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Add to this variety of other products amounting by
well authenticated records to $50 0O0 and an aggre
gate OF will be shown to be the amount Of
this outward current of trade.
They state also that within the last few weeks nearly
forty ships have been aground the BAR for various Pc
RODS from two days to eight weeks of which were
compelled to throw portions of their cargo overheard and
others discharge cargo into lighters before they could
be got through the channel occasonng heavy expense to
the goods and great stranng and injury besides nyov
ing pecuniary losses which be estimated at less
than $500, 900.
They further state that the duties of importations on
foreign productions brought into the country through this
channel within the last year. and collected in the city of
New Orleans was 81 260 100; which, added 100000
calculated there, but collected in the ports of Cincinnati
Louisville and st. Louis makes total of nearly three
millions Of dollars of which goes into the Golfers
Of the Federal Government.
They do not recommend the undertaking Of any ggan
tic and costly work with view of permanently deepening
the channel over the barr but the opinion of almost all
scientific men who have given the subject their consider
alton authorizes the belief that annual appropriation
Of from 800 900 to $780, 900 will be sufficient to induce
parties owning steamboats, to contract keep the chan
mel open by constantly rakng up the mud that the
current Of the river dse and carry forward into
deeper waters and they believe that such parties would
De willing to make this compensation contingent upon the
successful result Of their work
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JOHN D. CAMPBELL, Esq, of New York who died few
days ago, was man Of large attachments in GER
tain department of learning He was fond Of the study
of language and made II the recreation of such hours
he could spare from the pursuit Of his profession which
was that Of the law. He had familiar acquaintance
with fifteen languages far relates to the written
literature, among which Hebrew and Arabic and
in his list Of modern languages he included the dialect Of
one branch of our ancestors, that Of Holland His nc
qurements were never SYSTEMATICALLY displayed being for
rather than for show His personal character
extremely amiable, and his life most exemplary
TNcr York Post.
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ADJOURNMENT LEoIsLArunE.--The Legislature
of Maryland brought its session to final close at ~
o'clock Monday night, and a large number of the
members reached this city yesterday. John " L. Me-
Mahon, Esq, of Baltimore, and Ohio Scott, ESQ.,, Of
Hartford county, were appointed to cody the laws The
high abilities Of these two distinguished gentlemen, and
the general respect and confidence extended them by
the community generally combine to render their ap-
pointment for this difficult and responsible duty
proper and acceptable but it is not positively known
that either Of them will accept Mr.. Mcmahon, it APP
pears had early in the session declined the proered ho-
nor; and Mr. Scott had also authorized the withdrawal
Of bis name but under the present circumstances the
Legislature to have hoped that they might both
induced to forego their previous dsinclination.
William Price, Samuel Tyler, and Frederick Stone,
Esqs were appointed to simplify the practice These
gentlemen also every way competent to the task.
1t viii be that the bill to the joint property
Of Baltimore city and county has become law and that
the bill to take the Of the people in relation to the
sale Of spiruous liquors rejected by the Senate.
There in all 800 laws and IL resolutions passed dur
ing the Observation-Disclosures Sun.
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NEW EXPEDITION TO THE SOUTH SEAS

The British ship-of-war Herald, Capt H. MAN
Giles DENHAM, and the armed steam tender Torch,
Lieut.. CHIMMo, sailed from Woolwich, England,
on the 18th ultimo for the South seas, to proceed
by way Of Sydney, and not around Cape Horn.
The London Illustrated News says that they 90
to the South Pacific to survey and explore all the
islands between Australia and Valparaiso, and par
ticularly the Feejee islands, and adds
although Capt. Cook and several other navigators
have touched at these groups and marked their position
their charts yet very little is known respecting them
further than that many Of them surrounded with coral
reefs the land exceedingly fertile and the climate salu
brous and also that the natives addicted cann
balism. The Herald, although figate carries but six
thrty-two pound carronades and four long guns The
Torch has one long thrtytwo pound pivot gun, capable
Of being trained in every direction whilst to prevent the
natives boarding from their canoes she viii be completely
enclosed with MEETINGS The experienced officer who has
been entrusted with the command of this expedition is
already distinguished by his love of scientific research
his skill in maritime surveying and construction Of charts
Lieut. Chimmo is also officer Of considerable scientific
attanments Mr. McGilliyray, the wel-known naturalist
has been appointed to the Herald to take charge Of the
department Of natural history and Mr. s. O. Wilson has
been appointed artist to make drawings Of any objects in
these islands likely to prove interesting and for which
purpose he has been supplied with Photographic appa-
raus The medical officers have been selected for their
taste and real in natural history and in short the Herald
and Torch have been fitted and equipped in the most eff
Gent for the long period Of from Eve to
years"
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WING MEETING AT CHARLESTON, Is. C)

