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PUBLICITY .f Bank st4temsats.

The late Law OF the New York legislature. requiring
the weekly publication Of bank statements. went into
operation on Monday last We regard this Of the
most important steps that have been taken for years in
bank reform II OF the propositions pressed
with much zeal by the democratic senators in ls4. when
Mr. Clays fiscal bank bill pending in the Senate The
proposition was debated length and resulted in strict
party vote the democrats voting for IT, and the wings
against il. The proposition was rejected. But we are
grathed that il has found favor in the great State OF
New York. and that bank statements are hereafter 10 be
published weekly The preparation OF the banks in the
city OF New York for this weekly showing OF hands
destood 10 have produced considerable degree Of
ghuess in money matters for few days previous 10 the
first exhibit This fact OF itself shows that there is virtue
in the law Publicity in the transactions OF banks peca
arly essential in the great commercial emporium OF the
country We do that il is essential TO the
immediate interests Of the city Of New York than il is
10 all other LOCALITIES but the whole country has direct
interest in the management and soundness of the New
York banks II TO this poia that the banks in other por
lions of the country look in adopting their OF
policy To very considerable extent the banks Of New
York regulate the currency of the country and that
account the weekly statements emanatng from them will
be received with interest If these statements pre-
pared with honesty. they will necessarily have bene
and keeping the currency in sound condition.
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A HEAVY HAUL OF LAND wAnRAsTs.-We hear that
MIR Wilder. OF New Orleans. has presented claims for
the bouny lands due the regiments of blacks who served
during the last war in defence Of New Orleans There
can be little doubt, we presume, that that regiment.
and their heirs and assigns, duly entitled under The
law; but from the sweeping way in which these claims
suddenly mashaled, it is fair TO presume that some
one has been at work recently. copying records the
partments bearing on them. The Law makes no differ
to the color OF those who have regularly served
this government in war; granting the reward to ALL white.
indian, and ooored, according to service and grade
We presume that these claims subsaniiaed by the
evidence usually requid they will be promptly honored
II the Pension Bureau.--Wah. Stu.
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From the Detroit FREQ Press.
Tho Condition or the Navy.

We have desire to charge the present weakness and
inefciency OF the navy TO partisan account and hold the
late administration responsible for not because that
administration i. not bameworhy in the premises. but
particularly for the that il has already
greater weight of guilt resting upon its shoulders than it
hold up under Like the affairs OF every other de-
parment OF the government. the navy was neglected,
vessels were allowed to 60 destruction. and whatever
new ones were constructed are found be unfit for
mere Dutch galio,s, with no sailing qualities than a
tub
The naval construction system has been altogether
wrong. 1t has been under the direction Of board Of old
commodores. who. however gallant they may be when
treadng the quarterback the most worthless old TO-
ges when arned over the practical business OF ship
building. Our steam navy amounts virtually TO nothing
and yet money enough has been spent have made ii
very respectable Steam vessels thai have cost hundreds
Of thousands OF dollars can at the very best make bu,
ten or twelve miles an hour. The merchant sailing
clippers beat them Of sight in voyage around the
world and let them have ten or fifteen thousand miles
the start.
The condition of the navy can be judged Of by the
TACT that there is not single fit vessel in which send
Mr. Walker on his mission TO China and there is posi-
tive danger that American interests will seriously suffer
by reason of the delay that ensue from this fact
And competent authority has declared that small as was
the navy in 1872 it was, relatively the navies of other
powers, larger than the present, II this true are
in deplorable condition indeed for when that war
broke il is well known that inferiorily con-
sderably great thai, for while, it seriously de-
baed whether ships should be sent TO at all
and though finally they ordered out, and gained
many victories. yet they found too few prevent
the blockade OF coasts the invasion Of the Chesa-
peake.
We might make other illustrations showing the insult
hcency OF our naval force. The affair at Smyrna and
the fishery difficulties, directly 10 point In the
frs, of these Commander Ingraham in his efforts to
make American rghtsrespected. may be surrounded by
an Austrian feet sufficiently powerful to blow him out
OF the waller And in the fishery difficulties England
could in month concentrate off the banks OF Newfound.
land force that would sci all the vessels tina, we could
muster al defiance.
We trust the presen, administration will set work to
improve and strengthen the navy. Mr.. Dobbin has a
6Re field before him. and plenty OF material OF which
to make great reputation for himself
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From the N. Y. Times.
