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The various PORTIONS Of tho memorial
w3re discussed and adopted by the Conyen-
ton without dissenting voice.
Before taking the final vote on The adop-
lion Of the memorial, tho Convention was
addressed by Mossrs. PLuMB, CArLrNE,
MAYNARp, JAeksoS, MILEs and others.
Quincy A. Brooks, Esq delivered an
elaborate, able and forcibe speech, entering
into detail, and clearly setting forth the
grievances which The citizens Of Northern
0. egon are now suffering, and for the future
are destined TO suffer under the present
Territorial organization. The secretary is
unable TO report the very lengthy and elo-
quent speech Of the learned gentleman.
After It's adoption the memorial was sign
ed by the different delegates.
The following resolutions were submitted
by QUlNcY A. BRooKs, Esq.
Resoired, That when this Convention ad-
journ, il adjourn 10 meet at Olympia on the
second "Wednesday of May, 1853.
Resolred, That copy Of the Memorial
be transmitted without delay 10 our Dele
gate in Congress.
Resoired, That the different newspapers
Of the Territory be requested to publish the
proceedings of this Convention, and that
newspapers in the several States be request
ed 10 copy the same.
Which said several resolutions were
adopted.
The following resolutions were submitted
by DIR. d. S. MAYNARD:
Reeo1rcJ Tlot .tlo 4ko-1z - ~. r.
vention be rendered to the President and
Secretary for the able manner in which
they have discharged their respective duties.
Adopted.
Resoired, That the thanks Of this Con-
vention are due to Mr.. F. A. CLARKE, of
Cowliiz Hotel, for his kindness and aiten-
ton 10 delegates of this Convention.
Adopted
On motion Of Mr.. CLARKE, the Conven>
tion adjourned.
G. N. McCONAHA, President.
h R. ]. White, See'y. ~
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General Gourgaud, who died recently in
Paris, had served under Napoleon in various
campaigns, and it was he that rushed into
the Kremlin and extinguished The match
leading 10 the gunpowder under il, which
would undoubtedly, have destroyed the
whole staff and household of the Emperor.
He was also the means Of saving the En-
peror's lifeat Brienne, in 1914. In return
for this, Napoleon gave him the sword he
had used in his first battle in Italy, and this
sword Gourgaud wore afterwards at Water
loo. He accompanied the Emperor in his
exile at St. Helena. He was born Septem-
Der 18th, 1888.
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TnINGs ExTRgMELY DFFIcuLT TO GET
RID oF.-One's wiie's relations when once
they have got their footing in the b6use =
The supposition that we are not being
cheated in lodging house. A|brass band
when the knocker is tied up. A daughter
who lisps and squints. The idea that we
are growing old. The belief that our stu
pid little baby is not the most wonderful
little baby in the world A smoky chin
ney, corn, wart on the nose, chancery
suit, habit of swearing when the dinner is
not ready, are all things extremely difficult
to get rid Of
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At O'Clock the Convention met pursu-
ant to adjournment The committee o.
thirteen, through their chairman, QuINcy
A. BRooKs, Esq, reported the following
memorial.
For Memorial see another column
Mr.. Henry MuEs moved that the report
Of the committee be received. Agreed to-
On molion of Dr. MAYNARD, the report
Of the committee was taken up and consd-
cred seriatim.
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DIFFERENT IDEAS OF GooDNEss.-No
faculty Of the human mind is more misun-
derstood, misapplied, or admits Of a great
er variety Of meanings, than that Of
Goodness. With men of business, he who
is successful, is able and willing TO pay his
debts, and has plenty of the ready cash
there are few persons who have dealings
with this man, but would be very ready 10
proclaim him GOOD. A young lady, even
though sheis not a frst-rate beeuly, if she
is cheerful, agreeable in company, witty in
conversation, and has good set Of teeth
her acquaintance, without the least envy
are willin TO allow that though she is no
a handsome she is a GOOD GIRL. Your fas
young mans ideas of good 'un is he who
is the readiest 10 sally out for skirmisb
with the policemen, or a rough at the thea.
tire if be loves fun, sings a good song, ana
is eminent for midnight boldness and brave
ry, will Instantly gain the title of GOOD FEL-
Low. The devout Christian will allow
none to be good but who appears at church
every Sunday and wears the external ap-
pearanoe Of devotion while each particular
sect measures the goodness of its neighbor
by zeal in the cause of Christ according as
he understands it,
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A Coon Mans REwARD.-MarLin Lu-
ther, in writing TO friend said, +" regard
it as an abundant reward of my labors to
know that live only TO serve Others"
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ps5- Mystery magnifws danger, as Fog
the Sun lhe hand that warned Belshazzer,
delivsd is horri6ing influence from the
want Of a body.
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All men who do not pay their honest
debts are g.eat scamps-cxcept those who
cheat on a large scale.
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An English paper states that a large
number Of kid gloves are now made Of rat
skins.
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THE COLUMBIAN

