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BALrIMoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

At recent meeting Of the Board Of Directors Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad THOMAS SWAMI
Esq, the President of the Company, delivered hi
views at length as to the necessity of providing fol-
an increase of the Cumberland Coal trade, which leo
to discussion of the whole subject, and the adop
ton Of resolutions making arrangements for an in
crease of business, as follows
Rsolced That it is expedent to lay down. without de-
Law such extent Of second track may be necessary
give full accommodation to the trade Of this roadto be
finally decided upon by the Committee on Construction
and Repairs.
Resolved That the Committee Finance be instructed
to carry the views presented in the remarks of the
President in such manner as they may deem most ad
vsable for the interest Of the company by issue OF
bonds not exceeding S2,500,000 to fund the balance
necessary to close the of construction and pro-
vide for laying down second track at such points as in
the judgment Of the General Superintendent with the ad
vice Of the Committee Construction, it may be deemed
advsable and to supply the power necessary to accom-
modate the coal trade.
1t is stated that the necessary steps will be i'm
mediatey taken to construct sixty miles of double
track between Baltimore and Cumberland, and forty
miles of double track between Cumberland and
Wheeling also, that new cars and locomotives are
to be provided to the amount of 81 100000.
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THE LEXINGTON CLAY MONUMENT.

We chserfully publish to-day the Appeal to-
the Public by Members Of both Houses Of Con-
gress on the subject Of the proposed Monument to
he Memory of HENRY CLAs, together with the
introductory Letter from two Distinguished Repre-
sentatives from the State Of Kentsely fr the pur-
pose of placing it as conspicuously before the
readers Of our thrice-aweek and weekly editions as
it was yesterday before our daily readers In doing
So we are enabled to place in the list Of signers t.
the Appeal the names Of a number of the mos
eminent gentlemen in Congress, being the frs
twenty-three in the list as now repubished, which
were accidentally omitted therefrom in yesterday
publication, from their being on separate paper
which came to be overlooked.
In doing SO we embrace the opportunity to express
our own satisfaction at this movement, and our trus
that it may be entirely effective for its object.
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NEW MEXICO.

A letter to the New York Times, dated at Santa
Fe on the I'd of November, says:
The condition of New Mexico is rather better on,
than it has been for some time. The new Governor Mr.
LANE has thus far proved popular and, if may judge
by the knowledge have acquired of his character since
he has been among u.s. should say he is likely to con-
tnue so. He is ardent in his desire to advance the in
terests Of the Territory He is firm and decisive of pur
pose without being obstinate selfwilled, and he has
refused identify himself with local cques parties
If he continues to occupy this high position he must do
much to contribute to prosperity, and to aay that
tendency individual rivalry, srfes and petty party
contentious which is the bane Of all communities.
Colonel SUMNER has for some time past succeeded
in repressng Indian ourages and depredatons Parties
Of the military have traversed the whole valley of the
Rio Grande and portions Of the valley of the Colo
rado. They have impressed the Indians with due
of the Importance of abstaning from punder and
depreciation, and the danger of incurrng our hostility
The Apaches are now more quiet and less inclined
to thieving than they have ever been known TO be
The Arrapahoes and Cheyennes, above Taos the
and other pestferous tribes east 81 ds Iowards Iexss
have turned their attention the lower valley Of the Ric
Grande and the Western settlements Of Texas.
understand from Capt PoPE
that he has written or is about to write letter Of
length to Mr. PHELPS, member Of Congress from Mis-
souri, relative to the routes westward from New Mexico to
the Pacific. There three Of them which many per-
sons here deem practicable for railway the Pacific.
One of them leaves the Rio Grande, Albuquerque,
another at Palvad and third about thirty miles above
Santa Fe All Of them enter the valley Of the Colorado
and unite in the valley of the Muam river, and pass
thence through the Tuar valley which lies at the south
termination of the Sierra Nevada, to San Diego
Monterey OF these the central is deemed preferable
There is much excitement here relative to the proposed
Pacific railroad and Captain PopE desires to call the at
tenton of Congress- in this FORM the advantages of To-
eating it in New Mexico. l suppose, however that
route viii be adopted until all the passes through the
mountains have been explored
Mr.. +. H. AUBREY so well known as trader from In
dependence to Santa Fe will leave here in few days for
California with drove Of two thousand sheep. The
Mexcans have occasionally drove sheep through hereto
FORE but they not well guarded they lost many
Of them among the Indian tribes along the route Aubrey
goes fully prepared, and trust his viii create
regular caravan trade to the Pacific coast.
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FROM HAVANA.

