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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-10-03
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AN EXTRAORDINARY CURE OF QUICK CONSUME
TON
YoyzGsy1LLE Warren CO., Pa, !
July LIST, 1850.

July ISL lCOO.
Mcssrs. s. T. Bennett e. CO. Gents wish
to express my thanks to you for tho great benefit
your Extract of Yellow Dock and Sarsaparia
has been to us. NV mother Ind violent at
tack of Erysipejas in March last, which left her
with violent cough, hectic fever, and severe
nightsweats. Onr physicians dcspaired of hor
recovery, and stopped prescribed for her--pro-
nonnced her complaint "Qnck Consumption"
and said she could not live but very few days.
We all despared of her recovery, and did not
expect her to live from one day 10 another. Her
life was reduced to the lowest ebb. She was
completely emsciated and perfectly ho'pless.---
At this critical time we saw your advertisement
in the Pittsburgh Gazette and Immediately sent
to your agent in franklin for three bottles which
she commenced taking and from the first day
she began to mend and continues to do so up
to this time. She is now able to attend to her
household affairs, and is perfectly well, though
not strong Us size was before she was sick.
There are a great many of our citizens that
are very anxious to pet yoUr invaluable article,
as it is fifty miles to your nearest agency,
think it would be of an advantage to You and a
great blessing to the afflicted to establish ant gen-
cy here.
Please accent our thanks and gratitude for the
restored health of our dear mother
Your obe1cnt servant TR uMAN HALL.
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IL None genuine unless put up in large bot
ties containinGa quart, and name Of the Syrup
blown in the glass, with the written signatures,
S. T. Bennett, on the outside wrapper.
" Price 81 per bottle; orsix bottles for s..
Soidby J d PARK Cincinnati O,
Northeast corner Of Fourth and Walnut streets
entrance on Walnut st.-to whom all orders must
be addressed.
AGEyTs--F Robinson Il Co, j. r. Starkwea-
Their g. Co, Keposha; S. johnson, A. Vain
wright & Co., Racine; Clarke s. Woodruff,
Lake & Williams II. Bosworth & Son, Alllwau-
kee; C.. ]. True Rochester; Sheldon & East
man, Burlington; Lewis Curtis, Geneva; {. NJ.
Mckee, Deayan; Holden {. Kemp Janesyille.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-10-03
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FLOUR! FLOUR!!

a FEW BDIS. EMPIRE MILLS Extra Winter Whea
= hour f5am Milwaukee, Cor sale ~
sePi ], lo5l. ". 2. WATTI.Es.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-10-03

STATE OF VISCONNEN.--R E.NOSH7 COUNTY
CIRCUIT COCRI-LN CH1NCERT
Mark Pitman,
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FIVE MILLION BOTTLES WE'RE
SOLD

In every town In Maine NewIIanpshre, Vermont,
Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and
Ohio; in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri
the people have tested its merits pronounced it safe
ard against disensc and quick m.idote for all palms.
nNcwJcrsey, Pennsylvania, Virginia. Maryland, Delaware
he Carolnas, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana every
town in each State il has made friends and proved its
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-10-03
CAUTION.

Like the good and evil in have to contend
with evil well promulgate good Since the wide
spread reputation which this eou remedy has attain
Vt cpuuiereis and limitations there
fore beware purchase preparation orthe
pain, unless bottle bears signature RADIVAY
Il Co, Practical Chemists, I62 FULTON STREET, NEW
YORK. 2n45
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-10-03

FAKM FOR SALE
Of the best Farms in the Town Of Soarrs Kcr o.ha
Co. miles rom kenusha, and mll.> from Pnciua Con
tanning ~ III eelO-ed ard divided mo cnycn
parcels. 100 IinherdI4 40 broke UP. and
iU crcrs, ard S. into grass Good
~ Frame House and large Barn.
Vcry desirable Farm - who wishes to 2piu.O The
Stock bu-I.ess. Apply to 4. lUIE IN H." premise,
or 10 J. BD$D, keAOsAE.
Tuly %, ls5l
ALSO FOR SALE.
Ninety Acres in The Of Pleasant Prairie miles from
keuosha- all fenced ard - under crops Log House
aud Orchard the prcms.e-.
Itwll be -id al bargain Apply TO Jas KrLGr. on the
premises, orto J. BOND, keuOsha.
July -, ST.
Persons Wishing to purchase Real Estate cfher In the
ciy or country, cannot do better than 10 eai upon
J. BOND
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-10-03

