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PARTIES.

We publish to-day an article from the Car
Isle Republican, Pennsylvania journal, and
another from Missouri paper, relating to the
aspect and prospects Of parties in the States
Of Pennsylvania and illinois. We insert them
for future reference, and as a portion Of the
history Of the times, not feeling oursef any
particular partizan anxiety in the case, nor
even entertaining the reasonable idea Of re-
organization Of parties. We are for the pre-
sent mere spectators. We have given our
counsel We have made an effort to save the
party that brought the present Chief Magis-
trate into power from the dissolution which
has threatened it. Our admonitions have
passed unheeded-our counsel has been dis
dained. We are now disposed to await for
short time the results of superior wisdom.
But events are thickening--ihe current will
soon develope itself, and our predictions may
be verified, when, we fear the chances of
victory shall not be equal to what they have
been. Whatever may be the end Of party,
and the temporary effect Of temporary expe-
dents, the Republic will not DO lost. There
is a conservative spirit in the people Of this
country that viii inevitably prevail as well
against the destructive usurpaiions Of fede-
ralism on the one side, as the designating
and revolutionary inroads Of Loco-focoism on
the other.
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was also used al one tune with externinsting
effect Du6ef enumeraies upwards Of tro
hundred names Of various sects and factions
that arose in France in consequence Of the
revolution. The followers OF Marat and Ro-
bespiene were called among other names,
thee and thou men, and tdg-rag and bob-trii,
in consequence Of their counting the rabble,
and /" Les Denonciateurs," from their dealing
in calumny and urging new measures! What
a "reminiscences for those who courted the Lo-
COZ cos in the late elections, and fell in with
the -four rioters and Destmefiues
The artifce Of nicknaming is applied to The
purposes Of political prescription, and is fol-
lowed generally by eliminating the object.
Thus the Globe imagined il was efIeciing its
favorite business of prescription, when il nm
dertook TO brand those who differed from it by
opprobious epithets, intended to dupe the peo-
pie. and then to charge them with bribery and
corruption, and aiming at the overthrow Of
the constitution. The title of Conservative
originally selected by the Globe has proven
so acceptable, that il has shifted to other cpl
thets Of more offensive character. Its de-
signs, however. are now understood, a reac-
ton against it seems to be taking place, and
the name Of Conservative is becoming popu-
lar throughout the country.
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NATIONAL THEATRE.

We are glad 10 learn that this elegant establishment
will be opened, for short season, on Monday evening
and the spirited manager, Of his desire TO
crafty the expectations Of the ay-going community
has announced his intention Of opening the theatrical
campaign with The celebrated tragedan vaspESHorr,
who has won golden opinions from the polished and
critical audiences Of Boston, New York, Philadelphia
and Baltimore and as it is acknowledged BY artists
themselves that the audiences OF the Metropolis 80
most exccllen, judges Of acting we haveno doue .ha'
Mr. vandenhof will increase his reputation by adding
the Metropolitan stamp Of excellence TO his theatrical
escuicheon.
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The annexed letter from a correspondent al Mia
CARA Falls, brings the latest intelligence from Navy
Island md we may believe we may say, from Up
per Canada generally.
Correspondence Of The Journal Of Commerce.
NIAGARA FALLS, 2lst Dec 1887
Isvil take the liberty to say that our Canada neigh
b,rs are all in excitement; the Radicals (Patriots)
have possession Of Navy Island containing about $50
acres situated about two miles above the Falls and
belonging to the Canadas. Theyhave great guam
tity Of arms and ammunition, and are increasing
daily They have now 10 pieces Of cannon, one or
Two morars. and every thing that an army requires;
and they are as s,rong MS the rock Of Gibraltar
There Is rapid current bstween the Island and the
main shore and should the government party under
take to dislodgc them, they would inevitably send
thousands over the Falls Mr.. Van Rensselaer,, from
Albany, has the command, he practices most strict
military discipline, the people have confidence in
him. and it is confidently believed that they win sue
coed. Gov. Head was at Chippewa yesterday, and
made speech TO his militia, and told them that ne
would tase the island II II cost the lives Of bali Up
per Canada; upon which numbers threw down their
arms and said that he might go ahead himself, but
they would have nothing to do with t. And now
learn that the Governor has disbanded the militia
and ordered cnlistments. They offer 10 per month
and 100 acres of land those who will enlist Tor six
months but they will find very few 70 enlla. NC,
Kenzie Is on Navy Island, and bis wife passed
through this village to-day to join him. Expresses
have lust come In from the West bringing despatch
eS from DR. Dnnsconb b, (Radicai, VINO mas succeed
"a in taking Maiden and is on his march this way
with large reinforcenents presume mat long
b.fore his reaches you those the island will be
on their way 10 Toronto, carrying all before them;
far a. soon as .ney set foot on the main land, more
than three ssurths that are now on duty the Co
vernors SIDE will come out and assist The Radicals;
for mn Of the most respectable character and men
~ property and all the yeomanry, have come out,
dea \ Il
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UPPER CANADA.
Correspondence Of The Journal Of Commerce.
NEAR Navy ISLAND, !
Dec. lS. 1887. (


