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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-23

TRAND TOURNAMENT.
TIE SECOND ANNUAL GRAND TOUR.
NAMENT OF
JEFFERSON CIRCLE, No. =. b. u Ii. F.C. 4
viii hs held atCARLlN' IS r.. as...a,sr,,
SPRINGS. on MONDAY, AA y ss;S5:''llss- ass
August OH. 1860, On which occasion FlFTl
DOLLARS in cash will be given to The three
best riders.
lst prize, S25; second rr;z, $l5; third prize,
$40. and medal constituting the ioutth pri%o
Cypan to all comers who may wish to enter
Also there will be a SACK KACE;n GREASY
POLE will be climbed, and PIG II MED,
and the person holding the pig Tor five minutes
will bc entitled to the animal.
The trains will leave the depot in Alexandria
as follows sis and 10 a. m, |, 81 ana $50 y.
m will leave the Springs at " and lp:'na " m,
and La, and ii y. m.
Floor Managers
VIM. Ii. Underwood, [. IL. House,
L. TomlnsoR.
Marshal-H. Hcrbner.
Comm ittec Of Arrangements.
II. G. Darby, w. il. Underwood,
Il. Tomlinson, A. Marshall,
II. Hcrbncr ". Summers,
IL. Milleton. 1t. Shuman,
T.. A. Moore, j. Travis.
tFrom Mount Vernon CircloO
A. Kcrkhan, j. DorNn,
Ia IL. Thompson, = Coleman,
William Miller, {. III. House.
Tic whole Circle will form q Commit tee of
Order.
A splendid BRASS and STRING BAND
has been engaged for the occasion.
Tickets admitting gentleman and lady, 81;
single tickets, 50c; children under Il years of
age, 30c.
The committee pledgc themselves 90 make
this one Of tho best excursions of the season.
No improper or disorderly persons will be al
lowed on the grounds. This order will be
strictly enforced.
Entrance fee for knights. So All knights
wishing to compete for the prize will please APP
ply by letter or in person To Alfred J. Mar
shall, III. s. X. of Jefferson Circlo, No. = Is. u.
II. +. e. A, No. ;52 King street, Alexandria,
Virginia jy 20-eotAl&dtd
.r. FIRST GRAND
&asaEsE MOONLIGHT EXCURSION
REIIEF HOOK AND LADDER CONF y.
TO GLYMONT,
ON TUESDAY EVENING, JULY -, 1859.
The steamer CITY OF ALIEN ANDRlA will
leave her wharf ut the foot OF King street. at
D. m, returning leave Glymont at 4 y. M.
Professor COOKS celebrated COTl LLinN
BAND has been engaged for the occasion.
Master of Ceremonies,
Capt JAMES M STEuART
Floor managers,
L. NJ. LATHAM, a. NJ. HAIL
Il. u. Uhler, A. y. Wsrdeld,
Al Mclean q. f.. Entwisle,
,Joseph W. White, ". II. Berlley,
N +. Moore.
fss- Refreshments and supper served at eity
prices
Tickets, admitting gentleman and lady, IL
ladies tickets, SOC. Jy l2-MFdld
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EXCURSIONS. 40.

The METHODIST PROTESTANT SUN
DAY SCHOOL will have Nh excursion to the
aboye delightful resort on THURSDAY, Au.
gust 5th. The School contemplate giving Nm
EXHIBITION in the Pavilion at the Springs
during the afternoon, at which several Poems,
Dialogues and other pieces will be recited, and
several fine pieces of Music will be sung, The
friends of Sunday Schools are confidently eN'
pected To encourage tho enterprise ty their as e
sistance and presence
lee Cream and Refreshments may be obtain
ed of the committee in charge
Tickets for adults, soc and for children un-
der Is years of age 25c--may be had from sew
cral tho scholars and from 'Ias. w. Nichois'
Of the post Office. or from j. Tacoy, at tho Ct.
House.
The cars will leave the i4ouIoun and Hamp.
shire depot at 10 o'clock q. m, and returning,
will leave the Springs about q p IN.
w .I-eotd j. TACEY. Supt
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PROFESSIONAL.

