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all of whom are going to DebrezieD for the
purpose Of being drilled, armed and incor.
in the army.
The fanaticism was even more intense
and the general feeling Of the people in be-
half Of the republic greater than ever, now
that q certainty Of an invasion BY the Rus
is known,
Intelligence FROM Rome says the Freheh
hava sppToschedasareY saa SURROUNDED the
city. The adjacent hsightshave beentaksn
possession of by a detachment recently sta
toned at Cevita Vechia. The French
seemed determined to enter the city, but,
if possible without the efusion of blood
1t is ssid that the service in which they are
engaged is extremely distssteful to the
French troops.
Nev York, June 16.
The latest intelligence from Rome states
that the constituent assembly having assem-
tally rejected the proposition Of NJ. Les
sePs, had given authority to the triumyifats
to treat again. The triumvirate then pro-
posed to the French Plenipotsntiary, the
following conditions: LIST. That the people
shall again be called to exercise their SOW
ereignty BY means Of universal sufrages.
I'd. That the Austrians, Neopolitans and
.Spaniards, shall all Immediately evacuste
the territory and Republic, as universal snf-
frage would be a mockery under preference
of foreign arms. Sd. That The French
troops move away from Rome; the Republic,
always generous and psternal, will grant
them for garrison a place exempt from f.
yer, where they shall meet mutually, to set
tie the adoption of that courtesy which il
due to each other by Republican brethren.
They shall remain their friends, but not
their protectors, for the Democracy of Rome
will constitute itself, withoutfoTsign inter
ference. o--., a..
1t is also understood that a deputaticn will
be sent to Gaeta with proposalsto the Pope,
inviting him to return under limited tempo
raj rule, and with the total exclusion Of
Cardinals from all political voices.
Louisville, JunS l6.
A r~encounter took place to-day in Madi-
son county, at public speaking, between
Csssius NJ Clay and Joseph Turner. Both
parties drew pistols, which were snapped
without effect. They then attacked each
other with Bowie knives, and Mr.. Clay val
stabbed through the heart, and instantly
died. Mr.. Turner was severely wounded
in the abdomen and groins, from the effects
of which he has since died. {"
New York, June I6.
By an arrival at Boston, we learn that
Montazas, President Of Venezuela, has been
obliged to seek safety bI fight, to save him
self from the hatred Of his people: as
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o New Orleans, june IL.
The steamer Crescent City arrived yes-
terday from Chagres, bringing nearlp a mil
lion Of dollars in gold dust and l26 passen.
gers. Among the passengers are Gov. Ma
son and Captain Forbes, who arrived at
Panama by the mail steamer California;
They confirm all previous statements of the
abundance Of the precious metals; indeed,
they state the representations are far short
Of the reality. 'S
The steamers Oregon and California had
sailed from Panama for San Francisco, tax
ing all the passengers that we're waiting at
that point. .s
Nothing has been done towards establish
ing aprovisional government for Californis.
The advices from California are highly
favorable. The markets appear overstock-
ed with everything but provisions. Sixty
vessels were in the harbor of San Erancis-
co, principally from the United States aud
South America.
Boston, June l6.
The steamer Zanobia,from Baltimore, was
captured by an English sloop of war on the
coast of Africa, having on board $50 slaves,
33 Of whom were women. Some Of them
were branded on the breast with hot irons.
MIRrH AND WrsDoM.-Nobody can deny TIT.
is truth in the old saying, 1t Is fsed tcbe
merry and wise.' Not only Is this simple trush,
bnt sound philosophy. It is an excellent thing
to be mirthful, when you can; to smile 1t what
amuses you; to laugh ut what is lndiercus; in
short to look at the sunny side Of things, and
even in the gloom and cold Of winter, % reeel-
there is "a good time coming, when the sun
shine and warmth Of the glorious summer win
make all things glad. Thus, even while We en-
ioy ourselves we NAV be happy sin doina ,o.l.-