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Year: 1860

Everything pertaining to trade and commerce
moved along quietly yesterday The gatherings
and confabs on rue Carondeet were not large the
PAYERS and regenerators of the roadway have taken
possession of the lower part of the street which
nterferes greatly with outdoor consultations !:
nevertheless, King Cotton held his usual levees
and receptions. The staple is in favor: some talk
indicates that the high pretentions of factors will
call into requsition small-sized ladders to reach
the price Of Mddling cottons-1lg g011ls cents were
asked yesterday for substantial marks of this class
There is no diversity of opinion about the extent of
the crop, except now and then some factors credit
ing the supposition of 100000 bales as the ey-
tent of the yield of 1852 1t is, however, manifest
there is paucity of clean cotton or Of the grades
chasing from Mddling up.


The receipts il gross up to last evening foot
,,...,.. l.474a36
Sales from lst September last evening 100
Estimated seek sale 3la5s6


1t is reasonable to judge that large share of
this quantity is of low and inferior qualities which
many buyers will not look at at the very lowest
prices. In the meantime, it may be well to regard
some of the accounts and estimates which were
forwarded last month from the centralty of jockey
Ism, New York, leading to tile impression on the
liverpool flags that the crop would not reach
100000 bales. Disregarding the views and esti-
mates emanating from New York. we come to the
naked question, that the price of cotton on Caron-
deiet street has very material bearing on other
markets. This is confirmed by the advices that an
advance here reacts on the great market of New
York, and if there is egotism in the expression
we may extend the remark, that the great Liver
pool market is influenced and often controlled by
the seven hundred and fifty cotton factors and
commission merchants of New Orleans and Mobile
But when people talk of combinations and associa-
tlons to advance and uphold prices beyond the
immutable laws Of supply and demand, we curtail
talking at once. The New York oraele's circular
of last week is before us. We have no space for
animadversion on it at this time.


There was some talk of an arrival of molasses
from Cuba, and the inquiry was made, what
effect will it have on the value of molasses at the
sugar depot?' Some of the Bears in the article
say that the large planters (who are able to hold
by-the-bye) will have more or less competition in
the molasses line for the balance of the season. 1t
appears that the receipts of the article since the
first of September are $50 barrels against 1885,
800 for the same time last year, or about 81 73et
decrease, which indicates large proportion of
molasses for the season. From the returns of the
port of Franklin for the quarter ending the 31st of
December last, there were shipped from the Bayou
Year: 1860

TRoTrINe RAcE.-A very nice little trotting race
came off over the Creole Course yesterday after
noon, which was witnessed by very large attend
ance of our amateur horsemen. Lady Washing-
ION, Lady Poker and Serea-up were the contestants
for purse Of 500. Lady Washington was the
favorite, at odds, before the start and after the
start until the the race ended, although the re-
suit of the third heat made her hackers little
shaky for time. The story is best told however,
by the following
Year: 1860




message received from the President of the Uni
ted States communicating compliance with resolution,
further papers relative to the compulsory service OF c
zens of the United States p the army of Prussia which
Mr.. SUMNER observed that these documents cup
Elemental TO those heretofore communicated and which had
already been ordered to be printed He would therefore
ask the consent of the Senate to allow this to be printed
also without the ormaty of sending it to the Committee
on Printing; which agreed to.


1.-The Secretary of State says his letter to the Pres
dent that since the other document relating the subject
had been printed discovered that the instruction to
Mr. Wright at Berlin of the 10Th May last hsd been
dentally omitted, which is now supplied


Mr. PEARCE, from the Committee on the Library, to
which referred the joint resolution for supplying the
Choctaw. Cherokee and Chickasaw nations with such
pies of the laws Journals and public printed documents
furnished to the States and Territories reported it
back without amendment and asked its immediate
deraton which agreed to, and the joint resolution
was read third time and passed.


