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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-10

Lecture on the War VIII be delivered BY gtsw.
art L. Woodford, ssq, for the Young Mems Associs-
ton of Bergen Point, this evening, ct the Reformed
Dutch Church, Bergen Point, NJ.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-10

For UrAH.-Several hundred Danish and Swed''h
emigrants went West last evening by the HUDSON
River Railroad, destined for Utah.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-10

NEW IypoRTATroS.-A model Hanson css, =
neat and graceful as any that ever dashed along Pe
cadilly or the Strand, has just been imported "a
placed in the Central Park, under the directiaa
the Commissioners It isa very convenient vehicle
for two passengers, and, as the driver is sesSd
behind, the view is not interrupted by the opsqss
corpus of the descendant of Jehu the fast man Of The
sncents. II the Hanson seems to serve the public
wants the number will be increased.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-10

The GARDNER ISsrIrurE.-The Fourth Annual
Commencement Of the Gardner Institute will take
place on Thursday evening, June 10, 1862 in TIE
Rev. DR.. Gillettes Church, West Twenfythisa
street. near Fifth avenue.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-10

vincent GOLFER AT CoorER IsssrrUrE swrs
EvEsIsc.-Mr. Coyer viii repeat his statements re-
spectng the schools for whites ard blacks at New.
bern, N. c., this evening. The crowded audience 4
DR.. Tyng's Church on Sunday evening and tho inter-
est manifested in the subject OF that time have sug
gcsted the proprety Of giving the public another OPP
portunty to hear Mr.. Colyer.
The New York herald., 1862-02-10
SALES AT AUCTION.

A LbEkr MORTIMER GRIFFIN CO., AUCTION
"a eers MAGNIFICENr HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
FAntng Satuary aud and costly Works oil Art,
AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
Ave story stone residence IS West sxesas street
Detwesn fhth and sixth avenues
seven octave rosewood Pisnoiorte. s.
Bronze and ormolu Chandeliers,
Velvet and Brussels Carpets,
sevres and Dresden China Ornaments
Pier and Manel Mirrors.
Embroidered Lace Curtains.
Bookcase, Etegeres. Centre Tables.
Sheffield Table Cutlery, Table Linen,
Rosewood walnut Chamber Furniture style Leis XIV.
brocate; do and gold Tetes-Tete Sofas Arm
chairs Reception and oval back Chairs rosewood Etegeres
satuary marble top Secretary and Bookcase lined with
sanwood plate doors; Encognures Cabinets Centre
ers elegant embroidered Lace Curtains Console and Card
Tables magnificent Seyres China Vases superb Bronzes
Mercury Crusaders Cheval de Marley Hamlet
Rembrandt match Paintings-Scenes the Hudson.
by Cole; Assumption Of the Virgin, by Lecard; Marine
Views original BY Diebo French Line Engravngs Bronze
Clock, runs one month"; magnificent octave rosewood
Panoforte, four round corners made order by city
Makers Stool Cover and Canterbury black walnut Hat
stand, Velvet Carpets, &C. Chambers-Brusses Carpets,
rosewood and mahogany Dressing Bureaus Bedsteads.
Wardrobes C0mmodes Lounges Arm Chairs Sofas Chairs
covered with haircoh Spring and Hair Feather
Buret Extension Table, China Dinner aud Tea Sets
elegant sets Ruby and Crystal Glassware Paran marble
Punch Bowl Silver Dnner and Tea Service salvers Table
Cutlery Napkin Rings Also Furniture OF the servants
apartments, and Basement and Kitchen Furniture. .
N. B-Partes wishing TO attend this sale take the
Firth avenue and Broadway or sixth avenue stages and
which will bring them within few doors of the house. cor
ner OF Sixteenth street
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

A UCTIoN NoTICE-M DOUGHTY AuCTroNpER.
WI, sell on Tucsdsy Feb at lgx O'Clock at No g6p
West Thrynfth street. gentee House hold Fuf,re con.
sisting part Of mahogany Panccrte ana
Carpets mahogany Tstc-aTees, Arm aud Patjor Cbas
Mirrors, Dressing Bureaus Washsands Bedseals Hair
Msusfses, Feather Beds, Bedding, Crockcrv Glassware
the hignest bidder ~ w
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

