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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-06-25
MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1853.

The absence of stirring events acts on those
journals that live upon excitement and thrive most
when the public mind is at fever heat in the same
way that long drought does on vegetation They
languish for fresh agitation, just the shriyelled
corn blades the parched leaves of the thirsty trees
droop for the want of refreshing showers. A state
of public tranquility is looked upon by them with
the benevolent eye of the exploring doctor, Gin the
comedy) who; landing upon the shore of country
displaying beautiful landscape and invigorating
atmosphere, exclaimed, it seems to be horribly
salubrious."
These remarks suggested by the present o.
cupation of the excitement presses" those which,
to astound their daily readers, and to satisfy thar
morbid appetites, prefix to every trivial telegrapic
despatch a heading with as many lines of capital
letters and notes of admiration the posting bill of
travelling circus. OF this clap-trap the following
is but moderate example, which we copy from a
paper of the far South, received yesterday
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
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PR0TECTORATE or ENGLAND.
y u n z z 4 IL Y H-LTA LIE ELGH

PROBABLE WAR WITH MEXICO.
This brings us to the point of our paragraph
The fast press being hard up lately for a stirring
event, set on foot (the most improbable idea that
they could have hit on) story that SPAIN had en-
tered into an alliance with MEXICO against the
United States, under the Protectorate of England
Without stopping moment to consider the utter
absurdity of this plot against the peace and dignity
of innocent Young America, all true believers in
Geographic dispatches and Washington correspond
paid it the respect Of repeating it and wonder
ing at it, looking grave and credulous for half day.
and then dismssing it in expectation of newer
marvel. But the fast press had no ''new thing"
ready, and after telegraphing the of the ALI
ance" to the uermost parts Of the Union, made the
most of the invention by series Of speculations on
the consequences, immediate and remote, of the
triple plot. And now, having at last hunted the
story fairly down, they are not only abusing the
story ITSELF but the Government for not having con-
tradiced it. If they would properly weigh the pro-
liabilities of such reports before giving them pub
Lefty they might save themselves much unnecessary
trouble.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-06-25

IL Is stated in relation to the law just passed for the es
Enlistment of electrical teegraphic communication be-
tween France and Algeria the northern coast OF Africa
that by agreement with the Government Of Sardinia the
wire to cross the Mediterranean in three leaps The
first will be from Spezza, on the Italian coast near Genoa
to Corsica the second from Corsica to Sardinia and
the third from Sardinia to Bona the COAT Of Africa
thence along the shore to Agers and Gran Tn, subma
riue teegraphic cable connecting Sardinia with Bona
will be Of piece two hundred kilometres 24l miles
in length and there will be the whole line total of
400 kilometres OF submarine wire
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-06-25

The Democratic State Convention of GEORGIA.
which assembled at Mledgeville on the 18th in
slant, nominated the Hon. HERscHEL v JOHNSON
as the candidate Of that party for the next Governor
of the State. The nomination was made, under the
twothirds rule, on the fifth ballot. According to
the recent classification Of the Democrats in Geor-
gia, Mr. JOHNSON is of the Secession branch 1t is
supposed however, that he will be supported by his
party generally, irrespective of its former divisions
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-06-25

ADJOURNMENT OF THE CANADIAN PARLhMENT.-Th Ca
madam Parliament adjourned Tuesday night last The
session has been unusually protracted The Governor
General in his closing address, alluded to the recent riot.
at Montreal and Quebec, and said
have to believe that these occurrences which
are scandal to the religion profess arc deeply de-
pored by the great majority Of the inhabitants of the
Province, of all denominations and that the authorities
will be fully supported in adopting such measures as may
be necessary to prevent their recurrence"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-06-25

FIRE At THE AMERICAN HorEL.-At the time Of the fire
1t the American Hotel, in New York. Thursday after
neon, there were 100 boarders in the house. The fire
destroyed the fifth aud sixth stories, containing forty
rooms and nearly ruined oil the others Miss Annie
Lcnsdale, the actress lost the whole of her theatrical
wardrobe, valued 5000 Her sister, Mdle Adene the
danseuse Of the Broadway Theatre lost most Of her
stage dresses Two Of the servants Of the hotel
rested during the FIRE the charge Of stealing Chief
Matse and two Of the police injured by falling
rafters The loss Of Mr. Tabor the proprietor is about
S25, 900 or $50, 600 insured for S23, 600
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-06-25

