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The EARTHaUAKE AT AcAPuLco.-The following ad
donal particulars of the earthquake a, Acapulco are
communicated to the Panama Star 10 letter dated the
9th ultimo:
was Just leaving the bar OF the United States Hotel,
(laie AmeIican,) my way TO bed, when was nearly
thrown of my feet by The movement Of the ground un-
derneah me- and bewdered and stunned by the noise Of
the falling tiles, MORTAR breaking OF glasses and the
washing and runibing OF a suberraneous torrent got
through the door, and reached the Patio in safety
The shock like clap of thunder, no warning
furnished myself with a lantern and made tour OF the
running through the streets screaming and fran
TIC others their knees praying; others searching Tor
dragging from among the ruins their children re-
laons professions OF people, with torches sheking TO
God for help and protection.
One half The town is IN runs and the loss cannot be
less than $500 000 estimate 1t as high 100000
BY good fortune the calamity occurred before people had
retired TO rest, many lives would have been lost
have only heard OF the loss OF four lives, but many
were I'M uTed by the falling buildings
BY daylight the city had the appearance OF town de-
soyed by siege; the streets and plaza filled with the
population living in tents and temporary shelters from the
suu and dew We have since had slight shocks almost
every hour Confidence appears TO be entirely destroyed
in the rmnsss OF mother earth, and everybody look
ing 10 the sea for safety.
am sure shall not feel easy for the next six months
in house Among the phenomena observed the
falling of tie barometer from 30 to below 2S degrees, and
the rise of the ten feet preceding, and seventeen
feet after, the frs, shock.
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important from Merico.

New ORLEANS January I've have late and important
intelligence from Rio Grande States Of Mexico where
and apparently successful revolution raging ac-
companed with considerable boodshed The revoluonss
Tam pco had marched on Tamaupas, taking possession
OF all the the They have made prisoners
of Governor Cardenas with nine members of the ega-
tue who have been sent, with other adheren of the gov
ernor, prisoners to Tampico
The State OF Tamaupas has declared its acqui-
in the provisional established by the
revoationisrs at Tampico
The Mexican war-steamer State OF Mexico, which
Gently left Brazos for Vera Cruz, and national
steamer have both joined the insurgents OF Tampco,
which is considered de th-bow the maritime forces
OF the government the Cult of Mexico.
The city of Matamoras, although summoned
der, still holds out and the the city for
ty ing and bacading, and making great preparations for
a determined resistance OF the insurgents.
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The WING Canvass.

The Detroit Advertiser. the leadiOE organ Of the wing
.y il Michigan makes The following confession as 10
Il, tactics adopted BY the whix party in IFS late contest
for the presidency:
.Tbere Is hide doubt e. those deny il who will, that
Una Of tbe resor,ed 70 w The whs party 70 carry the
Of very questionable propriely, from
ssing 80 be conservative and eschesing all
tpndeneies but there very ltde doubt the expert
sn has lefr lesson VITA which viii not soon be for
aorsn OF overlooked"
n il satisfactory TO observe that the lesson" which
bs vhg leaders baye received in the late election is al
,.adv inducing them TO look with regret and condemna
ian mon The elements OF mischief and peril which
:, freely employed ia their and Termed indeed its
chief reliance
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The equestrian statue of General Jackson VIII be inau
Ruated on the eighth day Of January next, when the ar
Engagements will be as follows
All those either specially generally invited will assem-
BILE in of the City Hail. at ten O'Clock, a m, on the
eighth of January, 1853.
Colonel George w. Hughes member Of the Jackson
Monument Committee, has been selected as chief marshal
and will appoint his own aids.
The military escort consisting OF the regiment OF yolnn-
teers OF the militia OF the District OF Columbia, with ssoh
deachment from the army and marine corps as may be
within conven lent distance, and the military companies
from cities who may attend will be under the com
mand OF Colonel William Hickey.
The procession will be formed as follows
Military Escort
The Jackson Monument Committee
Clark Mills, Artist.
Hon. Stephen A, Douglas, Orator.
Cha plains OF Congress.
President OF the United States and Cabinet.
Senate and House OF of the United Slates.
with their officers.
Judges OF the Supreme Court.
Judges Of other Courts
The Commander-in Chief of the Army, and oldest Com
nlodore in the Navy Of the United States
Officers OF the Army and Navy
Corporate Authorities OF Washington, Seorgetown ana
Alexandria.
The Jackson Demoor ratio Association
Other organized societies.
Citizens of Washington and other places
The procession will move, early hour as possibe
down Four halt Pennslvan avenue thence
up said avenue tho most direct route, to Laisyet'e
Square.
Al the monument the ceremonies will be as follows
Prayer by the Chaplain OF the Senate
Address by the Hon. s. A. Dous'"
Unwilling of the Statue
Military present arms
National Salute
Benedction by the Chaplain of the House.
The Jackson Democratic Association, raernitos OF Free
and Accepted Masons, odd Fellows, and Red Men, Tenn
perauce Societies. and all other organized societies in the
District and the citizens generally, earnestly and re-
specially invited be present at the ceremonies of the oo
eason. ...y.
Il. b. FRENCH,
JOHN @. HIVES
JOHN w. MAURY,
Committee Of Arrangements.
WAsuNeroa, Dec 30 1852,
Dec Slid
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Shocking TragedY in Nep Jersey.

