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New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-07
FROM MARYLAND.
Another Weeks Events Hereabout-Post-
ing Of the Books.
From Our Own Correspondent.

Bion OuE OWn correspondent
BALTIMORE Nov. a. 1861.
good many queer things have taken place here
since my last letter. and proceed to post the books
The institution of negro Slavery, which still drags
out its wreched existence in State in the persons
Of 5000 blacks and about $1,000 nigs, received a
blow few days ago from which 1t will never recover
1t dealt in the Front street Theater by the hands
of lifelong Democrat, old, honest Frank Thomas,
the Hermit Of the Mountains for the last fifteen
years, whom God in bis providence brought out of
bis retirement to do what nobody else has done in
Maryland. And he dealt this death-blow to the ex-
erescence on body polite in the very place where
Just one year ago, Republican meeting, presided
ever by Charles McTavish, a grandson Of Charles
Carroll Of Carrolton, and large STAKEHOLDER, and
addressed by Edward Joy Morris and French Stother
Evans, wits broken up by q mob, most Of whom
were present on this occasion to hear Gov Thomass
great speech, and applauded il to tie skies Verify,
The word continues TO 50 round. A thousand pities
that this speech not reported 1t rivals anything
ever said in Fsneu or Exeter Hall against Slavery.
1t was Auti-slsvery all over aud in its marrow
bones. itis the beginning of movement that il
destined, at early day, to abolish the hated and
hateful nsttSon in this State 1t took the bull right
oy tne norns, snd gave his neck disocating twist.
~ rs matter od .devout thanksgiving that God has
vouehsafsd to US an Anti-savery leader in the per-
Bon OF the incoruptiblo Frank Thomas. one of the
lights Of ancient Democracy, and one who il not TO
bs intimidated by the arrogant cohorts Of negro
Slavery, or their shameless leaders had almost
forgotten TO say that the assembly which Gov
Thomas addressed was presided over by Samuel J.
X. Handy, one Of the most eminent leaders Of the
Douglas Democracy Of last year. His opening
speech was in the very best vein. BY the by, NAV
say to the Proslavey syeophants Of the Free States
shat their faces would have tingled with shame could
they have heard Gov. Thomas denounce African
Slavery and the determination Of the Shareholders to
sstend II over the whole country, as the origin and
object 81 The rebellion. The whole speech was re-
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-07
HOW TO WARM A TENT.
Editor qf TIE ". y. TSitrn.

To Me EditcyJ Tls ". y. 7StuHs
SIR: Winter is rapidly approaching, and the vast
majority of the Union soldiers unsupplied with
means Of warming their tents. An expedient to
which have resorted for warming our hospital tent
has been attended with such complete success as to
warrant the belief that its publication will be the
means OF preventing great deal OF suffering in
camp. Eighteen inches from the inner side Of the
tent wall began trench extending outwardy, 6
feet long, inches wide inches deep at the outer
and ~ inches deep at the inner end. At the inner
extremity a seuicircular excavation II inches deep
and q feet in diameter was dug The trench was
then covered from its inner TO within inches OF Its
outer erd, with lat stones, taking care to select a
large enc for the front. A chimney OF stones 10
inches high was then raised around the outer ex.
temity Of the trench; the stones compoing II, AID
tho trench cover, being covered with earth sum-
ciently deep to close all the erannes. Two empty
barrels, with both ends knocked out, were then
placed on top Of each other and the stone chimney,
and secured by leaning sticks agsibst them. Empty
barrels can generally be obtained about camp IN
abundance; shouli they not he atainatle, the chin
ney could be completed with slones rods, or sticks
of wood laid ciosswise and plastered with mud.
Those who have experienced tie dlscomforts OF
attending cold evening in tent without fire, or,
what is still worse with fire in the center aud the
tent full of smoke, viii undoubtedly thank you for
dissen mating this simple yet efeetual mode OF
warming a tent.
Camp Q 3ih RrgEh E y, Fot Lyon, Ia.' Oct 49, iSoI'
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-07
THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT AND THE
BLOCKADE.
FPICIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

