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PAGES PORTABLE SAW MILL.
TNHIS MACHINE has been in operation in I

'INHlS MhCf1lNE has been In operation IN IN Is
Y city for several days, and has been Witnessed
with curiosity and satisfaction by great number of
persons, including many members of Congress Ii is
considered very important invention, particularly for
sections Of country in which water power cannot
lie readily obtained. This machine be moved 10
miles per day. and be ready for working the next eth
| er by steam, horse other power. -Four horses will
900 feet of boards, scantling, or timber OF any
dimension per day Eight horses 900 feet. Shingles
20 per minute clear also to cut without any alteration;
wood at common length can be cut at the rate of
cord in five minutes and cross-cu block for shingles
at any length desired. mill of this construction,
propelled by 10 horsc-steam power s now in operation
miles from this city, on the Washington and Bal
timore Railroad, farm owned by Mr.. Charles Il.
Calvert which is cutting, while in operation, $4,000
feet ler day, and it is fair to estimate that will cut
at least 10000 per day, making proper allowances for
| all necessary delays. Numbers of respectable and
competon persons who have witnessed the operation
of this mill will cheerfuy bear testimony to the fact
here stated Attached to this machine IL a post-moHi-
| sing and rail sharpening machine.
| The price we understand of the horsepower and
saw-rn sufficiently long to saw II ieet rs $500, and
two dollars and fifty will be charged for each
| additional foot. The expenses Of attending norris
ING machine to the horsepower is from twenty-five to
fifty dollars the addition Of head blocks for the Pur-
pose Of cutting shingles will cost twenty dollars per
| pair and the additional saw for wood shingles
block twenty three dollars; the price OF the saw-ml,
including a feet saw, without the horse power ~
three hundred dollars the price OF the steam saw-mli,
exclusive OF engine extra saw, or mead DOCK, Is I'VE
hundred dollars for each addiilohai 1901 IN ehgh Oh
mill three dollars including engine, boiler with port
ables and all other fixtures, such as sings, carts,
chains. bars, cart-hooks, sc. three thousand dollars
stationary FIVE hundred less the machine for norris
| ing and sharpening rail to be propelled by steam
| costs two hundred dollars the machine IN the
city will at the particular request OF some OF MIR.
Pages friends, remain here until Tuesday next.
Many persons who DESTROYS Of witnessing the ope-
ration of the mill on the Washington and Baltimore
railroad, will go out, for that purpose, this evening
| in the cars.
! aug 27-3t GEO PAGE,
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From the Mercer PA. Press
THE VETO MESSAGE.

The Wings in Congress have succeeded in drawing
another veto message from the President which will
be found In tins days paper So far, complete sue
cess has crowned the efforts of the Wings and
should they now adjourn without passing bill which
the President can approve, they will have accom-
plished their whole scheme. While protesting to be
ultra tariff, they will have prevented the imposition
OF duties above 20 per cent, while protesting opposi-
ton to the compromise BILL they will have so man
aged that that bill shall continue force-while pre-
tending to be the friends Of the manufacturer and
anxious to give him protection against foreign
petition, they will have proved themselves to be his
greatest enemies. They make the Tariff question
hang, not on its merits but the distribution of
the public lands. The object with them is not the
benefit of4he manufacturer farmer, but the plum
der of the'public domain. 1t is not to secure home
market for the productions of manufactures, but
to divide the proceeds of the public lands and unless
they carry this measure, they determined to
prevent the passage of tariff. In this course the
Wings in Congress appear TO be supported by the
Wing newspapers throughout the country, and
presume the result will be that no tariff will be pass
ed until the people elect new Congress. The re-
suit of this Wing legislation in Congress will exhibit
to the people the hollowhearted treachery of Wing
gerry. Claiming to be the genuine tariff men, they
prevent the passage of tariff bill Claiming to be
the exclusive friends of tariff their acts show them
to be its greatest enemies.
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THE BALL IN MOTION.