TAMES b. HODGKIN, DDS,
(I3raduato of the Baltimore College of Dental
Surgery.)
NITROUS OXIDE GAS administered and
teeth extracted without pain.
References given to those desiring them, and
the faithful and satisfactory performance of all
professional promises assured. ..c
Patients from the country will please notify
me q few days in advance OF their intended
visits. .
Office Corner Washim 2ton and Prince streets:
Residence. 81 Queen street. near Pitt. ap 23-tI
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Billions. In answer to correspondent
the philadelphia Ledger states that according
10 the English system of notation, billion
j. one million millions, that Is, as many
millions as there are units in q million, Ac'
rording 10 the French system, a billion Is one
thousand millions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-23

CLARENCE II. CLARK, President.
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and EX'cu'
two Committee.
HENRY ID. COOKE, Vice President
EMERSON w. PEET, Sccry. and Actuary.
This Company offers tho following advan-
tagos:
1t is National Company, chartered by spo-
cisl act of Congress. 1868.
1t has u paid up capital of 81 ,0AbW".
Ii offers Low ratos OF premium.
1t furnishes larger Insurance than other cum-
panieS for the same money
1t is definite and certain in its terms.
1t is homo company in every locality.
Its policies are exempt from attach
There ARE no unnecessary restrictions in the
policies.
Every policy is non -iorfeitable
Policies may be taken which pay to the in
sured their full amount, and return all their
premiums So that tho lnsuranc" costs only lhe
interest on tho annual payments.
Policies may be taken winch pay to the in
surel, after a certain number of years during
lie an annual income OF one tenth the amount
named in the policy.
No extra rate is charged ior RISKS upon the
lives Of females
Ii iasures not TO pay dividends to policy mold
ors, but at so low cost that dividends will be
impossible.
Circulars, Pamphlets and full particulars
given on application to the Branch Oillce OF the
Company, or to
JAY COOKE & co, Washington, DC,
Gen.A gts. for ID c., Del, Va andW Va.
FRANCIS A. D1CKINS,
Agent for the counties of Alexandria and FAIR
fax, Prince William and Fauquier, at the
Court Houses of tho respective counties on
Court DAYS. PostOiico NJ Alexandria or
&s-Solicitcrs wanted for the Company
;an 27 d&tW6m
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TRUNKS.
For Trunks, VNises, Satchels aaG Travelling
Bsgs. call nj
s. DEA l. IL A NJ ),
ivl5 OF King street.

CpICBS-Just received = largo lnvoice OF
in mart of Gloves, Mace Nu;megs, White,
b Black cR'' and Long Pepper, Cayenne Peppers
ground and in pod, White and Black Mustard
Seed, Celery and Coriander Seed, ana pure
ground English Mustard .nupv sCo
iy7 81 n ~ ~ IA " W
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SyIMME,e RESORTS.
xouNTAJN Top HOUSE.

MOUNTAIN TOP HOUSE.
M AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA.
This delightf;l resort has recently changed
hands, and, having been comfortably htted up.
is NOW OPEN for the reception and accom-
modation OF guests. -.,..,,
CEORGE w DYSON
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
AND ElHG MA A ID V r Ri = h IL
PUBLISHED DAILY BY
EDls Ar SNOW ID N,
oFFICE-GAZETTE BUILDING, 70 PRINCE 81.

