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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09
THE COMING ELECTIONS.

Among the Western Wing members of Congress
whom we are glad to see proposed for re-nomina-
ton is the Hon. JOHN L. TAYLOR, of Ohio, who,
though yet Young man, has, by his ability, indie
pendence attention to business, and gentlemanly
bearing, won an enviable character in the National
Legislature.
That sterling Wing, too, the Hon. RICHARD
YATES, of Illinois, who though only in the second
term of his service, has shown himself so worthy of
the favor of his constituents, we gratifed to see
has been nominated for reelection
But, if we have the promise of the return Of
many good men to the next Congress, we are panied
at the prospect of losing whose place in all that
is valuable in legislator it would be hard to ill,
and whose withdrawal may be regarded public
loss: we mean the Hon. JOSEPH r. CHANDLER,
of Philadelphia. He was not nominated by the
Convention of his party for reelection why, We
cannot conceive. All that we know is that he de-
clined TO permit his name to be presented to the
Convention, under the idea, or knowledge, perhaps
that there political elements in the body ad-
verse to his reelection. Whatever the cause, the
effect is deeply to be regretted.
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MR.. HUNTERS LAND BILL.

"From the way a number Of the Democratic organs Of
this State paying their respects to Mr. HusTsR and
his land bill might infer that the Virginia Senator
will have troublesome account to settle with large and
very indignant portion Of his Democratic constituentsl
We have already quoted largely from numerous Demo-
cratic papers, in which the distinguished Senator is SCI
verey taken task for his late heinous ransgressions
against the venerated principles Of the Virginia Democrats
on the land question. Virginia paper.
We have ourselves copied from the Virginia
papers some of the animadyersions on MIR. Hun
TER's bill, but we must say that the honorable Sc
nator hardly receives fair play at the hands OF those
of his party in Virginia who have attacked him SO
violently for the measure which he introduced as
substitute for the Homestead Bill" They ought
to recollect that, however inconsistent with Mr..
HUNTERS former opinions the scheme Of his gra-
duation bill was, it was the only by which
he could avert the passage of the prodigal "home-
stead bill" 1t was with him, we presume, simply
choice of evils, and in that light alone it ought to
be regarded and the author of it judged 1t had
the effect at least to arrest the miscellaneous squan
dering land bill, and that alone ought to It's
author from censure.
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FROM NORTHERN MEXICO.

