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be equally enscluai We have stated he circun..
stances which convincs Us that The army navy. and
forlfcalions less eneclual. and we can conceive
of other means, unless are prepared TO rely
on securing the benefits of a railroad through Next
can territory, In connexion with water transportation,
as a means Of common defence and protection 10 our
Pacific possessions but this suggestion could hardly
deserve moments consideration permanent reli-
Tor defence and protection Our mind. therefore,
poses confidently on the conviction that there is
stiluonal obstacle in the way Of appropriation by
Congress and in reaching this conclusion we feel per-
fecy satisfied that standing firmly upon the prin
cipes OF constitutional construction laid down by the
"straig htest sec" OF democracy.
Iii not 10 be overlooked that upon any route proposed
for the railroad the great difficulty in the way OF its COM
pleton 10 be found in the passage Of its main trunk
through territory not yet erected into States So far
passage through States is concerned is scarcely
necessary 10 say that no question OF constitutional power
would be allowed 10 embarrass the enterprise, those
States would at once. and gladly, all difficulty
growing out OF their claim TO exclusive jurisdiction.
In that view Sbe question of constitutional power
becomes still less embarrassing. upon the doctrine which
has been maintained by the most eminent OF the State
tights statesmen the full power Of The federal gov
eminent construct roads in territories. Il is,
we understand upon of this character
that the constitutionay OF the Pacific railroad,
of defence and protection, is maintained by both
the distinguished members of the cabinet above referred
10. and especially by the Secretary OF War.
In considering this proposition, cannot well over.
estimate the weight of those circumstances in the actual
ond,ion OF possessions the Pacific which strong
y invite foreign aggression II cannot be supposed that
our population the western slope OF the Rocky
mountains nsensble 10 this danger. and that they
fully alive to the claims which they have under the
constitution TO ample protection. We should betray an
nexcusabe ignorance Of human nature not 10 know that
the neglect OF the government TO provide the Of
protection which their situation requires, may result in
feeling of dsafeciion and alienation which might
rousy endanger the continued harmony and integrity of
the confedeacy. These considerations of moment in
determining the facts which the constitutional exer-
else OF the powers of the government must depend We
are satisfied that they well calculated 10 fix the
cusveness of the position which the const-
tu,onay of the proposition for government aid to the
Pacific railroad.
But il does not follow that because there is
slulional difficulty in the way there may not be other
obstacles deserving OF attention. We have suggested
that there are such obstacles and these we shall
a brief comment in another number OF our paper
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Complimentary Correspondence.

The following correspondence between the merchant,
and others OF New York and Lieut. Maury, of The Ma
uona Observatory, is published in the New York pa
pers. II is emnenty honorable TO both parties Lieu
tenant Maury has done much TO expedite and make
safer voyages the seas, and the gentlemen have
handsomely acknowledged his services:
NEw YoRK, July 4, 1853.
DEAR During your engagement at Washington az
superintendent OF the National Observatory by the an.
picaton of your talents and industry you have furnished
TO navg paris OF series of wind and current charts
OF great value TO commerce, en,ing you thanks
and a favorable commentator OF your undertake ng
encouragement 10 you TO persevere in perecng H.
Merchants underwriters, masters and others en-
gagged in foreign commerce. appointed us committee TO
procure and present 10 you suitable and enduring iest-
monal OF their appreciation of the great benefits the
business OF the world has received from your hands
In performing the duty with which were ehsrged,
have the honor TO present you, by the hands
OF number, FIVE thousand dollars OF the bonds OF
The New Haven and New York Railroad Company and a
service OF plate, which you will please accept from in
behalf of the donors and accompany the with
best wishes for your health and happiness and an
expression OF hopes that you may live long time
after your work OF usefulness Ia perfected TO enjoy the
gratitude of your cosnrymen.
We are, with great respect, your obedient fervans
Walter X. Jones, A. A. Low,
Wn. n Aspinwall, T. X Collins
Edwin Bartlett. c. NJ. Wolcott,
Robt. B. Mnturn, 4. f. Morgan
Sidney Brooks, JOS, w. Alsop,
George Grswold, Henry Grinnell
T. Tileson,
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Lieut.. Hsury's Reply.
NATiosAL OBSERVATORY,

