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11olitilal.
Phases OF LocoTocoism.

Southern Locofocoism is denouncing General
Taylor and his Administration, for giving such in
structions TO General Riley, the civil governor of
California, secured the early formation of a
State government, with constitutional prohibition
against slavery. Northern Locofocoism denounces
the President, generally, a stakeholder and care
fully wthholds any reference to his official acts
which have resulted in making the Calfornians de
clare themselves " free State The free De-
mocracy are grasping at the objections TO the adj
mission of California free State, and giving
currency TO the southern Locofoco premonitions of
opposition TO her admission into the Union-they
(the leaders) dread the contamination of the act,
which would strip them OF all their capital for hum
bug and excitement
There are, however, a few Locofocos who have no
abiding political position-they are, to-day, slave
cxpansionists according to the Cass platform, and
tomorrow, they with the Locofoco Free Soilers,
claiming the credit Of proposing the Wilmot proviso
clause iii the California convention.
A striking instance of ignorance or dishonesty,
or BOTH is to be found in that ''hcre she goes and
there she goes Locofoco paper, the Cleveland
Plain Dealer This paper is printed in the Gin
fected district of Northern Ohio and caters for the
Iocofoco expansionists and the ''free Democracy
politically il is neither "fsh flesh, herring for
any specific pcriod-its Locofocoism consists in be-
ing ''every where, and no where In particular"
Thus, the readers of the Plain Dealer promi-
nently advised, on the 10th instant, that BY refer
cnce to our California news to-day II will be seen
that il was Wilson Shannon, one of Ohio's WORTH
est ex-Governors, who had the honor of bringing
FAINT Territory. Let his name be remembered; and
should the California Legislature about TO beeleced,
see fit to appoint its United States Senator'S hope
MIR. Shannon may be one No better selection
could be made"
Now, itso happens, that Mr.. William Z. Shan
non, aged twenty seven years, born IN Ireland, re-
moved TO New York, and thence TO California,
where he resided three years. represents the district
of Sacramento in the California convention; and 1t
was this Mr.. Shannon who had the honor of pro-
posing the slavery prohibition; but the PLAIN Dealer
Stunning on the ignorance Of his readers, heralds
forth the important news, that the late Locofoco
governor Of this State, Wilson Shannon, was the
man.
Ex- Governor Shannon not only is not a member
of the California convention but he was, at the last
dates among the mines using the ''shovel and the
hoe - intent the acquisition of "flthy lucre in
stead of extending the area of "Free- Soil
Cincinnati Gazette.
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Interesting from Nicaragua.

Recent intelligence from Nicaragua,
says the New York Tribune, announces
the destruction of the Mosquito town of
Quamwatla, by party of Americans from
the brig M. G. Draper, which was wrecked
in August last about hundred miles north
of San Juan. 1t appears that the Indians
attacked the camp Of the wrecked mari
ners, and carried off their provisions and
clothing. The captain demanded redress,
and warned the Indians that in the event
of noncompliance he would attack their
village (Quamwatla) within the space of
three days. His demand was unheeded,
and accordingly, when the time was up,
the whites went up to attack the town
some thirty miles in the interior-armed
with sundry offensive weapons; fire was
set to the houses and the village was laid
in ashes. News of this event was con-
veyed to San Juan, and the Mosquito king,
accompanied by his Commissioner, Mr..
Coates, started up the coast to collect the
evidence in the case. 1t was obtained.
but rebutting testimony was put in; and
so the matter rested. tits supposed, how
ever, that capital will be made of the af-
fair to the injury of the Americans. The
policy Of the English in that country calls
forth unbounded animadversions in certain
quarters. 1t is said, further, that the
Mosquito king and the British agents were
taking evidence and collecting informa-
ton for transmission TO the mother country.
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conscientiously believe that they will form very
insignificant fraction of the whole number made
during the recess That sentiments of the purcst
his official patronage, we have innate conviction,
derived from all the former acts of his blameless
life; and the names of the distinguished men that
have appeared in print, successors to those who
have been superseded, prove conclusivey that his
choice has been dictated by clear judgment and
high intelligence.
We therefore repose implicit confidence in the
wisdom of the Senate in reviewing the appoint
ments of General Taylor, and can never believe
that the distinguished body which has hitherto COM
manded the veneraton Of the whole republic, will
this occasion allow the dignity of Legislation TO
degenerate into the intrigue of faction. 1t will APP
prove disapprove, the merits of each it
Is submitted, canceling no appointments except ON
grounds which fully justifable.
Ne,o Orleans Picaylns, Noe. 22d
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From N.e Rielmond H,hir. Nor. 30.


