Natchez Daily Free
Trader
Feb. 4, 1860 –
September 28, 1860
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, February 4, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
Cramming Down the Bible by Law.
Some of the warmest and most eloquent lovers of the Bible begin to
consider human enactments, compelling that sacred volume to be read in schools,
as a desecration. The New Orleans
Daily Crescent quotes the remarks of Dr. W.
A. Scott, formerly of New Orleans, now of San Francisco, against the
proposition to have the Bible read in the public schools, with the following
commendation:
The majority of the population of San Francisco are Northern men, and
wedded, of course, to the puritanical notions received with their early
education. These favor the
compulsory reading of the Protestant Scriptures in the schools; and are also
asking for a law compelling the observance of Sundays as a religious day of
rest. Dr. Scott, formerly of this city, who now is pastor of
Calvary Church, the larges, and perhaps, wealthiest Protestant congregation on
the Pacific coast, has zealously taken ground against both these measures.
He advocates strict religious equality and freedom, and thinks these
should be a perfect and eternal separation of Church and State.
Dr. Scott says that all that true Christians should ask for is a free
field; they need no assistance from the Government, and should accept none.
He, therefore, is opposed to all laws making a discrimination against the
Catholics, by forcing the Protestant Bible in the schools; or against the jews
or Turks, by compelling the observance of Sunday as the Sabbath.—On
Thanksgiving day he delivered a sermon on these topics—which, he states, is
nearly a counterpart of an address he once delivered in this city—and which we
find replete with sound sense and genuine piety.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, February 4, 1860, p. 2, c. 2
Matrimonial Price Current—Brown's Bulletin.
WE find the following satirical jeu d'esprit in an exchange
We presume it is from the new comic paper of New York, Vanity Fair.
Most of our readers will recognize Brown as that inimitable embodiment of
an accomplished and elegant flunkey, the Sexton of Grace Church, New York.
Brown, is said to be an indispensable agent in the getting up of large,
fashionable parties. He knows every man and woman in the city worth knowing, and
they reverently recognize his authority as a dispenser of fashionable rank.
["]There is a more lively demand for Cubans among the orders of
Fancy Belles, and as the supply is limited, we fear that many who have refused
to close, in expectation of a rise, will be obliged to carry their stock too
long.
Mrs. B_____ has three young and beautiful misses who will be out shortly.
They have been bred especially with a view to the English market, and
will, doubtless, command a high figure. They
will not be put in view, however, until after the advent of a cargo of English
noblemen, who are expected to arrive here in search of domestic American stock.
The Washington market will open immediately after the election of a
Speaker. Several holders of fancy
bred blondes are going on, we learn, with a view of opening negotiations with
members of the diplomatic corps, should any of that body prove available.
English Elder Sons are buoyant.
There is quite a fair demand for Southern Planters.
Spanish Dons vary with their ages; the oldest pay best and are
consequently much sought after.
The Count de Bonne arrived in the city yesterday.
His appearance in the Wife Exchange last evening created much excitement.
We learn that he has already offered for Blanche, the daughter of Vice
Scroo, Esq., but he did not reach the high figure at which she is held.
It is thought, however, that she will change hands soon, as she is
already slightly damaged by overhandling, and is quite shop worn.
A small lot of sixteen year old Brunettes went off last week, to city
buyers at moderate prices, but as the trousseaux were limited, and no
settlements were made, the transaction is hardly worth mentioning.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, February 4, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
Washington's
Birth-Day.
The Firemen of
Natchez Will Give a
Ball,
On 20th
February,
In Honor of the
Father of Our
Country.
[managers]
[invitation
committee]
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, February 4, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
Institute Hall.
Positively for
Five Nights Only!
Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday Friday and
Saturday, Feb. 14,
15, 16, 17, & 18
Prof. Jacobs,
The World-Renowned Wizard of Wizards, Ventriloquist and Improvisatore,
takes pleasure in announcing that he will erect his Temple of Magic in the above
Hall, on the above dates, when a full change of Programme will be given each
evening. For further particulars
see small bills and future advertisements.
Prices of Admission 50 cents; Reserved Seats 75 cents; Servants 25 cents.
Seats can be procured at the Hall during the day.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, February 4, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
Make Up Your
Parties!
The Big Show is
Coming!
Orton & Olders'
Great Southern
Circus,
and Largest
Acrobatic Corps
Ever Combined in
One Company,
Will Exhibit at
Natchez, Tuesday
Night and Wednesday,
February 7 and 8.
Doors open at 12 & 6—to commence at 2 and 7.
Admission...................................................50
cents.
The principal features of this Model Company, constitute a full and
efficient corps of
Equestrians,
Acrobats,
Herculeans,
and Dramatists,
Culled from the stars of both Europe and America.
Mad Marrietta, the fearless and graceful Equestrienne, introducing her
celebrated Buck Jumping Trick Horse Jupiter.
Prof. Tubbs will perform his celebrated Pet Leopard, Washington, in the
Open Ring. Also, the celebrated and
well known Trained Ponies, Cherry and Fair Star, will be introduced in the
Arena.
The Splendid Band Chariot, containing Prof. Able's Military Band will
enter town at 10 o'clock on the day of Exhibition, drawn by twelve beautiful
grey Horses, richly caparisoned, and driven by Prof. George W. Moses, the modern
Jehu and 40 horse driver.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, February 4, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
Fair.