NATiosAL OBSERVATORY,
Washington. July IL, 1859.
GENTLEMEN have the pleasure TO receive the gifts
borne and presented ~ Capt Morgan, in the name Of
merchants, underwriters, ship masters ard others en-
gagged in foreign trade
am at loss for expression, and hope therefore, gen
temen of the committee you will do me the favor TO
convey in suitable terms my acknowedrments for this
he ndsome present f .~a.
In making known the consider which moved the
donors to distinguish me with honor and Iavahng
kindness you have been pleased your letter TO speak
OF me and my labors in very high Terms and when
ollec the by whom and in whose these thing
said, perceive in your words ehng that il more
precious than silver gold There is virtue gentlemen
in The "well done" OF such men The merchants under
writer's ship masters and others for whom you speak,
the by the aid Of whose PRISE energy and
skill New York has become the commercial emporium Of
the continent and the mercantile marine of our country
The admiration ri the world.
The appreciation, therefore, OF such concerning the
value OF ny abors, and to which they are the best OF
Judges. only cheers and encourages me 10
efforts. but strengthens my hands for good thanh
You. gentlemen, for this help thank you for me and
mine; hank You in the name OF my brother officers
and aboYers in this work of ostechng the sea and
the air for information that 10 useful maa We feel
tbs. you hay. enlarged for the privilege of doing good
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Alabama.

CONGRESSIONAL ELEcrIoNs-George s. Houston is the
democratic candidate for Congress in the Florence dis
,rct. No opposition.
HUNTSVILLE DISrRicr-W. R. w. Cobb and C. c.
Clay, jr. are he canddatcs-both democrats.
MOBILE psrRICT-P Philips is the democratic candi-
date; 4. Lockwood the wing.
SELMA DISTRICTS. w. Harris is the democratic can
didae.
MONTGOMERY nsTRIcr.-David Clopon has been
brought out by the democracy. His competitor is James
Abercrombie. +
TUSCALOOSA DIsrRIcT.--We believe that VIM. II.
Smith. democratic member of the last Congress.
candidate for election in this district Who is his op-
ponent not informed.
Neither can we state who the candidates in the
Taadega district, which was represented in the last
Congress by the Hon Mr.. White.
Col Gadsden, minister TO Mexico left Charleston
on last Saturday, on his mission 10 that republic
Robert Dale Owen, our minister to Naples, will depar,
from New York The a,h OF next MONTH in the London
packe, ship Devonshre.
MIsscuRL-This State is entitled TO two members oil
Congress in addition 10 those who were elected last
year The election will take place in few days Clsi.
borne +. Jackson (democrs) and James Lndey (whe)
are candidates in the third district Thomas b. English
(democraD and Sam Caruthers (whis) arc candidate,
in the seventh.
OHlo-A correspondent, writing TO us from Evansville
on business, adds the following gratifying postscript
/" You may rely on The Ohio democracy standing firm or
the old and time honored democratic PLATFORM at all times
ready TO roll up rousing democratic maiortes for ou
national nominees. Frank Pierce with us is a real ia
vor,e and if the presidential was TO be run ove
again in Ohio, he would double bis large majority Of
November last Our State ticket will be elected this fal
by large majority
DEPARTURE OF Mn. BUCHANAN The Lancaster In.
tehgencer announces that Mr.. Buchanan will sail fo
England from New York on the 9th OF August
RESPECT TO THE MEMORY OF Mr.. WETHERuL.-A
large public meeting held in Philadelphia on Tues
day evening, al which The mayor presided, in honor oil
the character of The late John p. Wether esq. Reso
luons expressive OF the high regard OF the citizens fo
The deceased and their regret his death adopted
SUMMARY AND TERRIBLE PUNIsHMEkT-A negro mar
burned at the stake the 18Th instant, by number
OF ncensed citizens in Missouri, OF his havns
murdered Mrs John Rains in an attempt TO commit .
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QM IsRAEL Il. JAsss No. lua South Tenth sires rn~ae
phiA, general travelling agent, assisted BY Wa
jsHs CsLLlss, JAsss Dsxxiss, HAssrrr Jos beuioS
2. BuTTsH, Isaac M. BoDsx, EDsuRp w. WILEY "HAA L
WArsanAs, and GxoxsK I. Nelson.
0Mr c. W. Cincinnati Ohio, . ou general uasenns
agent States. assisted by Joas ~ DENT H.
TnoAAs DYEK NJ l.. WIsEnAs, ISAAC bAkrLKTT H. u
Cooks, A. u. CnILps, and l.. II. BKownxLL-
01-RSceipu either Of tbs above VIII be GOOD
y-nr Hrsxv M Laws Montgomery, Aiabxns, gen
sai travelling agent States Of Alabama and Tennessee
tslsd By " o. LIZ and 5Axust D. LEWIS
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II important result has been elected and then,
il is 10 Their patient. peseysrng iosome labor that
indebted for H. They do the work. while like the priest
OF old with bis oracle. merely siand between the public
and them TO give form and expression the truths they
eiei. III. HfrE EgrUHUF@
Reeiproeaing your kind wishes for health and hsppi
ness have the honor gentlemen, 10 be your very much
obliged friend and servant,
r.er rl M. +. MAURY, Ia U. s. NJ
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WhMHe'or AND MANCHESTER pAiLRoAp--~There are
now only lhiriytwo mes Of staging on This route and
u gradually les.enns The road in very sns con
dlnon, and The running time good. When completed
travellers may avoid the steamboat line between vii
mngton and Charleston
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
From our New York Correspondent.

