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Colonel Benton and his Adversariss.

The Missouri papers are almost exclu-
sively occupied with the acrimonious con-
hict that is waging between the Benton and
the anti-Benton wings Of the Democracy
in that State. We do not know when or
where we have seen more embittered
personal contest. As the g foreign organ"
in this city is SO much engaged at present
in giving Said and comfort to France, the
Mosquito King and the Round Islanders, as
to overlook entirely the harmonious action OF
its political friends in Missouri, we are
compelled to make up for the omission of
the elite of the Union by occasionally re-
ferring to it ourselves.
Each faction claims the ascendency IN
the wigwam of the sachems, and each
breathes towards the other vows OF polltl-
cal determination. As we have on pre-
vious occasions given specimens OF Colonel
Benton's anathemas against all those who
have arrayed themselves in opposition to
him, it is no more than fair that we should
transfer to our columns the following
"bulY'' of communication pronounced
against him by his colleague, Mr. Atchi-
son. 1t will give our readers some faint
idea of the character of the war that is 60
ing on in Missouri
platte CITY, Sept. 20, ls49.
GO Captain J. w. Denoer
'DEAR Sir Colonel Benton has made publ
cation to the people of Missouri, dated Boonville
August 30 l849, in which he makes puerile effort to
connect me and others of his colleagues, together
with members of the last General Assembly of this
State, and certain Judges, bank officers and others,
in conspiracy to drive him from the United States
Senate will, when l have leisure, respond to
this charge; and, in the time, will inform
the honorable Senator that, in consequence OF the
base betrayal of the trust reposed in him by the
State of Missouri, and his attempt to carry the
Democratic party of this State into the Free-Soil
ranks, have been, and am now, making open ,car
upon him, Free Soilism, Abolitonism, and all sim
liar isms and will continue to do so; and if he is
not driven from the United States Senate it will be
no fault of mine. Yours truly,
sd. r. ATCHISON.''
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only security be found for the social fabric Tor
life, and property, and civilization II men are al
lowed TO sink into wretchedness that savors OF de-
the nation, and themselves involved in those ruins.
What interest have they any longer in the preserva
ton of your boasted state of civilization! What 10
them how soon il all be ruin! You have lost all
hold on them as reasonable beings Asweii preach
10 the winds as to men thoroughly disconnected.
Those, therefore, to whom wealth station, or in
teigence, has given powers Of any kind, must do
their utmost TO prevent large masses of mankind
from sinking into this condition. II they will not
learn this duty from the christian teaching of their
church, they must learn it from the stern exposition
of the economist and the politician
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Hon. THOMAS BUTLER KING.-The Savannah
Republican says;-"In addition to the intelligence
regarding Mr. Kings health, which will be found
under the head Of California news, it gives us plea
sure to say, we have seen letter from Purser
Price, of the navy, postmarked at San Francisco,
September LIST, to gentleman in this city, which
confirms the favorable intelligence alluded to. MIR.
Price says: AS the press of this place (San Fran
cisco) have noticed Mr. Kings illness as danger
Gus, will add that his medical attendants consider
him out of danger; and ] can give his friends the
strongest assurance Of his recovery. There IL no
occasion Of apprehension or alarm
"Mr. King was stopping at the house OF Mr..
Price, where he has every care and attention Dr.
Bowie, of the navy, gentleman Of great expe-
rience in his profession, Is his medical adviser"
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TIE Cosr or THE New HOUSE, OF PARLIAMENT
Mr.. Barry, the architect, is in want of more than
two millions of pounds sterlingten millions of dol.
lars--for completing the works Of the new Palace
Of Westminster" This demand has caused great
surprise on the part of the Government The Build
ing Commissioners, in their reply to a communica.
ton from the treasury the subject, promise the
greatest economy in future &c, and attribute the
increase beyond the estimates 10 the unexpected
expense required by the foundation, the warming,
and the ventilation. The architect asks for his re.
Enumeration E72,500 OF this amount Cot, 744 is
the usual professional commission Of FIVE per cent
The government dispute this claim, and have only
appropriated Eos 900 for this item.
