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STREET FIGHT IN ST.. AuoUsrME.-On Wednes.
day last street fight took place in St. Augustine,
between A. A. Nunes, and c. and w. w. Loring,
his brother-in-law, on one side, and Col. George
Mackay and his brother Alexander Mackay on the
other. The contest arose in consequence Of diff
Guilty which had previously existed between Nunes,
the editor of the News, and Col. g. Mackay, who
is the deputy surveyor. Both parties had armed
themselves; and on the day of the occurrence, the
contest commenced by George Mackay's warning
the two Lorings not TO advance upon him, or he
would fire. Upon their attempting to advance, he
raised his pistol but il missed fire. both Lorings dis
charged theirs, but without effect Nunes now came
TO their assistance, and the other Mackay to his
brothers, when disgraceful afrny with pistols,
knives and sticks ensued Neither Of the Mack
avs has been injured, but Nunes received cut in
the stomach, W. w. Loring was shot in the right
shoulder the bone being shattered and Charles Lor-
ing receveda stab Of some three or four inches
depth under the right ribs. All the parties are
doing WELL The civil authorities did not interfere
at the time, but writs have since been issued for the
arrest Of the whole; and the two Mackays have
been required to enterinto recognizances for their
appearance at court, we'll as 10 keep the peace.
The others are still confined to their beds.
Chmieaon Ns,cs, Oct. 8.
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DEArH OF Da. DAVID MooRE-The last Hunts
vile Advocate announces the death Of DR.. David
Moore Of that place. For upwards Of t,oenfy years.
(says the Advocate) he represented Madison county
in the State legislature, and WINS chosen speaker
Of the house, and often was the chairman Of its
most important and responsible committees. To
professional and business energies of high order,
he united prudence, forecast, and watchfulness,
which, in the end, induced the most triumphant sue
cess in life and enabled him to amass the most CO.
ossal fortune in the country. His death will cause
general regret in the State, for he was known
throughout its extent For months previous TO his
death, he suffered from the entire prostration oil
his physical powers. He was native Of Virginia
and was about sixty years of age.
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WISCONSIN TERRIToRY.

The "Racine (Wiscoi,sin) Advocate states thai
"the Hon. NJ. L. Martin il elected delegate to Con-
gress from Wisconsin Territory, for two years. or,
may be- until we shall have assumed the responsibility
of State form of government, when we shall be
entitled TO member the floor, invested with all
the privileges and immunities of the representatives
from the most favored sovereignties of coneder-
ated republic We are moro than gratifed at this
result. Inded, we congratulate our democratic
frendsand not them alone, but all patriotic citizens
throughout the Territory--that gentleman Of com
manding talents, Of large experience in legislation
Of admirable address, and great tact in public life,
is deputei as the representative agent Of our -four
ishng Territory in the councils of the nation The
best interests Of the Terrtory--the honor and re-
spectability of Wisconsin--w find an able and
efficient representative at Washington in the person
of Morgan L. Martin. He will be a worthy sue
cessor to our late highly esteemed and efficient del
egate, Governor Henry Dodge.
The following the returns, as near as they can
be obtained for the present. The "Chicago Demo-
crat'' says "they will not vary l00:'
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From the Georgia constitutionalist
GEORGIA ELECTION.

The elections, 90 far as returns have been re-
ceived, indicate gain TO Gov. Crawford, compared
to the vote of November last Of ala votes II the
returns continue at this ratio, Gov. Crawford 10
either elected, or only be beaten by lean ma
jority. th
This result does not augur decline TO the dem
ocratic cause. 0th
But Gov. Crawford is more popular than the
principles of his party, is evinced by the fact
that he has run ahead Of his party-tcket every
where. tN
This is high compliment to him as a man, and
to the manner in which he has administered the af
fairs Of the State, in the general estimation.
While, therefore, we are grati6ed to perceive that
democratic principles are still in the ascendant we
certainly are not among those who feel deep chagrin
at a triumph to Gov. Crawford which is purely
personal
Mr.. McAllister may be defeated, but his princi
pies certainly are not. We have done all we hon
orably could for him. But he has not concentrated
upon himself the vote Of his party. He has, how
ever, received as large vote as in all probability
could have been received by an opponent of Gov
Crawford. Another day will, perhaps, enable us
to know positively the result.
aF 18l5 laAA
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There seems to be small cabal in this city, who

