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(The enteral ON THE WEST SIDE OF TRADE STREET CHARACTER IS AS IMPORTANT TO STATES AS TT IS TO INDIVIDUALS, AND THE GLORY OP THE ONE IS THE COMMON PROPERTY OF THE OTHER. per annum IN ADVANCE. WIfc&XAH 3. YAWS, Edir and proprietor. CHARLOTTE, N. C, TUESDAY. AUGUST 16, 1859. EIGHTH VOLUME NUMBER S74. THE 1 J(l) A (Published every Tuesday,)) YM. J. YATES, Editor and Proprietor. Edwin A. Yates, Associate Editor. If paid in advance, If paid within .' month- If paid after the expiration of the year, aAay person leading us tiv- nkw econpaaied by the adTancc subscription $2 00 2 50 3 00 ubscriber.-j, ($10) will receive a sixth copj gratis lor one year. fff Subscribers and others who may wish to send aey to us, can do so bj mail, at our risk. 0 Transient advertisements must be paid for in ad ance. Advertisements not marked on the manuscript Vr .i specific time, will be inserted until forbid, and charged accardiagtjr. J. M. MILLER M. 1)., Practitioner of Medicine and Surgery, May 10th. Office opposite Kerr's Hotel. 1). B. REA, ATTORNEY AT LAW, CHARLOTTE, N. C, Will give prompt attention to all business entrusted to his Professional care. Offic orrosiTB Kebr's Hotel. March 1 4, ls"9 y A. C. WILLIAMSON, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW. II is taken an ollice jointly with J. A. Fox. Esq, up-stairs :.. t door to the t'oiirt House, where he will be con gtaatlj present to attend to all calls on professional business made for himself or for Mr Fox when he is absent. Jauaary 4, 1859. tf J. A. FOX, thjicc next aWr to tkt Court House, l-Stairs A. C. WILLIAMSON. Esy.. who i- a joint occupant nf the ofiice, and who will be an ormly present, will attend to professional business for me in my absence. December 21, 1858 tf ROBERT GIBBON, M. D.. PRACTITIONER VV MEDICINE AM) Office No. '1 Irtein'a comer, Charlotte, N. C, "December 14, 18..3. JAS. T. DAVIS, ATTORNEY AT LAW, CHARLOTTE, N. C, Will practice in the Courts of Mecklenburg and the adjoining counties. 1,-iY" The collection of claims promptly attended to. Much 1 4, 1859 y T II. B REM & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Riitili, r result and American Carpets, Hardware, Hats and Shoes, Charlotte, X. C. THOMAS II. BREM, J. A. SADLER, Jr. Nov 9, 1858. T. .LAFAYETTE ALEXANDER. Jl. W. RUPP, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, CONCORD, N. C. Watt-he.", Plocks and Jew elry repaired and warranted. September 1 t, ltC8 BELTS ! BELTS ! For Wheat Threshers, Fans, cotton Uias, Saw Mills, and machinery of every description; the best Uelting Bow in use and far superior to leather in many respects. ' trill nut stretch, or drt'tc oh one siile as leather. THE SUN WILL NOT AFFECT IT. Rain or water cannot injure it; it requires no oil: Tin- rats will not cut it ; y.mr negroes will not steal it for strings or shoe soles: you can get any length you wish all in one piece without joints, and With good care it will last any farmer for twenty years. Orders accompanied with the cash will receive prompt attention, and the freight paid to any point on the Railroad or stage line. CASH PRICES: 2 inch 121 cents per foot. 2J - 15 - 3 " 17 " " 4 ! U o 5 27 " " C, M U t. 7 u 38 ;, ' lo m u n " ia m 13 "4 ply '.f " " tk Scamlesi Belts manufactured to older at short n.iti,-e. ''inducting Hose of all size?, for water or steam pn sures. ordered direct from the Manufacturers. Also, l'acking of all description, at 53 Cents per pound. J. B. F. BOONE, June 7, 1850 Charlotte, N. C. CERTIFICATES. I do hereby certify that I have three Gum Belts, which I got of Mr J B F Bone, in use in my machinery in my fan Yard, and have been in use for the last eight or tea months: and as far as I have tried them, I like them better than the leather belts. Yours respectfully, C. C. HENDERSON, June 6, 1859 Lincolnton, N. C. This is to certify that we have been using the "Rub ber Belting," sold by M .1 13 F Boone, and find it has Proved all that he represents it to lie, and have no hesi tation in recommending its use to the public. YOUNG k WRISTON, Proprietors of the Bock Island Wool Mills. July 9, 1859. I hereby certify, that the India RubberBelting bought bj tne of J B F Boone, has been used in my cotton Fac I "ry from 12 to 18 months, and has given entire satis faction. July 13, 1859 T. R. TATE. TII FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CASH AS SETTS, $1,750,000. E. NYE April 17, 1859 UCTCHIS0N, J Agent. Charlotte. I KAVKLIV ACADEMY, CONCORD, N. C. REV. WM. GEKIIARDT, A. M., Principal. The Fall Session of this Institution begins August th, 1859. Its design is, 1. To afford a good Business Education. 