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INDIANS ON THE sourHw EsrEaN FRosTirR We
find in the New Orleans Bulletin the following ex-
tracts from q letter published in the Western
Texan, dated Scamp Lugubre, Head waters
Llano. July a." It will be seen that some sppre-
tensions are entertained there to the movements
Of the Indians:
awe have almost daily visits from the LiPans
and Muscalaros. The Comanches, not liking the
reception they met with some time ago, have
ceased visiting The Lipans are very friendly .
so much so, that on one occasion we used one OF
them guide, and again engaged ftoo with
sertcr, whom they succeeded in catching 80 miles
from the post. We have encamped below, about
q mile from US, party Of Deawares, the CHIEF OF
whom is now guide and interpreter at the post.
The post ia rapidly progressing to state OF COM
petion, and looks WELL far as regularity 10 con-
sidered. The position is bad, however, nothing
but stony mountains covered WITH scr9opy CEDAR
as far as the
In having the post located here, when twenty hve
miles below is rich valley land, that would have
induced settlers to come As 1t is, no one would
think for moment of farming here, seeing that
fifty acres Gin a body Of good land cannot be
found from the Head Spring down for twelve
miles, =
Amongst the late arrivals here. l may mention
that of Major Hill, Paymaster, Mr.. Sommerville,
Lieutenant Denman, Lieutenant Green, with re-
cruits, and Lieutenant Holibird, who relieves Lieu
tenant Turnly as Assistant Quartermaster, who is
ordered on the recruiting service.
al have just heard from the Concho that there il
a large number of Northern Comanche on a visit,
and that there lately large party at the. San
Saba. A party OF Ketumseh's band, and it is said
himself likewise, have gone over to the Concbo,
and has is about to enter into bond OF alliance
with the northern tribes. The result remains to
be seen, but ! am under apprehension There ia
every to believe that several large parties
have gone below, a Lipan having mentioned to me
q few days ago that he had seen very large train
going down. We have animals to scout with,
and were these Dragons posts, there might be
come showing: The present arrangement is an
other Of the lamentably wise orders of our re-
spected I'm Gle Sam"
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GENERAL Soorr's ELoavENcE.-Says the Ne
vorA 7v,nss.

GEsEaAL Soorr's ELoavENcE.-Says the New
York Times:
eIf eloauence be not mere rhetorical flourish, but
efficient speech, at the right time and at the right
place let US sec how General ScoTr stands the test
At Chippewa, at critical moment of great hazard,
Scott delivers this speech to the brave Eleventh:
The enemy say that we are good at long shot, but
cannot stand the cold iron! call upon the Eiev
enth inst ,ntly to give the lilo to that Islander!
Charged The British army broke and fled, and
erring aim, but for valor in the terrific bayonet
charge was settled forever. If this was not true
eioq1ence on what page of oratory can 1t be found!
"Take another instance. At Queenstown Heights,
when 300 Americans we're oontending with l 300
British and Indians and complete annihilation
seemed inevitable, Scott mounted log, and de
livered TO HE troops the following Grafton: The
enemy's balls begin to thin our ranks. His mum
bers are overwhelming. In moment the shock
must come and there IL no retreat. We are in the
beginning of national war. Hulls surrender Ia
70 DO redeemed. Let us then die arms In hand
Our country deman de the sacrifice. The example
will not BIO lost. The blood Of the slain will make
hsroes of the living. Those who follow will avcnge
our fall and their country's wrongs. Who dare to
stands' And the gallant audience shout, unani
mousiy, 'Ali' Search the speeches Of Percles,
Demosthenes, Cicero, Pitt, Fox, and all the heroes
of the tongue, for a speech Of equal compression
and powcr We know Of no speech Of the same
length 50 freighted with meaning. Every sen
tence ia a battery. The whole subject 10 covered
and all appropriate considerations presented to en-
coura pe and animate the little band that stood be
fore him, II this 10 not eloquence, strike the wore
from our vocabulary"
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BY, AUTH GRITTY.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES
Passed during the First Session qf the Thirty second
COngrsss. 's
IPUsLIc ACr-No. AL

