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THE FAR w EST SEMINARY"

Such is the name of collegiate institution es,
tablished in Arkansas. This college is located 10
Washington county, the most populous Of Gny
county in the State. The site OF the institution is
on the summit-level Of the Ozark mountains, in a
healthy, we'll watere and most fertile district adapt.
ed to the culture Of grain and grass. The location is
convenient to Arkansas, the southwest of Missouri
and the Indian country. Buildings sufficient for the
present wants Of the institution in the progress
Of erection to be ready for occupancy by the first
of March next. A liberal charter has been OBJ
tained the preparatory department is in operation,
and class of about twenty will be reedy to encf
the collegiate department by the time the buildings
are completed. About one-thrd of this class are
Cherokees. The charter sets forth that the Bible
shall be the standard of morals AID religion The
Offices of the faculty shall be flied only by persons
maintaining good moral and Christian character.
The college shall never pos sess a scctarian char
acier in religion, or a party character in politics.
The infant sState Of Arkansas is not able to raise
the funds requisite to susain their college, and the
trustees make their appeal to their fellow citizens
in the older States 70 aid. The Rev. Mr. Wash
burn, their authoriz ed agent in this city, and
asks the aid of all the friends of education, and es
pecially Of the fri ends of the vast West.
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TIE MoRMoNs BREwIsc.-The Platte
(Mo.) Argus speaks in the following meaning Ian
guage in reference to the proposed removal OF this
deluded people to Oregon next spring:
s.Recent movements indicate that the great body
of the Mormons contemplate moving TO Oregon next
spring. It remains for the people Of Missouri, ILL
nois, and Iowa. to decide whether the evils OF Nor
monism shall be inflicted upon our friends and coun-
trymcn in Oregon For our own part we have no
hesitation in declaring our settled conviction, that
every sentiment of justice and humanity should for
bid the further progress westward OF this vllest
form of concentrated power; and we are greatly de-
cevcd il our fcllowczens, with one accord, do not
agree with us. Even in Illinois, where the excuses
and outrages Of Mormonism could be partially re-
strained by the vigilance and strength of an oppo-
sing population, the danger Of permitting the con-
tnued existence Of such combination to the po-
tcal us well as social welfare Of the great mass,
has become so apparent TO all, as TO render the de-
parture of the Mormons necessary and inevitable
IL we reflect for moment upon the effect Of intro
ducing at this crisis the thousands who compose the
latter day saints into the Oregon territory, we are not
friends TO Oregon, much less the progress Of true
liberty, did we not roRsip THE MARCH. Who Is so
blind as not TO that the first effect Of adding the
Mormons to the present population Of Oregon, will
be to place the balance of power in their hands; and
that this will surely be thrown to that party which
will make the best bargain with the Mormon lead
ers. Ii is easy to guess whether the interests OF
the United States or those Of Great Britain, would
suffer by such state of things.
Apart from political considerations we are bound
to do all in our power TO avert this fell curse from
our friends in Oregon; AID we are recreant TO every
sense Of duty it, with full knowledge Of the inten-
ton Of the Mormons 10 60 TO that country, we look
quietly on, with the power OF prevention within US.
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From the Little Rock (Ark) Gazette.
CALIFORNIA AGAIN!