Mark Pi,man, Jr., Harriet w. Pit
man, John w. Mickey, JerGsha Nc
Koy. tsahrl ". Ecnham, Elizabeth
Rcnham, Otis COW ell * Anne Col
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NEONEK LOANED.

NFUNEk FlsSAtLUs
Tdres PaM-Lani Warrants far SG'a.
CITY LOTS FOR SALE CHEAP AND On TIME.
kgvosus CRY ANp CornTY CRuEp5 B"u5nr Ash SOLD.
Farms EretankedJ or city Property and Cty Prqers ty
FARMS
tsfor th5a" who have Nor~y Toau the higln. cral
Rates OF Interest and most perfect securities viii Obtain
ed. without charge
y business q every nature connected with Real sa'r
Collections and ohcr Professional Business promptly attc-
ded to.
r.n,.,. VI. -, JOSIAH IoND.
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AMtT! >ALF!--Frpe salt foT sale at the Sousl
- NHeh'ISc by BALL s MERRILL.
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New Flour and Feed Store.

YyNE nb4crbar would respectfully give notice that he
"a has opened
Flour, Meal, and Feed store,
on Main door uorh Of the City Hotel where
always be found good supply Of fresh ground Winter
and Spring Wheat tIlr Graham Flour, Corn Meal, Feed
have made such SrFnccm" MS IA viii enable me To
krcp constantly on hand superior article of Flour PAL
loo 3D. and barrels, and delivered any
part oltha city free 90 CHARGE
= All To sold by M j, n-.rrmtcd Give ne call
kuuosha, sept ii. ll3l y. ". hEfCHIM.
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7 y t7'0'I 7V'10 '7s77'0 V1'7IIt7t y II
II You are nncqnnined with the merits of Railways
Ready Relief and you reside in either of the
toned I'VE, refer You the Druggists, Physicians
aud the People Take bottle of il any skfI! PHI
let him H will risk its reputation on his opinion.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-10-03
THIRTY CASES

DYS aad Nu;hs' Thick and Kip ot7 superior quail
. y. just cd and sale low wholesale TAIL
b. r. W. LY NJ An.
1 = "
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BDS8AsE EsOND,

.hYNE DIFFERENT OFFICES,
and in fic counties of kcn0sa Racine aud Milwaukee IA
evident that person safely purchase take mort
Real Estate until The title las been examined,
thai far more care is necessary than Is orally used in this
respect.
The undersigned has also copies Of all TAX SALES since
the organization Of Racine county.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-29
SCH EDULE.

Il shall he the duty of the President of this Convcn-
tiun Immediately its adjournment, certify the Co.
copy of the Bill of Rights and Constitution adopt
ed, together with this Schedule.
. Upon the receipt OF such certified copy the Governor
shall 1:t%i:i the fact by proclamation To he
put l.: such newspapers o! the State be- irei-
I'd sQa:a: !t general information and snail annex
his Proclamation copy Of the Bill Of Rights and Constitu
ton, together with this Schednle which Proclamation Bill
Of Rights Constitution and Schedule shall be published in
the manner Indicated for the period of month; and
printed copies thereof shall by the Secretary the Common
wealth be Immediately transmitted by MAIL the clerk of
each county and corporation in this commonwealth
10 BE- hY c clerk submitted the examination OF any
desiring the same.
8. The officers authorized by existing laws 10 conduct
general elections SHALL the places appointed for holding
the same open poll book the fourth Thursday IN Oc
tobe next be headed, "The Constitution as AMENDED
and Schedule and contain two separate columns me
first column be headed or ratiyng the DINER 10 De
headed or rejecting" And such oicera, keeping said
polls open for the space of three days SHALL then and mere
receive and record said poll book the votes Tor and against
this Constitution and Schedule of all persons qualified un-
der the existing or amended Constitution TO exercise the
right of suffrage
The taking of the polls The duties TO be performed by the
officers the privilege of voters and the penalties attaching
for misconduct on part any shall all things
prescribed the second third fonrth SEVENTH eighth and
ninth sections Of the Of the General Assembly passed
March fourth thousand eight hundred and hfy
titled san act 10 take the sense OF the people upon the call
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-29
.,,,.nont Governor OF virginia
A PROCLAMATION.

