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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-20

InO OulCttSO cOuIudl SCctIeS CIldt Cllc SlNdu
rams which have for some time been in course
Of construction, at Louisville and other points
On the Ohio river, are at last completed, and
on their way to their destination. It says that
it is needless to attempt to disguise the fact
that the recent engagement between our feet
and that of the Confederates came but little
short of being reverse on the Federal side
The celebrated mills Of Messrs Herr &
Welch, it will be recolected, were burnt at
Harper Ferry last fall, during the contest be-
tween the Confederate and Federal forces =
They have now purchased the Columbia Mills
in Georgetown, and are making rapid prepara-
tions to introduce new and improved machine
ry adapted to the extensive manufacture Of the
celebrated ''Welch Flour
A dispatch from Washington says, 'The
Circuit Court has appointed three commission
ers for the adjudication Of cases arising under
the fugitive slave law Several arrests were
made to-day There seems to be concurrent ju-
lisdiction claimed by the military authorities
regarding the fugitives under their protection
and therefore it cannot be said that the law has
free course.
';The n. Y. World says:-''We shall urge
the institution Of professorship in our militia
ly schools for the instruction OF nascent heroes
in the polite and refined art Of Not making pro
carnations. Proclamations, as rule, are COM
posed exclusively of wind and Of an i'll wind
which blows nobody good. y
The Russian loan Of els, 900, 900 sterling has
been subscribed for in England and on the con
tinent. notwithstanding the desperate financial
condition of the empire, and the opposition of
the leading and more prudent money organs Of
France and England.
A deputation Of the Members of Congress
from Maryland, waited upon President Lincoln
Yesterday to urge him to enforce the fugitive
slave law, or to understand his views or inten
tions upon that subject The President gave
these gentlemen respectful hearing, but re-
served his answer for another occasion.
It was reported in Norfolk on Saturday that
the town of Weldon: n c.: had been evacua-
ted by the Confederate troops, who for some
time past had been stationed there. isq1lto
likely that their main object was to protect the
railroads which pass through the place
The e. S. Senate yesterday, passed bill a.
lowing the negroes who brought the Confede1-
ate steamer Planter from Charleston to Port
Royal. one half Of her value. The resolution
providing for the presentation Of medals OF hon
or to soldiers vino distinguish themselves III
battle, was also passed.
Vast preparations are making to lombard
Savannah. Gun boats have proceeded up the
river and the pickets are within four miles CT
par-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-20

luO " h1oitI C1lttV3 VIZ NotAtisf'
the camp of the 18th Pennsylvania cavalry,
near Junneman's lager beer saloon, was the
scene of much disorder, in consequence Of the
men refusing to obey the orders of their Off
GERS They have not.yet received their horses,
although they have been promised for some
time past; and report was prevalent
among them that they were to be used as In
f;lntry, and they were ordered to take up their
march, This the men refused to Go until horses
were furnished them The excitement was kept
up until the afternoon, the mel and officers
qlalreling among themselves and sometimes
punmelling each other In theafternoon, one
of the officers gave an order to some OF the
men, which they refused to obey, and the Off
Ger fired into the crowd wouading three Of
them, but not seriously Finding it impossible
to induce them to comply with the orders the
Provost Guard was sent for, and sent detach
ment to the ground, when, after some little
parley, the men were induced to fall into line
and march off, The wounded men were re-
moved to private houses for a few hours, but
later in the day they were taken to the hospi-
tai near the Navy Yard.
As the people were leaving the Church OF
the Gross, after divine service, at v arsaw, III
Poland on the 4th, twenty-five arrests were
made by the police, or account OF some forbid-
den songs having been sung with the sacred
music Among the persons arrested are few
women A slight conflict took place with the
police The patrols had been doubled.
The National Intelgencer treating upon the
"Opportunity of Confscation," says, all decis-
ions Of men, cminently proper in themselves,
may tu1nupon question fopportunenoss, and
argues that the confscation bills, in proper
ton to their severity, will tend 50 long as the
rebellion retains it's hold on the people Of any
State to intensity and xaggerate the resistance
that will be made to the National Government,
to the end that the parties to this resistance
may not come beneath the power Of these
acts y
The English journals give painful accounts
of the distress existing among the operatives OF
Great Britain. At Bethnal Green near Lon
don, an inquest had been held on Sptalfieds
weaver, who had died of starvation sooner than
be compclled to go to the Wor<house. In
Manchester there were upwards Of eight thou
sand operatives working on short time. In
one district in Ireland there had been forty
doaths from actual want, and in several counties
there had been complete failure Of food.