In accordance with resolution passed at a called
meeting held at Napoleon, on Monday, the 9th Oc-
tober 1e45 notice hereby given, that the Arkan-
Californians will rendezvous at Fort Smith,
Arkansas, on the FIRST Monday in April next pre-
paraory taking up the line OF march for the Pacific
coast Every person starting is expected to be well
armed with rifle heavy shot gun, l6 lbs. Of shot
or lead, lbs: Of powder caps, &c, two horses or
mules for each person, or wagon and cattle for
every persons, tents, DC.
Deeply imbued with the absolute necessity for
positive and immediate action on this subject the
committee think proper to give this timely notice.to
all those energetic men who are willing and anxious
to carve out new home for themselves and fam
lies. This trip, it is true has been ridiculed and
treated with levity by many, whose intelligence and
reading should have made them act differently.
California to us is no farther now, than Arkansas
Louisiana was TO fathers; and if they possess
ed the nerve and spirit Of enterprise sufficient then,
10 settle where nothing civilized dwelt, surrounded
by sayages more numerous and warlike by far
than the California Indians, why should we fater
Distance is little; but imagination idle spectre,
conjured up to excite the fears of the weak and
cillating, by those whose friendship 90 speak in all
Charity is stronger than their Judgment. What
nexll The danger' Alas! that is pure fancy ars-
ing from diseascd and morbid temperament Were
men to be deferred from great actions through the
fond anxietes of Others the possible fear Of fail
'ure then would the world remain stationary--ay,
would retrograde. II is matter Of deep regret that
this contemplated movement to the extreme West,
should be received with such cold indifference from
some, and violent opposition from others. And
why is thisi The pilgrim fathers, when they first
landed on Plymouth Rock, had not more lauda-
BILE object in view when they left the mother coun-
try, with the ostensibe purpose ofworshipping God
under their own vine and fgtree, and letting others
do likewise.
We will 60 out as peaceful citizens; we have no am
bton, and have sinister purpose to subscrve. We
will Gin our right hand carry gentle peace to silence
envious tongues' and II we fall, "in great attempts
It's glorious cen 10 fall"
The day Of discussion with us is past--the morn
Of action and determination has dawned upon US,
giving the promise Of glorious day; and we will
enjoy it. With, our knapsack and rife on our
shoulders, we will silently and steadily move on to
our future homes; and we do this after calm refec-
ton and mature delibcraiion.
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SPEAKER or THE house. = i

The importance Of this distingu ished place is
manifested by the great anxiety exhibited by the
press in different parts of the Union. In your
paper OF last evening, perceive thai the Staie of
Alabama has brought oW Aer eandidute and has
awarded the praise which b. jurtly due TO the man
of her choice. Permit me now 30 say word foe
the young sister MISSOURI fin were becoming TO
complain, might she not do ~ in strbins w.sich
would be felt evcrywhcrel MIssoDM erected the
democratic standard in her ipfaRsy, and has gio-
rously rallied her TO victory under it ever
since. ! ask finger to be pointed to any place
OF distinction, under the general government
held by one Of her sons9 There is not one Ale :
bama has distinguished citizen--one who has q ,e
confidence and veneratioB of the whole country al
the court Of France We are all proud of him; hut
what has Missouri She 10 blank on he caller dar
Of executive appointments.
On behalf Of my own noble democratic Sta te,
speak for small but nvincible phalanx of st urdy
republicans, and bring before the public the ma me Of
JAMES h. BowLIS our candidate for the fspeak-
ership of the House Of Representatives. HI nos
sesses, in an eminent degree all the quaIif cations
necessary TO fiji that high place. He is La Syer of
the first ORDER professionally and pracii "a y and
his quick and comprehensive mind hs already
made him familiar with the rules of h e House.
As sterling, fearless politician, he h rs bovasod
with an untiring energy and in the West
for the promotion of the cause which he has always
Of democratic pr hscisIcs as
by the Baltimore convent on. With
becoming respect, therefore, for the claims and
qualifications of the other dstingushe members
named as candidates, we offer him as on r candidate
for the Speakers chair Of the House Of Represents
atvcs. MI SSOURL
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DIED.

This morning, at . o'clock, after very short i'll.
ness, JOSEPHINE SLlCER, youngest child oil
THos. and E,IzADErH HAyENNER, aged years.
The friends of the family, without further notice
are invited to attend her funeral at hafpas2 o'clock
tomorrow, from the residence of her parents on c
street.
Departed this life at Dumfres, Va, on Monday
the Oath inst, Mrs. MARGARET DULANY
aged SIS years, after few days illness Her death
will be severely felt by her numerous relatives and
friends, who deeply deplore the loss they have sus'
tanned in the death of this amiablc and truly pious
woman. She had long been devoted member o.
the Methodist church, and one ofthe Oldest inhabi
ants of that town.
She lived possessed Of friendship and Of love,
She died assured Of endless bliss above! c.
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A correspondent, who has witnessed the opera
tons Of the press in the Old World, as well as in
the New. presents us with the following remarks:

A correspondent, who has witnessed the opera
tons Of the press in the Old World, as well as in
the New, presents us with the following remarks:
"The condition Of the newspaper press is suscep-
tble OF great improvement. We complain OF the
bitterness Of the London Times, and other stamped
sheets of Great Britain, and justly; but we should
remember something of the course OF the American
press.
"Durins an excursion on the Rhine last sum
mer met with an interesting English gentleman,
who was an occasional contributor to the leading
tory gazette. inquired how il was chat paper,
distinguished for the ferocity OF its attacks upon
other countries and upon individuals, should be read
more in the United Kingdom than all its contempo-
raries He replied: of all civilized powers, you
are regarded as the most original; and, in copying
from YOU. we do not discriminate between the good
and the bad The world delights in gossip; and
while It continues in Market there will always be
purchasers Raise the standard of your press, and
ours will speedily improve
eve, perhaps, undervalue ourselves-our inhu-
ence on our species--morc than any people IN the
universe 1t is not, generally, the Oldest member OF
family whose example is the most saiutnry upon
the others The reverse Of this is usually most
true. In Germany it is customary for the young
est at table belonging to the household to ask a
blessing; and | must confess that this ceremony,
thus performed, has always been douby Impressive
upon me as when proceeding from the head. 80 i
is with nations. The voice of the young falls with
peculiar force upon the ears Of the old Let the
language of the citizens Of the young republic be
chase and courteous TO each other their sentiments
lust and magnanimous, as expressed through the
numerous daies and periodicas--and am sure the
scurrous and vindictive tone Of the London Times
would itself be softened."
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THOUGHTS ON THE PROTECTIVE POLICY,
hrApMrR OF THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI.


BY A FARMER OF THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI.
have read with much satisfaction the produc-
tons of your correspondent "BUNpELcUND," on the
tariff Of 1912 He treats the subjectin practical and
comm ox,-sense manner, and sustains his positions
by ndcniable statistics The sophstry of the hire
ling writers Of the capitalists and monopolizers is
sh itered to atoms by the well-direced and ponder
o, Is blows of your correspondent II is TO be hoped
I nat his numbers will be republished IN pamphlet
form, and circulated to every part of our country,
and particularly in Pennsylvania.
The fcderalists contend for tariffs exorbitant.
y high that foreign fabrics shall be excluded from
our country, in order that our own manufacturers
may prosper, and that we may become independent
of foreign nations for fabrics which can be produced
by our own people.
We will suppose this federal policy to be adopt
ed. and followed out, until everything in the nature
of cloths articles Of ron of leather glass, &c, Is
excluded from our ports: what consequences would
result from such change? Would not the tens OF
millions of our products which are now drawn from
our SOIL and which are now exchanged with foreign
nations for their various fabrics and manufactures,
remain at home i--or, rather, would not check be
given to agriculture, to the amount OF the millions OF
its productions which are now exchanged with for
eign nationsi And would there not also be a cor
responding check TO our commcrce--a commerce so
necessary to us (aside from the comforts which 1t
brings to the naop) in the present situation OF the
worisl to foster a numerous and brave marine, on
which we can rest in any hostile emergency with
Again: foreign fabrics being excluded, the labor
oe tbousands-nay millions--who, from choice, are
now engaged in the healthfu and manly occupation Of
filling the soil, would become unproductivc, and
,hev would be forced or induced 10 leave the wide
and beelthful field and the plough for the confne-
ment and stencil Of the mandatory, or The narrow
limits Of the shop.
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y" ol'ierent public Offices in this city will be
"-monow, as it ia designated by the corpo-
authorities as a day Of thanksgiving. And
amy no people have so many causes to return
'or the many blessings which gracious
'@0ce has showercd upon them. Their dwell
sr'o has been cast on noble, extensive, and
sentiment, where vacant lands are to be found
uu'aton by the distant foreigner, and for the
'''O'rn citizen, to the hundredth generation,
wv STINT They enjoy the frcest government
"e earth. Their destinies are ascending
~ u The scale Of Improvement and Of glory.
4" extending the area Of freedom into the
~''e'ons towards the setting sun. Prosperity
- I.ns'n are attending their footsteps. West
"e star of empire has come, and westward
y sui extending its influence. And at this
~. now different is our condition in the midst
-. s''y' from that Of the Eastern World, where
~ oroods ever the land, and famine threatens
purified people, Truly have we every cause
WI out our thanksgivings.
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r IMEi LIME,--Just received, 700 bushels OF
IL as good lime as can be purchased in the Dis
trict Also, fresh supply Of seasoned select cul-
lngs, ga, a., and ga white pine; together with
a first-rate lot of cherry and mahogany hand-rnil
stuff.
Also on hand, general supply of building ma
terials
An of which will be sold on reasonable terms for
cash or to punctusl cuntomers Apply at
HARDNESS a. PURDY'S
Lumber Yard, It'll street, pear the Canal.
Nov. l9--wf&s3t
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NAVAL,

