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1.-THE KNOW NOTHING."-Thc Newark Dali,
Advertiser says:

"THE KNOW NOTHING."-Thc Newark Daily
Advertiser says:
"This Society. which has attracted consider
able attention by its effect on the recent cleo
tons IN this city and New York, is exciting Gu
floslty among our country friends as to its com
position and intention. 1t originated AMONG
the Democracy of New York City some months
since, anu us Design, SO far as We. who literally
know nothing" can tell, it is to prevent the
influence of foreigners from controlling e,ac.
TONS Five persons instituted the Order here
four Democrats and one Wing. There are now
four "wigwams '-one in each of the North,
East, South and West Wards-which comprise
some $500 members-bclonging to both par
ties, and to all classes of citizens of American
origin. A wigwam has been established in Or
ange, and one is expected shortly in Morristown.
me Society is secret, and its peculiar charac-
. .m is the answer given by its members to
VII questions concerning it" don't know"
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Latest War News,

The accounts from the seat of war in Tur-
key arc conflicting, although it appears ccr-
tain that Omar Pacha has crossed the Danube
in considerable force; and some diminishing
has taken place. Yet the moneycd men of Eu-
rope still have hopes of checking and suppress
ing hostilties. We make the following extracts
from the Tribune of the 18th, of news by the
latest arrival:
LONDON, Saturday. Nov. 5, 1853.
The Times of this morning has the following
dispatch:
VIENNA, Friday, Nov. 4, 1853
The following is an official communication
from Bucharest:
1000 Turks appeared at Guircvo, and fired
into the town. In the conflict many Russians
and Turks were killed. The Turks retrcated
up the river and the Russians followed them.
At kalefat there are daily skirmishcs. The
Turks respect foreign property under the Aus
trian flag.
PARIS, Friday, Nov. 4th, 1853.
., A private telegraph dispatch from Vienna, of
Nov. 8. announces the defeat of the Turkish
corps which had passed the Danube near kale-
fat A private telegraphic dispatch from Con-
stantnople Of oath October. alter mentioning
the presence of the fleets at Lampsaki. saws that
party of French officers had arrived at Con-
stantlnopie, and that certain British officers had
left for Shumia.
The Morning Chronicle has another dispatch
as follows:
VIENNA Friday. Nov A.
The Presse confirms the news of the arrival
OF 1000 troops at Kalefat of the advance of the
left wing of the Turkish army, besides 5000 of
the Turkish reserve from Sothia. The vanguard
under Numik Pasha and Gen. Prun. had a Sc
rious conflict with $500 Russian cavalry. be-
tween Kalefat and Krajova. The affair lasted
Two c hours when the Russians retreated toward
The Pressc states on the authority of Con-
stantinope letter, of the 2lst Oct. that Redschid
fas9a mas consented to fresh draught of note
by Lord Radcliffe, based on the Cars aJmis-
siOns ut Olmutz
kedschid Pasha is said to have given his con-
scat alter series of stormy conferences.
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the evening of the day of the race
We do not remember whether or not VIC pub
lishcd statement of this fiendish treatment of
noble animal, but the fact is simply that O
horse, on one of the Long Island courses, we
believe. was compelled, for the pleasure and
sordid ends of lot of reckless gamcstcrs. to
run one hundred miles in ten hours The Sc
quel is recorded in the two lines above. Brief
is the poor fellows obituary, sent forth to the
world over the telegraphic wres!' What of his
murdercrs: Where are thcy-those noble. gen
crous, good fellows? They should certainly be
remembered for this great feat of the turf, al
though one of mans next best friends has paid
the forfeit of his life for their samusementr
NOW, oring on your bull-fghts and bear-baits
ana let US have civilization with all its chm,
name accomplishments, as in the best DAVIS ofold
SPAN Onr people East--at the centre of
fashion and refinement are certainly reodv
for the change. The poor, miserable, horse.
numbering wretches!
WHAT Now "A late number Of the Now
York Herald has Geographic dispatch from
Washington, giving report that Gov. German
is under Executive displeasure at the White
House. and will probably be suspended What
is all this about, and where does the Herald's
come from. Is any one throwing
scalding. inundating stream into the Cover
nor coat-tail pocket through very long con-
quoting pipe! Perhaps ncighbor David can in
form us. 49,
- Inc Territorial Library is removed to its
quarters IN the Capitol, and great credit is
Asa.aea 70 Mr.. Smith, the Librarian, for the
and tasteful manner in which the
room is fitted up.
