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AusrR ALAN srEAMsHIP COMPANY

TINE companys magnificent new steamship GOLD.
EN- AGE, 5000 tons. will be dispatched for Port
Philip, Melbourne, and Sydney Australia about the
18th Of May. This steamship 10 OF the sse and
strength. and In every way equal TO the Collins line
Of steamers being 800 feet In length ~ feet beam,
and 80 feet hold She il double diagonally braced,
with iron bars. and every improvement that expert.
and science can suggest has been adopted. Her
accommodations or FIRST, second and third class pas
sengers bell. we'd TO be superior TO any steamer
built Her iaodel 10 unequ allied and Il h eon6.
IDENTIFY expected that she will make the trip from Now
York to Australia within so days. stopping only At
the Cape OF Good Hope 10 coal. Passenger may re-
ly that every attention will DO paid TO thor wants
and that the ship will be literally supplied with every
comfort. An Experienced surgeon will be attached
to tho ship
Rafss Of Fare. - First cabin, ladies saloon, S375
first cabin. upper saloon, $3.50 second cabin iowor
saloon, t275; third class. forward, 5000 Children
under twelve years Of age. half price. Eight cubic
feet Of baggage allowed ssch passenger, not exceed
ing 200 pounds In weight Books are nov open. A
remittance Of hall the amount will sscars berth
balance TO be paid within 80 days before the time Of
sailing For freight or passage apply st the ofss Of
the Company, or TO J. HOWARD 4 son,
March 2a-6t Agents, "a broadway, N. York.
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BeD'cia had been fixed upon as the capital
Of the state, by the Legislature.
The weather has fairly settled down into the
spring season, and business OF every character
is improving. Prices of provisions have fallen
from so 10 70 per cent. in the interior.
The division of the State question is still agi-
tated by its adherents, who have succeeded SO
tar as to induce the Senate TO endorse a report
providing for the sum of $1,000 to defrsy
the expense of a general State Convention. The
Assembly has not yet acted upon the matter.
A serious charge is brought against the New
York and Boston ship owners. In almost every
instance they are subject to oyercharge on
freights, and a system of under measurem emit is
carried on.
There are fifty large and substantial brick
and stone edifces in course Of erection through
San Francisco.
From OTegon.-Oregon papers of the goth
January reached US. The weather had become
mild, after severe winter The loss of cattle
and horses by the floods and snow storms is
said to be enormous
From ChinG.-A great riot had occurred at
the city OF Annoy, China. The British marines
had been obliged to fire on the natives.
The accounts from the rebellion in China
indicate stubborn resistance to the supreme
authority. 1t was daily spreading and becom-
ing more threatening
Sandtcieh Islands.-The proposition for trans
ferrlng the sovereignty of the Sandwich Islands
to the United States had been officially repudi-
ated by the Government. They declare that
such project was never contem plated
MARKETS.
SAN Francisco, Fe6. Is, 1853.
The market is brisk, and prices of the lead
ing staples fairly maintained, excepting bread
stuts, which have materially declined The
importations Of -four are heavy, and prices have
declined to Sl2 Sl3 for choice and irregular
brands.
Wheat has declined, and is quoted at 81 a
81. SO per sack
Provisions are steady. Pork has slightly ad.
vsnced--extra clear $50 per barrel, and extra
mess SAL. Mess beef is in demand at S25.
Lard 81 cts. per Id. Butter 81 60 cts. per ID.
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Free Democracy are sustained like the presses
of other papers, by their subscriptions and adj
vertisemenis; and, if they "look sleek and well
fed, as one of these journals spitefully remarks
it is because they are industrious and enter
prising, and the friends Of the cause they ad-
yocase are beginning to understand the value
Of free press.
We advise those fault-fnders who are &C
scandalized at the success of the press of the
Free Democracy, to emulate the virtues, instead
of envying the rewards, of honest people
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NoprHAMPTOy. MAssACHUxrTrS

