the North
bow in obedience to their will. There is
much truth in the idea but, whether there
is or not, they entertain the conviction
firmly and argument will be unavailing in
the effort to remove it,
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lCoMSIUSICATED.I
To the Editors ofhe Daily Press:

To NE EdltoTs QJ he DdlIv FTess'
Having seen your notice from Henry G.
Lord, Esq, desiring us to sue him for an in
fringemeut of Dodge's Patent, we have COM
piled with his request, as you will see by
examining the United States Court records
of yesterday, November 30. We have de-
layed bringing suit against any of those
who are Infringing, hoping that by waiting
little they would settle the matter without
the expense and trouble of suit. Our for
bearance has been evidently construed by
Mr.. Lord in wrong light, but as he has so
speedily realized his wishes, he can have no
complaint to make. If Mr.. Card has any
more "dear friends" who desire martyrdom,
let them step forward, and they shan't
suffer from any delay on our part.
JOHN B. RYAN & CO.,
Proprietors of Dodges Patent.
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BOARD OF Cry IMPROVEMENTS. - The
Board held its regular session yesterday
morning at the usual hour, Mayor Bishop in
the chair. The following business was trans
acted: f
The clerk was instructed to prepare aud
transmit to the City Council an ordinance
to grade and pave with brick the sidewalks
on Margaret street, from Baymiller to jane
street.
Alse to grade and repair, with bowlder-
stone, Hatters-alley, from Race to Elm
street.
The Commissioner of the Eastern District
was instructed to have a crossing laid down
of Dayton or Flat-rock stone, at the inter-
section of Third and Lawrence-streets, at a
cost not TO exceed $50.
The following sealed proposals for building
ing an iron bridge over the Miami Canal at
Race-street, were received and opened,
which were as follows;
~ 40
HHTtIy9lee StAey.... $40
niiIes 500
Laid on the table.
The following bids for erecting the stone
abutments of the Race-street Bridge, over
the Miami Canal, were received: Brien Il
Hern, for entire work, $l46; B. hoffman,
excavation, 20 cents, and 81 % per perch for
stone-wOrk.
Bills as follows were also received and
opened for building the stone sbutments of
the Mill.stTeet Bridge: Brem Hern, for en-
tire work, $l55; B. hoffman, excavation, 20
cents, and so "A per perch for stone-work.
Laid on the table.
Permission was granted to R. W. Booth to
tap the Wainut-street sewer, for the purpose
OF draining his premises, at the southwest
corner of Pearl and Walnut-streets, provided
he complies with the terms and conditions
OF the ordinance regulating the tapping of
sewers
The following resolution was passed by
the City Council, October 81, 1860:
NReSolped' That the Commissioner of the
Western District be and Is hereby directed 70
notify the Cincinnati Street Railroad Com
paDy to comply with their contract, 80 far as
to bowlder the unbowldeTed portions of
Seventh-street, as lies between Gutter and
Freeman, within thirty days from the pas
sage OF this resolution; and, in case the said
Company does not commence the work
within that time, the Commissioner to have
the same done at the expense of the Cinein-
natl Street Railroad Company. The con-
tract to be made so as to look 10 said Com
pany for pay" ~.
The time having expired, aud the Street
Railroad Company taking no action what
ever in regard to having the bowldering
done, the Board advertised for proposals 10
do the work. There was only one legal bid
made, which was from Lowry & Humphrey,
who propose TO do the bowlderiug at seventy
six cents per square yard, and fifteen cents
per lineal foot for new curb. Referred 10
the Commissioners Of the Western District
Adjourned.
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RIVER NEWS.

