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TEXAS.

charter was obtained from the late Legislature Of
Texas for the incorporation Of company to build rail-
road between Brownsville and Point Isabel Among the
corporators named in the act several citizens of New
Orleans The distance is about twenty four miles, and
the computed cost is above Slo per me 24O
The State contributes eight sections of land for every mile
of railroad completed to be located any inappropriate
ed land in the State Of Texas With over hundred
and twenty thousand Of land out of which to raise
$780, 200, the company begin with good prospect 1t
is important unct to the Of communication
with the Rio Grande valley.
The cattle trade Of Texas growing into considerable
Importance New Orleans is the market to which IL is
directed During the present about forty thou
head Of crossed the Neches river at Beau
mont bound for New Orleans and large herds have also
been shipped from Sabine Pass and Indanola The Gal
News predicts that with the advantages of rail-
ways the cattle trade of Texas will equal the whole cot
crop Of the State Notwithstanding that the latter
increases rapidly from year to year. Many Texan agr
cuturists constantly entering the business Of stock
raising, which requires little labor and yields large profits
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EMIGRATION TO FIoRrpA.-For many years past the
tendency of energetic and thriving portion of po
pulaon has been plant itself upon the virgin fields
Florida The infusion Of Carolina population has been
so considerable MS to form very important element in
its growth and to have produced corresponding ten
dency to form commercial connexions with Charleston
The establishment Of line Of steamers communicating
directly with the heart of the State, it has largely
creased our knowledge Of its resources IL has stmu
lated in extraordinary degree, the tendency to mga
ton among people, and tide of settlers Is pour
ing in such as we sorry to lose but Florida may be
proud gain Some idea of the extent Of this migration
may be had from the fact that the which
left on Saturday, filed to her utmost capacity with
substantial planters their servants and chaels on their
way to their homes in the Land of Flowers There
were upwards Of forty cabin passengers eghywo slaves,
fortyour horses and mules eight wagons and fourteen
carriages and vehicles of light draught In addition to
this the boat was filed with freight and was compelled
to turn away nearly half cargo for want Of room,
very gratifying indication Of the Of commercial
connexions with that rapidly improving State.
Charleston Mercury.
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BALTIMORE AND ONO Rs1LRoAD.-At meeting Of the
directors of this Company Tuesday W. G. HARRISON,
ESQ., the President presented the annual report which
eay sets forth the business operations Of the company
the year. its present condition and future prospects
hey in all respects gratifying and full of encourage
lent.
The Joint Committee Of the City Council to whom was
eferred the memorial of the company asking the city
endorse bonds to the amount of five millions of dol
,rs, made their report Monday afternoon to the two
ranches of the Council
The report embodes all the facts in relation the af
rs Of the road its financial condition, the trade il now
s and the encouraging prospect that is before It, when
Western connexions are completed and the free nav
on Of the Ohio river restored. The Joint Committee
me unanimously to the decision that every interest Of
z city as corporation and community will be best
vanced by the city endorsing the bonds Of the railroad
mpany as asked-Patriot.
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From THE BRITISH PRoyMcEs.-In the late Provincial
papers the question of consolidation is mixed up with
that of railways Federative Union is talked of and
the St. John Times declares that it is only impotc
but impossible to shut eyes to the apparent and alb
sorbng fact that the day is fast approaching when
scheme must be adopted in order to consolidate and unite
these mighty provinces into great confederation
The late storm severely felt in New Brunswick the
heavy rains of Sunday night and Monday having swollen
the rivers and streams to unusual height. The de-
sruction of bridges, mill property, sc. in different
tions of the country very great.
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ALABAMA SENAToRs.-In the Eastern papers
which reached US yesterday we notice telegraphic
despatch stating that Hon. JEREMIAH CLEMENS
has been reelected Senator in Congress from the
State of Alabama. The report, we think, is prema-
ture. This day was the time appointed by the
House of Representatives for going into election,
but, it being Thanksgiving day, the Senate refused
to concur and passed resolution to elect to morrow,
(the 25th.) This was probably agreed to by the
House. 1t devolves on the present Legislature of
Alabama to elect two United States Senators, and,
they will of course be Democrats, if We were not
apprehensive of damaging the prospects of Mr..
CLEMENS, we should not hesitate to express hope
that the announcement of his election already made
. is but the forerunner of the event. The Demo
cratic members, who have large majority in the
Legislature, held caucus last Thursday evening
but their proceedings have not been made public.
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EXTENSION OF THE MANASSAS RAILROAD FROM HARRI-
sosBURo TO sALEM-A Convention was held in Lexing-
ton va last Thursday for procuring the extension of
the Manassas Railroad from Harrsonburg Salem,
