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FRACTIONAL CURRENCY ExHApsTEn-A Washinu-
ton dispatch says that only $4,000 in ten cent notes
remain in the vaults of the Treasury Department. All
the fractional currency OF other denominations has
been issued and there il great demand from all parts
of the country and much complaint at the Bank Note
companys failing to supply the Department with a
sufficient quantity for circulation.
ARaEp:-The GAINESVILLE Standard says that Gen.
Buell., stationed at Jefferson, has given permission to
Andrew Thompson and William Cheatham, OF Red
River county. 10 carry sxshooters for their personal
protection, whenever It may seem 10 them necessary
70 do 20.
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CHAs. MORGAN AND THE 0PELoUsas RA1LRoAD.-The
New Orleans Bulletin says Mr.. Morgan has instituted
proceedings in the United States Circuit Court against
the Opeousas Railroad Company, to compel the sale
of that part of the road beyond Brashear City and the
franchises of the company, to satisfy his claim
CREDITOR holding the construction bonds of the
pany, which claim, it is alleged, not satisfied by
the proceeds of the sale Of the portion Of the road
lying between New Orleans and Brashear. His petit
ton also asks for writ to enon any disposition Of
encumbrance upon the property until the is ad
Indicated nnnn
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SOME LIABILITIEs.-The liabilities Of Bowers, Beck
man & Co, the drygoods commission house which sus.
pended in New York the other day. nearly four
million dollars. The failure caused by loans to
wooden mills, which the latter were unable to pay, and
Endorsement of commercial paper which not met
by the makers. The friends of the firm say the assets
will equal the liabilities and all creditors be fully
secured A Boston capitalist is said to have offered
to advance all the money necessary to carry the house
through for year, but it decided to suspend and
ask an extension. - - -
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FROM NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, Aug 24.-Departed for Red river
Lotus No. and Lulu D.
Duel Mt the Oaks yesterday between a Mssissippian
and 0rleanian, with Mississippi rifles. = PAGES. AT
the second fire. the Mississppan, who was the clal-
longing party, wounded, thought mortalv.
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Hot SPRINGs.-A man named Tunoett wae Slo, ,, \
killed, near Hot Springs, few days ago A gun,
owned hs Mr. Hart, was found near Tungett's body,
ana IS Hart was The last person with Tunget, he
Was arrested AS the murderer
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w s Haven So Texas ssrcet, above the market,
having thoroughly recruited bis hea!tn, has resumed, IN
person. the manufacturing Of his celebrated iron bound
Texas saddles and is fully prepared to meet the
demand for the same He has also on hand every de-
scripton of saddles and saddcry hardware, which he
sells at the very lowest prices. Read his advertise
ment and give him n call
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OUR FIRST BALE or New CoTroS.-The first bale
OF new cotton was received Friday by Messrs Walsh
4 Boisscan, who paid the premium promptly, viz:
basket of champagne and five gallons of old Bourbon.
The bale weighed $40 lbs, classcd middlihg and sold
for thirty cents in currency Walsh Boissean were
the purchasers. The following communication ac-
companicd the bale:
WAsKoM STATION, Aug. go, 500.
Messrs Walsh Bos
GentS-We send YOU one bale new cotton, raised by
Maj Ross Wilkinson being the first bale be the raiser,
the shipper, and you the receiver
Yours, &c, 8 y. wAsKoM.
The ice is broken; let her rip, she is all oak. The
first bale was received last year The 18th August
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ANOTHER TWENTY PER CENT.--Before the Legsla
dourned Mt its last session, its members voted
themselves twenty per cent additional salary to cover
the discount Of State warrantsa depreciation brought
about by their frequent sessions their reckless appro
priations and the enormous cost OF practcasing tie
geo supremacy. And authorised the issue of warrants
to supply this deficiency Will they, at their next
session, vote the State officers twenty per cent to
cover losses from depreciation Of their warrants? and
themselves twenty to bring up their per diem
Who pays the fiddler?
