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FAILURE OF NEGRO COTTON RAISING.


Correspondence Cincinn att Commercial, (Repubican)
GOODRICH's LANDING, SEPTEMBER "a, 1868.
ride the adjoining plantations has satisfied
that cotton planting by Northern spectators falure
not failure, probably, the part Of the spectators,
considering the high price of cotton, but far the
development of the country under the operation of free
labor is concerned, utter failure. Several plantations
will prove exception to the general rule Mr. Grochon,
on Dr. Carsons plantation, Immediately adjoining Good
rchs, has thousand in cotton and two hundred
in But for the ravsges Of the army (Which
pretty &c neral all the pantatons) he would have
raiaede bale to the have heard of other
plantations but have none, eual to his and thuk
the ground planted will not average onehalf bale to the
The scheme itself, far it is intended to be
carried out by inexperienced parties ut the North is
failure and it is not only failure, but, according to The
theory of it's friends it is emnenty unjust TO the negroes
1t proves nothing If it intend to show that the
negro is profitable working for hire working by
compuson it fails because be works by compulsion here
II intended to show that the of the
country be- developed by free labor fails because
those who have the hand have not this obi in
view II the object supposed it to have been 10
show that the negro is ase-supportug institution, it fails
because he has been deprived OF the important element OF
free WILL" and has been made tool Tor Northern specu
atos If the African is incapable Of doing any thing for
hlmse he needs the control and direction OF the Anglo
Saxon-we had better leave him where found him; but
II he shift for hmsef-if he is capabl. of enjoying
freedom-hs should certainly not be used money
making machine by the believers in cotton.
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REVELATIONS OF A REBEL MAILBAG.

Among the captures by our troops at Cumberland Gap
was large rebel mail bag the contents of which have a
forded both amusement and instruction to those who have
examined them Among other things, the leters confirm
beyond all question the fact that tho Georgia troops
dissatisfied any in the Confederate service Out of the
large number Of Georgia letters in the mail but two dis
played any confidence whatever in the rebel cause One
gentleman wrote home for his wife tn sell his pigs
for Confederate money, 1t entirely worthless An
other says: II this amt closed soon there will be
men left We can't fight old full of men; the South
can stnni 1t much l00ger-Our men are a deserving
Another is explicit: " / have out
OF heart You had better set your house in ORDER for by
Christmas shall be back in the Union If peace don't
soon will all desert" his ia the spirit display
ed in all nearly all these -tters-a spirit of utter de-
spar for the rebel cause, and willingness to take the
Union on any terms, 70 it brings peace.-Rep.
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COMPLIMENT TO ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.

The following letter from Admiral Ls'oasky has been
sent to tbs Pilot Commissioners
FLAGSHIP ALEXANDER NEvsKY, Der. I, 1863
The Honorable The Board # Commissioners Of Pilots.
GENTLEMEN: You have been informed by me of the
mpossbility OF my complying with the invitation with
which you favored and my officers for excursion in
your magnificent bay You aware also, of the reason,
that is If the promise which gave to Admiral Farragut
Of meeting him ut the Aston House the very day VI the
intended excurbion, promise which gave previous to
your invitation Let now gentlemen, explain to you
the character Of my visit to the Admiral in order to
vince you of the mpossbhty was in to fail TO do it.
This visit, gentlemen not simply one of friendly
intercourse between private individuals though perhaps
the Admiral ready to consider it such from motives
0f modesY Of his Ga my part aud the captains Of
the squadrons waited corps upon the Admiral to
pay him respects would at homs according
naval and military regulations do the for person
Of military rank after the accomplishment of sgaaled
service ia war
This homage felt it due frem US as testimonial of our
Admiral for Admiral Farragut, the most remarkable
and successful naval leader of the age and of most
high consideration aud respect to the American nation to
whom the hero belongs.
am gentlemen, very respectfully,
s. LEssOFFsKY.
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THE CROPS IN ENGLAND AND CANADA.

The London Mark Lane Express Of September 18Th
notes the progress Of gathering in the crops in various
parts of England and Scotland. The wheat crop will be
from present appearances above the average The re-
ports in regard to other crops also favorable. The
Montreal Gazette Of Monday contains reports Of the sta
ton masters throughout the whole extent of the Grand
Trunk railroad line of Canada IN reply to circulars sent
to Montreal, and thus sums up the result:
Oh the whoe the picture they present is not alto
getber atteriDg had expected to find and par
uculary with respect to the great staple wheat From
the westerly section Of Upper Canada the accounts o
spring wheat uniformly poor. From only few OF the
stations is there good account Of wheat large crop
expected weeks ago. but the weevil the nudge
aud continued dry weather have worked evil The reports
Of coarse grains favorable from all parts"
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THE WAR IN LOUISIANA.

