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PARCHMENT Paper Adhesive Despatch Envelopsss'
thick strong desirable letters sm"
lot just received and Tor sale by TAYLOR MAURf,
Booksellers and statoners, Ninth street
Also just reccived-lUo0o0 bn Envelopes Of nice quality at
duccd prices. N#t -.
White Envelopes rench for and letters vae
Writing Pspcr-foolscap and letter; Blank Books at New ie
prices JAMIE
GLAND Csshel .. This day received for sale a.
IL TAYLOR MAURYs
Dec ls bookstore near On street.
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EENNEDY's lAss OF wirt-new and revised edition.
Jan is i 1870 FRANcK TAYLOR
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MUHICNirs FsAxxrrs continues instruction vocal
WI muc residence street, two doors from Temper
Improvement IN the modern fs
ian school Of muc the style Of English haad she feels
confident Of giving Subtraction IAN le-lm
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The Mornnons.

We notice in the papers of Philadel-
phia that ]. L. KANE, esq, delivered a
lecture on Tuesday last before the His
torical Society of that city, on which oc-
casion he reviewed the history of the
Mormon people, from the period of their
election from Nauvoo 10 the time Of their
settlement in Deseret. Mr.. KANE has
himself visited the Mormons in their new
home, and, therefore, in the descriptive
portion Of his lecture, speaks from per-
sonal observation.
Much has been said for and against this
people; and the unprejudiced and well.b
anced mind is at times al loss 10 determine
whether they have been traduced or not.
Upon the maxim, however, that COM
munities, as well as an individual, are
to be presumed innocent until proven
guilty, we have hitherto refrained from
condemning the Mormon people, and shall
continue to do so, except upon strong
proof Of their criminality. One circum-
stance which weighs in their favor is,
hat the charges made against them,
when not proceeding from parties direct
" interested in decrying them, have gen.
orally been anonymous. We with more
confidence, therefore, take hold of any re-
sponsible and disinterested evidence which
we find for or against them; and of such a
character we Judge Mr.. KArE's lecture to
be. The Philadelphia Inquirer gives the
following synopsis Of Mr.. KS discourse:
"The lecturer, in journey westward. arrived
at their capital the day after the dispersion Of lie
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From Peru.

We have received files of the Lima Concrete TO
December 3lst
The presidential canvass was being conducted
with considerable spirit. The principal candidates
lquain. The former Is accuaed of favorng the Bo-
livian interest, and Of not being a native OF Peru.
Much excitement was produced against the SEN
ate by its determination 10 bold over without sub
hitting TO election. This is declared TO be a
violation Of the second article OF the constitution,
which that half Of the Senators must be elected
each four years.
On the 22d of December the regular session of
Congress closed, and an extra session commenced.
The president in his message describes his position
among the contending factions one of extreme
difficulty, but hopes that with the aid Of Congress
he will be able 10 maintain peace and order.
BY recent law foreign manufactured imported
products. similar TO those produced In Peru are 10
pay duty Of nine-tenths the price for which the
domestic article sells. The Concrete argues then
that IL person should want a carriage like one
which should cost in Peru 8 500, and should have
TO pay S $50 duty, the consequence would be that
he would have no carriage, and the government
would get no revenue.
There had been several disturbances in Areouipa,
between the friends Of the rival candidates for the
Presidency. The poniard was freely used
At Tacua similar scenes were enacted when
Gen. Pezet, alarmed by the state Of affairs, assem-
bed the citizens, and took measures TO suppress
any attempt against public order. These measures
were successful.
The Peruvian Congress has imposed duty of 90
per cent. on pianos, because they manufacture
better ones in Peru. Rather singular reason, we
should think.
There lie not much news from Bolivia. II was ru-
mored that Bsllivian had succeeded in efiectng a
revolution against Belzu in the South, through the
resistance OF Ginarcs. The report, however, was
false. The latest report that Ballivian was in
vaparaiso.--N o. Picayun<.
