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The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

The Washington papers of Thursday bring Us
the Official report of the Secretary Of the Treasu
~, of August LIST. Ely this it appears, that the
receipts into the Treasury for the quarter ending
3Oth June last, were, from vanous sources, as
nearly as can be new ascertained, sI1 ,34s,.
0se 20, and that the expenditures during the
same period were s13sl26,041 81; of which S..
55i ,723 4s were on account OF the army, and
81, 1856 ,065 II for the navy.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

New YORK CTY-It is now second only 10 Lon
don and Paris, of all the cities of Europe. Lon
lon has population of 100000; Paris i,OOO,-
600; New York over half million. Look at the
position of the three cities and their disparity Of
age, and who can doubt that in another hundred
years, il viii surPass in population ana grandeur
even those capitals, with their accumnlaiions of
zen centuries.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

A Parliamentary return, printed last week,
shows that on the 18th Of March there were in
the union warehouses; throughout England and
Wales 81 ,237 children, no less than $4,000 Of
whom were certainly illegitimats. $40
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12
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Number of boat. built in each Of the follow

The Pittsburgh American states that seven Of
the manufacturing companies Of that city are
making arrangements for purchasing sites for
new factories in the nsighborhood Of Wells
burg, in Virginia. Dissatisfaction with recent
legislation in Pennsylvania is said to be the
cause Of the contemplated movement
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

private letter received in New York from
Cork, dated July 10th says:
alt will crafty you and your benevOleni
countrymeH to learn that the pOtatoe crop this
year is the most promising and abundant ever
remembered. New potatoes are now selling at
one shilling per hamper of 81 lbs Next week
they can be purchased for sixpence."
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12
RcIigsssss ssatistIes.

statistics Of the annual conference of the
Southern Methodist Episcopal Church, just
Publshed, give white members. 1874, $50; color
ed do, l27 ,24O; itineiant preachers, i400; local
do, 3l43. There are 1927 Congregational
Churches In fhe United States; 1881 ministers,
and about Is, 600 communicates.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

In the course Of conversation in the House
Of Commons, the curious fact was ELECTED that
the streets of London had incnaased the
aggregate length Of no less than 200 rniles be-
tween 1880 and ls4s, or at the rate Of about l2
miles Of street per annum. .+e,..
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

The new Governors Of the Islands Of Mar
Unique and GuadalouPe.sent out BY the French
government, are said by the Boston Traveller,
to be persons Of color. .ta
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

The Washington Union denies he charge
that the Government has anything to do with
The revolution contemplated in favor Of the Re-
public Of the Sierra Madre.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12
The Great Elm Tree.

Simply saidi And how else should great deeds
be descnbedg ''This," SAID yoltaire: twas the
only treaty ever made without blood. and the
only one that never was broken" And should
tins memorial beleftthus in obscurity? II should
stand out to be seen Of all men, and Pennsylva-
mia should point to it, as one of the proOdesi
monuments of which the world can boast.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

The damage done to public and private pro-
perty in France. BY the late events in Paris, has
been estimated a, 100000 francs, or abou,
f400, 900 sterling.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

Jenny Lind has declined singing At the Nor
wich Festival, though offered fl 900 for her
services. She accompanied her refusal, hewev-
or, with donation of ESQ for the charities.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

Adsices from Sierra Leone to the 18th Of
May mention the recent landing Of upward Of
1 200 negroes, captured from slaversby various
Government vessels, and that farther arrivals
were expected. = sllaa94 $50 n .vilsuh5 y y
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

Counterfeit land warrants have been put in
circulation in Northern Illinois and in wiscon-
sin. A man wis recently arrested in Belleville,
ILL.,, for selling several in that place, and having
in his possession othens
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

Rev. Moses Stuart, Professor OF Sacred Lite
nature in the Andover Theological Seminary,
has resigned in consequences Of Ill health Rev.
B. B. Edwards has been elected TO fll the va
cancy. 3f4 ai4e'b,iiffsH & Sad
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

In the third number Of the Western Boatman,
the Editor, Mr.. Embree, has furnished list Of
steamboats, built on the Western rivers prior to
the close Of the year 1885. In speaking Of this
list, Mr.. Embree says:
From the foregoing list we find 6s4 boats,
measuring lO6,l35 tons, averaging l55 tons
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

BY arrival from New Orleans news il receive.
nom Mexico of the defeat Of Paroles BY Bas,s-
mente, and that the insunection = eEeciuslI
put down.
Jarauta has been captured and shot
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

A Newspaper printed in the Maori or native
tongue. has been established in New Zealand,
and In to be published once fortnight. .
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

Decfease ef the 8evense M Bssssa.
The Boston Traveller gives the amount Of
revenue at that port for the quarter jus, ended
at Sl,ll4,756, being decrease Of s304,069
compared with the same quarter last year.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

The greatest depth Of the Dead Sea, as as
certained by Lieut. Lynch. 10 GOO feet not GOO
fathoms. ..4
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

The II boats which had their boilers burst
were the Washington, Union, Atlas. Caledonia,
Porpoise, Cotton Plant, Tsllyho, Tricolor, Car
Of Commerce, Alabama, Hornet, Kanawha, Hell
en- McGregor, Huntrsss, Gen. Robinson, Ar
kansas and Teche.
Average age Of boats worn outer abandoned,
five years nearly.
Average age Of boats sunk, burnt, or other
wise lost, four wears nearly
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

n Horace Greeley IL one Of list of six In New
York who have subscribed $500 each to the
fund for Irish Emancipation. asq
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

ME. Webb, wife III Col. James Watson
Webb, editor of the Courier and Enquirer, died
at Tanytcwn on Monday afternoon.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

A new History Of England, from the time of
James ii. BY Thomas Darlington MacsuIsy, is
In press. -. Ass ~ s.lI .e3'19N
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

A sail boat was upset of New York harbor
on tho evening Of the 3lss alt. and sin psrsons
were saPPossd 70 Be lost. ,..sl..., 80 =.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12


Near the centre Of the city Of Philadelphia
whites one, may be seen the spot where Penn
made has treaty with the Indians. Itisin a mar
row lane; the granite monument recording IN,
bloodless act is in q ship yard. No railing Sc
cures If, and IL is surrounded by rubbish. Tn,
inscription upon it reads thus
Treaty Groundo OF
80 Wa. PkSE
. 1 and the
Indian Natives
I 1851.
'Unbroken Faith
Penn founded s 81
BY deeds Of Peace
VIM. Penn
Bonn it44 Died IT'S.
Placed by the Pa Society
A. ID. 1877 Ler
To mark ll
The Site of
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

The ship Anne, arrived in the LONDON docks
from Shanghai, has brought 100 tons Of Chi
nese iron. eAa
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

Here the slave State Iags behind the Tree
Indiana, without a 1.-THE of the natural adysn-
tsgss Of Missouri, without one great city; Mi
ehigan, away up in the frozen North, with in
feriOr advantages Of climate and soil; Illinois,
dependent in part upon her; all, all distance
Missouri. The slave State has no canals. no
railroads, no beginning even Of system Of in
iernal imprOvements-no common school sys-
TEN. She grows more hemp. more tobacco,
and that 10 all that can be said in her behalf -
But in all else-in the essentials Of human pro-
gress and human happiness, she is far behind
the new States Of the West.
The agricultural products show the same re-
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

In proportion to population the free States
are far in the advance. They work hard; but
advance" is written upon all their acts. They
toll necessarily; bat in all they do, growth" is
seen AS years pass, the temple Of freedom
rises higher and higher, and in il are gathered
all the meahsof human happiness, and there,
TOO, is the certainty Of securing in years to
come larger amount Of prosperity and pro-
gress. But the slave States are stationary or
retrogading; everywhere slavery is retarding or
destroying; weakening or corrupting; and in
process Of time, II continued, will leave scarce
a monument to tell Of its existence.
Let rs look to il. Let us try and infuse into
our new constitution the vitality and energy
which freedom alone can impart Let MS eman-
eiPste BY constitutional means the slaves among
ne. Let rs do justice to them and to ourselves,
and our future viii be brighter, better for the
boon, and we be blest in giving.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

"And you're burned Mslungen."
swell. IL am, aint Niger Msiusgss any
how-rm Iadisn- Meiungsa, and that's more
AN yen IT," ,s..s i 90. s...3st. -.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12

has been captured and shot.
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31

BELLAN's TnEoRY OF FALLING STARs.
M Bcllani supports the theory that they
are formed by the combustion of trains of
ihlianmable gases or vapors IN the atluos.
phere, lie thinks that these trains may
exist IN the higher regions without being
dissipated, IN consequence OF the general
aud perfect tranquility which may he
considered as existing there lie endca.
vorS to combat the difficulty which is
generally urged 10 such a theory, of the
diminished milammabilty of any gaseous
OF nahorons mixture by expansion by
referring to the sapor OF phosphorous,
stating, THAT phosphorus becomes nmi.
nous, or suffers slow combustion, at a
temperature so much the lower rs the
quantity Of oxygen gas IN dotemrnate
space is rendered similar, either by mix.
tufe with other gases, OF by Arelaction,
anf then ventures to conjecture, that
there may be other substances, capable, by
natural operations, OF being reduced into
the state ol vapor or gas, aud which,
though at common temperature and pres.
sure they are not inllainmahle. may
heeome 81 BY being elevated IN the almos.
pherr r-GifOaaie n Faru
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31
PUBLIC ADDRESS.

Gen, JANIS yrlL will address HE people as
Democratic Elrelor in tho following counties, and
al the following times aud places, 10 wit
Al Princeton, Dallas county. Junu ID.
Al Camden, ouaehila county, June 9th.
Al Wilmington, Union county, June eih,
Al Edotado, Union county. June 10Th
At Lewisyille, Lafayette county, June lith,
Al Washington, Hampstead county, June 18th
At Pafaclliia, Sewer county, June 18th.
AT Russey's Store, Sewer county, June Goth
Al Muffreesbotough, Pike county, lune a2d
Al Mkadepha, Clark county, June 9Th,
At RoekpoH, Hot Spring county June goth,
Al Brnlun, Saline county, June 9th.
Aud al any other time aud place IN the above
eounlirs. appointed by the people, when the ap.
poinlmeal does not conflict with either Of the
abovc appointments.
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31
TO THE PEOPLE OF ARKANSAS.

The death OF Col Ashley having ere.
aled another vacancy mihe L ; Senate.
which l. TO be filled by the next Eegi,la.
tuTe, ! now announce myself as candi.
date for II. In doing 50 1t Is proper to
add ! have no waf 10 wage against any
mRn or etoi men and have no ,indictiye
Feelings 10 crafty or injuries TO arenge,
The pfetcntions Of my competitors
whoever they may be, will receive at
NJ my hands the consideration to which
they are Justly euttlediand, indeed, can
most sincerely declare that II will. at all
times afford me more qualification TO over
estimate than deprecla'c their merits,
have neither the motive nor the inclina.
ton To di,pange any claims they may
have, and hence, wish it distinctly mn.
dersiood that. IN seeking this high and
honorable station, shall met them as ]
desire To be met, on iair aud open grounds,
II cannot be expected that ! should, IN
this briciaddress, make any formal declar.
alton Of my political principles. 1t Is
my present intention TO visit as many
counties as practicable the ensuing sum.
mcr, and an opportunity will then be ai-
iordcd OF discussing before the people
such questions rs the occasion may seem
to demand.
Ia the mean time ! checrfully submit
my claims 10 their Judgment, aud will con
tent myself with adding, that during
twelve year, residence in Arkansas, have
faithfully labored To sustain the measures
OF the democratic party, and consequent
ly my opinions upon political questions
have been openly proclaimed in various
modes and are doubtless, very generally
known in the State And | must add,
that, although am a democrat from
choice, feeling, aud conviction, and could
never be otherwise, yet IL those who are
acquainted with ne can bear witness, !
have alway, respected honest differences
OF sentiment in others, and awarded To
political opponents that sincerity which !
can Justly claim for myself.
;, II. HEMPSTEAD
Lutte Rock, May 10Th. ISIS.
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31
CAN DID 7 o. =.