The Ladies of the
Second
Presbyterian Church
Will Hold a Fair,
Commencing on
Tuesday Next, the
7th Inst.
At The
Court House,
For the benefit of
the
Church.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, February 4, 1860, p. 2, c. 5
Astrology.
Madame Clifton
Is now at the Mansion House, Room No. 4, entrance on
Franklin st., where she will remain a few days only. Come one—come all.
Caution—Look Out!—Madame Clifton is the greatest Fortune of the age.
She succeeds when all others have failed.
All who are in trouble fly to her for advice.
In Love Affairs she never fails. She
has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex.
She shows you the portrait of your future Wife, Husband, or absent
friend. It is well known to the
public at large that she is the first and only one who can show the likeness in
reality, and can give entire satisfaction in all the concerns of life, which can
be attested and proved by thousands, both married and single, who daily and
eagerly visit her.
Ladies $2. Gentlemen $2.
Extra charge for drawing likeness.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, February 4, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
Editorial Symposium.
Think of us, gentle readers, not with compassion, but smacking lips and
gustatory sympathies unmixed with the acrid sauce of envy! The gentle Ethiope dame, who has the honor of being the nurse
of the present acting editor of the Free Trader, fearing our labors might
diminish our fair proportions, thought to give us a surprise repast, in
the shape of a baked possum, evening before last; and most truly did she
astonish us! The possum was of
aristocratic origin, reared in the cherokee rose hedges of the "London West
End," of Natchez; but now luxuriously he was cooked!
He lay recumbent in state in the ample baking platter, surrounded by a
host of sweet potatoes, in front, in the rear, and on the flanks; all rich and
permeated by its delicious gravy.
Did ever the editorial sanctum of the Free Trader show such a glorious
sight before!
The blessing had not to be asked over "sparrow grass and chicken
foot," nor even upon Sir Walter Scott's grand bill of fare in the "Lay
of the Last Minstrel:"
"O'er capon, heron shew and crane,
And princely peacock's gilded train,
And o'er the boar's head garnished brave,
And cygnet from St. Mary's wave'
O'er ptarmigan and venison,
The priest had spoke his benisen."
Canto VI.
But the one dish, washed down with Alexander & Wey's best India Ale,
spoke for itself, redolent of the flavor of "Ole Virginia," and having
a luscious Mississippi smack.
What shall we say of the gay and unctious faced guests?
There sat H. E., W. H. W., G. R. E., J. S., our worthy cotemporary of the
Concordia Intelligencer, and the good looking agent of the Squires' Troupe, with
the attaches of the office, all with thought intent of its immediate
dissolution, and the conflict being irrepressible, it was quickly dispatched.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, February 4, 1860, p. 3, c.
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Another set of pious noodles in New York have written themselves down
minies, by offering another prize for another "best tract" on the
immorality of dancing. A
verification of the maxim in regard to the fool and money.
One might as well try to persuade the women of America to give up eating
as dancing. It's about the only
exercise one-half of them get—poor creatures—and it were cruel to deprive
them of it.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, February
7, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
Summary: Peak
Family Swiss Bell Ringers, Feb. 9 and 10
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, February 7, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
The Ladies' Fair To-Night.
The Court House will present a gay scene this evening, on the occasion of
the Fair given by the ladies of the Second Presbyterian Church, for the
completion of the same. The object
is a laudable one and will, no doubt, attract quite an extensive company. Young gentlemen will take the hint, and line their pockets
well with material for the occasion.
The Fair will be continued for three days, and the ladies in charge will
be gratified to exchange, for an equivalent remuneration, the lovely things they
display, together with their own most pleasing courtesies.
We have seen a splendid satin cushion, too taseful [sic] almost for
description, which will come into the gems of the Fair, either on the ticket
distribution scheme, or by direct sale. Fair
fingers bordered this gem of beauty with needlework as rare as excellent, in the
middle of which, printed on the satin, are the following original lines with
their pensive allusion to the Passion of the Savior of Mankind:
The Pin Cushion.
Not pierced by ruffian spears thy breast—
The loveliest fingers made thee;
They duties are but love's behest,
To bear thy trust discreetly.
Fair bosom, not with thorn fangs red,
Bear Natchez as thy motto ever;
The throne of beauty be thy bed,
Thy shrine the Church of God forever!
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, February 10, 1860, p. 2, c.
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The San Antonio Herald says there is quite an emigration of Mexican
families into that place from Mexico, since the late defeats of the Liberal
party there. One day lately a dozen
families arrived in one company. They
say there is no peace for them in Mexico.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, February 15, 1860, p. 2, c.
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The Reinterments of the Dead of Tensas.
Yesterday many of our citizens, who were not apprised of the
circumstance, were surprised at seeing the hearse proceeding so many times
through our streets to the "Natchez City of the Silent."
They were the remains of persons who had died during the past summer and
autumn in the Parish of Tensas, Louisiana, whose family tombs were in Natchez.
The reinterment very properly took place in a winter month; the friends
of the deceased having agreed on the same day.
They now sleep beside the loved ones whose loss they once mourned.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, February 18, 1860, p. 2, c.
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Summary: Double
Minstrel Troupe coming, Feb. 21, 22, and 23
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, February 21, 1860, p. 2, c.