American Rights Abroad.

We copy from the Washington Union what, we
the conduct of Captain Ingraham and Mr. John p.
Brown, in protecting Martin kos,a from Austrian
violence, in the port OF Smyrna. We hail il with
exultasn, indicative OF nobler and worthier pur.
pose, in regard to the protection OF American citxess
abroad, than has animated national councils hitherto
IL shows determination to give practical force and eff.
Ecacy the high toned sentiments OF the Presidents
inaugural upon this subject The prompt manly
OF Captain ngraham fully sustained by the American
government. it has been by the public sentiment Of
the whole country, and by that portion OF the British
press whose sympahies with popular RICH, against
desposm and tyranny
The number Of the Union from which this article
is copied contains mertsd cuoky OF the ability, indus
try, and patriotic purpose brougb, by Secretary Marcy to
the discharge Of the high duties OF his Office His sces-
ton OF Mr. Mann his assistant 10 justly commended
act OF the highest judgment The Union closes
by saying that The country expects TO the American
made far commanding and respectable abroad
than il has been of ale and il Governor Marcy fails in re-
alizng this expectation, the administration will have
fallen short OF the pablo demand in one prominent
respect" This is thoroughly and literally true and we
heartily reloced TO the administration aroused to
the necessyof taking prompt and edeciua action upon
this subject. II shall have the cordial support of bi.
journal, whatever that may avail, every siep il may
TAX. towards making the American name and American
principles respected abroad
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eheis common ssit ssltpsue saekcoth tslow ia bulk
moulded tobacco OF all kinds and ia every which
can DO imported only BY those who have The monopoly oil
that article, excepting tho quantity which travellers may
bring with them for iheir salt pork, cured
sailed pigs; pork ssussgss hams wheat and all kinds OF
grain aud seed, with the exception OF maize la the
specified In the law Of March - 1927 blankets aud quilts
of wool cotton Of mixture Of both materials except
ing those coveuds. quilted sewed, without
When the law OF March 29h in force, Tor csnyng
which the legal authorities lately created exercised the
power conferred upon them by tho legislature OF the States
designate The time for the importation Of maize, they.
with the appreciation OF the supems government OF the
nation permitted the importation Of wheat into Chicapa
and into any other State OF bc republic The law Of April
4, lS49. permitting Maamoros and the frontier towns OF
onty in thu State of Tamaupas TO import -four rice
gar Coffee pork lard with all kinds Of vegetable stil
continues In force payment of duty specified IN said
law.
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List or Patents.

We indebted to the Washington Star for the fol-
lowing list Of new patents issued during the week end
ing Angus, 9th, 1883
samuel Candy. Of Ecou'. Mal., Maryland, fr improve,
ment in winnowers Of grain.
Frank Dbbcu aud Lewis Bollman, OF New York New
York. for improvements in multiplying gearing
Daniel Dodge, Of New York. New York and Phine..
Burgess Of East Boston, Massachusetts, for i'm proven emit
la life boa,L
George w. Eichell, of New York, New York for inn
provemen In setting up ten pins, and returning balls
Benjamin II. Green, OF Princeton, New Jersey for i'm
provement In carpenters clamps.
John Harin. OF Nsw York, New York, for improved
mode OF drying paper
Samuel Hchok, OF Buffalo, New York. for improvement
in railroad car seats.
Levi. s. Ingrshsm, of cuyahosa Falls. Ohio for i'm
provem.nt In winnower..
John w. jenkins, OF Greenpor New York, for improve.
ment in iron posts for fences.
George Leonard OF Shrewsbury, Ma"sohusss for i'm
provemcni In firearms.
John Lewis, of Buffalo. New York, for improvement in
printing presses.
Ebcn l. Mills, Of Rochester Depot, Ohio for improve
ment In corn shelters
Joel G. Norihrup of syrscusc New York for improve.
ment in printing presses.
James Patterson, Of Frsnklinvie New York. for i'm
provcment in friction rollers
Alfred Seymour, Of Hudson, New York, for i'm prove.
ment in rolling railroad and other iron.
Joshua Stevens. OF Chcopce. Massachusetts sssgnor to
the Massachusetts, Arms Company, OF place, for inn
provsmen, in repeating firearms.