The Ohio opposite this port was, contrary
to expectation, still swelling yesterday,
having risen during the twenty-four hours
then ending some two feet, leaving, accord
ing to the report of the Water-works, a
channel-depth at this point of over eighteen
feet. The River at Pittsburg was receding
yesterday, with six feet ten inches water
there at noon.
Yesterday was cloudy, raw and disagree
able, with some faint attempts to rain. In
the evening the thermometer fell, and il
was quite cool. Business on the Landing
was still quiet, with a large number Of
steamers there. Rates of freights were un-
changed, but offerings were light.
The Mississippi, at st. Louis, is still re-
ceding, gradually, with six feet scant to
Cairo. The Illinois River is still closed with
ice, and is likely to remain so. The Upper
Mississippi is falling very rapidly from
Keokuk down, with only twenty inches
water on the Lower Rapids and four and a
half feet scant from Keokuk to St. Louis
borhood of Keokuk, three or four inches in
thickness. The Missouri is very low-still
falling, and full of ice.
At Memphis the Mississippi was declining
on Monday, and business extremely dull. The
White River, at last accounts, was swelling.
Tuesdays New Orleans papers remark
The weather Yesterday was warm, the atmOs-
muddy. Rain fell at intervals during the day.
Business dull on the Landings, the arrivals be-
irg far from numerous, and the departures sparce.
The receipts OF cotton were fair for the number Of
boats which came in. 81. e s,
ing with four feet scant to Alexandria The r. S.
C9nley had laid Up at AlexandTia,
waters Of the 0nehita aud reports rise Of four and
half feet at Arkadelphia, and the river rising all
the way down, with bye feet on Fennsr's Bar.
STEAMBOAT REGISTER.
AfTiraIs-Thursday-S Louisville; Prioress,
Madison; Bostopa, Portsmouth, Dunleith Neyille;
Clara Poe, Pittsburg; Courier, Wheelingi Key West
Ne 2, Louisville FridRy-Teegfaph, Louisville,
Forest Queen, Madison; Magnolia, Maysyille; BoS-
| ton, Big Saudy; Kanawha Valley No. 2, Kanawha
River; Lady Franklin, Memphis; Alma New Or
buTgi Dunleith, Neyllei Sir WIN Wallace, ST. Louis;
| A, o, Tylor. New Orleans; Ida May, Pittsburg,
Observation-Disclosures Superior, Louisville; Prior
ess, Madison; Bostona, Portsmouth; Melnotie, New
| Orleans; sunnyside, do Glendale, Memphis: Dun
| ieith; Neville; Ohio No; ., Marletta Teeqmseh,
Dock Friday-Telegraph, Louisyillei Forest Quoens
| Madison; Magnolia, Maysville: Boston ~ ,, -.rdv.
Rpunlslih, Feying eugene. Mevisttst CLARA Poe
QTlsSnsi Ida May, st Louis Swallow, .Plttsburgi
| Diamond, Dock; Courier, Wheeling.
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PLEASANT PoRTRAIT OF A PoET-Leigh
Hunt as Seen by an American Traveler.--
Bayard Taylor thus speaks of an interview
with Leigh Hunt:
The first impression which l received
from his presence, was that of his thorough
gentleness and refinement. He was tall
nearly six feet-but slender, and still per-
fectly erect, in spite of his seventy years.
This was all l could notice in the twilight,
but felt the cordial pressure of a small,
warm, delicate hand, as he welcomed me
with a manner in which there was some
thing of fine antique courtesy. studied
his face in the lsmp-light. 1t was head
which Vandyke should have painted fine
oval, with low, placid brow, kind, sweet,
serious eyes of blush gray, a nose rather
long, but not prominent, full, delicately cut,
sensitive mouth, and chin short and re-
treating, but dimpled in the center. His
hair, abundant, and pure silver in its hue,
was parted in the middle, and fell in long
waves TO his shoulders. He was dressed in
black, with collar turned down, so as to
show more of the throat than is usual in
Englishmen. There was something sanity
in the mildness, serenity and perfect refine
ment of his features, but they wore an ex-
preston of habitual cheerfulness and happi-
ness which we never find on the faces of
saints. His voice was low and clear, with
an exquisitely distinct articulation.
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Police CoURT.-Judge Lowe disposed of
forty cases yesterday morning, of which the
following are the most important:
joseph Williams, for petit larceny, was
sent to the County Jail for ten days and
fined $40.
Patrick Short whose case he's been noticed
before, obtained a second continuance; he
will have final hearing next Saturday, and
in the mean time, has been committed to Jail
in default of 1000 bail.
Frank Molitor and Mike Fortune, charged
with breaking into Thomas's tailoring estab-
lishment, on Fourth street, were committed,
in default of $1,000 bail each, for further
hearing on Tuesday next.
Frank Davis, for drunkenness, was sent up
for thirty days.
The case of VIM. Harvey, charged with petit
larceny, was continued till Thursday, the
defendant, in the mean time, being COM
mitted to jail, in default of 81, 900 bail
D. B. Davis, who, it is alleged, stole some
clothing from the Walnut-street House, few
days since, was before the Court, and COM
mitted for trial on two charges of petit
larceny.
John 0'Connell and John Smith, charged
with committing a malicious assault on An
tonic Ferrari, on Broadway, were committed
in default Of $1,000 bail each, for further
hearing on Monday.
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A SERMON BY CHARLoTTE BRoYTE's
FATHRR.-A foreign correspondent writes
in a recent letter:
TN the afternoon we heard Mr.. Bronte
preach from Job III, II, There the wicked
cease from troubling and there the weary
be at rest 1t was the simple extempora-
neous talk of an aged pastor to his people,
spoken without effort, in short, easy SEN
fences, land was drawn, it appeared to me,
right out of that old graveyard, among
whose stones his feet had walked, and his
imagination had lived SO long. In parts it
was pathetic, especially where he alluded to
the loss of children. He bTanched off upon
the sorrows, convulsi6ss, and troubles then
in the world, dwelling on The recent terrible
Blaughters in Italy, (this N'es5 just after the
battle of SoIferino,) and, he seemed 70 long
for wings like dove TO fly from this change
full scene, and be at rest. The old church.
clock, as if echoing the venerable preachers
remarks, had written upon IL, Time, how
short-Eternity, how longP
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FuaItiYe sInro IN Canndn.

