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Year: 1860

We present the following from the Nash.
vile Banner of Saturday, as an indication
Of the prevailing excitement at the South
regarding the supply Of food:


1t is a settled fact, the corn and wheat
crops of the South are failures, and that the
cotton States will have to be purchasers of
corn from the more fortunate Northern and
Western divisions of the Union. Our peo>
pie are interested on this subject as one of
much greater importance than the political
divisions of the North and South and as
if to rebuke the minds and restrict the spir-
its which have dared to whisper secession
from the North" an Almighty Power has
made the Southern division of the country
as dependent on the North for food as the
North has been on the South for cotton.
Two such failures as the South experiences
this year, in succession, would ruin her.
Happily for the South, the cotton never en-
tirely fails, and in an augmented crop of it
lit is estimated) 4,5O0,000 bales, she will
find the means to purchase her food.


For once " King Cotton" must abdicate
his commercial throne, content to make one
of triumvirate that henceforth rules the
world. That which would have been deemed
impossible few years since has now actu-
ally occurred, and Georgia, Mississippi and
other States are importing their food from
Illinois and Indiana. During the last sea-
son Missouri supplied this demand, but she
will be unable this year, for her crops have
in great measure failed, while the demand,
then light, is now almost incalculable The
completeness of the failure in the South it
is hard to contemplate. The tone of every
exchange is desponding and almost despair
ing. The Montgomery (Ala.) Mail of late
date says:


"We are satisfied from reliable sources
that the crops of Eastern Alabama and
Western Georgia will fall far short of the
needs of home consumers, and if there should
not be heavy crop in South Alabama,
backed by low prices in the West, there can
not but be immense suffering for the " "staff
of life" And this demand from the South
is made simultaneously with similar call
from Europe"


AS il, providentialy, superabundant
harvest has blessed the North and West,
and supplies from those quarters are not
likely to be scanty or dear, and there is no
need of those fearful and rather ridiculous
forebodings of famine we see promulgated
in some papers. But no doubt spectators
will handle the articles extensively this sea-
son, and perhaps to the advancement of pri-
ces enormously. With the small stock of
wheat and corn on hand here, we imagine
Nashville men will find money in these ar
tces.
Year: 1860

WEATHER prognosticators are indulging
in gloomy anticipations. They say we are
going to have dry spell of weather, in con.
sequence of which any hopes of good stage
of water in the river this fall will be for
naught. Although the river is unusually
low, the larger class of boats still continue
to arrive at this port with commendable
promptness. The depth of water will un.
doubtedly regulate the tariff of freights, and
if the latter should be high it will delay the
shipment of thousands of bushels of grain
until next spring. We are quite willing
to trust to Providence ; if we deserve more
rain we shall probably get it.
Year: 1860

SEVERE HAIL SToRM.-We are informed
that hail storm passed over the town of
Henderson few days since, that laid waste
everything before it. Vegetation of every
kind is literally destroyed. Windows and
roofs of houses entirely broken in. Our
informant states that hailstones fell that
would weigh at least pound. This is the
second storm of the kind they have had in
that vicinity this season.
Year: 1860

