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Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

PRoGREss OF THE New ORLEANS AND
TEXAS TELEGRAPH.-The Mansfield "Ad-
vertiser,'' De Soto parish, La.,) contains
some details furnished by Mr.. PRESTON,
the agent of the Red River and Texas Tel
egraph lines, giving statements of the pro-
gress and location of the work. He antici-
pates that within three months the lines will
be in operation through Louisiana and Tex
as, connecting New Orleans with Galveston
The connection with New Orleans will be
through Baton Rouge via Alexandria,
Natchitoches, Shreveport, and intermediate
places in Louisiana, and through Henderson,
Rusk, Palestine, Crockett Huntsville, Mont
gomery counties, to Harrisburg, Houston
and Galveston, in Texas Alexandria has
subscribed $4,000. Natchitochcs So, 500 and
Shreveport $4,000. Offices are opened at
various points on condition that a certain
amount of stock is subscribed there.
In Texas the people are raising subscrip-
tions for collateral lines running further in
to the interior. and the design is entertained
of extending the direct line to Port Lavac-
ca.
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

ANOTHER PACIFIC ROUTE SURvEY.-It
is stated in the Missouri Democrat, at St.
Louis. that Col. Fremont has made prepar-
ations 10 start in November for a winter ex-
curslon to test the practicability Of passage
through the mountains on the central
route in the season Of SHOWS The en-
terprisc j. entirely his own, unconncctcd
with any Government aid, and i another
illustration Of that high character for pcrse-
verance ard energy for which be j. distin-
guished. The Government survey Of the
same route j. entrusted to Capt Gunnison.
who is very competent and trustworthy
The concurrent labors of these two expedi-
tions will 90 far to settle the much contest
ed point, whether the central route is prac-
ticable, contrary to the concurrent opinion of
most of those who are best acquainted with it.
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

PRoFEssoR MAURY-We have some
time since stated that in view of the value
to commerce and navigation of the labors of
Professor NJ. +. Maury. as presented in
his wind and current charts, and impressed
with the importance of more general and
uniform plan of observations at sea, similar
to those on which these charts are based the
Government Of the United States had in-
vited the different naval powers Of Europe
each to appoint an officer to confer with
Professor Maury upon the subject. and to
arrange the details Of the desired system Of
observations, to be made on board the YES
sells concerned. The invitation has been ac-
cepted, and this interesting conference is ap-
pointed to take place at Brussels on the
23d August next. Professor Maury sails
for Eur ope, accordingly. by steamer of the
26th of July.
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

~ Red River has risen several feet du-
ring the past week, but we have heard of
no arrivals of boats
The weather continues dry and warm,-
highly favorable to the growing crops, which,
during the past ten days. have improved very
greatly The cotton crops, generally, in
this vicinity, are equal, if not superior, to
those of last year at this time. The corn
crop promises an abundant yield.
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

FATHER GAvAzzI AND ME BRowNsoN
These gentlemen have recently shown that
they are the most vehement orators extant.
Mr. Brownson has lectured against Protest
antism with great freedom Of speech, but
those he attacked allowed him to proceed
without aifront or molestation. Father Ga
vazzi in like manner has treated the Catho-
lies with about the same ability bitterness
and Iancor. Both the speakers have the
zeal of new converts, but as no man was
obliged 10 go TO hear them, the interference
of a mob TO stop either would have been an
act of wantonness and outrage. We agree
most fully with the following remarks of
the New York Evening Post on this subject:
I'VE are quite sure that these polemical
displays in public do very little good on
either side and much harm. They excite
animosities without removing crrorand in
fame prciudices rather than diffuse truth
Could they be conducted with temper
and moderation. and ccnfne themselves
to the real merits Of the question, they might
possibly enlighten the public mind but,
generally. they lug in 20 many side issues
abound 80 much in particularizan and per-
sonal appeals, that their tendency is to breed
and kindle ill-fcelings more than to spread
knowledge of what is pure and good"
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

