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DOMESTIC MARKETS

NEW YORK MARKET, March 21-Flour, &c.-West-
ern and State Flour is in moderate demand owing to the
Storm and prices are without important variation. Small
lots of extra State the dock have been bought at
which is rather under the current rate The better
grades are quite firm but not active Sales of 700 bbls
at S5lOa52O for superfne State and Western. az on
80 for choice do SIS 25G55O for low grades of extra
WESTERN 5556 5 for shipping brands of round boop
extra Ohio and s50 10 for trade brands do Southern
Flour is inactive owing to the ncemency the weather
sales of go bbls at $540575 for mixed to good SUI
perfne Baltimore, &c, and So sO725 for the better
grades. Grain-The holders of Wheat have again de-
manded an advance, and with light arrivals and still
further decline in freights extreme Quotations are
refused at the close for lots in The inquiry H chief
y for export to France The sales comprise "a bush
els at Sl&912 for Chicago spring the latter price
TOR No in store 26 for Milwaukee club sl27
for ordinary red State $36 for red Jersey; 81 for or
binary white California and $1.45 for white Indiana
Corn is in good request. New is rather rmer and less
penty-old is steady Sales of 4S 900 bushels at 60 I'm
"a cts for Western mixed at Jersey CITY and at 13
street depot 81 cts for old do in store SO cts for do
delivered: 6496S cts. for yellow Southern and 7O
q cts for white do. Notwithstanding is doing in
Pork, and prices nominal at SIG 62k for new mess
and sl2 5oG1275 for prime. Cofee-The market is quiet
but steady 5000 bags of Rio sold yesterday after
noon at l2l4 cts Cotton-The market is quiet but firm
at &c advance over our last quotations We revise our
table OF prices as follows
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BALTIMORE COUNTY CoURT-JUpar p,

TowsoNTowN, March 22-State us. VIM. Bloome,
corner of Hughes and Charles streets, indicted for
selling san lottery policies on the ss of December,
utes returned with verdict of guilty on the 9th.
18th, Sth, 9th and 10th counts and not guilty on the
other counts. This verdict is for keeping a
place for the sale of lottery tickets Mr. Cowan,
counsellor for the accused, filed motion in arrest
of judgment.-James Dent (colored,) indicted
for the larceny of eight live chickens the property
of Frederick Elterman, alleged to have been stolen
on the night of the LIST of March, 1861 was ar
raigned and plead guilty.-No other business be
ing ready, the Court adjourned for the daH
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INV
Uplands. Florida. Mobile N O. &T.
Middling.. .......12T@H 12% 12T 12%
Middling Fair.....134 134 l3x IA
Fair l3x IA 1a/


