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MIR. BcIser's Opinion.

Hon. JAMES E. BELsER, for many years a
leading Alabama Democrat, and member OF
Congress from the Montgomery district, whose
determination to support SCOTT and GRAHAM
we have recently noticed, expressed himself as
follows at a ratification meeting in Mont
gomery:
"Mr.s Belser, being loudly called for, re-
marked TINT it was not his desire or intention to
make a speech, but that he was one who was not
afraid to declare at all times his opinions, was
he affected with the sanderous presentations
in reference TO General Scott that he had careful
ly examined for himself the character and acts OF
General Scott throughout his whole career; and
that he was free to declare that there citi.
zen Of the whole country who could show 30 clean
bill, so perfect and untarnished record, or any
one who was more worthy to receive the highest
honors his country could bestow, &c. The re-
marks of Mr.. Beiser, though brief, were highly
animated and eloquent, and were received with
unanimou s and continued cheering"
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Democratic Machinery in Motion.

The Concord IN. H. Statesman supplies a
sketch of the machinery in operation at Gene
raj PIERcE's headquarters for the manufacture
of Democratic enthusiasm, and the guidance
of the faithful throughout the land. We in
ser, portion, that our Wing friends may per
ceve the character Of the agencies with which
they have to contend in the present campaign /:
"Our position is such az warrants Va in saying
that the utmost exertions are being made here, by
as unscrupulous and ravenous set Of politicians De
ever hal being in the land, to produce The result
which all good Wings desire to avert. There are
probably at least five hundred men in New Hamp-
shire who, should General Pierce be chosen, ex
pect to have prominent political stations abroad,
saying nothing OF as many more who are on the
lookout for the crumbs TO be CLEANED from com
missions as postmssters and other small officeR
within the bounds OF New Hampshire. The Loco
focos Of this State born with an instinct for
office, and il never dies out; and should such an
event take place as the election Of General Pierce
they will on the 4th of March, 1853, be plentiful
and troublesome at Washington as the flies o.
Egypt.
Concord is now the headquarters Of all tho
prominent politicians OF the State. More or less o
them are constantly coming and going, and they
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that the year which has been chosen tor the
presentation Of General PIERcE's claims to the
support of his party, has also been chosen as the
fittest period for formally repudiating the only
political principle that can be said to be asso-
ciated with his name. Every dollar of the
sum appropriated by this bill il an argument
against General PIERoE, who would crush the
measure with his veto if he could.
If General PIERcE's votes were right, the
votes of the present Democratic House of'Rep-
resentatiyes are wrong for they are wide as
the poles asunder. The country will pro-
nounce its verdict by sustaining the House
against the General, who must float upon the
drifting planks or sink.
1t is reasonable to assume that Democratic
Representatives have not joined the Wings in
giving effect to a distinctive Wing principle
without many unpleasant qualms. The time
could not have been more unpropitious for the
Presidential chances of the Democratic candi-
date, but the members know well mat thelr
choice lies between themselves and General
Peace, and the common human instinct leads
them to throw the General overheard without
ceremony. The country will not be trihed
with longer. Its exigencies are pressing, and
I are not to be set aside to suit the convenience
of political idoIators. The Democratic plat
form may please curiosity gatherers, and may
hereafter obtain currency as a medieval relic
but as a declaration of principles adapted to thu
wants of the age we live in, it is to grea
extent worthless.
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Another Plank Gone.

Two months have not elapsed since the con-
gregated wisdom of the Democracy construct
ed their national platform and already cou-
pie of the strongest planks are drifting sea-
ward.
The passage of Mr.. BEENErT's bill through
The House Of Representatives knocked Off one
plank. The bill distributes large quantities
of land to the different States, and could not
have been carried without Democratic votes;
whereas the Democratic platform specifically
condemns the principle on which the measure
is based.
The anti-nternal improvement plank has
shared the same fate. The grants of land de-
manded by the West to aid in carrying out
great plans of improvement were demanded
by constituencies that have been overwhelming
ly Democratic, and the few that have been
conceded could not have been obtained with
out a junction of Democrats with the Wings.
On Friday the last nail was wrenched
out by Democratic hands. and the plank is gone
forever For on that day majority Of the
members of House that is controlled by Dem
ocrsts passed bill appropriatiDg million and
halfof dollars for river and harbor improvements.
The items are precisely similar in character to
those which General PIERCE uniformly voted
against when in Congress several of them are,
in fact, designed to continue works begun against
General PIERcE's will, and that have been sus
pended for long periods, in consequence Of the
supremacy of his nti-improvement principle
It is a circumstance pregnant with significance
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A, i. Downing.