Also, from the same committee reported Joint resol
ton in relation to the works of the Exploring Expedition
and asked its immediate consideration which was agreed
to, and the joint resolution was passed


On motion by Mr.. DAVIS, the resolutions relating to
interference with slavery and the right of every species
cfpropery to protection in the Territories were taken up
and made the special order for Monday next at O'Clock


The Senate then proceeded to the consideration of Ex
ecutive business and after brief session therein the
doors opened and the Senate adjourned to Friday
/
Year: 1860




The SPEAKER laid before the House communication
from the Treasury Department, transmitting the annual
report of the Secretary OF the Treasury showing the state
of the Chickasaw trustlnd which was laid on the table
and ordered to be printed.


Alse communication from the Post Office Department
in regard to the fitting of the custom house New Or
leans for post Office; which referred to the Commit
tee of Ways and Means.


Mr. LEAKE, of Virginia presented communication
from the Librarian of the House, setting forth the great
necessity for additional accommodations for the library
and asked leave to introduce resolution directing the
Clerk of the House. in consultation with the Commissioner
of Public Buildings the Superintendent and Architect of
the Capitol Extension and the Committee Public Build
ngs and Grounds to make arrangements for the removal of
the House library to the old ball other suitable part of
the Capitol.


After some discussion the resolution was referred to the
Committee Public Buildings and Grounds which already
had the subject under consideration.


THE TARIFF BILL


Mr. SHERMAN moved that debate in Committee of the
Whole be confined to the tariff and loan bill and said he
proposed after two three days. to terminate de-
bate 30 as to get vote upon the bill next week


Mr.. HOUSTON objected TO making the bill the special
order.


After very general discussion it was agreed that gene
raj debate should close and all debate committee be con-
fined to the tariff bill after to-day.


The House then went into Committee of the Whole


r CURTIS In the chair aud resumed the consideration
of the tariff and loan bill.


Mr.. GOOCH, of Massachusetts, addressed the Commit
tee the slavery question: replying to the remarks of Mr.
SMITH, of North Carolina and reviewing the Dred Scott
decision by which, he contended nothing was decided
except that Dred Scott citizen of the United
States q


Mr. HALE, of Pennsylvania spoke upon the same sub
ject defending the principles of the Republican party
which be understood to be opposition to slavery extension
and protection to American industry


Mr.. STANTON of Ohio, addressed the committee on
the political questions of the day. defending the RepubH
party against the charge of ayorng negro equality
and replying to the argument of Mr.. CURRY, of Alabama
defence of the institution of slavery He denied In the
outset that man had any natural right ensave his fellow
man. Robinson Crusoe had right to make cbatfel
of his Friday than Friday had to make chattel
of him, unless the right derived from superiority
either of strength intellect and that argument weud
equally justify despot in enslaying millions Of men was
the negro rational accountable beings proper subject
of civil government-or was be piece OF property-a
brains with club he would be indicted by grand jury
but if horse kicked out his masters brains he would not
be indicted and this showed the difference between them
Year: 1860

The subscription price of this paper for year is Two
DOLLARS, payable in advance. q


reduction of 20 per cent (oneth of the full charge)
VIII be made to who shall order and pay for one
tme ten copies of the Weekly paper and reduction of
- per cent Tor onefourh of the full eharge) to any one
who viii order and pay for, at tme twenty or more
copies. ss.ss1I7 sa8f II stst


No accounts being kept for this paper win not be sent
any one unless paid for in advance any longer than
the time for which it is paid
Year: 1860

Election day is approaching. In fact, that
interesting period will be upon us next
Tuesday. Every man has public duty to
discharge, and we are about to tell him how,
if he has his own self-respeet and the inter-
ests of the country at heart.


Vote. By this We mean to say that no
man should seek to shirk responsibility.


But, in the first place, be sure you are
entitled to exercise that privilege.


Vote for whom you please.


Vote for the best men.


Drop half dollar ipto the contribution
box of the Washington Monument Fund.


After voting, retire from the polls, and give
others chance.


Be civil and quiet on election day.


Keep sober.


Avoid all rows and noisy disputes.


Remember that, upon this day, every man
is a sovereign.


The poor man votes-the rich one can do
no more.


Scan every name on your ticket.


Carry out the Jeffersonian rule of voting
for those who are honest and capable.


Cast "party' to the dogs.