FOR the construction Of railroad between those two
points 1t was well attended by delegates from all the
counties through which the proposed improvement would
'Pass resolution adopted to petition the Legisa-
eure for charter to construct railroad up the valley
from Harrisonburg to Saem passing by the towns Of
Btaunton Lexington, Buchanan, and Fncaste,
hese places win be compatible with the interests Of
'he company
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Governor VRooM, the American Minister to
Prussia, it appears was required to dress himself in
uniforn, for reception at Court, Notwithstanding
Secretary MARcY's instructions to the contrary 1t
appears that the King of Prussia will not allow any
deviation from the usages heretofore regarded at
his audiences and receptions, and prohibits official
introductions in plain costume.-Phila. Neps
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KSUD IvERsoS-The Chicago Tribune characterizes
the effort to raise monument to the memory of the Nor
wegan boy who said to have suffered martyrdom at
the hands of his paymates rather than steal as "pous
fraud" "unmitigated humbug The truthfulness Of
the current story is denied and the verdict Of the jury
who mostly Norwsgans, goes subsantiae the de-
nial. The jurors say:
owe, the jury Of this inquest on tho above child have
concluded from the testimony before u.s. accden-
tai far design for the murder the child but that
wicked boys unknown, accessory to his death through
thOughes mprudence, and whose not before the
jury"
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ARRIVAL OF JEws.-The steamer Germania from Bre
formerly the Acadia Of the Cunard line) put into
Halifax her way to New York, and the Halifax papers
have the following in relation to her passengers:
"Her passengers a motley group among whom are
some hundred and fiy Jews, who have evidently
turned their backs upon jerusalem except peo-
pie assert it is be rebuilt in the Western World About
one hundred passengers are route to California and
nearly oil are seeking home in the far West"
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-Cuv1rR-It was said that so extraordinary was the
skill Of Cuyier that If he only the tooth Of animal
he could give only the class and order Of the animal
in question, but the history OF its habits The following
anecdote OF quick and cool examination Of parsonage
whom most people would not think Of submitting to sci
entifc research is decidedly rich. He in his
sleep the popular representation Of Satan advancing to-
wards him and threatening to eat him. Eat me-"
claimed The philosopher as he examined the fend with
the eye Of naturalist and then added "Horns, hoofs
Gramntuorous! Needn't be afraid Of him !"
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lit is announced for the benefit of those persons who did
get sight at the comet that it will again appear be-
zee the public for few nights only, in the autumn
2147.
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WoMAN's RIGHTs-Saxe must certainly have had in
view the recent Womans Rights Convention in Cleve-
land when he wrote Of the time
"When ma.rons, seized with oratoric paugs,
Give happy birth TO masculine harangues,
And spnsters, trembling for the nations fate,
Neglect their stockings to preserve the State
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1t is supposed that the first Thanksgiving on these
shores observed at Plymouth about the l1th Of De-
cember, old style, 1921. Edward Wnsow gives this
count of it
Afer the harvest Of the year 1921, Governor Brad.
ford cent four fowling, that we might, after
special manner rejoice together after we had gathered
the fruit of our labors They killed much fowl with
little help lasted the company week Among other
creations we exercised arms, many of the Indians
coming among us also the greatest Indian, Massasoyt
and ninety men, whom fer three days feasted and
entertained"
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GERMAN LYRICS, by Charles r. Brooks, Boston
published by Ticknor, Reed Fields Washington
sold by Taylor Maury vol, PIP. 237.
These poems help the reader of English to insight
Of German manners and modes Of thought We are re-
minded however, Of the remarks Of the icenate Pero
Perez in Don Quxote: All who pretend to translate
books Of poetry into foreign language fail not to mpo
versh them for in spite Of all their and ability they
will find it impossible to give the translation the same
energy which is found in the original" And the only
exception within recollection Of these wise sayings Of
the Licenste applied to transations from the German
is to be found in Coleridges Waenstein, which German
scholars have said is equal and in passages supe
rior to the original Of Schiller.
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LORENZO BENoNI or Passages an the Life Of an
Italian Edited by Friend New York published
by Redfed sold by Taylor Maury, Washington /
vol, PIP. $50.
This is book Of interest presenting graphic pic
lures Of the life of Italian students and scholars. 1t is
told with great skill and in the best Of English is
instructive as well attractive book and such has
awakened great attention in England and in the present
aspect Of affairs when the Times paper is speculatng
on the possible necessity Of England putting herself at
the head Of republican movement in Europe as the
best means of controlling the policy Of Russia these
lations Of LORENZO BESoSr Of the condition of Italy
mand special attention.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-29
"ElOw Of Heart 70 Believe. .

