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Year: 1859

The Ninth and Tenth Glasses OF Licenses.


It will be seen by reference to the synopsis
of the Governors message, which we publish in
our columns to-day, that the repeal of the act
of the last Legislature, giving the amount paid
for licenses Of the ninth and tenth classes to
the counties, is recommended. In the opening
of his message, he says the finances of the State
we're never in more fourishing condition,
and afterwards intimates that the money COL
lected for these licenses will have to be given
to the State, or the rate of taxation be increas-
ed. The Governor does not give very salts
factory exhibit of the financial affairs Of the
State in his message, but from what he does
give, one would naturally be led to believe
that the expenses of the government could be
paid without any increase of taxation. There
is now, as we learn from the papers, between
5000, 900 and 100000 in the State Treasury.
This is nearly enough to defray the ordinary
expenses of the State, until the first of January
1860, to say nothing of the large amount which
will be paid in before that time. The Cover
nor says, that the passage of the act of last
winter, has caused the State to lose eighty
thousand dollars while the counties will only
be benefited to the extent of thirty thousand.
The process OF reasoning by which he arrives
at this result is not given; but one thing must
be evident, if his figures are correct, that the
people have been saved in taxation to the
amount of fifty thousand dollars. The Cover
nor is in favor of restoring the money collected
on these licenses to the State, because he is
averse to any Increase of the rate Of taxation
He seems to have no idea tina! the people ore
taxed to support their county governments as
we'll as the State, and that if q portion of the
county revenue is diverted to another channel,
the rate of taxation for county purposes must
be increased. When the people pay their taxes
it is matter of Indifference TO them whether
tho money goes to the State or the county; and
if the property tax must be increased, 1t may as
well be increased for State as for county pur-
poses. The money collected from retail deal
ers, in the form Of licenses, legitimately be-
longs to the counties, as the goods sold by
them are consumed in the neighborhood where
purchased. The most of the counties are deep
ly in debt, and their finances in an embarrass-
ed condition, and If they are deprived Of any
portion of their present revenue, other means
will have to be adopted to replenish their trea-
suries.
Year: 1859

PETTY MAIIcE.-The success Of Senator
Douglas in Illinois, and the late demonstrations
in st. Louis, New Orleans, and other places,
which have made it apparent that the people
will stand by their champion, seem to have
maddeped the administration. Soon after tne
meeting of Congress, the President notified the
Lecompton Senators that 1t was his will that
Douglas should be deposed from the position
he has occupied for the past six or eight years,
as Chairman of the Committee on Territories,
and that Senator Green of Missouri should be
appointed to the place. Accordingly, Sena-
torial caucus was held on the 9th of December,
and resolution to that effect was adopted,
with only seven dissenting votes. The Senate
had not acted on the subject up to the 10Th ult'
hut the mail steamer which is now due will
probably bring US the denouement Of the eau
Gus proceeding. We do not believe majority
of the Senators will consent to carry out this
caucus resolve. Such evidence of petty malice
on the part of the administration will never In
jure Douglas, but on the contrary, will recoil
with crushing weight upon The originators OF
the movement, and upon the lick-spittes who
do the bidding Of their master. II seems ma
jority of the Lecompton Senators were in favor
of giving the place to Fitzpatrick OF Alabama,
but the President had given them to understand
that Green must have the place, and with this
order they will doubtless comply.
Year: 1859

SENAToRIAL.-The late news from the East
does not confirm the rumor that Secretary Cobb
was about to resign, and was to be succeeded
IA the Treasury Department by Senator Gwin
The story was doubtless started to accomplish
certain objects in the organization of the Leg
islature.
Year: 1859

ARKANSAS RIVER TRADE-A large and valuable trade is sprnging up between this city and points on the Arkansas river, which deserves the fostering care of our merchants and business men. A rich and productive country is being opened up throughout the whole region bounding on the Arkansas river, the trade of which, in itself, will, in few years, be sufficient to sustain considerable city. This fine coun try Is easily accessible to Memphis during the entire year by means of steamboats, as the river is, without doubt, navigable all the year round. During the last nine months the navigation of the Arkansas has been uninterrupted, either by ice or sand bars. and, during that time, large amount of emigration and other business has been accomplished; still there Is no prospect of low water, as the latest accounts report twelve feet in the channel, and the rate of fall extremely slow.