2. To ju lify young men for Teaching. 3. To prepare students for college classes. The Principal hopes that an experience of 15 years' teaching will enable him to carry out successfully the above three-fold object. Tuition, per session, from $9 to $15. German, Vocal Music, Tactics and Drill, free of charge. Hoard from 6 to 9 per mouth, including room furniture, wood and washing. There will be an Examination and Exhibition at the close of the session. For further particulars, address the Principal at Concord, K. C. July 12, 1859 69-5t Notice. F. SCARR having purchased the entire interest in the firm of F. SCARR k CO.. the Business will here after be continued by himself personally. BeSsF" All Notes and Accounts due the late firm of F. Scarr & Co., to January 1st, 1859, must be paid in to F. SCARR by July 1st, or they will be placed in the hand of an Attorney for immediate collection. May 17, 1859. tf The Charlotte Mutual Fire Insur ance Company, CONTINCES to take risks against loss by fire, on Houses, Goods, Produce, Ac, at usual rates. I'resicl.ntA. C. STEELE, Vice President i OVERMAN, Attorney JOS. II. WILSON, Set'g Teas' r E. NYE HUTCHISON. DIRECTORS: A. C. STEELE, S. T. WUIST0N, JNO. L. BROWN, WM. JOHNSTON, M. B. TAYLOR, F. SCARR, CHAS. OVERMAN. Executive Committee S. T. Wriston, F. Scarr, Jno. L. Brown. April 20, 1859. TAXES. The Tax Lists for the year 1858 are now in my hands for inspection. Those liable to pay Taxes will please come forward and settle. E. C. GRIER, Sheriff. April 12, 1859. 15000 LBS. GOOD COUNTRY BACON For sale. II. B. WILLIAMS k CO' BY J. B. KERR, Proprietor. JggjL jr VERY ACCOMMODATION afforded the IK patrons of the Charlotte Hotel. Li IPTm At this Hotel is kept the line of Daily Stages from Charlotte to Ashevillc. Oct. 1, 1858. J. B. KERR. NORTH CAROLINA MILITARY INSTITUTE, Charlotte, N. C. THE Exercises of this Institute will commence on the 1st October next. FACULTY ELECT : Maj. D. II. HILL, Superintendent. LiKtT. C. C. LEE, Commandant, C. P. ESTILL, A.M., Principal of Primary Depart ment. Course of Studies : In the Primary Department, such as to qualify a Student to enter any College. In the Scientific Department the West Point Cur riculum will be closely followed. It will be the aim of the Professors to make Surveyors, Engine-ers, Chemists, and men lit for the practical business of life. In addition to the usual Exercises at Military Schools, the months of August and September will be spent in Campaigning through the mountains of North Carolina. The Academic Year will commence on the 1st day of October, and will embrace twelve months. A furlough of two months (Aug. and Sept.) will be given to Cadets at the end of their second year. Particular attention will be given to the moral and religious inslruclioiir of Cadets. EXPENSES: The Institute will provide Board, Fuel, Lights, Wash ing. Arms. Equipments and Uniforms, and all cloth ing except underclothes, for $300 PER ANNUM, one-half payable in advance; the balance in six months. No extra charyis. No remission of charges to those who leave unless on the score of health. TERMS OF ADMISSION: No one will be admitted into the Pbimarv Dfpart mknt under Twelve years of age; nor into the Scien tific Dr.PAKTMEST under Fifteen nor over Twenty-one years of age. All connected with the Scientific De partment will be required to board in the Institute; those in the Primary Department may do so if they choose. REMARKS: The Institute Buildings are the largest, most elegant and commodious for the accommodation of Cadets in the Southern country; and the Board of Directors trust that under the management of the Superintendent and Commandant, (both of whom are Graduates of West Point and of long experience in the Army, and in the business of instruction.) the Institute will be established on a true Military basis and conducted on true Military principles. The board will further say, that Mr ESTILL is a Graduate of the Virginia University and an ex perienced Classical teacher. They would further state that it is their intention to increase the number of teachers in both Departments as the patronage of the puhlie may require. This Institute was granted a liberal Charter by the Legislature of North Carolina, with the power of" con ferring Degrees upon those who complete the pre scribed Course of Studies. jgkaj"- Applications for admission will be received until the 1st of September, and must be directed to Dr. C. J. Fox. President of the Board, Charlotte, N. C. i TFor further particulars see Circular. C. J. FOX, JAS. P. IRWIN, H. LaF. ALEXANDER, JAS. H. CARSON, THOS. H. BREM, W. A. OWENS. Com. of Charlotte, J. B. KERB, Intendant of Charlotte. Charlotte, X. C, April 12, 1859. Choice Salad Oil. I Eagle Brand. A FRESH supply of this delicious and pure Oil just ' Im. received and for sale at SCAR ICS June 7, Family Drug Store. Just Received, 205 Pairs Black Cassimere Pants. 