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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-12-27
INTERESTING FROM MEXICO.

We are in possession Of papers from the city Of
Mexico to the 29th utimo, inclusive, and from Vera
Crux we have dates up to the 9th instant
Some highly important notifications of the tariff
are proposed in Congress- The special committee,
of the Chamber OF Deputies, who were charged with
the subjects of the revenue and finances, presented
the following plan:
To reduce the duties all objects Of general con-
sumption.
q To make such alterations in the duties ON Articles m
luxury and liquors. the Government may deem proper
D. TO permit the Importation Of and coarse manu-
factured cotton; the former paying duty of not over
three cents pound and the latter six cents per yard
To exempt the cotton manufactures from the taxes
under which they at present suffer in the interior Of the
Republic
To liquidate, call in, and annul the permits for the
introduction Of cotton outstanding and To- set apart
for this purpose fifty per cent. from the duties
3. That the Government effect loan of two million and
half of dollars by public adjudication r. O. by selling
it to the best bidder; giving lien the duties to be
collected from the articles of which the importation shall
be permitted according to the preceding project
From private sources learn that these propositions
passed the Chamber Of Deputies bat it very DOUBTFUL
whether they could be approved by the Senate The pas
sage Of such law would be of immense benefit to the
Republic as it would furnish large the Gov
and would put stop to smuggling.
Gen. ALMoNTE had sent in memorial to Congress re-
that unta be formed of the principal off,
Of the army and navy for the permanent defence Of
the nation.
There five English vessels Of war in the harbor of
Vera Cruz viz The Indefatigabe so guns the Cumber-
and, 70 the Wellesley, 10; and Express, 8,
There much speculation the purpose Of their
ssit some supposng 10 annsetsa with the ultima
um proposed to the Mexican Government by che british
Minister and others that the fleet had no special object
N view, but merely sought a harbor after cruise.
True Delta
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LATE FROM FRANCE.

E . h
The steamer Canada arrived at Halifax yesterday
with dates from London and Liverpool to the 18th
instant.
The condition Of things in France remained nearly
the same,as represented by the last preceding ac-
counts. Several additional Departments have been
declared in a state Of siege; most Of the leading
members Of the Mountain party have fed to the
provinces; and several lcgons of the National
Guard have been disarmed, owing to their disaAec-
ton towards the President; who, however, main
tanned his position with every prospect of complete
success. "a
The news from other parts Of the Continent is
without interest tranquility generally prevailed.
From England there is nothing new. At Liver
pool, during the week, there had been decline Of
an eighth of penny in the price Of cotton.
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THE DEBT OF TEXAS.

The last Austin Gazette contains the report Of the Au
dor and Comptroller the public debt of Texas, giving
clear and ineligible description and classification Of
the character and amount Of the liabilities of the late
Republic 1t appears that the whole estensble or face
value Of all the claims filed accordngt law is 253
Of which the par value is 81 807 764; and the whole
amount not filed So, 7S9, 1885, worth $2019 5l4 making
the total ostensibe debt $12 991 or 27S par
This includes interest Tire debt is classified as follows:
FIRST Class.-Consistng of audited or ascertained
claims.
Second Class-Claims sufficiently authenticated to be
admitted to be audited under the laws of the Republic
Third Class.-Clams not sufficiently authenticated to
authorize their being audited under the laws Of the Re-
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$4,8O7,764 81
SO. 647.o53 IA

The first class embraces all consolidated fund.- funded
debt treasury bonds, and audited paper including the
claims for naval vessels, loan from U. s. Bank &c.
The second class embraces claims not audited but for
debts contracted by the Government under the sanction
of law.
The third class embraces claims not provided for by
law though many of them highly meritorous. Among
them many claims for losses sustained during the war;
from the appropriation destruction of property by the
Texan army or that of the enemy
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-12-27
THE FIRST FUGITIVE CASE IN CONNECTICUT.
FROM THE NEW HAvss REGISTER or FRIDAY

