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ueman His manly open, and high-minded course in the
Of our State assembly and his wachfu vgi.
ahee io The Interests Of young III Dorado have ELECTED
e peculiar admifaton OF her citizens. His democracy 10
VI at schooi which only carries with the stamp OF
oi'noooAY' ou his integrity gives assurance all times
s hesft and sympathes the prompIers Of his zeal
we sncerey wish him pleasant trip his old home and
speedy return 10 that OF his adoption
take the Just tribute from the Republican
~ member OF the legislature from this county ia ia e
MS course upon all questions OF local pub
no psy gave universal satisfaction his Constituents
assurance TO them that their Interests were
stuatsu q, understood, and boldly maintained N.
speaker oil that body, his polite but firm and
t conuuct toward all won Tor him the
pom po.uea parties whilst his readiness and efficiency
~ ueoae ME uhwaverinY adherence the interests Of the
ana MS steady, uucomp romisng fidelity prin.
ess oi MS political iailh, secured for him the kindost
". .sg aug wafmest admiration OF his associates
fo mas oeen leading and prominent nember Of all
conventions, and his claims pressed by jealous
V nomination as one OF our representatives in the
"We trust we shall do niu.tics N M ona ~ .xna.in
he oee .ha his success before that
eeialh put Tor an unfortunate accident which, in the
oPon OF many OF those who desired support him. might
uhn MIN Tor the active duties OF the canvass His nomi-
nauon was defeated this account; and
MAJOR H. appeared before that and delivered
voy marked and mora BILE speech which he pledged
would permit
+" Right CALAMITY did he redeem that promise-for upon
his crnchs and great personal risk and
ne spent much Tins in addressing his fellow
various portions of the State.
we mink no politician in the State stands faiyer
soou VIII nor higher In The and of the peo-
pie than does Major H. and with his present for
abiiy, Industry, and integrity, with the strong health and
rgor OF still young years back him. feel his
lure WIN be one OF bright and prominent success. We
should De glad TO him governor OF the State
alive to Congress, in other station Of honor profit
TO which his aspirations may point"
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perform ieat OF srgsersaiion unequaed even in the
tactics OF the Republic itself Does the Republic
10 say that in the last the conservative wings
and General Pierce differed only ia non, essential pacu
lars Them why did they party, and the Republic
among lhem so abuse him and oppose his election II
the Republic and the wings had no essential difference
with General Pierce from June 10 November last then
their whole proclamation to the people of their position
and Of his long loud camorous falsehood viii
the Republic now admit that IT was so Is il not far
wings have been beaten out of their opposition. have
seen the errors OF their way, and have therefore
changed their ground" and resolved to acquiesce
But the Republic cannot conclude its article without
another furious plunge into sell. contradiction Telling
us first that the President has changed in essential
particular, it afrms that General PIERCE as the de-
cared head OF the compromise democrats, will be found
TO be al one, with the compromise wings and not with
the democratic factions which cling the skirts OF
the administration for the sake of prospective profit
Now, how long is il since the Republic day after day
proclaimed, with all the emphasis of italics and capitals,
that President Pierce, instead of being the declared
head OF the compromise democrats" was the CREATION
CHOICE" OF those democratic factions which il
persisted in calling secessonsts and free sellers" The
Republic reiterated this charge against General Pierce
until il became stale il false. And now, with
this record spread all along lis columns, and
tracted il has the hardwood to come out and coolly
tell that President Pierce, having changed in
tia particular is the head of the compromise democrats
and is in nowse sat one" with the democratic factions"
is this respectable predicament for public journal {!
Can the Republic think OF better. more seemly
fashion of discading its partisan ground" and coming
up the support OF President Pierce, it faceously
terms il, " on the broad platform OF principle p
Now. cannot but think neighbor will do well to
quit at once all such petty maneuvring this If.
among other specializing schemes, the Republic be wiling
would now appear Try its hand supporting Presi.
dent Pierce upon speculation let turn clean
at once, and have done with it, That is the best course
because the most manly and frank To be sure in that
case the Republic will have bad record to swallow
bu. will escape the necessity Of any longer impang
self upon succession of self contradictions II will no
longer be forced TO change its politics, without chang.
ing its ground"
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n. p. Hammond.