LtNTkPOol, aug. ~, lcOi.
MY LoRD: take the liberty Of informing you
that, in conjunction with other merchants, have 1t
Ia contemplation TO III out number Of ships for the
purpose Of trading with NewOrleans and other ports
OF the United States OF America.
And inasmuch as aulicable relations are unds-
turbed between her Majesty's Government and that
of tie United States quite apprehend that the law
of nations will fully recognize the right OF British
ships 70 enter into aud depart from the ports and
harbors of the United States upon the strict prnci
pie of reciprocity, which also permits the legitimate
traffic Of American ships with ports and harbors
within the dominions Of her Majesty.
OF course, would respectfully ask for and hope
that the protection OF her Maestys cruisers in the
West lndes may be given to the ships of this In.
tended expedition; but II, from any diplomatic or
State reasons it might not be deemed expedient TO
order any direct action the part OF her Majesty
vessels In such matter, beg to intimate to your
lordship that we shall be prepared TO delend our
selves, as best we may, IN The pursuit q our .egn''
mate trade aud that all parties hndeFing us IN tue
anne will become responsible for the consequences
assure myself that tue initiation OF such an eA-
pediton rs that have now the honor 10 0Ilng 10 tn
notice of your lordshp pregnant as u may DC WIZ
vitality important results in reference 70 tue
tile and manufacturing interests OF this country, VII
meet with your lord'hip's sympathy. ~ y,vy.N
The Right Hon. Esh RusssIL.
FoRElaE OFFICE, Aug. 80, 1861.
Sra: am directed by Earl Russell 10 &C knowledg,
the receipt OF your letter Of the 29th inst nquirins
whether her Majesty's cruisers In the West Indies
will protect certain vessels which you aud otbers
have In contemplation TO dispatch TO New-0rlean,
and other ports Of the United States for the pupos'
Of trading with tbose ports and sm 70 state 70 yol
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-07

proou,.s or ray WATER-GAs--Ws sH hssrs
,ha, ,hs aa..works at La Crosse, Wis arc Ss,Ssrs'
sIaered sna, I g sdop. the wategas updss c;asnna,
patent aaswoIs ns Of the and ass
leeds S England being adapted % SnSS
.apsrinisndencs of Mr.; Brown % 0sisn, TIA osks
Of the proprietor o' Sanos s,;ssn Gss Iebi Jours
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-07

WINTER GARprx.-Ths performances OF - I,.s
Octoroon" will close with this week. oh fi..-y
night Mr. J. S. Clarke viii have his benen' pfe'''N'
to departing for his philadelphia engagement
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-07
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER :, 1861

bills except at heavy discounts; and that gentlemen
ponM please refrain from eating tie ice in their
glasses after drinking"
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1861-08-03

FEELING ON THE BATrLE-FIELD.-A French off
Ger, who was wounded in the Crimean war. gives
the following experience of a soldiers feelings on
the battle field. He says:
Before the battle begins, it is usual to feel no
little tremor, and many cheeks which are known
to be In communication with stout hearts bianch
visibly. AS the conflict becomes imminent.
courage returns, and with the first flow of blood
an enthusiasm is raised which constantly in
creases, and very seldom flags until the last shot
is fired. The effect of seeing a comrade shot
down is generally to excite an unappeasable ven
geance against the foe, though, in the end, one
gets used to it.
When wounded less than mortally, it is not
usual for the soldier to be Immediately aware of
the fact unless some bones are broken. A sabre
may be run through any feshy part of the body.
and even a bullet lodged in dangerous proximity
to the vitals, and he for sometime be totally I'M
conscious of even a scratch. When life is taken
by u single blow, the effect is varied with the
nature OF the wound. as well as the Temperament
of the man. Sometimes the poor fellow will leap
high in the air, giving a piercing scream, and
again he will lie Town quietly. Oftener, how
ever, he simply falls dead without a struggle.
In most cases, the features of the killed re-
main unchanged for a long time after death
eyes open and brilliant, and perchance a smile
illuminating the face. To see such a one. it is
difficult to realize the presence of the grim monster
death. ss fe
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1861-08-03
GEN. ScoTr's CHILDEEN.-We copy the follow
ing from the Richmond Examiner OF the 18th

