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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-25

DEsPorIsM AND Democracy AT THE OppR,
Almost ever since the Italian Opera had anv
existence in New York it has been undar =
government which was despotic as well as i'm.
pecunious. The monarch of the hour has kent
his place by making promises which he never
expected to keep, deceiving both the public
and the artists, but has at last been compelled
to give up the sceptre to another hand equally
powerless to WELD it. Thus we have had a sue
cession Of short seasons, when the manager
was always going to do something and never
dong 1t, when the artists were continually at
war with their despot, and when physicians to
the prime dome were constantly employed in
writing medical certificates. Then there were
cards from one party and replies from another,
newspaper wars more or less piquant, and
finally the grand crash, bringing desolation
for the twentieth time upon Irving place.
This is briefly the history of the Opera under
despotic government, which was always too
poor to enforce its rules and regulations.
Some four months ago. however, the very last
revolt took place. The artists united in rebel
lion against the little Napoleon, and sent him
to Saint Helena. An operate Garibaldi, in the
person Of Muzio, appeared, and reconstructed
the government upon democratic principles.
The new regime has worked splendidly. The
performances have been given exactly as an.
nounced. The artists have all enjoyed magnir
fcent health, medical certificates are at q ter
rlble discount, and the doctors are quite in
despair. The artists have no manager; Muzio
is sort of provisional president;
but they all share in the profits pro
rata, and receive nearly double their
old salaries. There may be times
when the prima donna signs to think that she
has no able and accomplished director to pitch
into, and when the tenor remembers with re-
greet the sweet managerial batteries when a
particular point was to be gained. But such
regrets are momentary, and count for nothing
in view of the solid satisfaction which springs
from success which has been honestly earned.
While democratic institutions are on their trial
elsewhere, it may not be Improbable to con-
template their working at the Opera, which is a
mimic world, nation on small scale. And
while everything else seems going to pieces,
the Opera, which is quite accustomed to being
smashed up, is more stable than ever before.
Our political leaders may find an excellent ex-
ample in the success Of the Associated Artists
of the Italian Opera"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-25

A VERY Coon REAsoN.-A republican on the
train in which the President elect was not a
passenger explained to the crowd at one of
the stopping places that Mr.. Lincoln had not
been invited to 90 to Baltimore, aud had re !
sented the slight BY passing through secretly
hat will do
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-25

with sales Of about 200 hhds and $50 boxes, with
small lot Of melsdo. Coffee was firmly held with mode
rate Gales Freghts steady while engagements for
bieadstufs were moderate. The heaviest shipments
making to English ports in provisions, chiefly bacon
and lard while 500 bales Of square and 700 do Sea
Island cotton were engaged for Liverpool atfa rates
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-25

LORD PALMERSTON AND THE NEGRO AMBER
soS-We perceive, by our latest news from
Europe, that Lord Palmerston made a speech
in Parliament to the effect that instructions had
been sent to the Governor General of Canada
not to deliver up the fugitive slave Anderson
without express orders from the imperial go
vernment. This is new and amusing turn in
the drama. But the instructions referred to by
the noble lord will prove, we are afraid, about
as void Of result as the writ Of habeas corpus
issued by the wise men of Westminster Hall,
and which they were intended to supersede.
What the Governor General may do upon the
receipt of these important instructions from
the imperial government we cannot say, hut
we suggest to him that If he really wants to-
get hold of this distinguished negro, and oan-
not find him in any other way, he had better
advertise for him, especially in the neighbour
hood of Chatham.
There is but step between the sublime and
the ridiculous, and but another between a
tragedy and a farce. The farce, however, is
not quite played out in this case. 1t remains to
be seen what the wise men of Westminster
Hall and Lord Palmerston and the Colonial
Office will do when they hear that the English
writ was ignored by the judiciary of Canada,
and that the prisoner was discharged by the
same colonial authority, Notwithstanding the
presence Of the grim emissary FROM the banks
Of the Thames, armed with tho palladium of
British liberty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-25

