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The steamer Grand Era from New orleans y EXT d
port having broken of her Ersts, ~ Eosps 10
the 9Th inst it become necessary fer tap s.srrer,
abandon his trip and transfer the freight au ine q
to the CIV Burton" The establishment y beyi1s
weekly packets between the city and =, connect
been successfully accomplished, the al1ls gecppag
on last "trip can be Of little moment beyond ~ pnientg
loss to the owners Of the boat To ogsse II rensuya
to msconstruetion and save the possl4hll Fra ii Vas
attaching to any of the officers Of the eTe9a some
deemed essential BY the passengers 70 n accord
preston Of their opinion in the PREMISE nasseugers
anee with the suggestion meeting o. w n BuEt0p,
of the Grand Era was holden on ooaFU ~
and the following resolution agreed uPgn undersigned,
Resolved That in the estimation o. .I t Grand Bfst
the accident to one OF the engines o. th KEN the wrist
was owing to defect in the iron from VIZ any one 2
was made and was beyond the possiohl'l a obserYed
avoid That all diligence and yIgllan5s I'M oftheoh
and that no blame can bejustlY attachsa
GERS of the boat, IA h the fayoI'
Resolved That we cordially reeo1ligIia enter
able consideration Of the public the FeI initiative aae
prise in which Capt kouns has taken to "
assure those who may extend their Psads q careful
weekly packet, thai they will be IN tne 1 be ASSURE
and experienced Officers, and thai Jug other laD
Of immunity from accidents and ahho55 ancies
such az arise from unavoidable conu Sns and bi
Resolved, That we tender to taP'' rossrs C0mPee
gentemanly and attentive assistants if1rn conTW'.
and Bell, our sincere thanks for tne ;nrnev sae ~
and unceasing efforts to render our 4
agreeable. mat the ,halAs Il
On motion it was further resolved ~ and jazz
the company be rendered TO GaPi P,.alits attentos
Bell, clerk OF the w Burton, tor the1i N the slfe
ahd that the proceedings be punAsneS
n AL
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The Inaugural and cahinat.

The inaugural Of president Lincoln, looked fov with
50 much anxiety this taF lay before our rea ers
The public after calmly PeFusing the document. will
pass sentence upon it, merits and icmerits.
For ourselves We cannot but express, thai II The
future, there is gleem Of hope far peace This +
founded die promise Of The president Of the United
States not to attack the troops Of the seeding States
unless they make THE first actual demonstration. Jeff
Davis The president Of tile seeding States, does not
appear to Be one Of the followers q don Quixatte
We are told that he is rather coolheaded, thinling
man, one who viii weigh consequences. He i brave
beyond all doubt but when bravery accompanied With
prudence there is still CLEAN of hope that every thing
may yet end in peace and harmony. GOD send itnay,
il our most ferrent prayer.
Mr. Lineon's cabinet was formed, the names Of the
members sent to the senate, which body Immediately
confirmed them,
Mr.. Seward, Of New York, secretary Of State. The
Picayuue SAYS Of him; His capacity for the duties Of
the post is not to be questioned lie has scholars hp
habits Of labor, extensive information public afrs,
and experience in nearly all Of them. Where Ills Pc
culiar opinions and personal objects are not concerned
the service committed to him will BE- discharged with
ability But it is politician that He il o be DREADED
and avoided, when his influence can be felt Oh any
questions relating 70 African slavery
Mr. Chase Of Ohio, i the secretary Of the treasury
He was formerly governor Of Ohio JIG VA at one
time leading member in the United States senate and
he il represented to ba talented gentleman but a
thorough abolitionist.
Mr. Cameron Of Pennsylvania late United States
senator il secretary Of ID bis youthful days Ne
wasa jounesman printer afterwards an editor During
the great excitement ii Pennsylvania the native
American question, lie the leader Of that partf.-
lie i a man Of very superior talents
Mr Gideon J. Welles, Of Connecticut i secretary
Of The navy. He 1t time, wcbelicve, edited tho
Hartford Times.
Caleb B. Smith, Of Indiana, Is secretarr n 'le II
terror. He il represented '~f3 moderate repuo-
NIL. ~ cry leading whig, ana served III
-, gllgss with great credit.