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PARTNERSHIPS OF A BarpEaRooM.-- Oswego
Daily Times says that in the Schenectady and
Troy cars, last week, sat an aged man with what
appeared TO be his granddaughter by his side
They were poorly clad, acknowledging people, and
attracted the eyes Of the passengers by certain
restless, suspicious aspect, which betrayed some
thing novel about them. The train arrived at
Utica, and when Il about TO proceed west the
old man seated himself In the cars, after brief
consultation with the maiden, but her trunk was
taken from the baggage train and carried into the
lookup room. She, poor thing, was seen in tears,
and Of course in deep distress. Some humane
bachelors, such as the legislature propose to tax,
were moved at her forlorn appearance, and in
quired the cause Of such grief. II ascertained
from gentleman who left Buffalo few days pre-
vious, and confirmed by herself, that they were
runaway couple, fugitive lovers who had been on
their bridal tour as far Troy, and becoming short
Of funds, he wisely determined Mt once 10 retrace
his steps TO Buffalo. The heartless husband had
provided himself with a through ticket, but his
bride was furnished with only as far as Utica.
The conductor refused to permit her TO go on, but
be went of with the train perfectly unconcerned.
Upon consultation, pass was furnished the dis
consulate bride, and in n few hours she was re-
joicngly following her venerable, but faithless hus
band.
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One of the disreputable articles of the
Opposition press, constantly practised by
the Union, is to copy articles from papers
protesting to be ne utral, but with decided
tendencies towards Locofocoism, and as
cribe them to friendly source. An in
stance occurs in that paper yesterday. 1t
copies an extract of letter in the .Ne,c
York Sun, and declares that paper to have
been an original advocate of the election
Of General TAYLOR, and now supporter
of his Administration. Neither branch of
this statement is true. The San claims to
be neutral, and disclaims all party sympa-
thies and associations, but its editors are
Democrats, and its Washington corre-
spondent is bitter enemy of the Admins
tration, constantly assailing it in the Sun
and other journals in the strongest terms
of hostility and denunciation. Every day
the Union contains exhibitions of malig-
nant spirit, prompting to the grossest in
justice towards General TAYLOR, that we
permit to pass without notice, believing its
habit of SANDER and detraction to be in :
durable. But instances especially fragrant
and outrageous, such as the one under con-
sideration, we shall continue to expose and
rebuke.
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We received. yesterday. papers from the city Of
Mexico TO the 23d ult
We learn from the Monisor Of the 22d, that on
the 18th revolutionary movement In favor OF
Santa Anna was to have been commenced In the
State Of Jalsco. The conspiracy was discovered
through one Of the parties 10 it, who acknowledged
the facts. Esquerro, Bosque, Peralta, and two
Washingtons were arrested. In the house OF the
latter found twenty pair of pistols, and draft
for $3.50, rather small capital for revolution
we should think Diaz Noriega Igual, compan-
ion of the notorious Padre Jarauta, and Traconis,
were supposed TO be at the head Of the plot.
The Monitor complains bitterly OF the conduct OF
the Americans settled on the Rio Grande. II says
that the Government should call the United
States to repress the excuses of those who, not
withstanding their railroads, telegraphs and steam
boats, are very troublesome neighbors, notwith-
standing that they continually pirate OF justice and
liberty.
On the 10th inst General valentin Canalizo died
OF pulmonary attack.
The State Of Mexico has imposed tax of shil-
ling per month on each inhabitant Of the State. 1t
is intended to raise the whole revenue OF the State
in this manner.
Seniors Echeverria Yahez and Navarro had
been appointed committee on the regulation OF
the public credit.
Senior Niorgica is about TO resign as Governor OF
Pueba, and will be succeeded by Senior Baltasar
Furlong, who rendered important services during
the American invasion.
Congress has established department to take
especial cognisance Of every thing relating to
agriculture, commerce, mining, colonization aud
roads.
The Indians continue their ravages in Durango.
They have lately committed a great many MUIR
ders.
The cholera is raging in Michoacon.
IN. o. Picayuns, 10Th.
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w.mrxoros, March IS, 1850.

SOUTHERN MANUFACTURE AND THEIR PRooREss.