prrrlsurD EVERY SATURDAY MORNING, by
WILEY & mcELR0V.
]. w. Wiley. T. f. McELRor,
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Intellect is not The moral power; con
science is. Honor, not talent, makes the
gentleman.
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Several inundations and serious losses
have occurred in Switzerland. A water
spout burst over Chablais.
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For one year, when sent by mail, or taken at
the Office, $500; for six months $500.
No paper will be discontinued, unless at the
oplon Of the publishers, until all auearages arc
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-16

through whose realms ii was obliged topass. The last
comet was retarded two days its return to our sys
tenn, by reason of approximation to the planets and
having passed its perhelion, detained two years in
the realms Of Jupiter. In anmber OF the EisnbargA
Rerip published in the early part Of 1885, an article
appeared containing the latest conclusions up TO that
time) respecting the returns of Hsleys Comet In the
fall of that year. Not only the month but the very quart
er Of the heavens in which IL would appear was pre-
dcted in that article The sequel proved the accuracy
of astronomical calculations and furnished just canse
for pride and emulation amonghe lovers OF the sublime
science Of astroloey. To see how many great tru'ns
were established by the return Of Haeys comet was
of high importance II characterisnc OF t!utn 10
originate other truths-it drew after Il in its TRAM rays
more splendid than those of Iris In the first place
proved beyond all doubt the doctrine OF universal
gravtation and that was felt not only through those
nearer worlds but the law extended throughout the
most distant realms of space. In the next place pre-
dictiops of the periods Of the comets brought
almost to perfection by calling into requiston those
HIGHER and more reconcile parts of mathematical in.
fntesrnal calculations, to prove them to be true.
II proved that all the planets it passed near
were accurately weighed for their attraction depend
ed upon their quantity of matter 1t developed indeed
IN interesting feature Of the likeness of man TO his
Creator whose peculiar and supreme prerogative it
that che weghe the mountains in the scales aud
the hills In the balance" And finally it clearly demon
strated that if mountains piled upon Truth, still
1t was the beautiful unique and priceless gem.
Applause
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-16
WILLIAMSBURGH ITEMS

BIBLE SOCIETY ASSIvERsARY.-The Will
lamsburgh Bible Society held their annual anniversary
ut the Presbyterian Church, q South Third and
Fiithsts., Tuesday evening" Rev. Mf. Mclean, Pre-
sdent Of the Society, presidng. The exercises were
comment ed by reading OF psalm and prayer Tho
Corresponding Secretary, Rev ID. Wells, then read
the report Of the Executive Committed For the past
year go Bibles and 4J Testanents were distributed
among those speaking English In Wiiamsburgh Among
the German portion Of citizens appears that 29 fam
ie8 have been visited, and ;Sl families supped th the
Scriptures In all 1900 families have been vsi,ed, and
All Bbes and c Testamenis distributed The receipts,
by donation and other.ie for the past year were
S728 es.
The Treasurer Mr. VIM Morgan, presented his re-
port for the pat year. from which 1t appeared hst tho
balance II money now In the treasury s sos 10. Tho
above reports were adopted.
Rev Mr. Little OF New-York, then delivered an ID.
dress, and was followed by Rev. Mr. Perry, OF II.
Ater the hddreses the members OF tho Soriey pro.
ceeded 10 elect cHicers for the ensuing year. The
lowing gentlemen were elected
PRECEDENT Rev L. 3. Porter; vicePresdent, j. w.
Buckley Recording 4. crstsry, \. Burr; Correspond
ing Secretary, Rev. J. d. Wells Treasurer, Wm Nor
Aaer prayer bv Rev l.. 8. Porter, the meeting cd.
journed.
ty 1t is said that the WIliamsburgh Water
works Company, have recently purchased the mill
pond owned by Mr. David Baisley, of jamaica South,
for which they have paid the sum Of $4,000. They
have also purchased the milipord Of Mesrs Smonson.
Of Springfield, for 5000.
TEmpKRAYcE-The Union-av. Washington
Total Abstinence Society held meeting last evening Ct
the First Mission NJ. Z. Church, in Uuionv. The
Church was hled early hour by those who feel an
interest in this cause. Mr. Conrad Swackhsmmer de-
vered very interesting address, and at the close Of
the MEETING the pledge circulated among the
audience and quite q number o signatures were Oh.
tanned.
IsDIas CoSCERT.-The three Indians belong
ing 70 the Onedatbe gave asacred concert 1t the Olen
last evening There large number Of ladies' and
gentlemen present The Indiana sung several pieces
during the evening which listened 10 with great
attention Mr. T. ~ Clark, of Willamsbmgh. sung
several pieces snd there aso pieces sung by soe
young gentle men who volunteered for the occasion
The closed by doxoogy by the Indians and
prayer BY Rev. Mr. Requa, the Indian Missionary.
Margaret Malone was arrested on
Tus ay evening" charged with having robbed the ocs Of
ar Tucker coal merchant, at the Of Grand and
Ewensts OF quantity Of pennies. chair and other AZ
TUCKER refused appear sgsDs her yesterday morning.
she ives discharged from custody.
~ On Tuesday night, about II O'Clock, .
fire broke out in the of the IN South
sixh-sf Sixth The FIRE originated rom some cal
guifhed with but slight damage. ..I
CRY CouRT.-Yesterday morning, seven per-
sons were brought before Justice Bowel ehsrye1 with
creating In Second-st- near North Sixth. Thsy0ss
toIds for their appearance.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-16
JERSEY CITY ITEMS.