Among the passengers destroyed by the re-
cent catastrophe on board Of the steamer Henry
Clay, on the Hudson river, was MIR. Al. Down
ING, of New York, editor Of the "Horticult,s-
rist," and extensively and favorably known as a
rural architect. To him was entrusted by the
President the duty Of marking out and generally
identifying the public grounds lying south of
the canal, and the Lafayette. Franklin, and
other squares in this city. With the work, as
far as it has progressed, the utmost satisfaction
has been expressed; and those who take an in
terest in city improvements have looked for
ward with anxiety to the consummation of the
wel-matured plans of the distinguished artist
under his own immediate superintendent.
In reference to his death, the New York
Epening Post observes:
"Among the victims Of the late catastrophe on
the Hudson river, few will be more generally de-
plored thaa Andrew J. Downing, of Newburgh.
He was stlll young man-only in the thirty sew
enth year OF his age-but had made himself high
reputation in the peculiar walk of art to which he
had devoted bis life. He was, we believe, native
of this State, and for many years past had resided
at Newburgh, where he had built beautiful
house, and cultivated a large farm q nursery
and garden.
"Mr. Downing fret became known by a work
on Landscape Gardening, in which he exhibited
great taste and enthusiasm. 1t was nearly the
first book of any pretension to direct our country
men to Ornamental gardening and rural architec-
ture, and it had good effect in refining and cult
waiting the public taste. Not long afterwards he
publishcd smaller work on Cottage Residences,
which also attained q wide circulation, and exer-
cised a hsalthful influence. He then prepared a
work on tho Fruits and Fruit Trees of America, in
which his extensive horticultural studies and ex-
perience we're applied. He edited, also, email
book entitled Hints Architecture; but OF late
years his energies were principally exerted in The
Horticultural, monthly magazine of high char
acter, devoted 10 Horticulture, Pomology, Land
scape Gardening, Botany, and Rural Economy.
Mr.. Downing's contributions were chief attrac-
ton of this periodical, which through his efforts
had become unusually successful.
"These publications of Mr.. Downing, moro than
any other agency, had worked change in our
style of building. and created general improve
ment in taste. He was commissioned, by a large
number of gentlemen about to construct private
residences, to prepare the designs and lay out the
grounds. The evidence of his fine professional ac-
compishments meet us in all parts of the coun-
try and his lose is that will be felt far beyond
the bereaved circle of which he was the ornament
and pride"
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SECRETARY OF THE NAvy.-The Frederick (Md.)
Examiner notices the appointment of MIR. Kennedy
as Secretary of the Navy, and thus speaks the feel
ings of the Wings of Maryland:
eve announce the success of Mr.. Kennedy
with pride and pleasure. He ia one Of Marylands
honored sons, and possesses talents and abilities
that eminently qualify him for the distinguished
post to which he has been elevated. AZ a member
of the State Legislature and Of cons-oss no ~eli as
ia tho poth. of literature and general science, he
has we'll earned distinction as statesman, scholar,
and orator. and his constant and fearless devotion
to Wing principles, the prosperity of the country
and the Union of the States, are guaranty that
he will discharge the trust reposed in him with
wisdom, prudence, and patriotism ".'
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ANOTHER FATAL CAMPHENE ACCIDENT --Mrs.
Susan LOOMS, of No. 40 South Margin street, died
early yesterday morning at her residence, in con-
sequence Of injuries sustained the night previous
by the explosion of camphene lamp. As she waf
passing through the vacant story hall, from the
sick chamber Of her daughter, to a voom opposite,
the air from open window blow the flame into
the lamp through wickIcss tube. An instant ex
plosion took plnce-the liquid was thrown all over
her person, and fired her clothes. The neighbors
cav the blaze through the open window, rushed in
and found the unfortunate woman lying helpless
upon the floor. They rendered her all possible re-
lief, but she died in a few hours
Boston Courier Of Saturday,.
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CHEsAprAxE AMI Ono CANAL.-The Miner