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We are informed that the Bank Of the STATE of
Missouri day refused to redeem some five thou
sand dollars Of their notes in the legal currency Of
the United States. The bank insisted upon the
right TO pay out foreign coin in the redemption Of
their own bills at the rates at which they re-
ceivc them on deposite, and refused TO pay them
out by weight. The right Of the bank TO do this
was questioned, and the notary making the demand
refused TO accept foreign coin in payment except
by weight, established by the laws of Congress.
Ii is well known that much of the foreign coin in
circulation il received, and passes in ordinary
transactions for than its legal value by weight
which in large cash operations becomes an import
ant item.-Sf. Louis Neto Era, 9Th inst.
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RUSSIA AND CIRCAssIA.-While the Russians
have been contending with the Hungarians, they
have lost many of the advantages which they gained
after severe and bloody struggle in Circassia.
The Circassans taking advantage of the withdrawal
of the Russian forces from their frontiers, for the
Hungarian campaign, have expelled the Russians
from an immense extent Of territory, and have de-
stroyed several of their forts. They have crossed
the Couban, and put all the Russian garrisons in that
quarter to the sword.
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Circular instructions TO Collectors ana OLer 0Icers ~
the Customs.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
October 18th, lS49.
In consequence OF questions submitted
by merchants and others, asking, in con-
sideration of the recent alterations of the
British Navigation Laws, on what footing
the commercial relations between the
United States and Great Britain will be
placed, on and after the first Of January
next-the day on which the recent act Of
the British Parliament goes into operation
the Department deems it eXpedient, at this
time, to issue the following general in
structons for the information of the officers
Of the customs, and others interested
First. In consequence of the alterations
of the British navigation laws above re-
ferred to, British vessels from British or
other foreign ports will, (under existing
laws,) after the first of January next, be
allowed to enter in our ports with cargoes
of the growth, manufacture, or production
of any part of the world.
Second Such vessels and their cargoes
will be admitted, from and after the date
before mentioned, on the same terms as to
duties, imposts, and charges, as vessels Of
the United States and their cargoes.
w. Nj. MEREDITH,
Secretary of the Treasury.
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Mr.. HoDeEs, of the American, yesterday received
a letter from Mr.. CLAY, announcing the arrival OF
his servant Levi at Louisville, his return home.
Levi has gone back of his own notion, without
prompting from any quarter, under conviction
assured of a kind reception and a comfortable sup
port for life. Whether those who cnticed him away
from indulgent master actuated by mo-
tives of benevolence towards the black man, or
sought to make political capital thereby, we leave
for the conjecture of the reader.-BufaIo Express.
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Within few days past the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company, through their chief engineer,
have awarded to various contractors seventy six
sections of graduation and culvert and bridge
masonry, on the new line of road west of Cum
berland.
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AT this juncture the Democratic conven-
ton at Syracuse galvanized them into life,
animation, and power again, by offering to
receive them back on joint division OF the
honors and Offices belonging to the people.
AS might have been expected, the whole
concern sprang, overoyed, to their feet,
and said, "We accept your ofer--we
come in for the half % And half they did
get. They did not come back, like the
prodigal son, confessing their sins and sue
ing for pardon but unfurling the Free
Soil flag, they marched like conqueros
into the ranks of the Democrats and we
perceive, by the Tammany nominations,
that they are in the first ranks, not in the
rear, of the great battalion. This is the
boasted union of honest men.
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Paris correspondent of the Glasgow Daily
Nal says: "The Venetian people, after all their
sufferings, raised one million Of francs in one day
for the emgrating patriots The names OF Venice
and Rome in lS49, will rise to glory beside the post
of infamy ON which will be written the France and
Austria of 1897
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The admirable engraving Of General
TAYLOR and his Cabinet, which we men
toned yesterday was for sale at Taylor &
Maury's, may also be had at Brady 'srooms,
Pennsylvania avenue, between Al and 9th
streets.