WArxa Wonxs-The Wate! Commlsssoae!s
have desermissd upon tbs ess.ssy q ysSs sssc =
construct h. Receiving nssyo,s = 3 - csSis
,o .afs - -. ~ I'd i.d I, es.nsst -
to -. % $3.50 =, 3, ~ 4 z. z rs ~ a ss e
nnsemsnx 20 49, ~ Hesksnnek enosn1ine = ~
$780, "a Coz disehing ed benkh9
SGcssst q pipe e e Hseksnaek oanhs&
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-16

lAfvccrrn~sf1 F,
WHAr Do TsRY SAvs-They, the La1iics, DO
ny the ccly store 70 buy rSh SAawl sins MrrncA Pars
MATHS. Musan De Lance p6re irisa Linens c!otA Hessp
Lscss and knorosderes, ct JACOBS BENEFITS. No
81 fulfonst, Brooklyn. Since they have commenced
eHg o6 their entire stock they have reduced their pxss
reariy 50 FER cent sna that 10 the WAY msny h.
dies 20 there in preference 10 shop2ns IN New-losk
rAiverusenen<l
Gas, GAs,!-Editors use Gas, Politicians
G.sir fact there 10 great demand fcr Gss Light Aou-
ever Will be Obtained by using those Gas fxtnres o0aA e
the sreaf manufacturing depot No SIG Broedwsy.
ARCHER. WARNER 4 Co.
Several new patterns Just completed
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-16
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 49, 1852

Mr. Wight, grocer. OF Hudson St. who, discovering
the fraudulent character Of the same refused to take H.
The woman le the store, and WAS by the direction Of
Mr. W. follow ed by boy, with intention Of TRACKING
her home. She managed, however. to give the boy
the sim
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-16

CAPTURE OF A GASG OF CoUsrERTEIrzRs.-
ssng Of countcrfei,ers commenced operations on
Tuesday morning in the lower part Of the city by
raising counterfeit bills on several OF the State Banks
The fact Of their doing coon, however, became
known to the Police, and steps were Immediately
taken 10 cause their arrest Two of.he, named Fred
HArri, and Charles DohrrnGn. passed counterfeit -
liu in the Leland Bank Of New-Lsbanon, Columbia
County N the store of Susen Sebasein No. Orange
q in pay ent for pair Of pants valued at - The
character Of tie bill was however, discovered before
they left the store and they took bsex returning the
pants Shortly after leaving tie place they called at
The clothing store of Arthur McCafrey No. p Cathe-
rine-s,, where they passed similar bill in payment FOR
,cre ccthiny Ore Of their conederates al this time
entered the store No l6e CsnElst, where, In payment
fer cap they passed TO Theodore Stephens another
of the Leland Bank notes, receiving good money In
change After vigorous search, OEicer Gieason ana
Sergeant Martin OF the sixth Ward Police succeeded
IN srresng four men, named Frederick Harms, Ciaus
pohrinan, John Becker alias Wickens and Abraham
Allen all of whom stand charged with being engaged
II circulating the spurious paper knowing 70 DC OF
,l., character Several counterfeit bank bills the
Bank. of this State and several spurious dollar pieces
were found in possession OF each Of me prisoners
Considerable good money was also taken from them
On the person Of Dohrmsn bill of small denornina
ton altered 10 SO bill, he Hamilton Bank, Bos-
ton, wns found. The prisoners were taken before
Justice Wood and locked up. The Leland Bank notes
are well executed and admirably calculated 70 de-
ceive. especially in the evening L. Is believed Una.
the whole of the gang have not yet been arrested ana
the Police are making diligent sesrch for osnera
Parties VITO have been recently defrauded ~ taxing
these spurious bills win do well 70 call Of the Tonos
IND take look Of the four individuals above named
with q view Of identifying them
Since writing the above. We learn that woman on
Tuesssy evening, offered blu Of the Leland Beak "
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-16

