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ried movement, and "Capt. Austin, by order
of the Admiralty, bas visited Liverpool, 10
gage the capacity Of the first rate steamers, as
regards the carrying heary netat"' All the
other steamers, now carrying mails, have I'M
dergone similar inspections. The Times
says, if noses had been counted, the people
of England would have accepted the offer OF
the 49Ih degree oflatitude with an overwhem-
ing majority-but all is our curse TO have a
monopoly of some kind 10 fight for or defend"
While it is painful TO speak Of these warlike
preparations, the Times says 1.-THE incessant
energy which prevails in the English dock
yards, the surveying Of the coast, and the
steam navy,-aII indicates black cloud some
where"
IRELA1p.-In general, things wero quiet,
batting numerous murders. An idea suggest
ed in The dublin Nation" the spokesman of
the Young Ireland darty, that railroad iron
would make excellent pixies, and the deep
cuts favorable for destroying English troops,
in case of necessity, has excited some little
feeling. The import of American wool con-
tinues in England, and American beef and
cheese were abundant, and prices had rece-
ded a little. Iron has receded in price under
The embarrassments Of speculation but rail-
road iron, i'll consequence Of the great de-
nand, had not come down in proportion.
CONTINENTAL NEws-The religious ex-
element continues in Germany and Swltzer-
land, and it was believed there would be
more fighting lin Swilzerland) this ~inter.-
Writers in France are contending that that
country has better right to Oregon than Ell
Their England or the United States The
National believes Justice and right, however,
are with the United States, while the Steele
thinks John b all cannot recede an inch, being
purely on the defensive. Other French pa
pers think there can be no war between two
such sations-they had better declare Ore
gon independent. The charge of French in
trgue may change The tone, when the Mes
sage arrives. The French Minister Ct Com
merce. in a report on trade with China, says
the American coitons sent there double in
amount the English. anh that III many arti-
Giles Americans are succeeding in monopo-
ly, as the Chinese prefer their goods over all
others.
The Russians have resolved on an autumn
campaign in the Caucasus They have fall
ed to get at the enemy by firing the furests.
The English have suffered new defeat in
the Island of New Zealand. They were re-
pulsed in carrying stronghold Of the natives.
says the official account, with heavy loss.
There are late a1vices from India, detail
ing quarrels in the native Governments, but
nothing gensrally interesting.
CATHOLICISM IN ENGLAND.-Another
large batch of Puseyites had gone over open
ly to the Caihoics-three or four Clerg, men
of the Church Of England and various other
Fellows Of different Colleges. DR.. Pussy,
and some others, abstain from entering the
Roman Priesthood, but will become lay
members.
General Thomas Thumb had visited the !
Palace in Paris, and had received valuable /
presents from tbs Royal Family, previous to
bis return to the United States.
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Glazing that it is expedient for the President
to open negotiations for The cession Of the
Island Of Cuba to the U. S. This lies over
for one day.
Mr.. Ashly Of Ark. reported a bill for the
extension OF the u. S. laws over Texas, when
the Senate went into Executive Session.
understand that the President has sign
ed the Resolutions, and Texas is The 2Sth
state of The Union.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The house has been exclusively occupied
with the election Of a Chaplain 10 day.
There were IS candidates the first ballot.
The third ballot there were buttwo' principle
candidates Rev. Mr.. Milburn, who, be-
lieve, is blind Methodist preacher from ILL.,,
and Rev. Mr.. Sprole, MIR. Folks preacher
in this city. There were some lS7 votes
cast-necessary 10 choice "A. Mr.. Milburn
bad 105: Mr.. Spole %, and some IS Scatter
ing, between Rev, Mr.. Gurley and anoih-
er. So Dir. Milburn is elected Chaplain.
A message was received from The Senate,
stating that The Texas Resolutions had
passed as they came from the House.
A Message was received from the Presi-
dent with some letters frem Slocum late
U. S. Consul at Rio Janeiro, relative 10 The
Slave Trade, which were ordered printed.
The substance of them has been published.
They are chiefly letters 10 Mr.. Webster and
Mr.. Upshur Secretaries of The Stale.
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Landlords have abandoned defence o.
the sliding SCALE and it is though
that the corn laws will eventually 90 down be-
fore anopposilion daily become more powerful
Parliament has been prorouged, pro for
ma, until the middle of December. and an
impression prevails that it will meet little, il
any, before its customary lime
The artic lie in the Union claiming the
whole of Oregon, created great sensation
England. But the Caledonia arrived soon
after the reception by the Great Western,
of Mr. Ritchie's proclamation, and brought
a salve for the sore. 1t was then found
that the article in the official paper was not
understood by those on The spot 10 have an
official character-that Mr.. Polk had not
yet thrown away The scabbard-lha; the
Wings, with their three P's,-'peace, pros
perily, and progression were inimical TO
war-and that Mr.. Webster, at Boston.
made a speech of pacific and elevated
character, in which an appeal 10 physical
force on the Oregon question was denoun-
ced as folly and madness.
Rumor points 10 the resignation Of Lord
Stanley, and his retirement from the Gov
erument probably least Tor 4 time-from
public lile.-Troy EAig.
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LouIsIAxA.-The New Constitution has
been adopted by Yeas 12,277i Nays !,392
Majority for adoption, lO,8S5- Gov. Moul,
ton has made proclamation accordingly and
directed that the State election for Governor,
Lit. Governor and Legislature take place OIL
the third Monday (l9th) OF January; Inns
will call ont a prea, vote We fear Nativism
will defeat the Wing candidate for Governor,
Gen. VIM Debuys, though he isvery worthy
aud popular, as is his Loco opponent, Isaac
Johnson, Esq.
Hon. John Slidell having gone Plenipo-
Tertiary to Mexico. has res! ned his seat in
Congress as member from the first District,
embracing part of New Orleans and the low
err Parishes. Emile La Sare is talked oil by
the Looos to succeed him. The Wings will
give them a contest. We presume that the
Governor will direct that the election take
place on the same day with that for State OF
ficers.-Iri6une.
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ATRocIoUs MURDER OF WCMAN AND
TWO CuILDREN.-On Saturday, while Mr..
Jacobs, farmer, residing near White Stone,
up the East River. was absent Qua visit &c
Albany, a negro by the name Of Henry Car
ter went to the house of Mir. is, aud there
made an attempt to ravish Mrs. Jacobs
The wretch, unable to carry out his heilisl
scheme in consequence cf the struggling o
his victim, he 10 doubt fearing exposure
sIhoihcred her with a blanket by examining il
into her mouth. The scoundrel then too /
two of Mrs. Jarob's children. girl aud hoy.
between the ages offs aud 10. and put them
to death by dashing out their brains with 4
rolling pin. 4 third child of Mrs. Jabobs'
fortunately lied and secreted himself in a barn
until the murderer fed.
We learn that footsteps have been traced
to the river side in consequence Of the sno"
which fell on Saturday evening, though the
marks made are such as would make a per
sou think that the murderer had placed the
heel Of his shoes forward to prevent detec-
ton. so as to leave the imprint that the mur
dcrer had come from the river side, instead o
going from the house.
The above is from the Police Reporter
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THE MoRMoNs.-Manys strangers arc visit
ing Hancock county and Nauvoo, for the
purpose of purchasing our property. This Is
all right. aud We hope they will continue 10
do so; help keep the peace; help us ct out,
and help us away. We want teams, and We
want money aud merchandise. There never
was a greater change for bargains in personal
and real estate, or lurniiure; and as wise men
foresee good and evil. and prepare theicsei
accordingly, SO come on while the day lasts.
and buy yourselves rich, and help us TO 90
where we shall never trouble or be troubled
Peace is our motto. and let the will of God be
done.-NaAroO Neighb0r.
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Pened last week from Springfield to Noub
ampton and Cabotsville.
For the Galaxy
Rum SELLERS TURNED uOp,1
SUASIONJSTS
For the Galaxy.

since The Legislature provided tb,, i
people might prohibit the sale of iuroxica,;ar
liquors Tor the purpose of making drurts~is,
ana paupers, the rum sellers ale all biobIy =
favor o! moral suasion, 1t is. in their o',,,;o.'
Wy un"ise and IuexPedienl to undertake 10
sup 'ne sale BY law, for people will drink
'"oi9 anu Tue temperance cause will 20 back
"arus: ana attempts at moral suasion will be-.
come inefficient van Ne
WIN nor all The true friends of temperance
iooA al thlS, and see what riLiculons so,,,e,-
set .ne rum sellers aie turning. TKey oppo-
sed to the law because men will drjDk MI ,
Ihel opposed TO the law because il will ,bro,v
the temperance cause back ward Then on.
posed TO the law because il T. i'll render moral
Snaslon powerlessi
NOW suppose they succeed in b,eakino
down the law, or, what is The same thine IN
electIng Commissioners who will licens. Ircc.
y the sale OF Intoxicating liquors TO make
drunkards aud paupers, so as TO omen ard H.
salze establishments for thai purpose in eve
ry town III the COuniy-wherc shall We Tho,
Ind them Shall we find them in temrer-
ance meetings trying the power of moral spa.
sion Mo- no. we shall find them in their
bars and behind their counters irving the NOW.
err of immoral suasion. We shall find them
railing at the friends Of temperance, and in.
terposing every obstacle in their power 10 the
progress of the temperance reform, and glo-
ryins in the success of their efforts 10 pat
down the law aud getting the help of the
Commissioners to put up heir sisus, and Ell
tee men into their dens of min
Friends Of temperance. VIII Won 20 u M,
these men! Will YOU becauaht hy Tie ch.,tT
50 thin!y spread over the tra;, th,v have set
for you! Let me ask NJ. Seymour-uiI
YOU half consent 10 so with lhcml Ave
these the men TO help you on wlIh the ter,-
perance relorml IfyOu help them by your
influence, iii is understood you will not stand
"A Candidate for Commissioned and they
succeed, where will you 6el Do You expect
their help, in turn. to put down incompetence
By moral Suasioni
To all the friends oftempcrauce let me say
come out from among them.-Be ye sep
erate-Touch not the unclean thing
CONSISTENCY.
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CENTRAL ROAD.

Notwithstanding the serene surface which
the centrals have all along endeavored 10
maintain over the affairs of their road, it is
now apparent that the elements of strife so
long hushed between the Gulf and North
field routes are now fast wrapping into a
tempest. The last meeting of the directors
in Boston fixed upon the Mortified route,
leaving il however 10 the Engineer 10 re-
survey the routes and decide between them,
and reverse the decis ion Of the dircc-
tors should he find safer and better
road can be built through the gulf. This
portion Of lie road in dispute is one third O.
lis length.
Thomas Reed is out in the last Watch
man in an address 10 the stockholders stating
that he has learned that many Of them re-
fuse to pay their installments on account Of
the temporary location of the road ihrou Oh
Mortified, and away from the Capitol of the
state. He begs them 10 reanimate their con-
fidence in the belief that the road will ulti-
mately be laid and built where nature de-
signed ii via Montpelier instead of going
SIX miles round, and coming out at the mouth
of Dog river, two miles west of the capitol.
That the road should go through Montpel-
Ter is an axpresslsiipulalion N the articles Of
subscription, and if ii is not there laid they
have a right TO appeal to the judiciary. Alas
for the admirers of 1.-The disinterested and no
bic hearted Paine;dna the honest Mr.. FELTON,
in our metropolis. If these'are the men from
whom they expect an impartial decision, we
fear they will find themselves sadly in the
vocativc.
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Mr.. SlidelI was Unexpectedly appointed Mir
islcr TO Mexico, and dispatched TO that coun-
try. The National Intellisencer thinks that
he must have been dispatched upon some ex-
traordinary business. The Washington cor
respondent of the Courier g. Enquirer, write
thut there is strong probability that Mr.. Sii'
dell is charged with the purchase of CaIiior-
MIA, and il is believed that Mexico will be
willing to negotiate and settle all difficulties
for money. The sum required IS SAID to De
SI5,OOO,Oc0 All this seems TO be confirmed
by late arrival from Vera Cruz, where Il
had been reported that the U. 5. Consul a
Mexico had been instructed to offer four oil
five millions as an indemnifcati0n for Texas
and further, that preparations had been made
for the acquisition of California.
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WARLlKE PREPARATIONS OF
ENGLAND.
