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Mr.. SPALDISG.

From the Examiner, Norfolk, Va
Cephalc Pills accomplish object for which they
were made, viz: Cure of headache in all its forms
From the Examiner, Norfolk, Va.
They have been tested in more than a thousand
cases, with entire success.
From the Democrat 81. Cloud, MINI.
If You are, or have been troubled with the head
ache, send for box, (Cephalic Pills that you may
have them in case Of an attack.
From the Advertiser, Providence, r. l.
The Cephac Pills said to be a remarkably efec-
tive remedy for the headache, and one of the very
best for that very frequent complaint which has
been discovered.
From the Western r. r. Gazette Chicago IuI
We heartily endorse Mr.. spalding, and his unrival-
led Cephalic Pills.
From the Kana,oha Valley Star, Kana,oha, va.
We that persons suffering with the head
ache, who try them, will stick TO them
From the Southern Path Finder Neao Orleans, La.
Try them you that are afflicted, and we are sure
that your testimony be added TO the alresdy
merous nst that has received benefits that other
From the 81. Louis Democrat.
The immense demand for the article (Cephalic Plls)
is rapidly increasing.
From The Gasete, Davenport, Io.pa.
Mr.. Spalding would not connect his with
article he did not kfs0so to possess real merit.
From The Advertiser, Providence r. l.
The testimony their favor is strong from the most
respectable quarters.
From the Daily Nesos, Newport, r.
Cephalic Pills taking the place of all kinds
From the Commercial Bulletin, Boston, Mass.
Said TO be very eficacious for the headache.
Prom the Commercial, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Suffering humanity can now be relieved.
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Two Slaves at Chancery Sale.

ON saturday, 9th day of July, 1861, al the Court
" House in Nashville, viii sell the highest bid
der and for Cash slaves Dick aged about IS years and
'sila aged about Is years the property of the es-
tate of the late DIR. Shelby.
Sale pursuant To a decree Of the Chancery Court at
Nashville. rendered at the May Term, 1861 in the
case OF Barrow Lindsey, Adms. &c, NJ &. Shell
by and others. j. E GlEAyES & An
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PATTERNS! PATTERNS!!

All the latest novelties just received.
MANTILLAS, DRESSES, CHILDREN'S
CLOTHING, AND LACE WORK, of every
variety made to order in the best manner
and at low prices. Work Room second floor.
entrance through Howe Sewing Machine Of
fee, "a Union street.
apr2l-tf MISS KATE BASLER.
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NOTICE.

ALL ORDERS FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS TO The PA
II TRI0r MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH THE
CASH DAILY s. 90: TRI-wEERLY IS 90, AND
WEEKLY - 90 may11
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Adams Power Printing Press and Printing
Materials for Sale.