JAPAN EXPEDITIONS The splendid Pictures
Of Com Perry add Ofceu Of the japan Expedirisn
.ehed e the sssshp nss.pp are now ready or lnspee
Of he Army and Navy ana ths pshe szs cosiisy iayll
JANIS BRowS, No Isl Brosdwsy, Instructor 70 tie L.
rst:ron
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-16

y The novel feature of a splendid free gal
lsry of Daguerrean Porirsis Scenery &c with Seereo
scopc and the newly invented and beautiful Crysalotype
open all the the public has been put in success
sul operation By Roof No. SIS Broadway Last night his
densely thro1ged until the hour Of closing
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-16

The TWELFTH WARD MURDER CAsE.-The
parties who on Sunday night, took the life of James
Brady at the corner of One Hundred and Twenty fifth
ST. and Fifth av by stabbing him in fourteen different
places, have not yet been discovered Coroner Ives
last evening commenced nquisition upon the body
Of the deceased Harlem which it Is probable win
be concluded to-day.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-12-22
A Home Market.

1t is astonishing how preverse facts are-how
the laws of commerce refuse to bend to the theo-
rss of men. For years we have been told daily,
in the protective journals, that agricultural pro-
ducts would never bring high price till home
market had been created by high tariff. The
Democracy of the nation have successfully resisted
the enactment of such tariff. But, what has
become of that s:ruin' that was to follow to the
agricultural interests by the continuance of the
present REVENGE Tariff Is it found in the extra
ordinary price now obtained for every product of
agricultural fields! The New York Express, a
protection journal, some days ago, had the follow
ing article on the subject of the high price of pro-
visions in that market. Since they have materi
ally advanced in consequence of the news from
Europe:
s.We find on reference to the back files of our
journal, that the prices for most kinds of family
provisions in 1886, when the rates in that line
were carried up far above its actual value, by a
wild spirit Depreciation, not more exorbtant
even than those of the present day, when the busi
ness and financial concerns of city and country rest
on we'll ascertaned basis. The fact is one worthy
Tie VI IL Ile
the market man, and the consumer. In November,
1886 for example, we find beefquoted at 10 q 15c.
n ib. Now it ranges from u @ 16c; mutton,
@ 10 cts, now 9 q IA cts. So of poultry;
turkeys at 81 @ 1925 each, now $3.50 a. 2.
Geese, then 81 q l25, Ii ow 81 @ $50. Butter.
then 25 @ 80 "a fb., now is held at about the
same, Potatoes q bushel, 62R g rs cts, now
IS g 81. These prices, we believe, are correct,
and select the articles quoted out Of the gene
raj list of family provisions, though the compari-
son of prices might be extended to the manfes-
tation of similar results from beginning to end, to
show that we in Mem York city at this moment
are paying for everything we eat, prices which
were never before heard of, or dreamed of save in
season of extraordinary and unhealthy expan-
sion.'' -e
The above facts are strange commentary on
the doctrine of protection. How are the theorists
to reconcile it with their preaching!
Every days experience is teaching that as the
markets of the world are thrown open to our COM
merce, the regular laws of trade, the demand and
supply, unrestrained by prohibitory laws, create
the surest and best market for every thing ollr
people produce for sale.-O Ohio Patriot
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-12-22
Another Foreign Arrival.
The French Empire officially declared Louis Na-
poeon's Speech. Decline Of the English Fund