The Central Presbyterian Church in Cincn-
nati has made unanimous call for the pasto-
ra] services Of Rev. Dr. Gurley, Of Washington
city. .
Gen. Wool is expected soon to make the
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Those of our citizens who wish the Gazette
70 be left regularly every afternoon, at their
stores and dwellings will please leave their or
ders at the office-at Stones (late French, 81
Book store-or at Edgar Snowden, sr,s., office
over Bryan& Adams store The carriers, IN a
few days now, Will become acquainted with then
routes
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orders for JOB PRINTING. can left at the office
over ~ YER Stones formerly French s) Book store,
on King street. OF at the counter OF the store.
! hook for the names Of subscribers is at the
uIace. where we shall be happy to have the au-
1oaraDhs Of all our citizens.
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EDGAR SNOW DEN, JR,
lzes~ OFFICE-No 104 King street, over
s+one,s Formerly Irench's) Book store

~ OUR BUSINESS must necessarily 1iy no" De
conducted on the cash prlnclplc w know nov
that subscribers advertisers, NC, VIII readily
ac:Iu;asoe in an arrangement Wnlch Will not bo
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-10

Horace Dearborn, Co. @.
Eisha s. Chapman, Co. O.
James T.. Everett, Co. C.
Corporal Chester r. Barry, Co. FL
Harrison Coikirk, Co. (.
Corporal G. G. Hampton, @. n
7. r. Whiting, Co. H.
X. J. Beedls, Co. II.
Myron Gibbs. Co. II.
John L. Church, Co. n.
VIM. C. Kewin, Co. II.
Nathan Bowen, Co. H.
Edward Day, Co. ii.
Charles T.. Banta, Co. H.
John McIntire, Co. Fl.
Morris O'Donnel, Go. Fl.
Robert Trip, Co. ii.
Nathan Masters, Co. H.
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Maryland.

Maryland.
The following are the names Of the officers Of the
Maryland regiment whose fate known TO the pri-
soners:-
CoIencl J. r. Ksnly, prisoner and wounded.
Lieutenant Colonel Dushnne, prisoner.
Major wilson, prisoner.
Dr. Mitchell, prisoner and wounded.
Aojutant X. q. Farr, wounded.
Captain Ceoger, wounded.
Captain Wright, wounded.
Captain Reynolds.
Captain Smith.
Captain Schley.
Lieutenant Bean.
Lieutenant Stanton.
Lieutenant Mercer.
Lieutenant GiIlingham.
Lieutenant Colysr.
Lieutenant Maurice Albaugh.
Lieutenant wilson,
Iisutsnant Eagle.
Lieutenant Dutton.
Leuisnanis Thompson and Seville are supposed v have
been MORALLY wounded.
FIRST MARYLAND CAVALRY vAKuN uurVEn
CHARLEsTowN AND wINcHBsTHR.
Captain Vincent Won Koerber.
Sergeant August Henksl.
Corporal William SchmschllAg
Fred steinberg
william Lisbno.
Jab. Ruff
Mar Hartmann
John Michael
Leaf. Kahl.
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THE PRISONERS.

subjoned is list Of the prisoners in the enemy
hands They all forwarded to staunton 70 b sem
to Lynchburg. The whole number in their possession
does not exceed eighteen hundred men,
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vermomt.
FIRST VERMONT cAvALRY.
Captured al Winchester, Mav -
Orderly Sergeant Warren Gibbs, co. A.
Sergeant Patrick Hogan, Co. A.
Richard @. Barlow, Co. A.
Charles II. Blinn, Co. A.
Frederick Fslknsr, co. A,
Alexander Hall. Co. A.
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C0nnscticuts
FIFTH REGIMENT CONNECTICUT voLUu1
Captain James A. Belts, Co. 4
First Lieutenant Edward J. Rice, Co. l.
Or. Evlyn l.. Bissel
Orderly Sergeant VIM. Fuller, Co. D.
