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Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12
Extraordinary Scene i'm am Indi.


The Richmond Palladium gives the fol-
lowing account Of very singular scene
which occurred on the opening Of the court
in New Castle. Henry county. In1iana
AT New Castle, VIC found quite mn excite
ment existing in regard to the President
Judge of this Circuit. Hon Judge A.
The court met on Monday morning, but. be-
fore proceeding to business. member Of
the Henry county bar presented a petition
signed BY every member of the bar in that
court asking, in most respectful terms, his
honor to resign his seat upon the bench
The gentlemen who presented the petition
stated. however, that in case he would not
themselves that they would no. do any bu-
siness in the court 50 long as he presided.
Another gentleman addressed the court, re-
asserting the determination they had agreed
to. and urged in very plain terms the neces-
sity of resignation. Another followed,
expressing the high personal esteem he en-
tertained for the Judge rs gentleman and
tarern-keeper. but Justice required him
to say that he regarded the present incum-
bent Of the bench as utterly unqualified
for the place he occupied, and hoped he
would resign He was followed by another,
and he by another. until every member had
in plain terms expressed his opinion Of his
incapacity, &c. With nonchalance pecu-
liar to his honor, he told the gentlemen OF
the bar that he would think of the matter.
and in the meantime would proceed to busi-
ness, he called the cases upon the docket
and every case which had not been compro-
missed was continued until the next term Of
the court. Court was adjourned for dinner,
and in the afternoon a petition signed by
the jury was presented to the Judge asking
him to resign. His honor asked time to
consider; when the lawyers proposed to him
that if he would agree in writing never to
come to that county again for the purpose
Of holding court, and would send some one
in his place. they would be content to drop
the matter. so far as they were concerned
The Judge again took the matter under al.
Utseme,,t. and. we are told, finally promised
never to come to that county again for the
purpose Of holding court until he should be
sent for, aud would either send some other
Judge to hold court or permit the Judge
Of the Court of Common Pleas to hold
court in his stead. So ended the matter for
the present.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12
STEAMERS ARRIVED OUT.
The Tariff.

The Washington correspondent OF the
Charleston Standard, in his letter Of the 2lst
inst, says:
1t may be taken for granted now, think,
that Congress will not attempt to disturb
the Tariff at the present session. As in
formed you two months ago, nearly, the
Committee of Ways and Means did draw
up and have printed, new Tariff Act,
which was referred to the Secretary Of the
Treasury for his consideration. But since
then, circumstances have transpired that
lead many of the friends of strict revenue
Tariff to doubt the propriety Of any modiG-
cation at this time, and while nothing has
been definitely determined upon, there is an
evident disposition in the House, or on the
part of the Committee of Ways and Means
TO move in the matter. The Gadsdcn Trea-
ty, if ratified, will take at least seventeen
or eighteen millions out of the Treasury at
once. The purchase of Cuba. which is
looked upon as by no means an improbable
event in the early future, would require
many millions more. The passage Of the
Homestead bill would reduce the revenue
of itself, at least million per annum and
the millions would necessarily flow like wa
ter, should we happen to get in any way in
vowed in the general war now threat eniDg
to break out in Europe. These considera-
tions lead members of the administration, as
we'll as members of the House, to be con-
tented with postponement of the Tariff
question at least until next winter.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

THE LAW MUsKErs. Washington
correspondent of the New York Herald
learns that GEORGE SAUNDERS, late Consul
in London. has effected the sale of two hun
ared thousand of the famous United States
muskets connected with the operations of
GEORGE LAW The sale was made to GER
tain revolutionary capitalists in London, in
preparation for the explosion of democracy
on the Continent as soon as France aud
England shall have been actively engaged
with Russia. Over one million of dollars
have been paid for them, and GEORGE
SAUNDERS commission will be one hundred
thousand, and GEORGE Laws profits prob
ably five hundred thousand dollars.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12
EXPLORATIONS.

AT this time the United States are en-
gagged in The most extensive and important
explorations that this or any nation has ever
made. and in short time will put us in
possession Of the results Of the several ex-
peditions. We have one party under Glib
ben. on the Amazon and another under
Ut. Page, on the La Plata and its tributa-
rics Lieut.. Gillis j. just. finishing his In
bors as director Of the astronomical observa.
tions in Chill Lieut.. Strain is surveying
for ship canal on the Isthmus Of Darien
Commodore Perry u conquering and explo-
ring in Japan; Lieut. Ringgold and his
squadron are in the North Pacific. examin-
ing the gulfs, and shoals; De Haven and
DR.. Kane are in the extreme North. looking
for the Northwest passage. the Polar Sea.
and Sir John franklin. All these are Gt-
ted with the necessary apparatus ior scien-
tiGc observations, and supplied with men
skilled to use them, are abroad and actively
engaged in tie several undertakings. Then
we have several vessels in the coast survey
and deep sea soundiDgs. the last of which
will furnish charts of the world below the
water, with it, hills and currents Il the 9TH
ers viii above and in addition. We have
several parties exploring the plains and
mountain ranges between the States Of the
Atlantic and Pacific, that viii mark All the
pcculiarites Of an interior country. Our
army and navy were never put to better
use than in thus adding to the knowledgc Of
the world
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

: The New York Express mentions a ru-
NOR, but, doubtless very properly, places ve-
ry little reliance on it, that the Irish exiles
in that city have had secret conference
lately, at which they resolved to organize "a
central directory, with subordinate societies
cooperating in other portions of the Union J
for the purpose of turning the approaching
European war to account for Irish indepen-
denee- Measures were adopted, which if
carried out. are likely to give Great Britain
employment for her soldiers nearer home
than Turkey. Ireland is to be the scene of
operations. Further, the "sinews'' of war
are to come from the funds that were SUBJ
scribed for Ireland in 1048, some $4,000
in ALL
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

EARTHQUAKE IN MAcos. GA-The Ma
con Telegraph Of the 2lst inst sats Those
Of our citizens who indulge in late hours
were aroused from their dreamy slumbers
yesterday morning BY two strong and dis
tincily marked shocks of an earthquake.-
The morning was quite cool and very cloudy,
and there was no perceptible wind stirring.
The first shock occurred abont fifteen min
utes after six, and lasted, we think, about
half minute. The most general opinion
J. that it came from a southwest direction.
1t was accompanied by very loud. rumbling
noise. and sharp rattling of doors. win
dows, and mantel ornaments that attracted
the attention Of every body 1t could Be
more ap;ly compared to thousand horse
omnibus with the brake applied rumbling
along the streets than anything else Out
of doors the trees were violently shaken and
the equilibrium Of the observer slightly dis
turbed. The second shock took place at
ten minutes before seven. and was similar to
the other, but shorter, and slighter in every
respect
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

GREAT GALE AT TUE NoRTH.-We con-
tinue TO receive accounts from Western New
York and the vicinity of the lakes, of the
destructive character of the gale which re-
Gently visited that section of country. At
Albany, Troy, Oswego, and other places
the destruction of property was very great.
The Albany On. " "Expvess'' says that
the destruction of property in that city by
the late gale is not less than S100,0O0-
The same amount is set down as the loss at
Troy.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12
JosErH B. NoNEs, Esq, New York.

Important fran EUr0Pe--The last
steamer brought letter from London TO
commercial house in New York. from party
fully cognizant Of the proposed plan IF opera
tions (military) )of the allies According II The
inioi nation IL announces. there were at that
moment ten powerful English war steamers
assembled at Spifhead. about to sail for tEe
Baltic. Their mission was 10 cruise within
striking distance of the Russian Baltic feet
bound up in The ice. and to destroy these
vessels. SeTiakin, rs the ice parting permit
ted them to be reached After doihr that
they were to storm Constadi. ealcula.inp
certainly on gaining possession of thar for.
tress thus though some pronounced it i'm
pregnable At Constadt they are TO be
joined by large feet of smaller war steam-
ers and transports with which they propose
actually TO storm and burn St Petersburg,
1t is understood that comparatively few
English troops will proceed 10 Constantine
ple- leaving the land operations on that line
almost entirely TO the French
Washington Star, 20M
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

VICKsBURG, SHREVEPORT, sND Texas
RA1LRoAD.--The Directors of this road
have advertised for proposals to clear and
grade three divisions or sections of the work
The first section commences at a point on
the Mississippi, opposite Vicksburg, and
runs west to Richmond the second from
the Ouachita river twenty miles west, and
the third from Shreveport to point on the
Texas boundary in the direction of Mar
shall. A large amount Of stock has already
been taken-suficient, it is said, to ensure
the success of the undertaking, and the
work will be prosecuted with energy.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12
The Raft.

From private letter, received from the
Hon. r. Jones, dated Washington, March
Is, we derive information in reference to
the removal of the raft, railroads, and the
Nebraska question.
We are informed by Judge Jones, that
no one has taken the contract, nor likely to
take it, which we supposed to be the fact,
but of which we had not been fully appris-
ed. lie had, after good deal Of trouble.
induced the Committee on Commerce. to
agree TO report an amendment to the law
which authorizes the Secretary of War ito
expend the appropriation, by contract or
otheriotse, in such manner as he may deem
best calculated TO improve the navigation of
Red River in the region of the Raft. -
The effect of this amendment will be, to en-
able the War Department to 90 to work
through lis own officers and forces, which
the Judge thinks they will do rs early as
practicable. The Department Is Of The
opinion that with the 100000 they can re-
move the raft and keep it open until Con-
gress shall be convinced of the necessity and
advantage to the government, Of making
such appropriation as will effect perme-
nant removal. The only difficulty, says the
Judge, now in the way of the passage Of the
amendment to the bill is, in getting it to the
House. and having a vote upon it. and no
one can properly appreciate the difficulty
who is not familiar with the course Of pro-
ceeding in Congress.
ISIJere7a0rf G1-etfe
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

More PosTHUMoUs BEsEvoLExcE.-By
the will Of the late James +. Nanhorn, Of
New York city, he has left $4,000 to the
New York, Orphan Asylum. $4,000 more
TO the same institution after the death of his
widow. $4,000 to the New York Protest.
ant Episcopal Bible and Prayer Book 81
ciety. $4,000 to the New York Protestant
Episcopal Missions. and the residue of his
estate, estimated at $l50,000 to the Amer
lean Bible Society.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12
IMPORTANT If TRUE.-A Baltimore pa.

IMPORTANT If TRUE-A Baltimore pa
per of the 25th ut. has the following
"a letter from Senator Clemens is pnb-
lished in an Alabama paper. explaining his
opposition to the Nebraska bill, in which be
says President Pierce. few days ago. in
conversation with Northern Senator and
himself expressed decided opinion that
the Douglas bill was proposition in favor
of freedom adding, further that it should
pass. Although We might absorb the whole
Of Mexico, not another slave State could
ever enter the Union. The President also
expressed great surprise at the opposi-
tion the bill met with at the North, and was
equally surprised that the South would be
willing to take it,
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12


~ We are authorized to announce Shell
TON WATSON, Esq, candidate for re-
election to the office of Judge OF the Sixth Ju-
dicial Circuit.
1--WE are authorized to announce THOMAS
HUBBARD, Esq, as candidate for Judge or the
Sixth Judicial Circuit.
RIVE are authorized to announce A. T..
gRA1NtY, as a candidate for Prosecuting Attor-
ney, of the Sixth Judicial district, at the ensuing
August election.
to We are authorized to announce EDWARD
w. CAN'T, ESQ.,, as candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, at the en-
suing election.
five are authorized to announce JOHN B..
SANDEFUR as a candidate for reelection to the
office of Sheriff of Hampstead county.
five are authorized to announce SIMON T..
SANDERS as a candidate for reelection to the
office of Clerk of Hampstead county.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

"Ihe Mothers Of our Forest Lana."-
In the county of Clcrmont, Ohio, recently
died Mrs. Isabella Riddle, at the advanced
age Of 104 years. She was born in 175C,
and was one Of the pioneer matIons Of the
West. Her first husband was killed in the
Indian wars, and several years of her wild
owhood were passed with her children on an
exposed frontier where she was often COM
PEELED to seek in the block house protec-
tion from the prowling savage
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12
MURDER WILL Our.-A New York


letter of the 23d ult. says: -.-.
IA shocking murder of young German
was rerpetrafed on the Battery some two
years since. at a late hour of the night and
the case was investigated BY Coroner Ives,
but no clue 10 the affair was obtained The
Mayor offered reward of $500 for the
murderer's apprehension. but it had no ef-
feet. and every icea Of arresting the assas-
sin was abandoned. On "Wednesday 10
torious convict in the Sing Sing prison,
when at the point of death. confessed TO
keeper that the murder was committed BY
Saul, Hewlett. johnson, tnow in State Prs
on) and himself for the paltry sum of s35.
which they stole from the corpse. and then
pitched it over the railing near Castle Gar
den- Saul and Hovlet it will be recollect-
ed were hung for the murder Of the watch
man of the ship Thomas Watson"
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12
IMrereport Gazette.

MANUFAcTURING PUBLIC OPINIoN.-It
is said that the violent opponents of the Ne
braska bill in New York city. last week,
concoc.ed a scheme, which fell through, in
tended to show that the fugitive slave law
cannot now be enforced in that city. The
details of the scheme. which have leaked
out, are said to be as follows
"a black man had been hired to play
the part of fugitive slave and white
man was engaged to play the part of a
Southern claimant. The African vas to
run through the streets into the Park. the
claimant and one or two other sham South
erners after him. Arrangements were made
for mob to assemble and set the 'darkey'
free, and menace the claimant with a coat
OF tar and feathers, which process was to be
avoided, by the white man taking to bis
heels, in turn. The black man, however. at
the eleventh hour, became frightened at the
part he was to play, and backed out, SO that
the whole scheme exploded.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

The Richmond Enquirer takes the posi-
tion that Mr. Badgers amendment emascu-
latcs the Nebraska bill 1t provides that
the Louisiana law on the subject of slavery,
which was in force in the territory prior to
the adoption of the Missouri Compromise.
Is : not revived by the bill now pending in
Congress. The question, therefore. wheth-
er slavery can exist without positive recog-
milton Of law, remains open, and every
STAKEHOLDER who emigrates to the territory
with his slave property subjects himself to
the uncertain determination of that question
by the courts. Seward was shrewd enough
to see the effect of Badgers amendment.
and voted for it. 49,, -f--I.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

LATER FROM EURoPE-The Steamer
Baltic arrived at New York on the 4th inst,
with dates to the 22nd of March. A des-
patch to the Caddo Gazette states that Cotton
had declined one eighth, principally on the
lower grades. Money was more in de-
mand and rates advancing
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

1t is stated that Mr.. SPENCE, our Minis
ter to Constantinople, is to be recalled in
consequence of his speech to the Sultan, in
which, it is said, he compromised our gov
ernment, by expressing an unauthorized
sympathy with the Turks, in their difficult
ties with Russia
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

THE ALLIED NAVAL Force IN THE BAL
TIc.--Tbe London correspondent of the
Philadelphia North American, in bis letter
Of March z, referring to the allied naval
force in the Baltic. says:
1t il understood that Sir Charles Napier
win command personally 20 British sail Of
the land and 10 sail French. There will
be 80 sail of smaller ships. which will be ap-
portionGa to French and English Rear Al
mirals. "A squadron Of sailing sloops or
brigs is TO be commissioned to cruise off the
Scotch coast to prevent privateering II i
expected that Rear Admiral Chads will be
despatched to the Baltic with flying squad
ron of frigates. Sir Charles Napier will
follow, and Rear Admiral Corey will bring
up the rear. As usual on these occasions,
there is an immense quantity Of flying ru-
mors. 1t was reported that Rear Admiral
Corey would leave Spithcad for the Baltic
tonight. 1t is now stated that he will leave
on Sunday next. Other versions say that
the French feet will assemble at Spithead
and that the Queen will review the fleets
previous to their departure. Preliminary
meetings have been held at the Guildhall,
Portsmouth. for the purpose Of considering
the propriety Of inviting the officers Of the
British and French ships to pupTic BAN
quet, in the event of their assembling togeth-
or at Spithead. A committee has been ap-
pointed to make the arrangements immedi-
ately on the arrival OF the French force
which will have an enthusiastic welcome.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

The Legislature Of Texas has passed a
bill ito establish the Christian Sabbath. -
which provides for the punishment, by fine
or imprisonment. Of such persons as may
perform any labor. or procure any to be
done, on Sunday. 4F.ial
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12
Supposed Duel at Washington,

WASHINGTON. MARCH 29.-Mr. Breck-
enridge and Col T. g. Hunt left this CITY
yesterday afternoon, for the purpose, it is
supposed, Of fighting. The cause Of the
occurrence is cutting remark BY Mr.. Hunt
against Mr.. Breckenridge. in the course of
tebate. Hf
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, March 16, 1854.

SIR Your letter of the 1Ith inst. has
been received. The cases which it men,
tions are not embraced in any law Of The
United States upon the subject Of naturali-
cation; and, it is believed, have not been
decided BY any court in this country. AL
though. in general, it i not the duty Of the
Secretary Of State to express opinions Of
Law, and doubts may be entertained Of the
expediency Of making On answer to your
enquiries an exception to this rule; yet
am under the impression that every person
born in the United States must be consider
cd n citizen Of Tie United States, notwith-
standing one or both of bis parents may have
been alien at the time Of his birth This
i in conformity with the English common
law, which law j. generally acknowledged in
this country. And person born Of alien
parents, it is presumed. would be considered
q natural born citizen of the United States,
IN the language of the constitution. o Is to
make him eligible to the presidency.
am, sir, very respectfully.
your ohedient servant.
W. i. MARCY.
JosEPH B. NoHEs. ESQ. New York.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

1t is said that it was at the solicitation Of
the Hon. James Buchanan, the U. S. Min
lister, that Smith OBrien was pardoned, Mr..
B. having previously urged the measure at
an interview with Lord Clarendon.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

The Broadway HOTEL at Nashville, was
consumed by fire at 10 o'clock on the morn
ing of the 22d ult.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

We learn from the Herald that tae
dwelling-house of Mrs. ELY, in Camden
was destroyed by fire on Sunday night, the
I'd inst
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

AMERICAN CITIzENsHTP-In answer 10
an interrogatory propounded to him BY Mr..
Nones, Notary Public in New York, Sec
retary Marcy has written the following let
ter on point Of interest in connection with
our naturalization laws:
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

~ Our acknowledgements are due
Judge TRIMRLE for. late New Orleans pa
pers.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

No. RED RIVER continues in good boat
ing order. Since our last, the r. NJ. Jones
and Shreveport passed down. No arrivals
from below.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

10 We are indebted to Hon. VIM. Is
SEBASTIAN for public documents.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12
Four Days Later from Europe
Arrival of the FraukIin-COttOn
Market Quiet.-Breadstuffsi Large.
ly Declined.

ATE1Val Oh tne Ffau uAHkh-COssOaA \
Market Qu;et.-Breadstuffs Large.
ly Declined.
New YoRk, MARCH %.
The Havre and Southampton steamer,
Franklin, arrived here this afternoon, hav-
ing left southampton on The 18th inst
Her advices state that only limited busi-
ness had been done in the cotton market at
Liverpool since the departure Of tie Africa,
the daily sales averaging harly 4oUO bales.
There was no change Of any moment IN
prices.
The market for breadstuffs continued
greatly depressed, and prices for -four had
given way, the decline for the week preced-
ing the Franklin's departure being IS As
per bbl.
Wheat had declined Cd per 70 lbs. Corn,
however, continued in good request and pri-
ces were without any further change.
The money market at London, was rath-
er stringent but the rates for consuls were
without alteration since the departure Of the
Africa.
STEAMERS ARRIVED OUT.
The Cunard steamer Canada, arrived at
Liverpool from Boston, on the 18th, and the
Bremen steamer Herman, arrived at South
ampton from New York. on the same day.
EASTERN AFFAIRS.
The last accounts from the East, report
no change of consequence in the condition Of
affairs. and the aspect of political affairs gen.
orally. is about the same as when the Afrl-
ca sailed.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-12

SECRETARY MARCY AND THE French
MNIsTER.-The Baltimore Sun" learns
that the French Ambassador, on seeing
the Presidents communication to Congress
touching the affair of the Black Warrior
and the Cuban authorities, at once obtained
an interview with the Secretary of State,
demanding an explanation of what he term.
ed an extraordinary production on the part
OF our Government. Gov. MARCY prompt
ly declined to entertain any communication
or explanation with the Government of
France, or any other authority save the rep
rescntative OF Spain, and demanded to be
informed under what shadow of right or
usage the Government of France could pre-.
tend to interrogate him on subject in which
France was apparently uninterested.
North ALABAMA AND TENNEssEE.-The
citizens of North Alabama. says Chambers
Tribune, of Lafayette, Ala, are becoming
anxious to be annexed to Tennessee, and be
hailed, as they say, "by the proud name of
'Tennesseeans." They urge as their rea.
son. that in the distribution of public fayors
the Legislature of the State has done inius.
tice to that portion Of the country. They
argue, that if they were annexed to Ten.
nessee, they might avail themselves of her
liberal provisions in regard to Estate aid, y
and thereby maintain that position which
they have long sought