The Cuban Consul hip-B,iiA CoLonis Lsgile aon =
Vessels on The Fishing Grounds -Disappsaa" o. try'-
tat Pa'ase Commissi0nsrs.-1hs 81 Peisrsbugh Pro
nuneiamisnto. --Gensral Arista and Me1isan Anaera
iion.-Ame,isap Exports TO the ZoA Vasn Peru and
BotU!d
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DEPARTURE OF Mr.. BUCHANAN The Lancaster In
,elhgencer announces that MIR. Buchanan will sail 70
England from New York on the 9th OF August
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Robert Dale Owen, our minister TO Napes will depar
from New York the a,h OF next month in the ondo,
packe, ship Devonshire
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Col Gadsden our minister TO Mexico. left Charleston
on last Saturday, on his mission 10 that republic
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aHoEKseRA rasaeH ~
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may be drawn OF in pursuit OF objects OF questionable
or sectional character.
Such was the when prohbi,ory statute was pro-
posed in regard to slavery in the territory acquired from
Mexico. portion OF the democratic party looking 10
the presidents OF the government since s esab
lisbment favored that prohibition Another portion OF
the party, jealous of the OF the fed
efal government, resisted in determined manner any
such prohibition as gross assumption OF undeeaa,ed
power. Whatever might have been the course OF the
government heretofore in relation TO the slavery ques
lion, for the fret time in history The blood of the
whole country had been poured a libaon for the
acquisition OF foreign tenoy justice, them TO the South
demanded that she should participate equally in all the
advantages 10 accrue from IT,
Standing this impregnablc basis, they maintained
their position with hrmness, and saved the honor of
the South. love OF liberty. misplaced in its an
plicat'on, urged on the of the North and seere-
gated them temporarily from the great body of the de.
mocracy, while excessive fear of the dsnrerou, ten
denotes OF consolidation betrayed those OF the South nto
position somewhat antsgonislical to il.
Happily for the country and for all concerned the cues
ton was settled in manner IL not satisfactory to ALI a,
least wthou, doing violence to the constitution, and in
accordance with the principles Of popular riShia
With it's settlement discord was banished from III.
democratic ranks and union more prevailed through
on, its limits.
The convention which, 40 happily for IN. country and
for postery, nominated Franklin Pierce oemaned The
bond
Nsrvee.s be tn. arm and pssied the hear, ina, will
sttsmpt TO break it, JACKSON
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FINE GROCERIES,

