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The Coming Commissions.

Our last advices from Australia announce
a long expected faet-the commencement
of disafeciion among the colonisis. ave
must be Free" says the Melbourne Argus,
and from the tone in which the intention is
drclared--from the confidence with which
the writer appeals TO his frlow-citizens, 1t
is manifest that discomfort has already as
sumed alarming proportions. Nor can the
occurrence be productive of astonishment.
The unparalleled growth Of the colony, the
usual misrule of the Colonial Office, the iu-
tolerable burthens imposed by the Imperial
government, and the inevitable results Of an
enormous increase Of wealth among the i'm
migrants, could not but lead 10 general de-
sire for emancipation and freedom Aus
tralian cities, which FIVE years ago were
mere villages, can now compare with the
large towns Of Europe indeed, in all that
pertains 10 material Development and pro-
gress, the former are immeasurably the su-
perior. What more natural than that the
colonial yoke should press heavily OH the
necks of those who more than realize the
commanding position they occupyl Raised
already to a respectable rank among nations,
and contemplating a prospective greatness
only second to that Of the United States,
Australia may well deride her Legislative
Council for lis limidity, and call for men
who will sever the bond Of union to the
mother country with unAinching hand. The
cry for freedom, which we publish in anoth-
er column, is no empty murmur. There is
little bombast in the threats Of the Austria
lian patriot. With untold millions at COM
mand, and an ever swelling host Of sturdy
colonists from England, Scotland and Wales,
10 enforce their rights, the popular party in
Australia have little TO fear in the contest
they are commencing. But few federalisIs
and no foreigners, are there, 10 support an
iniquitous government, in order TO gain pri-
vate ends Of their own. Stript ofihe aid Of
those whose sympathies are purchased by
the Colonial treasury, Great Britain has few
allies to expect among the gold-diggng ar
my. Were the Imperial agents even less
exiorIionaIe, independence has charms 10
which the most fanatic monarchiSt cannot
be insensible. Fate has obviously designed
Australia 10 take rank among the great pow
ers Of the world; lis DEGREES are not 10 be
frustrated by the strategy Of few British
troops, or the timidity Of few narrow-min-
ded capitalists. The "freedom" demanded
by the Argus must come. When it does,
the world will possess another noble repub-
lie, pregnant With power and might, poOPled
by Anglo-Saxons, and dispuling with us in
generous rivalry the FIRST place among civil
lized nalions.--N y Herald.
, 1853-09-24

narrative that the seizure Of the fugitive by
the Auslrlans was the first blow struck in
this quarrel. However, the Diyan was not
in condition 10 increase the number of its
enemies, and it submitted to the demand of
the Int rnuncio. A new governor was i'm
mediately appointed to Smyrna, and an in
vestigation was commenced into the facts Of
the case.
Between Austria and the United States
the question is of totally different charac-
ter. In ordinary circumstances, unless al
the solicitation, and with the authority Of
the Turkish government, it is evident that
the American commander had no right
whatever 10 dictate terms 10 any foreign
officer but the state Of things we have
described shows that the grossest outragei
had been and could be committed with i'm
punity, and all the ordinary usages of civ
ilized nations were apparently suspended.
Nevertheless, the coercion applied by The
captain Of the ST. Louis 10 the captain Of
UsSaro was of the most direct kind, and will
probably be regarded by the court of Wen
ma as an act of hostility, for which they are
."'Htu " uCmdHu ItpdldllOh lIOu leol-
dent Pierce. In the present state Of feel
ing in tho United States towards Europe
generally, and Austria in particular, it is
certain that no such reparation will be Civ
en-, and it is perhaps likely that the con-
duct OF the officers Of the ST. Louis was die
tated quite as much by the desire 10 make
political capital for their own government,
as BY professional ardor, or party prcdilec-
lions. The origin Of these quarrels lies,
however, in the want Of power and deter
minalion on the part Of the Turkish govern
ment. A resolute governor would have
fired upon a foreign brig, the captain Of
which had dared to kidnap person from
the land and he would also have punished
two foreign vessels Presuming to threaten
each other with hosliliiieS in the port OF a
third power. In the midst Of more serious
dangers, such embarrassing incidents as
these are not wholly Insignificant, and they
increase the difficulty of maintaining the
nominal independence Of an empire which
no longer sufhces for its own defence.
, 1853-09-24