Orderly Sergeant Salon Purnton, Co. b.
Sergeant Frederick II. Tanning, @. B.
Sergeant Joseph Webster, Co. r.
Sergeant Joseph Q. Ecclsston, 90. K. sick.
Corporal VIM. Griswold, Co. y.
Corporal Levi g. Clark Co. B.
Corporal Albert N. Lewis. Co. B.
Hospital Steward II. d. Babeock,
Band, Vim. NJ. Whitaker.
Band, T. w. Hoibro0k.
John Costello, Co. G.
Thos. Duffy, Co. h.
Geo. Scott, Co. A.
Chas. W. Atwood, Co. K
John Gilbert, Co. A.
John X Underhill, Co. A.
Franklin B. Evsritt, 70. D.
James Kief, Co. ID.
David Mallory, Go. X.
Erastus ID. Smith, Co. K.
James killisn, Co. ID.
Henry II. Babcock, 90. B.
Timothy Thurman, Go. d.
Tunard Heath, Go. X.
Henry Fitzgerald, 90. K.
Ioringo Church Co. n.
8. X. Tracy Co. y.
James Ryan, Co. X.
Geo. NJ. Rice, Co. X.
Esazer Bordo, Co. b, wsuadel.
Alfred Goodrich, Co. B.
c. B. Wells, Co. y.
Patrick Gavin, co.,.
Isaac b. Rogers, Co. A.
JAS. A. Farrun, Co. ID.
Tracy A. Bristol, Col
VIM. n. Longdon, Co. A, wounded.
Milton Gibbs, Co. l. wounded.
Henry Smith, Co. b, sick.
Thomas Underwood, Co. X.
Philip Fisher, Co. X.
John N. Cahill, Co. ID.
BENJAMIN Y. Squire, Co. A.
John L. Dutton, Co. !. II
Joseph Boughton, Co. g. y
Robert Fitzsimons, Co. G.
James Devine, Co. G.
Alonso Buckley, Co. X.
James McDermott, Co. Q.
George Butler Co.E. :.
James Carroll, Co. G..
Samuel Willard, Co. B.
James P. Ruth, Co. b.
john Riley Go. A, wounded.
Charles Underwood, Co. X.
John L. Graham, Co. Y, died Nay -
Edwin Scribnsr, 90. @.
Henry Koher, Go. n.
Peter Thornly, Co. e.
Michael Staples, Co. e.
Hugh Goslsy, Co. X.
Frederick King, Co. 3.
James Church, Co. r.
Marcus L. Braman, c.. Y.
Charles Johnson, Co. 3.
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John McIntre, Co. Fl.
Morris ODonnel, GO. H.
Robert Trip, Co. H.
Nathan Masters, Co. H.
-
Ponnsylvantes
FORTY-sIxTH PENNSYLVANIA
Cyrus Strous, Captain Company X.
Second Lieutenant A. Selfridge
Captured during the retreat.
rwp~rvN,vru pvSCovyx.nA
tn. s.,,o-nG wsr. .arar =, W.nohas.s. NJ n =
Colonel John y NImrnhv
Csntan VIM RicEards = eomn.nvT
Serpaant n 7 ma Rou Comnanv
CorDorai VIM Mountain Comn:rvy arm. bres,>.
CORPORAL VIM VIM. Hs y c COMPANY an
Private Francs NJ Eritx ComnsnvI
Private John Toohav Cnmnsnw
privsts patr;ck Ncyavs CnmrarvL
Private Iohr Clark T,mnsnyT
Private Inhn S.ewart CpmranvT
The following ware cantured dnri.r "a raxss.H~-
cantsn willis - Ic.ch a x.
,Iacoh w"sn.r ~
Joseph Feltzt Co X.
Charles Hnntar CnyK
Thomas Wrsn n V
William Roland O. K
.Iosenh Ehsr "a x -
Thn roio.i,;na 80. ,.k.r a. v-o.s pov., No. -
r;,., r;.n,"raSS. $1,000 = Ishnsn- ~
Second Lisutenant Jos Marr,e;r a.
Ssr~asn. W;,I;ar, r SIoan ~ M ~ 0S'S
Ser9sant Wii;arn p prown q. n
SarSsant Ehan r Mercer r.