A preliminary meeting of the Wings of the
Charleston Congressional District, in favor of send
ing delegates to the National Wing Convention, was
held at Charleston on Wednesday evening" DIR. I.
Y. PORTER presiding
A committee of five gentlemen were appointed to
prepare an Address to the Wings of the State, and
the following preamble and resolutions reported to
the meeting by committees were unanimously
adopted:
That it highly important that the Wing party Of South
Carolina should be represented in the National Wing Con-
venon to be held in Baltimore the 18th of June next
therefore
Rsolred That in order to give opportunity to the
State at large to be represented in the National Con-
venton, this meeting stand adjourned to the 10th OF
june and that the Congressional districts be invited to
send delegates to Convention to be held here on the
evening of that day for the purpose of nominating dele
CATION to the general Convention.
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The New London Chronicle records the death at the
parsonage in Franklin, Comm the Goth ultmo Of the
venerable Dr. SAMUEL NoTT in the Goth year of his
About week before his decease his gown caught fire
while sitting alone in his ROOM and before it extin-
guished his hand was badly burnt The injury and ex-
ctemeht consequent upon this accident probably hasten
ed his DEATH Dr. MORT had been settled in the parish
more than seventy years. and probably the oldest
pastor of parish in New England, perhaps in the
United States
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Inc Impulse towards emigration to the United States
appears 70 DC working among the swEDts almost as pow
eriu as upon their southern neghbors The GOe5orgs
Hondes och tS6fdrts 7idning has the following.
Emgrants to the United States Of North A,sr;oo a.
rive here almost daily from the interior II now oue
common to see whole train Of wagons closely naeked
with household gear and children moving tbrouqb our
streets, followed BY the men and their wives on foot
Some Of these people have just sufficient means 10 enabe
them 10 secure passage others an so poor and dst
tute that TO raise the necessary money they make
pact with better furnished emgrans engaging IN
for passage money TO with them certain period 40
aborers after their arrival in America" =
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NoPLAGUE IN MaDERA.--A letter has been received in
town. dated Gibraltar from DR.. f. j. BUMsrrAD, Of Bos
ton who passed the winter in the island Of Jamaica In
reference to report that the round Of the papers
some two months nce that the plague had broken out
in Maders he writes MADEIRA 10 the last place In the
world for the plague to make its appearance They have
had the cholera there Notwithstanding the
dency to bowel complaints on the slandr Madeira
ordng to Dr. b. blessed with Of the most sgreea
BILE balmy, and healthy climates that Is known 20 exist
and eminenty adapted 70 persons subject to pulmonary
complaints as winter residence. e
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STEAM-BoLER ExPLosros. Of the boilers Of the
stationary engine the plane the Portage Pa Rail-
road exploded Wednesday last (says the Harrisburg
Keystone separating the middle, part Of 1t being
thrown considerable distance down the plane, and part
entirely through the stack to the railroad In front Of
storehouse The upper works Of the engine swept
OF by the explosion the stack destroyed the foundation
much shattered and three persons, Owen Reilly -
Purcell and Felix Hanin, killed. The engineer, Mr..
wesfall, escaped with slight confusion from brick
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The United States steamer Atlantic sailed from New
York for Liverpool Saturday with 1892 500 in specie
and 14s passengers; among whom Bishops vArpE-
vELDR, McCosKRY and DKLAscY orro GoLDsoHsuDr and
lady 1.-THE late JENNY LIND several Of the Clergy Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church, and Grace Greenwood"
the MAGAZINE writer
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The American Mail Steamer ARCTIC, whose arrival at
New York from Liverpool announced yesterday has
again made fine run across the Atlantic having beaten
the Cunard steamer Cambria three days In the delivery Of
her letters which we're only received day in advance
Of those by the Arctic which sailed from Liverpool four
days after the Cambria
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KILLED mr. LrGHrSSo--A young man. residing with
Mr. Rothier, about three miles from Rockville. 1Md)
named John Bowers struck by lightning and instant.
y killed on Thursday He with two others were at work
in the field, and had taken shelter under tree The
other two we're very much stunned.
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new and simple yet most complete and efficient ma
hne FOR splittinr the timber used in making matches
has been lately introduced in Augusta Ca by Mr. Al
den Of Philadelphia II splits with twenty thou
sand minute, or one million an hour, and turns them
ont into blocks ready to be dipped
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Total length of "The Great River. with all its