to the of our last renort the
market became quite active, and we notice sales of 43
hhds Cuba Muscovado at 2OG25 cts 2O3 hhds Porto Ri
CO and ii terces do. at 3l(S3 cts and small lot New
Orleans at 359S6 cts. sugars-The demand for raw is
still moderate, but at about former rates The sales in
cude some 300 hhds Cuba, mostly at 4X5H cts: and
few small lots Porto Rico and New Orleans at cts for
the former and cts for the latter Refined Sugars are
heavy. and prices lower; We append Stewards latest
quotations; Best quality oafsE cts do crushed 4 cts
Circle do 81 cts; graduated cts; ground cts;
white coffee and yellow do, TX cts Hdes-The inquiry
has been moderate and prices without material change
Sales OF 400 Maracabo 22H bs Is cts mos reject
ing bad hides; 1000 city slaughter rs lbs at cts
cash. 200 do 70 lbs, 6k cts cash. and 900 Western
slaughter at OK cts cash, Whiskey-The demand is fair
and prices are unchanged-sales of 500 bbs at I71G
17K cts. w
PHILApELPH1A MARKET, March 21.-.There is no
quotable change in Flour but rather doing at pre-
vious quoted rates Sales include 500 bbs at S5G5i2I
for mixed and straight supene 800 bbs extra at about
So 25, and 1000 bbs. Ohio extra family part Diamond
mills at price kept private, taken for Shipment the
demand, however Is limited. The trade are buving in
lots wanted at the above figures for superne and ex
ras and from so TO Sc so per Dbl for extra family and
fancy brands as in quality, and the market quiet Rye
Flour is steady at 50G3 62x and Pennsylvania Corn
Meal at 50 S7h per bb without sales of either to note
to-day In Wheat there is not much doing owing to the
advanced preensions Of holders the recepts also are
light, and about 1000 bushels found buyers Of SI2T@
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CANDLES--There was moderate inquiry for Candles
this week, and sales limited The transactions EN-
brace 800 to 400 boxes Adamantine at 17S cts per h.
We have no movement of importance to in other de
scriptons but small sales making at the following
rates, viz: Chemical Sperm at 2526 cts Sperm at 35
50 cts patent Wax at 45G4S cts. per h. Mould Candles
are in fair demand for shipment, and selling at IL 4
for western, and AK Gl6 cts per h. for Eastern.
FLOUR.-Since our last weekly review, we have had to
note dull and unsettled market At the opening of the
week. and say up to the Close there was no yery
active export demand for Flour and the sales that
been made were principally to supply the OF ba
kers Holders of Howard Street and Ohio Super have not
been pressing sales in view of the light stocks they have
on hand and the small receipts coming forward and as
general thing have been asking higher than ship
pers were disposed to give. There limited demand
from shippers for both these brands but they were not
disposed to give more than SIS per Dbl for either while
holders were firm in asking S52A hence the sales were
considerably restricted There but little CITY
Mills Flour, although there fair inquiry for it at the
opening OF the week. but miers disposed to sell
at present rates Extras of all kinds have partaken of the
same dizziness which has characterized them for some
weeks past Baltimore ground Family and Extra sell
readily at previous rates. The transactions the week
were light and add up only 24S0 bbls follows: 400
bbls choice Howard Street Super at s5l21 bbs do
at $685. 800 bills do cut Extra at $685. 200 bbls do Ex
ira at S562 500 bbls. Ohio Extra at ssh 200
bills do Extra at $3.50; 500 bbls City Mills super at 5
and ESQ bbls. choice do. at S512H. To-day there was
quite good demand for Flour we had reported sales
of 400 bbls. Howard Street Super s5l2H and leo
bbls Ohio at the rate The market steady at
this figure for both varieties The market for the week
closed dull at the following quotations, viz:
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onenanuodh fdmly 500 (L0 90
RYE FLoUR.-The market for Rye Flour was dull this
week, and we have transactions to note We quote
hrst quality Rye Flour nominal at $3S74QG4 per Dbl
CORN MEAL.-There has been a moderate export de-
mand for Corn Meal this week. and had reported sales
OF 800 to 400 bbs Baltimore at IS, and quote Brandy
wine Mills at So rs per Dbl.
The following are the inspections ofFlour and Meal for
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St0raaf

Storage.
IOkaGh.-Room can be had in fire-pro
~ Warehouse on Commerce street. Apply to
s,o.. JOHN HENDERSON & CO.
-teI9-u corner Pratt and Commerce streets
STORAGE FOR GRAIN AND FLOUR can
~ be obtained in desirable Warehouse having two ya ter
fronts on Bowly wharf. Apply to "
.o.x P. MALCOM Il CO.
-JL-l Wood street. Bowly's wharf
STORAGE WANTED. On first floor of Ware
ohouse No II Smiths wharf, at low rates,by
,,o., CHARLES PGNDERGAST.
teEo-eI II Smiths wharf
SToRAGE.-Capacity to the extent of 10, O00
Rbarres merchandise can be obtained at Hendersong
wharf Apply TO JOHN HENDERSON q Co
-myIi-t corner Commerce and Pratt streets
STORAGE WANTED on either Floor or Cellar
-, Of The large Warehouse, No l22 s Euaw street oppo
premises to REP d WOLF. feSf
STORAGE WILL BE TAKEN AT Low
Oraies in Warehouse No. IS South street.
oo.. W. SMITH,
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1ssFEFFR GALWAY LINE OF STEAMERS.
UROMWELL'S
LINE or = ~ u Il, L . =

