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The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

sPhenonleaon.-- The following we extract from
letter received in this city, dated, .
.-.. II. Z. KEY WEsr, Nou. s, ls43.
arrived here to-day in the brig Lawrence,
Capt. Foster, from Bath, Mc.) after tedious
passage Of rs days During the first Is days we
had inccssant gales Of head winds. On the
morning Of the 5tb day out, about o'clock dur
ing a heavy squall from N W., we were visited
by most singular phenomenon, which, to 9TH
ers may appear incredible, but is nevertheless
true, as every one on board can testify. A huge
bright ball, resembling fire, about the size Of a
hogshead, appeared between the two mas,s Of
the vessel, about 30 OF 40 feet from the deck, and
burst with q report like that Of a heavy clap Of
ming, stunning nearly all on board 1t was in
deed an lawfully beautiful sight-the emana-
ting sparks Illuminating the air lor several min
utes after the explosion s s
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MARRIAGE.

80 \ T1T 81#1 MARRIAGE. ~
At Utica, on the 21st ult, BY the Rev. Mr. PORTER,
MIR. MARISaB. PIERCE, a chief Of the Seneca In
diaps, Alegany clan) to Miss MARY JANE CAR
ROLL, Of Utica. The Indian name of Mr.. Pierce
is IIa-dya.no-do, or, The Runner. He is not full
bloodcd Seneca and has been educated at Iarimouth
College His wife is the daughter Of British off,
cor, who died some years ago in South America.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09
LOCAL N E VS..

National Theatre.-We dropped in for few
moments at the Theatre on Thursday night.
From the coldness of the evening, and the thin
attendance present, we expected but little
amusement but we must confess that the sler-
ling acting Of Vandenhof, Richings, and Miss
haywood, in the comedy Of " Much Ado About
Nothing" exceeded our highest hopes, and we
say with confidence that the Theatre now pos
sesses the best stock company ever offered to
our citizens since its erecrion. The acting Of
Mr. Thayer and Miss haywood in the afterpiecs
was also admirable. Fa
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

n ITDivinc service will be performed in the Hall
Of the House Of Representatives on next Sabbath,
by the Rev. Isaac s. Ketcbam, Of the Reformed
Dutch Church, at the request Of q large number Of
the Members Of Congress. Service to commence at
eleven O'Clock. t8G dec 8--2t
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temperance Fair.-This is the last night,
and. from the goodly attendance during the
week, we calculate on great crowd. Beausi-
ful lady-marchands, fine music, and the good
cause Of Temperance withal what greater at
fractions could be offered
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

Eighteen Indians Of the Iowa tribe, (three
chiefs, eight braves, two interpreters, and Eve
squaws and papooses,) arrived in Cincinnati on
Friday last on their way to Washington, on busi-
ness connected with their tribe.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

MExlco--AMERIcAN INDEMNITY--The New
Orleans Picayune of the 29th November says
g The instalment on the United States claims
for indemnity, which fell due on the 30th ult.
was duly paid at Vera Cruz, and it was supposed
that it would be sent TO New York by the Ann
Louisa, advertised 10 sail on the Goth inst"
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09
AN EDITORS LABOR.

There is equal truth and beauty in the follow
ing remarks which we take fiom the Spectator
of W Wednesday:
@ /" 1t is hard TO labor in advanced hfe, when re-
pose and peace should settle on our brows, but il
is harder still to labor at a vocation we hate,
and must hate; for who can love the life Of an
editor He is statesman, without honor;
politician without profit; writer, without i'm
mortality. Even the good he does is unseen.
His thoughts of beauty or power drop like autumn.
leaves, and are borne away by the winds; and
although fertilizing the earth, from which in
spring the flowers bloom, and the oak shoots its
branches, who thinks of the decay which crum-
bles under his footsteps, as he walks along the
shade"
True, too true. An editor labors with never
ceasing toll He draws from the deep fountains
of his own mind, daily to refresh and invigoratc
the multitude, and the multitude drink, pass on,
and forget him to whose labors they are ndebt-
ed. His productions are like The evening and
the morning dew, most important TO vegetation,
yet from their very constancy and regularity, un-
observed and unappreciatcd; while the thunder
Of the orator and the outpouring of his elo-
quence, seen and felt but seldom, strike with
power, and make a lasting impression. The
orator, who husbands his energies and resources
for special occasions, and then puts them forth
in all their accumulated strength, is remember
ed and appreciated, while the editor is unes-
teemed and forgotten. M
Charles G. Greene, editor of the Boston Morn
ing Post, who has been chosen delegate TO the
Locofoco National Convention, says, on being
interrogated, that he shall vote for Buchanan,
Van Buren, Calhoun, Cass, or whoever shall ap-
Burenites Of Boston pronounce this, in effect, a
declaration against Van Buren,. We think so too.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