lotal length OF 'Ihe Great River" with all its
The New Orleans Chamber Of Commerce have memo
razed Congress on the Importance Of removing the ex
listing distractions to at the mouth Of the Mis-
sisspp and state that idea may be formed Of the
immensely Of the outward current Of trade through from
the average annual quantity and value Of the following
articles which are the chief but by means the whole
Of the Of the South and West which seek their
market through this obstructed channel:
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EMIGRATION TO MILwAUKEr-The Milwaukee Sentinel
Of the 2lst May says that the steamer Wisconsin arrived
at that port the previous evening, with large freight
and about three hundred passengers making about 200
passengers landed there within forty-eght hours
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wooL-The Lecsburg (va.) washingtonian states that
Mr. THOMAS RoGERs Of that county clipped this spring
seveny-nne pounds OF wool from eight lambs two Of the
aeeces weighing twelve pounds each.
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PROFITABLE voYAoE.-The whale ship Saratoga late
y arrived at New Bedford ass has been absent thr-
tytwo months The whole proceeds of the voyage
ed to $l2a0 exceeding that Of any cargo ever arrived
at that port
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IRON THE CHARLESTON COURIER or

have within the last few years had the pain OF read
ing in journals Of the same city:
IRON THE CHARLESTON COURIER MAY 20.
Mr. FrHmOre's Claims the Wigs and on The
Country
The choice Of Mr. FILLMORE at the ensuing Wing Con-
vcnfon is due to the wisdom and frmness with which
has administered the Government. 1t has not been
common occasion The times were full Of peril The ex-
istence Of the Republic stake. Danger, the most
formidable TO the Constitution and the Union from the
madness and folly Of Northern factions inhaming with
Just indignation the hearts Of the Southern people, per-
picked the minds and counses Of the best and abes
Of our country. Mr.. FILLMORE became President calm
succeeded the storm. feeling Of safety pervades the
whole country. Prosperity, unexamped since the
luton nvigorates the enterprise and industry Of the
United States. Abroad and at home, voice only is
heard voice approving with just eulogy the vgor the
prudence, the wisdom Of Mr. FTLLxoREs Administration
II may therefore be confidently affirmed that he pos
the cordial admiration and unhesang preference
of all the whole Southern Wings This preference has
been distinctly expressed in many Of the Southern
States II remains to be whether we also in South
Carolina duly appreciate the purity honesty and ability
which command the emphatic appreciation Of our sister
States.
If there is State in the Union whose applause is pc
nlary due to the wisdom and justice Of the Ex
ecutiye, it is the State Of South Carolina The high
spirit Of her people, impatient Of insult and wrong had
placed her in the front rank Of opposition what she
dered assaults on her liberties and rights II civil war
had been the result Of the rash and needless counse that
ruled our country South Carolina would have been the
first TO endure its dangers and sacrifices.
She cannot be insensibe to the calm, unostentatious
but thoroughly efficient and successful craftsmanship that
has disarmed the ntgues OF bad men, and given peace
and prosperity to the country. She not insensble
Not only do the Wings Of South Carolina justly appre
ciats the eminent services Of the President but they
rightly estimated By the Democrats Of the State.
may be confidently affirmed that out Of their party
no man in the Union possesses entirely the confidence
Of the Democrats Of South Carolina Mr. FILLMORE MOI
is there one in whose election they would readily
e,uiesce as in his He has that confidence and &C
uiescence not by subscribing little interests but by
administration Of the Government evidently and entirely
conservative national and successful IT. then whiq
voice from South Carolina is heard in Convention tmus
he. II can be, for no other than WILLARD FILLMORE
JUSTICE.
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND IT'S TRIBUTARIES.