At the trial in the u s. District Court Philadelphia Of
Samuel Sanders for counterfeng one Of the witnesses
was daughter Of VIM Setler, notorious counterfeiter
now in prison She testified that Sanders came to their
house for the purpose of learning the and mystery Of
making spurious coin. He taught the process by her
mother, and together they made one thousand dollars
worth OF the coin, for which and the teaching the prso
paid $3.50 in good money
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Mr. Sedgwck and the other members Of the delegation
from the Worlds Fair have returned to New York The
President and Cabinet have given definite to
the invitation of the delegation TO be present at the open
ing Of the Crystal Palace The President is inclined
to absent himself from the seat Of government this
mer The Cabinet will probably attend the Fair seps-
ratcly They desire to avoid public reception in the
intermediate cities Courier.
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THE NORTHERN ROUTE THE PAoEIc.-On the 9th of
June Gov. STEVENS struck his camp the margin of
Lake Amelia Fort Smelling and followed his advance
parties toward the Sank Rapids in the survey of his
route to Pugets Sound The force operating from the
headwaers Of the Mississippi westward consists of about
eighty men, who be 'subdiyided into four parties
Upon approaching the Rocky Mountains the railway sur
vey will probably have to be suspended and the whole
force be applied to the general BY Oc
tober Gov Stevens expects to get through the Rocky
Mountains He has authority to treat with the Black
feet Indians and other tribes through whose country he
will pass, and has appointed Mr. Culbertson special
agent among them who will advise them of the approach
Of the expedition and grand council at Fort
Benton From this fort to Fort Union is four hundred
miles, which the wagons of the American Fur Company
traverse in twenty days All due pains will be taken to
keep peace with the Indians but the party prepared
for defence with howitzer and Sharps rifles firing
shots minute. Lieut.. Rufus Saxton Of the army, is
commissioned to establish depot at the Flat Head vii
lage, st. Marys.
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At the contemplated celebration of the fourth of July
at Springfield Massachusetts, it is said that cayalcade
OF young ladies and gentlemen will be formed dressed in
old continental STYLE with cooked hats broad flaps tights
kneebuckles silk stockings short waists powdered hair
billions &c
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-06-25

Senior Don MANUEL DE DoNuLA mot Bonita as report
ed by telegraph has been appointed Minister Of Foreign
Relations, in the place Of Don Lucas Aaman lately de-
ceased.
Santa Anna has established official newspaper call
cd NJ Diario O6ieiaL de "a Repnbliean Mexicana.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-06-25

WILL Casa case was recently tried in Montgom-
cry county, (Pa in which Judge Smyser ruled that an
attempt to sign will-death occurring to prevent the
signng-is sufficient to sustain the will In this case
the decedent had commenced his name by writing the
letter p when he sank back exhausted and died in ten
Iuinutea
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THE SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CONVENTION.

The Memphis papers furnish the particulars Of
the dongs of this Convention, which assembled at
Memphis on the 9th instant. The number OF De
legates in attendance from the States was nearly
five hundred. as follows:
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-06-25

The TOBACCO CRoP.-During the present month the
receipts and sales have fallen off fully onethr as com
pared with last year at the same period In addition
the unusual and long-contnued dry weather and the
general unayorabe for tobacco crop has caused
considerable alarm among the planters in regard to the
next crop, and many anticipate less than half the usual
yield From every quarter Of the tobacco growing region
the complaint is general and, unless good deal Of rain
falls during the next few days the worst fears will be re-
allied Throughout Christian Warren and Hopkins
counties, and the Green river district as well as the
southern portion Of the State and Tennessee the drought
has been severe and great scarcity Of plants
planned of.-LousviUc Journal
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-06-25