a@s IPUsLIo Aor-No. a.
AN ACT making appropriations for the support OF
the Military Academy for the year ending the
thirtieth Of June, one thousand eight hundred
and fifty. three, and for other purposes.
Be IL enacted BY the Senate and House Of R-prs.
ssntatiuss Of the United States Of America IN Con-
gress assembled, That the following sums be, and
the same are hereby appropriated out of any mo
for the support of the Military Academy for the
year ending the thirtieth Of June, one thousand
eight hundred and fifty. three:
For pay of officers, Instructors, cadets, and mu-
sicians. eighty thousand four hundred and nine
dollars.
For Communication of subsistence, two thousand
two hundred and sixty three dollars.
For forage for officers horses, seven hundred
and sixty eight dollars,
For clothing for officers servants, thirty dollars.
For repairs, fuel, and apparatus therefor, forage
for public horses and oxen, postage, stationery,
printing, and other Incidental and contingent! ex
penses, twenty five thousand dollars.
For increase and repairs Of the library, one
thousa nd dollars:
Forimproycment and additions to officers, quar-
tiers, three thousand dollars;
For additional pay to the photographer and press
man employed in the photographic Office, fifty dol
lars each, one hundred dollars:
For expenses Of the board of visitors three thou
sand dollars.
For purchase of new equatorial telescope, being
the difference in value between the defective one
now in use and new one, five thousand dollars.
For purchase Of thirty artillery and cavalry
horses, three thousand dollars.
For forage for ninety artillery and cavelry horses,
six thousand four hundred and eighty dollars.
SEC. g. And be Il further enacted, That hereafter
the assistant professors of French and drawing
shall receive the pay and emoluments allowed to
other assistant professors. o.. !.
SEC. 3. And be Il further enacted, That TO recify
q mistake which was made in the enrolment OF
the bill entitled "An act to supply DEFICIENCIES in
the appropriations for the service Of the fiscal year
ending the thirteth Of June, eighteen hundred
for per diem compensation and mileage Of Sena-
tors, members of the House of Representatives.
and Delegates, and agreed to by the Senate and
House of Representatives the sum of fifty thousand
dollars 10 hereby appropriated for that object out
of any money in the Treasury not otherwise ap-
propriated.
Approved August 6, 1852.
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SPECIAL AUCTION NOTICE.


n N. STRATTON has located himself on the
T.. south side of Pennsylvania avenue, corner Of
Ninth street, Tin the store lately occupied by c.
R. Byrne,) for the purpose OF conducting exclu-
sively the
AUCTION AND COMMISSION BUSINESS
in all its varieties. The location is directly upon
the great thoroughfare of the city, and upon the
open space near the Centre Market; and the ad-
vantages arising therefrom are unsurpassed for
the sale of every description Of mere handise.
Personal attention given to sales of Furniture at
dwellings, also Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Dry
Goods, Hardware, Fancy Goods, Jewery. &c.
received at the Auction Room, or judciously ar
ranged and sold on the premises of the occupant.
Real Estate and Stocks disposed Of at public or
private sale.
E. N. s. has for several years assisted at the
Trade Sales in Boston, New York. and Philadel-
phia, and he particularly offers his services TO
such az may wish to dispose of Libraries and
Works Of Art.
Consignments are respectfully solicited, and
cash advances made whenever required.
Sales of any amount cashed without delay.
E. N. STRATTON,
General Auctioneer,
Penn. avenue and 9th street, south side
AM
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KEEP IT BKFoaE THE PEorLE.-That General
Pierce ia bitterly opposed to the river and harbor
improvements, and invariably voted against them
when in Congress
That he il opposed TO American INDUSTRY and
American labor, aud in favor Of n tariff designed
- AVA nce the interests of English capitalists.
That, though living in State where his intiu.
ence Il claimed to be oninipoent, Catholics are not
allowed to hold office
That ho is opposed to the appropriation OF public
lands towards building western railroads, canals
and plank roads .-.-., a.,
That he voted against an appropriation 10 'ht
widow Of General Harrison, who was lett destitute
Nv tho untimoly death OF her husband, and the
heavy expenses incurred by hu election to the Office
of President and removal to Washington.
That he voted against granting pensions l" too
widows of revolutionary soldiers
tPetersburg (Va.) Intelligs"cu.
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LOCAL MATTE r 8.