New YORK, Dec. II.
The frica arrived at o'clock, this afternoon
with Liverpool dates of the 4th.
Wheat advanced during the week I'd to 4d per
bushel, and flour Is Cd to as. (@sA'r,78'
Corn active, and improved Cd per quarter.
Western canal flour 25s ed. Baltimore Phila-
delphia, and Ohio 2ss. -s
White wheat Is Sd to is lod. Mixed and red
ss Sd to 6s lod, and extra is.
Yellow Corn l2s, and white 34s. ass
FRANcE.-The FreHch Empire was officially
declared on the Sd.
A treaty of commerce will soon be concluaeI
between England and France. -,@F ef~
ENGLAND.-A contract has been signed in Eng
land to build Canal across the Isthmus Of Da-,
rien.
English Funds declined owing to the aspect Of
French affairs, and proposes an increase in the
English army and navy.
Increased estimate for the British army and
navy of 10000 pounds. ~ s.
Birmingham house has received orders to coin,
four hundred tons of copper into coin for tho
French Empire.
Lord Frankfort has been sentenced to twelve
months in the house Of correction, for libel on,
Lord Henry Lcnnox.
In France the yeas for the empire sum up eight
millions The result was laid before the emper-
or at st Cloud, on the first instant in speech by
NJ Bellante, to which the Emperor replied ms
follows:
81 take from this day the title of Napoleon the
the Third, with the crown, because the people
have already given it to me by acclamation, be-
cause the Senate proposed legally and the whole
nation has ratified, and in conclusion sud "re-
ceive here my oath that will spare nothing TO
secure the prosperity Of the country, and while
maintaining peace will make no concession
where the honor and dignity of France is con-
cerned."
Generals Desaint Arnaud Maynau, and De-
Castellane, are appointed Marshals of France.
The prefect of Seine addressed the Emperor at
the Hotel de Vile, on the end, amid deafening
cries of Viye la Emperor
The Emperor made his triumphal entry into Pa
ris at one O'Clock of the same day, amid universal
acClamation.
The empire YVES to be declared i'll all the de-
partnents of France, on Sunday
The Russian ambassador had returned from st
Petersburg, bearing an autograph letter from the
Gear to Napoleon. '' -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-12-22

1t will be seen that the democratic majority in
nineteen of the principal cities of the Union is ri
sing of $4,000. The democracy have also car
ried Charlestown, Mobile, Savannah, and other
southern cities, by large majorities. The great
centres of trade have all repudiated Gen. Scott,
and the narrow and illiberal principles by which
he would have been governed in the event of his
election. They are all in favor Of liberal COM
mercal policy,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-12-22

DREADFUL EARTHQUAKE IN CHINA.-1n a late
account of terrible earthquake, that occurred
a few months ago, in the Proyance Of Kan-suh,
in the northwest of China. The shocks COM
menced in the city of Chung-wei and its neigh
borhood on the 26th Of May last, and were re-
peated many times during space of fifteen days
from that date. The devastation and loss of life
caused was frightful Upwards of three hundred
persons were killed; than 500 seriously hurt,
and several thousand houses destroyed. The pub
lie offices, granaries PRISONS and also the ramparts
of the city, were thrown down.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-12-22

The OH1o STArEsMAN.-The prospectus of
the Statesman for the coming year will be found
in another column, and we invite the attention of
our readers to it. The Statesman has ever been
one of the most able, faithful and efficient Demo-
cratic journals in the country, and has well mer-
tied the patronage and support of all democrats.
1t is hoped that it will receive such support from
with as much efficiency as ever in the good cause
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-12-22

BANK TAxEs.-The Bankers are determined to
continue the war against the people; they are de-
sermined to resist the payment of their taxes un-
der the law Of last winters Legislature. They
are determined not to 5e brought upon the same
level withhe people, and bear their just proper
ticn of the burthen Of taxation. We understand
that the bank at this place applied to Judge Day
last Saturday, for the allowance Of an injunction
to restrain the Treasurer of this county from
collecting the taxes assessed against it, but
the application WIS refused; whereupon its at
torney was despatched post haste to Painesvile to
obtain the allowance by Judge HITcHcecK. This
is probably general movement among the banks.
The w arren bank, that declared dividend of over
d per cent, and the bank at Youngstown have
made a like application. Thus are the banks set
ting themselves in open defiance to the people,
who have emphatically declared that they shall
be taxed as they are taxed. Whether the banks
or the people shall rule is the question. s'sNa=