Discovery or Coat NE.-Extended
coal beds Of superior quality have lately
been discovered near the residence Of Mr.,
Lucas, at the foot oi the CalliPOoia Noun
lsins. Several persons, who are competent
judges, have seen and pronounced the sPeei-
mems from there a superior article Of blum
inous coal. This discovery in addition 10
the one announced the other day, as having
been found on the coast, al Coos Tor Kowes)
Bay, will tend to largely increase the in
domitable spirit of discovery which is fast
developing The rich mineral treasures Of tho
Pacific Statesman.
, 1853-09-24

B6y- A fearful accident occurred July
10Th at Niagara Falls Three men belong
ing to a seoW which came down the river
on Monday night, fell asleep in q small
boat, which presently became loosened from
her moorings, and two Of the men were
hurried over the Falls. OF course they
we're instantly killed. The other fingered in
the rapids for several hours, and oil Efforts
for his relief proved abortive. Late in the
afternoon ho lost bis bold upon q rock,
which had hitherto sustained him, and was
dashed over the American Fall. The ca
tastrophe elected the utmost CONSERVATION
in the vicinity. II is seldom that an acei-
dent involving loss Of life 50 serious as
this has occurred al the Falkland the event,
il is 10 be feared, is attributable IN part to
carelessness Visitors 10 the Falls this
summer cannot be too cautious 10 veniuring
into insecure places.
, 1853-09-24

CLIPPER SHIP SWEEPSTAKES. - This
splendid vessel, belonging 10 Messrs. Cham
bers s. Heiser, now loading al Pier No. 5,
N. R., for San Francisco, was visited yes
terday by large party Of gentlemen, who
were alike pleased with the fine ship and
the elegant hospitality with which they
were received. The iimbeFs Of the Sweep
stakes are composed Of live oak, white oak,
locust and cedar. The top timbers are all
live oak and locust, ceiled on the inside
with yellow pine, and wales Of oak. Most
of the white oak was cut upon the Mount
Vernon farm, which Is equal TO any grown.
The ceiling is Gagged 10 the timber, and bolt
ed perpendicularly and horizontally to the
timbers with IA inch bolts. The tree
nails are oil locust, and driven through and
wedged at each end. Her length over all
is 235 feet; 40 feet beam % feet depth Of
hold her lower masts and boWsprit are all
made spars Of the most approved kind ;
dimensions Of spars as follows Foremost
So feet, fore loPmast 40 feet, foretopgallani-
mast 80 feet inches, fore royalmssl 20
feet, sky sailmasi 10 feet, pole feet. Main
mast 30 feet, main topmast 81 ieet main
topgallantmast "a feet, main royalmast 81
feet, sky sailmast 10 feet, pole feet
Mizzenmast 50 feet, miEzen iopmast 40
feet, miEzen topgallantmast % feet, mizzcn
royalmast 16 feet, sky sailmast 10 feet, pole
6 feet. Foreyard rs feet, fore topsalyard
60 feet inches, fore topgallaniyard 43
feet 6 inches, fore royalyard SO feet. Main
yard SO feet, main topsailyard 81 feet. main
iopgallsnlyard 4s feet, main royalyard 3s
feet. Msinyard S5 feet, miEien iopsail-
yard 90 feet 8 inches, mizzen lopgaliant-
yard "a feet 3 inches, miEEen royalyard 26
feet 6 inches, and other spars in proportion,
and spreads about $4,000 yards Of canvass.
To sum up the whole matter, no pains =
expense has been spared by her owner 10
make her the most elegant and superior
ship launched in Ameriea.-[ New York
Tribune, Aug. 5.
, 1853-09-24
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, 1853-09-24