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Man's Eyes Will Wander.—Show but a strip of white stocking above your
boot, or a bit of embroidered skirt or a Balmoral, and you may lead new Yorker by the nose all over Manhattan, though all Wall
street stand waiting for him. I
have positively seen gentlemen stand at the ferry gates when their arms were
half broken by bundles, eagerly bobbing their heads this way and that to catch a
sight of the gaiter boots as they alighted from the various omnibuses.
And not all young men, either, but gray headed, old codgers, who had
grandpa written all over them. "Why
should a woman care about it, if her ankles be pretty?"
"Care." It may be
just possible that if an exhibition is foreordained and inevitable, she may
prefer to choose her audience. Now,
we can positively affirm, and shall be affirmed in our assertion, that there is
no gentleman of correct habits and good taste but would instantly turn his back
to a lady who showed more of a handsome and well-turned ankle than usual; that
is, if he was sure of a "right about face" of seeing two prettier
ones.—Fanny Fern.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, February 22, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
Washington's Birthday.
This day one hundred and twenty-eight years ago George Washington was
born. As an epoch in the history of
the world, it is proper that it should be commemorated with an enthusiasm marked
with all the ardour of our nature to one who was "first in war, first in
peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen."
The booming of cannon and pomp of parade with other manifestations of
respect, will be, as usual accorded to the Father of his country.
It is meet that a free people should extend to its saviour the ovations
of willing hands and brave hearts—and that the plaudits of an admiring nation
should ascend heavenwards on this glorious occasion.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, February 23, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
The Firemen's Ball.
On Monday night last the Institute Hall presented a gay and fascinating
scene, on the occasion of the Ball given by the United Firemen of our city.
There, beauty in all its native charms whiled the happy hours away,
blonde and brunette vied with each other in loveliness, and the beaux played the
gallant to perfection. Nothing
transpired to mar the festivities until about the hour of 3, when the clouds
released the pent up rain, and in a short space the streets were almost deluged.
Cabs and umbrellas were in active demand, and in their absence, many a
fair lady was destined to a severe wetting, 5 o'clock still found some waiting
in the hope of a cessation. At one
end of the Hall, in front of the musicians, was placed a large painting,
descriptive of a nocturnal conflagration and the firemen's exertion to
extinguish the same, and in the centre of the Hall hung an appropriate banner,
beautifully designed. At the
commencement of the Ball two beautiful girls, belonging to the New Orleans Opera
Troupe, regaled the party with a specimen of their saltant [sic?] proclivities,
and Mr. Green, another of its members, entertained them with his celebrated
mocking bird song.
We must mention that the managers deserve credit for the admirable manner
in which the Ball, including the sumptuous supper, was conducted.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, March 1, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
Summary: Financial
Statement of St. Mary's Orphan Asylum, Natchez
The Sisters of Charity, who have charge of St. Mary's Orphan Asylum, take
the liberty of exhibiting the above statement and soliciting aid from the
charitable, both to pay this debt, and to procure the provisions and clothing
which the Orphans now need.
The addition to the house, and the alterations in it, for which the most
of the above debt was contracted, were imperatively required. The number of the children has increased, especially since
the last two Epidemics; and to crowd eighty girls, besides the Sisters, into
their former house, during our long summers, was exposing them to imminent
danger of serious sickness.
These improvements in the house have also enabled them to establish more
satisfactorily the Working Department of the Institution.
The object of this is to teach the more advanced children various kinds
of finer work, which will fit them to gain not only a livelihood, but a better
position in the world, than they could otherwise expect.
Experience has proved that such acquirements, while improving their
worldly condition, make them more useful members of society, and likewise
preserve them from many dangers.
The Working Department had already been put into operation in the old
house; but with the new accommodations it will be conducted more methodically,
and a larger number of the girls can be admitted to the benefits of it. It will also lighten the charge somewhat, as the proceeds of
it will pay part of the expenses of the house.
One-third of the proceeds, however, is put away for the benefit of the
children who do the work, to be given or spent for an outfit, when they are
leaving the Institution.
The Sisters are very grateful to those good friends of the Orphan, who
united sometime since in applying to our Legislature for assistance from the
State; and equally so to the large number among our Legislators who favored the
memorial. This is a charity open to
poor orphans from every part of Mississippi, and also from the adjacent portions
of Louisiana.
As the memorial was eventually refused, they are compelled to apply to
the kindness of the public individually. They
have always found so much liberality among all classes in Natchez and its
vicinity, that they think it unnecessary to make an apology, or even an earnest
appeal to awaken sympathy. They
have made this simple statement in order that the condition of their affairs may
be understood. They will do the
same in other communities on which they think they have some claim.
Contributions will be received by the Sisters themselves, and by any
member of the Board of Trustees. Whether
great or little, they will be thankfully accepted, and both Sisters and Orphans
will pray that they be rewarded by Him who is never outdone in generosity and
who has promised that "He will not despise the prayers of the fatherless."
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, March 3, 1860, p. 2, c. 2
For the Free Trader.
Communication.
Editor of Free Trader:--
The earnest appeal contained in the two columns of the Courier in its
issue of the 29th inst., in behalf of the much abused negro traders,
from its urgent character and potent reasoning, has attracted the attention of
all of its readers.
The Courier truly says Natchez has become drowsy and she may, with some
little justice, be termed "old fogy."