the sssnd noadsy ia oc'oSs
o. Consider and
s to ne s
this ns,dsi bin Of rights constitution and
S soP e Nom hs
JoHN r. wiz, @ ~. srnt Of government and pursuant
of h hs H the eh 49, ISL do hereby
1 and make known the said convention DID, on Inc
'ls h h of RIGHTS constitution and schedule cernea
executive as having adopted by the said
non and proposed by them for the ratification OF
Given under my hand lieutenant governor
the lesser seal of the commonwealth: u ~. Of the
tsEAL this I'd day Of August 1851, In 1Gu I'M Willy
commonwealth.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-29
9'.IE'fItAi,.

9'.Ifirt&AfI.
The following Ines reached weeks sgo, hu wee
inadvertently mis!ad which accounts for the delay in their
publication.
For Gc Enquirer.
70 Dr..r--OF FLUVANNh.
know thee not; yr Fancy wings
Her magic Hight 20 thee
And, in liacina,ions page,
Thy lofty thoughts sgc.
thank thee for Tho gems Of verse
Thrown Idly, from rhy mind
To one whose feeble Lyrd breathe
Weak tribute thine.
And cou! claim ;.tc Il friend
OF chidhout's happy hnu's,
I'd greet thee : the brightest bud
That blooms mid Mcnorys flowers.
The music tones from thy sweet Lyrc,
SO Idly swept by ihee
il echoed from sElri:'s depths
And nil not, cGHn0, flee N'''''''
Cumberland County Va.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-29