4M " Fancy " 80 " Plain k F'cv Linen k Marseilles Pants, at FILLINGS, SPRINGS & CO. flULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO. have received 200 Black Satin and figured Grenadine Silk Vests. 150 Fancv Cassimere 250 ' and Plain Licen and Marseilles " AT ALL PRICES. I A MOTHER'S LOVE. Oh, there is still within this world A brilliant, fadeless light, Which, like a star, shineth through clouds Of sorrow's darkest night Which hovers round her pathway here, Where'er we may rove; It is the light reflected from A mother's holy love. There is a boon a blessed boon Unto us mortals given, Which gives us here a foretaste of The happiness of heaven; And when the storms of sorrow rise, And clouds grow dark above, It lingers round us to the last: That boon a mother's love. 'Tis true that oft our footsteps roam Through pleasure's flow'ry maze, And we forget the ties of home, In sin's deceitful ways; Yet there's a charm to lure us back, Like some poor weary dove That charm, so pure and beautiful, Is a mother's holy love. HOLSTON CONFERENCE FEMALE COLLEGE, ASUEVILLE, N. C. REV. A. W. CUMMINGS, D. D., President, assisted by twelve able and experienced Teachers. Board for collegiate year, $80 00 Tuition l! " 24 00 Extra branches moderate. Washing ;i7i cents pei dozen pieces. Next Term opens August 11th, 1859. Catalogues will be sent on application to R. B. VANCE, July 12, 1859. 2m-pd Secretary. F. SCARR, (Late Scarr - Co.) Chemist & DiTig-oi&t Charlotte, HT. C, RESPECTFULLY invites attention to his complete stock of DRUGS, CHEMICALS and MEDI CINES, selected with great care and without regard to price; purity and quality being especially regarded. To Physicians. New Chemicals and Drugs just received. Ilypophos phites of Soda and Potass, Tilden's Fluid Extracts, Churchill's Syrup of the Hypophosphites, Amnion Ferric Alum, Perch lorate of Iron (solid,) &c. Country Merchants Will find at this establisment a full assortment articles in the Drug line tit Charleston Prices. o of Babbit's Pure Potash, in tins. Concentrated Lye, Soap Potash, in barrels. Vinegar, Nutmeg?, Allspice, Cloves, Mace, Ginger, Pepper, o Cinnamon, kc. Linseed Sperm Lard Oil, Train Oil. Tanners' " Sweet : A full supply of Paints. White Lead, lied Lead, Paris Green, Chrome (Jreen, Chrome Yellow, Prussian liluc, Paw and Burnt Umber, q .5 q Terra de Sienna, &c, Elegant Preparations ior the Hair. Burnett's Cocoa. Savage's Ursina, Bazin's Ox Marrow, kc, At SCARE'S Drug Establishment. May 31, 1857 AT COST! KAHNWEILER & BROS, inform the public that they are now selling off their entire stock of Summer Goods AT COST. Amongst their stock is some very fine Dress Goods for ladies; gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, a good assortment ; boys' clothing; Summer Bonnets, Hats, kc. They have just received a large lot of ladies Travel ing TBI NKS; carpet bags, valises, ftc &c. KAHNWEILER & BROS. Julv 5, 1859 68-tf Magic Oil Magic. A Fresh supplv just received and for sale by E. NYE HUTCHISON k CO. June 28, 1859. Medical College of Virginia, AT RICHMOND. SESSION OF 1859-'60. The next regular Course of Lectures will commence on the FIRST MONDAY IN OCTOBER, and continue until the first of March. Ch. Bell Gib-ox, M. D., Professor of Surgery and Sur gical Anatomy. David II. TuCKEB, M. D., Professor of Theory and Prac tice of Medicine. B. R. Wellford, M. D., Professor of Materia Medica and Therapeutics. A. E. Peticolas, M. D., Professor of Anatomy and Histology. L. S. Joy.nes, M. D., Professor of Institutes of Medi cine, kc. James II. Coswat. M. D., Professor of Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Children. James B. McCaw, M. D., Professor of Chemistry and Pharmiacy. Marion Howard. M. D., Demonstrator of Anatomy. Clinical instruction will be given at the College In firmary, which is also the Marine Hospital of the Port of Richmond. Clinical Lectures every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the session. Many Surgical op erations are performed in presence of the class. Stu dents are also permitted to witness the practice at the Richmond Alms House. The supply of material for Practical Anatomy is abundant, and the cost to the student very trifling. A PRIZE of $100, offered by Dr. Thomas D. War ren of North Carolina, will be awarded to the member of the Graduating Class who shall present to the Facul ty the best Essay on any medical subject. FEES To each Professor $15 Matriculation, 5 Demonstrator of Anatomy 10 Graduation 25 For further information, address L. S. JOYNES, M. D., July 12, 1859. 