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THE INDIAN TERRITORY,


The Indian Territory is a region living west Of
Arkansas, and directly between Kansas on the
north and Texas on the south. In superficial area
it is about the size of Missouri. II is not Terri
tory of the United States subject to the control OF
the United States Congress and President, as are
the other Territories, but the Government there is
perfectly and entirely independent, except so far
as it may be bound by treaty stipuatons, The
Nations" have their Chiefs, corresponding to a
Governor or President, and their Senates and
Houses of Representatives, just like any of the
Eastern States.
A very interesting document was read in the
Louisiana Convention the other dav. being the
Message Of the Principal Chief of the Cboctow
Nation, George Hudson, to the Legislative Council
OF his people. The message was called forth by
the political changes going Oh in the States of the
late Unon and the question is discussed as to which
one of the two Confederacies the Indians shall
take sides with. The message is we'll written. and
treats our political troubles integently and can
didly. Though the Chief hopes that the Union
may be reconstructed he believes that the respon-
sibility of its dissolution will fall upon the North
as being the aggressive section. In the event of
permanent dissolution he believes that his people
should side with the South, and transfer TO the
Southern Confederacy the relations which now ex-
ist between them and the Government at Wash
ington.
The Council, too, has passed resolutions to the
same effect. One of them declares that in the
event of dissolution the people of the Choctaw Ma
ton will be left free to follow the natural afec
tions, education. institutions and interest of our
people, which indissolubly bind US in every way
to the destiny of our neighbors and brethren of
the Southern States'' The ChOctaw Chief recon-
me1ds that general council should be held of the
Choctaws, Chickasaws, Cherokees, Creeks and
Seminoles, to deliberate upon the best course to
pursue, and to adopt line OF policy necessary for
their safety and security. 1t is further recon-
mended that each tribe dispatch delegate to the
Southern Congress to represent the Indian interests
before that body.
This Indian Territory is healthy, beautiful and
productive country, and has within it all the ele-
ments of great State. Cotton is produced there
in considerable quantities and sent to this market
and some of the Indians are large shareholders,
There are many white persons and halfbreeds in
the Territory, and they have schools and other
signs of civilization. The Government is stable |
Ind orderly Such country, with the benefcent |
system of African slave labor. has future before
full of promise. Their institutions, friendships
md sympathies are with the South, and their
uture relations with the Confederate States will |
We doubt not, be pleasant and profitable on both
ides
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TALK ON CHANGE.

