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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-01-05
YOUNG LADIES' ACADEMY
OF TIE
q K S u T. I N E S,
orELoUsAs. PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, LA.


To form yourg ladies virtue ornament their minds
to early habits of order and economy, and cultivate
IN them those qualities which render virtue both
nsS @ Is The mission Of ae Order
forts OF the Community of Opelonsss
The site of the Academy is and healthy and
hours of recreation arnpe space for Exercise The
pupils are always under the efficient their
aas S of n with the ra
orheGraphy, Heading Writing, Arithmetic, Algebra.
Geometry, Bonk-keepinS. Grammar. English Compost
Ancient ana Modern History. ChronoIoSs, Rhetoric
tocsT Bstar1 %e sn My
work, Tapestry, Embroidery, Flowers.
pupils who may have e3eeed their respective
or who Bare distinguished themselves qy their good
adited in.s the For the aaRe Of
osdeT al the pupils are REQUIRED to observe the general
Letters written received by the young ladies' are
of session of months, beginning on the I'd Of
October. aud closing about the LIST Of August Papi
charged only from the time they enter
TERMS:
Board and Tuition per session $3.50 co
Entrance once paid for Boarders. .::..... g 90
Day scholars tBeginnes,, per session 80 90
Pen, Paper and Ink ....... 3 90
EXTRA CHARGES.
Piano. Guitar, Harmonium. each per months 90
Use Of Instrument. 1 90
Washing, per session. -.--.....--.--....... 20 on
All charges are 10 be paid half yearly in advance
begun is cha ced In fall IL made
tor Essences OF less than month Books Materials
for EmbToidery Medicines will be charged when sup
piled by the House. ut store priceA
The pupils are required on Sundays and particular
occasions TO dress in uniform viz: in winter mnzarin
blue dress, straw black velvet hat trimmed with
blue. black silk apron and black cloak. In sumner
pink lawn OF chintz 1.-TWO pink dresses required)
straw hat trimmed with white, black silk apron and
white sunbonnet 1t is also necessary for each young
lady TO have two white dresses IA white vei and one
common sunbonnet
1Tbav ira raorIyaJ "a hr;nc ill.,. .L.
table furniture, consisting OF knives and fork,
table and teaspoon tumbler and napkins case
soap: brushes, combs, pitcher bowl looking. glass.
small bucket, eosquito bar q sufficient quantity Of
sheets, towels, blankets, everyday clothes
All letters to be addressed, prepaid, to the
SUPERIOREsS OF THE URSULISES
Opelonsas, Parish Of Sc. Landry, La.
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ct. Y-JEFFERsoN COLLIE 4
PARISH OF ST. JAMES, La,

PARISH OF ST JAMES IA
Situated the Mississippi River Sixty M,lox aI,ov.
New Orleans.
1n'S ancient ana magnificent establishment, iRcor.
porated By law OK the LeEiaatuto and tn
grant dipotn IA and doyr.oa vuI a., o,o,oJ -, a.. -.
ootober II ia 49, e. ai.a",i o '"o ~ Oh
r0, - 10 "N"e' ino nifeeti"h OF The Mariss
VINO form society specially devoted to educa
ton College Point and Convent Landing arc convo
pient and reg ular landing ,lac.s Far .,.,,,,., It.,
to AID returning from Now orlean,-
-
IEHAs;
Payable in U. s. currency half early In advance;
Board tuition washing and stationerv ncr t,rr, ~
fve months rV' '''iA s,ao
Decor and medicine in ordinary oasoa Of III
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EDUCATIONAL.
YOUNG LADIES ACApEMY
YOUNU LADIES ACADEMY -
", UNDER
THE DIRECTION OF THE URsULINEs
Two Miles below New Orleans

