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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1851-02-07

Swtt tuNs.-Acr.uur lu itc report Of
tbr Treasurer of ,ur rml.'rlpal Mint, n.0r
Huy.iNo Thousand m'i r.u', we're cunrl a.-
uny che month of January. .jl.oiG r.I
DOLLAR, vrgr coined during ,h- .luic m0u,h
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The population of y. York city i, $4,000,
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GsssRAL LAND oyrcE, March 81 1851.
ORDER that The liberal Congress- passing the act OF
soldiers who have military service The Und
states may be carried every waanlee
gratitude Of their patriotic and al The
same time TO secure TO the hardy settlers on the
anas ne uc o. e industry and pgalons the
That public notice be given on public lands sub
ments within thirty after making and i'm
povemens required by the September
sa as to secure their eapon nights and
cnce ny the location OF these warrants
And that all be located applied
subject private the ID March, 1851 ada
vi To whether said land Improved and after
been located said shall remain
officers at least forty days II end Of that
reference by those locations with claims
the will be office patentns
Is such interference, new location will be made
Wauantees pre-
rights where the proclaimed public
prior Sd March, 1851 and where the minimum the
covered the estimating the 81 2
United States along the routes Of railroads
Where application made this office by
the the applicant should
Of county, particular which he wishes
and where the specified would
Others The order which they DESIRED that
the first of the others which
these the affidavit Of the applicant before
TONED IN me warrant must accompany the application The
rules must be complied with where application by letter
toney guardian executor the evidence duly certified
authority TO act must also the application
the support OF the fer the fiscal ending
1884, approved ID March, 1851 enacted
bounty land issued under the act Of 2s September 1885,
tue other Congress- shall any which
had heretofore been brought into Market then subject
private entry that no land be located under bounty
law Of septembe! 1850 other law granting bounty land
that which had been proclaimed and offered prior
the 81 Of March, 1851.
Ap Is-law6w COMMISSIONER
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RICHMOND, April 7, 1851.
GENTLEMEN have the honor to acknowledge the re
cep OF your kind invitation, behalf Of yourselves and
other citizens OF Virginia, without distinction OF party 10
parake OF public dinner testimonial of your adj.
mraton OF my course in the Senate of the United States
IN defence OF the OF the constitution and OF the
Union Such an invitation from many of the most dis
huguished citizens of the Old Dominion, and clothed in
language SO kind and complimentary has inspired me
with the most grateful emotions. had not fatlered N.Y.
self that my feeble efforts in behalf of the Union and the
constitution had arrested the attention OF any cosdera
BILE portion Of the people beyond the limits of my own
State have long been deeply impressed with the con-
vicon that the OF federal Union and OF
the rights Of the people and the States all depend upon
strict and faithful observance of the constitution, with
all Its guarantees and compromises 1t is sufficient
that the letter of the constitution should be maintained
its genius and principles must be cherished and sustained
the spirit OF pure patriotism and fratenal affection
Our republican institutions only exist long as they
command the respect and affection OF the people They
cannot be maintained by force; nor can they survive
amid sectional strife and hostile legislation The several
States must upon the golden rule which obtains among
all good neghbors-each mindng its business, and
leaving the others to regulate their domestic affairs
in their own way.
regret that my engagements are such to deprive
oil the pleasure OF accepting your polite invitation. My
visit TO my relatives in neghboring State has detained
me longer than had anticipated and find it necessary
to leave here to morrow for my residence in Illinois
have the honor to be, very respectfully, your friend,
S. A. DOUGLAS.
To Messers. A. A. Chapman, J. H. Glmer j. r. Ander-
son, Geo. w. Hopkins, Samuel Chiffon, Jos Johnson,
and others
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


