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The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20
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The Washington correspondent OF III
Richmond Examiner writing under dat
Of March 9sth, Gays:
The Ministers Of the Confederate States
will reach Europe about the middle OF
last Of next month
Thc first visit Of these Ministers will
I've directed TO Great Britain, Er many
reasons. The community Of Language
and Of laws, a similarity Of conservative
ideas in government, kindred blood, and
religion, would naturally prompt this
step, even If regard were not paid to the
immense proportion Of the Southern staple
consumed by England, and the great i'm
portance Of building up direct trade with
her. France would naturally he the
next point, and il is gratifying TO scc
the spirit already exhibited on this sub
.ject by the French official journal. The
Monitcur foresha lows the action Of the
Emperor not less clearly than does the
London Times the course Of the British
nation
The Ministers will find their task an
easy one. The exports Of the Confedcr.
ate States in cotton, rice, and other ag-
ricul,ural products will range from two
hundred to two hundred and fifty mill.
ions OF dollars pc annum. Now, II Is u
known maxim Of political economy that
peoples imports will about average
the exports. The South, then, imports
over 5000 600, 900 per annum. Much the
largest portion would come from Europe,
supposlng her and the North to pay the
same duties ms they will under the laws
Of the Confederate States. Here is an
immense export trade 10 the cotton States
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20

II TIC cotton Sta@ IA . contemotuous
smile. They ere ~ worthy of se.ioos
rcfutation, and viii die ost Of thsmselvss.
But, however moderate a.d aaxious
they may b. for peacs, tho Confederate
States will insist a I'll their soiI being
given up to them. They will demand
and require uie surrender Of Key West
and Tortngss They sro a part Of the
territory Of Florida. and were acquired
only by the same treaty with Spain BY
which Florida waa secured. The Intel.
ligen 'er and Stephen A. Douglas, both
allies and minions Of Lincoln. insist tina,
s'cse places are Of Sational importance,
and should be kept by tho North. They
are only so to harass and annoy South
cn commerce, In the same way il
might be said the South has right 10 =
part Of the forts At New York and Pf,ila-
dclphia, and TO the lighthouses and Gus
tom houses there, because the expcndi.
lures we're 70, the good Of the whole coun-
try and Of national Importance Feeling
the weakness Of this plea, II is said the
North should keep the Tortagas a. Eng
land keeps Gbraltar--as n strategic pc.
sition. When the South gets TO be AZ
weak and imhccile ms poor Spain abe
may agree 10 such = humiliation. She
will never do 30 while the North has
commerce TO DC reached by privatecrs
Thus will she compel surrender to her
al her soil. and If she were utterly
.e,plcss TO reclaim il she could easily
sell the islands to France. and thus give
Brother jonathan war on which he
would soon bc sonndly thrashcd.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20

COMMERCIAL CHANGES The Boston Trav.
cller says We begin to see changes
in the commerce Of Boston, most Of which
have occurred within very short time,
and were not looked for even by our
shrewdcst business men. And first, is
the diversion Of quite q portion Of the
Calcutta trade from this port. its ancient
scat, to the Southern cities, and to New
York, Gunny cloth, which constitutes
the most bulky portions Of Calcutta car
goes, is now carried to Savannah, Mo.
bile, and New Orleans. Then, great
changes are now taking place in our do.
nestle trade. We are receiving more
goods by railroad, propcllcrs, and coast
wise steamers, and less by sailing yes
sells At this time OF the year, in previ-
GUS seasons, We have had large fleet of
heavy ships on the way from New Or
leans, laden with cotton, flour, pork, pro.
visions, hemp, sugar, and molasscs. Now
all these articles. except the cotton, land
even large quantity Of that, ia trans.
ported across the country, or via the
lakes Instead Of ships to New Orleans,
Mobile, &c, we hnv. harks and briggs,
but chiefly immense schooncrs.r
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20