A Washington dispatch to the New York
Tribune" of the 29th. says II is ru-
mored that the Cabinet have been engaged
during several recent sittings, upon the in
structions to be given to Mr.. BUCHANAN.
our new Minister to England "OLD Buck"
desires authority to settle all matters of diff
ference at London. Secretary MARCY
strenuously resists the wish Of Mr.. BUcuAN-
AN to acquire eckat for negotiations there
The Cabinet decision is said to be in favor
of Mr.. MARCY. Mr.. BUCHANAN is not
pleased with the decision, and probably will
not embark on his mission for some time
vet
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

ALABAMA.-A statement has been made
current that RICHARD w. WALKER, ESQ,
had declined the Whig nomination for Gov
ernor of Alabama. 1t appears that he has
written a letter from Philadelphia, express
ing desire to decline the nomination, in
consequence of continued indisposition, but
placing himself in the hands of the Wing
Central Committee, that Committee have
written letter, continuing him as candi-
date.
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

The Boston Chronicle" says there re-
sides in an interior town in Maine clergy
man of quite popular talents, and of high
standing in one of the largest denominations
in the State. who says he has never been on
board a steamboat never saw a Railroad
car or engine, and once when he came near
a Railroad station he turned his head on
one side that he might not see it. The
good man is sorely troubled. for they are
talking seriously of building road through
his town
Why don't he move to Arkansas He
could be elected Governor here without anv
difficulty,
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20
Increase Of Gold.

The Boston Atlas has an article on Il,
increase of gold, which contains much inta,
cstinc information on the subject. IT,
pears that for half century before tie M
covery of the American continent. the u,
nual product was not more than 81 ,50OO00
About the middle of the 10th century n.
mines of Potosi were opened. and from H.,
time to 100 the increased supply CAM
principally from America, and averap.l
annually from 81, 100000 to S2,0OOO6O
making the annual product of the worla
during that period between $4,000, 600 and
100000. This supply went on ineress
ing for century, when in 1900 the animal
product Of gold and silver had reached
$4,000 000; about 70 per cent or $50.
00G, 900 Of which was silver, and the "
naming 30 per cent, or $l4,4O0,000, eoN
Of this sum America furnished about g0 w
cent. Of the silver, and 5S per cent. Of ill.,
gold
From about 1910 to 1886, the sur,lv
Of tic precious metals from Europe apd
America had fallen off some 20 per cent
This arose from the fact that some of lie
mines had become exhausted. out more ~,
and the disturbed and unsettled state a
Mexico and South America, where some q
the richest mines were found. But durin,
this period, mines were opened in Siberis
and Russia become the great gold produeiinr
country Of the world. These mines. which
in 1916 produced only about $50, 600 bs5
increased in productiveness till in ls36
they yielded Sl4,000,000 In 1913 III
period when gold was discovered IN Cal.
ifornia, the annual production Of aoId
had arisen to So, 0,O00-of which mi
800, 600 was in silver, and 44,T00. 600 n
gold At this period, America produced
about 20 per cent. Of the silver and opIy
Il per cent Of the gold. II has been wi.
mated the total amount Of the precious met.
ais in the world, at the time of the discr.
cry of the mines in California was 81 $50.
600, 600 of which about one-third, or 81.
50,000,0 900 was gold.
Since the working Of California. there has
been rapid increase Of gold. Up toIsJa
it has been estimated that the gold from
California alone would amount to sI53-
000,O0 There was coined at the limited
States mints in 1852, So, ,240,0 aDd
though a small portion Of this may have
been obtained from North Carolina AMI
Georgia and another small portion NAV
have been recoinage Of foreign gold. ret
it i believed that as large a quantity Of CAL
ilornia Gold has been used il manufactures
as all the coinage of foreign gold, added IA
what has been obtained from Carolina and
Georgia. We will, however, drop tie odd
numbers and set down the amount at So
O00,00O. The quantity of god dust sent
from California to Great Britain and other
foreign countries during the same years,
must have amounted to at least sI2:0000OO
making the production of California for
1852. S64.000,000 Some have estimated
il much higher. From present appearances
the quantity from California the present
year will be increased rather than diminish
ed We viii also suppose Australia and
Siberia will yield S44,000,OOO more; We
shall then have an annual production of
Sl1O,00O,000 Of gold, over aud above the
ordinary product from other parts of tie
world"
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