The LOCOMOTIVE EXPLOSION SUsouEHANNA.-The
of the explosion Of engine the Erie Railroad
the 10th instant by which FIVE persons lost their lives
has not been ascertaned. The engine engaged in
pushing heavy freight train up the grade had run
almost half mile, when the dome Of the boiler ex-
ploded The persons killed and wounded were laborers
the double track with their wives who had been al
lowed by the engineer to ride the engine violation
of the regulations of the road Five known to have
been killed instantly, viz two women, Mrs Catherine
Sateoly, and Mrs Catherine ODay; three men, Walter
B. Arnold, engineer Michael Casey and Patrick Caron
laborers Six are known to be wounded, viz: Gilbert
HILL fireman, slightly; the of the engineer de-
ranged from injuries about the head and neck Miss
Eliza Stoddard, blown off and otherwise injured re-
covery doubtful; Mrs. John Collins leg injured, hand
and arm badly injured viii probably die. Others are
wounded An inquest was held Friday and the jury
acquitted the railroad officers of all blame
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-06-25

WARNING TO YoUTH-Daniel 7. Woodward who was
Thursday last sentenced be hanged the murder
Of his wife, handed the following card to the Rev. John
c. Smith the ensuing day when that gentleman BY in
vitaton first visited the unfortunate being in his CELL it
having been written previously The paper directed
to Of the associates Of mis- boysh days. and designed
for publication:
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\" As have but few days to live, feel il ny duty to
caution you from following ny Of f il you would
live long and be respected by al who know you No mat
ter how humble your situation Of f, keep the Sabbath
holy refrain from profane company and above al things
refrain from that great destroyer ardent sprt4 Look
at my condition. Instead Of being one Of our best s
zens beloved and esteemed by all, you find in my
lonely cell under sentence Of DEATH charged with one Of
the awful crimes that could be pcrpetratcd on earth
from once pious youth the referred to above
DANIEL 7. WOODWARD"
The above imparts solemn lesson By which We trust
the youth TO whom it is addressed will pro6t-Repu6ic
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-06-25
FOR NEW MEXICO.

Gen. GARLAND, of the U, s. Army, arrived at
st. Louis on the 18th instant and was to depart
thence on the 10th for Fort Leavenworth on his
way to New Mexico, where he will take command
of the United States troops stationed in that terri
tory. AT Fort Leayenworth he will be Joined by
Governor MERIwETHER and number of private
citizens, who viii avail themselves of the opportu-
nifty for safe and agreeable escort across the Plains
About three hundred troops will accompany Gen
GARLAND from the same point, designed as a rein
forcement of the army now stationed in New Mexico
The ST. Louis Intelligencer, from which paper
we obtain the above information, adds
"A good many rumors have been ahoat concerning the
be pursued by Gen. GARLAND with reerepce
the Mesa region What his positive instructions are
wholly unable to say but believe it win be found
to be the policy of the Administration to abstain from
aggressive movement unless otherwise compelled by a
continuance of Mexican infringements Until the whole
boundary line is completely agreed upon according the
Terms Of the treaty win be considered requisite that
the people of Mesia and its adjacences shall occupy the
positions with reference to their local Governments
that they did prior to the existence Of treaty with
Mexico If they belonged to New Mexico then they will
do at least until the authoritative settlement Of
the boundary line shall declare it otherwise.
Gen. GARLAND is in fine health, and looks in good
condition for the toughest kind of service in his conem
plated field of duty His long experience and well known
efficiency military officer emnently qualify him for
the delicate and responsible mission with which he has
been entrusted"
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Atlantic Railroad with such branches from New reans
to the highest nayigable point commercs and grcu
ture may demand.
These are the subjects, gentlemen which emp y the
minds OF all and which can have restriction place
but aim at the good Of the whole country and 18th no
sectional feeling but with view benefit our untry
and postery let proceed In the consummao OF the
work which we nave now commenced
The Presidents remarks received with gr AZ APP
plause throughout his views evidently coincidn in all
respects with those Of vast majority Of the Dele ates
The organization Of the Convention was com, eted by
the choice of Vice Presidents and Secretaries ced by
the respective State Delegations, as follows
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BY Morse's Great western Telegraph Line.

LEGRAPHIC NEWS
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Reported exclusively for the :
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON!
WAR WITH MEXICO!

