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Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-02
Treasure Reneafh fhe Sen.

The English Western Morning News says:
Upward OF eighty years ago, in the winter
OF IVA, a vessel bound from Spain was totally
lost, with her entire crew, by being driven. in
stormy night on the rocks at GunwaIloe. in
Mounts Bay. The vessel was known to have
an immense quantity of specie on board in
Spanish pillar dollars, and ever since, after
violent gales, dollars have been picked up in
the nelghborhood of the wreck. Two or three
companies have been formed for recovering
the bulk of the silver, which is known to lie
deposited within a very circumscribed area;
but the undertakings were not vigorously
pursued and after time were abandoned,
One OF these parties, many years since,
attempted to recover the treasure by means
OF sinking shaft in the rock in-shore, and
driving an adlt from its bottom seward, to
get under the spot where it was supposed the
hull OF the vessel lay imbedded in sand,
single, NC, but this was abandoned without
result. Lately company has been formed,
and they have decided on making another at
tempt. They have communicated with the
Admiralty and received formal permission to
prosecute the work, and this summer thew
hope to secure the long-coveted silver. Mr..
John Toy went last week with two men to the
place which, ever since the wreck, has borne
the name OF Dollar Cove, and the tide being
~ ~ PACNOSN'CN w ClCdL up lllG mouth OF
the old shaft.
1t was filled in to depth of about six feet
with large powders and shingles and thew
had not worked long before they picked up
eight dollars. Two or three were brightly
secured by the sand, while others have sand
SO firmly attached to them that it would be
difficult to separate the coins from it. Some
bear the dates Of 1882 and 1888, and others
are Older, while the dates on some are quite
lilegible. The presumption is, that this winter
these have all been thrown up with probably
thousands of others, which did not find their
way into the little opening of the shaft.
While Mr.. Toy was engaged in the clearing
operation, boy, who has picked up some
dollars since Christmas, was on the rocks and
saw dollar thrown up by wave, but before
he could reach the rocks receding wave
washed it out again. After heavy weather
from the south and west dollars are often
found on the beach and rocks; very likely a
box or package which contained portion is
disturbed and knocked to pieces, and it's
contents scattered about The shaft is about
five hundred yards west of Gunwalloe Church,
from which it is separated by a rowan and
ledge of rocks. Apart from the financial
success of the speculation the progress of the
new company will be watched with interest.
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HINTS on SowING VEGETABLE AND FLOWER
SEEDs,-The first error committed by novices
In the gardening line, is sowing too early in
Spring, before the ground is warm enough.
Seeds often have an uncertain or indefinite
existence in the soil, a sort of gc-between the
negotiating and decaying process, and "a hours
OF warm sunshine or cold rains often decides
their success or failure. Some varieties are
much harder than others, firm covering or
other provision resisting decay, while others
easily succumb hence the need of discretion.
or varying the time of sowing, such seeds
as spinach, radishes, lettuce, onions, beets,
tomatoes, peas, etc., Will bear putting in early,
while the more delicate bean, corn, gg-plant
and melon should be planted later Another
mistake is IN covering too deep, thus placing
the seeds below the warm sunshine and giving
them a deal of trouble to force their waY
up through packed soil. An old rule is to
cover each variety with its own thickness of
earth. lhls Is too shallow, unless the soil is
firmly pressed upon the seed, but ! inch is
sufficient for all the small seeds. 1t is much
better to cover lightly and press the soil down
with the foot, board or roller, than to cover
deeper and leave the surface rough, to dry up
in the sun and wind. Covered shallow and
rough, fully half the seeds will dry up before
negotiating. Seedsmen often come in for a
share of unnecessary abuse by those who sow
out of season, cover too deep, or leave an un-
even surface, which soon becomes too dry for
vegetation. There is very little gained by
sowing early, even if the seeds do barely
vegetate. They have a weak, sickly look, and
it is not until settled warm weather that thew
become healthy, and even then are often
stunted in their growth and outstripped by a
more vigorous but later plant. -
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THH ONLY DAILY LINE