Since the time when Henry Clay filed the
Speaker chair, the House Of Representatives has
never had a more efficient officer than Mr.. Win
throp. Courteous, dignifcd and impartial he
brought to the office an amount Of talents and a
weight Of character, which il would at all times be
difficult to find united in the same individual
There will, Of course, always be found persons ~
disparage any appointment, no matter what it may
be. There are persons whose occupation it is to
find fault, and who are predisposed to oppose every
thing proceeding from certain quarters no matter
what face the future may wear Such men, Of
course, have felt and expressed their discomfort
with Mr. Winthrop, and the Interpretation Of such
should always be taken rather a compliment
than otherwise. But with the calm, considerate,
and impartial Of all parties, his high qualities and
the manner in which he discharged his duties, met
with as much appreciation as any man could
possibly command. Should he be discarded on this
occasion, feel very confident that no other will
be found capable Of giving such general satisfac-
ton.
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UNITED STATES SENATORS FROM ALA
BAMA.-The Mobile AdrertiSr of the Oath
ult contains the following information
touching the election of Senators from
Alabama
"The contest for U. 5. Senator'S is becoming in
teresting. Rumor says that the Democratic party
have resolved that Democrat shall vote for a
Wing in any event To what eztent this resolve
has been made solemnly do not know. Rumor
further says, that Fitzpatrick and King have been
nominated by them. II is moreover said, that a
strong squad have not agreed 70 this Fitzpatrick
and King from adjoining counties near the seat
Of government. North Alabama cannot brook this
and say amen. What becomes of Governor Chap
man and others OF the NORTH ] can hardly think
they will agree that North Alabama be excluded.
1t is very clear thatwc dictate between the
ddates they will present which one they will take.
We shall soon see what will come Of it,"
Since the above was written, we have
learned that VIM r. KING and JEREMIAH
CLEMENS have been elected. Mr.. Gle
mems is a Taylor Democrat, and was elect
ed by thirteen votes over Mr.. Fitzpatrick,
the regular Democratic nominee.
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Ritchie's Plagiarism.

The terse, pointed and severe style of composition
employed by Father Richie of the Uaion, has long
been subject of high commentator with his
friends. Indeed, it can scarcely fail 10 elicit the
admiration of every one, when il is Observed how
strkingy his mode of expression resembles that OF
''Junius;" as for example,
''We will exert the utmost of our ability to col
lect the perishable infany of his name and render
il immortal. - Wash. Union.
81 shall exert the utmost strength of my ability
to collect the perishable infamy of his name, and
make it immortal. "JAaius to Grafton
There! who will say that Father Ritche's style
OF writing is not in all respects quite equal to that
of the immortal Junius himself?-Pa Com.
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Hon. Nathan Hale,

The directors of the Norwich and Wor-
cester Railroad Company have passed res
olutons expressing their regret at Mr..
HALE'S resignation of the Presidency Of
the Norwich and Worcester Railroad Com
pany, and have presented him with SER
vice of plate bearing a suitable inscription.
The Norwich Courier says that this COM
pliment is eminently deserved by one who
has been a steadfast friend of the road
from the beginning, as well as a most &C
tive and influential friend and advocate OF
most Of the great railroad enterprises
which have been undertaken and carried
through in New England.
MIR. HALE is the editor of the Boston
DAILY ADVERTISER, journal eminently dis
tinguished for the accuracy of its intelli-
gence, and the consistency and uniform
soundness of its political opinions. In this
position Mr.. HALE has won the respect
and confidence of larger circle than that
which has Immediately benefited by his
exertions in the cause of public improve
ment.
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7 II E r E ? u B Ii G..
w ASHIN GTON:
SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER /. 1919
The Message.