a Seems At THE WHrE liorsE-Ihcrc
was quite scene at The White House
lately. II appears that the President IN
vi'ed Senator Baker Of oregon, whom
be formerly knew in Illinois, to break
fast with him. The invitation was ac'
tcptcd, and after breakfast the President
invited the Senator - walk w''i' nm to
his reception room. where he SAID dele
cation OF Californians were to present
themselves, and have hearing IN re-
gard TO the appointments IN tn" state
Senator Baker accordingly accompa
MED the President. and large number
Of Californians, representing the two
factions. were soon in the presence OF
his Exccllcncy. Mr. James w. Simon.
ton, one Of the editors Of the Bulletin
representing the anti-Bakcr faction, pre-
scented 10 the President protest sgains,
the right Of Senator Baker Of Oregon
to be heard in regard to tho appointments
in California. Mr.. Simonton then read
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20
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f11 DnE1fxD NALL
List, list unite thaa so,ema kali,
Issue from Cork Screw Hall
II is the jolly Clubs farewell,
As they past jcyn recall.
Lets stop and take peep within -
Sad havoc here il found;
For 10 amidst the smoke and din,
Bright arms for war abound.
The rife. derrineer, and knife.
The na-k and pouch. and belt.
Iietokens war, and woe. assd strife,
That may ere long lie dealt.
Their broad-cloth they have laid aside,
Their spotle.s linen. too;
And kcr~ey in IL place supplied.
With flannel coarse and blue
The cork-sccw Club. brsrs .JssrJcss hearts,
Have donned this uniform.
And soon. for aye, ia distant parts,
Wal valiant deeds perform.
For 10 ! amid polite strife.
The frontier calls oh come.
Protect us from the red mans knife,
And save our lives, our homes
Protecting aid we sadly need
For blood runs freely here;
And Of more daring barb 'rous deeds,
We live in constant fear
Ard thus the Cork Screw Club rrpy:
We bcar--obey the call
Projecting aid We II give. or die.
Alat ifum Cork Screw Hail
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20

The MfsssssIrr VOLUNTEERS. The Mis-
sissippi volunteers now At Pensacola are
said to bc " whales and no mistake. A
newspaper correspondent speaking Of
them says that they could IN any war
ONCE bo patented - tho most improved
stylc Of live war stuf They arc. from
their acarfa 70 thsir soca, born soldiers
They have = martial Look. martial tread
and martial cir. Thoy are clean built.
and quick they arc lean and atont ;
there IL not platnna a parry .@rr"A~~
IN tho hrigaac They have. also. heavy
under jaws. and hong, bending ncscs,
which would have delighted Hannibal
Among ,he 6fteea hundred there are not
five scrshs, aud such ~ saw were bull
dog scrub. Aissisaippi. Tho soalsiicl
State will BE- proud II her dase<leviis.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20

Bob Cones, a newly elected Sheriff, was
told Ivy the Judge to open Court. Bob
went to the door and shouted
Il call Court i call Court y
Call W II Jones, aud A. 7. Moore, -
said the Judge
wv. II Jones and A. 7. Moore = yell.
ed the Sheriff
Zone at a time, Mr.. Sheriff"
zone at ,ime--onc Mt n time y
"Now yon have fixed it,
Needn't we've fixed it," shout
cd the determined Sheriff
There was no Court that day.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20

TxrAsoS 1t was anthori,ativcly sta.
ted in Washington on She "a inst, that
Postmaster General Blair has received =
letter from Governor Houston, Of Texas,
in which The administration l. cxhorted
to maintain the Union at All hazards, and
strengthen the Union sentiment in the
South by asserting the federal authority
with all means at it's command. Tho
hero Of San Jacinto furthermore, express
ed himself determined not 10 surrender
h the sccessionsts. but to adhere 10 ikf,
Union 10 the last |, is stated that the
suggestions Of thc letter were discussed
in the Cabinet meeting yesterday. ard
that some Of the military movements
now going on result from them.
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Il y kwown mere dat an n... ss4uss-
ing has existed for some time between
the English, French, and American Gov
ernmcnts, not u allow Spain or any other
government to obtain foothold upon
that Island. In relation 10 this matter,
their policy is not only important to
ne, in support Of the Monroe doctrine.
but is peculiarly SO to ns at the present
time, In view Of our domestic troubles.
II is feared that the administration has
not the nerve to step boldly forward in
the matter.
An officer Of the navy stated this
morning he had reason to believe that .
rupture wonld occur with Spain within
twenty days. II ia known that orders
have us, gone ont TO several vessels to
hold themselves in readiness fus immedi-
ate service. The Powha,an, now At
New York, whose whole crew was dis
charged the day before yesterday, is Or
dered 10 at once receive back her crew.
and prepare for sea. This is regarded
AZ very significant
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20