PREMiym SrLveR Cups.-A year ago WAL
TER Lssox. esq at that time the Mayor Of Wash.
ington, promised, behalf Of the friends OF the
public schools. four handsome cups-one to be Civ.
en- a scholar in each Of the district schools who
should win the highest rank of MT rit during the
succeeding twelve months. Recently, On the distri
button Of premiums, these rewards were bestowed,
to be preserved asbright and beautiful tokens by the
fortunate and intelligent recipients. We take the
liberty of announcing fact not generally known,
that the donors are Messrs. Walter Lenox, Rich
ard Wallach. w. H. Winter, and George S.
Gideon.
The PUEBLO INDIA Ns, now in this city, visited
the navy yard and arsenal on Saturday morning,
and after being conducted through the depart
mcnts, and witnessing the various mechanic dis
plays in the manufacture Of implements OF war
fare, &C, they expressed themselves as impressed
with the profoundest astonishment at what they
had seen.
GONE TO THE PENIrENTIARY.-The young girl,
Mahaiia Duvall, sentenced to- the penitcntisry for
two years for robbing family in which she was
employed, having failed to receive the clcmency
Of the President, as prayed for; was taken to the
penitentiary Friday last.
BArsE's PANORAMA will remain short time
longer at Odd Fellows Hall, and will doubtless
continue to attract numerous audiences. 1t ID both
pleasing and instructive, and worthy of all atten.
ton.
CASE OF Dr. GARDINER.-The argument in the
case of DR.. Geo A. Gardiner, for contin uation OF
the trial over to the next ter was further argued
in the criminal court on Saturday last. Messrs
Carlisle and Bradley, for the defence and in favor
of a continuation, and Messrs. Fendall and May,
~ thc
to postpone. made able, ingenious, eloquent, and
interesting addresses. The argument was not
concluded when the court adjourned.
TIE GLASS Blowers, at Carusi's Saloon, having
met with success, have concluded to remain another
week, during which time they will distribute more
Of their beautiful fancy glass articles.
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A PUFF WRITER.
The Manhattan Souvenir,

COMPENDIUM OF Business Notices written
"A in the most elegant style OF literature, com
bningi the most attractive manner businessandih
struciye literature As .'padf n,cc,nn" from which
advertisers can Gull new and cautiful ideas for
the formation Of their advcrtsemen:s, it canaot be
exceiled Il was originally got up, and published
tanned and distributed gra.uously, hut the de-
mand for it has since been rapidly increasing
that tho Publisher has been induced to ssdc sec
ond and third edition, which he sel!s at fifty
cents per copy. Post Office stamps to that amount
will pay for one copy, which will be sent, free OF
postage, to any part of the United States
WIN II. MCDONALD, Publishcr,.
No. l02 Nassau ST., New York.
0vo
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LARGE CATCH OF BAss.-On Tuesday night the
schooner Hope. of Dennis, caught three tons Of bass
on the back side of Cape Cod. One man, with a
hook and line, caugh: seventy fish during the
night, the smallest of which weighed twenty-eight
20 nds, and the largest eighty ono. One ton OF
the fish was disposed OF in and about Faneu Hall
market in this city, and two tons were sent to New
York Boston Jnurnal, 9Th.
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EnI.IAN PIANOS,

