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CHAnLEs SUMNER AND Mas. PARrINGToN.-The
old lady was asking very anxiously of friend the
result Of the last Senatorial vote, and upon being
told that Mr. Sumner lacked nine votes of an eloc-
ton. she quietly took pinch Of snuff All at once
her hand was seen to move energeticaily to and
from her face, and she heard TO say in
der tone, half Illuminating and half talking to her,
self, "in the mine holes-in the mine holes. Well !!
he cannot get the game by honors; they don't seem
to count now! WE'LL well! if he gets in at all, it
must be by the odd trick! and though in srhist this
ia the best way to win il is the poorest md mean
est in politics." We were struck with the remark
of the old lady, and taking pinch of her Maccaboy
we left her rejecting how the simple truths of this
world confound the sophistries Of the would-be
great.-Boston Post.
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The Consulate at Paris.

The last number of the Freeman's Journal
a paper which assumes to be the organ of the
Roman Catholic Church in New York, con-
tains some remarks in reference to the recent
appointment of consul to Paris, which are
conceived in such grovelling spirit and clothed
in such abusive language, that we are sure
they could never have appeared in that pa
per had the Archbishop of New York been
at his post, notwithstanding the Journal
has on numerous occasions heretofore been
the INSCRIPTIONS ally of Locofocoism. Among
good deal of unfounded assertion, this religio-
political organ undertakes to say that Mr.
WALSH, the late consul at Paris, being ''a
Roman Catholic, like an honest and honor
able man, acted on his Catholic principles in
instr7icting his ignorant and deluded coun-
trymen as to the true nature Of European
Democracy" and that he has been prescribed
for ''no other fault than that of holding the
Catholic faith" and s'beng an honest man
9 and an able and far-sghted statesman
We are inclined to believe that the thou
sands of intelligent and liberal minded Cath
olics of this country will not thank the
compel the inference that, because Mr.. WALSH
is Catholic, he must necessarily entertain
sentiments like those which, if they are not
really illiberal, have at least called forth the
unmeasured denunciations Of many of the politi-
cal party which appointed him to office.
But what we have to do with at present is the
statement that Mr.. WALSH has been prescribed
''for no other reason than that of holding the
Catholic faith" Now we unhestatingly aver
that this charge is without the slightest foun-
dation in fact, and that, when Mr. GooDRIcH
was appointed to succeed Mr.. WALSH, the PREsI-
DENT was entirely uniformed as to what was
the religious faith Of Mr.. WALSH All the
differences, therefore, of the writer, founded
upon this assumption, fall to the ground The
PRESIDENT, in this particular case, did not
know, and never in any case asks, whether an
incumbent to be removed, or an applicant to be
appointed, is of this that particular religious
faith, but merely desires to find out if he is
honest and capable, and entertains sentiments
not hostile to rational liberty and civilization.
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Mr.. b. PERLrv PoonH, the editor Of the American
Sentinel, has received by the Franklin commits.
sion from the French Government TO collect and
copy from the archives of the United States, the
State governments, and those of Canada, any pa
pers relating to French history that have not yet
been made public. Mr.. .Poors performed simi-
lar service for the State OF in France,
where he resided for five years. Mr. Poore 10 Pc
culiarly fitted for the honorable employment,
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FLooD IN THE MIsassIPPI.--A Geographic de-
spatch received from New Orleans states that an
immense rise had taken place in the Mississippi,
which had already done much damage. Exten-
sive crevasses had been made at lberville and Pla
quemines, and it was found impossible to arrest
the progress of the water. The crevasse opposite
New Orleans could not be closed, and the grand
levce was represented as in imminent danger. The
river was higher than last year, and still rising.
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MAIL RonBxRv.-The postmaster at Whining
ton, North Carolina writes to the Savannah Reptib
lic0n that the mail which left the latter for the
former city, the 18th inst, containing matter
from various places at the North, was rified and
afterwards found in the river at Wilmington The
postmaster says:
State of Georgia, No. 22S, for 1921 81. Tin good
condition. on Merchants bank, New York, pay
able to the order of James Genin one for $50,
No. 127, (torn to atoms,) for Jane s. Barnes.