INDIAN MovEmENT.-W learn, through an ex-
tract from letter written by Seneca chief,
dated Buffalo, December l, and published in the
New York Commercial, that the Towanda chiefs
and people have risen against the execution Of
the amended treaty Of 1912, and have forbidden
the appraisers to surrey their irlimprovements uh-
der the treaty, and they seem determined to
resist to the last extremity. Its execution, of
course, has been hindered, and the Government
agents are now waiting farther instructions from
The Secretary Of War upon The subject. 1t was
feared there would be a serious outbreak among
them, unless made to submit peaceably very
soon. sM s4 asa a 4ssc lf8EtK3
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The Portland Argus Of Saturday says" We
regret to learn that Governor Kavanagh is con-
fined to his house, and that his health is fast
failing. g4a
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09
ARRIVALS AT THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS

ARRIVALS AT THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS.
INDIAN QUEEN (BRowN's) HOTEL. '
DR.. Lee, Alabama; J. Sturges, Alabama J. Hob
son, Richmond NJ. r. Sinnott, New Orleans; Henry
r. Ayres, George d. Ayrcs, Philadelphia; +. Stew
art and daughter N. j.; j. ID. Stevenson and daugh.
ter, N. H.; q. Potter, Vermont. M
CITY (FULLER's) HOTEL.
Elias ElIicott, Bait; Mr.. Barker and lady, N. Y.
EUROPEAN (eALAsRUNs) HOTEL. tsg
A. McCready, d. c.; Henry Rohen, Va; A.. II.
Slaughter, u. s. A. st4 9.ah3
EXCHANGE (rYLrR's) HOTEL. Hs
Isaac Tnesiy, Va. r5
~ TEMrERANcE (BEEKss) HOTEL. B
Calvin Mason, u. b. Zeiber, w +. Miskey, Phil
adciphia Joseph Twcedsdalc, Ohio; VIM +. Bur-
CESS, n y,
VIRGINIA (swEETIkos) HOTEL slfs
Simpson Cole, va John c. Black, Va Ff
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oIGARS, TOBACCO, &C.
~ GO doz Appleby's fino cut tobacco
40 doz Pomeroy, Holmes, and Kingsland do
IA A great variety Of plug do III
100 doz Havana scgars, which will be sold at
wholesale or retail, by
dec 8. HOLMES, 7th street. s
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

From Jamaica.--P Papers TO the Goth October,
have been received by the New York CONNER
cial Advertiser, from which we learn that the
Legislature of the island was still in session.
The project Of railroad between Kingston,
Spanishtown, and ST Catharine's is agitated.
The rumors Of an intention to remove the
white troops from the island, and reorganize the
ton. Mr.. Whitmarsh's. silk company is repre-
sented to be in very Hourishing condition.. An
iron cocomcy, flature, and fixtures had been
imported from England at an expense Of more
than EGO, 900; the company's whole supply Of
silkworm eggs, imported from the United States,
had been lost by the neglect of some persons to
place them in the icc.house, whereby they be-
came heated and spoiled but a fresh supply
was expected from the United States daily. a
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

French sieamers.-The Paris correspondent OF
the Boston Atlas, says that the French Minister
of Marine has issued an order to the Command
ant at Orient, urging him 10 hasten the arma-
ment Of the four transatlantic steamers fitting
out there. The French are straining every nerve
to have force Of steam vessels of war superior
to that Of England land special committee,
consisting Of the Minister of Marine as Presi-
dent, twelve members, (among whom is the
Prince de Joinville, now Rear Admiral) has
been appointed, BY royal ordinance, for The pur-
pose Of making inquiries respecting the building,
organization, and arming Of war steamers.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

Fzorida.--The correspondent Of the Savannah
Republican,, writing from Jacksonville, Florida,
under date of Nov, 2s, says:
The gale in the West and Middle, and
the caterpillar and red bug in the East and
South has thrown blglning prospects among
those who entertained the greatest hopes, and in
truth, am fearful that !" stern penury" will
stare many in the face from our summers calanl-
itous misfortune; and indeed unless Congress
extends US aid, our new settlers will suffer Sc
verely. The provisions, &C., they brought into
the country are now gone, and the destruction OF
their crops leaves them without the means Of
procuring any subsistence for The next year what
ever. Attention no doubt will be called TO this
matter at the proper time.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09
THE GUILLoTINE TO BE PUT IN NC
TON AGAIN 8

