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DEFINITION or A YASKEE.-As the Yankees are Gre.
atng little excitement in the commercial, political
and military world give the definition OF genuine
male Yankee that may not be considered amiss.
A real genuine Yankee is OF animation, checked by
moderation. guided by determination, and supported BY
education.
He has veneraon, corrected by federation, with love
OF sef-appobaton and emulation, and, when reduced to
state OF aggravahon, can assume the most profound
Discrimination Tor the purpose of relation, always CON-
bined, il possible, with speculation.
real live Yankee, just caught, will be found not de-
6cent in the following qualities.
He IL selfdenying, selreyng always trying, and into
everything prying
He is lover Of piey, propriey, notorieiy, and the
temperance society.
He is dragging. Gasgng. Dragging striving. thriving
sworpinG, iostlInK. husling wrestling, MUSICAL Qmixxi.
cal, astronomical. philosophical, poet,ca and comical
sort OF character whose manifest destiny il to spread
civilization the OF the earth, with an
eye always on the lookout for the main chance
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The sudden outbreak Of military instruction in Por.
tuga though no, entirely unforeseen by those who. like
ourselves, msrusted the policy OF Count Tbomars gov
eminent, has, nevertheless, occurred than had
been expected, and under different circumstances The
Duke Of Saldanha-whose decided opposition 10 any in
surreconary movement long regarded the chief
guarantee OF the peace o the kngdom--h now placed
hmseli at the head OF the armed opposition, and has
ceeded in bleaching considerable portion OF the army
from its allegl lance to the Queens government For
some time past Silva Cabral-who has remained since
Is4s terms Of deadly hostility to Costa Cabral, the
Count de Thomar, his broher-bas been engaged IN
Meeting together by political ties the leaders oil the Sep
embrIs party and oil the Carta oppos,ion-Saldsnh
Lavrado, and Magalhaes who carry with them the great
bulk OF the royast party. The confidential agents OF
these chiefs and factions have been FOR time
stan, communication with Silva Cabrsl, and the move
ment which has jpst taken place would 10 prove
that very powerful political and military combination
has been brought to maturity against the court and
the prime minister. The troops at MARIA Cinlra and
Leir,a had evidently been tempered WITH and Joined
the first summons The standard OF the opposition under
such chef as Saldanba whose gives at Dig
mtg and moderation the movement The fidelity OF the
garrison OF Lisbon which did exceed 1000 men,
doubtful and the detachment OF the Queens forces sent
to occupy Sanarem not expected to reach that i'm
poan, position before il had fallen into the possession OF
the enemy. Hitherto appeal seems to have been made
TO popular sympathy, and remain in the dark to The
avowed pretexts oil the instruction; but must sup
pose thai would not have been joined in the first
stance by OF 90 much weight and character. If its
objects had been subvesvs of the Just rights OF the
Crown.
The Count de Thomar possesses no claim 10 the favor
able consde ration 9th country for although the pos
siby of his return 10 power out OF the inerven
ton OF s47 to which Great Britain party, he has
constantly thrown his influence the court in the d.
rection opposed to our interests Measures OF re-
form and reenchment. which urgently required OF
The government, were indefinitely postponed until after
Tho next elections. The financial deficiencies OF the
treasury were partially supplied by onerous import duties
On articles OF British produce, which had for upwards OF
century entered at low duties into the Portuguese do
ninons The elaine Of British subjects for redress
lisregardsd and the policy Of the cabinet Of Lisbon
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The CANAL BILL AsTIcIPArED.-It has been frequently
ssked, in discussing the constiiuuonay OF the canal
BILL whether II such project under The third section had
been anticipated by the trainers oil The constitution II
would not have been forbidden reference to the de-
baies IN the convention upon this section shows that
so0efhlng OF the KIND tcos anticipated and provision
to prohibit il was rejected MIR LOOMS, OF Herkimer
the leader OF The opponents OF tire canals Offered 10
amend the section reported BY the committee follows
Tho surplus revenues OF the canals, after ply
with the two last preceding sections o relating
Ing iunds shall be appropriated al tn, discretion Of the
ment law shall be passed appropriang pedg.
