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WASHIN GTON:
TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 9. is4s.


The South rebuked by the Abolitionists.
We copy from the Union of the 7th inst.
the following resolutions which were re-
Gently passed by the Locofoco State Con-
vention of Massachusetts,, and republished
in the "sole organ" with some others OF
kindred significance:
''Resolped That in every choice of President by
the people since Massachusetts and Virginia served
upon the Federal and Democratic platforms, the
Democratic candidate has succeeded by the union
of the Democrats North and South; and that the
only exception to this has been the recent election
of General Taylor by the feud in New York, and
the bad faith Of the So,th.'
If the people Of Mississippi and Louis
lana vote for members of Congress favor
able to the Administration of ZACHARY
TAYLOR, the southern stakeholder, the
Xantippes of the North will read them an
other lecture. For New York to have voted
for General TAYLOR was the result merely
of feud of an unfortunate family quarrel
to be composed and hushed up by sweet
words and soft concessions; but for any
part of the South to have so voted was 6ad
! faith, a swindle, trick Of the wool-grow.
ers. But we copy from the Union one
more resolution, which will probably make
the people of the South little patient un.
der the castigation of this peculiar friend o.
the North. 1t is III these words:
"Re,olred, That opposed to slaveryin every
| form and color, and in favor of freedom and Free
| Soil WHEREVER MAN LIVES THROUGHOUT COPS HER
| ITAeE'
Ought not the people of the South fee
ashamed of themselves after this, for having
voted for southern STAKEHOLDER, when the
Locofocos of Massachusetts are for "Free-
Soil throughout Gods inheritance" The
Union has told us many times that the Lo-
cofocos of the North were in favor of leav.
ing slavery in the several States to the
people of those States. If so, the Locofo
cos of Massachusetts, who 60 for "Free
Soil throughout Gods inheritance" mus
regard their brethren. Of the South as ;
part OF the DEVILS inheritance.
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THE REPUB LIC.

State friendly to the Administration, our
opponents are divided and already quake
with fear at their l-grounded apprehen-
sions of defeat The coalition between
the Abolitionists and Old Hunkers in New
York, and the denunciations Of the iAd-
ministration by Giddings of Ohio, and
Palfrey of Massachusetts, may well make
the friends of this Union look with earnest
solicitude TO the Wing party as the ark OF
its safety, and as the only sure means
whereby its perpetuity can be preserved.
Can il then be wondered at, after such un-
natural and base coalitions as those we have
already instanced, that Alabama should
show signs of throwing off the shackles of
Locofoco servility, aud of sending Sena-
tors who will stand by the Union and the
Administration
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INPoHTArT Discovery ~ VENTILATION At =
time when the cholera, with an appalling voice
calls the earnest attention to bOuse ventilation
and dreadful explosions and Ices Of life in mines de-
liand no less efforts % devise means for the proven
ton Of these cslamities. have much sstisfactiOn
i'm anticipating that human residences may easily
b. supplied with continual circulation Of whole
some air, and the most dangerous subterrancOus
works be preserved against accidents from foul
currents Of fire damp. DR.. Chowne has enrolled =
patent for improvements IN Ventilsting Rooms and
Apartments Of the perfect efficacy Of which, We
believe, there cannot be doubt, and on princi.
pic at once most simple and unexpected.
Without going into details At present, we may
state, that the improvements are based upon an ac-
ton in the syphon which had not previously
the notice Of any expcrimenter, viz that II bxed
with legs Of unequal length, the air rushes into the
shorter legs, and circulatcs up, and discharges It.
self from the longer Veg II IL easy 20 see how read
lily this be- applied 10 any chamber in order 10
purity H. atmosphere LIT the Orihce Of the shorter
leg be disposed where IL receive the current,
and lead Il into the chimney, lin mines into the
shait) 20 ~ 70 convert that chimney shaft into
The longer leg, aud you have at once the circulation
complete similar air syphon can be employed
IN smPs; and the lowest holds where disease IL gen
Grated IN the close berths Of the crowded seamen,
| b. rendered as fresh a. the upper decks.