NEW ORLEANS, OCTOBER 5, 1868.
An expedition under the command Of Msor Gen Heron,
composed Of the entire second division OF the Thr-
tenth Army Corps left th, city 10 transports some three
weeks ago and proceeded To Morganza few miles above
Port Hud,on for the purpose Of clearing the country in
that Of the guerrilla bands which infested it,
Owing 10 the illness Of Cen Heron that officer has
csiyed leave Of Absence and Meor Geo. Dana has been
asponted to the command This change occurred about
q week ago.
A. the enemy was found be Of great strength and in
eod pcsiou the opposite side Of the Atchaiaya the
ding General thought advisable to throw up en-
aud while the larger portion OF the troops
were fortiiyng the evee Lieut. Col Leake of the TWEEN
teih Iowa, ordered to proceed FIVE six miles
in advance He accompanied by portions Of the Nine
tenth Iowa and Twetysxh Iadiana together with one
hundred and fifty cavalry and section artillery.
Early on "wednesday morning the whole force OF the
enemy, consisting Of Greenes M"ntons aud MARS bri
gades succeeded ia quietly ssng the Atcbaiaiaya and
passing between the main body aud Col Ieakes command
Completely ounsnked and cut off before the movement
was discovered Col Lease drew up bis men 70 9e o.
battle, and galanty prepared b. give the advancing Toe
reception. sharp fight Of nearly hall an hour oc-
currod in which troops fought bravey against over
PIONEERING numbers bat at the end Of mat me taey wre
compelled surrender the enemy having almost entirely
surrounded them With exception OF the cavalry the
whole were taken prisoner. and the guns captured The
former. consisting Of rom ne oxtn missouri.
their escape The prisoners officers and pvates,
numbered four hundred and eighty We captured lieu
tenant colonel and twelve mel.
M,or (en Dana advanced with his whole f,rce
as uo,sb aud last ndvices state that the enemy
in u retreat they having fallen back five miles as
they saw the division advancing towards them Ii this 10
true the tables will be turned upon the rebels they are
between the Mississippi and Atchafaaya and to
cape the latter they will be compelled to leave their
prisoners and artillery behind them.
portion Of the village Of Mogauza has been destroyed
by troops Tor the purpose Of giving the artillery free
range he whole force Of the e1emy consisted Of dis
mounted cavalry Several pieces OF artillery bslonge TO
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all the cohtrabands 10 and around vicksburg The 60
tain was soon prostrsed BY disease but At hs wOr
again when lett Vcksburg August "a
Capt -- appointed a chaplain 10 take charge OF
those who had been removed rG the city place Of the
man who was first appointed He entered upon HE abor
but was soon Frustrated with disease aud conveyed
across the river IN sk whence he made bis way to
house Joining that OF the United States Christian Com
mssion. Here he was found slone aud very sick He
invited to house, where he stil remaining
when left the city The chaplain told me that these
negroes had suffered and were sl suffering untold want
and wretchedness; that nearly four hundred had died
since he had taken charge OF them that from fifteen 10
twenty die daily Sometimes they would crawl of into
the weeds and die where their bodies would be- fund
only by the stencil which from their decay That
there was white man with them but nephew of his
that rations furnished them by the Government but
sometimes he had Difficult in getting them the
river; that they fva days without receiving>
any food and the negroes in their despair threatened 10
kill him. thinking the fault his ae also stated that
they had tents shelter except brush 10 shield them
from the sun, or storm, or d.ws OF night. Capt A.
stated to me- that there in this camp 1000; at
YOungs Point 8 55l on Papaw Island, where he pur-
posed gathering most Of them 800 and Blacks plan
tation on the Ynzoo, 2.400-in all over 10 900.
One morning went among tho wretched where
being sent tried in vain find some women
who able to work, as wished their labor at
house All were either lick taking care Of the sick
/ saw nothing but sad scene Of misery.
Hoping that you may be able to do for these suf
ferng Ignorant beings than in my power TO devise, and
that God may bless your efforts,
/ am respectfully yours,
VIM d. BUTLER
Delegate of the u. y. Ch Com.
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ENLISTMENT or NEGRoEs-Offcers from Baltimore
10 our town on Friday week and remained until
Wednesday following, during which time they recruited
aud scot away about three hundred negroes nearly all OF
them slavee These, added to the number previously
taken from the neighborhood Of Eastern Neck, make
total VI about four hundred from our county alone
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RATHER FxPENsIvE-A Among the many astonishing
items in that wonderful production the city tax levy,
one 81 over for next years expenses Of the New
York ire department Considering that the FIRE depart
rn s an unsaiared institution people may well be- puz
E,d 10 guess how this quarter Of million and more is to
he an. nj ON Al Jour Com. n@.
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law pa sed in Alabama for the arrest OF de.
serlers from the rebel army by which all persons harbor
ing secrelinp or feeding deserters sraggers are
dec ar guilty. 81 felony aud it made the duty Of every
citizen Of the state 10 assist in their arrest.
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A SAD PICTURE.