 A regular semi weekly line of packets has been established between this city and Little Rock, connecting there with boats for Fort Smith, and third steamer will De placed in the same trade at.an early day. These boats deserve and should receive the liberal patronage of our merchants, for they are doing great deal toward opening up large and lucrative business for Mem. phis with the people of Arkansas. Let our business men look sharply after this trade, and not rely too much upon the idea that 1t will seek Memphis naturally, for we tell them that other cities are moving for It. The merchants both of St. Louis and
Year: 1859



 ED,ToRs OF THE TRUE DEMOCRAT: For some time 1 have desired to write to you, but having nothing of interest to commu- nicate, felt unwilling to say anything Our country is suffering for the want of rain. The corn crop that bid so fair two weeks ago. is now suffering by the drouth. The overland mail has just arrived from California. Letters have been received by it, bringing very distressing news from the Wichita Nation. Up to the last moment, we still clung to the hope that there might be some mistake, but from various letters in town, we fear the worst It seems that a man by the name of Hurst, has killed Jock Rector, and mortally wounded his brother Frank. No reason or cause is given for this dreadful murder No young men in this community had more warm friends than the young Rectors. The affair has cast gloom over our city that cannot be dispelled for long time. have under stood that very little hope is left of Franks recovery. No cause has been given for this dreadful affair. Many citizens of Little Rock will lament the death of young Jock Rector.

 Other news of little importance. The lessening of the mail service between this place and Little Rock, and St. Louis, Mo-, is being seriously felt. We are now re- ceiving our news two and three days later, while correspondents by letter will also suffer, we know of no remedy, and will have to rely upon the action of the next Congress for restoration of our mail la cilities Your paper comes one day later than it did before the mail service was re- duced. ours, INDEX.
Year: 1859

Our wheat and oat harvest is over and are as good as common. Corn looks as promising as ever before known in this county. Our county is rapidly coming into notice. Land spectators are going about taking the numbers of choice tracts of land yet vacant. The contractors of our new court house have commenced work and when we get fine brick court house with other evidences of county thrift, i'm migrants will be convinced that onrs is not behind other counties in enterprise. We have plenty of good lands yet, at the mini mum prices to actual settlers.

 There is a strange disease here among the deer, which is killing them By some, it is said to be the black-t tongue, by others it is said to be identical with the murrain We are much plagued with the caterpillars building in apple trees and other timber and destroying orchards.

 Yours, JULY
Year: 1859

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter to Mr. Reddall of the 27th ultimo, inquiring whether Mir. Victor B. Depierre, a native of France, but natural ized citizen of the United States, can expect the protection of this government in that country when proceeding thither with passport from this department. In reply, l have to inform you that if. as is under stood to be the fact, the government of
Year: 1859

The respect paid to any passport granted by this department to naturalized citizen. formerly subject of Spain, will depend upon the laws of that nation in relation to the allegiance due its authority by its na- tive-born subjects. If that government re- cognizes the right of its subjects to denation- alize themselves, and assimilate with the citizens of other countries, the usual pass port will be sufficient safeguard to you; but if allegiance to the crown of Spain may not legally be renounced by its subjects, you must expect to be liable to the obliga- tions of Spanish subject if you voluntarily place yourself within the jurisdiction of that government.
Year: 1859

| The letter from Mr. Everett was address ed to our Minister at Berlin, under date of 14th January, 1853, in reference to several cases which had been presented by that minister. "The question raised," Mr. Everett writes, has received the particu- lar attention of the President" The fol- lowing extracts sufficiently state the doe Urine:

 If, then, Prussian subject, born and living under this state of law, chooses to emigrate to foreign country without ob talnlng the certificate which alone can dis charge him from the obligation of military services, he takes that step at his own risk. He elects to go abroad under the burden of d duty which he owes to his government His departure is of the nature of an escape from her laws; and if, at any subsequent period, he is indiscreet enough to return to his native country, he cannot complain if those laws are executed to his disadvantage His case resembles that of soldier or sai- | Tor enlisted by conscrlpt or other compul- sory process Tn the army or navy. If he should desert the service of his country, and thereby render himself ameanble to military law, no one would expect that he could re- | turn to his native land and bid defiance to

 it's laws because. in the mean time he might have become naturalized citizen of d for eign state.

 For these reasons, and without entering into the discussion of the question of per petual allegiance, the President is of opin- ion that, if subject of Prussia lying under 8 legal obligation in that country to per form a certain amount of military duty, leaves his native land, and, without per forming that duty or obtaining the pre- scribed " certificate of emigration" comes to the United States and is naturalized, and afterwards, for any purpose whatever, goes back to Prussia, 1t is not competent for the United States to protect him from the ope- ration of the Prussian law The case may be one of great hardship, especially if the omission to procure the certificate arose from inadvertence; but this fact, though just ground for sympathy, does not alter | the case as one of international law
Year: 1859

DEAR SIR: We feel anxious to sell you prize and create some little excitement in your locality and in view of the same we will offer you the preference ofa very finely arranged package of p tickets in the con solidated lottery, class S7, drawing July 2Sth. See full scheme within. The cost is only Sl0.

 And to show you our confidence in its success, we will make you guarantee to send you another package free of charge, if the first fails to draw a hundred dollar prize. Please write early

 tours truly, NICE & co.
Year: 1859

The following letter was sent to us bv the gentleman to whom it was addressed and though stating what we had already laid before our readers, is given as the evi dence of a competent witness who is on tho ground and writes with full knowledge of the fact:
Year: 1859

The editor of the Brooklyn Star, Yir-
ginan, says that instances of the sale Of
their own children by Shareholders are by
no means uncommon at the South. He
mentions a remarkable instance that occur
red in his own knowledge. A brother and
sister were brought up together till the
brother went to Cambridge. When he re-
turned he found his father insolvent, and
that his sister was inventoried among the
slaves and about to be sold. He stole her
away and rode with her night and day, un-
til he reached the underground railroad
west of the Ohio river. He gave her a
dagger with the injunction not to let it from
her grasp until she was in Canada, and also
his money, and left her to the mercy of the
humane. The pursuers got on her track,
and it was only by means of two fast horses,
the property of member of Congress
from that State, that she was carried to the
lake and escaped to Canada in advance of
them. She taught music in seminary at
Montreal, until she was married to the son
of an English nobleman, and her brother
now resides with them. About ten years
ago wealthy planter of Alabama died,
leaving two daughters whom he had edu-
Gated, partly ina seminary at Philadelphia,
where they had been accustomed to all the
refnements Of life. He left them all his
property, his brothers to be the executors
of the will. They knowing that the IA
ther's marriage TO the mother was invalid,
she being quadroom whom he had pur-
chased in New Orleans, took the property,
under the law, and sold the girls as slaves.
The records of this case can now be found
IN the courts of that State.
Year: 1859

and babbling, be concludes the great work
of dining genteelly, aud makes a shift to
rise from the table, that he may lay down
upon his bed; where, after he has slept
himself into some use Of himself, by which
ado he staggers to his table again, and
there acts over the same british scene: so
that he passes his whole life in dozed
condition, between sleeping and waking.
with kind of drowsiness and confusion up
OH his senses, which what pleasure it can
be, is hard to conceive. All that is of it,
dwells upon the tip of his tongue, and with :
in the compass of his palate. A worthy
prize Tor man to purchase with the loss
Of his time, his reason, and himsef.-Souh.
Year: 1859

