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TEXAS.

BY the schooner Lone Star, which arrived yc.,er-
day from Galveston, we received a supply of Texas
papers, the latest of which IS the Galveston News
Of the ID instant
A letter was received at Galveston from Corpus
Christi dated October % containing intelligence of
Indian murders and depredations in Mexico. "a
few days ago." the writer says, about FIVE hundred
Camanobes, beaded by the noted chief Santa Anna.
made their appearance at a rancho near Guerrero,
called la Psbriato' and completely DESTROYED IT.
killing sixty odd souls. The Indians we're afterwa rds
attacked by the troops Of Mer and Guerrero but
they defeated the troops killing about forty and TAX
ing one piece Of artillery, which they threw into the
Rio Sslado. They then continued into the interior
killing and taking prisoners until they reached China
$50 miles from the Rio Grande, there destroyin the
Rancho Ramiras. They attacked by 600 troops
who defeated the Indians, and took from them near
JO prisoners which they had taken. The loss on the
side Of the Indians about 30, among whom rs said to
be their Chief Santa Anna. The MoIioans were
still in pursuit six days ago.
Arsta is still in COMMAND OF the Northern from
tier.
IL is reported that Wool ha, half way proclaimed
sgalnst tho Government
Tn. state Of rsde at Corpus Christi is represented
to he very good
The Texas Government has effected a treaty of
peace with the Camsnohes and ten other Indian
tribes.
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INTERESTING NEWS FROM AFRICA.

The Newark Advertiser contains some interes,in1
intelligence from Monrova, taken from Africa. La.
mioary OF the 4th September. The Episcopal mission
company, comprising Rev. DIR. Savage. Rev. Mr..
fleming and lady, Mrs. Patch, and Miss Ruiher-
loro' arrived there on the 7th August in the brig
Frances Lord, and proceeded next day to their ap-
pointed station. The ship Virginia, with So emf
grants from Norfolk, had also arrived safely. The
ATLANTA, OF New York. was also announced
Civilization IS evidently spreading its blessings
around the several colonies Of Liberia In series
OF articles IN the Luminary the Rev Mr. Seys pre-
siding Elder Of the Methodist Episcopal Missions
gives highly interesting sketches Of recent wish 10
Cape Pslmas (3j hours sail from Monroyia) and 10
the surrounding native towns The mission schools
Of the Episcopal church, under Rev John PAYNE
and wife, and Rev. Mr. Smith, he represent, as mo-
dels. Some fifty Of the pupils have made extrsordi.
nary advances 10 reading, Bible history geography
the elements of natural philosophy, arithmetic. and
writing. These missionaries speak the native tongue
and have free intercourse with tribe Of 1000 Tho
station IS beautifully situated 10 grove Of lime
trees. Mr.. Seys speaks Of rich savannas on which
he saw grazing numerous herds Of beautiful cattle
belonging 10 the native towns. The Maryland colo
ny, embracing population Of 700 is said to be bet
ter provided for thsn any other-better houses gar.
dens SO The people are oontcnied, happy, and
prosperous
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From The .Neir York H.rnId-