2in Dean of the Faculty. 7J N. C. LAWS. The Fayetteville Observer gives a synopsis of some of the Enactments of the last Legislature as follows : Adulteration of Liquors. It is enacted by the last Legislature that persons adulterating lifjuors, spiritous, vinous or malt, persons selling or offering to sell liquors known to be adulterated, persons importing and selling such liquors, and persons selling or offering to sell recipes for adul terating liquors, shall be deemed guilty of a mis demeanor; and on conviction shall be fined and imprisoned, one or both, at the discretion of the Court. This act certainly makes it dangerous to deal in any kind of liquors, except those made by re liable persons in our own State; for it is notorious that almost all other liquors are adulterated. The dealer may not, however, know of it. Liquor Dealing icith Free Negroes "An act to prevent the sales of spiritous liquors to free persons of color" provides, that no person shall sell, deliver to, buy for, or be instrumental, direct ly or indirectly, in procuring for any free negro, for cash, in exchange for other articles, or as a gift, any spiritous liquor except upon the written certificate of a physician or a magistrate that it is needed for medical purposes. The penalty for violation of this law h a fine of not less than 810 nor more than 50. In trial of indictments under tin act the State is nr s required to prove the negative, that purchases are made without the re quired certificate. Flour Inspeetiovs. There are not many Flour Inspectors in the State, we believe, but an act of the late Legislature may interest those we have, as well as those who have business with them. "All inspectors of flour in this State' are hereafter required "to keep a blank l ook, and register therein the number of barrels inspected by him or his deputy each day, the name or names of the person or per sons for whom the inspection was made, with the different grades or qualities of each lot inspected by him, and that the said book or books shall be kept open by him for reviewing or inspection by the public." The Supreme Court. Among the acts of the last Legislature is one to change the time for holding one of the terms of this Court at Paleigh. Heretofore the December Term has begun on the 30th of December. Hereafter it is to begin on the second Monday of that month. An Act prohibiting betting on Flections. Pe it enacted, etc., That any person who shall bst or wager any money, or other thing of value, upon any election held in this State, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction shall be fined or imprisoned at the discretion of the Court. A Dogish Calculation. It has been esti mated that the hairs on the tip of a dog's tail, the tail being the average length of thirteen inches, are made to traverse 204,3o2 miles, by the simple act of wagging during an ordinary happy life of nine years, two months and eleven days, which is the mean lifetime of the animal. A physician in Louisville has discovered that by living principally on buttermilk, a human being may prolong existence to the period of two hun dred years. CHARLOTTE FOUNDRY and Macliine Factory. The undersigned begs leave to call the attention of the public to the fact that he is now ready to fill all orders for making Steam Engines, MMydraulic Cot ton Presses and all kind of Machinerj-. LATHE MACHINE Brown's patent self-feeding mammoth Lathe Machine will be made to order- It is warranted to cut 50,000 laths per day, and is regarded as the greatest invention of the day. Every saw mill should have one attached, for it saves all the refuse lumber The right to said machine can be purchased of the subscriber for either of the following named counties : Mecklenburg, Gaston, Lincoln, Cabarrus. Union aud Anson. ALL KINDS OF CASTINGS in Iron and