Nrw YoRx, Jan Am Irshman named Cation, about 90
years of age living with distant relative named O'Bricn,
in Washington township Bergen county, New jersey per
petraed the brutal murder upon the bodies of two OF
oBrcns children during the absence of their father and
mother. The girl, aged eleven, who had been vo'aea'
was found in the house in pool OF her own blood,
with her head nearly severed from her body while
the boy, aged nine years, was found on the hillside
among some shrubbery to the house, his head en-
trely of by and his body horribly muta'eo
by six or different gashes made by the same 'nsn-
nent A coroners jury was empanneled, and verdict
rendered that children their deaths ny blows rom
An insru ment in the hands Of William Cation Inc muir
derer /. .tIl AT large.
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EUROPEAN INFLUENCE IN AMERIcA.-It will be seen
by the accounts of affairs in Congress. that Gen Cass
has proposed call for information from the executive
department in regard to the establishment OF the Colo
ny Of Bay Islands off Honduras British dependency
The seizure OF port in ST. Domingo by the French,
and the seizure Of part Of Honduras by England
but part of series OF long continued measures having
for their object check the power and prevent the
mercal supremacy OF this country on this continent
1t would be curious study TO examine how far the
European powers have advanced in getting foohod this
side the Atlantic since the declaration OF the Monroe
doctrine, and what would have been the continent
and in the world if the acquisition of Louisiana and
other national aggrandizeRens had been rejected, in
obedience the sentiment OF portion OF the country!
[.4ibany Atlas.
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Calhoun's Works.

We learn that Richard X. Cralle, esq, the literary ex-
s,uor OF the lanened Calhoun. is in New York making
arrangements for the publication OF an additional volume
If Calhouu's Works" The forthcoming volume will
embrace portion OF Mr. Calbouns speeches. The
,yhole worL will constitute complete edition OF the
soeeches au writings OF John c. Calhoun, carefully
rseted and arranged by the editor. Mr. Crale.
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drripol oThe Steamship Franklin.

Nxw YopK. Jan. 1.-The steamship franklin, which
sailed two days previous the Pacific, and was comPeIed
10 put into Halifax supply OF COAL reached her wharf
AT 10 O'Clock to-day She experienced strong gaes from
the westward for 10 days She left the following YES
.el, in the port of Havre Beatrice of Boston Samuel
Dyer Of New Orleans; Irene oil New York steamer Hum
bod, to sail Tor New York I'D December; Telnssar OF
Wiscas.et Sarah Bridge, of Portland; Wur,emburg, %
New Orleans; and lido Kimbai, of Rockand.
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Later from Rio Jdneiro.

New York, January 2-The ship Marin arrived to-day
from Rio Janeo, with dates the Sd Of November,
bringing 4 500 bags coffee She left at Rio the
Fanny and the ship Susan L. Fitzgerald from Caao, aud
the baraue Alabama from California.
Rio MARKET, Nov. 23Saes of coffee for the week end
ing the 25h amounted 5000 bags and prices una
tered The stock on hand $4,000 bags. Flour
sales Of Baltimore at sl3 SO Si go and OF Philadelphia
at Sl3 rs SI4.
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supreme Court Of the United states.
MONDAY, January 3, 1853.