The United States brig Truxton, Commander
Bruce from the coast Of Africa, and 81 days from
the Cape de Verd islands, arrived here on Satur-
day. The t. is ashore short distance below Cra-
ney island light-boat, on the fats The steamer
Gov. Welcout endeavored Saturday evening, to
tow her of; but, owing to the lowness of the tide,
did not succeed. The 7, will be gotten of at high
tide.
The following Is a list of her officers
Commander--Henry Bruce.
Lieutenant-S Simon F. Bloun
Acting do--Henry A. Clemson.
Purser-George +. Cutter.
Passed Assistant Surgeon--Sas Holmes.
Acting Master--S L. Woodwork.
Passed Midshipman-J. b. Creighton
Midshipmen-W. F. Truxton, Robert Patton.
Captains Clerk--Thomas Ridley.
Boatswain--R. G. Barnard.
Carpenter--James Mcdonald.
Gunner-David Rankin.
Masters Mate--Gotlee Phpps.
Passengers Passed Midshipman ]. III. SPOTS,
from the United States s,orc-ship Southampton.
Left at Port Praya, the United States g-ship
Jamestown, Commander Cunningham, bearing the
broad pennant of Commodore Skinner; and the
United States sore-ship Southampton Commander
Morris-the latter soon to sail for the coast.
The United States ship Yorktown, Comr. Dell,
sailed for the on the 7h of September, on six
months cruise.
The officers and crew Of the squadron are all in
good health.
On the 18th instant, spoke and boarded the ship
Niobe, of Boston, the captain Of which kindly sup
piled them with tesh provisions, &C., which they
were much in nseh Of.
The United States sloop-of-war Cyane, from this
port, arrived at Mo de Janciro the 5th Of Octo-
ber Tho United hates frigate Raritan accompanied
the Emperor and Empress Of Brazil to Rio Grande.
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III. following members of Congress have ar

RI. following members of Congress have ar
.,,d in this city since our last
c,.o,or.-Hons d. r. Atchison, of Missouri,
9 Reese of illinois, and J. J. Crittenden, Of Ken
ialires.--Hons. l.. Boyd, J. ?. Bell, J. p.
Martin. Jpo. w. Tbbatts, of Kentucky; J.J. Nc
noxsl, D. A. starkweather, r. G. Schenck, d. X.
rM,o of Ohio; M. Brown, Of Tennessee; Jno.
=. Mo,,. S. Gordon, of New York; r. W. Nc
,,.l,oJ, of Michigan; Juo II. Ewing, Of Pennsyl-
ala. !. D. McCrate, of Maine; J. II. Relfe, Of
w,,,ouri: J. II. johnson, Of New Hampshire; j.
I DObbin, IL, s. Clark, j. Graham, of North Car
liza. and w. w. Payne, Of Alabama.
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FROM THE LA PLATA.

