The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-04-23
CURRENT NOTES.
THE WEST AND THE SOUTH.

The trade between the West and the South
it is reported, is at the present time unusually
active. One proof Of this fact 1t Is alleged is to
be found in the statement that freight Is eccu.
mulatine In large quantities at certain points.
At Cairo, recently, III carloads OF merchandise
ind $4,000 barrels OF -four were unloaded, while
several hundred loaded cars on the side tracks Of
the railroad were waiting to be sent n orth From
Cairo alone 10000 tons Of through freight is
shipped weekly, and yet there Is constantly q
blockade. The Southern roads are now united in
long through routes, but have not sufficient roll
ing stock to carry the freight, and the steamers
on the Mississippi do not furnish sufficient ac-
commodation for the merchandise destined for
the South. Thalreight going South consistsiof dry
goods, hardware agricultural implements, flour,
hay, cut meats &C., for which cash is paid.
NATURALIZATION IN ENGLAND.
An act of Legislation is soon to be accom-
plished in Great Britain which must favorably in
fuence the status Of Japanese, Chinese and other
emigrants to the United States. The principle Of
the Naturalization bill now going through the
House OF Lords, il to confer upon the aliens who
accept its provisions all the privileges of native
born subjects. They can hold land, sit in Parlia-
ment, practice in the courts-in all respects be,
politically, as born Englishmen. A residence Of
fve years will be all that Is necessary. Then,
within the United Kingdom, and all over the
world, except In the country whose allegiance he
throws OF, the naturalized Engllshman will be
entitled to all the protection that England can
give him. But he cannot, under the proposed
law, go back to his native country and naunt his
British citizenship in the face Of his old govern
nent. The recognition by the British Govern
ment of the broad principle that man may change
his nationality, must exert marked political and
social influence throughout the world.
THE REVOLUTION IN SPAIN.
Spain is evidently moving toward something
more definite in the conduct OF her national
affairs. Republicans and Carlists alike are to be
put down, and Prim it must be assumed, will
conduct the process. Then the Senate and
Chamber are also to be put down, and others set
up in their places. Serrano, the Regent, is to be
clothed with what will be equal to royal authori-
ty. And then the question OF who Is to be King
comes In order. In spite Of recent disclaimer,
this looks like Cromwellian sequence OF events.
Brit the final and most important point s,;who
shall be King. Step By step the Spanish people
have been led through revolution and partial
reconstruction, until they are arriving at alegI-
ance to the throne OF Isabella, but with another
occupant. How will 1t De-the hour comes; Is
Prim the man?
LADIES' DRESSES.
There is good ground for congratulaton in
the fact that the best and leading ladies' In soci-
ETY. In this country, and in England and France
as well, have united In determination to resist
the efforts just now made by dressmaiers to
discard the cleanly and comfortable short walk
ing dress, and bring into use again the long,
fllth-collectlng trains formerly In vogue. Not
only this, but, while they are at 1t, they propose
to resist also the extravagant demands OF the
modistes in other directions, and will move for
palmer skirts and less elaborate trimming than
have heretofore been rcquircd; 30 that there
will be substantial saving, not only In the first
cost OF dress material, but also in the expense OF
trimming and making up. Good taste may have
something to do with this new declaration OF
independence, and possibly q decent regard for
economy; but in either case the conclusion is
equally acceptable. 1t shows that the world
does move, anil in the right direction.