''Among the letters il one from Robt. Habersham
& Son to Messrs. Joseph b. Finly b Co., Balti-
more, notifying them Of draft for $462 80, a. en-
closed in their letter. No such draft il with the
letter.
"Most of the letters have not yet been examined,
but i am under tho impression there are no other
drafts or checks among them, the letters have
been opened to be dried, the envelopes containing
them having been in every case removed before
the bag was found"
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ACCIDENT TO PnEsiDENT SPARKs-We are panied
to learn that as Mr.. Sparks, President of the Har
ward College, was crossing Cambridge bridge on
Saturday evening, he was knocked down by q
horse and buggy at the Cambridge end of 1t. An
examination showed that the collar bono and one
of the ribs broken, while his face, especially
about the eyes and forehead, was badly cut and
bruised. He has also experienced much pain in
ternally, but it is hoped that he has received no
other injuries than those which at present APP
parent. Late last night Mr.. Sparks was quite COM
Portable, though it is impossible for him to lie down
at all.--Boston Trdvsier, Goth.
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The United States mail steamer Ohio, Captain
Schenck, left New York on Wednesday afternoon,
for Havana and California with the mails for the
West Indies and the Pacific. She takes out two
hundred and fifty passengers.
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in all the ages that have passed, and what is now
the condition of mankind under all other political
institutions and then looking at our own Govern
ment, its history and its hopes, its past perform
ance and future promise, and then desire its de-
struction in the vain and desperate hope OF estab-
fishing better in itsstead. they must be inaccessible
TO reason or remonstrance and of that unfortunate
class in whose minds judgment is dethroned, and
monomana holds usurped dominion.
The grand jury then retired to their rooms for the
examination of such cases may be brought be-
fore them.
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SHxnrrr OF ALExAspnIA-The Alexandria Ga
zsffs Of yesterday says
George White, esq, having received his com
mission from the governor, has qualified as sheriff
of the county of Alexandria. G. M. Castleman
is the deputy"
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PopULArIoN or MExlco-Brantz MAYER, cso.
who has boon elected member Of the Mexican
National Society of Geography and Statistics, has
furnished the Baltimore Sun with statistics respect
ing the population Of Mexico in the year 1885, pro-
pared by the Mexican government, in which the
population Of that country, including all castes
and colors, is set down at 1861 ,9l9. The popula-
ton of tho department of Vera Cruz il given at
2G4 ,725; of Yucatan $50 948; and of the Territory
Of Lower California 1900. The Indians have gene
rally been estimated at about 1000, 900. In 1923
Humboldt estimated the population Of Mexico at
$500, 1000. Al
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THn NEW GovEaNoR OF VIRoINrA.--Thc Rich
mond Times says OF Mr.. johnson, who has been
chosen Governor Of Virginia, "the Colonel il no
Democrats, who have no particular faith in South
Carolina doctrines, and look upon the national De-
mocratic party a. the chief blessing Of mankind"
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FATAL Accipssr.--We learn with regret that
Prince Georges county, Maryland, was acciden-
tally shot on Tuesday, under tho following circum-
stances: His son had been out hunting, and on
his return placed his gun against the front door Of
his fathers dwelling. Mr.. f. opened the door to
60 out, and the gun fell and went off. the contents
lodging in his leg just below the knee. Dr. Baync
was soon in attendance. and found il necessary to
amputate the leg; but II availed not. Mr.. e. lin
gered until night. when death put an end 10 his
sufferings. Alexandria Gazette.
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SCENE IN A Country CouRr.-A friend Of ours
yesterday was called to give evidence in court
held by Justice of the peace, in an adjoining
county. Accustomed to the staid propricty Of the
higher courts, readers can judge Of his aston
justice after this fashion May it please your
honor, did not intend TO become excited in the
trial Of this cause, but you rna stupid that
all efforts 10 control my temper are unavailing."
Nsso York Tribune, 26fh.