HANGING IN VIRGIN1A.-JoHN S. Worm
LEY was hung at Chesterfield Court House,
Va, on the 25th ultimo, for the murder of
ANTHONY T. RoUBIoU, his son-in-law The
execution was witnessed by about 2, 500 per-
sons, whom the prisoner addressed for about
a quarter of an hour He confessed the
murder of RoUBIoU, remarked that under
similar circumstances he would repeat the
crime. and then gave an account of facts
which led to the unfortunate event.
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

CoPPER WEALTH OF MIcuIGAx.-The
propeller Globe brought to Detroit from
the Saul; on her last trip 20S tons of mass
copper, 12S tons Of which were left at the
Detroit Smelling Works. The Detroit
Tribune states that some Of the masses Of
Of pure copper weighed 1000 pounds,
and The whole cargo would average more
than 70 per cent. The weekly value Of
copper now coming down from the Cali
fornia Of Michigan, is not less than $780,
900, and it will continue to average that fig
urc for some weeks to come. ~ o. Pic.
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

Mr.. E. Merriam, of New York, distin-
guished scientific writer and practical phi
losopher, says that persons struck by light
ming should not be given up for dead for at
least three hours. During the first two
hours they should be drenched freely with
cold water, and if this fails to produce re-
storation, then add salt, and continue the
drenching for another hour"
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20
kOssuth.

The New York Mirror Of the 2Sth
ult-. alleges that this windy Apostle Of Lib
erty, upon whom some Of our easily -gulled
countrymen lavishcd SO much sycophantic
adulation, i writing letters to the New York
Times" in which he speaks Of the Ameri-
cans in anything but complimentary Ian
guage. Perhaps the gentleman ! sHartiHag
under the recollection Of the frigidity If BIZ
reception in some Of the Southern cities,
and the meagre fruits reaped from his five
hundred oratorical effusions. We commend
to our sympathising countrymen, who held
Hungarian script in their pockets, the fol-
lowing extract from one of his letters:
n. O. Bulletin
"And, amidst these important events, tbs
trouble between Turkey and Russia,) what
of America, sir? Why, America is rep
resented nowhere Not one of the dipO-
matte agents Of her Democratic Government
j. yet On bis post in Europe, and Minister
to Constantinople and Paris not even nomi-
mated yet, Why, sir, but that's negE-
gence surprising Imagination; that dega-
dation Of your national dignity which i bOr-
dering upon ridicule, if not upon the con-
tempt, Of and from the civilized world"
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

The price of the Government prepaid en-
velopes will be s. 20 per hundred, being
three cents each for postage, and twenty
cents per hundred for the envelopes
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

In the Connecticut House OF Represen-
tatives, recently, the report of the Commit
tee on African colonization, recommending
the passage of a resolution appropriating
$1,000 to aid in the removal of colored per-
sons to Africa, was rejected and the resolu-
tion ne gatived
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

The Gloucester Telegraph" calls upon
the Government to station vessels of war
in the Bay of St. Lawrence, to protect
American fishermen from the insults and
abuses of British officers, and adds =" If
the Government does not intend to protect
the fishermen they would like to know it, so
that they may be prepared to protect them
selves
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

The squadron of Gen. URQUlza, in the
River Platte, which recently defeated the
Buenos Ayrean squadron, was and is COM
manded by Com. Coz, an American. The
Buenos Ayrean squadron went out express
ly to attack him, and was roughly handled
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

GoDEY's LADY's Book for July, comes
to us in style still richer if possible, than
ever The engravings are of superior Or
DER and each article of its reading matter is
worthy of perusal
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

a DEMOCRATIC LEGIsLATURE-The De-
mocratic Legislature of New York have re-
fused to pass the bill giving to Southern
men the right of transit through the State
with their slaves. The Legislature have
also refused to endorse the Compromise
Measures, and President PIERcE's Inaugu-
ral
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20
Terrific Storm.
New YORK. July 8

VIEW Uhhi cuiy =
a terrific storm occurred yesterday eve
ming, in which large number of buildings
were struck by lightning, unrocfed and de-
molished by the wind. The Crystal Palace
was flooded with water. and some ofthe glass
broken. The loss is very heavy.
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

The Washington Republic p" intimates
that in giving 50 many appointments to viii
lom Freesoilers and Secessionists, President
PIERCE is acting upon the policy pursued in
regard to the Indians,-viz that it is
cheaper to feed them than to fight them
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

