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.,,vsnay MORNING .......Nev. ., 1851 !,
or,s9eSs OF FoREIGs POWERS. s.-That Eu-

nn,s.aSs OF FoRgIGs powKRs.--That Eu-
:. not an uninterested spectator of affairs
~ ,,.r;os. and that the interests and there
-. the sympathies of her Governments are
~ -, the Southern side, Is freely admitted by
,bols Northern press. Whilst some of
.,rn reople are disposed to think that I'm.
=. m partialities for either beliigerent,
yew York Hcrald publishes statement
,.,,srsfion> which have been msde since
l,-,u.eocement OF hostilities, by diferen;
IN rovers. in relation TO the attitude of
~. S,sfes toward each other, which, in its
IAN virtually Yrejndges the whole ones
...~ 81 ,ssle between North and South. Eng
'..alal of. in the proclamation, last Nav, OF
80 Victoria, acknowledging the right of
.,,.bsrn traitors ana rebels" to be consider.
,.,sv:.rrautA" France followed in June,
.,s declaration of neutrality aud an impe-
-, decree against rrivateering. Prussia. a,
~. sane tine, took che opportunity of urging
~. r--el States 10 acccde to the treaty of
,. Iv.u The letter of Prince Gortehakoff
-.-se - July, is conceded by the HcraA to
| y ra,ror.1.ug this country geaera}is, end in
sing sai s,4tcsEeu how aud when thev
..-.t anus tbe civil war 10 a close"
nm. il viii he seen that even the Russian
-..-.s,.,o. about ~ vhich that spawned old rhet-
..ssa Edward Everett. has written one of
r.as.e.l productions in Bonncr's Ledger, is
.-,'rle,l by Lipcoln's leading organ in New
:. - every intelligent man in the South
,-,n9g;.ced Il Al ;he time, Il vague declaration
.t.a9.!-Aip fer both countries, instead of aid
.,; .al'g-. tc the North, as the hyperborean
n. hv1ertrIicai contributor to Bonner
-.-.-.c ruro-rs. Next came the Queen Of
l...r vl5 ss5ei proclamation ofneutrality,
r. enlistment by Spanish subjects en-
..,-sd,. aua drnuuciatory of privateering.
| r... ra. .,.owed by a similar decree frou.
| ,,- h... o. Portugal, Thus" complains The
H.-a.t -a,i o.. The principal European Pow
.-.l,.e i,rnrd the efforts that are being
r.i- by obi. country to suppress rebellion. q
.--ng occasion to make an exception to the
,.-l r-- observed by Jiplomalists in relation
..rete..igu and r!yl! war, ana to present their
...r.oas TO the world. Instructions have
.ssa ace 81, Iceland, Italy, France, Germa.
,, Hungary. Bosnia, and Poland without q
uci appreciation or disapproba,ion on the
-oftas statesmen Of the various foreign
.,a- Observing events closely. they have
erie2rs, a'sfaugd from Official comment,
s evcur- here have startled them from
.sg-eseryr. and ga1sed them to break forth
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WOOD. COAL. &C.

rONSUMERS OE COKE, 1no have been
\ regular customers, and have not unpaid &C.
counts on our books, and who desire continued
their names at the Office corner of 10th and Cary
streets, arr state the least quantity that VIII meet
their monthly demand, in order that we may esti.
mate hat further quantity be spared to other
applicants.
Cash on fliny the order will be an indispensable
condition of all future deliveries.
oc 26-ts JOHN J. WERTH, Agent.
TO EOUEDERH.-Our ARTIFICIAL COKE!
I converted from Bi.urinors Goal Ia success
1Hy nsed IN eupslos q substitute for Arshrscits
ftoal. J0HN J. wFRTH. Agent
t.
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2t# COM ARRANGEMENTS.

W. NOTIOE.-The annual meeting of the
~ STOCK H o LDERS OF THE RICH
MOND AND YORK RIVER RAILROAD
COMPANY will be- held at the Office of the
company. in the city of Richmond on WEDNES-
DAY, the 9TH day of Novenber next. PunctuaI
attendance Of Stockholders is respectfully re.
quested. A. w. MORTON, Sec'y.
oc l9-2awtN6
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ARRIVAL OF PRysoERRs IN wAsHTssros
The Washington Star, of the 29th ult, has

