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Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
Presidenf,s message.

We gave the Presidents Message to our
readers last week, and will now make upon
1t few commensurate in the spirit of
partizan cenunciation, which would alike
condemn its merits and demerits, but in
all fairness and candor.
The first part of the message exhibits
the condition of our diplomatic relations,
which are said to promise happy results
for the country; and no fears are express
ed of collision with any foreign power
whatever. The differences which have aris-
en- are treated as being fully under the
control of diplomacy, and in fair way
for final adjustment The Fillibusters meet
with no encouragement, and they are plain
ly told that any attempts made by them to
invade Cuba, will be closely watched for and
suppressed. Mr. PIERCE is here right, and
acts with discrimination and justice.
The Tariff is troublesome subject, and
the message touches it but slightly,-but
that little is rather favorable to our own
views He recommends the reduction
of duties on certain articles. especially
such as are not largely or at all produc-
ed in This country Might not the princi-
pie be extended to the increase of duties on
certain articles. especially such as are pro-
dured IN this country?
We approve the Presidents ideas in re-
gard to the increase of the Navy A coun-
try with sea-coast SO immense as ours,
must ultimately have an immense Navy:
nor can we begin too soon to improve and
strengthen that branch of defence, upon
which our future safety and advancement
must greatly depend. The message recon-
mends such an increase of the Army as
will be better adapted to our extended from
tier; and so far as this we agree with it.
We should strictly adhere to this necessity
for the increase Of the Army-for the Mi
litia are the bone and sinew Of the country,
in time of invasion, and large standing ar
mics are dangerous There is vast differ
ence between having large Navy and hav-
ing large Army One must depend alone,
upon It's own una;ded strength--the other
is strengthened by millions of patriotic citi-
zens.
The message speaks favorably of Internal
Improvements and Railroads. and especially
the great Pacific Railroad but this is so
qualified by constitutional objections as to
render it doubtful what action the President
would take on the subject He acknowl-
edges its importance to the growth and best
interests of the country; but fears to over
step the constitution by giving it any aid
We believe strongly in that sacred instru.
men', and we believe it provides for our
good, in every particular. This road as the
President himself says, would be great
benefit Would it not be too strict con-
struction of the constitution to say, that it
intended to deprive us of it!
Taking the message altogether. it is a
plain. sensible narration of the condition of
public affairs. with evidences of the will to
do, but bound by party shackles.
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28

The New York Herald" has letters from
Consul SAUNDERS at London. stating that
the Porte had notified Austria that she must
withdraw her troops from the frontier or
have her neutrality guaranteed by France
and England. or she will declare war
against her, and march an army into Hun
gary under KossUrH. whose agent has been
openly received at Constantinople.
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28

The PRosPEcr OF A GENERAL War
The New York Times commenting upon the
late news, says, that the chances undOuo'eo-
ly are. that the war will eventually become
general. It viii scarcely be possible fOr
France and England to lock without concern
upon its progress. Already, indeed IN
French Government--as will be eviden'
from the language Of the official Paris lonr-
nnls-is beginning to assume lottier tone
than 1t has held hitherto upon this SUBJECT
and to denounce the conduct Of Russia 10
terms which have called forth the emphatic
remonstrances of the Russian Ambassador-
The English Ministry will hold themselves
a'oof to the latest moment, but the poPuiar
feeling Of the country is far in adFnne'
Of their action, and will speedily be M
famed by the news of the battles lost ana
won, to pitch Of indignation which I'll
10 longer allow the Government to TeDain
inactive
Mm rrH mf
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
Arrival Of the Arctic,