The ST. Louis Christian Advocate" Of late date con-
tans Aily interesting article on the Topography and
HydroleQ Of the Mississippi Valley, accompanied by
table exhibiting the Mississippi and its numerous tribu-
es The author unable to ascertain precisely the
distance " which each stream navgable but be has
that the aggregate exceeds twy thousand
miles From this fact idea may be formed Of the
vast influence which this stream and its tributaries are
to exert upon the and industry Of the North
American continent 1t will be seen from the recaptula
ton, which suboin that the total length of the
Great River" with all its parts, is 81, 900 miles.
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There is such spirit of NATIONALITY in the fol-
lowing communication, which we find in the Charles
tan Courier of one day last week, that we cannot
deny ourselves the pleasure of laying it before our
readers, to show how different is the tone Of this
writer from that Of most Of the articles which we
have within the last few years had the pain Of read
ing in journals Of the same city:
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BaS@ The Wing papers throughout the Union are re-
quested to give prominent place to this invitation as
soon as received
BALTIMORE, MAY 81, 1852
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GIVING AWAY THE PUBLIC LANDS.
FROM THE NEW YORK EVENING POST or FRIDAY.
A GREAT LAND REFORM MEETING.

GREAT LAND REFORM MEETING.
A large gathering of the friends Of Land Reform
was held in the Park last evening but, owing to the
rain, il was not SO numerous il otherwise would
have been. Mr. john CocHRAsE was called TO the chair
and the usual number Of Vice Presidents and Secretaries
appointed.
On taking his seat, Mr. CocHRANE made brief but elo
quent speech, and Mr. PRICE read address and the sub
joined resolutions
Res That this meeting halls with satisfaction the recent
action Of the House OF relation the passage
what termed the Homestead BILL In the 10 IL
that body led believe that the honorable Senate of the
United States will not hesitate like favorable in the
adoption Of this great and benehccnt
sd That this meeting looking does to the action Of the
Senate cannot but believe that viii be In its decision by
desire ate for the interests the whole rather than be
directed by the appeals threats who nothing
just Or patriotic that which they will give them full a
perpea extract from their labor those which should be
appropriated TO the comfort and independence Of their families
Rsod That the ayranism which Is raised by the oppo
nents OF the Homestead bill against Is expden They
forget that the application of such epies foreign to the subject
At ISSUE taking into consideration the fact that the public domain Is
the property Of the people, at this time celebrating
instruct agent he Government) distribution These
mistake the atmosphere in which they that
analysis the people the Government and that the
Government does not, as they imagine, the people,
Hon ANDREW JOHNSON RsxxY
g. BRowS Of Mississippi and Others for their fearless
the doctrines of land reform In the House
when those principles not popular they
and when those who advocated such sentiments sncd
as visionary and Utopian.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-03-11
ASKING WOO Tsuch.

