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NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA.

There is not within the boundaries of the
United States region Of country possessing SO
many great natural advantages as Northwestern
Virginia, that is so little known and appreciated
beyond her own borders. With soil of sur
passing fertility, embracing almost every variety
requireu for the production Of all the different
grains and fruits that may be successfully culti-
waited in the United States, she possesses a most
delightful and salubrous climate, and in the no
Bile rivers which traverse this favored region in
every direction unrivaed facilities are presented
for transporting the teeming products Of the soil
to ready and profitable market. MIR. Lowndes,
of South Carolina, short time previous to his
decease, passed through Northwestern Virginia,
and, in his remarks upon the country, used the
following language:
The country that enjoys salubrious climate,
produces in perfection all the breadstufs, the
vegetables, the meats, beef, pork, mutton, butter,
cheese--is rich in minerals, fuel, and water pow
Erin word, a country combining in itself all
the capacities for feeding cheaply and bounti-
fully dense population, with all the facilities
and resources for manufacturing, must be the
best country; and, says he, Western Virginia
has all these advantages" Every intelligent
traveller that has visited Western Virginia, and
passed through the interior Of the country, will
concur in opinion with the lamented author Of
the above extract. A correspondent Of the Bos-
ton Traveller, who had traversed the country
with an observing eye, remarks that the riches
of the country are continually gushing out at
every pore on the western side, yet there is a
certain indefna6le something wanting to give a
cheerful aspect TO one of the finest sections Of
country in the world. p Wheeling Gazette.
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LATE FROM HAvANA.---By the arrival OF the
brig Robert Bruce at Savannah. dates have been
received from Havana to the 25th ult. The
Diario of the Gath, contains an edict of the new
Governor, Don Leopode O'Donnell, Of much
importance TO travellers, and of which the cor
respondent Of the Savannah Republican thus
speaks:
lone Of the acts Of the Governor, published
to-day, is Of no little importance to foreigners
visiting the island. All who have been here
will recollect, that Notwithstanding the regular
ity OF their passports certain permit, based
upon security having been given for their cor
rect conduct during one year. had TO be taken
out before passengers could land-causing fire.
quently delays Of three to forty-eight hours.
More recently, very annoying forms were exact
ed before passport could be obtained to pro-
ceed TO the interior. The abuses too of the
subordinates, under the operation of these laws,
were flagrant and oppressive. In future, let the
traveller remember always to bring passport
issued or rerifed by Spanish Consul without
which, they will be sure to be fined $40 TO 1875,
and probably subjected to other inconveniences-
that when the adlutant of the week has exam
ined (which he will do on board as soon as the
vessel enters the harbor,) and found correct the
passports of the passengers, they will be allow
ed 10 60 on shore to seek their friends, being
obliged within tweniy-four hours to present
themselves at the office Of the Secretary of the
Government, to obtain those permits which until
now have been made the prerequisite to disem-
barkng-1hat foreign travellers, desirous of pro-
ceedng to the interior of the island, for period
not exceeding four months, can obtain license
10 that effect by memorial to the Governor,
countersgned by the Consul of his nation, with
the customary security, &C., (which, by the bye,
will not be too rigidly scrutinized, suspect,) as
formerly. The above intelligence Ihope you ,caN
disseminate as ,Didely as possible"
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plicitly, aye or no; are you ready TO go for re-
peal of the tariff, or surrender Of the discrimi-
mating principle, or nols For this, we take IT,,
is one of the high controlling principles and
great measures" referred to in the last sentence,
which must be "settled, and settled satisfacto-
rily," before Mr.. Calhoun or his friends will
yield to friend or foe." We pause for reply.
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PUNcHISMs.