When we first commenced the perusal of the article so attractively
headed, we fully expected that some great scheme of improvement was about to be
suggested, which was destined to arouse the sleeping city from her lethargy.
But "Mirabile Dictu," what was our astonishment to find the
remedy prescribed for the somnolent patient was calculated to infuse into the
veins a deadly poison; in one word, the city of Natchez must be made a slave
depot, or else sink into utter insignificance.
Rather than see her revenue derived from this source of commerce, the
majority of the people would unhesitatingly say, "let her sink into
oblivion."
The Courier complains that the ordinance prohibiting the sale of slaves
within the city limits is still enforced. It
argues that such traffic is not a nuisance or dangerous to health, and
consequently Natchez should, like other cities, allow and encourage this branch
of commerce. We assert that a slave
mart in any city or anywhere else is a nuisance.
Did any man of any sensibility ever pass one of these slave depots
without experiencing a sense of unutterable disgust for the whole trade?
we think not; and the experience of those living in cities contiguous to
these depots, would testify that they were nuisances, and grievous ones at that.
Even driven beyond the limits of the city, located at the convergence of
two of the most frequented thoroughfares leading to the city, it is a great
nuisance; a nuisance to those gentlemen and their families who are compelled to
pass the tempting Bazaar, tastily arranged with the choicest commodities
of the slave dealer; a nuisance to the seeker for health and pleasure in his
rides over the best of roads in the county; a horrid nuisance to those living in
the neighborhood of "Niggerville."
If, then, it is a nuisance there, how much greater nuisance would it be
to some of our merchants. How think
you they would like to be next door neighbors of a negro shop. Their lady customers would certainly enjoy the contiguity in
their shopping excursions. How
think you that the editor of the Courier would like to have one of these
establishments adjoining his sanctum. As
to a sanitary point, no foresight could prevent the importation of contagious
diseases by negroes coming from all sections of Kentucky, Missouri, Virginia and
Maryland, even if we were disposed to impose the task of examination upon the
health physician. We could cite
instance where diseases have been brought even to the Forks of the Road; and it
would be exceedingly dangerous to have importations of negroes, one or two
hundred at a time, brought into the heart of the city.
Now let us look at the arguments of the Courier:
No. 1, The editor of the Courier anticipates a large increase to the city
revenue, say in the sum of $3000 or $4000, by the tax on sales of slaves in the
city, which sum would gravel and keep in repair all the streets and pay the gas
bills of the city. Now, we beg the
editor's pardon, he being City Printer, one of the City Fathers
and Chairman of the Gas Committee, for differing with him; we would,
however, call his attention to these figures.
He must certainly have seen the statement made by the City Clerk of the
expenditures and liabilities of the city for the year 1859.
In that we find the expenditures, on account of roads and streets, to
have been $9318 46; on account of gas, deducting the price of lamps, $3808 70;
total, $13,127 16. The $3000 or
$4000 would, it seems, fall short of the required amount, particularly as
Natchez must renew her youth and be a little faster in future.
Again, we would ask the editor of the Courier if he has ever glanced at
the Auditor's tabular statement, found in his report to the Legislature,
November 7th, 1859, for the year 1858.
The Courier asserts that the amount of slaves sold in the county, per
annum, is upwards of two millions of dollars.
By reference to the Auditor's report above referred to, he will see the
amount of sales of slaves, horses and mules reached the sum of $25,985 00.
That this return is correct, we will not venture to say, but, as these
injured slave traders [who are so mercilessly driven into shanties out of the
city] make their returns on oath to the Assessor, we must take it for granted it
is correct. Certainly there is a
great discrepancy between the Courier's statement and the negro traders.
The revenue then to be derived from these sales, at an assessment of
three-tenths of one per cent., would amount to about $77 95.
What becomes of the Courier's $3000 or $4000.
Where is the revenue to be derived.
"O Tempora! O
Mores!" figures will not lie.
No. 2, The editor argues that, by receiving and encouraging these slave
depots in the city, a great convenience would be afforded the purchasers.
True, it would be just as easy to step into the shop and buy a negro as
it would a cigar or a drink. We
take it that too many facilities are already given to the trade.
No. 3, The editor of the Courier argues that by taxing the sales of
slaves with an additional city tax, would reduce the price.
Now, we should like to see the editor's text book on political economy.
It is a new principle of that science which teaches that taxation reduces
the price of an article.
No. 4, The Courier argues that the sales of slaves in the city would
stimulate business, encourage mechanics and the business portion of the
community. We venture to assert
that not one cent's worth of trade or building would accrue from this
contemplated change. Probably a few
shanties might be built, but the merchants sale would not increase one dollar.
No. 5, The Courier argues that, if the ordinance is not repealed, these
useful migratory tradesmen that bring so much wealth with them in the Fall, and
take away so much more from us in the Spring, will be driven off. We say we would gladly see them go. Then our people would only purchase for themselves at the
prices the negro traders buy at. We
would not then act contrary to the policy of the South by draining the border
States of their negroes and thus weaken their interest in the institution of
slavery.
The whole traffic is wrong; I am, Mr. Editor, no freedom-shrieker, as you
well know, but a native Mississippian, zealous for the interest of the State.
It is against the policy of the extreme Southern States to withdraw the
slaves from the border States and thus abolitionize them.
We increase our slave population, but not our votes in Congress.
In conclusion, Mr. Editor, we beg pardon for our lengthy letter.