TERMS or SUBSCRIPTION ADVANCE
one year. Ss six months, ~; three months,
g.; one month, 10 cents.
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~ VIM. RAMSAY,
CT.
Successor To- Hough " Ramsny,)
GROCER,
And Dealer in Fine Teas, Tobacco, Cigars
Canned Goods, English and An~r'
Pickles, Sauces, Jollies, &c.
l47 King street.
Personal attention given to orders from the
country IAN II IL
E q. SWAINE,
r. No. 81 North Royal s.,
rive doors south Of old stand,
Has on hand and is constantly receiving irr-h
invoices of
GROCERIES, WINES II LIQUORS,
which he will sell cheap Tor cash. io -
I CLINTON MILBURN.
-. FAMILY GROCER,
And Dener in fine TEAS, WIN ES, }iVlIok5
and CIGARS,
Cor. Cameron and Royal sis,
Alexandria, Vn.
Particular attention paid to the selection OF
choice Flour and Teas. my 29-ti
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
ND NIRG MA ADV ERrlS X,
(For the COuntry,)

% 4. published regularly on TU ESDAYS.
THURSDAYS utd SATURDAYS, Vt ST per
nunUu- payable in advance.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
F.r oar own and the convenience OF regular
advertisers, aal To- prevent any misundcrstand-
ins, W have carefully prepared aad scaled tue
rnles O.! advertising IN the GAZETTE, for tue year
1850, and present the following table OF space
and prices ,roV lriici there "tU be 30 d:rldttoa:
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A LEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY,
~ Alexandria, Va

4 "A
The next session of this Institution, heretofore
under tho successful conduct of Mr.. X. komp-
er, will begin on the 10Th day of September,
1860. A fire building has been purchased on
the corner of Washington and Oronoco streets,
with largo and well shaded yard, containing
an aero of ground.
While thorough training in tho English
branches will be insisted on as OF the first i'm
portance, unusual advantages will he afforded
in tho Departments of Music, Drawing, Paint.
ing and Modern Languages. Tho Principal
has secured tho services of Prof. IAHR, g
graduate of high rank of tho Royal Academy
of Fine Arts ut Stockholm. who, assisted by
Mrs. LEGARE, will have charge of these De-
paTtmonts.
The clements of Vocal Music and Drawing
will bo taught in classes without additional
charge and pupils in the Modern Languages
will be instructed in great degree by means
of conservations with their teachers, in order
that they may obtain thorough command Of
thesetonguoc Roarders will enjoy tho adyan
tage of hearing and speaking French in tho
family of tho Principal, and IN their case no
additional charge is made for tuition III French,
as il is desired that all should take part in the
conversations.
A complete Philosophical Apparatus will
render the study of Natural Science both Mt
tractive and beneficial, and frequent lectures
will be delivered.
w. w. LEGARE, Principal
References Prois. Schelc, VenSblo and Mi
nor, OF the University of Va Rev. j. r. Left
wich, Rev. j. #. Johnston, d. ID, Messrs X.
Kemprr, Anthony Mclean and H. +. Wilmer,
of Alexandria; Rev. }. ID. Mitchell. ID d..
Rev. j. Is. Ramsay, ID. d., and Colonel nj. ).
Langhorne, of Lynchburg; Hon. John A. Ing
lss, OF Baltimore, and Rev. b. Nj, Palmer, DID,,
of Now Orleans. ie 29-lawtt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-23

DAKFR,S BITTERS-A permanent cure i2r
X Deenensis. Nervous Debility, ana 81 ;,,or 20,
es 5csrusrd by dsorderod state OF inc nv i'''
ssAs.o or s,oms1a. Just received and for sf11 HAYL
o.peAR,s FsUIr PRESERVING Sohn- S'i;iI
e. Scr al I'll h"po supply S' received
and for s"0 by +. s. LEADBEATER s. Co
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FALLS CHUncH, Va. July y, 1869:
AN ASSESSMENT OF TEN PER CENT
~ on thestock OF tho Fairfax and Georgetown
Turnpike Company is hereby csllod for, bay
ablo in 90 days from the date OF 'his n"tico'
By order Of the Board of Directors:
~ l2-lawiw w. II. DA MEL. Sccty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-23

DAINTS AND OILS We havo just added
L to our stock of Lewis Lesd. English do;
Linsced Oil, Spirits Turpentino. Lard On, and
,Colors in 25 lb kegs, and cor %! assorted slz"s
Paints mixed all ready for use, IN hermctics,ly
scaled cans and of various colors. For sale by
ialS f. S. LEADBEATER " 90.
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DRY GOODS.
DoMESTICs.
oALIcoEs, CCTToNs, TICK1NGs. &c.