encampmcnt in drenching rain, being com
PEELED 10 do so in consequence of the scarci-
ty of grass for our horses. The trail was
through thick brush dripping wet, and our
wardrobe was decidedly moist. The buck
skin pantaloons of our party became so elon-
gated as 10 cover the toes of our boots, pre-
senting novel appearance. AT IL o'clock
We reached prairie and found good grass +;
but had long seurch for water. AT last
we found fine rivulet and struck a camp
Soon large fire and tolerable shelter un-
der some large fir trees cherred us and af-
ter lunch upon raw bacon and crackers,
Messs Smith, Wilson and Drew, proceeded
to hunt for game TO sppease mountain ap-
petite. They soon returned with five grouse,
two partridges and one pigeon, which were
soon cooked, and devoured with a relish. -
While out, Smith rode into flock Of grouse,
at which he discharged both barrels Of his
gun without effect. Chagrined and laughed
at BY his comrades, he on looking down, dis
covered that his horse was standing on the
foot of fluttering member of the flock,
which he secured, and rode off wringing its
neck in ttiumph. Hereafter the horse and
Smith are 10 he sent out for game.
2Oth.-The rain continued oughout the
night, but this morning the weather bids fair
to be pleasant The clouds are passing
away and the sun occasionally shines out
brightly. We have concluded TO remain in
camp to-day for the purpose Of resting our
horses, drying ouF "dunnage" and hunting
for game. P. M. the party returned to
camp with an abundant supply of game /;
such as grouse, partridgcs, &c. Mr.. Will
son had chase after deer, but could not
get shot at him. Mount ST. Helens looms
up majestically, apparently only few miles
of-but probably some twenty-five or thir.
ty. 1t looks much more formidable and
difficult Of ascent than when seen at a longer
distance. The snow has fallen apparently
several feet upon the mountain during the
last two days, which may retard our pro-
gress in ascendingit.
A party Of Indians passed through the
prairie to-day, but did not appear to be very
communicative. They, however, told us
that it was yet "four sleeps hence to the
mountain.
, 1853-09-24

A GREAT DAY AT ST. LoUis.-On the
18th inst, there was celebrated at St. Louis,
with zest well worthy Of the OCCASION
"The opening of the First Division Of the
Pacific Railroad, distance Of about forty
miles in the great chain that is 10 unite US
with California and the Territories Of Ore
gon and Washington" The proceedings
on the occasion occupy nearly four Of the
alarming long columns Of the St. Louis
Republican and they are full Of the right
kind Of talk, such as belongs TO the live men
who inhabit the two great Western Valleys.
The excursion train was drawn by the St.
Louis" the first locomotive ever manufac-
tured west Of the Mississippi river Think
of that, drowsy conservatism. II is not YET
forty years since England, in her arrogance,
strove TO make the Mississippi the western
boundary of the United States Now, al
though tie iron horse has not crossed the
river from the Atlantic coast, 10 our States
upon the other side, yet it has been created
on that further shore, and has already start
ed from the "Father Of Waters " for the
shore Of the Pacific, to greet our brethren
there.
, 1853-09-24

B9- John Kelly, soldier Of the revolu-
ton, died in Union, Muskingum Co, Ohio,
90 years old. He was born in North Car
olinn, joined the army At 10. and was al the
battles Of Brandywine and at tho stofmipg
Of Stony Point
, 1853-09-24

70 The Cincinnati Atlas suggests the
purchase-of Mount Vernon by Congress, for
a summer Presidential mansion. This would
obviato any obj 'clion to the purchase OIL the
score Of lack ot constitutional powers.
, 1853-09-24

COMMODORE NEwToN.-Dispatches have
been received at the Navy Department, die
tated by Commodore Newton himself, and
dated " Pensacola, July 49," in which the
Commodore says that he was still i'll but in
fair way of recovery, his physicians hav-
ing pronounced the crisis 10 be passed.
There is every reason 10 believe. therefore
that the report of his death is unlounded.
, 1853-09-24

