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sentatives, with an assurance that if they re-
enter the country they will I've transported
without trial-a third vanishing, i"for the sake
OF the general safety" a whole host of great
soldiers, profound statesmen, and accomplished
writer's. Private property is being confiscated to
vast extent in almost all parts Of the country;
the of the Orleans family are sequestrated
at the bare bidding of the President; and all
is done with so high hand that the boldest
hold their tongues, lest their turn come next.
The rumored appropriation of the proceeds of
these iniquitous doings indicates the policy of
the President to be TO strengthen his military
position by sowing the seeds of divisions in
the ranks Of his enemies. He secures the
continued attachment Of the soldiers by giving
vast sums to retired veterans while he out
generals the Socialists by devoting millions of
francs to such objects as the improvement Of
the lodgings of the working classes, the " credit
of Fourier" and the Society of Succor."
! And all is done in the names Of law and
order! Treachery, despotism, bauishments,
and spoliaton are all cohsecrated by the pre-
ience that they are essential 70 the advance
ment Of religion and the moral and political
prosperity of France
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sippi have also been chosen a. delegates TO the
same baltimore Convcnuoni Union Democrats
have aso been chosen to take seats in it, and, nc
cording TO the Union, all the odds aud ends Of DE
nocracy, however discordant in opinion, are To be
welcomed. What commentary upon Democrat
professions Of devotion to principle
I'VE copy from the Unisn another endorsed
paragraph VI its Georgia co laborer:
"'Thc Union men Of the South, in our opinion.
can accomplish their purposes and establish their
principles ms efiectually without a National Union
organization as with it, They now control the
States OF Gcorgia, Alabama, Florida. Mississippi.
Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, North
Caroline, and Maryland. II is possible they
might rally a majority even in South Carolina.
The votes OF those States not Sufficient ~ elect
a Presidcntj but. if Dropn IN one body into Ma
hsna! Convention, they mgM secure the ssecfio. IF
proper candidate. whose election they would place
beyond doubt
"Thus, il the sound Union men now controlling
Tennessee, Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina,
Maryland, Kentucky. Gergia, &c, be dra
gooned into an assennbags Soih EScssoiiers in the
Baltimore Convention. they MONT sscuEs
LECTION or A PRoPEa cANDIDATS'--they might pre-
vent the nomination OF a man of froesol aud dis-
union tendencies. We confess we think il will re.
quire strong mastering Of Union men TO vote
down the abolition and secession wings OF the De-
nnocratic party; but we venture to say that those
who hold ascendancy in most of Nle States named
Will never send delegates to that convention, even
II the aboiitOnists and secessionists threaten to
swallow up the Democratic party"
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The Presentation to MIR. CLAW.

In reference to this ceremony, the hteHi
gencer says
"The PRksIpBST OF the United States honorcc
the interview by his presence, and was an atten.
tive and apparently gratiied auditor Of both ad
dresses. There were present, besides, the follow
ing gentlemen Hon. James c. Jones, Hon. Mr.
Underwood Hon. Presley Ewing, DIR. Hall, Gov.
Fish, Hon. James Brooks, Hon. George Briggs; all
the members of the New York committee, viz:
Daniel Ullmann. Joseph NJ. Price, Charles NJ.
Lcupp, A. G.. Pcckham, Levi Eastman, csqures;
ID. l.. Pettce, Nicholas Carroll, G.. b. Calvert,
Franok Taylor. II. Clay Boudinot, p. X. Fendall
and A. j. Stansbury."
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MIR. F,,Imor. An K.n,uckv.

/ The Frankfort (Ky) Commonwealth states
that the Wings Of Kenton county held meet
ing at Covington, Kentucky, on the Gath ult.,
iat which they approved of the State Conven-
.ton to be held on the Oath Of the present
month, and appointed delegates TO attend it.
The meeting, it says, also expressed an
unanimous preference for, and cordially recon-
imended, WILLARD FILLMORE as the next Wing
candidate for the Presidency
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Release OF MIR. Thrasher- Return OF the
Spanish Consul.
Information has been received at the Depatt-
THRAsHER.
Simultaneous with the publication of this
news, we are enabled, through Geographic
despatch, received yesterday, to state that Mr..
LABoRDE, the Spanish consul, arrived at New
Orleans on the 9th instant, on board the Span
ish ship.ofwsr Colon, when the flag of Spain
was saluted.
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MIR. Webster md tho Presidency.