We have Just received a large lot of the above
goods, making our assortment of Domestcs
Very complete These goods were bought. be-.
fore the recent advance we can, therefore,
offer special inducements in this limo
ielS WITMER 81 SLAYMAkER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-23

BRANCH OFFICE:
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING,
PHILADELPHIA
whore tho general business of the. Company Is
transacted, and to which all general correspond
cncc should ho addressed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-23

NJ A N ATTAIN
LIFE INSURANCE co.
New YORK.
GWIN. BECKHAM " CO..
AGENTS.
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
SMALLEST RATIO OF MORTALITY.
EXPENSES LESS THAN
ANY CASH COMPANY.
LIBERAL MOD ES OF PAY
MENT OF PREMIUMS.
INSURERS RECEIVE THE
LARG EST BONUS EVER GIVEN.
DIVIDENDS MADE ANNUALLY ON
ALI PARTICIPATING
Policies.
CLAIMS UNPAID.
All kinds Of non -forfoting Life and hhuow'
ment Policies issued.
rOLICIES INCON ESTIB L E.
All Endowment Policies non forfeitable
after one payment
DIR. D. NJ. FRENCH, Medical Examiner,
ap Scott
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-23

OPEAR,s FRUIT PRESERVING SOLU-
= TION, the Lightning Fly Paper, French
Polish for Ladies Shoes. Gum CamphQr,, Ly-
on's Magnetic Powder, Just received in large
stock, and for sale wh olesale and retail by
iv7 JANNET & co.
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EDUCATIONAL.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

~
The Session of this Institution commences
annually on the FIRST day of October, and con-
tinues, without interruption till the Thursday
preceding the 4th of July ensuing.
The organization of this Institution is very
complete, embracing extensive and thorough
courses of instruction in Literature and Science
and in the professions of Law, Medicine and
Engineering.
The expenses of the Academic or Law Stu
dent, exclusive of the cost of Text Books and
Clothing and pocket money, amount to about
s3b5 per session of nine months; and or the
Engineering or Medical Student to about S59?,
OF which sums, respectively, $40 or 500 is
payable on admission, and the balance IN the
progress of the session. Fo: details send for
catalogue. p. o., "University of Virgins.
S. MAUPlN,
iy 22-1m% Chairman Of the Faculty.
OEO. w. LEWIS & r. BYRD LEWIS
U ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Practice jointly in the Courts OF King
L. o., Oak Grove, Westmoreland CO., Va.
Westmoreland CO., Va, jy @ oolm
IL SALEM, VIRGINIA.
Will open its next session on the lst Of Sep.
tember, with full corps of Instructors.
Entire expenses for ten months session,
for Boarding, Tuition, Incidentals, &c, SOS.
For particulars inquire of tho President,
jy I6-colm d. F, BlTTLE.
n l.. P0WELLS SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
The next term Of this School will begin at
the School House, on Queen, between Was h.
ington and Columbus streets, on the 18th of
September, 1869.
Applications for tho admission Of pupils may
ba made to the Principal, ut his residence, cor
ner of Duke and Washington SITS.
CHARLES l.. POWELL, A. NJ,
jy l5-2awtf Principal.
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MaKRIAG 4.

rca,ct TIM, :. sound mind and body arn th' i.hsi
necessary requisites to promote connuhi"! hhp.
mnoss Indeed, without these tho Journey
itbrouyh lile becomes II weary pilgrimsge; tho
prospnct hourly dsrkcns to the view, the mind
becomes shsdowod with despair and hileu WIN
,bn melsncholy reflection thai the happiness o.
anniher beco,ncs blighteJ with your own.
|,
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CHA RTERED BY SPECIAL ACT OF
CONGRESS,
APPROVED JULY %, 1868.
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YOUNG M EN-.