A UCTIoN, SALE or ,oRocKE u AND GLASS.
~ HENRY q EVANS VIII sell. 81 lJta 10 Irii ev ~
country buyers Tuesiay, robrsy IL a, io cloet Az
8J Maiden lans ABSORBED stocs of White tinnit a.
ali kinds common Ware, Class, Britannia WAGE 10 H.is
posilIve. Goods wei paesoi for .hIpp,k
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

try dance by The characters.
TUESDAY,
fSecOnd time hcre)
TOWN AND COUNTRY
performed again on Saturday last, tos
CROWDED HOUSE.
WEDNESDAY,
fFirst time here)
Bocrccaults very popular rscve comedy OF the
IRISH HEIREsS.
most powerfully cast.
Mrs. Centliyre's charming comedy,
THE WONDER,
On which play the utmost and attenon has been be-
slowed in preparation. II will be spe adidy mounted
NEW PROPERTIES
NEW APPOINTMENTS,
New, beautiful and correct
NATIONAL COSTUMEa
The cast comprising the most
BRILLIANT TALENT.
win be acted for the first time in this theatre
THURSDAY NEXT.
Due notice will be given the representations OF
SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER
CURE FOR THE HEARTACHE,
ROAD TO RUIN
LOVE FOR LOVE.
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL,
AND LONDON ASST RANCE.
BOX BOOK NOW OPEN.
NoiiceDoors open at T. Performances commence At 71z
and terminate before H.
Boxes and parquete. .50 Orchestra stalls
The New York herald., 1862-02-10
mo rnEArRIcAL MAYAoERs- AND THE PUBLIC

LONDON, ROYAL LrcEuu THEATRE, rec. 2 1861.
Mrs. D. p. BOWERS respectfully annsnnccs ths having
secured from B fa,coner, Es9 author Of f ebay,
World the e.eusve rgh, to produce these shy
fu dramas In the United ststes and having tai the
sary steps TO protect BY law the titles ter situation aud
scenery OF the any thereof without her
written consent viii be In derogaton OF her privileges
legal rishts
Ms Bcwcs presents the following from IN. author
respecting Peep oHay' perfo at this
nv DTAE hapAx--As one act several scenes and the
principal spatons entirely orna any other aispt1
ton OF tue nlc upon which IL founded cannot honcsaby,
reslnhe mine. have not parted With, authorized any
limitations W be made, Of tn models Of the principal
snd consequeny have rnson 10 believe uai het ca not
fairly be represented In America, except unarf reC
To Mrs. d. 4. BowrHs.
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

CEO. HOLBROOK, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, NO 0o9
" Broadway.-Brooklyn auction sas.--JAMES CAGNEY
(ate with Wm Witters) will sell this day. ut 0 O'Clock, ut
of Madison street and Franklin avenue Brooklyn
assortment consists part Farlor Suit Of
pieces in hair cloth marble Centre and Side Tables.
mshog Chairs Rockers two Of Crossleys best Brus
sells Carpets nc velvet Rugs Ingram and Stair Carpets
some Of which cost $40 pair one chestnut Chamber Suit
best Feather Beds Bolsters Pillows and Hair Mattresses u
hall Oilcloths and Mating one walnut Extension Table Din:
ing Chairs gilt China Tea and Dinner Sets Cut Glass Plated
other Furniture with the Kitchen and Cooking Utensils.
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

A UCTIoN sALE.-FIRsT CLASS GUTrA PERcHA
n Goods, to pay advances.-A NJ CRIsTALAR, auction
IS Bowery. win sell this day, Feb. 10. at II O'Clock,
about 800 dozen Of Dressing ding Long Side Put and
pins The above positive and well worthy the aten-
The New York herald., 1862-02-10
SALES AT AUCTION,