The Courier and Enquirer states that a
meeting is proposed to be held on the 4th of
March next. in the city Of New York, to nom
mate Mr.. WEBSTER for the Presidency, sub
ject 10 the approval of Wing National Con-
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Congress.

In the Semitic yesterday Mr.. CAss addressed
the Senate upon the subject of non intervention.
Ia the House of Representatives resolution
with reference to mounted force on the route
To Oregon, foy the protection of emigrants, was
debated, and subsequently laid upon the table.
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A Wing State Convention is to be held at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on the 18th Of
March, 1852, for the purpose Of nominating a
Canal Commissioner, forming an Electoral
Ticket, and choosing delegates to the National
Convention
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THx MoDosoeH EsrAra.-Isaac Johnson, esg
the attorney general Of louisiana, hss, by request
furnished the Governor Of that State with formal
opinion as TO the merits Of the suit instituted by
the State against tho executors Of McDonogh,
which opinion having been laid before the Legisla.
turc in message from the Governor, the Senate
made the subject tho ordor Of The day for the 27,b
ultimo. The Attorney General assumes that the
cities Of Baltimore aud New Orleans arc iucompe.
tent lcgatccs, and that therefore the property re
vcrts to the States Of Maryland and louisiana, nc
cordng to the terms of the will providing for such
a contingency.
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scsRsrrv or CoTroS.-The Paris correspondent
Of the Times saYs
Cotton has become scarce in IIavrc that tho
manufacturers of Rouen have been compelled TO
purchase that article in liverpool; and the Minis
ter Of the Interior in order TO relieve them from
the additional duty To which cotton imported from
I'm gland IL subject has given orders that the ship
ping of the United States shall be admitted into
French ports without the payment OF additional
duty. though they may have touched Mt an Eng
lish port provided they shall not have landed their
cargocs while stopping there"
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CUMBERLsSD Coal OPERATIONS. - Cvids nj
that. II the present mild weather continues, the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal will bc open for navi.
Cation III n lew weeks. The south wind il rapidly
melting the ice aud we understand that upon those
portions Of the canal most exposed 20 the II has
already entirely disappeared. A the canal Will
ba IN iinc order when II opens for navigation, NC
hope 10 witness activity IN the coal trade that
will gladden. tho hearts Of our citizens All tho old
coal companies, VIC believe, arc prepared TO com
msncc operations with renewed viCor, while scvc
raj ncy will come into the field ready io pour
the rich produce of their mines into the lap Of cast
orn consumers We sincerely hope that the sp
preaching season Of canal navigation will mark an
era IA the history Of this county. We have every
rcasOn 10 believe that such will be the casc.
But We must not forget that the Baltimore aud
Ohio Railroad will nlso perform an important part
10 bringing about this desirable contamination.
Connecting nov, ne u DOES. 18th the splendid coal
properties in the Westernport region. end .OOn 60
be connected by the Homecoming railroad with thoso
IN Georgos Creek Valley, Il il defined TO bear TO
Baltimore and the eastern markets n large share
Of the coal from the Cumberland region. The nr.
engagements Of this company for the development
II our mineral wealth characterized by the ut
most ibcraty, and cannot fail 90 be appreciated
by the coal companies II this county.
In view Of thcse considerations, We think tho
prospect before people is well calculated TO ant
mate them With the highest hopes Of tho future.
Cumberland (Ud) Journal, 9th.
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1Bg NAVAL SCHOOL.-Thc examination OF can.
dIdatcs Tor admission into the navy commenced at
the Naval school, at Annapolis, on Monday.
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I've PgNAL SgTTLyMEST OF FRhSCE.--The IN
Fortunate vrctChes now the point Of sailing for
Cayenne viii be landed on a swampy leland In
South Amcrita, cut on by river a league vide
from the mainland Of French Guiana, situated only
four degrees north OF the equator, aud utterly dc
void Of the resources Of manual industry.
The population Of Cayenne docs not exceed 2 900
whitcs and 1000 negroes, and the colony IL
totally unprepared fOr the reception 0f n
large immigration Of men who have figured in
all the political and svcial life Of France. To
call il penal settlement would be an outrage on
the FORMER governments Of France, lor none Of
them would have dared 10 found penal settlement
IN n climate VIGOROUSLY destructive 90 European
lilo. II "a b6gpc for liberal opinions 90 be trans
ported within the tropics, and filled with journal
lets and politicians not by the courts Of justice, but
by the authority OF the police. All that We have
heard before with dread and disgust Of the mitary
colonies Of Russia Of Siberian exile Of the prisons
Of Naples, or The coroere dpo Of the Spielberg,
sinks into nothing compared with the Wholesale
confinement d such a class Of men IN such part
Of The gobc az Sinamari or Cayenne
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"Mr Eckfcdt was born ia Philadelphia, In June,
1863, aud ~as engaged for nearly hall n century
in the United Statcs Mint, OF which he may
phstcally be called the f,thcr At its commence
mont, in 1902, he was employed on the machinery
which entered into it, con-ifuctiOn and soon after
became chief coner, oflioo which he held until
1899. when age and desire To crafty long cher
shcd tsstc for agriculture led him To resign the
post he had 80 faithfully aud skilfolly filled. On
the oCcason OF bs retirement his official colleagues
manifested their sense Of his virtues and services
by presenting him with gold medal, bearing his
Likeness and inscriptions expressive Of their
tenn
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Supreme Court OF tho United states.
MONDAY, February ., 1852.

