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ships Of the Past and Present-Ths
United states steam FrIgate Niagara.

In another column we give an interes ting de-
scription Of the United States steam frigate
Niagara. Since her return from the Gulf Of
Mexico, q year since, she has been remodelled
so Jar as her engines and armament are concern
ed and as she now is nearly ready for sea, our
people can have the opportunity of inspecting
the largest, swiftest aud most powerfully armed
ship that ever went to sea under the flag Of the
United States or that Of any other nation We
considered, in olden times, that our fifty gun
ships Of the class Of the Raritan, Congress and
others were without equals; so they were at
that time When the FIVE like the Wabash
were constructed, so proud were we Of
them that one--tbe Minnesota to
be sen. p England in order that John
Bull could take pattern from ber, which he did
in the shortest possible space of time And
now that we have something far superior to
either, both in tonnage, speed and armament,
will she be sent to Europe as a sample for
other nations to copy from. or will she be
kept 70 ourselves, away from the eyes Of those
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Musical.

We would advise all those deirous Of procuring seats
for the opening night OF Mare,zeks grand opsratc season
10 them the sale Is indeed brisk The event
will, cniouotedy, jc most brilliant. We give sum
mary o. the p, OF ,h, operi 10 b. )dlced-" Roberto
D ver.ux"
The subject OF this work IL akon from episode In the
reign OF EnglanI's "MaidsD" Queen Elizabeth, who
gained from hor Subjects tho honorsd appeat)n OF "The
Good Qussa Bess," aud is based upon the story OF
the Affection she secretly entertained for the hero Of
the opera, Robert, Devereux, the powerful Ear Of
Essex 10 whom with 9th, tokens Of the royal favor
tho Queen had presented riag, with the
ance that ever he should be In danger from the In
trgues Of bis political opponents the return OF this jewel
10 his sovereign would him from all poriL The
Earl unfortunately did recprocate the eengs of hh
roya mistress he having In carly life boeD ondly attach
Cd TO the LAZY Sarah who after TO avoid the royal
displeasure became the wife Of Devcrcuxs frend the
Duke Of Nottingham.
The Earl being accused Of high treason by caoai OF
his enemies court, summoned from ireland TO bo
tried BY has peers On in,srysw with bis Sovereign
be s charged coldnsss and Inconsistency but at the
same time, assured Of protection from al hazard
Previous 10 his trial the Earl has private meeting
with ths chcss OF NottInshim, VINO impressed with
OF danger him 10 seek safety In fight This
be, after much solcat,on, consents u do, and. ~
pledge Of his Affection gives her tho ring and conn ling
70 her promise attached 10 IT, the Duchess 10 return
presents him with a scarf embroidered by her own
hands.
Before accomplishing bis flight the earl e arrested.
tried and condemned death On being taken prisoner,
the scarf found upon m and conveyed 70 the
Queen who at once saw in token OF love from rtv nj
IN as Affections and the iko 70 his horror and dsmay
recognizes 10 II the handwork Of bis wife, The Queen
enragcd with jealousy at signs tho dcith warrant
the Duke naddeuod for revenge takes immediate steps
for its prompt execution.
On learning the Ears fate the Duchess resolves 10
the queen and the production Of the ring 10 imploe
the royal clemency she an Dis TIE Queen state ot
remorse for having signed the fatal warrant, and only
TOO lLxcis remit the sentence but alas' too late tho
signal gun from the Tower OF London announces the
Eans execution, which Is confirmed by the specdy
arrival Of the Duke who exuts r~"re IN the death ~
his friend than in filalmg the '..nsnd o his sove'
reign.
In the paroxysm Of despair The - mmounces 1h'
u,s~ Of ,he Duke and Duchess fr o" tho crowr., ane
announces her resolve abdicas The throne ot Eng
hui
Thus ends the opera from tho synorss Of ", lncidens
Al NAV ne casy considered that there many oppor
nl,Ies for very powerful dramatic and rAus,cs' effects
a, which tho composer Of "Lcc,s and f1ucrc,a" hs.
,,too ample advantage and added sr.oher chef ds,sn
| 10 the works OF Doniselti.
1
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amber OF Com m cree.