FAMILIES who arc new returning from the
Springs, and others who are about laying in
their full supply of Groceries will do well to give
call before they purchase else .here, The follow
ing list in part, of fms GROCERIES, which have
been laid in at the lowest prices ruling before the
late extraordinary raise will be sold at small ad.
vaHce OVER cost:
80 chests super ior Black Tea, at so cents pound,
Ut retail
10 chests Greon medium and very fine Tea from
soc. to Il pound
II hhds. medium and very superior Porto Rico su-
gar, part at ga cents
80 bags prime Old Government Java, Mocha, and
other Coees
IL bbs. best Crushed and Refined Sugar, for pre-
serving
150 extra sugar-cured Hams fayorite brands
eases Conserve and two do Preserved East India
Ginger.
Particular attention is called to the above BLACK
TEA at so cents; it is rich in flavor without the
delet-rious effect of most green tea and warranted
good is generally sold at 81 and 81 Is cents
pound. With large variety of other articles not
named. Customers can always be- accommodated
Goods delivered free of charge.
u. VI. p. KING,
Corner OF and 18th streets, and Vermont
avenue, north of Jackson Statue.
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United States Patent Office,

WARRINGTON. September II, 1853. (
ON the petition Of JAMES BALDWIN. of Nashua, N
~ H., praying for the extension of patent grant
ed to him on the 3lst Of January, 1910. for im-
provement i'll Shuttrs for weaving clio h for seven
years from the expiration said patent which takes
place On the thrty-frst day OF January, eighteen
hundred and ffty-four.
1t is ordered, that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Office on Monday, the 9TH of January
next, at II o'clock, m; and all persons notified
to appear and show cause. il any they have, why
sahi petition ought not to be granted
Persons opposing the extension required to file
in the Patent Office their objections, specially set
forth in writing, at least twenty days before the day
OF hearing all testimony filed by either party to he
USED at the said hearing must I've taken and trans
United In accordance with the rules of this 0iticz.
winch Will be furnished application.
ordered also, that this notice be published in the
ohion, Intellsencer and Evening Star, Washington,
y. u, PennsylSaninn, Philadelphia, Pa. Evening
tost, New YORK. Boston Post Boston, Mass. and Pa
triot, Concord N H.. once week for three success
sfe ~eeks previous to the second Monday of Janu-
AIRY next, the day Of hearing.
CHARLES MASON,
m, M, commissioner of Patents.
PS-Editors Of the above papers will please copy
and send their bills to the Patent Office with na
per containing this hotlee. sep l9-M3w-
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New Jersey Democratic Convention