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. III.
At q meeting of the recently elected mem-
bcrs ofCOngress here it was unanimously agreed
to support the Hon. David 7. Dinscy, Democrat
of Ohio, for Speaker Of the next House Of Rep
resentatiycs.
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count of the affair. The row that cnsuct
gives an insight into the harmonious state o
feeling existing between the two factions at the
federal city. 1t will not at all surprise us tc
hear that the infection has extended into Con
grcss about these days. 1t may be that a great
deal OF this feeling is stirred up by rivalry
between the two Democratic papcrs-the Union
and Beverly fuckers paper, the Sentinel
touching the matter of public printing. Per
haps our neighbors of the Pioneer and Demo-
crat, having fellow feeling with their Wash
ington compatriots upon this very head. can en-
Tighten us. But to the Warrington melee. We
quote from the Cleveland Herald:
"Our old friend and former fellow citizen,
Wallack. was the presiding officer, and anon
the various duties devolving upon him in his
official caFacity, was the necessary one ofknOck-
ing down Soft. What the damage was, doth
not appear Throw Soft when and where YOU
please, he will strike on his feet, for it matters
not whether On his head or his heels, he will
swear he is right side up any how. Mr.. Cornell
us W. Wendell offered resolutions declaring that
the election of Gen. Pierce was in consequence
OF his unmistakeable opposition to the opinions
and conduct of the enemies of Gen. Cass in rs;
that the Baltimore platform is not general
to all offenders and cOndcmning the
attempt on the part OF the Departments to crush
out the National Democracy in New York
Secretary Guthrie was denounced, and the New
York Hards congratulated on their signal victo-
ry over the Softs. The resolutions having been
read, Daniel S. Radcliffe took the platform, and
made an able speech against the resolutions
them as making u deadly thrust at
The Administration and charging upon the
movers Of this meeting design to sink the Adj
mnistration, and bring the Democratic party
INTO disgrace. The speech created great excite
nent, and the speaker evidently carried with
lin the sympathies of large portion of the
Meeting Mr.. Wendell rose to reply to Mr.. II. |
mid much excitement, and said that he was
me Of those who had been instrumental in bay- |
ng the meeting called. and proceeded at con-
lderable length to advocate the resolutions
las the President, he asked, carried out the |
of the Democratic party! "a boist-
rous response, Yes and No made by gentlemen |
resent-the former, apparently predominating.
he Chair called to order. To quell the excite
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suspected in the first instance, that the fooii !
uproar in our sister city is limited to irrespon.
sIble outsiders, who, having no real interest in
the matter at all, stand in the position of med.
dlcrs and disturbers of the peace We apprc.
bend that, in case SO plain as this, there can
be no serious difficulty 1t is to be hopcd not
certainly.
- The editor ofthe Democrat processes great
horror at being called an abolitionst. Yet he
was deep sympathizer in the Van Buren,
movement in 1913, and would perhaps have
voted for Van, had an opportunity offered; en-
tered the Legislature in Is49 with avowed
sentiments favOring that branch of the party /;
in 1850 was opposed to the Compromise mea-
sures, and now goes it strong On the Soft side
touching the New York controversy-sustain-
ing the Administration in its war upon such
old veteran Democrats as Dickinson and Bron-
son, to the fullest extent. In his last number
he says
"We shall give our hearty support to the
present National Administration, and on all oc.
casions maintain and defend the time-honored
principles upon which it is based.'
Mr. Jonathan E. McKusick, of Saltwater,
mas lost very valuable pair ofworkirg cattle.
description ofwhich will be found in our ad.
vertising columns.
= AS the Holidays approach, don't fo,ce,
Combs He is man of decided taste, and has
all the nice seasonablc and fashionable art;c,es
tor all kinds of people-big and little
- The new card of Messrs. Brewster T.
Ritchie deserves attention. These gentlemen
10 business in manner that cannot fail to on, !
list entire confidence.
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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-06-21
Pacific Routes.
