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From The N,io York Tribune.
Hon. Alexander Ia. III. Stuart.

President Fillmore has been more than fortu-
nate-he has been emlnenty sagaCious-in his
choice OF a Secretary of the Interior Alexander
H. H. Stuart was for several years a leading mem
Der Of the Virginia House Of Delegates from the
sterling Wing county vi Augusta, and was elected
III 1911 10 the yer-memorable Twent y- seventh
Congress, through which lac served with distn.
guished ability. In the course of the debate on the
tariff Of 1912, he made of the ablest soundest,
and most convincing speeches Of the session in ia
vor OF the protective policy especially Calculating
the benefits TO our agriculture of creating adequate
and steady home markets through the extension of
our manufactures. This speech elected a pressn 2
invitation to Mr. Stuart TO deliver the annual ad
dress before our American Institute at its ensun
iair-a duty which he discharged with memorable
ability and efficiency. Though born and reared
ings and liberal in his views, holding lin opposi-
ton TO the received Virginia doctrine) that river
in Missouri or a harbor on Lake Michigan il in
his country, and just object OF solcitude TO the
whole American people
Mr. Stuart ia conservative in his frame OF mind
and on that ground left out of the constitu-
tional convention just chosen, wherein spirit Of
Radicalism has decided and we think suspicious
ascendency. He never before failed OF securing a
majority Of the suifrages Of his vicinity, and
only dropped from Congress in 1913, through the
gcrrymandering of his district by an adverse Lee
gislature, rendering it hopeessly Locofoco. He is
man of solid Judgment, liberal requirements and
persevcring industry. He has before him Her
culean task in bringing up the arrcarages of the
Home Department, probably now the most labori
GUS OF any, and requiring familiar knowledge Of
our immense variety of laws, usages, decisions
and facts relative to our Indian relations, judicial
be found equal TO the responsibility laid upon
him.
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GALE AT SEA.-The United States storeship Re-
lief, b. j. Totten commanding, which sailed from
this port the 9th instant arrived back last even
ing, having returned TO repair damages which she
suffered the night Of the 7th in latitude 800 %,
longitude $50 81, during violent gale from the
northeast The top-sails were blown from their
close reeed bands; the top stay. sail from
its hanks, and several spars were lost overheard
The barometer fell to $50 49,, with the wind from
the east southeast, which hauled gradually TO the
northwest, blowing with increased violence The
Relief was reghted with stores for the Brazil squad
ron. few hours previous to the commencement
Of the gale, she passed the steamer Atlantic, stand
ing east His hoped that the latter kept ahead of
the gale.
We oh5ervc that the steamer Asia, y. hch arrived
at Halifax ON the morning Of the Sth, encounter red
no gale on the night Of the 18th, but did on be even
ing of the 9Th, being then off s;ambro near Hall
fax.-JoTnaI Of Commerce, l2h.
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DEATH or De BALzAC.-Onc Of the great literary
characters Of France, Honore DC Balzac, died in
Paris on the 10Th Of August last after prolonged
and very painful illness. lie was born in 1895, and
was tho author Of numerous romances, which have
attained a very wide popularity in France. His
and his moral denquoncies we're less glaring than
those Of most Of the French novelists Of the day.
lie sometimes reminds us Of Richardson in the mi
nutencss and high finish Of some Of his domestic
pictures The funeral Of Dc Balzac took place on
the 2lst ult, and attended by all the celcbri-
ties in Paris. Victor Hugo pronounced the fune-
raj Grafton and the orator was entering his
coach, after the ceremonies, he was surrounded by
a crowd Of workmen, who gave utterance TO cries
of "Viue the defender Of the liberty Of the press %
"Vrvs the defender of the people," "Honor TO
Victor Hugo" This popular ovation was well de-
served by Hugo, who has been, in the National
Assembly, one Of the most eloquent champions Of
popular rights
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The CHERoKEEs.-A letter in the New Orleans
True Delta, dated Fort Smith, Arkansas, August
%, furnishes the following information relative to
the present condition Of the Creek Nation:
Every thing is as usual quiet in the country about
us, and the Indians, especially, making rapid
advances by means OF institutions OF learning The
Cherokees have two magnificent buildings at Park
Hill, erected at cost Of about y 40 900 EACH in
tended for schools, at which two hundred scholars
may be boarded and educated at the expense Of the
nation
The financial condition Of that people ia not very
ourishing at present, but it is expected that some
arrangement will soon be made, enabling their
government to carry out Its plans respecting these
schools. The appropriation about TO be made by
Congress will be in fuliment Of the stipulatons of
the treaty of 1896, which gives them seven millions
of acres of land and five millions of dollars for the
country they abandoned, and will be paid out TO
individuals of that nation John Ross is at present
chief of that nation, and at each election receives
still higher vote. The Gross" and "Ridge" par
ties no longer exist, and the people are gradually
advancing in learning and morals.