o. We are authorized TO announce cHAELEs d.
MITCHELL, candidate to represent Hampstead
county IN the next Legislature.
o. We are authorized 10 announce TyRA lInL
a candidate 10 represent Hampstead county IN the
next Legislature.
ufWe are authorised 10 announce A. ]. Arm
STRONG as a candidate for recollection to the state
Senate, from the district composed Of the counties
Of Lafayette, Sewer and Polk.
1rWe are authorized 10 announce ColWmLIAM
WYNN, of Lafayette county, as a candidate TO
represent the district composed Of the counties Of
Lafayette, Sewer and Polk in the next State
Senate
1--WE are authorized to announce JouS l..
EAps, as a candidate 10 represent Hampstead
county in the next State Legislature.
1--WE are authorized 10 announce JonN s.
CaNNoN. of Saline Township, as a candidate to
represent Hampstead county in the next Legs.
lature.
l1-We are authorized to announce BERNARD +
HENrsrrAD, as a candidate 10 represent Hemp
stead county In the next Legislature.
lrWe are authorized 10 announce j. BRAScH
SANDEFuR as a candidate iot the office Of Sheriff
of Hampstead county.
IFWe are authorized to announce SIMON T.
SANDERS as a candidate for reelection to the
office of Clerk of Hampstead county.
1FWe are authorized to announce WILLIAM VI.
STUART us candidate for Sheriff Of liempsteud
county
lFWe are authorised to announce W. '. kiNG
as a candidate for Constable Of OzaH Township
uTJAaEs VI, r. FaENsLY, we are authorized to
saw, is a candidate for Constable Of Olan Town.
ship.
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31

INFANCY OF JAMES WATT.-A friend Of
the father OF the impruycr of the steam
engine came upon young James, os he lay
stretched upon the ground, tmclng with
chalk all sorts ui cross lines. "Nhy do
YOU suffer this child thus To trllle away
his time!" exclaimed the visitor; ''scnd
him to school" You will do well to
delay your Judgment said the father,
before condemning him, he good enough
to lind out his occupation. The harsh
Judgment was speedily revcr,ed-thc
child of six was solving problem OF
geometry, james said Mrs. Muirhead
one day, to her nephew, 81 never saw
any boy more given TO trifing than YOU
are. cant you take book aud employ
Yourself usctuly! There you have been
sitting a whole hour without speaking a
single word Do You know what you
have been about all this time! You have
done nothing but shut and open, and
open and shut, the lid OF the tea kettle;
and first, you have put the saucer IN the
steam from the spout, aud then You have
held the silver teaspoon in it; and then
YOU have done nothing but pore over
them, and bring together the drops formed
by condensation, on the surface OF tue
china or the clear spoon. Amt you
ashamed OF spending your time in that
way.-M Arago, qaoted IN he AtheHeUm.
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31
IRELAND

The following from the Liverpool
Times embrace all that we have received
from Ireland. II appears that the OCon-
uclls have threatened to leave the colll'
try with the remains of their father:
The deplorable state OF Ireland appa'
rently on the verge of civil war, con
tinues TO occupy the deepest attention OF
all classes, In the wild and tnmultuous
passions now evoked, it is scarcely to be
hoped that the calm exhortahons OF WIS
dom and experience can be listened to-
The majority of the people OF Ireland
now to a great extent armed, seem resolY-
ed upon some desperate act, winch VIII
soon secure for them the accomplishment
OF their darling hopes, or plunge them sun
deeper in the abyss of misery Nha'e''
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31
DIR. L.. p. .DETT,

~ INVITES the attention Of all wishing s,sl
III to purchase III
MrhleInes nrnEs pnInis and n,r STUN
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31

DISTRESSING SUIcIpE.-lt is with deep regret
says tho Delaware Gazette. that we announce the
death, by his own hand of Warren Jefferson, Esq,
a prominent and highly respectable citizen Of Sus-
ses county, hlch occurred on Thursday lust.-
MIR Jefferson was u member oitfelasl State SEN
ale, and in lsA0 was the candidate Of the Demo-
cratic party Of this State for Governor. lie shot
himself through the heart with horse. pistol, in
the rear of his own house, where he was immedi.
alely afterwards found dead HIesuiiered for some
time past under deep depression Of spirits, conse-
quent upon various family infections Ills family
have been hereditary subjects to partial temporary
arrangement ofmind. Ason ofhs destroyed him
self by cutting his throat some years since.
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31
ORDER No. 10.
HEADQUARTERS
IIEMr.fIAn CnnAfY. AI

