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CONNECTICUT.

So far as we may Judge from three DAVIS
travel and observation among them, the
Wings of Western Connecticut are wide
awake and preparing TO do their " hole duty
in their approaching State Election. Their
organization, though not complete, IS better
than it usually is three " eeks before an cleo
ton; they appreciate the importance Of the
contest in which they are engaged, and espe-
cially Of securing such Legislature as will
take care that no more senators are sent from
that State to beiray the interests of Connect
icut and Of the Union by opposing Protective
Tariff aud voting to despoil the States of their
rightiul interest in the Public Lands. That
Litchfeld and Fairfield Counties Loco last
year) will both give decided whig majOrities
now, we have strong confidence, and also That
Baldwin will be ahead on the popular vote of
the State for Governor. Yet our ultimate
triumph is less certain, since much of the
Wing strength is concentrated in the great
towns-New-Have and Hartford, casting
$500 votes and giving 1000 Wing majority,
being balanced in the House by any four small
Loco Foco towns which do not cast 1000
votes in all. Add to this the potency for mis-
chief of the Political abOltionists, almost all
seceders from the Wing ranks, bur new ami
mated by the most pbrenzied magnity against
us. Their organ, which profanes the name
Of Christian Freeman has almost abandon
ed the subject Of Slavery TO deal out anathe-
mas on Mr.. Clay and the wing party; and
though it pretcnds, TO keep up appearances.
to oppose the Loco Focos also, we cannot be
mistaken in our conviction that Tie triumph
Of Loco Focoism this Spring is the object
nearest its heart. In every town where the
Aholtionlsts can prevent the election Of Il
Wing by their votes they will stand their
gound till midnight but where their absence
will give victory TO the Loco FocOs, they viii
be scarce after the first or second ballot. To
all practical intents, therefore, they constitute
the right wing Of the Loco Foco host, and
the Wings will have to put forth their utmost
exertions u carry the Legislature, and there
by secure to themselves the choice of tho
State officers. We trust, however, it is in
them to do it.-THbime.
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A DEEP GAME.

1t is evident that the Locoiocos have
determined to make the Oregon Question
a leading one in the coming Presidential
contest. Knowing that they will newt
able be beaten on the issues of 1910, they
are industriously striving TO raise rev is
sues. Among which, in all probability,
be the annexation of Texas. The intelli-
gent Washington correspondent of the
New York Courier and Enquirer states
that he firmly believes that the terms OF
annexation have been agreed upon be-
tween the persons now administering this
Government, and The representative here
of the Government of Texas, and with
the consent of President Houston, who
has very recently signifed his acqnes-
cence in the measure, of which there is
proof now in Washington. 1t is under
stood that Senators have been sounded on
this question. and that the democratic
Senators from all the New England
States, and from New York and Penusyl-
vania are willing 10 adopt the project OF
annexation as a leading democratic
measure, with that party is 10 go before
the country in the coming contest.
The same writer states that in all prob
ability ga Treaty providing for the annex
alton will be submitted to the Senate for
its ratification, before the adjournment OF
Congress, with view to divide the coun'
try upon that question, and by the action
oft friends Of Mr. Clay in that body TO
infer his hospatiity TO that measure, and
thereby to weaken the whig party IN the
Southwest. This is a desperate move
but do not doubt that it is not only IN
contemplation as party movement, but
that it is actually in progress, and will be
speedily developed upon the accession OF
Mr Calhoun TO the SecreiaryshlP OF
State"
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ENGLAND AND THE TARIFF.