We have heard the statement, in the las, few day.
that The recenty-apponied collector of San Francisco
California, Major r. p. Hammond has been taken for
that position Immediately from his regimen, in the army
To Calforniaps who know the facts. no refuation OF
this statement is necessary but TO the public at large
disposed always to watch with jealous eye its military
establishment, and a, this time ortcising with rigor
the various appointments under a newly instituted ad-
mnisra tiont may not be amiss to give place to the
following article from the Democratic State Journal,
published at Sacramento, California December 40 1852
will suffice TO place both Major Hammond and the ad-
mlnis,ration in the proper light before the public We
may add that Major H. served with credit as officer
OF the third regiment OF artillery during the war with
Mexico, and resigned his commission some two years
since in California. His civil services in tina, country
abundandy testified TO in the article which follows
and, we presume, The fact OF bis having once
served his country soldier will hardly be held to
work an absolute disqualification for civil preferments
I've notice by the San Joaquin Republican OF the 29h
that our es'ecned fellow cnzcn, Major Hammond, Is
aboo leaving FOR the visit his friends and fsmi-
y, Asa Distinguished and ardent democrat, sciive and
efficient partisan, snd unirng supporter c she great pria-
crHsbf progressive freedom, there ~ fh WHO have
endesred themselves to the democracy than this gem
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letter from Antigua, under date OF 18th instant state.
that whae-bo boat containing American seAmen had
just been picked up the coast OF that island They
informed the American consul there that on the iath
February they sailed from Boston in the ship "Goden
Light" Windsor, MASTER bound for California, with a
crew OF twenty seven men and six passengers that on
the 22d February, abou, TO- p M the ship was struck
By shning they endeavored to exnguish the fire. bu,
without and the evening of the 2ad prepared
to leave the ship, dividing the and passengers in
FIVE boats-n the first boat the captain second mate
one boy and three passengers. Zone lady and gen
temen second boat first mate two boys and three pas
sengers 1.-TWO ladies and gentleman third boat nine
seamen fourth boat six fifth boat with seven
seamen their names follows James Patrick Thomas
Gordon, Albert Lawrence. Alexander Morgan, William
Copeland, Charles Finn, and Edward Gracs In the
darkness OF the night the boats separated and when day
light came they were alone.
The foregoing all the information yet obtained The
under the protection of the CONSUL and will be
returned TO the United States by the fret opportunity
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Discardinx Partisan Ground.

In aborng TO explain how the wings propose to sup
por, the democratic policy of President Pierce withou,
" changing their ground the Republic founders along
from self contradiction another 10 Almost udicrous
fashion In its leading article OF Saturday las il dene.
any intention say that President Pierce and the wings
one, and insists that, bu, for the printers error
il would have said that the President and the wings were
" at one" Pray what is the diferencei While the Re-
public claims that the wings have not changed their
ground" the declaration is as completely absurd as
the other.
Buin attending TO very small Formally OF typog raph.
oal correction, the Republic altogether forgels the weight
Ter matters Of consistency and conference Of IDEAS Al
the beginning Of the second paragraph OF its article il
states in terms that the Presidents democracy has NOT
been changed in any essential particular" Then, al the
end Of the very paragraph states tina, the Pres
dent bae, "by discading partisan ground assumed po-
si,on which conservative wings and conservative
democrats were already at one" Now, how has the
President, nominated and elected democrat, man
aged to discard partisan ground, without changing
his democracy in any essential particular This is
the Rspubies argument. in ils own words, and we
subm to our aeebbor that is Aagrant and inexousabe
nonsense The Essential particulars" OF democracy
constitute partisan ground " and the democratic Pres'-
den, who should discard partisan ground wboni chang
ing the essential particulars Of his democracy would
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By and uO.ut he adUies and consent Of III. Ssnae
PosrmAsrrRs
lanes Dick, Vineennes, Indiana.
Elihu II. Suong. Janesve, Wisconsin.