The AWFUL Pane RENnwgp.-The panic was
renewed 10 Wall street yesterday Stocks-the fan
cy-fell to per cent. Everything is falling-nour
Is falling-corn is lsllng-polatoes falling-rain
is fallingsnd drunken loaiers falling in the mud
Contracts are breaking like pipe-stems But the
greatest instance Of the general wreck is the rumor
that the following important manufacturing operation
has been annulled and withdrawn by the capitalists
engaged in IT,
Carriage to take Mr.. Clay TO Washington lillian
T.. Paterson, of Wheeling, Virginia, was at Concord,
New Hampshire, last week, and contracted for as
good a coach as Abbott & Downing make, 10
have the likeness and name of Henry Clay painted
upon It, and to be delivered TO him in Wheeling on
the last of December next This coach is to be used
for the first time to convey Mr. Clay from Wheeling,
Virginia, TO Cumberland, Maryland, on his way TO
Washington, the last Of February or the first Of
March next to the Office OF President for the
next four years. Mr. Clay will come TO Wheeling
by steamboat and will take the cars at Cumberland
for W ashingion. The 1870 miles from Wheeling to
Cumberland, passing the mountains, the only stage
route from Ashland to Washington.-.Naouk .9dper.
tiser.
Now let US all go to ruin together. oh oh oh
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Ys, We Do not doubt thu, Mr. Adams, and his
brother Federslists, would have sought 10 dis
solve the Union, if TEXAS had been annexed
nor do we doub, that they will still strive to dis
solve il when IL - annexed. but "ey WIN
fail; and we do not believe that any OF them
will venture to go so far as TO lose "a drop" oil
of g blood circulated in their veins" Some OF
them however, may reach the gallows.
We will make other extracts from these pro-
auctions of MIR. Adams.
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FREEMEN HUSr.-A candle burns darkest neare.,
the wick, and The shining lights of mankind are oft
enest least celebrated in the immediate neighborhood
of their tolls. TIE 65th number of the Merchant,
Magazine was handed to us, half an hour since, and
the simllitude above expressed crossed our mind s
we glanced at the cover Of the periodical and re-
membered what we know of its editor Hun, has
been glorihed in the Hong Kong Gazette is regular
" compIimented by the English mercantile auiher-
ties, has every banker in the world for an eager sub
scrber, every consul every ship owner and nayira
tor-ls hled away as authority in every library and
thought oil IN half the countries of the world as ear
~ as NO. 8, IN their enumeration Of DISTINGUISHED
amercans-yet, who seeks to do him honor ia he
city be does honor to- The Merchants Magazine
though prodigy Of perseverance and industry Is no,
an accidental development of Hunts energies.
lie has always been sngularly sagacious and orgj.
nal ~ dew ing new works and good ones He was
the founder Of the first Ladies' Magazine" of tho
hrst "Chlldrens Periodical, he started the Gamer.
can Magazine OF Useful and Entertaining Know
LEDGE" compiled the best known collection of Anne.
rcsn anecdotes and is indie tigable writer-the
author among other things. Of Letters labout the
Hudson mutual friend Of Hunt and ourselfsays
oil hln Ills most important labor was the n,oiec.
uon ana successful establishment of the merchants
Magazine and Commercial Review HAVING had
'he means oil ascer,anlng the precise wants Of the
commercial public, and knowing that almost every
otner oass oil our population possessed its appropr
ate Wofk, he conceived that magazine and reyie ~
ue'o'ea 10 the interest Of that large wealthy and
'esPec'so'e class, The merchants-a work which
should be thoroughly practical and national in il.
character, imbodying commercial matter literary
ana statistical, having nsuonal bearing upon their
interests and intelligence, and supported by rms
ana disciplined minds, would be desderstum.
Inns national work, tending to inform us of the
causes Which had acted upon the trade and com
merce 10 times past and the expanding growth OF our
country, he has at length brought out with full sue
cess 10 Tins periodical he has opened new vein Of
nought especially adapted to the peculiar cut of our
American minds, and erected a monument which
will enduren
Hunt ~asa playfellow Of ours in round jacket DAYS.
ana we have always looked at him with reminiscent
interest iiis luminous eager eyes, he goes along
he street, keenly bent on hrs GRAND would impress
any observer with an idea Of his genius and deierm
nation, and we think IT is quite time his earnest he
was 10 the engrsvers hands and his daily passing by
mark for the dgiio monstrart. Few more valuable
or more noteworthy citizens are among ,s-Ep,r ipg
Mirror
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Correspondence Of the Madisonian.
JERSEY SHORE, (Pa.,)
Saturday Evening, Nov. 10th, 1874.