"a
-2aSszSz1Szs LIN f OF STEAM ERS
BETWEEN
49, BALTIMORE AND NEW YORK.
The steamships of this Line will leave
BALTIMORE, from Spears WHARF
And NEW YORK from Pie 10, North River On
EVERY SATURDAY, at nC5n
Shippers to WILMINGTON, " C. R0STOy pvOyi.
DENCE, PORTLAND and other Eastern points can nav.
Their goods promptly forwarded by .As line free Of m
mission Apply TO " " !"
SAbL. T. PEARCE, Agent
ll6 Spears wharf.
or to Il. 6. CEOIWELL& co,
feS-tr 90 "ASI SLhEETl
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PROCEEDINGS or THE CITY CoUgcJL


FRIDAY, March o.
FIRST BRANCH.-Present-JoH G. BLACKBURN
anu all the members. SIR. WOLF presented A ne
ua,on from Lewis B. Mule and others, keepers of
;lIsaam asking for the return of money paid
nr esay Tor licences; referred.-Mr. BouLpIN
pp.s; u'eu petition from Messrs. Corkran & Co.,
their nremi.es So to reconstruct frame shed on
ia I NJ at the mouth of Union dock; refer
tiau Better and ob presented petition from Chris
Ing the return Of money paid illegally for licences c
from VIM. A. Huntington, aSa;nst d remonstrance
the wharf at the foot of Hughes street.
Ways and Means, presented report. With on
solution adverse to the petition OF George Wac Ps
table.--Mr. BoULDIN, of the Joint Standin ne
Committee on Highways, presented a report
with a resolution to place gas lamps at GER
tain points on Baderston. Charles, Lanvale, Sharp
and Watson streets and Uhler's alley; adopted
Also a report with resolution to place stepping
stones at certain points on Chester and William
streets; adopted. Also report with resolution
10 place hag-stones at certain points on East Bati
more, East Lombard, Chester, Eastern avenue,
Washington, Townsend, johnson, Lapyals, GU
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IedL.abIU

GFf& FOR BOSTON.
H5-A.i---s FIV r DAY LINE
Inc stlpS Of The BOSTON STEAMSHIP LINE will here
aIer san or BOSTON at intervals OF five days follows
Steamer 5. K sPAULnGNG. MONDAY, March .
steamer JOS, WHITNEY,, FRIDAY. March %
Steamer ZEN. pEEORD, THURSDAY, April l.
Passage Sl2, includi. & Meals and State room.
Freight reserved at the VIII IF Al all times.
ApPIyt 4. l.. HIGGINS. Agent.
NM u foot of Long DocI
(sFfR GALWAY LINE Of STEAMERS.
---ssssA e. II [ ATLANTIC ROYAL MAIL SVEAMSAVl
,-r..- 49, 49, CATION COMPANY.
NEW AND POWERFUL PADDIE-WHEEL STEAMER.
PRL " CE 4 b f Il r,
,,-.,,, - $500 tons burthen,
" III leave New York TUESDAY, March 9G h. caing pt
ST. Johns Newfoundland, to land mails and passen GERS
i!S stt mas DSen constructed with greatest care
power and Is built with watertight C mp+rtmants SL
is cpnillcnt expected to SurpasS in eel and roun
weather qualities any vessel ever bG and is rep etr w
elegance and convenience
An experienced S3rgeGn is attached to the sfip
RATES OF PASSAGE
To Gawayor liverpool LIST Cabin ilo) % Cabin So "a
Cabin, $50. W.
To any town in ireland on Railway Liverpool or ellis
gov, $50.
70 Lond LIST Cabin $40 ID Cabin $40 81 Caha s3 90
10 ST. johns y. F., Isl cabin 49, Sd Cabus!s,
- RETURN FARES
TO New York, Boston or st. Johns, N F.
from S%ay ISt Cabin Sl0, I'd Cabin SIS, 81 Cabin sS G
- rubin or Limerick.
Belf4st, Londonderry Waterford or Lyrrpori " n M
L1'Iuou' ID
Fof passage, freight or other particulars, apply to
HOWLAND & ASPiNWALLn Agents
81 and IS South street, New York
Or to JOHN Q. A. HERRING,
, Adams & Co., lt4 Baltimore street
LAII-'t Baltimore.
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DRY GOODS.-We have material change to note in
the tone of the Dry Goods market since last week few
OF the Western merchants have been here but yet they
have done but little in the way of purchasing About
the first of April obbers to pretty actively
employed and no doubt with the well selected stocks
they prepared to offer their customers thew will not
be disappointed. The commission merchants are doing
but little at present. still they hope to do fair amount Of
business with their late Western Southwestern trade
who as general thing into about the mid,
die OF next month In the present condition the market
we are unable to give reliable quotations. hence
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%nrnItTrf.
TT ENRY ". JENKINS.

