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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07
DISTINGUISHED ANXIETY.

The Democratic press Of Virginia still anxious to
know "what the Southern Wings will do?" They will
do what they always have dane: Hold on faithfully,
manfuly, boldly to their cause and principles, and
support the Constitution the Laws and the best interests
Of their country.-aerandria Gazette
This answer will scarcely satisfy the sympathetic
Democracy They are waiting with all the disin.
terested and aectonate anxiety of the tender-hear
ed spider who watches the fly to see whether there
are not legions of soft Wings just ready to fall
into the Democratic organization
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The Union alleges that we withhold from our
readers the extent to which the Wing party of the
North has become imbued with anti-slayery senti.
ments We have not attempted to conceal that the
repeal OF the Missouri Compromise has, as we feared
ana predicted, given new and increased i'm
pulse to the antislavery feeling of the whole North
Doth Wing and Democratic 1t was the appreben.
sion Of its creating sectional agitation that in
vested that Repeal with SO much danger to our
minus and 1t grieves US that that disastrous con-
sequence has followed The Union labors to per-
suade the South that the Northern Democrats are
more sound on the slavery question than the Wbips
But it labors in vain. The reverse is LOO apprenv
and the proofs of it too overwhelming to be resisted
The Union alleges that our representations of
the conflicting views of the Democrats, North, South
East and West on certain great questions in par
ticular and Of their discord in general are nsdous
AS Journalists it is duty to note the phases Of
the ruling party Of the country, with all other
things which make up the form and pressure of
the time j" and if we quote truly the recognised
organs OF the different and differing elements Of the
great Democratic family we cannot justly be charged
with unfarness nsidiousness It is not our fault
II the party quarrels about "squatter sovereignty"
or any other mischievous dogma Of the day, or that
the Government organ attempts to carry g two
Tor half dozen) faces under hood !" but it is
exacting from the Intell:gencer an unreasonable
degree of tenderness to demand that it shall look on
80 refreshing spectacle in mute charity or silent
admiration. The Union may contend with the
poet that all discord is harmony not understood !"
but harmony that runs into open war is rather
too exciting to be passed by unnoticed. Soft must
pardon US if we continue to apprise our readers
how the harmonious Democracy gets on. AS to
not recording with more industry than we do the
troubles Of the Wings, we might reply that the
Union takes that labor off our hands
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07
MARYLAND STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

This Society held its annual meeting at Baltimore on
Thursday evening
resolution was unanimously passed in approval of
the effort now making to perpeuate the memory Of the
late JOHN 8 SKINNER by suitable testimonial and do
nation to his widow, and commencing these objects the
favorable regard of the agricultural community.
Mr. EARLE stated that efforts making to reduce the
prices of grain by circulating false reports of good crops
throughout the country, which repubshed some
OF the most respectable papers, though he satisfied
that they did not wish intend to njure the agricutu
rst He then proposed resolution, which adopted,
that the society correspond with all sister societies in the
country to obtain true state the wheat and corn crops
The PRESIDENT CHARLES B. CALVERT ESQ J announced
to the Society that the time had arrived to 60 into the
election of officers for the ensuing year.
Several candidates placed in nomination for Pre-
sden the incumbent refusing longer to occupy
the post when the third ballot election was effect
ed, JAMES T.. EARLE having received 30 votes, RAMSAY
McHESRY Is, and A. B. DAVIS 4.
JAMES T. EARLE then declared unanimously elect
ed and the following gentlemen were chosen Vice Pre-
sidents:
John G. Bruno, Baltimore city John Hamilton, Charles
county Clement Hill, Prince Georges; A. Somerville
Calvert; A. Kimmel, Frederick David Brumbaugh,
Washington; S. Gait Carroll j. K. Emory Queen Anne
w Hardcaste, Caroline; w. L. Hearn, Dorchester T. W.
Hargs, Worcester
The other countless the District of Columbia and the
State Of Pennyivania represented by the gentlemen
who served last year
j. II. McHenry elected Corresponding Secretary /:
J. H. Luckett, Treasurer; Samuel Sands, Secretary.
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SAD FATALIrIEsWe hear Of two fatalities occurring
lately in Canada of unusually melancholy character
In the vicinity of Sherbrook two ladies riding in
chaise when the approach Of railway train frightened
the horse, which backed off precipice. One Of the
ladies, whose did not learn fell underneath the
horse and crushed to DEATH The other when taken
up was alive, and conveyed to her home Her moth
err seeing the condition of her daughter from fright
and excitement was seized with fit and died
The other occurred distance above Sherbrook
boy engaged in fishing fell from building into the
rapids. Frenchman near by saw the accident and
forthwith plunged in after him. The current was very
swift but he reached the boy whom he placed under one
arm, and with the other struck out for the shore He
had accomplished in this way over half mile when his
arm struck rock which palsied his efforts and both man
and boy sank to the bottom and we're drowned.
Boston Tdpeisr
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SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.