CHESAPEAKE AMI OHIO CANAL.-The Miners
Journal of the 3Oth ult. chronicles the following
departures from Cumberland, Maryland:
July 22.-Canal boat Pierce, II .O3 tons OF coal;
King, II O3; Holbrook lO2.O4; II. Cogghill, 50 .O3.
July 23.-Isabe, II IL; Emily Francis, 1904;
Elizabeth, SO. O9; Baltimore. Ola. L.
July 24.-Columbia, SO OF; Abram Letter, 10;
Anzonetta, 9S.lS; Sarah Jane, 100.
July 26.-James Terril, SO OF; fsaac Motter, 104;
J. H. Davis, l04. ..... ......
JUN ga. Gilleece, SO 04; Canoncus, l03. 90;
Octorora, 1913; r. G. Violet, l03.O2. ~.
July 2s.-J Snively, 80; Osprey, $50. ,. 81
Juiy 29-General Pierce, tbs
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OProsING THE WAR.-Did not the Wings, or,
as they called themselves, Federaiists oppose the
war OF 1872 with Great Britain? Certainly they
did; and in some parts of the country they burned
blue lights 60 that the British might know the po-
sition Of the American troops. This is matter Of
history.-Pittsbursh Post. ....r.. ..... ... =
There was no Wing party in 1872, but there wai
a Federal party, to which such modern patent
Democrats as James Buchanan and William Will
kins belonged, and with which they acted in oppo-
siten to the Democratic national administration OF
James Madison. The Post had better ask these
gentlemen about the blue lights 10 aid the British,
as they belonged to the party which is charged
with it. II the Post wishes to know whether Gen
Scott opposed the war, we refer him to Charles j.
In gersoll's history of that war for an answer.
philadelphia Netcs.
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The SUPPOSED Loss THE BRITIsH WAR. STEAM.
Err HARPY.-The steamer Fay, arrived in England
from Buenos Ayres, brings rumor OF the loss oil
II. M. steamer HAPPY on the Oath of June The
HAPPY out fifty days from Pernambuco, In
81 eat distress. Her machinery was out Of order,
and there was no water or fuel on board. The news
of this disaster brought to Lisbon on the 10th
ut., by Portuguese ship, the master of which
supplied the Harry with some neccssaries to reach
Fayal but 1t is feared she would not be able to dc
30, as he observed her going fast to leeward. Up
to the I'd ult. she had not reached Fayal.
[Boston Traveller.
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Az EXCITED FnLIBusrER.--A second article from
the paper alleged to be secretly published in Cuba,
cipally to the United States, lie published in the
New York Courier. II is truly belligcrent. II
sounds "To arms! to arms 20 and talks of war as
tho bright realization of Cuba's hopes II that is
the only hope Cuba has, the of freedom is not
likely very soon to be extended much further in
that quarter. War deals more in hard blows than
hard words. The Creolce in Cuba have not made
any other demonstrations of courage than liberal
use of hard words philadelphia Ledger.
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CHARLES FESTos MrRcER, being on visit to
the Virginia Springs, addressed the Wings OF JEFF
ferson county at Charlcstown on Saturday last in
an able speech in favor OF the nomination of Gene
raj Scott. MIR. Mercer then proceeded TO Shannon
dalc-Ahrandria wa Guzsfte.
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DEArR OF THE AMERICAS Consul AT BARBA
poEs.-willam r. Hayes, esq American Consul
at Barbados, died there on the 18th inst, OF cry
sipelas He was native Of Vermont, and part
uer in the firm of Hayes Trowbridge, OF New
Hayen,-N. y. [ ommercaI, 3If
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SAILING OF THE HUMBoLpT.-The United States
mail steamship Humboldt, Captain Lincs. fol-
Southampton and Havre, left at noon to-day. Sh'
takes out S403, 29S in specie. and one hundred
and twenty passengers Among the passengers
are Baron do Houterieve, late Consul General o
France at Havana, and Lorenzo Draper, esq.
United States Consul ut Havre, and lady.
Ne,p York Commercial, 3lst.
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TIE FRsT OF THE NEW CRoP. -Seventy barrels
Of -four, ground from the crop of wheat, were
purchased yesterday by w. F. Roeloison, Tor ship
ment 10 ORdcnsburg. The wheat from which this
flour made was thrcshed last Friday, ground
on Saturday, and wac brought into town yesterday,
and sold 10 Mr.. Roelofson, who has II now its
way to ogdcnsburg. The brand is the Walling-
,ord Stone Mills, and one Of the best which Gomez
10 market VIC are pretty cure this is the first
irInent Of the new crop from this port this sca
Ill., EHfy0ii ddrerii,cr, 2SM
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A fisherman caught last Friday, off st. Georges
island, near Piney Point, at the mouth OF the 70
tomac, n large sea-turtle, weighing about three
hundred pounds. 1t was carried to the pavilion
at Piney Point and there served up to the visitors
[ dlfrandrin Gnssfie.
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LITERARY HoNoR TO AN EDIToR.-At the late
CONNIE nc ement at Harvard University, the faculty
of the college conferred the honorary degree OF
Master of Arts on Freeman Hunt, esq., editor
of Hunts Merchants Mdgdsins.
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EARTKauAxE.-Capt Bunker, OF the brig Percy
a Warren, which arrived yesterday in twenty
DAYS from ST. Jago de Cuba, reports that the in.
habitants of that place were alarmed by eight
shock of earthquake the morning OF the Ith met
nv. Y. Journal Of Commerce, 3lsf.
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EuLoGy OF CLAY AT MonfLE.-A most eloquent
eulogy on the life, character and services of Henry
Clay, was delivered at Mobile on the 22d ultimo,
by George N Stewart, esq, Of that city.
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The Hon. Mr. DAWSON, Of Georgia, has been
kept from the Senate for several days past by the
illness Of his con, who, however, Ia now better, ana
il is hoped will be poon convalescent
fInfeliigsnctr.
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RETURNIsa FROM THE BArTLE-dRoUND.-Some
of the delegates returned this morning from Mia
gara and some of the Baltimore gentlemen who left
there late Tuesday night inform us that the
number in attendance not less than fifty thou.
sand. Every place was crowded, and one had TO
eat, drink, and sleep where he could. The Canada
shores were crowded with visitors to the battle
ground, and the Canadians treated their visitors
with all proper respect. They were willing to
toast General Scott" if the Americans would
only drink {" the health of the Queen" And who
could REFUGE 80 fair an offer? The Canadians have
great respect for General Scott for his valor and
humanity in 1914, and high regard for bis sue
cesstul efforts in 1888 and 1899 in keeping peace
on the frontier, and generally the better sort OF
people would not object to his election. 81
Those who have come in from Niagara feel
highly encouraged in regard to the election. and
bring good tidings from the West and Southwest,
and especially from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Ken
lucky, and Tennessee.-NeU York Express, 18th.
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The steam frigate Mississippi, bearing the broad
pennnnt Of Commodore Perry, left the port Of New
York on Saturday.
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WASHIN GTON:
W- See first page.
Congress.