DSsaS Thoms. Ball, of Boston, Msssschp.etts assign
or to Geo W. Nichols Of place, for design for statue
Of Daniel Wsbs,sr,
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We have heretofore stated that the last wing essla
ture OF Tennessee geymandered the State az to give
the wings eigh, Of the ten congressman, and majority
OF sixteen joint ballot in the legislature II will be
seen, by reference 10 teegraphic despatch from most
reliable gentleman Nashville, that the democracy have
unicoxd quite number OF these whig screws" The
wings had nominated one OF the ables most eloquent, and
most popular wings for governor Mallory Henry and he
is beaten by al least three thousand votes HIS Screws"
take it, nearly all loose" Blu, we pass on. The
Tennessee democracy is believed have elected ak of
the ten congressman. despite the Eerrymsnder. Such is
the triumph OF truth and justice.
Where is that loose screw Will the Herald be kind
enough to telll
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WnEArLAsp, near Lancaster, 23d July, 1883.
GxSrLKMESi have received your very kind invita-
on behalf OF my friends and negbbors to partake OF pub
lie dinner before my departure for England.
No event of my past life has afforded greater sasfac
iion than this invitation proceeding it does without
tinction Of party, fom those who have known the
longest and known the best. Born in a neighborng
county, cast my lot among you when little tbss
eighteen years OF age, and have enjoyed happy
home With you than forty three years. except
intervals which passed in the public service During this
long period have experienced more personal Kindness
both from yourselves and from your fathers. than has per-
hsps been extended any other in Pennsyva-
mia who has taken active part. have done. in the
exciting struggles which have peculiarly marked this
portion OF our history
1t was both my purpose and desire pass the remain
der OF my days in kind and friendly social intercourse
with the friends Of my youth and Of my per years. when
invited by the President OF my choice. under crcum-
stances which OF duty rendered iuesis,ibe to
ccpt the mission to London. This purpose has been
postponednot changed. 1t is my Intention to carry it into
execution, should kind Providence proong nay days
and restore my native land.
am truly sorry not TO be able accept invitation
Such are my engagements that appoint no day
the dinner when could, with certainty promise TO attend
Besides farewell dinner Il. best, but melancholy az
fair Should 1.-Two TO retun, shall then with
Joy and should II then be your pleasure offer me
welcome home dinner. IL shall be accepted with all my
heart
cherish the confident and pleasing hope that, during
my absence, ,ba live in your kindly rccollecions as
my friends in Lancaster county shall live my CRATE
fol memory.
Cordially wishing you and yours, under tho blessing of
Heaven, health, prosperity, and happine. remain your
friend and fellow citizen,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
To c. Hsssr, George NJ Stcnman, William b. Fordney
L. @. Regsr, James Smith, b. c. Bsohman, William
Msthiot, r. A. Muhicnbuis. George II. Krua John II
Duchman, A. Z, Hsmbrigbt A. Peters, III. Swsr N.
w Sample. and ~ EiImaks, esqs., and Others.
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We understand tina, letter received in this city
some days since from Rev. Dr. Busr, dated at Rome.
July O. in which he states that the Hon Senator Douglas
and Col. Walker, of United States army, in the
Eternal City, and witnessed the imposing ceremony OF the
Festival OF ST. Peters and ST. Paurs They were in good
health and that he would accompany them 10 the Holy
Land, for which place they would leave in rsry few
days.
II will be gratifying TO the friends Of all the
gentlemen TO learn their whereabouts, health, &c, &c
The doctor does not say that the honorable senator hss
become Roman Catholics il such had been the case be
would have been very apt to have stated it.
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friend who has spent several years in Minnesota,
ADD 10 well acquainted with The population growth and
resources OF The Territory gives the following gsner,
view a letter daled-
SALTWATER, July as, 1883
Minnesota ia largely settled with New EnsIander and
iis population 10 OF very hardy and industrious kind
The chief business yet in the Territory is and
that OF the government with the Indians Laundering
earned on very largely, and is very profitable The ST.
Cfoix already almost nvas the Penobsco in Msins, in
its mills ard RATS Of lumber Manufacturing, too i.