FROM THE NEW YORK Tribune OF OCTOBER 3.
Tie Confscated Rebel Foundations Attack on
them by he Rebsls-Negross in Gen Granfs Army and
in Yieksburg-T Their Terrible SaBsrings in Veksburg
Letter from Delegate of the Christian Commission.
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THE ALABAMA LEAVES TABLE BAY.

Having Saturday completed the necessary repairs
required here, at early hour Sunday morning the
Alabama weighed anchor, aud at Fix o'clock took her d..
parure from Table Bay for Simons Bay On leaving the
bay Fbe stered IN southwest coutse, and scarcely had
sh. got out Of sight when the sgnalmen the Lions
Rulnp made down n sa to the northwest, and subse
qurnty another coming from the same direction. One
proved to be the American baTgue Kedron from Balu
more bound IL this port with cargo Of Il ,ur and the
other the American whaling schooner Charles Colgate
from New London, bound to Dissolution. They were
however warned Of their danger by boats in the
ofRng aud we're wide awake enough 10 hug the shore
pretty closely The alabama passed within few miles of
both and the signaman had both ships under his view
the time; but fog bank between The steamer and
the ship, prevented Capt Semmes from seeing them and
they therefore reached the anchorage in safety While
entering False Bay however, he pounced upon another
American ship the Martha Wentzs from AkyAb, bound
to Falmouth, aud immediately seized her; but she
agn quickly liberated its being clearly shown that ut
the time Of her c,pe she was within the protection Of
the charm league from shore. The Alabama arrived in
Slnons bay about eight hours after, and, after efsctlng
lew necessary repairs aud taking in ruppes left again
on Saturday the losh instant, Is c use
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the PRWATEtR TusCAl.o0sA,

This is another cruiser which has lately paid yi.it 10
SuIons Bay where she received some supplies and from
whence she sailed few days ago From information
which has been supplied us by the officers ~ the Alabama
We learn that the vessel which passes under ~. .
OF the Tuscaooss was Federal chatham Vh,rl y
captured while on voyage from Buenos Aytes b. s
fork with cargo 81 wool The Alabama had pt.yt "a .
captured the Taismau, bound from New YORK l., CLaa
aud with an armament o four brass guns which wa. tram.
ferred t. the Iuscao"sa. Mr. Love- the third ucer az
The Alabama, with crew, were put board aud the
CObf deIate flag hostcd. Since then the Tuscaloosa tns
been cruising IN various directions and OF tho coast here
she captured the San and chased the Snow Squa The
latter vessel, owing TO her superior sailing qualities made
good her escape IL may be mentioned that the Tusc,
loosa is only armed with small brass gums but upon the
forward portion u the deck what appears be 100
FOUNDER Blnkelay gun IL mounted the same name.
a. those upon the Alabama aud when by vessel ar
tempting 10 escape has w doubt ugly look but closer
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-12
A CARD.

T'HE un dsrsigned have entered into co-partnershp
l. under the style Of Campbell Caldwell & Co., for
the purpose of conducting thu manufacture and sale OF
STOVES, and the Foundry business generally; and
also the manufacture and sale Of TIN, COPPER AND
SHEET IRON WARE, wholesale and retail.
We have purchased the EAGLE Iron FOUNDRY
and operating it, and also have have on hand
az assortment of Stoves, Crates, Hooware &C., COM
prsing the best patterns in use We invite attention
especially to our COOKING STOVES, of which We
have patterns for both Wood and Coal that we can
recommend and warrant to give entire satisfaction
In the department of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron
ware we are amply prepared for the transaction OF a
large business Our facilities for the manufacture Of
work in this line such that wecan fll all orders with
dispatch go
Aaving the advantage of thorough practical skill
and long experience in the branches OF business and
manufacture above mentioned, we shall endeavor to
merit and hope to receive liberal share OF patronage
Warehouses at No. 19 Main street, near Baltimore
Depot and No. lSI Main stres above Union street
ROBT. CAMPBELL,
b. F. CALDWELL,
noySOtf JOSEPH BELL.
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REFER TO
FOR SALE.