The steamer Black Wa,rior, arrived at New
York, brings dates from Havana to the 9th instant.
The earthquake at Santiago De Cuba, the 29th No
veber completed the destruction left unfinished by the
preyous shocks The Rsdacfor gives full list q tss
buildings entirely dilapidacd including several public
buildngs stores and private residences and list o.
others seriously damaged So to be untenantable But
few personal mishaps and Of them serious are de-
tailed. The shock was felt throughout the island.
The Captain of the Spanish steamer Serena was arrest
ed the morning Of the Sd instant Immediately on the
arrival Of the steamer from the eastern ports the Island
for aiding in the transportation Of equipments and pro-
visions for the ship Lady Suffolk and towing her to sea-
showing the part Of the Government unusual degree
Of activity relation Of Zuluetas, the of the ship,
is also in prison. in whose name the transactions have
been made.
The Dario dc la Marina Of the 30th utmo says that the
intelligence has been confirmed Of the sailing of several
vessels carrying reforcements of troops to the island
of Cuba II is also announced that four steamships Of
hundred and twenty and hundred power, will soon
arrive from Cadiz These vessels built in England
for that station and only detained until they could
be prepared for the voyage They denomnated the
Nered, Neptune, 'Guadalquiver, and Cauto.
Captain GREY has been released from arrest but his
case is not yet settled.
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The Internal Improvement bills pending before
the House of Delegates of VIRGINIA ask for
appropriations amounting in the aggregate to
sl2 40s AGO. of which S, 1858 900 is for railroads,
(allowing one million only to the Covington and
Ohio Railroad y s3,125,300 to canals, navigation
companies, &c. and 1924 500 to turnpikes, plank
roads, roads, and bridges. The vastness Of the
amount and the variety of objects proposed, will be
likely to defeat all appropriation Of money for this
purpose at the present session, if indeed previous
appropriations for similar objects have left any
plus in the Treasury of the State applicable to fur
ther grants
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THE WEEKLY NATIONAL rNrELLIcENcER