Congress.
The Senate was not in session on Saturday.
The House of Representatives passed sew
eral bills, including one to repeal the present
contract system and to elect public printer.
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Review. and Magazines,

SOUTHERN QUARTERLY RsvIRw. The Jplv
number Of this periodical .as Just come 10 hand.
i"e oouue. quarterly is in great measure the
representative Of the interests Of the Southern
States Of our Confederacy, in which capacity it Ia
an ardent advocate Of the more rational political
tenets Of that section, well an able exponent
of it's industrial interests. The Review also dis.
cusses topics Of general literature and usually in
creditable manner. Those who do not coincide
in its opinions can nevertheless derive pleasure and
profit from perusal of its pages. To show of
what staple II 10 composed, we may state that the
number before US contains articles the following
subjects. viz: Pennsylvania Iron Memorial. False
Views OF History, Cartwright on Negroes, Men and
Women OF the Eighteenth Century, Battle Of
Churubusco, Brantz Mayors Mexico, Baron De
kalb, Kennedy's Horse Shoe Robinson, Kossuth
and Intervention, and Medical Schools in the
South besides short critical notices of variety Of
works lately published.
The work is published at Charleston, s. c., by
| Messrs. WALKER and RICHARDS. f.s u.H
The AMERICAN WHlG REvIEw.-The August
| number has arrived, and opens with an article on
"the Wing Convention, our Candidate, and the
Campaign" and number of other articles polit-
ical critical, and miscellaneous. 1t also contains
portraits of General Scott and Hon. M. p. Cen
try-the former faithful likeness.
CHAMPIoN BIssELL, publishers, 100 Nassau street,
New York.
| HARPER's MAaAzINE.-The August number of
Harper's New Monthly Magazine is upon our ia
ble We learn that one hundred thousand copies
| of this Magazine are now printed, and that large
sums are continually paid to secure for its pages
the best literary talent ofthe country. Instaments
Of Dickens's Bleak House appear in each number.
The Magazine can be obtained at TAYLOR and
| MAURY's, in this city.
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New BosTON, January 8, lS5.