I'll ENRY W. JENKINS,
~ PRACTICAL CABINET MAKER
No. Is LIGHT ST,
has on hand large stock Of and is constantly rsnufac
Iing every description OF CABINET WARE the best ma
:, HAIR and SPRING MATTRESSES, SPRING UNDER
BEDS holsters and PILLOWS of Hairor Feathers IRON
BsDSTEA IlS snitahle for Hotels. servants.
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ezsaEsS FUR BUSTON. The regular packet schr.
Ess FOREST CITY, Lovel, master is now loading and
Waye quick dispatch For freight or passage apply to
mlIa-tf 49,. tS S,lIII-N q hONf.No,
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,sssss FOR WILMINGTON, N. C.-THE NER.
;sz s5 CHANTS REGULAR WEEKLY LINE OF
PACkETS.-The AL clipper schooner VILLAGE CEN
BaIer having large portion OF cargo board will sail
with despatch. For freight passage apply TO ~
DUNNOCk X WEATHFRLY,
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,gssak FOR CHARLESTON, s cite NER.
2szE5CHANTS' LINE.-TO SA II, W EEK y-Tbe
clipper scht JUSTlN4 BANDED, Capt IL Pgters having
VII III, 5n OF mer cargo engaged and going board,
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III FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.-Tbe
' Al British bark USK, S3s tons register Apply to
fell-tf I55 STitT,s ~ UjI,orr
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.rszskz FOR ROTTERDAM--T6e2 An 5s5Sss;
ship GLADIATOR, Luce, master will have anic
asPaItn The above port For freight or passage nI
10 SIe captain ON boatd, or to KATE & LEUPOL6r
2
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- WANTED.-Two VESSELS I2O@I4O
ms each, to load at Norfolk for the West Indirs
APPy.tJ KNOX Il co,
Iett l25 Smth'S wharf
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ef0r SaIR, frffGbt u Gbarter:

.es5sst FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTERED
szse2z fine clipper bril- A. b. PATTERSON, Capt W II
Knight, slows about 2,3jJ bbs In good order for at
Voyaa5e' FOR TERMS apply to NJ: A. MITCHELL,
&C., -rLu.
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Goods sent to address will be forwarded free Of
mission, and all charges thereon promptly paid
Shippers will please send duplicate receips and al
dress to MERCHANTS LINE mn "
mh22 II 1'''' So '4'A4i'iH'0H
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Sbippina.

,s1s5z1 FOR LIVERPOOL.--The superior Al
- ship SUMATRA, N j. Kinsman, master :. -
az hendersons wharf for the above port and be
age portion OF her cargo engaged ard going on bnar5
apply To{I y 70 IN n ~ " or passage
mn23 correr - .nIc. 80 D.. q ",
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Ii WANTED.-A vessel of 900 tons to load
for London. Also, vessel of 3UNG5OO tons for So,
side OF Cuba and thence 70 Europe. Apply to
or NURRELL L RANDALL,
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eSA FOR LiYERPO0L.-The fine Al shin
ssasss MARY BANGS, somes. rnaitaS niile NJ sup
cargo engaged will meet with quick desnatnth % Vi el
oi freight apply to Captain board, or ~ Vi ''i"i'e
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q FOR SAVANNAH-EXPRESS LINE-

