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HOW MUCH coTToKi

The New York World comes in COLI
sion with the advice the Southern journ-
ais have been accustomed to give the
planters on the subject Of the amount
Of cotton to be produced. That journal
reasons as follows:
Southern planters are not wise in neg
lecting to raise cotton because that
staple. being abundant, does not now
command high price, and in planting
grain. whereby they think they may do
awav with the necessity of buying it
from the West. In doing so they are
following a line Of action analogous to
that which led men to glut the market
with ice this year because Il was scarce
last year. The very fact that there IS
demand for an article, should lead one
to suspect that many persons viii sci
about producing It and soon supply the
demand. Moreover. as to cotton, there
will probably soon be a market for all
we can produce. for the Indian cotton
crop on which England tries to depend
and to the successful cultivation Of
which she turned so much attention
during the rebellion, is likely TO be very
small next year. The crop Of 1870 vii
fall short Of that Of 1869, and unless the
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ENGLAND.

LONDON, January 3O.-Versailles dis
patches just received say that the Twelfth
Saxon corps at ten o'clock this morning
occupied Romainyille, Noisy, Rosny
and Nogent, the Bavarian corps Charen-
ton, Montnouge and Vanvers, and the
Silicians corps Ivry and Bicertre, and
Paris is to pay two hundred million
francs.
The first official dispatch was from
Versailles, and was read in the churches
of Berlin yesterday morning.
Strong influence is at work favoring
the restoration Of the Imperial family
under a regency composed Of the EN-
press, Trochu and Fayre. The Emperor
will not enter Paris, but will return 10
Berlin on Tuesday, leaving the Crown
Prince in command Of the Prussians.
Provisions for Paris are being forwarded
by way Of Dieppe. The capitulation
and armistice settles nothing particu-
larry. Nor do they assure an end Of the
war. All depends upon the assembly
Tonight there is intense excitement
among the French in London.
1t is stated in diplomatic circles that
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VIRGINIA.

The fame of Virginia is imperishable'
not alone from the achievements of her
sons in civil and military life, but on ac-
count of the nobility, the fortitude, the
courage, the endurance and the virtues
of her people. We have had, the Rich
mond Dispatch says, misfortunes-many
of the dignity of calamity; we have had
the terrors of reconstruction and of re-
construction reconstructed; we have had
unfavorable seasons and poor crops.
Such misfortunes and such painful agi-
tation of the public mind have rarely
fallen upon communities. Yet they
have not only been endured, but our peo-
pie have passed through them with forti-
tude and constancy, bearing both public
and private responsibilities with hero
ism higher than that Of the battlefield.
So persistent and tenacious has been our
adversely that the last year wound up, as
it we're, with calamity Of fearful char
acter. And yet our people are still col
lected, and confident in the future.
What may not community achieve
community thus Injured to misfortune,
and who have maintained their high 10y
atty to society, to the country, and to
God2
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sfctans Ignored Dy the FensiOn
Bureau---West Point Affairs---Com
soIidafed National Banks---Frnud'
uIent Claims. MtlI
Speciel to the COURIER ournal.l
WASHINGTON, January SOL appears
to be pretty well settled that the Re
publicans in Congress intend to provide
six more electoral votes for the Presi-
dental campaign by creating the States
of New Mexico and Colorado Bills
we're reported in each case in the Senate
to-day from the Territorial Committee,
and will be put upon their passage be-
fore the close of the session.
Colorado has an area of 100, 900 square
miles, and population, according to
the new census, of about 10000. In
1851 population of 10000 was claimed
for the Territory. New Mexico has a
population, by the census, of ll4,OOO, of
which $4,000 are whites and the rest are
Indians. A delegation from both Ter
ritories are in Washington urging the
passage Of bills that State governments
may be formed, so that the States may
be admitted into the Union in the next
Congress.
The homeopathic physicians are so in
censed throughout the country because
they have been ignored by the Pension
Bureau as pension surgeons, by the Com
missioner of Pensions, who is an old
school doctor, that they are sending on
memorials to members of Congress, ask
ing that they may be represented in the
proposed National University to be in
corporated and allowed by Congress in
this lefty. If it is to be national insti-
tute, they demand to be represented
The sub Committee of the House re-
turned to-day from West Point, where
they have been investigating the condi-
ton of certain cadets who drove Others
from the academy recently. Their in
vestigation did not extend to the colored
cadet Smith. His case is now before
the Department on court martial re-
cord, which tie Secretary of War has
under Amusement 1t is understood
that Smith has been convicted, and a
severe sentence inflicted, but whether it
viii be approved remains to be seen.
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NEW YORK.
Rejoicing Among the Germans :
French Feeling.