Blair Of Maryland is postmaster-gencral Mr. B.
s only known 10 the public 81 the son Of Il r. Blair
very conspicuous character n Kentucky some forty
years since.
Nj Bates, Of Missouri i tile attorney general. He
is now upwards Of 10 years Of age In 1926, he vas
the sole representative in congress from Missouri.
Such readers, arc the new cabinet. Whether, with
the president their head they can steer tie ship Of
State through storms and hurticanes-tor and
earthquakes, time alone can tell Let us hope--Ie. a.
pray for The best-for the welfare of our beoved md
dear country
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South Carolina journal, rays the Picayune) con
tains the following:
All white tax payers will ye required At tho time
81 making their property returns ID all dog
owned d kept By theie slaves and 10 pay dollar
for each dog Sd owned OF kepe By their slaves
'All free persons Of color will be required, at The
time Of making their returns next month, to return
al dogs owned BY them and to pay two dollars for
each dog so owned BY them.
I'VE are much surprised ID seesoutb Carolina levy
ing specific duty the dogs Of tiier State, instead
Of tax adyalorem What Shall the MARCY cur Of the
blind fiddler pay two dollais, and the setter On the
eristooratic lap dog be charged only one. II South
Carolina vas d mach renowned bologna and other
places for the manufacture Of It's sausages, We would
recommend our readers 70 esohew THE article imported
from that State; for, no doubt, there viii be great
slaughter Of mongrcl dogs when comes the day levy
this tax for State purposes
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Died

Qled,
% the "a Of March, in this Parish ILL.,
- .he residence OF her mother, Ars AZ S% gioagto55
sofs q ! i, simpson. ESQ in the 25t5 LIZA eoa
a; sAe ies y an afictec husband ana Ear q BIZ
ehidren with large circle Of relatre. s0 IFe Yeah
mourn her deeease and friends :
On the lst Of February. near ft,o,
residence OF her father Mr Angue GU. Place, at IL
ER+SE, the cousin Of Mrs Simpson "a Mss e4fB.
d year or two @''- her junior
These ladies' who have 50 recently Ise
similar kindly dispositions and anabla ~ were ii
They were good women, who thus n efaael;
days cannot leave their circle without must Of tbei,
loss. They we're lovely in their lva. ot seroq,
death were not divided 8aa 10 iLeir
What tho the eurfew kneHs
For loved ones sleeping
Faith should regret dispeI
All cause for weeping
Hars. hear the angels say.
Come, loved ones, come away
Earth ii net worth thy stay
Then cease thy weepirp
Should we the spirit her.
Bind for our pleasure
From the rapt regions, where
JOY, without measure
Flows like river, free
Where life and liberty,
TO all eternity,
Are its own treasure?
We, then may not complain
And wrap'd in mourning.
Wish back to earth again
Who, not returning
We then shall meet again
Where death cannot restrain
Loves light, and happy reign,
Then cease thy Mourning
Come from the cypress shade:
Leave pensi{e sorrow;
Fen youths soft beauties fade
Let life tints borrow,
From heaven, earth and skg
Limued in grace, light and ioy;
Cheerful be your employ;
Leave pensive sorrow Sp
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II appears that our country N not aonc il toter-
ing condition, and time alone sill develop their fate.
Commoton j the order Of the day Il il impossible
% arrest the progress Of discord The best way il u
let the hurricane rage until It exhauss itself and 81
come powerlcss Even England Is threatened with
agitation. correspondent Of the Liverpool Post oil
very recent date says that what one seems To have
expected, has come to pass-in The first week of the
session Of parliament, there i ministerial crisis The
radical party upwards Of sixty IN number have TIL
drawn their confidence from lord Palmarstons govern
ment. THE rupture is complete. The radicals dc-
handed reduction in the expenditures and refusetto
be put off with fair promises Government, when press
ed, refused to comply with the request to desired III
tent. The consequence is a determination to refuse
further support The discomfort has extended 70 he
cabinet, ana it i believed that "a tie question Of sx
penditurc Mr. Gladstone and Nr Miner Gibson ARE at
issue with their colleagues The expenditure Is enor
nous; It exceeds the income, and yet azaton admits
Of no addition. A coatonis spoken of, aha no doubt
the conservatives would support tie wings In opposf-
ton the radicals for they would have 10 chance Of
forming administration unless they could undertake
to reduce the expenditure.