| The flags were well thronged yesterday, and in
| the absence of the usual sensation dispatches
over the telegraph, calmness and quietness seemed
| to prevail. The chief talk was about the bank
question now under debate in the Convention.
There exists general feeling in favor of some
| action on the part of the Convcnton-iugtice re-
| qures and equality demands that there should be
some uniformity in our banking statutes. The
members of the Legislature say thew have no
authority to act that they cannot change the con.
stituton of the State; that the Convention now in
| session, represent the sovereign people. Among
the members of our commercial community there
are very few to be found who oppose the action
of the Convention.
There was some progress made yesterday on the
ordinance, which will be found in the usual column
under proceedings of the Convention. It is as
plain as the MONDAY sun that the system of bank
ing on stocks and bonds is delusion. There has
been for years kind of monomana for free banks
as they are termed, based on fine looking engray-
ings, called stocks and bonds that the Interior
worth Of these securities are never considered. or
what would be their value, or how many dollars in
gold would bond payable in 1890, or thirty or
forty years hence Command during panic The
fundamental principle, the only solid safe and
Souuu pdsl5 NSuIu) Is enuEely ulSCafQed IN the
phrenzy for the misnomer, free banking.
The question is very pertinently asked, what
would constitute the basis of banking under the
general banking law of our State if there were no
such StUbS in existence as bonds of State City or
General Government" 1t is fresh in the memory
of our old citizens that the Government Of the
old United States had not dollar of stock out
standing, or no Indebtedness whatever. Our State
might in the course of time be in the same situation
out Of debt What then would be required to
constitute security under the general banking law
The free banking system, understood by the
public, is theory and deIusion. We hold to the
talk of cOn and coin only for the main basis, even
if onehalf instead of third should be decided
as the fundamental basis.
The chief and main talk is that the great and
increasing business of our emporium will require
additional banking capital before the year 1857
that some uniformity and equality is desired in our
banking system. The members of the Legislature |
say they are poweress, inhibited by the consttu-
tion-in which view do not cOncur-and as this |
body adjourns tomorrow, no action can be taken.
1t remains for the Convention to act, as the repre-
sentatives direct frem the people.
There was some talk about the large number of
vessels having been cleared at the Custom house
the past two days. We could only learn that some |
two or three shippers were anxious to have their
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vessels cleared, which were about half loaded
AS precautionary measure; but for what pur-
pose could not be ascertaiueG Most of the vessels
were ready to depart. We could not learn of any
recent order from Montgomery being at hand
True, some shippers appreheud a declaration of
war, and desire their shipments to appear as clear
ed in advance of the supposed WILDE declaration
particularly as the Northern Confederacy, Or
Northern States, are reinforcing Forts Taylor aud
Jefferson and dispatchng vessels to the Gulf. The
knowing ones place no reliance on the peaceabe
promises of Mr.. Lincoln and his cabinet.
The clearing of so many vessels brought up the
inquiry of the comparative number loading for
Europe at the present time and the corresponding
time last year. There are now loading for Liver
pool twenty-five ships, say to carry 70 900 bales of
cotton; last year there were siXty-seyen ships,
which carried 225 900 bales.
The freight market was depressed yesterday
and under the daily falling off in receipts of cot
ton, the Bears in freights have the call. The re-
ceipts of Western produce continue on free SCALE
Stocks are not however, accumulating The de-
cline in freights encourages buyers for foreign
markets to come forward with freedom. The de-
mand for the West India markets for breadstu1s is
good, and our market now possesses advantages
over any other on the Atlantic sea-board both for
buyers and sellers. The great West can send for
ward the contents of its granaries, warehouses,
cribs and so on. We have an abundance of gold
and silver to meet all supplies, and our Western
merchants are proverbial for speedy sales, low
charges, the best prices and prompt returns and
the mammoth steamboats, bring produce on freight
at onethrd what it costs to transport it over rail
roads to New York and Boston.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21
THE NORTHERN "REACTION ."

The g great Northern reaction which Southern
submissonists talk so glibly about, has received a
fresh illustration in addition to that afforded by the
election in New Hampshire The other day the
Legislature of Pennsylvania was called upon to
choose United States Senator to succeed Game
ron, who has been transferred to the Cabinet The
man chosen was the notorious David Wilmot-the
celebrated author ofthe Wilmot proviso-the leader
in one OF the ierccst onsaughts upon slavery ever
made in the Congress of the Union. There were
plenty OF men in Pennsylvania, Of more moderate
views OF higher intellect, of ripper craftsmanship.
But in order to convince the South Of the great
Northern reaction" they singled ont the very man
whom they knew to be specially obnoxious to our
section, to crown him with the highest honors of
the State. Thus is the " reaction" going on Thus
is the North becoming more conservative
just and consideratc to the South. Certainly. Of
course. Just so.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

aB We are requested by our gallant young
friend, Capt Chas. D. Dreux, to say that he is not
candidate for Judge of the Sixth District Court
While he feels complimented by having his name
mentioned in that connection, he could not accept
the position, even if the partially of his friends
SELECTED him for il
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

STRIKES THAT PAY.-The Western Virginia
papers continue to bring accounts of the extraor-
binary oil strikes there. The Parkersburg News
says that the well of LewelIyn Wilson yields, in
one day. oil 10 the value Of So, 1850 If the whole
aperture Of the well were left running, the yield
would be 100000 per day. The locality is the
Burning Springs, on the Little Kanawha river.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

IMPORTANT FROM MoNTGoMEEY.-We understand
that private dispatches were received yesterday
from Montgomery, stating that zouave regiment
was to be Immediately formed and drafted into the
regular army Of the Confederate States. For this
purpose, as we further learn, some 500 men have
been quietly enrolled in this city, and will be mme-
diately equipped for active service.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

SOUTHERN AMERICAN PARTY.-The Executive
COMMITTEE OF this party publish call in our col
.utnns this morning. notifying the clubs of the DIFF
ferent Wards TO meet this evening al O'Clock
upon business stated in the notice.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