The regular monthly meeting OF the Chamber Of Com
merce hold YESTERDAY Mr.. Dodge in the absence Of
the President occupy ng the chair.
The minutes OF the previous meeting read aad ap
proved In connection with the deences OF harbor
Captain MAasuALL, Chairman Of the committee, made q
brc statement Of the prosress Of the MAJOR Deaneld
hs1 informed him that the work Of mounts ing guas OF the
heaviest oabre rapidly progressing he believed
that In short time the baroor would be in perfect
OF defence The fort Sandy HOOK, he stated was
beocmus very formidable aud when completed would
be able TO resist any attack that might be made upon N
In passing vessel would be exposed 10 the rakns ue
eight hundred guns Of the heaviest cabre and he df
MT 500 how hostile vessel could pass up the Narows
Mr. PsrER CoopgR said be was greatly impressed VITA
the of defence OF the harbor and was Inclined ~
believe that oue vessel of thousand could gsI by
tho Notifications, whether ironcad or wooden vesseE
TUE ArLASrro rsLgaRApH COMPANY.
on motion OF Mr. CoorEn the New York shareholders o.
the Atlantic Telegraph Company will be invited 70 meet
a, the rooms Of The Chamber q Commerce, on weducs
day October At one o'cioo,x when statement viii pe
msie by Mr. Field respecting the laying OF the Atlantic
cable next spring.
COMPLIMENTARY WsoLUTIoS TO COMMODORE FAR
RAGUr.
Tho Chambcr aiop,ed a complimentary resolution V
Commodore = <rasut, and then adjourned.
ThsnH giving Day I'm Massech 9.stts ct
Thuy 49, Ncrs.nhsr On bss boen desspaaAd as da
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. ROSEcRAas' ARMY.

WASHINGTON. Oct l, 1858.
There foundation whatever for rumos, said TO lie
in circulation in New York there has been any in
corruption OF the line OF communication between the
OF General Rosecrans and its base Of supplies The
latest Official Information that quarter indicates that
matters progressing favoraby be expected,
aud apprehension disaster OF apy kind entertained
Dr. volum. Medical Inspector OF the Department d
Washington. has been ordered to report 10 Geuera
Rosecrans Meiica Inspector Of the Department OF tbe
Cumber land
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Terrible Accident TO tho Rebel Prisoners
as Nashville and Fatal Results.

CINtINNATl OCt I, I5O5'
speciil despatch from Nashville says
About threo hundred rebels confined 10 unfinished
hotel. known the Maxwell House, prociptatsd
from the hsth story through tho gangway which was
Cited up With temporary stairs, 10 the second floor
The prisoners made simultaneous rush to breaKfast,
and tha-sairs gave way under the la weight Two
have boen OF the ruins dead Two have sin<
died OF inar received, and nneysix others are IA
ured Some have both logs and arms broken and othor
are more seriously injured.
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THE SITUATION.