ing for The construction improvement Of any canal
railroad u such beyond those OF the year
current AT the time Of passing sucb law"
The design OF This pfoyson wa evidently 10 prevent
the passage OF just snch oil as that reported iom the
canal con,aittee late Of the legislature,
Que similar 10 u Bur hs anenaSeni rsetsd b. de-
edsd pos-thus showing het The lfniners OF constu
ZION mad no inenop OF lying the hands of the iegsa
tnie so tightly, bur willing p,rnit them 20 antic
could be done sGysn eousy and a. the convention de-
cded not thu. TO restrict Tho eg.sture Il is bo, the Just
power might be exercised ~ ~
We copy the above from the Sa,e Register The same
oil reasoning has been adopted by other prins nj
that school ii support oil the consuiionalty OF the ca
nal bill, and we may add, with good deal more Of plaus
ia fslIacy y 'Apo'e
The question is not what did the convention Of Isae
Ygsd 7-but, what did they adopt What says the Goa
II these whg constitutional expounders had continued
their reading OF The debates OF the convention, they
would have discovered that the precise inhibition pro-
posed by Mr.. LOOMS, in regard 10 the application Of
portion OF the surplus revenue adopted by the
convention, and forms part OF the organic law II
il in these significant and Ineligible words
And tho sinder Of The the said canals
shall IN be applied, in spch
me legislature shalt direct the completion OF the Erie
ssna' enlargement" &c.
The only difference between Mr. Loomis's proposition
eeo the provision in qHesion that the former forbade
any application OF part OF the surplus for the time being
os ssn sns fonpeat'on oerward. erpvssag s.jo'nsd
pene nvenus aftef making the sinking fund pay menis
WAIa Legislative dscreton. The Legislature were to be
= Hoory 70 apply the entire surplus TO the support OF
gUtesnent, or 10 apply past OF to canal and railroad
papoese3 but in the latter they not to under
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TO CONTRACTORS.
OvrIcE OF COMMISSIONER OF

OFFICE or ConMIssIoNEn OF PvBLIo BUILDINos,
April IA, 1851.
PROPOSALS will be received this Office
nesday 7th OF May grading square the
asington called Franklin square,
furnishing ts earth for fittings all Of which, believed,
procured within three OF the
work u be commenced within days after gnns contract
and 10 be completed BY hc let day August The
will the cubic yard
ured by be appointed by the Commissoner
VIM EASILY,
Ap l6-eotd Commissioner Public
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ASTRONOMICAL cLocK--We understand that a curious
clock is At Ressnt being constrSc'sd in the
series of very intricate calculus and complicated pro-
ec'ons which has engrossed large share Of his time and
attention sGes nS44 hs s clo;s wnsn nn'sned VIII
ges" of antiquity, and other clocks and pane,ara OF
modern times Hitherto such pieces Of mechanism have
exhibited very curious results, but they have been mac.
much that al the end OF year or two the machines
gave out indications very wide of the truth and required
10 be recti6ed This, in great measure arose from the
inaccuracy OF the calculations, produced from wrong
basis, and such formula thrown into wheelwork. The
present clock will ennrely obvaie such errors is
calculated finely that in many OF the motions by the
wheework it will not minnie in one thousand
years These calculations, understand have received
the unqualified appreciation OF the leading scientific
and astronomers Of the day, both in Great Britain and
foreign countries, where the calculator is known The
clock will show the minutes and hours Of the day; the
suns place in the ecptc the day OF the month perpeu-
ally and take leap-year into account the moons age
place. and phases the apparen, dunal revolution OF the
moon; the ebb and flow Of the sea at any porn in
he world the golden sa. number n spac' solar cycle
the mean tune OF the rising and setting OF the sun
on every day Of the year. with its terms and fixed
Indicated and the year will be registered for 900 years
past 10 come The quickest moving wheel will
vove in minutethe slowest in 1000 years from the
date To show the very great accuracy Of the motion in
this complicated clock few of the periods may be
ted, viz the apparent duTna revostion OF the
accomplished in "a hours. SO minutes. and % seconds
and 379 $50 26s decinals OF second, which makes
OF minute too fast the end of l470 years
The will make revolution in 20 hours, So min
utes, seconds, and 0,0s7, 2S4 drcimals of second
which gives an error OF minute too slow al the
mnation Of 1891 years The synodca revolution OF the
is done by the wheels in 90 days. 10 hours, a.