Thomas j. Henley. San Francisco. California
John Bowen to be deputy postmaster at San Antonio,
Bexsr county, Texas.
William d. Narrast 10 be deputy postmaster al Tusca-
looss Alabama
Alexander Gait. TO be deputy postmaster at Norfolk.
Virginia, in place OF John 7. Leigh
Thomas B. Bigger. deputy postmaster at Richmond.
Hsnrico county, Virginia.
Jacob Carter 10 be deputy postmaster al Concord, New
HAMPSHIRE, in place OF Ephraim Huchins.
Timer w. Ashby, to be deputy postmaster at Alexau
aria in the county of Alexandria, State OF Virginia in
place Of Daniel Bryan. resigned
cortez d. Kavanaugh, 10 be deputy postmaster al
Huntsville, Alabama. in place of J. j Piunam.
Nathaniel Bishop 10 be deputy postmaster at Marietta,
Washington county, Ohio. in place of Frederick A.
Wheeler
Doctor George A. Cracraf, 10 be deputy postmaster
Wheeling Virginia, in place of Jacob s. Shryer, re-
moved
Edward A. King 10 be deputy postmaster at Dayton,
Ohio, in place OF Adam Spea, whose commission has
expired
Samuel R. Anderson, 10 be deputy postmaster at Nash
vile, Tennessee. in place OF John Shelby, resigned.
Reuben S. Cheney, 10 be deputy postmaster at jack
son, Jackson county, Michigan, in place OF James A.
Dyer
MISCELLANEOUS,
Nathaniel Hawthorne of Massachusetts, 10 be consul
If the United States at Liverpool. 10 take effect the
frst Of August next, in place OF Thomas L. CIittenden
resigned
West H. Humphreys. TO be judge Of the district court
OF the United States for the EASTERN middle and western
districts of Tennessee, in the place of Morgan W. Brow
deceased.
William H. Richardson, 10 be marshal OF the northern
district Of the State of California, the place OF Davit
Douglass, resigned 10 take effect from the first day
July next.
Russell Bi.hop to be register Of the land Office at Gen
esee, Michigan.
Frederick Hail. to be receiver of public moneys al 10
mia, Michigan.
William w Gift. of California, be register OF the
land Office al Benica. California.
Charles Loring OF California TO be receiver of public
moneys a, Benica, California.
William p Harrison, of Missouri, TO be register o
the land Office al Palmyra. Missouri. vice Lloyd P Hal
leck. removed.
Joseph p Ament OF Missouri. TO be receiver Of public
moneys at Palmyra, Missouri, vice Robert H. Griffith
removed.
Henry Fubrighl of Missouri, to be receiver of public
moneys a, Springfield, Missouri, vice Marcus Boyd, re-
moved.
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We authorized 10 pronounce the story OF an alter
cation between the Postmaster General and Senator Hun
ter published in the New York Tribune few days since
10 be sheer fabrication from beginning to end Those
who know the courtesy and dignity of Senator Hunters
character will need that he is incapable of
u'tering the low language attributed to him by the ire
sponsbe correspondent, of the Tribune The scandalous
story is an utter ialsehood
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The Genius Of Liberty, published at Unon,own, Penn.
sylvania, thus notices the appointment OF Major WESLEY
Frost marshal of the western district of that State

+" This Ia tribute the working democrscy and an
other evidence OF the good and discriminating wis
dom Of President Pierce Wesley Frost Of The bes
men in the Commonwealth Of Pennsyvaois and, like most
OF our good men, has carved bis way eminence
from humble origin. He has the energy honesty and
ability TO msks mpetent faithful and efficient officer
and the urbsniy OF msnners and dignity of department
make highly popular one We congratulate the people
OF the western district upon this fotupse appointment
and especially the working democracy from whose acbe
ranks President Pierce has male the seec Ton A. rov
the Psesideat porsies this policy. his ahdrs10. W.