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Steamboat Register.

March. 6.-Figo, from New Orleans.
b. L. Hodge, from New Orleans
Salle Robinson, from jefferson
]. n. Sharp, from New Orleans
7.-Fleta, from Jefferson.
s.-Figo, from Jefferson.
9.-W. Burton, from N en- Orleans
IQ-FIeta, from Jefferson
JIM. Sharp, from Jefferson.
Ii.-DeSoto, from New Orleans
Texas, from New Orleans
Doubloon, from New Orleans
T. A. Bonford, from New Urls.ns
IZ.-Oseeola, from New Orleans.
Doubloon from Gold Point
Fleta, from jefferson.
Grand Duke from New Orleans.
DEPARTURES
March 8.-Fleta for Jefferson
Starlight, for New Orleans
Yigo, for Jefferson.
3 L. Hodge, for New Orleans.
J. NJ Sharp, for Jefferson.
7-Fleta, for Jefferson.
g VIM. Burton, for New Orleans.
lo-J 81 Sharp, for New Orleans.
H.-P 4 Bonford, for jefferson.
Texas, for jefferson.
Doubloon, for Carolina Bluff
Fieta, for jefferson
f2-DoubIoon, for New Orleans
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For Associate Justice.

We are authorised to announce the honoElae i. !
LAND, the present incumbent, as 4 candidate os q
election to the office Of associate justice Of the supreme
court, for the 4th district.
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NEW PArER-We have received the first number Of
The Star State jefferson ian, published in Jefferson,
Texas, b. jas, A. Warner, Esq Mr. Warner is ven
known both in northern Louisiana and Texas He
Yields an able pen but sometimes rather cutting. The
paper il very handsomely got up and from the we'll
known industry and enterprise Of Nr. W We doubt
not but He will succeed.
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New Orleans Market

-Hared with limited supply Of cotton Thereof.
pears to be pause after the heavy business OF the past
three days. whichamountedto 6I0o0 bales Piicesfu
at our quotations;
Inferior, ,.,..,...-@- Niddling, ..,..lltGlt
Good Ordinary, -, 9092 Good ,.l2i94
Low mid'g,. -. Io}@lI Middlfng air,,"-8-
The receipts Including ii, OPS bales on hand since
the 1st September, have been ,767 ass bales EzPe,
ted during the same time 400, $50.
FLorR-Superfne, S5124@5 %; extra, IS s5G90
Pork-3iess SIS 25@l9 90 p Dbl
BAcos-sides, l0@l25c; shoulders, 7t@s!e.
LARD-93@llc. p ID.
CoRS-53@ 65ets. y bushel.
0Ars-88@45e. u bushel.
sUGAR-2t, 4@75c. II Is.
MoLAssEs-l50SQ soc. y gallon.
WHIsKEY--Reetifed, Is p raw, 1890 + gallon
CorFEE-Rio, lo{@IS p D.
CAFrLE MlBxT7, March
BGEF-Westeru tine, .6@s!c 6le'
Texas and Lake, ....... Sl4@Sa T. aeaa
liCE",' ...-.5..... s@EeyVg Y. ~
SHEEP, So Q0G5 r beau
Mich Cows, .....-..... ....... S24tgSe Z ltao
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/ naa.aa rz.na,.ss-.I nnraasa Honle Productions.

Padfine TmDorts Increase Home Ffoduct1oAS
one OF the most certain signs OF the prosperity OF
State OF community i the constant falng-oh u sIs
annut of n,orted provisions and manufacturers ana
r4o,9g ar Greater increase in their successful
nr,ucf and manufacture at home There are number
Of articles which are much too largely imported ll'o
tbe State Of Texas and We call the attention OF our
readers 10 the subject in the hope that the present year
which now promises well for crops OF every aescp
ton witness great reduction of these imports or
better vet their entire stoppage. Corn houi, polAi
bacon and lard are still broaght FROM the hofta " ~
immense amount-iDdeed, hundreds OF thousands OF
dollars have been sent from our State annually IoF many
wears PAST the common articles Of life such as bread
stus provisions fruits and the ordinary articles ta'
are Of easy production or manufacture i
We ask the producers OF Texas II these arlleIes Sha
continue to food the State and drain our specie IRON
il? Shall not rather awaken new interest IN Pfo
ducn and manufacturing and in the present year ada
new honor and credit to our State by checking or stop
ping altogether the importation OF such articles as Gun
JUST as well be raised here?