JERSEY SHORE, (Pa.)
Saturday Evening, Nov. 18th, 1874.
j. b. Jones, Esq
DEAR Sin: This has been proud day for TINS
Borough, who rallied in their overwhelming strength
and countless numbers to celebrate the late glorious
victory of the Democrats Of the Union over Fede
raIsm and Modern Whiggery; and, although the
prowlings of the Coons, the previous evening
threatened TO cast shade Of gloom over the reJoic
ngs, yet blast Of Deu cratic thunder sent them
bowling and groaning to their holes, and LETT the De-
mocrats the undisputed masters Of the field, which
am happy to say was occupied by them IN manly
and honorable manner. No burst of vindctive feel
ing; no strain of abuse and sander heaped upon
opponents but each roar OF our cannon thun-
dered along our valleys, every heart bounded with
the most thrilling impulse of JOYS and as II echoed
and re-echoed among our mountains, there rose a
cheering cry for the prosperity and happiness OF our
country As the of our last gun broke forth
upon the stiffness of the evening, bearing on high the
names of Polk, Dallas and Skunk, there burst from
every Democratic House flood of brilliant light
shedding as il WERE bright halo around the names
of those distinguished men. To render the scene
ctiil HioIC Ucduthul CdCu bcuAoCiduS c''i@Su ''So
with his neighbor in the extent, beauty and variety
of his luminations.
Then followed a series of fireworks, while a large
procession of young and enthusiastic Democrats,
bearing torches, paraded the streets giving long and
repeated cheers for Polk and Dallas.
Nature, too, scented to participate with us in our
rejoicing for, about eight o'clock, P. NJ, when
enjoyment at its height, she sent up beauti-
full columns of silver light from the North, until the
whole Northern hemisphere was in beautiful glow
of light. While gazing upon its Incompatible beau
y who could not but deem it to portend the glory of
President elect which, like it, will ilumine
half of the world. But to conclude, the procession
of young Democrats above referred to- proceeded to
the Clay Pole, and there, amid signs, groans, and
roars, inferred the defunct Coon and left only a
branches, barkless, Ash Pole, as monument Of
Wing folly to mark the spot of its last resting place
Yours, with respect, S.
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Tbs prospects 81 Northern Texas are rsprsssntsd
al very Aatter,ng'
Fannin now has population Of four hundredi
which IL ia said, will be very much increased within
the next two years. That county aud the Trinity
county beyond acquiring most Of the immigra-
ton to Northern Texas. Bonhsm, the county seat
of Fannn, 10 spoken Of as a most beautiful loca-
ton, surrounded by rich lands, with an increasing
population situated fifteen miles from steam navga-
ton.
II is said that the Upper Trinity abounds in mine
raj wealth. Its examination BY competent, persons
will develope il is believed, mines not only Of lead
and coal, but OF gold aud silver.
The Central National Road is all under contract,
and in fair way towards speedy completion. The
road will cross the Trinity at the mouth of the West
Fork.
President Houston had been very i'll. He had en-
trely recovered, howeyer-Nero Orleans Republican
Of Nop 10.
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TEsNEsskE.-Thc Nashville Union says the re-
turns from this State still incomplete and the
vote so far close that it will be impossible for US
to tell who has majority until we can get the off,
cial returns. We do not believe the majority will be
more than forty for either party.
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r. A. LACY, s....,
JoHs B. BLAME,
MAcFrsAw TEOvr-The Cleveland (o) Herald

MAcEisAw TRoUr.-Tbe Cleveland (o) Herald
thus speaks Of this excellent fish;
Mscknaw Trout have a celebrity almost as wide
as the kngy isle itself They are taken from sizes
ranging from two to thirty forty pounds, and drawn
from the pure cold waters that encrce the romantic
gem Of the Northern Lakes, are fine eating at All
times of the year. During the season Of navigation
STEAMBOATS, obtain supply for their tables and pack
ed in ice, they are transported fresh TO the various
lake ports.
For few years pas'our city has been supplied fall
and spring with fresh White fish, taken in the Detroi,
river. These excellent fish arc sold here at from 10
10 cents piece, or three for quarter Of dollar
and learn that those engaged in the cuisines. no
dispose Of some 1900 per week.
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LES FREREs MusIcALE.-The Musical Melange TO
be given this evening by Messrs. Carlos Peel Brown
and Julien will attract the attention of the lovers of
good and chaste vocal music. These gentlemen
bring with them high recommendations, and we
doubt not our young people will give them hearing.
Signor Daunas, known accomplished musician,
presides at the Piano Forte. See advertisement.
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The Hon. SrLAs WRicHr, Governor elect, arrived
in town yesterday, and will remain in the city few
days, the guest Of Comptroller Flagg He will also
spend a few days at the residence Of Ex-President
Van Buren,, at Lndenwald. Albany Atlas.
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INAUGURATION BALL.

