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deceptive authority.

A short time since we expressed a
hope that the Town Meeting would or
der the bridge on the long wharf repair
ed. 1t has not been done, and it is now
in an unsafe condition; and VIC would
suggest the expediency to the town Coun-
Gil of taking measures accordingly. If
it cannot be effected that way, the Trus-
tees ofthe long wharf ought to loose no
time in making the bridge safe, as the
season has now arrived when the most
extensive use will be made ofit.-Indeed
when we consider that the business done
on the head of the wharf, occasions al
most all the passing over the bridge, and
of course wears out the covering, it is
but just and reasonable that the Trustees
should contribute to ITS repair; besides
which, the whole income Of the wharf or
nearly so, is from the use made by the
public of that part in the possession of
the Trustees, and the bridge is a neces-
sary connection between that part ofthc
wharf and the town. If any serious ac-
cident should happen to lives, limbs or
property In consequence of the dilapi-
dated condition of the said bridge the
blame must fall somewhere, and in our
ODiniOn the Trusfees wnnII not ha ,v;th
out their share.
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was searched. the purse discovered in
his wrapper, which the chief monkey
angriIy seized, and then counted over
its contents, piece by piece. This done
finding the number correct, the monkey
selected eight pieces, and threw them
towards the Hindoo, end distributing the
remaining number of gold mohurs a
mongst the monkeys, who placed each
his coin in the hollow ofhis cheek, the
whole body retired from the serai, to re-
trace their steps to tho jungle."-Mns.
MEER HAssAN All.
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DEATH OF GENERAL SUMTER.

The venerable Patriot-the Q oldest
hero Of the Revolution, in South Caro-
lima, General SUMTER, is no more
He expired at his residence near State
burge, on the LIST inst. A laboured
panegyric on his merits is unnecessary,
They have passed into history. They
are the property Of his State-ofthe Ma
tion-of posterity. They are especially
inscribed on the annals Of South Carroll.
ma in colours which can never fade.-
His patriotism was ever o living princi.
plea fruitful sentiment, and will be
honored when the strifes Of the present
hour have been hushed in the death
sleep Of oblivion-when the actors in the
existing scenes have perhaps left exam
Piles to deter rather than lessons to i'm
itate. His deeds ard doings will re-
main enshrined in the public recollec-
tion, when the opinions which his name
has been sought to sanction will be as
things writing on the sands of the sea-
shore.-Soufhern Patriot.
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There are some dcsperadoes, however, who
exult in the reigning order of things, and Of
his class are these honorable psrtizans of
the declaration, who will make this state OF
order q pretext for having been plundered,
and thus cheat their numerous creditors /;
and let not the fact be concealed, that OF
such men is the majority Of the psrtizans of
Santa Anna composed. Nothing can equal
the scarcity Of money in Vera Cruz, and
there is no doubt but the spectators from
our ports will be wofully disappointed.
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= The little knot Of politicians who have
assumed the fearful responsibility Of
welding the powers of the State, not
only without the concurrence, but con-
srary to the expressed and reiterated ,0i'l
Of the people, are casting about for some
thing to carp at, and for want Of some
thing better, have laid hold of the start
hing fact that the Baltimore Convention
actually adjourned without issuing for
NAL address to the people. What a
strange propensity some people have to
scaid their lips with other folks kali.
One would suppose they would find en-
ployment enough for their keenest fac
uIties in trying to extricate the vessel of
State from the shoals and quicksands
with which their rastmess, inexperience
and misrule have environed her--that
some attempt, however feeble, would be
made to appease the people, some apollo
gy, however futile, be attempted for
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AN IMPORTANT FACT FOR RHODE ISLAND
COME OUT.

AN IMPORTANT FACT FOR RHODE ISLAND
COME OUT.
The Providence Journal has announc-
ed to the public that Benjamin Hazard
Esq. is not, and will not be candidate
for U. States Senator after the present
term of the Hon. Asher Robbins expires.
Although we have no particular desire
for, or interest in Mr.. Hazards advance
ment to that place; yet we deem it un-
kind in the editor Of the Journal thus ear
ly to disfranchise our townsman; and
equally so in the Herald Of the Times
Tor becoming the echo of the Journal.