XN1E have for sale an A Adams Power Printing
w Press, IN good order, 9 Card Cutting Machine;
Standing Press and Boards; and an assortmsnt Oh
Newspaper and Job Type We sell these mater lals Tor
no fault, but for the reason that We use Cyinoer
Press and have superabundanee OF the other ateri-
81 mentioned. We are thus able TO 1t out country
o1ice, which we can do terms very favorable 10
those who may wish to purchase. Also, Lady
Franklin Job Press Address
A. 8 CAMP < CO..
Publishers Nashville Patriot.
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HEADACHE,
SPEEDY AND SURE CURE
Is WITHIN THEIR REACH.
As these 7estimonials 're unsolicited by Mr. SPALDISe
they afford atnquestionable proof Of the efficacy
Of this truly scientific discovery.
Sir:
Ihave tried your Cephac Pills, and Ike them so
aOeu that want you to send me two dollars worth
more.
Part of these for the neighbors, to whom gave
' ~ JAMES KENNEDY
Mr. sPALDNG. HAvERsoRD, Pa, Feb. 6, 1851
wish you to send me one more box your Cephalic
Pills, Ihdce received great deal Of benefit from them.
MARY ANN sroIKHoUsE.
SPRUCE CREEK, HUNTINGTON Co, Pa,
q. C. SPALDING. January Is, 1851. !
Sir:
You will please send me two boxes of your c.
phafc Pills. Send them Immediately.
Respectfully yours,
JNO. 3. SIMONS.
PSI hare used one Dor of your Pius and find
heHa excellent.
BELLE vERSoN, ONO, JAN Is, 1861.
HENRY c. SPALDISG Esq.
Please find enclosed twenty-five cents, for which
send me another boz OF your Cephac Pills. They
truly the best haze eoer tried
Direct A. SLOWER, p. NJ
Belle Vernon, Wyandot Co., %.
BEVERLY, Mass, Dec IL, 1850.
81. C. SPALDINe, Esq.
/ wish for some circulars large show bills to bring
your Cephalic Pills particularly before my custo
mers. If you have anything Of the kind, please send
to
One of my customers who is subject to severe Sick
Headache, CASUALLY lasting two days,) cured of an
attack ia one hour by your Pills, which sent her.
wB WILKES
RKYsoID BURG, FRANKLIN Co., ONO, I
January o, 1861. !
HENRY C. SPALDING,
No. 4S Cedar St., N. Y.
Dear Sir
Enclosed find twenty five cents, (25 for which send
box Of "Cephalic Pills. Send 10 address of Rev. Vim.
c. Filler, Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co., Ohio.
Your Pills ioOTk like chdrBi-cure Headache al
most rastanter. Truly yours, VIM G. FILLER.
YPsLASu, MICH, Jan. ii, 1851.
Mr. SPALDISG.
Sir:
Pills for the Cure of the Nervous Headache and Costve
ness, and received the same, and they had good an
effect that Itods induced TO send for more.
Please send by return mail Direct TO
A. K. WHEELER,
Ypsianti, Mich.
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REMOVAL.
BEASLEY g. RUTH,

No. Is, Deaderiek straa, Vaudeville, Tssn., nezs
door TO Hndersom Bros,
RE prepared TO do all kinds Of Painting, 0rain!ng
IA Marbieing and Paper Hanging, ct prices 70 suit
the times. june30-tf.
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". ". ".
Disease
AT ITS ONSET IN ITS MID CAREER.
And I'm its Most Hopeless stages,
ARRESTED, CURED, AND PERMANENTLY OBLIT-
GRATED BY
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MOVEMENTS OF THE RAILROADS.


Departures of Passenger Trains.
NASHVILLE L CzATrAsooeA-s:3O A M.-3:1 p n
TEsEssKE & ALABAkA-S:OO p. NJ
Loury1ILz & NAssvnH-4:OO A n, $500 P. II.
NASHVILLE & DkcAIuE-6:3O A NJ, $3.50 p NJ
NASHVILLE & KksIuczY-5:3O a A--4:1O p NJ
Arrival of Passenger Trains.
NASHVILLE & CzATLAsooGA-5:30A.M .-3:I 5P. N.
TkSSEssEz & ALARAAA-1O:OO A NJ
LouFyuIx &NAszvnLE-9:O0 p NJ, 1856 An
HAsH= TILE & DzcArUR-1:I5 A N, 1:I5 PM
NAsgEuIE & KEsTUcET-9:OO A NJ, 7:OOPN
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To Ice Consumers.

ON and after SUNDAY, JUNE 30th, our Ice Del
" pots will be closed al A. NJ, until 5 p NJ on
Sundays, with the exception OF 10 College street Al
orders from the country accompanied with the cash
will receive prompt attention
june25-Im. CONRAD, CHAMBER A. IN
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ROCK CITY MILLS.
Retail Prices.

"BEIL'' Flsur in IS fb Bags,
Old Hickory Flour in 90 ID Bags, 81 IS
Eagle :" -
Mixed Bran, per 100 lbs SOC
Corn Meal per bushel,
Delivered to all parts OF the city.
julylS GORDON, BAUNAN & co.
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RALEIGH. N. c. sATUR DAY. SEPTEMBER %. 1851. !.

qnres oath to be made it shall be made by some officer
OF such corporation.
SEC H. BE IL further enacted That the courts are vested
with jurisdiction and required by this settle all part
nershps heretofore existing between citizen and who
is alien separate the interest OF the alien
N.Y. and to sequestrate it. And SHALL asn sever all joint
rights when alien enemy concerned and sequesrae
the interest of such alien enemy
SEC 90. Be t further enacted That in all cases of ad-
minstraon of any matter thing under this act, the
court having jurisdiction may make such orders touching
the vaton o the property effects under the drec
ton control of the Receiver inconsistent with the
foregoing provisions to it shall proper And the
Receiver time ask and have the instructions of
the court judge respecting his conduct in the spOsi
tion or management OF property effects under his
control.
SEC 81. Be IL further enacted That the Treasury notes
of this Confederacy shall be receivable payment of all
purchases Of property effects sold under this
SRC 22 BE further enacted That nothing in this act
Snail be construed to destroy impair the lien other right
of any creditor citizen resident of either of the Con-
federate States other person. citizen resident
of country State Territory with which this Confed
is in friendship, and which person is not in hostility
TO this Conederacy And any lien debt claimed against
alien enemy, within the meaning of this act, shall be
prOpOunded and filed in the court in which the proceedings
of sequestraOn had within twelve months from the
institution of such proceedings for sequcsraon and the
shall all proper parties TO be made and notices
to be given and shall hear and determine the resi- ecve
rights of all parties concerned Provided however that
sales payments of shall be delayed for by
of, such rights proceedings but any money re-
allied BY the Receiver whether paid into the court treas
urv still in The Receivers hands, shall stand in lieu of
that which produced said money! and be held to answer the
demand of the creditors aforesaid in the
that which produced such And all claims not
propounded and filed aforesaid within twelve months
aforesaid shall cease 10 exist against the estate proper
ty, or effects sequestraed or the proceeds thereof
APPROVED August so. 1861.
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NEW WHOLESALE
Shoe and Leather III OuSe.

NEW WHOLESALE
Shoe and Leather House.
WILSON, McILWAINE & CO..
&C Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Virginia,
HAVE RECEIVED, AND OFFER FOR SALE, AN
IL unusually large Stock Of Goods in their line COM
prsng every variety of Mems Womens ahd Childrens
BOOTS SHOES AND CATERS,
PLANTATION AND RAILROAD BROGANS
TRUNKS, YALISES AND CARPET BAGS,
SOLE AND UPPER LEATHERS,
SHOE FINDINGS, &c, &C. &c.
Sole Wholesale Ag nts in this City for the sale of
Mitchell> Metallic Tipped Boots,
And SHOES for Boys nd Girls Merchants are invited to
examine their stock prices which they determined
shall compete lily with houses here elsewhere
20 Orders promptly and carefully attended to by
of the firm.
JOHN B. WILSON
JOHN McILWAINE,
w. ROBERTS.
September S, 1859. 7s-tf.
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sEcRErARY,s orpIcE.,

-. :. 'eP'' iV'b, iooi'se1
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED at this
- Office until the 2sh Instant 10 furnish sfic;ent
quantity OF wood for the Of the State in the Capitol
during the ensuing winter and spring. 50, 4,
The wood To be soHnd oak and bickorr To he derersd
and measured in the Wood House. ON the Capitol grounds
from time to time required and to be cut into suitable
lengths for The several fire places. = :" :.
Bidders will state the price per cord at which tbey will
furnish IT, ii : - lt''S-.' - -
is reserved - -
RUFUS n. PAGE, 4.
Secretary of State.
- Std
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MISCELLANEOUS.
CHATHAM CLOTHING FOR SOLDIERS