ssIoNEE's SALE OF FIVE STORY
Chamber ana Library Furniture.
'sHi Rih fSssSoss FsrSr saiis r.sH,1Its sssr Ware
Russell W. wEsTCOTT, auctoncer will sell this Mon.
day. afternoon, O'Clock precisely very large and ee-
large elegantly farnisScd residence No
M c nS Toy ssS
te9tion q parties IN want Of really superb Furniture and
S sng Ia e two gothic sS rosewood
@sns s's with Sssf coss
;lis sS ]
and i1 ro
rare and valuable Paintings marble top Corner Esgeres
sS Far1e Bed
sssd, S CS%%GSSs sesan. Hair Beds
Dining Roon Furniture, Extension Table marble top Side
FORKS caasrs css BasHes % f,sler sasess a
p,ench and India China ecgAa. RUBY and spsraysd
months, and an elegant Six barrel revolver '
and the entire catalogue @ " oa wea. se
serve. Deposits viii be required Of punches
eAGnafss H2iHh CO., Aueoneer. oee SIS Broad
MAosrrrcEvTF FTfeStsSs moSsshSfS ie'f s. FURNITURE
suprppy kSh French per and Mapts Mgers
Purchased Al ? cos! Il over sisOoo
Al tho .sn. pas. 1a ss0asy So Is Fourteenth
street, ncar e lghth avenue
Commencing at 101z O'Clock A. NJ. precisely.
elegant Parlor Furniture made order, Is in solid
rosewood The whole will be sold TO the highest bidder
cash Offering extra Inducements TO purchasers the
Furniture Of the house having all been made within
six months>
Elegant r3sewood seven octave Panoforte with all
improvements overstrung bass &C. cost S600
Stool covered In san and brodered Cover
full suits of rosewood Paror Furniture rich and
satin rosewood Etegees splendid and costly Parian rna-
ments rich Vases &C also magnificent collection
wood Centre side marble top Tables, richly carved
Chamber Suits in rosewood and mahogany; Bureaus
Bedseads, Washstands Sofa Beds haircloh
pure Hair Mattresses from forty TO fifty pounds
order and In excellent condition
Dining Room Furniture consists Of fine Extension Ia
bc Silver Ware rch China Ivory aud silver Cutlery Forks
Spoons &C., with heavy cut and engraved Glassware
description.
A UCTrON SALE OF ELEGANT HOUSEHOLD FURNI.
for Europe residence i wsverey place. near Sixth
avenue, win be sold public auction, this day Monday)
oclok prcesely 70 the highest bidder without reserve
faror suit covered In green rcps comprising one Sofa
arms rosewood EteQer with mirror back and doors; black
walnut Library Bookcase, marble top Tables Card Table,
black walnut Tsesee and four Chairs covered IN hair
BLACK walnut bookcase with Writing Desk Corner and
bockGands Curtains Shades Vases Clocks
mahogany Bedsteads Bureaus, washsands Toilet Sets,
nnr Mareges, Feather Beds holsters, Pillows, Blankets
surns ses csas oak E4Isn.on Table Dining chsrs
Cnns silver and Iron ware, Table Cutlery Kitchen rurni
tre, Sar Carpets, Ocoth Chandelier Stair RJds Ac
Sale positive rain or shine -
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

MAcnIkERY liner ASD rATrERNs saS :.
'-' w %ATrEAwAN MACHINE COMPANY, ..,,
will be sold in parcels the premises formerly OF said
II REHsspA9 gs ''9si Tns Esi sTh 1n INSTANT
at 10 O'Clock A. M
s a sss sos Sss * PRs
Maiden lane III Receiver
NEwsuRc Feb. l. 1852.
uHENRY H. LEEDS, AUoroNEER.--HENRY H.
10 iS ocieci a No SO BrSsdwsy under
House Sasehoa Funsrs GSn.ns Of veys hsSa
% SsS SaSs ,sa Ss d TS 9:n
3 feet, and other Furniture, without reserve
IL LEEDS co. will sell at auction Monday, Feb lO'
at !: o'clock, the premises at 0reenpoin opposite sne
streets entire contents Factory.
ssng Slack Press Hydraulic Press. Candle Machine Iron
spoois OF Candle Wctins. Tubs Pals Mesirs. pippers
ess T By sss order Y
Assignee Of Pnge / Blsncard
HA'"' b. nEsskSFFjSofS sHEEi 49,
q e. s. xns @
and Mahogany Bedsteads Bureaus. washsands, Beds,
Bedding on ii ss Ensravins' or0ckey &C. Terms
c II O'Clock No. 90 Spring street three Coun.rs,
large Ice Boxes Stove Sausage Machine orseraash
anew o2 buggy Wagon cost $50
AE DOUGHTY AUcTIoNEER, WILL SELL THIS
W. day Mondsy a. loh ooes at saesroom I 20 Nass,
Cases Centre Tables Extension Dining Tables Bullets
Ran R.r sa so
Also rosewood Billiard Tables together with general
riy sold.
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