Think what it has cost the State, in mis-
rule, money and reputation. Think of our
defective laws, which require wise heads to
amend them. Think of past extravagances,
and vote for those who will reform them
Think of the necessity of having men of
influence and ability in the Legislature. In
fine, think Of your duty to yourself and fam
lily, as tax -payer-to the State-to poster
ity-and vote as an honest man should do.


Vote for Constitutional Convention.


Vote to pay the debt.


Be cautious about making rash bets. In
these affairs mans wish more frequently
controls him than his judgment.


If you should chance to be victorious in
the contest, moderate your transports.


If defeated, call philosophy to your aid.
Much greater men have shared the same
fate


And this ends the sermon. We have
sought to counsel you for the best. If you
don't like our admonitions, do as you please,
and bear the consequences.
Year: 1860

HARD TIMEs.-The Placer Courier, Doug
las paper published at Forest Hill, in Placer
county, utters the following lamentation, in
its issue of the 25th ult., anticipating an
inevitable material dissolution


eve have received, on two several oecas
ions, packages containing posters advertising
Democratic meetings to take place at Forest
Hill, with request to post up and notice in
our paper. Of course we have ceased to do
printing for the people, and entered into the
bill-posting business for our friends, who
desire to get up large Democratic demon
strations in Forest HILL Well, we are satis-
fed with the manner in which the Democra-
cy of Placer support THE paper which advo-
Gates the cause, and take this occasion to
inform the Democracy, that there is but one
reason why we do not leave the county, and
that is, that we cannot do so without passing
atoll-gate, and we have not the whewithal to
pay the toll. We also say to the Democracy
that as we are too id poor to get away
from the county, and the party cannot afford
to give us its patronage, or any part of it.
and it being a principle with us never to de-
sert our friends, and believing, as we do,
that the principles we have advocated during
the present campaign, are the best for the
administration of both our Federal and State
Governments, we will stick by the party, and
the principles until the ID knocks at the
door of our sanctum, or the Sheriff enters
and takes possession by virtue of writ
ordering him to seize,r etc.
Year: 1860

w ASHlNGTON, April TO- lcpv'


Mr.. Pryor entered the House of Repre-
sentatives at the usual hour this morning,
after an absence of five days. The con-
trast between his reception and that of
MIR. Potter on Friday could not have been
more striking and significant. 1t was the
difference between an ovation generous
and hearty, spontaneous and simple, and
vet unpreme editated and unexpected, and n
reception in which it is difficult to say
whether undisguiscd neglect or ill-con-
ccaled contempt was the more prominent
feature. am referring now TO the reccp-
ton given to Pryor by the Democratic side
of the chamber. Had he been absent for
five days on IL common business visit to
Virginia, his return would have called
forth greetings far more numerous
While had nm ordinary ague kept him
from his scat that length of time, his
recovery would have been welcomed
by a general nodding of heads and
an occasional shaking of hands from
the more ardent of the chivalryi but to-
day he entered the House, walked to
his seat with an uneasy air, not mem-
her noticing him on tie way, and quiet
ly resumed the cushion which he had Os-
tentatiousIy Quilted on Wednesday last.
Soon, and rs if by mere accident, some
three or four Southern gentlemen, who
seemed or affected to he passing near him
on business, shook him by the hand in
the most common place way. And that
was the beginning and end of the recep-
ton! Not long afterwards he went into
the most frequented part of the lobby, ad-
jaccnt to the Democratic side of the cham
her, and there stood for some time preten-
ding to read bit of manuscript; but
though many persons passed him, not one
in crrnatnI him


A little later, after his return to the
Hall, Southern member called Pryor's
attention to the fact that the stock of II
pistol was protruding from the rear pocket
of his coat Thereupon he Withdrew to
the cloak room, adjusted his dress, and not
long afterward disappeared for the day.