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SHAp AND HEnRINo.-Says the Alexandria Ga
xetts of yesterday:
"The supply of shad and herring at the fish
wharf yesterday was good, and the demand equal
TO the supply. Shad sold Mt S10a gil per hun
dred. Herring Sc a 81 Der thousand'
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SAKE DIEM MAHoMED. who was born in i749, at
Patna, IN Hindostan, died at Brighton last month,
aged 1902. He had seen the carly Indian wars, and
had held commission in the East India Compa
niy's service. He went to England in 1854, with a
letter from Warren Hastings 70 William Pitt. He
afterwards lost his fortune, and supported himself
by keeping vapor and shampooing baths.
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New YoRx CouNrRr BANxs.--A correspondent
Of the Journal Of Commerce, of New York, main
tanning the usefulness Of the new bank established
in that city for the purpose, among other things Of
coercing the par redemption at that point of the
notes Of the country banks, makes the following
statement
al have before me the official returns of the
banks of the State of New York, 2lst December
last, to the comptroller, which show that one hum
bred and seveDty-six country banks, with . circu-
laton of $40 ,6s7 462, had but $925.995 in specie
to pay it with; twenty nine city banks, with n
circulation Of 2l3 had ,002, 800 in specie
to pay with. In other words these strong srssiern
banks had dollar in specie to pay eenty- dol
lars Of prsmtses icih while tho city banks bad al
most too dollars In specie to pay dollar Of their
bank notcs."
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Commission ON Claims against Mexico.
THURSDAY, March 81, 1851.

THURSDAY, March 81, 1851.
The Board met according TO adjournment. Pres
ent all the members.
The Secretary submitted to the Board the memo
rial Of Andrew J. Brame filed the 25th instant,
for losses sustained by the capture of the schooner
julius Cesar, in 1887, accompanied by proofs, and
stating on oath reasons why the same not pre-
scented earlier, whereupon the same was examined
and ordered TO be received; and the same being
taken up for consideration, together with the proofs
and documents connected Herewith, the Board
came to opinion that the claim, set forth in
the memorial, was valid against the republic Of
Mexico, and the same was allowed accordingly;
the amount to DO awarded subject to tho future ac-
ton of the Board.
That of Joseph Bosque, claiming for seizure of
cargo Of the brig Harriet, driven shore near
Tampico in March, 1924, being next taken up for
consideration, together with the proofs and docu.
ments connected Herewith, the Board came to an
opinion that the claim is valid against the republic
of Mexico, and the same was allowed accordingly;
tho amount to DO awarded subject to the future ac-
ton of tho Board.
The Board adjourned until II a. m. tomorrow.
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practice of the Department the subject, il might
come to different conclusions; but the language of
the act Of s0th August, lS42, regards the items
of charges which arc TO form portion of the duti-
able value of goods, il precisely similar to that of
the present law, and the construction put upon the
former having been that freight from the port Of
shipment to the port of importation does not form
charge subject to duty, the Department, after very
full and mature consideration, does not feel au-
thorized now to change that construction, espe-
cially in the absence Of any explicit legal dcsgna-
ton of freight as dutiable item. presuming that
as Congress was of course aware of the long prac-
tice OF the Department on tho subject, its views
would have been clearly expressed respecting il,
had the Legislature intended that the change
should be introduced Of including freight as one of
the charges on which duty was to be levied.
In addition to the construction thus put upon the
tariff act OF 1912, and uniformly acted upon since
that time, the records of the Department show that
the question has been frequently brought TO ts
attention as far back l799,> under statutes of
similar import to the present one, and extending
through all the subsequent years down to tho pres
cnt time, and its nvariablc decision has been that
freight to the port Of importation was not an item
subject TO duty.
II will be seen that the second section of the act
gives full force and validity TO the certificate of
any one OF the United States appraisers to establish
the apprnisement of any goods, wares, and mer-
chandife required by existing laws at ports where
there are United States appraisers; and at ports
where no such appraisers exist similar validity is
given to the certificate of apprassment issued by
the revenue officer to whom is committed the esti-
mating and collection Of duties, enjoined by the
twenty second section of the tariff act OF 30th Au-
gust, 1912. The law is deemed to refer to the
certificate of principal appraiser, OF of the
appraisers at large, appointed under the third Sec
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past season. The persons SO cutting do not reside
on the land. Best timber section land not worth
much when timber is off. During the winter has
thirty or forty hands employed. Ships his lumber
to Chicago. Defendant has sawed about 500 900
feet last season. Defendant resides at Green Bay.
IL proved against another defendant that he
was a resident Of Green Bay, and hired ms and
stocked them from public timber.
II was proved against the third defendant that he
cut and sold 1000 feet of lumber, and sold the
same to Mr.. ---. He was engaged in the
lumber business in the spring of 1919 on Oconto
mitted that ne cut timber from public land. He
shipped TO Milwaukee and other places.
Against fourth defendant it was shown that he
was the owner OF saw mills Defendant cut from
S,ooo to 1000 logs. Has employed thirty or forty
hands, &c, &c.
Against fifth dcfcndant--Hircs double saw mills
Has sawed 100 900 feet the past year, taken from
public lands: Sends lumber TO Chicago. Gets
some of the timber form mineral reserved lands.
The evidence upon which the seizures were
made was, in large majority Of case 9, the nc
property the property Of the United States
BY far the greater portion Of it was bonded, 90
that the business Of saving and selling might not
be interrupted; and every bond thus taken admit
ted the title Of the property to be in the Govern
msnt. This was the case, to greater or less
tent, in every locality. had also other evidence
which satisfied me in every case that was not
only warranted in making the seizure, but that
would be guilty of dereictiou in duty did |
omit TO make It. II IL impossible for me now to
give the names OF the persons who furnished me
this evidence. IL was so conclusive that did not
think 1t necessary to preserve them. None OF the
property cold was pretended to belong to any per-
son whatever; II was acknowledged to be the prop
crty Of the Government.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-08-01
Marine Intelligence.
ARRIVED.

ARRIt ED.
July 25-Schr Radiant Whehurst from shallotte with
spirits tnrpentine and rosin. to Chadborrn Hooper
sehr Mary Abigail Charlotte, from shalotte with spirits
Steamer Union Rothwell from White Hail. to J. C. LatI
ia; with spirits turpentne and rosin to Miles Costn.
Rchr. Memento. Smith. from New York. to Joseph II.
tlanner, with mdze, to sundry persons
Sehr Fidelia Taylor, from Philadelphia to Geo. HarrSs,
26-Schr. Mary, Beale, from Conwayboro, s. c.. with
turpentine to DeRosset & Brown.
Schr L. P Smith, suites, from New York, to DcRossct
Il Brown with goods to sundry persons.
Schr Lucy Ann Ogden, from Savannah, in ballast to CT
27-schr R. Burney Mason, from Shallotte, with nj.
val stores DeRossct & Brown.
Barque William, Fullerton, from Charleston, Adams,
2S-Steamer Brothers, Banks, from White Hail. to J G.
Latta with two boats in tow with spirits trpeutine and
rosin to Martin E. Cronly and Miles Costin.
Worth.
Steamer Fawn, Scott from White Hall, with raft of
30 chr Midget, Midget, from Hyde County, with
CLEARED
July 25-Schr, Samuel R Potter, FOLSOM for Boston, hy
DAMS Brother Co.. with 234 bb spirits 1886 DO. turIen
26.-Schr Corinthian Wainwright, for Richmond, Va,
by j. s. D. McRae Co., with IS 500 feet lumber los bbls
rosin.
Schr. Mary Isabella Martin, for Norfolk by J. s. D.
McRae Co., with $1,000 feet lumber 10 bbls pine OIL 30
schr Forest, Small for East Dennis, by j. s. D. MeRao
s. Co, with SS,0l9 feet s. s. lumber
Sehr. Elouise Robinson for New York. by Miles Costin
with $40 bbls spirits tuentne 65 bbl ron, and boxes
mdze.
27.--schr Mary Abigail Charlotte for shalotte with
% Schr T. L. Wales, Little. for Philadelphia by Geo.
arrs with 25 bales sheeting, flooring BIDS
Sehr Radiant, Whitehurs for Shaotte with mdze, by
aO-Schr Leroy, Jones' for New York. by Geo Harrss ;
with so' bbls rosln 3e1 do spirits turpentine box axes
5-Schr tidelia Taylor, for Philadelphia, by Geo liar
r wh 900 Gov bG TOsn and 81 do sREts re r.