FROM THE NEW HAVEN REGISTER or FRIDAY.
novel caseat least in practce-under the fugitive
from service act off in this city yesterday before
CHARLES r. INGERsoLI Esq., United States Commissioner
brought before him the complaint Of Mr.. John
RUSSELL extensive file manufacturer in Sing Sing West
chester county, New York. alleging that under the laws
Of the State of New York. the service or labor of the
persons arrested g due to him. and that week or
two since they had nbsconded from that State into
the State of Connecticut where they had been found
The arrests were made in Plymouth. The inden-
lures entered into by the parties in Sing Sing by which
they bound to Mr. Russell for terms varying
from two to four years. executed according the laws
New York. produced and proved and facts of the
escape and the identity of the persons fully made out
John Beach, ESQ., appeared for Russell and G. s. An
drews, Esq. for the apprentices.
The Commissioner said the facts of the being
questioned that he had doubt that apprenticed
wants. such the ndentures showed these persons be
by the laws Of New York. within the puvew Of the
constitutional provision requiring the surrender of sper-
sons held in service claim Of the person to whom such
service was DUE That the history Of that article in the
Convention showed that persons bod in service were
contemplated by its trainers within its requirements
and that the legislation and practice Of the colonies be-
FORE well the summary powers given to the master
to reclaim his apprentice by the State laws SINCE showed
that the power asked to be exercised neither
vel in legislation arbitrary in its character and that
in the various dsqustons upon this provision Of the
stuon he had it questioned that white men
as well as black men, and servants for years well
servants for fe within its objects and require
ments. certificate therefore given Mr.. Russell
in accordance with the fugitive Of 1885, and under it
the apprentices were carried back to New York
We understand that Mr. Russell has suffered of late by
stampede among his apprentices of whom he has large
number, and their subsequent employment wages in
rival establishments and he has awaited himself of this
act as the only means to put stop to the practice
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
BALTIMORE, DECEMBER 90 ]

BALTIMORE, DECEMBER 26-4 p. M.
The great Magyar Chief Kossuth, will arrive in
city tomorrow. Mayor Jerome received despatch from
him. dated Philadelphia to-day, stating that he would
leave at hapast eight o'clock tomorrow morning for
baltimore He will therefore reach this city about half
past two p NJ The Mayor and City Council and Com
mtee Of Reception win meet him at the President street
depot and conduct him thence in open carriage direct
the Eutaw House. where he will dine AT seven o'clock
the evening he win be conducted the large hall Of
the Mecnanics Institute where the public invited
and where he will deliver address and receive the
CALCULATIONS Of those disposed to do him honor He pur
poses remaining in Baltimore Sunday and win pro-
coed to Washington Monday morning. The military,
extent will be out the occasion Of his reccp-
on together with several civic associations though the
parade will not be general very great curiosity exists
the illustous exile and very large concourse Of
people will be drawn for this object There is no
doubt whatever that Baltimore will give him reception
commensurate with his distinguished merits, but there
viii be less enthusiasm than would have been had he Vi
sited our city at earlier period.
Business oday quiet Sales Of 200 barrels Howard
street flour at ST. which is the ruling price, City Mills
81 The supply Of grain is very light No sales Of mo-
ment Red wheat 81 IS cents; white SSto 100; white
corn 81 3d. yellow SO "a oats 80 SO cents Whis
key 2la % cents. Stocks quiet
Tobacco very quiet No sales of moment, and prices
same as last week.
PHILADELPHIA, DECEMBER 26.
The snow storm last night has been very The
cars with the mail due this morning have not yet arrived
being delayed by the storm.
New York, DECEMBER o.
Weather unpleasant Business quiet Flour firm and
unchanged. Cotton dull Government 6s 1l6 and other
stocks unchanged
The severity of the cold is such along the line Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad west that many of the Ia
borcrs have found it impossible to work in the open air
and have consequently stopped until the weather mode
rates in degree.
GEORGE w. BoYD was choked to death in Philadelphia
on Thursday evening, by piece of meat sticking in his
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-12-27

GEORGE W. BoYD was choked to death in Philadelphia
on Thursday evening, by piece of meat sticking in his
throat while eating supper.
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CASE OF DIR. GARDsER-During the sitting of the cri-
minai court Saturday last j. NJ Carlisle, Esq prayed
the designation of day for taking up the Of DR. g.
A. Gardner charged with frauduenty obtaining money
under the Mexican indemnity claims He moved that tho
10th Of January DO named for commencing the trial The
much difficulty had been experienced in ascertanng tho
whereabouts Of witnesses and procuring their attendance
and therefore objected to fixing any specis, day The
declined ruling for any particular day. but hoped
it would be considered and disposed Of during the present
term.-Repu6lc
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-12-27