Cry WAsHINGroN, June II,

Cry WAsHNGros, June IL, 1853.
To the Editor ofhe Unon'
The rdbls lh,eiest excited on ibis subject induces me
TO send you the following extracts from letter just
ceived IRON Dr. j. Evans, United States geologis for Or
egon dated May 20, 1853.
The Doctor, before leaving WashingtonI had frequent
intercourse with Governor Stevens, OF Washington Ter
riiory, charged with the examination OF the nUthern
route TO the Pacific. DR.. Evans was appointed by the
government, geologt OF the expedition, and also 10 make
careful survey OF new pass, which he had discov
cred his Journey TO Oregon two years ago. and repre-
scented favorable line OF passage across The Rocky
mountains. IL was arranged between Gov. Stevens and
himself that they should alter this examination had
been made This, il eSpected would complete this
part OF the survey TO enable the governor TO make
his report TO Congress early in the session. Before his
meeting with Governor Stevens, DR.. Evans will have
made geological examination OF that part OF Nebraska
called the Rad Lands" which known TO be rich in
andedeuvian remains 10 degree only equalled by
tain section OF France where they have been exhumed
This particular examination DR.. d. ID. Owen endeavored
10 procure special appropriation for Of Congress- but did
succeed The geological remains in this valley
of Nebraska are invaluable to science, and DR. Owen
wished TO this treasure TO tou~ry But par
u ex animation can be made By Dr. Evans yet it may
result in inducing Congress to meet the exgency But
have been led ssiray Mr. Editor by the interest OF
this subject, for which hope to be pardoned, and will
proceed 10 give the extracts promised:
STEAMER ROBERT CAMPBELL, May %, 1883
my corps (ssys Dr. Evans) consists OF Or Shumafd,
Mr.. Hendricks, oonnexion OF DR.. Norwood, and
artist AT Fort Pierre eight or ten voyageurs will be
added in the explorations OF the Bad Lands. After Wis
ting those regions, shall discharge all but two OF the
voyageurs and the artist and proceed by land 10 Fort
Union, al the mouth OF The Yellow Stone. For, Benton,
amongst the Black Feet and on TO Oregon. expect TO
meet Major Stevens al one other OF these fofls On
our return TO Fort Pierre from the Bad Lands, large
skf will be in readiness in which DR.. Shumard and Mr.
H. .lu. 80 ID
Professor Hall, OF New York, has two collectors
the boat their 10 the Bad Lands 0ae OF them ls
the MIR. Meek whom wa. ANXIOUS TO engage for the
explorations 10 Oregon, Major Stevens started from ST.
Louis for Fort Snelns the day that up
the Missouri river He will no doubt reach the Yellow
Stone several weeks before a. my party will spend
month in he Bad Lands. The distance from 81. Paprs
Fort Smelling 10 the Yellow Stone is not greater tha
from Fort Pierre TO the Yellow Stone, and The road il
much better He will start from ST. Peters river least
three weeks before me
There will probably be several opportunities for me
10 write before crossing the mountains and you be
assured OF al least lev lines by each"
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The secretary Of the NAVY

We find in The Wilmington Journal the following cor
responsiveness in relation 10 public dinner rendered 10 the
Hon James c, Dobbin, Secretary OF the Navy by the
board OF commissioners acting the part of The citizen.
OIL Wilmington, on the occasion OF Mr. Dobbins late visit
TO North Carolina This compliment is bu, one among
very many evidences Of the high estimation in which the
Secretary Of the Navy is held by thoss who have had
The best opportunity observe his character and career
ana which the eminent ability and energy be brings to
The discharge of hi, present important dutie. oanno, but
confirm
WILMINGTON, IN. CO. June 10, 1853.
Al meeting OF the board, held this evening-present
John Dawson, NJ. p; w. C. Howard. Miles Cos,in. s
y wallace l. c. Miller, DR.. w. w Hnrss, and C. H.
Dadley-it was unanimously
y Oobbn I, nov on v, 10 his native STATE and Thai on
mwsy TO Washington city he 10 likely TO pass through our
an ana IN common with the citizen, OF the State,
dong honor 70 20 distinguished Of North "a rons
~. mHttos rnolped, That we the commissioners Of
we IOWA OF Wilmington, do authorize and rcuus.t III,
mag".e OF police OF said town TO extend 10 The Hon
D 70 s U Dv. a. hnv.on TO p,rske Of public din
soh' AZ sueh me as he shall be pleased 10 des gnste
Wnxxeros, IN. c. June 10. 1853.