The article in the Courier has astonished many, as we considered the
editor of that paper an anti-slave trade man.
Yours, &c.,
A Planter.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, March 3, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
Slaves, Slaves,
At the Forks of
the Road.
The Undersigned have on hand about Forty Negroes, consisting of Men and
women, which we will sell as low or lower than any one else in this market.
Men from $1400 to $1500 and Women from $1200 to $1400.
We have no Virginia nor unacclimated negroes.
We are bound to sell, and will sell.
All who wish to purchase will call at the old Elam House and examine for
themselves.
Griffin & Pullum.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, March 3, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
Portrait Painting.
The Subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Natchez and the
public generally, that he has removed from his late residence to the eastern
part of Main street, south side, where he is prepared to receive orders for
Portraits taken either form life or ambro and daguerreotype likeness.
The paintings of the old masters or damaged pictures will be retouched
and repaired to order. Thanking the public for the generous patronage already
bestowed, the subscriber solicits further orders, and will endeavor to make the
efforts of his art both true to nature and satisfactory to his patrons.
J. Woodruff, Artist.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, March 6, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
Institute Hall.
The Fate of Sir
John Franklin.
On To-Night, and during the week, and on Wednesday and Saturday P. M., at 3 o'clock, for the accommodations of Schools and Families,
The Grand Original
Historical Moving
Painting
On 30,000 feet of
Canvass, illustrative of
Dr. Kane's
Arctic Expedition
in search of
Sir John Franklin,
being a life-like
representation of the
Perilous
Adventures
and sufferings of
Dr. Kane and party, and vividly por-
traying the
sublime yet awful grandeur of the
Polar Regions,
with a full
descriptive Lecture by
W. H. Paul, Esq.,
Honorary Member of
the Kane Monumental Association.
Doors open each night at 7 o'clock; commence at 8 o'clock.
Admission 50 cents. Children
and Servants half price.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, March 6, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
Stamped Embroidery.
Ladies wishing Patterns of Embroidery, neatly printed, would do well to call and see
Mrs. Norritt,
at the Jefferson Hotel, where she will remain for a few
days.
She has on hand a variety of Stamped Patterns:
Bands and Sleeves, Pants, Skirt Bottoms, Skirts stamped in front; Ladies'
Capes and Collars and Children's Aprons, in great variety, stamped to order.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, March 7, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
The Arctic Panorama.
This celebrated work of art was exhibited for the second time last night,
to a good house, and explained in a fluent and eloquent style by Mr. Paul, the
exhibitor. The identical rifle, by
which the lives of Dr. Kane's party were saved at one time, was exhibited; also
the celebrated peacock flag, which has been farther North and South than any
other flag that has ever been in existence and a genuine Esquimaux dog, besides
other relics of the Kane expedition. This
exhibition should be seen by every one, as it will convey an idea of Arctic life
and scenes better than any other medium short of reality.
There will be an exhibition this afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for the
accommodation of schools and families.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, March 13, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
Rare Plants, Flowers, Fruit Trees, etc.
Mr. Tillot respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of this city and
its environs, that he has just returned from France with a rich assortment of
rare, ornamental and useful plants. The
assortment consists of the best and newest varieties of fruit trees of all
kinds; Grape Vines, (acclimated,) new varieties of Camelias, Japonicas, Aurubas,
Andromedas, Rhododendrons, Peonas, and Dahlias; 150 varieties new Rose Bushes;
400 varieties of all sorts of Bulbous Roots, Flowers and Garden Seeds; Apple,
Pear, Peach, Plum, Chestnut, Strawberry and Gooseberry Plants, which he offers
for sale at moderate prices, at the store of E. Lewis, Auctioneer, Commerce
street.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, March 13, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
Mansion House,
Mrs. Ray,
Proprietress of this well known establishment, hopes, by
attention to the wants of her patrons, to merit due encouragement, which she
respectfully solicits.
The best of accommodations, both as to bed and board, are provided.
Mr. Steph. Kelly, well known as an experienced and efficient caterer and
host, is the Manager of the Hotel, and Mr. J. Baker smith has charge of the
office.
The Mansion House Bar is provided with the best of Wines, Liquors and
Lager Beer.
Lunches during the week.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, March 17, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
The City Cemetery.
Greenwood Cemetery, New York, has a world wide reputation for its
romantic neatness and beauty of arrangement, the exquisite care with which the
living keep in remembrance the cherished dead, with monumental, artistic and
natural offerings. Nature has
rendered Greenwood lovely, Art has done much to consecrate it with hallowed
memories, and Time, the fell scyther of life has made it populous with the
inanimate, and yet, solemnly, awe-inspiringly sacred.
The home of the dead! the
last couch of mortality!
the site of those blind caves of eternal night, that make men to know
there is an eternity, a judgment, a God!
"Here scatter'd oft, the loveliest of the year,
By hands unseen, are showers of violets found;
The redbreast loves to build and warble here,
And little footsteps lightly print the ground."
Not unlike Greenwood's sad, yet enchanting beauty, that lends a balm to
many a bruised heart, may our own cemetery soon be made.