The Court here consulted with the Jurors VIII,
expressed themselves very anxious to get home Hi
Honor said that he was very desirous of trying th
/ case precisely as he would try any other, withou
| any reference to outside feeling.
Mr.. Hoyt remarked that he physically una
bic to speak to night, even if fully prepared Ill
worked very hard last night to get the law points
until he fell unconscious from his chair from ex
haustion and fatigue. For the last five days anC
nights he had slept but ten hours, and it seemed tC
him that justice to the prisoner demanded the al
lowance of little time in case so extraordinary
in all its aspects this


The Court suggested that we might have the
opening argument for the prosecution tonight al
any rate.


Mr. Harding would not like to open the argu-
ment now unless the to be finished to-
night. lie was willing, however, to submit the
case to the jury without single word, believing
that they would do the prisoner Justice. The pros
ecutlon had been met not only on the threshold,
but at each and every step, with Instructions to
the progress OF the case If the case was not to be
closed tonight he would like to ask the same indu-
gence given to the other side, that he might colate
the notes of evidence he had taken.


The Court inquired what length of time the de-
fence would require for argument on Monday morn
ing. He could then decide whether to grant the
request or not.


After consultation Mr.. Chiffon stated that there
would be only two speeches, by himself and Mr.
UrlSwoId, not occupying more than two hours and


Mr.. Hunter again entered an earnest protest
against delay.


The Court replied: "Then you can go on your
selves"


Mr.. Harding then commenced the opening argu-
ment for the commonwealth, and spoke only for
about forty minutes He reviewed the testimony
as elected during the examination, and dwelt for
some time on the absurdity of the claim or expecta-
tlon of the prisoner that he should have been
treated according to the rules of honorable warfare
He seemed to have lost sight of the fact that he
was in command ofa band of murderers and thieves,
and had forfeited all title to protection of any
kind.


The Court adjourned at o'clock to meet again
at 10 o'clock on Monday morning, when Mr.. Chiffon
will deliver the opening speech for the prisoner.
Year: 1859

DIAMOND MINES IN BRAzIL.-A Rio correspondent
OF the Courier and Enquirer writes that the diamond
mines of that country continue to contribute large
ly to the mineral wealth of the world. A few days
ago the Royal mail steamer TYNE left Rio for South
ampton, having board less than $780, 900 worth
of diamonds, selected within a very brief period
from the exhaustless treasures of Brazil. The
greater part of this shipment from the ceebra-
ted mines of Serro-doFrio, rocky, barren locali-
ty, which is guarded with great vigilance.
Year: 1859

CARDIFF is a well known fact among medi-
cal men, that there has long been wanted good and
reliable preparation Of sARsAPARILLA, as nearly
all that are manufactured in the East CONTAIN SPIRITS,
and some Of them MERCURY, although protesting
not to do for all cutaneous diseases,
etc, they are Injurious instead Of beneficial Now in
the preparation offer 10 the public willing
TO show the receipt to any one-no matter who-DoC-
TOR OR NO DooroR-as every man has 4 right to know
what he is taking:
Year: 1859

DEATH PROM THE EXTRACTION OF TOOTH -Mrs
Margaret Weston, living on Sycamore street, Gin
einnati, had tooth extracted by buugling den
Jaw while under the influence OF chloroform. The
injury done her was serious, and she suffered
greatly therefrom. Soon after she caught cold
aud her face and head swelled tremendously and
she could neither eat nor sleep with any degree o
comfort. Thus she continued until few days ago
when exhausted by abstinence and pair, ,she brea,A
ed her last.
Year: 1859

DTAhTIEG THIEF Last Monday
night resident Of Union Hill, on returning home
from bis days labor. discovered in his chamber.
Secreted under bis bed something in the shape of
white man, aud Immediately stepped out to get
assistance to secure the REPTILE but returned
TO the room, the intruder found that he was dis.
covered, and Immediately leaped out of window
anc ran Off, holly pursued by several youngsters,
none OF whom, however, were fleet enough to
overhaul him as he dashed away at break meek
speed.
Year: 1859