No SO. Samuel S. Downey, plaintiff in error, Us, Jo-
seph T. Hicks execurx. The argument of this cause
was continued by Mr.. v f. Howard for the defendan,
in error and concluded by Mr. Badger for the plaintiff in
error.
No 49, WIN. Hopkins ct al, plaintiffs IN error, u.s.
Jacob Barkman This cause was submitted 10 the court
on the record and printed argument by Mr.. Sebastian
for the defendant in error and by Mr. Lawrence for the
plaintiffs in error.
Adjourned until to morrow, III o'clock, a. m.
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--latest Foreign Markets.

NKw YoRk, Jan IA private letter by the Pacific gives
the following quotations, under date OF Liverpool, Wed
nesday Sales of cotton during past four days. 2lOOO
bales-New Orleans fair, 81 mddng, 81 upland fair.
81 upland middng 81 The demand has been good, and
prices have advanced 4. The sales specuators
900 bales Flour canal ass Cd. Ohio 28s. Sd.
Corn-yellow SIS Lard Sos, Consos at London rate
par 20 A.
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Fire al Providence.

PROVIDENCE, Jan. 1.-The building occupied by tho
Cove Machine Company, the State prison. was con-
sdeaby damaged by fire this evening Loss about 1900,
covered by Insurance.
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The Theatre.

The first appearance OF the Bateman children was
decided triumph. The house was excellent, and they
acted their parts with astonishing success In the
Young Couple they exhibited wonderful talent Very
remarkable children, indeed. are they.
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Markets.

Ngw YonK Jan. s.-Sales Of 1000 bsies oo"on = az
vance closing arm. The stock market a'so o ' In.
United States 6s, 1867, lIsi offered oe'on, 80
ssasi 81, Ere sonyeribss, OF II, lo2' Harlem, TIA
s,oning,on At 57i Cumberland COAL sss offered Carey
Inn. I2I Exchange London - premium mohey
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FIRE al Montreal.

MONTREAL Dec 3I.-A fire broke out last night in the
house OF Mr. King, conlectioner on McGill street. The
building was entirely destroyed and Mrs. King, two chill
dren, and servant, perished in the flames
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Southern lens.

BAtumoHr, Jan. 2-The southern mail tonight bring
n. d.c. from New Orleans late due. Tho Picsyunc
of the 25 announces dccsase OF Judge Pes
who many years held seat upon the bench o. Lou
isans, -
Judge Taylor, of Georgia, also deceeseda eW IT,
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4th OF the constitutions every being presumed in
nocent until be ID pronounced guilty BY law act of
cuniy which Is not necessary TO accused per-
son shall be permitted" The act also eoneted with the
clause requiring that the accused should be informed OF
/" the and Of the accusation" This act did
not require that any particular person should be charged
and in The al bar The complaint charged no one
The process defective also for want Of certainty in
specifying the liquors 10 be seized.
II was also defective ia not charging fully the crmt
upon which trial 10 be had. The accused had MOI
only absolute right trial by jury but also nigh
TO be charged that when that trial takes place the ury
should pass upon the whole charge But the act pro-
gided in the case OF appeal, where The liquors seized
shall exceed 1--WE gallons, il the final decision shall be
against the appellant he shall be adjudged 'common
SELLER and be sentenced such SO that he mig be
convicted OF this higher offence without being charged
with it, and without trial by jury OF OF the fact.
essential 10 constitute IT, But If the proceedings
against the person and The property reparabe aud
the only result forfeiture OF the property, HE com
plant would be still so deficient in the requisite certainty
rs TO be bad for that cause.
He consequently held the order OF forfeiture invalid
first, because there sufficient complaint and
ondy, because the plaintiff deprived OF his property
by criminal prosecution in which he neither had
could have trial by jury without submitting TO cond
lions which the legislature had no constitutional power
10 impose The also thought the order not simply
yoidabe, but absolutely void, the magistrates having
jurisdiction the proceedings And they gave judg-
nent for the plaintiff the demurrer with nominal
damages
Judge Pman concurred in the opinion
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Railroad Accident.

New YORK, Jan. 3.An accident occurred on Saturday,
on the Harlem railroad. Monstown The passen-
ger and freight trains came in collision. Joseph H, Ming
and John Hearne killed. and others seriously
wounded.
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dr1iuai of The CitY of Glasgow.