Our fields should furnish the State and no only stop
the necessity Of supplies from without, bat send nm
ease cagoes to oHrsouthern neighbofs and the World
Our manufacturers should furnish in abundance the art
cles which drawing thousands Of gold ana SILVER
from pockets such toundry-casng9 OF all kl4us
agricultural implements machinery guns and war raani
lions cotton and WOODEN fabrics boots and shoes, etc.
etc. Our beef packers already supply the state they
should be content with less than the whole southern
markets and we trust that section Of the country 50
famous for its shppersof hides and taow viii not tong
continue to import leather, boots and shoes harness
work. soap and candles
We have been feeding on northern products and en-
rthing northern producers quite long. Its tmea
new dawned upon State; it j time that Ike
young giant she IS she shouldaroase hersefand leap
forward in the for the superiority Of productions,
for the prospect is that she would triumph against all
competitors Already Texas WOOL cotton beef and
hides are principal items in the great marketpaees OF
the world and these productions making their mark
All that is now needed IS secure the patronage of our
people for home products and Texas will become the
happicst and proudest State on the continent
jefferson TEX Gazette.
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FRosT.--Last Friday anti Saturday mornings We had
Very heavy frosts and oh Sunday morning slight one.
Our friends however think serious injury has been
done 10 corn, cotton, gardens or the fruit trees
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The State convention Of Arkansas met at Little Rock
Oh the 4th instant Union officers we're elected BY a
majority Of six votes.
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THE QUEENS SPEEcH.-The queens speech delivered
nj the opening Of parliament is says the True Delta in
the usual strain the largest paragraph being devoted to
an expression Of her maestys feelings for this country
ana her hopes for peaceahle adjustment of our diff
cutes
The speech advises the lords and gentlemen that Eng
land enjoys friendly relations with foreign powers,
counts the action taken to check the atrocities Of Syria
the results Of the movements Of the English and French
ambassadors in China brief allu~iou to Italian affairs,
and some minor topics Among the subjects alluded to
as about to be introduced measures for the conso
daou of important parts Of the criminal law for the
improvement Of the law of bankruptcy and insolvency,
for rendering easy the transfer of land for esab-
fishing aunom system ofvoting in England and Wales,
and for the general purpose Of public usefulness
The portion relating Amefiea is as follows: seri-
Gus differences have arisen among the States ofthe Nart
American Union It'll impossible for me 70 look WITH
out great upon any which affect tke
happiness and welfare Of people nearly allied to my
suteets BY descent, and closcy evaeted with them by
the most intimate and friendly relations. Ny heartfelt
wish is that these differences may be susceptible Of salts
factory adjustment The interest which | take in the
4eIlbeing Of the people Of the United States cannot
but be increased by the kind and cordial reception given
by them to the prince OF Wales duras his visit
to the continent of America. / an glad to take this
opportunity Of expressing my appreciation of the
loyalty and attachment to my person and throne, mani
fesled by my Canadian and other north American sub
ees the occasion Of the residence OF the prince Of
Wales among them
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The efficient correspondent of The Richmond VA.
Dispatch, writes from Hampden Sidney college, under
date Of February 24th, that
NV. H. Wise, Of Louisiana, elected one Of the
junior orators for the commencement, Upon the an
nouncement Of the result OF 5he ballot the enthusiasm
was intense. The whole neighborh03d resounded with
shouts Of applause Then commenced Il display Of
fireworks, which wa, indeed grand. The whole affair
closed with beautiful serenRda to the successful can
didates
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correspondent Of the ATLANTA ffa.) Inelligeneer,
informs that paper that b$ superintendent Of the Uni
ted States branch mint At Dahlonega now holds that
property together with $4,000 in gold coin therein
contained, for the State Of Georgia under written
order from governor Brown,
RuaAvA Ys.--Tho Baton Rouge Advocate Of he ID
instant says we are assured good authority that
gang Of runaway negroes about'fourteen IN number,
are depredating almost with impnnjty the property
Of citizens living the eastern side Of the Comite
river in this parizh They have been frequently seen
il squads Of them armed with shot guns, and in
instance gun was put 70 the head Of white
by Of four negroes who emerged from the bushes
just az the former was i'll she ac. Of securing one Of
their comrades. Two white with these negroes
both armed with doublebarrel guns and doubtless ate
the instgators of their thieving and insoence, An
expedition is foot to capture the whole party, #
it succeed The white villains will Yet their reward Of
course much excitement and apprehension exists ia the
neighborhood.