FINE ASSORTMENT OF BOSTON PA
~ NOS, with or without the ad miraois AIoan
accompanimert, made by the old house Of Haictt,
Davis & Co., may be fund at their New for.
wareruoms, 297 Broadway. Their southern and
western customers will be accommodated mere
Prices to all customers the same as in Boston. a
full supply OF second. hand Pianos. Pianos to let
Music at Wholesale and retail. Liberal discount
10 the trade, GOULD s. BERRY,
297 Broadway, New York.
No. Messrs. Gould & Berry are extensive pub
fishers and dealers, wholesale and retail, in Sheet
Music and Musical Publications. Dealers in Pia-
nos or Music supplied on libcraiterms
T,,l,y 2u,n
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The WHEAT HARvEsT.--The wheat harvest in
the southern and middle States is now over, and
from nearly all quarters accounts concur in repro
senting an abundant yield. lnthe soctions Of the
country where the crop has been garnered, says
the New York Express, the grain 10 reported az
being OF an excellent quality; and rs more wheat
was sown in the United States last year than ever
before known, the conclusion lie inevita Bile that the
crop is tho largest harvested. These facts
naturally induce the belief that in the absence Of
any extraor binary foreign demand, the prices Of
wheat and -four will rule very low for the mex
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OST CoUPONS.-The following Coupons Of
IL the Preferred Bonds Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Company, due the lst instant, have
been lost or misiad Nos. 46S. 40. AL AZ fI3,
IA AIS, 416, 2l5l 2l53, 2,l54, 2,l55, 2,l56, and
2i57, being fourteen Coupons, each fer thirty dol
lars. a..
Payment Of the same having been stopped, per-
sons are cautioned against receiving them The
finder will be suitably rewarded on leaving them
ut the Banking House OF - -
July 3l-d3w CHUBE. bkolHEhS.
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GENERAL ScoTT AND THE IrALIANs.-L' Eco
d'italia, the only Italian paper published in the
Union and faithful organ Of the Wing party, ad-
vocates in strong language the nomination OF Ge-
neral Scott as President of the United States. The
we hope that they will follow the sandard Of Gene
raj Scott, they supported the election of General
Taylor. LEO d'Itaiia's preference was for Fill
more, but preferring principle: to men, it sustains
the Whig nominee .-Nelc York Express.
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Tan HoLLANpERs.-Dcr Nedaiander, the Dutch
,aper published al Kalamazoo, Michigan, and ex-
,cr,ively circulated among the Hollanders in that
vicinity, has cspoused the election Of Scott and
Graham. This paper il strongly In favor Of river
and ha Dor improvements and land reform. There
are very few papers published in America IN the
Dutch language.
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TINTED STATES SILK and BUNTING
u FLAG MANUFACTORY.-Th subscriber
respectfully informs members Of ongress, and
others wishing 10 procure political or United
States silk or bunting Flags, that he Ia constantly
has now on hand several large size bunting flags,
and can make to order any number at the shortest
notice DAVID 4. RAlRD,
Upholstercr, Sth street. near Pa. avenue.
Aug 6-co4a
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NAvAL.-Unted States storeship Southampton,
Lieutenant Commanding Peter Turner, U. S. N ,
eighty six days from Callao arrived ut this station
yesterday. The following is list of her off GERS:
Lieutenant Commanding-Peter Turner; Passed
Assistant Surgeon-John s. Messersmith; Master
j. w. A. Nicholson; Passed Midshipmen-G. v.
Dennison, G. A. Stevens, and Earl English; Cap.
tain's Clcrk-T. L. Jump.
Ne,p York Courier and ENQUIRER, 9Th.
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TRIAL TAR To-day Mr. Cunard and party
of friends took trial trip down the bny in the
new steam-propcller Petrol. The party will dine
on board. The Petrol is designed 10 take the place
of the Mcrlin on the route to Bermuda and 81.
Thomas, in. the West indies, and will leave on
Monday -Ne,p York Express.
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VARIETY Stove WAREHOUSE.

BARTLETT BENT, jr., No. 2ss Water street,
ID New York, draler in Stoves OF every variety,
and most fashionable patterns; ships Cabooses OF
latest styles and superior make. GAS OVENS
Of various sizes, a newly invented article, com
bining the advantages Of the old fashioned brick
70 the RAJ but more compact, and at lees than
half the cost Of the latter. FARMERS BOILER,
or Laundry Kettle, new article, for agricultural
or laundry purposes; size varying in capacity iT"la
heating from to 60 irons at once. Iron Castings
generally, &C., sc. Descriptive catalogues for
wa rded, on application, to my address.
Jrlu L
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FRoM CAPE HAyrI.-By the schooner Mary
Knapp, Captain Wilson, from Cape Hayti 22d Ju-
raging at that time, somewhat resembling the
plague in its effects. carrying off large numbers Of
The inhabitants daily, principally the younger
class. The Nj. b. K. lost two Of her crew in port
Ne,r York Jour. Com, tn.
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ISAAC UNDERHILL, of Peoria, hos farm al Hen
~, ILL.,, consisting Of 1900 acres in body, all un-
der cultivation. Six hundred acres of it are set out
in fruit trees, and he proposes soon to Get out forty
acres MORE so rs to have his orchard mile square
Mr.. Lombard has farm of 100 acres in the same
neighborhood, all Of it improved.
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CT. Doe or
SiHe' SN6N more.

N.B.-Orders for peculiar sizes or styles Of bind
ing filled with despatch.
Special contracts made for large lots.
Orders for Books above advertised, with cash or
postage stamps accompanying, will be promptly
filled, prepaid to any part of the United States
Address ROBERT p. YOUNG,
(Successor to VIM. Holdredge.)
No. l4O Fulton street, New York City
Editors giving this advertisement two or three
insertions entire will be entitled to copy of Cali
fornia Illustrated. July 9-lm
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THE OLD STAsLISHED LOCKING
GLASS WAREHOUSE OF 1894,

At No 80 COurtlnndt street, New YORK.
ORCHARDS KINGSLAND, wholesale dealer in,
II and manufacturer of, Looking Glasses, and
importer of Looking Glass Piaies for House and
Store Windotrs.
Merchants and buyers generally are respectfully
invited to call and examine his large stock, I'm
bracng all the sizes and various styles now in use
in this country, from siz cent glass to the gorge.
ously ornamented Mirror OF foe hundred dollars and
unwards June 26-3m
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LAyNcH.-A beautiful pilot hoat, modelled by
George Steers, tho builder of the yacht America,
was launched by moonlight, at u o'clock on
Thursday night, from the yard of William H.
the same lines as the America, and is about one
half as large. or eighty-seven tons. She will be
the most beautiful as we'll as the feetest pilot boat
out of port.-Ne,c York Jour. Com 9Th.
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cARUsI,s SALOON STILL OPEN.