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TEssEssEE.-It is stated that the Legisla-
ture of Tennessee is tied joint ballot, instead of
having Locofoco majority. The political chsrac-
ter of the two branches is follows Senate, Ia
Wings, L Locofocos House, 80 Wings, 80 Locos-
which makes a tie on Joint ballot
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ANOTHER LAND sLIDE.--We learn that the
other side of the river, opposite the water works,
the levee has caved in far the road-say about
three hundred feet.
We also hear that the piles that were driven by
the Second Municipality for the protection of Car
roton, have commenced falling in, and that some
twenty or thirty of them have disappeared The
bank continues to cave in at points near Carrollton
We trust that those whose duty and interest it is
to prepare against these dangers, will not be back
ward in their exertions.-N. o. Pic.
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BY THE PRESIDENT.

SAMUEL B. TODD, of Missouri, to be
Register of the Land Office at Fayette,
Missouri, from and after the 1st of No
vember next, vice William McNair, re-
moved.
SAMUEL PITKIN, to be deputy Postmas-
ter at Saratoga Springs, New York.
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MAD.-The union Of the New York Democracy
makes the Wing editors feel very much as his Sa-
tanic majesty does when sinners arc converted.
tAge.
We always knew that both Hunkers and Barn
burners were great "snners''-but what troubles us
now, is TO find out which faction has been econ
ysrted"
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The area Of Minnesota Territory is $4,000 square
miles, of which 10000 are in the old Northwestern
Territory, and 10000 in that vast tract Of country
formerly called Upper louisiana.
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ELoPEMEST ExrRAoRDIS Ry.-Robert Palmer
cotton agent of Nottingham, England, has eloped
to this country with Of his wife's kitchen maids
and property in merchandise and cash TO a large
anount
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We see it stated in the Baltimore papers,
that considerable sensation was produced
by the arrival of special train from Phila-
delphia, with party consisting OF some
ten or twelve persons, who left in the even
ing train for Washington. Amongst other
rumors, it was reported that the party con-
sisted of new French minister, sent to
take the place of Nj. Poussin, and his suite.
We learn that the travellers were Mr.
Barrow and family, British consul to Te-
pic, Mexico, who arrived at Wizards
on Sunday evening, and left the next
morningin the southern boat.
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COOP DIvrprSD.-The Georgia Railroad Com
pany on Tuesday declared a dividend of three dol
lars and half per share. from the business of the
last six months, upon their entire stock of four mil
hons-Augrlsta Chronicle and Sentinel.
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GEORGIA ELEcTIoN.-The latest returns say the
State Senate will consist of % Democrats % Wings,
and Independent Democrats; and that the House
stands % Democrats, 90 Wings.
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The shock of earthquake was felt in Stowe,
Concord, Acton, and some other towns in that part
of Middlesex, on the afternoon Of the 9Th instant
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MILITIA FrSE-Upwards Of 1900 people in the
city of New York have paid this year the militia
Communication fine Of rs cents.
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Col. BENToN's Fayette speech occupies
about twenty columns of the Jefferson
Inquirer The Colonel commits (politicaD
murder, with malice aforethought, upon a
number of the leaders of his party in Mis-
souri,.
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No further payment was made, though the bal
ance Was repeatedly demanded.
1t will thus be perceived that balance of S7S,-
5ol "a remains unpaid on the order letter OF the
Secretary OF the Treasury
How Is this balance accounted for! BY what may
be justly called sweeping charges" made in the
books oi the office, after they wrongfully re-
moved and whilst they were improperly withheld
from my possession. Singular the pretension
may appear Mr. Collins actually claimed the books
i'll which are kept the public accounts Of the Sur
veyor of the Customs, and Of the money received
by him as depositary, as his private property And
ior number OF days he wholly refused 10 deliver
these books To me during which time sundry ac-
counts stated in them. In one OF these, he
credits himself as follows:
Four years office rent, fuel, stationery,
......................... s 900 90
-Four years clerk hire, at $500 per year 1920 %
Three per cent. Collector slices on ) 1885,
POI 80, (amount of duties for four
years ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5,O46 %
Amount of uncollected duties. ......... 1891 IS
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7 II E R Z ? u B L | G..
WASN'T N GTON:
MORNING. OCTOBER 10. 1919
o + + ICIAL.

Circular from the Treasury Department.