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SELLING WoMEN ~ ANERICA.--It IL quite proba
be that most OF our readers not aware that our
country was once q mart for beautiful young ie-
males But such IL the fact, and IL il thus stated
by Holmes i'm his American Annals:
''The enterprsing colonis,s icing generally desti
tute of families, Sir Edward sandys the treasurer
proposed 20 the Virginia company, 10 send over a
freight Of young women 10 become wives iOr tie
planters. The proposal wa applsuded; and ninety
iris young and unCOrruptcd, were sent over
IN The ships that arrived this year 62O,) and the
year following sixty more, handsome and well
recommended 10 the company for their virtue, ed
ucauon, and demeanor. The price Of 4 wife, Al
first, was one hundred pounds Of tobsccOi but a,
the numbers became scarce, the price was Increased
20 one hundred and fifty pounds, the value Of which
in money, was three shllings per pound. Tins
debt for wives il was ordered should have the pre-
tendency over all other debts, and be the hrst re-
rOyerable."
Another writer says, in reference to this move
AND delightful sort Of exchange.
ut would have done a mans heart good, 10 se'
the gallant young Yirginans hasten 10 the water
edge when ship arrived from London, each car
rying a bundle Of the best tobacco under his arm
and each taking back with him a beautiful anc
yirtuOus young wife
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CONTAGIOUS EFFECT or a MoTHER's FEAR-First
impressions made the fears of a child arc as ant
to be enduring as first impressions of any other
kind Hence the mischiefo of frightfu nursery tales
Writ, in his recollectons of his first ten years thu.
describes the lasting effect of his childish sympathy
with his mothers fear:
"on the evening that am speaking of, there was
one Of the most violent thundcrstorms have ever
witnessed. My aunt got down her bible and be.
gan TO read aloud As the storm increased. she
read louder and louder. My mother was exceed
ingly frightened She one of the most tender
and afectionste OF BEINGS but she had the tmidity
OF her sex IN an extreme degree-snd, indeed, this
storm was enough To appal the stoutest heart. One
Hash OF lightning struck tree i'm the yard and
ripped of aarge splinter, which il drove towards us
My mother shrieked aloud, flew behind the door
and took me with her. My aunt remained firm in
her scat, and noticed the peal in other way than
by the increased energy Of her voice. This was the
first thunderstorm remember. ! never got over
my mothers contagious terror until became n
man. Even then, and even yet, am rendered much
more uneasy by Thunderstorm than, believe,
should have been il my mother had, on that occa-
sion, displayed the frmncss of my aunt. | could
not have been more than five six years old when
this happened. The incident aud its effect on me
show the necessity of commanding our fears before
our children"
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From CoRPUs CHRIsTI.-By the arrival here yes
terday Of the schooner J. P. Smart Captain Baker,
from Corpus Christi, we have received the Star to
the 18th inst. We take tho following from the Star
of the 18th Mobile Advertiser, 2d.l
gentleman Just from San Antonio informs us
that the smallpox had broken out in that place and
that several deaths have occurred. Mr.. Levi Wood
bury, clerk in the United States Commissary Do.
parment, is of the victims to this loathsome
scourge.
We learn from several persons who have lust ar
rived from San Antonio, that news had reached the
city from Of the military stations above Austin
that the Camanche Indians had made an attack
upon one of the Indian trading houses the Brasos
and entirely broken il up. The traders had 10
abandon it, leaving their property to the mercy of
the savages.
II is also reported that the Camanche nation have
held a council of war and to the conc fusion, of
commencing hostilites upon our frontier settle
ments They state that one of their PRINCIPAL chiefs
was lately killed upon the Nueccs by a party of
Americans, while on excursion 10 this portion of
Texas-an excursion of pleasure, We presume such
as numbering our citizens, abducting women and
children, and stealing horses. This chief un-
doubleday belonged 20 the party Of Indians overta-
ken by Lieutenant Walker, near Atascoso an nc
count of which we published in a previous number
Should these rumors be true, will have plenty of
work for two regiments of rangers in the place of
three companies.