New York, OCTOBER 6.-The steamer Canada arrived
this morning bringing dates from Liverpool to the 23d
ultimo.
The steamer Arctic sailed the 20h and the CanodS
brings no further tidings Of her.
The weather throughout England was very favorable
and an abundant harvest gathered. The cholera vas
gradually subsiding. No general news Of moment.
All was quiet in France and abundant crops have been
obtained
The ministerial crisis in Belgium has subsidized and ths
ministers are to remain.
Austria and Prussia still maintain the same attitude to-
wards Russia and the Allied Powers
It has been officially announced by the French and
English Governments that the l4th utmo fifty eight
thousand men landed without opposition Eupatoria
and Immediately marched upon Sebastopol The trans
ports had returned Varna for fourteen thousand
Frenchmen.
The Russian feet had again been run into Sebastopol
BY part Of the allied feet, which had arrived off that
port
statement had been received from Constantnople
but yet uncon6rmed that the Gar at the last mo-
ment had assented to TERMS and that steamer was de-
spatched to postpone the landing but at the last adycss
had not reached the fleet
The evacuation Of Modavia was now complete.
The rumor which had gained currency of rupturs he
tween Turkey and Persia is officially contradicted
It has been positively decided by the Allies that neithsr
Sweaborg nor Sebastopol shall be attacked this winter
LIVERPOOL MARKETS, SErrEMBER 20.
COTTON was easier but not lower with but little specu-
lative demand.
Breadstuffs were generally frm with an upward tam
dency Flour had advanced g. wheat 4d and corn r.
3D. Wheat white, 9s Cd. los red IS. 3D. 9s Flour
western canal, 29s 3D. 30s. Baltimore and Philadel-
phia 31s Cd. 32s. Cd. Ohio 32s Cd $685. Corn 3as
37s Beef, Pork, and Bacon were unchanged. With =
moderate demand.
CossoIs closed at s5a for money and 95s for account
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07

The steamer Southern Michigan met with sngu-
lar accident on recent trip to Monroe Michigan When
about twenty miles from that place (says the Toledo
Blade) one Of the wheels which had been rscked little
in previous storm burst its bands aad the whole
OF timber and iron composing fell into the lake, leav
the shaft and fanges bare The boet careened over
and there great CONSERVATION among the
(about four hundred for few minutes but the officers
and crew with good presence Of mind set to work. shift
cd the freight over balance the boat and she
made her way into port with wheel. She after
wards taken to Detroit for new wheel
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07

GALLANT AFFAIR FOR THE FAIR AT THE FAIR-As tin
ROLAND County Conn Fair last week five ladies enter
cd the list as competitors for the premium offered by thu
society for the most graceful exhibition Of female eaues
trianism Gen. PRATT, Representative from tho first
Congressional district acted umpire and very puz
themselves SO handsomely that he could no more make
distinction between them than between many pearls an
Of one size set in gold Unable to make the award 3.
very galantiy extricated himself from his dilemma by
taking his pocketbook and paying each the amount
OF the highest premium offered !-Boson Chronicle
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07