The PARAGUAYAN CtAINs.-It will be seen
that in special message to the Executive
Committee Of the Senate M Buchanan takes
ground against the validity Of the Hon. Cave
Johnson's award, and contends that it is direct
contravention Of the stipulations OF the treaty.
We regret that the President should have
adopted this view Of the Commissioners de-
cision. Mr.. johnson, though one of the old
school of politicians, is clear headed and
thoroughly honest man, and there is no doubt
that his conclusions as to the ubiquitous char
acter of these claims are correct. 1t is evident
that the President has been msled in regard to
them by interested parties. His amiability OF
temperament unfortunately renders him liable
to such influences. The whole course of his
administration has been marked by the decep.
tons played off upon him by those in whom
he has placed confidence He was deceived
by Forney who rewarded him with base in
gratitude for the favors that he lavisLed upon
him; he was deceived by Fowler, in whose
honesty he had faith; he was deceived by
Cobb, who abandoned him when an honorable
man would have felt it his duty to stand by
him; he was deceived by Thompson, who
neglected his business and brought dis
credit on his administration he was
deceived by Floyd, who played the
part of the traitor, and ran away when heavy
criminal accusations were pending against him;
and it will be found that he has been as badly
deceived by other members of his Cabinet
when the Chiriqui swindle comes to be exposed.
No man has paid the penalty Of misplaced con-
fidence to more painful degree than Me- Blu
chanan; and, considering his own undisputed
rectitude of purpose, it must be admitted that
he has been peculiarly unfortunate in the Sc.
lection Of his subordinates.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-25

VESALITY AT ALBANY.-The accoun which
we published yesterday from Albany in regard
to the corruption that exists there ouid
shock the public had they not already b en-
hardened by frequent repetition OF the sa Q
thing Not only has one member OF the Assem-
bly, been arrested for asking for pay for his
votes, Tut ii is reported that sundry and di-
verse afidavits are laying around loose in re-
gard to oney paid to Senator's last winter for
the confirmation of the appontees of Governor
Morg n 1t appears that "Honest Abe barely
fol overs by being forced to listen to an atfi
davit, going into full particulars in regard to
the transaction, sworn to by party in the
matter, and a State official at that.
This nice Exhibition of the inside workings
of the republican party has been brought
about by the quarrel between Weed and
Greeley. The friends of the former having been
deserted by certain Senator'S affidayits are
forthcoming revealing the bonds of affection
that bound them together; and, if we arc to
believe the reports, the ties that bound
certain Senators to Weed and his as
sociates have been silver ones This fight of the
factions in the republican camp is really
becoming interesting; but the fear is that they
will get up such an odor about themselves that
both sides will be glad to drop it, and not let
the public into the most interesting secrets. 1t
is already stated that an armistice has been
agreed upon, and that Weed is backing down
for fear matters will be brought too near
home. The other side are reported to be very
anxious to have the matter hushed up, which
indicates that they too are in glass houses. 1t
is to be hoped that this whole matter will be
probed to the bottom, and the corruption Of
republican officials laid before the public, let it
hit where it will.
Here is really nice state of affairs. One
day Senator devotes hours to showing up the
official action of our republican Governor, and
endeavors to prove that he has made hundreds
Of thousands Of dollars by his votes when a
Senator. Next thing that we hear is the arrest
of member of the Assembly for demanding
City dollars for his vote. Then we have o
rumpus in the Senate over the populations OF
the Harbor Masters. Following upon this are
reported purchases Of Senator'S votes for three
hundred dollars each, with all manner Of
charges of money being offered on the Senate
rial contest. In fact, general elimination
and recrimination exists on all sides. A great
deal has been said about the present Senate,
and the silence maintained by them has led
the public to believe that the charges are too
true. The accusations this time are so direct
and explicit that Longer silence will confirm
the belief, and no power can remove it.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-25

uoOLFy 4 CAMPBELL's MINSTRELs, Niblos Saloon,
nmadway -ErHorIAs SONGS, DANCES, BURLEsouxs, &c
9cEska AT PHALoNs
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Fourteenth street--IrALIAs ORR.
et--IJN BALLo IN MAsCHERA
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CANTERBURY MUSIC HALL, 663 Broadway.-TIGHr
Ropt SONGS, DANCES, BURLKsaUEs &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-25

pRyANrs, MINSIRI 3, Mechanics Hall, Az Broad.
way-BuRLEsQuEs, SONGS, DANCES, &c.-JAeK CADx
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12
EHARLOTTE. Y. c..