Brass or other metals MADE AT SHORT NOTICE AND REDUCED PRICES. Particular atten tion given to the making and repairing of Thrashing Machines, Horse Powers. Cotton Gins, Mill Work, and Agricultural Works of all kinds. Blacksmithing, Jobbing Work, Wagon Work, and Horse Shoeing, done with dispatch. All Work must be PAID FOR when DELIYERED, as cash has to be paid for every thing necessary to carry on the establishment. jgra" All orders for work must be specified in writing so that the work and specifications muy agree. fife"AH contracts connected with the concern must be made with tl'.e undersigned alone. J. M. HOWIE, Practical Engineer, will give his con stant attention to the business. All letters on business will be directed to "Charlotte Foundry." J. A. FOX, Proprietor. Charlotte, X. C, July 12, 1859 tf "Tunas KUDmiTLT" Architect and Builder. (DESIGNS FURNISHED AND BUILDINGS COMPLETED ON THE MOST REASON ABLE TERMS, AND IN EVERY STYLE OF ARCHITECTURE,) On ' Collie street, corner of Eighth street. Charlotte, N. C. WOULD most respectfully announce to the Citizens of Charlotte and surrounding country, that he stiii con- j tinues the above business in Charlotte, where he is prepared to furnish DOORS, BLINDS AND SASH, to the public on the most reasonable terms, and on the shortest notice. Having a great many small claims for work done, scattered all over the country, he is determined to change his method of doing business and hereafter will require CASH for all work done in his Machine Shop, before removal. Jan. 25, 1858. tf Furnishing Goods! Furnishing Goods! 80 Doz. F'cy k white Linen k mars'les-bosom Shirts. 50 " Byron, standing and Picolomini Collars. ALSO Gloves. Hosierv. Stocks, Cravats, Silk Lace Ties, Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs, of all qualities and prices. FULLINGS, SPRINGS k CO. 8 UPERI0R RIO COFFEE, also JAMAICA. II. B. WILLIAMS k CO. THE HORSE STAKE; Or, tcho had the deal in a game of Seven-vp. Some "car since, when the State of Missouri was considered "Far West," ihere lived on the bank of the river of the same name of the State, a substan tial farmer, who by years of toil, had accumulated a tolerable pretty pile of castings; owing as he said, principally to the fact that he didn't raise much taters and injuns, but aright smart o' corn. The farmer, heari ng that good land was much cheaper farther soujh, concluded to move there. Accord ingly, he provided his eldest son .wijh a good Worse, and a sufficiency of the needful to dfcfray his traveling expenses, and instructed him to pur chase two hundred acres of good land at the lowest possible price, and return immediately home. The next day Jeems started for Arkansas, and after the absence of some six weeks returned home. "Well, Jeems," said the old man, "how'd you find land in Arkansaw ?" "Tolerable cheap, dad." "You didn't buy more'n tu hundred acres didyu, Jeems: "No, dad, not over tu hundred, I reckon." "How much money have you got left ?" "Nary red, dad; cleaned rite out." "Why, I had no idee travelin was so spensive in them parts, Jeems." "Wal, just yu try it wonst, and you'll find out, I reckon." "Wal, never mind that, let's hear 'bout the land and but what 's your hoss V "Why, you see, dad, I was goin' along one day." "But whar's youre hoss ?" "You hole on, dad, an' I'll tell you all 'bout it Yu see, I was goin' along one day, an' I met a feller as said he was goin' my way " "But whar's youre hoss '(" "Dod darn my hide, ef yu don't shut up, dad, I'll never get tu the hoss. Wal, as we was both goin' the same way, me and the feller jined com pany, an' about noou we hitched our critters, and sot down aside uv a branch an' went to eatin' a snak. Arter we'd got thru, this feller sez to me: "Try a drap uv this ere red-eye, stranger ?" "Wal, don't mind," sez I " "But What's youre hoss?" "Kummin' to him biine-by, dad. So me an' this feller sot thar, sorter talkin' and drinkin' an' then he sez, 'Stranger, let's play a leetle game uv seven-up,' a takin' out uv his pocket a greasy, roun'-cornered deck of kerds. 'Don't keer ef I do,' says I. So we sot up aside uv a stump, and I was a slayin' him orful " 'But whar's youre hoss ?' 'Kummin' to him, dad. Biine-by luck changed, an' he got tu winnin' an' putty sune I hadn't nary nuther dollar. Then sez he, 'Stranger, I'll gin you a chance to get even, an' play you one more game.' Wal, we both played rite tite that game, an' we was both six an' six 'But whar's youre hoss ?" 