The ST. Louis Republican Of the Goth utmo publishes
the travelling notes Of Mr. F. X AUBREY recently killed
at Santa Fe taken during his extraordinary trip
from San Jose to Santa Fe He accomplished the jour-
ney from San Jose to Peralto in twenty days. with
company of sixty men, bringing with him a wagon
which was driven the whole disance This fact (says
the Missouri Republican, furnishes irrefutabe evidence
that railroad from Albuquerque to San Francisco is
practicable
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07

FoR LLBERIA.-The New York State Colonization So
ciety have chartered the barque Estee take out
emgrants to Liberia, and it is expected she will sail from
hoped that from fifty sixty who have made application
for passage will avail themselves of this opportunity it
being the most favorable of the year to embark
for Africa
Ii is understood that Mrs. PAYNE, wife of Bishop
Payne, of the Protestant Episcopal Mission and Mrs
wilkins, with two female teachers join the Methodist
Mission, will 60 out in this vessel.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07

ANOTHER RA1LRoAD-A writer in the fredericksburg
News is urging the Importance of extension of the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad to Sa
em in Fauquier The News favors the road but denies
that the streets Of the town either GRASSY or very
quiet on the contrary, that the skies are Frightening
the elements of prosperity" abundant and the people
merry and happy.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07

TUE LADIES AND Gov. SEYMoUR.-The ladies of Ro-
chester, including the wives of fourteen clerpvmen
twenty physicians, and hundred and fifty citizens
have addressed scorchng letter to Gov Seymour on the
subject of his veto of the Maine law The Governor is
handled as he deserves to be.
They were probably strong minded women" who,
not being able to control the politics of the country
sought revenge by long scold, strong scold and
scold altogether.-Journal of Commerce
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07

Three young men, already intoxicated entered drink
nghouse at Philadelphia Friday night and asked for
liquor Their request being refused they attacked the
proprietor, stabbing him fatally During the ARRAY
young who had interfered in behalf Of the unfor-
tunate man also stabbed though not dangerously
The assassins have been arrested.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07

NAVAL STATION In THE WRsr ISprEs-It is reported
from st. Thomas that diplomatic agents to the Do
mincan Republic have succeeded in their mission to se
cure the Bay of SANTANA for United States naval station
Is also stated that President SANTANA is inclined to
accept the friendship Of the United States hoping to find
II permanent barrier for the Dominican against the
ambition Of neghbor the Emperor Of oil the Hsyens
The Bay Of SANTANA is situated the north side Of the
island Of Hsyt the east end 1t is said to be ON.
Of the largest and most commodous harbors in the world
and Of depth and Of entrance capable Of accommo
dating the largest ships, naval or merchant
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07

PATENT OFFICE MoDELs-Mr SHIELDS. the inte,l;vc,k
mechanic in charge of the business is now engaged in
arranging very udcousy the models Of such Inventions
as nave been patented, and these very numerous
The elegant and spacious in the wing occupied
for awhile by the Mechanics Fair, is used for the pur
pose and is 65 by 275 feet in the clear win
not hold half the models requiring arrangement simi-
lar room IN the west wing will be ready next
We were surprised to learn Though not from himsebN
that the salary paid Mr. Shields only $780, but tts
more than aborer's pay.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07

ANOLD CHURCH DEsTRoYED.-The old Lutheran Church
in Winchester Virginia. lately destroyed by fire. was
built in the year 1894 It occupied during the Re-
vouon by British Hessian prisoners and was one Of the
old relics which every body desired to preserved II
has OF late been unfortunate 1t used in 1851 for
Democratic Convention, and long after was struck by
lightning It's demolition was the work of an incendarv
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07

The Academy Of Music at Philsdelphis offer premium
Of four hundred dollars for the best design for opera
house, to be built at the Of Locust and Broad
streets, in that city Two hundred dollars will be given
for the second best design The external dimensions Of
the building to occupy 100 feet Broad street and
2SS feet Locust street The material is to be brick
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07

The Legislature Of the State of VERMONT as
sembles at Montpelier Tuesday, the 10th instant
An election Of two United States Senators is among
the business of the session.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07

The Savannah Republican Of Tuesday again notices
dminuon in the deaths from yellow fever in that city
but reerates its advice to absenees not to return home
until after heavy FROST lest they should become victims
to the epidemic.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07
THE RECIPROCITY TREATY.