TRENTON, Sept. 22.-The Democratic
State Convention met here at noon, TO-
day, and organized, temporarily, by the
appointment of David Mar, OF Mercer
county, as President.
A committee was appointed to report
resolutions and recess was taken until
2 o'clock.
on rc-assembling, the convention pro-
ceeded to select candidate for Governor.
and, on the sixth ballot, Rodman NJ. Price,
Esq, was nominated.
\ series ofrcsolutions was then reported
and unanimously adopted, endorsing the
National Administration, State reform
measures, and favoring legal reform, after
which the convention adjourned sane
die.
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Nos ia aad 116 Pearl street, .Neir York.
1lh street d }oors aorth Ftlau ar, IEtsa:a1ton1
COLLINS, BOVINE Co, Importers of Foreign
~ and Dealers in Domestic Stationery, are now Of
ferng of the largest and best selected stocks tn
the trade. that ctn BE- found in this market Our
stock comprises all the various styles and qualities
wanted in tie United States and Canulas consisting
of Bath Post, plain and gilt edge: Plain, Gilt and
Embo> sed Note: Cap, Letter, Commercial Note Com
mercial Packet, and Folio Port; Fiat Cap, Deny
Ne ium ROYAL, Sup. Royal; American and English
Drawing Papers; Plain. Embossed and COlored Carl-
Card. Perforated, Bristol, Bonnet and Straw Boards
Ii ank. Pass and NeIno-u ndum Books Of every va
rety, Fancy alar bic and Colored Papers ut low
prices. Gold Pens with and without Silver Holders
and steel Pens. Cutlery, &C. with endless assort-
ment Of Stationers Goo II, and Envelopes OF every
descrp ZION. COLLINS, BOVINE & Co.
%
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BY L.. N. STRATTON, AuctIoneer.
SALE of very Val.
~ liable ReEi aAti Is-E.nnal a

- UsDie Real and Personal E.tate q.
pn MONDAY, The 18th Of October next at O. clock
o. n VIII 10" s"id at ny auction south side
ii i'enn-y N"na avenue. near 10th street ell the
zeal aud Pers"nal property belong NJ TO the estate Of
Tics. W. Pairo de este. liz:
Lot .. III Slu-rc north III l. fiun.ing on Prnn.yl-
wanna avenue a;iG street, containing about 5t,
let.
Lot j. i'll square = improved ly a very large stone
aarchciise ard " mart. foiiig 10th the Potomac
river and U esatr AXE ~ Chic canal ieny one of
most ';u"'', pieces OF whalf property in the citv
Lot H. square 10, wi Il thIae-sto,y brick dwell.
Ing. Row oc'ui ied fy Met. Young ESQ on north
street, 'etMeen 18th aid 3th streets west
Lots Ia and IS square 29', west side of 18th It
west. between + ard f no tn.
Lot i. SQUARE 3+S. with thee s'try rick etc, O..
house now occupied 10y J Vi. bonn & Brotf,-r md
one ot the very best business stands in the city, sit
uaf'd on PennSt lyania avenue north side Ii tween
10th and llth STREETS Wet
A 81 81: ! part of lot "a. square :ifS on an alley
back OF ID and 9Th streets. ID AID -
haEdso!n" ctu0'r, ssat- containing nj out 10
acres OF ground. with large and subStanti brick
dwelling house large and substantial barn. and 9th.
e: ont i'uscS: situated the heights just north
of the c ty boundary line. adjoining k.lorsma
~ shares Bsnh of N"irop, liz stock
40 do Patriotic Bank do
80 do IIoustonic Railroad do
do e. and q. Canal do
do Washington City and GEORGETOWN Steam
packet Stock
i do Washington Library Company
One hun i!ed dollars CorIOrati n of Washington
Stock
Terms Of sale For real estate oae-thirJ cash res.
idue in one and two years. with interest secured by
deed OF trust ON the property for the stocks cash
will be requir d.
BY order of c. w PAIRn. Executor
II. n. STATION. Auctr.
sep 16-FATu:wSeotd-
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ARISE TO LIFE AND HEALTH.