BALrrnoHK, Aprl LIS, p IN.
HE Boston Fugitive Ca,s--Sais Of ne SLAYER Chats
,oorm-lhe Kent County 1urdsrs-Jsnay Lind The
Markets, &c.
Much anxiety was manifested this morning TO hear tho
decision oil The commissioner
Boston, which reached noon Tn. slave has been
nanded 70 MS owner but the marshal still holds him to
await the decision Of Judge Woodbury. on an appca
Tor writ OF habsas eorpa which will be disposed Of on
Monday morning The patriotism of the Judge Is = saai.
Client guarantee that no will in nowisc count.nsnce the i'm
proper and reasonable course of the aboiitonisls
The briganne Cha,s"orth, which sent home from
the OF Africa months SINCE having bean ca u
red by the United States brig Perry, and condemned by
the United States district court yesterday sold
ton, Tor tho benefit of the captors. for $4,000 Me.sr
Ricketts, IL Co.
covering the muderers OF tho Cosden yat lexst
have yet been made public. though Is understood
that the officers trail that may lead to important
disclosures Another has been made At Brdgeton.
New Jorseythe party being James Hand. OF Delaware.
WHO'S accused OF being accomplish The court for The
trial of the parties arrested will meet again in Tow
weeks.
The honorable John Wethered has returned Baltimore
from California, but int nds go back again, with his
tire family, 10 locate in Ell Dorado.
appears that Jenny Lind will Baltimore direct
from Wheeling, and that she will Pittsburg until
she goes on her tour the lake Cities after giving her
series OF concerts in New York. Phadelpha and Boston
She will therefore. be here about the close Of the present
month She promised when she back TO Baltimore
to reduce her prices. so that ali can hear her
THE MARKETs.The advces by tho steamer Africa,
ceived yesterday have had the effect OF unsetng the
-four market, and holders ask adyance-sales Of
2,4O0 barrels Howard have been made at "a 60
Transactions in City Mills 81 go Rye -four is held At
S. go Corn mea-sales making at ~ SIT 8S The
last wheat sold the following rates: good prime red
wheat at 95 80 cents; white wheat, common, 80 LOB
cents; and family -four, liz la cents Wheat 10 now
scarce; consequently transactions nearly suspended
Sales rye SO Con has advanced, and sales
making Of white 81 81 cents, and yellow 80
63 cents. Oats, 81 a 40 cents.
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Convention OF Maryland.
MARCH IS, 1851.

Mr.. Bowie rose and stated that letter had been re-
ceved from General Chapman. president of the conven-
ton, stating that be was detained from the convention
bya serious accident 1t would therefore be necessary
to 20 into the election OF president pro tenn and he
mr. b. moved that the convention now go into an cleo
ton.
The question was taken, and the motion was agreed
The ee took their seats. and tho secretary proceeded
to call the roll.
Mr. Jenfer, when his name was called remark ed that
but as the presidents pro tenn had hitherto been taken
from the smaller counties, he preferred TO vote on the
present occasion for gentleman from one Of the upper
from Baltimore county. (Mr Buchanan.)
The roll having been called through. the result Of the
vote was announced follows Whole number of votes
81 OF which number Mr. Buchanan, OF Baltimore com
y, received "a, and Mr.. Williams 49,
Jane: M. Buchanan esq, Of Baltimore county having
received majority of all the votes cast dec AIRED
duly elected president pro fem Wheeupon the presi
dent pro tenn took the chair and, after brief pause rose
and addressed the convention as follows:
GENrLEMEH OF THE CONVENTION: acknowledge with
deep sensibiy the honor you have conferred upon me
in calling me to administer the duties OF this chair during
the regretted absence of the presiding officer of your
choice. speak with unaffected sincerity when | say
that this signal mark OF your confidence and respect was
notices. merited than anticipated by me- Yielding how