The Star expresses deep gratitude 10 General
Brooke for statoning the Texas rangers in the vi
cinity of Corpus Christi, for the protection of liz,
and property between the Rio Grande and the
Nueccs. At Aqua Dolce, about thirty miles from
Corpus Christi, on the 18th instant, body of In
ditns had been seen, supposed 10 be about twenty
In number, driving large caballada, principally
mules. in the direction of Casa Blanca, ON the
Nueccs. Captain Ford and thirty rangers immedi-
stely started in pursuit, with Lieutenant Walker
guide.
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The Union has recently discussed at
some length its own merits in the service
Of Locofocoisn, and has endeavored to
prove, by certificates of character from
its friends and accomplices, that it is a
respectable and dignifed sheet that its
articles are able, and that its senior editor
is not dotard. The testimony which it
adduces is somewhat questionable mas
much as the witnesses are all interested.
They are enlisted with the Union in the
same cause, waging the same warfare and
welding the same weapons Of calumny
and denunciation. Having fellow feel
ing, it is not surprising that they are won
drous kind.
1t is quite likely, however, that in the
eyes of Locofocoism, to call the President
of the United States and the members of
the Cabinet butchers "Neros," Sim
beciles," 'sblunderers," sbloodthirsty
s'tyrants," &C., &c.-to heap upon them
all the abusive epithets that can be picked
out of the dictionary--is an cable and dig
niied discussion of political measures"
Locofocoism has peculiar notions upon
these points.
So far as the Union is concerned, its
practice is certainly in accordance with
the principles which il processes. Having
started with the declaration that whatever
face the future may wear, it will oppose
| the administration of General TAYLOR "to
its bitter end - and having further init
mated that the Opposition, of which it is
the organ, considers itself as licensed to
disregard the obligations of decency, honor
and truth, it can, of course, never be at a
loss in any emergency that may arise. 1t
is bound to oppose every thing, right or
wrong, that comes from the Administers
ton. IF it can find plausible pretext, SO
much the better if not, it can easily in
vent one, being unfettered by any incon-
venient obligations to decency, honor or
truth. Ii can always resort to calumny,
insult and vituperation and, however
much its readers may be disguised, they
will not be surprised, when they remem-
Der that it is only availing itself Of its
license"
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We commend the following just SEN
tence uttered by the Hon. John p. Ken
nedy during the recent canvass, to those
who give frivolous excuses for remaining
from the polls:
81 would as soon applaud the soldier, who, upon
the field of battle, in the presence of the enemy,
should desert his flag, because he does not approve
of the appointment of some of the officers him,
to applaud that Wing, who neglects his duty to
his country and TO his party, because he does not
like some of the men who have been placed in Of
fee -
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THE TURN OF LIFE.-From forty 20 sixty, a man
who has properly regulated himself may b. con.
-idered IN the prime Of life. His maturcd
strength Of constitution renders him also impervious
10 attacks Of disease and experience has given his
judgment the soundness Of almost infalliblity.
Ills mind is resolute, firm and equa all his func-
tiOns in the highest order; be the mas
terry over business-buds up "A competence on the
foundation he has laid in early childhood, and
passes through a life attended by many gratfca-
tons. Having gone year or two pat sixty, he ar
ryes At critical period In the road Of existence;
the river Of death flows before him. and he remains
at staDd-still. But athwart this river j. viaduct
called "The Turn Of Life" which, IL crossed in
safety, leads b. the valley Of old age round which
the river winds, then flows beyond, without boat or
csuseway 10 effect it, passage. The bridge il, how
ever, constructed Of fragile materials, and il de-
ponds upon how II is trodden whether IL bend or
break. GOut, apOplexy, and other bad characters,
slsO In the vicinity waysy the traveller and
thrust him from the pass; but let him grid up his
lons, and provide himself with fitting staff, and
he may trudgc on IN safety with perfect conpo-
sure. To quiet metaphor, "'Ibe Turn Of Life" Is y
turn either into prolonged walk or into the grave
The system and powers having reached their ut.
most expansion, now begin either 10 close lik,
flowers az sunset. or break down at once One in.
judiciOus stmulant, single fatal excitement, may
force IL beyond IT. own strength; whilst a careful
supply Of props, and the withdrawal Of all tina
tends 10 force plant, will sustain IL In beauty anC
ia ugor until night has entirely sct-Jhs Serene,
Of LIFE, Ly Physicidn.