NEAR Navy IsLAND,)
Dec. IS, 1887
Mr.. Mckenzie having obtained the aid of Gene
raj Van Rensselaer, of Albany, and some other mi-A
itary gentlemen, made stand last Friday morning
and raised the flag Of Liberty on Nary Island. This,
island lies below Grand Island, just above the vii
lage of Chippewa; belongs to Canada, and contains
about three hundred acres. As a place of security
and defence it is about equal to the fortress Of Gil
braltar. hare this day been TO Nary Island and,
spent most of The day there. had an interview With
Mckenzie, Van Rensselaer, and others, and found
that they had organized provincial Government
published a proclamation, "a splendid one) of which
brought away number Of copies, and were pre- y
pairing vigorously for military campaign. Theyv
have already on the island several hundred voun-,
teers, pieces Of cannon, 500 stand of arms with
bayones, 100 ries, and plenty of ammunition and ALI
kinds Of food All are in fine spirits and scores and
sas es s h day both h,or Gm this
brsss orkssdrin ing Ne. soldiers and making all
party fillaessE 3 |ds'sd !, to attack, them them
dss,sas could 4 keep OF and nd
scollecs COUP Uf thousand, or so, to march into
CanadA and takeyNiagara, Hamilton, Toronto, &C.
Gen. Duncombs. in The London district, has already
gG ~ nddr n arms ms T1 to
mish With An Nab-and his tory troops The militia
that Vere takef d Fort Erie last week ca1Ee down
last night nd i3aayto Chippewa with theiregrns
and amuni!iop. aed vast numbers Of them as hive
and refusedto 6ghre Tor the Queen and gone home
disNhguiSe shlleman from Canada told me to-
day that as mn fainly as zI0ths of the militia
there ALREADY undcrarms were decided sRcf6rmers,
and HMchelk6e should make as,sn2r ai that side,
they wou im1ed iatsly .jsirrhim. ~ he wholecan-
munity on this side farFand neal, -so-ca as1 can
learn, arc nnahisious and unb,unded id their SYM
pathy for Mckenzie Buffalo, Lockport, Rochester
&c have donenpbiy for him. IshaA try to srHd yeas
one ofhis Proclowutions. Liberty is spark that
cannot be quenchcd and il spreads like wild-frc-
The CANADIAN 0oyefnment might as. well mink to
stop volcano, hs. to stop thesreyplution. mat has
comm nced tlifEe IheRspple Rvc ariscn-in their
might and rey0IvSa % shake of The yoke Of British
oppression; ana ] think there is no doubs but they
will obtain their freedom.
Yours, respectfully.
p. ST. have learned since I last wrote to you
that the number killed at Toronto is not so great as
stated. Greatnumbers of the first men in The Pro-
vince are. now in prison at Toronto. under the
charge Of reasonable designs
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In order 10 give oil hands connected with this esab-
lshmen, opportunity to paraks Of the festivities Of
New Years day. paper will be issued from this Office
until Wednesday As both Houses Of Congress have
adjourned over ill Tuesday and most Of readers
will be enjoying Happy New Year." the number Of
paper which would otherwise be issued Tuesday,
will hardly be missed
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;POLITICAL LANDMARKS.