Cotton Unchanged----Breadstuf Declined.
Treaty bet,ceen England and Frame to
guarantee integrity Of Turkey-Dost
Mahommed opposed 10 Russia- Turk
ash feet IN the Black Sea-Rnssians
repulsed at San Nicjtoias-1dmirat
Lyon about to take command of Brit
aM fee,-Mrs So7Sle's dress remarked
disparagingly by Duke Aha at a ball
at Madrid-I The Duke challenged by
young Soule-The challenge declined.
LOUISVILLE. Dec. IL.
The Arctic, with Liverpool dates to the
26th ult.. arrived at New York yesterday.
Sales of Cotton for the week $4,000 bales
Exporters took 5000 bales, spectators 81
000 Demand fair Holders firm. Mod
crate sales. Quotations same as those by
the Niagara. Breadstuffs declined. Flour
Cd. per Dbl. Corn Is. per quarter.
Observation-Disclosures has been pro-
rogued till the 3rd of January.
Continental.
Nothing from the Danube of any impor-
tance.
A treaty has been made between France
and England to guarantee the integrity of
Turkey.
Prussia and Austria hold off,
Large forces have been ordered to Hun
gary.
Latest Indian news reports Dost Mahom-
mod and all M,hom,nedans onnosad IN Rms.
sia.
The Chinese rebels are everywhere tri-
umphant.
New York Dec II.
It is reported that the Turks and Servi-
ans have had an engagement but it is moi
credited. Omar Pacha's conduct has been
sanctioned by the Government. The Sui
tan has sent him present of horse.
The allied fleets lie at Brycos.
The Turkish feet has gone into the Black
Sea to keep open the Circassian coast.
The Turks repulsed the Russians FIVE
times before the fortress of San Nicholas.
Two Russian ships have been lost in the
Black Sea
Admiral Lyon is on his way to take the
command of the British fleet
The treaty between England and France
guarantees the integrity of Turkey, with
option of Austria and Prussia to join.
Prussia claims the right to act as is best
for her own interest
There are reports of trouble at Baden,
between the clergy and the government.
At the bali given by the French Ambas-
,ador at Madrid, Duke Alba, brother-in-law
of the Empress made disparaging remark
about Mrs. Soulc's dress; which was over
heard by young Soule, and, but for the in
reference of friends, fight would have en-
sued there was much excitement Young
Soule challenged the Duke, who refused ac.
ceptance.
The Macedonia and Susquehana were at
Shanghai on the 9th September.
WASHINGTON Dec ~
Senate confirmed Mason. Seymour and Me-
Lane. Ministers to Russia, France and Chi
ma.
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28

The extensive publishing house of Messrs
HARPER & BROTHER, in New York was
destroyed by fire on the 10th inst. The
loss is estimated at from half q million to
a million Of dollars !.
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28

Captain John W. Gunnison, lately mas
sacred by the Utah Indians, was native of
New Hampshire, and entered the Third Ar
tillery from West point, in 1887 He was
engaged in the survey of route for the
Pacific Railroad, ordered by Congress last
year, at the suggestion of the California
Senator'S.
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28

The New York Herald says-Heavy de-
falcations are coming to light in Wall street.
A clerk in leading Bank on Wall street,
is reported a defaulter to the amount of
S1S0,000. Another Bank is minus $780,
900 in the shape of defaulter and still
another in the same street minus 100000
in the same way.
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28

In the United States Senate, on the 10Th
inst, Mr. SEWARD gave notice of his inten.
tion to introduce bill for the construction
of Railroad through the territories of the
United States, from the Atlantic to the pa.
ciic oceans.
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28

GORDON N. PEAy. Esq. of Little Rock,
has been appointed Secretary and Cashier
of the Board Of Trustees, of the Real Es-
tate Bank of Arkansas, vice THOMAS W.
NEwroS, deceased. -s
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28

ID. G. Hill, for steamer Mary Bess.
B. w. KAY. for steamer Compromise
Edward Parker, for steamer Piota.
Samuel Applegate. for steamer st. Charje.
b. H. X. Mckinney, for steamer Storm.
James Wilson, for steamer Caspian.
III. ID. Wordsworth, for steamer Texas
IL. IA. Martin, for steamer Cleona.
J. Crooks, for steamer Runaway.
G. G. Sutherland. for steamer Gen RnsL
G-sH. Clark. for steamer s. w. Downs
Robt- Graham, for steamer Caddo No. .
Jos. Losey. for steamer John Strader
Charles T. Marshall, for steamer Su,rn
Fox
Ordered. that these proceedings be s;rn
ed by the President and Secretary. and naL-
li~hed in the n O. True Della All n
pamphlet form and the prices herein e..
tablished for freight and passage, upon cara.
in such quantity as the Board Of Refer.
ence may deem necessary for general disri.
button
Upon motion the meeting adjourned until
Tuesday, the 18th instant, at 10 o-clock
a. NJ
SAMUEL APPLEGATE, Chm
II. d. WooDswoRTH, Sec'y.
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28