MGRpEE.- The Montgomery City (Mo) Pioneer
says that, a few days ago, young man named
BfoekWaF, living near Middletown in that county,
shot Alr. Dfughty in the breast with charge of
buckshot from mnsket killing him instantly.
Inc murder resulted from quarrel about pillow.
Dfughty left wife and five children. Brockwav
escaped
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

BEAD.-We learn that Mr., Joseph B. Brown, who
was shot Qnitman short time since by Mr.. Bass,
Deputy Sheriff Of Clark county, Miss, died on Sat
urday night last at the residence of his mother, in
Enterprise His wound was not thought to be dan
gerons at first, butt appears that an artery in the
thigh was ruptured, which it was found impossible
TO heal, and he died from loss of blood.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

Law FRH.-The card of Messrs. Bard & Hall,
attorneys and oounsellors at law, appears else
where One Of the firm will always be punctual
in attendance at their Office in the Story build
ing, corner Of Camp and Common Streets Land
certificates are offered for sale. See notice.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

AZ IMPERIAL PILGRIMAGE Empress of the
ffeneh, il is said, is about undertaking Pilgrim
age TO jerusalem She will replace the diamond
stars stolen from the cave of the Nativity. and
make costly additions to the decorations of the
Hole Senulcher.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

The New Orleans Crescent speaks of one of the
editors Of this paper as the "Hog-Alley Man. The
lar events Of the day not TO know that there is
no such thoroughfare in Nashville as Hog Alley
that il became Franklin Avenue long ag0-ought
IN justice to his readers, to quit the business at
once. Nashville Patriot
Our contemporary should remember in times Of
revolutionary excitement matters of the most mo-
meneous interest are sometimes lost sight Of If,
however, the Hog Alley Man is nice in his ideas Of
nomenclature, We shall be happy to apply to him
any enphonious title he may Indicate
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

Walton cells at lo O'Clock the Of Pytanil and
Msipnulens streets, fine furniture etc.
Fernando Abrams sell Il o'clock, at No. $50 Maya
zine street. furniture, etc.
RPculas in advertisements under auction heads page
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

M The official proceedings of the Louisiana
Convention, in French and English, of the 18th
and 18th instant appear to-day's third page.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21
UNnEsERYED CATALOGUE SALE OF EIEG ANT

URREsERyED CATALOGUE SALE OF ELEG ANT Fur
'ifaRE TO NJ coNTNuEDWe requested announce to
that the extensive and catalogue kae
apEnaFe will be continued day 01& O'Clock A. NJ on the
pfens corner Of Pryana ard Melpcnene streets BY J. B.
"Ah auconeer consisting of very elegant and superior
ahq rosewood paror and bedroom sets elegant unDo
shed carycd black walnut hall and dningroo SITS china and
glassware bFonze satuees, splendid velvet and Brussels car
p TUGS e al nearly new be sold on account of the
owner declining housekeeping
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

Cry Fossil GUARD, DISTRICT No. 4. The
members Of this company are elsewhere notified
t. attend meeting to be held on Friday, 22d inst
at u O'Clock P. NJ, at No. New Basin street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

FkoM PENSACOLA Mobile Advertiser saws ::
We learn from the captain Of fishing smack
which arrived here yesterday from panaacos tbo4
on Saturday evening there were five men.of- war
lying outside; that steamer flying the white fap
was plying between the fleet and Barrancas and
mat alter the steamer left the Barrancas fort fred
eleven guns. We give this for what it is worth
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

VI ACKNoWLEDGMENT-We are indebted to Mcssrs
Solomon, Leefe, Kearny and Beggs, Of the State
Legislature, for valuable public documents.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

THIRD WARD.-See the call of the Southern
American party for the Third Ward in another
column.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

The Cbs of the Southern American Party throughout the
city are requested their respective Club Rooms
THIS EVENING, Thursday, March 81 nj ocock to ratiy
the nominations made by the Convention for Judges of the
District Cuu Is.
mi 2Ilt BY ORDER EXECUTIVE CNNNrTTEF
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

EB- Cores OF THE CRESCENT, containing the
official proceedings of the Convention, can be had
at our counter, in wrappers for mailing.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

The obliging gentlemen of Adams Express
again have our thanks for Northern and Western
papers in advancesof the mails.
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They say Of Lincoln thathe is SO much pleased
with his new position as to forget its great respon
abilities. He seems to be absorbed in the honors
and powers with which he is invested and exceed
ingly grateful withal for his elevation
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WANTBp.-A situation is offered to an intelligent
by Of good character. See notice
eiri from to l55eas age wanted TO act as nps
q child. See notice. ~
good washer chsnbenad desired as notice
elsewhere spssifes.
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.7c'C Orleans EDciaauE G'0gSeeyc.

