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had nothing to urge against the competency and re-
sponsibty and virtue and merit Of Mr.. Gordon, Jr,
vet they had heparish register at hand, and were
enabled to demonstrate that he lacked few days OF
being twenty-one years of age; and although that
defect would have been healed long before his COM
mission could have reached him--nay, before II
would probably have been preparedyet he also tcas
rejected
Nor were General Jackson's friendship, esteem,
and confidence towards Mr.. Gordon, unworthily be-
slowed for he is one Of the purest patriots and best
men of the age; and throughout the whole period OF
his official labors democratic majority was main
tained in the city of New Orleans and in the legs-
lature of the State, principally through his insru-
mentality, which has never been the case since.
But the principal cause of the intense personal
and iendsh malignity Of the wings towards MIR.
Gordon, was his inexorable fidelity and devotion
to the duties of his office.
number of leading wings had for many years
been in the constant habit of importing immense
quantities of dissolved sugar, under the appellaton
of strip, or, it is technically termed Srp de bat
terie. This on its arrival in the United States, was
recrysalized, and thus the revenue was defrauded
to countless amount and large fortunes were real,
lied by the operation, in consequences Of the DIFF
ference IN the duty
Mr. Gordon deemed il a solemn obligation TO seize
all such imporations which he did; and applied to
the then district attorney to commence prosecutions
But fearful was the raging tempest OF wing mer-
camille Indignation that that officer declined, refused,
or omitted To do so. II then became the duty of
Mr.. Gordon to adopt decided course. He wrote
to General Jackson detailing the facts and declaring
that, unless he were aided by the proper officer,
they could longer act together; for that govern
ment would suffer by their discrepant action, and
that il was time that one or both officers should be
removed, to secure the public good. The next mail
announced the removal of the officer in question,
and Mr. Gordon was thus enabledto fulfil his duties
and protect the revenue.
These are public facts, and have become portion
of history; and have only been narrated at this time,
as testimonial of respect of the best men and
purest patriots Of our country.
LOUISIANA
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MIS- CELLAN EO U S,
From the New Orleans Jehersonian Republican
HOT WEATHER.