Lhis In sttuton. winch The inhabitants Of Ioms,.,
@ States have Kindly favored with shs
to osI pnb ne nass
education pursued v 70 sre an outline Of tho plan
1Sra! object constant ly kept In view
IN and the forming Of their hearts 70 vrtae
habits ana o a%iae and
nney afs never suffered so beyond the roach Of
ahSs the OF morals and the wilns
commnnity are Tue rules Though the members Of this
nominations are admitted, and no nterference ia assd
equally required assist with me propsss q
eH sS:ssf q r gyiss worship 'p' 'ns
saisr attention is paid food which Sways
NJ ssr s SodR hs
peaton to their classical duties When siei thew as
by one Of the Ladies' Ifnecessary the
10 gysn to their parents or guardians -'N's
aIison;-The system ofinstruction braces the fol
sna ssss
MytSoosy ChToaoo.y Ens. ancient as and
msr7 ars taayyf SI1ur pbosophr Botany aad Che
Painting in the various STYLES water coiors Pass and
On ws,es etc Artificial Flowers plain and ornamental
me scholastic year, of ten months and half conf.
nn. On the 4th oil November, and ends about the
Board and Tuition per session es7e payable in
advance; the first term in Noycm Der, the Sc
Day srs s snd
Entrance for the Boardsrs OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 90
deduction is made for accidental absences nor for
those who are withdrawn before the end of term or
s t PGiong vacation time beyond the appointed day
EXTRA CHARGES.
stationery and the Use of Maps and Globes uer
Nf,,s;S - : 90
For the Use of Musical Instruments per month S 90
Dra,wsing including Paper and Pencils per month 90
W as,ina F psr Per 10 90
G!penses for the Bathing season ......... 90
).
R OF at
tie
h blue
drsss and cape, blue belt and ribbon =" "A'''
changes linen pocket swsivs
eniss 9 Of sssoesass eight eight
Ss Of
i n dsaes having the rues with
adopted by tho Establishment. All the above men
spoon and fork knife and silver tumbIsr, mattress
ssp and mo, half feet long BY two and quarter wide boil
and half wide with .x pillow and
and key alttlo chair and worEbox. also With
Tharsdays ezciuscey and only made to the pupils
their fathers mothers guardians brothers sisters
ed only from ten in the morning until and
e rns
de, ic at the paror There is yearly vacation
ends on the Sd Of November Parents are requested
noS TO prolong that time. In order that the young
other absence is allowed except case Of sickness
h ladies' wishing to make their first communion in
the Essaonshment must enter in November.
oc27 ~ tfyl d =
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st. sTANIsLAUs COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,
BAY ST. Lecm. Mlssmzrrrr.

This insttution, chartered by the State Legislature
aud conducted by the Brothers Of tho Sacred Heart
has been In successful Operations since Hess Bcanfufy
situated the shores Of the Bay
siye view of the Gulf and aaording All tho advantages
Of tho sea breeze and bathing tho GUNNER SPIN
did location - great Indictment to heaithfu exercise
and Gnuseent for the pupils. The Comcrcial Course
comprises all the branches Of good English education
TERMS:
Board End Tuition per session payable half yearly in
-. 80
pr AtbAion~ u W
Bedding per session, toptonal 10 90
Doctors
Vacation, II spent at the Institution so &C
"4 EXTRA CHARGES;
Piano and Violin, per month, %
Use Of Piano, month 20
-.
Brass Instrument, per mediterranean. -. 20
Span!bb and German Languages Per month, each. 90
FOrf urther particulars, apply 20
BRO. FL0RIMoSD
z69G 72Iy Director Of the College
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EDUCATIONAL.
~oiiITyTiON or THE SISTERS OF ST. JosEPa
corner st. fhiiip and Calves streots
Now Orlsana

