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LATEST FROM FRANCE.
NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 9


The Paris papers, the arrival Of which
we have already announced, state that
France is calm and peaceful, the fnan-
ces improving, foreign relations on a
most friendly footing, and public institu-
tons every where progressing Mar
shall Kelerman and Lefebvre, Duke of
Dantzic, have both paid the debt of ma
ture. Doubts are entertained as to the
recovery of the Austrian Gen. Schwartz
zenburg. The dominions Of the Pope
continue in a very agitated state. The
Cardinal Secretary of State (says letter
from Rome of the 5th August receives
many anonymous letters, filled with the
most daring threats. At Bologne they
have not been confined to threats. The
Chief of Police had received an anony-
nous letter, advising him to go off, as
he valued his life; disregarding the let
ter, he was, on the night of the Sd of
August, stabbed when entering his house.
Accounts from Florence seem to Justify
the opinion that "the government of
Naples will soon be able TO establish the
constitutional governm ent over all Sici-
w." 1t is stated in an article, dated
Vienna, September Sd, that at Palermo
they still insist upon independence, and
will defend it to the last. The Palcsini-
tan army amounts to 10000 men. I'm
der the head Of Madrid, it is said that
/" a proposition has been made in the
Cortes, by petition, to ask the King to
set the example of renouncing, for his
own use and that of his establishm ent,
the use of cloth, linen, and other manu-
features, of foreign countries" Ii is
added, "the Patriotic Societies in Mad
rid had been the cause Of some commo-
tons, and it was debated in the Cortes
whether they should be abolished: this
was not carried, but they were subjected
to restrictions.-The revolution in Por-
tugal seems to be acknowledgement
seems to stand almost alone in the course
it had adopted: the government are
about convoking the Cortes to take their
advice and to redress grievances.
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NEw-YoRK, NOVEMBER 4.
DEATH OF CHRISTOPHE.

Imtortant from Port-au- Prince.
Captain Mason from Port-au-Prince,
informs that the death of Christophe,
which took place on the 5th of July, was
kept secret until few days previous to
his departure. An attempt was made
to crown his Son, but the inhabitants op-
posed it.
Six thousand of Christophe's troops
had revoted at St. Marks, and beheaded
their commanding officer; when seven
of the general officers conveyed the head
in sack to President Boyer, and sued
for his protection. Boyer hesitated,
supposing it might be ruse de gnerre,
for the purpose of obtaining possession
of Port-au-P Prince; but sent a barge to
St. Marks, which returned with six
standards, being one from each regi-
ment, in charge of several officers. On
thesreturn of the barge, President Bower,
at the head of $4,000 men, marched for
ST. Marks. All the government and
merchant vessels took in arms and pro-
visions at Port-au- Prince, and proceeded
to St. Marks; where, on the 9th OF Oc-
tober, Captain Butman passing up the
Bite, witnessed heavy cannonading.
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KNOXVILLE, (rEN.) NOVEMBER 7.
Sales Of the Z, Hiuassec Lands.

During the last week one entire range,
being first range west, was disposed OF
except so much as for want of bidders
would not scll.--The land sold amount
ed to 34,6l2 dollars, one fourth Of which,
IS ,653 dollars has been paid to the
treasurer. 1t is thought that one fifth OF
the whole is disposed of. Judging from
the amount ofmoney received, we think
it probable that there will be about
100000 dollars paid in on account Of the
first payment. The highest price given
was ISL 50 cents per acre, for 63 acres.
We believe, SIG an acre is the next
highest.-The range that has been sold
is perhaps, taken altogether, as valuable
as any in this district. A large portion
is bid of at from two to five dollars an
acre.
Yesterday fraction of lao acres was
bid off al S2l an acre; and another frac-
ton Of IS acres at 1874 S cents an, acre.
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cEERRY-vALLEY, OCTOBER 81.

Canal at The Little FaHs.-We un-
derstand that nearly all the excavation Of
the Canal at the Little Falls, that is done
by blasting, will be completed the pre-
sent season. The success of the con-
tractors in this operation has exceeded
their calculation, and the labor which
has been done there the present season
is almost Incredible. The report of
some of the blasts which they denote
sand blasts, is tremendous, and have been
distinctly heard in Springfield, distance
Of twenty miles. We are told that 90
lbs. OF powder have been used in one ex-
plosion.
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DOMESVIC
BUFFALO, OCTOBER g 4