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Gen Braxton Bragg late dommander-in chief Of the
army Of Louisiana has resigned and accepted the office
Of Acknowledgement in the army Of The southern con
fedcracy,
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The titman (Tezas) Herald Of the 2nd inst, says,
the wheat crop undoubtedly the most promising We
have ever seen. With I'D misfortune, enough will De
made to bread tile State ana some spare 70 supply
northwest Louisiana.
The Calatin (Tenn) Courier says that reports from
various sections Of that State represent the prospect
for the growing crop Of wheat unusually promising
4 favorable spring win ONLY be necessary to the pro-
duction Of larger crop than vas ever harvested in
Tennessee before.
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The Hon. Randell Hunt introduced III the senate
the following bill relative to the law Of evidence:
An act relative to the law Of evidence.
Whereas, the inquiry after truth III courts Of justice
is often obstructed BIZ ncapaces created BY the present
law Of evidence and whereas 1t is desirable that full
information to the facts id issue, both in crminl
and in civil eases should be laid before the persons
appointed to decide upon them and that such person:
should exercise their judgment the credit Of tho
witnesses adduce and the truth of thertestmony:
Section J. Be it enacted by the senate and house 81
representatives. Of the State Of Louisiana In general
assembly convened, person shall be incompetent as
witness because of his her conviction Of crime OF
his her interest in any issue question before an
court or officer authorised 70 administer oaths
See. 2. Be it further enacted &C., Nothing herein
shall render any person, who in any criminal proceed
ngs is charged with the commission Of any offence
against law, competent compelable to give evdsnce
FOR or against himself herself shall render any
person compellabe to answer amy question tending II
criniinate himself or herself
Sec g. And be it further enacted, &c, Parties shaH
be competent and eompellable to testify on behalf q
themselves of Others in any suit or other proceeding
pending in court or before any person authorised "a
administer oaths And the husbands and wives Of The
parties shall except hereinafter excepted be coupe
tent and eompcahle to testify behalf of any partv
to the suit Or other proceedings.
Sec l. Be It further enacted, &c, Nothing herein
shall render any husband competent compeable to
give evidence for OR against his wife, any wife com
potent on cepeabe give evidence for against be-
husband any criminal proceeding Or in any proceed
ing instituted il consequence Of adultery.
Sec B. b L further enacted, &c. No husband shall
be competent or compellable 70 disclose any commuui
cation made 20 him BY his wiie during the marriage
and no wife aha be competent 81 compelahle to dis
close any communication made to her BY her husband
during the marriage.
see. s. BE it further enacted, &C. Asceaaants and
descendants shah be severally competent witnesses oa
or against each ether, in all suits proceedings civil
Oh criminal.
i numbered citizens Of Kentucky and Indiana II
trainc The annegnept DC major anderson n hrisaia
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We are authorised to announce JOHN = H6 a,il,
Esq, as candidate for district Judge oF sa l Ro..
composed of the parishes Of DeSoto cadao ANY ~
sior Tho eleetinn takes nIace in April.
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SHREVEPORT:
,NESDAY. MARCH Is, 1851

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The river opposite this place has fallen during the
past week, about five feet and learn that upper Red
Rigeris 50 low that the Era No. o Era No \, and Fan
ny Person have been laid Up AZ Fulton. Since our last
the Viso, B. L. Hodge, ]. NJ Sharp ". Burton, De-
Soto, Texas, Doubloon, Il e Bonford, osceola and
Grand Duke, from New o-lesnsf saIie Robinson aud
Fleta from Jefferson, have arrived.