There seems TO be small cabal in this city, who
banded together for sinister purposes, which they
hope to effect by their attack upon the "Union."
We despise their agens-we defy their efforts.
They will injure themselves than they can in
jure us. Such is the case Of the "Charleston Mer-
curry" We have warned the people about the lit
tie confidence which be reposed in of these
Washington correspondents; and every days ex-
perience only confirms the warnings which we have
given.
One Of the correspondents of the "Charleston
Courier" (whig) is more guarded in his assertions,
and even dignifed in his manners; but he, too, will
find himself mistaken in the position which he is
assigning TO the President. Let him be assured
that Mr.. Polk will never sacrifice his great principles
to any imaginary "se miieu," to any false spirit
Of moderation. If his policy should not hap
pen to please this or that one, it will at least
suit his own conscientious opinions of the
duty which he owes to his country. We may go
further, and say, that if his policy does 'not suit
single man in his cabinet, !" he will consult his own
principles. But we have no idea that his cabinet
will differ with him; and we ought to have as little
fear of their success in the public councils Sew
en- weeks, however, will pass away and then all
the idle speculations Of the Washington correspond
ents or the wing editors will vanish "hke dew-drops
upon the lions mane."
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THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO.

The "Boston Times" repubshes the late remarks
of the "Union," and endorses them fully" We
therein stated that the case will be altered upon the
meeting of Congress. They hold the thunderbolts
of war in their hands. They can declare war, and
they call all the military powers of the people to
rally under the eagles Of the republic. Let Next
co. them look to future events. It is for her to say
whether she will, in frank spirit, open the door
for Observation-Disclosures she will hold out the olive
branch, or whether she will continue to array her
troops, and utter her gasconades-and whether she
will wait the decisive action Of the Congress Of the
United States" The more we reflect upon the pres
en relations of the two countries, the better are we
satisfied with the position we have taken, and the
advice we have administered to Mexico. If we may
believe, however, the vague rumors we have recently
heard, she has not yet to her Her gov
eminent is still vaporing about war, attempting to
gaihertroops, and is borrowing perhaps small loan
but not the principle of the fifteen million law.
They appear to breathe war, whilst danger is APP
preaching from abroad and revolution threatens to
overurn her rulers at heme. "The gods madden
Times" accompanies its quotations with the follow
ing remarks from its own editorial chair:
We have again and again alluded to the degraded posi-
ton nation which Mexico occupies Halfcivzed she
addresses herself other nations in the her
generals wont hold forth to their soldiers
She has threatened with and has done all she could
do to nue by such declaration commerce. other
interests and the business Of private individuals She still
frontiers and threatens to lay waste
borders And yet this country still owing install
mens which she appears determined not to pay and for.
sooth. accuses us Of dishonor!
With Others would ask, how long Is this state OF
things be endured by the American people Even If
carried by Mexico 10 its last resort who
guaranty nation the expenses 10 which
already been subjected by her audacous threats and dec
raonsi Is we known that the executive declare
war; and all do, Of ITSELF Is Is guard against and
pei invasion has noby occupied and sustained this po
sition. But If Mexico Keeps up her declaration OF
and continues about her armed forces march
ing to our frontiers will be the duty Of Congress
slider question: whether is not due honor
the great Of and trsde to declare
against her. and compel her pay her debts to rem
by her silly but wicked bavadoes and TO give sufficient
guarantees for her good behavior for the future.
We repeat she has played this game Of threatening and
skukng long enough-to the injury of peace and the
dsquie of trade; and think high time for Con
gress when together, to take bold stand and
show Mexico that the American people will longer
tolerate her conduct and that il becomes necessary
Will manifest their intention at the mouth OF the
We add the following from the New York Sun and Wash
ington Union SC. &c. HtHa.
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From the Independence (Mo) Expositor, Sent .

from the Independence CMo) Expositor, Sept 20.
More FROM OREcoN.-F From letter of the mar
shal and high sheriff of Oregon--who has been there
fifteen years, received few days since dated 18th of
April, written to his brother in this county--we
make few extracts:
"Last year raised 500 bushels of wheat this
year, think will have 5000. have large farm
lying miles from ship navigation, worth as much
as hafthe county you live in. have large build
ing in Oregon city, that has cost me about a. 600
Oregon city lies on the east side Of the Willamette
falls, Mutanomah on the west side, and linton, 20
miles below, at the head Of ship navigation. have
10 head Of cattle, Is head Of horses, 900 hogs, 2
dogs, cat, 3 children, and the old woman, with
chickens innumerable.
"With regard to the honor heaped upon me in this
country, am high sheriff and territorial marshal of
Oregon. ! have been going around the circuit to-
the mouth Of the river in the morning to the
county Of Clatsop. We have five counties in the
territory, viz Clacmss, Yanhills, Champoick,
Twality, and Clatsop. As for our connexion with
the United States, we are almost independent of
Uncle Sam. For some time past, have been en-
ployed in taking the ccnsus-the number of souls is
1000.
whole country, and think il the finest upon earth.
The soil is very good; the timber SO tall that have
seen 10 rail CUTS ii feet long, gotten out of tree
20 inches through at The butt The climate is fine,
too have seen any ice this winter but we have
had five months rain without intermission; still
our stock keeps fat without feeding them any. The
grass here looks like your clover fields in June
Come TO Oregon, and make your children rich, and
live happy yourself. Should you move 10 the coun-
try, bring two or three hundred young heifers, as
they are the best property in this country. There
is not half the trouble and danger in coming here
that you think. you start, half the trouble is
over" i&3
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Let then, all parties, representing all interests, come
forward band of patriots, in the true spirit OF
Cancellation, act in concert with each other, and
be settled until one class ceases through its insru-
mentality, to prey upon other classes
Yes: we appeal 10 the manufacturers themselves.
We invite all classes of our readers, indeed, to
the present condition Of the public sentiment, and
ask them to compare il with what it was in 1882
with the exception, indeed of the notification fea-
ture in South Carolina 1t is impossible that the
rule laid down by the wings in the convention Of
Massachusetts,, adopted by Mr.. Kennedy in his let
ters, and sanctioned by the National Intelgencer,
can continue to prevail. The tariff of le47 is en-
tirely out of the question. What them Weshould
settle this agtaling and important question during
the next session, and silence the complaints Of the
suffering consumers, give peace to the country, and
stability to the operations of the manufacturers
themselves. Consider the following picture, which
was drawn by Mr.. Clay in his speech of February
IS, 1888, in support of the compromise act:
al heard with surprise my friend from Massachusetts,
say that nothing had occurred within the months
to increase its azad entrea him to review that opinion
Is II correc s the issue Of numerous elections including
that Of the highest ocer OF the government nothngf Is
the explicit Recommendation OF that officer in his
at the opening Of the sessionsusained as he is BY
triumphant eecton-nohingl Is his declaration in his
proclamation that the burdens Of the South ought to be
eyed nothngl Is the introduction Of bill into the House
Of Representatives during this session. sanctioned by the
head Of the treasury and the administration prostrang the
greater part of the manufactures Of the country nothing
Are the increasing dsconents nothing the tendency
Of recent events TO unite the whole South nohngi What
have not witnessed in this chamber Friends Of the ad
ministraton bursting all the ties which seemed ndssou
bly, to unite them to its chief and with few exceptions
south Of the Potomac opposing and vehementy opposing
favorite of administration which three short
months ago they contributed establish Let de-
ceve ourselves Now the time to adjust the question in
manner satisfactory to both parties"
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From the New Orleans Tropic. Oct. 4
LATER FROM TEXAS.

BY the schooner Mary, Captain Brewer, we have
received Galveston dates of the 10th, and Maiagor
da papers of the 18th. There is nothing important
or interesting. We are indebted TO Captain Brewer
for late Galveston and Matagorda papers.
The News says the following troops are being
raised Tor the frontier protection 10 be in the United
States service, under Gen. Taylor, until relieved by
regular United States troops: go men, under Col II.
I. Bell, at Corpus Christi; go men, under Captain
prlee, at Corpus Christi; 60 men, under Captain ID.
Bexar. Major Hays has the command OF The
whole Two companies Of 30 men each are being
raised on the Brazos and Trinity rivers.
The Matagorda Weekly Despatch says, that
Judge Jones, on closing the session Of the district
court there, passed very fauering eulogium upon
Of crime on the docket This certainly speaks well
for Texas. aa8 is
The Despatch does not relish the shot haste' in
which the people required to pronounce on their
new constitution. 1t says fs~ &93eA 81
"Whils the haste may be censurable with which
they post to take the popular suffrage its merits,
It Is desirable that in none of its features should the
cardinal principles of republican Institutions be COM
promitted. Il would have been more respectful to
the great body Of the people more remote day
should have been selected for final judgment in
so important measure. Az it 10, with our defect
i've system Of post-roads, and the scattering nature
of our population, scarcey breathiag-time 70 allow
ed TO investigate the real character of that instru-
ment before a Judgment 10 demanded on il merits
Il is easy to perceive how the honesty and intel-
gence of the masses may be abused by such
course of precipitatc action. There May be- and
doubt not that there are many essential features
of that instrument which do not accord with the
true nature of democratic form Of government
President Jones has this year introduced the cul-
tare of tobacco upon his farm in this neighborhood
He has six acres in cultivation; two of which are
from the Cuba seed. The experiment has succeeded
we'll One heavy cutting some time since taken
from the field. He expects to get three cuttings
during the season. The quality Of the leaf is said
to be good.-Regiaer.
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FEVER AND AGUEl!,
THOUSANDS AND TENS OF TIL

HNH OUSAND DIS AND TENS OF THOU
i SANDS! are now suffering under that bane of
life fever and ague, bilious intermittent fever -
aRowAND's IMPROVED Tonic MIxTuREn ia univer-
sally acknowledged by the dsin,erested, to be the
great national remedy--the only warranted, safe,
sure, and radical cure-that never has failed when
properly used to eradicate the disease and also its
immediate causes--restoring the natural feelings
and elasticity Of the constitution in manner that
nothing else will. fra
ns-Therefore procure at once this long-tried, old
favori'e, and sterling remedy, now called Rowands
improved tonic mixture-protccted against counter
feiiers by the written signature Of the original in
ventor, John r. Rowland, over the mouth Of every
bottle; and which may, for certainty, be obtained
Alexandria, of VIM. Stabler & Brother; and in
Georgetown, Of o. M. Linthicum
JOHN r. ROWLAND, M. D.,
Proprietor, No. % N. I'd ct. Philadelphia.
Oct. 13--d2w
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The Baltimore American" can gain nothing
not even honorby attempting 70 set the republicans
by the ears. II will gain not an inch Of ground by
the sympathes it is disposed to extend to the
Charleston Mercury" or by atiributng to Mr.. Cal
houn's friends suspicious about Mr.. Polk which
they do not entertain. In vain the "American" of
Saturday holds the following language;
.Recently however the Cslhopnites, some Of them
have begun to fear that they themselves we're 70 be the
dupes The Charleston Mercury hss been loud i its 81.
coalition between Mr. Polk and M Benton, by which Mr.
Calhoun and his friends and their favors measuIss
sdduced many facts and ccumsnces to prove the EXIT
ence Of this coalition But with This matter shall not
conclusive the point. in ons way OF another
ITO quiet the fears however Of the diseentented IN
in the Charleston Mercury which the honebe senator
declares his confidence In bir Folks fidelity nonpro
crbe to the administrator pslpable violation Of tho
pledge to reduce the duties on foreign imports to the
nue. standard'p
Mr.. McDuaie is right, as events will probably
prove.
How much more wisely and more nobly does
the "Camden Is. CO. Journal" act than the Charles
ton Mercury, when, reproving thelast-named paper,
the 'Camden Journal" says:
1--WE believe nor do we believe, that the Mercury
in this instance is the exponent Of the democts Of South
Carona and is doing injustice think to its readers
to give them such daily dish Of Washington gossip.
that which Nous psrrons serves up With proiessed
friendship for Mr. Calhoun the Mercury in opinion is
totally incorporating the views oil that distinguished
statesman with regard to Mr. Folks administration
convinced that does express the sentiments Of
any portion Of the South Carolina democracy We believe
that Mr. Polk will prove true; believe in Of the
coalitions which said TO be formed at Washington;
deprecae any attempt to cast impusiion Of political in
fidelity the administration by any democratic press;
desire to give the administration fair chance TO redeem
the pledges virtually made at the Baltimore convention;
confident that they will do IT. but not then will
trguers corrupt and profigate aiming only at their adj
vancement and aggrandizemen hut II Is wrong and
injustice to do until condemn them by their
In thus expressing confidence in Mr. Folks sdmistra-
ton believe we have with us vast majority Of those
who have been Mr. Calhouns political supporters be.
eve that this confidence in the administration is almost
universal throughout the State and exceedingly regret to
any attempt, however unsuccessful it may prove to
lessen It,"
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We understand tina, Capt. 1. T. sprasue. Of the

We understand that Capt. I. T. Sprague, of the
army, who has been FIVE years in the State, associ-
ated in bringing the difficulties under which we la
bored SO long to close, having the advantage of a
personal acquaintance with tho chiefs and sub
chiefs now remaining, has been designated to carry
out the policy Of the government which we hope
most sincerely will result in peaceably removing
from our midst foe who, by nature and habit, are
inimica to the advancement of settlements or the
the whites. The cooperation which
he requires from citizens we trust will be cheerfuy
tendered.-St Augustine Herald, Sept. 30.
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Very important from the riper .dasos- Opening of
passage from the .atlaaiic 10 the Pacific.

We have received the Grenada Chronicle Of the
9th ult, which contains intelligence Of the highest
interest to the whole world. 4, ~
1t appears that, while efforts are making in Eu-
rope to cut canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific
through the isthmus of Panama, or TO construct a
railroad across the country to Tehuantepec at an
enormous expense, tho Americans have achieved
the great work in the most simple way, and at COM
paratively little or no cost.
They have discovered the Amazon to be naviga-
bic for steamers from its mouth, on the Atlantic TO
Lima In Peru, and within eight miles of Callao, one
Of the principal ports on the Paciic---.Nssc York
Morning .Nsacs. IA ~ SlgisiA
The expedition was made in September, 1874,
by Captain John 8. KIause, of Philadelphia, up the
river Maranham, as far as the port Of s'Banos,r in
the republic of the Ecuador. Captain Klause says
ne was truly amazed at the quantity of minerals,
dyewoods of various sorts, and other valuable
woods, coffee, cocoa, white and common, of excel
lent quality; cotton very fine and long, like wool;
spices, bslsam, raisns, wax and other rich produc-
tons, which he met with in great abundance every
where during his travels.- Richmond Enquirer.
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bacon AGAIN THE subscriber respectfully
ID returns thanks to his friends and customers
generally for past favors and begs leave to call their
attention to large lot of splendid hams, shoulders,
&C., which he has just received and offers to them
as something unsurpassed in this market.
He, therefore, requests those wishing real first
article to give him early call at his wareroom
9th street. between ID and Streets or at his ba-
con stall, No. Al Centre Market.
JAMES TUCKER.
Oct l3-eo9ts Nat. Intel.
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The Washington correspondent Of northern
paper may spare his anmadversions. He is mis-
taken in supposing that dinner was given (at
Coleman's) on Sunday, by gentleman of New
York, to two Of the Secretaries, the editor Of the
"Union," &c. 1t was very agreeable dinner in
the course Of the week.
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PROPOSALS FOR RATIoNs.
HEAD QUAnrEas or RIM MARINE Goa,

HEAD QuAnrERs or TINE MARMx Coaps.
QuARrraMAsrrR,s Orr,cr
Washington. October IA. IsA5.
cEPARATE PROPOSAL g will lie received Al
- this Office until 10 O'Clock. a. M. on MONDAY
the l7,h dav of November next. for FURNISHING ra-
tons to the United States marines. al he FOLLOWING
stations. for the wear 1886 viz: M, s9sE WA =
Charlestown. Massachusetts:
Brooklyn. Long leland. New York
Philndelpbia. Pennsylyania:
Gosport. fnear Norfolk. \ Virrinia,
Pensacola. Florida; and
Washington city, District of Columbia.
Each ration To consist of one mound and = o,,ar-
ter Of fresh beef, or three quartsrs Of pound Of
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The governor Of New Hampshire has assigned
the 9th Of November as the day for making the
'n'rd trial to elect representative in Congress. We
trust the democratic party win put forth all their
strength, and do the work effectually this time.