New YoRK. Jan 3-The steamer City Of Glasgow ar
rived this morning. She brings later aavces thar
those brought by the Pacific She had rough passage
Up this writing there tidings OF the ASIA now
due, having left Liverpool the 18th ut. She is
sixteen days. Her detention doubtless, results from III
same cause which detained the Paciicsevere storms
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PREMATURE NTrRmrNTs-A correspondent OF the
Boston Transcript writes from Rochester, New York. un-
der date OF December 25 as follows
The papers in this city announced day or two since
that "the body Of William Mclaughlin found this
morning in the unfinished building in Main street, adoln-
ing Blossom Hotel Coroner Pulls was called and held
an inquest view OF the body il appeared by The
tmony that the deceased native OF Ireland. aged 3s
years, had been incorporate for time past, and final
y died from the effects of ntemperance, exposure, and
want OF food, The verdict of the jury was in accord
with the facts above stated"
learn this morning from Mrs Blossom that the body
OF Mclaughlin was taken home by some of his friends,
placed in rough board coffin and. they placing
cloth wet in whiskey his face to keep him from
spolng they stated he acaked up and opened his eyes
Mclaughlin crawled out OF his narrow resting place, and
his first inquiry for "drap o whiskey just take
the taste out OF mouth"
Whether Mclaughlin will attempt TO obtain legal sat
sfacton for the endeavor Gas he doubtless beeves
hurry him Out of The world has not yet anspired He
looks rather the worse for 10 day, am told and is
in rather bad spirits if the bad spirits are not in him.
He must look out, or he will find himself one of these
days under ground, if not lower down. have not
the man myself, but have the facts stated from
number OF gentlemen of high responsibility.
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arrival of the BaJel.-Later from Hauana.

CHARLESTON, Jan. 2The steamer Isabel, Captain Rol-
Inns, arrived here last night from Havana.
The small pox was raging dreadnly at Havana.
The Empire City, from New Orleans, sailed for
New York the 30lh The Cyane still at Havana.
Political affairs the island without much movement.
Business steady The stock OF sugar sma-brown quoted
at s a ST; yellow, a 81 white, ga 81 The supply of
moiasses small.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
F.nh., Nems y q. Sl.am.r paa6


Nav ioRK, January 2.-The steamship Pacific arrv.d
about o'clock yesterday She ef IyernooI ~ IN ,s
u December and brings dates from London and pnrI.
town 10 the day Of her sailing The cotton na,ks, VS.
shade better, with fair business doing The bread,,n
market closed rather hrmer, with a moderate hnsIa
Trade al Manchester was dnll and prices drooplng
ENGLAND.
The debate the budget continued to excite consider,
sbe attention. The English papers were commenting
saher severely the Cuban correspondence sent 10 tho
House Of Representatives by President Fillmore.
The Times pays high compliment TO Captain Nye Of
he Pacific for his gallant conduct In reseuing from the
sinking wreck OF the ship James Stephens bound from
q iebec to Glasgow, all of her and passengers
Ii is stated that commercial treaty between France and
England has been decided upon, and only awaits certain
prior TO being publicly announced
The propeller Andes put back Liverpool for repairs,
She announced TO sail on the 23h.
food had occurred on the Tyne, on the 18th ult
doing considerable damage the shipping. and causing
the loss Of a number olives.
Dates from the Cape OF Good Hope the 9th of Novem-
Der had been received in LONDON The Cafre chiefs had
declined the proposition of unconditional surrender
They had been dispersed, but reduced
France continues quiet. The empire and Emperor had
very generally recognised by foreign courts Business
very active.
Paris Bourse duIl-3 per closed al 81 TO-
The from Spain had created much sensation In
Paris where it is believed the despoc Span
ish ministry will not succeed.
The quarrel between the government and opposition
becoming daily bitter. The Queen had accepted the
resignation Of Rosa Vice President of the Council.
AUSTRALIA
The ship Roman Emperor, with dates ftom Sidney TO
The Sd September had arrived Liverpool the I4h
ul with f2i2 900 ia gold The from the mines was
rather unsatisfactory Mechanics wages very high
and still advancing.
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Coinage at the Min,

The report OF the assistant treasure the United
States mint, Philadelphia states the living 10 have
been the coinage OF the mint for the mont December
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Major General John r. Wool Commanding eastern di.
vision United States army accompanied by his aid Lieu
tenant Iallmadge arrived in town on Wednesday eve
nlng on his way to Boston On Thursday he was waited
on al his quarters a, the Eagle Hotel by Governor Mar
tin and council and large body of the members of the
legislature and citizens who were DESTROYS to pay their
personal respects 10 The veteran general who has done his
country such signal service on so many we'll TONIGHT
battlefield On Friday he accepted an invitation to visit
the State House while The legislative bodies were in ses
sion and introduced to Speaker Kredge and 10 the
house He also visited the governor and council at their
chamber In the afternoon the Distinguished general re-
sum ed bic ionrnsy,--A ~ Patrol
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LlAKRlSRURG.