THIS town is distinguished for its handsome and
l. heathiu location for its varied and extended
sublimity and beauty OF scenery; for ito excellent
and numerous literary advantages for the general
intelligence, morality, and quietncss Of its popua-
ton and for its interesting historical associations
From Round Hill formerly the residence of Bancroft
tho historian. and occupied by IN extensive
boarding house establishment where Jenny Lind re-
sided in tho winter and spring Of 1859 10 witnessed
perhaps the most beautiful scenery in tho world.
Here are the rich valley Of tho Connecticut, and
mountains in almost every direction. Here, too
three among tho earies, and bcst-copductcd water
cure establishments In the country In Short hero
found, Ia raro combination, tho convoniences and
comforts of country and city life embracing the social
reGncmoBts and ceganccs of tho one, and tho plain
unprctcnding, homcly virtues Of the other
Such being the fame and attractions Of Northamp-
ton II IL not surprising that persons from all parts u
the country shoudseek to enjoy its and numer.
Gus advantages.
Tho undersigned. therefore, offers his services 10
such as may desire to purchase REAL ESTATE in
this town its vicinity, whether D.ceiiiag- House
Buikiing Lofs, or Farms. Communica tions address
cd to him post. paid Mt Northampton Mass will he
promptly and faithfully attended to. Ample refer.
onccs given, If required.
Fob 24-4t A. W. THAYER General Broker
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,,r he was executed and who was eight years
"a ~ IA had chained the little girl to his horse
~ !" the field, and whipped her severely, although
- did not die till ten days after the punish
msrt would rather you publish the particu-
lars than not, for his execution reflects credit
ION the community. He died, expecting re-
rr;eye or pardon to the last moment"
We are glad to be able to record these facts
ana hone that the time may come in South Caro-
Ina when such an act of justice shall seem to
he thing of course, rather than a matter tor
snecial graduation.
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In answer to numerous inquiries in relation
to the Chaplin case, we would state, that the
Court Of the District of Columbia demanded
$4,000 bail that Chaplin was then delivered
by the Judge to the officers from Maryland,
81 900 bail was demanded in Maryland that
IS, 600 deposited with us by MIR. C.,s friends
fnement in Maryland. We contested the pay
ment Of the $4,000 here, upon the ground that
the Court broke our bond by surrendering
Chaplin to the Maryland authorities; the
Court decided against us, and from that deci-
sion there is no appeal.
w. BLANCHARD
5. PARKER.
d. A. HALL,
Washington, March "a, 1853
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For the National Era.
GODS ALTAR.

Not where the organ tones are loudly peahng
Through the cathedral aisles or arches aim
Nor when upon the ear is softly stealing
The low, sweet cadence of the evening hymn
~. rbero the sound Of pompous prayer ascendeth
And hundred voices echo it again
~, ,,hore the knee in solemn mockery bsndeth.
And careless lips pronounce the loud amen
ya.mhor. the sacramental cup, o'erfowing
Presents a symbol Of the Saviour oioou
But in the heart, in pure affection gi0"ms'
I. the true altar of the living God;
There hath he reared his own most hoiy Shrihe'
Ana cO"''''"' r. L. A.
To.o if,rh March g. 1853.
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HONEY nEE FEED.

A NY person who will send their address, and ono
IA dollar. post paid to +. JORDAN, Of NeVduyy,
Vermont, shall have sent him by mall post paid, 10
consideration therefor. = printed paper informing
him. LIST, how to prepare four qualities Of FEED for
Bees, costing from two and half TO Ave and half
cons per pound hero from which good honey 10 pro-
CURED I'd, giving information how to use tho Esed
successfully with any ordinary hives, and how TO
prevent robbng while In the process OF feeding
Any person who has one swarm that will starve
this winter II not fed will moro than their dol.
lar il they will procure and use the article.
Knowing that multtudes anxious to obtain the
above information, and that II is than equiv.
alcnt for the dollar asked apology is needed for
this notice. E. JORDAN,
March l0-4t NaMburY Xafmont.
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EDUCATION oFIMBECILFs.
Germantown, near PHILADELPHIA.