Since the return Of Col BENTON to Missouri, the
between the Benton and portions of the De-
mocratc party in that State has broken renewed
spirit and bitterness The ST. Louis Union, the organ of
the Bcntones has proclaimed that there be union
between the two parties and publishes with commenda
ton the proceedings of meeting at which Col BENTON
was nominated for Congress- and preference expressed
for Gen. Wa o. BUTLER for President and Gen. DopGE,
of Wisconsin, for Vice President From these facts the
St. Louis lntegencer draws the following deductions:
$50 All this indicates with sufficient distnetness first
that Col BESToS will shortly himself candi-
date for Congress in this district Second that he win
wage mpacabe warfare upon the Antics as heretofore
Third, that they the aforesaid Antics have hereto
fore predicted must either succumb and for pardon in
humble tones they must fight out to the last the
fare between Col BENTON and themselves. FOURTH that
the pretensons of Gen. BUTLER for the Presidency to
be urged by Col BENTON and those with whom he acts.
Fifth that during the next year to have political
excitement in Missouri unparalleled for its intensity and
bitterness
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-12-27

VACANT SEATS IN CHURcHEs.--An English paper gives
the following account of the remarks of Sir w. PAGE
WooD the Solicitor General the above subject may
be interesting to some Of our readers He said;
with regard to keeping the seats empty after service
had begun person had right to do so whether they
holding pew in church objected to having any persons
admitted into his pew and used to put paddock upon the
door, and come himself after the service had begun The
clergyman however, had the paddock taken off, and put
the pew when it empty at the commence
men Of the service and he upheld by the courts in
that course"
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lowing decree is ulrecteo against them: X
cart /, Any individual, whatever his cality, who
shall be found in meeting club association tending
to organize any resistance whatever to the Government
to paralyze its action, shall be considered an accom-
plice of the instruction.
cart. g In consequence, he shall be Immediately ar
rested and given to the courts martial whrh are per-
manently sitting"
The following proclamation of the Presdeat Of the Re-
public has been placarded THE morning.
ssThe disturbances are appeased. Whichever may lie
the decision Of the people, society saved The first part
Of my task is accomplished The appeal the nation to
terminate the conflicts of parties would cause knew no
serious risk to public tranquility Why should the peo
pie rise against meY If no longer possess your conf
dence il your ideas have changed it is n to
cause precious blood to flow; it sufices to opposite an adj
verse vote in the shall always respect the decree
Of the people. But until the nation shall hive spoken
win not shrink from any effort from any sacrifice to baf
e the attacks of the factous This task bsides is rem
dered easy to On the hand it has BEEN seen how
nsensae is to struggle against army United by the
ties Of discipline, and animated by the sentiment of mill
tary honor and by devotedness to the county On the
other hand the calm attitude OF the inhabitants of Paris
and the reprobaton with which they brand Arees have
sufficiently testified for whom the capital has pronounced
In the popuous quarters which formerly hsrrrecon
rapidly found recruits amongst workmen easily led away
anarchy this time only met with profound repugnance for
its detestabe cxctatons Thanks be rendered for 1t to
the intelligent and patriotic population Of Paris Let it
persuade itself and that my sole ambition IA 10
the repose and prosperity Of France Let ii con-
tnue to lend its cooperation to the Government and
short time the country calmly accomplish the solemn
act which Is TO naugurate for the Republic
Gyen ut the palace of the Elysee, the Sth December
Louis NAPOLEON BosArARTR.n
The President Of the Republic the proposition Of the
Minister Of War has published decree, ordering that
when troops have been employed in active service in put
ting down riots il shall be reckoned as if they were en-.
gagged in the field.
get no news from the departments but what reaches
US through the suspicious channels Of the official papers
and nothing permitted to ranspre but what is ayora-
bic to the Government Of the Dictator The departments
are represented being quiet but we are compelled to
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
DRUGS. medicines AND BOOKS.