We find in the Globe Of Thursday night,
an article under the above caption, and although
we think the Landmarks" therein described
narrower than thr grosrd of Republicanism
fairly warranted, we see nothing assigned to
the Republicans but what is really their own,
and they are willing to sustain. The Globe
has now given us the Republican and Federal
creed, to the former Of which we cordially
subscrbe-will it give us its category Of
Democratic doctrine and its own creed, which
if we have observed correctly, is not that as
signed below TO the Republicans. In regard
TO the Sd item does not the Globe desire to
see an END to the ''dynasty Of banks, great
and small p As to the 9Th: how long has
the Globe favored resumption Of specie
payments by the banks! Did it ever throw
cold water on the proposition Of the Rich
mond Enquirer for Bank. Convention lf
the Globe has bona fdc abandoned the here
sizes not oppressed in its category Of political
landmarks, and really returned to the ranks
Of the Republicans" we congratulate him
upon the prospect Of union and peace.
The Globe says:
Avoiding minute points, and promising that, in speak
ing OF parties, some individual exceptions always
admitted and we believe that tho following principles
and measures constitute the political landmarks by which
the Federasts and The Republicans Of the present day
can be accurately Disseminated.
FIRST. On the construction Of the Constitution Of
the United Statestbe Fedcralists going for atindi
nous, aud the Republicans for strict construction.
Second On National Bank--the Fedcralists
being for bank, and the Republicans being against it,
Third. On State banks-,he Republicans being for
Diminishing gradually their nnnlbtr, and mcreasing
their RESTRICTIONS aud the Federslsts being for increas-
ing their number, and diminishing fheir restrictions
Fourth On = gold circulation the Fcderalists be-
ing agans il, and the Republicans for i.
Fifth. On the increase Of the specie circulation
the Fcdcrasts being against The increase and the Re-
pubcsns Jorit,
Sirh On the small note circulation under twenty
dollsrs--the Republicans for suPpressing IT, and the
Fcderalists being for perpenaiing aud extending a.
.Screnfh. On the shin-plsstc crculstion--thc Fee
deraiss being for il, and the Republicans against it,
Eighh Onthe resumption Of Specie payments by
The banks-thc Fcdcrslists, body against the
sumption the Republicans almost universally, and
without exception, for the resumption
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Since the presentation Of the Executive documents,
and the debate in the House of Representatives in
relation to our affairs with Mexico, communica-
tion has bcen received by this Government from the
Mexican Republic, transmitting The following
DECREE.
DEpARTxEsT oy FoREIcS RxLAr.oNs
His Excellcn-y the President Of the MexicaD Re-
public has been pleased to address mo the following
Decree:
ART. l. The President Of tn, Mexican Republic to
the inhabitants. Be it known that the General Con-
gross has decreed % follows:
ARTICLE l. The Government is authorized TO ar
range (or compromise, ran.igior) with regard the
claims preferred by that of The United States Of the
North, and to commit TO the Judgment OF friendly
Power the decision Of those upon which they cannot
TO determination, provided the United States
themselves agree to this
ART. Q The Government is also authorized, IN case
the United States should deny the satisfaction which We
should ask our part, or delay beyond the time
which shall be fixed confornably with the treaty, or
should continue the open expressions already commit
ted to close the ports to the trade Of that nation. to
prohibit the introduction and OF its manufactures
establish period for the consumption expectation Of
those already hand and take all measures required
for the purpose and for the safety Of the Republic
MIGUEL VALENTINE, President.
R Rsr.1 s De aosr..vo, Secretaries.
Therefore order it be printed published circu-
lated, and carried into due fulflment
Palace Of The National Government in Meneo
t.# May 20, 1887
ANAsTAsIs BUSrAMENTE.
LOUIS GoazAoA CusvAs.
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WE have received from the Philomatheian Socie-
ty of Hamilton Literary and Theological Institu-
ton, Madison county, New York. catalogue Of the
officers and students OF that institution for 1878
1t numbers l6 students in the theological department,
Is in the collegiate department, As in the academic
department, and IS in The shorter Total 1877.
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With much respect,