CHURCH BURST.-The old Friends Meeting
was burned recently. Nothing Was saved, the
ediice being completely burned out, leaving poth-
ing but the bare wallis The congregation had left
the Meeting House about two hours before the
fire broke out The edifice was erected about the
year 1900.
Year: 1859

WRxcKEp. John Church. negro
sailor from Baltimore. was punishsd By order OF
the Mayor for being found on shore without the
written consent Of the captain Of the craft upon
which be sails.
Year: 1859

EplroR DrMocRNr In Il few days. the Democracy
of this Senatorial District will be called together IL
make u suitable nomination to represent the District
In the State Senate. Among The many good name
already suggested for shat position, none stand NOR,
prominent than AtESANER BARROW E.q Of West Ga.
ton Rouge. Mr.. Harrow is well known throughout
the District a4 firm and untncbng Democrat and
gentleman fully qualified TO Iill the duties OF that
important position. with credit TO himself his consii
ucnts, and the state. As many years have elapsed
since West Baton Rouge has been honorcd with tll
selection Of senator from her midst We think il but
fair that She have the choice now, and would respect
fully nrgc ii. although not in opposition to the ha
mony OF the party


DEMOCRACY of WEST BATON ROUGE
Year: 1859

BE at the polls Monday next and show. as ever
that this parish Is still true and firm in her support of
Democratic nominees. You have candidate. honest
and competent and we know yon will give him your
unanimous support. ALBERT VOORHEES, will, by
his learning his industry. and spocss integrity. vim
licate the choice of the convention that nominated
him. as well as the policy which is now assaed, OF
the people electng their own Judges
Year: 1859

Iss- THE RAIL ROAD CONVENTION which assembled
in this place on Saturday last was largely attended
Nv intelligent and influential citizens Of the parishes
Of East Feliciana and st Helena The proceedings
will be found in another column.


NJ one who attended this convention, however skcp-
tical he may have heretofore been TO the possibility
Of awakening sufficient amount Of public spirit and
energy to carry this great enterprise into effect, must
have had his doubts if not entirely removed at least
considerably weakened, by the transactions of that
body. The carnestncss Of purpose the willingness TO
dispose of all retarding obstacles as to rouc combi-
ned with the unanimty OF feeling, that the road can,
must. and should be built, has inspired its advocates
with more incentive 10 Jealous operations in its be.
half and brought to its aid many heretofore doubling
and lukcwarm.


The Convention adjourned to meet at Grccnsbnrg,
on Thursday. the 10Th of May. In the meantime, the
appointed agents will for the requisite means
to carry the contemplated design into effect II is to
bc hoped that their efforts will meet with liberal
and generous response from every citizen Of the two
parishes who has the least desire interest in their
future progress and development
Year: 1859

Why A SHIP IS CALLED Z" SHE. Some
heartlcss wretch who should be punished
by being tied to post with his face within
six inches of kissing distance Of pair of
bewitching, cherry ripe" feminine lips.
with the certainty of never reducing that
number of inches between him and bliss.
says, a ship is called she, because a man
knows not the expense till he gets onc-be


cause they are useless without employment
i-becausc they look best when well rugged
because their value depends upon their
age-because they are upright when in
stays-because they bring news from
abroad, and carry out news from home"
Year: 1859

| have already stated that | spent most
of Wednesday in an examination under
Col. Fremont's guidance, of the mines he
is working 10 Bear Valley, and of the
mills 10 which be reduces the rock and
separates the gold usually observe
carefully the rule which enjoins reserve
when addressing the public respecting


matters of purely personal and private
concern; but there are circumstances in
the case Of Col. Z. which seem to justify
departure from the general usage
Chosen three or four years since the
standard bearer of a new political or-
ganizatioD in an exciting contest, and ex-
posed, because OF that choice, to torrent
of personal defamation which not merely
impeaehed his integrity as man and bis
fidelity as public servant, but sought to