executed because It's execution uePehoeo On 'he
State courts He also said something which was
not fully understood about the law OF l793 as based
partly on the common law -
He was then asked, "Was either the law of '93
or the present law, founded In any degree upon
the common law?"
Gen Pi1ce.-"I can't go into disqusition
upon the common law"
The inquiry was then made, " Do you regard
the features OF the Fugitive Slave law as CONSISTENT
| with common law?' 49,.
Gen. Piercs-a Vel, If / must anstcer, No,
do not Ihaps been asked II liked this Fugitive Siar
la,p. Ians,pered no. haze most reroiting feeling
at the giving up Of siape; the Fugitive SiaUe idto a
opposed to humanity. Here inquired, Us d
not opposed to righR'I Yes IL is opposed to mora
| right. But our fathers made the compact. and we
must fulfil it. say nothing ofthe humanity OF it
nothing of the right OF it.
| Gen.P then gave vivid description Of thu
ecenes that would occur if the law was disregard
| ed First, party of twenty armed men woulC
| cross the Pennsylvania line TO recover fugitive
| slaves twenty would meet them to defend thu
| slaves. Then five hundred would come, to be me
by an equal number and before three months
would pass army of 500, 900 would be in thu
| field; and the South would be as likely to plan
their banner at Philadelphis, the North theirs a
Charleston.
| AT length the General CONNIE need upon his rela
1 tons to Mr.. Atwood. He stated that he had hac
little to do with politics, and his friends had Otter
4 blamed him mt Concord because he took 30 li,t
| interest in them He omitted, however, TO stat
that he wrote TO the Rev. d. +. Richard4on OH 20
itica matters last wintor-that he was in the habi
| OF appearing before the legislative committee a
the agent Of the Concord and other railroad corpo
rations aud even went before the House at the lac
| session in behalf Of the Northern Railroad Com
pany-and that he is receiving large fees from cor
porations on account ofthe political influence which
ne has as leader Of the Central Regency, He sait
that it was strong friendship for Mr. Atwood whiel
| drew him into the affair of last winter. lie hat
| been active in getting Mr.. Atwood appointed Stat
! Treasurer, % signed his bonds md procured 9th
TO do the same lie went at some length into al
| explanation oil his relations TO Mr.. Atwood, II
which he represented himself TO have been thu
most harmless and Christian.lke man in thu
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POOMS TO LET, with STEAM POW
Ia Err, In the new building corner Of Greenwich and
Beach streets loft 56x70 Also several smaller rooms
The location is unsurpassed for business facilities the power
steady and the rooms exceedingly well lighted Apply i'm.
medstey ct the Office, SSs Greenwichst.
FERRIS & FABEK
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| RARE CHANCE-DINING SA-

"A LoON-For sale the good will and fixtures OF house
with two dining rooms kc in an excellent locality which
is doirga profitable business and be extended The
owner declines It for Of time 20 give II requisite atten
ton Terms favorable. For further particulars apply 70 A.
c LEWIS, No. 264 Broadway up stairs.
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WTANTED-A young Lad from Is to
w H'years of sgs, that understands Book keeping,
Win he and SIb s az as me uss
useful Salary first year. $50; but those that
ply with the above requirements need apply Best of
to II. d., Office of this paper.
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BEAUTIFUL VILLA and COTTAGE

DSTEs at Upper Aorssnis for sale on very reasona-
Die terms and prcs-Ths property Is not surpassed In The
sauhrty large portion beautifully shaded with ever
seen and forest trees Of plots varying from quarter
70 three or four acres Apply to MORGAN CO. Station
Mon iSsnia-
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~ The Ninety -eighth Annual Commence
meat Of Columbia College will be held in Metro
polisn Hal ON WEDNESDAY, the 18th OF July, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