GEN. SCoTT's CHILDREN.-We copy the follow
ing from the Richmond Examiner Of the 10th
ult:
1t may not be generally known to this commu-
nifty that. within forty feet Of one OF the batteries
now being erected for the defense of Richmond,
two children of Lieutenant-General Winfield Scott
lie buried. We refer to the Notifications being
thrown up on Mr.. Mayo's plantation, Immediately
southeast of the city. and commanding James
river. When we reflect upon Virginia's relations
to Gen. Scott. and SCOTS relations to Virginia.
that he was born and reared upon her maternal
soil. and married one of her daughters: that his
nearest relatives in the world are among her citl-
zens and fighting for her defense; that children of
his own flesh and blood, alas, we fear we cannot
say of his love, lie buried beneath her soil; when
we r~ecollect the honors that Virginia in her pride
has shown him, and the countless kindnesses her
citizens have showered upon him, it almost sur
passes human credulity to believe that he could
have turned. the infamous migrate and traitor that
he is. If there is a tender emotion or feeling of
love in his nature, would he not naturally turn to
the grave Of his children? Alas! his long conncc-
ton with the Yankees and lankcedom has cor
rupted his nature, and he now stands one of them
BY adoption. a ~violator of his allegiance to his
native State. and a betrayer of his country. He
has become a Iankec-could we say more to his
disgrace?
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1861-08-03

Nas"Nothing, in the conduct of the North, sur
prises us more than theirsystematized and whole
sale lying since the commencement of h~ostilities
with the South. From the President and his
cabinet, to the editor of the humblest village
newspaper, not a word of truth is uttered with
regard to the occurrences of the war. The whole
Northern population must be bewildered, be-
foged and COMPOUNDED by the discrepant and bare
faced falsehoods, which are so lavishly concocted
for their justification. 1t is monstrous, almost
Incredible, but so it is. y a@aa &
But as might bave been fo~reseen, they will
soon reap the bitter fruits of such wholesale men
dacity. With the return of the three months
volunteers, the truth will penetrate through the
entire North. When instead of victories, they
shall be told of defeats, sufferings and priva-
tons, endured by their credulous countrymen, it
is our conviction that such o revulsion will be
produced among all who have no immediate pc
cuniary interest in the continuance of the war. as
will tend greatly to cripple the resources of the
enemy, it it does not indeed cause an immediate
cessation Of hostilities. t@
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1861-08-03

Bayou Sara. Sept. 6, 1860.
'-Messrs. j. B. Harper d Son-Dear Sirs: That
| may contribute to the welfare of those who are
or may hereafter be afflicted with eresypelas. al
low me to testify to the virtues of your METAL
&c SAND, by giving You a statement of facts
connected in its use with this disease. My negro
boy was attacked with the above disease in a
most violent manner; so ~virulent and rapid was
its course that in twenty-four hours after the at
tack, it terminated in swelling his right arm and
hand to twice their natural size. | began to sus-
pect that if he were not relieved Immediately, |
should lose him. | at once procured a box of
the Sand and commenced its application. | APP
piled it as directed, and before the expiration of
twelve hours the swelling had subsidized entirely,
and his burning fever had passed into a brisk
perspiration. | am confident if | had not used
this wonderful medicine | should have lost a val
liable servant. | hope that the great cure may
be known throughout the country: for having
tried it. | know it to possess the highest virtues
for this disease.
am very respectfully yours,
W. NJ. RANKIN.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1861-08-03
TO THE CITIZENS OF POINIE COCPEE