The NEW ORLEANS DEETAL COLLEGE. or,o,f,a,r nm.
" I9 ""I'' 'A'ed March l+Gl, will be opened ,r the re-
er"" &" Students a." MONDAY, tine in Of Novctropr uryt
'Fe'm'mry Course from the 4lI 2JI when the Pro,
Course will Commence.
line following gentlemen have been duIy elected ,s ts
EfacuIty:
JOHN S. CLARK y. y. S. Professor Of 1bcor, and Pima
tIrr. "0
JAMES KNAPP, d D s., Professor CT Operative D.,tel
Surgery. " '"
GEoEGE J. FHEEDhTrn* D D. S. Professor of Nechanf,
o!np5. ~ '''
MrilurEY ' '
N B. BENEDICT, Professor of Nacria Mc1tca and s,oc,,
Therapeutics. '''l
Ar Nr'AIN, D. u. S. NJ. D., Demonstration of Orcr,,fvr
Dentistry. - '''i'''''
W s. CHANDLER y. D. $, Demonstra,,r Of Mechanical,
Dentistry. " "'"'c"
All communications must lr af@rcscdto
JOHN S. CLARK, Dean,
D, No. IN C,nu street.
- W w.. F'''''y' NILS 2pGtkW
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

STERLING Recommendations. j. H. Ashbridge
Nephew No 10 Common street day advertise sterling ey
change FOR sale ca
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E1'scf Importation
FANCY & STAPLE DRY GOODS
GIc2J EL Il JAMESON,
AT THEIR NEW STORE,
taG,........,.,,.....CanaI street ........,. 1876
Have just received from Iayre full and complete aort
ment Of SPRING GOODS to which they call the attention
Of their friends the public viz:
RICH EMBROIDERED GRENADINES.
Colored and Plain silk Nusln,.
Embroidered and Plain English Bareges
Printed Organizes aid Mu,lin,
Jcone's and BrillHunos.
Real and Imitation Lace Shawls.
Mantias.
BurnouS.
Black Silk Mantil1a5
Printed Linen Cumbrics and Lawns
Rich Embroidered Lace and Linen Cambria HIkfs
Embroidered Jaconet and Swiss Bands.
Real and Imitation Black Lace Wells.
'"''o"e'eu ana RAN Grenadne and Barge Shaws.
Vale cienne, Point d Alcncon and
Applique Sets and Pclerires.
Ftlet Mtts, Gannets Gloves.
Frencl, and sc,,r, .r, ,rn,, 1.,
Paraso's, Marquscs and D~lni Palsos
i"e nre"3' Cotton and SILK Hosiery, every description
Fans Ribbons, brushes, Perfumeries, etc
HENS and Rows, r,,,n ,,,, ,..,,u e,l..,,,,,.,,.
r,
A FULL AND COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
Fancy NM, r,o,,,o,s=, w. r,,
CTcTrrr
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21

Loss on THE NORTHERN LAKES IN l860.-The Chi
eago Tribune Of the 18th furnishes the following
The Board of Lake Underwriters have Just pub
dsled very complete statement of the loss of life
and property on the lakes in $780, of whichthe fol-
lowing is a rera
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-21
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY

THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH q, 1861.
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X
&S00tS' Shoes Gsse@ Ee~oG8sas,
AT WHOLESALE.
"'''''''AS supplied with prime Ditching BOOTS Rusaa.
"ooi' A1eUcAn, Palm Ienf, Straw and C,ar1,aacbr
II Ai9' at the lowest H4nrket prices, by
FROST & CO.,
No 10 Magazine street. New Orleans,
Hats, Caps, etc., at Wholesale,
constantly receiving general assortment of si1
O. "naiNA' Leghorn Straw Palm Leaf Mexican
anu WOOL HATS, at the lowest market prices by
FROST & CO.,
10" Ne"" No. 10 Magazine street, Newt reang
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
EMOM WARRINGTON.
Washington, Oct. 19

