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FOREIGN NEWS.

The intelligence by the Collins steamer, is of
quite secondary moment, a mere diary of the
doings of that pattern republican, Louis Bona
parte.
England is sadly perturbed by dread of an in
vasion. The fear is not so much stimulated by
any immediate hostile demonstration on the part
of France; but the President follows the wake
of mon oncLe so closely as to forbode an imita-
ton Of the Anglican antipathies of that deceas-
ed gentleman among the necessary consequent
ces. The Boulogne expedition, may, in every
other feature but failure, be parodied as well as
every thing else. Britain, therefore, Furnishes
up her arms, and peeps cautiously over the
White Cliffs, and but for the Jesut's bark, which
Wiseman has recently administered, would
doubtless experience the shaking as we'll as the
symptoms of lively ague.
Meanwhile, the President of the Republic
through his organs, speaks comfortably to John
Bull, and bids his nerves be quiet. Affairs at
Paris are embarrassing. The honors of Coun-
cillorship and Senatorship are less acceptable,
than had been pre-supposed The high-handed
confscation of the estates Of the Orleans fami-
ly, seems to have dissatisfied all classes. Sew
eral of the more important members of the Con-
sultative Committee, Montalembert among them
very promptly resigned. They had never been
consulted, it seems, about anything; and wound
ed vanity allied itself with sympathy for the Or
leanists, to seduce them from presidential servi-
tude. M. Dupin, too, has sent violent letter
denouncing the act; and sedition is rife every
where. So alarming are the Indications, that it
has been thought best by Bonaparte to promise
a reference of the whole subject to the Senate,
since Senate could not be had without such an
engagement In oneinstance at least, therefore,
the usurper has to hear public opinion patiently.
1t is rumored that the execution of the decree of
sequestration would evoke protests from all the
European powers.
The festivities at Paris embroider the cares of
Government, and disguise its pers with the dis
play of splendor and inSouciance. Balls at the
Tuileries are at all events less mortal than those
which the President gave in the streets early in
December; and all the world should be grateful
accordingly. IN. Y. Times.
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To PENsloNERs.-The immense number of
applications, with the different constructions put
upon their legality by the accounting officers at
Washington has given rise to numberless APP
peas to the Head of the Department of the In
terror. The Sectretary,as appears by the Wash
in future all persons who appeal from decision
of the Pension Office are to address the applica-
ton to his Office stating the precise grounds on
which the appeal is based; whether the error al
legged be in the construction of the law or in
that of the evidence; and if the latter, the por-
ton relied on must be specially stated The OBJ
ject sought is, to avoid the difficulties arising
from the multiplicity Of indiscrimiuatc and vague
appeals Free Press.
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~ The February No. of the Ladies Keep
sake, should have been noticed last week. but
it has been lifted" from our table, and we can't
particularize now. Its general character for en-
cellence and good taste, should secure for it a
general circulation. Price $l,OO. Address
JOHN S. TAYLOR, N. Y.
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"Hold on, down there to Grand Haven. We
have woke up the Post Master General at last,
and he has commenced to gipe doon. The con-
tract on the Decline route is taken-a mail will
be sent through as soon as our p. M. can get a
Mailbag. So clear the track" al. Rec.
~" Yes, yes, we have held on because we
had, last week actual demonstrations of the
f" giving doacm" of the P. o. Department. By
the new mail route from .Allegan to this village,
upon which service commenced last Thursday,
we are put in direct communication with our
Holland friends, instead of being compelled to
use the circuitous route, via. Grand Rapids, Kali
amazoo, Allegan, &C., making distance of $50
miles, to gain % miles. Good enough.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-09

MICHIGAN FARMER."-There is no need Of
putting every No. Of Journal expressly devo-
ted to the interests of large share of our read
ers, especially when it has attained the solid
popularity of the Michigan Farmer. The ed
itor, WARREN IsIIAM, who has been travelling
in Europe since last early summer, and commu-
nicating notes Of travel for the Farmer, gives
which are doubly interesting just now. Each
No. contains 30 pages of closely printed matter,
at the low price of S 90 per year.