s9s95z FOb SA NANNAH-EAPRESSL LINE
- me iassailing schooner HELEN MAR Nickersou
MASTER IS now loading for the above port and having the
ms OF her cargo engaged and board viii have 9u
dispatch FOR freight or passage apply to
HkSLEN 4 ROGERS
MT, N. W. corner Pratt and Cav srv
MAR in loading for Savannah rniis-tf
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- PACKETS
g EDWARD EVERETT, Cunh-
HELEN A. MILLER, Calf
CHARLES, Ruark
Ihcse vessels all Of superior class, and insure at the
oWeS ngure They sail regularly advertised and o3
named by Captains well experienced in the trade The ca
pacy 800 OF the above vessels in such will afford great
facility to shippers. For freight, cabin OF seerage pasagf
apply to JOHN HENDERStJS h 20 Nf''
Cro VI ,,,,,--o,- No 81 Pratt street
G5O. " HYNSON Co, agents. New Orleans, will Tor.
yard with prompness and dispatch ali goods CONSIGNED TO
their address. " "0 wish iIs.y
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xsS7,z FOR ROTTERDAM-The fine fast-saiI
TssIi ing Al Prussian ship ARNOLD BONINGFR Cant
D. ~ IashaReI VIII have quick dispatch for the above
port For freight and passage having superior accommo-
uitieis, Apply 10 ~ -, BROTHERS BONINGER,
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assE PE HOR LIVERPOOL-TO SAIL IN A
Keith, master IL The fine Al ship APIER, James D.
the above now Is now loading Henderson's wharf for
engaged will all w the greater rortion of her cargo
passage apply to or balance Of freight or
mhiGtf ' JoiN HENDERSON Il co,
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s4. f2tfy freight wanted for an l ship for Liver
pool, at moderate rates Apply to " "
,,,-., - JOHN HENDERSON { Co,
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The I'd class Nun Buoy making Black Ledge, entrance
PENSACOLA Bay and that the Spar Buoys Mark ISLAND
Ledge in Casco Bay, have broken from their mooring
and gone adrift.
Buoys of the same kind will be set to mark these dan
IS possible
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III FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER.
T,Isg clipper coppc7ed ard copper fastened schr
Ii. "a ): NhILp. Apply to :. R. DUNNUCk,
o@Ii III Smiths wharf
eSgzx WANTED FOR A PORT IN EUROPE
shAn Al SHIP Of about 1900 to 5000 barrels capaoi
ty Quick dispatch viii be given and fair rates Apply al
once to JOHN HENDERSON & Co,
-o5lu corner Pratt and Commerce streets.
z$54z Y &SSELS WANTED FOR
Sa%&& HAVANA
The undersigned ere constantly in want CT vessels O.
to ana t'oE Havana ana Aa&nzas.
,,.- AORRELL X RANDALL.
lra-I EXCHANGE plar.
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~ FOR SALE, FREIGHT OR CHARTER
EzS The 4 fastsailiDg bark PYRMONT Oliver master
one year old, $50 tons, carries SEQ bills built bV i
mhlj eO2EE n NJ TpT-NE : cav,
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IHI.I+II y W corner Pratt and Cav streets.
,yss5s55 DESPATCH LINE SOUTHERN PACK
- aAsiI7As ~ STFROM NEW YORK WEEKLY, FOR NEW
CHlCOLA, ST. MARKS, &c &c '- IN
Merchandise to us for reshpment tn above ,orts
FREE OF COMMISSION. ~ ''
II. II. TAYLOR & Co,
A,, FREIGHT AGENTS,
LIIIhi - West street, New York
lA NEW 1RIEENS
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-14
The Oceupa,Ion Of CoIumbus.