HEMP CULruRE-M1NNEsoTA HEMP
We have noticed, during hasty trip
through several counties in this State, a
number of fine patches of hemp, (cannabis
sativa) the culture of which several farmers
of our acquaintance have undertaken. In
Kentucky, especially, hemp is one of the
staple products of the soil, and is extensive
ly cultivated on account of the important
uses of its seed, from which a very valuable
oil is obtained, and the fibres of its bark.
The supply of this material in this country
is vet far short of the demand, and it still
forms large article of import from foreign
countries, especially from Russia. That
Minnesota is admirably adapted to the
growth and cultivation Of hemp, has already,
in several instances, been fairly tested and
established and we write this brief notice
for the purpose of attracting the attention
of our agriculturists to the matter. In a
more extended article, at another time, we
may allude to this again and urge many
reasons why the cultivation Of hemp should
attract from farmers careful consideration.
The hemp we have seen to grow with
luxuriance in this State, which we have nev-
er seen equalled elsewhere, and it has already
become naturalized along the wilds of the
of Red River of the North. As a winter
employment the breaking of hemp, and pre-
paration Of the fiber for market, would af-
ford profitable employment to hundreds of
persons, who otherwise would find little to
do. 1t is question open for discussion as
to the best means of rotting hemp in this
climate; as it is well known damp, moist
atmosphere, is preferable for that purpose.
Still, any difficulty of this kind could be
easily overcome, especially as Minnesota
does not lack in an abundance of water.
J. w. McClung, Esq, of this city, has six
acres of hemp under cultivation on his farm,
which he planted for the seed, and we pre-
sumo will have more than sufficient for his
own use. By all means let our agricultur-
lists incorporate hemp as one of the staple
products of Minnesota.
Year: 1860

UJ The following is one of the resolu-
tions offered by Senator Davis. Of Miss I,
to the Democratic caucus at " ashington,
and is said to meet the appreciation Of the
entire committee on Resolutions:


ResoIued, That neither Congress, nor a
Territorisl Legislature. whether by direct
legislation or legislation of an indirect and
unfriendly nature. possess the power to
annul or impair the Constitutional right OF
anv citizen Of the Tinted States to take his
slave property into the common Territories;
but it is the duty Of the Federal Govern
ment there to afford for that. as for other
species Of property, the needful projections
and il experience should at any time prove
that the judiciary does not possess power
to insure adequate protection, it will then
become the duty Of Congress to supply
such deficiency.
Year: 1860




The annual exhibition of the State Agricultu-
raj Society, which took place at Sacramento, in
September last, was more largely attended than
upon any previous occasion, and the display of
stock, of fruit cereals, ETC., was far superior to
anything ever before presented in the State
while every department of the mechanic arts
contributed its share towards the exhibition.


We have certainly great cause to rejoice at
the rapid progress which our people are making
in all that tends to build up great and power
full State. The lively interest which is now mani
tested in the improvement of all sorts of stock
will soon give US in our genial climate the best
varieties of domestic animals in the world


Our rich lands are being rapidly put under
cultivation and we are no longer dependent upon
others for the necessaries of life, The report
which the Agricultural Society is required to
make to you will no doubt show in detail the
vast increase in every department of agriculture
during the past year. Indeed, we have within
our own limits all the elements of true great
ness


The Federal Government has already found
that it can construct war steamers here well
as in the Atlantic States, and that we have all
the material, as also the highest mechanical
skill, requisite to accomplish this object,


The improvements made in the mining districts
during the past year, and the undiminshed yield
in the production of gold, must satisfy the most
Year: 1860

IHE EXPREss AT ITS Tricks AGAIN-The Ex-


press of yesterday morning contains an at-


tempt to show that the extract of the


Stephens letter, published in the DEMOCRAT


IN an article of Friday morning, establishes


the position that the adoption of the princi-
pie of non-intervention in tae Kansas Ne


braska Act was not final agreement to leave
the question Of slavery in the Territories TO
the Courts whenever, and as often as. il
should thereafter arise. For this purpose it.
with Its usual fairness, quotes but a portion
OF the extract. That portion by no means
sustains the position which the Express la
bors to nuke it sustain but the publication
oil the whole extract would have clearly
overthrow the Express doctrine that the
act referred to was but temporary post
ponement OF the question to await the frs,
decision OF the Court and that then Congress
should leglsate for the enforcement of that
decision. This whole letter of Stephens is n
conclusive argument showing that the prin-
ciple adopted in the Kansas Nebraska Act is
and was understood by all the parties to it
and by the people all over the country, to be.
that Congress shall never legislate upon or
interfere with the question of slavery in the
Territories but leave it always to be settled
by the Courts, 1t was written long after the
Dred Scott case had been decided and its
decision discussed throughout the Union. and
written upon the very question whether non.
Intervention had been adopted as final
adjustment or temporary measure. The
Express trusts that every one into whose
hands our paper should fall will read the ex-
tract referred to. but does not appear desir-
Gus at all that the readers Of the Express
'nould see It, inasmueh as it publishes but a
small portion of it,
Year: 1860