minutes, seconds and S73 544 ass decimals of a
second and THE will give an error OF one minute fast in
l.I67 years The sideral year is done in 365 days. 6
hours, minutes IL seconds, and So 2496 decmas OF
a second. which will make of one minute slow
IN 500 years The other astronomical motions are too
numerous for detail here, but they all bear The same
stamp of accuracy The clock will 90 100 years with
out requiring 10 be wound up, which is unequaed in
theological science The clock will contain about 40
wheels and pinons. and upwards OF 800 distinct pieces
has been constructed for and space been given for the
clock nj, the great exhibition and understand that il
posable. il will appear in that gorgeous edifce.
liverpool Aibiom
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A HreH COMPLIMENT TO THE DEMoCRAcY.-Tbe Buffalo
Express pays tue following high compliment 10 the dem
ocrac party:
ITO up ALL the Com promise has been and viii be
aimed by all the Iocoocp States but been
believe, do beeve 1t will be, sustained by
single whg State, save, perhaps Kentucky We sbal
THIS the OF endorsements that whg adm
cns used to desire"
This corroborates what we have always maintained,
that the democratic party is the Union party-lhe
only party that be relied support the compro-
OF the constitution and the integrity OF glorious
Union. Let the wings OF the wing States all repudate
the Compromise II they will but the democracy and the
democratic States will step in and the Unon and
put down the disunioniss and anarchists.
Rochester Republican.
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Ink DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND THE SLAVE QUESTION t.
So far the subject OF slavery be introduced
into the political arena, II cannot be made question of
party policy IL is merely question of adherence to or
reputation OF the constitution OF the country The
OF slavery clearly defined by that and thew
must be maintained 10 the extent OF the
requirements irrespective OF all fancfu conceptions of
party policy The Constitutional erenes of Apsrv IN
fifteen States in his Uuios is fixed TACT which no parry
arrangements can change, and party policy overthrow
without overihrowing the constitution itself and the
ton the reclamation oil their slaves fleeing into any Of
the sixteen free States OF the Union is another fact
equally fixed and beyond the reach oil party arrangement
and party policy Herein. on this question, are com
prised the whole constitutional rights of the South upon
the one hand the whole constitutional duty of the North
on the other
The democratic party should not suffer itself 10 be
drawn into false issues in respect this matter The
existing fugitive law is not for which H. a. a party
IL responsible; il is not which il is called upon
TO assume guardianship That party should recognise for
its guidance a higher rule of action than muabe and
imperfect enactment OF Congress- and ground the
OF high constitutional duty towards sister
States upon the hypocrca preence OF yielding tempo
rarly reluctant obedience to law" merely because il
has happened to pass through legislative forms or be.
o an affected reverence for some pretended divine
With an equal deiestaion OF the cant of abolition.m
on the one hand and Of Websterism on the other il
should support the rendition claim OF the South, not
merely because Of the Of the late Congress nor
because that enactment constituted part OF the "Compro-
mise called but because the faith OF the State and OF
he Union is pledged to It's uphodment in the compact
which constitutes the chart OF the republic.
f.fugns,a (Ms1 Are
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IRISH LINENS, ShEETINGS TOWELLINGas cSc.-The
received
quality, examination which
OF the public, viz
30 pieces heavy shifting linen
o. do hoe .oa finish do warranted pure linen.