7,
Would inform the public generally and the citizens of
Aecklcnburg particularly. that he has resumed the
Practice Of DENTISTRY and may be found at his old
stand He is prepared to set Artificial Teeth Gold,
Silver. Vulcanitc the CheOpl0stc process. as
patients may desire. and fill Teeth with Gold, Tin,
Amagam or OS Artificial.
He is also prepared to perform any operation belong
ing Dentistry and need say that he Will be pjeas
ed to wait upon of his old friends friends
you may take that for granted
February 5. ISGl
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12
NEW GOODS.

EOOPMANN l. PHELPS have received Il handsome
assortment of SPRING GOODS. consisting in part Of
DRESS GOODS, BONNETs, &c,
"a which they invite particular attention, .---s
APRIL -, 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12
Charlotte & .. &. gsa.sg3acG.

On and after the First day of October, THROUGH
EXPRESS FREIGHT TRAINS will ran Daily between
Charlotte and Charleston. without tTausSaipmen thus
enabling frcights reach Charlotte Ill days or less
from New York and in day tIom Charleston, and
Also THROUGH TICKETS will he sold from Char
sotte to Charleston 50 80, and o New York. via
Charleston Steamers, 5 70. and yrr rrrsr The
chants and public invited try this cheap and
expeditions for frc,shtS and passengers.
A. II MARTIN,
Oct . 1860. If GenI Ft. and Ticket Agent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

An INDIANA PRAYER.-An Indiana clergy
man, during his prayer the late Lincoln Fast
Day, used the following language. "Oh, Lord,
had the East done as well as the Hooser State in
putting down this rebellion, we would not be un.
de: the necessity of calling Thee" And If
the whole of the United States had done as we'll,
the rebellion would be just what it is.
LEMONS AT TUE NoRTH.---A Philadelphia pa
her says: ... -..gas. E-
Some weeks since vessel arrived at our port
with a cargo of lemons aud lines. The price at
that time was considered unusually high, viz: So
per box Two weeks later there were but ten
boxes in the market. A gentleman purchased
two of them at 81 per box. Five boxes were sold
the next day at SO each. On the next day fol-
lowing box was disposed of at $780, another at
S25, and the last box Of lemons in the city was
sold, yesterday, at $50, or at about ten cents per
lemon, wholesale rates. Single lemons were sold
in this city last evening for titty cents piece.
WANTS TO GET BACK HoME.-One OF the
Yankee prisoners from the wrecked steamer Union
remarked at the depot here, that if he could get
back to his home in Jersey he would stay there.
We guess he only expresses the feelings Of the
several thousand prisoners that We now hold
NeUbern Progress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12
Review Of the Stay Law.

[The Raleigh Standard says the following article was
written BY one of the abIest lawyers in the State
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-24
Proceedings Of the Beard of Trust es.
MAYORS OFFICE. ApRu n {861

MAYORS OFFICE, APRIL II, 1861,
AT called meeting of the mayor aud board bf trus
tees of the city of Shreveport, Louisiana the following
members were present, viz his honor Jonas Robson
Mayor S. c. Head, NJ. Tally, F. NJ Waldran, Ind w
H. Dashie trustees the following resolutions and or
dinances were adopted:
Whereas the Caddo Rifles captain W R. Shivers
with other companies in the parish of Caddo prbmpty
responded TO the call OF the governor of Louisiana and
rendered themselves Tor the defence OF the Cohteder
ate States and whereas the Caddo Rifles were wanting
III lhe means necessary 10 0eIray unusual expenses,
not having been provided by private contributions
Be it therefore ordained That the mayor of shreve-
port be, and he hereby authorised to issue bond
payable to the order OF Captain ". R. Shivdrs, for
the of five hundaed dollars for the use and bene-
fit of the Caddo Rifles, said bond to mature Twelve
months after date with eight per cent interest from
date.
And whereas captain G. johnson, of the st Gamer
Louis Dor, and captain s. Apologize, of the STEAMER
Grand Duke nobly placed their steamers at the dispo
sal of the Shreveport Grays and Ceddo Rifles there
fore be it
Resolved and ordained, That We, the mayor and
trustees of the city of Shreveport in behalf f the
citizens tender our sincere thanks to them and Hereby
extend to them the Tree use OF the wharf during the
present season.
And be it further Resolved, That the city collector
be requested to present copy of the above to Can't
johnson and Capt. Applegatc
Be it ordained that the mayor be authorised to draw
upon the city treasurer for such sums as he maytho
necessary fer the support of Thomas krsneer durinp
the next three months.
The council then adjourned.
JONAS robson, ma or.
W. H. DAsHIELL, clerk pro. tenn.
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Oar courthouse square has been planted with young
trees, and appear to have taken root finely We re-
greet that they did not SIT out locusts-it is tree
when once having takel root it is impossible get
rid OF them Butas thP square Ii not entirely planted
some of them may yet 5cintroduced. The courthouse
is fitted up in neat and convenient manner The court
room particularly, is well arranged for business and
comfort, either in winter or In the course OF
aiew years rs the grabs and trees grows it will be
of the handsomest squares in Louisiana outside OF
the city Of New Orleans. The brick paving of the
sidewalks around the square, is now progressing
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-24
The Proclamation Of President Lincoln.