A young couple were sitting together
undoubtedly in some romantic spot, with
birds and flowers around at least the
reader is led to infer that they had all
these appliances and means to boot,
when the following conversation ensued
My dear, if the sacrifice of my life
would please thee, most gladly would
lay it down at thy feet
'Oh, sir, you are too kind But it just
reminds me that | wish you would graf
ify me by discontinuing the use of tobac-
co..
Can't think fit. It's {. habit to which
| am welded
very well, sir; since this is the way
in which you sacrifice your life for me-
and as you are already welded to toboc-
co, I'll take care that you are never
welded tome, also, as it would be big
amy
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-03-11
A Hopeful YoutSs.

Last week the Swampscot Dorcas
Sewing Society held their annual meet
ing, and on motion it was resolved That
our parson wait on Tony Jones, and see
if nothing can be done to correct the
manners Of young Tony.
The next day the parson waited on
Tony senior, and informed him Hrespect-
ing the object of his visit Tony listened
patiently, and then replied:
Parson, I'd let Tony go to meetin'
every Sunday, if 1 only kn0w'dgyou was
goin' to preach; but, parson, there amt
body in the city of Swampscot whats
got more manners than my Tony, and l
can convince you of that ia just min
nit. You see Tony out there skinnin'
them nifers!'
The parson nodded assent.
Now see, I'll CALL And raising his
voice to the highest pitch he shouted
Tony
The response was quick and equally
loud Sir
Don't you hear that, parson 2 said the
old man Don't you call that manners!'
THAT is all very well,' said the par
son, as far as it goes
What do you mean by as far as it
goes! That boy, sir, always speaks re-
spectfully to me when | call him;' then
raising his. voice he again called
Tony
The response, Sir, was equally loud
and prompt. Again the old man cal
led
Tony,
The boy dropped half-drcsscd fish
and shaking his fist at his sire, yelled
out
You miise1a5ze, black, old. dyanken
SnO5; III come IN there az tlco minutes
and maui yOu ike 6IcteeSp =
The parson was astonishcd, the old
mahhwas Disconnected for a moment, but
Instantly recovering himself, he tapped
the parson on the shoulder, saying:
you see, parson, my boy has got grit
as well as manners. That chap will be
an ornament to your society one of these
days
1 need not add that the parson incon-
tinently mizzled.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-03-11
Common School Decisions.

The Harrisburg Keystone proposes
publishing such decisions of the Super
intendent of Common Schools, as may
be of general interest The last number
of that paper contained some of these
decisions, from which we take the fol-
lowing:
The certificate of school teachers must
be renewed annually, and as no certificate
eau be given except upon actual exam
ination it follows that all teachers must
be examined annually. The changes in
the dictatorship of the public schools,
as well as the propriety Of improvement
and frequent tests Of capacity, viii sug
gest reasons for these repeated examina-
tions.
Directors may in their discretion re-
quire the schools of their districts to
be kept open every day of each callen-
dar month, except Sundays. The most
general rule IS to keep them open 26
days per month. 4 less number than
"a days would not be sanctioned by the
Department. Above that number the
length of time to be taught within cal
lendar month IS at the discretion of the
directors
The occupation of farmer IS not tax
able for school purposes.
The correct mode of le7ying school
taxes, Is, first to ''assess upon all Offices
and posts ofproft, professions, trades and
occupations" except the occupation of
farmers, 'and upon all single freemen a
bove the age of 2I years who do not
follow any occupation, any sum which
the school direct ors shall deem pro-
per and sufficient, not exceeding the
amount assessed on the same for state
and county purposes, except that the sum
assessed on each shall in no case be less
than fifty cents" After having done this,
the directors should ascertain bow much
additional tax it is necessary TO raise to
meet all the proper and legal demands
of the current school year, -and assess
that amount upon the property Of the
district, without regard to whether the
owner of such property had been before
taxed for any Office or post of profit, pro-
fession, trade or occupation, or as SIN
gle freeman.
Wha ever money Is due from tax col
lectors of preceding years can be collec-
ted from them by the directors by bring
ing suit upon the collectors bonds; or if
they have given none, by an ordinary
action of debt. Directors are instructed
by the Department to collect old dupli-
Gates promptly.
The ''three hundred dollar act does
not exempt property from levy and sale
for taxes.