A UCTIoN NoTIOE.-H WILSON, AUoTIoNEER-BY
n A. d. GALE A pey street; Boots and Shoes; about ooo
prime goods Tuesday February H. at ~ O'Clock A.
NJ Also. fifty goods All to be sold for what
they will bring.
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

A UCTIoN SALE OF READY MADE CLOTHING, &C.
IA A. NJ. CRISTALAR, auctoneer % Bowery. will sell
this day. TO- lO O'Clock large lot of Clothing
psng about zoo Frock Busne Over Coats $50 pairs
Doeskn, Cashmere and Satinet Pants 800 Silk, Velvet
ssn SIX Cloth and Cashmere Vests also PIECE Goods CON
sisting Of Broadcoths Cassmeres, Sanes Musns, Vest
ings Silks Innings about IS dozen Woolen Undershirts
and Drawers, Gloves and Ms, Fancy Goods, Jewelry
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

. old Copper Metal &C. at auction by order Of ISAAC
HENDERSON, Navy Agent E II: LUDLOW co. VIM
office of E Har Naval CONSTRUCTOR No 49o East Houston
per- Metal Windssses Deck Houses Cabooses &C. The ar
ces at various ship yards Parties wishing to see
them will apply E. Hartt Naval Constructor, No 49O
Houston street. the Office Of the auctoneers No. Pine
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

LIDwARD sCHENcK, AUCTIONEER.
u CLOSING SALES OF ELEGANT
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
by EDWARD SCHENCK, Tuesday llth inst and Thurs
day lsh ococks ut his salesrooms Nos l55 and lo7
Broadway Closing sales Of elegant Household Furniture,
comprising rosewood and black walnut Parlor Chamber
Library and Dining Room Suits. Particular attention s re-
quested sales, all the Furniture will be positively
j. b. FREEMAN, Assignee.
The New York herald., 1862-02-10
AMUsE MENTs.

AMUSEMENTS.
w NEW SERIES
STANDARD COMEDiFs
NIGHTLY CHANGE,
produced with
New scenery, dresses incidental music
CAST WITH THE FULL STRENGTH OF rIIE COMPANY
MONDAY,
VIII be performed fsecond time here the standard comedy
ia i've acts, by Morton author OF Town and Country
'uels worth Know ns" Way 20 Get Married. ae.
titled
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

THE
PLOUGH,
acted Thursday crowded audience vino nced iher
great qualification by continuous plauds and the heaFtes
laughter
Sir Abel Handy .................. Mr. Blake
Sir Philip S,a dfo d. Observation-Disclosures Mr.. Norton
Gerald Mr. Young
Warrington. Mr. Moore
Evergreen .............Mr. Browne
Position ...................M Parslos
John ................ ..........M Mr. PArkes
Peter Mr.. Convers
Mss Blandford Mrs Sloan
Lady Handy. Mrs John ,fton
Susan Ashield Miss Henriques
Dame Ashiield Mrs.. Vernon
Al 10 he .dV,
The New York herald., 1862-02-10
AMUSEMENTs

so,<Sss.s~S>-,<o
VNIETER GARDEN
SEVENTH sEvRSTa WEEK
OF the engagement OF the original
Mr. J. g. CLARKE
THiRrYslx NIGHTS.
with success unpsral RAJ q g ss. s sssSon s,,
.BEAUTfftL cUBAs.
Who has revived the ,v,, N ,,,o.,
This evening Monday, the ,0tb:
will essay for the hrs, ilne. ihe eharact,rof
in the glorious comedy Of
which VIII be presented for tho first TIME In some years.
Noveland Laughsbls effects.
Captain Murphy Magalre. MI Barton lin
MI charles Tsrrens MT a. H. 1svesnRor.'
Mrs Charles Torrens Miss Ada Clton
Widow Delmains. Mrs skerrett
Emms Torrens Miss Fanny Browne
IN the bsl room the celebrated Serious Family Polka
will yAIs S is sTi
HYPoCRITIC COMO DANCE,
Introducing the following characters
Mr.. s.raishthair, nephew of Mr. Sleek Mr. " psvdge
III: n: SSsss s:s;%s }sr sis.. siSsss: E9.s:
10 % '0il0"fs fsAEIEr Ii ADVERTISEMENT,
IN "n''a INC ''''laIs sEAprIrUL cUBAs.
assisted by Don Juan Xmines and full and perfect Corps
Dc Ballet will appear for the first time in the National
Dance. -
conclude with the magnificent Scenic Spectacle Of the
NAIAD QUEEN
scenery picturesque poses brilliant dances and
| marches.
In Inc second A'' BEAUTIFUL ia ouBAs
will appear for la she dGTlNGnA sTfi ssEf II Ell cuRo
srANDRap SSSRDY sstLIAHS e sxGfET AND
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