We regret very much that president Lincoln has
issued his proclamation, (Which will be found in our
columns today calling for rs 900 volunteers, to stb-
due the seeding States. From pure and conscientious
feelings, we stood by the Union long there
the least hope Of prescrvingt but the fabric has been
broken, and we shall most cheerfuy support the gov
eminent which native State and the State of our
adoption together with the other southern States and
such Of the western States may think it their in-
terest (which certainly it Isl to adopt. We hive no
hesitation in saying that there will be many Union
men found in our army democrats. No body but a
sheepish looking, opossum faced demagouge would
without the fear of God have accused the Union men
Of being aboitionists The greater portion Of the
northern democrats have always been abolitionsts and
to be sent to the south to fight their brethren.
If war could not possibly be avoided, we wanted to
fight the battles in New England and make her repeal
her obnoxious laws But the war proclamation has
gone forth-a former differences OF opinion must be
forgotten-ve mast be united to a man. We want no
Ciceros, but We need Hannibals who will breast the
storm with firmncss.
Virginia having withdrawn from the Union undoubt-
eddy will be forwarded by North Carolina Kentucky,
Tennessee Missouri, Arkansas, and probably Illinois,
Indiana, and Ohio viii form such a formidable front
win induce Mr. Lincoln to faulter and recall his pro-
clamation, and let the seeding States withdraw from
the Union in peace. Should he attempt coertion the
conflict will be dreadful indeed With the navy at his
command, president Lincoln may harass our seaport
cities and towns much; but our swamps and the vel
low fever will successfully protect us against an nva
ding army,
An army Of million of northeners never could
successfully pass through the mountain defles Of Ken
lucky and Tennessee Probably Virginia will be the
seat of war. She is powerful both in arms and true
mcu; tne yankees can outtak them but have not tn,
bravery to face them in the field of battle. In con
iration of their eowardce we have only to refer Il
the history of the 1872 j and ID to prove til,
assertion 1t sa notorious fact that Virginia and Ken
lucky during that had to do all the fighting on III,
Canadian frontier.
The Southern Conferacy by granting letters D
marque and commissioning privateers can destroy thu
the northern commerce. In fighting, both parties have
much to lose and but little to gain. They had mucl
better separate in peace. But if we must have war
we must fight bravery
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-24

LlBERAL.-Captan johnson, of the steamer Louis
Oor most generously carried captain Beard and bis
company OF 6rays, although composed almost entirely
of fine healthy and respectable Young men to the cty
Of New Orleans, gratis
Captain Apologize, Of the Grand Duke, not to he
ou'uone IN acts OF generosity not only carried down
captain Shlyers and his company of Rifles" gratis,
"lSo free passage to about twenty ladies' with
sewing machine to make uniforms for the connany
Such acts of generosity should be remembered by the
citizens OF Shreveport and people in the country.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-24