The People are rousing from their lethargy
all over the country. WeteIl the party leaders
that If they do not cooperate with the President
in exrlcating the country from its difficulties,
against them.
We have upon our table which will be pub
lshed at the earliest moment possible the pro-
ceedings of numerous meetings held in various
sections, approving the measures proposed by
the Chief Magistrate, in his Messages, and
which have, so far, been wholly disregarded by
Congress. We also observe in our exchange
papers an Unprecedented number of calls for
meetings soon to take place
What do these signs portend?
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THE BALTIMORE PATRIOT

Is filled with the threats and promises of the
Clay Wings. If what is found in that paper
were believed, we might infer that Mr. Clay in =
tends to put the State in his pocket. But if he
does, he will have "pocket full of rocks" a
Pat said-for there are too many Democrats in
Maryland for him to hold the State with any
thing like comfort. What says the Republican
and Argus l. it not time for the "hard-6sted''
folks to "rouse out" when the 'silk-stockng
gentry" are ''congregatng in the square ~
Maryland must put Mr. Clay in the wrong
car" and label him, ''for Salt river"
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THE TREATY.

The reader will find the outside a copy Of the
treaty recently concluded between this country and
Great Britain. 1t is taken from the Courier but why
1t has been made public at this early day. we cannot
understand As it has yet to be acted upon by the
authorities of England, il is not formally complete
There Is little doubt, however, that it will be imme-
dlatey and fully sanctioned by the principals of Lord
Ashburton.
Mr. Calhoun's speech on this subject, which is spo-
ken OF by his fellow Senators as one of his most
brilliant efforts Is anxiously looked for and shall
publish 1t as soon as the proceedings Of the Senate
are made public.-N Y. Morning Post.
There us mystery and meanness--ay
turpitude-connecte with the publication of the
treaty IN the Courier and Enquirer How did
1t procure a copy? Who sent it? The Cou-
rIer and Enquirer is now abusing ii, and ii must
have been sent for this purpose. Was it Sc
NAToR2
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THE VETO POWER.

FOR THE MADIsoNIAN.
THE VETO POWER
The Veto power, just at present, TO excite
the lively Indignation of the Wings and of all the old
bachelors who have got the mi,ten. 1t finds favor
only with the President, the Democrats, the Conser-
vatives and the ladies.
If political principles any thing than mere
pretence how could the President be expected imme-
datey after the election desert at the Conser
vative ground and become instantly thoroughgoing
Wing? The Conservatives have always been a
small party but they have often held the balance OF
power and not unfrequently reaped the fruits Of vic
tory. They united with the Wings in securing the
success of the last Presidential contest But that is
no reason they should b. deprived of the right of free
| agency.
Seek the safe medium, avoid extfe mes, is the pre-
cept of an ancient author. Who can say lhh Pro-
violence has designed the safety the country, by
saving it from the ultra of 10th the opposing
parties Even supposing, for instance that all 1he ex.
IRENE measures of n Wings were wisu snd benefit
cent in themselves, may be well doubted whether 1t
would be prudent to force them upon the country,
while they loathel and detes'ed by nearly half
the nation that they might almost drive them TO despe-
ration and open rebellion. The same might be said of
the Sub Treasury system and the ultra doctrines of
the Democrats Statesmen must consider not only
what measures good in the abstract, but what can
be safely enforced, what the People will bear. Par-
cularIy in republic, prcudices must be respect
ed, though they may be founded on ignorance, envy,
or obstinacy. We real of German emperor, in mod
ern times who almost ruined himself and his people,
by the great reforms he continually introducing
before they were prepared 10 receive them.
For the sake of illustration, let suppose for a
moment that the doctrines of the Abotonlsts were
true and Just in the abstract and calculated, if car
ried out, to promote the welfare of all yet we know
that the People OF this country would not endure for
moment the attempt to enforce them.
While then, some members of the antipoldl polltI-
cal parties may be disposed to grumbe that they can
have every thing precisely their own way, let them
reflect that medium of concession and com
promise, may constitute the only salvation of the
country.
1t is far better to have President of the nation
than the President of party. The wisdom and
moderation of Washington, and a Madison, are
more useful than the widest schemes and projects OF
the most splendid genius in partisan leader.
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lCopy.l
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
w ashington, 10Th August