- 1S4ih d sous Nh, H.
Surprise Is expressed here at the mis-
construction attempted to be put upon
Sec y Stewards Circular by alar,nists. The
Circular shows that our relations abroad
are in good condition and that the Gov
eminent means 70 keep them So The
Administration has taken measures to put
them right without and now turns It's at
tcntion to putting them right within, and
asks the cooperation Of the loyal States
IN the latter a. in the former.
The Sec'y of State, accompanied BY
the Ministers from England, France and
Spain, lad pleasant excursion over the
river yesterday, visiting the camps and
Notifications. They afterwards attended
the review at Arlington Heights, passed
by Munson' Hill, and returned at a late
hour by way Of Long Bridge.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
Especial to Post. ]


Washington, Oct. ID.
Some excitement has been created in
diplomatic circles here By the publication
Of the correspondence between Lord Ly-
ons to Secretary Seward in relation TO the
arrest Of British subjects.
Several new arrests haze been made in
Baltimore
Especial to Commercial
The gun boat Union went down the
river last night with paymaster on board,
destined, believe, for Fort Monroe -
This morning, to the modification Of the
friends Of the Union, she returned here,
reporting that she found it impossible 10
get past the formidable batteries which
the rebels have opened
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21

A reconnaissance went yesterday towards
the Occoquan, and has returned taking
the telegraph road as far as Acaiink and
Papiek aud on road leading up the AGA
link This latter party met the rebel
plekets, who immediately fell back and
gave the alarm. The long roll was beaten
al their camps across the creek From
the information received there are no reb-
els between the telegraph road and the
river, this side Of Occoquon, and bun few
at t'e latter place.
Tie only advioes received from the up
per Potomac at headquarters, is very
brief dispatch sent last night, saying the
rebels were about leaving Bolivar, which
Is near Harper's Ferry.
Three tug boats went down the river
last night 10 give assistance To any vessels
coming UP, but IN cons quenee Of the
bright moonlight and afterwards the thick
iag, they were ordered not To attempt TO
pass the batteries. 1t is thought 10 YES
sells passed the batteries either UP or down
last night.
Firing was heard from the batteries
about midnight, but the cause is unknown.
/ here are Indications that the rebels arr
erecting permanent batteries at Cockpit
Point and Free Stone Point. Considera
Bile bodies Of rebels were. seen and heard
NJ work al those points yesterday
Twenty-six vessels are known to have
run the blockade night before last. Ii i
believed that vessels drawing not more
than eight feet can hug the Maryland
shore sufficiently to escape harm from the
rebel batteries. The only steamers now
at the Navy Yard arc the Dawn, Hetzel,
Anacosta and Cmur de Leon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-21
FROM lRONToN Ann PILOT Knob

st, Louis, tct. IL.
4 salute of 13 minute guns was fired
at the Arsenal at noon to-day, in respect
to the memory of Commissary General
Gibson.
The rebels who burned the Big River
bridge the other day, were marauding
bands from ST. Geneyieye and St Francis
counties, numbering about 900 jeff
Thompson has not been in that region for
some weeks. Capt. Lippincott, with so
men of the iii. 3sth, met this force two
miles below Big River and cut his way
through them, inhictng a loss Of seven
killed and considerable number wound
ed. Seven of his men were taken pris-
oners aud several wounded but none
killed, In the engagement below Ironton,
or the Tth The rebel loss il known TO
BE- &c killed and wounded, and it il be-
lieved to be larger, as quite a number
were carried of The federal loss was lO
wounded, one MORALLY The rebel force
was about 1000, and believed 70 be the
advance guard Of much larger body
some distance below. Officers at Pilot
Knob say there were Louisiana, Tennes-
see and Arkansas regiments among them
Citizens were fleeing from the vicinity
yesterday, AID the troops were under arms
expecting an attack.
The State Convention adjourned yester-
day, subject TO call from the Governor,
until the meeting of the Legislat ure to be
elected In 1862.