fund of ST 800 supports twenty -one free
schools, under the control Of superintendent.
told that the teachers are equal TO any employed
in that business, and that the xt-books such
used in the schools Of Arkansas. Each
teacher receives salary OF about forty dollars per
month. Many OF the more advanced OF their youth
attend the seminaries at Fayetteville, in this State
have been particular in mentioning these facts,
as have Yankee notion that TO tell what kind of
education the children receive lie, in great mea-
sure, TO describe the parents.
had intended 10 mention that the Cherokee al
phabct invented by George G. uess is not taught at
the regular schools, it Is simple 10 be taught
in a few lessons and many adults and others learn
after that, all has to do is to take up the book
and read
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ADVICE ABOUT WINES.

GENTLEMEN AT WASHINGTON CITY, who
" may DESIRE for an occasion, TO have at their
tables the choicest Wines and Liquors, in perfect
condition, and at moderate prices at the time
wishing to avoid the purchase of an original pack
age OF each sort, can have superior selection for
table, of any number of bottles, of various Wines
and Liquors, packed and delivered at their resi-
dences, Gree Of Jreight) by "Adams' Express"
on any. day required, by addressing feiegraphic
message TO me The day precious.
The assortment of even single dozen will be
made by the undersigned from his still RHENIsH
OF which he has an unequalled stock. SHERRY,
Ma pEIRA, and PoRT, that cannot be surpassed; in
GLIDING some exquisite Am0ntliado and Mdnzan-
liza Sherry and Uhiie Port. CLARET, (MEpoc,)
BuRouspY, SAUrERsE, and other French and Ger
man Wines, superior to any stock in the United
States
Also medium and finest BRAspIEs, and other
Liquors and HAvAsA SEoARs, all of my i'm
portations direct.
Address JACOB SNYDER, JR.,
Wine Merchant Philadelphia.
Aug 27-dlmif
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VOCAL MUSIC FOR CHILDREN AND
YOUTH.-ProE BERLYN will give instruc-
ton in vocal music 70 a large class Of young per
sons, commencing on the first Monday in October,
price of instruction for a course of three months
will be one dollar.
As Professor b., at this low price, is determined,
II possible, 20 enable the children Of this city TO
unite in the services Of the churches, and at all
other appropriate places, to sing accurately aud
with taste, he trusts that he may rely upon the aid
of ministers and teachers
An evening class for ladies and gentlemen is now
open every Wednesday and Friday evenings at
o'clock.
Applications 10 be made at Professor BE- Office
Temperance Hall, from 81 till O'Clock, a. m, or
from 10 p p. Sept l7-2awu
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ACCIDENT AND LOSS OF LIrr,--Two gentlemen
from Dorset county, Mr. Wilkerson and Mr.,
Davis, were being broughito Georges leland from
Pongotcarue by man named Watson, on satur-
day morning last, and the wind blowing frosh, the
boat upset Watson was drowned, but Davis
and Wilkerson succeeded In getting on the bottom
OF the boat, and were drilled lahore on the beach
badly bruised. Davis now lies M at Sandy Hill,
[Worcster (Dfd.) Shield,
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RErIEISG CoSGREssMEN.-s Several Viii. mem
bers Of the present delegation in Congress from
this State decline a re nomination. Those who
have announced this purpose Mr.. Duer, MIR.
Brooks, and Mr. Rislcy II is understood, also,
that others have arrived at the same dctcrmina-
ton
While the State will be deprived Of three faithful
public servants through the retiring Of the above
gentlemen, the State will feel tho loss Of Mr. Ducr
from the National Councils. Mr.. Ducr's last no
mination was against his wish, and in the face OF
his public dcclension. Though his district on an
even pull is from ten 10 fifteen hundred against
him, lac has been twice chosen, the last time by
about eight hundred majority. We sincerely
trust his determination may be again overcome,
and that the country may continue TO enjoy the
benefits Of his intelligent council and fearless ad-
vocacy.-Tfoy ~ - Wig.