CHATHAM CLOTHING FOR SOLDIERS.
HN OBEDIENCE TO A REQUEST OF HIS EXCEL
IL lency the Governor of the State in regard getting
up clothing for the soldiers r. b. PASCHAL, Sheriff Of
Chatham county, appoint the following committee in the
several Districts To act for and the community gener-
ally in getting up clothing for The sodiers-hOpng that
PiltSbnru'-Jno. Il. Haughon, Ii. A. London, Thos. B.
Harriss.
Haywood-EIias Bryant, Dr. r. X. Smith, Capt. James
WOmack, J. A. Petiishall
Buck iorn-R. S. Marks, Or. VIM. Buchanon. VIM Cross
New Hope-N. C. Richardson, X G. Council E. Council.
Lasser's-G. j. Williams, ~ d. Williams, A. Moring
Jones Grove. w Hackney g. W. Foushee A. Riggsbee
BaldwIns-J. ]. Baldwin, VIM. Norwood J. Farrincton
Hudley's-Alvs Thomas, E. H. Strau.hn, 0. McMaih w.
Lutter!oh.
Silk Hupe-Robt. Dorsett James Hutton Wm. G.. Perry
DR.. Geo Klrkmsn.
AIbrights DR. D. Il. Albright, Thos. c. Dixon, Vim. R.
McMath.
EdwarlS'-Sampson Edwards Sam1 Silpr W. G. Albright
Gees-Thos. c. Dowd, ThOs. W. Mathews, John r. Marsh
Dr.. L. w. GorrcIl
Rock Spring Robt Lambert James Lane JAS A. Scott
Jere Brewer.
Locust Grove-W. D. Tyson, DR.. A. W. Palmer Ii. o.
EgyptwDr c. Newly, Brooks Harrss, Mark Bynum, W.
j. Sloan.
Burk's-Dr. CASTOR E. Brown, A. G. Rcaden, W. Headen,
Vim. White
glad 10 that the aides have taken hold of this
matter in Chatham. hope all the gpod will aid u.s.
that will not be surpassed by any county ia the State
in such good cause.
Pittsboro, Sept. l6, 1861. S5-lt
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BUSINESS CARDS.
HUNTS PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY,
RALEIGH, n. C.
PHOTOGRAPH PORTRAITS IN
OIL COLORS.

Pr1ces Ranglns from $50 TO $50.
TNHESE PORTRAITS CAN BE TAKEN FROM DA-
gucreotypes and Miniatures, from Life; and being
finely finished in Oil Colors Canvas they perfectly
durable and make beautiful Paintings They can be en-
arged size and such changes alterations as may
be desired can be made Mr. ANDREWS, the Artist who
coors these pictures being experienced Portrait Painter
and fine C0lorst all who wish finely executed work of
art should call at the old established Gallery Fayettc
vile Street Those preferrng portraits painted from life
guereoPpes of deceased friends can by giving the color of
the hair and complexion. permanent and life
Pasee India Ink Crayon. at prices ranging from $40
to $50. The plain Photograph from 81 to $40 Melano
types for lockeS, Cases Rings and Pins. Ambroypes
vgnetes Neogaphs for sending in letters, &c. taken in
all weathers
E. HUNT photographic,
Raleigh, N. c.
March !, iS60 lS-1y.
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Office A. & N. c.. Railroad,
NEwBERs, Aug. IL, 1861. {
The following Resolution passed by the Board of Dr.
rectOrs in meeting Aug. Sib, 1861
Reoce That and after Saturday next tickets
be issneG at one fare from all points the Railrad
h"rehead City aud return To be issued only
and to De good only until Monday thereafter This order is
to be in force until the first day OF October,
w. r. METTS,
Supt. of Trains.
August "a, 1861 76-2,.-;,
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BUSINESS CARDS.
NEW CLOTHING STORE!
JUST OPENED
ISAA AC OETTIN GER,


Corner Of Fayetteville Street and Market Square,
10000 DOLLARS WORTH
OfMen's and Boys Ready Made Clothing, Boots,
Shoes, Hats,
And great many other articles.
wish it distinctly understood that these Goods were
bought IN times of peace, consequently at much lower
prices than they could be bought for They will be
sold again at the old retail prices.
have no particular fancy for saying much. all ask
of the public is to give CALL they i'll certainly not
be disappointed in the quantity the quality well as in
the prices of my goods
Remember of Fayetteville ST. and Market Square,
Formerly occupied by Mr. Poole)
Respectfully,
ISAAC OETTINGER.
Raleigh, N. c. Aug So 1861. 7s-lm.
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RAILROADS.

N. c. RAILROAD OFFICE AT RALEIGH.
GNR0M and after this date goods will be delivered
until after the freight has been PAID No exceptions
to the above rule. --vs7-
D. A., WICKER, Agt.
Jan. !, 1881. 4--tfss45
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September 5, 1859.


NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
Ia Having located in the City CT RaeiSn, take this op
portunty inform the public generally, that prepar.
ed to make contracts for public private buildings, any
part of The State the most favorable terms am also
prepared furnish Granite in its rough for building
other purposes dressed order in any shape requ
ed, at reasonable rates.
Orders for Stone addressed 10 through the Postoce
Box 24" will meet with prompt attention. All bills paya
Bile to individually. will not be responsible for any
debts made by any men in my enployment without
der ftCn me- THOMAS COATES.
Jan. 1 1861. 8--6m.
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$50 REWARD.
NoRTH-CARoLlNA coal,

NORTH-CAROLlNA COAL.
TTNHE SUBSCRIBER BEGS LEAVE TO ANNOUNCE
to the citizens Of Raleigh that he has made strange
Egypt. in Chatham county. 3y..-.F -
.s Persons wishing TO have COAL delivered at their
residence, can have 1t, by making etry appica ion
y. FERRALL.
Wilmington Street.
NaIeign, ~ u, Aug. 70, 1851. 1-e4 jT-fE E
Smyrna times., 1861-11-28
The Knitting of the Socks.


The Winter is upon us-we have passed the
equinox:
Call the wives and maids and widows to the
Knitting of the Socks!
BY the Potomac river the wind is blowing Geld:
The frosl-nlp rusts the maple and dims the
marigOld:
And on Missouri's borders are waving to and fro
The pine trees and dry reeds that beckon 10
the snow + 4
And the sea'board is rebounding to the surgng
ofthe main,
As the g-bells and the light-ships ring and
rock IN the hurricane.
Ola voice somes through the tempest, ringing
clear like crystal bell
" Ais Well!' adown the wind gust, from the
pacing sentinel:
And in the lul of the night blast, between the
swirls of slesI,
Comes the "stamp, stamp" of the sentinel, fer
cold, cold, are his feet.
Fifty thousand maids and mstrons, and widows
hundred score,
Up, up and ply the needles, let our soldiers
freeze no more!
And sweet music TO our hearts will steal, as
each pacing sentinel
Feels the sentiment he utters in his baritone
"AlIs Well"
Ho buxOm wife and widow, and maid with the
glossy locks.
Draw round the loyal hearthstone to the Knit.
ting of the Socks! Vanity Fair.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-28
From the LIST Del. Regiment, Fortress
Monroe,

correspondent ofsthe Wilmington Journal
from Camp HamiltoD, Fortress Monroe, gives
the following, among other bits of gossip:
IL would amuse you to see the interest ma nj
Tested whenever lady passes. 1t is so seldom
that such occurs, thai one might presume IN at
the land was never blessed with the presencs
efladies. Occasionally one is seen, when all
are on the qwi uiSe 20 get look at her. Some
Of the boys have offsrea a quarter just for the
M. q bennet Aaother one says he 10 60
ing TO send to ssme OF The city photogra phists.
an erder for let of female faces; il is his de.
sign TO set up q gallery, a dime peep, chill
dreA half price, no Ambulance for contraband !;
front seats reserved for bachelors" He thinks
ne will do tall business. Two young officers
who were short distance in the country few
days ago, visiting at house, happened to glance
up, and saw, just above the mantel, a beautiful
painting Of lady's face. One of them like to
have jumped from his seat, whilst the other one
gazed and admired. lfthey could ut look upon
the original. the transcript afforded them some
satisfaction, they remarked.
IL is interesting to visit the company tents on
Sabbath, after inspection, when all except
those on duty, are allowed to enjoy. in it's ful.
lest sense, their dolce far nisnte. Most Of them
are reelining, in a lazy attitude upon the floor,
determined TO avail themselves of a little rest.
Ssme are reading the Bible or other religious
books. Newspap pers, pictOrisls and periodicals
lnaome tents are abundant. AS this is the day
for lstter-writing with many, members are en-
gagged in describing to their friends at home
thsfr personal experiences, and the little ince-
dents of camp life. A deep religious feeling is
apparent with many, who are at no time better
pleased than when they receive visit from the
chaplain, Rev. II. G. Murphy, who enters the
tents to converse with Ihe occupants. Amid
the many temptations of soldiers life, and
the many prejudical influences surrounding
them, they strive not only to discharge their
dnty to their country but to their God.
Nearly every day we have reports of rebels
hrlng upon our pickets during the night there
are alarms. along the, line of piekets almost
nightly. One night last week quite an inter-
change Of shots occurred some of our Della
ware boys were fred upon, and they not wish.
ing TO be outdons in such little acts of courtesy,
returned the fire. Ne damage was done as far
as could be ascertained, as the men were pro-
tected by the darkness of the woods. II is SUB.
posed it was the intentiOn of the rebels to effect
a passage across Back River, q few miles from
our camp; some say they did cross. 1t 10 not
known what they were meditatiRg-possibly
an uncer emonious visit TO our camp some dark
night. when we are dreaming Of secessionists.
Bnt the regiments stationed here appear TO
think it will not take ihsm long to get awake
sufficiently to receive them in proper style.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-28
Abolitionists at the South,