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Important from California.

Under our Geographic head will be
found late and very important news from
California. The convention for forming a
State constitution convened at Monterey
on the 3lst of August, and no doubt ex-
listed Of the election of legislature under
the provisions Of their new constitution by
the first of next month. While we are
highly gratified at the fattering prospect
OF the Hon. Thomas Butler King being
elected one of the u. 5. Senators from
California, we are deeply panied TO learn
that he ha, been dangerously i'll with the
bilious fever and although in one portion
of our dispatches il is said he was consid-
cred out Of danger, we shall labor under a
painful suspense in regard to him until
later intelligence confirms our hopes for
his speedy recovery.
The late hour at which our dispatches
came to hand last night prevents us from
alluding more fully and particularly to
their nature, and to their importance to
the country.
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A SrRAY Boy FROM BURMAH.-The 7farelieT
s,ives an account Of Burmah boy, brought ~ Bos-
ton In an American vessel. He says hs name il
George Francis; that be wac born ia Maulmain
Burmsh, hiz father being English sailor, aud his
mother a native Of that country; that his mother
died four years ago. and his father, upon marrying
again, gave him " his uncle in Java; that biz uncle
died about eight months ago, and then he was taken
on board Of The American vessel; that he was kept
on board week after her arrival here, and then
sent ashore 10 take Of himself He says he at
tended the school Of Dr. Judson, and gives such an
account Of the family ~ satisfy the agents At tb'
missionary rooms that his story Is correct III
speaks three languages, and writes we'll Having
90 home, he was lodged at the centre watch. bous,
On Wednesday night
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We learn from Captain Thompson. of the steamer
Yacht, which vessel arrived yesterday from Port
Lavacca and Galveston, that the pilot schooner
which broke from her anchorage during the gale
at Brasos Santiago the night of the 9th ultmo.
carried OH lad OF ten years of age, by the name
Of Joseph Davis-the only person ON board. The
schooner was beached fifteen miles north of La
vacca Pass, on the morning Of the 10Th ultimo
after being at sea three days and nights. The lad
stated TO Captain Thompson that he steered north
west during the whole time he was out, which
course he supposed would bring him up somewhere
on the coast; and in going in where he ran the
vessel ashore, carried away her rudder The ves-
Gel received no other damage.-N. Q. Bee, Isl.
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FRoM YucArAN.-By the arrival yesterday of
the schooner Two Brothers, Captain Gutierrez, from
Sisal the 18th ultimo, we have Merida papers up
to the l4th ultimo.
On the 9th ultimo the Indians attacked the whites
at Valladolid, about four O'Clock in the morning
The commander of the division, seeing that the
chief attack of the savages was the road from
Chemax, directed piece of artillery to that point
and, while pointing it. was seriously wounded by
shot. After fight of two hours the Indians
were driven back and dispersed
The Indians still remain in the neighborhood of
Bacaar. They have formed line Of fertilization
eight hundred or one thousand yards from the line
of the whites. Some of the Indians that have been
taken prisoners report disagreement between the
chiefs The whites seem to rely on this as chance
for obtaining peace. Several skirmishes had taken
place in the neighborhood of Ichmul; but none wor
thy of notice even in Yucatan despatch. The
Boetin Official continues to say that the great want
Of the country is peace; yet il never seems to
tce that the war is continued, simply because the
whites not sufficiently vigorous in the prosecu-
ton of it.-N D. Crescent, Oct. 1.
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Never before in our history has an administra-
ton been arraigned, condemned, and broken down
in the first six months of It's career. ''-Union.
That is to say, the Administration has
been arraigned, condemned, and broken
down, before it has had an opportunity OF
presenting to the country single measure
of domestic policy. Arraigned by the of
fice-holders, condemned by the office-seek
ers, and broken down by the heaps upon
heaps of defamation and scandal which has
been thrown upon it. Let not the Union
rejoice too soon over It's labors. The offal
which is thrown upon seed newly sown,
but manures the ground for more vigor-
sous growth.