washington, lolh August, 1919
SIR: have received the letter which you did me
honor to address to me on the 10th instant, transmit
ting by direction of the British Government, six gold
medals bearing the portrait of Her Majesty, the Queen,
which the British Government desire to present to the
commanders of the United States vessels named in an
accompanyin Ii i, in acknowled gmen of tue services
rendered by them respectively in saving the lives OF
British seamen and requesting to cause these me
das TO be delivered the respective commanders on
the part of Her Majesty Government.
! shall have great pleasure in forwarding these tes-
timoni to those for whom they are destined and
assure YOU that the Government Of the United States
Justly appreciates the honorable motives which have
led the British Government TO this manifestation OF
respect towards well-deservng citizens Of the United
States The dangers and accidents of the sea naiu-
rally create feeling of brotherhood among mariners
of all nation, and great interests of humanity are
connected with the cul,ivang and Strengthening of
this generous and noble feeling.
Be pleased to accept the assurance of my distin-
puished consideration
(Sgned) DANL. WEBS Elk
HENRY s. Fox, Esq. &c, &c, sc.
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THE TREATY.

How appropriate was the sentiment Of the
President on a recent occasion, " blessed are
the peace makers !" Amid the severe and bit
ter cares and an1ieties of his responsible sta
ton, how grateful is the reflection, that he has
exerted all his influence, and with much effect,
10 save the nation from an expensive and vio-
lent war If the pillow Of power and high sta
ton be planted with thorns, it has its roses too
and sweet and tranquil must be the statesman s
repose, who has saved two great nations from
unsparing warfare, by preserving an honorable
peace.
Great Britain has her faults, and the spirit
and principles of her Government are not COM
mended TO a sound Republican. Much, very
much in her character is to be condemned and
her policy generally is unworthy of imitation
1t behoves the United States 10 watch well all
her aggressons, all her approaches, all her poll
CIV in relation TO our institutions. But when, in
the spirit Of amity, special minister is des-
patched to interpose the last effort between two
powerful nations rising up to war, 1t must be a
source of JOY, that the President, and the Secre-
tary connected with him in the negotiation, che
rshed and evinced reciprocal spirit, and thus
preserved peace, and with it the honor of the
Republic unsuied.
What browning glory is this great achieve
ment TO the President! If his terms Of service
were expired, well might he, as he retired from
office, point to this act, enough to confer last
ing fame upon his Administration. Whilst the
mad and reckless violence of faction are heaping
calumny and malice upon him, whilst the Hall
of Congress is made to resound with bitter and
unprecedented denuncatlon, and whilst kin
dred spirits in other quarters are lighting up the
sigy fires, he is quietly and periodically achiev-
ing for his country peace; and for himself
undying fame-a fame that will live, when the
ashes of the burnt etfgies, and of the consumed
and forgotten reputation OF his enemies will be
scattered forever.
If it had not been for the President, perhaps,
now, instead of the glad notes of peace being
waited to every hamlet and every fre-side, the
dread appeal would have been to "the God of
battles - and all the dire horrors of war, its
vice and corruption, its fierce passion and its
bloody cruelty, its rapine, lust and murder
striking down the chivarous and the young,
filling the battle field with slaughter and suffer
ing, sending desolation and irretrievable be-
reavement to the fre-side of the rich and ehum-
bic, would have filed to OVERLOOKING the cup Of
our suffering.
When war does come, let it come Of necessi-
ty-but not till peace cannot be preserved only
at a sacrifice of national honor. Let the honor
of Tins vohng r enuhlic ever rpman untarn IN
ed let her bright escu,cheon be dimmed by no
foul breath let her bright banner be ever unsul-
lied, and to protect this let our appeal be to arms
and "to the God of battles.n
The Treaty gives US peace and preserves I'M
sullied our national honor. Then let grateful
peace-makers"
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HONOR TO WHOM HONOR is DUE.