CABINET TRoUBLEs.-It is now said that the
recent rumors about Cabinet dissensions were not
without cause.-The trouble having originated in
strong desire expressed by the Presidents SON
that the message should be done into poetry.
Judge Upshur suggested the difficulty Of finding
any rhyme for Texas, to which Mr.. Robert Tyler
promptly answered, "annex u.s." The Presi-
dents countenance lighted up with an approving
smile at this readiness, which was received with
a contemptuous ysta,o by Mr.. Spencer, to
whom Mr.. R. Tyler turned Indignantly, assuring
him that no Spencerian measure would be adopt
ed. Some sharp repartees then passed, when
the Secretary Of the Treasury turned to the Sec
retary Of the Navy and remarked that the lads
pertness was intolerable, especially as he did not
really know hawk from hernshaw." The
Secretary Of the Navy took this as personal, and
there was danger of general misunderstanding,
which, however, was happily allayed by the
Presidents calling for some more Porter, when
MIR. Robert Tyler gave as toast, I" Hon. Henry
A. Wise. The solitary remaining member Of
the Corporal's Guard, like the lone star of
Texas, shines the brighter, that he has no rival
in the political armament" The band then
played g here we meet too soon to part, and the
party broke up in the utmost good feeling.
LITERARY ISTELL1GENcE.-A writer in the
National Inteligencer promises series of articles
upon the propriety Of giving the Smithsonian be-
quest for the confusion of knowledge to the Ma
tional destitute Of science. As DR.. Kitchener's
first direction for cooking fish is, to catch them,
we would suggest to the writer the propriety Of
procuring some Arkansas catfish before be M
dertakes to make his chowder.
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ARRIVALS AT THE PRIN NCIPAL HOTELS.
nEcrMprp 1910

DECEMBER Is, 1843.
INDIAN QUEEN (BRowN's) HOTEL.
DR.. H. Brooke, DR.. Il. G. Washington, John Cam
dler and lady, homas B. Turner, John r. Turner,
Md. John II. Cabniss, Henry y. Mckee, W. Crow,
G. Baker, T. t. Chandler, Chas j. Hawkins, Va Z.
L. Washington, Ky; Henry Lehman B. B. Grinnel,
n: r.; Thomas Il. Blount, N c.; Z. M. Leonard,
Richmond.
CITY (FULLERs) HOTEL
.Peyton A. Southal Baltimore; James Carpenter,
Maine.
EUROPEAN (GALABRuN's) HOTEL.
Signor Calvert and lady, Signor Perozzi, OF the
Italian opera.
TEMPERANCE (BEERs's) HOTEL.
J. M. Bay, Harrisburg; J. B. Laflaw, Boston; 8.
M Parsons, Brooklyn Il. H. Dixie, Haverhill.
VIRGINIA (swEErMG's) HOTEL
B. Carter, C. Nickerson, Baltimore w, Shaw,
Tenn: G. Furr, T. T.. Diggs Va.
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ANOTHER Wing VIc1oRY.-T:e e municipal
election Of Boston took place on Monday last,
and Locofocoism was driven out of every ward
but the second and third In the second ward,
hitherto the rendezvous Of Locofocos, the Wings
have nearly tied them. The first, eleventh, and
twelfth wards, which have not hitherto been
considered certain, have now wheeled into the
ranks Of the Whig wards, and stand all right.
The votes for Mayor stood: Brimmer 4,676 !;
Savage 2,24l; scattering l69 Leaving ma
jorily for the Whig candidate, Hon. Martin
Brimmer, over all other candidates, of 2,464.
Last year his majority over all others was ,94s
leaving net Wing gain from last year of SIS.
The aldermen are all Wings. Out Of 48 men,
bers of the common council, the Locos have only
four. Two vacancies in the second ward remain
to be filled.
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We learn that the State Of Kentucky has pro.
vided for the January interest of her bonds, by a
deposite for its payment in the Bank of Ameri-
ca, in New York.
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Exclamation Of Commodore Porters Remains
The European papers give an account of the
exhumation of Commodore Porter's remains, now
on their way to Philadelphia.
The U. S. brig Truxton having arrived at
Constantinople the exhumation of the remains
of the late Commodore Porter, (whose valiant
services to his country will ever live in our
memory,) took place on the 18th of October, in
the presence Of all the foreign representatives of
the courts of Europe at the Sublime Porte, the
officers of the steamers and ships of war in port,
and the Americans resident in Constantnople.
The cap and sword of,he deceased, over which the
American flag was thrown, being placed on the
coffin, the procession moved to the beach. The
lnternuncio Of Austria, the Ministers Of Spain
and Sardinia, and the belgian, Swedish, and
Neapo,an Charges dAffaires, held the pail.
The Truxton and steamer carried their flags half
mast high, the former firing minute guns, and
on her return to Zopbane she fred seventeen
guns as salute, which were returned by II. M.
steamer Devastation, and, without coming to
an anchor, she proceeded on her homeward
voyage.
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Exhibition Of Statuary- Trial Of Christ
This truly impressive exhibition is now open at
Apollo Hall. From the arrangement Of the
group, it is calculated to strike the beholder
with awe and veneration. The moment of the
trial that it is intended TO represent should be
kept in view by the spectator, in order TO appre-
ciate lis merits, and account for the gestures and
particular expression on the face Of each figure,
which is so admirably in accordance with its
character and feeling at the time. 1t will re.
main in town for several days, and our citizens
will doubtless embrace the opportunity to wit
ness it.
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In the Georgia Legislature, on the 5th inst,
MIR. King, from the Committee on the State of
the Republlc,) to whom certain resolutions from
the State of New Jersey were referred, on the
subject of reputation, submitted the following
resolutions:
Resolved, That we regard the slightest breach
Of plighted faith public or private, as a want of
that moral principle upon which all obligation
depends. That when any State of this Union
shall refuse to recognise her great seal as the
sufficient evidence Of her obligation, she will
have forfeited her station in the sisterhood of
States, and will no longer be worthy of their
confidence or respect.
Resolped, That his Excelency the Governor
be requested to transmit copies of the foregoing
resolutions to the Governor Of each Of the United
States, with request that he will cause the
same to be laid before the Legislatures thereof
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M ARM L JOU R N AL.
PORT OF GEORGETOWN.
DECEMBER Is, 1SA3.
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Packet sch'r PEnvoy, Wood, Baltimore, via Alex
andria, y. e., to 4. J. F. Pickre and freight for
for the District.
Packet sch'r l.. L. Sturges, Baker, New York, via
Alexandria, d. c., to F. & A. H. Dodge, and freight
for the District
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PRINCIPLES AND PARTIES.