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For the long Sessions Of Congress, Caveragng eight
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reduction Of 20 per one-ffth Of the full charge
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No accounts being kept for this paper, it will not be for
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HARVARD CoLLEGE.--It was announced, some
weeks ago, that DR.. JARED SPARKS, President Of
the University in Cambridge, (Mass.) had resigned
that Office, to take effect at such time as the corpo.
ration should designate previous to the beginning OF
the next University term in February, and that the
resignation had been accepted by the corporation.
1t has since been announced that the corporation has
made choice of Rev. JAMES WALKER, Professor OF
Moral Philosophy, to supply the vacancy. This
appointment will be laid before the Board Of Over
seers for confirmation at their next meeting, which
will be held soon after the meeting of the Legisla-
ture, in January, and the President elect will pro-
baby enter upon the duties Of the appointment at
the commencement Of the next term.
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The SHORTEST ArrrRsooN.--In the good old times,
now passed away in which always occurred pre-
csey at IL o'clock the sun, the 2lst Of December
rose later and sat earlier than on any other day in the
year but since the introduction Of mean equated time
into general this has not been the and the 9th Of
December is now in latitude the day on which the
sets the earliest and the 1s Of January that on which
be rises the latest in the year The shortest day. or the
least interval between the rising and setting occurs,
however formerly December 2ls at the solstice,
or when his declension is the greatestLousrih Jour
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DECISION OF WILL CAsE.-The decision in the
Fairfax will case was noted few days since. The
Fredericksburg (Va.) Herald says:
II chancery suit instituted by the heirs Of Henry
Fairfax deceased Of Prince William, against his devisees
averring that his will procured by the undue in
fuence Of his wife, Mr. Fairfax left very heavy estate
Of some S150000 or $200,000 the bulk Of which was
devised and bequeathed to his wife for e and after her
death to her two children for e with remainder to their
issue To his other children the issue of two former
marriages he left legacies comparatively inconsidsrable
in amount. His widow survived him but a month. BY
his two former marriages Mr. Fairfax had eight children
some Of whom died during his life, leaving children
These parties the contestants Of the will The case
occupied FIVE days in trial. and being submitted
the jury Wednesday last in ten minutes they returned
into court with verdict in favor Of establishing the will
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The New Orleans papers Of the 18th instant are
filled with accounts of the imposing ceremonies in
honor Of CLAY, CALHOUN, and WEBSTER, observed
in that city the day previous, and from these we
conclude that the pageant exceeded in universally
and splendor any thing of the kind hitherto at
tempted in that city. Three eulogies we're pro.
nounced before large assemblies in different public
buildings. Judge McCALEB delivered the eulogy
upon Mr.. Clay; Judge EusTIs the oration upon
Mr. Calhoun and CHRISTIAN RosErIus pronounc.
ed review of the life and services Of Daniel
Webster
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PRESIDENTIAL VOTE OF FLORIDA.

FROM THE "JAcKsosvLLE REPUBLICAN" OF DECEMBER l6
The number of votes cast at the Presidential elec-
ton in this State shows falling off from the elec-
ton Of State officers four weeks previous of 1896
yotes-54l more than the majority of General
PIERCE.
Mr.. CABELL, the Wing candidate for Congress,
although defeated, received 260 votes more than
Gen. PIERCE, who carried the State by upwards Of
! 400 majority.
These facts show beyond doubt that Florida is a
Wig State. Let the full vote be polled, and De-
mocracy" would have as poor showing as Whig-
gerry appeared to have had at the recent elections.
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THE CAPTURE OF PRONE, IN INDIA.