The opening of the Memphis & Charles
ton Railroad to Lagrange, distance of fifty
miles from Memphis, was celebrated at La
grange on the 4th inst. A large concourse
of people were in attendance.
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20
A contemporary oe the New York "Eve-

ning Post" thus characterizes that journal !:
The Evening Post cares less for plat
forms than for pap. 1t idolizes Free Soil,
and upholds the National Administration.
1t scorns the Compromise, and speaks rev
erently Of Frank Pierce. 1t boldly waves
the flag Of Abolition, and sneakingy coun-
tenances the men whose election to Offices
of high trust in the national councils was
the last insult to the principles it pretends
to cheri sh'
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

A Swedish artist, CARLEMAN, has made
new discovery, which he calls photochro-
biography, by means of which he takes from
800 to 400 copies per day, of objects in all
their natural eolors.
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

The proposition to insert clause in the
new Constitution of Massachusetts,, that ain
all future enrolment of the militia, no dis
tinction shall ever be made on account of
race or color,'' was rejected in the Conven-
ton by majority of only 25.
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

The Savannah "Courier" states that ST.
100000 have been subscribed to the stock
of the Brunswick and Florida Rail Road
Company. A large part Of the road is al
ready under contract.
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20
Public Speaking.

Mr.. CURRAN will meet Col WARREN at Mt.
Ida, Montgomery county, on Saturday, the 10th
inst, and at his subsequent appointments, as fol-
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

There is project on foot to erect mon
ument to the memory of HENRY CLAY in
Washington City. The National Intelli-
gencer' favors the movement.
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20
sr,r;sn and Mexican League.
Spanish Expedition to Mexico---Proposed
Annexation or the Latter---Treaty Be
tween santa Anna and Canedo
New YORK, June %.

New YORK, June %.
A telcrraphic dispatch from Washing
ton reports that the Government is in pos
session of information which establishes the
conclusion of treaty between Spain and
and Mexico for the annexation of the latter
country to the former.
The report further goes on to say that
treaty to fhis effect was signed by Captain
General Canedo and Santa Anna when the
latter was last in Havana on his way to Mex
leo, and that it has since been officially rat
flied BY the respective Governments Of Spain
and Mexico.
An expedition j. organizing also on the
northern shore Of Cuba, to carry 5000 Span
ish troops to Vera Cruz to support Santa
Anna in a coDp d'ctnt which he designs
making, in imitation Of Louis Napoleon.
The dispatch says it Is understood that
on the departure Of this expedition, the Gu
bans will seize the opportunity 70 rise in a
general insnrrection, which it is believed
would be successful.
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

The place Of the Pantheon at Paris i on
the eve of being annihilated by the sudden
opening of an immense abyss, which took
place recently The ward where the Pan
theon is built is situated upon the catacOmbs
of Paris, which are as large and immense
as the mammoth cave of Kentucky. 1t Is
supposed that the stone pillars are not
strong enough to support the weight Of the
upper court, and that the whole Of that ward
will finally fall into the cave.
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20
Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce ROBERT NJ
HARDY, Esq., as candidate for Prosecuting At
torney, in the Sixth Judicial District, for the
pired term of E. A. Warren, Esq, resigned
We are authorized to announce ORVILLE
JENNINGS, Esq, candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney in the Sixth Judicial District, for the
unexpired term of E. A. Warren. Esq, resigned.
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20

Deaths in New York last year, q, ,5Ss
being 436 less than in 1851.
Washington telegraph., 1853-07-20
THE TEXAS GOLD SToRY.-A subscribe