In pursuance of an order from headquarters, to
M directed, | hereby call on all citizens of Pointe
Coupce. who have in their possession arms of any
kind belonging to the State of Louisiana. to de-
liver them Immediately to me. About fifty ~
sixty cavalry sabres and pistols were furnished
to this parish by the State. some fifteen or twenty
years since, a number of which. it is believed,
are still in the hands Of Individuals. [ am fur
Their directed to urgently request all patriotic and
loyal citizens, who may have old mriskets, rifles,
shot-guns, ETC., that they do not need, to give or
sell them to the State of Louisiana.
All such as are capable of being made efficient
by repairs will be thankfully received. and will
be repaired, to be used in the defence of our be-
loved State. Let all good citizens having such
surplus arms, bring them to me at Pointe Cou-
pee, or to the Adjutant, L. George Fernandez, at
the New Road. f. H. FARRAR,
July 10, 1861. Col. Pt. Coupee Regt.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1861-08-03

Bayou Sara. Sept. IS. 1860.
Nessrs. Harper d u Gentlemen: Allow me
to testify to the extraordinary curative proper
ties of your metallic SAND.' a little negro
hoy of mine. 4 years old. of scrotulous parents,
was attacked with ~scrotula on the left side of his
face and neck. and it soon spread all over his
head in running and disgusting sores, and so af
fected his sight that it was with difficulty he could
see to get about at all. BY the application of
HARPER'S METALLIC SAND. as directed, for
a week or ten days. he was entirely cured. He
is now a bright, s~prightly boy, perfectly healthy
and sound. If this statemen will be of use to
the afflicted, you can use it, For my part |
would not be without the Sand.
Very respectfully, \. LEVY.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1861-08-03
The State Of Louisiana.

otPointe Compassionate district Court
II. Q. Jewell vs..Andrew Crawio. d.-No. 22G0.
BY virtue of. and to satisfy IL writ OFF,. fl. is
sued in the above entitled suit and to me directed
by the Honorable the It'll District Court in and
for the parish and State aforesaid. to satisfy
plaintiff ; dcmaun and costs of suit. | have seized.
and will offer at public sale, at the Court-hou>.
on
S0tmd"y, the 7M dry IF Sept. 1861,
al II O'Clock 4. ~, all the right. title and innrr-
est that the defendant has in ard to the following
property, to wit:
\ tract of land fronting on the Bayou Crosse
Tete. being the east half OF lots Nos. /, 2. 3 and
1, section in township q. range 9 east, contain
ing III acres.
Terms Of Sale-CoM miM opproisemeut.
SEVERN PORCHE. Sheriff.
July Fl, 1861.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1861-08-03

ws-In the important drama, now being en-
acted on the scene of the world, the part of Lou
isiana is nobly played. The Washington Battal-
ion, the Tiger Rifles, the company from Catalonia,
are spoken Of all through. the SOUTH as having
preeminently distinguished themselves on the
proud day of Manassas; while friend and foe
award the palm for g~allantry and generalship to
the Creole Beauregard. The conduct Of the lat
ter in the battle of the 2lst, has very seldom been
e~qualled, never surpassed. We defy the histori-
an to point to a page of his ~fayorite lore, more
brilliant than that which tells of the deeds of
Louisiana's favorite son, when hurting, with one
mighty and continuous effort, the invading host
from the mountains to the Potomac.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1861-08-03

A VIGOROUS WAR-We have reason to believe,
says the Richmond Dispatch, that the Confederate
Government, instead Of relaxing in any degree
its preparations for a protracted war on account
of the late victory, will prepare to prosecute it
with redoubled energy. Every financial and
military resource of the Southern States will be
developed for the defense of our soil against the
most wicked and inhuman invasion that was
ever carried on against any people. The precious
Southern blood that has been already spilled on
our soil, and the infamies that Republican mon
sters have committed against the weak aud de-
f~enseless, call for the most complete vengeance,
and all our Future summons the South to rise as
one man, pour forth her legions, and resist at the
threshold and to the death these enemies of hui
manity. The energies of the South must be thor
oughly aroused, and it has a Government which
will give them the most efficient and successful
shape and direction.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1861-08-03
Mg~We have evidence of the breathless anxiety