Mr.. Hazard needs no proxy to declare
his intentions to the public, he is as cap
able of that Office AZ the. editor of the
Providence Journal, OF even that Of the
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A CHANCE FOR Mn. CLAY.-The crown

A CHANCE FOR Mn. CLAY.-The crown
ed heads of Europe appear to expert
ence some difficulty in fixing upon a
king for Greece. A crown would, we
have no doubt, sit very pleasantly upon
Henry Clay and has he has but little
prospect of obtaining one in this country
or even Of rea ching the chair, Of the
President, we should suggest to him the
propriety of his offering his services for
the situation Of ruler Of Greece and
give over all hopes of ever being able to
establish his aristocratic notions, and
and gratifying his personal ambition in
America. He can there have, perhaps
war, pestilence and famine when he de-
sires and certainly will be relieved
from all apprehensions of being put
down by the indignant voice of the peo-
pie, as the result of the violation of their
rights, and the disregard of their inter
ests.
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ton, William Emerson, Benz. Smith, jr.
Robert d. Howard, B. A. Clarke, Joel
Pro lty and Jas. Cole. Mr.. Skinnc,and
the boatman were saved by assistance
from sloop that was near at the time.
The unfortunate sufferers were mostly
young men. Of the mercantile profess
ion.
From a particular account Of this
me lancholy disaster contained IN the
Boston papers of yesterday, we learn
that they had left the city about IL o.
clock and having had very good luck
in fishing were returning home at an
early hour. Between q and z O'Clock,
the sky became suddenly overcast. and
it began to rain, in consequence of (which
the party went down into the cuddy.-
The wind increasing, and the squall
threatening, the skipper lowered his
foresail, and went forward to hand the
iib, when Mr. Trott came on deck and
took the helm-the skipper saw the
squall coming and called to him to put
the helm doson, Mr.. T.. misunderstood
him, and put it hard up In an instant
the boat capsized, and in less than half
a minute, being heavily ballasted, and
the ballast being prevented from falling
out by the flooring, she went down, and
eight souls perished.
No blame whatever is attached I, the
skipper, and the boat is congiderea as
one Of the safest of her class.
Mr.. Smith has left wife and two
children; Mr.. Emerson, a wifcs and
child Mr.. Prouty wife and three child
rem and Mr.. Cole wife and two child
rem. Messrs Clarke, Trott, Weston and
Howard were unmarried.-Mr Howard
was the youngest of the party. and was
to be married to a young lady, next
Tuesday. His father Mr.. iona. How
ard, had just relinquished to him "a ex-
tensive business as wholesail grocer.
The calamity, as must be imagined,
has caused general sensation Of sor-
row in Boston.
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MExIco.--The New. Orleans Courier saws
We have obtained information O: the state
Of things at Vera Cruz, up to the 18th Nav.
At that period, a tremendous firing was kept
up upon the city by the government army,
both day and night; better than three hun.
drsd bomb shells being thrown into the city
every twenty four hours. Great rayage had.
in consequence, been made in the city, and
several breaches in the walls General Santa
Anna, whatever exaggerated accounts NAV
have been stated to the contrary, hss MOT
more then a thousand armed men in the
place, Of which, but a small portion are regu.
lar troops. Alarmed by the determination
shown BY the besieging army to carry the
place by storm, he has become desperate. and
has had recourse to q measure which desper.
atIon alone could inspire. lie has thrown
open the prisons Of the place. and armed the
convicts. and all those who had forfeited their
Liberties and lives to the offended laws of HE
country. IN consequence ofihis rash act. the
greatest alarm prevails among all the respee.