The papers all over the Union are Boosting about
their hot weather. We can beat them "all hollow
Human flesh becomes fluid in the daytime, and al
night IT is hot enough TO make shingle sweat ne
New York Sun says that, ON the morning OF the
18th instant the thermometer stood at 500 in very
shady place--remarking, besides, that this has been
the hottest summer experienced there for the last
thirty years We doubt this story of the thermom-
eter, however. Seldom, indeed, is il that such q
temperature is really experienced anywhere IN this
country. No doubt, there thermometers which
will indicate a point beyond the real temperature,
and others which will be as far below it. Their
mometers are no more nfallible indications of tenn
perature, than watches of time. Both lnstru-
ments are often made with other object seriously
in view but their sale. Again, the constant disa-
greements as TO temperature are ascribable, IN
great measure to the want of proper understand
ing of what really constitutes "shade" Upon a
day when the actual temperature is $50, "shades"
cannot be selected, varying from $50 TO 1909. The
shade selected by scientific men, as furnishing the
best means of ascertainlng the temperature OF the
atmosphere, is where there is noreheced light,
and where there is free and uninterrupted circula-
ton of air. The instrument should be suspended
from the top and not suffered rest against wall
or partition, any other thing which might have
an influence upon it, These directions being OBJ
served, a good instrument will seldom show a tenn
perature over $50 of Fahrenheit, in any part of this
country. According to MIR. Lille (the best author
ty on such subjects in the city, temperature as
high as this has only occurred but once during the
last five years. The day before yesterday was
stated, by some of the newspapers to have reached
heat of 500 and reporter, exceeding all others
in extravaganza, made it $50. BY Mr.. Lilies ac-
counts, we were all far above the mark, the highest
temperature during the day being 9lo but the mer-
curry did not fall below 900, from nine o'clock in the
morning till five in the afternoon.
The night before last the hottest we ever ex-
perienced in this city, and last night not far be-
hind it. Yesterday was intensely hot, with hardly
a zephyr stirring At eight O'Clock, Lilies Their
momeer was at $50, at two o'clock 1920 and at six
O'Clock go. All that is left of our population
evince Partially amounting to prejudice for every
square yard of shade their way presents them; and,
except upon the Levee where men seen moving
in the glare if in fiery furnace, there is unbroken
solitude where the sun shines.
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More MYsTERY.--lt is now stated that another
the fourth--attempt has been made to murder Nj
Henry,M. Paine, of Oxford, Massachusetts, who
will be remembered, was first waylaid and robbed
Washington. The whole affair is full Of myauv
The circumstances connected with this last dut|
opment are stated by the Worcester Transcript Il
follows-B Baltimore Sun.
son Saturday afternoon, Mr.. Paine, after havu|
performed some slight services in his office, had sell
a boy for some cigars, seating himself in the mss|
time in the doorway to await his return. Wa|
sitting there, which was about haf-past hm|
o'clock and while in the act of examining piece n
work which had been brought to him by man Y
his employ, named Holburson, who stood al I'D
right hand, and little in his rear, Mr.. Paine na
denly reeled from his chair, and fell upon the fool
An alarm was given, and some dozen or fitted
hands, who were in the shop adjoining the o6a
rushed in, supposing him in fit. MIR. Paine w
raised up, and in four or five minutes seemed to "
cover himself, when he Immediately inquired VIII
struck him; and when told that no one had done o.
replied Then am shot, at the same time puuiy
his hand on his breast, where, on examination !
was found to have received severe wound
"From the position in which Mr. Paine was d
ting, it is supposed that the ball came from th, q
rection Of the woods, on the opposite side Of III
stream, which runs in front of the office--the do
lance from the wood to the office being about eight
feet; the ball striking Mr.. Paine on the left breast
little above the heart; glancng off, without Terbn
ting his garments; grazing, in its course, the vuad
Holburson; and dropping upon the floor, wher
was soon after found: No report of a gun W.
heard but some of the hands think they heard
noise resembling the flying of cork from ts
bottle
"The ball (Which, by the way, we have seen coua
not have been discharged by common gun, 4
there is neither smell nor appearance of powder y
on it; but it is wound with piece Of Irvine, asifa
be used in an air-gun The wound Of Mr. Pas
which has been examined by DR.. Bates Of ihi
town, and by many others, is described as beng
much inAamed, with white line an inch and hal
long through the centre, corresponding in wlta
with the ball found on the floor"
"We learn says the Boston Traveller, "hatsn
extraordinary affair has produced much excliemsf
in Oxford; and that people in great numbers hst
been securing the woods, TO discover the assaslg
but hitherto their efforts have been in vain. ".
trust that no efforts will be spared by the citzssd
Oxford to bring to light every fact which has
bearing upon this case. A thorough investigates
Of the matter is due to the public as well as 70 M
Paine himself.n
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DICKINSON COLLEGE.
FALL TERM of this institution