We understand caucus was held yesterday
morning by the Locofocos, to determine upon
the men who shall be put in the places of the
Wing clerks in the office Of the Clerk of the
House of Representatives. This, Of course, is
sufficient notice to the faithful and ableaclcrks,
that they are soon 10 be made a head shorter.
The glorious work goes bravely on, and the
present Clerk of the House is a fitting instrument
with which to accomplish it.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

CNPECTACLES,--My attention has been called to
y an article in the public papers and circulated IN
handbs about this city, called Perifocai Spectacles
said to be constructed in accordance with the PM
losophy Of nature, the form Of Concavo Convex
Elipsis What is meant by the philosophy Of nature
may be hard to tell but certainly they are at varencc
from the laws or principles cf Optics, certainly
Eipsis can converge the rays Of light to perfect TO-
GUS They are said not to be the French meniscus
or Wollaston's periscopc Zone and the same con-
struction Of glasses.) The meniscus lens is truly
ground surface concave one side; the other side
possessing greater degree Of sphericy
iy becomes magnifyng glass. This species OF glass
will converge the rays Of light the same as double
convex lens The application Of this form Of lenses
in the shape Of Spectacles, gives tho eye greater
field Of vision. s
The celebrated DR.. Brewster, in speaking Of these
Spcctaces SAYS that they give decidedly more nper-
ct visions than common spectaces, because they i-
crease both the alteration of figure and bnt
they may be Of use in crowded city IN warning US
Of the o6lique approach Of objects. Now as spec
ltaccs are intended to assist nature, and the Eye,
the most perfect masterpiece Of Divine Mechanism
lin its natural statc) every part has the very form
and office which the laws optics require Tor the most
perfect vision Of object Is it not preposerous TO
apply piece Of bent concave or convex glass with
out true form or figure to its assistance? On the con-
trary is il not reasonable to conclude that their con-
tinued use would destroy the eye entlrely Specta-
ces are probably the most ancient Of all optical IN
strumens, and yet has undergone inc least cnahge OF
any The subject has been well considered BY Opti-
clans throughout all Europe for ages and the general
conviction is that truly ground concavc or convex
lens is the most suitable for assisting decayng
natural visions Of the human eye. r. PATTEN.
The subscribers have for sale at their mandatory
on Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 10th
and llth streets, general assortment Of the best Of
Spectacles, with truly ground glasses. Glasses Of
the best quality fitted to old frames Sc Also, Sur
ycyors Compasses, Levels, and Drawing instruments,
Of the best quality.
R. PATTEN g. SON.
~ Instruments made to order, and warranted.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

Honest John Dauis.- The Wings Of st. Louis
and neighboring counties recently held conyen-
ton, and appointed H S. Geyer, delegate to the
Wing National Convention. The following re-
solutions were adopted; a.
Resolved, That our delegate to the Baltimore
Convention be instructed to support HENRY CLAY
faithfully, from the first TO the last as the nomi-
nee Of that body for President Of the United
States. A
Resolred, That we leave our delegate free to
choose candidate for the Vice Presidency but
would warn him to be careful; and would ex-
press preference for honest JOHN DAVIS" Of
Massachusetts. !.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

EOREIGN N AND AMERICAN SNUFFS.-I
i have just received very large supply Of foreign
and American snuifs, embracing the largest assor-
ment offered for sale In this city named i'm part
as follows: .sWk&
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" TO THE CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON.
The ladies of the Agatha Marshall Society intend
holding Fair on Monday next, the 4th December
at Carusi's saloon, to assist in the erection Of the
Temperance Hall. They respectfully invite all those
friendly to the cause of temperance to aid them in
heir efforts for the promotion Of this noble work.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09
NATIONAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Lessee, Mr. EMERY.-.Mansgsr, Mr. RlcHfN6s.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

Prices Of .admssioa Boxes IS ceRts; Second Tier
9s 50 cents; Gallery 25 cents.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

d AZORS, SHAVING SOAP, AND BRUSH
IL ES-I have on hand large and general assort-
mcnt of the above articles, which will be sold at
greatly reduced prices for cash. Also stg
Hair TOOTH cloth, nail, whisker, and shoe Brushes
Buffalo, she'll, and Brazilian side tuck, and neck
Combs
Buffalo, horn, and ivory dressing combs Il
Shell, ivory, buffalo, and horn pocket combs
Together with great variety Of useful and fancy
articles may always be found at
& .Ea F# CLEPHANE'S t7aA
i Perfumery and Fancy Emporium, corner of
Penn. av. and 18th st., under Mad. Office.
der q #t#4H ttyHT +-s,y5 ssssss@e
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sNTACKEREL.-N !, 2, and 3, for sale at retail
lu or by the barrel, by sis3i5i
dec s. HOLMES, 7th street.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

