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Mobile register and journal., 1845-02-27

0o-The friends of WILLIS W. GAY w,lI sup. port him candidate for the office of Clerk of the County Court, at the election in August next.
 ianI6 4Otes
Mobile register and journal., 1845-02-27

ArMosPHERiC RAILRoAD.-A bill has been passed by the U s. Senate authorizing the South Carolina Railroad Company to import free of duty, he pipes and machinery necessary for the erection o about a miles length of the Atmospheric Railway which has been in, ented in England. When the bill was under cons deration-
 Mir. STURGEON said that he wished for informa- ton upon the subject. The mechanics and astizans of the United States celebrated for their six ill., and he supposed quite equal the production of any machinery winch could he wanted. He did not see the necessity for exoneration from the payment of duty in aid of the importation of machinery from Eng land.
 Mir. EVANS replied that he could perhaps supply the information sought by ihe Senator from Pennsy mia. This bill had relation to a late invention in England for the application of atmospheric pressure as propelling power railroads The pipes and machinery could not he made here, and probably, by any body else beside the inventor in EngIand.- The invention had been proved 10 be we'll adapted to short dslances but il had yet been sufficiently tested long ones If introduced into this country it might lead to extension oi our knowledge, and prove of service not only mechanics and arti- zans, but to the proprietors of iron works, and all who were interested in the consumption of that ma teria There was a part of the South Carolina railroad winch well adapted for giving fair trial of this principle. The mach inery to be imported was only for one mile in length- The am ount of duty question, in "A national point of view, very small the object was an important one.-- He trusted the bill would not be opposed in it's pas sage.
 The bill was then ordered ts be ingrossed for a third reading, and was subsequently passed.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-02-27

STATE OF AFFAIRS IN CENTRAL AMERIcA- letter appears in the New-York Express, of the 2lst, dated San Juan de Nicaragua, giving the fol- lowing account of the of affairs in Nicaragua
 The States of Guatemala, San Salvador, and Hon. duras, have all come out and declared in favor of Central Federation again; and have marched all their troops into the State of Nicaragua, compel her to join them in this movement. All the great towns in this State, such Granada, Nicaragua, Massage, Segovia and others. with the exception of the seat of Government, Leon, have also declared in favor of Central Republic. In consequence, they have oin- cd forces with the invading troops. and have surrounded and invested the city of Leon, which is expected to fall into their possession in short tune, according to last accounts from the interior.
 Inside Leon every thing is confusion, The Leonesc have taken possession of the Churches and other strong places, and garrisoned them. The "Commendan,e General'' has shot the Chief of the State (Manue Perez'') there, because he wished to withdraw from the contest and come in favor of he popular movement. The "Leonese' say they will die first, before they vill give up then city. IL is expected there will be a bloody contest. One half of the city was destroyed in revolution few years since. and now il is supposed the other half will be laid in ruins also.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-02-27
MARINE NEWS.
Port Of MobiIe--February ay, Is45.
CLEARED. Bark Sylphide. Choate, for Boston, by Rivers co, D

CLEARED. Bark SyIphide. Choae, for Boston, by Rivers co,
 ARRIVED Ship Diadem, Barsow, i'm Havre, 10 master. Bark Sa sony, Scudd4r, fin Boston, to master. Bark Thames, Prince, fm Boston, 10 master. Brig Uunlress, Baker, fin Cienfuesos, Cuba in ballast 10 master.
 Brig Attakapns, Sartelle, i'm Haysns. 10 master. Steamboat Montezuma, Baker, fin New. Orleans. Steamboat James L Day, Reynolds, i'm New Orleans. Steamboat Noxabee. Hammond, fun TusesloOsa, with 5s2 bales cotton.
 Flat i'm Coos. River, with Al baes cotton. Winier's fiat fin Aberdeen, with 2l1 bales cotton. BeIcher's flat fin Perry co, with 335 bales cotton. Rains fiat i'm Munroe CO., Miss. with 367 bales cotton. scrosns Aat i'm Munroe co Miss, with 376 bls cotton Lackry's fiat fun Aberdeen, with l25 bales cotton. SAILED FOR THIS PoRT-From New-York. 18th inst ship Celia, Thatcher; and bark Ring, Latham. spoKEN-I0th inst. on D. II. 8. Keys, bark Oxford, hence for Boston.
 ioth Inst-Lat ss, lon "A, brig Acton. Lambert, hence ISIS, uit) for Providence.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-02-27

CotulOn Party at the Waverly. .. M ESSRS. MOULTON and CLARK would res- M pectluly 10 the citizens of Mobile that their first Coillon Party (or the season) will take place at the Waverly House on FRIDAY evening next, 18th instant. I..=
 0G- Tickets Of admission for gentlemen can be obtained al the office of the Waverly. feb26M
Mobile register and journal., 1845-02-27
Mobile, February 24th, lS45.