SR In accordance with the enclosed resolution passed
y The commissioners of the town of Wilmington al the
'oatd ,hs evening avail myself Of the pleasure at The
'a"Hpertod OF extending TO you the invitation nbod-
u IN sad resolution, and at the same time assuring YOU
"a your acceptance thereof will afford The highest sra,i
hsuSn, not only to the commissioners and m, self bu,
l" 'ne cfhzens OF the town generally therefor, .ar
nssy hope ihaiyou win accept the same and that Won
WV express to me some day when il will be most agree
"s 70 your convenencs 10 meet said engagement
WIN The highest respect and esteem permit me IN .ub
'efioe myself your ohedien, servant,
JOHN DAWSON NJ d
hon JANIS c. DoBRN.
FAYETTEVILLE, June Ia, 1854
s siRi have the honor 10 acknow ledge the re \
your communication Of the 10Th instant enclo-
resolutions passed by the commissioners of the
sa. wilmington" inviting me 10 parake OF public
Tt IN passing through my way to Washington
' generousiender OF hospitality, so Characteristic of
we good people Of your town, il highly and sncerely an
m'.seo BY one who has oheIsbed lively nt.res,
%s prosperity OF a community whose early and per.e
Ing display OF patriotic public spirit has attracted 80
80 ADMIRATION. Considerations, which need no, oh
- We upon you, render my duty Immediately 10 return
nl. sa'asion and TO dsny myself the pleasur. to par
NO. o, your prohered hospitality.
" Pleased to communicate 10 the commissioners ex.
.''oh Of my high apprecisons OF their partiaty and
~ my thanks personally for the very kind manner in
'"u you have executed their wishes
aus with high respect your obedient servant
L - J. G. DOBBlN.
'cHs DAwsos, esq,MP.
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BY The ARRIVAL yesterday Of The steamship Mexico
Capt Lawlsss have received Galveston papers 10 The
7h INST We Ind the following graphs in the Jour.
nal and News "
Mr.. Reynolds indicted by the grand Jury. few
days slhee s an accessory in the murder OF young Pa
and his mother at Point Bolivar, He is at liberty
having gwen oali Tor the amount OF $4,000.
The rivers Trinity aud Brazos are at length too low for
CONVENIENT steamboat navigation, though they kept up
until about the LIST instant.
The Layaca Commercial states that the channel
through nsnpper bar Is now completed. and ready for
Inc passage OF vessels through the Several large
schooners have already passed through The channel
without any difficulty The Channel is now len feet deep
some twenty feet more. which will admit OF the largest.
csss vessels entering the bay to pass through the
With safety eq ta aaa-
The San Antonio Western Texan says the growing
evil consequences OF Jandangoes have almost reached
point at which endurance be virtue On Wed.
pesddy night an inoiensve, quiet, harmless citizen
lssas Mssen, was murdefed, and his death lies at the
door OF these nuisances.
The attorney general has arrived at Galveston Tor the
purpose Of prosecuting the suits against the banking con-
Gems In that city.
The Newn contains the following account OF the mas
sacTe OF the surveying party .t
Information has just been received here of the most
melancholy character to the effect that Benjamin Hubes
I'll sS
who lies wounded at Fort Belknap He, it seems was
away from the party on hunting expedition, and was
anced ard shot his RETURN hut escaped to The fort
about sixty miles OIL The Wichita Indians are tile per-
pelratos OF this unfortunate tragedy The death OF the
Wichita CHEF was mentioned lately in your paper, and
the presen, slaughter doubtless intended 10 revenge
his death" r. I
The last accounts from the supposed gold regions OF
Texas are like all the accounts which haze preceded them
Minute particles OF gold can be found. but that will
pay for the labor required them Many adven-
,nrers returning, bu, others organizing distant
petitions IN hopes Of hndRg the precious metal in other
Quarters Hs.aa fsaHa
The schooner General Pierce, commanded and owned
by Capt Foett, was capsized few days since, off Gal.
weston bar and will be total loss She coming in
from the Brazos rver loaded with about fifty hogsheads
Of sugar belonging Gov II g. Runnels, and some six
or seventy bales OF cotton, consigned TO H. D. @. Mills
The sugar all lost, but insured; the cotton has
been saved, The men saved themselves by the yawl
boat Of the Robert Mills.
man named Mackey sentenced to the peniien-
Of the district His offence cruelty beating, 80
as 10 cause the death of the child, his step-son.