Worth with mdze. for the interior.
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HINT TO BoRRowERs.-A correspondent of the
Boston Post relates the following anecdote of Robert
G. Shaw. one of our merchant princess
We have anecdote to tell about Mr.. Shaw,
which was never before in print, and which, we
think. will amuse our mercantile readers, and not
give offence to venerable friend We happened
to be present when the occurrence took place. A
gentleman met him in the street, and, upon a brief
conversation asked him to loan him ten dollars. as
he was short-not an uncommon thirg for him at
that time. 1t was many months ago. Mr.. S. rails
ing his spectacles, replied Yes, sir with pleasure,
when next meet, you will turn your face towards
me- look pleasant, and not turn it away! lent Mr.
small sum of money about month ago. and ever
since that time he has cut me, most decidedly Meet
him where will State street. Commercial street,
or in the Exchange, and he always turns his head
away, When lend man money, and he is ow-
ing me, want him to look me full in the face, as
though nothing had happened. And then shall be
willing to lend him again This is a yertable
story"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-08-01
REVIEW OF THE WILMINGTON MARKET,
FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 81. 1851

BEEF CATTLE, LAMBS AND MUTroN-The stock of the a.
bove articles is only about fair quantity The quality
somewhat improving and prices remain about last week
for Beeves and 81 to 81 % head for Lambs and Mutton
BACoN.-The stock of North Carolina Bacon has been
mat erialy increased though prices be considered
quite stiff last week yet know of actual decline
small lot of choice hams taken by dealer
higher than highest figures We continue former quo
tations for both n. c. and Western cured.
BUTTERCountry made butter, when it is well put up
will bring from % to 25 cents per h.
CoRN-l 800 bushels from Hyde County, sold at 62B cents
per bushel. Stock in dealers hands fair
FLoURuppy of Northern brands about fair quota
tons without change, according to quality and quantity
No Fayetteville brands in market
HAY-50 bales North River Hay, auction partly dam
aged went off at 35 so per bbls also so bales
Eastern at auction, at 80 and 80 damaged per
100 lbs.
LARDThe stock Lard continues light and we continue
former quotations.
LIME-Thers has been arrival of this article for
weeks and there is scarcely any the market.
LUMBER-Nothing has been doing in River Lumber. We
know of none of consequence on the market
NAVAL. SToREs.-Our last weeks review showed decline
of cents barrel for yellow tupenne previous quota
tions. Our last quotations main tanod until Monday
when still farther decline of 2 Is cents for yellow 5
per bb for virgin dip took place. about
$50 barrel made this Decline nearly all high
est figure. On Tuesday however, prices again advanced
cents yellow Dip and the sales since them
steady 679 bbs sold at 81 25 for yellow 81 IS for virgin
100 do 81 12R for yellow 1850 at 81 10 do 81 50
gn and 569 barrels at 81 Is fer yellow and 50 5Ofor virgin
Dip per 20 bs closing to-day at latter prices for $50 bb
The weeks sales foot up about 36g7 bbls. Spirits Ten
tineThe sales of this article have been somewhat light
since last report and unable to the
amount Prices have, however, given way cent per gal
on and quote for sales since this day week. at 26 cents
per gallon, with great disposition amongst buyers to
purchase at this price, to-day Rosin-Not much doing in
any quality No at 95 to 100 cents per Dbl, No neg
ected, No at 81 to 81 so per Dbl nominal There has
been receipts of Tar
PoULTRY-Ths market has been very well attended the
last week. and prices have declined something
value. See table for chickens.
SHINGLEs-Sma receipts and sales Of Common Cypress
at 81 SO per NJ.
STAvEs-There has been sales but learn from reli
able that considerable demand exists good
tie of dressed Red Oak hid and that they will read
y bring from ST. to S18 per thousand White Oak Dbl.
and heading also wanted and will command fair
prices.
TIMBER There has been received from above tide
way several of the ss have about stopping op
erations the of timber suitable the they
receive Some eight RATS have arrived since
last review and sold readily within the range of CLASH
fed figures.
FREIGHTs-Coast wise have advanced 5 cents per bal
ExcHAxGE-Firm.