Reluctant as most Of the political
editors are to acknowledge that popu-
lar sentiment demands law Of anni-
hilation for the liquor traffic, occa-
sionally we find one conceding the
fact We like the magnanimi,y and
candor Of the Ohio State Journal
editor, in giving utterance to the
following. There is hope Of his con-
version to our side, which will GER
tainly be triumph after what was
said in its columns during the session
of the last Legislature, and especially
when we consider the influence that
the Journal wields in the State
"The fact is not to be denied that
there is a strong and rapidly growing
sentiment all over the State, among
the people, against this rum.selling
traffic. The convention just closed
furnishes the evidence that this feel
ing is active and will make itself felt.
The proceedings and speeches will,
no doubt, give a powerful impetus
to the cause, and it is our conviction
that another winter will see the Maine
Law enacted by the Legislature Of
Ohio. Whatever we may think Of
its wisdom or policy as a permanent
measure, (and we have expressed our
doubts heretofore on this subject, we
can not doubt that the masses are de-
termined that the experiment shall be
tried in Ohio. We have no sympathy
with the rum traffic, and if this be
found the best course, we shall Ger.
tainly rejoice at its effects, We repeat,
the trial is bound to be made, in our
Judgment. We think the people de-
mand it, and we shall certainly throw
no obstacles in their way. If future
experience shows that we have been
mistaken in our views, we shall take
great pleasure in saying so, as we
know that in what we have said, we
have never acted from desire to pro.
mote the interests Of the liquor ven.
ders of the State"
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-29
Pennsylvania.

A big work is to be done in Penn.
sylvania, and a big effort is now being
made with "great guns" in the field.
Recently there was a Convention at
sunbury. To show the spirit of the
occasion we copy the following:
Whereas, Prohibitory Legislation in
the traffic of intoxicating liquors as a
beverage has been found to be the
most efficient means, and, in fact, the
only adequate remedy for the sup
preston of intemperance, and all its
accompanying evils; and
Whereas, the friends of temperance
throughout the State are making Wig
orous efforts to elect such representa-
tives to the Legislature as shall ensure
the passage Of a law prohibiting the
sale Of intoxicating drinks, except for
medicinal, mechanical and sacramental
purposes therefore,
Resolved, That the friends of tenn
perance in Northumberland county
pledge themselves to each other and
to the community, that they will never
relax their efforts in the cause until the
traffic in intoxicating liquors as bev-
erage is completely suppressed.
ReSoIVed, That we shall not rest sat
isfed with any legislation which does
not aim, and which on trial will not
prove an efficient and total destruction
of this demoralizing and penicious
traffic.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-29
The Wyandots.

Big Turtle, chief of the Wyandot
tribe of Indians, who removed from
Ohio to the Indian Territory, writes
to the Ohio State Journal concerning
their present condition:
Our Improvement, when appraised,
amounted to upwards of $4,000,
which was paid us in the autumn of
1e45. In the spring Of 1850, our
Chiefs retroceded the granted tract to
the Government and $780, 600 Of the
proceeds was invested in Government
Stock--making our present annuity
$22 900. al
We have two churches, one a splen-
did brick edifce, neatly finished. We
have three District Schools in active
operation, under the immediate super
vision Of the Council. We have two
flourishing Sabbath Schools, with good
libraries. We have a large Temper
ance Society, and a Division Of the
Sons Of Temperance about to be form.
ed. And as for our agricultural pur.
suits, they are carried on pro6tably,
every year yielding surplus for
market. Our general thrift surpasses
that of any tribe north of the Arkan-
sas line. In short, we are in far bet
ter circumstances than when living in
Ohio. The nation generally is con-
tented and happy.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-29
Worlds Temperance Convention,
Ceptember 9Th.

The Committee Of Arrangements give
notice that no persons can be admitted aS
members, except by cOurteby, but such ~
shall produce a certificate Of Delegation
from some Total Abstinence Society. To
expedite business, it is desirable that such
certificate be sent by mail, postpaid, q.
handed in to the Secretary, Rev. JOHN
MARSH, No. l49 Nassau street, on arrival
in the city. Persons expecting to be mems
hers should be attending soon to their ap.
pointment. Where there is no meeting
held an appointment BY the President win
suffice. Per Order. +.
JOHN w. OLIVER, Chairman.
10 Editors will Oblige by publishing the
above.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-29

re- "I served" says Jefferson,
"with General Washington, in the
Legislature of Virginia, before the
Revolution, and during it, with DR..
Franklin in Congress. I never heard
either of them speak ten minutes at a
time, nor to any but the main point,
which was to decide the question:
They laid their shoulders to the great
points, knowing that the little ones
would follow themselves"
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-29