At a public meeting, called by notice in all the
newspapers Of the city, and held at Browns Hotel
on Saturday evening, the 23d Of November, 1874. IL
was
Resolred, That the following subscription paper be
signed by those present, and circulated for ball 10
be given in honor Of the President and Vice Presi.
dent elect, JAMES h. Polk and GEORGE M. DALAI
1--WE, the subscribers, agree TO pay a sum not ex-
ceedng ten dollars each, to defray the expenses of
National Inauguration Ball. to be gwen on the 4th of
March, lS45, at such place the subscribers and
their mabagers may select. After the list IA flied
(incuding such members Of both Houses Of Congress
as may be pleased TO subscrbe) a meeting Of ali the
subscribers shall be called TO appoint the managers
of the ball. and TO make other necessary arrange
mentsm
Resolved, That a committee OF Eve be appointed nv
the Chair, and that the same number Of subscription
papers be signed by the officers OF this meeting and
handed TO them for circulation.
Wbereupon the following committee were ap-
pointed Major A. w. Nicholson Col c. X Gard
ner, MAJOR q. w. Csmbloss, DIR. II. L. Heiskell.
and James @. Beret, Esq.
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
published IN the newspapers Of Washington.
T. P. ANDREWS.
C. J. MoNULTY
ROBERT J. BRENT.
Presiding Officers.
10 5ou A. b L' S'.x, Secretaries.
Norg After the ad ournment of the meeiinc
Mr.. Murdoch rendered TO its officers his lis, of snb
scuber, to the Ball he had intended TO give At earn
SIS Saloon. II was also understood that Mr. Caru.
SIS Saloon could be obtained for the Inauguration
Ball.
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n pursuance OF law !, JOHN Tyler, President of
4 The United States of America, do hereby Dc clare
and make known, that public sales will be held at the
aforementioned Land Offices in the STATE OF
ILLINOIS, at tn. periods hereinafter designated, to
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lie and private sale is fixed at the OF two dollars
and fifty pr acre, and Of those within the limits
ni Michigan, the minimum price Is IN like manner
hxed at the rate of Two dollars per
When tract, which Improvements exist, shall
be offered, IT. addition 10 the minimum price Of the
land as above stated the appraised value Of the i'm
prosements be not also hidden, such lrac, shall be
Withdrawn from The sale, and shall again be offered
at subsequent public sale, due public notice thereof
hrst being given, when directed 10y the Commission
ei OF the General Land Othce.n
Given under my hand al the City of Washington
this t"enty.lourlh day OF June, D,nipI, 1874.
JOHN TYLER.
BY the President
IHo II. BLAME,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office
June 81
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NEWLY INVENTED METAL

NJ RIGHTS NENBt Inv IN I'D MEL Al
w lac PENS.-"By recent Improvements m
smpering the steel and ~ other paris OF he process
Of converting it into Pens, we have been enabled to
add several new varieties 20 the assortment he,eio.
fore manufactured by US and our list now embraces
Pens suitable for every kind VI writing, from the
most delcat Italian hand TO The broad round text Of
ledger he ading. want Of hcxibity, an universal
complaint against Steel Pens at an early period OF
their manufacture, aud alleged ju lily against some
made at this day, do not hesitate t. say our
Pens entirely exed pit from and the assertion, II
will be found, borne out by ties imonias from me
most competent Judges Some Of the trst writing
masters have adopted them in preference TO the 9oll
snd when At ~ recollectcd that IN ornamental writing
u 10 sometimes necessary to make single dash, a
line from lie to Of 40 inch in width, THIS silent
tribute to their excellence becomes The highest com
pmont that can be offered
L" Persons making choice Of our psns should be par
secular IN selecting the knd best suited to their band
we have IN more than instance suffered injury
from hast, decision based upon trial Of "a single
PEG, Of the kind perhaps the yevy opposite in all rs
prOpertres To that which should have been selected
large supply Of all tho various kind, of the above
his day receiyed, direct from the manufacturers by
J. TAYLOR their agent for the District Of Colum
oia, who will supply them elther retail or to dealers
al mandatory prices
They may be examined and tested at his Bool
slors, Pennsylvania avenue, Nay ~.
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june 27
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.