The Indian mail has come to hand with details of
the capture of Prone, in Burmah, by the British.
1t was mentioned by previous mails that the British
forces had advanced up the river 2ls and 22d Sep
tember They ascended without interruption till the
morning of the 9th October when they reached Prone
The deence of the Burmese consisted Of long sockade
on the edge of the hills the right bank, breastwork
of masonry the point and guns planted on every posi-
ton of advantage both sides of the river So
the squadron within range they were hred from
all the points by the enemy; this returned by the
Pyson and Mdhanudd and by the rest Of the
squadron they within range In two hours the
FIRE Of the enemy completely silenccd As sharI
discharge of musketry still kept up from behind ht
numerous pagodas which lay on the bank OF the river
and the irregular portions OF the ground where marks
men could be concealed the steamers came to anchor
and commenced about throwing shells, which speed
y cleared the neghborhood As the heat of the day d
minshed preparations made for landing. At p
NJ wing of the 80th regiment landed from the Enter
prise: They experienced scarcely any opposition. On
touching the shore they threw skmshers and pushed
rapidly up the HILL disodging the enemy as they adj
vanced. The Golden Pagoda in front of them was de-
Tended by five hundred men, sharp but short struggle
here ensued The enemy, after receiving two three
heavy volleys broke and fed in all directions At
late an hour it deemed expedent to attack the
In the of the the troops in all amount
ing about three thousand men, of whom about five
hundred were seamen were landed Next morning they
marched almost without opposition into Prone, which
had been abandoned by the Burmese The total loss OF
the British but five six notwithstanding so much
firing Ii said that there were about six thousand
Burmese defended by strong stockades about six miles
from Prone and though the opinion was that they might
have been dislodged without the slightest trouble Gen.
Goodwin hesated to proceed further without reinforce
ments. The troops meanwhile housed within the
town Nothing known of the future plan Of the
paign but the troops remained in good health and spirits
The war was considered to be nearly over
Admiral Austen, in command of the fleet, had died Of
cholera He in his 54th year. and unable to bear the
fatigue Of active service
We have scarcely any news from any other part OF In
da The heats Of October had been uncommony intense
and continued to unusually late period Of the season.
the cold weather only commencing November approach
ed There has been great sickness amongst the troops
in the upper provinces Of Bengal and throughout the
puniaub and Lower Scinde. India seems universally
tranquil present The season, though most singular
one has turned the whole favorable for the agr
culturists.-London paper
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The London Times says of the increased maritime
defences Of England, and Of the increase in the
artillery force, that they not to be regarded as
indicative of war; but security for peace. That
journal evidently considers, however that the move
ment points at possible attempt at invasion OF the
island. We copy some of the suggestions
cat our own option we retain or abandon the adyan-
taces of our insuar position and surely il is too great
advantage to be lightly thrown away IL Is not however
enough now to guard the seas portion OF our care
must be extended to the land for IL is but too evident
that despite Of the utmost vigilance that can be exercised
by marine scouts active enemy might disembark
without difficulty at various points OF the seaboard of
these islands Our only security against such expedi-
tons must be sought for in such state OF military pre-
paration as would enable the officers charged with the
defence Of the country give good account Of them,
while our fleets cut off all possibility Of succor SO far
are we from being alarmists, that very confidently
believe If the ordinary circumspecon be used the
heart of the empire is secure as ever from hostile
attack But il will do any longer to shut eyes
the possible consequences Of supneness and inaction
sThe arm in which we have hitherto been mainly de-
fcient has been the artillery 1t matter of doubt
last year amongst competent authorities If half dozer
feld-bateries could have been produced on a sudder
emergency for the defence Of England Yet il is upor
the artillery mainly rely for the speedy destruc
ton Of invading force. To repair this defect in
preparations orders have just been issued for the enlist
ment Of 1000 additional artillerymen and for the pur
chase Of 900 horses which be exclusively appro
priated to this branch Of the service Nor this all
Vigorous in progress for the construction Of
so many carriages and ammunition wagons may be
quste for 200 field guns AT the present rate Of prepara
on these batteries viii be ready for service by the latter
end Of winter early in the spring but if any greater
expedition necessary, the time Of preparation could
be very materially shortened. This is portion Of the
military preparations which must be postponed for
cast carriages constructed horses pur
chased, or artilerymen trained in day"
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LIVE WHIo.-Dr. Hitchcock eminent dentist, was
entitled to vote in the district which has just returned
Mr.. Edmands to Congress He arrived at the rail&ad
depot after the last train had left and forthwith hired
special locomotive and reached the polls in time de-
pose his vote for the successful candidate We will not
60 far as to say that it would be pleasant to have
tooth drawn by such man, but quite sure that
It would come easier and quicker than il II we're dragged
out by some bungng fellow too lazy to vote.
lProvdence Journal.
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FOREIGN POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES.