New York, January 3l.-Many Prus-
sian flags are displayed by Germans, in
honor of the capitulation of Paris. There
have been no public demonstrations by
the Germans, but the private rejoicing
is general, though it is less enthusiastic
than after the surrender at Sedan. There
is a probability that the Germans will
hold mass meeting this week to send
congratulations to the Emperor William,
expressing the delight of the Germans in
America at the triumph of Prussia.
There is a dependency among the
French residents of New York, but for
the same reason it is not severe. There
is considerable discussion among the
French as to the result of the Conven-
ton of Bordeaux and the condition of
France after peace. Most of them
argue according to their wishes. Some
contend that the Bourbon dynasty
will be restored others declaring that
France will have nothing but repub-
lican government. The assassination
Of Louis Napoleon is freely talked of in
case os restoration, and there is no
doubt that restoration will cause ex-
tremely bitter feeling among the French
republicans in America.
The capitulation had very little effect
on Wall street, as it has been uni
versalIy expected, and gold advanced
only one-half per cent; but there have
been no unusually heavy transactions.
The theory of the capitalists is that there
will soon be heavy demand for money
from both the French and Prussian gov
ernments, and that the price of gold and
the rates of interest will be advanced.
Several capitalists say that negotiations
for heavy loans are now under way, but
these are all contingent on the complete
restoration of peace. No specific
amounts are mentioned, but they are I'M
derstood to be very large.
1t is suggested that America ought tC
send provisions to Paris in the same
way that provisions we're sent to ireland
during famines there. Some Of the
merchants are talking about a move
ment in that direction. 1t is probable
that they will do something Of the kind
although no definite action has yet beer
taken.
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PRUSSIA.

BERLIN, January 29.-The city is in a
perfect frenzy Of excitement, now the
certainty of the capitalization Of Paris is
known. A telegram to the Federal
Chancellor gives official confirmation of
the news, which was received at late
hour last night. To-day the church bells
were rung since daybreak and several
services were held in the churches, at
tended by crowds of worshipers. Ser
mons of peace we're delivered, and
prayers and thanksgiving for it offered.
Before and after morning service in
church an immense crowd gathered in
front of the palace, and the ladies Of the
household appeared at the windows and
waved their Acknowledgements to the
people. The scenes in the streets are
beyond description.
Every person on the way to church,
as he met his neighbor, stopped and
embraced, and women congratulated
each other with tears in their eyes. The
news of capitulation certainly creates in
the public mind here charitable feel
ing, and there is strong desire to act
generously toward the fallen foe.
BERLIN, January 3O.-All Germany is
in fever of rejoicing, and tonight bon
fires, Examinations and professions may
be seen everywhere.
Immediately after the occupation of
the forts by Germans, the Provisional
Government still retaining its authority
in Paris, viii summon the National As
sembly, which body will decide upon the
form of the future government of
France.
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The Radicals claim that the election
of Mr.. Hitchcock, Senator from Ne
braska, is triumph of the friends Of
General Grant. But the following dis
patch from Lincoln, to the Chicago
Tribune, puts another face upon the
matter: The result is conceded to be a
Democratic victory, the Democratic
members having held secret caucus
last night and united upon Hitchcock as
the anti-Administratio candidate. Thus
Hitchcock received the entire Demo
cratic vote, and the votes of the Repub-
licans elected on Independent tickets.
Senator Thayer was supported by the
straight Republicans"
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REMOVING THE CAPITAL.

The Senate of this State is on record
against the removal of the National Cap
itaI to the West. So long as the terri
tory now comprising the United States
shall remain under the same Govern
ment the Capital will hardly be removed.
But the West is soon to be the seat OF
empire. She, even now, is conscious OF
her power, and every exhibition of SEN
timent she makes attests her disposition
to use it at the proper time. Under the
political domination of the East, millions
escape annually from her Golfers to en-
rich that grasping andintolerant section.
She is tired of paying this tribute, and Is
determined to endure it no longer. She
wants, to draw the center of political
power into the heart of her territory that
her influence may be exerted to secure
Justice. But many years to come will
find the Capital at Washington.
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NASHVILLE.
The Agricultural COIIege--.The Gov
ernOr's Veto.