JNRUE experience proves that it is contrary to
i ture that any single article compound can
cure every disease, aud il also proves that nothing
has ever b. found to efec,ualiy eradicate dis
eases of the chest, comprising affections Of the
thr' at bronchitis asthma, consumption, and other
diseases Of the respiratory ORGANS the treatment
or remedy used by Drs Brothers Gray, with the
addition OF the inhalation of medicated yapOr, now
used an the consumptive hospitals in Bromptop
near London, where this disease exclusively is
treated. We datter ourselves also that all who ia
us with a cali that will, without Us king them
II question, tell them their complaints and symp-
toms and guarantee an easy and speedy cure. i de-
cided advantage we have over other medical men is
IL the manner We determine the nature and loca
Of the disease, which is by the urine. We re-
4ure at least two ounces OF the first in the morning
The many facilities afforded us by hospital and pri-
vat practice in this and foreign countries warrant
usin assuring those who suffering from diseases
of any Kind that our treatment is attended with I'M
usually favorable results for know the disease
is half the cure" Charges moderate in all cases,
aud any poor person can, by personally consulting
Drs b. X G., and presenting an affidavit from a JUS
tce Of the peace stating that they are vrtuous des-
titute of means, &c, have medicine free of cost ,
Office south street, opposite Smithsonian Insti-
tute. .HE DRS. BROTHERS & GRAY.
sep 20-en2w.- a. 1851.
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Progress Of the Yellow Fewer

New ORLEANS. Sept. 23.-The inter-
ments up to 6 o'clock this morning were
%, including II from the fever.
The most distressing accounts are re-
ceired of the ravages of the fever at Grand
Gulf, Port Gibson, and along the coast.
Delegates from the Howard Association
are asking for more nurses, and relief ia
being forwarded in every direction.
MOBILE, Sept 23-The interments yes
terday were 20, including IA from yellow
fever.
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Alexandria Correspondence.

ALEXANDRIA, September %, 1853.
Trial Of R.bihs0n.-I4tr1mcnt of JYelch.-Frre.-
Duly Standard &c.
On tine evening of yesterday the examination Of
Austin Robinson, charged with the murder of John
Wech. took place before the Mayor and Justice
Engli=h. The Office thronged during the inves-
tiga0n. which commenced at o'clock and did net
conclude until after nightfaii. The COmmonw ealth
was represented by its attorney, G. r.. Stuart and
the accused by ]. l.. Smith and S. F. Beach, Esq.
Numerous witnesses were examined but evid,
which identified Robinson to a certainty was intro
dnccd. An attempt was made to prove confession
at the Watch House Testimony that the accused
keeper Of cages that required his constant atcn-
zion. and that he did not l. ave them until his arrest.
was presented; and after brief argument by the
Oner for further hearing at October court, which
opens next week.
The body of the murdered boy, dreadtllIy man
srl, was inferred in ST. Mary's ccmetry Yesterday
afternoon.
Last night about o clock. Il stable on ROYAL IT.
III the rear Of Magures row, was discovered TO be
on FIRE Our visilant fircman quickly on the
spot. and the flames soon Yielded to Ihcf efforts
The loss is very sliehi.
The .3ieIdndrid STANDARD will be issued after the
first OF October, daily, at 81 per annum or IL y
cents per week. This is something for Alex
andria. AMI.
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BY GREEN e. SCOTT, Aucttone<r..

HttsEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE IT
IL AUCTEiN.-0n THURSDAY. The 18th in
stahi. we shall ell AT 10 clock n M. at the resi-
dence Cf gentleman det lining hou, ckcc, ing On the
south id- oil L. between II and 9TH streets good
assortment Of Furniture. viz:
Mahogany So:as hairs. 70, keIs &c
do malb!e-top Centre, Dining, and other t.
bis
DO rilrhna dS, Drcs-i.g. and other Bureaus
Chine. Class. trCcke,y, and stone Ware Among
which god iite Diungr and Tea SIT
fine Criian:li;. get
Solar Tall aud other LanIs
Thle:-piy. Ingram, Passage, and Stair Carpets
Mating. Feather Beds. AMI Mattress
Red>.ca'i> Wardrobes. AMI WuSii,tsnds
Copaing. Radiator. -.ir-ti-iit. ami other Stoves
Vim u good assortment at Kitchen requisites.
form Ali OF 81 cash over so a creli. of
90 ain 20 days. Tor notes satisfactorily endorsed
bearing l"tc'c>t- GREEN d SCOTT.
sep -'-d- AuctionecrS.