IN pursuance of law, L. JoHN TYLER, President Of
L the United States Of America do hereby declare
and make known, that PUBLIC SALE will be
held at the Land Office at NEWNANSvILLE in
the ERRITORY OF FLORIDA, commencing on
Monday the sixteenth day of December next, for the
disposal OF the unapI roprlated vacant public lands
within the limits Of the townships hereinafter desig-
mated, TO wit:
SS'h Of the Base line and East Of the meridian.
Townships twenty, twenty-one and twenty-five, o
range eighteen.
fifteen the two easternmos tiers Of sections and
township sixteen, the half Of township seventeen,
tons tw enty one twenty -eght and thirty three in
twenty except the two westcrnmosl tiers of sections
in the former, of range nineteen.
Townships fourteen fifteen and sixteen Of ranges
twenty, twenty-one and twenty-five.
Townships fifteen and twenty, of range twenty
three.
Lands appropriated by law for the use of schools,
mil lary or other purposes, will be excluded from
sale.
The sale will be kept open for two weeks [unless
the lands dsp posed OF, and longer; and
ed will he admitted, until after the expiration of the
two weeks
Given under my hand at the City Of Washington
this oath day of June, A. ID. 1874.
JOHN TYLER
By the President:
Tho. II. BLAKE,
"a. ma,
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Township thirty, ofrange TIVE nly Il We.

township thirty OF range tive nty five
Township thiry-one OF ranges nineteen, twenty
twenty one, twenty two, twenty-Ihree, and twenty
i've
Townships thiry-,hree and ihiry-four, Of range
thiny-t~o and thirty-,hIee.
Lands appropriated by law for the of school,
military, ar other puTt oses will he excluded Iron
sale.
The sales will each be- kept open for two weeks
(unsss The lands sooner disposed Of and no loo
ger and no private entries of and, in the tow nship
~ offered will be- admitted until after the expiration
ofthe Two weeks.
Given under my hand at the City Of Washington
this gath day OF June A. ID 1874
JOHN TYLER.
BY the President:
fHo. IL BLAKE,
COnhn'r Of the General Land Office.
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By the President
Tho. II. BLAKE,
Commissioner ofthe General Land Ofics.
NOTICE TO PREEMPTIoN CLAIMANTS

Every person eutitled to the right of presumption
10 any lands within the limits of the townships above
enumerated is required establish the same TO the
satisfaction Of the Register and Receiver OF the
LAID Office, and MAJ payment therefor as SON as
practicable after seeing this notice and before the day
appointed for the commencement OF the public sale,
II he township embracing the tract claimed, above
designated, otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
THO. IL BLAKE,
Commits siona fLe General Land Office.
,,,na
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NOTICE TO PRE-EMPrlON CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled the right OF prescription to
any lands within The limits of the townships above
enumerated Is required to establish the same to the
satisfaction OF the register and receiver oil the proper
Land Office, and make payment therefor soon as
practicable qer seeing This notice aud be fore he day
appointed Tor the commencement OF The public sale o.
the township embracing the tract claimed, atse de-
slsnated otherwise such claim will be for eied.
THO. H. BLAKE,
Comm Of The General Land Office
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Enumerated required to establish uie same Ia The
satisfaction Of the Register ond Receiver OF the poo
per Land ONCE, and make'payment therefor '0OH-
as practicable qer seeing fhs notice and before The day
appointed Tor tie commencement Of the public sale
81 The township embracing The tract claimed, above
designated; otherwise such claim will be forfeited
THO. VI. BLAKE,
Comfissionsr Qfhe General Land ore,
June 26 ...
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~ ENTLEMEN's POCKET BOOK MARY snd
VI ALMANAC Tor lsi4
jonG y TAYLOR,
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NOTICE TO PRE- NPTION CLAlMAN rs.
Every person entitled to the right of pre-empton
10 any lands thin the limits Of the township aDo'e
enumerated is required TO esabl sh the same to the
satsfsc ION of the Register and Receiver OF The pro-
per Land Ofhce, and make payment ereior as soon
prsooob qsr s,eng thi noio,, aud before the DAY
40 ointed for the commencement of the pubic safe
Of the township, embracing the tract claimed, above
designated Otherwise such claim Will be forfeited.
THO n. BLAKE,
Commissioner Of N, Gtnsroi Land 0fhoe.
Nav TO-
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES

N pursuance of law, = oHN TyLrs, President of
uie United States OF America, do hereby declare
and make known. that public sales viii be held at
tne aforementioned Land Offices in the STATEOF
ARKANSAS, Of the periods hereinafter designated,
TO wit;
ing on Monday, the eleventh day Of November next,
for the disposal of the public lands within the under
mentioned townships, VIZ;
North the Base Line aud Hest Of the Fifh Principal