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HAvANA.-By the steamer Ohio, arrived last
evening in port in eleven days from New York
and three from Havana we have received papers
of the latter city to the 9th September. We gather
from their contents the following important news
from Central America
In the State of Nicaragua a celebrated brigand
(cabecila) named Someza, whom every one thought
dead, has made his appearance in the neighborhood
of the town of Grenada Troops were sent after
him by the government.
charge daffairs of the United States has arrived
at San Juan, to enter into commercial arrange
ments with the government of Nicaragua.
The news from Honduras is rather alarming An
important force stationed on the frontier in
order to prevent invasion of the territory Senior
Lindo has resigned the Presidency.
Some serious disturbances occurred lately at
Costarisca; the rioters were put down by President
Castro.--N o. Bee, Isl.
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PoRTRAyT or A LocoFoco.-The Mobile ddperh-
ser says The following sketch, by contemporary,
Of certain Locofoco in his neighborhood, will an
swer very well for others of the party elsewhere
He never formed opinion or expressed a
sentiment until he found il in the Union and would
never dare 10 dissent from the administration and
its organ ON any point however preposterous il
might be. He would believe whale was a hum
ming bird, the Queen Of England black cat, or
Tom Benton an angel, if told 40 by the organ Of
his party"
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Another SPEECH LOUIS NApoLEoN.-The
President of the Republic on the 18th ultmo, dis
trbuted, in the Orangerie OF the Louvre, the prizes
to the exhibitors deemed worthy of encouragement
for the articles which they had displayed the late
exhibition of National Industry. The following is
the speech he delivered on the occasion:
al did not wish to cede to any the pleasure
and the right have to present you with the re-
compenses which are your due. The sweetest pre-
rogative OF power is to encourage merit wherever it
is to be met with. ] have admired the masterpieces
which you have offered to the public this year in
the exhibition of painting and sculpture, and am
reoced to testify to the great results of French art
lists, in presence of political agitation which must
have engrossed much of their attention and leisure
hope that next years exhibition will be even bet
ter than the present. The Emperor, in addressing
his soldiers, said, That there any thing
done as long as there any thing to do Double
your efforts to contribute your share towards the
glorihcation of the French name. Let encourage
and honor the fine arts for they tend to soften our
woes and enhance joys. Be assured tllatI shall
watch your progress with the greatest solicitude,
and you may rely upon the interest shall always
take in your noble labors."
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Iron THE REpyBLlc.l


Candidate for Governor OF wisconsin.
ALExASpER l.. COLLINS, the Wing nominee of
the State of Wisconsin for Governor, is native of
the State of New York He is of the late Gen
eral Oliver Collins, of Oneida county, N. Y. His
father took active part in the war of 1912 ON
northern frontier and did good service TO his coun
try The son was educated at college, and studied
law in Utica, with, think, MIR. Spencer. He
went, about 1884, to Cleveland, Ohio, and estab
lished himself in his profession. He acquired
handsome reputation there for the few years he re-
manned. Judge Doty, who married his half sister,
had established himself in Madison, Wisconsin, in
the profession of the law, and Mr. Collins WAS in
duced TO go thither, after residence of some four
years in Cleveland. Judge Doty had arrived at
considerable distinction, and, believe, was Gov
crnor of the territory at the time Collins
Madison Mr. Collins gained rapidly in favor by
his talents az lawyer and his devotion To the
Wing party, and elected to the territorial
legislature. He has also been candidate, be-
lieve, for Congress. He is of fine intellect
and professional ability. We are only sorry that
so many chances are against his election but the
prospect is not altogether hopeless The vote for
President al the last election is, probably the best
test that can be applied in this We find, by
this vote, as follows
Cass. .........,............. lbOOi
Taylor ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l3,ift
Van Buren,. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. lO,4lS
Aggregate Democratic vote ..... 25,4l9
democratic majority. .,.......,,.. ,6i2
The difference between the vote of the Old Hun
kers and the Free Sellers must be overcome by Mr.
Collins; and this, from present indications, it
seems probable he will do and secure a majority
over both the other candidates ***