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tSt-Cburch Dedicntion.-The most Rev. Arch
bishop Ecclcston WILL the 29th instant, dedicate
tho new chapel (St Johns,) near the Cottage,
eight miles north OF this city, ia which interesting
ceremony he will be assisted by several clorRymen
from Baltimore and this District. This church has
been erected alongside Of the old one, built nearly
one hundred years since, by Archbishop Carroll,
(but which has now fallen DOWN Lines Of omni
on the morning Of the 29th and return in the after
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FRoH CENTRAL Admirably the way of la
vana we have received later news from Guatemala.
There seems 10 be no change in the condition Of
Guatemala. The government troops had gained
some further advantages the insurgents Of the
Montana, who, IN consequence OF repeated defeats,
were becoming dishcartened. The principal chief,
Simoncito, with portion Of his followers, made
offers Of surrender, and it was thought the ncgo-
tiation would have n favorable termination. Gen.
Carrcra had gone to the capital in order not To pre-
vent a pacifcation, since some of the insurrection-
lists made his return 20 power an ultimatum. Com
mercial affairs were rather depressed on account
of the low price Of cochineal in the European mar
kets.-N. q. Picdyuno, SM.
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From NE Boston Post Democratic, }
The Tariff,

We perceive that certain alterations in our pres
ent tariff are urged. and we have doubt that IN
some respects the interests Of the country require
them. Now is favorable period 10 give this inn
portant subject consideration. The late exciting
questions before Congress having been disposed of,
the acrimony they occasioned has in great nea-
sure subsidized and left happily, spirit of candor
and kindness IN the place of acerbity and jealousy.
The tariff question is which should be with
drawn from the political arena. 1t is too momen-
tous to be made foot ball of for trading politi
clans The business interests of our citizens should
not be controlled to effect party purposes, but
should at all times receive that prompt attention,
impartial and careful examination by Congress,
which the pecuniary well being of the people de-
mands If certain features in the present tariff re-
quire amendment, we hope Congress will approach
and perform the duty with liberal and conciliatory
disposition-a disposition to ascertain the imper-
fections of the system, and determination TO do
all in its power to remedy the evils without regard
to local or party prejudices. Let our revenue sys
tenn be adjusted upon sound and judicious princi-
ples-principles which experience has pointed out
as BEST and then let it remain permanent as any
thing subject to mutation can remain.
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FIpr IL JAcKsoNvILLE, FLA .-On Friday morn
ing last, about two O'clock a fire broke out in
Jacksonville, and burnt rapidly for a short time,
destroying Mrs Maxeys boarding house and a u her
furniture, Mr.: Duwalls dwelling and number Of
out. houses. Mr.. r. ID. Fernandez's dwelling was
slso considerably injured, and his furniture dam
aged by being removed. The citizens of jackson
vile have been suffering for time with broken
bone fever, and the greater portion Of them were
unable to render any assistance to stay the flames
Fortunately there was no wind at the time the Are
broke out, or the town would have been destroyed
TSdpdnndh Nf,rs Oh
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ARRIvAL or THE U. S. SHIP ERIE.-Tae Turkish
Eapoy.-The United States store-shp Erie, w
ID. Porter, Lieutenant Commanding, arrived at
New York on Thursday morning, from CONSTANT.
nople, as announced by telegraph yesterday.
Among her passengers are Amir Bey, Commis-
soner from the Sublime Porte 10 the United States
and sute John p Brown, esq, Dragoman to the
U. S. Legation at Constantinople; Thomas ~ Carr,
esq, late Consul General at Tangier; S. p Carter,
passed midshipman, U. s. N, and +. p. C. Clarke,
from the Mediterranean squadron; A. S. Greene,
late mate of the bark !. S. Goodwill, from Malta,
and several distressed American seamen put on
board by American consuls
On the 9th inst, while in lat. 3S deg ~, long
10 deg. W., the Erie made sail, which was lying
TO alongside Of a wreck, about ten miles to wind
ward Finding il impossible to come up with it
during the day, gun was fired to attract attention.