4 Nt1E FALL TERM OF TINS institution Will COM
Il mence on the 18th of September, lS45. The
officers of the college are as follows, viz:
Rev. RoBERT EMORY, A. M, President, and Pro-
fessor Of Moral Philosophy
MERRITT CALDWELL, A. M, Professor Of Meta
physics and Political Economy.
WILLIAM I'll. ALLEN A. NJ Professor of Chemis-
try and Natural Philosophy.
Rev. JOHN McCLMTocK, A. NJ, Professor OF
Languages.
THOMAS e. SUDLER, A. M, Professor of Mathe-
mates and Civil Engineering.
Hon. JOHN REED, LII d.. Professor of Law.
SPENCER F. BAIRD, A. M, Professor of Natural
History, and Curator of the Museum.
The expenses of student for college fees and
boarding need not exceed SIG; fire, lights and
washing, mot included amount to about $40 more
Textbooks are furnished at cost below city retail
prices. The means of instruction in the college are
ample; its philosophical apparatus is unusually
compete and the students have access to three IL
braries, amounting together to about $4,000 vol
umes. Students who find it necessary to take only
partial course in college, have the opportunity
so doing, and will hereafter receive certificate o
their proficiency at the end Of each year.
The Grammar School is now under the manage
ment of Rev. George r. Crooks, A. M. assisted by
John X. Hayman, A. M. The necessary expenses
of student, including school-bills, board, washing
fuel and lights, amount 10 about 500. The trustees
can speak with the fullest confidence of the excel
ence of the school under its present teachers Stu.
dents are thoroughly drilled in the branches neces.
sary for admittance into college; or, if they do moi
desire TO take collegiate course in all the branches
taught in the best academies
Carlisle, Pa, July Is, lS45.
July 18-d2w6wsw
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VIRGINIA AND OHIo.--A dispute which
some heart-burning, is now pending betws.H III
gina and Ohio. The case is thus stated \, N
Cincinnati Gazette:
"On the evening of the 18th instant. a,., a. |
six slaves belonging to Mr.. Howard, Of w.
county, Virginia, attempted to escape from bons'a
They succeeded in reaching the bank on M. NJ
of the river, where large number of OhoaD, y
standing. Seven ofths number went down ,o,,.1
the river, and helped the negroes in carrvm. N
baggage up the hill. At this moment. six "
ians, who were concealed in the bushes ns., 4.
rushed upon the crowd, dispersed them ,.,J
three Of the men who aided the slayes-M,.1
Lorraine, Garner, and Thomas, of WashmaJ
county, Ohio--forced them on board boa, ana IN
them before a magistrate at Parkersburgh, Vir,;s
by whom they were committed to PRISON.
A preliminary trial Of the prisoners took nI,,,
Parkersburgh, Virginia, on the 25th, and rs,s1
in their being remanded to prison for final mi J
the circuit superior court on the LIST of Sen,,m.,
The court expressed itself DESTROYS to ADM, 4.
prisoners to bail, but regretted that it did no, ous'
with their conviction of duty to do So
The "Cincinnati Gazette" expresses much OS,
nation at the arrest and imprisonment and we NM
Justly, if the arrest was made within the ImI,a
OHIO. Says the "Gazette''--
"The position assumed by the authorities Of VI
GINA is this That citizens of Ohio, Hiring her, !,
neper haring set foot on The soil Of Virginia an,
ainenabie to her ia,c This doctrine is monsrOv
and its simple statement is enough to prove
Where are these Ohioans' homes' Where did ,br
commit the crime alleged against them' In Wsi
ington county, Ohio, and not in Wood county, vi
gnia; and they are held there now contrary % Az
and treated as felons by tyranny which The na
old barons under King John spurned."
Nsio York Journal Of Commerce
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From the Cherokee Advocate, July 3
AGRICULTURAL. MEETING.

For wears past, the Cherokees have become dec
dedy an agricultural people; placing their almost en-
tire reliance for livelihood upon the cultivation o.
the soil. In time to come, this must become even
more exclusively their mode of life, far as any
dependence can be placed upon hunting; for such is
the scarcity of game, that none now presume to live
by it, Every effort, then, that is calculated to en-
courage our farmers, that will give them new
ideas upon the subject of farming, and that will
teach them the best method of applying their labor
should be sustained. Among those efforts, none
have been attended with such gratifying results in
the States the formation of agricultural societies
which bring together, at stated periods, the farmers
of county or a State, who compare views, explain
their several methods Of preparing their Soils seed
ing, cultvating the crops and preserving them, and
who exhibit specimens Of their products, and show
off their choicest hogs, horses, cattle, and sheep
By this means an active, industrious spirit is excited
and kept alive, honorable rivalry is melted, new
and enlarged thoughts created and spread abroad,
and more liberal and friendly feelings warmed and
cherished among those engaged in similar pursuits.
Looking upon the cultivation of the soil as the
most vrtuous happy and useful of all pursuits and
that which must be followed principally by our citi-
zens, it gives unfeigned pleasure to invite the at
tention Of all Cherokee farmers TO the call for a
meeting at this place, on Saturday Goth day of this
month, (July,) for the purpose Of forming
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SocIErY.
1t is to be hoped that the attendance will be gen.
eral.
PREMIUMS.
silver cup worth tea dollars for the best speci-
men of homespun coth-the piece to contain at
least ten yards.
A silver cup, worth five dollars, for the best COW
erlet.
Two dollars for the best cradle coverlet
cup, worth five dollars, for the best beaded
belt.
cup worth three dollars, for the best pair of
socks.
The whole to be made by Cherokees, and to be
ready for exhibition, at Tablequah, Saturday,
26th of July, on which day the awards will be made
by committee of three ladies appointed for the
purpose
In addition to the premiums offered we are also
authorized to say that liberal price will be paid
for the above articles.
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downe and Lord CampbeIl. The pi.,.