With much respect,
WILLIAM HENDRICKS.
Honorable LEVI Woodbury.,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
I.shall leave the reader to draw his own conclu-
sons to the propriey Of the course pursued with
all the facts stated In the report Of the agent remain
ing without explanation observing however, that y
appears somewhat remarkable, that such sudden
change should have overtaken the Secretary who
the sd Of May previous informed this receiver,
Thai any neglect inattcaton 10 LAos requirements
(before deiailed) 1aies satisfactorily accounted tor
seiH require Of me, from Of e6feiai duty iAas
you be reported 10 tic President, NTH recommended
tion that yoa Be yemored from Office.
! call on the advocates Of the Subtreasury scheme
to come forward and defend 1t from such damning
proofs as are here furnished agains. It's security, or
abandon Il altogether
VALEaus PuBLus.
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The GRAND JUaY Of this County have adopted a
Memorial, which has received the sanction of the
CouRT to Congress, in favor of an efficient and we'll
regulated system Of police for the City Of Washing
ton. The following is an extract from the memo
rial: #
. II may also be remarked that there have recent
Improvements in police establishments and regua-
tons which might be highly important to examine.
and, perhaps, with suitable notifications 10 adopt
Its influence and example would be almost co-exten-
sive with the Union, ii udciously established and
conducted. This would require some legislative en-
actments, and the expenditure Of considerable means.
For both we feel ourselves authorized to appeal to
your honorable bodies for the necessary means for
the accomplishment OF the very important and de-
sirable ends for which we invoke your aid"
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We understand that the Theatre will opes with Add
sons celebrated tragedy Of Cato the part o. Csis ~
Mr.. vsndenbo whose personaon Of this character u
allowed to DO great intellectual banquet" combining
il does every degree Of excellence and histronic de-
lnestion Az the Trsgedau's stay among Us win 10
very shon. we hope his dsha beforcs Mashingion 80
dienco will be welcomed by afuli house.
Mr.. vsndenhof win be succeeded by Stsm Of the
FIRST magnitude. among others. BY our great National
Tagcdan. and The fascinating Ellen Tree, whose pre-
sence win be hailed with the delight which their spJen
did talents so richly deserve.
The Stock Company has been strengthened since ne
fall season By the Of favorie and slcned
Mrs, Hughes, and by that excellent comedian, Mr..
Wills But what may we not expect from the good
taste, good management and good feeling Of our enter
prsng and intelligent manager! ess
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Captain LAWRENCE KE,RsEY, has published let
ter 1.-THE New York American, stating that the com
mand Of the Exploring Expedition has not been ten
dcrcd to him. and therefore could not have accepted
-.
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NAvaL.-The ship Of the line FenHsyipoaia, Com
modore Stewart, anchored in Hampton Roads on the
26.h inst from Philadelphia, having encountered the
severe gale Of Saturday night.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
BY aud rih the ad0iee and consent Of The Senats.
CoSsULs.
James Primrose, for the Port Of Pctou, in Nova
Scotia.
John J. D. Wolf, for the por Of sydney, in Nova
Scotia.
John PARROT, for the port Of Mszatlan in Mexico.
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oYrloE sIHEEr, ssrwEEs MsrH AND TKsTH.

In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL, LET THERE
sE usrr--is Nos-EssEsriALs, LiBEsTr, AND N ALL
THINGS cHARITY--AHgusnn.
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COMMUNICATIONS.
.TB-rREAsUnx--sPEcdnAaL. DEP0sa r
AyD Tn EAsURY NOTES.

NO. WI.
nm. Publisher Of the Mad'soniam.
,.h,ll defer until my next, the statistics promised
n INV last number.
:, INV last made reference TO the report Of the
-, amounted TO examine into the affairs Of the
ps.s,ver,s Office, al Fort Wayne, Indiana.
,nnrehend cannot render a greater service to
i. community, and especially to those who, like
myself are opposed to The Sub-treasury scheme
Than BY placing the report Of that agent before the
public entire.
session eth Congress" No. i94, page 234 together
Nth many other papers relating to the same subject
which are well worthy the examination Of those in
Congress, opposed to making receivers public Trea-
surer
The report OF the agent Is as follows:
Fosr WArsE, August 81, 1886
SIN wrote under date Of the lth instant advising
II INV being here have been detained here much 10
INV regret by the absence Of the receiver Mr. Spencer
ubo expected, would have been back some days
since and which, in my interview with him az Logans-
oo,t. he gave me most positively to expect regret my
5etentio the more. foi in addition TO the Inconvenience
20 mysef is the extra expense Of doing what could well
have been finish I'd in three days but the situation in
which Mr. Spencer placed felt justified me in Civ
inc him every opportunity Of explaining and why he is
mol now here, cannot understand.
Immediately on my arrival, went TO the receivers
Office took an account If the money then On hand and
received rough calculation (subssantaly correctly ofall
the lands sold in July and August and before leaving
the Office enabled to state the receivers account
with the United States, thus:
The Reeeirer al Fort Wayne DR..
June 80.
To balance Of last account, Sl0O,599 80
Amount received in July, $50, l55 95
Amount received in August till the
lIth, at 3 O'Clock, 29,77f "a
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al Fort Wayne and ia Dearborn county, from which
he removed 10 his present residence. Better LEI
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June 80. To balance, :
Lands sold in July,
Lands sold In August,
slOO,599 90
356,i55 g5
2s,774 "a
s4se,sas 81
s4ss,629 81