'Kummin' to him, dad. We was six an' ix, dad, an' 'twas his deal ' 'Will yu tell me whar's youre hoss ?' said the old man, getting riled. 'Yes, we was six, an' he turned up the Jack.' 'Whar's youre hoss?' "The stranger won him a turnin' up that Jack!" THE BATTLE FIELD. BY WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT. The ninth of the following exquisite verses, which may fairly claim a place by the side of Gray's 'Elegy written in a Country Church Yard,' is better known from the frequency with which it is quoted, than the others The whole is certainly a "gem of purest ray serene." Once this soft turf, this rivulet's sands, Were trampled by a hurrying crowd, And fiery hearts and armed bands Encountered in the battle-cloud. Ah ! never shall the land forget How gushed the life-blood of her brave Gushed, warm with hope and courage yet, Upon the soil they fought to save. Now all is calm, and fresh, and still; Alone the chirp of flitting bird, And talk of children on the hill, And bell of wandering kine are heard. No solemn host goes rattling by, The black-mouthed gun and staggering wain; Men start not at the battle-cry Oh ! be it never heard again ! Soon rested those who fought; but thou Who minglest in the harder strife For truths which men receive not now, Thy warfare only ends with life. A friendless warfare ! lingering long Through weary day and weary year; A wild and many-weaponed throng Hang on our front and flank and rear. Yet nerve thy spirit to the roof, And blench not at thy chosen lot; The timid good may stand aloof, The sage may frown yet faint thou not. Nor heed the shaft too surely cast, The foul and hissing bolt of scorn; For with thy side shall dwell, at least, The victory of endurance born. Truth, crushed to earth, shall rise again The eternal years of God are here; But Error, wounded, writhes in pain, And dies among her worshippers. Yes, though thou lie upon the dust, When they who helped thee flee in fear, Die full of hope and manly trust, Like those who fell in battle here! Another hand thy sword shall wield, Another hand the standard wave, 'Till from the trumpet's mouth is pealed The blast of triumph o'er the grave. NEGROES WANTED. : I want to buy Negro Boys aud Girls from 12 to 18 ; years old, for which the highest prices iu cash will be paid. Mi-yl7, 1859 SAML. A. HARRIS. TUKAIP SEED. A large eupply of superior Turnip Seed Red Top, Flat Dutch, Ruta Baga. Large Globe. Large Norfolk, Yellow Aberdeen. Just received from the North, and for sale at E. NYE HUTCHISON" k CO S. Julv 25. 1859 COTTON-GROWING OUT OP THE U. S. Every movement calculated to effect our great staple, whether in quantity or quality, or in what ever part of the world it may be made, cannot fail to prove interesting to the American readers, and more particularly to our friends in the South. Yet there are several regions where cotton cultivation is springing up, that have thus far been almost over looked in America considerations of the great sub ject; and among these may be especially mentioned Africa, both on the Mcditerancan and the Atlantic. The returns of Egypt we aro familiar with. That country produces enough for homo consumption, and exports a few hundred thousand bales. The cotton fields of Algeria, however, are steadily in creasing, both in surface and yield, and that, too, under the wise and benificent patronage of the French Government, which has awarded liberal premiums to such planters as produce the most, and to others who bring forward the best speci mens; and a report recently made to Louis Na poleon, shows that tho culture has largely in creased, and that notwithstanding a few injuries from climate or agricultural inexperience to the crops, the confidence of the colonists in their future success was unabated. They had become quite expert in the selection of their ground for planting, in skill, tending and irrigation. Then the number of native (Arab) planters is increasing, and had reached a maximum of six hundred;' and a jury appointed to investigate the matter, used the fol lowing language in their verdict: "There is every reason to anticipate a triumphant future in the cultivation of cotton in Algeria." Gold medals and other prizes of honor were awarded to the growers. Thus it will be seen that the French, as well as the British government, is doing all in its power to foster and promote the production of colonial cotton. In Hindostan and in Demernra, the British authorities are active, and the increase of East India cotton last