strong in the affections of the people,"
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| ANOTHER SPANISH OUTRAGE ON THE AMERICAN FLAG
Capt Sterling, of the schooner Manchester, Of Balti-
more, which arrived New York Friday, from King
ston, Jamaica, reports that the 18th inst, of the
island OF Cuba and about twenty miles east OF Cape An
tonic, he boarded by twelve armed men, under the
command of negro second lieutenant from Spanish
cruiser of twelve guns, who took possession OF the
sci in spite of his circumstances, and carried her inside
The reef there They then demanded the schooners pa
per which the captain bad 10 take board the cruiser
for examination. They also broke open the matches and
took out about third OF the schooners cargo but not
finding any ammunition guns on board, put il back
again This was done after the papers were examined
and found After OBTAINING her twenty -four hours
anchored close under their guns the schooner was allow
ed to proceed and get OF the reef the best way she
could This, however, was not allowed until Captain s.
had promised satisfy demand OF thirty dollars for
safely plotting him inside. the reef. The only excuse
given for this wanion NJ usce was their suspicious
OF her being bound TO Cuba with arms for the
tonists.
The boarding officer graiuously informed Capt Ster
ling tina, il utterly impossible owing to the stric,
guard kept for any to attempt to sueptteusy land
upon the Cuban coast and that any caught in the at
tempt would Immediately have "rope round his neck
hint OF what probably might have been the fate OF
Captain s. any article they could have construed into
farms" or ammunition had been found on board.
re Bali Sun
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Mrs Howard. the New York Express says, has been
from Pans by Louis Napoleon to Civita Nova lh
tie town situated in the province Of Ancona, Italy, on the
borders of the Adraiic. where the Emperor has
property These possessions administered by M Casa
biaaca the brother of the minister, and he has received
orders to prepare the palazzo, which TO be placed
the adys disposal Mrs H. has FIVE children with her
four girls and boy-the latter FIVE months old Sne
is accompanied by Count Troll, particular friend OF the
Emperor Napoleon who resided at Rome with HIM in hi,
early daYs H II
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IMPORTANT FROM BuEsos AYREs.--THE CITY pEsIEcrp
ny URaUrzA-By way OF RIO Grande we have dates from
Buenos Ayres the 10th Of January, which state that
The city was closely besieged by Uquiza Skirmshbg
took place daily, and business almost entirely
pended. Produce very scarce, could come
IN on accoun, OF the entire population being under arms
according 10 proclamation from the GOVERNOR com
ceiling all male persona 10 unite in driving Oh the ~
stfsrr's There prospect OF the seigc beeg
lfs Uqulzs, the nsxator OF the instruction, mas
immense nfuance with the country peopla
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Increase OF the British Empire in the East

We have received from authentic source the follow
ing copy OF decree of the governor general OF British
India annexng to the British domnons in that region
the large and populous province Of Peguthe southern
and most important portion Of the Burmese empire
This decree was promulgated the goth of December
1884, from the quarterback Of her Majesys ship Fox.
off the city of Rangoon The northern limit Of this new
been defined, but the line of demarkation may be antci-
paed running along, being near to, the 10th par
alel of north latitude. including the captured city OF
Prone and extending across the whole country TO the
mountain frontier of Siam. The annexed territory in
cludes the several outlets of the Bunumpooter and all
the other large rivers and Some of these rivers afford
easy communication not only with Ava and the whole
of northern Burmah but extend the borders of the
Chinese dominons, thus, under British rule, opening a
direct trade with the most densey populated country on
the globe.
The decree OF annexation is as follows
ANNEXATION OF PEGU
Notification, Fort Ip,iam Forgn Department. The 3Oth
December, 1852.
The most noble the gene couac is pleas
TO direct that the following proclamation, whereby the
province of Pegu has been declared be portion of the
British territories in the east shall be published for genera
inform alton.
His ordship council directs that in honor of this event
royal salute shall be fired every principal station Tho
| army in the several presidencies OF India
BY order OF the noble the governor general of India
in council. g. ALLEN,
Officiating Secretary the Government Of India
CALCUTTA, December 20, 1852
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rec of annexation is as follows !:
PkOCL.A NATION .