A YOUNG NAVAL OFFICER, OF EXCELLENT FAMI-
n ly and associations, il desrous OF entrng into
respondence with young Lady In similar position.
with view 10 and dearer hereafter
The lady must be pretty and possessing good educa ,ion
and blessed with genle and loving disposition. Address
W. DeLeon u g. s. Minnesota Hampton Roads, Va. Irish
German arisocracy need not apply.
CHOULD LADY POSSESSING WEALTH SOCIAL
- position and lovabie qualities overlook this mode aud
correspond with Coebs b. will
g,nieman of undoubted respecabty AMI real merit
cerely seeking wife.
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

w NJ HoLLINosHEAD, AgcTIoNEER, WILL SELL.
w Tuesday, Feb, H. at 10Y ocloca A. NJ at store
OF whitchousc Coraut street. 500 second qua.
lily Rubbers tope Their with large variety Of Boots and
Shoes adapted to the city and country trade Catalogues
ready on tho morning of sale.
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

A SSIGNEE'S SALE OF A FIVE STORY
n House,
Full Of Magnificent Parlo-, Dining Room.
Chamber and Library Furniture,
Elegant Rosewood Pianoforte,
The New York herald., 1862-02-10
BOARDING AND LODGING.

| MADISON AVENUE HOTEL CORNER OF TWENTY
M seventh street and Madison ayenue-Famy ana @ S,n
Rooms with without class Board At reduced pf e
Lowest priced Rooms $5 week transient ~ per oay
| Rhode Island style OF cooking.
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

A TlNMADIsON AvENUE-A GENTLEMAN AND WIFE
IA wishing the comforts OF home can lind handsome
suit OF Rooms second floor with Board,
house also Rooms for single Best references
and required.
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

A GENTLEMAN AND WIFE OR ONE OR TWO SIN.
II gle gentlemen be accommodated with pleasant
Rooms with without board ~ West Fifteenth street.
between Fifth and s. .xth avenues.
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

ATle5 WEST FOURTEENTH sTREET-DAY BOARD.
$3 80 for two persons gas included. Breakfast
lunch I, dinner g.
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

A GENTLEMAN AND WIFE OR ONE OR TWO SINGLE
IA gentlemen can obtain large front Room on the third
Moor of the house located $50 East Eighteenth
Term. moderate Family private. References given and
ulr
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

DOARD wANTED-BY YOUNG LADY, IN PRI
ID vate family, widow having other boaricrs pre-
f'rred location between Bleecker and Threth
Second aud Seventh terms 81: including
are evenings anu Sundays Address J. b. boz 2 Herald
The New York herald., 1862-02-10

A HIGHLY RESPECTABLE GERMAN FAMILY, oC
IA cupying class house, No. 70 West Ninth
between Fifth Sixth avenues would let few elegantly
Furnished Rooms with excellent Board single gentlemen
gentlemen their wives French and English spoken
Re .ereuces exchanged.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-05-06

EARL RUSSELL ON THE RIGHT OF SELF. GOVERN
MEST.-From dispatches from Earl Russell, on
Mexican affairs, published in the London Observer,
it appears that there has been some trouble among
the allies in reference to the Mexican invasion.
Marshal Sarreno, the Spanish commander of the
allies, is charged both by England and France,
with having exceeded the limits of the convention
between the three Powers in reference to the OBJ
jects of the invasion.
Earl Russell tells the British Minister at Madrid
that he is distinctly to inform the Spanish Govern
ment that the allied forces are not to be used for
the purpose CT depriving the Mexicans of their
undoubted right of choosing their own form of
government" If, says the Earl, in another dis
patch, the Mexicans choose to invite the Archduke
Ferdinand Maximillian to the throne of Mexico
all is we'll; but England will not consent to force
upon Mexico government or ruler repugnant to
the sentiments Of her people.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-05-06