Last evening, ]. Owens Berry, late Gov
ernment employee in the Patent Office here :
VIM Davis, of East Tennessee, and Samuel
l.. Warden, of Richmond, Na.-prsoners
taken in the battle of Ball's Bluff, reache ed
Washington under guard, and were duly
placed in the military prison. Berry, if we
are not mistaken, is a Georgetown man, All d
processes TO have been a lieutenant in the sth
Virginia regiment.
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HR. TJGHES SELECT SCHOOL FOk BOYS,
IVA FRANKLIN STREET, between 9th aud 7th.
This school il fully organized; all the classes
being in good working order. A few more pup
will be received, to I'll up some of the classes.
r. H. L. TIGHE, A. NJ, Pr.-Classics d English
e. F. KING, A. NJ, Assistant in Math. d. English
Miss G. " SARyAY, Assistant in Primary Dept
Mr. King is Southern gentleman by birth and
sdueation, aad comes well recommended, with Az
experience OF nine years in teaching II may be
proper to add, that my school receives ever my
constant and undivided attention French and draw
ing saugbt R. Il. L. TiGEA "a NJ. Pvir
or I4-ImH
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LOUISIANA DEPOT,


RICHMOND, VA, Ocs. -, 1861.
w. THE UNDERSIGNED having been sta
~ toned in Richmond for the purpose Of receiv-
ing and forwarding all goods sent from the State OF
Louisiana to her troops in Virginia. and having
also bssn appointed by the Relief Committee OF
New Orleans their agent TO receive all goods sent
through them, has taken tAs front room of the
house occupied by Hector Davis, on Franklin 1t !,
and can at all times be found there by persons hav
ing business with him.
JOHN HI. MACKENSIE.
Quartermaster and Forwarding Agent for Louiei
ana Troops In Virginia oc 29-lm
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a bitter controversy Is springing mp -.
tween tee ftiepds oa 0enesaI Baker and III
0snss&l gSheY sdYauesd upcn Lssshnyf, Jt
~ kfssFHptAd an lEs els SIDE n EhSW maj
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DRTVATE RESIDENCE FoR SALE = nsw
and very comfortable WOODEN BUILDING
suitable for the accommodation of q mediums sis.d
family on 2fth, between Clay snd Leigh stsssss,
Church Hill will be sold low application To
se h2m A ILf
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W. CHANGE OF SDHEDULE.-Trsyel.
~ crs going South viii observe that tho F.
TERkOON TRAIN FOR PETERxRURG leaves
this eity OF THREE r. M, Instead Of four as for
nasriy. loe NS--lui .WYNNE. GupH
CPlRITS TURPENTINE.--l5 o-rTels il
y aals tow. hy VIII SATTLERk = OIL,
- ~ Na1N stsan1
NlNNIA.-rIve sa1ss 4slsesaS6 4sioh1.
'" '''"''' - " n as&ssos tua
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EDUCATIONAL.

iSS TAZEWELL, having taken charge Of a
IVA FAMILY SCHOOL, desires AZ addition to
taeir number of nine pupils, making in all twelve.
Girls under twelve years Of age, Boys under
ten, Will be received. Location, Grace street, be
tween 7th aad Srh.
TERMs-Per session, nine months Commencing
Nov st and closing August LIST. $50.
Oc 31-19tk
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DOR A L E
z 80 hhds. N. o. SUGAR;
% bbls No. Coffee SUGAR;
so bbls. SYRUP;
Crushed and Puverized SUGAR;
RICE, NAILS, &c
$50 bbls pare Mou tain WHISKEY;
FRENCH BRANDY and WINES
JOHNSON, YOUNGER g. OTEY,
oc 29-2w Ii Pc arl st.. Richmond.
NONSIGNED FOR SALE
" 1000 lbs prime FEATHERS;
1900 lbs, Hone-u,ade SOAP;
Reported to arrive
Several lots line BUTTER, BACON, FLAX
SEED, &c.
JOHNSON, YOUNGER OTEY,
oc @-2w l3 Pearl street
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LSOR RENT--A HOUSE aud LOT on 18th
/ street, between Broad and Grace streets The
dwelling contains fourteen roems Of them very
large Wafer and gas have been carried into every
room On the 10 is q kitchen containing roons;
large Stable aud Carriage House; q meat house,
and other out houses. All the houses are Of brick.
and have been built within the last two yesrs.--
pleasant one In good neighborhood, and convent
snt the business portions of the city The whole
establishment WAS erected by the late Charles B.
Hil, for his family residence. For elegance and
convenience. the premises eannot be surpassed by
any in the city of Richmond. Persons 10 want Of
desirable residence will do well 70 examine this.
On calling at the bouse, they will have the whole
promises shown 10 them. For terms apply 20
THOS. ]. EVANS,
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LOST sTRAYED. &c.