TORONTO, G. W, November 3O.-The de-
oision in the Extradition case of the fugitive
slave and murderer, Jones, has been still fur
ther postponed for few days. The court
to- day was crowded, and much interest felt;
many colored people of both sexes were
gathered around the urt-house, ready to
rescue the prisoner in case he should be
handed over to the United States author
i+;aa
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New ORLEANS, November 3O.-The down
freight-train on the jackson Railway broke
through bridge to-day, killing the con-
ductor and engineer. The engine afterward
exploded.
Three Abolitionists were arrested here
Yesterday
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The Cincinnati and Spring Grove Avenue
Company land appropriation case was be-
fore Judge Hilton during the day.
The will of John Gerdeisen, late of Ham
ilton County, was admitted to Probate.
A writ ofhabeds corpus was sued out by
the father of boy named Sullivan, an in
mate of the House of Refuge for the last six
months. The hearing of the case was laid
over until next week,
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SOUTHERN VIEW OF THE FATAL CONsE-
QUENcE OF DIsUNIoN.-The weekly Fayette
(Miss.) Times says; "The moment we throw
off the restraints of the Constitution, sur
rendering TO the North our rights in the
Territories, our interests in the public do
maiD-in our courts, our army and navy,
are doomed 70 destruction. Secession can
afford no palliatiOn for our wrongs it can
only precipitate us into greater evils, as we
must forfeit all our rights under the Con-
stitution when we leave the Union, and give
TO our northern foes all they need to render
their aggressive policy more effective.
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER.
The Life aud heath of sheridan-The
s- mOeGery of His Funeral