Mr.. CusHING, the Attorney General of the Uni
ted STATES has given an official opinion, deliberately
argued, % relation to the operation of the Reel
procity Treaty. The decision at which he arrives
is, that the President Of the United States cannot
carry the Treaty into effect until he shall have re-
celved satisfactory evidence that special laws to
give it full effect have been passed by the Imperial
Parliament Of Great Britain and the Provincial
farllaments OF Canada, New Brunswick, Nova
Scotia, and Prince Edwards Island. This conclu-
SION OF the Attorney General comedies with what
was stated in this paper few days ago.
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Rnltinlore Mnrkef.

BALTIMORE, OcToBER 6.-The advices by the staama>
Canada, reached here this morning. but have had No
special effect on our market Sales before and after
the news Of 800 barrels Howard street -four at 81 %
also, 700 barrels City Mills, after the news at ST. Rye
flour, 81. Corn meal 81 q $3.50. The SUNNY or
grain is very light Small sales Of red wheat before the
news at 81 As $l.52; white wheat, good to- prime.
81 90 81 Co. very choice $170 Corn, 500 barrels.
sold, white u "A cents; yellow, "A IL Oats, Nd.
and Virginia, 4S a so; Pennsylvania so. RYE. Nd
Sl.l2; Pennsylvania, $l.20 Clover seed So 81 81
per bushels Timothy, $3.50 81. Provisions and Gro
ceries quet-prices unchanged. Whiskey, in hhds 30
4o cents; barrels, 40 q Al Tobacco continues very
scarce and in active request with good shipping do
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07

NAvAL.-The Genoa correspondent of the Newark Ad-
verser under date of the 9th September says: 'Thc
United States frgate Saranac, Captain LoSG, having
board Commodore srnIScH has gone to Constantnoplc
again The American Missionaries and their friends there
appear to see some necessity for the presence Of man
owar in that quarter. The flag ship Cumberland, Capt
LAwToN, is now probably at Barcelona
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Ne,r TorL. HnrLef

NEW YORK, OCTOBER 6.-Flour has advanced Ia} GENTS
per barrel with sales Of 5000 barrels at rs 81 so
for Ohio Southern -four is better, with sales Of 1000
barrels at 81 so So Wheat is unchanged Corn has
advanced cent per bushe with sales Of 900 bushea
Western mixed at rs 76} Provisions are unchanged
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THE Ksow-NorHINGs OF NEW YORK.