JAMES B. RICHARDS has located his School for
- the education Of children of slow mental develop
ment in
Germantown, near Philadelphia.
Those who have become conversant with Mr. Rich.
ardss mode of treating this class of unfortunate chill
dren will testify that very much has been done in
raising those under his from a condition of i'm
beeility and stoid idiocy to of comparative in
tolligence and thing which, but few years
ago, was thought beyond the reach of human effort.
In Europe Mr. II. became familiar with similar in
stitutions, which have been the means, by n course
Of early training of rescuing many from a state Of
hopeless idocy. Since then, he has had an expert
of more than four years in teaching this class
| of our uniortunates.
Please address at Dillwyn Parish's Drug Store
southwest corner of Eighth and Arch streets, Pha.
dolphin.
In Philadelphia, he has the pleasure Of referring
to the Rt Rev. Bishop Potter, Rev Albert Barnes
Hon. Judge Kane, Hon Judge Stroud, Hon Henry
d. Glpin, Thomas S. Krkbride, M d.. Prof George
d. Wood NJ d., Prof Samuel Jackson, M. d., Prof
Thomas d. Muter NJ d., Alfred L. Elwin, M. d.
In Washington, he will refer to bis friends Gen
James Hamilton Hon Horace Mann, Miss Dorothea
L. Dix March "a.
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Maryuiile, benton Co, Oregon Jan. IL, 1853
We had the snow lay in the valley for three
weeks, varying from eighteen inches to three
feet deep. The like has not been seen before
by the oldest settler in our neighborhood. Large
numbers of cattle, horses, mules, and hogs, died
from the inclemency of the weather. Flour
$50 per cwt. wheat, IS per bushel; oats, none
for sale in the Willamette Valley at any price
The late emigrants are sorely tried on account
Of the high prices of provisions and the extra
ordinary wetness of the season
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Centre, GmJford CO., N. C., March s, 1883
Free-Soilsm is gaining ground in this State,
owing, no doubt, to the disgraceful mobbery Of
1851. Out of 81 votes given at our election
precinct last fall Hale received 80; and we in
tend to give Free Soil vote in 1856 that will
tell. The reason why the vote was 30 small,
was owing to our not getting up an electoral
ticket in time and having trammelled press
here, we could not get printed tickets.
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SEVENTEEN STATES have passed Home
stead laws OF the Southern States, Georgia
oxempts twenty acres, not exceeding in value
$3.50; Florida exempts forty acres, not exceed
ing in value S40O Alabama, forty acres, or
house and lot in town, $500; Texas, two hun
dred acres, $500; California, the land Of gold,)
$500 South Carolina, forty acres, $500.
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CHAPLIN'S BAIL.

Received, through G. Bailey, the following
contributions, for the relief of Chapln's bail
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New HAMPSHIRE This is the result, ii,
brief: Congress--in the LIST district Dr. Kit.
fridge has about LOO majority in the I'd,
Mr.. Morrison has POO majority; in the Sd,
MIR. Hubbard has 400 majority. Countil-
The FIVE members consist Of four Democrats
and one Free Soiler Dr. Bachelor. Senats--
The Democrats have elected ten members, and
the Wings one. In district No. 8 there is no
choice Representaties-Of PAS Representa-
tiyes, 1855 are Democrats, So Wings, and "a
Free Democrats. About ~ are TO be heard
from, a majority Of whom will be Hunker DEM
ocrats-giving the party majority Of 70.
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The FREE DEMOCRATIC VOTE--DUTY-COn-
sidering the entire absence Of excitement at
the recent election, consequent upon the install
lation of new national dynasty at Washing
ton, we say in all sincerity, we feel gratided
with the increase of the Free Democratic vote
in all parts Of the State. Not that We ought
not to have done better. We ought. We could
have done better, had every man done his
whole duty. Instead Of which, almost literally
no work at all has been done The vote, ex-
hibiting IN increase Of some 1900 over that
thrown in November 10 the spontaneous tribute
Of 5000 freemen TO our principles and our
cause, unawed by influence and unbribed by
gain .n-Indiana Democrat.
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We are happy to learn that Barnabas Bates,
the missionary of cheap postage, who has been
lying seriously i'll in Boston for some weeks
past is convalescent and has been pronounced
out of immediate danger by his physician. We
trust that General Pierce will find some snug
employment for our venerable friend, in the
public service, for no more faithful officer can
be found among oil the horde that are beset-
ting him at Washington, and scarcely any as
capable or as deserving
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JAMES B. RICHARDS has located his School for
the education Of children of slow mental develop
| IN in
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ALPHEUs FELcH, of Michigan, Robert A.
Thompson of Virginia, and Thompson Camp
bell, OF Illinois, to be Commissioners, under the
act of Congress approved March Sd, 1881, to
ascertain and settle the private land claims in
California, uiee John L. Helm, of Kentucky,
whose nomination. was not acted on by the
Senate, and Hiland Hail. Of Vermont and
Harry J. Thompson, of Alabama, removed.
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TRADE WITH HAYrI.