Is do fine shir fronting linen
IS do heavy a. linens, at 81 to 37k cents
Is do pillow "a, u.s. and 4
In sHEETING5 we have
: pieces - hams'ly 'hsetnr
do "a do
In TABLE DAMAsKs, kc-
10 pieces fine sicia liable dsmasks
do heavy and fine do
10 do medium and low do
do heavy table
8 do hne brown table cloths
sc do plain French Table eohs, napkins match (sod
% doIen nne table damask napkins
Is do low priced do
10 do colofed ffuii doyIes
In TOWELLfNG5 we have
10 pieces hucksback towel diaper
S do half BILE ach,d do
~ do best uckaback towels
wi dama IL bordefs
$50 do Rnssia diapers, including all widths and qualities
rs do fine crash
Is do low priced brown diaper and linen toweIine
Housekcepers in pursuit OF article
their advantage
chasing prepared 10 furnish reasonable quantity
the lowest prices
CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY, 4 CO.
Ap l6-aaw2w
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u the Washington Na,oasl Monument society.
JAMES c. PICKETT, Editor and Pubi.hsr
The Aosumsnt intended TO be literary agricultural A..
daylhe best be found in American Eso..
news synopsis Of the proceeding Couus
everything such Journal NIGH, be expected couss
Tue snespson Of party politics. which viii Be Al all Time.
The Nsnnmsni win pubi.hed for express and u. =.
aiding the erection Of the noble column rs
bank Of tho Potomac In homer Of de Father Of bis coass
jocs 70 soc completed After deducaas oss q sas su Wv
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Gated The aid, therefore, ali willing cont Iss
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price may obtained while will be doing son,shiar !, ~
tnse towards completing that majestic memorial of aa
gratitude.
Aud..os o. the Treasury and charge dair:s 70 Peru VITO
perform the duties Of editor, aud 70 conduct the a
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Piled % me support g hs pspsr nor tho society IN any
IL give ,s puO,e idea what may DO doae with N.
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The and Of all organized bodies TIM
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coed, contribute
this prospectus
All moneys will be RENTED letters and commuD,
addressed, Prepaid the General Agent Of Monumen
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orfIcEks.
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Arch Henderson, first vice president.
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Thos. CaTbery third vice president.
J. D. H. smith, treasurer
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| BOARD OF MANA0R1s.
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seemed to be directed by occult reliance the cabinet
OF Madrid rather than BY jealous adherence TO the ira
dliional Independence OF Portugal
II 10 the 6rs time in the perplexing affairs Of the
peninsula that have proofs Of corresponding c
iscs bs'ween the governments OF Portugal and Spain
varez served as the chief support OF the Costa Csbrs
party in Lisbon and il is probable that the circumstances
which have led 10 curious recent changes IN Spain
are not altogether foreign TO this decided manifestation OF
resistance the ministry in Portugal The which
tended esrange those cabinets from their habtual Iea
tons OF condolences and amiy with this country are
equally to be deplored, from whichever side they may
have proceeded and we have repuGated that spirit
Of interference which has been accused Of attempting to
soSye that we are bound to respect
at which, by effort Of this country. and without any
participation OF ours this league between the statesmen
least friendly 10 England. both IN Madrid and lisbon,
less powerful may be established BY their successful an
tagonists.
and her conso undefended by any slaesman or party
except the Count d Thonar and his immediate adhe.
ens and abandoned by her constitutional supporters and
the dynasty with unpopular ministry and attempt TO
proong this contest by civil II this nsurecton
has proved successful in the immediate vicinity OF the
capital it will doubtless spread with increased activity TO
the banks of the Donro. Probably the most fortunate
termination Of the affair for the court would be 10 invest
Marshal Sadanha with full constitutional responsibility,
who may be concerned in this movement have possibly
formed designs involving more serious changes but we
have at present no reason to believe that this
present anything than effort to effect change
The advisers Of the Crown of Portugal and IN the
policy pursued for years past Ii is deeply 10 be re-
GREETED when military conspiracy 10 employed 10 accom-
pish what ought be- the result of constitutional gov.
ernment But there are times and circumstances when
the constitution itself requires strong measures Of defence
against the influence brought TO bear Upon IT, We hope
the present will not prove to be the commencement
Of serious revolution or OF another protracied
struggle for at any rate the ntsIpos,ion Of foreign
States which terminated the contest OF 1847 is wholly
out OF the question on the present occasion.