1 NEW ORLEANS THoUGHT TO BE N DANGER-The No
bile News thinks the naval expedition recently dispatch
ed from New York is destined for the blockade of the
port Of New Orleans. 1t proceeds to show how this
could be done. As every thing in this connection is
now of the utmost nteaest we reproduce the essential
| portion of the News article:
There is nothing now at command as We have no ma
Wy, to prevent a force being landed and entrenched
with the Mississippi. Their batteries placed in the
swampy wilderness above its several mouths would be
still below forts Jacksan and st, Phillip and would ef
fectuay close the commercial gate of New Orleans,
would prevent the approach of force coming down by
the river to attack hem and could not be approached
by land for there is no land properly speaking by which
troops could advance upon them The men-of-war then
would need to give themselves no troubles about the
main river, and would be at liberty to watch the rgo
lets and all the bayous by which perogue could reach
the gulf waters; in which lake Borgone with the waters
Of which the Mexican gulf connects the city, to watch
bayou Chef Menteur which is defended by fort Chat
would keep them out;) to watch Berwicls bav with
which the OpelousaS railroad connect the citv There
should at be taken such percaution in the way of
floating temporary batteries as will prevent an enemy
getting within the Mississippi The idea set forth by
local cotemporary, that if the river proper should Be
bockaded steamers could freely navigate from the Mis-
sissippi above New Orleans, by supplemental bavous
mouths thence deboucng to the gulf is fllacious to
degree The supplemental mouths are there but are
not openly navgabe to the gulf though nearly So for
they lose their channels reason of the waters expand
ing into vast swampy wastes they approach the coas
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-24

BuTCHERY OF AN AMEIeAN CREw.-A letteF to the
Sydney Herald describes the butchery of the e of the
American bark Superior at Solomon Islands, by the
natives of that locality. We copy:
The bark Superior, T. D. Woods master Woods own
er Of New Bedford sailed from that port on the 24tl
of june 1851 made Treasury Island on the 9TH ofSep
tember 1850, and came to anchor there on the same
day On the 18TH 14th and - of that monththe crew
were employed in woodng and watering, ana from Tbs
mems statement visited by great numbeh of arm
ed natives On Sunday, the 18th nine of the chew
ashore The carpenter and two went to the settle
ment and murdered in of the native hits The
natives then proceeded, in canoes and OVERLAND to the
ship, and those who came by land fell in with the re
naming six close to the beach and murdered them
About one hundred and fifty natives got bbard the
vessel and made rush on the crew. who was all or
deck except four who in bed. Those bn deck
were Immediately tomahawked only two escaping by
jumping down the main hatchway and joining the touI
below in the forecastle. One of the crew. whbm l re
covered the captain and second mate murdered by
a native called Billy" who has been to Sidney and
speaks English we'll.
The chef Copan the principal in this dreadful
massacre. The six below being armed wit III ances
kept the natives from coming down the forecase until
at last Billy told my informant that if they fame up
they would not be hurt At length therefore thev did
So and were at once surrounded and by the hief Co
pan ordered TO be put to DEATH The chief Amb rica Of
red to buy three of the men, and he pursuadeH Copar
to keep the other three to till the the ground These
three as have already intimated could not recover
The three men on board my vessesay they were well
treated by the chief America and they tell that the
native "Bly" at the taking of the schooner Pearl
where | at anchor about eighteen months be-
fore this happened. 1t is said that he went over to
Treasury Island in the superior, and had al oppor
tunity of seeing that there were arms kepk there
being only seven old flint guns, and none of them load
ed, when the ship was taken. Twenty-six MEN were
butehered in cold blood, among whom was poor lad
ten years Of age the crew consisting of trtyto souls
che opchpraJ
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-24

MoRE TRooPs.-Captan Gilmore is ropiiIy raisinr
another company to offer to the governor. Contain
Gilmores Kentucky blood is up and nothing will satisfy
him but a battle, tomahawk in hand.
We also learn that CAPT. VIM Flournov If craer.
WOOD Is raising a colnpany chiefly composed of rich
planters sons They will be ready to embark for the
seat Of war in a few days.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-24

we have never seen our woods look lovely they
do at this time The leaves are Of the darkest green
che white blossoms OF tie dOgwood trees, together with
the Wild roses and other flowers, presents quite ro
mantle appearance We think if our fair correspond
ent, u L., would warEder in them, accompanied by
two or three young ladies' and about four nice beaux
Cupid would be apt to penetrate her heart with his nm
erTing arrows