The Grand Council composed Of Delegates Of the
Nothing Order in the State Of New York were
in session at OddF CLOVIS Hail. In the city Of New York.
during Wednesday and Thursday.
Nearly q thousand members were in attendance, and
most Of the session appears have been consumed in the
examination Of credentials other business connected
with proper organization Of the Convention.
The New York Tines gives the subjoined account
Of the most interesting part Of their proceedings
The next business related the nomination Of State
ticket A resolution offered that the Order would
make no Nominations on the ground that there ne
cessy for them take action In reference the State
officers and that it would be almost impossible do
with that harmony and unity Of action which the good of
the Order required. The resolution was lost.
"a resolution then offered and adopted that the
Grand Council would proceed to nominate candidates for
State officers, and that person nomination By any
political party should be placed upon The ticket
The Council then proceeded ballot for candidate
for Governor, with the following result:
Danei UIman ......ZoI
Joseph W. ......lI4
Thomas r. Whiting. .............. so
81
Total
"Mr ULLMAx was declared nominated. He was on
hand accepted the proered honor, and pledged himself
If elected carry the principles Of the Order.
ga number Of votes given for MYRos H. CLARK were
refused by the President who proessed in doing
acting under the rule adopted by the Council By the
few Of the honest and pure members Of the Council in
attendance evidenced in the fact that but 482 votes
were poed when the Council opened its session with
953 members in attendance.
ssThe session of this Council must have been more
than any other that has been held in this
city The groans the cheers the hsses the calls
der could be distinctly heard in the halls and lobbies
and many Of the speeches could have been reported
6atim. As the vote was being taken delegate
was heard to declare that he should now vote he
should vote at the polls, for MYRos H. CLARK The
President declared the vote out of order, and instructed
the sergeantatarms to put out the offending delegate,
but must have afterwards retracted there i'm
mediate additien 10 the members outside.
"Shorty after this little episode there was general
break up, and rush down stairs. They assemble
this morning at o'clock to complete the nominations
though 1t is doubtful if quorum will be in attendance
" In the above report have, Of course only given
the rumors that have reached concerning the action
OF the Convention. As its proceedings secret and
guarded by special and extraordinary precautions it
impossible to give any authoritative and detailed
of its transactions"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07

DEATH OF Hon. HUoH A. HARALsoS-It is with pro-
found sorrow, says the Columbus (Ga) Times that we
announce the death Of this eminent citizen Gen. HA-
nALsoN has always been favorite with the people Of
GEORGIA. and has been elevated by their suages many
high political stations in all Of which he reflected credit
upon his constituents by his devotion to the best inter-
ests OF his country He was for many years a'member
Of the Georgia Legislature Representative in Con-
gress and voluntarily retired into private lfc carrying
with him the confidence and love Of all parties.
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On the LIST instant the law prohibiting the circulation
Of foreign bank notes under the denomination Of $40 took
eject in Ohio.
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CARDThe subscriber will attend the Supreme couvs
IA Of the United States during the coming term for vbsch
purpose be will leave Boston in the week of Novehr
and win reside in Washington at Wizards Hotel.
GEO. I. CURTIS,
oct Counselor-a.
A TEACHER WANTED to take charge of an.
IA Male Institute at Mnden, Claiborne Parish Iou;s;
Session commence on the first Monday of January
No one need apply except he be regular graduate Of
respectable college, of good moral character and
qualified prepare student for admission into any coes
in the United States the location being healthy and society,"
agreeable. ~1
Address WILLIAM HARDY, Secretary of the Board Of Tus
tees of Minden Male Institute, Mnden, La
BY order of the Board of Trustees:
WILLIAM HARDY,
oc1 l-NPeDec Secretary Board Of Trustees
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TO CHARLES W. LANCASTER
New Bond street, Middlesex, England and All othnrp

New Bond street. Middlesex, England and an othrr,
concerned.
w HkkEAs an interference has been declared betwess
w the patent granted by the Commissioner of Patentss
you as henventor Of cannon and 60
presented him by the original improv,
men IN the construction Of and shot, the hearing for
which IS set by him FOR the fourth Monday November
you viii therefore take notice that the fourth Monday Of
october next and following days. necessary at the Brue
House Lexington, State Of Kentucky shall the dep
sitons Of sundry to be read evidence In nv h.
haf In said hearing when and where you may attend If v
snink proper. THOMAS H. BARLOW.
aug lo-Un Washipgton.
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FOREIGN IMPORTS.

The Journal of Commerce gives the follow ring
statements of the Imports Of Foreign Goods at the
port of New York:
Imports at NeD York for the month of September
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-10-03
WALL PAPER, BORDERS, FIRE SCREENS
WINDOW PAPER, &C.

NHE subscriber has received another and extensive
the above articles which he would most
respectfully call the attention Of all who wish purchase
tcles in his ne feeling confident that he sell
the kind in the
plete he feels assured entire
satsse all those WHO will favor him with call
Particular attention paid to banging paper with accuracy
and dispatch.