The fund designed to rid it of its bramble and tares and beautify and
adorn it, has been realized and under the supervision of Alderman Walker
Chairman of the Committee, is at once to be appropriated to the clearing out of
the streets, avenues, alleys and walks of all obstructions, improving the public
lots and squares by ridding them of the long grass, briars and bushes and
planting therein flowers and evergreens, and making such other improvements and
arrangements as evidence a due regard for the homes in death of those with whom
we wept and smiled, sorrowed and joyed in life. But this fund, though adequate for the accomplishment of
much, will not suffice to meet every want in the work on hand.
Those of our people who own squares and lots, and have them not enclosed,
would do well to enclose them at once, and put them in such condition as will
cause them to contrast well with other improvements being made by the cemetery
committee. And again, those who have enclosed lots or squares, should
give their personal attention to them, and do at once, in this spring time of
the year, that which is necessary, till our own cemetery will be what the warm
hearts, the wealth and the intelligence of our people should make it.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, March 17, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
Fornenst [sic?] the Law.—Owners of slaves, who suffer them to hire
their own time or act as their own masters, violate the law.
The city Marshal, as in duty bound, is taking notice of these cases.
He is right, and good citizens will back him.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, March 17, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
What's the matter with the Fish Market?
Can't we have anything but Buffaloes on Fridays in Lent? This is really fasting.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, March 20, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
Institute Hall.
Saturday Evening,
March 24th, 1860.
First and Only
Concert
of the Greatest
Lyric Prima Donna,
Madame Marietta
Gazzaniga,
Assisted by
Sig. Tamaro,
Sig. Chenal,
Sig.
Albites.
Tickets of Admission (with reserved seats) One Dollar.
Can be had at W. Nash's Music Store, Main street.
Doors open at 7—Concert commences at 8 o'clock.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, March 20, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
Summary: Spalding
& Roger's New Orleans Circus coming March 27 and 28, "under a canvas
pavilion"
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, March 21, 1860, p. 2, c. 2
A Valuable Secret.—The unpleasant odor produced by perspiration is
frequently the source of vexation to ladies and gentlemen, some of whom are as
subject to its excess as their fellow mortals of another color.
Nothing is simpler than the removal of the odor at much less expense and
much more effectually than by the application of such costly unguents and
perfumes as are in use. It is only
necessary to procure some of the compound spirits of ammonia, and place about
two table-spoons full in a basin of water.
Washing the face, hands and arms with this, leaves the skin as clean,
fresh and sweet as one could wish. The
wash being perfectly harmless, and very cheap, we recommend it, on the authority
of one of our most experienced physicians, to our readers.—Petersburg Express.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, March 24, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
Shed Over the Vegetable Market.—We do not despair of having those
Railroads east and west from Natchez, with our city as the terminus yet, for all
things we two years ago, and often since insisted that Natchez should do, are
bind done, quietly but steadily. The
vegetable Market is to be covered with a shed.
Our City Council have contracted with Messrs. C. B. Churchill & Co.,
for forty cast iron Columns, intended for the new Vegetable Market soon to be
erected.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, March 30, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
The K. G. C.—A Few Remarks Thereon.
A society of the K. G. C., or Knights of the Golden Circle, will be
formed in this city at an early day. The
originators of this mystic order were certain military characters who resided in
Lexington, Kentucky—the spring of 1854 being the date of its organization.
The first object of the organization was to cultivate a martial spirit
among the people of the South. The
second object was to have a military organization in the South fully capable of
defending our social and political rights from all assaults from our enemies at
home and abroad. The past history
and present aspects of our political affairs seemed to demand that an
organization such as the K. G. C., fully armed and equipped and officered, was
absolutely necessary. The order has
steadily grown until now it numbers nearly forty thousand members, who are
scattered over the Southern States of the Union, and the Northern States of
Mexico. No society of the kind has
in this country combined such an amount of talent, resources or numbers as has
this. If we understand correctly,
the present object of the K. G. C., is the invasion of Mexico. I is well known, that in this distracted country a cruel war
has raged with scarce an intermission, for the past ten years.
The country has been weakened by these intestine feuds; agriculture,
commerce and manufacture have languished and the Mexican people have groaned
under the oppression and tyranny of rival chieftains.
At the present time there are two parties in Mexico, contending for the
supremacy of the government. On the
one hand stands the church party, with Miramon as their leader.
On the other hand stands the liberal party, with Juarez as their leader.
Our Minister to Mexico, Mr. McLane, has recently made a treaty with
Juarez, which will be one of vast benefit to our government.
Our government has already recognized the Liberal party as being the
government of Mexico. The K. G.
C.'s have already espoused the cause of the Liberals, and we are informed that
it is their fixed determination to place it at the head of the Mexican
Government, and thus aid them in restoring peace and harmony to a distracted
country and an oppressed people. Our
citizens will be addressed shortly on the subject of armed intervention in the
affairs of Mexico, by one of the most distinguished of the "Knights of the
Golden Circle," when we hope to see a large turn out.
We speak what we know, or, as Hamlet would say, "by the Card,"
on this subject. The statements we
have made in this connection have been derived from parties who are perfectly
reliable and who are entitled to respectful consideration.
Long live the K. G. C.'s—Vicksburg Sun.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, April 5, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
Green peas, asparagus, lettuce, spinage, &c., abound in our market
now. Strawberries are becoming
plentiful. The fruit trees are all
blooming, budding and the young fruit rapidly taking form.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, April 11, 1860, p. 3, c. 4
Fishing Tackle.
Ho!
for the Lake!