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e' We have received the London Quarter
ly Reriew, for January. 1t contains large
amount of the best of reading matter. The
articles are generally lengthy, but well written
and of deep interest. "Memoirs on German
and Russian Campaigns" furnishes many Incl
dents in the history of Napoleon, and his at
tempt on Russia, which closed his brilliant ca
reer as conquerer. A long article on the
Kew Gardens" by VIM. CHAMBERS, is rich
intellectual treat to the botanist. A criticism
of some popular works on Physiognomy, occu-
pies several pages, and much more that would
amply repay careful perusal. See prospectus.
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The Minister Of the Interior has
written to Mons. Arago exemp.ing him
from taking the oath Of allegiance to the
President.
General Changarnier also refuses 10
take the oath. Writing from MaIines,
he says: "Louis Napoleon Bonapal,e has
frequently attempted to make me swerve
from the straight line which have traced
for myself, and to induce me 10 bend
myself 10 his. ambitious designs. Ho
mas many times, very many times, offered
and caused to be offered, not only The rank
Of Marshal, which | should have filed in
The eyes Of France, without being thought
10 degrade il, but another military dieni.
tary which has never been revived since
the fall Of the Empire. He proposed to
endow il with enormous pecuniary ad.-
van,ages; but which, thanks to the sim.
plici,y Of my mode Of life, l arrogate no
merit to mysslfin having refused. The
oath required by perjurcr, who failed
TO corrupt ne, l refused.
(Signed) CHANcARNfER."
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FOREIGN NEWS.
France.

The long anticipated 10Th Of May
passed off with tho greatest eclat and
without the slightest disturbance. The
fete was purely military; 10000 troops
Of all arms were drawn up in the Champ
de Mars, and not many short Of half q
million citizens were spectators of the
ceremony. At noon the President ar.
rived, at the head ofa brilliant staff, and
proceeded to review the soldiers, after
which the presentation Of the standards
surmoun,ed by the imperial eagle was
made 10 the colonels of the several
regiments. The President subsequently
addressed them in a speech, very adroit.
" put together in which he said:
"The Roman Eagle, adopted by the
Emperor Napoleon, was the last striking
emblem Of the regeneration and grandeur
of France. 1t disappeared with our mis-.
fortunes; il ought to return when France
RECEIVERS from her defeats, and, mistress
Of herself seems no longer to repudiate
her own glory. Resume, then, soldiers,
these Eagles--not as menace against
foreigners, but as the symbol of our in.
dependence, as the souvenir Of an heroic
epoch, and as the mark Of each regi-
men,'s nobility; and swear to die, ifneed
he, in defense Of those emilems which
have SO offer led our fathers to victory"
This address was Immediately placar-
ded throughout the city. The clergy,
headed by the Archbishop Of Paris,
mustered TO the number Of 500 around
gorgeous altar erected on the field, and
bestowed their blessings on the stand
ards. The troops then defiled before
the President, and the ceremony con-
cluded. About 1000 crosses and me-
dals were distributed. The President
was, on the whole, we'll received. The
Infantry in general cried HiDe Napoleon,
and the Cavalry, Tipe L'Empereur. On
The other hand the operatives Of the
Faubourg ST. Antoine notified their en-
ployers that they would work during the
day, instead Of being present at the fete.
The festivities were continued in doors
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
On Tuesday night grand ball in the
TuiIleries was attended by $4,000 per.
sons. On Wednesday banquet was
given to 800 generals and superior off,
Gers. And on Thursday dinner to
1000 non-commissioned officers Of the
line. ~
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berries AZ home, and It's extension into
Other nasions progressing towards ultimate
and enlightened freedom. These are
great and broad principles, large and
magnanimous, worthy to be the basis ofa
party, that has long guided, and which
must long continue TO guide, the desdnies
Of the Republic.
In so far as the convention has sane
toned the compromises, the fnaliiyI Of
the Fugitive Slave Law, and declared
for silence upon the vices and assump-
,ions Of the "Domestic Institution" which
aspires 10 be national and controlling, we
still held our hitherto expressed opinions;
and while we do not desire, as tho con-
ductor Of public aud Democratic
Journal, TO givs this question an undue
prominence, consistency and conviction
will compel us, while we have control ol
a press, at oil proper and reasonable times,
20 speak freely our sentiments OF an In
sti,u,ion, which is continually demanding
new compromises Of principle and power
for its aggrandizemeni, and can only ex-
isl in apisgonism to the great principles
of Liberty and Democracy. When we
csnnot do this accep,ably we will cease
our present duties.