A DESIRABLE REAL EST ATE, situated On Mar
ket street Centre Whee hing: Two lots between
First and Marshal streets, and between First and
Second streets Upon said property there sII good
dwelling houses land al occupied Will be sold to-
gether, or in parts to suit purchasers. To any one
purchasing. this property would prsve paying invest
ment. For particulars enquire Of
HANNIBAL FORBES, Esq.
daily 2v 1907 Fourth 81.
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eJH-5pEc1AL NorreEs Double the above rates. .-
eI>Yearly Advertising on reasonable terms, accor-
ding to the space occupied and the number of changes
made
All advertisements from transient persons or strang
ers, to be paid for in advance.
Business Cards not exceeding Ave lines $40 per year.
or for six months but for shorter period nothing
win be counted less than a square.
The privilege of Annual Advertising is limited to
the Advertisers own Immediate business; and all ad
versements for the benefit of other persons we'll
all lsza advertisements and advertisements OF auction
sales and real estate by them must be paid for
at the usual rates. stf -s-. ....
ca Advertisements not accompanied with written
directions will be inserted until forbid, and charged
accordingly. .-. -.sf-.--.-. t-.4
Notices for Public Meetings to be charged in all cases
at full rates.
Marriages, Notices Of Funerals, and announcements
Of sermons, SO cents each.
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TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

SOLID LINES oP NoNPAREtL, (cR
OR LESS, MAKE A SauARE.
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novS0tf
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Beginning for Union township at the northeast
corner of Centre township, thence with the north
boundary of said township to the Ohio river thence
up said stream to point in line with the middle
Of Market street, thence down the middle thereof
to a point in the line with the centre of Foundry
Alley, thence up said alley to the centre of Fourth
street. thence up that street to point in line with
the centre of Centre street, themes with the mid
die thereof, and N. 81 deg. to the southeast
corner Of Clay township, and thence s. 2OM deg
to the place of beginning.
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Beginning for Triadelphia township at the
southwest corner of Richland township thence
east with the south boundary of Richland and Lib
erty townships to the Pennsylvsnis State line, at
the southeast cerRer of Liberty township, thence
south with the State line TO the northeast corner
of Marshall county thence n. Sc deg. W. with
said county line to Wheelong creek, thence down
with the meanderings of the same to the east
boundary of Washington township, thence with
said township line \. IL deg. W. to the place of
beginning CHARLES DE HASS
dec7 Surveyor.
The New York herald., 1863-01-12
NEW YORK HERALD, MONDAY, JANUARY l2, 1863

had we taken Richmond and vIcksburgA AAad SuI
generals succeeded in securing million bales
Of cotton 70 supply The market with On
adequate axn0unts Of bills-in that case loen
might readily have been negotiated, and step
taken toward Q return to sound principles Of
finance. Bot the i'll success which has thus far
attended our military enterprises and the want Of
confidence which the policy Of the government has
engendered In the public mind, have rendered II
utterly impossible TO negotiate loan at The pre-
sent time on any terms. None Of the republican
bankers would subscribe for loan, even at rates
which the Secretary Of the Treasury would be
10th to accept. Fresh issues Of paper will, Of
course, involve grave inoonveniences. We shall
witness an unparalleled imitation, and prices will
advance, as if by magic, beyond all previous expe
Renee and beyond all reasonable expectation
The currency will be largely deprecated, though
its convertibility and the resources Of the North
will prevent its becoming absolutely worthless.
But, on the other hspd, government Will obtain
the means Of carrying on the war--whlch II could
not do by any other means. Great wars involve
these misfortunes, and they are no more TO be
wondered at or exclaimed against than the more
serious sacrifices Of valuable hvcs which takes
place whenever our armies meet tho enemy.
The following table shows the course Of the
stock market for tho past week and month";.
The New York herald., 1863-01-12

q government that the extraordinary prosperity
Of the empire during the latter years of the war v
70 he aseribed. But Il WAS NOT unmixed good
which accrued 10 the nation even for time nom
these violent changes. The whole class Of Gnnui-
tants and all dependent on a fixed money income
suffered as much a. the holders Of commodities
gained BY their effects. Creditors were defrauded
as much ~ debtors were relieved, and almost AZ
great transierenoe Of property was ultimately
effected by the silent operation Of the alternstions
Of prices which followed tins great experiment ~
Was produced IN other countries by the direct con-
vulsions Of revolution.
These extracts are remarkably suggestive and
pregnant with instruction.
The New York herald., 1863-01-12
CITY COMMDRClAL RnPORT.