Decreasing Mih7vrecks.-The gale of
Wednesday the lth inst has proved the
most destructive Of lives and property on
Lake Erie, of any within our recollection.
A gentleman from Erie, Pa. who arrived
in this village a few days since, has put
US in possession of he following melan-
choly list of calamites, the effects of this
terrible tempest:
The schooner Franklin, captain Hayt,
Of Erie, of 20 tons, owned by Mr.: Peter
S. V. Hanoi, of Erie, with cargo be-
tween SIS and 1000 worth of merchan-
die, belonging to Mr.. Hanoi, and 300
bis. of salt, belonging to Mr.. Bracket, of
Salina, sailed from Erie and arrived at
Grand River--the captain went on shore,
but returned to his vessel when the gale
came on. The schooner now lies sunk
in about fathom water, some distance
from the shore, with the tops Of her
masts Just above water, 10 miles below
Grand River. The crew are lost-con-
sisting of captain Hayt, and Mr.. Nor
ton, pilot, and others, all of Erie, Pa.
1t is thought but little Of the cargo can
be saved.
The schooner Zephyr, Napier master,
from Astabula to Sandusky, with a
quantity Of goods and salt, was driven on
shore near the Pennsylvania and Ohio
line, with the loss of every soul on
board.--amounting to 10 on lo persons,
the crew and passengers. The body of
female was found upon the shore OF
one of the islands, which was the only
discovery that had been then made ofthe
remains Of those unfortunate persons,
who had thus suddenly been whclmed in
the abyss Of destruction. Hats, bonnets,
sc. had noatcd ashore.
Another small craft is said TO be lost,
but We have no particulars.
The schooner Elizabeth, of y. c. is
reported to be lost, with most Of her
crew, but the report is not confirmed.
The Lake Erie Steamboat had for
tunateiy just arrived at Detroit, and made
fast to the wharf, as the storm commenc-
cd.
We are not without apprehensions as
to disasters on the other Lakes.
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pieteiy liberated, the commandant for
the Spaniards having within the last
month come over with the whole OF his
forces.
S. The brigade under the command OF
Colonel Domingo Monites, operating
against the town of Cumana, which he
holds closely blockaded, consists of
fully 1900 men. Accounts have just
reached US of the regiment of Claruno,
together with the inhabitants of that
district, having declared for the cause of
the country.
6. The brigade of General Tarrassa,
Of 500 cavalry quartered in advance on
the plains of Caracas.
The whole of this force will cooperate
with the armies of the president and
General Paez, in the attack on Caracas.
7. The whole of the province of Gun
dinamarca is free, and the army of the
south, under the command of General
Valdez, is on full march on Quito, after
having completely routed Calzada, in
the neighborhood of Papayara, it consists
of from to 5000 men, among which are
the very distinguished regiment of AL
bion, who under the orders OF Colonel
M'Intosh and Major Johnston, having
mos pre- eminently distinguished them
selves at the battles Of Vagas, Bryaca
and Paste.
8. The army under the orders OF
Colonel Mariana Montilla, is by the last
accounts closely blockading Carthagena
and Santa Martha. The fleet of the Re-
public, is in perfect possession of the
river Magdalena, On the whole every
thing is favorable for the cause OF liber-
", and there cannot exist doubt that
the ensuing campaign will finally expel
the Spaniards from Columbia
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ANGcsTuRA, SEPTEMBER %, 1890.

l. The main army under the COM
mand of his excelency the president,
is at present cantoned in the neighbor-
hood Of St. Rosara de Cacerta, and con-
ssts of 10 to 10000 men, completely
armed and equipped they are only
waiting till the waters retire from the
Savannahs, to operate with the army Of
Apart decisiyely against the army of
Morillo, whose head quarters are at the
city of Valencia, in the province of Ca
raccas, which collectively does not con-
sist of more than 6OOO men, not more
than 1000 ef whom are Europeans Oh
the remainder under existing circum-
stances he can place no dependsnee.-
The generals serving under the immo-
diate orders of the president, are Rafael,
Urdanetta; Salon, chief of the staff, and
the British Colonel Piggot, an officer OF
great experience.
2. The Army of Apart consists offul-
ly 1000 men, composed of the uncon-
quered division of cavalry, its chief Gen.
Paez, and the brigade of infantry, under
the command Of Colonel John Blosset,
of the British legion, consisting of 500
British bayonet and 800 Creoles, disci-
plined under the direction of Major
Smith, of the egion-second in COM
mand to Gen. Pedro Leon Teres.
8. The army composed ofvarious di
visions, all under the orders of General
Jose Francisco Bermudez, and General
Manuel Lcderro, whose head quarters
with about 1900 men are in the town of
Iguana, in the province of Caracas.
a. The brigade of General Monagas,
of 1000 cavalry, commanding the pro-
vince Of Barcelona, which is now COM
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9lplhOrA!pOlAo
EDWARDsvILLE, DECEMBER S, 1920.