AUGUST %, 1858.
We lrfl our encampmenl on Grouse Prai-
rie this morning at an early hour. Amer
about six hours travel over a mountainous
country we descended the range Of noun
tains dividing the two branches Of what is
called Lewis river. The descent was pre-
cipitous and dangerous. At this point the
exploring expedition lost several Of their
animals, as we afterwards learned. Upon
reaching the foot Of this mountain we found
largo river running from the northwest
This river is unusually rapid, and bounded
on either side by high mountains, with an
occasional spur extending to the margin Of
the river, which made il necessary for us
10 cross and recroSs the river very often.
Towards evening we came 10 an old vol
canic region OF some three miles in extent,
over which we were compelled 10 travel.
The whole surface was ol lava rock, with
large assures Of considerable depth. We
noticed several craters-some Of them ap-
peared like walled wells coming out of a
cone-shaped protuberance from four TO TWEEN
ty feet high. This volcanic region appears
moi 10 have been disturbed by an eruption
for a much longer time Than any other we
have seen. Large trees are growing among
the lava rocks, which is not the case at Mt.
St. Helens.
Soon after leaving this region we cncoun-
tered another river which has lis source in
norlherly direction, and emptying into the
one we had been ascending for some fifteen
or eighteen miles. At this point St. Hell
ems appeared much nearer than before, and
as we had been informed that the "milita-
ry trail F" led 10 the base Of that mountain,
We were induced 10 continue upon it, which
led up the western branch. This day we
bad been in the saddle continuously over
eleven hours, and finding no grass, were
compelled by the darkness Of the night 10
camp and lie up our horses without food.
The next morning we started at an early
hour, and continued following the military
trail, which crossed the river several times,
as before, 10 avoid the spurs of the noun
iains. At about twelve o'clock the trail
lell the river in an easleily direction, which
soon brought US 10 the top of the main Cas-
csde range, apparently nearer Mt. Rainier
than St. Helens and retreating from, rath-
er than approaching, the latter. We there
fore retraced our steps, and came back to
the point where we had been two days be-
fore--at the forks Of the river. Here we
left the trail and ascended high mountain
on the north side of the river, which ena-
blsd US to get some idea Of the lay Of the
country between us and ST. Helens, then
appearingto TO be about eight miles of.
Our progress through the dense forest
was necessarily slow and tedious. At one
point, one of our pack horses rolled down
a steep precipice for several rods, where it
would seem impossible for an animal, in do
ing so, 10 escape instant death. But upon
releasing him from his burden, and assisting
him to rise, we found that he was not seri-
outly huh-our camp and cooking utensils
appeared to suffer more injury than the
horse.
! On tie second LAY, fudher progress with
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Ry Never wade in unknown waters
, 1853-09-24

|adelphi1
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-26
FRIDAY, Jan. d, 1858.
tRlD
HOESE.

Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Langhorn.
a numbered bills were reported from standing
committees.
Mr.. Griffin presented the following petitions: A
memorial OF Elijah Baker and so other citizens of
Henrico county, opposed to the extension of the
corporation limits of the city of Richmond.
And a petition of. b. Kesee and six other school
commissioners, asking a change in the law for the
teaching of INDECENT children in the county of Hen
rico.
A number OF resolutions were presented and a.
dopted.
The following engrossed bills were read a third
time and passed.
A bill TO amend the Sd section of an act entitled
an act 10 widen and complete the SiStersville and
Salem Turnpike road passed March 81, 1851, was
taken up, rad a third time and passed, ayes SO,
noes 81.
A bill! to amend an act entitled an act allowing
certain time to commissioners of the Revenue TO
qualify and give the bonds of Office passed at the
present session of the General Assembly, was taken
up, read a third time, and passed.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Sinking Creek and
Ctaig's Creek turnpike Company, being the unfn-
lshed business of yesterday, was read a third time
and passed, ayes SO, noes "a.
The Clerk was ordered to inform the Senate of
the passage of these bills respectively.
A Senate bill appropriating $1,000 for repairing
and erecting buildings at the Eastern Lunatic Asy.
lum was read the third lime and pasSed-ayes 81,
noes 4.
A bill concerning Pilots was ordered 10 be en-
crossed.
An engroSsed bill to anthoriSe a loan to the
South-Side Railroad and to change its name, being
the order ofthe day, on motion of Mr.. Gordon, was
postponed until this evening at half past Z O'Clock.
On motion OF Mr.. Old. the House then adjourned
until ! O'Clock this evening.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-26
h Great West.