10 as Stst9 Of Hampstead Cspaty3
You are hereby commanded to order an eleaz
l ton for Colonel Gommandeni Of the lst Rer.z
men, of the lsl brigade Of the Is, DI.sion Of the
Arkansas Militia, 10 be holden on the Is, Monday
Of August next, at the different precincts in tie
county of iirmpstead; and, also, At the same time,
an election for Major Of the % Battalion Of sad
Regiment, composed Of oomrAgIrs in townships
Saline, Mine oiesk aud Bois d'Aro. aud due "a
turns make 10 me according 10 law.
Given under my hand this 29d day OF MAY, ISIS
BENZ. T. JEl1, BriR. Gen
lsi brigade lsi Dirisioa Arkaasaa Mihng.
by ilENRY T. Johnson, brigade Mejar
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31
For sale.

1 SEVERAL NEGROES. young aud likely
low for cash. Apply to
- a. BLOCK & son
Washington. May n, lsis.e5.lf
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31
STATE ARKANSAS,
COUNTY or GLARK..

tLARk 0Reulr topsr, IN VACATION, N GHssoEE1
srrlNa. fuls rnE lsTu DAY OF MAr, 4 ID 1913
Franklin 7 Hart,
Complainant
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
A PPLlCATloN will be made by the under.
n signed, at the July term of the probate court,
IN and for the county Of Henpstead Ia the State
of Arkansas, in the year A. D. Is4s, for an or.
der to sell certain real estate belonging 10 the es-
tate Of James Johnson, deceased, in order to pay
the debts entitled and allowed against said esta,e
SARAH JOHNSON, Admir-.
and WIN JOHNSON, idmr.
offhe estate Of Jas. johnson, dec
May l5, lsis.23.dw.
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31
NOTICE.

FENlIE entire stock of merchandise belonging to
u the firm of j S. Johnson q Co. is now Of
fered for sale at cost for cash in hand aud for
cash only, to close the concern.
e. w. SHOWER.
Surviving partner.
r s.--All persons indebted to said firm will
find il to their advantage 10 call and settle their
indebtedness without delay, otherwise they will
hear from me at court. G. W S.
Fulton, May II, ls4s.23
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31

LArE Am INTERESTING fRoA Mruea The
Philadelphia PcLnssltanian is indebted 10 Pursef
Rice OF the navy, iet late intelligence itam Mex.
60 from Lhsrf California Ne have news a. late
the 20lh Of March The naval fofes under
captain paplni, L. ) ship cyanr. had al en.
gagemenl with the gaetnllas nrar Sau jose. "a
which the former Nafp tfiumphaui--the Mex.
cans losing many men, end their leader Lieut..
Col Bufioa at San Jose had received reinforce.
meat Of snr huuerrd and iiny men from Upper
California. from the New York regiment and had
marched ePan San Auiopio, taken the place, k.
liag number Of the enemy, aud taking many
Prisoners also frlakiag Tho American officers aud
men that had been ia confinement for mns,hs -
ihose released were Passed Midshipman Dun.
can, Of ONO, aud Marley. Of South Carolina,
with the men under them,
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31

iht IELraaArn AHEAD o. fHE Suxs-l"SHa
siaHd iAau still upon GidsoH, aud itoH Noon in
iAe Valley ef iialoai' were the the words Of
Joshua before the children Of Israel, aud so the
sun stood still aud there was no day like that be-.
fafe that or after it. but the Telegraph seems
Theoretically at least u more than merely stop the
sieeds OF flelios IA leif coufsei Il Is driving them
back to the Sun.God. Has tins auythilg to do
with The lingering Of winter IN the lap Of sprneH
An exchange says that "a lelrgfaphic deslatch
sent from lhis city 10 ST. LOUIS. at 10 o'clock
naon, will reach is destination on the banks Of
the Mississippi a, ten minutes before twslyr"-
Nov, when the line shall have been eamnsied
along the Missouri and NellnR Stone. through
the Russian poss, ssions aud uefess ihcrans straits
aud through Russia returning wa Greenland aud
british America, a message despatched from tins
city to-day must have been received YESTERDAY;
thus a Whole day IS gained CineiHaaii Papers