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NAVY DrrARrxEsr
Bureau of Provisions and Cioting, a priI "a nd
DROPOsALS sealed and endorsed "Prop0sais for small ~
will be received this bureau uni O'Clock D. m Mr.
the 2Cth day Of May next for furnishing and delivering ion es
days. noce) the United States At Chs
Massachusetts, Brooklyn, New York, and Gospo, vxun
quantities only of the following articles may required
from the by the chief Of this bureau by the ~
commanding officers Of the said during the n
ending June ~, 1881, VIZ
Boxes, shaving Handkerchief, silk fancy u1
Brusiiss shaving Looking glasses
Brushes, scrubbing ~Musta I'd seed
brushes, shoe Needles, sewing, assorted
Brushes, clothes Pepper black
Buttons, navy, vest pepper, red
Buttons, navy coat Raxors, In single cases
Buttons, dcad-eye kaxor stops
Backing, boxes Of Riband, hat
Beeswax Soap, shaving, In cakes
Combs, coarse Silk, sewing blue black
Cumbs, line Scissors
Cotton spools of Spoons
Grass, for hats Thread, black, white, and blu
Jacknives Tape, bsok aud white
handkerchief, cotton ThimbIes
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EOR CITY COLLEC rOR--The undersigned specially
presents himself 10 tbs Of Washington candidate
=. M. CHAPLIN.
Ap 6-Sweod
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To the Ladies' and tsentlsmen Washington.
RS EBERBACH would respectfully ladies' and
A gentlemen OF Washington ahs
corner o. Eyhh and streets for the sale Of every description
ornamental and fancy head 6hs
assortment izeues brsd 0rccas hair
ms ~ has several isre and elegantly
destrcs TO let sccomm odatne
May S-eodn tintsbgcncerl
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From tho Seneca IN. W Observer, May
The state debt.

In January, 1885, Governor Seward, in his first mes
sage to the Legislature stated tina. the whole debt OF the
State and above funds then in the treasury pay
it, was follows:
General fund debt 81 ,0as .O32 40
Canal debt ALSO ,654 80
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G. w. DRNsETr

G. w. DRNMETT.
Commsio~~ for ths STATE Of Nsw York.
Once on issh street, nearly opposite the Treasury
Jan 06-sodSm
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NEW Dress 0oodsWe respectfully invite attention Of
our customer and the public in general pur
goods adapted png and prices which
fail s,uaet ali in Of dry goods. We
10 piece. eru,-rch hsared Ind. silk,
fancy summer silks beautiful .,yl. for
a5 do summer Bereses
do medium price aud quality Bsfessths cheapest goods
% do ricn cnens lndia mu.in. in pattern,
10 do plain mons-cines
do nns figured mou..ene de l.ine., children.
20 do Berrgc Dc snes, In designs
10 do style half mourning goods.
In %aslin. l.wn., jacone,., &C, We have
IS do owsndie muslin,
~ do fine printed french Jaconets This decidedly the
hs"dsome-' lot we have offered in hi. Of
20 do medium price lawns, beautiful style.
loo do fm.sh muslin. and lawns =, lax cents, part of
IS do ANAL figured French chinue~
The good. be found upon examination pr.ci..
v. re-. .%d ns lowest :, s ~ a. which We
cLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY, = co.
HOUSE LINESs-rhe following d.scrp,,oo. Of bo..e linens
have n Just bee" :. ,ns store is sosubsr which
we think the most completes and before offered
- piece. heavy Rua snesing,, widths from io la
do English long This article supe-
o for e,o,ins aad wear. better than The domestic and
The owins styles have also just been received
Double sat-" dama-k, "a and sls wide
tow.lns both English make very thick and
And two bales RUSSIA crnsh.
Aso drusret crumb cloth.
% & &c from tbs ws aSd tee, Of d'ne.s
draus. in heavy line" damaskai at very prices
Ap a-eosn Ci.AGErT = DODsoN.