It is positively ascertained in Washington that
there is no truth whatever in the rumors that
communication has been cut of between the army
Of General Rosecrans and his base of supplies.
Everything is going on bravely with his troops.
They arc not in want of provisions. The commun
cation between Chattanooga and Washington is
perfect. The latest accounts from rebel sources
are to the 26th inst, by way of Atlanta. The
rapidly. and no demonstration of an attack by
the enemy was manifested. Nothing has reached
us since then to indicate a change in the state
of affairs.
In Gen. Meade's army everything remains the
same nor are there any indications Of immediate
active operations. Gen. Hills entire rebel corps
is said to be on the south side of the Rapdan. The
pickets of the enemy are on the north and west of
our lines. A few days since large force Of the
rebels were seen in motion towards Blue Ridge
Gen. Patrick has resigned his position as Provost
Marshal General of the Potomac army. 1t is
thought that Gen. King will succeed him.
Several persons have been arrested and placed
in irons in st. Louis, owing to report that
conspiracy exists there to burn all the steamers
in Western waters which may be OF any service
to the government. An investigation is now on
foot which will probably unravel the mystery of
this desperate undertaking. If any such should be
in contemplation.
report has reached US through rebel sources
that in an engagement at Napoleon. La, the d.
vision of General Weitze was defeated and him.
self killed. We are inclined to doubt the rumor,
although it is known that after the return OF
General wetzol to New Orleans from Sabine
Pass he started on another expedition, but in
what direction it was not ascertained 1t Is to be
hoped the report is without foundation, for the
death Of Brigadier General Geodfrey Weitzel
would be o severe blow to our army in the Dc.
almost irrcparable. He has won an enyiable repu
tation in our operations in Louisiana, and, u
though a young man, is in every sense Of the
word most brilliant and talented soldier.
We give an interesting account Of the old route
10 New Orleans, from New York via Cairo and
The Mississippi river, written by one of our special
correspondents, who recently made the journey
in that way. His details OF scenes and incidents
on board the steamboat, and the description OF
the different points Of interest along the river
will be read with aviii,y by oil who have watched
the course ofaiiars tha, gave us once more the
control Of the great highway from the Nor,hwes.
20 the gulf Of Mexico.
MIsCELLANE0Us NEWS.
The Municipal reception of the Russian naval
officers took place yesterday, and was in every
respect worthy the importance of the occasion.
An account Of the ceremonies Is given in another
part Of to-day's paper.
The Montreal (Csnada) Gazette, Of September 30,
-"Signori di verrallon and Guzelminetti,
Of the Italian frigatc Saint John, now on o visit 70
Canada, and anchored In Gaspe bay, were enter.
tained st the Stadacona Club, in Quebec, on Fri.
day, by DR.. Robitaine, N. p. p. for Bonaventure.
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IMPORTANT FROM THE WEST.

Discovery OF Plot 10 Destroy All the
GevsfHmenr transports IN ihS west.
Sr. LOUIS, sept 30, 1868,
is understood that plot has bssn discovered 10 burn
all the government transports the Western rlvers
Several have been arrested and now 10 irons,
upon OF whom cyph,r found. which, upon being
translated disclosed instructions to destroy all the steam
that be of any service to tho government 1h<
matter Is beiag fully Investigated.
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who have always benefited by Yankee inge-
nuitys
II is safe to say that the Niagara is peculiarly
an American ship. Her hull is by TIE ia'e
lamented George Steers; her machinery is hme-
rican, both in model and construction; her main
deck battery is composed OF guns OF the inven-
ton of Admiral Dahlgren, and her spar decK
battery rided guns of the plan OF Mr.. farro't'
The speed of the Niagara was fully tested
during her first cruises, and she was then con-
sidered ono of the fastest as we'll a. one
of the best seagoing ships ever constructed
in this country. What will she be now with
engines of largely increased power, and with
out alteration in any other essential partS We
predict she will prove without an equal AS o
cruiser she will be perfect; under canvass
nothing can touch her; and woe to the Alabama.
Florida or any other steamers that her com
mander may desire to overhaul. Escape will
be impossible, except by stratagem and under
cover of darkness. When not in chase Of a
vessel, canvass will be used almost entirely.
Her fires will be banked, which will economize
coal; but steam can so readily be raised IL
needed, that hardly any delay will take place
before this noble ship will be moving through
the water at a speed that will be sure TO dis
tance any competitor now on tho ocean. Fears
are expressed that with her new armament she
will load too deep; but this can hardly be pos
sible when her tonnage is considered.
The battery to be carried by the Niagara
twentyfou eleven nch and twelve two hun
dred-pounder rifed guns--is the heaviest ever
placed on board ship. 1t is terrific, when the
weight, calibre and character of projecties used
are considered. Each Of her guns will weigh,
without the carriage, fifteen thousand pounds,
which brings the weight of the armament alone
up to the enormous amount of five hundred and
forty thousand pounds We will consider the
solid shot used as weighing two hundred pounds
each, both from the fed and smooth-bored
guns and, as twenty guns can be used in broad
side, we have four thousand pounds Of metal
thrown at each discharge of the guns from one
side alone, which would be anuihilation
almost to any wooden ship that received
it, The extreme range of her battery will
not amount to much in sea way; but it still
possesses an advantage, from the fact that one
shot might strike, which, from its size, would
infict serious dainage long 5efere her antago-
mist would come within ordinary range. 1t is
when all the battery OF the Niagara can be used
that its crushing power will be felt. The
broadside of an cid fashioned ship-of-the-line,
presenting mark like row Of houses would
be bit at every discharge, and very soon torn
to pieces. Nothing but an iron-clad can with
stand this truly formidable ship; and these, if
she cannot fight with any hope of success, she
can leave to search for some more Vulnerable
antagonist. In the event Of war with any
great maritime Power the Niagara would prove
the most efficient vessel in the world to destroy
the wooden navy and commerce of our adver
sary; and, in consequence, we notify England Of
her existence.
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M K A DE'S AR M Y.