ANOTHER AMERICAN STEAMER ArLOAT-
The Adriatc, one Of the famous Collins line
of steamers. is announced shortly TO be once
more engaged in active service on the Atlantic
ocean, and ply between New York and France.
The enormous and steady increase of our
commercial relations with France has fully
taxed the capacity of the one American steam
ship line, and the Adriatic will figure rather
as a companion than as n rival of the Fulton
aud the Arago.
Year: 1860

The DAILY publishes a very large quantity OF
matter. and tho TRI-WEEKLY is made up Of two
Daily issues; and the WEEKLY is of the largest
handsomest and cheapest sheets printed in the
Union
Year: 1860

TMBucroo- The Firemen's ball that came
off at this place on last Thursday evening,
was grand affair. There were about s.
couples present About sun-down the Rescue
Hose Company had their first parade, mum
beFing thirty men, and accompanied by a
delegation from Warren No of Marysyille.
they made a very fine appearance The
dance was kept up until broad daylight and
the gay crowds left well pleased with the
entertainment Good luck to the Rescue
Hose Company.
Year: 1860




mass meeting was held on Grand Island
on the Sd inst by the Breckenridge party, at
Eddy's Ferry. large posters were sent from
Marysvile announcing that Colonel Hatch,
Ord and Judge McQuaid would address the
citizens of Colusi county


1t was the intention to hold the meeting in
the School House, but it was thought best by
some 10 have the speaking done in front of
Messrs. Case & Goodhues store, as the sew
eral speakers announced in the bills were all
present.


The evening was little windy, and on
motion, the speaking was in the store-the
store being Il good sized room, but the pro-
prietors always keep it well stocked-the
rear being filled with goods, and there are
shelves and counters on both sides, still there
was space in the center of III feet in
length and feet in width AS soon as it
was known that the speaking would be in the
store. the audience went in and took the
right-hand side of the door. This was done
through courtesy, so that the speakers could
have the other side to walk to and fro with
sufficient room for them to swing their arms,
in order to give full force to their arguments.
During these preliminaries the most profound
silence prevailed. Finding all things now
satisfactory thus far, the speakers consulted
their friends and urged the propriety OF
choosing chairman and secretary for the
evening. Two of the most influential Breck-
inridgeites, after a short interview, informed
the speakers that at least one-third of the
audience were Republicans, and full three
fourths of the remainder were Belltes and
Douglasites. This being the fact, it was
deemed best the speakers should introduce
themselves Accordingly Col Hatch took the
floor (the space which was left through cour.
te>y by the Audience for the speakers,) and
the Colonel made a speech. Next Judge Ora
introduced himself, the audience making a
little more room. The Judge made fine
speech-dwelt considerably on the cham.
AS the Judge had the first slices of the cham, D
he soon satisfied his stomach Next Judge
McQuaid introduced himself, and after a few
remarks he took up the "ham," but as Judge
Ord had had the first slices of the cham,
there was not so much left for McQuaid.-
Still the audience made little more room,
so that the Judge could turn over the cham
to good advantage. But the Judge found the
shank of the cham" rather stale and his
stomach not yet satisfied, he took up for sub
ject matter the beautiful anecdote "of the
COW and the calf" He stated that an old
COW once had young calf; the calf used to
bunt the old COW for milk. AT last the old
COW went into the water so the calf had to
stick his nose under the water"


So much for the grand rally at this strong
hold ofthe Breckenridge party in Colus


Yours truly, J.


r. S-Several sucking calves were present
but they didn't run their noses into much
mater. j.
Year: 1860