Ii ANlNG purchased, OF A. b. Gainger,
IL. the entire stock of Drugs, Medicines.
Books, &c, recently belonging to the late
firm of Galinger & Snodgrass, am prepa-
red and determined to sell anything in my
line on as reasonable terms, as they can be
purchased in the Des Moines Valley.
The Physicians of this and the adjoining
counties are particularly invited to call and
examine my stock, as am determined to
sell on such terms as will make it greatly
to their interest TO buy of me- As have
secured the services of an experienced drug
gist, | am prepared to fill orders from Ply
sicians, or Prescriptions, at the shortest no.
tice, and i'll a manner that cannot fail 10
give satisfaction.
| will keep on hand well selected stock
of Drugs and Medicines. The old custo-
mers of Messrs. Galinger & Snodgrass, are
invited to trade with me. hope by strict
attention to business, and giving good bar
gains, to not only retain them, bat TO So
cure host of new ones.
Orders Or calls promptly attended to at
all hours of the day or night. Orders of
Physicians from distance put up with
great care. Stand at the Store Room re-
Gently occupied by Galinger s. Snodgrass.
JOHN PUMKoY.
Ottumwa, Aug. LIST, 1881.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
AR RIVAL OF THE EMPIRE
CITY.
LATEST FROM CUBA.
New YoRK. Sent. G. Up,

The steamer Empire City from IIa-
vana, arrived here at 3 P. NJ. to-day.
The city of Havana has been the
scene of much feslivity, jubilee and re-
joicing for the Lash three days, in conse-
quence of the capture of Gen. Lopez
and his forces. The news of the cap.
,ure of Lopez reached Havana on the
night of the 30th ult.; on that evening
the principal buildings of the city were
Illuminated, and great torch light pro-
cession was formed, and the city was
full of rejoicing.
Gen. Lopez was taken in the interior
of the Island, wandering alone and near.
ly exhausted from fatigue and hunger;
he asked for something TO eat at farm
house and for permission to lie down,
which was awarded him; while asleep
he was made prisoner.
Of the followers of Lopez, one hun.
dred are now in prison at Havana and
are to be sent to Spain, for ten yrars
confinement in the dungeons. They
represent that their sufferings before be-
ing taken were intense; for SET eral DAYS
they lived upon the leaves of trees; the
last meal they ate was the horse of Gen.
Lopez; they had no arms when taken.
The loss of the Spanish had been over
1000 men; they were defeated in every
engagement. Gen. Emma was killed at
the head of his advancing column.
Gen. Lopez was garroted at Havana
on the LIST of September, at 7 A. NJ; he
assembled the platform with much 6rm.
ness, and made short speech to the
populace. His last words were, IL die
for my beloved Cuba" Lopez took
his seat, the machine was adjusted, anu
in two minutes he was dead.
The prisoners say that in no instance
have the Creoles manifested the least
disposition to join them.
The remainder of the expedition has
either been shot or persisted from hun
ger.
Capt. Platt, of the United States ship
Albany, visited the prisoners in prison,
and gained interesting accounts from
them; which will be forwarded to us.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
SEVENTH VOLUME OF The
SCIENTIFIC A HERlgAH
MESSRS. MUNN & CO.,

American and Foreign Patent Agents,
and publishers of the Scientific American,
respectfully announce to the public that the
first number of Volume VII of this widely
circulated and valuable journal will issue on
the Goth of September. The new volume
will commence with new type, printed on
paper OF heavier texture than that used in
the preceding volumes. 1t is the intention
of the publishers to illustrate it more fully,
by introducing representations of promi-
nent events connected with the advance
ment of science; besides furnishing the u
sual amount of engravings of new inven-
tons. 1t is published weekly in form for
binding, and affords at the end of the year
a splendid volume of over 400 pages, with
copious index, and from five to six hun
dred engrayings, together with vast "a
mount of practical information concerning
the progress OF invention ami discovery
throughout the world. There is no sub
iect OF Importance to the mechanic, in
ventor, manufacturer and general reader
which is not treated in the most able man
ner-the editors, contributors aud CORES
pondents being men of the highest attain
ments. 1t is in fact the leading scientific
journal OF the country.
The Inventor will find in it a weekly list
of American Patent Claims, reported from
the Patent Office, an original feature not
found in any other weekly publication,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
A CHANCE FOR BARGAINS /!