00- To the Voters of Mobile county; We are au. lhorized to announce DRURY THOMPSON as n candidate for reelection the office of Clerk of the County Court of Mobile county, at the ensuing Au- gust election febS 6Otiies
 01-The friends of JOHN P. REMY announce him as candidate for the office of Clerk of the Cir cult Court of Mobile county, at the election on the first Monday of August next. jan14 3Stes
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FOR MONTGOMERY

FOR MONTGOMERY. A N The splendid passenger steamer NEizzzszz Nizzzszzz SAM DALE. F. M. Johnson master, will leave for the above and all intermediate landings, on THIS DAY, 27th instant, at 10 o'clock AM {. positively.
 For freight passage, having superior accom- modations, apply board or to fb27 CAMPBELL. OWEN & co.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-02-27
WHARFAGE.

YNHE Planters and Merchants of Alabama are II hereby notified that and after this day. no Wharfage will be charged on COTTON laaded on St Louis street Wharf and all Wharyes above. sss
 Cotton landed on Wharves between St Lonis aad Conti streets, will be charged 5 cents Der hale .
 jan27 49if FETTYPLACE & GOODMAN,
 0U- The Dallas Gazette, Greensboro, Beacon, Wetumpka Whig Alabama Journal, Flag Union, Euiaw whg, Columbus papers, and Marion Herald, will please publish and send accounts to- Els q, &$
Mobile register and journal., 1845-02-27
FOR cOI,TJMRIJS

FOR COLUMBUS.
 h E. s The fine fast running steamboat GEN. HARRISON, J. II. Estes master, will depart for Ie ahove and intermediate landings, SATURDAY, the lst March, al 5 o'clock PM. a. For freight or passage apply on board or to
 CAMPBELL, OWEN & CO.,, .u feb27 72 Front and 75 Commerce st
Mobile register and journal., 1845-02-27
FOR NEW.oRl.EANS.

(Regaiar seFai-sUsekiy paekef tO ths New BasiH) Leaves New Orleans Wednesday snd Saturday Evenings. Leayes Mobile Tuesdays mud Fridays.
 6aass- h The fine new and stdunch steamer
 kcysattSlS MONTEZUMA, J .McC. Baker mas - b ter, will leave for the above port on SATURDAY, 1st March at 10 o'clock AM. For freight or passage, having excellent accommo- daions, apply on hoard or to
 feh27 C. A. GILBERT & BRo.. 50 Com-st
 FOR TUSCALOOSA. A h The fine, light draught. double en. SzssslE EssEss<577Z zine steamer NOXUBEE. L. Ham mond master, will depart for the above and nterme ate landings on THIS DAY, the 27ih instant, at o'clock PM.
 For freight ar passage apply on board or to
 CAMPBELL, OWEN, & co, Agents, feb27 72 Front and 75 Com-sts,
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FOR MONTGOMERY. A ES A Toe new and light draught steamer aziE5Sz7a- LOWNDFS, A. II. Johnson master, will leave for the above and all intermediate landings on FRIDAY, 18th inst at 5o'cock, PM. For freight passage, having superior accommo- dations, apply on board or to
 feb27 CAMPBELL, OWEN x co.
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FOR COTTON GIN PORT.
 H R The steamboat NATIVE, A. C.. AEssiElEIE Wilson master, will leave for the above an' % all intermediate landings en THIS DAY, 27ih Feb, at o'clock, PM. ...-A '.ta. For freight or passage apply on board or to ieb27 NJ. WAKING & co.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-02-27

FOR NEW YORK. .kSM The bark RnLLA. Giberson, master, is akSready to receive freight and will have des- patch. Apply to feb27 WHITAKER X SAMPSON, 20 Cont st
 FOR NEW YORK. .ASN The ship DIADEM. Captain Barstow, now M9ex loading. will have despatch and can take 500 bales cotton. For freight or passage, apply to feb27 E. c. CENTER & co.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-02-27