NASHVILLE, January 3l.-Governor
Senter sent message to the House yes
terday, vetoing the bill to repeal an act
passed January l6, 1869, to re-establish
the Tennessee Agricultural College, on
the ground that the bill was uneonstitu-
tional; that it was in violation Of an
already executed contract, which could
not be annulled without consent of the
trustees of the University, and that it
was endangering the forfeiture of
fund amounting to $1,000 by not having
a college in operation within the five
proceeding years, required by an act OF
Congress. The bill provided that an
agricultural college should be established
in each grand division Of the State.
The two lunatics brought here from
Memphis few days ago and placed in
our jail, were conveyed to the Asylum
for the Insane yesterday.
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A BILL is before the Mississippi Legis-
lature providing for the equalization of
charges by the railroads of the State. If
it should become law, Memphis will
derive great benefit from its effects.
Railroad determinations have very Sc
riously effected our trade for years, and
now this act of justice from Mississippi
will be some compensation for the inju-
ries of the past
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nrice of the article shall advance, In
England, that Of 1871 will be yet smaller.
In the year 1870, 3,l54,946 bales were
raised In the United States but even
this depressingly large yield fell s. short ssd
of that of ls59-6O, which was .h6os, ~
bales. And now we will have to make
up the deficit of Indian growers VINO
cannot compete with us when the price
Is 81 nence as il was at the last quota
tons i n from from liverpool. It would, there
fore, be wise for our planters 70 STICK 70
their old staple, and let the West provide
ite own
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negotiations for the capitulation Of Paris
would have been concluded earlier had
not Bismarck insisted on an acceptance
Of conditions of peace.
Prince Frederick William viii here
after be styled His Imperial Highness
and Crown Prince Of Germany.
It is reported from Basic that members
of Bourbaki's army are crossing the
frontier, and have arrived in Neunem-
burg, in Baden, and Brimstezle, in
Switzerland.
The reported attempt Of General
Bourbaki to commit suicide is confirmed.
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THE Knoxville Press and Herald says:
Facts have come to our knowledge
within the past two days, which con
vince us that the negroes engaged in
the riot on last Monday night were the
ready instruments of men considerably
higher in the social scale than their poor
tools; men who have the brains to con-
coct desperate schemes; men, in fact,
who wanted pretext in order to attract
the attention of the Congressional com
mittee on Southern outrages to East
Tennessee.
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THE Cincinnati Enquirer of the 2sth
says: AT an early hour this morning
Miss Nilsson awoke from her feverish
sleep, turned over in her sick-bed and in
tones of anguish exclaimed, Is that
Awful Squid still in existence2 Why
does he prosecute me thus2' To which
we would add, Is there no law for the
protection of foreign celebrities in this
cnnntrvY
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The Cleveland Herald is disguised
with Revels 1t is Republican paper,
too: As a Senator-we use the Ian
guage of one of his own color, though a
smarter man by three shades-he mas
not amounted 70 shucks. He is not a
success, either, as lecturer. In fact,
Revels is rather poor trash, as they say
down South, and his election to the Sen
ate has not advanced the cause Of the
negro race one step.
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The Albany Argus, in review of the
Motley case, says: I'm fact, the post Of
Minister to England was offered by Grant
to Sumner himself in June last, at the
very time he was complaining that Mot
ley was inspired by Sumner, and follow
ing his lead, in the face of his official
instructions, and in derogation of the
authority of the Executive. 1t is Gu
rious case, altogether. Grant, very
likely, desired to be rid of Sumner
opposition to San Domingo, but the fact
remains that he rendered Sumner the
place, knowing him to be in full accord
with what he alleges to be the extreme
and impracticable views Of his friend
Motley"
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IT is said that Roderick Random But
Ter, Member of Congress from Tennessee,
has been exonerated from the charge of
forgery by the Republican court which
investigated the same. Mr.. Butler will
proceed in his honorable and useful ca
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A BILL has been introduced into the
North Carolina House of Representa-
tiyes, making it penal offense to belong
to a secret political society. That is
fragrant disloyaIty, as every Loyal
Lacquer is ready to testify.
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The Cincinnati Enquirer states that
the fees of the Pension Agent in that
city amounted to $4,000 a year. Yet a
Washington dispatch says that the Pen
sion Agents throughout the country are
making an effort to induce Congress to
increase their salaries.
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In reference to the Yerger case, the
jackson Pilot of the 18th says: Yester-
day morning his Honor Judge Brown
delivered his opinion in this case, sus-
tanning the demurrer interposed to the
special plea of former jeopardy" which
had been proffered by the counsel for
defendant.
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The Washington Patriot says it is I'M
derstood that the special committee APP
pointed to examine the allegations
against Senator Sprague have pretty
well determined from their investigation
that he is in no way complicated, lille
gally or discreditably.
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OK Saturday last the people Of Knox
county voted by a large majority in
favor Of building a bridge across the
Holston river at Knoxville. Il appears
rather strange that a work so important
should have been so long neglected.
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TAXES.
TAXES.
PRIVILEGE TAXES.
Final warming to all Delinqusnts.