ever 10 no man IN stern trotc purpose 10 accomplish
endeavor to discharge the duties Of this station in such
manner as may best promote these objects, and secure
their hnal consummaton. In this earnest and honest e
fon shall rely confidently gentlemen, your forbear
ance and support
no,inappopriate to the occasion to say that since
have had the honor OF seat in this convention it has
been my good fortune 10 move harmonousy, and in
The kndest interchange OF fraternal regard with all its
members. have had but one aim, one end, one hope
have known no party. have cast from me, as unwor-
ny such an assembly this all party consider
The welfare OF proud old Maryland the shbboe,h Of our
ney the glorious centre OF all hopes and all our
Elections have endeavored solsly to secure to her
NE adoption OF such constitution her enlightened
md patriotic children have right expect at our hands
Nor has my confidence in the ultimate realization OF that
result been in any degree shaken do conscentiously
Nieye that, Notwithstanding the portentous clouds
an ihHexible determination here TO give triumphant
sue to our labon, by the formation Of constitution
winch VIII be acceptable TO the people, and under whose
ongnant provisions the Stale may rapidly advance TO.
wards the iuhlment of the high destiny that awaits her
Inc work is before u.s. gentlemen let accomplish 1t
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were killed. and several wounded. The British only lost
one trooper and one Fingoe wounded In districts
the Holtenots had joined the kaffrs. and were COM
hitting great havoc
The state OF feeling in the colony may well be im.
agined when il announced that The Holtenois on
the frontier found TO be in league with the kars
The ouposts Were well protected they could be,
but the limited dsposabie force brought into service IN
cIuded all the aid that obtained from Bugher youn-
ees and others II is feared that hostiles may be pro-
racted for months, and that the expreme points OF the
possessions the frontier will suffer seriously from in
roads made upon them by the natives
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RICHMOND, April Z, 1851.
Dean SIR; The undersigned with numerous others OF
lheif fellow citizens OF Richmond and Virginia, under
Standing that you are in Richmond and will probably
nam here lew days and being DESTROYS, citizens OF
virginia without distinction OF party, OF show ing our
nigh appreciation OF your senator OF the Uni
ted States in defence OF the rights of the southern States
the constitution and the Union. beg leave 10 tender Won
apubc dinner TO be given at such time may suit Your
convenience.
La thus acknowledging the high merit and command.
ing influence OF your public on SO exciting dues
lion. we beg leave TO tender TO you our uneigned adm
ration Tor the moral hfmness and national patriotism with
which, in the recent excitement you have asserted and
maintained the constitutional guarantees SO wisely pro-
vided by the trainers OF federal constitution Your
course has merted the high commentator OF all pure
lovers OF The Union and has impressed us with The con-
vlcton tha on these exciting questions no parg inhu-
ehces can preserve the integrity of the Unon but lis
preservation must rest solely the wise counsels pa
Que forhearance and national spirit of the people of the
United States To cultivate this spirit and impress these
dear your name to every righthinking citizen OF the
United States. Your fellow citizens
AUG. A. CHAPMAN.
GEO w. HOPKINS.
II L. HOPKINS,
VIM CRUMP,
f.. w. McCOMAS,
HM...g WIN. +. RITCHIE,
SAM. McCAMANT,
J. H. GILMER.
JOHN T. ANDERSON,
SAMUEL Chiffon,
. THOS. J. RANDOLPH,
JAS. H. FERGUSON,
JOS. JOHNSON,
q. ID. CAMDEN.
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lIsegfsphic dsspltch to the New York Trbune-whisl
NKw HAVEN, Conn. J April 81, o. m