TNHERE will be an auction sale, at the
4 residence of Mary Hale, % miles
North from Ottumwa, on Saturday the 4th
day of October next, commencing at 10 o.
clock A. NJ, of the following described prop
erty, to-wit: .. s..
Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, 2 mule
colts, Household and Kitchen Furniture, |
Cooking Stove, Hay and Oats, together with
number of farming utensils too tedioas
to mention.
Also, will offer a splendid Farm consis-
ting of 2l0s acres, 40 of which is in cult
vation, 10 in timber, and the remainder in
Prairie Also, Lots No. SO AMI l55 i'm the
town of Ottumwa. MARY HALE.
TERMS:-On all sums of IS and over,
SIX months credit; and all sums under s.
cash in hand. Any person purchasing said
t rim and lots will be required to pay one
third cash in hand, and the remainder in
months. ID. F. GAYLORD, Auctioneer.
September 9Th, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
Three Specifics Blended.

LIvERwORT and TAR have both been held
to be sure remedies for Coughs, Colds.
Group, Asthma, Bronchitis, and almost ev-
cry other variety of disease that assails the
breathing apparatus. But the compound
was imperfect, until the great CALIFORNIA
Tonic and Febrifuge, which strengthens
without exciting, was added to the first ma
med ingredients. When, under the skillfuI
mani pulations of ID. Rogers, the triplicate
Of vegetable Curatives became one i'm his
SYRUP OF LIvERwoRT. TAR, AND CANcHA-
LAGUA, the absolute cure of all Lung com
plants tending to, and terminating in Con
sumprI N. became thing of certainty
As yet, there have been few failures, but
the cures, WELL ATTEsTED, are of ample
record. Evidence OF the highest character
is offered in the pamphlet in the hands oil
agents.
to That Scourge Of the West, Feve,
and Ague, in all its various forms. can be
cured sooner by the use of Smiths Tonic
Syrup than any 0 her known remedy. by
its use many have been rescued from theil
suffering condition and restored to health,
who now recommend it to their friends in
glowing terms.
BE particular and obtain the TRUE Smiths
Tonic Syrup. We understand it is foi
sale by
JOHN PUMROY, OHumna.
J. BEACH, Hgency City.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
wILh CURE W1TRc uT rAIE. |!
GOOD TESTIMONY.

The LOUISVILLE Courier thus speaks Of Bulls Sarssrariila
We have been shown, by Mr. John Bull proprietor OF
that wordreno" ned preparation, Bulls Fluid Extract of
Sarsapara an original, genuine, and beautiful letter,
addressed to him 10y the accomplished lady ef Of tho
most eminent old physicians the West giving detailed
account OF one Of the most astonishing record per
formed alone by the of " Bulls Sarsaparilla."
This most excellent and charming lady had long suffered
from prclapsus uts huor abus piles and chronic diseases
OF the stomach and digestive and arrangement Of
the whole system attended with distressing cutaueous er-
ton, sick headache, and violent attacks of crnlnp After
exhausng all Of her husbands SKILL and applying many
celebrated medical gentlemen, both ut home and abroad
and alss using great quantities of "Townsends Sarsapa
ra without the slightest relief she induced
"John Bulls Sarsaparilla." And what was the hapry
RESULT After the of few bottles perfect and won
ierfo curethe lady restored TO perfect health
usual flow Of spirits. F..
real qualification than could the possession count
less wealth. Aud whether he accumulate wealth
by the sale of his truly valuable Medicine being author
glory aud honor enough and he the world.
without fear OF contradiction have In my poverty
iieved human suffering. Stephen Girard or
John Jacob Aston with their piinnsD
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
MISSISSIPPI ELECTION.

VIcKsBURs. Sept. 5, AN.
As far as reports have been received
it is reduced TO a certainty that the cause
so ably advocated by Gen. Fop;e. has
been sustained by the people. Abou
forty counties have been heard from, and
upwards of seventy delegates have been
elected TO the Convention on the Union
ticket AS far as heard from, there are
only seven Disunion or States Right del
egates elected. 1t is thought by compe,
tent judges, that the popular majority
will not be less than $4,000 or $4,000
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
DIED.

In this place, on Monday Sept. 9Th
FLORENCE, only child of George AM
Anna M. May, aged Is months and q
days. #
But she can bloom on earth no more,
Whose early doom we mourn;
Nor spring nor summer can restore
Our flower untimely shorn;
Her smile is gone, which beamed on us
With mild and steadfast light;
Her rosy lips have mournfully
Breathed out their last " good night