TNDEPENDENT PRESS WHARF NOTICE. A-The Planters and Merchants are notified that the Wharves attached to this Press are open free for all Cotton received on them from ana after this day. (ian25) GREEN, CASEY & JAMES.
 0o- The Daflss Gazette, Greensboro Beacon, Wetumpka Whig. Alabama Journal, Flag A Union, Eutaw Whig, Columbus papers, and Marion Her ald will please publish and send accounts as aboye
Mobile register and journal., 1845-02-27

kSN FOR SALE-The schr ROAM-can car. 4edAE ry as a Lighter 25O bales cottop. Apply 10 feb27 E. c. CENTER & co.
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FOR ABERDEEN. A E~ h The fine steamer BELLE POULE, EEzzs2<zzs5z H. K Johnston master, will leave for the above and all intermediate landings on SAT URDAY, lst March, at o'clock PM.
 For freight passage apply on board or 10 feb27 CAMPBELL. OWEN & co. FOR MONTGOMERY AND WETUMPKA. A N The steamer RED ROVER, S. c &srEzzs l.EE17Z Burrdl master, will leave for the above and all intermediate landings on THIS DAY, 27ih inst. al 5 o'clock PM.
 For freight or passage apply on board or to ieb27 M WARING x co.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-02-27

sSM WAITED to load for Barcelona, VESSEL Gs& carrying 10 or 1900 bales cotton.,
 feb27 ESLAVA, MURRELL & co.
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Dates all point. by yesterdays mail as late as due-regular mail from New.York 18th, and express oi
Mobile register and journal., 1845-02-27

Merchants' shot Tower Com'y of Bal fillmore ID ESPECTFULLY announces to the Merchants, Traders and Sporlsmen generally, that they are prepared to furnish at their SHOT WORKS. on Eniaw street. Baltimore, an assortment of DROP SHOT of all sizes. tr af
 Also patent compressed BUCK SHOT Of the same character and finish those that were former- y manufactured at these works and gave such entire satisfaction to sportsmen md others who had used them, of the following sizes: - .la. .H h
 M
Mobile register and journal., 1845-02-27
No. 3-R4O 10 ihe To. No. O-l44 to the 10. 2-250 do 00-1l1 do 1-170 do 'OO0- s5 do

Together with an assortment of we'll finished Rife and Musket BALLS, BAR LEAD, &c. &c. which will be disposed of on plsaring terms.
 feb26 7bt THOMAS CLARE, Sec,y. SUPERIOR WINES-WILLlAM N. RON- S MIN, Agent for Messrs s. Stock & Co.,, Wine Merchants of Paris and successor to the late Donk Lynch of New-York, having just returned from France. offers for sale the following superior Wines of his direct importation, viz: #...s
Mobile register and journal., 1845-02-27

N0LOGNEs AED ESSENCES-A rich and V most fragrant assortment of Colognes and Es- sences, for sale by
 fsb26 T. WALSH, Se RoysLss.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-17
THE FREE TRADER,
ottawa, sli., Friday. Jnu""'J ~, i~i5'
Ecouor, of The Lee,.la,urc.


It is somewLa, amusing to witness tho eiih's 81
portion of our legislators in regard to economy,
Some measures of economy aud reircnchmen'
in public affairs arc undoubtedly necessary, and
are loudly called for by tho people, and this is well
known to tho assembled wisdom at Springfield.
10 effect this object, however, they appear to cut
and hack at the mere shoots and branches, instead
of laying tho axe at the roots Of this tpas tree.
Small county Offices, which at best are hardly
worth attending TO, come first on the list OF re-
ucnchmcni, whilst the pay OF legislators and
tio public printcr-by far the most burihcn-
some and unjus, public expenditures in the state
remain Enacted upon and will probably sleep the
sleep Of death Oh the speakers table.
We arc the advocates Of economy in onrPub'ic
affairs, aud when we see the Legislature first pass
bill reducing their own pay to - per day, we
shall have our confidence increased in their pa
td5lism and devotion to the state, and freely give
jhcn credit for any other reductions they may
make in public ulIaifs.
We sec that may Of tho members object to re-
ducmg their pay to 50, bat arc willing to vote for
50, urging as a reason that their pay is in Audi
tors warrants which are not worth their face IN
cash. This argument we consider weak and not
entitled to weight, particularly so when members
Themselves have power to remedy 1t. We ask
them to got their states and answer this question;
of Auditors warrants are worth so cts. on the
dollar n, the present expenses OF government, how
much will they be worth if the expenditures are
reduced one Mird?" The heavy item of public
expenses ia the members own pay which il re-
duccd one half, together with other reductions,
will easily reduce the state expenditures one
Mi,a. Let this question be satisfactorily ans
wcrod and if Auditors warrants are not worth
their face when the sum is ''iigurcd up" we will
sign petition to the tax payers of the state re-
commencing the "humJe petitioners to their
kind charity and mercy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-17
Public Printing mud Binding---!an Offer !!