The of Ava having refused make amends for the
injuries and insults which British subjects had suffered al
the hands Of It's servants the governor general of India in
council resolved TO exact reparaon by force OF
The forts and cities upon the forthwith at
tackled and captured the Bumah forces have been dis
persed wherever they have been and the province
Pegu Is now in the patton of British troops.
The Just and moderate demands Of the government, Of
India have been rejected by the King. The ample oppor
unity that has been afforded him for repairing injury
that done has been disregsrded the timely sub
mission which alone could have been eectua to prevent
the dsmemberment of bis kingdom is still withheld.
Wherefore, in compensation for the past and for be,e
security in the future, the general council ha.
resolved and hereby procaim. province OF Pegu
is now, and shall be henceioh, portion of the British
territories in the ea,t.
Such Buman troops may still, remain within the
province shall be driven civil government shall mme
datey be established, and officers shall be appointed ad
minister the affairs of the several districts
The governor general In council hereby calls on the in
habitanu OF Pegu submit themselves the authority
and conde securely In the protection OF the British gov
ernmen whose power they have to be irresistible
and whose rule is marked by justice and bcne fcence
The governor general counc having enacted the rep
aation he deems sufficient, desires further conquest
Burnah and is willing that hostilities should
cease.
But II the King OF Ava shall renew his former rela
ton. of friendship with the British government and IL he
shall feeklessy seek dispute Its quiet possession Of the
province has declared be its own the governor
general in council will again put forth the power he holds
and will visit with full rcubution aggrcssions which, il
they persisted in of necessity lead the total sub
version Of the Burman State, and the ruin and exile
The King and his race.
BY order Of the noble the governor general OF India
In council @. ALLEN,
Officiating Secretary the Government Of India
DgoExBKK 20, 1852.
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BAirrnoas. aaarch s-sa, p. m-Tbs steamer Georgia
arrived New York tonight, bringing ortnishrs Assr
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Appointments by tho President,
Bv and so.ih lAs saUles and consent Of hs Ssnate.
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The ial accounts in the European papers 10 the laii
March by the Asia. at New York. present few facts Il
addition 10 those given in telegraphc despatch o.
sunday
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-12-07

LONGEVITY IN THE NAvY.-Lieut. VIM.
D. Porter, in writing to the N. Y. Times on
Naval Reform, advocating Retired List
in the United States Navy, says
s'It must be noted, that out of 68 captains
not one was born in this century. Of the
list of 81 commanders, so Of them were not
born in this century-making 112 officers
over half century old. Besides, it must
be remarked that, of this number, SO have
been over 40 years in the navy, and en-
ployed in all the wars in which the coun-
try has been engaged. The youngest cap
tain on this list cannot be less than Sc years
old the oldest is known to be bordering ON
80. The eldest commander is Sc; the
youngest not less than 46 years of age
The eldest captain entered the navy in the
the las. century and has been in it 81 years;
the youngest 81 years. To reach the foot
of this list Of captains requires Al years:
and under the present regulation the naval
aspirant will have arrived at the age of 55
years before he is entitled to command a
frigate."
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SAVE THE DEAD LEAvES.-ff every hor-
ticulturist would reflect for moment on
the nature of fallen leaves, which contain
not only the vegetable matter, but the
earthly salts, lime, potash, SC. needed for
the next years growth, and that TOO, ex-
actly in the proportion required by the very
tree and plant from which they fall nay,
more, if they would consider that it is pre-.
clsely in this way, by the decomposition Of
these very fallen leaves, that nature enrich
es the soil, year after year, In her great for
ests, 1t would scarcely be possible for such
rejecting horticulturist to allow these
leaves to be swept away by every wind that
blows, and finally lost altogether. A wise
horticulturist will diligently collect, from
week to week, the leaves that fall under
each tree, and by digging them under the
soil about the roots, where they will decay
and enrich that soil, provide in the cheap
est manner the best possible food for that
tree. In certain vineyards in France the
vines are kept in the highest condition by
simply burying at their roots every leaf and
branch that is pruned off such vines, or that
falls from them at the end of the season.
Horticutlurisi.