lrsiegfsphc dsspntch to the New York Trbune-whisJ
NEw HAVEN, Conn. } April 81. D. m
returns from every town in the State show that the
Wigs have carried both branches of the legisla-
uIe They have unexpectedly carried their senator in
n ninth district and also in the thirteenth The senate
snI therefore stand 10 wings 10 opposition. The
house (compleie) stands ia wings to ITO opposition
smeh secures to the wings the United States senator
d all The State officers. there being no choice by the
yeope Hartford. New Haven, Liichteld, and New
n Tendon counties have chosen wing sberifs; Fairfield
,iooleseH, Windham, and Toand have chosen The
g I sort Chapman (whig) is certainly and Butler
W. probably elected 10 Congress. Ingersoll (Unon
elected 'r| ~ ''''o
The above despatch settles the State we trust, 30 far
he JOINT ballot, the United States senator and the
sae othcers are concerned We have confirmation BY
anet advices OF what says with regard TO the senate
!" 10 me house, we know OF but one member who Is
aimed ey the opposi,on-Hall, OF Portland-who wa,
apponed by both parties. There may be one or two
nefs whose altitude squvoca enough TO permit tho
Wos'uon TO claim The house, but not the Joint ballot
we break OH writing to open the following despa,cb !,
HARTFORD. Courant OHice-p, D. m.
ouders defeated for Congress by o. S. Seymour. We
mNe ths legislature complete Sena,e-l2 wings. dem.
WAS house-ll3 wings, III democrats
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AfoNh uso DostoA rost, hpn ~.
The abolition papers and agtators invite. with sgai6-
eanee and earnesiness, great multitude OF their men 10
/, in Boston Friday. We trust that the friends of
law OF the constitution and of the Union will be ready
10 sustain order that day. and every day hereafter in
Boslon and if riot, rebellion, treachery, massacre dare
how their hdeous features, they will be crushed to the
earth never 10 rise again The public peace and welfare
have been trhed with long enough The cooemnsrs III
Si government have become nsoent DANCE nnder
extreme liberation. The peace and security OF the city
reouIe that the laws should be fearessy enforced If
contest must come between order and anarchy let every
worthy citizen be prepared 10 meet IL as becomes him
Violence, treason, death have been invoked Let those
who invite such agents TO the contest feel upon their
heads the consequences OF their Infamous Ii the
Knife is TO be drawn II the torch is 10 blaze il force at
tempt to supplant law, the struggle. commenced
viii be terrible in It's progress but who doubt the
final result--lhe triumph Of legal authority and the
Soodisn punishment OF its violatorsl
The crisis is an important one. The people OF Boston,
we believe are prepared 10 meet it.
Yesterday the Mechanic Raemen. Captain Adams were
nm duty al Faneu Hall, and relieved last night by
The Boston Light Guard, Captain Clark
From the Boston Post April TO-
Tus AeIrAroRs The schemes of these men TO breed
rol and disturbance in the city have thus far totally mis-
carried All the ntammatory harangues of the abolition
convention failed 10 produce The show OF knife pistol
though the talk OF these hngsis still kept up by the bed
isme portion of the ag tatos. The chief anger which
now possesses them from the discovery they have
made that they have utterly failed TO get public opinion
on their side Their appeals to the mob spirit their nu
rated indictments 10 lcslslaNCc against nave
been received by the community with perfect contempt
Most unquesionaby the supremacy OF the law will be
maintained BY the great body OF our citizens
The last desperate movement OF the disorganzes an
attempt to collect mob in the streets Of the city on Fri
day-the day when is expected The fugitive case
will be finally disposed Of For this purpose they have
sen, forth nfammatoy addresses to the people, calling
upon them 10 come by thousands" and prevent the ex
ecuton of the law. What effect this base and wick
attempt to disturb the public peace will have upon the
deuded multudes who believe in abolition bravery we
will not predict; but thing is certain hatever per-
sons with such intention is indicated above
the leading agilaors OF This city, everybody knows
that their courage in talking is eqnaed only by their
cowardce in action II is only their dupes who are k ely
todo any mischief.
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~" of VIRGINIA "A RoMAs naip-The American Ar,
49, mas Jus, received from Fiorencea very beautiful
.is. capture ifon the chissl OF Alexander Gait jr .
ehor' we learn, and has secured for him grea, re
xu " among bis brother artists. We are much pleased
smp licity ofdesign and beauty Of execution and
sis' wiz pafdbn the allu.ion will add mention
e" 'auslseiion at recognising in its graceful lin.
aoaga countentnce not entirely Roman Le.t we
.Vad be misundefsood let us say that this gentleman
'ue hrs artistIialan. OF any other Countrywide
asssored TO i,nbody approximation Of the
o hls tender regard. The pob!io will be graft.
an opportunity OF viewing the bust, and will doub,
l., ree win us N sdmrng promising effort la this
=" ar-H9ms Jlunaf
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aoNo FLOUR ~ CALIFORNIA. "A letter from San Fran
says, 'o''"a' . o'''''e'os' aA'ea m''e'
Chill auk ehors are making here to get up the price
ION ,x, ~ heip out the moDopozsrs. and to them
hi.,. loses and, II successful IL will afford the
Mil, ~ " tarai, 'Gallego,' and other Richmond
pice. opportunity supply markets vsprw~srsfi~a
on - already Hour Of tie brands named Is rrec
ovs uh at an advance Of two three dollars per bar
|tnd,i. Wv current prices OF best Chill brands. Again
he n corn meal s scarce. and commands neari,
~''' price as best superhne Chill Hour"
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By A. GREEN, Aucttonerr,