HARRISBURG, January 3-9A, p. n
The democrats have unanimously nominated William
Schell for speakershp of the house.
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MEXICAN HOUSE, Hanover street, Boston by
Lewis Rice Rebuilt enlarged and elegantly furnished possessing
NJ he modern Improvements snd convensner for the sccomoda
INN on the travelling public
Dec Idly
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Inauguration OF the Equestrian Statue Of
Andrew jackson.

Adjourned until to. morrow, ii o'clock, a. m.
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WhsuNeroa, Dec 10, 1852
Dec Slid
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-02

f,OR LARGE
II tract OF most valuable lands, In south East
Indiana will be sold together or IN tots TO suit pur-
chasers They all lay remarkably well, and no
location In the West is more beautiful or heal
Thy.
the Brookville and indianapolis State Road (now
being piked) whore u Is crossed by the Laurel a
Greensburg koad-0 miles from Meiamora, ~
from Andersonyille. and from q to 81 from white
Water Canal at Laurel. Among the improve
inents are a good house containing nine or ten
rooms, barn aud other out buildings, well OF eN-
cellent water. a small apple and peach orchard
iG0 acres fenced, Of which MS under cultivation
--never-failing stock water.
Alta very public crossroads Doth being piked)
with ample buildings, this property Is well adapt
ed for tavern-ai least all surplus produce can
be disposed OF TO drovers, at high prices
No. 2. Containing 100 acres, adjoins no. fronts
Laurel road, "a miles from canal ut Laurel; good
log house and stable, or acres cleared, balance
In wood. The fire wood this tract, IL Is believed,
may be made pay for Il twice over after paying for
cutting and transporting 10 Gin.
No.3. About 100 acres adlolns No. 2, and fronts
Brookyille and indianapolis road (plke) The
only improvement Is 30 or b acres OF hrst rate
timothy mellow, balance iswood.
The .'shOrt llnen railroad, which viii be PM
under cyntract In January, or before, VIII pass
only some two miles from the land, and bring u
within a. miles or n hours OF Gin. The canal IL
now regarded rs permanent, which with other i'm
proyements, Is now causing property 10 enhance
more rapidly there. IL Is thought, than In any other
neighborhood, within the same distance from Cin-
cinnati.
If no, sold nj private sale before the 24th Of De-
cember, they will then be sold by pnblic sale at
public square In Rockville, at 10 O'Clock.
Payments part I'm hand, balance time, IL re-
quIred. Reference Is made 20 II. Van Bergen,
Third street, Cincinnati; r. IyRer, Bso9syN,IiS;
Real Estate Agents, Mechanics Institute, Gin
cinnati. No. 49-4w.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-02

SHAW LS-An extensive assortment OF
0Shsws Of all sorts from Is cen,sto Slipper
price. Tibet wool and ether winter hkfs.
for Ladies'. Reed and for sale by
&c. BURTON.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-02

SHEErINGS-34, A. "a. 6I. and Sd
- Sheetmg aud Shirtings, both bleached aud
unbleached for sale by the bale or piece by
J. G. BURTON.
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s1P OISONING.- esa

Thousands OF parents who use Vermifuge CON-
posed Of Castor oil, calomel, &C., arc not aware
hat while they appear to benefit the patient, they
are actually laying the foundations fora series Of
Diseases such us salvation, loss Of sight, weak
nessof limbs, &c.
In another column will be found the advertise
ment OF IIobensaek's Medicines TO which weask
&c attention Of all directly interested In their own
ms well as their Children's health. In Liver Com
plaluis and all disorders arising from those ofa bill
IIous type, should make use Of the only genuine
medicine, lIobensaek's Liver Pills.
-"Be not deceived" but ask for iIobensack's
Worm Syrup and Liver Pills, ana oDscr,v that eas
has the the signature Of the Proprietor, in. no.
BENSACK, us none else are genuine.
cTlfyou want any Boots or Shoes, GO to BUD.
SON, No. s23, Walnut Street, Wholesale manu-
factory, where you will hnd anything In his line
chesp and good. by the case OF dozen.
July 25th, ls53.-32-6mos.