downe and Lord Campbell. The Bisbon ~,
said he would not oppose il; and Lord D. D. ~
threw himselfinto the debate-if debate !, ''OOsA
called, where all seemed to be of ons M y cow
his customary zeal and earnestness. Tbs
port says
"With his usual eloquence he exposed IL.
ity and injustice of all existing dsauaIsasse
the Jews; and hoped that the present sa
would see the day when a still more libs,.SI 'usu
would be extended to that people. Hs nee
took this opportunity of recording his ss,' suA.
charitable and munifcent conduct Of tha, use
class TO which the present bill referred wv
any aid was required from their annie r.. ae'e
from their charitable and enlightened inS~'cd
promoting wise and useful objects, wi,boa,l
to sect; and when their own sect was NO, "
by their exertions, but when Christians w
gamers, there never was observable. ON ~;
any tendency to make invidious distinelions
purse was open, and their hands were ever =.
work, without regard as TO who il was tba,
profit by their good work He never s,n sa
thus acting, without feeling degree of sb.s
might say of contrition--to press on his snir
he reflected on the return that Christians MAJ y
doing evil that good might come, contrary !, a v
own faith and morality, by keeping them on, II (
would not say their privileges, for that look.S
favor, but---the strict rights to which thew N.Y..
titled as felow-citizens and loyal subject, ~ Y
crown"
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LNOR RENT.--The three-story brick dwelling
IL house, on 9th street, first north of the Unitarian
church.
II is just finished, and has advantages and conve-
niences about it not often found in houses for rent
Among which is extra stairway from the base
ment to the attic story. Also, sleeping accommo-
dntions for servants IN an out building, separate
from the main house. Rain-water cistern and pumn
in the yard Side.alley to the street, &C., &c.
Apply TO Mr.. Francis Mohun, at the new build
ing adjoining the premises.
July 3I-3ufs
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TREsH DRUGS AND CHEMICALS.-F "

TSRESH DRUGS AND CHEMICALS, ".
IL FULLER has taken the store recently penn
pied by E. +. Buckingham, at the corner o. fam
the northern cities full and complete assor.i"''
fresh drugs and chemicals Of the best qualify N.
Having had an experience of nine years " soer
drug business, more than three Of which wes
in one Of the best establishments IN Phllau'F he
where he enjoyed the benefit Of the lectures
Philadelphia College Of Pharmacy, he Is PVT s
to dispense medicines in the best mann.tL, g. cam.
whole personal attention will be given 70 .a VA,
pounding of physicians prescriptions oy nm n, 10
well as by day, and all medicines VIII DC r.
with the greatest care and accuracy. ,hsy
All the new preparations procured as so sn 9v.c
appear. June " -
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DISSOLUTION OF CoPARTNERsHlP.

DISSOLUTION OF CoPARTNERSEIP.
d 9. KING, by mutual consent, have this
- day dissolved copartnership. All accounts
against the firm will be settled by c. King, who
has bought out the concern and will continue in the
business All persons having accounts with the
hrm, will call and settle them soon possible.
Our customers will accept our warmest thanks
for their liberal patronage.
Ut. & G. KING.
July OFF
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MOST SPLENDID |!
$4,000 !---25, 600! !-S15,O0O!l!
GRAND ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY

Class A, for 1845.
To be drawn in Alexandria, ID. c., on SATURDAY
9th of September, lSa5.
70 number lottery--l3 drawn ballots.
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Besides prizes of $500 $3.50, &c &c,
Whole tickets s20-helves slO-quarters "

Orders for tickets and shares and certificates !.
packages in the above splendid lottery VIII RET
the most prompt attention, and official accou"
the drawing will be sent Immediately after hisV'N'
to all who order from us. Address
j. G.. GREGORY & Co, Managers
Washington City, D. y
July 29-2aw6wd&cpif
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MAP OF OREGON; by the Exploring ~ "a gt
lyI dition-price "a cents. A few copies 70,
by FRANCh lhiD
Tux,
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July eft
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-03-07