II will be recollected that an account was
punished at the time, in 1910, of the saving
oil the crew of the British ship Leondas, by
Columbus. The crew was in state OF star
Vation, oil Imminent peril, almost despair
There were many unhappy beings on board,
sinking fast into the deep, and when the Co
iumDus came up with them, the terrible storm
which placed them in that fearful condition
had not subsidized, nor much abaled. Owing
TO the state of the wind and sea, il was at
The risk OF their own lives that the crow Of
the Columbus could attempt TO board the I'M
fortunate Leonidas and take off her passengers
ana crew But, summoning his men, Capt.
Cropper submitted the question Of life or death
10 'her own decision, and they answered HIM
by--rHREE cHEERs-and the lowering of the
boats Instantly into the angry pillows They
succeeded, after the most determined and skill
iul Efforts, In saving every living being. The
boat which the no less humane than brave
mate commanded, being the last TO leave the
wreck with the last of the human beings to
be saved, discovering just after it left the YES
sci that poor dog was still on board, was in
stantly put back under the seamen's cry, that
''not living thing shall be left to die % The
dog, the faithful companion Of distress, was
saved, and not living thing was left TO the
fate of the laundering ship, but all were
brought safe into the port of New York, and
generously provided for by Captain Chopper
and his friends.
Such was an instance of the generous cour-
age and of the gallant benevoence of Amer-
can seamen in executing a trying mission of
ineIcitul Providence And ii will be seen in
the following letters how the British Govern
ment appreciates and rewards such acts to-
wards her commercial marine. Capt. Chopper
has won honor for his country as well as for
himself He is a native of Accomac county,
Virginia, where his aged mother now lives
he is a near relative of Mr.. Wise, in Con
gress, and therefore it was that he was
quested by him to respond for him in his alb
sence. He is quite young man, not more
than thirty, and unmarried. Our best reward
is 10 commend one who has won such "golden
opinions" from Queen Victoria TO the. sweet
smiles and favors of the fair Of his own ma
tive land and may they, and men aud angels
reward him for such acts of heroic benevo-
lence, as we would, if we could, with more
than mere words Of praise.
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From ne PhiladeLphia Express.
TOO RAPID

Our well-beoved editorial cousin Du Sole, IS
COUGHING his lance against what he is pleased TO call
the I" British Treaty. Had he not better wait and
see what il is, before he expends his ammunition up
on it, All the Democratic papers, except the Globe
and one or two in this city, have treated this negota-
ton favorably as they should do while nothing is
known to discredt it. IL Mr.. Calhoun and other
men warmly devoted to Southern interests, men OF
chvalric dispositions and indonitable spirit, are
among the advocates of the treaty. how can be cali
ed a British one '-how can it be suspected of base
concessions subserviepcy TO European interests
These questions which Mr. Du Solle's csndor and
ingenuity may answer
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OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT

10y and 'oitt the aduiee and consent Of the Seil0ie
GEORGE f. UsHuR, of Rhode Island. 10 be Com
herciai agent at Cape Hayden, in the Island of St
domingo IN the place Of Benjamin F. Wall, re-
signed.
ADAM GoRDos, Collector of the Customs, at Key
West Fa, re-appoinled.
PATRIcx .. LEE, Register Of the Land Office at
Natchitoches, La. re-appointed.
PETER LApLAw, Register of the Land Office at
New Orleans vice Joseph Genois, resigned
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MIR. CLAY'S NOMINATION IN BAL
TIMORE

While batch Of politicians were assembled
in Baltimore day or two since to nominate the
Lord of Ashlan 1--WE believe it was the ami.
versary of the burning of the Capitol by the
Bntish) for the Presidency, the heavens wore
a portentous blackness, and the storm that en-
sued has never been surpassed, perhaps, in
Jury. Are these signs not discouragIng to gam
ing political aspirants WIN Mr.. Clay still per-
slst in tempting his fate
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TREATY WITH THE SENACAS OF
NEW YORK

We have the satisfaction to announce the ra-
tifcation, by rhe Senate, Of the treaty concluded
at Buffalo in March last by the Honorable AM
BRosE SPENCER in behalf of the United States
with the Seneca nation of Indians. Few can
have forgotten the excitement produced by the
treaty of 1888, by which the Senecas ceded the
whole of their reservations to the Ogden compa-
ny. Much complaint was made of the alleged
unfair means by which that treaty was obtain
ed, and the religious Society of Friends through
out the country so warmly espoused the cause of
the Indians, and exerted themselves SO actively,
that a resort to force or to protracted litigation
seemed to be the only alternatives The whole
affair was in the worst possible condition when
President TYLER took it in hand in November
last. Under his direction, and by the unwearl-
ed efforts of the War Department, the Quakers,
represented chiefly by the excellent p. f. Tho
mas, of Baltimore, and the Ogden company,
were brought together, and terms of mutual
compromise were arranged by which justice
was done to the Indians and the rights of the
company and the interests Of the United States
ere preserved.
- ne oenecaS ceue TWO OF tnelT Reservations,
the Buffalo and Tonewanda, for fair consider
alton for the sol aud the Improvements, and re-
tain two, the Cattaraugus and Chautauque.-
Those who choose TO emigrate to the West un-
der the provisions of the treaty of 1888, are at
liberty to do so. But it is supposed that the
great body of the nation will remain upon and
cultivate the two reservations retained, which
are sufficient to allow about 200 acres of land TO
each family.
Thus has terminated one of the most difficult
aud perpexing controversies which has ever
grown out of our Indian relations. Peace is re-
stored justice is attained, the rights and inter
ests of all are maintained, large tract of coun-
try, of about 10000 acres of the very best land
in Western New York, contiguous to one of the
most fiourishing cities in the Union, is opened
TO the industry and enterprise OF the white man;
the Indians are removed from scenes of tempta-
ton which they were incapable of resisting and
Buffalo instead of bowling wilderness, will
now have around hIr cultivated farms and gar
dens, yielding the supplies demanded by her
markets and her commerce.
Surely this Administration is fortunate in be-
ing able TO adjust so many of the vexed and agi-
taung subjects that have heretofore disturbed
our foreign and domestic relations.
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LETTER FROM OUR REPUBLICAN CHIEF
MAGISTRATE

Below, we give a letter from the President,
which will be read with deep interest by the
whole American People. 1t defines most expIi-
city the doctrines entertained by its fearless au-
nerve could Withstand the existing intrigues of
evil-designng politicians. Like the sturdy ma
riner he has fixed his eye upon the guding-star
OF Jeflersonian Republicanism, and neither men
nor demons will ever succeed in divertlng him
from his course:
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List Of gold medals transmitted to the Secretary of
State of the United States:

List Of gold medals transmitted to the Secretary Of
State of the United States:
/. For Captain Depeyster, of the packet ship She
ridan of New York, for saving the crew Of the Br-
tsh barquc Zephyr" of Newcastle, in November,
1910
3 For Captain james A. Wootion, of the packet
ship "Rtonen of New York, for saving the lives of
the crew of the British barque "Beliada," of Troon,
David Mac Nichol, master.
3. For Captain T. b. Cropper, of the packet ship
"Columbus," of New York, fJr saving the lives of
the master and of the vessel Leonidas, Of Bel
fast in November, 1910.
A. For Captain W. c. Thomson of the packet ship
"Stephen Whitney," Of New York, for saving the
master and crew of the schooner "Despatch" Of ST.
Johns, Newfoundland, in November, 1910.
S. For Captain Alexander S. Palmer, of the pack
ct ship Garrick," of New York, for saving the lives
of the MASTER mate, and crew of the brig "Eugenia
of St Johns, New Brunswick in December, 1910.
6. For Captain Stoddart, of the packet ship " Vile
de Lyon" of New York, for saving the lives of the
master and crew of the British brig britannia" in
November 1910.
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22d AUGUsT, 1912.

her, dated
22d AUGUsT, 1912.
" Weare making efforts to Try how much of
land will yield of "eOrn sugar" fairly aud fully, with
our present knowledge and experience, so that there
shall be no deception. We have every thing ready
but the rollers for pressing out the juice these will
cost about two hundred dollar, and We are all so
poor here that this su II can not be got, and much
fear we shall fail in making the experiment if we do
not get some assistance. The West and Southwest
are much more deeply interested in this business than
this district Will not the nbers of Congress from
those districts contribute something towards our expe-
riment 2"
III am not greatly mistaken in my calculation on
tins subject, the sugar business will in short
time, prove of much benefit to this country as the
cotton. have taken the above liberty, knowing the
interest you take in any thing that will benefit our
country.
81 sho1ld be glad to be in any way instrumental in
having full and fair experiment made on this subject
Specimens OF corn sugar may be seen at the Patent
Office. j. S 81