The Charleston Mercury says: eve mean to
support our principles, and when we find out
,ehat principles the Democratic party are going
10 support, we shall know better what sort of
fellowship there is to be between u.s."
This is a severe sarcasm upon g the Demo-
cratic party" but as just as it is severe. The
party talk good deal about their principles, but
who knows what they are? For ourselves, we
confess we are in the same predicament the Mer-
curry is in !; we have not yet found out what
principles the party is going to support. Will
the Globe, Richmond Enquirer, Pennsylvania,
Harrisburg Union, one or all Of them, be so good
as to inform US? We ask for information, and
ask sincerely. And while they are about it, we
hope they will be particular and explicit We
would like TO know, first and foremost, whether
the principle of protection. according TO the
present canons Of the party,-the orthodox por-
tion Of it we mean, that is the largest half OF
it's democratic principles We wish TO
know further, if protection, per Sc. be not dem
ocratic principle, whether protection by discrim-
inatiou is Upon these two questions, some
little doubt seems to prevail-that portion of the
party which resides in Pennsylvania, New Jersey
New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massa.
chusetts, Ohio, and Indiana, believing that pros
lection, per Sc, is the true democratic doctrine,
and Mr.. Van Buren's doctrine; while that por-
ton Of the party residing in Virginia, North Ca
rolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, &C.,
stoutly affirm that such principle cannot be
recognised as part of the democratic creed !;
that it is rank heresy, and every man advocating
it is Whig or Federalist In support Of their
creed or confession of faith, the first mentioned
portion Of the party quote Mr.. Van Buren's In
diana letter and his vote for that bill of abom-
nations" the high Tariff Of 1923. On the other
hand, those who hold that the doctrine of
protection is rank federal doctrine, and not
democratic, quote Mr.. Van Buren's letter to
gentleman in Virginia, published not many
weeks ago in the Richmond Enquirer. Both
seem to have equal authority for their declara-
tions, and we do not well see how either could
convict the other of damnabe heresy and false
doctrine"
We hear great deal about democrocu"
:" THE Democracy" &c. what does it mean
v hat as democracy? We mean, what are
its principles, its creed, its confession of faith?
What measures does it propose to adopt, dis
rinctve from those of the Nhigs-those which
have restored prosperity to the country, revived
business, and given employment to American
laborers? !? 1t is easy TO talk in generals, but we
wish to come to particulars. If a man tells us
that if we will perform particular service for
him he will do ,chat is right-he may intend to
do SO, but we desire to know beforehand wheth-
er we have the same notions of what is right !.
so, if man says he is Iemocrat, the term
is indefinite, and conveys no precise notion of
what his principles are.
In tho Genrpio 7 t,,ra -, ~ -.
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L OCAL N E W S.