The enemies of the Tariff, and the advo-
Gates of Free Trade. in the North and in the
South, have urged as one argument in favor
of its repeal, that Great Britain was about TO
abolish or modify her Corn Laws and pursue
more liberal policy towards those nations
with whom she had commercial intercourse.
We are aware that much has been said there
upon the subject, and for a time demonstTa-
tons of a seemingly favorable character were
made. But. we never for moment allowed
ourself to believe that she had a serious de-
sign of changing that policy, which she has
pursued ever since she became manufactu-
ring nation. To her revenues she looks and
upon them she depends 10 sustain and meet
her enormous expenditures, her royalty and
splendor. Although thus shamefuly misus-
ed, yet she viii not give them up. Her pre-
tentiOns were Il mere blind to induce us to
open our ports aud enable her TO SUPPLY us
with her manufactured goods, and thus break
down our manufactures. To urge, then,
repeal of our Tariff, and thus compel the
Government TO resort to direct taxation for
lis support, with the expectation Of a change
of policy on the part Of Great Britain, is fol-
ly and madness, without excuse. Read tho
following notice of Sir Robert Peel's OF ening
speech, from the Boston Atlas:
Sir Robert Peel, in his opening speech, and
in reply to Mr.. Hume, stated that the ientle-
man was quite right, in his inference tlat tho
absence of alIusion to the Corn Laws, in
the speech from the Throne, was an indica-
ton that no charge was intended. H;d any
such chance been contemplated, it would GER
tainly have been mtimated in the Royal
Speech. The Minister announced Tie FIRM
intention of the government to adhere TO the
existing system OF the Corn Laws-and he CT
ted the present cheering prospects of J rade,
and the prosperous state Of the reveuuc-thc
balance of income and expenditure having
been restored-as a prominent and pressing
reason that no change in the existing system
was necessary.-Ohio State Journal.
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THE ENGLISH COMPANY.

The Charleston Courier confirms The
statement that British Manufacturing
Company has purchased large body of
land in South Carolina for the purpose of
carrying ON the manufacture of cotton up
on large scale The Courier was in
credulous when the statement first APPEAR
ed, but the Editor has seen q letter from
that part of the state by which it appears
that "Mr James Edward Calhoun has sold
his lands in Abbeville District, to an Eng
lish manufacturing company, Tor $780,
000,-it is said they WELD capital Of
many millions, and are to remove large
portion of it to this country--so much for
the tariff"
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REV. MIR. ORCHARD.

This distinguished Evangelist is still labor
Ing with great success in prOtracted meeting
al Tecumseh. The meeting has now contin-
ned for nearly month, and we understand
his labors have produced astonishing results.
Solar as we have had an opportunity oflearn-
ing his standing there, We have heard but one
opinion expressed. He is held in the highest
estimation by Church members of all denom-
nations, both for his piety and the judicious
character and influence of his measures, while
all admit his talents to be of the highest order.
We believe this is the universal expression in
and out of the church.
We are happy to learn that Mr.. Birchard
will visit this village before long, and remain
perhaps for few weeks. We believe it is in
contemplation by the Presbyterian Church,
to hold meeting for several days, during
which time, Mr.. B. will probably be one of
the principal laborers. We are inclined to
believe the standard Of piety and morals might
be elevated here several degrees, without pro-
ducins materiaIinjury. AT any rate, perhaps
the experiment might as well be tried.-Adri-
an Mich. Exposition.
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ABOLITIONISTS.
MADISON COUNTY /:

The Town Elections in this County
have resulted more favorably to the Wings
than we anticipated. This County is the
residence of the Great head of Political
Abolitionism, CERT Smith, and may be
deemed the head quarters of the Liberty
PARTY p and it is gratifying TO observe
that the Liberty Ticket has fallen off YER
v considerably since the fall of Election.
Previous to the recent Election they boas~
ted Of their ability TO carry several oil the
towns, viz: Hamilton. Lebanon, Brook
field, Madison, Smithield, &c. while the
result has thrown than behind their No
vember vote in all these towns, and lost
Smithfeld, which they carried last
year, not leaving them single peg to
hang hope upon in the County. This
result, unimportant in itself, IS very insig-
ficant, showing that the wing Abolitionists
are beginning to get their eyes open to
the notorious fact that their leaders are en-
deavoring to use them to promote Van
Buren's election.
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ANOTHER PARTY HUMBUG.

A bill has been introduced into the U. s.
House Of Representatives to reduce the daily
pay and mileage Of members TO So per day,
and for every 30 miles Of travel, the present
pay being s. in each case. To the President
of the Seuate and the Speaker the pay Is to
be So more. The clerks of the Departments,
the men who, of all others in the government
indeed all governments, are ever the most
oppressvely taskcd, are to have their pay cut
down. Such, at least, is the frame of the BILL
We have no faith, however, in the sincerity
Of the proposed measure. II has been intro
duced, as we have no doubt, for the mere par
tizan purpose Of making hollow show OF
zeal for economy. lf these Buncombe econ
omists would leave wrangling and attend TO
their real duties, there need be no complaints
Of long sessions either at Washington or AL
bany-Alb, ID. Adr.
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MONEY MARKET.