~y~We have evidence of the breathless anxiety
with which the struggle between us and the
United States is regarded in Europe, in the fact
that the British steamer was detained at New
York by Lord Lyons, until he was able to fur
nish his government with a correct version of the
battle of the 2lst of July. The French Consul at
Richmond has also dispatched a special courier
to Paris, with his account of our victory. Both
those governments-the mightiest on the globe
fire profoundly interested in the peace of this
continent, and both, we doubt not, are by this
time anxious to acknowledge our independence,
if it can be done without compromising important
ton of the old Union. Great Britain in particu-
lar will avoid. if she can, warlike collision with
the United States. us immense amounts OF rail-
road and other stocks at the North, are owned
by her subjects. But France is comparatively
free to choose the side which she may be disposed
to favor, and will probably acknowledge our
separate nationality soon after the arrival of the
intelligence taken out by the last steamer. Eng
land will not feel disposed to be second in the
act Of recognition, by which she might lose the
benefit of important treaty stipulations.
We therefore predict with confidence, that by
the first of October next, England and France
will have acknowledged our national independ-
ence; with complimentary offers OF cultiyating
with us the most intimate commercial relations.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1861-08-03
Bayou Sara. Sent. G. 1860.

Bayou Sara. Sept. 6. 1860.
We, the undersigned, do hereby certify to the
curative properties of UARPER'S METALLIC
SAND. which has recently been introduced to
our notice, in the case of a negro girl. eleven
years old, who has been afflicted from her birth
with that loathsome disease. the ScaM Head. 1t
was indeed a cure hardly having a parallel. All
the usual remedies had been resorted to without
success. Finally, as IA last resort, an application
of Harper's Metallic Sand was made. Behold!
in the space of one months time, this, thought to
be. incuahe case yielded to the energy and charm
of this wonderful remedy. New and healthy
hairs soon began to cover the head. She used
only three boxes of the Sand. and a perfect cure
was effected. Said girl belongs to Mr.. Frederick
Fischer, of this place.
H.. Perkins, NJ. D.; s.. J. Powell, Attorncy-at-
Law; G.. NJ. Miller, Attorney-at-Law; W. Il. b.
Turner; F. Fischer; John W. Spear: II. Hinch,
J. p; c. B. Collins, Clerk District Court, West
Feliciana.
Being called upon by Mr.. Harper to examine
a negro girl of Mr.. Fischer, referred to above, |
found her to all appearance quite we'll of what l
am informed was a most loathsome disease Of the
head, and the hair has grown all over the scalp.
l.. FAIRFAX DASHED, NJ. D.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1861-08-03

gs~It will be seen from the following extract,
which we take from the very highest authority
on such subjects, Blackwood's Magazine, that
neither the brain nor muscles of children are
calculated to bear, without danger, the amount
of toll which some teachers, in their anxiety to
promote the improvement of those entrusted to
their care, would, with the best of motives, i'm
pose upon them: .E#
may not agree with Census as to the number
of years which should be devoted to education
of course meaning book-learning, but that a child
should not begin too soon, | am quite convinced
by the arguments of an able and philanthropic
American physician, Amariah Brigham, NJ. d.,
whose little treatise on education l directed your
notice to in a letter which you transferred to
Maya so long ago as June, 1887. He speaks de-
precatingly of disease produced by too early ed
u~cation, asserting that disorders which are sup
posed to originate in the stomach, very many of
stomach is sympathetic. / inserted in that letter,
in IA note, the following, which | again call your
attention to. 1t will bear a general circulation.
and you will distribute it:
Il have copied from this treatise a table taken
from a late work of NJ. Friedlander. dedicated to
N. Guizot. 1t must be remembered that educa-
ton has much engaged the attention of the most
learned and distinguished men. From the highest
antiquity we have this rule says NJ. Friedlander
that mental instruction ought not to
before the seventh year. He gives the following
table of rest and labor: