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Schictwoot.

NE SUBSCRIBER would respectfully inform the
public that tue above named scOw has been 1n'
ished, aud put in readiness to convey goods from
points below to this city. She is capable Of carrying
large amount Of freight and is perfectly watertght
Orders from all parts received and promptly attended
% AZ The lowest rates.
A. J. BALDWIN.
olym7ia. Srr, IN, lss3 !:
, 1854-11-04
STEAMER FASHION.

THIS Is TO CERTIFY the undersigned wiz not be
j. responsible for any debts contracted BY the crew
Of the bari; " lrika."
AUG 2s lsst SeN 't'-
, 1854-11-04
NOTICE
Of Establishment Of SUrreyorS General an
Of Lond Offices for Tie 1erriforiescf Nc'
lIcrieo, Washington, Oregon, and Mn

-h1tt"t ~ e~t"S'""I O'tS"", ""' -N'"
+ aeSota.
IN pursuance Of law. the Presdsnt Of the United
States has directed that for the ptescnt the follow;
ing shall he the sites Of the Offices fdr the Surveying
and Land Districts created by acts passed at the hte
session Of Congress, viz:
The oece for the Surveyor General Of New Mcxico
u 10 located at Santa Fe and that FOR the Surveyor
General Of Washington Territory at OLYNrIA.
The Offices for the Register and Receiver for Wash
ingt1n Territory al4o at OLYMrIA; those for oregon
Territory at Oregon City; those for the Winona Dis
trict in Minnesota Territory, at winnna; and those
for the Red Wing District, also In Minnesota Terrific
ry. at Red Wing.
Given under my hand. at the city Of Washington
this twea,y-fourth day OF August Al y. 1854.
JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Oct 81. ISL 6wG
, 1854-11-04
RETAIL PRICES CURRENT.


CORRECTED warELY ron TIE rrovrER ,Np DEMOCRAT
OLYNrIA. ". T., Oct. u, lS5i.
, 1854-11-04
Paints. Dc.

Lead, white, = u. 2
do cnlors, " " 2jW31l
Linseed oil, = gal $3.50
Turpentine, " 500
, 1854-11-04

.l2Nls Sugar, bro. - n. llfcl2i
l6"gGt sugar, white crush.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10

The Syracuse Journal gives account Of singular
accident and escape from death Of elderly
lady, passenger the night express train the Gen.
trail road from that city Wednesday last 1t appears
that by the lady left the and fell from
the platform. She was not seen going out she
missed until time after the accident occurred Con-
ductor SMITH, being notified Of her disappearance when
the train arrived at Jordan Immediately sent back three
with handcar to search for her along the track
They found her short distance from Port Byron, bewil
dered but fortunately with only few slight bruises on
her body. She said she had recollection of going out
upon the PLATFORM but finding herself in the ditch she
thought the cars had broken down and left her there
When she fell of the train going at the rate Of twen-
ty. five miles hour.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10
THE LEMMoN SLAVE CASE REyIyEp

Readers generally will remember that in the autumn
Of the year 1852 Jonathan Lennon, citizen Of the
State Of Virginia, brought eight slaves to New York
transitu to Texas whittier he emigratng with his
family and property These slaves taken before the
late Judge Paine Of the Superior Court by virtue of
writ Of habeas corpus issued the application coored
man named Louis Napoleon and Judge Paine ordered
them to be discharged from the custody Of their master
on the ground that slaves brought voluntarily into New
York by their owners ipso Jacto made free. sub
ecrption Of S. 000 to which the Judge himself oont
buted $780, was afterward raised among residents Of
New York, and Mr.. Lennon compensated for his
loss. The Legislature Of Virginia adopted resolution
to prosecute appeal Judge Panes decision to the
Supreme Court of the State of New York. and if
sary to the Supreme Court Of the United States for the
purpose Of testing the question whether under the Fede
raj Constitution citizens Of slave States have have not
the right convey their slaves through the free States
route from slave State to another, from Virginia
to Texas The has been taken up to the New York
Supreme Court ccrorar and when reached will pro-
baby be argued by the Hon. WILLIS p BooocK Attorney
General of Virginia, side, and by the Hon. OGDEN
HOFFMAN, Attorney General Of New York. the other
In the mean time motion has been made that Mr.. Lem
mon being resident shall be required to file security
for costs This is nterlocutory matter not affecting
the merits It argued Friday before Mr. Justice
CLERKE, of the Supreme Court by Mr. Lapaugh against
and Mr. Culver for the motion Mr.. Justice CLERKE re-
served his decision.-N. Y. Commercial Adu
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10
Baltimore Market.

BALTIMORE, JUNE 9-Breadstuffs quiet, and hold
pretty rm owing the light stock but buyers are
holding off For Howard street brands SS IS is offered
and So 81 asked City Mills $780, rye -four 1852; ;
corn meal So so So "a to $4 Sales Of red wheat at
81 95 81 9s; white, good to prime 50 S2O5. Sales
of white corn at "A rs cents yellow 80 81 rye, Ma
ryland 1O6. Pennsylvania do. l13a ll5 Sales Mary
land oats at 46 49, Pennsylvania do. go 81; clover
seed S46s a S475; timothy 1915 q So. Peruvian
guano 500 $50 per ton; Patagonia $S3; Mexican $SS
African $35.
Provisions are dull and prices dropping Rio coffee
10 cents Sugar. New Orleans, $4 $4.75; molasses
% "a cents.
Tobacco continues firm and in good request with fair
shipping demand Sales Of about 800 hhds Ohio last
weeks figures Maryland is selling freely, it is in
spected at full rates. previously quoted There is
rather an upward tendency in prices The inspections
Of the week amount l225 hhds. Maryland 521 Ohio,
go entucky-total /, 1855 hhds.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad shares SO 591. Money
shade easier Good paper in the street is taken at
81 10 per cent discount. The banks are discounpg
pretty freely.
Neeo York Markets
New YoRK, JUNE 9.-Flour is dull to-day, with de-
cline Of 12a to 25 cents per barrel Il sells at for
State 50. so for Ohio and S9l2 Ss so for Baltimore
Wheat is dull and disposition to operate Corn
trife higher with sales 81 for mixed and 81 for vel
lew. Provisions unchanged. w.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10

The subscription price Of this paper for year THREE
DOLLARS, payable in advance.
For the long Sessions Of Congress- (averaging eight
months the price win be Two DoLIARs for the short
Sessions 0NE DOLLAR per copy
reduction of 20 per cent of the full charge)
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No accounts being kept for this paper it will not be for
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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10

RATE CRY TAxArIoN.-The most important topic in
the proceedings Of the last meeting Of the Corporation
that of fixing the rate Of taxation the assessabe pro-
pery Of the city. During the animated discussions in
both Boards this much matter of interest
ecited to which it may be worth while to direct for
moment the readers attention According to the cacu
laton made by member of the Common Council from
the First Ward it appears that the receipts from the
wentyfou millions Of real and personal property
assessmen at the former rate Of seventy cents
in the hundred dollars would 900
From all other sources, licenses, interest on
STOCK &c....... 10000
Giving total revenue $3.50 OOC
The expenditures for the year for general purposes
embracing twenty-five thirty items, including in
erest funded debt support Of the public schools sink
ing fund, absorption of the floating debt &C., esti
mated at nearly two hundred thousand dollars leaving
only the of fifty thousand dollars for the improve
ment of the and other ward improvements This
Of fifty thousand dollars will be further reduced by
payments that will become due about the st of July
for current improvements by about eight thousand dollars
thus leaving balance for street and ward improvements
for the coming year of than forytwo thousand
dollars.
nasmuch as the expenditures for these purposes for
the year ending the 30h June, 1863 viz. fifty thousand
dollars will be without doubt found insufficient for the
ycaI noW heAt " Como, uonCi1 Indl
must be expected at the end of the coming year will
ceed eight thousand dollars To which deficit must be
added extraordinary expenses of any kind should they
be incurred, as they undoubtedly will.
Contrary to these views and conclusions the opin
ion of other members Of both Boards that the
the old rate of cents would much what
will be requisite, and unnecessarily press upon the
payers of the oty any reader should doubt the test
mony of figures, which said to be specially enducd
with veracy, know of other criterion whereby to
decide the point in controversy than live the end
the year and peculiarly witness the actual result The i'm
provemen of streets addresses itself every citizen but
more particularly perhaps the less wealthy, whose
rover compel him to purchase property in the
moter parts Of the city, to the due enjoyment Of which
these improvements are essential and indispensable
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10

EXPLOSION OF A PYRoTEcHNIc EsTABLIsHMENT.--At
Baltimore Wednesday afternoon the residents of the
vicinity Of Fairmount startled by loud explosion
and perceptible concussion. The fremen called
out and upon proceeding to the spot it discovered
that the explosion had been caused by the blowing Of
the pyrotechnic establishment Of Mr.. VIM. Bond -Four
small brick houses, where the dangerous combustibes
manufactured had their northern walls blown down
and their roofs blown off The buildings fro
when the apparatus arrived but the remen extin
gushed the flames. The explosion occurred through
Of the material used accidentally taking fire. which
discovered in time allow those at work to escape
before the ruin was consummated.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10

THE WHEAT CRoP.-The reports which come to us
says Buffalo paper from the grain growing districts Of
the Unon and particularly from the wheat region are Of
most promising crops The testimony is almost uniform
in favor Of prospective large harvest Of wheat and that
too of good quality To be sure, can tell how the
plants will mature in what condition the crop will be
harvested and stacked but the promise Of great
is excellent An Of wheat took place last
fall from the anticipation Of "war prices this year in
Europe and great breadth Of land was put to spring
grain last spring from the generally operating cause
and also from the stimulus applied by papers at the East
directly and frequently advised such culture to the
farmers Of the West
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10

The Cincinnati Commercial says: "The new Nebraska
campaign has commenced by the Of the anti
Douglas cohorts. On Saturday there passed through
this city hundred and thirty emgrants on their
way to Nebraska We informed yesterday morning
that these were only the advance guard Of large body
moving Nebraskawards,"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10
FROM MOBILE AND HAVANA.

The United States mail steamship Black Warrior az.
rived at New York Friday night with 14S passengers
and thousand bales Of cotton freight. She left
Mobile the evening Of the 25th, arrived at Havana
the 9th at p NJ and left there the evening of the
2Sth of May for New York.
There nothing of interest transpiring at Havana
The French Admiral with frigae and steamer and the
Spanish feet in port also, large number of Anne
rican merchantmen, loading.
The United States steamship Fulton all well board
left Havana short time before the arrival of the Black
Warrior.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10

MAIL ON FnE-A portion Of the mail bags destined
for Detroit board the Great Western Railway train
which arrived Friday morning, injured by fire.
the in which the mail deposited having taken fire
from sparks from the locomotive. No letters were de-
stroyed but quantity of papers burnt smoked
to such an extent as to be rendered worthless
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10

The Boston Courier states that at the Cadets
supper on Wednesday evening Governor WASH
BURN repudiated with indignant earnestness the in
snuation that he sympathized with the murderous
and treasonable sentiments uttered in Faneuil Hall
on Friday evening. The report, he said, was an
absolute and unqualified falsehood. He compli-
mented the military for the part which they had
taken during the past week in maintaining the pub
lie peace, and he thanked them sincerely. Col.
JOHN G. PARK was also present, and made speech.
He told the men, if they were called out to main
tain the public peace and to assist in the enforce
ment of the national laws, to do their duty
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10

Custom HOUSE DIscIPLINE.--Mr. HEMAN BURR, New
York Inspector Of Customs, received notice from Mr.
Collector REDFrELD the 1st instant that his services
were no longer required. The National Democrat says
He is removed upon the solitary ground that his bro
ther has refused, while editing Democratic paper,
applaud the action and policy of the Administration
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10
FOREIGN SCHEMES.

We CLEAN from the correspondent news-caterers
the annexed items, which may be characterized as
" important, if true"
Observer writes to the Philadelphia Ledger the
following
am very happy to inform you that the fishing trea-
ty between the United States and England is nearly
peted. All the points are, in fact. essentially agreed
upon Lord Elgn viii not leave Washington till the
treaty is signed, which will require not only the rat6
cation of the Senate, but corresponding act Of the
House Of Representatives The treaty, which is ad
vantageous and at the time just one, will doubt
be ratified, and act of Congress will make our
nue. laws conform to it.
The President, having shown his determination to
protect Cuba from the ibusters, will ask Congress in
quiet for appropriation, which may be insert
ed in the civil and Diplomatic appropriation BILL to send
out commissioners pan to negotiate for the scqui-
ton Of the island The President appoint these
commissioners while Congress is in session without the
Of Congress and the advice and consent Of the
Senate but he may do he peases during the
if the interests Of the country require it, The Hon Geo.
NJ Dallas and the Hon. Howell Cobb are undoubtedly
selected the gentlemen most likely achieve the de-
sired result"
"S.," to the New York Times, gives the follow
ing item: ~
nMy impressions in relation to the contemplated n
nexaton Of the Sandwich Islands fully confirmed by
additional and positive information The negotiations
have been ndustriousy pushed forward for time
past and treaty Of annexation is expected by the Pre-
sdent in the next dispatches from Hawaii It is fully
believed that the arrangement had been perfected at
last advices IS to be safe from future accident"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10

The Marquis Gu. DE MoNTHoLoN, Consul Gene
raj of France at New York, arrived there on Thurs
day, with his family, ON board the steamer Asia.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10
The Cumberland Miners Journal Of FRIDAY give

the following items:
CANAL NAvIeATIoN-We are happy to learn that the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal again in fine boating order
throughout its entire length and that there is eyery
pect Of On exemption from breaks other casualties
for the rest of the season.
FRANKLIN Coal CoMPANY.-A new company under this
has been organized under the general law of the
State of Maryland The propretors citizens of Mary
land and Alexandria, Virginia. and will work their mines
which situated in the Georges Greek Valley one
mile from Westernport as individual operators.
UNION Coal AND IRON CoMPAsY.--A company under
this chartered by the late Legislature Of PENN
syvana and making arrangements to 20 into active
operation. Their lands consist Of 1000 acres and lie
adjoining the village Of Weersburg, nine miles from
Cumberland.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10

The four Irishmon who indicted for murder at
the Kane county (I Circuit Court for the killing Of
Geneva last week before Judge Isaac g. Wilson They
all convicted Of murder and sentenced to be hung
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10

MAJOR WYsE-Iti is reported in the newspapers that
the court martial in the Of Major WYsE have found
him guilty Of dsobedience Of orders in refusing to
rutcon, and that he has been
sentenced dismissal the army but that the court
recommend him to reinstatement in the service
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10

The United States mail steamer Franklin sailed from
New York Saturday for Southampton and Havre with
$50 passengers and 81 ,26i 40G in specie. Among the
passengers is Prince JEROME BoNAPARrE and son.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

II store in good neighborhood. The sale OF q
res and feed alone affords large profit. Inqui
SCBMADEKE N PUNDT, 254 Greenwich street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

I'CR EXCHANGE-FOR FURNITURE TO FURN
Il medium class house (the furniture must b
good quality, q tract of land containing four
dred acres. The land is eighty miles from New Yorl
Pennsylvania. Price three dollars per acre. For sal
p ps @ aGs OF and con U a.
good farming lands. Address F. j. p Herald office
cali at II Pine street. between the hours of 10 and l.
five days. Title unexceptionable and good reasons
selling.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

TNOR SALE--THE STOCK AND FIXTURES O
IL tea store, in Of the best business localitis
the city; is at present doing first rate business,
be increased to double Will be sold cheap for G
Particulars by addressing G. g., Herald office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07
STOLEN GOODS.

o. OK REWAlD.-SiOLEN-FRO 100 LAwRI
DZC street, Brooklyn. between IL and o,cloc
climber o, one gold watch, inscribed on inside case
sen,edto Captain Watson Ferris by few friends in
pool '--dnte not remembered,) two gold brooches
gold rings, one silver butter knife, (marhed W. s.
six eight silver tea and table spoons, (some mark
noove) Pawnbrokers please stop the above ii presc
CIOLtN-iRoM The DWELLING HOUSE 3J4 8
~ avenue, which was entered by burglars on the
ol the sth inst, silver tray, containing quaint
silver spoons, forks fish knives, ladies', &C.; am,
them two dozen heavy teaspoons, scroll pattern ma
= NJ. \. several dozen forks, marked r. f. G., and
heavy; also some old fashioned silver ware, marke
heavy gold watch, makers name, Jno. Hougl
Liverpool, No %, 294. A most liberal reward W
paid for the recovery of the articles stolen or for
trace or clue of the thieves. Some of the silver
marked in full Eytinge. Pawnbrokers will please
the above articles, should they be offered and the th
are warmly requested 10 call for the balance Of the
niture.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