THE ONLY DAILY LIME
For the conveyance of Merchandise, Produce, Pack
ages Horses Carriages, Furniture, and Goods Of all
kinds at low rates, between New York and Balti-
more, consisting of nine first class IRON STEAMERS
and nine BARGES, with capacity of $4,000 bbls. per
week. ---
EVERY AFTERN DON Except Sunday, at4P M,
from No. Light street wharf, arriving at New York
early the second morning thereafter.
FOR BkLTIM0RE;=-A Boat leaves New York
EVERY AFTERNOON Except Sunday, at P. M.
from Pier No. North River. arriving at Baltimore
the second morning thereafter.
Goods destined for points beyond New York or
Baltimore forwarded free of all charges for commits
stems.
For safety, regularity and dispatch of this Line to-
gether with the moderate rates charged. commend 1t
to the public as desirable medium for conveying
every description of freight,
Shipping blanks can be had upon application at the
Once.
For freight or information apply to,,,,, ...
Ne. Light street wharf, baltimore,
W. DAAHELI!s Agent
Es:lsk ssss Ne. h HassA Sivs'' Ns# xass,
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MOORE N. FALLS, President,
WM n ShEInNII A,..-.-.----
FOR PETERSBURG AND
= RICH MOND.

EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.
The Steamers STATE OF MARYLAND and
are now leaving Light street wharf
for Petersburg and Richmond, every WEDNESDAY
and SATURDAY AFTERNOON, at O'Clock.
Returning they will leave Richmond every WE'D
NESDAY and SUNDAY MORNING.
For freight passage, having superior state-room
apply to
J. BRANDT, JR.
President Powhatan Steamboat Company,
80 Light St. Wharf.
P. S.-Passage including meals S. m3l-tf
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RY MUTUAL CONSENT. R. NJ. NEWPORT
~ has Withdrawn from The firm Of WIN. WALES
&c. s,. NM. .a' wi ~
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Passengers Transferred to and from all Depots and
NOTICE.
<zE&ND NOTICE.
&kSHARE FOR THE PATUXENT RIVER,

R&N~ NOI1CE.
.aAE FOR THE PATUxENT RIVER,
FAIR HAVEN AMI VI PLUM POINT
On and after WEDNESDAY, Feb'y 18th, 1866
the steamers MATILDA and GEORGE WEEMS
will run as follows:
The steamer MATILDA, Captain James Gourley,
will leave Baltimore every WEDNESDAY MORN
ING, at s O'clock for the Patuxent river. Return
ing, will leave Hills Landing every FRIDAY
MORNING for Benedict; leaving Benedict every
SATURDAY MORNING. at O'Clock. for Baltimore.
Kirvin, will leave Baltimore every FRIDAY MORN.
ING at O'Clock, for the Patuxent river Returning.
vii leave Hills Landing every M0NDAY. MORN T2lSS
DAY MORNING, at O'Clock, for Baltimore.
The above steamers will call at the usual Landings
on the River, also at Fair Haven and Plum Point,
going and returning.
feN If n. L. WEEMs. Agent.
<NA SEASON OF 1856.
NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE
TRANSFORMATION LINE,
INLAND ROUTE, AVOIDING SEA RISK,
va Ckesdpecks and Dstdtpdre and RQrttan Canals,
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KMU1VAUUAA ENTEMEkIBEB TEAMBOAT
COMPANY.
UNTIL FURTHER ARRANGEMENTS.
On and after WEDNESDAY, March It'll, 1866 these
steamers will run as follows: leaving Light street,
foot of Camden, at O'Clock A. NJ. Wis:
Steamer KENT,
Captain VIM, r. Norman,
For Annapolis and West River, daily anu Ee1urn'
Sundays excepted0
Steamer CHAMPION, o-,n,
IN, s. Michael,s and Miles River Ferry, every
Tnesday and Friday and return same day.
For Oxford Gan6rdss Denton and iRtsr%sdats
saturdav returning on Thursday and Monday, leav-
ing Denton at O'Clock a. ID.
An Baggage at owners risk.
All claims for goods lost must be made within thirty
dsyg from date Of shipment.
FREIGHT received up to O'Clock P n.
ia27-tf G. x. CANNON.
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STEAMBOAT NOTICES.
GREAT REDUC TION OF FAIR.
he New Line.