THE SPANISH CONSUL REPUDIATED
ALLIANCE or SPAIN AND .uEYyCO
UNDER TaE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-27

THE LATE FATAL RAILROAD AcciDKST-Coroner Gamble
Yesterday held inquest upon the body of the unknown
man who, on Tuesday morning, found lying on the
track Of the Hudson River Railroad 10th street.
mutlated and dead No evidence as to how the accident
occurred was adduced. On Monday afternoon he was
seen on TIE track near Ninety sixth street. by Hum
phrey Murray, an employe Of the company. The jury
rendered verdict Of g Death by being over by
train on The Hudson River Railroad the night of Oct
"a 1882 He about sixty FIVE years Of age, feet
inches in height and dressed In black cloth
coat with buttons made of wood fgured vest bsck
pants two coarse muslin shirts, and brogan shoes His
left broken his right arm cut OIL and his face
so mutilated that recognition would b difficult.
at the Bellevue Hospital upon the body of Peter Duffy
native Of Ireland twenty years Of age who died from the
effects Of injury received Tuesday afternoon by falling
through the well hole of a building in Fifth avenue
Twenty street. distance OF forty Ave feet
the plank upon which he standing at the time hav
ing broken verdict Of accidental death was rendered
By the Jury
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1t will be remembered that few weeks since stated
that suit had been brought in the Covingon Ky) Cir
cult Court Judge Pryor presiding, by colored man
named Samuel Norris against n Patton, Of Virginia, to
establish his The suit argued In the above
court yesterday The particulars as we can learn
for several years where he married free and
has several children permitted by his MASTER Patton.
to he his own time, paying him, through his agents,
Withers Co., of this city, his snnual hire which he
eve, slo0 per About two years since Pat
ton came TO Cincinnati and sent for Sam to visit him,
which he did at the house of his agents, Wheys Co.,
at which time the following agreement was mace; Patton
agreed to lberate Sam. allow him to buy himself BY
paying the Of $500 within four years. The surplus
whatever it might be, to belong to the slave In ac-
cordance with which agree, 1T Sam paid at that Time
$lS4 and has paid him since 500 1t expressly
understood that Patton not to sell him during the
four years. This part of the agreement Patton At
pied to violate, to prevent which this suit was
brought. The decided yesterday in favor OF
the defendant, and the suit dismissed by Judge fryor
upon the following grounds
That the statutes Of Kentucky recognise only ways
Of lberang sayesfrst by wl second by oeea VI emAh
That slave by law is not allowed to enter into any
TSst tho fac. Of the agreement being entered into in
Ohio free state docs alter the law 50 long - the
or agreement only exeoutory
sam ard Patton, and the time liked Tor his freedom
"ns ~ s lorS a. sam was slave master entitled
to Ills services snd the received BY him WAS BY law
sn suit of much interest references made by
the udoe to all the authorities upon which his opinions
was founded the conclusion Of his remarks he said
am therefore, unable 70 give eject TO the ssrsen4ak
stsndng the OF this do TO decide agana the
pisntn the time looking great hasdshp
The case was appealed to the suges Court o. taa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-27
Interesting from the Sandwich Islands.