The second session of the sixteenth
Congress Of the United States was COM
menced al Washington on the 18th ult
to that date will be due by the
next mail.
Census 1t is said that the marshal's
assistant has completed the enumeration
of the inhabitants ofthe county of Jackson,
in this state, and that the number falls
500, or more, short Of that returned two
years ago. Should this prove to be the
case, the state of Illinois must probably
remain, the succeeding ten years, with
but one representative in congress.
The temporary seat of government oil
Missouri has been fixed at St. Charles,
by the Legislature.
Kentucky Legisiature.-The bill "to
establish the Bank of the Commonwealth
of Kentucky" some account of which
was given in our last, has been passed
by both branches of the legislature, with
an amendment by the senate, locating the
bank at Frankfort, in the place of Har-
rodsburgh.
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and gardens which it contains, present
singuIarly rich pasturage for such in
sects. Hence IL happens, that in a small
space nearly 1000 hives are crowded to-
gether, SO that in the season of swarm
ing it is dangerous to pass that way"
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ARMY OF COLUMBIA.

The following statement we received
from our friend and correspondents at
Angoslura, and can rely on its correct
ness
Statement Of The Present Position Of the
Army Of Columbia.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-11

and well digested Experiments, embracing
the whole range OF domestic and rural eco,
nomy, such as cann& iail, II duly observed.
10 be highly benehcid to your Interests
The great object of This society Is, topro
mote agriculture, and thereby advance the
prosperity not of themselves individually,
but of their fellow citizens generally. They
believe they cannotimore etfsctually, in TINS
early stage of their organizations, promote
their object. than by Recommending this pa
per to your perussl They therefore take
Inc liberty to recommend the American Far
mer as highly worthy OF your attention. by
order of the Board of Managers:
J. j. CHAPPELL,
Vice-President presiding.
Extract from the proceedings of the Agri.
cultural Society OF Albemarle, Virginia, at
their last meeting, May 8, 1920.
C In order more generally to disseminate
the Agricultural Intelligence and improve
ments made throughout the United States,
the Society resolve TO present each OF Its
members with the first volume of the Ame-
rican Farmer, edited at Baltimore, by john
S. Skinner, Esq. ''P. MINOR, Sec'y.
All gentlemen who feel an interest in the
circulation of Journal devoted to the OBJ
| jects, and conducted on the plan here de-
scribed, are requested to transmit the name
of subscribeys-bu Grin all cases the mo
neg must be reunited before the paper ca" be
sent. 1t will, however, be returned in any
case, where the subscriber, on a view OF the
paper, not being satisfied, may think proper
to return it to the editor within three weeks
An allowance Of ten per cent. will be made
when claimed. on all monies received tor,
and RENTED to the editor.
A few of the first volume, either in sheets
or well bound, with copious Index, remain
on hand for sale.
Notes Of the Banks of North and South
Carolina, Georgia aud Virginia, generally
will be received at par.
TT All communications TO be addressed
to JOHN S. SKINNER,
iune %. 1920. Baltimore
P.S.-For alleditors in the United States
who may have the goodness 10 give the pre-,
ceding notice few weekIy insertions, the
editor OF the Farmer will be glad to tran
sact any business they may have in BaltI
more, or to returu their good Offices in any
other way in his power. dim
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-11

dancing, and little music; all whea
combined together, might render chill
dren able to present themselves to any
academies, colleges, or seminaries, as
an introduction to their general educa-
ton.
MIR. p. will only add, that he has re-
sided fourteen years in Charleston sc.
where be has had tho honor of being
successfully employed in teaching the
above languages. and fencing. to gen
tlemen of the first responsibility, the
most eminent practitioners at the bar.
professors of tile dead languages, ant
the most respectable French families
residing in that city.
He therefore refers the public for
testimonials of his capacity and charac-
ter, to list Cleft at Mr.. Fleury's Con-
dictionary Shop, King street, of the
respectable persons by whom ne has
had the honor Of being employed in
Georgetown, and likewise in Washing
ton city.
Mr.. Z. may be seen at any time al
Mr.. FLEURY'S Confectionery Store,
on King street.
Auplst 9
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Declaration of Independence.