State of Tennessee, Shelby County.
OFFICE TAX COLLECTOR ON PRIVILEGES,
MEMPHIS, January 81, 1871.
Notice is hereby given to all persons ex-
ercising privileges liable to a State and
county tax, without proper license, that
further time CANNOT BE GIVEN. The rap
idly increasing list of delinquents, the
laws Of the State and the admonitions of the
Attorney General require positive measures.
Therefore all who have not settled and taken
out license as required by law, on or before
Monday. the 9Th of February, will be proceed
ed against with
Distress Warrants.
And thereafter. all who are or may fall five
days in arrears will have to settle with the
Sheriff. 1t is hoped that all will pay up
promptly, and avoid costs and trouble. The
following are the principal classes liable to
taxation: Merchants, peddlers, real estate
brokers, theaters, shows, concerts. etc. no
tells, livery stables, lawyers, photographers,
physicians. architects. civil engineers. tip
ping houses, ten-pin alleys, Jenny Lind, bill
lard and bagatelle tables, etc.; butchers,
horse, mule and cattle dealers, omnibuses,
hacks, carriages, express wagons carts, etc.
j. HARVEY MATHES,
19l-196 Tax Collector on Prixileges:
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TExAcrTY is one of the strongest traits
of character. The Radical politicians
and ofice-holders Of the South possess it
in a degree that approaches perfection.
The jackson Clarion gives this illustra-
ton: 1--WE have called attention to the
fact that a number of the carpet-bag
members of the Legislature, negroes and
mean whites, who have been appointed
to Office were still clinging to their i'll
gotten seats in that body, in violation OF
their pledges, and of the spirit if not the
very letter of republican institutions. A
similar game is extensively practiced by
the barnacles in the Louisiana Legisla-
ture; and it is SO indecent and disrepu-
table that even the New Orleans Repub-
lican, the official organ of their party,
has denounced it"
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NOTHING is more common" says
New York contemporary, than to hear
people talk of what they pay for adver-
Using, etc., as so much given to charity.
Newspapers, by enhancing the value of
property in neighborhood, and giving
localities in which published reputation
abroad, benefit all such, particularly if
merchants or real estate owners, thrice
the amount yearly of the meager sum
they pay for their support. Besides,
every public spirited citizen has laud-
able pride in having paper of which he
is not ashamed, even though he should
pick it up in New York or Washington.
A good-looking, thriving sheet helps
property, gives character to locality
and is, in many respects, public con
venience"
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KENTUCKY.
The Negro Mail Agent Resumes his
work.

FRASKFoRT, January 3l.-The colored
mail agent on the line Of the Louisville
and Lexington railroad, who was as
saulted at North Benson station a few
days ago passed up the road on this
mornings train discharging his usual
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The first vote Frank Blair gave in the
Senate was against the repeal Of the
income tax.
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liz these days, says one of our cotem-
poraries. the Federal Constitution is an
instrument which is frequently forgotten
or wholly ignored by those who have
sworn to legislate in accordance with its
provisions. The last Legislature of
Minnesota, for instance, submitted the
question to the people of that State
whether or not it would abandon the
grand jury system. The new Governor
in his message strongly advocated the
amendment. Neither the Legislature
nor himself had ever noticed the follow
ing little provision in the Amendments
to the Constitution of the United States,
which reads: No person shall be held
to answer for any capital or otherwise
infamous crime, ercept upon the pre-
sentiment of indictment of grand jury,
except in cases arising in the land or
naval forces, or in the militia, when in
actual service"
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DIED.

MESSENGER-On Tuesday ,Slst Of January.
Louis Eugene, infant son Of L. u. and M. J.
Messenger. -
"Suffer little children to come unto me. for
of such is the kingdom Of heaven"
Friends of the family are respectfully in
vited to attend the funeral from the house,
Wednesday. February |, at 10 o'clock.
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.


AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION. VIA 8. P. 4 A.
TRLKeRAPH COMPANY.
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tiles. He was prOteoted By squad Of

The negro, Trumbo, shot near this
city by man named Scroggins, a short
time since, is in a dying condition.
Scroggins is lodged in the city jail
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NOTICE.
I. o. o. It.
AUCTION.

A UCTI0N SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FUR
N niture, of family declining housekeep-
ing, at No. 135 Dunlap street, one block from
the Poplar street cars and one-half block north
isi-1sSa S. A. ANDERSON. Auct'r.
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81 Greenhouse and hardy plants. cut now-
ers. bouquets, foral decorations for balls, par
ties, weddings aud funerals. Lawns, gardens
and cemetery lots laid out in the most artistic
style. N-nn
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NURSERY.
Bluff City Nursery,
VI. PERDUE, PROPRIETOR,
Poplar Street, near Dunlap Avenue.

OLoF JOHNSON, Florist and Landscape Gar
dslsr. late Of Royal Gardens. Stockholm.
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WASHINGTON.

Tho New States--.Homeopat Ply
sicians Ignored by the Pension
Bureau---W est Point Aitahrs---Com-
uIent Claims. Wtl.