The Presidents message will be eX-
pressed through to Boston, by order of the
Postmaster General, on Tuesday next, in
case the House of Representatives organ
ICES on Monday; and if not, as soon there
after as the House shall organize. The
message will be printed at this office.
Postmasters on the line should be at the
depots to receive the messages, as the &C
companying agent will proceed with the
express.
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Wing majority

CAss's REPEATlNo RIFLE.--The Utica Gazette says
the preliminary measures have been taken TO form
a stock company in that city with capital Of one
hundred thousand dollars. for the manufacture of
Coss's Repeating Rifle. Many Of the wcalthicst
capitalists in the place arc engaged in the enter
prise The gun was tried few days since in the
presence Of a number of gentlemen. On the first
trial was loaded with twenty four ball cartridges,
all Of which were discharged in p minutes at a
mark fortyfye PAGES distant. On the next trial il
was charged and fired twenty-six times in 81 min
utcs The gentlemen present expressed unquali-
fed admiration of the invention and full belief in
its ultimate success.
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NJ. +. CHURcH STATIsTIes.-Tho Christian Adpo-
cate states the whole number of members in the
thirty northern conferences of the Methodist Epis-
copa Church to be COZ 1915, showing an increase Of
Is, 2i9 over the number reported in lS47. OF this
total 5S6,749 are in full membership, and "a s9s
practitioners. The number Of colorcd members is
D $40, and Of Indians 953. There 934 travel
ing preachers, Of whom ono hundred and thirty
are supernumcrares, and three hundred and sixty
one superannuatcd. There have been three hun
drcd and twenty-ono preachers received on trial
during the year; one hundred have located, thirty
seven died, five have been expelled, and eleven
have Withdrawn. The number of mcmbers in the
Liberia conference is ,O63, which il ono hundred
and seventeen more than in the previous year.
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Commission on Claims against Mexico.
FRtpAy. Nov. 30. 1910

The Board met pursuant to adjournment.
The memorials Of Clement Saracina; OF
Francisco Saracina; and of Don Antonio
Sandoval, were rejected.
The memorials of Terry and Angus,
and of George A. Gardiner, we're received.
The memorial of John G. Jones, claim
ing for loss in case of the Loriot, was re.
jected so far only as the memorial joins a
claim for personal injuries Of another per.
son.
Adjourned until Monday next.
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WOMAN RESCUED nv May HowrTT. Char
lotto Harris, (says London lctter,) who was con-
demncd TO be executed, has been saved, chiefly
through the great efforts Of the accomplished and
humane Mary Hewitt, who not only drew up a
touching memorial 10 the Queen, but she solicited,
in person. day after day. and night after night, the
signatures Of the influential ladies of England The
day at first appointed for the execution Of Charlotte
Harris postponed, as il discovered that she
was enc,inte. Mary Hewitt has saved the woman s
life
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Louisiana.