SATURDAY, Jan. l0-0P. ~
Asuss Sales wore made Of 50 bbls, ~ shc. for pots
and 20. for poarls. Stock, ,062 bbls
BRnADsruvys.- Flour heavy and lower, with sales
Of II 800 bbs State and weslsrn 500 bbs Southern
and $40 bbls Canadian within ouY rev isad ranse -
The New York herald., 1863-01-12
DRY GOODS,

| DN 0OOOSs
| :. y..a-r.. - S~~~N>S~~~>>>~~~>~~~~~>~~~~S
| AiN1nses opp.r c,,.n.,
| "A ..,u 80. SnSAi NLEAhlku
/ sAiE W rALI AMI MiNIkR GOODS.
4 IOMMENStNS " myNnAl ~ A. N.
v8.O WOhIu " EMnhuiDEklEs, LACES.
VELvEIs hiLks rLDWEhh FEATHEkB,
TRlMMlN0s hlhboNs, bONkEfS.
bLoUMEhh HOsiEhI oiOh - Ac, Ac
huW DOZEN ILkht hANDhEkohIEFb AT LAST
... -. rEAHb PhfCES. -
AADiEn LINE ALL FINE WORKED
LiNENs bets at 6
/ Tc, ". yc luc l.c Gents ON the
,LAp.. &c FINE - DDl.LAh
FINE GRASS WoRkED
WILLIAMS
The New York herald., 1863-01-12
MATRIMONIAL.

vfpply A0pp w'Dow LADY % pxcriJ.EAr
"A ssseslIan rssJs,i.al. fsa.y ana 80 s,asdlts y
80 .srrs sessnsn try fSs y sss r<e Afy
.tls,ssob.sf - sesht ststsfsf. fssps s5ty s1d IsL
ssry-sJ.t 90 u i-fs.t A. 49, ~t,s W. ss'J
The New York herald., 1863-01-12

no ,s.rR.croRs Asp BUILDERS -rnOrosALs
y VI e~sr ~. ssh tntt ~ erafscts r.~s sna
1'sss.as ss.fFt ~ sFEsfsl ". n West tr1 1"s s''s
afssy y tAMEs Crkkf, - slHo kfsn
The New York herald., 1863-01-12

AT EMBERsoN's, 3,1 SIXTH AvKNuE. CORNER or
~ Twenty second street Great bargains seliing OIL N.
entire stock consisting real Iacss gnd Embroidcrics
Bonnet Ribbons V-yot Ribbons Drrss Trimmings. Md
Soyts and Go0d fancy gods account OF
The o
The New York herald., 1863-01-12
TtJf.f.ts ftDs.

uElANg PATENT IkFkoyED hILLtARD TAgLEA
AwD CONBfNArfON rttHtoN#
bsst ard SO Hniy bfffcft cEes II sGfsft 4fW1 = =
HELAs a scOLJEsDsR. 90 y - cfos1y sfest " v
The New York herald., 1863-01-12
FINANCIAL.

THE FlREAEM0 FUND INSURANCE. COMPANY, ilo
broeS~ ~ theropoh.sn Baak Bu,dinal, New York
n ssy Declared dividend Of three aud half per ree
from government tAy y, payable deiuand.
HENRY nkECkMAN Racfclaru
The New York herald., 1863-01-12

WOkDERvUL AND AMUBIN0.--PRoF. u. r. BRIT
W TAN ana y FlskE VIII piye OF
aonishns and amusing rsychoogia Espcnrcnt. ever,
evening, at clinton Hail. Astor place.
deHos win have tlsr voluntary motions
the " taste sight hearing. Ae Doors ocn az 7 clock
Lecture 10 conmcuc. ats Admission 70
The New York herald., 1863-01-12

THE THIRTY .ForKTn ANNUAL BALL OF THE
4 New fois ffe Impairment, Tor tLc bensLl of
WIDOWS aud orphans ~ d"tsasna ncmen Wl Place
Monday evening, Japuafy ~, 1913
At THE ACABLMY % MUSIC.
IessN NAY te rocNftd " iAe nnBkgcrs o The follow
ing officers =
{ GODFREY GuETHgg. PrssiasAt
a. Maiden lane
JAs wEsaAs secretary.
~ Pearl street
rs. Wal a.feeL
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INKEhCH PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH DU
~ ftprt.-The rhurch West twenty srcupd
street. beM..n Fith aud Sth avenues Nii ta
" the Bishop ~ New York Tuesday iah
service 10 commence At l0 clock Tho cong
te'r friends irsps cuy nvd To be press
's'on The sae ot The ai take place
the consecIation. due notice of which win lie given.