The Supreme Court Of the United
States have reversed the decision Of the
United States Circuit Court for the Eas-
tern District of Pennsy lyania, in the case
Of "The United States viz. the United
SSates Bank" relative 10 the claim Of the
United States Bank for damages on the
French Bill Case. BY this decision The
Bank will be allowed TO retain the amount
kept back on this account. 1t will be rec
objected that the Bank was severely blamed
BY political party of The day, for having
retained these damages upon the famous
protested French Bill. [ n. Y. Express
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holy Office, came to inquire if theirs were
among the number.
o, what meeting was there! about a
hundred who had been buried alive for many
years, were now restored TO the active world,
and many of them found here a son, and there
a daughter, here a sister, and there brother,
and some alas could recognize no friends.
The scene was such as NO one can describe.
When this work Of recognition was over, to
complete the business in which engaged, l
went to Madrid and obtained large quaint
ty of gunpowder, which placed underneath
the edifice, and its vaults as we applied the
slow match there was joyful sight to thou
sands of admiring eyes. Oh, it would have
done your heart good to see it; the walls and
massive turrets of that proud edifice were
raised towards the heavens and the Inquisi-
ton of Madrid was no Western CHI
zenS.
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After some time she got him undressed,
and in bed. But he grew more and more stu
pid every moment.
''Oh what if he should die !" the poor wife
moaned anxiously, while the tears that had at
first gushed out still continued to flow freely.
She also washed his face with cold water, and
tried various means TO arouse him from the
lethargy of drunkenness. But all to no pur-
pose.
AT last desparing Of success, she laid down
beside him, IN tears, threw her arms around
his neck, and laid her face tenderly against
his. She had lain thus for about five minutes,
when her husband called her name in a whis-
per.
Oh, how eagerly did she listen, after her re-
Spouse TO his CALL
.D my husband acere TO do sou
As he said this, still in whisper, but We
ry expressive one, he looked her steadily in
the face-with a roguish twinkle of the eyes,
and quiVering of the lips, the muscles of
which could with difficulty restrain from
wreathinG those expressive organs into mer-
ry smile.
Mrs. Peters understood the whole scene in
moment, and boxed her husbands ears
soundly on the spot, for very Joy, while he
laughed until his sides ached as bad as his
ears.
in all after discussions upon the various I'M
fortunate relations of man and wife, Mrs. Pc
tiers was very careful how she declared her
course Of action, were she placed under SINH
lar circumstances. If, in any case she was
led unthinkingly to do so, the remark of her
husband, made with peculiar infection Of
the voice :-"Oh, yesl If my husband were
to do so''-had the happiest effect imaginable,
and Instantly put an end to the Improbable
discussion.
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Aucclote oftEe Pennsylvania Whiskey In
s,rrectioR-Thc march of the Macpherson
Blues against the insurgents in 1904" An
anecdote is related of one of the citizen SOL
diers' in this expedition, which is worthy of
being recorded. The person referred TO was
a German by birth, of the name of Koch, and
was well known in Philadelphia in his day,
as a large outdoor underwater. He died
some ten or twelve years since, in Paris, leav-
Ing fortune estimated at 81, 10000 Mr..
Koch, like young Shaw, was private in the
Macpherson Blues. 1t fell to his lot one
night to be stationed sentinel over a baggage
wagon The weather was cold, raw, stormy
and wet. This set the sentinel musing. At
Ter remaining on post half an hour, he was
heard calling Justify, Corporal of der quartz
corporal of der quartz The corporal
came, and inquired what was wanted. Koch
wished to be relieved for a few minutes, hav-
ing something 10 say to Macpherson. lie
was gratifed, and in a few minutes he stood
in the presence Of the General, We'll, Mr..
Koch, what is your pleasureF asked Mac
phersoD. Why, general, | wish to know
what may be der value of dat Id wagon
over which am shentinel!' How the d
should | know, Kochl' We'll, something
approxmative-not to be very particular. :
\ thousand dollars perhaps Very well
General Macpherson, writes sheck for de-
money, and den l will go to beds. Gro
nam s Magazine for March.
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CHEAP BoARDING.-A thousand and one
stories have been told of the extreme cheap
ness of living in the Far West" but as TO
The way it's occasionally done we were never
fully aware until the matter was explained by
Dan Marble.
You keep boarders, here, madam" said
an individual, addressing the landlady of a
house upon the door of which he saw cheap
boarding painted.
1--WE d." was the response.
What do you charge week !"
For board, without lodging, do you meant"
queried the landlady.
Yes, madam"
Three meals day, sir!"
"Yes madam
Fifty cents is our regular price, SIR"
well" reioiced the inquirer, ''that's cheap
enough, at all events. Do you give your boar
ders much of a variety!'
Yes, sir, something of a variety-we give
them dried apples for breakfast, warm water
for dinner, and let 'em S1celL for supper"
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The Great Valley.-The Mississippi Val
ley has no parallel on earth-its length may
be estimated at not less than two thousand
five hundred miles; and its main breadth is
from twelve to fifteen hundred. There are
many facts to prove that it was once covered
with an immense ocean, and that the great
change was brought about by repeated and
long continued volcanic commissions. This
valley is the most delightful, the richest, and
the fairest portion of the earth, and capable
of sustaining population Of one hundred
millions.
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Isaac Hill speaks in the following terms

Isaac Hill speaks in the following terms
of Mr. Clay:
Kentucky, we believe, retains all her
Senators of the last fourteen years; her
great men. Henry Clay, voluntarily re-
tired after more thau ten years conflict !;
but living, he refuses among his followers
and admirers, an enthusiasm and devo
ton which seems confident Of giving him
the highest position in this government.
with many faults-with faults which no
redeeming quality can atone to some
did talents, high gallant bearing, de-
votion to friends, and an indomitable per-
severance in any marked course, that
give him more personal influence in the
political destinics of the country, than per-
haps any other man living
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-03-27
ANOTHER HOMICIDE IN WIS
CONSIN
Correspondence of the N. Y. Tribune.
GALENA, Illinois, Feb. "a, 1914

GALENA, Illinois, teb. "a, sS44.
Il tragicial affair came off at Snake
Hollow, Grant County, Wisconsin, thirty
miles from this city, yesterday morning
which resulted in the death of Charles
Lalimer, Esq. Counsellor at Law. The
circumstances. as related to me, are these {:
1t seems that Col. White, a kertuckian,
and formerly member of the Kentucky
Legislature, had on the previous evening
been singing a whig song at the Wiscon>
sin House, and that LaIimer, who was
present, had applied to him some dcgra-
ding epithet, whercupon Col w. slapped
him in the face Latimer thereupon
challenged White TO fight duel anG.lhe
challenge was Immediately accepted.
A Mr. Gloster, who also had had difficult
" with Latimer, was to act as the friend
of the Col W. This oil took place en-
Thursday evening. On Friday (ycster-
day. morning, Latimer met Gloster in
passing through the hall Of the Wisconsin
House 10 breakfast, and without giving
him any notice, drew pistol and fired at
him, the ball grazing his breast, but with
out doing him any injury. Gloster then
seized a rifle TO defend hinself, but before
firing, Latimer snapped another pistol al,
him, which did not go of. Chester then
discharged his rifle and killed Latimer up
on the spot.
Latimer was an Englishman and a
canadian Patriot" He was bachel-
or and man of intelligence. When
himself he was an amiable. gentlemanly
and kind-hearted man, but in his fits ofin
temperance, 10 which he was subject, he
became violent and iraScible.
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OHIO.

A committee of conference between the
House and the Senate have agreed on a
compromise Apportionment bill, which ,
thoug Oh unjust to the wings, is deemed bet.
ter than te let the Government come 10 a
dead halt. 1t gives the Locos II certain
of the SO Senators, with the better chance
in three or four other districts. The House
will stand about 32tcertain TO each party;
8 doubtful. we presume this bill will
pass.
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From an Occasional Correspondent.
WAsmNGroH, Mdrch -, 1914.

You see a great deal about great Tyler
meetings here published in your papers at
a distance, and of resolutions passed and
so on. assure YOU that we so nothing
of them here and the only meetings re-
latiye to the means to be taken 10 nomin-
ate Mr. Tyler at The Baltimore Convention
next May are held in the highly respect
able little parlor occupied by John Jones
of the MadIsonian. The evenings enter
tainments are generally got up on the
most liberal scale; all classes and coun-
tries being admitted-English. Irish,
Scotch, Canadians. &c.--all honorable
men, as Antony said /; and what is more
they ask no odds-thoy scorn the idea of
a July Convention-and they are going
right into the Baltimore Convention to put
down the nomination Of Van Buren,, and
substitute that of John Tyler; to which
say "Amen" with all my heart. Tribune
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MORE RUIN FROM THE TARIFF.-The
R. |. papers contain notices of the estab-
ishment of several new factories in the re'
gion Of Providence in that State. One Of
these factories in the progress of erection
is the lrrgest in the United States, having
1880 spindIes. This is the way the
Tariff ruins" the country. That "bill
Of denominations must be repealed.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.

Returns from l25 towns give for Steele
Radical Democratic, IL, GIL votes /; Colby
Wing. 1886; lloyt, Abolition. 3,s0S
White, Conservative, AIS scattering ,.
The Radicals have also large majority
in the Legislature.
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urRMs OF EIGHTH VOLUMEw
For the Northern Galaxy.
rur EXPLOSION ON THE PRINCE
TON.

l.. L
TON.
=. ,,r was setting, and its rays were cast
.hs Potomac: where boat swift piled.
o.-,ll,nt bearing, oe'er its trackless path.
81 noble ones and gay, it did convey.
p,,ant their spirits were, with vigor fresh
-.ir limbs had braced, the gentle exercise
9th gliding sail, over this placid stream.
Pleasant and beautiful, along their route
Wbere'er surveyed, had been the scenery,
Filing their iancy's with right Images
al f,ir of past, and future shadow decked
Wnball hope can create Of happiness.
And Patriots there with zeal for country good
,.,,ired. in stations high, responsible
T5sr STOOD; And now apart discussed what plans
U-5at measures to adopt, to best improve,
70 prosper each department that they held.
The humble faithful servant too was there
Y, dreamed he was his master soon to leave,
n serve a Master greater far in Heaven,
o,snk with lost ones, to the abodes of hell.
Twice had the big Gun Numbered forth with smoke,
Killing in murmurs Ger the wide expanse,
The third time was prepared to discharge
When 10! Quick burst, in fragments sudden few,
And scattered Ger the deck, the slam were laid.
No tine was given TO offer up one prayer.
10 time for friends to sympathise with tears.
Nowish the parting spirit might have formed,
Could he disclosed.
Without one sign Of his approach, Death came
Will noiseless step, and struck one fearful blow,
aoi laid the pride of Man, and Beauty low.
Then was the loved wife's fearless anguish seen,
The more than mortal agony, Of grief,
The struggle to retain one ray ofhcpe,
Whea hope is yielding unto black despair.
rple.s upon Rock that hope is fixed.
Reason rnay be dethroned, her life become
4 dr,lry blank, a wild disordered maze.
Aud loving daughters woe is witnessed too,
Psreil Of tender parents watchful care,
They secl like helpless ones, that some rude blast
Has scathed, and left them powerless in their grief
All, they who did survive that dreadful shock,
Who we're not numbered with those iated ones.
Whwhom, our President, Whose head the sword
Suspended by single hair, escaped,
VIII pause, reflect, VIII grid their lOins anew,
AMI walk the paths of life with thoughtful brew.
N
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@CoTToN FACTORIES, we notice with
pleasure, are springiug up at the South.
we hear OF several new ones IN Alabama.
and Arkansas. They will help to take
the Observation-Disclosures Of the South
ern people.
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@David Henshaw. the late Secretary
of the Navy, has recently published long
address in which he handles the u ).
Senate without mittens. Better keep
shady, Mr. Henshaw, since You were re-
jectcd by vote of forty" Senators. The
vote came very near being unanim>
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-03-27

Cassius NJ. Clay has announced his deter
mination to emancipate all his slaves in the
course of the present year. Mr.. Clay is a
very large STAKEHOLDER and is said to be the
richest man in Kentucky.
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Gov. GrLMER. The Washin gton cor
respondent of the Christian Waterman
says, that Gov Gilmer was an elder in the
Presbyterian Church, and, he trusts,
pious man. He was present at the Con-
gressional prayer meeting on the Satur-
day evening preceding the explosion by
which he lost his life Hamp. Gaz.