Who have injured themselves by 4. CO..
tain practice, indulgod in. habit !ro
quently learned from evil eompsnionsl or ro, a.
school, tho effects Of which aro nightly ielt
even when asleep, snI, if not cured, rend"r'
m.rrinyo impossible, and destroys both MIMI
IND body should apply Immediately, l
What i Pity that young man, the hope OF
his country, the pride of his parents, should 30
snatched from all prospects sn9 ENJOY ,rnm 1 H. ~
nstb Of na,ure, aud indulging in a certain &C.
crst habit. Such persons must, before conL"o'-
plating -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-23

rT1HE EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL,
Established in 1899,
Beautifully and healthfully situated three
miles west Of Alexandria, Va. ti.s boys for bus
moss or college Pupils received from the age
of nine. Deductions mado f>r ministers and
for persons sending two pupils For circulars
addressthe Principal.
je 4-tf Rev. WM. +. GARDINER
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NEW GOODS AGAIN.

Superior Black Gro Grain SILKS, STRIPED
MOIIAIRS and other goods for walking suits.
Percalcs, Ginghams, &c, selling at low prices
spl5 j. NJ. STE WART
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Married Persons, or Young Men comtempla
ting marriage, being aware of Physical Weak
ness, Organic Dobillty, Dciormitiea. speedily
cured.
lie who places himself under the care OF l'r
j. may religiously conide in his hono- as =
gentleman and confidently rely upon his skill
rs physician.
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OCHOOL FOR BOYS.

ohooh ~" Do D.
The undersigned propose opening first: class
SCHOOL FOR BOYS in Alexandria, on MON
DAY the 9Th of September next.
The session will continue till the first OF July
following.
All tho branches pertaining TO n complete
English education, together with the G.ncient
cal attention will be given studies tending to
prepare youths for practical business.
Application for entrance Of pupils can be
made to G. s. TAYLOR, No. i57 Prince street,
CHAS. S. TAYLOR.
10 l2-eo3m JNO. $. BLACKBURN.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-05

to the negro in his battle for life and political
existence The moment he strikes out to buffet
the tide of politics, or attempts to swim In the
stream of education and civilization, that mo-
ment ne is met with jeers; his awkward strokes
are made game of, and stumbling blocks cast in
his path whenever opportunity offers. Who that
has been in bondage for over four hundred
years. who has been led to believe that he be-
longed to the brute creation, would do better
nay, as well Go among the peasants of Russia,
of Turkey, of Germany yea, of England, and
elevate those people to the position of sove-
reign How much will they excel in oratory, or
the sciences they never heard of? Little, if any,
l dare say. What would be the condition of
France, or any of the empires of Europe, if the
people of that country were all set free, and
given to understand that they were on an equal
footing with the Emperor and his court ? Dis
orders and crime of every kind would deluge the
country; and yet these people have white
skins, and, to a certain degree, have
had the benefit of education. Now mark the
difference. Here in the United States we have
four millions of people elevated, as it were, in a
moment to the position of sovereigns whose
natures are said to be british aud whose in
stincts are gross and revolving, who have never
been permitted to know that there was any other
condition wherein they might exist and yet
what do we fnd?' We find that with their
'brutish instincts and uHcultvated natures
they can be peaceful citizens, and from the lips
of their former masters we have it that ''the
people of the South owe them debt of graft
tude." With all this in their favor, no ''true
Nirginian" can lend helping hand to edu-
cate the ignorant or find cheering word for
him when he endeavors to educate himself. How
would you repay the debt of gratitude? By re-
turning him to position of slavery? l fear you
would, were the opportunity given; but those
days are gone never more to return. They are
free before God and the laws of the country; no
action of yours can change the condition of
things; the great captain of the age has recog-
nized them, and the day is not far distant when
ei'eXperiment' shall prove beyond perad
venture that it is your duty to lay fast hold of
the advantages spread before you, cease your
wars upon those who have never offended you,
and finally "Do unto Others as you would have
Others do unto YOU
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-05
Ms JRANoE.