table inhabitants Of che place; for havoc and
Plundes will new be the order Of the day
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From the Washington Globe.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES

The Senate was occupied nearly the
whole Of Wednesday, with settling the
amount Of the bonus, or annuity, which
the Bank should pay for its charter
The applicants for a ne,o charter, as
competitors against the present corpo-
ration, having offered to pay 2 per cent
per annum on the amount Of the capital
which on thirty-6ve millions, would give
10000 dollars per annum, extended dis
cussions were gone into to ascertain the
real value Of the charter. The New
England banks, it was ascertained, pay
one per centum, and j. was argued that
the use Of the public deposites and the
credit ofthe United States, was worth at
least one per cent more. The skill, and
competency Of the new company, who
were also applicants for the charter,
was fully admitted. They were men of
adequate wealth, and thoroughly ac-
quaintod with business. Their offer to
pay 2 per cent on the capital, gave rise
to motion from Mr.. Sprague, to place
il at per cent, which would be S525,
600 per annum, which failed a motion
by Mr.. knight, to place it at one per
cent, which would be $350, 900, was al
so negatived motions to fill with $500,
coo and $3.50, 900 were also made, and
lost; and finally the sum Of S200,000
was fixed upon; which is mere frac-
tion over onc-haIf Of one per cent, or a
little over ene-fourth part Of what the
ner company offered. Thus privileged
association, many Of them foreigners,
who have had their privilege twenty
years, are to have a renewal Of il (if the
charter isfnally granted) for s5O0,0 900
per annum less than new company of
American citizens. The famous branch
bank drafts received their quietns in the
rejection. on the motion of Mr.. Taze-
well, of the clause which had the ap-
psarancs Of recognizing their validity.
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From the Sauannah { Geol Republican.

Heretofore, we have not expressed
any preference among the candidates
for the Vice Presidency. Our opinion
and wishes, as to General Jackson, has
never for moment changed. In all
sincerity Of heart, we have ever prayed,
and do still most fervently, for his re-
election. We believe, the safety and
integrity Of the Union depends upon it.
We deprecate the election ofCLAY as a
national calamity, that would be infn-
itely more grivous in its effects, than
"war, pestilence or famine" Basing
our faith in general politics, upon the
opinion fan overwhelming majority of
the Democratic interest, to which our
paper belongs, we do not hesitate to
raise our BANNER to-day. and rallying
under it, give in unqualified adhesion to
JACKS IN and VAN RUREN. Had
thes'.hero of the Thames," the gallant
Col. JOHNSON, been nominated for the
Vice-Presidency, we should have been
satisfied. The convention could not
have selected better citizen and more
orthodox republican but as before said;
we bow with submission and obedience
to the will of the majority. National
Republicans! ye now know your oppon-
ents. Trick and intrigue, MAY do
something for ye; but in fair, honora-
bic and manly contest for these high Off
ces, Democracy MUST triumph. and then
victory will perch--and shout her to
Peans-upon the banner, we have this
day unfarled.
God save the Republic.
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n uiHage Parsen's Apology to his
Congregation, for having introduced a
super abundance of high flown express
ions into his Sermons,
Respected Friends. My oral docu-
ments having recently been the subject
ofyour vituperation, l hope it will not
be an instance of vain eloquence Of sup
erogation, i'll laconically promulgate,
that, avoiding all syllogistical, aristocra-
tical and peripatetical propositions, all
hyperbolical exaggerations, ard exten.
uations, whether physically, philosophi-
cally. philologicalIy, politically. or po-
lemically considered, either in my dur
nal peregrinations, or nocturnal lucubra-
tions, they shall be definitely and cate
gorically assimilated with, and rendered
congenial to the occiputs, caputs, and
cerebrums of you, my most superlatively
respectable auditory.
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A CuRIoslry.-Numerous evidences
have left no doubt that the new world
was visited by the ancients some ccntu-
ries before its discovery by Columbus.
Without referring to the temples of Mex
leo, formed upon the same plan as those
of Delphos and Pausanias, and bearing
the significant name of A" Toocalia," we
find the following in the Universal Gaz-
cite Of Bogota
"At the village Of Dolores, about two
leagues from Monte Vidoe, planter has
Just discovered tumulary stone covered
with unknown characters. On taking
away the stone he found vault Of brick
work containing two antique swords, a
helmet and buckler, much worn with rust
with an earthern amphora of large d.
mensions. On these remains being
shown To Father Martinez, he succeeded
in making on. the following words, in
Greek characters: alexander, son Of Phil
ip, was King of Macedon about the 63d
Olympiad--in these places Ptolemy"-
but the remainder of the inscription was
wanting. On the hilt of the sword is an
engraved portrait, which appears to be
that of Alexander, and OF the helmet
is chased work representing Achilles
dragging the body of Hector round the
walls Of Troy. 1t is to he concluded
from this discovery, the land of Brazil
was explored by contemporary of Aris-
totle 1t is probable that Ptolemy, the
well known commander Of Alexander's
fleet, driven by tempest into what the
ancients called the great ocean, and cast
upon the shore Of Brazil, marked the G.
vent by the erection Of this monument.