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WHITE IMMIGRArIoN-While would be glad tc
an experiment made with coolie labor test its
value should exceedingly regret that any consider
able amount of the profits of the present crop shoad
be devoted to that experiment. For we need other
immigrants quite much even more in our opinion,
than do the Chinese and we have other interests
protect to foster and to build up not less important
and, i'll opinion far profitable than the mere
increase of production of cotton sugar and rice. At
present prices with the diminished labor these staple
articles return profits to the producer than the
crops Of slave cultivation. Largely to increase the
of these crops would be greatly to reduce the
value of them to the individual producer, whatever
might be the effects the consumer and the interests
of national and general commerce. 1t is from con-
sideration of interests, producers that we
wish to view the labor question.
Small crops at present prices pay well, and if we
could manufacture our own products, and thus save
all of transportation and Riddle men, would
do great deal better than largely to increase the bulk
and diminish the price Hence should prefer a
white to coolie immigration, if restrictive choice
were required, and if we are to invest our surplus
profits ought to do, it would be very unwise to
overlook the certain advantages of manufactures for
the experimental advantages of Chinese labor.
Reducing these considerations tc the test of prac
teal conduct: if farmer realise this year surplus
profit of five thousand dollars, how should he invest
this sum, with reference both to the interest," and the
labor question this affects future values? We
swer, small portion Of it, say five hundred dollars,
might be employed in joint stock company, for
the introduction of two or three hundred Chinese in
this and the adjoining parishes with the view of test
ing their usefulness as laborers The balance had bet
ter be invested in cotton and wooden factories in fac
tories fer the manufacture of wagons for barrels &C.,
for these would give employment to skilled labor and,
in our opinion, would prove immediate good invest
ment, looking to profits only, would pay well in the
insurance COMPANY ~* -
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FROM HAVANA.

HAVANA, Aug. 24.-Col. Nicolon with 200 men
and two guns routed 400 insurgents near locates in
Central department. Rebels left 20 killed
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Il is curious fact that milk from black Gov is bler
than that Of any other cow The reader NAV perhaps
smile ncredulonsy at reading this but it is true
theess, and can more be accounted for than tllt,
equally puzzling fact that all white cats are deaf
Chambers Journal
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a"eS Murphy, mate OF the Red river packet &c,
'eS'f was Killed few days snce at Greenrile bv A
man named Walker, keeper of coal boat Mr. Mnr.
ply was well known on the river
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Why ADMIRAL HoFF WAS REMovED.--A Northern
paper says that the action Of the Government in
lieving Admiral Hoff Of the command of the North At
lantc squadron because of his unhdden sympathy
with the Spanish Government in its efforts to suppress
the Cuban insurgents. Cuban sympathsers here are
much gratifed with the order placing Admiral Poor
in command of the squadron. The substance of the
instructions to him by the Government is to keep a
sharp lookout for American interests and report
promptly everything which comes under his observa-
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hILLEp.-A colored man named Green who figured
eA'efs'Sey at the last election Democratic orator,
s'oe ana INSTANTLY killed last Saturday night by
negro named Palmer, at brick yard in the environs
"' tins city We did not learn the particulars.
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9'Afk LEGisLArrRE.-The New Orleans Bulletin
says mat there is talk of an extra session of the
Legislature in October ot3ect-ss PER diem pei
dag
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COMMITS SuIcInE.-A Memphis dispatch of the til
says, that Alonzo Gaines, resident Of New Orleans,
and member of the firm of Blame Gaines & Banton,
committed suicide that morning by jumping overheard
from the steamer Indiana, at Commerce. 40 miles be-
low Memphis No cause is assigned for the act. Upon
opening his trunk TO obtain suitable clothing to law him
out IN, balance sheet found showing that there
was TO his credit 81 I'll
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PHILLIP ALLEN. Agent, Mansfield, Louisiana:
Mr. r. c. Foar is duly authorised agent for Lew
isve, Arkansas
Taos McIxTYRE Of New Orleans, is our only duly
authorized agent to receive subscriptions and adver
tiSements in that city.