Soon aftcrward the ship filled away and made all
sail in wind, and the wreck was then observed to
be fire. The Erie gave chase to the ship but was
unable 10 come up with her.
The weasel on fire burned TO the waters edge, and
was lost sight of at II p. Nothing was seen of
the strange sail at daylight Every effort was made
TO get near the wreck, but the wind hauled and
constantly brought the burning wreck to wind :
ward II is supposed that the persons on board
were taken off by the strange ship she lay along
side several hours.
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FRoM SouTu ANERICA.-A letter from Quito says
that the partisans of Flores arc succeeding in
Guayaquil and that that general will probably be
successful. a priest has been sent TO Central
America 10 accompany Flores TO Esmeralda, which
has already been seized by the Columbians.
Peru, from state of great excitement, has sud
denly become remarkably calm. The result oil
the Presidential election is yet doubtful The can
didates Echenique, Yiyanco, Elias, Bermudez,
and San Roman.
In Bolivia, it was rumored that Belzu was about
to recall his minister from Peru, being offended at
something or other. Belzu had Just been elected
President by an immense majority.
In Chill, the Chamber Of Deputies have already
commenced making reforms in the constitution.
NelU Orleans Picdytine
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ARRIVAL or PARDorEp CoNvfcTs.-We learn
that number of pcrdoned convicu from Der.
muds arrived in thf. city yesterday from Halifax,
by the steamboats, 10 Portland, Me. thence by rail-
road. We hope our city authorities will deal with
them az they did in New York-send them back
II IL stated several have TO Boston from Hall
fax during the past season. Boston Tfaceler, llh
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her citizens high and honorable ambition 10 be-
come distinguished among the great names record
ed in the pages Of her hstory il ID thus that she
teaches them to rely for success upon individual
effort, and upon those virtues and capacities which
make the true which constitute the essential
qualities of wise statesman, useful Legislator, and
efficient Executive officer.
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Two NioIfrs LoSoER.-EAcouragcd by the very
hattcrng reception they have received during their
present visit to Washington, the Nightingale Sere
nadcrs have prolonged their stay for a few nights
longer and will on this and "a. morrow evenings
give their final concerts Odd Fellows Hall was
crowded last night with delighted audience, who
were richly repaid for their attendance. KunlSel's
cold Sexton" was warmly spplauded, md Master
Floyd in his new character Of the "lfhite Lady"
deceived many Of the knowing ones. In the dcarth
of other amuscmcnts, an agreeable evening can be
spent with the Nightingale"
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i ION HuNTING in the Interior ofsouth AiricI

I ION HUNTING in the Interior Of South Africa,
Il by Cumming, 2vols.
The Recent Progress of Astronomy, by Professor
LOOMS, | vol.
wynnc's Lives Of Literary and Scientific Men Of
America, | vol.
George csstroit, King Of Albania, by Clements
&. Moore, vol.
orations and Speeches OF Edward Everett, 2
vols.
Katharine Douglas, or Principle Developed, by
the author OF "Jesrie Barton vol.
Bcngcr's Memoirs Of Anne Boleyn, 1 vol.
Ellen Parry, or Trials Of the Heart, vol,
The Canton Chinese and the Celestial Empire, by
o. Tiffany, vol
"reminiscences OF Congress- By G. W. March,
vol,
Echoes of the Universe, by Rev. Henry Chrcti.
mas, vol.
In Mcmoriam, by Tennyson, ] vol.
Americas yespucius and his Voyages, by the
Niscount Ssntaren, vol.
The West Indies and North America In is49, by
Robert Baird, vol
Universal Dictionary Of Weights and Measures,
Ancient and Modern, reduced to the U. =, Stand.
ards, BY ]. II. Alexander, vol.
just received, FRANCK TAYLOR.
septl7
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NopE RuMoRs,--Rumors were In circulation on
Friday detrimental TO the credit of the Whining
ton and Brandywine bank, Of Wilmington, Della
ware, and the notes we're refused 20 some extent in
Philadelphia Among other causes assigned for
the difficulty was, that broker had failed who
owed the bank large amount: but most likely
the new small note law of Pennsylvania IL driy-
ing the issues home faster than Il is desirable by
the corporation. The Issues Of this bank were not
refused here on Saturday. So VIC presume II stood
the run, II there was any made upon H.