Works shall no longer be necessary
Militia.
49, The manner OF appointing militia officers shall be pre-
ARTICLE VI
JUDICIARY DEPARTMENT.
l. There shall b. Supreme Court vi Appeals District
Courts and Circuit Courts The Jurisdiction Of these .rbu
nails and The Judges thereof except far the same is
conferred BY this Constitution. shall be regulated by law
JiGiciai Divisions.
Q The State shall divided into twenty judicial cir
cus fen districts and five sections.
l. The counties of Princess Anne, Norfolk Nanscmond,
Isle of Wight Southampton G.rncsvilc Snrry and Sns-
sex and the city Of Norfolk shall constitute the fret circuit
II. The counties Of Prince George Dinwidde, BfunswcE,
Mcckcnbnrg, Lunen5nrg, Holloway, Amelia, Chesterfield
and Powan and The city o Petersburg shall constitute Tue
second circuit.
H. The counties of Cumberland Buckingham Appoma'
ox Campbell. Prince Edward, Charlotte and Halifax and
the town OF LyncIburg shall constitute the third crcn
w. The counties OF Ptsyvania, Bedford Franklin Pa
trick and Henry shall constitute the fourth circuit.
The counties OF Acconac and Northampton shall con-
slituc the fifth circuit
VI. The counties of Elizabeth City, Warwick, York
Gloucester Mathews. Middlcsex, Henrico New Kent
Charles City and James City and the City OF Williamsburg
shall constitute the sixth circuit.
VII Tie City Of Richmond shall be the seventh cCcni
VII Tie counties of Lancaster Northumberland Rich
mond Wcstmoreand King George, Sposyvania Caroline,
Hanover King William King and Queen and Essex shall
constitute the eighth circuit.
* The counties OF Stafford Prince William, Alexandria,
Fairfax Loudoun, Fauqucr and Rappahannock shall cOst
ute the ninth circuit
\ The counties of Cupepcr Madison Greene Orange
Abemar Louisa, flva:ina ant GocchaEd shall constitute
The tenth circuit.
H. Tie couaes Of Nelson, Amherst. :ociJri:gc, Aa-
r,sta aud Bath shall continue Inc eleventh ci5cu!i
XII The counties Of pendleon Highland, Rockio CHAM,
Page Shenandoah, Warren and Hardy shall constitute the
twelfth circnit
XIII The counties Of Clarke Frederick Hampshire Nor
gan Berkeley and Jefferson shall constitute the thirteenth
circuit
XIV The counties OF Monroe Grecnbricr Pocahontas Al
Ieehany Botetour Roanoke and Craig shall constitute the
fourteenth circuit:
w The counties of Giles, Mercer, Raleigh, Wyoming,
Logan Boone Fayette and Nicholas shall constitute the
fifteenth circuit: 80
Pulaski and Mon aomery shall constitute the sixteenth circuit
XVII The counties of Smythe Tazewell Washington
Russell Scott and Lee shall constitute the seventeenth cir
cult:
XVIII The counties of Wayne, Cabel Mason, Jackson
Putnam and Kanawa shall constitute the eighteenth circuit
XIX The counties of Wood Writ, Gilmer Brax,on Lewis
Rtchie Doddrdge and Peasants shall constitute the nine
teenth circuit:
Xxx. The counties of Hancock, Brooke Ohio, Marshall
Wetze Tyler and ononsaia shall constitute the twentieth
circuit:
XXI And the counties Of HARRISON Marion, Taylor Pres
ton Barbour Randolph and Upshur shall constitute the
twenty-hrst circuit
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14
The Navigation Laws

A debate has been going on in the British
Imperial Parliament, relating to the effect n
the repeal of the British Navigation Laws a.,
the establishment of reciprocity, in which 4
appears that American ships are DRIVING Rr;,
ish tonnage from the East India trade a.,
making serious inroads on British navigation
in oueer quarters.
This Is a result which may be pointed I,
with pride, as having been accomplished b,
democratic policy and through democratic aid
for it will be recollecled that the recprocit,
act was opposed by Mr.. Webster, and othe
wing leaders, with all the ingenuity tina
could be brought to bear upon it.
Oar old navigation law of 1917 placed GER
tain disabilities on foreign ships importing
goods, wares or merchandise, of the growth
or product of any country other than of The
country to which such ship belonged. A pro-
piso was fortunately attached to the law which
made the law itself applicable only to the ships
of sach nations as had similar impositions on
onr commerce. The democracy always con-
strued the law as meaning that the American
restriction ceased to be valid whenever any
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14
Cuba.

Letters received in Baltimore from re-
spectacle source at Havana. brought by the
Georgia 10 gentleman entirely dIsconnect-
ed with Cuban movements, pronounce all
statements put forth by the government as
false. In New York. also, the Cubans pub
lish accounts from their friends in Cuba, BY
which it would appear that The insurgents
have gained repeated battles, and that they
are on the full tide TO success. AT Mont.
gomery, Alabama, there is great excitement
in favor of the Cubans, and numbers are
leaving 10 help them.
The news from the patriots informs US
that at several important points, at last ad-
vices pronunciamentos had taken place, and
the insurgents were in the field.
The government announce, on the con-
trorv. that all the rebels had been taken or
shot and that the utmost quiet prevailed in
all parts of the island, the insurrecIion having
been entirely broken up. AT the same time
when they say that all is quiet, they publish
official dispatches from Principe, Las Tunas,
Sibanicu, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Villa Clara,
and Sanlo Espiritu, stating that all these
places are intestedby rebel guerilzas.
The above named places comprise all the
chief towns from one end Of the central de-
partment 10 the other, in length 500 miles,
and embracing full one-third of the island Of
Cuba.-Post.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14
The Charms of Life.