Last night Of the engagement Of Mr. GEORGE
I'D sspq
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

EAMILY GROCERIES.-S s. HOLMES has now
y received his full supply Of Fall and Winter
Goods, comprising complete assortment, His
stock Of fresh teas sugars spices, fruits, coee but
ter, cheese, cranberries, apples, buckwheat and
family -four, mackcrcl, salmon, smoked and picked,
&C., &C., is worthy Of attentions which he respect-
fully invites. Seventh street, nearly opposite tho
Patriotic Bank. dec
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

CPERM AND MOULD CANDLES.-The sub
- scriber has on hand a fine lot Of sperm, mould,
adamantinc, and the patent sperm candle also, a
superior article of lamp oil.
Y dec D s. HOLMES, 7tli street.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

The above Snu6s, with large stock Of Cigars,
Fancy Articles, Pcrfumery, &C., wore selected BY
myself from the principal American and importing
houses in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore,
and offered for sale as cheap any stors in this
city. JAMES M DORSETT,
se.e.fs Stuff, Tobacco, and Fancy Store.
No II, east Of Gadsby's Hotel
dec ~ (Capitol)
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

FRESH HOLSTERS. "A small lot prepared 70
dec s. HOLMES, 7th street
The Whig standard., 1843-12-09

boxes chemical soap
~ saaS 6 baxes fancy, palm, and other kinds
Also, the bar soap in common use, for sale by
dcc9 s. HOLMES, 7th street.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-09-25
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

Information has been officially received from
ST. Petersburg, that the Emperor has sanctioned
the permission for the continuance of trade be-
tween Kamtchatka and foreign countries, free
from duties, agreeably to the regulations of Au-
gust 6, 1928, until August 6, lS45: the Cover
nor Of Kam,cha'ka being, however charged, on
his personal responsibility, to see that no foreign
spriluous liquors be introduced into that pro-
vince, except for the use of the officers OF the
Navy or the public functonaries.
circular has been addressed 10 all the
Ministers of foreign nations, to the effect thai
the Emperor has determined not to receive any
presents Of literary productions, works Of art
specimens of natural history, &c. for himself or
any members Of his family, unless they be pre-
scented through the medium OF some foreign en-
bassy The Russian Ministers in foreign coun-
tries have all been specially directed not TO take
upon themselves to forward any such articles,
without The express permission Of The Govern
ment; and all persons who may make use Of
other means to send them TO the Emperor or
any member Of his family, or any of his Minis.
iers Of State, will have no one 10 blame but
themselves for the Inconvenience which may
be the consequence.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-09-25
HARMONY.
We find the following in the last New York
Commercial Advertiser:
TREASON IN THE CAMP.


The course Of the Courier and Enquirer ever since
its affected conversion from the bitter hostility
10 Nr. Clay, TO the ranks of his friends, has been
looked upon with dstrust by the most sound and
gacous members of the Wing party. Having played
the traitor first 10 General Jackson and then ard
Mr.. Van Buren,, it is of course but easy matter
act the same part third tme-and hereafter fourth
and fifth, as circumstances may require. The pub
lie need not, therefore, be surprised 10 learn that
project has been preached in that journal this morn
ing which, if executed, would be equivalent to a
breaking up of the Wing party in this city, and a
transfer of its scattering materials TO the great nu
fer Mr.. Calhoun. We quote the audacous PROPOSE
ton, in all its naked deformty.
From The Courier and Enquirer Of Thursday, Sept 81
'We all know that if the Wings were to nominate
Assembly ticket this tall, WOULD BEATEN
THOUSAND MAJORITY, in consequence of the
vcton of the impossbity Of elecing it, of the little
interest felt 10 the question: and of the desire Of
tain persons in ranks to exhibit the Clay Wings in
attitude of weakness No possible good and much
evil, would be the result of such proceeding and
therefore II ,ciU mol be adopted. The Wing partu can,
hcerer make Itself adpantageousy and beneciaiy fell in
the coming election. The friends of Mr.. Calhoun III
tend to put in nomination for the Assembly, ticket
composed of men Of the highest character who if
elected will Of course be IN small political minority
at Albany next Winter, but who will 20 there fully
determined that for once, the delegation firm this
city will attend 10 its suffering interests.
The success OF such ticket, pledged TO look after
the interests OF this great commercial metropolis and
thus relieving from the miserably selfish representa-
ton which the Van Buren, party intend, as usual to
force upon us, would indeed be great public bless
ing us the Wings icu hare ticket Of their orn, let
them pote for l,s and the consequence will be that
they will defeat the Van Buren, ticket and secure a
representation in the legislature, which will be an
honor to city, and greatly advance its most vital
interests. We speak The sentiments Of our leading ,ntn
,ohen say IatV Nh. Caihouns friends iciH place in
nomination ticket composed Of Of character
Standing roA inquestionabiyb be eieced At all events
| in such contingency, we shall labor to insure its
success, believing as we do, that this opportunity tc
have New York fairly represented in the Legislature
should not be permitted to escape u.s.
IT, in the history of parties in all times past, there
has been more fragrant proposal of political treason
the record has escaped our observation
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-09-25
DESIGNS OF THE BRITISH ABOLITIONISTS
ON AMERICA