A large public msetisg took place d
Richmond, Va, on Monday. Hon. Rogcr
A. Pryor addressed The meeting in biz
usual effective manner. In favor Of &C.
ccssion. Senator Douglas was also
present and spoke briefly. The follow.
ing is a portion Of NJ. rryor's address
"Thcrc were those who snccrcd at
South Carolina He would rather be
dragged at the tail Of South Carolina
than be led in chains bound to the tri.
umphal car of Black Rcpnblicanism
Great cheers. Mr.. Pryor then uttered
glowing culogy on the State Of South
Carolina. This WAS received with
great applause Her gallan, course
had destroyed an iniqnitous work, and
nov she had wrcstcd from Black Re
publican government the forts in her
harbor. Great cheering. He envied
South Carolina, and today he would lay
down his life il Virginia stood where
South Carolina stood. Three months
ago the Sccessionis.s, or rather the Dis.
nnionists, and lie glcricd in being such,
gave warning to Virginia, but his voice
and the voice Of those who acted with
him was not heard, and now Virginia
was drifting q wreck. Now, who was
TO blame. For'if the warning voice had
been heard, the Union might be recon-
structcd aud he would say that the In
ion he denounced was not the glorious
Union Of their fathers. but the Union of
Abraham Lincoln"
Mr. Pryor then pointed out what
would be the proud position OF Virginia
if she went with the South, and dcscant.
cd in glowing language on the joyous
reception which Virginia would receive
If she joined her sister States Of the
South.
Public sentiment is rapidly changing
in favor Of secession. The Richmond
Examiner Of the 3otb nit, throws out
some very broad hims as to rovclu-
tionary movement Which will inevitably
take place If the snbmiss:ca:sts in the
Convention delay any longer in carrying
ont the public will to cut loose from
Abraham Lincoln's government. That
paper says;
"Thc conceitcd, eccentric, stubborn few
who oppose secession are warning
against Providence, finding fault with
the ways of God They may occasion
war and bloodshcd by their irritating
opposition they may prevent peace
ful solution Of our difficulties, but can
not prevent secession. If war docs
conc, tic l.bmissinnists will be alone
- h'amc for it, Were they to unite
.... ft. tir Scccssionfsi~ and
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20

RsvsSrE Fl.,s OF THE CoSrkpERArx SrArgs
We learn from the Montgomery Ad-
vcrsisor that the revenue flag Of the Con-
'cdera,c States was adopted on the "a.
The design was furnished by Dr. H. D.
Capers, Of South Carolina. II is dc
scrihcd as follows.
Three broad bars, arranged rcrpendic.
niarly instead cf horizontally ~ In the
national flag. Tho coiors are. consc-
qucntly, blue. white, and red In the
blue Der there arc seven stars, ranged
in circle. The flag. with the exception
Of the arrangement OF the colors. very
much resembles that Of the French nation.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20

We have heard of an old lady who was
so very particularly neat, that she always
nicely washed her eggs before she broke
them into the pan To fry; and was always
particularly careful, moreover, to spit in
the pan to see if the Fat was just hol
enough to fry them.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20
Dflltlstrq.

INR. J. n. JOHNSON. Resident Dentist Marshall
~ Texas. fully appreciates ib. patronage ana con,
hdence extended VI him for the Las. .wo years, ana
homes N merit IL. continuance il responsible tot all
work done by him, Teeth put up on gold plate nom
que u full scs. His services can he obtained by adj
dressing him by mail.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20

This Line starting from Clarksyille, Texas,
connects with Bradf,ids stage at .lon,syillc. by
the Southern Pacific Railroad, and thence TO
shreveport. Louisiana, and those patronixing H.
may res, assured that they can be pm, from
cltrksyille Tcxas 10 Nickshurg. Oh The Mis-
sissippi. in FOUR DAYS AND A HALF,
and will receive all attention to their wants and
comfort
sss~ FNy pounds of Baggage allowed to
each passenger. One hundred aud fifty pounds
extra baggage viii he charged the same as one
passenger and lesser or greater quantity chang
ci in the sane proportion,
NESMIrn a SHAW. Proprie,ors.
Jefferson, July 23d, 1860
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20

In making choice OF a wife, prefer the
person before money, virtue before beau
IL. the mind before the body, then ihou
hast wife, a friend, companion, who
will bear an equal share in thy tolls and
affections.
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subiugntion. They have TINS given, in
the possession Of their country, the
strongest proof Of independence aud sta