The DAcTRIAN CAMELs-It will be observ-
ed that the Bactrian camels. imported a short
time ago from the Amoor River, and the
same which were on exhibition in this city,
are to be sold by Messrs Poulterer, De Ro
& Eldrdge. at auction, on the 10th of this
month on the cattle ground of the Bay Dis
trict Fair, at the Pioneer Race Course These
animals are said to be very hardy, and easily
taken care of requiring but little food, and
being capable of enduring immense fatigue
and the severest weather without danger or
inconvenience. They carry over 1000 lbs.
easily, and might be employed to advantage
in our mountains for packing ores or mer-
chandlse during the inclement season, over
the snow. Or they could be applied either
in Lower California or Sonora. We make
this notice to secure the attention, more par
tieularly, of some of our enterprising traders
believing that camels can be profitablv used
in this State, one of them being capable oi
doing the labor of at least three mules in our
rugged mountain country. Our climate is
sngularly favorable for their increase and it
might be a profitable business for some ofour
stock-breeders to give the matter careful
observation.-S. f. Alta.


We advise the Breckinridge stump-speak'
ers in this State by all means to possess
themselves of one or more of these animals
as it is admitted on all hands that they have
very hard road to travel; ;" besides, it viii
be the only sure means of attracting crowC
to listen to their twaddle.
Year: 1860

SLENDER STRTUcTUREs the San Francisco
Nation has the following humorous remark,
upon the fall of building which was being
finished in that city:


cob house in course of erection on Min
no street, near Fourth, fell with a crash Oh
Monday, while the workmen were at dinner
The frame was of material trihe heavier
than hath, and would not support its owr
weight. The owner intends to use spliced
barrel slaves next time for timbers He
thinks these will last long enough for him tc
secure the first months rent, and if the house
falls he can sue his tenant for damages, unless
The poor devil should got killed. Talk about
land sharks-ifSaD Francisco can't turn out
some of the neatest specimens in the world
we are no judges.
Year: 1860

THIRTY SIX MILE RAoE.-The Alameda
Gazette says: We learn that the preliminary
arrangements for SO mile race between
California horses have been made by Don
Augustin Alsiso and Guadalupe Selaya,
Gather of the foot racer,) and it is to come
off shortly in Alameda county. The amount
bet is $4,000 a side the starting point is
Nigger Corner, thence along the San Jose
road is miles, and then back. We presume
this will be the longest heat ever run by
horses, on bet and we have no doubt a
great deal of money will change hands.
From all we learn, the horse of Selaya is the
Mvorite.
Year: 1860

No CATTLE DIsEAsE.-It is settled now,
that there was no truth in the report pub
lished in one of the San Francisco papers to
the effect that the fatal cattle disease had
broken out in one of the Bay counties. The
report originated from somebody having lost
two horses from colt di5temper.
Year: 1860

Poor WANTED.-The Stockton Republican
makes the following statement, for which the
Alta demands the proof:


"Some singular phenomena are presented
to our fruit raisers in this vicinity. But lit.
tie calculation can be made in the quality of
fruit raised One year a peach tree will
produce cling stones; another year free
stones. One year a vine will produce one
kind of grapes and different kind the next.
One season the fruit upon tree is fine, large,
or abundant; the next, it may be poor, taste
less, small, and the crop scanty"
Year: 1860

SHARP PR4CrIcE.--At the Blues ball, given
at the Pavilion, Stockton, last week, a lady
who was sitting with her hack against the
canvas, felt sharp instrument inserted into
her shoulder. She screamed with the pain,
when it was found that sCme enterprsing
youth, wishing to see the ball room, without
charge, was cutting a hole through the side
with a penknife, and the lady's shoulder,
happening to be in the way of his drift, re-
ceived a wound
Year: 1860