Wewere favored yesterday with letter
from the clerk of the parish of Claiborne,
containing full returns for all the officers
voted for in that parish and the adjoining
one Of Bienville. In Claiborne, almost
all the local candidates chosen are Wings.
The members elect to the Legislature are
X. M. Drew, IL. F., Senator from Clai-
borne and Bienyille; and ]. M. Morrow
(W.) and j. McPaxton 3D. representa-
tives-being a Wing gain Of one repre-
sentative. In Bienvile, T. A. Key (W.)
beats 7. S. Jones Cd. } for the House, one
vote-being another Wing gain. The
House will therefore stand, Wings 81;
Democrats 43. Wing majority, IL. On
joint ballot, the state Of parties is as
follows:
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The State Of kentucky has appropriated tho sum
OF fifteen thousand dollars for the erection Of an ap
propratc monument, in testimony Of the gallan-
try, daring and valor Of her clivalrous sons who
icl in the wars Of her country. II is to I've obe
lisk sixty feet in height, and is TO be constructed Of
the finest Italian marble
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The New Orleans Delta Of the POD instant says:
Col John r. Grymcs, VIC understand, has been en-
ploycd by Carlos d. Espaha, the Spanish consul in
this city, to defend him before the United States
circuit court, in the abduction case. This case
will come ON az soon as Judge Mckinley arrives in
the city.
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We send, to-day, our daily paper to our
tri-weekly subscribers, as the Thanksgiv-
ing recess has deprived us of the usual
amount of outside matter for our tri-
weekly paper.
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The Wing members of the House Of
Representatives, for the 31st Congress, are
requested TO meet at the room of the Com
mittee on Post Offices and Post Roads of
the House, this Saturday evening, at 7
O'Clock.
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The Mobile Advertiser Of the 22d instant says:
Judge Aston, member of Congress from this dis
rict, is now in city, and will depart for Wash
ington in day or two We regret 10 find that he
is in feeble hcalththo effect Of attack Of
fcver-but we trust he will soon be fully restored.
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The Hon. ALEXANDER RAMSEY, Gov
ernor Of Minnesota, arrived in Harrisburg
on the 28th ult., and was warmly greeted
by all his old friends.
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Hon. ROBERT G. WINTHROP arrived
here yesterday morning, and with his fam
lily has for the present taken rooms at the
National hotel.
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A substitute for tobacco has been discovered al
Leipsic by the chemist, Lewis Ettler. II is no
ticcd by all the German papers in terms Of high
praise The Germans consider the discovery inn
pOrtant
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TmRD CoSoREssioSAL DrsTRIcT, lathe ma
jority for IIarmanson Democrat, over Stewart,
Wing, is officially asccrtained to be six hundred
and twenty nine
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An Oc4ooESARIAN yoTER.--Judge Wilkinson,
of 81. Mary parish, La, now over eighty years Of
age, rode into the town of Franklin, at the last
election, and deposited his vote for the Wing candi.
I.t
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DR.. CHARLES STUART, who has been practising
medicine for year or two past in Buffalo, was
found dead in his bed at Rochester Monday
last. He was a man Of temperate habits, aged
thirty two
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SLAs PARSONS (Whig) was elected
judge Of the Supreme Court by the Legis-
lature Of Alabama on the Goth ult.
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We learn that Mr.. Clay will arrive in
the city this morning by the II o'clocl,
train from Baltimore.
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III The course Of . few fdaysI Congress will meet,
and the appointments made by the President, dur
ing the recess, viii naturally b. among the first
portions Of the business 90 be brought before the
senate. Many Of the political opponents Of the
President have been luliug themselves into the fond
belief thai merely because the Scuatc possesses the
power right or wrong, 1t have the wish 10 be
como offensive % the Executive, and that il will
annu unfortunately most Of the nominations 10
Office made by him during the last half year This
we think libel on that high aud august body, for
which no precedent, We dare assert, exists in IL.
annals since the organization Of The republic under
otir matches consttutiOn. Where error has been
committed, or appointments have been conferred
under III, founded impressions regarding thc WOrtl
Of the recipients il IS natural 10 suppose that III,
Scraie will withhold its approval, for Il will then b,
acting on it, mission, a. the conseryators Of th'
veal of the nation General Taylor is not infalble
and like any other high executive officer, may ha'
been deceived iH the objccissn whom his flyor o.
bo,,uty has been bestowed This Is a casualty :,
which tic most discriminating are exposed, anc
aoniDs which no care, industry, mo- intelligence
.can always aIard. For some examples Of disap
proyal by tho Senate Of Executive appointments n
Ibis CATEGORY VIC may be prepared, although We
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Wings. Democrats
Fifteenth District OF Virginia

W fIS HIIJOfIty
Netc Orleans Bee, NoU. 22d.
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Adjourned until Monday next.
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the Growth of tn. o,sy OF new York.