Our reliance upon Democracy is inde.
pendent Of this question, and based upon
the great measures ofhuman right il sus
taius, and upon its noble fraukness and
sincerity, its trustlul, bold, and direc
svowal Of its measures and policy. Ii.
principles are flung free TO public con,ro
yersy and scrutiny, as the flag of oul
fieed.m 10 the searching winds. Il
stoops TO no evasion and seeks no con-
cealmeni, while il despises deception, and
courts the investigation Of reason, and
the public sense Of truth, to test the cor
J rectness Of its conclusions. And willie
our confidence remains in the honesty
and capacity for self government Of hu.
manity we must continue as we have eveI
done TO trust 10 its measures, policy and
principles wolthily 10 sustain and exhibi,
the great example 10 mankind Of free
se!fgoverned and happy republic. The
LAST four years has given us contrast ol
narrow views, public corruption, and un,
worthy intrigue, from which all correc,
thinkers must, until the next Presidential
election, faithfully pray that the good,
sensible, intelligent and manly freemen
ofour country shall by their votes deliver
US. And they will. To doubt il would
be an in6delny TO the good sense and
discernment Of the people which is
neither common nor increasing.
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From the Goshen Democrat.
THE NOMINATIONS.

The National Convention has done
well. The Democracy Of The nation
will approve its acts. "Well done good
and faithful servants" we doub, moi will
be :he need Of appreciation with which
the returning delegates will DO met by
their respective constituencies. Al all
events they have richly entitled them.
selves TO The proudest encomioms and
most cordial thanks Of the Democratic
masses.
And why?
Because they have overcome personal
animosities-laid aside sectionalism---
trampled faction under foot-baffled dis
cord-disregarded mere personal prefer
ences-planted themselves upon tho
rock of principle-given to the nation a
ticket worthy the support Of every pa
triot-and thereby minated triumphant
Democratic victory!
-
GEN. PIERcE's namo was frs. presen.
ted in connection with the Presidency
by Democratic State Convention held
in New Hampshire on the 9Th ofJanuary
last. Lei the reader mark at once the
modesty, and Indifference touching ele-
vation TO office, which character zes The
following letter, addressed by bin, after
ward, TO the president Of the convention
in regard TO that nomination. We copy
i as published at The time:
"CoNccRD, Jan. 12, 1852.
My Dedr Sir: | take the liberty 10
address you, because no channel more
appropriate occurs 10 me through which
to express my thanks to the convention
over which you presided ON The 9Th
inst, aud to the masses there represen-
ted.
am far from being insens;ble to the
steady and generous confidence so often
manifested toward me by the people Of
this State; and although the object indi-
Gated in the resolution having particular
reference to myself be not one of desire
on my part, the expression is not on that
account !he less gratifying.
Doubtless the spontaneous and just
appreciation of all intelligent people is
the best earthly reward for earnest and
cheerful services rendered 10 ones State
and country; and while it is a matter Of
unfeigned regret that my life has been
50 barren of usefulness, | shall ever hold
this and similar tributes among my most
cherished recolIec.ions.
To these, my sincere and grateful
ackno ~ledgments, | desire TO add that
the same motives which induced me se-
veral years ugo to retire from public life,
and which since that time have controlled
my judgment 10 this respect, now impel
me to say that the use Of my name in
any event before the Democratic National,
Convention at Baltimore, to which you
are delegate, would be utterly repug-
nant to my tastes and wishes.
! am, With the highest respect and es-
TEEN, your friend, L2
FRANK. PIERCE.
Hon. CHAs. G.. ATHERroN, Nashua,
N. H."
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cannot. with fidelity thereto, be repealed
or 50 changed os to destroy or impair i,s
efficiency.
Resolped, That the Democratic party
will resist all attempts al renewing N
Congress or out oft, the agitation OF the
Slavery question, under whatever shape
or color the attempt may be made.
Resolred, That the proceeds Of the
public lands ought 10 be sacredly
applied TO The national objects specified
in the constitution; and that we are op.
posed TO any law for the disiribul lion ol
such proceeds among the States, as alike
inexpedient in policy and repugnant TO
the constitution.