m0c0ery OF His Funeral
The last years of Sheridan's life are mourn
full to contemplate. Age brought him sick
ness and woe. IFS old friends were dead:
he was alienated from his party; he had lost
his property; he had lost that royal favor in
which was his last hope. The rich and great
who had thronged around him in his pros
perity, fell off now, and left him "naked Ia
his enemies Byron was in foreign land
Moore and Rogers did what they could 10
smooth the pillow of the dying man. And
thus old and poor, sick aud miserable, he
went down to that rolling darkness which
had gathered over the portals of the tomb.
II was a sun which rose in golden splendor,
which blazed in meridian glory, and which
finally, through clouds and storm, sunk away
into its solemn rest. II was life which
began in health, hope and ardent Vigor;
which in manhood was full of prosperity and
honor, and which ended in disappointment,
denial and utter despair.
The funeral Of Sheridan was an imposing
pageant. ThEongs of the great and titled
followed him to Westminster Abbey. Two
EarIs, two Lords, a Bishop and a Duke were
his pall-bearers. The princes of the blood
royal, numerous noblemen, as mourners, ar
rayed in ''the trappings and suits Of woe"
Moore, whose ardent spirit scOrned this
heaItless mockery, rebukes the heartless
cruelty which could suffer great man 10
die Of want, and then follow him in pomP
TO his grave.
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PABADEs YEsTERDAY.--In accordance with
an order from the Chief Engineer of the
Fire Department, all the steam re-engines
of the city were stationed in the Fifth street
Market-space, yesterday afternoon, for the
purpose of giving the Philadelphia visitors
an opportunity to witness the working of our
Fire Department. AS might be expected,
the market-space was crowded with specta-
tors to its utmost capacity, and the rivalry
was animated. So well, however, did each
company acquit ITSELF that to discriminate
would be to do injustice, unless all the cir
cumstances surrounding each could be accu-
rately known by the reader. The "Cuyler,"
of st. Louis, now in this city for repairs, was
likewise on the ground.
The police force made highly creditable
display, being out in full uniform. They
marched around several squares, and mani
tested considerable knowledge of military
discipline. Their steps were regular and
orderly, and their evolutions graceful.
The Highland Guards celebrated st.
Andrews day with grand parade, in full
uniform, which is identical with that worn
by the Scottish Highlanders in the British
service. Their plaid frocks and other dress
is in strange contrast with the tight-laced
uniform of other volunteer companies of the
city. Their line of march was long, and
wherever they went they attracted attention.
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Steamboat Kate French Burned.

LOUISVILLE, November 3o,-The steamer
Kate Frenhc, bound from Louisville for Ar
kansas River, with a valuable cargo, was
burned near Napoleon, Ark, on Wednesday
night. The boat and cargo are a total loss.
No lives lost.
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FIRES DURING THE MoNTH.-During the
last month there were eleven fires, causing
a loss of $50 9O5yof which $59,24 was COW
cred by insurance,
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THE DAILY PRESS.
City News.
LETTERS DETAINED FOR WANT OF POSTAGE,
Friday. November 80. 1860;

Friday, November 80, 1860:
Baggage-master, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
PatkersBurg, Va.
Bggeags master, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
Grafton Va.
L. NJ: Cole Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Balti-
more Md
@. W. Gaul, Havana, Cuba.
II. Helmereer, St. Johns, Porto Rico, WI.
A. w. Bassett, New York City.
NJ M. florentine, Philadelphia, Penn.
Adam Wilson Co.. Pittsburg, Penn.
Mary g. Carpenter, Lancaster, Penn.
Presley Anderson, st. Louis, Mo.
Michael Lucas, Cleveland, D.
Julia A. Dacpsnt Columbus, o.
Mrs. Carnes, Dayton, o.
w. u. Pauley, Blanchester, o.
g. W Huick, Batavia, D.
Daniel Willig, Storfs Township, o.
Franz Pfeier, Coving gton, KY.
Henwick Ewald Ewald, Ky.
Ludwig Kreigor, Covugton, Ky.
Carl Farnhorst, Sellsburg Ind.
Miss Lib Worley, Aurora. Ind.
J. Ettenback, Gosport, Ind
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LOUISVILLE, November 3O-The river is
rising slowly, with six feet nine inches
water in the Canal. The weather is stormy.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-12-01

DoDGE's PATENT.-See legal advertise
ment of Mr.. ]. B. Ryan, proprietor of
Dodge's patent fire-grates and stoves.
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LOST.