We were shown yesterday specimens Of wrapping
and newspaper from the Rock Island factory, near
Columbus, Georgia, and, 10 our surprise and graft
cation, found them OF very superior quality, even,
strong and the newspaper Of very perfect color the
whole exhibiting thorough acquaintance with the
business. perfection of machinery, and care in the
manufacture. Good judges pronounced Il superior
TO much Of the paper manufactured at the North
We understand that this factory has but recently
commenced operations, with cash capital of forty
thousand dollars, paid in. They are turning out
about one thousand pounds Of paper per day, but
will soon work of from twenty five hundred TO
three thousand pounds. The stock j. all procured
in the South and the most Of Il in the region around
Columbus. We are grstifed TO learn, too, that the
factory finds ready market at home for all the
paper that they make. The affairs Of the company
are conducted by r. l.. Mott, esq., OF Columbus,
who is the acting president, and ID. Adams, esq.
secretary, a worthy son Of New England.
There are two paper mills in Georgia, but none
anywhere South on 40 extensive a scale as this.
nv. Y. Courier and Enquirer.
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From MEXICO.


By the arrival Of the United States steamer Wa
ter-Witch at Pensacola, have advices from
Vera Cruz to 9th February
Mr. Thomas p. Levy has obtained from the Mex
lean Congress act giving him the exclusive
privilege of running line of steamers from New
Orleans to Vera Cruz, Alvarado and San Juan, on
this side, and from the port of Huatalco, on the
Pacific. road of easy grade can be cheaply con-
structed, by which communication between the
Atlantic and Pacific will be greatly facilitated.
Mr.. Levy will arrive in New York in April next,
for the purpose Of contracting for the
OF four steam vessels, under his contract, and
thus establish line between here and San
Francisco. The new line will reduce the time be-
tween here and San Francisco about twelve days
Mr.. Levy states that when the arrangements are
completed, passengers can pass from New York 10
the Pacific in eight days.
The Monitor, speaking in regard to the reported
return to Mexico OF Santa Anna, says that he will
not come back II says that he is about to settle in
Venezuela. He has become disgusted with Jamai-
ca; and as he docs not well understand English, he
cannot find much pleasure among the inhabitants,
and has decided TO make Venezuela his future
home, where the language and customs ia
miiar to him.
Some time since, after the close of the war the
Mexican government employed a few bands of dar-
ing Americans 10 hunt and destroy the Indians on
the frontiers, who caused great suffering among
the people. The pusllanimous charac ter of the
Mexicans was well known TO the Indians, that
Mexican soldiers were of whatever in pre-
venting their depredations 50 the government
employed Americans, giving a reward for every
red-skin killed. The Mexican papers complain
raj district Of Jesus Maria, State Of chihuahua by
band Of these American adventures under the
command Of John Glanton. They entered the
town and took possession Of IL, committed horrible
outrages on the inhabitants, and robbed them Of all
they possessed. Finally, they were driven from
the town, and a force Of Mexican soldiers sent for
for future protection. The papers think that il is
enough TO have the Indians numbering and pill
hair
Gel Of unmitigated Yankees to do the same.
Netr York Sln
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Mrs. Howard has claimed the guardianship of
her children. and the court, learn, has awarded
her right The property they viii inherit from the
late Captain Howard will amount, it il estimated,
TO nearly $40 ,000.-- Cineinsah Enquirer.
Mrs. Howard is decidedly "heroine." We
mentioned day or two since that she had abducted
her children from this neighborhood We have
have since learned further particulars Of the cir
cumstances According to our information, she
gained access TO the little girl, who was at con-
vent, by pedging her word that she would use no
illegal or forcible means TO get possession Of the
child The guardian of the children was not at
home when the application was made at his resi-
dence, but under this solemn promise his lady con-
scented TO accompany Mrs. Howard to the convent.
When they had arrived there, the lady superior, by
request, brought forward the child, when the mo-
Their, sezing IT, threw aside her shawl, and exposed
belt OF pistols, declaring her intention TO carry off
her child at all hazards, and saying, 81 hare killed
scopan, and ! can XIII Others II am opposedp'
The ladies, struck with CONSERVATION, made no re-
sistance, and soon after Mrs. Howard, with her
child, entered a carriage and departed.
Returning 10 the house Of the guardian, Mrs
Howard and her male friend-who seemed to be q
passive spectator Of what going on--met with
the little boy, when he too taken possession OF,
and carried of.