DIR. Pages Lecture.--We had the pleasure,
and pleasure it of listening to this gentle
mans lecture, before the Capitol Hill Institute,
upon the subject of Acoustics, or the science of
sound The meeting was crowded to an incon-
yenient degree, but those who were compelled
to stand up manifestedno impatience. The leo
turer added, to perfect acquaintance with his
subject, the happiest facility Of impartipg in-
struction in that easy, Franklinian style, which
discards all unnecessary technicailies, and seeks
only to array truth in the simplest garb. We
wish the literary association continued success,
and more convenient hall for their meetings.
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Animal Magnetism.-Th This is the last evening
OF the experiments Of Mr.. Webster at the As
sembly rooms. Go and see them, and make UP
your minds to truth or falsity Of the subject.J
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characterization Opera.-It will be seen that
the manager has made an engagement with the
above artistes, and that they will make their
first appearance before Washington audience
this evening in the opera Of IN Puritani."
From the favorable reception of them in the
northern cities, we anticipate for our citizens
rich musical treat during their engagement.
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1t was currently reported yesterday evening
that NJ. St. Clair Clarke, Esq, late Clerk Of the
House Of Representatives, had been, on that
day, nominated to the Senate by the President,
as Sixth Auditor.
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A passenger from the South has furnished us
with the following schedule Of the rates of fare
from New Orleans TO this city:
SOUTHERN ROUTE.
New Orleans to Mobile, steamboat SO 90
Mobile to Montgomery, Ala, do s 90
Montgomery to Charleston, S. c., R. R.,
S., and S. B. 90 90
Charleston to w eldon, N. c., S. B. and
R.R.- l3 90
Weldon to Washington, railroad 10 rs
$6l Is
Time eight to ten days.
WESTERN ROUTE.
New Orleans to Wheeling $50 90
heeling to Washington 13 90
$43 90
Time about the same
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FROM OREGoN.-We learn from the St. Louis
Gazette that ten men, who left with Lieut.. FIRE.
mont for Oregon last spring, reached that city
on Sunday last. They bring very unfavorable
account of their expedition, having been compel
led, for portion of the time, to subsist on horse
flesh. The letters forwarded by Lieut.. Fremont
were lost, and those sent by the Oregon emf
grants were left at Weston for publication.
Eight of the emigrants had died from the hard
ships 10 which they Were exposed. The Gov
eminent surveying company will return about
the lst Of January, by the way of the Yellow
Stone. On the 10th Of September, they survey
ed Great Salt Lake, supposed TO empty into the
Pacific, and computed its length to be 2S0 miles,
and its breadth 100. They were not molesed
by the Indians, except at the head of the North
Fork, on which occasion the sight of twelve
pound howitzer soon caused the savages to de-
sist from all hostile movements. They were
left by the men who returned, at Fort Hall, in
the Oregon Territcry-one Of the forts belonging
10 the Hudson Bay Company.
A letter from Paris to the New York True
Sun says" The rumor has reached us that MIR.
Everett is to be recalled. | sincerely hope, for
the honor of the country, it will not prove cor
rect. If he is to be removed, his successor
should supersede him on the spot The great
interests Of the United States, at the present
time particularly should not be left for a mo-
ment in the hands Of Charge, particularly when
ne is young and inexperienced in diplomacy
Mr.. Irving goes back 10 Madrid in day or two :
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Mammoth Brother Jonathan.-We have re-
celyed from Gideon Brooke, Pennsylvania avenue,
next door to Beerss Temperance Hotel, an extra
double number of the Brother Jonathan Pictorial
Sheet, for the holydays. The engravings are
English, and upwards Of one hundred in number.
The dimensions Of the paper are 72 by 48 inches.
L can be purchased at the low price of eighteen
cents.
Graham's Magazine, for January, 1s4A.-The
embellishments are superior to any that we have
yet seen in the monthlies. The first is Harry"
a picture of playful child. The next is the
" Hawking Party" splendid engraving, by
Rawden, Wright, and Hatch. Last, but not
least the title page for 1914, an exquisite plate,
drawn and engraved expressly for this Magazine,
by w. I. Tucker, and in point Of mechanical
execution will compare favorably with any pub
lication OF the day. The reading matter is Of
the most interesting kind.
Birthright, novel, by Mrs. Gore.
Adventures Of Laurentini IN search Of his Fo-
ther, French romance, by the author of :" the
Chevalier Faublas," &c.
q
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IFThe Rev. JAMES KNOX will preach in the Sc-
cond Presbyterian Church, New York avenue, to-
morrow at ii A. M, and 81 P. NJ The public gem
orally are invited to attend doc l6--3t
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We have now before us as handsome lot of
cigars, sent us by Mr.. France, on 7,h street, as
we have ever examined, and we profess TO be
somewhat Of connoisseur in such things.
There are in the lot eighteen different brands, all
favorites, and any Of which, we believe, will give
satisfaction. But what shall we say Of the one
we are now smoking--a genuine Psscatores'-
rich as nectar, and as pure as amber. Try them;
you can't fail to be satisfied.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-16