THE FETlTlON fOh THE REMOVAL OF THE
CONTINUED vlRuLENCE OF THE SMALL POx, ETC.
Our dates from Honolulu to the 2Tth of August.
Tie committee appointed 70 consider the petition for
the removal OF the insters Judd and Armstrong report
ed on the 18th of August adversely to the petition.
The popular feeling particularly among the foreigners
who are almost unanimous appear to run high against
the missionaries The Poynesidn defends them, the ar
S7s opposes. The Polyncsdn charges the opposition
with desire to overthrow all the penal laws The op
men Of the missionaries to which they principally
opposed those to enforce the outward observance Of
religious ceremonies which do not make the people bet
ter but only hypocrcs The missionaries appear to be
securely seated in their official positions
The papers almost entirely filed with articles edi
toral and communicated, the conduct Of the mis-
sionaries.
The manufacture of salt ia becoming important.
The Commissioners Of Public Health in Honolulu made
the following report for the week ending August 26th
The number OF of small pox which have been
reported during the past week for the island Of Oahu
34 the number Of deaths reported in the time O3
From the other islands the new cases reported are l62
saths l02. The number Of remaining Honolulu
deaths, 1926.
altitude Of about ten twelve degrees above the hor
zsn and perhaps twelve degrees North of the course
When first discovered its trail appeared forty five
degrees In length and bright and has increased in
length to about ten degrees On Thursday evening (he
25h) it set ten minutes to eight O'clock and is approa oh
in the rapidly that It is now less clear and will
probably be visible only for few nights longerole-
sian, Aug. 81.
TIir FIRST wHAIER OF THE SEASON The American whale
ship Polar Star, Capt Hollis arrived Mt Honolulu on the
oath inst from the Kodiac ground The report brought
BY her is very meagre having spoken but ship and
heard from but one other and those too early 10 the
season to form the basis of any estimate of the result
the at the northward This arrival is Later by
few days than the for the past eight or nine
In 1884, at Iahana July 18th in Is45 st do july Sd
in 1885, at do July 3D. in l847 at Honolulu july 10Th
In ls4s at do Aug Sth in 1s49 at IAhaina July 27th
in 1862 st ilo, about Aug 4th; in isS3 at Honolulu
Aug. oath.
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LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
on hand is 75a, 900 bales.


LIVERPOOL MARKETS.
The breadstuf market has recovered from the decline
Of last week, and closed yesterday firm, with upward
tendency.
In corn there is only limited business doing.
We quote white wheat at 0s 3d. los. ID. red, 9s ID
Western canal -four sells at 3Ss. Cd Ohio 34s Cd COS
yellow corn 40s. Cd; white, Ais.
PROVISIONS beef is held at 95s 10Cs. There Is
small business only doing in pork but prices are frm
vt 72s Sd. s5s for prime Lard is steady, at $751;
X Co.'S Linseed cake, thin, s1o 5s.
RosY sells freely at 6s 3D. l3s. Cd. for common to
Enc qualities sJrits of turpentine 5Ss 3D.
RICE is in moderate request at 24s. Cd.
PoT ASHES in active request at Sos and pearls at 2Ss
SUGAR has declined 3D. and-a moderate business doing
at the decline.
COFFEE is essentially unchanged in price but is dull,
ToRAcco--Previous quotations maintained, but a
mall business only doing.
Y MANCHESTER MARKET.
At Manchester the market has undergone essential
.hange since last report
HAvRE MARKET.
OCr 13-The cotton market is rather steadier, bu
poorly supplied Sales of the week. $500 bales Pot and
3earl ashes have slightly advanced Rice is firm with
upward tendency, closing at 34f. q 34f. soc.
4 [NorE.-Owng to the lateness of the hour, we have
unable to get than the foregoing brief dispatch
,yer the wires The full details of the will be pub
lished in our afternoon edition.
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Shipment or Treasure.
The Expedition to Sonora.


The Alta California says There is degree Of IN
eres and of curiosity manifested the part of the
public In the movements Of the supposed leaders of the
supposed cret expedition to Sonora Of which great
deal has been sad, and Of which there Ia little known
The sudden and unexpected return of small party of
gentl lmen who visited Guaymas few months since, for
the supposed purpose of arranging the premnaries for
the reception OF the expedition revived popular attention
to the subject The authorities watchrul, but find
nothing suspicious. The gentlemen presumed to be at
the head Of the movement are, In the meantime quietly
pursuing thoir ordinary occupations, and II they
organizing expedition, they very judicous about
IT, 1t said the party will ss In the course of two
three weeks perhaps sooner but there Is to
suppose they have xed upon day of departure Ifhey
have II Ia certainly not the time assigned those not in
the secret.
States Minister Mt Mexico requesting the authorities to
keep sharp lookout for any expedition and to prevent
u IL 1t should be attempted lie says any expedition Of
the kind will inevitably lead to hostilites between the
two Republics How the Minister arrives At that conclu
sion We know not If party should enter upon Mexican
territory with hostile intentions they would voluntarily
forego all claim to the protection cf the American dag,