Mr. JonN G. JoYE, Minden, La is duly authorized te
receipt for subscriptions.
Mr. f.. L.. howEKY, Starrville, is duly authorised tc
receive and receipt for subscriptions in smith county
Texas aud the counties surrounding.
CRors-The prospect Of full cotton crop is nat
rrng The worm family, as yet, have committed no
damage friend at our shoulder suggests that the
reason Of this is that they afraid to commence
oneratious for fear Of the tax collectorwho is now
abroad in the land They can't stand the license,
po,l and income tax, to say nothing of the one per
cent swindle Poor worrum
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FINE FRuIr.-We are indebted to Mr. John Duncan.
OF the Marshall (Texas) Nursery for box of choice
iruis. MIR. Lehman, on Market street. near Texas is
IN daily receipt of choice fresh fruits from the orchards
OF Mr. Duncan, where citizens are invited to call
and test for themselves
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Asiat;e and African Comuetition.

The able editor of DeBow's Review says, in arts
Gle science aud the mechaac arts against coolies,
We regret to see any part OF the Southern press ad
nit our dependence on Asia for working muscle. The
deterioration of the Southern negroes cannot be ar
rested nor controlled by the importation of coolies. It
would be sheer Madness in social and political point
OF view. to add the Asatic TO the African element,
both of which must come under the special political
influences which have DISTINGUISHED the white people
of the South aud given the control Of its affairs and
its legislation to the white advenurer and the negro.
The importation of Chinese laborers we frankly add
nit. involves a social problem, which has been dis
cussed so far only upon its surface. That we need
more labor is fact paramount that we are apt to
Jump TO the conclusion that immediate necessities
must be met, and to overlook all considerations in
volvDg permanent effects. Without actual experiment
it il not possible 70 say what would be the effect of
bringing the Asiatc and the African in competition
whether the former would improve the latter, or be
deteriorated BY it, We therefore see no objection
to the experiment being made That this competition
would necessarily reduce wages is assumed by ALL and
think the assumption is correct. But We have no.
where yet any estimate made to the effect
on prices This would depend the increase Of pro
duction. If as many Cinnamon added as there
are now negroes employed in production, and they
should prove efficient Iahorers it would be fair to
estimate crops would be doubled. Now the effect Of
this Increased production prices would be to reduce
them unless consumption and demand kept pace with
production How that would result time alone could
determine
1t seems therefore, clear to that so far ms mate
rial interests concerned, experiment. and expert
ment alone can decide whether not it is to the in
erest OF the Southern planter to bring about this com
petition between the Asiatc and the African. And
we trust the exnerimen will be made sufficient
scale next year to throw light that question
And so, we think actual experiment and experience
must determine the effect of the political influences at
work to our injury. The coolie, though voter may
not care to vote, might vote with At all events
let us Try the experiment. We in condition to
make it-haying much to hope for and hut little to
fear to lose.
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hARaANs.-R. Craig 4 Co, No. 50 Texas street, are
ohef'ng goods Mt figures so low excite surprise
ANA provoke the inquiry, how it be done ." Let
Ut sathee TO the public that it s done further than
This matters not TO the purchaser
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Shreveport, Aug. "a, 1869.

The LATE RAINS IN TEXAs.-Professor Forshev has
presented TO the Galveston News map showing the
and extent of the late heavy down-pours of rain,
water spouts that caused the overows in that State
This he has made from careful record of all the
facts collected from the various papers of the State,
and from other sources, showing the time of begin
ming and cessation of the storm in the several coun-
ties and the amount of the rain According to these
data, the most northern limit of the heavy rains was
in Falls McLennan and Coryell inundating Lampasas
county, while in the south it extended to Victoria Co.
lad, Bee, Live Oak and Frio counties. Its eastern
limit was in Washington, Austin and Colorado, and
extended on the west to San Saba, Mason and Gillespie
counties. The from north to south was about
two hundred and fifty miles, and from east to west,
one hundred and fifty miles, in the form of an epse.