At all events the fact is subject of great
curiosity for the archeologists."
Peters6mgh Mteligenccr.
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D,srREssuNe AcclDENr.-We learr
from the Boston Gazette. that a boat
IN which we're a party of nine gentle
men. on fishing excursion, upset dur
ing squah, IN Boston harbor on Tues.
day afternoon. and eight of them were
Drowned. The persons who psrished
were, Henry b. Tro,t. Daniel p. Yves.
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is administered to counteract its effects.
Such were the famous addresses of the
ultra tariff and Free trade Conventions.
Was any one convinced A? No! they only
served to wed their several partizans
more closely to their several dogmas.
Then came the fulsome flattery on one
side, the indiscriminate abuse on the 9TH
er of the pulling. whining, mawkish man.
ifesto of Mr.. Clay's grown children
Men in stature but very babes in intellect.
But more than all this the Baltimore
Convention needed no eloquent display
to carry their meaning home to their
constituents. Sectional feelings. person
partialities, every minor consideration
gave way and al once, to the great, the
permanent consideration that an attempt
had been made, thinly veiled by the
gauze ofpseudo patriotism, to mark, pro-
scribe and hunt down one Of our ablesl,
most efficient g. most talented statesmen.
A man whose creates: crimes were that
he had been too successful his di-
plomacy had achieved what others had
vainly attempted to approximate. Ha-
ted by the nulli6ers because his sagacity
had detected and exposed their plots
obnoxious to Clay and his partizans be-
cause he had been exalted to the high
places from which THEY had been hurled
by public opinion--and secretly detest-
ed by the aristocrats of all casts, because
he had sprung from what they deemed a
low origin, and had made his way with
out the appliances and means of friend,
family, or fortune but by the single ap-
plication of great talents TO objects of
great public utility. to one of the highest
and most dignifed stations in the gift of
free people. This man as have said
was marked for DESTRUCTION. But men
whom the public delight to honor can af
ford to look down with compassion on
those who possessinga
Little brief authority
Play such fantastic tricks before high heaven
As makes the angels weep"
The Baltimore Convention was the
first step in the march of triumph of
MARTIN VAN BuREN. b Others will speed
lily follow; arrangements are being made
for his honorable reception on his return
to his country. The capital of his ma
tive state has in a manner not to be mis-
taken recently conferred upon him its
highest distinction, and nothing remains
but for the people to confirm and finish
what the Baltimore Convention have so
we'll begun. This they will most cer-
tainly do next November. And what is
passing strange and never to be sufficient
ly wondered at: they will do it in spite
of the astounding fact, that the Baltimore
Convention adjourned without promul-
eating an address.
One OF THE PEOPLE.
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RIDIcULoUs.-Tw attempts have
been made by the factionist in Congress
to procure the adoption Of resolutions
for an inquiry into the truth Of the ru.
mors raised by their letter writer's, tha,
the President had encouraged attacks
upon members of Congress, and to as
certain what measures are necessary to
secure their persons against assault
1t must be perfectly obvious to every in-
telligent mind, that the design of offer
ing these resolutions was not what they
purported, but to produce in the minds
Of ignorant men an impression unfavor-
able to the President and to excite an
idea that alarm and apprehension for
their personal safety was felt, where it
would be ridiculous to suppose that any
fears were entertained, unless we sup.
pose them to be composed of the mos,
contemplate materials. If some person
had proposed guard for any one who
entertained any such apprehensions as
were pretended, can any man suppose
that single individual in Congress
would not have spurned the proposition
and refused to have been thus projected ?
Surely not. There cannot be man
among them, who would not feel degra-
Jed by the idea that he had pursued
such course as to require protection
against personal violence, among free
and intelligent community, and the pro-
position is not only an insult to the
Chief Magistrate Of the nation but is
an outrage against the honor of the
country, and should be met with the
most pointed rsprobation by every ra-
tional and patriotic mind.