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OFFICIAL.

Franklin Pierce President Of the United States Of .4nera,
uhom il may
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to that Robert
w. Wec las appointed Of Hamburg,
port Key West the State Of Florida do hereby recognise
SUCH and declare him free exercise enjoy
functions and privileges allowed the
of the most favored nations in the United States
In whereof, have caused these letters be made
PATENT seal
Given under hand The city of Washington the i5t
81 A. d. 1853, Independence
States of America the seventy seventh.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
BY the President; a4#a 81"
w. IL. MARCY, Secretary Of State.
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We gave in our last issue the substance OF private
letter. referring TO disturbances between the espain
general Of Cuba and he students OF the University Of
Havana. The Baltimore Sun OF yesterday has the fol.
lowing further details upon the subjects
%. FnLisUsrERIsM AT THE University IN HAyANA-The
teachers and students be University OF Havana have got
themselves into trouble with the captantgenefal
OF their hlibasonsm Il appeared that ihe captain
general, id order discover whether he correct in his
suspicious that too much ibustersrn had been incul
GATED into the minds Of the Students caused the removal OF
the bedal OF the University Ia ,ott Of superior usher,
whose duty il Is 10 that the classes perform their duties
and appointed in his stead person OF the OF Careno
taken from the Office OF the political secretary, The stu
dents had become much attached their beda and
indignant that he should have been tdged at the will
Of the axe for Careno who began
make himself disagreeable. In their displeasure the
students down the captain generals edc confirming
Gareno's appointments and drunmed the latter Of the
Uhlvetsitk sa
Seen Canedo having been informed of had occurred
In high Of excitement ordered the and the
e posse conatns of the University appear before him.
lie gave them lecture, and Is said very
strong language was made use Of and soe Of tbs pfoss
resigned their appointments and about leave the
county The rector and other dgniaes denied the
saons brought against them They were, after being
cauoned dismissed with tho exception Of Professors LIE
Reverend, Pinet Castro. and the Deacon OF L,ws, Don
Diego dc la Tove, whom the captain general desired
remain with him. ard then accused the whole of
individually, being flibuseros heart, informing them
also, that he that they had been occupying
themselves in collecting send the United States
for the purpose OF arming new expeditions to invade Cuba
"They were subsequently, allowed depart, with this
final observation of General Canedo that if in future he
heard the slightest whisper against their names, they
would DO provided with lodgings in the Moro
mercy might be expected OF him that he posed
| be iorgivng, but he could n.o be severe =
"The students have since made attempt TO blow ur
with gunpoWder Gen. Canedo's obnoxious bedar O
bende Caeno in consequence Of which the University
Tor the present at least been closed by order OF his
cellency, and several of the young provided with
lodgings in the Punta Castle
Another account states that The foundations now
being laid for large edce covering four squres "a
and said TO be designed for Jesuit university
"a substitute for all Other coleges."
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BosroS, June ls.-New Brunswick papers 10 the 10Th
instant have been received On Tuesday, ii. M
Argus Comm Pubes, arrived ST. John bearing tho
flag lwhc the fore) of Sir George Francis Seymour K
G. c ii vice admiral OF England and naval comm ander
in-chie North American and Yves, Indian station.
Next morning Sir George proceeded TO Fredericton
visit to the lieutenant governor.
AT meeting of the council Tuesday after
noon resolved that address from the city should
be the vice admiral expressing the approba
lion the ciuzens Of ST. John Of the firm but Judcions
and discreet la which the colonial fisheries
protected against foreign aggression BY him and
the naval forces under his command, and trusting that
the same desirable course i'll be pursued this year
The New Brunswcker says IL is understood that this
visit the viee-adnal provinces is connected with
the which have been and about be adopted
,h, season efficient protection Of the fisheries