II OST-A BROWN HORSE-with hemp halter
~ on him. Any person returning him, or giving
Information at Burnet House Hack stand, will be
n A near the corner ~ piuno and Eiphth.sts The
finder will be rewarded by leaving it at this office,
or at 214 Cutter-st. del.b"
IT OST-A COW-About the last of October, a
IA white COW, speckled the neck. When lost,
was heavy with calf. The finder will be rewarded
by leaving information of her whereabouts at 624
West Sixth-st., between Freeman and Carr. del-b+
(Yolksblatt copy 1t and ch. Press
Il OST-C0W-A pale-red Cow, about six years
~ cid, medium horns; Strayed from drove
brought To the city on Wednesday, November 2S.
Any one returning her to the Weighmaster, at the
Brighton House, will be well rewarded. +.
ADAMS, Kentucky. Do3O-b*
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-12-01

CoUNTY MATTERs.-The County Commits
eioners did little business Of Importance yes
terday. A communication was received from
Daniel MeekeT, Joel Mulmsberry and Hiram
McKown, viewers Of the Plainfield Turnpike,
certify ing that il bad been completed in 5ac-
cordance with the law, and recommends that
the Company be authorized TO erect toll
gates. Laid over till to-day. IeA
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A YEEERABLE PILOT.-James Waterman,
aged seventy three, now a resident Of Wal
pilots Of the FiilfOH, on her first trip from
New York 70 Albany, in October, 1907.
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STEAMBOATs.

THIS DAY. DEC. l. ATOP.
For Parkenburg, Marietta and Wheeling.
SsTEAMER BOSTONA NO, 3, CAPTAIN
- MORGAN, leaves as above H. h
del r. hcBURNIE, Agent EasalAaIE
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Ruled BIIl.head Paper.

Onn REAMs 2, 4, q AND 8 no 4
AOO sheet-A hne quality Of Paper, at a Eery
wv NIXON, cHATFIELD 4 WOODS.
R0d n ~ End 20 Wsinut-4k
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TnE PEEALTY OF DURLIRs IN Russia
Prince GoItschakoff, a Lieufenantin in the regi-
ment ofdragoonso of the Russian Body guard,
and Captain Schaf, Of the staff, haze been
degraded and reduced TO the ranks by sea-
tence of a cOnrt martha l--the former OF hav-
ing killed Lieutenant liaron Nitlingh0lf ii
d0el, aud the latter for having acted a.
second in the affair.
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In Nos. 2 and Jury trials were in pro-
gress, which were heretofore noticed.
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OYSTERS FOR ALL.-We desire to proclaim
those wanting fresh oysters, which is this:
Mr.. Stiles, No. 1873 Nine-street, opposite the
Custom-honse, is still receiving the veritable
SIS and SIS brands of Baltimore biValVes,
which were so highly praised on ThanksgiV-
ing day. Such being the case you will con-
sequently make your purchases at 1888 Vine
street. -
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ANNUAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ExEoUToRs OF
THE MCMIoKEN EsTATE.-Freeman G. Carey,
William Crossman and W. NJ. F. Hewson,
executors Of the estate of Charles McMicken,
deceased, have made a partial settlement
ming December 10, 1859, and ending Novem-
ber 2 1860, and have been allowed their
compensation for the same. The whole nc.
count is quite lengthy, but the following
summary will exhibit the aggregate under
the two different heads of receipts and com.
pensation, together with the balance remain
ing of the effects administered upon:
Receipts from sale Of personal Effects
mostly stocks Of difereht kinds H..'..s49, ,S6s 20
,oom%lsson on s2s,s .....s. 57s 20
November 2, cash paid 10 executors for ex-
ira com Tensatioh for services in the
management Of the real and personal es-