| The legislature, we observe, has annu''ed inc
contract entered into between the secretary oil
state and Walters and Weber, to do the public
binding, and have ordered the work to be let to
tho lowest bidder. The reasons assigned for this
proceeding are, that the contract was entered In
TO illegally, and that the prices were too high.
As the contrac, between the same parties for
printing and binding the Revised Laws was en-
tered into al the same time, We presume that can
DC annulled on the same ground, and 1t 1t can, we
certainly think it ought 10 be. The prices allow
ed are so beyond all reason, that our legislature
would be Justly chargcablo with gross negligence
Of the public interest, if they suffered them to be
paid. Walters and Weber, by this contract, get
about 1925 per copy for printing and binding
10000 copies Of tho Revised Laws, estimated to
make 1000 pages. Now, we are not candidates
for public printer, and would not take the office II
offered us bu, If the state will give US the naked
Job Of printing and binding these laws We will
oLIisaIe ourselves, provided they DO not exceed
1900 pages, sile aud type Of Gales Statutes, To
pdnt, bind, and deliver to the state, within one
year l,om the time We commence the work, 10000
copies Of the Revised Laws, on as good paper aud
in a. good style ss Scammon's Reports or Gale, at
o'ls dollar and MY o5 aeypy, in cash. Iiraid ia
warrants, We would, Of course, wan, ten OF fifteen
per cent more. This is not intended for mere
6hIster. We have done work before now--wc
have been employed a, printing books since we
were boys-and know erady what we arc offer.
ing to do. II the legislature suffer more to be
paid than our offer contemplate, the members
would not be guilty OF more inexcusablc ptotiga-
cy il they took Is or $1,000 from the public rcu-
ny md spent it in feas,Iug. There, Messeurs c-
gislaiors, is a chance to show your love Of eco.
nomy.
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n poM lhioyjyv-A dav or TWO be

n Polk MJoriiy.-A day or two be-
fore the election in this county, says the
Mississippi Guard, two negroes were dis
cussing politics, and from words they
came to blows. The owner Of one of the
negroes hearing Of the rumpus, ,hrashed
both OF them, giving the Clay negro ten
lashes aud the Polk negro fifteen. The
latter, after walking abou, hundred
yards, shrugged his shoulders, and shout
cd at the top of his lungs, 'lIurrah for
Polk five ahead get
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-17

We have been favored by friend with manu-.
script copy of the answer of the supreme court
judges to the resolution of the legislature asking
them to submit to reduction of their salaries,
and take the earliest opportunity TO lay it before
our readers. The judges appear to incline strong
ly to the opinion that the public interests would
be best subserved if the Legislature minded their
own business and let other folks alone
While we see and regret in common
with the members of the two houses of
the general assembly, the embarrassed
condition of the finances Of the state, and
would, if in our power, most cordially CO.
operate with them, in promoting any Just
and reasonable measure, which might be
calculated in It's effects, 10 accomplish so
desirable result as that which seems TO
be contemplated by your resolutions,
we nevertheless believe that our salaries
as now established by law, and the con-
stiution are not more than adequate to the
labor we perform, and as the sums which
would be saved to the people, would be
too inconsiderable in amount to effect any
valuable purpose in answering the large
demands, which in various other WAYS
may be made upon the treasury, tina,
public justice and public expedency
do not demand such sacriiiye al
our hands, and that it is duty we owe
to ourselves and the stations we occupy,
as coordinate and independent depart
ment of the government, respectfully to
decline compliance with your request.
In regard to the amount of our compen-
satlon, it will be seen by an examination
and comparison OF the constitutions and
laws Of our sister states with our own,
tina, the judges in but few if any of the
states, perform as much service in cores
ponding stations as in this state. And
that there is no state in the Union, with
the same number of counties and popula-
tion, and with the like extent of territory,
where the Judicial department is maintain.
ed at so small an expense to the people.
The expense of the judiciary in the an
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-17

Dlah ofMe Mormon Prophe'.-A Mr.. Daniels,
who says he was an eyewitness to the death OF
the Smiths, in the Carthage Jail, gives in his pub
lished account of the affair, the following para
graph in relation to the death of the Prophet lie
states than when his life was about being taken,
8 A light, SO strong so bright, bazed between him
and the corpse, that he and the four men who
sho, him, were struck with terror and cons,erna-
,i5n. Their muskcts fell from their hands, and
they stood like marble not having power to move
a single limb. This light was something like a
lrsh Of lightning; and was SO much brighter
than the day, thai a0cr it had passed 1t eta slight
l,fkoes, like twilight" Rather marvellous.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-17
FROM WASHINGTON.
Of the Free Trader.