Howard was divorced from his wife in ls46 in
kentucky, at which time the court decreed 10 him
the guardianship Of his children. The mother
afterwards obtained them by stratagem, but finally
relinquisbed the boy 10 his father by the payment
Of five hundred dollars. The girl was more recent
ly obtained from her, we told, in a similar
ner.--Sf. Lo,as Union.
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GEsrLEMEs On a recent visit to Fort Washing
ton, my attention less directed 10 the heavy
cannon, strong walls, and extensive barracks, de-
signed for the defence Of our nation, than to the ex-
haustess deposites by the hand OF our Creator Tor
illustrating His works, and rendering fruitful the
industry Of the husbandman The /" mari beds in
the immediate vicinity Of that military station are
alike rich for science and for wealth. Some forty
different kinds Of fossils have been obtained from
those beds, furnishing important aid to the re-
searches OF the geologist not confined to that de-
poste, or to our country or our continent. They
render some important aid in unfolding TO Us the
laws Of the Divine economy as Connected with His
boundlcss universe BY such deposites, and vari-
Gus others. Baron Cuvier, aided by thousands OF
others following in his footsteps ascertained that
the analogy extending through the created universe.
whether under telescope or microscopic view ofits
parts, extensive so minute, and 80 complete,
as to be able, by the tooth Of quadruped or the
scale of fish, to determine the general structure OF
the whole animal.
However interesting this deposite may be to the
geologist, it is not less to the farmer. The rich
aaaes pss sns earthly n natter IN these %s
beds, with its easy access TO the Potomac river,
probably present object Of profitable enterprise
in removing it. for increasing the fertility Of the
both at the South and the North, in the Caronas
and New England.
| In aid of my rambles among the mari beds sur
medately ON my arrival, with another article
always received as a good currency every where,
and in this case serving my purposes far better than
California gold dust, or even the purest mint
| fort are Col Ceorge Nanmrn And Iientenant Jef
ferson G. Davis. 10Th Of whom ma infested much
more than Willing al, evident pleasure in aid
in the objects ~ nv visit was favored with the
connanv and the IA Of each IN NV examination
of dffferent deposites. and received from each an
Unsolicited ofscr 10 make further collections for
which some fiftv men under their Command, in
| ala ~ ali such oh;acts will cbeerf,v and gladly
ssobey orders" II is hardly necessary to observe
that instruments of substantial knowledge pro-
cured from such an exhaustless depository by such
agencies, may add greatly TO the cause OF science;
at the same time aording proof that the munitions
Of war may extend the instruments and the bless
ings Of peace.
lean, however, best illustrate this subject by the
words Of the commandment himself; and hence give
the following extract Of letter received from his
hand:
/ FoRr WASHINGTON, md. y Oct 8, IS49.
Dean Sm: Your very kind and obliging letter,
dated the 9th Instant with some specimens of min
eralogy, and some papers relating to the promo
ton Of the cause of education in all countries of the
world, which you have so much at heart, were
placed in INV hands by Lieut. Davis on the day be-
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Connecticut.

The annual election of the State of Con-
necticut takes place on Monday next.
The Legislature to be chosen will elect
Senator to fill the vacancy occurring on
the 4th of March next, by the expiration
of Mr.. BALDwIN's term, and the inter-
est created by this circumstance has i'm
parted an unusual degree of activity to the
canvass, and large vote will probably
be polled. There is handsome Wing
majority in the State, and nothing but a
coalition of the Abolitionists with the Lo-
cofocos, similar to that which took place
last year, can throw the power into the
hands of the opponents of the Admin
istration. In fair contest between
the two parties, full vote will always
secure Wing victory. But the other
side have the advantage in Connecticut,
as in the other northern States, in
their greater perfection and efficiency Of
organization and discipline. Every move
ment looking to the formation of third
party, on any ground, works injury to the
Wings. Whether on the pretence of
moral reform, or with view to slavery
agitation, the Locofocos manage to avail
themselves of every excitement that can
be brought into the elections. Members
of that party who engage in these move
ments can be made to vote in obedience
to their original political attachments,
when the time comes; while the Wings,
more independent and intractable, defy
party restraints, and cling to their new as
sociations. 1t is in view of these facts
that we have some apprehensions about
the result in Connecticut. There the
Democrats have selected as their candi-
date for Governor Col. SEYMOUR, who
served with distinction in the war with
Mexico, and who is very popular and
estimable man. We deem his election
not at all improbable, but incline to the
opinion that the Legislature will be Of the
right complexion.