Cornorai lanes p. Lewis Co p
Corrorsi SharIss T",rn.oe n.
CnonoraI IN. ria. Shuhart "a q
(,nrpoyai Iacoh Z,ncsr o. p
Snrporai WiIl;om McMaihn q n
nrnmrar israel y Rn,inck r. a
Wagner Pohsrt IammalI O. n
Tmnisi Rovca r. p
August Raksoven n r
WaItsr Rrnwood "a r.
william Cass;dv 10
.John Cavenaugb % p.
lanes Cssrsr r.
George Collins. Co a
Charles Duffy Co r.
John Don0hertv 70 n
John b. exert 20 p.
Jos. Foster. Co.
George Free q. n
israel (;ries "a u
david Gillian "a n
jacob " HARDY n n
william Hawkins, Co. n.
John III. Haskins. q a
David s. Harps CO. p.
Israel R. Hunter CO. p.
Joseph Isloy Co r.
John A. T. Johnson "a n
John Jardeene "a. n
Charles II. Ietford "a n
Charles Ioiorty. CO. b.
Thomas Lannon Co r.
John Lebecke. Co b.
Michael McGowan, Co. b.
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New York.
FIFTH NEW YORK CAVALRY.

New York.
FIFTH NEW YORK CAVALRY.
william HaviIand, non-cemmissioned stan.
Captain Amos H White.
William Watson, Co. ID.
II. J. Appleby, Co. ID.
Hiram Smith, Co. p.
Il. McSwesnsy, Co. D.
ID. Mahansy, Co. ID.
O. Matthews, 90. ID.
J. IAnigar iCo. d.
j. b. rruedow, c.. ID.
James williamson. Co. 3, wounded in head.
Michael McChale, Co. b.
John Rooney, Co. b, wounded " heed.
". sagoova, Co. B.
Joseph Spsrry, Co. b.
william Sammons, Co. b
silas Miles, Co. d.
John smith, Go. b.
Charles Stately, Co. b.
Charles u smith, Co. n.
Andrew Bridgsman, CO. N.
All taken 1t Front Royal.
EIGHTH NEW YoRx CAVALRY.
Captain J. W. Dickinson, 70, II.
Hugh Gatens, Go. 10.
Joseph wsst, Coo.
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oCn RxsCrERo sEEN
During march from strasburg 10 New Market the
sound Of the artillery frequently audible in
Every gun told friends were in force and
that the snsmy was running for fear Of them. Once
We were actually In sight Of the Union military corps
Mount jackson, drawn up in line Of BATTLE about two
miles from whore We were. How every prisoners heart
beat a that momsntl But . column OF smoke
In our rear proclaimed the bridge between the
Union troops and tho rebels in flames, and all
our fondy cherished hopes Of immediate rescue were
quickly dispslled, and gloomy ever we pursued our
way. marching under burning sun, many OF our men
dropping out Of the ranks from exhaustion
THE WOUNDED gpD
The greater par, Of wounded lay where they ,sl,
for at least twelve hours before anything was done q,
relieve Thorn. They we're removed finally TO digsr.n,
houses in the vicinity, and were taken 10 From,
Royal The Union dead wore buried by the rebels on
Saturday. May "A. the dsy AFTER the battle.
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posing that their own troops occupied the town. and
we're captured, confirmed these statements, and
added that attack would DO made upon US at
daybreak l determined to test the substance and
strength of the enemy by actual collision and
we're promptly taken TO prepare our troops TO meet them
They had taken their positions entering the town
after dark without expectations u battle and were al
disadvantage as compared with the enemy.
The rafting OF musketry hoard during the att or
part Of the night and before the break OF day sharp
engagement occurred at the ouposts Soon after four
o'clock the artillery opened its fire. which continued
without cessation till the close II the engagement.
The right OF line was occupied BY the Third bri
gads, Colonel George II. Gordon commanding The regi.
mens strongly posted and the centre covered
BY stone walls from the Are Of the enemy
Their infantry opened on the right and both lines
under heavy fire.
The lett was occupied by the First brigade. Colonel
Dudley Donpelly commanding.