WAsHINGToN, Dec Goth, 1914.
Gentlemen: have forwarded you
copy of every public document printed,
at this session, and have notified you Of
the passage of two important bills (provi-
ding for one day elections and re-enac,ing
the sub treasury billy through the house.
Beyond this, there has been nothing of
interest to communicate unless indulge
IN rumors, probabilities. &c &c, such as
make up the mass Of the matter in WASH
ington letters.
There was, al one time, some prospect
of difficulty with Mexico, but i. seems
to have blown over, and Mexican war
is no longer talked of. The ins,almen,
due our government has not yet been
paid, but the internal difficulties, the pro-
babe overthrow of Santa Anna, incline
our people to show her little lenity.
As to her declaring war against us and as
to her overrunning Texas with an inva-
ding army, i, is looked upon as mere talk |!
The democrats have chosen a commit
tee, coming from all quarters of the Union,
to agree upon compromise proposition
for the annexation of Texas. Every dem
ocrat is in favor of annexation, but there
is grea. diversity of opinion as to the
means thereof. do no, think that any
plan has been proposed yet that will unite
majority but | think Mr. Douglass
proposition will unite more than any yet
presented. After the holydays which ter
inmate after the 9Th prox. think the sub
jec. will be taken up, and then we may
expect very animated and angry debate,
involving the whole subJoc. Of slavery.
| VIVA, will be done in relation 10 Ore
! gon, il Is impossible now to conjecture.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-17

QrNow is the time ,c circulate and to get sub
scIibels to democratic papers. Ga the 4,h Of
March, which is now close at hand tho National
Government con,es again in the hands of the de.
n,oeracy and the democratic press mus, be wide
scnin;ien- and abuse OF tho wings. We may cN'
peet all kinds Of hbrica,ions by ous opponents
for no democratic administration hes eve, escapct
their calumny aud abuse. Circulate The Gecu
mon,s, and thus meet tho enemy face to face.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-17

a Chance for rankecS.--'rhere is a
chance for the Yankees at Brooklyn. In
one of the taverns there, is the picture Of
a ia, black pig with some description of
its excollcncies and size. winding up with
the announcement, this fine pig will be
guessed for on New Years day The
guossers are to pay fifty cents for chance
and he who guesscs nearest TO tho weight,
gets the pig.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-17

An English paper has the following:
1T is said, that IN the town of Boston the
girls have made AN improvement in iron
ing, which beats the steam engine on
common roads all hollow. They spread
out all The clothes on a smooth platform.
and ias,cn hot ilal.irons to their feet, and
skate over them. This is combining the
rccroa,ivc with the useful and omancn-
tai
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0rrho larger the circulation the more useful
apubc journal becomes Give US a circulation
TO warrant tho undertaking, and we promise to
give you paper second 10 none in tho state,
What say our friends to this How many now
subscribers can be obtained for US 10 accomplish
this object nu, small number is required
VIII our friends make an effort for us
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-17
SPRINGFIELD, Jan. II, 1915.

Legislation still fingers. No measures
Of importance have yet been brought for
ward. The finance committee of the
house have not yet reported. No action
can be taken in relation to the canal until
they report.
There seems to be growing feeling in
favor of apProprlating the tax that may
be raised to the completion of the canal,
instead OF paying interest. Some think
that, with the sum of $3.50, 900 raised bv
taxation, and the money that could be re-.
allied from the sale of canal land, the ca
nal could be finished in four or five wears.
From present indications, | should no, be
surprised to see this plan finally adopted.
II II is, shall hope for nothing else but
repudIation-practical if not avowed; for,
if the canal lands are sacrilised to comple,e
the canal, and the present state deb, be
increased by five years unpaid interest,
we certainly can never expect TO be in a
condition to pay it,
After hearing all the plans which have
been proposed, | am still of opinion, tina,
the only true plan is, to comply with the
condition of taxation ruquired by the
bondholders, and carry the present canal
law into effect. 4
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-17

Sentence Of bishop Characterization Friday
the 81 inst, the Courtof Bishops which were in
session in New York city, on the trial OF Bishop
0ndcrdonk for unchristan like conduct, brough,
their labors to close, and by vote Of II to 6,
suspended tho Diahop. We notice that Bishop
choss, of this diocese, presided, aud voted for sus-
pension.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-17

bove the immediate and conflicting cur
rents OF popularity, forewent all selfish in
terests-ioob the broad ground of public
honesty, and were governed by the eter-
of justice and right, would
earn for themselves a name enviable to
any man, and subserve the best interests
of this people and of our common coun-