WAsirSrros Oct I. 1858
'"'ofmai'on has bcon from the Army OF tue
o'o"ac that Affairs apparently unchanged Nothing
"a "ansp'r'ns t. Indicate ,ny immediate active opera.
o"s' ihe enemy is IN strength side Of the
''"a 'enefa' HIPS entire corps is supposed TO be
'"''0' Tue enemy s plckes the north and west
Sides OF our lines, few days ago column
OF the rebo' troops observed going near
hue R!dre, perhaps forming part OF the force no.
ported TO be concentrating the valley
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The Massac C n uses.s state Loan.


It is understood that the Governor aud Council have
opened the bids for State loan 500 COO and have
accepted all and above three per premium which
are for but small portion required
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Z RIPPLE SH HEET.
low York, I r day, October 2, 1909.
TO THE PUBLIC.

All advertisements. in order to save time and
secure proper classification, should be sent to
the Office before nine o'clock in the evening.
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News from Fortress Mon roe.

FORTRESS MoSRoI, Sept 30 1863.
The transpor, Nellie Pontz arrived hero this afternoon
with colorod troops.
The steamer Planter arrived this morning.
The hss OF truce boat New York. In charge of Major
Milford eft last night for Annapolis with six hundred
and thirty exchanged prisouers
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rus Hsw Yosx s8Arno cIrB--rhe FIRST reGala meet
ing Of the New YORK skssst. Club will tske place this
evening No . Cooper Institute The principal
object Of meeting IA 70 make preparations for carrying
OF with ia .s coming skstins ssaseo 10 the Park and
for peops' cooperation bs.vs's The rsk authorities
END The club.
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.
NfBLOs GARDEN. Observation-Disclosures.
wALLACKS THEATRE, Broadway. ay.-RosgpALA
WINTER GARDEN. Broadway.-RicuARp III
xEw BOWERY THEATRE Bowery.-vAMrInR BRIDE
JITTL. SsNriSEL-THE DEVIL BowERY-ALL rHH
WORLDS SrAGK-A DAY WELL SPENT.
BOwERY THEATRE. Bowerv.-MIpsIGHr-JAcK AND
BEANsfALK-SPRcTRE BRiDEGRooa.
BARNUh'S AMERICAN MUSEUM. Broadway -THs
pYTHoA- INDIAN CHIEFS, WARRIORS AND SouAws, &C.. at
all hours EDRIc-Aiteruoon and Rveninx
BRYANwS MINSTRELS Mechanics Hall. Az Broad.
way.-ErutoPIAN SONGS DANcxs, BURLEsoUEs, 4c-HIGH
DADDY
sCNcs. DANCES, &c-THk GHosr
AMERICAN THEATRE. No. ~ Broadway.-BALLxra
PAE1oNinxs. BURLIsQUxs. So-HAUNrRp INN
NEW YORK THEATRE. 4S5 Broadway-THu STARS
Mons. DRcHALUMKAU.
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC, BrookIyn-InsH
ASSURANCE AND YAaKfR MoDEsTY-THRICE MARRIED.
NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ANATOMY, 6Is Broadway.
CUaiosiTEs AND LECTURES from "A. N. till 10 P. NJ
HOOLEY'S OPERA HOUSE, B,ooklyn-ErnIopIAy
sON0s DANCES, BURLKsoUEs, &c.
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M0Vehehts OF MuJOr VcheFut ScneucA'
DAYTON Ohio Sept. 80, 1893
Major Geusr, Schsnck arrived here this evening. on
ten days leave OF absence He let General Tyler tempo
rarity in charge Of the Maryland Department There
no Foundation for the report OF bis removal.
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NEW YORK HERALD.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