The line was weak compared with that Of the enemy.
but the troops were well posted and patiently awaited
they noby improved, their coming opportunity. The
earliest movements OF the enemy left, two
regiments beng to with the purpose OF oc
cupyng position in flank or Cen williams ordered
detachment Of cavalry TO intercept this movement,
when u was apparently abandoned The enemy suffered
very serious loss from the fire Of infantry the
left. One regiment represented BY persons present
during the action and after the field was evacuated,
The main body OF the enemy was hidden during the
early part Of tho action BY the crest Of the hill and the
woods In the rear.
Their force masscd apparently upon our right and
their manouvrcs indicated purpose 10 turn US upon
the Berryvis road, whore, It appeared subsequently,
they had placed considerable force with view of pre-
venting renf0rcemens from Harpers Ferry. But the
steady FIRE OF lines held them In check until small
portion Of the troops on tho right Of line made
movement TO the It is but just TO add that this
was done under the impression that order
TO withdraw had been given No sooner this oh.
served by the enemy than Its regiments upon
the crest OF the HILL advancing rem the d. upon
right, which, still continuing It's IRE steadily with
drew towards the town.
The overwhelming force Of the enemy now suddenly
showing ITSELF making further resistance wise orders
were sent TO the left by Captain I've amtsvis 10 with
draw the First brigade which was done reluctantly but
order, the enemy having greatly suffered that wing
portion OF the troops passed through the town In some
confusion: but the column was soon reformed and eVn
tinusd its march In order.
The New York herald., 1862-01-13
OUR HANCOCK CORRESPONDENTS.

CAMP AT HANCOCK, Nd, Jan. y, 1862.
Widrdwdl Of General Jockson 10 Romney-Thc Fight az
Bdhand Camp Alpine" Nobody Hvt' on Our Side--
How he Eighiy-forh Pcnnsyiuana Volunteers Ven
Into Acion-Dq artare Of General Lander for Ro,aney,
de-, dc.
General Jackson has withdrawn oil his force from
Camp Alpine on the opposite side Of tho river only
guard is left in Bath. Captain Russell, with his
cavalry company, has been the river all day
ing tho Bath road They succeeded in securing guam
tty Of quartermaster stores, but saw nothing Of tho
rebel army, excepting the pickets spoken Of above.
General Jackson is moving towards Romncy
We have lost nothing In the fight at bath and Camp
Alpine, except trunks vases &c. Not of our
men was killed; bat laid out n number Of the rebels
at least eight at Bath, FIVE at Dam No. O. aud Russes
cavalry empted saddles and captured six horses
and one carbne In the skifmish at Hancock depot
The intention Of General Jackson was TO destroy tho
Great Cacapon bridge on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road and the telegraph between This point and Cumber
land But little injury has really been done that both
can bo repaired by hundred men in day.
Tho retreat from Bath was unavoidable. Col Osborne
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wntry aspect II is dotted here and there with
apparently comfortable farmhouses, and the
people seem TO be pretty well TO do. During
the summer months, however when the trees are in full
foliage and the flowers in bloom, the landscape much
attractive had occasion to notice during my
earlier visits TO this sweet spot board the Freebon
l sorry that we had TO remove from our original
anchorage, as ! had set my mind on visit to Father
Paurer Jesuit and parish priest OF St. nigos, whose
hospitality had experienced In company with the late
Captain Ward The Doctor informed me, however, that
the Father was well and still had the spiritual oversight
Of the parish.
The whole Of this abounds with the finest oysters
opposite Bakistones Island Monday, we obtained hah
large boat load IN two three hours and in St. harys
river yesterday, filed several barrels in short tne
and this without money and without prce-wthout evsn
leave or license from any As yet have not pro-
cured any game, because have not gone specially
procure it, but wild ducks geese and other water
fowl have not been plentiful for years have been
informed and poultry abundant there is fear Of
starving in these "dggins."
OFF INDIAN HEAD, Jan. o, 1862
We came to anchor of Liverpool Point last night and
communicated with Captain McGaw Of the Freeborn. At
three O'Clock this morning weighed and stood further
up the river putting lights nearing Chapawam
sic creek, whore the first battery located, as we had
done on passing B0yd's Hole. However, passed all
the batteries without shot being fred at and here
we are, safe and sound uoydge TO Washington, where
We will remain about fifteen minutes and then return
II s concctured that the rebels did not re ut they
are aiming at higher game--namely, the Pensacola.