The occupation of Columbus by Gen. Polk, with
Confederate troops is fully justified by the accom-
panying circumstances and subsequent develop
meuts. The Federal troops were actually opposite
to Columbus, on the Missouri shore. Gen. Polk has
proposed a test, for Kentucky neutrality, which
cannot fail to decide the sincerity of the LINCOLN
leaders in that State He proposes to withdraw the
Confederate troops, if the LINCOLN Generals will do
the same, under mutual guarantees for the future.
Under these circumstances, there can be no doubt,
that Gen. Polk should, not only maintain his posi-
tion but should advance it into the heart of Ken
lucky unless this spirit Of equal and impartial neu-
trahty is acceded to. What! withdraw his troops
in the face of such resolution, as that passed by
the Kentucky Legislature, in which the LINCOLN
merceRaries are virtually invited to remain Ii
would be betrayal of the people of Tennessee, an
abandonment of their defence and safety. We do
declare that it csnnet be done without Disgrace in
the face of these demonstrations.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-14


A State Peace Convention was held ct Frankfort
Ky, on the 10th inst, IN which over fifty counties
were represented by q numerous delegation, en-
bracing some Of the first men in the State. The
following resolutions, reported by 6 committee of
which the Hon. WIN. PRESTON was chairman, we're
adopted by unanimous vote.
WHEREAS, We, the delegates of the people from
all parts of the State in popular Convention assem-
bled without distinction Of past party organization
have met together st period Of profound interest
and public danger, to consider the best means Of
preserving the peace of the Commonwealth, and Sc
curing our own rights and liberties unimpalred
therefore,
ResolUed That every material interest of Ken
lucky, well the highest dictates of patriotism
demand that peace should be maintained within her
borders, and this Convention solemnly pledges the
honor of its members to do all in their power tt
promote this end.
q That it is the deliberate sense Of this Conven
ton and it is believed of overwhelming majority
of the people of Kentucky, that the best and per
haps the only mode of eecting this great object il
by sdhering strictly, rgdly, and impsrtiay to hel
chosen and often declared position of neutrality
during the existence of the deplorable war nov
raging between the sections taking sides neither
with the Government nor with the seeding States
and declaring her soil must be preserved inviolst'
from the armed occupation Of either.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-14
How Shall we Elect our next Members OF
Congress


Our General Assembly will meet on the It'll of
October, the first Monday of this month. The cleo
ton of the members to our next Southern Congress
takes place on the 18th of November, the first Thurs
day of this month. Now this will only give the
members of our General Assembly one brief month
to district the State and divide it into eleven
Congressional divisions. For under the Confederate
Constitution, our appOrtonment of Congressional
Representatives is eleUen members, instead of ten
under the old United States. Thus, beside giving
the members of the Legislature only one month to
redistrict the State before the election on the 9TH
of November, 1t gives indeed time to the different
aspirants of Congressional honors to present their
claims fairly and fully to their constituents nor
does it give the people time to make the most judi
cOus and mertOrious elections. In these momentous
times the latter consideration very important one
Besides all this, Geqeral Assembly must neces-
sary spend some time in the election of their speak
and ether officers, in the election also of Comp
troller Treasurer and Librarian of the State--thres
very important officers, and in the election of two
Confederate States Senators. If we should no elect
our Senators, by the 9Th of November, when our
Southern Congress sits, we will be without Sena-
torial Representation in it This election will claim
eral Assembly to redistrict the State Congress
ionslly.
Therefore in view of all these facts how should
the members of our next Congress be elected?
There is but one judicious and sensible way. How
is this? Let the General Assembly, as soon as it
meets and elects its officers, at once pass a
law permitting the Ten Old Congressional Dis
tricts tc elect their ten members as hereto
fore, and the eleventh member of Congress to
be elected by the people of the State at large This
to u.s. after confering with our most enlight-
ened urists and statesmen, to be the only wise and
jUdiceuS course left us under the circumstances.
In the first place under the Confederate Constitu-
ton, al members of Congress most be chosen by the
people Of the States In the second place, the time,
place and manner of holding elections for Senator's
and Representatives. shall be prescribed in each State
by the Legislature thereof subject to the provisions of
this Constitution" Article 3D. sec. 3D. and article
Sd and Sec 4th of the Confederate Constitution de-
clare the people of the State must elect the members
of Congress, and the Legislature of the State may
prescribe the manner. B.