There are thousand things in this world
10 affiict and sudden-but 0 how many thar
are beautiful and good The world Teens
with beauty, with The objects that gladden. the
eye and warm the heart We might be han.
ny il we would. There are ills we cannot
escape, the approach of disease and death.
or misfortune, the sundering of earthly Ties.
and the canker-worm of grief bur vast
majority OF The evils which beser us, might
be avoided. The course Of intemperance.
interviewer as il is with all the igaments of
society, is one which never strikes but to
destroy. There is not one bright page npon
the record OF It's progress-nothing to shield
from the heart execration of the human race.
1t should not exist-it must not Do awny
with all ths-leI wars cone to an end. lei
charity, love, purify, and kindness, mark The
the intercourse between man and man. We
are too selfish, as if the world was made for
us alone. How much happier would we be,
were we to labor TO promote each others
COOL. God has blessed us with home
which is not all dark. There is sunshine
everywhere the sky, upon the earth,
there would be in most hearts, if we look
around us. The storms die away and
bright sun shines out. Summer drops her
tinted curtain upon the earth, which is very
beautiful even when autumn breathes her
charming breath upon il. God regns in hea-
ven. Murmur not at Being so bountiful.
and we can live happier than we do.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14
Murder and Mystery.

A woman was found buried in the woods,
in Seekonk, about two miles from this city,
on Friday last, who had evidently been muir
dered. She had on no clothes whatever,
and was about two feet below the surface of
the earth, except her head, which been turn
ed forward in getting her into The pit or
grave. The head had been exposed by the
digging of some dogs, which led TO the dis
covery. She had probably been there two
weeks. The body is believed to be that Of
Abby Cookson, wife. Of John Cookson, Of
Pawtuxet, Mass. The sister of Mrs. Cook
son gnized the rings that were taken
irGm the ears of the deceased, rs the rings
worn by Mrs. Cookson. She also described
the teeth in the lower jaw exactly, without
seeing the body. Mrs. Cookson left Paw
iucSet, on The 23d OF June, and came 10 this
CRY for the purpose OF going to New Bedford,
since which time she has not returned.-
Cookson and his wife were in the habit of
quarre Hing, ami have several times separated.
The officers were in pursuit of Cookson yes
terday, and ascertained thai he LETT this city
on Tuesday morning. in the schooner Ore
gon, Capt.. Rich, for Suffolk Va. The above
facts would seem TO render it almost certain
that The body found was that Of Abby Cook
son; and were it not that a respectable gen.
tleman OF Pawtucket, is positive that he saw
her in the ears on her way TO visit her father
in Maine, there could be no doubt upon
the subject letter has been despatched
10 Maine for the purpose of ascertaining
whether she had reached her ather's.-ProU-
idence Journal.
Cookson has been arrested at New York,
and has been examined at Pawtucker, and
committed for trial for the murder of his
wife. Edward Kearns, his nephew, is hold
EN- as witness. Cookson's statements are
contradictory.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14
Arrested.

iLF The house of Mr.. Hovey, in Waldobo-
ro', was-as most of readers recollect-
entered the last of June, and 5000 stolen
therefrom. Suspicion attached to Dr. J. NJ
Merrill, well known in this city, who was ar
rested and examined, but the evidence not
being sufficient to warrant his being bound
over for trial, he was discharged. 1t seems,
however, that for some reason, his movements
have been narrowly watched by the officers OF
justice in this vicinity.
Whether any new evidence was brought to
light, we know not, but on Friday, j, being
supposed that be was about to leave the State
Marshal Greeeleaf thought there was evidence
enough to warrant his arrest. He was accord
ingly taken into custody, and thus remained
until Monday, when he was taken before Judge
Noyes, Of Phipsburg. He waived an examina
ton, and was bound over for trial at the Oc-
tober term of the District Court.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.