The Editors of certain prints seem to be under
the influence Of such prodigious affection for the
Ebon Government of ,Hayt as will not suffer the
United States to feel any interest in the prospect
of that Islands falling within the grasp of any Eu
ropean Power; and it is very disingenuously pre-
tended by these sensitive gentlemen that our OWE
Government, in paying some attention to the in
trgues in that quarter, is violating its own great
principle Of Non Intervention. On this important
point we have met with an article in Philadelphia
journal so clear in its statements and SO conclusive
in its argument, that cannot do better than trans
fer it to columns, complete refutaton of this
charge against the present Administration.
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sponded also to the other officers the Board or Trade
and the Chamber Of Commerce, confding the final review
the proceedings of the Convention to the last named
body.
The Convention then on motion of Mr.. BRUSE ad-
journed.
THE DINNER.
Soon after the adjournment the various delegates in
vted guests, and Others numbering probably thou
sand persons, repaired to the splendid Hall of the Me-
chancs Institute, where grand and sumptuous dinner
was in readiness Two tables spread, extending the
entire length of the immense hall These were filed
yes oaded-with the choicest decacies afforded in our
market and the richest vands
Soon after P. NJ the entire company was seated and
doing ample justice the uxuries before them JOHN c.
BRUNE Esq., President of the Baltimore Board of Trade,
presided doing it in the most graceful and appropriate
After the cloths drawn the regular toasts
given followed by numerous voluntary sentiments,
which drew forth many brilliant flashes Of wit and some
able speeches The occasion entire one of deep ne
rest and NOBLE generous exalted sociaty, which cannot
fail of resulting in good by uniting not only the ties Of
social but commercial friendship.
The party adjourned about eleven o'clock, in good spi
rits, all being highly delighted.
The entire proceedings Of this Convention have given
proof of strong desire upon the part of those who par
cipaed in it lend their aid in furtherng the objects for
which it was called.
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Upon the reception at ROME Of the news Of Mr..
WEBsTER's death, meeting Of the American resi-
dents and visiterswas held at the American Club
rooms Touching eulogies upon the deceased were
delivered by the Hon, LEWIS CAss, Jr., our Charge
dAHaires at Rome, Ex-Governor HENRY JOHNSON,
Of Louisiana, w. w. STORY, Of Massachusetts,, and
i. J. SMITH, Esq, of New York. Appropriate re-
solutions were proposed and unanimously adopted.
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IMMIGRATION FROM EUROPE.

The number Of immigrants who have arrived at the
port Of New York for the present year, up to the 10th Of
December is 295, 722 being an increase on preceding
years In 1860 the number was 2l2 196 and in 1861 Il
was 2S9, 500.
The German emigration the present year has been un
precedentedy large and promises to be continued In the
same ratio for some time to come The Irish and Ger
man emigration has been very nearly equal namely about
100, 600.
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Another sad accident from the incautious use Of fire.
arms occurred in New York on Tuesday number Of
young we're amusing themselves in the porter house
when charge in Of the weapons went of and killed
young man named Charles Lyons The whole party
we're arrested to await the result OF coroners inquest
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The Senate on Tuesday last passed joint reso-
luton unanimously appointing the Hon. JOHN
MACPHERSON BERRIEN, of Georgia, Regent of
the Smithsonian Institution, to supply vacancy
which had occurred in the Board. In like manner,
andb by the same resolution, Professor ALEXANDER
DALLAS BAcHE was reappointed Regent his pre-
yious term Of six years having expired.
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Lieut MAuRY offered an additional resolution in ac-
cordance with Mr. Berrils views which unanimously
adopted after being advocated by Messrs Cngman and
Robinson. AsE
Mr.. BEUsE, Of Baltimore, suggested the withdrawal r
Of the series Of resolutions which referred To- e
port Of the rates Of transportation because these
continually changing, Like the prices Of bar1 q
Hour or poundof tobacco to which the Hon. Mr. Under
wood Of Ksntuy seriously objected, considering that
such report Of importance to hspeople than
any thing the Convention bad done The resolution was
consequently retained. . !
Messrs. Bune Wilson, and Bailey were then appointed
the committee on the revision Of the resolutions
The Hon Mr. 0Ra, Of South Caroline, moved TINT the
speech of Lieut. Maurx be furnishedby that gentleman
to the sscyeass for publication With the proceedngs
lzhAoh rss nnanimously edopted. ~
II vas thsn agreed that when tbeConventpA Adjourn
S1lo1 ~ AZ aee& Al Menpais. TmueI ~ on the