INHUMAN MURDER. - George Sell
lers, a young man of II or l8 years
ofage was horribly murdered on Tues
day evening, the 21st inst. near
Brownsville, Monroe county, Ohio, as
is supposed, for the paltry sum of
50 l2, which amount he possessed
when last seen with one Daniel Sales
bury near the spot where the body
was found in a maDgled and horrible
condition. His throat was cut from
ear to ear, his pantaloons pocket cut
off, and poeketbook and money gone.
Salisbury made his escape but has
since been arrested and now remains
in the jail at Woodsfeld. Guernsey
( OhiO) Je6srsOnian.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-29
Bliss, the sheep-washer.
above.

Temperance men, do not forget that
Lester Bliss, the candidate for Lieut..
Governor, on the Democratic ticket,
is the man who honestly thinks that
liquor is essential on sheep-washing
days" Let it be remembered that
DR.. Allen, his opponent on the Wing
ticket, is thorough temperance man.
One of these men will be Lieut.. Gov
ernor, and in case of tie vote in the
Senate on the Maine Law, the Lieut..
Governor will have casting vote.
Who shall give that vote?
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-29
Old Bachelor Governor.

Both Wings and Democrats in Ohio
have presented to the electors for
their sufrages, for the highest Office
in their gift, regular bred old bachelors.
We do not like to see such men (if
men they are) elevated to such a
position Of honor and responsibility,
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-29

ANEcDoTE A LA LovER. A gentle
man, conversing with an Irishman,
states that he had seen a telescope
with which he could see rocks in the
moon. "Arrah, said Pat, 'an' was
it not my own father that had tele-
scope which would bring pig so near
you could see him five miles of, an
you could hear him grNnt too2
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-29

THE BANNER Town OF THE STATE
One hundred and sixteen votes were
polled in this town on Monday. Every
one for the adoption Of the law.
Nearly every voter was out Grand
Haven Times, Mich.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-29
Another Rriok.

ne QIahulNWy " TT
Court of Boston, recently took the
ground that rs per cent. Of the crime
il our country can be traced directly
or indirectly to the grOg shops; and
yet a prOhibitOry law must not be
passed, because government has no
business to take away the resources
of private citizens. Cannon The
world is soon to find out practically,
that private citizens have no business
tomake money by perpetuating crime,
and disease, and pauperism, and there
BY take the resources of the Govern
ment away from enterprises of useful
ness and Importance.
People must be aroused othe great
fact involved in the influence of drink
ing customs on crime. Recently the
Nsw Albany (a) Banner presented
the question pointedly. We copy;
.."The history of nearly every Grim
inal that has been arraigned at the
bar for years past, is the record Of .
life in liquor. Nearly all men, unless
the hardest and most sunken of wretch
es, will rarely perpetrate even moder-
ate crimes, without the aid of the in
toxicating glass. With that, there is
nothing they will not have, and no in
iquity they will not practice. lntem-
erance and crime as much go hand in
hand, as a happy heart and a smiling
countenance. This condition of things
has its lessons, and they are significant.
If we desire to lessen crime, and most
of us probably do, we must lessen that
which produces rs per cent. of it. II
is a mere priming to punish that por'
ton only which is brought into oul
courts. This is but the shell of the
matter. Behind it is the vast crime
mandatory. And here we come upor
great and oppressive difficulty. lti
one of the most difficult things in th'
world tn keep a certain class in societ,
from drinking intoxicating liquor
class which the bowl maddens, and il
every drop of which there turks tn
temptation to commit fresh crime. /
drink can be had, by either sacrifice
or knavery, tits thiers; and no soone
is it procured than it is demonstrate
in some active form of iniquity. Thus
directly or indirectly, society is mad
to suffer evils, the causes of which d,
not lie about, below, or beyond tn,
earth; but among us, by the side o
our places of business, by our dwell
ings, in the sight and hearing and path
of every citizen.
The question is not what is to be
but what can be done to cut off the sup
ply of criminals, and thus, in som'
considerable degree, cut off crime it
self? Can we talk to men and per
suade them that the rum bottle is th'
sure guidet crime? Will facts hav,
any effect on the miserable devotee
of the glass? Too often is such {
fruitless task. Men have generally
lost head, heart and conscience, VIII,
lOve intoxicating liquors. But what
ever may be uncertain, there is no I'm
certainty on this important point, tina
intemperance is the greatest cause o
crime. therefore, it is here that Law
and philanthropy should apply thei
efforts constantly and heroically. Les
sen intemperance, and you straitwa.
lessen Crime.'"
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