year, as we have already shown, was considerable. But further at a re cent meeting in Liverpool, experiments made by British planters at and near Sierra Leone, one of the hottest parts of the African coast, although at first partial failures, have since resulted in a measurable success, so much so, that even the na tives, who have little experience, last year sent in nearly four-and-a-half millions of pounds of clean cotton, equal to two thousand American bales. It was also said that African cotton, from whatever part of that continent it comes, will probably sell in Liverpool or Manchester for two pence or three pence a pound more than the East India product. More money has been raised in Lancashire, and more machinery, implements, and choice seeds have been recently sent out to promote the cotton planting interests of British Africa on the western coast. The subject is one of extraordinary interest to this country, as tending, within a few years, to a probable reduction in the price of our staple. And yet, on the other hand, it should not be for gotten that the consumption of cotton textiles in every country on the fate of the globe is annually increasing so that the chances are, that there will be abundant room for profitable cotton farming, wherever it can he carried on,, for the next century. Pennsylvania Inquirer. Getting Tired op Polygamy. A letter from Salt Lake City notices the remarkable fact that the institution of polygamy is becoming un popular among the Mormons since the accession of the recent large emigration from the States; and that Brigham Young is beset with applications for bills of divorce. Inconsequence of this state of affairs the "Prophet" has issued orders to suspend the ceremony of "sealing." THE ART OP MEDICINE IN JAPAN. A foreign paper gives some interesting and curi ous accounts of the practice and state of Medicine iu Japan. Their physicians have no system of medicine, and arc guided only by their experience; still they are as proud and dogmatical as anywhere else in the world. Many wrc shells and exorcisms, and most of them become rich. Many plants are held in great medical esteem, and some roots, chief among these the ginseng, arc brought to Japan by the Chinese and Dutch. Among the medicines which are prescribed, f he acids aud salts predominate. When they are well, the Japanese drink water only when it is hot; when they are sick, they aro ordered to drink as much cold water as they like, and they drink a great deal. A common and one of the most terrible diseases in Japan is the Senki, a kind of colic, which is usually treated with bloodletting in the lower part of the body by means of a needle. Great stress is laid upon making of these needles. They must be of gold or silver, without alloy, and must have a high polish and a very fine point. Nobody is allowed to make them without a patent from the Emperor. This manner of bloodletting is also used by those who can afford it, in cholera. The poorer classes use a bitter powder, a principal ingredient of which is the costus, a plant, brought by the Dutch from Surat. The discoverer of this powder became so rich by its sale that his heirs have built three temples in Yeddo, to express their gratitude to God for it. Opposite these temples are three shops, where they prepare and sell the powder. Ycddo has lately lost 150,000 people by cholera. Blind Men at Saratoga. A letter from Saratoga Springs to the New York Times says: Another of the. old habitues of the Springrf, now at the Congress, is a wealthy planter from Arkan sas, named Walworth, who has been blind for sev eral years. He is accompanied by a retinue of servants and attendants. Last year he made his will while here, and bequeathed tome 825U,000 for charitable objects; among his other bequests was the sum of $50,W0 to the State of New York towards founding a hospital for the blind; if the State should refuse to accept it, it is to go to tho State of Michigan, and if not accepted by Michi gan, is to go to Ohio. There is another visitor who labors under the sad affliction of total blind ness the Countess Villaneuva, the wealthy Cuban with a retinue of retainers. The Roman Catholic Bishop of Montreal has addressed a circular to his clergy calling upon them, as soon as possible, to pronounce from their pulpits "a strong warning against the opera, the theatre, circus, and other amusements of similar nature, which at the present moment are a real scandal to our city and country districts."