VOLUNTEER 'EOASIS.
By c. D. EImes, Foreman Torrent, No 2.
The glorious 9Th of August, 1851. The
Torrents on that day have not only firmly
established the reputation of the Zimmerman
Tubs, but have erected to themselves mon
ument which the boisterous Atlantic and the
roaring Pacific cannot overthrow.
BY J. S. Sewall, Esq. The Fireme1 of The
Observation-Disclosures by "Torrent'-
the Atlantic and the " Pacific" becomes calm
the Tiger" ceases to howl-the Sire
King" yields his sceptre tempest is
still-"Hecla" smokes no longer-the An
droscoggin" ceases TO f1ow-the "Deluge" is
hushed-ihe friendly union is cemented
while the tones of the Silver Trumpet pro.
claim the "Star in the East in the ascendant.
BY ]. Ellsworth. Torrent Engine Com
pdny No. 2-It may be equalled, but il can
not be excelled.
While Eimes has Po~ers to guard the Tub
And Ranks to hold the pipe;
The boys Of Bath to man the brakes,
And Hose that will keep tight
Bv w. p. Marston. Torrents No. Q
With their we'll drilled Ranks, may their
Poicers be sufficient 10 conquer their com
mon enemy.
BY w. IL. Smith. Torrent Company ana
their Irumpet-The latter among the tioes
est and most precious of metals--a fit me.
mortal of the prowess of the former, whose
members are composed OF the "bone and sin.
e,o' of our city. May their beautiful 'spois'
prove n trumpet Of fame, ''und never a stain
he sounded against It's possessors, 10 sully
the glory of its achievements.
By A. l.. Powers, 81 Foreman. Thu
Honorary members Of Torrent Company. The
Noblemen of our City-may The Torrent
Boys always be as prompt to duty, and ever
be ready 10 take the butt of Button Tub or
any other, or give the same. as our Honorary
members are in providing for us this festival
on this occasion.
By T. II. G. Marston. The Bath Brass
Bdnd-Ther notes are freely discounted
without the aid Of endorsers, and pass current
on the Banks of tie Kennebec.
BY Torrent The Totcn Of HaHoueH-
By the splendid Pageant of Aug. 6, 1851, she
has crowned herself with glory.
By Ous Kimball The Torrents of Bath
They needed not Trumpet 10 speak of
their fame, for their actions p, dise them.
BY I. NJ. Andrews, of Hallowell The
members Of Torrent Engine Company-So well
hnbered and fastened they can't be beat.
At IL o'clock the Company separated, salts
fed with the order of arrangements from the
beginning to the end. The Firemen and 9TH
ers present speak in high terms of the cordial
treatment of the citizens of Hallowell MAY
the time soon come when Bath shall return the
compliment.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-14

nation should repeal its own restricting Amer
can tonnage, although such restrictions might
have been IN existence at the time Of the pas
sage of the law. When Mr.. Webster was at
the head of the cabinet, and Mr.. Critsenden
attorney General, this construction was over
ruled, and the position was taken, not only
that the American law applied to all nations
which, at the time Of its passage, refused re-
clprocity, but that the proviso we have men,
toned, was of no effect in the case of such ma
tons as subsequently, offered reciprocity. The
validity of this latter construction was carried
into the Courts, and after fair hearing, was
overruled, and the democratic construction re-
instated. When the British Parliament re-
pealed the British navigation laws in favor OF
January, 1850, should grant reciprocity to
English tonnage, the monopolist presses, led
on by Mr.. Webster, in the Senate, protested
against it ard insisted that nothing but new
act of Congress could accept the offer. The
whig monopolists saw that the acceptance of
the British offer would diminish the costs of
imports, and therefore they sought to alarm
the country with the idea that we were to be
driven from the seas. Gen. Taylor's admins
tration hesitated, but it was forced reluctantly
to decide that the British offer was accepted in
Gdrance-thereby sustaining the democratic
policy of free trade, which the English papers
are admitting is working so favorably for our
commerce, and which, in their language,
"renders it impossible for the British mercan-
tile navy long TO bear up under such unequal
competition -