DELAWARE MUTUAL SAFETY fNSUR-
lature of Pennsylvania, 1895.
Once, 8. X. corner Of THIRD and WALNUT streets
Philadelphia S''''
MARINE INSURANOES
On Vessels Cargo and Freight TO ali parts Of the world
INLAND INSURANOfS
On goods by river, canal lake land carriage TO all
parts Of the Union,
- =. . FIRE INSURANCES
-S~'
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-05
SHIPPING.

H-cA FOR LIVERPOOL AND
<SkIz 70 UEENSTOWN. InInan Line of Mail
&SzLH 1lsL4 Steemers appointed to sail as fol-
Hkeqsts3 le-sSSf lows -
Guy o Manchester, via Halifax Tuesday May L. at1PM
City of Baltimore, Saturday, May s, at 9 A. Nj
City of London Saturday, May l5 at II A. NJ
City of Boston, via Halifax, Tuesday, May 49, at p NJ
And each succeeding Saturday and alternate Tuesday,
from Pier 40, North River.
RATES OF PASSAGE.
BY THE MAIL STEAMER SAILING EVERY SATURDAY.
Payable in Gold. Payable in Currency
FIRST CABIN ,.......$1OO STEERAG
10 London. 1O5 To London. ......... ~
To Paris. ............ ll5 To Paris ........... az
PASSAGE BY THE TUESDAY STEAMER,
FIRST CABIN. STEERAGE
Payable in Gold. Payable in Currency.
Liverpool. Liverpool ............ $50
Halifax 20 Halifax. ................. l5
St. Johns, N. F., AZ ST. Johns N F. ! q,
Passengers also forwarded to Hayre Hamburg Bremen
etc, at reduced rates
Tickets be bought here at moderate
wishing to send for their friends.
For further information apply at the Companys Offices
JOHN q. DALE, Agent, No ID, BROADWAY, N. Y.
or to O'DONNELB x FAULK, Agents.
45 No. 4IICHESNUT Street, Philadephia
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-10-31

and that the quantity will eventually be
such as to prevent the recurrence of a cot
ton famine, should unhappily our Ameri-
can supplies, from any cause, be again in
terrupted. Improved means O~ftranspOrt,
additional facilities for irrigation, better
methods of culture, the use of fertilizers,
careful selection of seed, etc, Will over
come the obstacles which present them
selves to you as hindrarc 5 TO the increas-
ed growth of cotton in India. | pass over
the other countries which you specify,
with the remark that we fully believe
they viii continue to a greater or less ex-
tent to send us supplies of cotton. 1t is
not necessary for me to dwell upon your
observations respecting the superior nat
ural advantages which the Southern
States enjoy for the production of cotton,
and the quantity required for cOnsump-
ton in Europe and America. You say
that 81 nearly one half of the cleared lands
of the South are uncultivated for want of
" labor, and you show how vast Is the
area which there is for the growth
of cotton, and how much the
production might De stimulated by
a union of efforts on the part Of
those interested in the results TO be OBJ
tanned. and more especially if this associ-
alton would aid in inducing "a surplus
portion of the population of Great Britain
and EUrOpet to come among you anu assist
in c%ultivating unoccupied cotton lands"
With reference to this, which appears to
be the practical object desired by your
communication, l may remark that 1t IS
not within the province of this Associa-
ion to encourage or direct emigration
from this country, although we desire
with YOU that those who do emigrate
should direct their attention to h South,
and, where the climate is suitable for white
settlers. should establish themselves in the
Cotton States" and assist in the effort
now making to extend the yield of the
Southern crop from two and a half mil
lions TO five millions of bales. We enter
tain sanguine hopes that the plans recent
lv adopted for obtaining an adequate sup
Div of labor will remove the great diff
Guilty which at present exists, and that
Won will o only be able to grow more
cotton from year to year, but to secure il
il arrives at maturity. Be assured
that as far as il is in our power TO encour-
your efforts we shall gladly do so, and
that none will be more ready to rejoice in
your success than the members of this as
sociation.
Again requesting you TO convey to the
approaching convention the assurance of
our cordial sympathy, l remain. dear sir,
yours faithfully,
ISAAC WATTS, Secretary.