PROFESSORS WOODROFFE still continue
L their beautiful and instructive Exhibitions in
FANCY GLASS WORKING, SPINNING and
BLOWING, at Carusi's Saloon. Beautiful Deco
rative Ornaments man ufacturcd in the pres nee
Of visitors Glass Spinning at the rate Of 1000
yards per minute
Tickets of admitttancc, for one day only, 25
cents, emitting the bearer to specimen of equal
value.
Hours of exhibition from 2 till and from till
10 O'Clock p. IN.
Aug9 Telegraph
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The RICE CRor.-The Savannah Ne,os of Tues
day Gays that in consequence of the frequent rains
during the season, the rice crops on the Savannah
river backward, and that little, If any, harvest
ing will commence before the first of September.
The crop, it is thought, will not be more than an
ayera orc one
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MEp,NA, ONO, August 6.-This vicinity was
yesterday visited by severe storm of rain, &C:
companied by thunder and lightning. II caused
house was carried away with it's inmates. wo
man was rescued from the house while it was
floating down the stream, but her two children
were drowned.
A barn flied with bay struck BY lightning,
and totally consumed.
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WILL BE RECEIVED By

PROPOSALS. WILL BE RECEIVED BY
i the Superintendent of the Treasury Bull ding
until the 10Th instant, for the supply OF two hun
bred cords of Hickory Wood, any portion thore-
of not e.s than fifty cords 10 be Of the bcet quality,
delivered, corded. and measured in the Treasury
yard. cay onc-quarter in October, and the balance
in November next.
TaEAsuay DepAarMENr, Angus, 3, 1852.
Aug 4-eod3t
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RALTIMORE &. WASHINGTON RAILROAD
BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON RAIL.
ROAD.
Passenger Trains Run as Follows
N2 ks S;aa 49, Ass

Leave Washington ut s and a. m, 12s M,
and p. IN.
Leave Baltimore at Il and a. M, and
g p. m
On Sunday the I'd and Sd trains from Wash
ington and the Cd and 4th from Baltimore, are
omitted.
Tickets and ba ggnge che ks to Philadelphia and
New York can be obtained oJ traine leaving at
a. m. and4p. m Passengersp, curing the same,
secure the free transport of themselves and bag.
gage in Baltimore and Philadelphia to the next
railroad station.
Communication tickets to Bladensburg at $l3 per
quarter, will be furnished upon application at the
Office r. Fl. PARSONS,
Ap26-tf Agent.
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SALE IMPROVED LANDSIN OHIO,
cIrDEn RY THE WYANDOTTS IN 1919

CEDED BY THE WYANDOTTS IN ls42.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN thst under the
~ authority vested in this Office, by the acts Ut
Sd March, ls43 and 18th July, 1852, the unsoid
portion of the improved lands at UPPER SAN
DUSKY, OHIO, ceded by the Wyando,ts on the
18th Of March, 1912, will again be Offered At PUB
lie sale, at Upper Sandusky. Ohio, on Monday,
thr eth day OF September next.
BY the provisions Of the act Of i2'h July, 1852,
the above lands will be offered, subject to the m nj
mum price OF not less than two dollars and fifty
cent, per acre. without regard to tho valuation oi
the improvements.
Given under my hand at the city of Washing
ton, ths twenty eighth day Of July, Ammo Domin'
ono thousand eight hundred and fifty 1.-TWO
JOHN WILSON,
Acting Commissioner of the General Land Office
July %
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TWENTY THOUSAND GILT BLOCK LET
l. TIERS of different sizes; for Signs, carved ny
steam machinery.
20 Nassau street, between the Post Once
and the Custom house, New York.
The difficulty of procuring cheap and handsome
Signs is now obviated by the use OF these Letters
having two great advantages over other signs.
they can be packed and forwarded to any part OF
the world without injury. and put up in the de-
sired situation with very little trouble.
no. Gilt letters warranted not to change colors
July 5-3m
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MAcKEnEL AT Gloucester, Mass., on Thurs
day, the mackerel were quite abundant In the har'
largo quantities. Many amateurs Joined in the
slprt.