From the European Times,

1t is painful 10 speak Of warlke prepare
tons in the same breath that we refer to a
misunderstanding with friendly country, as
it savors somewhat of the milesian mode of
settling j controversy with uplified shileIah.
hut the fuss and pother-tbe activity and
iucessant energy which prevail in the English
dock-yards, the surveying of the coast and
steam navy,-all indicates "a black cloud
somewhere; it may be in the west or in the
south, but the "powers that be" seem TO be
firmly impressed with the belief that events
are transparent enough 10 make this activity
and outlay necessary. Capt. Austin visited
Liverpool, last week. by order Of the Admit
rally, TO guage The capacity Of the first class
steamers as regards the carrying of heavy
r:eial. The British and North American, the
West Indian, and other vessels, have under
gone similar inspections, Cui mdio! Com
Ing events cast their shadows before" and our
prayer is, that all this horrible making ready
for the worst may prove super6uous, and
that the ''events," whatever they are, in
which they have their origin, may '.come
like shadows to depart"
SYMPTOMS of WAR.-Within the last lew
days a survey has been going on, under the
direction Of a naval officer high in rank, of
the large mercantile steamers in the mail
service Of her majesty with view TO the as
certaiuing of their capabilities for carving
guns ofihe largest calibre. An arrangement
has also been entered into, in virtue of which
these steamers are to be placed at the COM
lnand oil Government in the event Of theil
being required as vessels Of war.
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CONGRESS-.


" btt' -
Senate The election Of committees was
completed: Mr.. Phelps is on the committees
Of Agriculture, Indian Affairs and Patents,
Mr. Cplar, is on the committees of Pensions
trhairnau,l and Printing. Richie X HESS
were elected printers TO The Senate, Oh con-
di.ion that they mast submit to prices hereaf-
ter 10 he established: Richie & HESS u,
Gales s. Seaton 20, JeiferSnn q Co. 3.
House The day was spent in discussing
The reference of the resolutions Of the Mhssa-
chuselts Legislature for reform in the Nat
nializariun laws. The question was whether
they should he referred to the Judiciary com
EniIteo ito he siiiIed,) or to Il select commit
re. Mr. Diilinsham advocated The refer
snce 10 the Judiciary committee.
Thursday Dec. Is.
Sfnafe-Quitea number Of remensrrances
against the admission OF Texas with Slavery
all laid on the table.
Mr.. Allen, BY leave, introduced his joint
resolution. advising the President to give no
flee to Great Britain with regard 10 The terrni-
sitinn Of the Joint Occupancy Of Oregon
Nr A. desired 10 have i: read second time
and referred, bet il was objected 10, ard the
subject. under the rules, laid over.
ilr. Upham was excused, Al his request
Oh account Of The CONDITION OF MS eyes, Huil
serving as Chairman Of the Committee on
Pensions. ard.ihe Chair appointed hT. John
sOa Of La, to The post.
Hoase-The discussion on the reference
Of The Naturalization resolutions occupied
the whole day.
Friday, Dec. 10.
The Senate did not sit 10 day.
House-Mr. Douglass reported bill from
tic committee on territories, to provide for
ihe- protection of the Oregon settlers, and on
nIptiou. it was made the special order Tor the
second Tuesday in January
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FIFTEEN DAYS LATER FROM EU
ROPE

Last nights train from the East brought
intelligence of the arrival Of the Acadia
Capt. Harrison, at Boston, with 10 days
later news from England, and the continent
of Europe.
The food question remains in stain quo
Nothing has altered the aspect OF affairs as
respects the anticipated deficiency in bread
stuffs. Yet the leading capitalists OF Lon
don had solicited the Lord Mayor 10 call a
public meeting with reference 10 the subject
but he hesilated or declined. Cabinet meet
ngs have been held, but. nothing has been
agreed upon. Meanwhile, Lord John Rus
sell has declared himself in favor Of The un-
conditional repeal Of the Corn Laws, and
so has Lord Morpeth. Several influential
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FREEMEN OF ADDISON COUNTY

Please observe that the Ticket
below, headed with the name of ''DaTIs
Ricn," is that which was nominated by
the County Convention Of Dec. 10th, COM
posed of men who desire that licenses fer
all useful purposes may be granted, Lt net
for dramSctiiRg. Observe that the Tick
ct put forth by the Convention of Dec.
18th, which was composed ofmcn who de-
sire that licenses for dramsellng shall he
given, is headed "Iloratio Seymour"
As Mr.. Seymour has for u long time
acted as a friend of Temperance, and a
prominent member of the Temperance So
ciety, his name, Especially in connection
with the word "unPicdged," so much dis
played on all sides) may lead some TO
mistake the real character of that
Ticket. 1t is essential that it should
leading rumselIers and rum drinkers
actively support, although it is headed
by Mr.. Seymour's name, and he hiu,-
self, as we have full ground for know
ing, intends to give it his vote. Not that
he will, thereby, vote for himself,-fo We
have his declaration that be expressly re-
quested not TO be put in nomination,-tha
he is dissatisfied with the present License
Law, lin other words with the "LGac as
IL Is" )-that he cannot take the cath re-
quIsite for acting rs Commissioner under
that law, and consequently cannot Serre II
eierfed.
We feel it our duty respectfully TO csu-
ton all those who look upon dramseling
rs the root Of immense mischief to TIE
people,-who know that the present Law
was intended to give land honestly believe
that 1t does give) 10 the PEOPLE liberty to
eject Commissioners who have discre-
tionary power to refuse licenses for dram
selling,-nOt to be misled, rs to the char
acter of the Ticket, in conse qgence of It's
being, now, headed by highly respectable
name.-PRINCIrLEs NOT MEN
Say what they may about ''urplodged''
candidates, do YOU not know that the men
who will consent to stand ON that Ticket
will have been nominated on the very
ground that they will grant dramselers a
licensel Do YOU not know that although
Davis Rich, Herman Converse. aud Ira
Clifford have not been crea applied to for
Il pledge as to what they will do. yet it Is
morally certain, from their characters and
associations, that they will DO every thing
in their power, in Il conscientious Cbedi-
ence to law, to protect the people from
the pauperism, the crimes and the ms
chiefs resulting from dramselling?
For the Co. Com. at MiddleburY.
ALEX. c. TWINING.
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TEXAS ANNEXED.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON. Dec. %, 1915.

w ASHINGTON. lpC- y, 1910.
Sir. Calhoun appeared. for the first time,
n HE Senate. this morning, and took his
seat. fFe received The hearty congratulations
OF both parties.
The Senate 10 day has been occupied with
the Texas resolutions. II WAS supposed 1t
first that long debate would take place on
The subject; but such was moi the Ease
Mr.. Niles Of Conn. made riIorl speech, m
which lie attempted 10 excuse himself Tor voi-
ing in opposition TO The strongly expressed
will of his constituents. He was followed
nv hi. colleague. Mr.. Huntington. who brief
~ stated lts objections 10 the bill
Mr.. Berrien oil Ga. spoke IN favor oil the
Resolution.
Mr.. Evans of Me. briefly in reply.
Mr.. Baghy of Ala endravorcd 20 show
tha, he was consitent in voting against his
concience.
Mr.. Webster spoke against the measure
briefly, and his remarks on the oe-aslon
were generally regarded as fair EXPOSE
lion Of Wing sentiment at the North on the
subject Of the enlargement oi the Slave ter
ri,ory oil this country.
Between Two and three o'clock P. NJ. the
VIE was taken and resulted he follows:
Yeas-Nlrssrs Allen, AIrher, Ashley
AichIson. Atherlon, DEItr"i iDei'io'i, oar
70 r. Dagby, Breese. Calhoun. Cas-, Chat
rn.rs. ColquiIi, Dickson, Dix, Fairfield
Hanncgan, Haywood, Jenness. Johnson, o
La Levy, Lewis, 4HangaDi, Niles, Penny
l. ECKER. Sewer, Speighr. Sturgeon. Turney
Wescoti-3l.
Nays-Messrs. T. Ciaylna Corwin, DAVIS
Dayton Evans, Green, Huntington, Miller
Phelps, Simmons. Upham, Webster, Wood
i.:i..ye-13.
J'rhose l.. Italics are Wings, are alsC
ali tin>e vuiipc Nay
Mr Levy Of Fla offered Resolution de
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RAILROADS.

The las; Rutland Herald contains the
Charter Of the Western Vermont Railroad
Company, from Rutland 10 Bennington, and
in another column notice from the Com
missioners named in the Charter, Of a meet
ing of the friends of the road at Bennington,
on the 2lst of January. A full attendance is
requested from all towns as far north as Bur
lington. Let the people of Addison County
recoect this meeting, and also the one at
Rutland on the 14lh.
&C. Fnchburg Railroad stock has advan-
ced to 81 per cent. above par.
CmEsHIRE RoAp.--A corps Of engineers
are now engaged in locating the Cheshire
Railroad from point opposite this village on
the east side of the Connecticut, 10 Cheshire
Bridge IN Charlestown-the reported point OF
conjunction of the Central and Cheshire
Roads. Report has it that this portion OF the
Road is to be put under contract immediate
ly.-B,llacs Falls Gazette.