Yesterday we gave sketch of a recent de-
bate in the British Parliament on the subject of
the meditated abolition Of negro slavery in
Texas and the United States The remarks
of Lord Brougham and the response of Lord
Aberdeen were plain and unequvocal. They
did not leave the world 10 conjecture the prima-
ry motive of the British Government in inter
posing lis mediation between Mexico and Tex
as. After the expressions made use Of in that
debate-the plain avowal Of Lord Aberdeen,
the organ Of the Government, which he con-
stitutes a part, and the hearty approval Of such
an avowal by Lord Brougham-no one In our
country need aIec, to be ignorant of the con-
templated physical interference, al, perhaps, no
distant day, on the part of Great Britain, with
our institutions on our own undsputed soil.
member of the British Governments
Cabinet minister-has proclaimed in Parliament
that the mediation between MEXICO and Texas
was instituted for the purpose of negotiating a
treaty with the latter State, with a view 10
abolish slavery in the United States of Amer
ca. The institution Of slavery in our coun-
try may be, as their Lordships term it, " most
committed by mankind-yet, it cannot be denied,
that the institution in this country il purely our
own, aud we are not aware that the British Go
vernment is answerable for our sins.
Lord Brougham has complained Of the zeal
manifested by pirate citizens in this country
in behalf Of Irish Repeal, as an inexcusible in
reference with the institutions Of Great Bri.
tain. How, then, shall we characterize the inter
ference Of the British Government with on
local Institutions No power exists by which
the Liberty Of speech, among private citizens
can be restrcted-indeed the President Of tn
United States does not possess the power
if be had the inclination TO do so. Bu
when a Government engages in a negotiation
for the avowed purpose of Interfering with tn
established institutions Of a third rower, it ma,
very naturally excite the inquiry if there be M
available means to resist the encroachment.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-09-25

HORRIBLE SUIcIDE.--The Cincinnati Message saws :
awe were informed yesterday Of a most melancholy
suicide, which took place in this city on THURSDAY
morning The victim was a native Of Poland, a man
perhaps thirty years Of age, and but few months in
this city. lbs name, we learn, is }. kamalenoski,
the son Of wealthy citizen Of Warsaw. lie had
received an accomplished education previous TO his
departure from bis native land some seven years ago.
and spoke seven different languages with and
ceence. Soon after his arrival in this country he be-
came acquainted with girl near Norfolk, Virginia,
and married her in twelve months from the time hc
landed in the United States. He emgraed with his
family consisting Of wife and five children, TO this
city during the past Soon after their ART
nelghbor TO the wife Of Kamalenoski, became very
familiar about the house. Finally, about three weeks
ago, the wife Of Kamalenoski left her home and
children and took up her residence with Joysin on
LoDgworth street, where they lived husband and
wife until Wednesday evening last, when Joyslin
told her be had wife in Virginia, and that it was
his determination 10 return TO her on the following
morning. Mrs. kamalenoski demonstrated with him,
and bursting into begged him not TO desert her
after having seducod her from her husbands roof.
He dsregarded her entreaties and avowed his deter
minaton to leave the city. The deuded and vicious
woman returned to her husband, who had in tho
meantime been made acquainted with her conduct,
and throwing herself at his Feet prayed his forgive
ness and that of her children. The husband turned
scornfully from Ter without uttering syllable went
and unlocked his trunk, took pistol tberefrom aud
shot himself through the heart !"