As il respects the changing or shaving Of money, Mr.
Spencer wishes to state. that hc took il in il s true
at discount. but il was 10 accommodate the people
and that the deduction made thererom, when be made
his deposte by tho bank Indianapolis balanced any
advantage he obtained when he received il.
As TO The great accumulation Of money, in April and
May Mr. Spencer urges that the great pressure Of bus
at the Office at the time prevented his leaving and
that the silver about $40 0OO could not have been sent
via Logansport in wagon
Mr. Spencer wishes 10 state, that, IL continued in
Office the depostes shall punclually he made and that
no did not receive any bank notes Of S5 acr the 18th
July.
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S4s6,529 oil

II is also proper for to state that am quite salts.
fed, Mr.. Spencer by his visit to Richmond was ena-
bled TO increase his available fund there S94 O64 o.
Che having drawn favor Of the Indianapolis branch for
that much more,) by obtaining discount there; and
upon drafts reeeiped By him Fort Wayne for public
lands before he first Of Jane last rhch drafts ,oere
not due I'LL September and, Of course, in order to re-
duce the cash, he made deduction Whe-
lher the deduction for the yet remaining equal
to what was allowed him in May last, Of course do
not know but the difference Of time would seem to
place it beyond doubt. that il was much less.
The latter view, in part applies to the discount upon
uncnrreni not land Office paper, which he deposited
at Indianapolis a certificate Of the loss upon which,
enclosed at his request,
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N. WEST
The following letter from the agent, is supple
mental to correct an error discovered IN the first
MIAMI County, INDIANA,
If August 20, 1886.
SIR: hasten to correct oversight in my state
ment Of Mr. Spencers account in the postscript Of my
letter from Fort Wayne wrote the postscript just
upon the point Of starting; and Mr. Spencer being pre-
sent requesting 10 give the assurance Of his coed
attention forthe future, must be my for tho
oversight.
Il consists in passing either the whole amount Of his
deposte At indianapolis, in which 10 included certi6
cate Of deposite $4,000 Of silver at Fort Wayne or
as the gold was left in the bank at Fort Wayne col
lateral, 70 make up deficiency OF $4,000, silver,
should not have passed all the gold to his credit.
His account, as corrected, should stand thus;
The Receiver. DR..
June 80.
To balance, SlOO,599 80
Received in July, (S355,s97 75) 356,I55 95
Received in August, up to llth, at
3P. M. 29,774 "a
& &
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The annexed letter from a correspondent at Mia
CARA Falls, brings the latest intelligence from Navy
Island, md we may believe we may say, from Up
per Canada generally
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

Oar nex news England therefore, viii be of the most
interesting will give US the ne Of the state Of
things existing there In the beginning Of June.
The effect of market has yet
been quite AT the second board stock
place. but Of The great talk
continues be the made by the "go
Tallmzdge party in this city, looking towards
the establishment OF National Bank. isvery evident that
and powerful party is framing OF all the lid materials
of eed yste based specie under the regula
ton OF The proposed national bank OF
fifty millions capital located in New York, with branches IN
every large city, In favor Of this project ali the leading men
of Tammany Hall rapidly approachngi opinion the lead
ing among the wings II Le union of men OF sense and
intelligence such alone can restore healthy
currency and give just equal action to trade and COM
merce The effect of this great upon Washington
and Albany are looked forward with deep interest