Inc government throughout this estsh,,.a,,.rs e..
s, saa parentAl The pupiis are never
re samr ~ ANcreaticn. table, dormitorses srS
nns9tionato union between tho ksfsr. 80 ~
Ths ios intruesed 10 their motherIy care @ sAS
ith ~ 10 Thorough and solid and In har,,.
I'm hs meate Of society. The cournc cosnes
"a ~ esn and french al the branchrs ~ ~,
t~nEe ae the present day. Each ianSns1e a.
sss " Iatves OF respective countries 40 ~ - -,
.,d year o.oses with public n h,,,t,..
vitosi. " PeAams 10 which parcnts arc In
Eancation e here tho object of apcci.l ,,t,,,,
Nv Severnfng those placed under tbair c.rs
suaslon alone, tke Sisters of 81 Joacnh .r5s
sptct tCnIcste principles Of solid piety rcdn,re shs
t"sni OF polite aud amiabio anS
pns O. respect and affection tow ards uss.n,s
NNr.s os AZ denominations admitted P''
schooi1s .,nns he bathing season the BoarSing
Of 81 io. ~ 70 ihs Bay 81 Louis whore tho Sistars
,TERMS-To DO paid in aaysnec ~ ,op,-
Entrance 10 %
Sin 49, ITssohs ana Use Instrument. .... o. "a
Asessohs.- a m
Isa.t.s .ssooecno. . no
~ painting according 20 the humber m n,r,i.
o,+Ssts In all Ia Varieties rsldcn rmbro,Jer,
charge. ~A' " 'He ooafoers without ex6e
Eas further Esstouars address ..sup,rors.. - a..
esns o. me ssters Of St. Joseph Bor ISL New Or
''Ans' or II moro convenient, apply to VII
or " ID. Rider. Agent
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me ciasses commence about the first Of September
S.ose TX me end OF juno BY examination and
Books. ETC.. may be procured at the InatItution al
Pupils are received any time daring the year and
cnarEes made from the date Of entrance only.
FOR further apply TO the Mother Suuerior
Ne.uo..y " Sne aoly Angels eel % IyH
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This Institution, situated in very delightfa locality
Pennsylvana, s under tho direction or III. Sitter.
Of the immaculate Heart of Mary The sis,crs having
recently purchased tho large aud oommodieus Suaipe
belonging to tho late Anthony Bolnsr, arc now pre
pared to afford their pupils greater advantages than
heretofore
The Scholastic Year 10 divided Into two seas,on, nj
I've months each. commencing September is, and Fob.
ruaEy lat.
TERMS.
board and Tuition, per annam payable half yearly Tn
Languages Music, etc, form extra charges
For further particulars apply to the
MOTHER SUPERIOR,
west Chester, Pa.
ornt OFFICE OF MORNING STAR
sos q ~ ------- lat Carondelet street. N. O.
COLLEGE
NJ NJ CUL LATE CONCEPTION
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Corner Of Rampare and Con rre.a s,-,s,. rh,-s
NOW Orleans LoulsianR,
This magnificent Knstitution w.a ch.-,.,., r,
he snbnrs ~ 10 quiet ana healthy locality n
the river. Nsvery commodious thorourbiv ~enss ~,
anu anords Al these advantages which contribus~ 20
the health and3ecurity of its fnuates s@'ousS W
fupn Of all denominatons arc admitted ,,pt IN, ,As
ptomotion q order and regularity ali arc obieeS "a ~
the Institution. '"f" =" 'ao rules OF
TUITION:
The system OF education ornbraee. ,l. Er-,,.L -,
All iiangrages yis Reading, Penmanship Frcn,a
am q! Gafnmar Arithmetic, Ancient and Mod
fpoasos sssry Aneisnt and Modern sacred aaa
EEastorio Mythology. Natural Philosophy Chemist-S'
M ni ny, Botany hook. keeping. MAihemsfca eta
ufawng. Painting. Plain and Ornamental Nos
a0'~ork' Tapestry Embroidery Artificial Riowers sso
FEbMs-fAYMENTs TO BE MADE QUARTERLY.
.4.. IN ADVANCE:
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EDUCATIONAL.
YOUNG LADIES ACAprMy

THE HOLY ANGELS.
Under the Direction OF the Sisters M.rta,,t.. a,
Cross. " 'S
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CT TIE
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY.
WEST CHESTER,
PENNSYLVANIA.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-01-05

!h.s established Institution favorabfy known
INC people OF the South will enter upon Forty.
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Turner OF Rampart and Congress srcets Third I.,s.e
NOW Orleans, Louisiana.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-06
Courtshipby Cash