Reaohed, That we are decidedly op-
posed 10 taking from The President the
qualified veto power, by which he is en-
abled, under restrictions and responsible
ties, amply sufficient to guard tho public
interest, to suspend the passage Of bill
whose merits cannot secure the approval
Of two.thirds Of the Senate and House Of
Representatives until the judgment OF The
people can be obtained thereon, ard
which has saved the American people
from the corrupt and iyrannical domina-
iion Of the Bank of the United States,
and from corrupting system Of general
internal improvements.
Resolped, That The Democratic party
will faithfully abide by and uphold the
principles laid down in the Kentucky and
Virginia resolutions of 1897, and in the
report Of Mr.. Madison 10 the Virginia
Legislature, in 1899; that !. adopts those
principles as constituting one Of the main
foundations Of its political creed, and is
resolved to carry them out in their obvious
meaning and import.
Resolped, That tAe War with Mexico,
upon all The principles Of patriotism and
the laws Of nations, was a just and neces.
sary war on our part, in which every
American citizen should have shown
himself on the side of his country, and
neither morally or physically, by word or
deed, have given aid and comfort 10 the
enemy.
Resolped, That we rejoice at the re-
storation of friendly relations with our
sister Republic Of Mexico, and earnestly
desire for her all The blessings and pro.
sperity which we enjoy under Republican
institutions, and we congratulate the
American people upon the results Of that
war, which have so manifesily justified
the policy and conduct of the Democratic
party, and insured TO the United States
''indemniiy for the past and security for
the future"
Resolped, That in view Of the condi-
ton Of popular institutions in the old
world, high and sacred duty is devolsed
with increased responsibility upon the
Democratic plr,y Of this country as the
party Of the people, TO uphold and main
tain the rights Of every State, and there.
BY the Union Of the States, and to sustain
aud advance among US constitutional
liberty, by continuing to resist all mono
poles and exclusive legislation for the
benefit Of the few at the expense Of the
many, and by vigilant and constant ad-
hereuce TO those principles and compro-
misses Of the constitution, which are broad
enough and strong enough TO embrace
and uphold the Union as il is, and the
Union as il shall be, in the full expansion
of tn. energies aud capacities Of this
great and progressive people.
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The Defeated.

Our friend Huber gives, in the follow
ing article, a kick at the statesmen
whom the Baltimore Convention has sen
TO their political long homes. We copy
his views, though now they are removed
from any probable control of the greal
affairs Of the Republic, and shelved, we
would prefer to recollect only their emf.
nent service, ,and their accomplished states
manship. Our friend Of The Oracle con.
cludes that W
.The evil that men do, lives after them:
The good 10 of inferred with their bones."
And as they are politically inferred,
he seeks TO throw on an extra clod. We
scarcely think it necessary 10 strike the
fallen. He says:
For our individual self we have not
the remotest objection 10 this nomination,
but on the contrary are glad to see it,
Although Judge Pierce was not on the
list Of aspiranis, who were generally un.
dersiood 10 be candidates, yet we hail
his nomination as far more acceptable 10
large majority Of the people Of the en-.
tire Union, Than number Of those who
were candidates, and prominently such.
I. matters not TO what party or organi.
zation the application is made, but i, IL
stubborn fact that some men, gilmore
Than ordinary capici.y, peradventure very
superior and deserving Of much credit
and many iavors, upon whom the people
have lavished honors sufficient apparently
to satisfy any mind susceptible of being
glutted to the extent Of its desires, we
say there are such men who canno, be
content will, gentle hints thrown. out 10
infoim them that the majority consider
them as having been well done for, bu.
they hang like leeches to the party as
though with their own political demise
they would wish to extract the last fresh
drop which gives life and animation to
their associates, lest by chance some
one might arise whose we'll deserved
lame would eclipse even their own high
honora. But respect is due to old age
and past services, SO let that too pass.
We speak then but for ourself when
we say that no result could have been
more gratifying than the very respectable
manner in which such men as Cass and
Buchanan have been disposed Of. The
FIRST, because his party through the great
esteem for his services as statesman
had once ventured the danger Of being
sacrificed at ais altar, and me. that fate,
which should have been has finally; bal
The same ssbrick" which Van Buren, had
thrown al bis head, he held ready TO
ihurl at him who might presume 10 Sc the
stumbling block in the way OF future
aspiranis. Bu, tile chasm between the
Presidency and Gen. Cass is too great to
be overcome. As regards Buchanan, we
never have been able 10 conceive how a
man entertaining The federal notions he
does upon some subjects should ever
receive in this day, so respectable sup
port. II Is undoubtedly all right, "bu,
we can't see it." aiu3gs n ~
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charasssr .sa wn..s rre.lasns-sy .