L'OH SALE-A DRUG STORE, NEWkY FITTED
II in one of the leading avenues with an office
practice attached. satisfactory reasons for serfKg
can be had cheap. Apply to DUNCAN Il MCEilI.I
Real Estate Brokers and Auctioneers, 103 West str
corner of Liberty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

TNOR SAI.E-A FIRST CLASS GROCERY CHEAP
IL cash: one of the best corner stores in the city,
n long lease at a low rent Any wishing an e,
lent grocery cannot be better satisfied. Apply at
store, los Prince street, corner of Thompson
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

LNoR SALF--A GENTEEL THREE STORY AND b
Il ment house. on Twenty eighth street, betty
Madison and Fourth avenues at $1,000; alsog one
Twenty-sxth street, near Lexington avenue at $sl
in fine order, gas fixtures &C.; terms easy. Apply
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

LNOR SAJE--A SPLENDID BILLIARD room,
IL doinga good business. This is a good chance
young man with small capital. For particulars
quire at 3l2 Broadway, second floor. T.R. HATC
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

INOR SALE-IHE STOCK AND FIXTURES OF
II candy store 125 Christopher street. suitable
any business viii be sold cheap, the owner is 3
to California.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

1JN0R SALE OR EXCHANGE-A SEVENTEEN YE
IL lease OF lot, 20 by 100 feet, in a fine locati
brick stable and Sheds also, lease and fixtures of
lie hall, paying well: also, some fine houses and
also, south Williamsburg lots, only $780, also, 81,
buffalo robes, harness, &c, complete; ALSO
corner of Broadway and Duane street, from to 3 l
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

A NEW AND INGENIOUS FIREARM FOR Sal Z
IA The owner of a very ingenious firearm, capabs,
being used either a single arm or as field piece.
which is beyond doubt the most destructive and eff
arm yet invented, is DESTROYS of selling the rglA
manufacture or use it for any district territory
quired The arm may be seen and all particulars a
tanned by inquiring of J. L. COSTING, 40 Broad
I'D stairs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

NTANJED-BY A GENTLEMAN AND HIS WIFE. A
w furnished peror and bedroom, in private ia
mIy-Brooklyn preferred. Address A. NJ, Herald
office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

nRUG STORE FOR SALE-A LARGE AND BEA
~ full fitted up store, well stocked with drugs, %
merry and fancy articles the store situated on co
and on one of the greatest thoroughfares, and I
from $40 to SIS day. It will be sold very low
cash customer. Address James, Herald office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

k'oh salL ois i-AoHANGEMA HOUSE AND
goods, in original packages, will be given, in Who'll
part payment, at cost Parties having any impr,
property, will find this good chance to sell Appl
y. b. KlNSHIMER, $40 Fourth avenue, from to I !
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

nRUG STORE FOR SALE-STTU ATED UP N
IL Sold in consequence of the owner having other
ness to attend to. There is excellent stock OF d
perfumery, &c; will be sold low, for cash only
at All East Twelfth street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

7N0R SALE CHEAP, FOR CAsH-THE FIXTUl
II furniture and all the appurtenances of a first
BARRIERS shop, in lots to suit purchasers Must posi-
ly be sold this day. Apply Immediately at 1O2 Ma
street room No. o. PURDY & G
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

TWO PARLORS, ON THE FIRST FLOOR, WELL FUR
4 nished, and two bedrooms, the third floor, viii
be let reasonable for the winter, at 81 Spring street
three doors east Of Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

Nor SAIE--THIS DAY, ONE HALF INTEREST I
II cash paying business that has been estabhshe
the last six years. first rate chance for young
having from three to four hundred dollars in ready
Apply Immediately to c. G. THOMPSON, "a Nassau st
room No. 7.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

L'OR SALE--A HORSE POWER IN GOOD ORR
IL Apply at n. l.. Rarow's wood yard, Furman st
near State, between the Wall street and South fer
Brooklyn.