NEW SERIES No. "a.
Circular instructions TO Collectors and other officers p
The Customs.
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VIM. KEY BOND, esq,
Surveyor of Customs, Cincinnati.

1t is proper for me to mention, in connexion with
this subject that some days after my delivering
the order already mentioned to MIR. Collins, he
said he thought ought to have special order for
the money which he held. To this replied, that
my bonds, both depositary and surveyor, had
been approved at Washington, as the letters which
held proved. l, however, informed the Secre-
tary the Treasury of this conversation and after
wards received from him the following letter
Treasury DEPARTMENT,
July 9th, lo49.
Sir Patrick Collins, esq, late surveyor and de-
positary Cincinnati, Ohio, has this day been IN
structed to pay over to you, as his successor IN
Office the several amounts due by him TO the United
States. Under his several bonds
veyor of the customs ........... $l0l $50 Al
And the balance in his hands deposit
tary the sum of. ........... 1926 10
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The Late surveyor.
OFFICE SUI. AND INSPECTOR OF REVENUE,
CINcINNATI, Oct. I'd, 1919. 4

CIscISNArI, Oct. I'd, Is49. :
SIR I have received your letter OF yesterday,
stating that several conflicting publications have
been made in relation To the state OF the accounts
OF MIR. Patrick Collins, late surveyor and deposi
tary at this place. and that you are therefore m
duced To ask me 10 furnish you with such iniorma
ton upon this matter it may be in my power TO
give. .
l comply with your request, because suppose 1t
to be one In which the public have interest, and
may justly expect TO be answered
Early in June last delivered 10 MIR. Collins an
official order from the Treasury Department, d.
recting him TO deliver to me, as his successor IN
office all the public property in his possession and
take my receipt for it,
He promised to have the schedule ready, and to
make the delivery on the following Monday, at
O'Clock, a. m.-our interview was on Wednesday.
| called at the appointed time, but found Mr. Col
Inns still unprepared. continued to call from day
to day throughout the week. and at length Mr..
Collins was taken sick, and no delivery was made
TO me. On the 10Th of June ! was also taken sick;
but that there might be no delay on my part, ! at
once authorized Samuel Perry, esq, OF this city,
as my deputy, to ask for the delivery OF the books,
papers and property of the United States, called
Tor by the order which have already mentioned.
NV sickness continued for some time; and so soon
as was able to do 80, went 10 the country by the
advice of my physician, means OF reganing
my strength On my return, early IN August,
Mr.. Perry made the following written report to
me:
CINCISNATI. August q, lS49
Sin: Under the authority given to me as your
deputy and agreeably TO your request, on the 18th
of June called the office of p Collins, esq, late
surveyor and depostary, for the purpose of getting
the books, papers, &C., belonging to the office On
calling the first time, found no one in the ofce;
and on the following day again called, Or ID. G.
Wallace and MIR. Sheppard accompanying me,)
when | found person in the office, who said a. he
was brother of Mr.. Collins, and that MIR. Collins
was sick and in bed. ] requested him to inform
him that had called, as your agent, to get the
books and papers of the office, and whatever else
he was prepared to turn over. The next day Mr..
Coins's brother called at my Office, and told me
that the papers, &c. were ready for delivery Inn
mediately went again to the office, the above named
gentlemen accompanying, me, and found every
thing in great disorder. The books of accountsand
other important papers of value belonging to the
Office we're withdrawn and nothing left except
some law books the seal of office, and empty iron
safe some books of licenses and enrolments, and a
of blanks and other loose papers; all Of which
took possession of and removed to my office, where
they now are.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
SAMUEL PERRY.
n.
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Making in the aggregate. .......... $loO,S76 81

The books of the Department present this exhibit
of Mr. Collns's account: the aggregate sum may
be larger, but if SO, the Department Is not at pre-
sent advised. You will please demand of Mr.. Col
Inns the balances in his hands due the United States
and inform the Department Of the result of your
application. Very respectfully,
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VIM. X BOND, esq, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mr.. Collins duly notified of the foregoing
letter and in virtue thereof paid to the sum OF
l02, 295 a. which he directed 10 be applied to his
credit as follows:
On his account depostary ......... S75,952 l5
On his account as surveyor 26,343 %
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THE UNION.