OFFENSIVE SALE OF EXCELLENT FURNITURE AT TIE
Il oeon Saturday morning. O'Clock the
sell
mia extensive OF
whom may concern, viz
Mahogany sofas, chairs, dressing and other bureaus
dining, card, nd
DO centre tnbics, wash.txnds, closets, &c.
Maple, cottage, French, and other bedsteads
Feather beds, bedding, and mattresses
Gilt and mahogany frame looking glasses
Wardrobes, and wood chairs
Carpets ol-cloh, hearth rugs, he-
With large lot OF other which deem
10
Terms All OF and under sa5 s25
co and 30 days, for notes satisfactorily enaoed
A GREEN,
Ap ll-a Aucuoneer.
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Ap l9-law6w


NUMEROUS applications having been made office
IN formation relation the which land
the Of 2eh September 1885, should located the following
answers thereto have been prepared, wit:
There three modes
BY the warrantee in person
Cd BY the waantee through the agency Of this Offices
3D. BY agent
If mode adopted the application
writing specifying tract district country
which location desired and be accompanied
according to the following form, No. /.
Where the third mode is adopted, power Of attorney be
Produced executed the
according the following No g. which power attorney
be acknowledged before
authorized take the acknowledgment Deeds according
No. Tor a.
all patents be transmitted the land
location unless special
be given.
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~ OWEN ~ son take this method OF announcing
~ TO their friends and the public generally
eeved dectf from New York goods
selected with great by embracing ao
ment OF superior Cloths css'mees and vesurgs, together WIN
variety OF fancy articles.
They have the pleasure their present stock OF goods
IL superior 10 they brought this city
Thankful TOT past svors, they respectfully oc' OF
their patronage
Ap g-9taw2m Intel. h Tel
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ALBANY April l0-The State attorney general has given
the opinion that the proposed enlargement OF the Erie
| nal /. unconstitutional.
The schooner Wave oil Huntington. Long Island cap
sized squs yesterday Stuyvesan and two OF her
crew were drowned.
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dr,;pol of the Wssaineton.-FW., Se

New YosK, April ll-2, p. The steamer Washington.
from Southampton, arrived last evening. She brings
$3.50 900 in doubloons.
The arrival OF the St. Lawrence Southampton had
been followed by a series of continued festivities.
fire broke in the establishment of Hudson, Robert
son. IL Pendeton, $50 Broadway last night. which do
,royed that building and the adjoining house, occupied by
Mr.. Cooper a gun-shop The Howard House was also
consider ably damaged.
The coin In bank and sub-,easury counted yes
teIday, and amounted to Sll ,50O,O Geo.
PHtLApELPnA, April Ia p m-The schooner Corbulo.
from New York for Baltimore, last night OF Bran
dy wine lights, totally dsmasted and putting up this city
for repairs.
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The Fugitiue Slave Case.

BosroN, April Ill, p. m.-An application made
last night Justice Woodbury., by Charles SUMNER for
habeas corpus the of Simms the
for assaulting the officer who arrested him.
The commissioner gave his decision to-day, demanding
Simms TO his master. He is in the custody OF the
marshal awaiting the decision of the hewrit Of
habeas corpus
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Pitfsburc liens.

PlrrsBuRo April I0-The call for the Scott meeting
the 10Th has upwards Of 900 names appended It. He
he wing iavorite here.
Banun has elega phed that Jenny Lind viii visit Pitts
burg ct the end of June.
We have 81 feet OF the river. The thermometer
10 at %; weather clear and pleasant.
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GI-The members OF Federal Lodge No. 1 request
ed the Masonic Hall, OF and 10Th
purpose the tribute
late much beloved brober, John Wingerd
The lodges respectfully and cordially
join performance sad duty sojourniny
good standing likewise cordially invited
BY order OF w. M:
April - G. A. sCHwARzMAN, Secretary.
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EGYPTS REV ELATJONs.Mr. Giddons third lecture, Odd
u Fellows Hall, Tuesday evening April 10, O'Clock
Subject The Pmoisi Sculptures the Pyramids copiousy
illustrated 1her rcisnh teachings alpha
bets numerals divisions of painting scuIp
&c Arts knowna that remote in Memphis, about G.
hpI2
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MARRIED.,

On Tuesday evening the th February Rev Mr.
Mr. CHARLES ALLEN Mrs. MARY L. BAGGETT,
both of Georgetown.
Georgetown Advocate will please copy)
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ny DYER MCGUIRE, Aue.,on..r..

III oUsRHoI.b AND KITCHEN FURNITURE or A PRIVATE
III fAMiLfOn Saturday morning. April IL, o'clock,
shall sell of furniture and household
effects Of a family removing from the city, via
Mahogany sofa, chairs, and rockers
DO sdeboard, dressing and plain bureaus
DO Dining, centre, and card tabes
DO ladies' work table, wasbstsnds
High and low post bedsteads mattresses
Feather beds, tplet sets, tenders
Fire SETS mahogany and gilt framed glasses
Cane and wood chairs, wardrobcs
Parior chamber and stair carpets, rods
Patent bathing machine, chair.
DiUner and tea sets, goblets and umhiss
Wines, astral and msntoI lamps
wooden
Kitchen utensils, cooking and parior stoves, sc.
Terms, cash.
DYER MCGUIRE,
Anctioneep
eask Goldfish.
Apll-
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REPORTS FOR THE UNION.
Condition Of the Northern Markets.
New YoRK, April ILL.,, p. N.
SALES AND Prices OF STOCKS IN NEW YopK TO-DAY.

Stocks frm-United States new loan l22 Flour 10
rather heavier and prices have receded little Salcs Of
vanced centsales Of GOO bushels yellow So
Cotton is firm, and prices unchanged.
PHILADELPHIA, April ll-2, p m.-We find no change In
anything yesterday Stocks dull and flour stiff