/ IA. ,,aso.ss;nu - ,h.;r .,urtrv III.
s.ro,,,.s, nrnnl or ;.',c,ss,scncns IA 80
hili.y Wi1l nix rnrnrn;t;o, ~ rns;s,cd
/ Inv he Tinted states who Int a tcv
months ara rncoeuized the .Inarcz gov
ornment Of Mexico. when Jnarcz had bu,
oic.third of that oguntry under his con
troll? Will France. mindful Of her owr
recognition oi the Independence of the
colonies in the very midst Of the rcvolu
tionary struggle. respect such am ohjec
ton. or will England regard il in the
mouth of Nj Chas Francis Adams--a
grandson OF one who demanded that very
recognition
Every day that passes adds to the so
lidiiy of the new government at Mont
gomcry, ana assures them a prompt ane
cordial reception IN Europe
The Ministers here from Montgomery
do mol come TO ask the United states 10
recognize the 'hdehthachcc OF Tue Con
iederatc states. lhey want no Tree pa
pors ifom Abraham Lincoln. lhey come
here because OF Their late relations TO the
other States, and 'or The reason that gu,
OF these relations ucy nave acquired
rights To proportion o' the ruaho prop
eriy, and are willing u assume their lus'
share OF the pubic tcht iheN are w'H
ing to ADJUST peacefully all The questions
with this government.
The tariff now in force in the Confcd
crate States is t,nt adopted by the United
States IN 1881, with larger free lat
/ On that free list are all agricultural pro
duets aud munitions Of war. Bat all
I goods, nD.e ~ Niece list. coming from
the United States. will pay duty &C
cording to the rates Of 1851.
Th,,e has hce, n nrouosed tariff n,
s,;ll LAYER rates than Ina, If 1857 bnt /,
has nat bccp ratified /, comes M II
voy ,cx, ,yho,,hc CONGRESS- osssembl,s
Tbc nnlicv Of The Confederate States !,
.u;ncn,ly conservative and peaceful
They bayc "nrccipi,a,ca- ,hc,osclyo.
On, If the un,an nndrr The rule eff sec
,,on,I and hostile government, bnt the,
Rae nrcc;n;,.,ed no con,lic, with ma,
government They have been prndcnt
can,ious and wary They have adonted
a constitution cm;nen,lv conscrv.atse--
., inc, and .o modcratc ,hat n n
81 axc;,.d , warn r.sl;n, ~ s51,r.
,;on even AZ Tho North A strong Union
,.n os ,h;s c;,v said 4, mo today thai
:. mn ma, co,l1 s,y ono word ay,in,,
thu, constitution" The rovernmen. Of
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20
SEARS q WiTMERSP00N,
WHOLESALE AND RETAiL
DRUGGISTS.
MARSHALL, TEXAS.

Would respectfully announce 10 the customers
of the old firm, their friends. and the public
generally tina, they bave on hands and will be
constantly receiving rs the trade demands, all
the various articles in their line OF business; such
as well selected stock Of Drugs. Chemicals
Oils, Paints, Window lass-Shop furniture Of
all kinds Stationery. consisting Of Letter aud
Cap paper. Blank Books and envelopes &c. Al,
the opular Patent Medicines Periumcries, and
hair preparations, Sc, &c.
They have also jus, received large supply
Of fresh Garden Seeds. which are going very
fast. Those wishing Garden Seed had better
apply early.
SEARS & WITHERSP0ON.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20

AChicago banker asked young lady
of that city villa. kind Of money she Ink
ed best "(Ma,ri lmony,' she replied
"What interest does i, bring asked the
inquisitive banker IF properly invest
cd, i, will double the original stock ev'
cry two years." she replied
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20

Soft soap in some shape plcascs all,
and generally speaking, the more lie
you put into II the better,
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20

SPAIN AND THE USrrEp SsArEs A Wash
ington letter states that the army and
navy are suddenly being pat upon n war
footing, and the knowing ones state that
II looks toward Spain, growing out II
her designs upon St Domingo. Such
actisity in both these arms Of the service
has not been visible for long time Tho
government il fully apprizcd Of the in
tentions Of Spnin towards the island,
aud will not permit her to take posscs-
sion Of il. Undoubtedly the government
feel that \ collision in that direction
RI liU ifoii f'r-''r- n the coun.
tf 'Unlnlr mf r. .iHArels. and lid
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20

MaMxx LcssEs ron MARCH. Tho re-
port Of marine losscs for the past month
shows an aggregate Of g. vessels, Of
which - were ships. II barks, 2 brigs,
rs schooncrs and sloop. The total
value Of property lost and missing was
~, 1875
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20

CnuKi. PUNISHMENT A mate Of vca-
sci was recently tried in Boston. Mass,
ON charge Of heading up . refractory
sailor in pnnchcon, and giving him
his rations through the bunghole. The
defense was that the man was danger.
Gus to be At large.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20

The nnmher Of dsashs efom dipthesia
in the United Ststcs during ths past ysas.
is said TO be no lcss than $4,000.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-04-20
A LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK
SADDI. Il II Y.