As to the disgraceful efforts Of these
desperate political hacks who are en-
deavo:ing to impose upon the public
mind with distorted representations up
on this subject. we have no doubt that
they will work their own cure. The
American public is no. to be imposed
upon by such shallow and heartless de-
vices. We have the utmost confidence
IN the good sense, aud intelligence OF
the people and Of their adherence oi
every thing extended and calculated to
disparage the merits Of faithful, val.
liable aud venerated public servant, and
to degrade our country in the eyes ol
foreign nations and that they will show
by their votes that all such base and
disgracoful attempts will ever receive
from their hands the punishment which
they so richly merit. The voice ha,
gone forth-tbe ball is in motion--the
intelligent friends Of Mr.. Clay are per-
fectly conscious Of the course it is tn.
king, and Andrew Jackson g. Martin
Van Buren, will be elected by major.
ity that will carry confusion, dismay &
obstruction into the camp Of the factious
and unprincipled opposition to the pres
ent administration. Bait. Rep.
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Herald of the Times, and in our opinion
would not fail in the comparison, were
they both united. 1t is but poor COM
pliment 10 Mr.. Hazard that those papers
should assure the freemen Of this
State that in supporting L. II. Arnold,
they run no Hazard as to United States
Senator. What has Mr.. Hazard done
to entitle him to this abuse from his own
party ? is he not as capable of filling the
station as any of his political friends
could he not carry the yProvidence policy
into the Senate q could he not be their
trumpetor there, as Tfistum is in the
lower house ? ishe notas capable of a.
busing the Presidentand the Cabinet, and
the great Republican family ofthe Unionl
We would enquire, then, what is the
cause of his disfranchisement, and that
too without his consent first distinctly
had? When Mr.. Hazard shall come out
in his own name and tell the freemen of
this State, that, if they will support Gov.
Arnold at the next election they may
be assured that in case of his reelection
lhey sha. n0 undergo ,hc morihcafion
Of seeing himself advanced 10 ,hs Sen
ATE, When be assures NE lroemen that
be viii aos rscoigs the appoHEneat e
chosen thereto, we vii believe him -baf
at present it rests on doubtful not my
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NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLA-
TURE.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,


" Hampshire, 9th June, 1892
DEAR Sir: Quorums Of both Houses
of the New Hampshire Legislature as
sembled at the Capitol this day, and
adjourned the House by electing FRANK
LIN PIERCE, Esq. Speaker, and James
Clarke, Clerk, and Horace Chase, As
sistapt Clerk. The Senate elected b.
M. BEAN. President; G. G. Atherton
and J. Whipple, Clerks. The vote for
Speaker stood thus:
Whole number, 20S-Necessary to a
choice, los
Pierce, (Dem.) 2O5
]. Wilson, Jr. Fed.) 5
The officers of the Senate were elect
ed unanimously.
The great body of tn Rouse appear
TO be made up of good, practical, bush
ness like farmers and merchanies.
never saw body of two hundred bottoi
looking men in my lifs I.awysFs are
scarce. There seems scarcely one "a
be seen about tho Hous
President Jackson though hersGgloG.
strong in this State, is growing stronger
every day. All the attacks that have
been made upon him and his admins.
tration, the winter past, have only serv-
ed to give him still stronger hold upon
the affections of the people of New.
Hampshire.
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MuTINY PUSIsnED.-Capt. Albec, now
OF the brig Olive, made voyage about
three months ago in another brig from
this port to New Orleans, where his SAL
Tors deserted him, and he shipped col
ored crew for voyage to Port au Prince.
He arrived of that harbor during the
night. after a fair passage. About s o.
clock the following morning, being in his
birth, he heard an unusual noise on deck;
he went up Immediately and discovered
TINT the crew had cast the mate overheard.
Capt. Aibee Immediately ordered his
crew 20 assist 10 saving the mate, bu,
this they rsfused-he however succeeded
Notwithstanding he was opposed, in
throwing . rops and some pieces of plank
overheard. aud saved the mate, for ss
that time The weather vas favorable, and