OST- $40 REWARD-ln the w -tsr close, at.
L taehed to the Ballard House, Celt's NAVY
PISTOL.
The above reward will be paid and DO questions
asked, upon its delivery at this office.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18
THE TREASON AMONG Us.

We Learn that the attention which has recently
been directed toward the traitors among IA, who
arc buying and selling arms and ammunition to
be used against the Government, has thrown them
into n state of great CONSERVATION. The fact is,
the Indifference Of our citizens had so emboldened
thcse people that they allowed thein'elves to ex-
crcise much less discretion than formerly IN
their REASONABLE dealings But the charge OF
.Judr. Smaley has awakened them 10 con.
seriousness of their guilt, and just dread of the
condian consequences which must follow. Our
personal reference TO some Of theee geatry has
greatly terrified them, and by the early
trains on Wednesday number OF thehl
left for the South. Among these con-
scieuCe-emitten fellows was Gen. X. L. Thom,
an agent for the State Of Alabama, who ran
away 20 fast that he forgot 10 provide for the
forwarding of his cOntraband purchases, till he
had put himself beyond the limits Of the State,
when lie stopped and telegraphed to the New
York house, telling them how to ship them.
We learn that the merchants are not little
puzzled how to act, not wishing 10 break a
profitable bargain, nor thinking it altogether safe
TO trust their necks within reach OF the law.
Railroad, Steamship, and Express Companies are
also becoming very cautious about receiving I'M
lawful frcights lest the Grand jury should take
them in hand. Hartford banker and an
arms manufacturer from Chcopee are, we hear,
very much afraid that their conduct (the former
in making advances for the purchase of arms,
and the latter for selling them to rebelous
States) will be made the subject Of judicial in.
oniry: for, from the extent Of their operations,
they would unqucstionably fare badly.
The steamship State of Georgia, belonging to
the Philadelphia and Savannah Steam Navigation
Company, which came here last week, is said to
be intended for y war steamer for the State OF
Georgia, and to have been sent to this port to be
strengthened for that purpose. This rnmor
should receive prompt attention. 1t would also
be well for the Grand Jury to ascertain by whom
and upon what authority offers were made with
in a day OF two for the purchase Of several OF our
stoutcst harbor lighters, with view to
their being transformed into Alabama gun
boats, TO be used 1t Mobile against the Gov
eminent of the United States. The Circuit
Court of tho United States in this Dis
trict and the Grand Jury thereof, have al
ready effected much good by warning our clti-
zens of the danger which they incur IN giving
aid and comfort to The enemy; and strict adj
herence to the letter of their duty will no doubt
eiectually stop the trade with the South IN artl'
clcs cVntraband Of war.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18

alas. now only traitiOns-had her delegates
called upon the Federal Government to treat
with rebelous traitors az strong governments
who respect themselves and value the rights OF
tie people baye ever done, with the sword in
one hand and the halter in the other. The quc5'
ton which, at this moment, this nation Is called
upon to consider, is--not compromise, not con.
cessiOn, not Disunon, not Slavery, but simply
Whether a.. lie Federal Government is still in exist
cnce; whether anything is left us except the eff
gies Of government, as stark, as cold, as dead as
the marble efiges Of tomb.
A fifth and last resolution remains; il is an
appeal to the seeding States ito preserve the
existing status" and TO abstain from any acts
of precipitation. If Virginia desires peace, aud
that the two sections shall treat on equal terms,
it better becomes her to call upon those States
that are in arms against the Federal Govern
ment TO return to their allegiance, and surrender
10 their rightful owner all those forts all along
The coast of the Atlantic and the Gulf, from the
northern boundary Of South Carolina to the
sontl. western border of Louisiana, which they
have seized as an act of war. The "status"
they should return to is the status ante betlnm
and till this is done, voluntarily or enforced by
arms, no proposition for negotiation should be
entertained for moment.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18

sbiest lawyers of tAat time. After an cxamirs.
lion OF all'the circumstances tending 20 sustai,
the charge, it was ascertained that Mr. Smith
bad given Mr. Burr hosptablc reception under.
his roo' tor four or iige days, aud FRAT be after
ward saw hlm again at Cincinnati and in Ken.
lucky. 1t Was not blown that he even knew
OF Burrs designs, or had ~ apy was gigea them
couhtenance; ard yet the above resolution "a
ceived nneteen votes ii tie tweIty.ninc eigso :,
the Senate. AS the number Of votes -eon;red no
the Constitution we're not given, the i,sclut;on
did not pass. Mr.. Smith however, Resigned. and
retired from public life, di'graced man.
That was the way members Of the Senate upon
whom the suspicion of treason rested were treated
in the pure days Of the Republic! Now, in this
degenerate age, Senators ayow their treason on
the floor Of the Senate, and meet in midnight
caba to form conspiracios "against the Peace
50 Union, and Liberties Of the people of the
"UBited States aud yet there 10 resolu-
lions OF expulsion
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18
LOYALTY OF TIE ARMY AND NAVY.