In the history Of the world there IL parallel 70 the
growth Of New York. In 1915 or two centuries and
third ago. there only four houses and thirty nhs
b,tants In 1923 the Dutch got permission Of the in
hsbitsnts to build fort 1t the point OF New York
iland-the confluence Of the North and East rivers,
where the government house stsnds-in order
to carry trade in furs with the sborigines When
that fort taken by Thomas Dale aud Robert Argo
there were but four houses outside the same which
we're Inhabited by the Dutch, and the
meht Of Pearl street. And when New York taken
by Nichols in 1855 in letter to the Duke Of York he
writes" Such is the condition Of this town that
not one soldier to this day has lain in sheets or
any other bed than straw In 1855 twenty years
afterwards there only llz bitants pciudog
women and chldreD) belonging TO the Dutch Church
The entire inhabitants however then about 380U
fer the English had formed settlement we're
about 45O houses From the names Of the streets
which then sixteen in number it evident that
many British subjects must have over. The
streets were-Pear street (perel strsat, which s
gnaliy the water ine OF the East river aud in 1906
contained 81 buildings Broadway Originally called De
Here STRAIT, principal streeJ High, Low, Stone,
Prince. King Exchange New. beaver Markvelt Bridge
Broad, Smith, DocR. and Queen 10 1887,
population 4,302 OF which SIS we're colored. The
following table will exhibit the growth Of the popula
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Died,


On Thursday morning Esd inst, Of dyscntsry, Hrynr
RicnARpsoS, youngest son Of fernando aud Ann d.
Wood, aged fourteen months
The r-ativesnd friends Of the family arc nvited to
attend the funeral on FRIDAY morning at ten O'clock
nom the residence Of his father, at Boomin gdsie
Thursday z3d inst OF syssutery, after three days
illDtts. ARR Monnis, youngest daughter Of Henry o.
ard Jane M. Griden aged one year, nine months aud
three days
The relatives and friends Of the family srs respect
fully requested to attend the funeral 52 Waverey
place this Friday Afternoon at three O'clock without
farther notice.
On thursday evening, Of consump tsn. A,y, wife of
John Hickman. In the doth year Of her age
The Baxter Blues, knickcrbocker lodge No. %, o.
ofo , and Mount Moriah Lodge Of Masons and his
friends invited to attend funeral this after
noon Mt oclock from her late residence No. James,
On the 2sd inst, after . short aud severe Illness
Mhesnrr rect Of the late Francis Dugan, aged MY
The friends Of the family, and those OF her sons,
Jrnes and Luke are respectfully invited to attend her
funeral this tFr1Hy) afternoon three clock from
her late residence 81 Elizabeth street. without further
invitation
In Brooklyn. 2sd inst, ELrrAssru BALDWIN, ia IN.
Her friend and relatives are invited to attend her
funeral ut her residence. 46 Front street. at eight
1eIocs ms morning. Her remains will be taken to
In brooklyn. August 23d MAraARsr T., wife OF Geo
The fiends 81 the family are invited TO attend her
funeral wit bout further Invitation this (Fridsyl after
noon. at four O'Clock from her late residence No. al
Henry street. south Brooklyn.
In Brooklyn. on Thursday, asa inst Exx. Auausr.,
daughter Of a. aud Susan II. Lockwood, aged one
year, two months and sixteen days.
The friends u the family respectfully invited TO
attend her funeral thi. friday afteruoon at four
o'clock from No "a Willow place.
AT Woodstock. Conn on Saturday, 18th inst. after
slneerns illness MT ElsArAH fsrsrnAs, ayss .is.y-
seven ysas
In hiddletown Conn, 22d inst, ct the residence Of
her br tberinlaw Thomas Addison after an illness Of
three weeks Miss rHtps Ia the sixty third year
OF her age, daughter Of the late Reuben Curtis Dam
burg. com
In New ORLEANS August 10th, GtoRer gospor son
Of Alfred and Martha y. Livingston, aged eight
moptbs