MONDAY February ,, 1852.
No. 81. James c. Acheson ". Jonathan Huddle--
son Error to the court of appeals Of Maryland.
Mr.. Justice Curtis delivered tho opinion Of the
Court, reversing the judgment of the said court Of
appeals in this cause with costa. and remanding
the for further proceedings, in conformity to
the opinion Of this Court.
No. 10. The Richmond, fredericksburg, and
Potomac Railroad Company, U.s. The Louisa Rail
road Company.-Error TO tho court of appeals OF
Virginia.
Mr.. Justice Grier delivered the opinion Of the
Court, affirming the decree OF said of appeals
in this cause, with costs Aa
No. lO2. The Richmond, Fredericksburg, and
Potomac Railroad Company, plaintiff in error, rs.
Tho Louisa Railroad Company.--Error to the cir
cult court Of chancery for the county of Henrico
for the want of Jurisdiction.
No. SO. Tristram Clark ct al, claimants, & c., Vs.
Barnwel and Rsvenal.-Appcai from circuit court
Of the United States for South Carolina.
Mr.. Justice Nelson delivered the opinion of the
Court, reversing the decree Of said circuit court
with costs, and remanding the cause for further
proceedings, in conformity to the opinion Of this
Court.
No. SO. Andrew Scekamp's administrator U.s.
Neill Mccoull's administrator, ct al.-Appeal from
the circuit court of the United States for East Vr
ginia
Mr.. Justice Daniel delivered the opinion Of the
Court, affirming the decree Of said circuit court in
this cause. with costs.
No. 22l. William Livingston ct al. %. William
w. Woodward ct al.-Appeal from circuit court Of
the United States for Massachusetts.
On motion Of Mr.. Hall, this appeal was dockcted
and dismissed with costs. rg.
Nos. SO and 100. Aaron Is. Cooley, plaintiff in
error, U.s. Wardens of the Port of Philadelphia use
Gc.-The argument Of this commenced
by Mr.. Morris for the plaintiff in error.
Adjourned until to- morrow ut III O'Clock q. IN.
TUESDAY, February 10, 1852.
IL. n. Hayner, csq, OF New York, was admitted
nm attorney and counsellor of this Court
Nos. 80 and 100. Aaron b. Cooley plaintiff in err
ror, rs. The Wardens of the Port Of Philadelphia,
use, &c.-Thc argument Of these cases was
tinucd by Mcssrs st. G. T. Campbell and Dallas
for the defendants in error.
Adjourned until to morrow II O'Clock a In.
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WASHIN GTON:s \.
WEDNESDAY MORNING FEBRUARY II 1885:

"A crisis is approaching that must, if it cannot
be arrested, soon decide whether order and good
government shall be preserved, or anarchy and
confusion ensue. can most regiously
have no wish that is incompatible with the dig
nifty, happiness, and true interest of the people ol
this country. My ardent desire is, and my aim
has been, az far depended upon the Executive
Department. to comply strictly with all our
gagements, foreign and domestic; but to keep the
United States free from political connexions with
every other country, to zee them independent
OF all and under the influence Of none In a word
want an american character, that the powers of
Europe may be convinced we act for ourselves,
and not for others. This, in my judgment is the
only way to be respected abroad and happy at
home; and not by becoming the partisans Of G reat
Britain or France, create discussions, disturb the
public tranquility, and destroy perhaps forever,
the cement which binds the Union"
IGEoRGE WAsHINGToN, 1895.
"Res0iued. That we regard the series of acts
known as the Adjustment measures as forming
in their mutual dependence and connexlon n sys-
: TEN OF compromise the most conciatory aud the
best for the entire country that could be obtained
from conflicting sectional interests and opinions
and that, therefore, they ought to be adhered to
and carried into faithful execution, a final set
ticment in principle add substance of the danger
and exciting subjects which they embrace"
Resolution Of Jphig Congregational Gr,icus, Deem.
Der |, 1851.
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TUESDAY, February 10, 1852.
TCOMMUHICArKp.I
Plan Of Promotion by Purchase in the Va
Wy, In ConneniOn with the Present System.

Plan Of Promotion by Purchase in the Ma
Wy, In Connection with the Present System.
let. Let passed mdshpman Of moro than
years standing purchase into the grade OF lieu,en-
mt To take rank at the foot Of the list Of
until those who were originally above him in his
grade shall have been promoted either by purchase
or otherwise, shall have left the service died
Then let his rank be fixed the list Of licucnants
From the date of purchase let him draw the pay.
perform the duties, and be in every respect lieu
tenant, except 30 far as his relative position is
cerned. Fix the price Of heutenant's commits
sion, by law, at - dollars, and let the Govern
mcnt give two years (sen) pay bonus to the party
selling out. II ut any time shall occur the promo
ton Of the passed midshpman then occupying the
same position rank which the party promoted
by purchase would have held or occupied had he
not been promoted, then shall the Government
make good the loss IL my, of the individual pro-
NOTED by purchase; that il. the increase Of pay
n Lieutenant over that Of passcd midshipmnn must
equal the amount Of the purchase money originally
paid, before any junior TO the purchaser he pro-
NOTED; If il does not, the Government must make
up the deficiency.
3D. Let lioutenants of moro than ten years stand
ing purchase into the grade OF commander, under
the tOvsions before stated, in the Of passed
midshipmen. Fir commanders commission at
- dollars, and two yonrs' pay bonus to the party
selling out
3D.. Let commanders Of - yenrs' standing pur-
chase into the grade of captain. under the provi-
sons above. Fix the commission mt - dollars,
and two yonrs' (sca) pay bonus to the seller.
lth. Let tho highest in rank have the preference
in purchasing aud ceiling, II serious objection
offers.
5th Let those in each grade who wish to sell out
inform The Department by letter; also those who
wish TO purchase.
9th. Pledge quantity Of public lands for the pay.
mcnt Of losses incurred above set forth.
7th. All who sell out may bold complimentary
commissions, if nothing oensurabls ia attached TO
them.
sth. This plan is not TO interfere with the promo
tions by DEATH designations, and dismissas, ss at
present constituted.
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DEATH or ADAM EcxrKLDr. The Phlsdelpbia
North Amsrioan of yesterday, in referring to tho
death OF MIR. Eckfeldi, of tho United States Mint,
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MIR. FAULxSER has been appointed a member
OF the Committee on Military Affairs, to ill the
vacancy occasioned by the House cxcusing Mr.
Burt from further service its chairman.
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FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SEASON.

WE have the pleasure of informing the citizens and
w strangers Of this city, Georgetown, Alexandria,
environ that after absence of several days. there
followed return home the following named goods
department Of the Dry Goods line all of which will be
found TO be decidedly the most magnc mt productions
their several kinds offered to the public in this region
of country, and the most reasonable:
Elegant Gobeln Tapcsty Rugs, which for beauty and fin
h will be looked at with wonder and astonshment that
such things be produced by the hands of they
the observed Of all observers who passed them to-day
they were being opened.
cases rich Curtain materials with all the belongings for
curtains, at very low prices
10 cartons elegant Muslin and lace Undercurtains, en-
broidered in application, unique raised and rammaged
vine-work.
Rich French and Swiss Oiled Furniture Chntzes.
We shall be receiving by the next packets the OK
tensye and besseected stock all kinds Carpeng ever
offered In this city for sale before.
Such are our facilities for obtaining goods in depart
ment urnlture that confidently assure oil house
keepers in want Of anything keep that they do far
better by making their purchases in city than any other
know Of Aswe get oil goods from first hands and
sell them under about fourhs the expense that Northern
retailers under the obvious All who would
wish to feast their eyes cordially invited to our ware
one door east Of the Of Pennsylvania avene
and 9th street. and will do best to entertain them
Mt any time through the season. ..
sep 2-eo3tif CLAGETT D0DS0N.
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WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA BOAT
(Passaae, Fire Cents y