We recognize and admire q hign sense Ol
honor in those officers of our Army any Navy
who, syDpatliiziug with that portion of the South
which il now arrayed in revolution against the
Government, and feeling themselves incapable OF
living and acting up 10 their oaths to maintain
il. are tue 10 themselves by laying down their
commissions. Bat there are those in both branches
of the service, We regret TO say, wse, while
traitors at heart, and scarcely deigning to cloak
their REASONABLE sympathies, still partake OF
our bread and our salt, that they may all the
more surely betray us. Such men are Of
the stuff Of which Arnold was made; let
them beware lest they meet the fate which
befel him, for as surely as they perpctrate
the crime which they have planned in their
hearts, go surely will the finger % undying
scorn follow their names through all time.
Men whose epaulettes should be torn from their
shoulders are said 10 be- conspiring with the
traitors 10 overthrow the Government. One OF
these is said TO be acting a. on agent for the
State Of Georgia, under u years leave OF alb
sence in the purchase of arms to be used against
the Government Another is entering into a con-
tract to supply field artillery to the same State
Com. Armstrong in command Of the Nayy-lard
nj Pensacola, and the artillery officer at Fort
BarTaucas, basey surrendered, according to our
correspondent, to a force Of 100 men, notwth.
standing Capt. Wilson and the i3 marines under
his command ut the Pensacola Navy-fard
we're for resistance. There can be hardly
a doubt that the United States artillery
and sailors there, formed force sufficient 10
have kept the rebels at bay.
Iu view of such d.ssrpcelul flcts Is these, sc
are urged, by loyal officers in tbs Army and
Navy, who mean to defend the Lnion at oil haz-
ards, to impress upon the authorities at Wash
iDgton, in the strongest terms, the eXpeiiency Of
recurring on immediate renewal OF the oaths
from all officers ia either service. Gen. Scott
required this Of al who followed him TO South
Carolina at The time Of Notification, with a
most happy effect. Let this duty be performed
speedily, chat all who would falter in their duty
and fail in their allegiance in the hour of their
countys perl, may no longer have the power
of bctraying her into the hands of the enemy
The country which can boast Scott, Stewart
a Wool, and m Anderson need then have IL
fear that IT, honor viii Dc tarnisled, nor its has
lett 10 trail in the dust.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18

We have positive intelligence that it is the in
tenton of the rebel leaders Of South Carolina to
attack Fort Sumter with all their forces as soon
as their envoy, Col. Hayne returns from Wash
iueton. Notwithstanding all that has been said
about the impregnabty Of the position OF the
fortress, it is almost physical impossibity for
garrison Of fifty or sixty men to maintain
long defense against such odds Their numbers
are barely sufficient TO work nine guns without
any allowance for rest or relays or casualties.
Without prompt relief Major Anderson and his
command viii be destroyed, aud the key Of
Charleston Uarbor taken by the rebels Rem
forceneDts aud sbips-ofwar should be at once
sent TO Fort Sumter. The Administration will
incur a terrible responsibility by any unnecessary
drlSy
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18
TREASON an THE u .. SENATE.

Was introduced into the Senate raising Com
mittee TO inquire whether John Smith, then q
Senator from Ohio ought not to be Expelled
because of the part charged that he had taken
in the conspiracy of Aaron Burr against the
"peace aud prosperity of the United States"
John Quincy Adams was Chairman of the Com
mttee and finally presented report, concluding
with the following resolution:
Re,oel That John Smith Senator from The State Of Ohio
by bis participation IN the conspiracy Of Aaron Burr alns the
Pooce Unou and Liberties Of the people Of the United States
has been guilty Of conduct pabc with his duty and station
Senator of tho United States Aud that he therefor and
herebyis e,elied tho Senate Of the United States
Mr.. Smith was defended before the Senate BY
Troucis S. Key and Goodloe Harper, two Of the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18