It is stated that Mr. SEVERANCE; our
Commissioner to the Sandwich Islands, is
now on his way home with treaty annex
ing the Islands to the United States
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28

% We are authorized to announce SHELL
TON WATSON. Esq. as a candidate for re-
election 70 the Office OF Judge OF the Sixth Ju-
di:ial Circuit.
0vNe are authorized TO announce THOMAS
HUBBARD, Esq, candidate for Judge OF the
Sixth Judicial Circuit
G- We are authorized to announce EDW ARD
W. CAN'T, Esq. as candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney of the Sixth Judicial Circuit at the en-
suing election.
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
EXtOrtiOn.

ExtOrtiOn.
We publish in another column, to-day,
the proceedings of meeting held in New
Orleans on the 9Th of November last, by
the Owners, Captains and Agents of steam
boats, engaged in the Red river trade
From the little experience we have had in
the matter, we have entertained the opinion
that freights have always been higher upon
Red river, than upon any other navigable
stream in the South The Planters and
shippers of upper Red river, have always
been heavily taxed in the way Of exhorbitant
freights and insurance. and are willing to
pay liberal prices, but We mistake them
greatly if they will quietly submit to this
extortion by conbination of Agents. Cap
tains and Owners of steamboats,
Other boats willing and anxious to freig CHI
for fair compensation can be induced to
come into the trade, and Planters and Ship
pers can protect themselves from this extor-
ton by refusing to ship at any price, upon
either Of the boats engaged in this comb-
nation In Louisiana and Texas. meetings
have been held by the planters and Ship
pers, and they have pledged themselves not
only to withhold their patronage from any
of the parties to this compact, but to sustain
with liberal prices any transient boats that
may be brought into the trade. Similar COM
binations for extorting exhorbitant prices
have been defeated elsewhere and can be
defeated here BY concert of action between
Planters and Shippers.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT SHREVEPORT
5000 BALES OF CoTToN BURNT.-On
Tuesday morning The 18th inst, the large
cotton shed of Messrs OGLEsBY & GRls-
woLD. at Shreveport, with its contents. about
nine thousand bales of cotton, was entirely
consumed, together with a dwelling house
adjoining, belonging to the estate Of DR..
r. L. ScRUGGs. Buta small portion of the
cotton, (about 100 bales) was covered by in
surance The loss in cotton, estimating
$500 bales at $40 per bale, amounting to
1852 600 is divided among about $50 DIFF
ferent persons, some of whom lost their
whole crop. The loss of the buildings,
about $4,000. falls chiefly upon Messrs
OGLEsBY & GRIswoLD and the estate of
Dr. ScRuGGs. The large ware house of
Messrs O. & G. was uninjured. 1t is not
known how the fire originated some attrib-
ute it to accident while others conjecture
that it was the work of an incendiary.
We understand. says the Washington
Evening Star, that Hon. R. B. Schcnck,
has been spending much of his time at the
State Department since his very recent re-
turn among US. An impression is prevail
ing in diplomatic circles here. that the Ad-
ministration, though of opposite politics are
extremely grati6ed with the result of his
labors as American Minister to Brazil
His treaty with the Government of Para
quay and the Argentine republic meets great
favor indeed, with public men of all parties in
Washington, and from what we hear we feel
assured that the Government anticipate from
it almost incalculable benefits 70 the future
of American commerce in that quarter.
Captain John W. Gunnison, lately mas
AZ. T.
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28

gest class of boats in Red River can rur
over the Falls at Alexandra" and remain
in full force and virtue until the close of
the season. say tha lst day Of July. A. d
1854.
18th. Lastly. we declare this agreemep,
together or with nil and singular. it. provis'
ions aud stipulations. to be Obligatory and
binding in law upon each and all of II
hereby wai,ing All legal omissions and tech.
nicalities Of which we might otherwise avail
ourselves. or take an advantage Of in case IF
violation on onr part.
In testimony whereof we have herewith
subscribed our names together with ibose q
the boats we herein represent. This IN
Sth day Nov. A. D. 1858.
William Kay. for steamer p. Dalmau
John Armsden. for steamer II. M. Jopa.
William Stockman. for steamer Texas R.r.
ger. NE8
William Kimball. for steamer p. r K;r
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FACULTY.
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