In a New Hampshire town
there resides thrifty widow
who owns a nice little farm up
on which there is good set Of
buildings. Much OF the work
on the farm being done with
her own hands. She drives the
horses, holds the plough, uses
the hoe, and often swings the
scythe. She is iorty-fNe, and
fair, so at least thought a love-
sick swain Of Gotlstown, aged
only eighty-three, who has been
been seeking her hand in mar
riagr. Failing to win her in
the usual way, he opened "eyo-
tiations with money as the con-
sidcration. He made her the
generous offer of $1,000 to be
come his wife. Her .eply was
it would take twice that amount
to soften her feelings against
him. lie then proposed to
double it and pay her ten thou
sand, which proposition She ac-
cepted, and the money III due
time was paid over. The defer
ring Of the nuptiaI ceremony
for a short time cooled of the
ardor Of the infatuated youth,
and now he wants the money
back. Notwithstanding the
pressing demand upon the wild
ow's time inharyestinghurcrop
she stands ready to fulfill her
part Of the contract. and to take
a wedding tour if her liegc lord
desires it, but she has no idea Of
giving up the money. In the
meantime, while she is digging
her potatoes and cutting up
her corn, she is in the enjoy
ment Of a nice little income
from the ten thousand dollars
so easily obtained.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-06
Church Directory.


Presbyterian, FAY aycttcvillc--serviccs eve
w Sabbath tt; 1880 and at night 40 rcgu
lar pastor: Sunday school
Nctaodist-ScTyiccS every sabbath at
1920 aud 1T night: Rev W Z cali, pastor;
Sunday school a. o'clock
Cumberland rshvterian---t-yi- at
1890 the End, Sri and 4lh Ssiba'hS d.
each month ana at night; Rev Mr. Smith.
pastor, Sunday ~rhool ats.
Baptist. service, at night on All Sahb9 Ch
and al 1890 A and at night on lst sab
bath Of each month; Rev a EaL Hoosg of
ciatinr
Methodist, Flyutyille--sc'yiccs 4st Sab
bath in each month at II and uigt [; Eey "
\ Gin, preacher in caarEr; Sun lay school
a:9.
Union Church, Pleasant Plains-seryices
at Sabbath each month at and night 10y
the Methodi>ts: Eny Mr. Allison, preacher
,a Charsc--sce0nl Sabbath eacn month at
II hy ihe As-arist. Ge'orNel Frrshytcri-
an 3av 4 S Sloan. pastor. Union Sun
day school ct g.
Methodist, Mulberry-- 3rd Sun
day Ia each month at O'Clock and evs.y
sunday night. Eey } y Jordan pastor;
Sunday school at g.
Cumberland -~lyterian--SevricaS 4th
Eu ~ each month at ! J o'clock a 81 and at
might. Rev y j. Crawford, pastor; Sabbath
school SO o
baptist Mu'berry--ehurch session Sat
.uIdly before lSt Sabbath in each month;
scrNces lSt Sabbath at l j; Rex 5 ! Sanford,
pastor: ssohath school at9
United Nrr.hylcriau. iincoln-SeryiceS
every Sabbath al il:l5 a NJ; RevJ W Wait,
pastor: SUNDAY school at 10
Methodist. Shady GyoEe [Shelton's
creek l--scryicCS 3;h Naaha h IN each month
at u O'Clock; Bev G Funk, preacher in
charge
Cumberland Presbyterian, Oak Grove,
,ncsr Flyuuille)--srr,ires 4th sabbath in
each month az : O'Clock; Rev a " Suth-
crlspd supply
Prssbyterisa. Unity, on the Petersburg
road 6 m1os Na}th o' Fayetteville, lst and
3rd Sahhsths 'n each month-A'S0 swan
Greek Church, End and 4th Sahbaths in each
month; Rev = Osborne pastor.
Cumh rlsrd Pre- 'ytcrian, Cane Creek, on
Fishing Ford road. . miles North OF Fay
eue,ile 2nd AMI All Saba ms each month,
Rev J B Tisert, paslsr
Methodist. OAK uit-Sersices 4th Sab
bath each month at 10 o'cieck; Rev d III
.Jo.dtn pastor.
Cumberland Presbyterian, Oak llill-Ser-
vices lst and 3rd Sabbaths at II M--Rev
y D Crawford, pastor.
PrrsA At..s,aa EeteiSbuTg--serviees LIST
ami 3rl SahhathS at 10 A n and night; Rev
Alien Moods, pastor.
Moiho iiSj--Services @nA sat bath at 10 A
NJ; XIV ~ y Lowery. q c.
Cumberland sbyt1man--seryiccs 4th
Sabbath ai 10 a NJ: Rev ! q Warren. pastor;
ETn.np sunday school at . every Sab
s,ath; prayer meeting "Wednesday night.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-06
Negotiating a Note.