CROWN. rapidly in the Territory. The water power At
81 Anthonys Falls ia far the hes, in the Mississippi val
sy and VIII soon be extensively used In no part oil
The Union - farming profitable at this time a. here.
supply OF agricultural products falls far aho Of the
demand Tor the Territory, and provisions have to be
freghied IRON Illinois Some farms come 10 this terri
tory and do not like the looks Of The cowniry and leave
Y without much investigation. The land around ST
Paul. which u always the hrst seen, Tor farming. the
poorest in the Territory yet that bears fine crops when
worked A large share OF the back lands and up the
Minnesota are rs hne for farming ~ any in the States
The scarcity OF provisions and meney no doubt some
what prevents the former classes from settling.
The bank question has reached us and the establish
msn OF one At st Paul he first in the Tertoy) has led
TO some discussion. We have law in relation TO
banks, and they stand the ground other mel.
eanile busineas Until within year Two our currency
has been Dostly specie. Governor Ramsay, howesef.
paid out large amount of paper currency 10 the Tern.
tory year two ago. and the increase OF buaneas has
brought variety from all parts OF The cosntry We
not convinced that paper currency benefit any where,
and therefore have but Little interest In il.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THURSDAY MOANING, AUGUST II. 1858.


The New York Herald Of yesterday says .'We are
informed. upon respectable authority, that demand or
request had been made by order of the British govern
meni for mixed commission authorized search the
estates and all places in Cuba where importstious
OF Africans suspected 10 be sheltered, and that the
Spanish government bias granted the demand of England
and that the captsngeners has received the Official
commission by the last English steamer. The captain
general understand had previously 10 this authorize
tioa searched several estates, and had taken great
number OF negroes from them. These have been. as 1t
appears reursed to their masters and among them those
that were taken from Zuueas estate, and Zuluea him
self has been removed from prison 10 his own house.
under arrest The object of the captain is prob
ably to patch up the unjusihsble act OF searching the
estates of the island before any authorization was issued
for the purpose.
"The present agreement between the English and
Spanish governments il is proposed by the hrs and as
communicated TO us, is as follows:
..lst That England will consent 10 the importation
into Cuba OF apprentices from Africa for ten years. APP
premiership.
sd That new census OF every slave in Cuba will
be formed now by mixed commission, authorized to
search every in the island, that future they
can ascertain whether slaves have been introduced
sd That in fifty years from the acceptance of these
propositions and treaty based thereon the pesen, slaves
and their children will be set free.
"a draught embracing these main propositions has
been sent, seems, 10 the English consul and to the
captain general in order TO consult the principal corpora
tons and planters of Cuba. and bring the bargain or rea
ty final settlement Judge Sharkey, while in Hava-
ma, further understand. did communicate part of this
scheme 10 the Presidents and advised ALSO that
the present acting consul Mr. Robertson has given more
ample details on the subject TO the administration"
We shall probably have further and more reliable in
formation the foregoing subject during to-day Until
then. it would be mprudent for 10 say than that
the intelligence If it turns out TO be true will receive due
consideration from the government.
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FFuH ~" TUT -"
A Cup for the Lawyers

There ID one beautiful work OF art in the Crystal Pal
ace which seems TO be particularly calculated interest
the aympaihies of the legal profession though yet il
does not appear have received much Of their aen-
ton a. il deserves We refer to the Swney Prize Cup.
the London Society of Arts
Aassyd Of the S,sney Prize for he B, Published Trsa-
t,se Jurisprudence in 1854.
"The Council OF the Society of Arts, Manufactures,
and Commerce hereby give notice that, in pursuance OF
contained in a goblet, also OF the value OF fl00 ser-
ling will be awarded 10 the author oil the best published
work on jurisprudence which shall have appeared be-
fore January 1854 Attention il particularly directed 10
that branch OF Jurisprudence which specially relates
10 arts and manufactures. The competition for this
prise s open to the authors OF any nation but the work
must be published at least n the English language.
"By order OF the council.
" GEORGE GROVE, Secretary.
s'Socnrr OF ARTS
..Adelphi London, June /, 1851
Thu cup itself, beautiful work OF art, stands in the
Crystal Palace in the English department Of the Exhbi-
tion At the iuseon OF the east and south nave ped
estal OF It's own.
Thus il seems that prize OF thousand dollars - Of
Tered for the beat legal treatise in the English language
already published to be published before next Janu
sry not for lat oxen, yacht race, plough. but
for tie best las book
II 10 very we'll known tina, the American law books
are beginning 10 invade the English Market and tina,
the beads of the English bar and bench. the Denmans
the Parkes the Wes. and the Betbes AZ, rr-a, vain.