Comment upon the difference in the
treatment meted out 10 Potter and Pryor,
by their respective friends, on these two
occasions, is unnecessary. 1t is conclu-
sive proof which of them the general
judgement of friend and foe assigns the
triumph TO, in the recent controversy. 1t
is an irrevocable verdict upon that point
of the case, at all events; and, in such
matters, public opinion never errs.
Year: 1860

A PheaOmeRoR.-About six miles
from Jacksonville, on the road lead.
ing to this place, We came across
truly Il phenomenon aitw days since
rs we were returning home. A
large ditch was scooped out OF the
side of II red mountain, by huge
volume OF water, rocks weighing
several tons were torn from their
base and thrown distance of TWEEN
ty or thirty feet, saplings were torn
up by the roots, everything gave
way to the immense force of water,
The trench commenced near tie
top of the mountain on the North
side, and there was no accumulation
Of water above the head Of the ra-
vine, the grass and leaves were un-
touched, and everything goes to
prove that it fell in column at
one place. Some idea may be form
ed of the volume Of water, when We
say that il left traces down the side
of the mountain by which we deter
mined that it was about thirty feet
wide and ten feet deep, descending
at an angle of about so degrees, il
swepteverything before t The main
trench washed out was about ten
feet deep Upon enquiry in the
neighborhood we learned from a
Mr.. George that it occurred on the
night of the 30th Sept, ult., and he
described the night as one of ter
rife grandeur, the flashes of light
ming followed each other so closely
that it was nearly as light as day,
and the thunder never ceased to
roar for several hours; he was
therefore unable 10 tell us anything
in reference to this phenomenon,
except that the next morning it was
found as we have attempted to de-
scribe it. We are aware that from
our description our readers will fail
to appreciate it; it should be seen
to be fully understood Tiaity Al
U0cGte.
Year: 1860

A number of citizens of Louisia-
na, including many Of. the most
prominent merchants of this city,
without regard to party, have ad-
dressed to Governor Moore, now in
this city, a petition, requesting him
to convene the Legislature of the
State, with view Of taking meas
ures to meet the great political eri-
sis which now confronts the South.
The list of the signers of this petit
ton includes gentlemen who sup
port Bell and Everett as well as
those who support Breckenridge
and Lane.


They have been moved to this
act by motives of purely patriotic
character. No political managers
or dcmagogues have had any part
OF lot in the matter. 1t has eman-
ated from the solid business men of
our State-from men who have large
material and social interests at stake,
and who feel that the South is in a
position demanding calm but prompt
decision, united and vigorous res:s-
tance to an aggressive sectional par
ty, which is preparing to assume
control, of the Federal Government,
and to infict upon the South the
horrors and degradation of Aboli-
ton rule, to place these States in
the condition Of provinces, to be
ruled over by a party which declares,
as it's main object and purpose, the
overthrow of our whole political
and social system.


Governor Moore, to whom this pc
tition is addressed, is one of our lar
gest planters, and is a gentleman of
conservative views, of great mode
ration and calmness of demeanor,
but of infexible frmness and devo-
ton to principle and right. We
have little doubt that Gov. Moore's
action and recommendations on this
subject will besueh as will command
the cordial approval and united sup
port of all the true men of the South
There are peculiar reasons why Lop-
isiana, and especially the great me-
tropolis of the South, should take
an early and leading position in the
great conflict which now threatens.


The existence in our midst o" 50
largo a class of undecided and luke
wram supporters Of the policy and
claims Of the South, is Of itself an
ample reason why the majority of
our citizens should at once define
and determine the position Of our
State.-New Orleans Delta.
Year: 1860

Our IN THE CoUNTRY.-Two young ladies
of Philadelphia were lately spending the sum.
mer in north eastern New York. During their
visit they took several long rides with the
daughter Of their host about the country. On
one OF these occasions, as they had been trav-
cling some distance, and the day was warm,
and trough OF running water stood inviting
ly by the roadside they concluded to give
their pony a drink. One Of the city ladies'
got out to arrange matters for this purpose.
The others remaining in the carriage, and
deeply engaged in conversation, for some time
paid no attention to the proceedings of their
companion When at last, surprised at the
long delay, they turned to ascertain the cause,
they discovered her endeavoring to unbuckle
The cruPper. In amazcment they inquired,
what IN the world are you doing that for 2"
10 which naively replied, "Why, am un.
bactting. this strap to let the horses head DOM so
he can drink
Year: 1860