During the past winter an a,
gent of Westboro sleigh maker
disposed of fine sleigh to one
A, in the town Of NJ. Mr. A
happened not to have the money,
that was due him in hand, and
accordingly satisfied the young
man with his note, and the PROM
ise that the money should be ready
when he next came along.
A few weeks passed 10y and the
note arrived. Very unfortunately
Mr.. A had not received his dnes.
The agent made some inquiries,
and found it highly probable that
he never would.
The note was handed over to
the manufacturer, as u hard case.
He soon, however, came down to
NJ, to try his luck. He did not
go near Mr.. A., but inquired a.
bout him. He had gone TO Boston
with the very sleigh, and the note
was not worth pine chip.
The maker contrived to meet
him the next day, accidentally,
and said, Friend do you know of
any one who has good sleigh to
SELF"
Yes" replied the unsuspectipg
fellow, 1--WE got one"
They both went to the neigh
boris, where the new sleigh was
stored, and after some time had
been spent in examining the
property, the maker concluded
to take it for the exact sum,
named in the note.
1t was fastened OH the one he
came in, and the horse head
ed the right way.
"Oh!' said the maker as OF a
sudden thought, Il suppose it
will make no difference if | pay
you with q good note, that has
but a short time to run, against
one of our townsmen?"
Just as lieve have it.
He handed Tim has oacn note,
and left him, pa+e with wonder,
and with eyes like saucers!
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-06

An aged couple Oh Wooster
street are very fond of checkers
and play quite frequently
When he beats at the game she
loses her temper and declares
she willnot play again. Ityex-
es him to see her act SO, but he
controls the irritation and talks,
to her about it He tells her
how wrong it is for people at
their age in life to be disturbed
by such trifles, and shows her
so clearly the folly of such q
course that she becomes ashamed
Of her weakness and returns to
the game, and plays it so well
that she beats him. Then he
throws the checkers in one di-
rection and kicks the board in
another, and says he will never
Play with anybody who cheats
so alliiredly, and stalks moodily
to bed and leaves her to pick up
the things.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-06
Three Paragraphs ofGold.

A good advertisement In wide
ly circulated newspaper is the
best Of all possible salesmen. 1t
is salesman who is never weary ;
who goes after business eaIly and
late; who accOts the merchant in
his shop, tie scholar in bis study,
the lawyer in his office, the lady
at her tea table; who can be in a
thousand places at once, and speak
to Il million people every day, say
ing to each one the best thing in
the best manner.
A good advertisement in a
newspaper pays no fare on rail
roads; gives away no boxes OF
cigars to customers or merino
dresses to customers wives. drinks
no whisky under the head of
travelling expenses; but goes at
once md all the time about its
business free of expense.
A good advertisement insures a
bu ,iness connection of the most
permanent and independent basis,
aud Is IN certain sense Il guaran-
tee To the customer of lair and
moderate prices. Experience has
shown that the dealer whose ware
have obtained public celebrity is
not only enabled TO sell, but is
forced to sell at reasonable rates,
and to furnish IA good article.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-06

A Knoxville correspondent of
the Chattanooga CommerctdJ says
Maynarl Houk, Rule, Thoruhnrgh
aud John Brownlow are spoken Of
as candidates for Congress from
the Second District. The same
correspondent adds, Both parties
are at sea relative to the tnrning
up of ex President johnson. The
Democrats fear him, while the
Republicans feel that they are in.
debtedto him for services rendered
in the campaign, and unlike the
itbe Democrats, they have some re-
spect for the shades of graft
tude."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-06
A Chinese Law.