IL v In y w IL IL y
Change of Time.
@e THE NEW LINE
sSsEs, STEAMERS
For Fortress Monroe, and Norfolk,
Petersburg and Richmond.
Connecting at Norfolk with the Great Virginia and
Tennessee Air Line Railway now chen
its entire length.
is Hours from Baltimore to Petersburg,
vile, Chattanooga, Nashville, Memphis, connecting
at Chattanooga or Dalton, for Atlanta Macon. CO.
lumbus. Montgomery, Mobile and New Orleans, and
connecting at Petersburg with through trains for
Weldon, Goldsboro'. Wilmington, Raleigh and Gas
'0n 10 TE NGw vi LINE IfaET ssSfHEAMERs
LEAVE SPEARS WHARF, FoOT OF GAY ST., BALTIC,
Sundays ExceptedO
DAILY. at 3 O'Clock Pm.
The Steamers of this Line are all new, and their
remarkable speed is due to their construction, the
most approved modern models of the fast Hudson
river steamers having been adopted.
The superiority of their models gives them great
advantage over the boats of the old style of naval
construction, and the newness of their boilers and
machinery guarantees to the public their perfect
safety.
It is hardly necessary to inform our patrons that
with their powerful machinery and fine waterlines,
they do not require the slightest approach to racing
to enable them to attain much better rate of speed
than any boats in these waters.
Inc NEW LINE Is composed OF the following ele-
CANT side-wheel Steamers, superby fitted up with
Saloons and Single and Family State Rooms:
GEORGE LEARY, Captain Brakeman.
JAMES I. BRADY, Captain Lands.
And connecting with the beautiful Steamers:
MILTON MARTIN, Captain Hanes.
JOHN SYLVESTER, Captain Post
They navigate the James river entirely in the day
thus afording passengers time for seeing the fortif
cations, Dutch Gap and other objects of interest.
The tables are supplied with every luxury the
markets afford, and equal to frst-cass hotel fare
and notwithstanding the superior advantages offered
to the public in point of elegance, comfort safety and
speed, the fares are as low as by any other line.
They connect with the elegant New Line Steamers
for Mathews county Cherrystone and all other points
on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. and also with the
other points in North Carolina.
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Passengers going to Newbern, N. c., will find the
route via Weldon and G9dsborO to be the imost ca
pe15i:oUs and economical.
Passengers age notified that this is the only Steam
boat Line by which Through Tickets are sold and
Baggage Checked over the Seaboard and Roanoke
Railroad and by which Passengers make connections
going South.
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~ OyERNMENT SALE OF THE MILL
VI TARY RAILROAD AT BRAZ0S SANTI-
AGO. TEXAS

JAMES A. EKIN,
Brevet Brigadier- General, in charge
p25-tmaS First Division O M q n
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Passengers taking the s A. NJ Train from New
phia, and 2.30 P. NJ. Train from Washington city.
will connect with this Line. Passengers and their
and Steamers.
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BALTIMORE DAILY COMMERCIALr-WEDNEsDAY, MAY q 1se6
FOR LIVERPOOL.

STE a M SHIP LINE.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-16

by Master Edwin Moore. He paid glow ing tribute to the memory of Stonewall Jackson, and made Us feel the might of the dead hero when living. We listened attentiyely to the dialogues, which were well selected and adapted to the times; the delineation of character was splendid, and the audience was perfectly delighted. We must say that Miss C. M, Miss A. P-- and Master Green, are fine ac- tors The exercises closed with compo- sition by Miss A. P--, subject, "Re- union in Heaven" which we think equal to anything we ever heard upon that sub jcct. Altogether it was pleasant time, and well enjoyed by the large crowd that gave attendance; but best of all we believe it was enjoyed by the many who were there to assure the "dear people" that they were willing to make any sacrifices for their good, if they would but honor them with their support next August.
 Of the Railroad meeting we will say nothing, as the prodcedings will be found in another column.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-16
HOMO.
THE PURPOSE 0F PUNISHMENT.