ovs,cs !. W. CORNER OF FULTON Asp NASSAU SITS.
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kEw ROWERY THEATRE. Bowery.-vAMrrnx BRIpn-
JITTLs SsNriNEL-THE DEVIL BowERY-ALL rHH
WORLDS SrAGK-A DAY WELL SPESr.
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BOwERY THEATRE Bowerv.-MIpsIGHr-JAcK AND
TIE BEANsfALE-SPRcTRE BRIDEGROOM.
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AMUsEMENTs THIS EVENING.

yolums XVIII NO. a73
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BARNUh's AMERICAN MUSEUM. Broadway -THl
pYTHoa- INDIAN CHIEFS, WARRIORS AND SQuAws, &c. a
all hours EDRIC-Atternoon and kvenlnx
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-05-06
Female Highway Robbery.

The Macon Ca, Telegraph, of the 22d, gives
the following account of a most lasrant h1gh
Iway robbery committed by females in Mon
i roe county, on Friday last. 1t is said that
I these females were not able to plead poverty
sor necessity as an excuse for :heir acts, but
wherther they could or not, it is time such ex'
! shbitions of lawlessness were put down with
sstrong hand. The Telegraph says
A factory OF Seven Islands, in Butts coun-
s,y, had loaded wagon with seven bales OF
ssmanufactured goods, and dispatched it "
stheir customary driver,a trnsty old negro, 10
Forsyth. for transportation upon the Macon y
sWesiern Railroad. The wagon arrived at
Forsyth in due time with only three. bales aad
1 the drivers stoyy, (Which theye is no reas N
1 to doubt, as lie identified many of the parties
3 and it is also sustained by circum' tantal evi-
sdence. is as follows: When the wagon had
progressed about seven miles on its journey, II
iwas stopped by a line Of twenty eight women
drawn ND across the road-the mot ct them
harmed with knives and pistols, and in the
s,hicket close to the scene Of aetien sat a ma"
ssupon stump, also aruied with douoie--oar
grsjlcd gun The woiaei. called upon the ne:
gro to halt, upon the peril of his 'isc and then
Iy commenced discharging the loao
!, f the wa.6n--cutting orcn the bales, and a'
.oon as they had taken as many pieces o.
acloth as they could carry away, made ci
aleaving Jim to proceed on his journey WITT
;5the three bales left.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-05-06

TAE CeNscRIprIoN ACT IN VALLANDlGIAM s
D1srnIcr.-The following is Il letter taken
from the person of an Ohio cavalryman,, cap
tured at Danyile. 1t is from the brother Ut
the prisoner, and is post marked Ash RIDGE
Ohio: oo,.. 7
don't know whether he has parole. or not
j had entertained the hspe OF seeing you
'scon. You are perfectly aware oi what you
ARE fighting for, and would ask; is that wnal
lyou enlisted for? 1t is not; then there Is
,nothing compulsory or binding to make you
sgtay. You enlisted for the sole purpo.e. ol
sdeiending our government and its ins'ltn, 11l
s,ions. But since the 22d Of September TIC
ssprogramme is changed; changed TO what
sTo ID Internal crusade against the IN. IN.
astitu,ions Of slavery. know you DID mol
enter for that, and know you do not enter enter,
stain such principles. Where, then, would
a,h re be any dishonor in leaving the service e
where you was deceived as to its true ca'llns'
sBut enough of this, for you are well posted
It seems. from the latest news, that the con
,criution or draft bill has passed but w
adont regard it us amounting to anything, io
sthey can't make US 20"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-05-06
phe Fall of Prices.