The heaviest rains, usually called water spouts were
confined to much smaller elliptical area, nearly in
the centre of the former of about one hundred miles
from north to south and fifty from cast to west, or
from Williamson on the north to Bexar on the south,
inundating nearly all of the latter and from Caldwell
the east Comal the west and including nearly
all these two counties. Some rain fell beyond the
above limits, but nothing than ordinary light
showers
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RELEASED ON BAI.-The New Orleans Picayune of
the 1sh says that giving Two bonds, for $1,000
and the other for $4,000, Mr. r. w. Talaferro, the
ex-postmaster Of New Orleans, who was imprisoned
recently charges of embezzlement preferred against
him BY ]. ". Gurey, acting District Attorney. Was
released On Saturday last.
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CHAMPS On ClTI CONFERENCE.-THE following letter,
from the Commissioner Of Internal Revenue, will in
terest many persons: zz 54
TINS Dept, OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE,
Washington, Aug. s, 1869,
Sri reply to your letter of the oath nt that con.
tracts made with city authorities for repairing Streets
laying water pipes ETC., require stamp when signed
by city officer, as well as by the contractor. II
signed by the contractor alone they liable to stamp
duty
As the law does not expressly state which party
shall furnish stamps for an instrument, it is held in
such cases. that the private party should have the ben
eft of the doubt. ind far the municipal officer
is concerned the contract is exempt under section 54
Revenue Law Compilation
Very respectfully, J. W. DOUGLASS,
Denntv Commissioners
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The PRESIDENT FORMS A REsoLUTIoN.-A Washing
ton dispatch says that Grant has formed resolution.
Here it is:
The President is also reported to have expressed
doubt to the sincerity of the found allegiance
of the Southern Democrats to the Republican party,
and to have declared that the refusal of the Conserv
alive Republicans in Virginia to accept the offer of
Cancellation made by the Radicals is sufficient proof
that their ultimate object the destruction of the Re-
publican party In short he looks upon the refusal
act which reestabshes the old party lines in the
South, and will hereafter treat Conservatives as Demo-
Gratis In other Words having tried perilous expert.
ment in Virginia, and proved the dishonesty of the
Southern leaders, he WILL in future, profit by his ex-
perience, and place trust only in whose Republi-
canism is assured by acts already performed rather
than by promises for the future
Fresh BEEF Two YEARS OLn-This is from the
Picayune:
Our scientific friend, Captain Fry has shown us
fresh beef which he dried by his process
ago, in a vacuum without coagulating the albumen.
No salt or other antseptc used. few days ago
he found this piece which he had put away where ii
was not exposed to the air and it still as sweet
and sound when he put up, but had become very
soft and velvet-like Being exposed to the humidity
of the atmosphere, il has pulled ups and begins
the appearance of fresh meat and to spoil,
showing that it has undergone transformation, but
is still fresh meat.
1t will be recolleeted that when Captain Fry showed
US the dried specimen, two years ago, we observed
that he only needed show that could be restored
to the condition of fresh meat uEdred to De the great
desderatum This he has done
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]. W. DOUGLASS,
Deputy Commissioner,

THE MISSISSIPPI AND TEXAS ELEcTIoNs-A Special
Washington dispatch of the 18th, to the New Orleans
Times says
The Tennessee election the subject of Cabinet
consultation yesterday, and the policy to be pursued
in the Mississippi and Texas elections and in the Or
gansaton of State government in Virginia. Two
of the members suggested non.intervention. New
England Radicalism trumphed, and the policy adopted
gansaton Of the State Of Virginia to be SO ordered
BY Gen. Candy as to defeat the expression of the
will Of the people at the recent election Boutwell,
the author of the programme, did not attend the
ing, but made its adoptiona SINE 9uaaon to his re-
naming in the Cabinet The excitement and disap-
pointment of the Texans and Mssissppians here is
great All of the officers favoring the Conservative
movement to be Immediately removed
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ANOTHER New BALE.-Another new bale of cotton
was received Saturday and the first from Eastern Texas
by Messrs Stacey & Poland who paid the premium
as though had been the first bale received 1t weighed
Dl5 lbs sold for in currency, and goes to ST.