INaEas0LL,s NEW woRK.

EA BLANCHARD, Philadelphia, have Just issued an Hor
IL cal sketch Of the Second War between
America and Great B,an declared ~ q Congress me lst
Charles Ingerson, embracing the Of lel4 well
printed evo volume Of sis double columns
price dollar 1871 II '0t Na
Mr. nseons position, member Of Congress, during
OF 1872 and afforded opporiu
mites for the collection Of information from all foreign and
domestic, public OF
himself, and the result
ieresng matter which the light for the hs
dates hitherto doubtful points respecting the
st The volume Is no. combined % the mere details Of the
action, political consequences
struggle together with sketches of Among
other matters will be found chapter Bank OF the United
States from is charter 10 is winding up with plan of bank
Persons residing country book through
post Office, by remittance Of one dollar the publishers.
Dec T-3teo t5I.aa
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ARREST OF THE FRENCH CoNsUL.-It was stated, sew
ea days ago, that the French viceconsul at Matamoras
some trifng offence against the Mexican government
The New Orleans Picayune says:
appears that they We're brought before the political
chief OF the city on the 10Th ult and informed that by
order OF the governor Of Tamaupa. Don Cardenas they
were 70 proceed AT IL o'clock that day. TO Victoria the
tal OF the State, ninety miles OFT No accusation made
against them but they told that the mandate Of the
governor must be obeyed They all protested against the
arrest, but TO purpose. The consul allowed
to his house ball. until o'clock. but the other
sent Oft When o'clock arrived, officer with an
escort went TO the vceconsulate and demanded NJ Bol-
sgnes He spoke To them from Within protested against
The medated outrage, and told them he would ony yield
force He bid them however, beware for, In invading
the house over which the French flag waved they would
be insulting the French nation Inundated by this show
family. -
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.


IBALriMoRK, Dec. 2o-5 p m.
The SpsaksrshtY.A curious Coorsd awns-Ednea
iionai eonvsaiOn.-Baak robbery The marksts. &c.
The proceedings Of the House of Representatives
speedy termination OF their fuiess abors great many
bets have been made whether organization will
will not be effected before Christmas.
rather singular of habeas corpus Is up before
Judge Nesb the writ being sued bY tue father of
Sarah and Charity Wingham, two black girls who have
been placed by their mother In the Convent of the Sisters
of Providence obtain possession of Them The father
alleges that they about be VEIL
and asks thatthe Lady Superior be compelled bring
into court The application has not been decided yet
convention Of the iends Of public education in Mary
land is called to be held in this city the 18th day Jan
uary
The young wings Of New York city getting up grand
complimentary ball in honor Of Henry Clay, cone off on
the 4h of January Il is intended opposition 70 the
the Tayortes are getting up to come of about the
time sstaet7-a 3#Hto t3s Ea'
The Philadephians making extensive preparation,
for the reception of the Hungarian refugees who short
ly expected in that city.
The robbery Of the cashier of the Mechanics Bank Of
Buhingon New Jersey to have been rather rim
guar affair The money (S5O0O in noie) locked up
the office 81 the clerk Of the steamboat John Stevens
and while all hands break fast the Office opened
by false keys the box absaced and another box filed
with brown paper exactly resembling the stolen one put
in its place, Three had lei the boat Taconey be-
fore the theft was discovered
The MARKETs-ln the Baltimore market, this morning,
there were sales of 100 bbs Howard street -four at 81 u.s.
and 200 bbs at "a 6sl Nothing doing in City Mills Sales
meal at 3d. Sales wheat yesterday. Sales white
As 46 cents, and yellow 40 40 Rye So
for Maryland Oats 30 33 cents. Whskey % 25t
cents in bbls Sales 1900 shipping hams 81
sides 81 81 and shoulders ~ Sales old hams
at cents. Small sales bulk pork at cents. Sales 500
kegs No. lard att cents, months l2O do No. do
cents, month 20 bbs do 81 cents; 20 do do 81 cents