Just received and now opening, a large assortment of Fishing Tackle, as
follows: Hooks, of every
description; Snoods, Rigged Lines, Artificial Shrimps, Flexible Minnows, Patent
Serpentine Spinners, Reels, Decoy Ducks, Perch and Trout Poles, and Fish
Baskets. For sale by
W. H. Fox.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, April 11, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
The K. G. C.
The Mobile Mercury of the 3d inst., contains the following:
Headquarters American Legion K. G. C.}
Mobile, Ala., April 6th, 1860.}
General Order No. 564}
Circumstances, which will be explained at a proper time, and in the usual
way, have caused me to issue this, my official order, and I hereby command all
faithful K. G. C.'s to obey the same.
Colonels of regiments, upon the receipt of these presents, and special
orders this day mailed, will issue their orders to all commanders of Castles in
their respective States, to assemble their forces at the earliest convenience,
and at once, on the closing of the business of the Castle, proceed to elect one
or more delegates to meet in final convention in the city of Raleigh, N. C.,
which will be headquarters until further notice, on Monday, the seventh day of
May, [337] 1860, to transact the following business.
1. To elect a permanent
Commander-in-Chief for the military department of the K. G. C., to organize the
several departments of the same, and to duly commission and confirm all
commissioned officers.
2. To elect a permanent
financial chairman, and to thoroughly organize the moneyed department of the K.
G. C.
3. To elect a permanent
President of the third or governing department of the K. G. C., and to enact a
code in accordance with the laws of the United States and the objects of this
association, and top provide a board of advisement.
4. To determine upon
equipment and time of motion—to prepare an address to the people of the
Southern States; to erect such a standard of membership as will clear the
association of all vicious character, and do all other necessary and lawful work
embraced in the honorable time of the K. G. C.
Delegates, whether from the organization or the people, will have to
bring proper credentials. Southern
gentlemen, with evidences of social position are respectfully invited to partake
in every part of the labors of the Convention, except what pertains to the mere
ceremonial of the order exclusively.
No political or religious complications or questions can be entertained
by the said Convention, when understood in a partizan or sectarian sense.
The Convention will sit from day to day, until its labors shall have been
completed, when it will adjourn, to meet no more as a Convention in the United
States. As the aims and objects of
the K. G. C. have been so much misrepresented, and as they should be so dear to
every Southern heart, the newspapers of the Southern States friendly to the
advancement of Southern interests and American enterprise are respectfully
requested to copy. All letters must
be addressed to Raleigh, N. C.
George Bickley, K. G. C.,
President American Legion.
Gen. Quitman was the founder of the order of the K. G. C.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, April 12, 1860, p. 3, c. 1
Last Day of the Ladies' Fair.
To-day and to-night will witness the closing scenes of this popular and
fascinating fete, and doubtless it may be said that the "best wine has been
reserved for the close of the feast."
The Lunch to-day and the Supper at night will be as luxurious as
heretofore.
"You may dash, you may shatter, the vase if you will,
But the scent of the roses will cling to it still."
Aye, and memory shall oft revert to the enchanting scene
after it shall have passed over!
The Supper Tables, on the lower Court Room floor, were presided over with
true grace, hospitality and dignity by Mrs. Wells Wade and Mrs. Rhasa Parker.
The Sales Tables, on the second floor, were surrounded with forms of
fascination and loveliness. We noticed among the chief, on entering the rooms in
succession: Fancy Table—Miss
Brouner and Miss Rosa Pickens; Variety Table—Mrs. Eggleston, Miss Mary Parker
and Miss Kate Wade; Variety Table—Mrs. Boyer, Mrs. John Benbrook; Ice Cream
and Cake Table—Mrs. Spurgeon, Mrs. Gaw, Mrs. E. Marsh; Flower Table—Miss
Lyon and Miss Mary Pendleton; Variety Table—Rev. Mrs. Keep; Miss H. Wade and
Miss Amelia Virginia Lillard; the Post Office—Miss Lizzie Mason; all the
tables having assistants, at times, in addition, and numerous other ladies
attached to grab-bags, the schemes of the lot, and those winning devices that
unlock man's selfish grasp upon gold.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, April 14, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
Summary: Campbell
Minstrels coming April 18, 19, 20 and 21.
NATCHEZ [MS] DAILY FREE TRADER, April 19, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
Hot Springs, Arkansas.
A special and talented friend, the locale of one of our favorite
New Orleans exchanges, sends us the following interesting letter, which we
publish for the benefit of suffering humanity.
The "Hot Springs" is a popular resort for invalids in our
region, and yet one not sufficiently known among us.
Dr. Lawrence, of whom he writes in terms of high commendation, has his
card in our paper.
Hale House,}
Hot Springs, Ark., April 7, 1860.}
Dear General: A sojourn in
this valley since the middle of last December, convinces me that perhaps not on
the face of the earth has the Almighty provided for sick and suffering humanity
so wonderful and effectual a means of relief and cure as are to be found in
these waters—especially for a class of diseases which often defy the skill of
the best physicians and the entire range of the Materia Medica.
If you have been in New Orleans since I had the pleasure of meeting you
and your gallant Colonel there, probably you are aware that I left the old
"stamping ground" nearly a year ago, broken down in health, but in the
hope that I only needed a change of clime to be speedily built up again.