HALLMARK Sun. 18Th
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GEN. JOINS ID. wmTEsIpE distinguished oiu
zen of the State Of Misunderstanding held the offices
Of member Of the Legislature State Treasurer,
Fund Commissioner, aud member Of the last con-
venton to revise the constitution-died on the Sd
instant ut his residence in Monroe county, Illinois
Isl. Louis Republican.
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SENTENCE OF THE MURDERERs.-On Thursday
morning, the prisoners, Balcomb, Calhoun and
Menasseth, convicted of the murder of Barnicc
White, in Colebrool, in March last, brought
into court to receive the sentence of the law. A
great crowd of both sexes assembled. After the
usual preiinnaries, each Of the prisoners was
asked II he had any thing TO say why sentence OF
death should not be pronounced upon him. Bal
comb and Calhoun said No Menasseth responded
in few almost inaudble words, to the effect that
he was innocent, and that if he was hung he should
die an innocent man.
Chief Justice Church then proceeded to address
the prisoners, in a solemn and impressive manner,
and at the conclusion of his remarks. pronounced
upon them the following sentences
That you be rcmanded to the prison from whence
you came, 'and that, on the SECOND FRIDAY OF July
NEXT, in the year of our Lord, 1851, between the
hours of 10 O'Clock in the morning and o'clock
on the afternoon of that day, each of you, Benja-
min Balcomb, William Calhoun and Henry Me
nasseth, be hanged by the neck until you are dead.
And may God have mercy upon you.
Nelp Hapen Ct) Journal.
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FRoM Council BLUrrs.--The steamer Sauda re-
turned last night from Council BlufIs. Her officers
inform US that the Ottoo and Chyane Indians bad a
battle and that it is thought numbers fell either
side. The Ottoes since their return have behaved
very dis gracefully, the whole tribe drinking and
fighting among Themselves, and murders arc Of
daily occurrence. few nights since they were
attacked, no doubt by the Pawnco Indians, and lost
eighteen of their horses The Ottocs we're busily
engaged on the Goth ult. in removing their women
and children to the Iowa side Of the river and have
since been preparing for battle. We may expect
soon TO hear of scenes Of blood and carnage not
known of late years upon tho plains.
81. Louis Intsliigence.
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The Santa FE CAsE,-The important case of
NJ, n Harmony Col. d. ID. Mitchell, being
action of trespass for goods seized for public pur
poses in time of war has just been decided at New
York The Judge charged the jury that they must
find for plaintiff, and that if they should find for
defendant he should feel it his duty to set aside the
verdict. The jury accordingly delivered verdict
for plaintiff OF S9O,SO6 40. The counsel for de-
fence gave notice of exceptions. and the case s to
be taken to the o. S. Supreme Court.
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IMPORTANT COMMERCIAL Mrssror. --Among the
passengers in the U. s. .toro.ship Eric, Captain
Porter, was Thomas N. Carr, esq, formerly Amo'
ricsn Consul at TanGer. We learn that he has
returned from an important commercial mission
70 the coast of Africa, &c, &C., which has been
highly successful in every point Of view.
[Netc York Herald
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Local Matters,

VEHICLES ~ THE GovERNMENT UsE.-We yes
terday stated that in several instances il has been
decided in this city that the vehicles in the service
Of the Government are not subject to the city Ii
cense tax, &c. We are assured that this ia erro-
neou1, and that in every instance the license tax
has been collected, and for the reason that the We
hicles spoken of owned, not by the United
States Government, but by certain individuals who
use them in the performance Of services for the
Government, and derive profit from their use, Just
as though empoyedin the service of individuals, or
of the public at large. The exemption claimed ap.
pears to be in behalf of these individuals and not OF
the Government. The remarks we made in rela
ton to the city officers alluded to appear therefore
to be inaccurate.
To the resolution MIR. Potter desired to introduce
on Saturday, 'to exempt the mail wagons of the
House from city license tax We presume there
can be no wellgrounded objection. There should
not exist even possibility Of retarding at any time
the business of the House. But, until the enact.
mcnt of such regulation the duty of the officers
of the corporation appears plain, and they cannot
be justly ccnsured for its performance.