WHAT BECOMES OF THE PRINTERS ?-The follow
ing incident will doubtless be remembered by those
familiar with the newspaper history of the Mexi-
can War, published at the time:
Occasion occurred in the American camp for the
services OF a printer, when a Colonel stepped to
the front of his regiment, composed principally of
men from New Orleans, and stating the necessity
that had arisen, asked that if there was printer
among them, he would step two PAGES in front.
To the Colonel's astonishment, almost the entire
regiment Immediately stepped forward.
As further evidence to the above query, and
still further to exemplify the patriotism, enterprise,
and spirit of adventure, SO characteristic of prin-
ters generally, we give the following extract of a
letter from an officer of the Denver q. IT, Typo
graphical Union:
There are at least a thousand printers in this
section of country, mostly i'll the mines, and there
is no chance here for printers to work at the busi
ness, only few--some fifteen in all--being EN-.
OlOVel,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-05-06

MATERIALS lS.TlIElR INVISIBLE SrATE.-If a piece
ofsver be put into nitric acid and clear and color
less liquid, It's rapidly dissolved and vanishes from
the sight. The solution of silver may be mixed
with water, and to appearance no effect whatever
is produced thus, in pail Of water we dissolve
and render invisible more than $40 worth of silver
not particle of which can be seen. Not only
silver, lead and iron, but every other metal be
treated in the same way, with similar results.
When charcoal is burned, when candles are burned.
when paper is burned, these substances all disap-
pear and become invisible. In fact, every material
which is visible, CAM by certain treatment, be rem.
dered invisible
Matter which in one condition is perfectly Opaque
and will not admit the least ray of light TO pass
through it, will, in another form become quite
transparent. The of this wonderful effect of
the condition OF matter is utterly inexplicable
Philosophers do not even broach theories upon the
subject, much less do they endeavor to explain it,
The substances dissolved in water or burned in the
air are not, however, destroyed or lost; by Ger.
tain we'll known means they can be recovered, and
again be rendered visible; some in exactly the
same state as they were before their invsibility
others, though not In the same state, can be shown
in their elementary condition; and thus it can be
proved, that matter having once existed, never
ceases to exist, although it can change its condi'
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-05-06
FIXING PRICES ON FOOD.

Men sometimes commit great errors by course
of conduct founded on the best intentions in the
world, and while doing all they can to benefit the
public, iDfiict injuries which have the effect of
making people think that they are their enemies
We are reminded of this fact strongly by the re-
suit of the efforts of those who, with the hope of
beneiitting the poor, have sought to govern TIE
prices of articles of prime necessity by fixing the
prices at which they were to be sold. The result
has invariably been to increase the prices largely,
and in many cases, to shut off the supply entirely
The cause Of this is well known to every man
who has studied this subject at all :; and it seems
very singular to that, although the folly of such
course has been demonstrated SO often, it should
still have its friends and supporters in high places.
Gov. Brown, of Georgia, fixed the price at which
salt should be sold in his State, and tie conse.
quence was that the article soon sold higher than
in any Southern State. Gen. Lowell, by proclama.
ton, fixed the price of several articles of food in
this city, and we believe that the present dearth is
the result. If producers and spectators had not
been frightened from the Market the high prices
which were ruling would have ensured large
supply but they were driven off by having their
articles valued for them, and the consequence was
that we were left short in the lurch.
we were leu 10 lhese remarks Dy seeing the
resolutions of the City Council, making provision
for obtaining at an early day supply of food,
which steps we here say are to our mind both
wise and humane. But we hope that in their
efforts to do all that is possible to alleviate the
public wants, they will not fall into the error we
speak of above. Ii they bring food here let them
sell or give it to the people whatever terms i,
may seem to them best, but we sincerely hope
that they will not interfere with any body else
who may wish or can do the same thing. If they
do, we predict that they will soon flEd themselves
in sea of difficulties, and, instead of securing the
blessings of their feowcitizens for their labors il
their behalf, will only get curses. Let trade
govern herself, and let supply and demand govern