I "reckoned without my host," however; my rheumatism and
neuralgia stuck closer to me than a brother, and after a vain search for relief
through the summer and fall, I accidentally stumbled upon a person who gave me
information about these Hot Springs, and under the whip and spur of a tortured
frame I came hither as fast as railroads, steamboats and stages would permit.
It is true I have had one "spell" here, which brought me rather
nigh to "death's door," but now I feel the tide of health and strength
flowing through my veins once more; hope and gladness animate my heart; while
gratitude and that "fellow feeling which makes us woundrous kind,"
impel me to sound abroad, for the good of others, that here, amid the wilds of
Arkansas is "balm in Gilead"—not for all the ills that
flesh is heir to, but for some of the most severe, such as rheumatism,
neuralgia, paralysis, scrofula, tetter and other skin diseases, besides
hydra-headed syphilis and "diseases of the remedy."
I ought to mention, also, (though as an "aside," like
they do on the stage,) that the waters have great power in cases of
sterility—an item which may probably prove of interest to some of your readers
who have no "olive plants around their table."
Doubtless, to many, the extraordinary virtues of the Hot Springs of
Arkansas are well known, but to how few of the great army of sufferers from the
class of diseases I have enumerated. The
lack of publicity I presume to be owing to the uncertain tenure by which the
rival claimants to the property have held possession; but as the suit is now in
chancery in this State, where it will "drag its slow length along,"
probably, for several years to come, I hope the hotel proprietors will be more
enterprising in future, not only in the matter of advertising, but in extending
and improving their accommodations for visitors.
In this connexion, I take pleasure in being the medium of transmitting
for the columns of the Free Trader the enclosed advertisement or professional
card of Dr. G. W. Lawrence. Those
who know him will say that "good wine needs no bush," but as I have
both seen and experienced the evidences of his skill, and believe that sound
medical advice is of the utmost importance as an aid to the waters, I feel the
utmost confidence in recommending him to your readers who may come here to call
upon him or to consult him by letter before coming.
Highly educated, with an experience of fifteen years in the navy and in
the city of Baltimore, and withal a general and high toned gentleman, I feel
justified in congratulating the invalid community of the Hot Springs Valley on
Dr. Lawrence's determination to make his residence permanent here.
He has already secured a suitable building and will have it immediately
fitted up as a private infirmary, where he can accommodate about twenty
patients, who will have the benefit of his constant supervision and care—a
plan which seems to me a most excellent one, bidding fair to become in a short
time a most important institution.
For a month past the weather in the Valley has been decidedly agreeable
and favorable. The hotels are
rapidly filling up, and the prospect is that they will be crowded sooner this
season than any previous one. I
calculate there are at least 150 visitors here already.
I am much pleased with my quarters here at the Hale House, and expect to
remain till the middle of May. I
don't wish you or your confrere, the Colonel, the harm of being sick, but
I should be glad if we three could smile together before I leave.
Yours fraternally,
W. J. D.
[To be finished later, through September 28, 1860]
NATCHEZ DAILY FREE TRADER [NATCHEZ, MS], February 16, 1861, p. 2, c. 6
Institute Hall.
Friday and
Saturday, Feb. 15 & 16.
A Living Miracle!
Tom, the Blind
Negro Boy Pianist,
The Wonder of the World, the Marvel of the ages!
The greatest living Musician, only ten years old, and master of the
Piano, playing two pieces of music at once, and conversing at the same time.
Performs with his back to the instrument, reproduces the most difficult
music after once hearing it. He
will also play the Secondo, or Bass, to any piece of music that may be played
with him by any one from the audience, without ever having heard it before, and
will then change seats and play the Primo.
His own compositions and [sic] pronounced Gems, by the best Judges.
He sings in German, French and English, without understanding either
language. This wonderful Negro
Child—that is now attracting so much attention throughout the country, having
played in Baltimore for over five weeks, performing to upwards of Five Thousand
People during the last three days he was there, whose feats at the Piano baffle
the most scientific and learned men in the land—was blind from birth, has
never had one moment's instruction, does not know a flat from a sharp, or the
name of any key upon the instrument; yet he plays the most difficult Operatic
pieces, without ever striking a false note, not only brilliantly and
beautifully, but with all the taste, expression and feeling of the most
distinguished artist. At each of
his entertainments he will give inimitable imitations of the Drum and Fife,
Railroad cars, Guitar, &c. Will
also play from the operas of Norma, Lind, Lucretia Borgia, Trovatore, Somnambula,
La Fille du Regiment, &c.
Doors open at 6½ o'clock; commences at 7½ o'clock.
Admission, 50 cents; children 25 cents.
A Grand Noon Matinee on Saturday, February 16th, at 11 o'clock
A. M.
NATCHEZ DAILY FREE TRADER [NATCHEZ, MS], February 16, 1861, p.3, c. 1
Tom,
The Blind Negro Boy Pianist, performs again this morning, at 11
o'clock, and to-night, at 7 o'clock. He
is one of those wonders of the world that astonish and delight all who behold
and hear him, and make us marvel that such things can be. A boy, blind, black, he possesses the skill and talent of a
man of ripe years experience, knowledge and great instruction, with a refined
and exquisite tender softness of taste and touch we had though peculiar to the
Circasian race. Institute Hall is
capacious, but can scarcely hold the admirers of true genius that throng our
city and vicinity.