The healthy influence the Tax Rlli, winch
bas inst kecoIne a law is already making ~
selffelt in the provision market. Since the
leading features Of the tax have obtained pub.
licity, the decline Of prices, in tour, rice anu
other articles of food, has been steady ana
unmistakeable. A variety OF reasons arc
c;yen to account for the fall some .attrlbu-
TING it to the sudden contraction of the cur
rency By the recent funding of 80 many mill
ions of our redundant currency in Confederate
bonds; and others alleging as cause, the
restrictions lately imposed upon inter-otste
shipments for the purposes OF speculation
Both these circumstances, doubtless, have
contributed, in measure, to bri"D Oh. -. .Ae
reduction Of prices but the agency that ha,
been mainly instrumental in effecting the wei
come change is, in fact, the new Confederate
tax.
AT no tim", we feel convinced, has there
existed any real scarcity of food in the South
ern States. But in every community, be
sides and distinct from the spectators and
extortioners, there have been timil capital,
lists, who, investing their funds in an accumn,
lation of provisions, aud refusing to sell, rata
er with aview to security than profit, have
virtually Withdrawn from tho market very
large proportion Of its natural supplies. An
artificial scarcity has beon produced, while, IL
truth, there was abundaace in the land.
But, during the last three weeks, prices
have reached their acne, and there is a rea,
son to believe that the decline which has be
gun is not yet ended. The new wheat ant
corn crops promise to he the heaviest eve
known in the South, and will, ere long, b(
pressing INFO the market. The policy OF in!
porting provisions in large quantities has al
ready been inausurated, the we'll know
Charleston firm, whose enterprise and tact ha
already in other respects, conferred incalcu
liable benefits upon the country, taking 9TH,
lead in this last and most important devel
opement Of the blockade trade.
With the prospect of this early and actlv
competition in the market, and with the Ger
tainty Of the heavy tax upon boarded produce
which must be paid early in the SUMNER
is not strange that holders should everywher
be cautiously relaxing their grasp upon tho
accumulated supplies. Nor need we be ,sal
prised to find that, as those supplies, so lon
Withheld, are wisely yielded tc the deman'
there occurs such tumble 10 the price
food, as will add new nerve to the arms
onr soldiers in the field, and send JOY M
thankfulness to the hea, is of the whole pei
ple.-Charleston Mercury 2SIh.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-05-06
Skies Frightening.

There are cheering indications of an i'm
] proved degree of confidence in Confederate
Sc clrrency. This is apparent in the decline in
sprices in all our principle markctsof the lead,
Sing articles as well az in the decline in god
Sand silver as we'll as bank bills. The tax bill
which has Just passed, is working out thest
asood results, and we incline to think the gooc
sshas but Just begun. The bill will withdrnw
ssn amount OF curreucr nearly equal to thai
gpaid out, which will increase confidence IT
sConfederste securities and induce libern! in
svestments in bonds. The tithing feature o
sthe tax will supply the army with food with
sout resorting to seizing, and thus remove TIT
auccasion for spccul 'tion or boarding. Th'
sr.sut will be, that the industry Of the coun
S,ry will move forward in its legitimate chan
snes, CONFIDENCE will be restored, inhate'
s3prices will subside-oxcept on articles OF lux
saary smuggled through the blockade, whc'
g snnnot be too high-ar as the value OF tn
amoney that viii be in circulation will lie Urge
aly apr. ciated, no one will be injured by tn
Itax, for the amount Of money left, after pay
4 ing the tax will he really worth more than IN
swlolc sum would have been had not the u
abeen levied. This is the view We take OF /
iiand therefore we hope no one will grumole
ss.he tax, but accept 1t as positive benefit
3 well as necessity.