NATIONAL THEATRE-AC CARD.-The lessee
~ Of the above establishment has the pleasure Of
announcing to the citizens Of Washington and vicin
ity that he has effected engagement with the cclc
brated Italian Opera troupe, from Havana, whose
performances both in Philadelphia and New York,
have been attended by the most fashionable and
crowded audiences They will appear on Saturday
evening, the 18th inst IN Bcnis grand opera Of
III PURITANL o
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Indiana VS.. Conscience.

At the Union County Circuit Court, at
Liberty. Indiana, Jonathan Swain, said to
be respectable member of the Society of
Friends, was sentenced by Judge Perry,
to confinement in Jail, because ne refused
10 testify concerning harboring fugitives,
and aiding them on their way to Canada.
The alledged reason for such refusal was
that he had conscientious scruples about
taking an oath. Judge Perry gave him two
days TO decide whether he would swear or
not. Al its expiration, he appeared in court
with his Bible under his arm, and declared
his determination TO live and lie in prison,
rather than violate his conscience.
Another case of similar kind was to be
tried al the same court. DR.. Casterine be-
ing called before the jury 10 testify in regard
to the same subject, refused 10 do so on the
ground that his conscience would not per
NIT him TO recognize in any way, shape, OF
manner, directly or indirectly, the right Of
property in human being; and that such
testimony would SO recognize it. OF course
he must be sent 10 prison.
Thus in the free land of Indiana, even in
defiance of her Constitution, which declares
(Sec Sd Art. 9lh) that "No human author
ily can in any case whateDer control Oh
interfere with the rights of conscience,
| American citizens ale thrown into prison
taken from the free air and sunshine which
God has spread over the world, and shu
up in dreary solitude within the damp wall;
of Jail because they will not violate con
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! science-because they will not bewray the

science-because they will not bewray the
aranderer!
Well, they can give the eye darkness for
light; the ear the grating of dungeon him
ees for the music of household voices
they can fetter the tongue because it will
notrepeatthe words which tyranny demands,
and the hand because it will not lift itself
10 Heaven in confirmation of an oath but
the free spirit, stainless and rejoicing still,
will soar from those lone cells with songs
and blessings unto Him, whose praise it
loves more than the praise of men
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JoHN G.. WHITTIER.

A NOBLE Doc. A Halifax paper
states that child was playing with
Newfoundland dog on Roach's wharf,
Halifax, short time since, and by some
accident slipped over the eud ofthe wharf
into the water. The dog Immediately
sprung after the child, (who was only six
years ole, and Selling the waist of his lit
tie frock, brought him into the dock
where there was a stage, and by which the
child held on, but was unable TO get on
top. The dog, seeing he was unable TO
pull the little fellow out of the water, ran
up to yard adjoining, and where little
girl of nine years of age was hangng out
clothes. He seized the girl by the irock
and notwithstanding her exerlons to get
away, he succeeded in dragging her 10 lhe
spot where The child was still hanging by
the hands TO the stage. On the girls tax
ing hold fthe child, the dog assisted her in
rescuing the little fellow from his perilous
situation and after licking the face OIL
the infant he had thus saved, he took q
leap off the stage, and swan round the
end of the wharf, and Immediately after
returned with its hat in his mouth. 1t is
said that the father of the child-to whom
the dog belongs leaving the coun
try where he formerly resided, rescued
him from the hands of some persons whC
were aboutto execute the poor animal fol
killing sheep.
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