The purpose of all legal penalties is the prevention of ohenses against the laws No human tribunal has the right to arrogate to itself the prerogatiyc of Omnipotence, and to punish for the sake of vengeance Such is the philosophy of all human laws which are founded on the mild code oi Christian civilization.
 The penal codes of the most enlightened nations conform to the spirito this principle Before an enlightened, impartial and high toned jurist, who is imbued thoroughly with the spirit of the laws, as wellas learned in the principles and precedeuts that form their basis, and in the absence of positive enactment and point blank evidence, it is sufficient to demonstrate that proposed penalty is contrary to the public good, and not promotive of the end of all merely hu man punishment-the prevention of crime There is no judge of upright character and
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-16
Railroad Meeting at Hickory Plain
H1cKonY PLAIN. June 9,

Ae HICKORY PLAIN, June 9, 1865.
 The citizens of Hickory Plain and vicinity assembled at two P. n., to-day at the Institute in compliance with previous notice, and not withstanding a heavy storm passed over the place in the forenoon, quite number of la dies graced the assembly with their presence.
 The meeting was organized by calling Maj. A. J. Thomas to the chair, and appointment of L. D. Harshaw as secretary.
 Thecommittee appointed at aprevious meet ing, to procure the services of some efficient person or persons to canvass the line of the road to solicit subscriptions to the capital stock, reported that they had procured the services of Dr. J. s. Williams, and were dis charged.
 Mir. N, E, Gair was then called on to adr dress the meeting, and responded at some length in very eloquent and forcible style. He slowed that the building of the Des Arc, Dardanelle and Fort Smith railroad was high ly practical and appealed to the history of many kindred enterprises to prove the ineal- culable advantages bestowed on,every country through which railroads were constructed.
 The subscription list continues steadily to grow-about ninety thousand dollars having been subscribed.
 A committee composed of Dr. John $. Will Hams, Thomas Emerson and L. D. Harshaw were appointed to visit Austin, and confer with the citizens in regard to their proposed Railroad Barbecue.
 Resozued That j. L. Denton, Dr. Graves, N B. Gair, Col. Hedgepeth, Judge Edwards and J. F. Gatewood, Esq, be requested to address the citizens of Austin and surrounding coun- try. at 3 meeting at that place on the second Saturday ifJuly next, 14th day
 Resolved, That copy of the proceedings of this meeting be furnished the Des Arc Citizen and Crescent for publication.
 Resol0ed, That this meeting now adjourn to meet at Austin, on the second Saturday in July next, (14th day,) at ten o'clock, A. M.
 A. ]. THOMAS, Chairman,
 L. D. HARsHAw, Secretary.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-16
TO THE VOTERS OF ARKANSAS

At the solicitation of numerous friends different parts of the State, who haze assure me of the most encouraging prospects of sue cess, I announce myself as candidatefWt th office Of STATE AUDITOR OF PUBLIC M COUNTS.
 The most of you knew me before tbe war; least by reputation; and l have only eay myself since that time, that during the l9 struggle WAS connected with the Army ds Confederate Cause--serving with fdelity.fis the beginning to the end," and sincethtm have been practicing law n the city of Canis But honestly and sincerely abiding the isa of the war, l now claim to be true and 5H subject of the government under which Hl and ever expect to remain such.
 1 am in favor of a general amnesty, not olI with respect to political offences; but aA and more particularly in regard to our 0n domestic party strifes and feuds. Havnsp personally political or. partizan purposes Y serve or subserye, l am willing 10 forgetM past, and looking only to the futurt Ea heartily cooperate with all good men, m De est, faithful endeavors, to promote the gr'E,,a happiness and prosperity, of our deai Y State,
 It being entirely beyond my power 10 , pa. sonally canvass the larger portion Of lne 'ss s I shall rely mainly upon the assistance < numerous circle of friends and acqualaian'0 throughout the State to present my ciaH,S the consideration of the people, trusting as they, and especially those who were my s.r rades and fellow sufferers in the ia's '4' will give me a generous, liberal and A'u' support. Very respectfully, ,prr
 Camden, Ark, May q, 1s66.-,alns'e
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-16
FOR SEN .ATOR.
WHITE EMIGRATION.
OF PRAIRIE COUNTY.

