New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-07-16
TALK ON 'C.aANGE.

1t was remarkably quiet Carondelet street
yesterday. Here and there might be seen two Or
three old steadfasts cogjtating passing events.
| Now and then an outsider would up and in
quire why the great battle in Virginia does not
| come of, for which very good reason can be
giyen-the parties or belligerents are not ready.
| the same question was propounded every hour
| previous to the battle of Fort Sumter.
There has been some talk about Convention of
Factors to take into consideration the course that
planters should pursue in regard to their cotton.
The policy of sending it to market, as in regular
business seasons 1t is thought ought not to be fol-
lowed this season; that the cotton, after being
picked, ought to remain in the clubhouse until it is
wanted for market. This course will relieve manv
planters of buying bagging and rope at present
advanced prices.
Some simple-minded folks have suggested that
an arrangement might be made with the Northern
and foreign Governments, whereby vessels could
come in and take our cotton to market With
out regard to the war and the blockade People
that talk thus, or entertain such ideas, certainly
candidatesfor the lunatic asylum. We hope our
authorities VIII pass an ordinance for number OF
straight jackets for folks that make such foolish
suggestions. We think these views had their origin
all events, not bale of cotton should leave the
ports of the Confederated States until they are
recognized. The South can stand the loss of one
entire crop of cotton without flinchn3; we will go
further, and say two crops As the great essential,
bagging or baling is largely deficient there not
being more in the South than will cover two mil
lions and half bales, il so nueh planters will do
well to consider that if Engaad and France desire
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ships to take it away, recognizing our independ-
ence in the interim. 1t is sound policy for the
planters to hold back. A planter yesterday said,
he had Daing sufficient for half of his crop, which
he would bale and put in his shed, ready for the
first good offer; the balance of his pckings he
would store in his Clubhouse, and await the result
OF impending events. Also, that he secured suhi-
cient corn Tor the year, had lots Of hogs and cat
tie, and did not care copper for Lincoln, Seward
u Go. These remarks will apply to almost every
section OF the great Southwest.
The telegraph from the Northern States, via
Louisville, brought another batch of stuff yester-
day, about fights and Confederate reverses which
carry deception on the face, as the fellows that
sent them asked to have them suppressed. The
belief is, that the secsssionsts ia Missouri are
doing well, very we'll. These accounts do not
come over the Louisville and Cincinnati wires.
The Savannah Republican, after publishing the
LII. D. Russell's letter, dated New Orleans, May
25 doubts its authenticity. We can assure the Re-
publican that it is genuine. We received copy
from the London Times, or paper called such.
The learned Mr.. Russell has turned up just as we
predicted and talked of in April last. 1t is very
fortunate for the Boston Club of this CRY, that he
did not extend his stay in New Orleans for ten or
hiteen days longer. The cellars and pantries of
the club room would have been depleted 8 smiled
Out" Some Of the members think it was happy
deliveraaee when he 'vamosed.'' The presump-
tlon Is that many of his epstles are written after
post praltdtdl eDjoyments.
The Office of the committee for the aid of the
volunteer families was again crowded Yesterday.
II appears the dependents on this committee are
increasing. 1t has been suggested that the com.
mittee should extend the time one day or more, as
the crowd is very pressing during the hours of
payment. We have no doubt The committee would
willingly and cheerfulIy extend the time anothsr