I Insane Poor We learn that in many towns
there exists some doubt relative to the action nee.
cssary to secure the benefits of the late "Act rela
tive to the Insane Poor" We would briefly say,
that 1t Is not now necessary for the Selectmen, or
Overseers of the Poor, private individuals to
make previous application TO any one before remov-
ing the Insane to the Asylum but at any time an
insane pauper can be brought directly to the Asy-
lum, provided he is accompanied with certificate
from at least two Of the Selectmen of the town in
which said insane person resides, certifying that
said insane person is pauper and chargeable to
said town.
When the friends Of INDECENT insane persons who
are not supported by any town. wish to avail them
selves OF the provisions of said act they must bring
certificate from Judge of some Court in the State
certifying that such insane persons are destitute OF
property, and entirely dependent on relatives no,
bound by law to support them.
by order Of the Board of Trustees,
w. II. ROCKWELL, Superintendent.
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.4mer1can Colonization Society. The Coloniza-
ton Herald gives the following brief summary of
the principle points of the Annual Report of the
Board of Directors of the American Colonization
Society:
The Report opens with notices Of the services
and merits Of deceased members. If it had been
delayed few days longer, it would have included
among the departed, who have rendered good SER
vice to the cause the Rev. VIM. IIawey, of Wash.
ington Three bodies of emigrants for Liberia
have left the United States during the past year
! viz: one from New Orleans in the brig Lime Rock /;
the second from Norfolk, in the ship Virginia and
the third from Baltimore, in the brig Clopola. Re.
greet is expressed at the inability OF the Society to
send out "a great many persons who have been
anxious to emgrate the past year." The Hreasur-
er's report shows the whole amount of receipts for
the year to have been S33,440 80, and the whole
expenditure S3S,237 So The expenses of the Of
flee in Washington fell below the amount appro-
pratcd by the Board at its last annual meeting, be-
ing only $l,9l0 "a. The receipts from subscrib-
crs to the Repository exceed the expenses of the
publication by upwards of 500. The out-stand-
ing debts Of the Society amount to Sl3,442 81 to
meet winch there are, including legacies, about
81 062 % due the Society. The necessity of the
farther purchase Of territory, particularly along the
coast, is dwelt on with proper emphasis The good
influence eXerted by the United States squadron on
the coast Of Africa, and the testimony by the Off
GERS IN fay of Liberia, are spoken of in becoming
terms. The progress of Improvement in the colo.
ny is obvlous and encouraging. The census and
statistical history of the colony have been recev
ed better and more liberal tone is manifested
in favor Of colonization, in different parts of the
United States. References are made to the abors
Of the agents in different States, and extracts o.
letters from gentlemen in various paris of the I'm
ION are introduced, to show the encouraging aspec
under which the cause is generally regarded.
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unless sent speedily to the House. MIR. Aliens
motion was rejected, &c to 90, and Mr.. Evans pre-
vailed
The Civil and Diplomatic bill was considered
A great variety of amendments were made to
the bill. .
Mr.. Benton moved to insert an item of S275,000,
TO be paid by the President to the claimants for
Mexican indemnity, provided he shall be satisfied
that the April and July nstalments have been paid
by the Mexican government, and received by our
agent at the city of Mexico.
A discussion of this amendment took place.
The questions were, whether the agent had ever
received the money; and, if so, whether this gov
eminent was properly liable for the default OF the
kagent. The amendment was adopted, on division,
by 20 to Is.
SATURDAY, March !.
Senate Mr.. Archer submitted a resolution au-
thoriznr the President to open negotiation with
Mexico to settle the boundary line-lad over till
Monday. The amendments of the House to the
Post Office bill were agreed to with an amendment
which subsequently concurred in by the
House-so the rates of postage are to be reduced
after the LIST of July next.
! The bill to admit Iowa and Florida into the I'm
ion was passed, 36 to 9--the nays were all North
ern Wings, who doubtless objected on account OF
the clause in the Florida constitution which forblds
the abolition of slavery.
House Several bills passed, among them the
, army appropriation bill.
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TIE Only SUCC ESsFUL REMEDY
FOR THE PILES.

THE VEGETABLE PILE ELEC rUARf, invent
! cd by DR.. Uphum. Distinguished Physician of New
70 Cit, (l96 Bpwery) he onlv successful remedy
for that distressing complain, the Piles.
Maxi ihis--t is an internal Remedy not an ex crnal
application land will cure any # Piles either Bleed
itg Blind Internal or Exeinll and probably he only
ihng that Will. There is mstokc ahou; it, 1t is pos
i've cu.c-spcedy and pcrmaut mt 1t - also
medic Ike, and improves the general health
a remarkable mlnher. Pamphlets, containing csimp-
mails of its efficacy, be obtained o. the Agents graz
lis.
DAVID T. BRADLEE, General Agent for Inc E..
States. l!9 Court street, Boston.
Agents, Montpelier, CLARK COLLINS.
O3 I'm Bratileboro, DALTON g. CLARK.