Apon them. We hope therefore, that some Of our zen.
tlemen OF the robe will the lists ,ha, the nfan
Ksnn and S,orys will grid themselves TO the race
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We are at length enabled TO speak with confidence Of
the result OF the congressional elections in this STATE
Our whg friends have shouted victory when there
virtual defeat The democrats have elected Ave con-
gressmen--Linn Boyd r H. Stanton, J. C. Brecknrdge,
Elliott, and Chrisman; and the wings hve--Benj Ed
wards Grey. Presley Ewing, VIM. Preston, Hill, and
Cor.
The Frankfort Woman gives the Official vote Of all
the counties in Breeknrdge's district, which we sub
ioin
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SHuceLIno IiouoR.-The Bangor (Me.) Mercury
staes that few days ago the city marshal OF that place
seized three barrels full Of green cucnmbes. the mid
die OF each Of which eighi-gaon ksG OF liquor
and since then kegs Of liquor were found in large
leathercovered trunk Six barrels OF liquor have also
been seized within few days by the same officer
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In the next Congress the democrats will have four
and perhaps FIVE, OF the eight members to which North
Carolina is entitled. They have elected Shaw, Ruain,
Ashe, and Craig. The wings have elected Rogers, Kerr
and Clngman. In the sixth district il is uncertain
whether Boyd tdem) Puryear twhg) is elected Con-
cedng the election of the latter, the wings viii only
have lost two congressman In the machinery OF which
party is the loose
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Compliment to Mr.. Buchanan.

few dayAbefor the departure OF Mr. Buchanan for
England number Of his neghbors and friends proposed
10 manfes, their high regard for him by rendering 10 him
pubIic dinner The correspondence, which hnd in
the Lancaster ntellgencer, will be read with interest by
the friends Of Mr. Buchanan throughout the country
is testimonial from those who have known him long
est and BEST and on that account the highly TO be
appreciated. The correspondence is as follows:
LANCASTER, July Is. 1853.
DEAR SIR Previous to your departure for England the
undersigned behalf of fellowczens, respectfully
invite you par,ake Of dinner such time and place
may best suit your convenience.
Your neghbors and acquainiances those who hive
known you longest and best appreciate your integrity and
purity OF character and feel confident that the highly i'm
portan committed your hands will be discharged
in promoting tho very best interests OF
try and with honor yourself We wish to you
of this kind with the view Of bidding you
sectonae farewell, and Offering best wishes Tor your
safe aud early return among us.
With sentiments of great Isspect, your friends and
fellow citizens,
G. Hager, Geo. M. Steinman,
VIM. b. Fordney, b. c. Bachman,
VIM. Mathiot, T. c. Reigar
Geo. H. Krug, Newton Lighner
N. Ellmaker, Charles Gillespie,
Henry M. Reigart, Christian Kiefer,
]. c. Van Camp, George Sandenon
George Fahnestock, Hiram B. Swsn,
w. G. Glenn, H. G. Long,
John F. SHREDDER w. Carpenter,
A. G. Heltenstcin, Lewis Hurford,
II. R. Reed, James l.. Reynolds,
d. B. Vondermith, F. A. Muhenburg,
James Smith, John N. Lane,
j. Michael, James II. Barnes,
George Calder. T. c. Wiley,
John F. Long, John Ehler
A. SIaymsker, Jacob Ziger,
]. II. Duchman, Maris Hopes,
w. s. Amweg, J. s. Boyd,
M. Withen, Jacob F. Kaurz,
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Breckinridge's majority bB
Stanton. msiori,y is between four and FIVE hundred.
We shall publish tie Official returns OF the different
districts ~ they are received.
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The prostrston OF The democratic party 81 New York
ana In. III te State and national administrations which
ENJOY sos1 confidence. i hoped be elected through
your division. $1,000.
Democrats aseendeocy ia the guarantee OF govern
mental saonomy and The great obstacle 10 those who
nn,.s lley,limate paths municipal. State, aid
uonal trfas1dss 1t 40 thus thai q common pnnciple
vss ,bosg ~ no combine 10 overthrow the democratic
nsIiv and we greatly undertake your intelligence and
patriotism If these efforts not rebuked by you with