(PdSsdge, FIee CenfS!)
TIVE Steamboat PIENIX continues to regularly
between Alexandria and Washington, leaving Jan.
neys Wharf, Alexandria, and Pages Wharf, foot Of 7th
street, Washington.
Leaves Alexandra at ~ 90, 111&, "a, Az and "a
o'clock.
Leaves Washington at 81, 1914 121z, 81, 5a and ~
o'clock.
Passage the boat fuc cents Carriages Wagons Carts
and Freight Of all kinds taken at about half The usual rates.
s. sANDERs0N, Capt
An Omnibus connects regularly with the at Wash
ington, aug lott
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MR.. J. x. GOODALL,


Professor and Teacher Of Dancing, Department, Ca
hsthenic, Scsptre, and the more athletic Indian
club exercise for gentlemen, from London,
ITAs the honor to inform the families of this neghbor-
Ill hood that at the request of many Ladies and Gen.
emen, he will take up his residence in Washington for the
purpose of teaching the above indispensable branch Of
gentee education, and, having studied under Mr. MASON
and Mr. TENE of London also practice Of sixteen years,
and testimonials from the first families and parents and
guardians Of youth enable him impnrt all the fashion
able elegant Dances In style that will not only do him
credit but give general satisfaction to his patrons
Mr. GooDAL making arrangements for elegant suit
of rooms and due notice will be given to his pupils he
specially socits early call to enable him to fully carry
out his plans relative to his classes.
Mr. G. will also devote all his spare time to gentlemen
wishing study and practise the Violin and yoloncello
and who wish to continue them with the aid of master
and guaranty of his ability he need only mention that
he Musical Director and Leader Of the National Theatre
Orchestral Band and he respectfully invites all to inspect
his testimonials from families and schools he has taught
during long period in England.
Mr. g. will also give lessons in Singing, and intends to
form Vocal and Instrumental Glasses and in the interim
viii be happy to give private lessons in any of the above
branches.
Address at Mira. WILIs's, street corner Of 18TH
aug lift
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W IsNIEi RUN,
schroeder, near Saratoga street.

Truth stranger haH Fiction None need despair -
4 Ladys Testimony aftsr Mrty-eigh years
Of suffering!
Were there real virtue In this wonderful medicine
could 1t perform the astonishing cures made by it,
NORTHAMPTON Co., April IL, 1852.
NeGsJT. Tdsr Iddir: have been afflicted with Rheu.
matsn, ut umes, from my twelfth year; will be fifty years
Of the 18th Of this month the attacks at times
Ia render helpless: have tried ysrious
dies tn little effect. Last October attacked In my
shoulders sides back and hips; could not rest day or
night; could not move part Of my body without cry
Ing with pain at this time also tried many remedies in
ternal and external without receiving any relief was OF
last advised TO try HAMPT0N'S VEGETABLE TINCTURE;
before had taken ono bottle of which felt much better,
and rs continued taking It felt strength coming into my
back and limbs and my stomach strengthened and revived
every way: have taken five bottles aud much better
than ever expected to be- intend 10 IL whenever
need H. and would recommend it to the afflicted believing
II unequallcd. Yours, -
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CLASSICAL, MATHEMATICAL, AND CONNER
CIAL INSTITUTE,

Under the care Of Req. Alfred Holmead Rector,
and Mr.. Charles Tucker, A. M.
fIHE DUTIES of this Institution will be resumed on
i the 18th of August, In the lower Saloon of Mr. Ca
rusps building
In English, Mathematics, Greek Latin and French, the
course will be full and thorough. Pupils fitted for the
Counting-room or College.
The experience of fifteen years. in tho Management OF
boys induces the confident belief that the satisfaction
pressed by their former patrons both in Mary
land and Virginia, will be shared by those who may be
pleased to enrust the education of their their
care ..'
For terms and further information apply to the Rector
the Rev Alfred Homead at his residence on street. be-
tween 9Th and 10th, opposite Smithsonian Institute.
jy 2o-dtf