We publish 70 day additional fund Of Information
bear ng upon the election 70 day Before another
shall rise the citizens Of this city and Of the Union win
have decided whether sectional and natca President
party shall rule the destnies Of the nation
stutona party active for the equal Administration Of
federal Affairs to all sates regardless or sectional boun
daries places. We hold the above the important
and absorbing question Of the day but In the din OF the
election battle must not forget the fast that Con-
gressonal, State and co unity offices have also
less importance To preserve constitutional osliga
tons intact must from the least TO the greatest, g
every thing tinctured with black republication.
Year: 1860

Worces'er's new Dictionary gives the fol-.
lowing passage in illustration of the amount
of hard labor that is required of the couven
lent little verb to get:


II got on horseback within ten minutes af.
ter got your letter. When I sotto Canter-
bury | got chaise for town, but got wet
through before l Sot to Canterbury, and /
have got such a cold that shall not be able
10 get rid of it in hurry. I got to the treas
ury about noon, but first Of all got shaved
and dressed. I soon got into the secret OF
getting memorial before the board, but !
could not get an answer then /; however, got
intelligence from the messenger that should
most likely get one the next morning. As
soon as got back TO my inn, got my sup
per and got TO bed. 1t was not long before
l got to sleep. When got up in the morn
ing got my breakfast, and then got my.
self dressed, that l might get out in time to
get an answer to my memorial. AS soon as
I got it I 90. into the chaise, and got to Can
terbury by three, and about three got home.
have got nothing for you, and so adiel."
Year: 1860

1t is q strange thing how little In general
people know about the sky. 1t is the part
of creation in which nature has done more
for the sake OF pleasing man, more for the
sole and evident purpose of talking to him
and teaching him, than in any other OF her
works, and it is just the part in which we
least attend to her. There are not many OF
her other works in which some more materi
al or essential purpose than the mere pleas
ing of man is not answered in every part Of
their organization-bu every essential pur
pose of the sky might, as far as we know,
be answered, if once in three days, or there
abouts, great black, ugly rain-cloud were
broken up over the blue, aud everything
well.w altered, and SO all left blue again un.
til the next time, with perhaps film Of
morning and evening mist for dew. But, in.
stead of this, there is not moment of any
dov of our lives when nature is not Produc.
inc scene alter scene, picture after picture,
glory after glory, and working still upon
such exquisite and constant principles Of the
most perfect beauty, that it is quite certain
il is all done for US, intended for our Perpet'
ual pleasure by the Grent Being who made
all worlds. ...... .-.-.-....,ra
Year: 1860

r One cannot command any language to
convey on adequate idea oil their magnifi-
cence. You are stOnding far below, gazing
I'D to where the great disc of the gllsteniOg
Alps cuts the heavens, and drinking In The
influence of the silent scene around. Sud
denly an enormous mass Of snow and lce' 10
itself mountain, seems TO move; it breaks
from topping outmost mountain ridge Of
snow, where it is hundreds OF feet In depth,
and in its first fall of perhaps two thousand
feet ia broken into millions of fragments.-
AS YOU first see the fash of distant artillery
by night, and then hear the roar, SO here you
may see the white flashing mass maiestically
bowing, then hear the astounding din. A
cloud of dusty, misty, dry snow rises into the
air from the concussion, forming a white
volume OF fleecy smoke, or misty light, from
the bosom of which thunders forth the icy
torrent like the second prodigious fall over
the rocky buttlements.


The eye follows the torrent delighted, as
it ploughs through the path which proceed
ing avalanches have worn, till it comes 10
the brink of vast ridge Of bare rock, per-
hans more than two thousand feet perpen-
dicular. Then flows the whole cataract over
the gulf with a still louder roar of echoing
thunder. Another fall of still greater depth
ensues, over a second similar castellated
ridge or reef in the face of the mountain,
with n awful majestic slowness and tre-
mendous crash in it's conclusion, awakiDg
again the reverberating peals of thunder
Then the torrent rolls on to another smaller
fall, till at length it reaches a mighty grove
of fsnow and ice, like the slide down the RI
latus, of which Playfair has given go power
fully graphic description. Here its pro-
gress is slower, and last of all you listen to
the roar of the falling fragments as they drop
out of sight, with a dead weight into the
bottom OF the gulf-Cheever's Wander'ng'
of a PILGRIM in the Shadows Of Mount Blanc