The Chinese of the western cit
les have law Of their OWE in re-
gard to wash. houses. According
to this law there must be at least
eight doors between wash houses.
Sometimes this law gives the Ce-
l"siials a great deal of trouble:
for instance, when they have found
IA suitable stand for wash house
where there Is not the proper
number Of dOnrs between it aud
the next wash.house The Men
goliaus, however. are generally
equal to the emergency A few
days since party found a site for
ii wash house, which suited them
IN every respect. When they
came TO count doors, however. it
was loHnd that the next wash
house was but seven doors distant.
For time they were at n loss
what "a do; but finally they found
a vacant bit Of ground between
the place they were about to open
and the nearest wash-house. -
This ground they based aud on it
rrected o Ettle shauty iu whirh
they placed dooF-no windows
or anything else that shonld be-
long to u house except the door.
b. door, however, was there.
the requirements of the law had
been complied with, and the new
wash-house could he opened.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-06
SINGULARiiISTORY The Barnes

SINGULARiiISTORY The Barnes
vile (Ohio) Enterprise says
"An old gentleman aud lady from
Pennsylvania are visiting our fan
whose life history is somewhat
singular. 1t appears that ii wild
ow lady took an orphan hoy to
raise, and w Ell he arrived at the
age OF Is size married him, she
then being il her fflieth year
Ten years ago they took an or
phan girl 10 raise. This summer
the old lady died. being 96 years
of age, aud in nine weeks after
the old man married the girl they
had raised, he being 64 years Old
and she Is.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-06
Marriage on a Train.
From the Columbus journal.

from the Columbus journal.
Conductor Joseph's train, on
the Hooking Valley Railroad,
was the scene Of a novelty yes
terday worthy of especial rec
ord. Mr.. VIM. II. Haines, Miss
Nancy Sawyer and Rev. j. T.
Williams, all of Logan, board
ed the train at that point, Mr..
Haines and Miss Sawyer dressed
as becomes 4 brida! party, and
the minister armed with the nee
eosary form and documents for
Il wedding. The obliging con-
ductor was notified that the hos
pltalities of his portable house
were in demand, and with his
customary pOlitcness afforded
all necessary facilities. With Il
iatherly tenderness he gave the
bride away, and the minister
conducted the ceremony due
form, in presence Of a car full
OF people, bound for the Ian
caster Fair. The couple left
the train at Lancaster in hap
pincss. Conductor Joseph,
= hile perfectly willing to ac-
commodate, was curious to know
the motive for the novel pro
ceeding. Just for a change,
said the bridegroom; Il have
heard OF people being married
in caves, on horseback, and up
in balloon but | never heard
Of any person being married on
q railroad car
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-06
The Cotton Crop.
No Money to Pay for Picking, and
Consequent Loss.
From the st. Louis Republican.

| COnSeQueDtLob6s
From the st. Louis Republican.
Advices from the South give
some unwelcome information a.
bout the effect of the monetary
trouble on cotton picking. The
movement of cotton to market,
which usually begins about the
middle of September, and be-
comes very active by the mid
die of October, is unusually
sluggish at present. There is
not only a scarcity of money to
buy the crop with, but a most
inconyenient scarcity of money
TO pay for the labor of picking
it. The result Is that, at a time
when a third of it ought to be
picked, ginned and baled ready
TO move, a very. meonsiderable
amount has been picked on the
Lower Mississippij and the few
steamboats, in whSt 10 called the
Blends trade" do not get more
than half trips. The following
extract from a private letter
from Mississippi explains the
trouble:
Nearly one-third of the cot
ton crop here will be lost on ac-
count Of the planters being m-
able to get money to pay the
cotton pickers. In many in
stances the negroes have aban-
dOned the crop entirely, after
making one shipment, on which
they got no money. They can
not understand the condition
of money affairs, and put their
own construction on it; they
think it is combination of the
merchants to get their cotton,
sell it, and pocket the proceeds;
and they say 'dey'll let it rot III
de feels fust.'"