Louis to contest for the prize oeedby the enerprsng
merchants of that city Messrs. Stacey Poland were
the purchasers We append the note which accompa-
MED the bnle from Texas;
Scorr's STATION, Aug. 2l 1869.
Stacey Poland;
Gents-We ship you to day by train one bale OF new
cotton raised on DR.. l.. l.. Shcrrods plantation, in
Harrison county Texas The first bale OF new cotton
in the county.
Yours, &c SCOTT PErrEY.
The ball is now opened and look for better times
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IAHENTEV INEBKIATEs~A correspondent OF The
Boston Journal writes: =r=
In the Binghamton inebriate asylum are eminent
lawyers from New England, whom have heard plead
with Webster aud Choate men OF wealth and Standing
eloquent temperance whose name and address
have seen within year in the journal; men who
have been and are still officially connected with the
city government of New York; professional men of
high standing; eloquent and distinguished ministers
Of the Gospel sons of eminent merchants of New
York and other leading cities; some of the tai
ented artists of the land organists who readily
mand $4,000 year in the city with bankers lawyers
clerks, and eminent men; nearly all of them under
thirty years of age Many ofthem fine performers
They have organised choir, conduct in superb style
the worship which is held daily and the worship
of the Sabbath. Many of the rooms are fitted up in
artistic style by the patients, and elegant cheer
full exuberant retreat be found in the country"
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Deficiency in visible supply. 4s0,49O
Stock of cotton held by Manchester spinners at the
mills now 10000 bales same time 1865 los 900 bales;
middipg Orleans now, ls@Is1ld.; then, a5sd.
IN. T. journal of Commerce, 7th inst.
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PEEsTo, CHANGE.-The Secretary of the Navy has
made the following changes in the names of vessels,
to conform more fully with the law Arizona to Ne
vada, Heca to Nebraska, Hercules to Oregon, Thun-
derer to Massachusetts, Astoria to Omaha Cambridge
Congress, Detroit to Canandaigua, Achilles to Ma
doc, 4Etna to Nanset Argus to Keoko, Atlas to Ma
hant Castor to Mahopac spitre to Suncook, Tomboli
to Wassuc, Tartan to Yazoo, Tempest to Yuma, Ne
mesis to Wyandotte, Vixen to Oseeola and Tornado
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pErr1NEssEs OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

PETTINESsEs OF MISREPRESENTATION
have been the most Objectionable, and now, playing
President, he reminds you Of boy who wished to be
king, $50 that be might ride on the gate post all
day. If he will stop buying bagateles in New York,
and parading his Presidency along the porches Of the
Steson and keep Executive business here he will
look more like successor Of Washington-his ambi-
ton we are told.
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RATES OF INSURANCE ON RED RIvER.-The following
the rates of insurance Red river established
by the New Orleans Board of Underwriters, to take
effect from and after the lst Of September, 1869
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BEwARE.-We sing base to the treble of the New
Orleans Times. That metre commences:
1t is well to remark en- passant that the whole tone
of the Radical press toward the South has changed
since the Virginia elections Negro outrages and white
rebeions have disappeared from their columns, which
now pipe peacefully of "the good spirit of the South
the taterng progress of reconstruction desire for
unity" etc One of these papers, the New York
Times, has actually struck high tide on the voy-
age, and goes into ecstasies saying: 1T is glori-
Gus beyond description" Whence comes this change?
We cannot see that people have altered any in
their conduct or their principles for the past two
three years. in fact altering is thing the South is
notssgood at Our attachment to our ideas of right
and wrong are quite as enduring that of Yankee
to bis hatreds. 1t must herald policy by which
our people, in despair of coercion, are to be conci
ated. Accordingly, the hand of kindly fellowship is
now extended, gloyed with velvet, but woe to those
who fail to see the cruel claws and fingers Of steel
cOrccaiel Within "E-ez'