The TEXAS GOLD SToRY.-A subscriber
to the New Orleans "Picayune" writing to
the Editors from Georgetown, in Texas, ex-
presses his pleasure that the "Picayune"
was not misled by the exaggerated report OF
gold finding on the tributaries of the Color
ado. Georgetown is within day and
halfs travel of the Sandies, where the gold
was said to be most plentiful, and the writer
AYERS that although he has seen hundred
persons from the place, he never saw five
cents worth of fine gold. Some grains
have been found and 50 far there may be
said to be gold, but he don't believe any
person could gather fifty cents worth in a
year.
Lord JOHN RUSSELL. in his last publish
ed work, The Memorials and Corrcspon-
dence Of CHARLES JAMES Fox" pays the
following tribute to the immortal WASHING
TON:
"The success of America was owing. next
to the errors of her adversaries, to the con-
duct and character of General WASH
INGToN. In him were united the purity
of the most disinterested patriotism with
ali the energy of the most stirring ambi-
ton the utmost reluctance to engage in
the contest, with the firmest will never to
abandon it when begun, the most intrepid
devotion Of his life and his fame in hazard
Gus attacks, with the calmest judgment in
all matters political and military. The dis
sensions Of Congress, the envy Of rivals, the
apathy Of his troops, the calumnics Of his
enemies, neither excited him to rashness,
nor stopped him in his'carecr."
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-10-21

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fr,s-1 5.-.,s r., al. .-,.. ~ -.
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80 d. a. a. a-7 - - &c = ~ f-r f.-e -r- a
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80. . lcusr. sa-.of Ohio e 81 ls.c- Ard -t.fe M -,
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--Fs-Tae market tetdy but q-et Sales 100 has
po-,o 30 a SC 80 Cas- Mlsoovsdo q Sc. 80
FIsE-Ihe is vel spfEec hltn Ftn Dr. Oo1 A. lS-
vessr-s7s lrofsf 1fs
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FCsTh, sfse hssvy ,nd n, ds1a.ra iss ,evs Sales q
10 -urs scotch Pr ss56sS5 8. n9nlh
limited demand ~ - . of b1ens ard - D ios
sparkh - q -. H. -. q, -, - s-
tettsr t u i9 blerls AyE-s as
ed g. isiasc tut md no buyers e. thar Price
IFATfF H-The without rnAt@r cnanTe Pres -
mn ssser snd only uocera chsds f tie East
20 rtct.rff A. cocs cCrtI &c 49, ane-erAe
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CSe Srer AID o. 2 olered here bs Reused
Fs request ard fr 81 81 :. y 81. AID 8eear
. 40sl 81 rEich l. improvement Pam as 1ecined
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sales o. Tor Hard Norb River ard are scarce AID Fansd
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-10-21

October 2. Ge0rse Beoehins Jr- ssea Il years
month md csys -, 49,, a.. -.
hs late residence 70 lhl EFteentas
BTITTAfSO On "Wednesday evening James Britain IN t'e
11s u bio S.
r.l,fi,s sfe friends thoe Of the y espee July
frved fsuers IrdGy morning Il 10 ococ 70
h. sef5euce No s. Unonplse without further nVt2in
rs :. nfns vii - fsteD 20 fevsfk for fntsrment .
DICKINfON-Su tie Ih Inst A. h0frtsnis
wife Of And kso AID daughter q Abraham RSeE deeel'
H. nm. ard relatives family and Of Der brothern
s.rTSsv y from the house OF hoT anee JOHN
4. Fiker Astoria l. l. without further Invitation
DJOAN-Or thursday 18th inst Mar smith vile Of AhomN
Duran. Scn. IN TIE cd wear of her age. -.
friends family are repecy tnFted 70
f.Dd safurdsy 2d inst At O'clock NJ from her
lac sdsnee East Sxfenh st, near ILrday "tho az iu
theT Invitation ,,,--
TYDT-On wedn,sdsy morning 10Th inst After short Illness
NJ Fshsr relici o. Ebenseef u yde.
The Of the family invited 70 attend her
fsnsrs without further invitation tbs Fray aterooon a.
ococI iste residence No q Narck place s1laas
ILIsIEY-A POfsId Me- lh Inst Isaac l1iey ksI IN the
lie appointed Coec or OF mat port by
Prsdn and hold IN. oce I'll some time atr tine close
Adsnfs admins ration Before that sppOnnent no
Register u Deeds for several year Nj sey
business highly respected Ia the
resided and died leaving
lsTfe tsin'e. -, c.,-,- ,,-,
IAgTON-On Tbupdsv 10Th inst, Catherine CLARK
younf,a dau ehter Of the late Henry n Psnton.
the family and Of her brofhcrn-aw, fver A.
DuvtIneb rereeuy invited 20 send her funeral 81 81
Church Of Broadway and oustons SATURDAY
I'D inst. At d z. NJ. without further Invitation