J. S.P. Of The New York Tribune, has
the following in relation TO Fillmore. i
Is all irua enough:
We admit that the spectacle we now
behold is an offensive one. Itis disgrace.
fal tha, man whom Providence and the
Constitution, have put at the head Of af.
fairs, should make use oftbe powers his
position gives him, and attempt 10 foisl
himself on an unwilling party aud an un-
willing people, in the hope Of prolonging
his term Of service, while he knows and
everybody knows that, as an original
question, no. auian in The country would
have ever suggested his name for the
station he covets. II is a piece ofwicked
prcsumptalion that exci,es both indigna.
tion and derision; yet a tolerable com.
pensalion will be found in The emphatic
rebuke The attempt viii! receive a, the
hands Of the Delegates OF the people
Mr.. FILLMoRE como. be excused upon
any theory that can be suggested. He
| is NOT 10 blame for being weak man; bu'
he is 10 blame for being wicked. He is
no, to blame for his thinking he can be
nominated, but he is TO blame fbr making
use Of the patronage Of Government tc
secure his nomination. II isfno. his faul,
that he is used by those who have ulierioI
purposes 10 serve by the thius,ing bis
name upon the Convention, butt is his
fanl, that he calls upon his subordinaies
all over the country TO come up TO the
Convention with all The force they can
muster TO procure his nomination. He
has no business 10 use the power con.
ferred by bis party TO subserve his person.
al aims. This is an abuse for which he
is responsible before God aud man, and
for which he cannot be brought to the
door Of public opinion an6 judged. II
is an abuse, too, for which he cannot
escape condemnation and ignominy. II
was for this, among other things, that
JonN TYLER wns showed unanimously
into an execraied oblivion.
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RoTHscHILD THE HEAD OF lsRAEL.-
The Paris correspondent Of the New
York Epangelist writes as follows: &A
Strange news reaches us from Con-
s.an.inople. / should not mention these
rumors, if something similar hal not
been announced three years ago. I
quite the reports without guaranteeing
their truth. "Syria has been ceded to
M. Ro,hchild for Eve hundred millions of
francs. 1t is not yet known whether he
assumes the title of,King or Pacha; it is
certain that he proposes to rebuild Jeru-
salem and the Temple Of Solomon; there
are to be chapels for all religions, a line
of steamers from Beyrout 10 Marseilles,
and railway from Alexandria to Con-
stantinople. The new states Of M.
Rothchild abound in iron ore and forests
Of valuable timber. II is said that M.
Rothchild will appeal 10 his co-religion-
lists to return TO the land of their fathers,
10 possess the tents Of Abraham and oJa-g
cob" g3 aa ml Ek
.v ~ -,Vr rg@F fieg
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We hoist the flag a, the head ofonr
paper will, right hearty good will, foun.-
ded upon firm conviction Of the unwa-
vering Democracy, in,eg nty and ack-
nowledged ability Of the nominees, who
are eminen,ly worthy TO fill these, the
highest Office Of the Government. The
greatest enthusiasm pervades the Demo
cracy of the eastern cities. The whole
Union will be satisfied with the ticket,
and the triumphant election Of Pierce ard
King will be the result. The democlatic
party wiy be in power on and after the
4M of March nert. Defiance Dem.
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NOMINATION OF VICE PRESIDENT. g
The first ballot for Vice President, 10
the Baltimore Convention resulted as
follows: Hs
WIN. R. King, VI Ala, sl25; Wm. o.
Butler, 81; Robert Strange, %; l.. w,
Downes, 80; John B. Weller, 81; G. ],
Pillow, 25; David R. A,chison, 25;
Howell Cobb, 2; Gen. Rusk, l3; jeff.
Davis, 2. ag
On iAe second ballot VIM. r. King, oi
Alabama, received PIT votes, and Jeffer.
son Davis, Of Miss, III from Illinois,
Whercupon Mr.. King was declared duly
nominated. t#
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OF II is under feelings Of great re-
gre. that we record the demise Of Mrs,
the consort Of Hon. John G. Breslio,
Treasurer Of State. She died in Tiffin,
at two o'clock Of Tuesday State Ca
pital Fact, May %.