Mr.. Memminger, Secretary of the Treasury
under MIR. Jefferson Davis, advises the South.
srn planters to abandon the culture of cotton.
and to devote their land to the production of
food. Similar advice is urged upon them BY
the leading journals of Richmond, New OrIeans
and Memphis. 1t is very Justly argued that
pending lbe blockade. cotton will be- useless,
while corr, wheat, and pork will be inestima-
bio. -@-e .s'ais .t'
Such sensible counsel the plsnters can not
well disregard. They have on hand a, present
nearly three millions bales of cotton, much Of
which cannQt be sent forward 10 market for
want ofbagging. and none Of which can be sold
at price which would pay the planter for
growing u. IL would argue great ioIly on their
part to increase their stock under such crcum.
This diversion Of land and labor, however,
from the culture Of cotton to that of cereals,
musk produce remarkable change in the South,
srn mind on the questions which have led 10
ths pending rebsllion. 81 So ss.Hia s,ass ,sss
'Negrs Slavery 10 cur Southern States de-.
psnds directly on the production Of eosten. II
does act psy TO raise snything bet cotton with
slave labor. Whereser cstion ia not raised
slavery ean MOI be mainiained--excepstor the
q at. ~
Smyrna times., 1861-11-28

purpose Of supplying the cotton fields with
fresh hands. Experience has shown that this
ls mere question of figures. The price Of
slaves at the South depends upon the price Of
cotton. 1t is usual TO say that male field hands
are werth one hundred dollars for every cent
the pound Of middling uplaRds commands -
When mlddling uplands were worth twelve
cents-ss was the average last year--good
held hands could not be bought for less than
$2lOO. If middiing uplands fell to six cent?,
good field hands could be bought for 5000. If
middling uplands could not be sold at all, there
would be- ne market for slaves. This is pre-.
clsely the condition of affairs at the South at
present.
Its political significance arises from the fact
that, wheh the price of slaves falls below Ger.
tain point it ceases to be gain, and becomes
loss, TO be slave owner. When, thirty years
ago. male adult slaves fell TO $40O in Virginia,
the leading men of that State became emanci.
patIonlsts. and slavery would have been abol-
lshed If the development OF cotton culture al
the far South had not sud- enly created a de.
mand for negro labor, and caused the price of
slaves to advance ono hundred per cent. in a
few years.
The blockade is now going to reproduce,
over the whole revoted section, the state of
things which existed in Virginia in $780,
IheTe ls no market for cotton, and consequent.
ly none for slaves 1t is becoming burden to
be slave owner. Instead of rating mems
wealth by the number of their slaves, as usual
Altherto, Southern society will estimate those
planters the richest who have the fewest slaves
to support in these trying times. And the ss-
innate will be sound. If the North only perse.
we're IN its purpose for year or two, no South.
eIn man will Be found rich enough at the end
OF mat time to own slaves. The system will
break down of its own weight. The planters
will pray for the abolition of slavery as the
only means of rescuing themselves and their
families from starvation.
Growing corn and wheat with slave labor ia
ike manuring the earth with pGtes de foie gras.
The harvest will be fine, no doubt but every
ear OF corn will cost its weight in gold. Mr..
Memminger is the mos, radical abolitiouist of
the day.-Harper's Weekly.