we nave DCen IaVOTeu Win tHc ioHoWitS leuei
from the region of the La Plata. 1t shows that the
unjust and aggressive action Of the allied powers is
fully persevered in:
HARBoR or Rio DE JANEIRo,
September %, l645.
DEAR SIR /: have the honort to enclose you copy
Of proclamation Of the Minister of War at Monte
video, respecting the change in the evolutions Of
the light on the island of Floris. the Tampa and
reAeclors were destroyed by the troops of General
Oribe.
The arrival Of the English packet from the river
of Plate yesterday brings information that the r
sentine squadron, lately captured by the English
and French forces in the river Of Plate, have been
distributed between the English, French, and Orien-
tai squadrons.
On the 18th August ult., the Monevldean squad
ron, consisting Of eight fschooners and two briggs,
got under way, and proceeded up the river ACCOM-
panied by the English and French admras in their
and on the 3lst ultimo took possession of
Colonia, without much resistance on the part OF
Oribe's forces. The combined forces that went up,
amounted 10 about | 500 men. The place was then
sarrisoned by Italians, Orientals, and French.
understand that the next object of the admlrals IS
to open the navigation and commerce Of the Parana
and Paraguay rivers; and that all the ports of the
Oriental republic, occupied by Argentine troops,
have been decreed under rigorous blockade by the
combined forces. -,
Rosas has issued decree of non-intercourse with
the vessels -of-war of England and France
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To-day as we are informed, the Pottawatomie In
dams now in this city paid visit of ceremony to
Dr. Davis, representative from Indiana at his odg-
ngs The latter had in former years, made treaty,
on the part of the government, with them, and APP
pears to have won their sincere respect and esteem.
oh-te-ki-shik, their orator, made an address to the
Doctor, to which the latter is said to have replied
with much effect. Quite large company of citi-
zens and strangers witnessed The meeting.
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The Courier remarks: at results from this table,
that, from the 18th to the 25th Of October, there
was general decline fall Of 30 TO SO francs. The
average proportion varied to 6 per cent From the
25th to the Goth they halted, with some reaction in
favor of some lines. On the 3lst they showed
strong tendency to advance. The Versailles, says
the Journal DIES Debats of the LIST November, has not
varied There had been advance of francs on Par
is and Orleans; of l0f on Bordeaux ana Orleans;
i2f Soc on Paris Rouen and Havre; Of 37f 75c,
c,rasbourg and Base Of 7f Sic the northern line,
and 10 on the Dieppe. This crisis has had very
feeble influence on the public funds; for per cents
we're, on the 18th October, quoted at l8f, and only
fell to lI7f on the 25th; which rates continued on
the LIST November. The 3 per cents fell, OF the
same dates, from S3f. SOC. to s2f 50c.' &C., &C."
These items from the Paris Bowss do not indi-
cate any great financial revolution. The Courier,
however, contains notice Of financial troubles at
Frankfort Of serious character, into the details of
which | have not time TO enter. II also speaks
Of on extensive emigration from Italy, consisting
chiefly Of the late insurgents, caused by the perse-
cution of the military. Among the emgrants are
many women.
.1he commission, not satisfied with previous re-
uuisitons and arrest have conscAted the effects OF
the emigrants and especially the property OF Count
Beltrani one of the wealthiest Inhabitants OF Bagna
traveo.
"Among the persons arrested in that city, was M.
Bubani, distinguished advocate. In spite of all
the arrests and rigors of the government, the au-
thorities are very uneasy, and 'Romagna' said to
be in a state bordering on siege. The five chiefs
of the last instruction are yet prisoners in the city,
but are treated with all possible regard
The editorial Of the Courier contains fling at
the New York Herald, in reference to its course 10
obtaining and announcing its exclusive receipt OF
news by the Britannia. 1t thinks the Herald dis
posed of is information to -four spectators, and
expresses its conjecture in the following words:
aLes novelles eaient arrivees efet eles avaient
etc transmises au Herald, qui eu sans doute vendA
lie secret quelques speculateurs cur il les gardes1
pendant ouatre heures sans livrer a la publiciie
As the Herald is match for all antagonists
in all langun ges, being fully able to defend itself,
leave the matter between 1t and the Courier, Us
did it and the News--just where ! found It; my
business being confined simply to the narration OF
facts. .
The Courier gives the following as the religious
statistics Of the United States:
Paid in contributions to the clergy, from $4,000,
600 to $40, OOO O0O number Of ed6ces, of all kinds,
devoted to public worship, 100000 and served by
80 500 persons. The former estimate IT thinks true;
the latter il supposes under the mark. The scots
stand towards each other about as follows:
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Churches. Servants, or
minister's.

Besides various other Profess
tant sects more or less inn
portant. -
Catholics, bi5 w.
Ii estimates the cost Of the churches at S7,5OO
each, which would give an aggregate cost or sum
of about $500 100000. II thinks 30O,O00 peo-
ple nav, in the way of church expences, per cent
on AIS, 900 900, or on S3l 100000, including the
undiscloscd receipts in various ways 1t ovcr-esti-
mates the number of Methodist servants or minis
ters TO churches; one minister often serves number
of churches 1t also over-ostimates the cost OF
churches. The log Westinghouse, and boarded
churches in the West, cost scarcely an average, ID
many places, of $500, much less thousands.
an, thus particular in noticing its random state
mens, from the fact, that what il says IS read ex-
tensiyely in France, and by Frenchmen in this
country, who may imbibe very erroneous notions
with regard to our religious institutions.
Gin, half-past a p. m.--Flour sold to-day at W,
and purchasers were not plenty at that price.
400 bales cotton sold to-day for export; without
change in price. Market very firm at to de-
cline since the arrival Of the Britannia.
From Canada hear Sir G. Metcafes health Is
about the same.
The English government are hard at work IN 10 l.
proving the citadel and Notifications OF Quebec.
Exchange, insiatu quo Stocks are without mate
rial change since Saturday.
Arrived. ST. James, from London
No others of much importance to notice.
Yours, very truly and respectfully,