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Congress-.

The Senate did not sit yesterday.
The House Of Representatives., after de-
bate, laid on the table bill granting in
demnity to the captors of the frigate Phil
adelphia; after which report was made
by the committee appointed to investi-
gate the charges made against the Speaker,
who was exonerated from all blame in the
matter referred to, and the report was
sanctioned by unanimous vote Of the
House. And then the House adjourned
till Monday.
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CAUoHr.--Henry, slave, the property Of Mr.. A..
b. Luce,'o this city, yesterday recognised AZ
cook on board the brig General Jones, from Boston
He was accordingly arrested and returned 10 his
owner. The negro has been away about four
months, during which time he has visited New
York and Boston. He is ofvery light complexion,
and passed himself of a French cook. His return
70 Savannah can only be accounted for by his desire
to carry off some Of his comrades or relations
When arrested he affected 10 have no knowledge
whatever Of his master. We are informed that the
captain OF the vessel was entirely unacquainted
with the fact Of the mans being slave, and that
this is his first visit to this port.
T.Saraunoh Geovr,1u. 26fh.
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MILLIONS or PiekoNs RoosTINs.-Letters from
Indiana complain that some Of the pigeon roosts
cover the forests for miles, destroying the timber
A letter from Laurel says:
81 am completely worn down. The pigeons are
roosting all through woods, and the roost
tends for miles. Our ncighbors and ourselves have
for several nights had 10 build large fires and keep
up reports Of Firearms 10 scare them off. While
write. within quarter OF mile there are thirty
guns firing. The pigeons came in such large guam
titles 20 destroy great deal OF timber, break
limbs of large trees, and even tear up some by the
roots. The woods are covered with dead pigcons,
and the hogs are getting Fat on them. Our cid
friend Hcndrck killed fifty at four shots."
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STONE MOUNTAIN FAcTopy.--A meeting was
held at the Stone Mountain the 18th instant, for
the purpose Of organizing manufacturing com.
pany. This is a judicious movement, and we trust
IL will be crowned with success. We shall hail
with JOY the day when the entire Cherokee country
is dotted over with manufacturing establishments.
IL has the necessary water power, and IL Is high
and healthy country, very important considcra-
ton with operatives. There are hundreds Of poor
people in the mountain counties, az indeed there
are in other sections Of the State who now idle
that could an honest livelihood by working in
factories. While obtaining a support by their own
industry, they would be adding much 10 the wealth
and greatness OF the State.
Savannah Repsfbltenn. 2bfh
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RATE or INTEREST IN Omo.---By a law passed
at the recent session Of the Ohio Legislature par.
ties 10 any bond, bin, promissory note, other in
of money, may stipulate therein, for interest
recoverable upon the amount OF such bond, bill,
note or other instrument, at any rate not exceed
ing ten per centum yearly. Banks can receive no
greater rate Of interest than is specified in their
charters; or il rate il specified, then only six
per cent IL 10 be charged. Upon all judgments or
DEGREES rendered upon any bond, bill, promissory
note, or other instrument, interest shall DO COM
puted till payment Mt the rate specified in such
bond bin, note, or other instrument not exceeding
ten per centum, or in case no rate Of interest be
specified, at six per ccntum.--N. " Jo,r. Com
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The UrrTr or TINE RACE DESrsp-M the late
session of the scientific association in Charleston,
Professor Agsssiz, the learned naturalist, contend
ed that the different races Of men we're descended
from different stocks, and did not all spring from
Adam, according 10 the received Interpretation Of
the Mosaic history. The Rev. Drs. Bachman and
smyth replied with much carncstness, and the
Professors views excited strong sensation He
regards the race as endowed with one common ma
ture, derived from the Creator, 10 whom they are
alike responsible here and hereafter, but insists that
the Bible incidentally authorizes his hypothesis Of
divers human origins