By the arrival of the Ednburg from Liverpool
on tho I'd inst. at this port, and Of the Canadian
via Londonderry at Portland, yesterday, and of
the TeutOnia from Bremen and Southampton 18th
inst. off Cape Race on "Wednesday, We have six
days later news from Europe. The ship Gutten-
burg Of Hamburg, bound to that port from New
York, and the ship Golden Star OF Boston, for
Liverpool, have been wrecked, with the loss OF
all on board except in each case seven persons
saved RumOrs are prevalent in France Of inter.
ference by the Emperor in the affairs of Turkey.
An inconsiderable conspiracy of the Bourbon
party had been detected at Naples. Disturbances
had taken place in Hungary. which had been
suppressed by the soldiery. King William ~.
of Prussia died on Jan. 2, at his palace of Sans
Souc near Berlin. He is succeeded by his son
as William V. A large Russian army is to be
concentrated in Poland. Breadstufs active. Con-
sols g2i6922.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18

By not more than dozen people, and The value
of which to the city would be vastly greater if
its raw details were compressed into three or
four pages of general results were ordered to be
printed. Pending the consideration of motion
by Mr.. Dayton, to appoint Committee to re-
organize the Finance Department, the Board ad'
journed. The COuDcilmen perfected their or
ganization by reelecting Mr.. McClenachan
Clerk. Mr.. Orion severely denounced the Mes
sage of the Mayor and his sneAking attempt to
SOW .seditiOn in our midst.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18

In the u. S. House Of Representatives ycster-
DAY, NessIs. Thomas of Tennessee, and Sickles
Of New-York, made Democratic partisan ha-
rsngues, Astounding in the usual interpretations
Of the position Of the North. The latter speaker
was opposed to coercion-OppOsed to the Yndica-
tion of outraged and insulted honor by force OF
arms. He counsels the utmost forbearance
toward our erring brethren, although he admits
that their conduct is offensive TO the last degree.
From a gentleman Of Mr. Sickles'S peculiar e1-
pericuce these Christian suggestions come with q
grace and weight that cannot fail TO DO duly
appreciated by the public.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18

bill has been introduced in the Missouri
Legislature proposing to call Convention of the
Slave States at Nashville to decide upon an ulti-
matum, and also a Convention Of all the States
at Wheeling to devise some remedy for the
present troubles of the nation.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18

Amid the general voice of condemnation and
adherence which comes from Europe and the
whole civilized world against the attempt to
destroy this Republic aud erect sayehOlding
empire on its ruins, single plea in favor of
Slavery has been uttered in France by one
GraDier de Cassagnac in the Paris Pays. The
Pro-Sayery journals here are paradins this soli-
tsry exprc ssion Of sympathy with much sati'fac-
ton adding TO it the gratuitOus assertion that
the Poys is the organ of the Emperor Napoleon
iii. The truth is that the Pays is merely the
osicisl organ of the police, and N. Granier dc
Casssenac is nothing more nor less than creole
from Martinique, in the West Indies, who enjoys
little consideration and no great influence in
Paris. The Paris journal that especially ex-
presses the opinions Of tho Emperor is tho
Constitutional, winch denOunces in the strongest
terms TIE rebellion of the Shareholder.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18

The foreign Ministers at Washington have re
auestea the Government to inform them whether
clesrspces Of vessels issued by South Carolina Will
BE- recognized as sufficient and whether foreign
vessels could properly pay duties to South Caro-
Ina officials. 1t is understood that the answer
was in the negative.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18

The Senate Committee TO whom was referred
the nomination of Mr.. Mcintyre as Collector at
Charleston, have refused to report it TO the
Senate The Committee consists Of three South
eTn and two Northern Senators.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18
AesoIprk DAILY Gribnlle
FRIDAY, JANUARY IS 1861.
To Advertisers.

The large increase in the circulation Of THE TRIBUNE
renders it necessary that be put to press at much
earlier hour than heretofore and we will thank adyer
tsers to send in their Advertisements early in the
day fs possible.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18

Ihe Legislature Of Pennsylvania yesterday
anani,r ously passed Union resolutions approving
the course of Gov. Hicks, and pledging to Mary
LAID the fellowship aud support of Pennsy lvana.
This may serve to offset the traitOrous meet
ing Of Democrats in Philadelphia on Wednesday,
by which the rebellion Of the Shareholders was
approved and assurances given that Pennsylya-
MIA, in case of secession, would 20 with the
South.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18

TIE United States Grand Jury examined
tie Hon. James L. Kerrigan. NJ. c. elect from
the WITH District, Mr. Police Superintendent
Kennedy, AID some Of the clerks Of Adams's
Express, yesterday, in relation to alleged treason
able movements in this city. Mr. Kerrigan, who
is said to have recently visited Charleston, ia re-
ported to have denied all knowledge Of any con-
syirscy 10 this city against the Government
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18

Fort Sumter, it is said, has provisions for three
months, though sugar and coffee are scarce.