The st. Louis Republican gives some interesting
statistics in showing the rapid growth of several
western cities:
The exports at Peoria, ILL.,, for the past year are
set down at 81, 6s5, 5l9. The estimated value OF
merchandise sold Cor that will be sold by the 4tI,
March,) will be about 1896, 3S7. In February,
1852, The population was aScertained to be 1914;
There are ia stores, of every kind, several fac
tories, two diStillerieS, four steam Touring mills.
two steam planning and sash factories, and eight
SteaE! engines i'll operation in the cabinet, pillow
and other factories, selling ST ,6S5, 5l9-aud ma.
king a grand total of s. ,079, 81.
Chicagois claimed TO be the centre of thirteen
railroads., radlatlng in all directions. The entire
distance traversed by these roads is estimated at
over 5000 miles. In 1886, the entire value of pro
uuce exported l'oOo,64. In 184O, the population
was 4,S43; now it is 40, 900. The total value of
real estate and personal property in tile county
and city is estimated OF this time at S12, OS5, O37,
which shows an inc. ease over the amount returned
IN 1851, of S2,662, $50. In 1889, it was only ST.
829,42O. During the past year, the exports were
as follows:-Flour II, 600 barrels, 339, 4iO bushels
wheat, 2,S29, Gas bushels corn, ,59s, 749 bushels
oats, 1886 bushels barley, 467, 72S barrels beef,
1868 barrels pork, Received S39, 3O4 pounds
wool, 1875, 900, 900 feet of lumber, 6l, 600. 600 shin
giles, $4,000 600 laths.
The total amount of importations Of DUBUQUE
Tor the year reached 23,926 tons, having a cash
value of S1,679, $40. The importationS o: the
same articles in 1851, amounted to 20,662 tons, al
III III
creaSe of nearly half a million dollars.
The exports for the same period amounted to
TO S629, l4O, - which the leading article was
lead amounting to 1000 pigs, valued at $685..
600. The other domestic productions amounted 10
4l,14O: In 1851, the exports Of all the enumera-
ted articles, amounted to S233, 239-bcing an in
crease of 1896, 80, so.
The number of steamboat arrivals was 417-be-
ing an increase of CT over last year. The average
freight on the above importations from St. Louis
this year will not fall far short of 1928, 6S9, go.
The average cropsin Iowa for the past year have
been good. A good grain crop has been realized by
the farmers in northern Iowa.
The average price OF wheat, for the past year at
Dubuque, ranged from so TO 60 cts; corn 25 to CSC;
oats Is o2Oc; barley so to 32c; timothy seed from
81 TO $3.50; clover 81; naxseed 81; white beans
So but now can be bought for 81; potatoes 60 TO
65c; onions so 10 60; mess pork SIC to SIS per bar
rel; smoked hams 8 10 lOc; shoulders Z to Sc; ribs
and sides 8 to 1Oc; lard 10c: butter 123 /. l5c
cheese 10 TO l24c; eggs 10 to 12c.
The population of Dubuque, nearly a year ago,
was 5000; tits now computed at nearly 1000.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-26
Gypsy Delusions.

A gang of gipsies recently visited Anne Arundel
Co., Md, and while in the vicinity of Bristol post
oihce, Capt. Robt. Perry, a gentlemen of considera-
bic means, was swindled by one of them out of
$1,000. The gipsies then left the neighborhood,
and removed to Washington, and the Republic, of
that CITY, tells the following singular story of the
mode in which Capt. Perry was swindled:
One OF the gipsies, an old woman, told him that
a~treasure oil an enormous value. was secreted on his
iarn' but refused to disclose its location unless he
gave her SlUUO. This sum was procured. plac.d
in a trunk, and locked, the key being given tn
Capt. Perry. In three days, the gypsy returned. and
she and Perry had an interview alone. The Trunk
was opened, and the bundle was found exactly ms
1t had been placed. He was required then to 90
upon his knees, in order that her incantlons neI.
formed over tie trunk and money might have their
tulletect. While so engaged her cloak fell upon the
Trunk, but she quickly replaced it upon her should
erS. The mysterious proceedings being over. perry
was called to examine the trunk and found it ali
right he re-lo:ked it and pocketed the key. He was
now told that the work was done, and that on the
ninth day she would return, and if the moaey,, &C..
IN the trunk were all right, she would be at liner,
ty to point out to him the exact locality of the
treasure on his farm. The ninth day came. hnt
the gypsy did not appear, and after waiting a day mr.
two longer the trunk was opened, but the bundle in
which the $1,000 was placed, was found to contain
only some two hundred coppe1s and a few leaves of
tobacco! The gypsy had substituted this bundle for
the one containing his money. Capt. Perry follow
ed the gipsles to Washington, and had several of
them arrested, but was unable to identify the W.
man by whom he was deceived. The house they
occupy was searchd, and, tied up in handk.r chiefs.
rags, and in kettles, boxes, &C., tie officers found
large quantities OF gold and silver coin, amounting
it is said, to SIC, 600. Can't. Perry could ,dentifv
none OF his money-the greater portion of it hay.
ing been in bills of Baltimore banks.
The Republic says that the victim of this super
Stitious folly is a man of respectable standing, and
w still further have 10 regret to say that Capt.
Ferry, on Saturday, not content with the serious
lesson he had received, actuall& visited a profes.
sionaole fortune teller in Washington, to be in
money" U.S.