The Island Of Hayti, or ST. Domingo, is said to be
the most fertile tract of country in the world of its
size. We find in an exchange paper the following
items respecting the commerce of this island:
During the fiscal year ending June 1850 our trade
with that island employed 671 tons of American ship
ping and 1904 American seamen.
During the last year exported Hayti property to
the amount of ST. $780, 966, while to China exported
at more than ten times the expense but 27 and
employed but one-haf the tonnage which we employ in
our commerce with Hayt Our Hayden tonnage exceeds
by 200 tons that employed in trade with ireland
and Scotland combined by $4,000 that with the Hanse
Iowns and by the same amount that with Belgium 1t
ceeds by 1000 tons all trade with the Atlantic and
ports of SPAIN and is double that trading
with France ON the added that with the
French West Indies and the French fisheries French
Guiana and the Isle of Bourbon II equals the aggre
gate OF our shipping trade with Portugal Madeira the
Azores the Cape de Verde Islands Italy Sicily Austria
and Turkey 1t exceeds by than 20 900 tons our
trade with Holland, the Dutch East Indies Manila and
the Philippine Islands together
Mexico employs onethrd less tonnage than Hayt and
Venezuela, Bolivia the Cisapine and Argentine Repub-
lies and Peru, altogether have only tonnage equal to
that of this barbarous island.
During the past year trade with Hayti has increas
ed $345 1877 about p per cent, which is more rapid
ratio OF increase than that with any other Power of any
Importance.
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Touch OF NATURE.-A car full of passengers recent
y passed the Western railroad in which occurred
simple but touching scene, worthy of record One Of the
passengers was woman, carrying in her child,
who annoyed every by its peulance and cries Mile
after mile the passengers bore the incton Of its noise
which rather increased than diminished until last it
became furious and the passengers nearly There
were open complaints, and shouted take the
child OUT The train stopped at station, when old
gentleman and made the simple statement that the
father of the child had died recently away from home
that the mother had been visit to her friends and
had died while the visit; that her dead body on
board the train and that the child in the Of
woman who stranger to it. II enough. There
tear in nearly every eye and all melted into
pity and patience All sefshness lost in thinking Of
the desolaton Of the poor little wanderer VIII, would
have found warm welcome in hands that, be-
fore, would almost have visited it with blow.
SprinQfeid( Mass Republican.
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SPIRIT DELUsIoN CHcAGo.-The Bank of Chicago
which has been conducted in that city some time
affecting to have communications in regard its manage
ment from spirits of the departed has been closed by the
interposition of the law.
commission Of lunacy having been issued and CON-
servator appointed in the of its President Mr. EDDY
the Mediums took the matter In charge and avowed
that the "Spirts counseled resistance even unto DEATH
and for that purpose provided which resulted
in arrests the holding of Messrs ARNOLD PILGRIM DRYs-
DELL, and Mrs HERRIcK to bail, and the Judgment Of
SETH PAINE in Jail.
The Bank was mainly managed through the dictation
of Mrs. Herrick, medium, with whom Mr. Paine or Mr.
Eddy in the habit Of retiring back room several
times day. and protesting to hold conversation with the
spirits Of Gen. Washington, Gen. Jackson and others,
who directed how the affairs of the Bank should be
ried Mrs. H. at times stood behind the counter and
pointed out by spirit influence, who should have their
notes redeemed and who not Mr.. Eddy was completely
under their control Most of the persons arrested
mediums. 1t came out in the examination that Paine
had little capital in the bank that all the stock
amounted to S4 900 900 deposited by Ira B.
Eddy, and about S., 900 by other persons. Mr. Eddy
dsclamed being partner in the bank and said he had
only deposited money there the any other person
The bank belonged to Seth Paine, Brothers Co." and
appears to have been spirit swindng shop in good
earnest Not more than about half the money that
distracted from the bank by the mediums has been
recovered though the proper authorities have been active
ly engaged in searching for it.-Cineinnaa Times.
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THE TEN MILLION PRoJEcT-Some of the newspapers
quarreng about their respective claims the honor
of having originated the idea of placing ten millions of
dollars at the discretionary disposal of Gen. Pierce,
his coming into Office. This honor is of doubtful cha
racer The Constitution gives the control of tho purse
strings to Congress, and money be drawn from the
Treasury except in appropriations made by law The
policy Of Congress has always been to appropriate
for specific and wedefned Objects and not to leave mil
lions of dollars be expended at the discretion of any
the officers of the Government. In time of profound
peace it is neither necessary proper to depart from
such policy especially Congress may called together
in very few days through elegraphic and railroad fac
lite if any national emergency arises making it
sary.-Ledger.