Strange as it may seem, there is very con-
siderable number Of people, and some very re-
spectacle writers too, who pretend to think that
one portion of the world must be idle and use
less in order that the remainder may he kept
at work; in other words, that there must be a
large number to eat, drink, wear, and do moth
ing, that the rest may be kept out of idleness
and mischief We are gravely told. that if all
worked industIiously, the world would be over
loaded with good things, that every market
woud be glutted; that there would be more
sellers than buyers, more houses thar tenants
more horses than riders; that the kitchens would
be filled with pals and kettles, and the parlor:
crammed with useless carpets. chairs and tables
They are compelled to admit, however, that i
all wanted and labored for suitable and necesa.
ry things, indispensable to human comfort and
happiness, such as good farms, houses, clothes
&c, that of course there never could be more
than enough for all


Some profess to believe that as some men have
always spent their money like children, they
will always continue to do so; and that the pub.
lie must support an army of drones and idlers
maintain national debt, which they con
slider national blessing, in order to keep people
at work; in word, that it is quite farcical tc
TO imagine, that men will ever be wiser than to
spend their money in useless frIppery and g.w-
gaws. All history, all past experience is
against these opinions 1t is as certain that men
entertain sounder notions in relation to spending
their money ( or their labor) than they former
ly did. however numerous may be the excep


tions to the general rule, as it is certain that
they now have more national liberty than
they once had, better government, less super
stition and bigotry, better houses, ships, or any.
thing else. The wiser way of spending money
will continue to improve. The present finan-
cia panic and pressure will teach a salutary les
son in private and public economy. Nothing
can arrest this salutary reform but ignorance
among the people as to their true interests. 1t
will progress in the same proportion as the peo-
Pile become we'll informed in relation to the
matter. All great reforms must be carried out
by the so called common people;" they are in
terested in having rel form; those who live upon
their ignorance, are interested in perpetuating
abuses. ...
Year: 1860

the Gypsy race. She is tall and stately, with
the presence and the action of a born queen
Her hair and eyes are black as jet--the latter
brilliant and sparkling--her complexion is a
dark, ruddy brunette her features handsome.
Her mien and step are as independent as those
of the McGregor on his native heath With
her broad ,brimmed hat and holiday attire,
brilliant with strong contrasts Of colors, when
we saw he last she looked the queen as much
as Victoria or Eugenia ever could do.


The wife of Owen Stanley died, and was
buried in South Carolina, about three years a.
go, and since the death ofthe old patriach Levi
Stanley and his handsome wife are now the
Gipsy king and queen Of the United States.
Year: 1860

Adventure of "a COxcOmb ia the


search of ~ Wealthy Wife.


A good story is told at the expense ofa sales
man in prominent Fourth street dry goods
house, which we will attempt to repeat for the
benefit of those who have not been fortunate
enough to hear it. 1t is only necessary to pre-
mise that the young man is extremely hand
some (in his own estimation) and cultivates an
extensive lnoustache, which he has more than
once declared should yet be the cause of his
marrying a fortune.


About three weeks ago, the daughter OF a
wealthy farmer, residing short distance back
Of Covington, in little town on the Kentucky
Central railroad came to the city to spend a
few days with former classmate, whom she
had not seen for some time. The girls had
been quite intimate at school, and loved each
other as vel! as their natures would permit
In honor of the arrival OF her country COZ, .
as the city maid called the other, number o
friends were invited to the house one evening
during her stay, and among chem Mr.. Dapper
the handsome young man who measures tape
in the Fourth. street store.


He had been advised of the cause of the so
cial reunion, and took especial pains to render
himself more than usually charming. When
redolent with perfume. he was presented to tbt
Kentucky belle, he gave her a vulgar stare, ant
at once made up his mind that if she were on
ly rich he would condescend to marry her..
Having satisfied himself upon this point, b,
learning that her father was one ofthe wealth.
est men in his county, and that the peach col
ored checked maiden to whom he had Jus
been introduced was his only child, he at ono,
determined to besiege her heart. OF course
that was all that was necessary to win her,
How could she-poor, simple hearted country
girl that she was-resist so facinating a fellow
Compared with the rustic pumpkins who ha,
heretofore been addressing her, he must doubt
less be ~ Apollo She could not b insensi