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Major g. W. Crawford, Of General Rosocrans' stan, will
leave the Brevoort House today for Washington, bust
ness connected with his department inspector Co
neral
Hon. @. T. Davis, OF Massachusetts, Captain r. L,
Livingston Of the United states Navy; Thomas Motley
OF Boston, and ii. Washington Of Georgetown, DC arc
stopping at the Bre WORT House.
Hon. c. J. Myers and wife, OF 0Tcnsburg; Colonel
William Chapman and J. w Jones, on the United states
Army; Colonel q. l.. Peal and wife, from the Relay
House Nd. Dr. j. c. Aver, of Lowell, Mass. Rev IT, y.
Barstow Chaplain OF the Twelfth regiment New York vo-
lunteers and g. j. Bayard " New Jersey are stopping
at Che Astor House.
Dr. J. Cheescborough, Of Valparaiso; Captain NJ 1la
zard, s. c. Woodruff aud L. X. Plimpton, of Bunalo T.
Carter of the United States Army s. Stevens Of ancas.
ter, Pa. II. Trowbridge, Of New Haven; Mrs. whiting
and Mrs. Fnnul and family, of Baltimore arc stopping
at the So. Ncholas Hotel.
w Pollock, Of tho United States Navy Mr. Thornton
and wifo ef Albany ~ Hunter, of Pennsylvania; George
T. Maynard of California; Dimmock, Of Illinois; j. II.
McAiurray Of Canada q. Clark Of Philadelphia; C. IT,
Iunham, or Boston, and NJ " Bailey, of Kentucky, are
stopping az the Metropolitan Hotel.
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Our Port an Prince Correspondence.

PoRr AZ PRINCE, Dec. IL, 1861
The Ltended Revolution Poaponed-Smallness Of Negro
Eniqraiion from the United States-Good Feeling Of the
People for Anserica-7oal Extinction Of Slavery Looked
fer-CIdss Of Emgrans Wanted, dc.
The threatening revolution has passed by for the mo-
ment suppressed apparently not much by the powor
of tho existing government as by the fact OF dis
covsry before the plans well matued Several Of the
most prominent leaders Of the revolution that dcposed
tempt and to the Senate sad to be or less
dissatisfied with tho mild Jefard. The Minister OF the
Interior most esinabe man is dismissed from Office,
and number Of lesser heads have been equally decapi
tated Tho latest excitement is the sudden departure
from the country Of the exMnister OF Police by tile
Jamaica packet.
The plot,crs against public tran il!ily first de
tccted actively work Gonaivos but thero to
be no doubt thai the movement originated in the
capital. Among other charges against the government
the consprators plain of the langnishing tate d the
country, and demand that more active and energetic
country.
With the very liberal offers made to the blacks Of the
United States, we asonshcd at the comparatively
tring results and many people naturally conclude that
in some quarter or other obstacles are thrown in tho
way o cmgraton for were this Lot 'he case they be
lieve The intux would be enormous
Among the people at large the favoritism aud advan-
tages shown France ard England gradually direct
thcmsclves ward America, and 1t Is possible that
her proportion Of the business Of Eayti American pro
grcssion and ingenuity asserting their influence and
Yankee go -aheadatveness has become the watchwcrd
OF the local politician. Before this should have had
least thousand emigrants from the states, but
have 10 content ourselves with less than two
thousand. Many of these are registered from the
Southern states, and they bring with them
a knowledge Of rice and cotton culture. The
latter under the guidance Of The British Cotton Supply
Association destined 10 exert powerful influence over
the country We believe that your civil is planting
the seeds OF the eventual total extinction OF slavery and
believing this know that under proper guidance the
migration these shores must become enormous before
the iaIee Of many years For this purpose wise gov
ernnont and faithful, energetic foreign agents should
devote their greatest energies so far this has manifest
ly OF been the
Up to this time VIC have had too many mechanics and
small shopkecpers. What want are planters and la
borers and all SUCH IL Industrious 10 secure
not livelihood only but actual competence, and often
wealth.
In business matters there nothing OF interest Tho
deliveries of coffee large and are shipped principally
Europe American provisions are dull and low, with
the exception sugar and tobacco which keep pace with
the rise In your market.