Which shall be, in all respects, Ameri-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
~ for this publication. The designs, the
engravings Shall be the work of American
Artists the publication through oul shall at
ford evidence of what our citizens hare done
in politics and can do in art
From the arrangements made, and the
dispositions manifested by the artists, it is
confidently expected that thrs engraving viii!
be, when finished, splendid and truly ma
tionai publication The Publisher thinks he
can promise thatit shall be ready to deliver
70 Subscribers in February next, at TEN
dollars each copy, to De paid on delivery.
The engravings will be accompanied by
pamphlet, containing the official documents
connected with the publication as author-
ties, and list the Subscribers Names.
tits contemplated to have a few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors,
TO have the shields accurately tinctured in
the modern style and the plants, SC. color
ed by one of our most approved water CO.
lorers. The price ot those superb copies
will be THIRTEEN dollars each. As no
more of those copies will be printed than
shall be subscribed for, gentlemen who
wish for them, are rogue sted to add the
word sicslored' TO their subscription
JOHN BINNS,
Caesaut-street, philadelphia.
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THE
Declaration Of independence.

xE7E have no authentic copy of this most
w important state paper, the very basis
| that supports the proud column Of American
| liberty none, at least, on which the eye OF
| taste can rest, for a moment, with SAUSAGE
| ton. Why nave we not
The English nation, still proud of their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every provl-
siont contains has been trampled upon by
| the bold ambition 0ftheir rulers, have pub
lished edition after edition of this instrument,
each more splendid than its predecessor.--
| Sir William Blackstone has collated and
| commented on this fine copy OF Magma
| Charla has been excelled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-smiles OF the seals and
| signatu' eshave made every reader Ut taste
| in Great Britain acquainted, in some de-
gree, not merely with the state acknowledge
| and OF art at the period in question, but with
| the literary attainmentS, also, or King John,
| King Henry, and their Barons bold.
Surely the Declaration of American indie
pendence is, at least, AS well entitled to the
decorations OF art as the Magma Charta OF
| Eng land and it the fac-similes OF the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
Iiify a curiosity, at least as laudable as that
which calls for limitations of the correspon-
dents of Junius or Of the aristocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluC-
ant monarchs OF the day.
| We are firmly persuaded that the more
| The principles of our Declarationot lndepen-
!ence are spread out before the eyes o! The
| world, the more they will be admired, by
foreign nations as well as our own and eve
~ innocentand honest device that may serve
| to attract attention toward them, will serve,
| also, to promote the great cause of public IL
oerty Such an embellshed edition as will
renderit an ornament to an apartment, will
have tendency to spread the kn ,wledge Of
| its contents, among those who would other
| wise have turned their thoughts but lightly
towards the subject. Such an edition will
serve 10 place ii continually under the eye
of man, woman, and child in a family-it
will associate the pieasurable ideas of ele-
| gance and ornament with the history of the
transaction itseli-and familiarize those
principles which form, or ought to form, the
very bond and cement of political society,"
Nor is it of small moment that such All edi-
ton, well executed, will serve as specimen
of the state of the Fine Arts amongst us al
he present day. Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes to publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
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JFeu-f OTS, JWy 3. 1919.
Dear SRI have for tome time past been
threatening to write to you, to let you know
now well am pleased with the Ruthven
Press, improved and made by you but a
variety of circumstances have prevented it.
have had il in constant operation three
months during winch time nearly all the
printers Of this city, and nus,ber of our
most ingeniou, mechanics, have called to ex
anime it. They have pronounced it as com.
plete in every respect, as any machinery
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done in given time.
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phant over his head, meet would have been
the funeral honors paid him, unwithered the
laurel which grsced his brow, less painful the
recollection Of his death; but sad vicissitude
of human events, in moment OF forgettui-
ness. in the absence of reason. spur'd on by
false notions Of honor, he met his brother
officer 10 the feld-has fallen by his hand
and given bis country the slip forever
Melancholy catastrophe Horrid example
Is it thus that Columbia's sons should tall 4
Was it in pomp that his death should have
been lamented Oh, no However dear
he was to bis country, land dear indeed ne
was) no funeral parade, no dangerous no.
hours should have been paid to his memory,
the sigh Of regret was all that was due, was
all that was proper. was all that was. spolstic
Ifno distinctive marks of honor are paid to
the soldier who falls in legalized warfare,
we sanction the detestable practice OF duel
ling, which hasmade such wide havoc, by
depriying our country of her most useful sons.
mute, ou TIC IdtS uCidiCiio'J Sscut '''oA-N
have been our cannon, silent our muskets,
the deep-tonsd bell alone should have sound
ed in our ears, and awfully impressed upon
our hearts the distressing, thecalamitous cir
cu,nstance of brother falling by brothers
hand. ITO bis country he owed his services,
and for her still he might have honorably pre-
served his life be was one OF Der favorite
sons; he has gallantly won her affections !;
he bad her gratitude /; be lived in the hearts
of her countrymen he already figured in
the page of history, his glory was unsulled,
his bravery undoubted till he fell.
6 Joy for his fortune, honor for his valor,
but rsproach for his temerity.
SUFFRAGlUM CIVIS.