Than the filling up of our country witt that class of citizens that will best promote her interest, there is no subject that shoult more engross the public mind. We ar' in just such situation, as of itself create d necessity for. labor of all kinds, and Ia laborers of all classes. Elsewhere through out our State societies have been formed for the purpose of encouraging emigration and holding out inducements to those cast out by misfortune, and made homeless by circumstances, to come and find with fhem--what every man so much deslres- a home. The mighty revolution of the past five years has thrown upon the world thousands of the best citizens an enlight. ened Government ever gave birth to ]; and the tyranical rule of the foreign world has driven, and is driving from the Eastern shores many, very many, that seek an asy- lum where they may be free from the op- nression and confusion that has made them exiles. While these many anxlousy wait for home and welcome, shall we who so badly need them, shut our eyes to our own interest and foolishly refuse to say come. We need them in the commercial world, to lend their aid in advancing our com mercial interest; we need them Tn the grea, work of building Up that has been laid upon us; we need them in that which conduces to the interest of our country more than all else, the tilling of our soil. Our labor system being destroyed, 1t be- comes us as wise men to look about us and immediately begin to organize other sys- tems that will benefit alike the employer and the employed. That that class of per sons, who by misfortune and circumstances have been thrown out upon the world, are eminently fitted in the great majority for the blow, none will deny that our blow handles need steady hands to hold them is equally true; then for what do we waitf why are we so slow to encourage that which all know to be their best interest Let us as having the welfare of our coun- try first at heart, set immediately to work to improve our condition by the establish ment of such societies as will hold out to those seeking homes, inducements to come and settle amongst us, and lend us their aid in manufacture, commerce and agri- culture. sa
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-16

TIE SOUTHERN PREss-The Roches- ter (N. Y Union & Americas close a recent editorial with the following tribute to tue Southern press:
 Having watched with care the progress of events in the South since the cessation of hostilties, and having looked with no little solictude to the press of that section with a purpose to know how the situation was accepted, we are compelled in candor to concede that the developments, so far, are as favorable as true Union statesmen could expect, or the most saguiue hopefor The leading journals of the South accept the situation in which they find their States atthe close of war that terminated adverse ly to their hopes, and regard the Union as inevitable. They, therefore, have set themselves about helping the people to make the most and and best of their situa- tion-to get into fraternal relations once more with the States that remained loyal to enter the paths of peace, there to cutiyatethe soil and pursue the ayocations of civil life that will make them again comfortable, and repair in some degree fortunes shattered Ill the conflict.
 No one can read the Southern papers with fairness-and with out bias-and not admire their tone under the cireumstan- ces. To charge that they are offensive, and are not conducted with decenoy and propriety is, to say the least, very unjust. But these charges go out from a source where fairness cannot be looked aOr- where there is not even that magnanimity for fallen foe that characterizes tribes of men who are not classed as civilized. We know thatnow and then something offensive may be found in Southern paper; aud this is of course seized and circulated and fed upon as a choice morsel by those whose aim is to disturb peaceful relations every where, and who, in their madness, delight to ride upon the whirldwind they can create
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-16
ITO THEE VOTERS
 OF THE State of ArkansaS

present myself before you as caum@ ,st. for the office of State Treasurer, anu lsT sgon [ fully solicit your support. To many m not am known personally, and to n''S R.ms unfavorably 1 trust, by reputation os,. S, st the war, 1 was Register of tho Land Vl, VlI.esi Fayetteville, and during tho war, was s,,.t " rbs to the office which ] now seek. niu ,,a mF ability and faithfuness filed these 'rs mt 1 tive offices, it is not for me to say pus ,n,s; not believe that my conduct in the P.shia was such as to have merited the soV0 of those conversant herewith? .,,1r My father moved to Washington 6,a when I was but a child; the State hs TIM my home ever since; all the intere'''E N Snl are identified with hers and yours salii deplores her present condition raQre le,T osss nor will yield to any one, whether @o1,B 4 or out of it, in the sincerity Of ny sJ 0@ kias bring about that harmony of acton a. si,s 4 ness of feeling among our citizens Nn rtss necessary to restore her to her ioilas. {: d prosperity and happiness. One iu,+9 9Tas N tain, that to put her back where spN ond { fore the war, we must bury the pass oft cept the issues of the war as the ea9s ss.H ture action, To this end should ail V1s be directed. o-oa' In fine, fellow-citizens, if efecteeoaa .i ssag you to devote to the office whateYe1, gronla l may possess. What more can T baye 2 Of course in that event, you shall lS' thanks, but that you we'll know.
 am, very respectfully .n+
 Your obedient seryanT.
 L. Es. CETNN klst lstss sssa''
 WAsuiNGToS, ARK, May los leVV'
Des Arc citizen., 1866-06-16

before the late heavy decline in the Liver pool market and the consequent panic here. The indications are that cotton will be higher next fall than it is now, and, there fore, think the planters should be hopeful rather than Respondent. All the cotton they can raise this year will command a high price, and net them profit, even though the five cents per pound law should be carried.