Sbop East of The Republican Ofss, IN The Old
Post n6iee building.
~ Tnr undersigned is happy to inform his
friends that he has just received II large
- and very Superior Stock Of SAD.
nLERY, and is now fully prepared to Ill all
orders In bis line in a manner ia give complete
satisfaction. An establishment properly fur
uishei hss been required for many years in Mar
shall The undersigned, from his long experience
in the business understood exactly what was
nssxl.Sl, anil he thinks he has filled it, Tie wishes
the citizens Of Marshall and surrounding country
% call and examine for themselves before buying
s,savhrrr A superior lot Of Saddles and flar
-. 'y and everything in ms i"e kept constantly
~ I II hlKN = EfisS.
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Infal advertisements.


Shop, North Of ne Court House,
MARSHALL TEXAS.
THE upaeesignci would respectfully inform
tho citlssns Of Marshall and the surrounding
country hat b. continues 10 carry ON the
CABINET BUSINESS,
At h "a sand, North 81 the Courthouse, lie
Ia pssuaFsd 10 execute oil work in his line In
sspeeicov styie. and at fair prices Wardrcoes'
Secretaries. Desks Salts, Wash staniA, bed
atesdh. "a othss furniture will b. kept on hand,
or rnade q shost notice. Hh work n we'll
knsws, end b coaAieutly aaas lbr liberal
.aars .! patronage ,r,.,,, r,,
- >, ~. "a N
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

HUMBOLDT MINING REGIoN-This region
of country is attracting the attention of mi
ners, and many have left this county recently
to try their fortunes in hunting for the pre-
cious ores it is said to contain Gold, silver
and copper ores are said to abound in large
quantities, and are represented as of fabu-
lous richness. Such may be the case, but
certainly they are not to be found near the
river, as none of the indications" present
themselves to the eye of the traveller as an
outcrop, as the writer of this can testify from
observation made in 1859, during which sea-
son he, in company with many miners, and
not few whose knowledge of minerology
was respectable.
The generally barren and desolate state of
the country is well understood, there appear
ing nothing but brushwood and sage brush,
with here and there few stunted willows
near the bank of the river. High up in the
Humboldt Mountains, and in Thousand
Spring Valley, where this river has its origin,
there are some fine groves of Cottonwood, but
as the traveller descends all is changed
Whatever the labor of the miner will produce,
in this inhospitable country, will be dearly
got at any price.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

OVERLAND TELEGRAPH.-This great work
is progressing finely, and will. with an aver
age amount of luck be completed by the LIST
of December next. The distance from the
Missouri river to the Sweetwater, 900 miles,
is almost completed, the poles being all plant
ed with the exception of short distance be-
tween Cottonwood Springs, Kansas, and
Julesburs, the crossing of the Platte river
Within a short time, then, we may look fer
news only three days old from Washington
city. The same energy is displayed west of
Salt Lake City, as the holes for the poles are
all bored, and the poles are going up at the
rate of eight miles per day. Considerable
delay has heretofore existed in Salt Lake
in the delivery of poles, but the superintend-
ent of the line anticipates no more embar-
rassment in this respect. The western di-
vision of the line will in all probability be
completed by the 10th or 18th of November
next,
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21
To TRUSTEES AND TEACHERS.
OFFICE SUPT. PUBLIC SCHOOLS,
Shar4a Cnrn4.- Caxn& On lQH1

OFFICE SUPT. PUBLIC SCHOOLS,
Shasta County, Sept. 20, 1861.
wish to call the attention of the Trustees and
Teachers of Shasta county that wherever the funds
belonging to district exhausted at the close OF
a school year. if indebted to teachers, shall draw
no more warrants in their favor. The money OF
year cannot be taken to pay teachers of anoth-
er Each year must provide for itself. The seve-
raj school districts support the school from the
revenues of the current year. If this cannot be
done, better suspend.
This school year ends October 31st, and 1 shall
expect the trustees will make full and prompt re-
turns, according to law, and have all their accounts
settled with teachers, to commence new
school year without embarrassment.
further notify all teachers, notprovided with the
required certificate, that they will not be entitled
to receive compensation for their services out of the
school fund belonging to the district
Trustees are requested not to employ teachers
unless they can show a certificate from the County
Superintendent. Trustees and teachers will en-
deavor to comply with the law, or else I will see
that it is rgdly enforced under all circumstances.
G. K. GODFREY,
sell County Supt. Public Schools.