The Brownsville Texas) Flag of the 10th ultmo has
long account of battle fought the 18th Mata
moros between the insurgents and the Government troops
in which it is stated that the latter badly beaten
The insurgent force numbered only little than four
hundred and the Government troops less than two
hundred. The Flag" says
"The Goals of civil war in Mexico lave at last been
famed into consuming fame which ysweeping every
thing before it. The State Of Tamau5as is now almost
wholly in possession Of the insurgenf forces Victoria
has been for weeks held by them ANA popular Govern
ment formed, under the Gubcrnaoris direction Of Senor
JUAN j. La GARzA He has beenjoined by the towns
Of Tula, Jmenes, San Fernando, So de Ia Marina, &c.
in the southern portion Of the State md the probability
that by this date the cities Of Mamoros and Tampco
alone hold out faithful for the Sam Anna Administers
ton the former Of which is even n being aenaced BY
large and enthusiastic insurgent free rendred conf
dent Of from the result of signal vic gained
over their enemies the gates # the city Rumors
were current here Thursday las; that Camarro had
already fallen into the hands Of the insurgents tat it
was captured by another army Of tiem under the m-
mand of Carvajal and Juan Villareal. We know not
how true this rumor may prove but place credence in
it, from the fact that have positive knowledge that
considerable force has been for time process Of
organization for that object"
Advces direct from Mexico seem to attach
much Importance to this emeute Carvaa it will be re-
membered has for time past lost no opportunity
depredatng the frontier towns Mexico and then escap
ing into the territory of the United States The capture
of Camargo if made is but repetition of an old offence
Of the same adventurer.
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FATHER KILLED DY HIS SoN.--It becomes our mel
ancholy duty to record, says the Lauderdae Ala Re-
publican another deed Of blood in Kemper county Mr.
Lockair, a who generally respected by his
neighbors while SOBER was last week killed by his
The facts, communicated, briefly follows:
Lockair habtual drunkard and lately moved with
his wife from Kemper county to the western part Of the
State, leaving his son behind him. After time
Mrs Lockar compelled in consequence of his brutal
treatment while drunk to leave him she arrived at her
sons, after having walked nearly one hundred miles
The dutfuly bought and presented her with piece
Of land upon which she moved, and also furnished her
with necessaries and supported her afterwards with his
daily labor.
Some time elapsed, when Locklar returned, behaved
himself well for time but became intoxicated, and
seiring knife attempted to take the life Of his
The young man tried avoid him. but all in vain. The
wretched father upon him. the deadly weapon up
lifted when the miserable compelled to take the
life of his parent in order to his which he did
by shooting him through the head Locklar expired i'm
medatey, victim to intemperanoe leaving his wife and
drag their weary lives along the path Of e fate
wretohedy miserable than that Of the unfortunate
yet abandoned father.
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Heavy FRAUD ON BAsK.-On Thursday last the Che
mcal Bank in the city of New York. was swinded out
Of $4,000 by calling himself Western merchant.
who deposited certified check for $l2 900 and imne-
diatey after drew out 1000.
The pretended merchant had previously presented
forged letter of introduction from extensive
tile house in the West to prominent firm Of New York
This letter represented him being merchant of high
standing and of excellent character The firm, believing
the letter to be genuine received the bearer with all
diality, and gave him oil the information he required
In the course of the day he stated that he had consider
able funds about him, and wished introduction ct
some bank where he could make depositc One of tho
members Of the firm Immediately offered to accompany
him to the Chemical Bank and did and then introduced
the stranger to Of the officers Of the bank After
some conversation the stranger expressed wish to depo
site certified check the American Exchange Bank
for 000 drawn by extensive house in Wall street.
and certified by the teller Of that bank and the deposte
having been made he drew out his check 000 and
left the bank before suspicion excited The fraud
was however, discovered the check and the Ger
ti6cae Of the teller both forgeres Steps inn
medistey taken the arrest Of the rogue but no
traces Of him could be obtained It is almost needless to
say that the letter Of Introduction ass forged paper
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

Too MUcH FREEDoN.-The Charleston Mercury, in COM
mentng of the Northern notions abou univer-
sal liberty" ga great free Democratic Republic" &c.,
expresses its apprehension Of awful calamity the
South 1t is impossible the Mercury says % pcruse
the articles under notice. and indeed by far tie largest
portion of the productions of the Northern press without
realizing the just satire Of Carlyle:
To such extreme length is this Democr,tic ten
dency going, that liberty, sefguidance, is dmanded
for the lowest slaves for those needing most of M to be
governed. And by and by we shall even hear Of the
emancipation Of horses old Sorre will get lotions
personal liberty, and will refuse to help farmer Dcdds
plough his field but to old foolish Sorrel when win
comes and he finds that the revolution which he has
made has cut off his supply Of OATS
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AMERICAN DIPLOMACY.

Aoh THE CHARLESTON EVENING NEWS, (DEMocRATIc.)
mere no part Of the duty Of foreign Minister more
delicate and difficult than to pursue line Of imuartia
conduct between contendipg parties during civil con-
met. ne Is the representative Of Power whose aid
ana would add weight to one or the other
party In domestic fepd, the hope of securing it win in
uue the leaders OF the respective parties address every
ana Establishment to incline such representa-
tive to their side Of the controversy The Minister vh
not battered by such appeals and has proper sense
OF duty will reject them the Of policy as we'll az
international obligation His position by public lav !.
that Of the strctest imparalty This as regards or
nary conflicts for political power Does Revolutionary
struggle vary the character Of this obligation Certainly
not Such conflict makes it imperatyey binding: for
parties in State nearly balanced the countenance
OF Minister who represents powerful nation will give
that side to which he ncnes, in all probability, de-
cided preponderance But let suppose that not look
ing exclusively to the policy suggested by his position he
INDUCES his political sympathes in favor of party which
may prove to be minority. In such case the ascend
ancy OF the opposite and stronger party may damage r
rerevaby the interests of the country Representa-
without advancing any other interest foreign Minis.
yer mas nv Ign. .r...l~ts tho chances of political
We intend these remarks to have present application
II Mr.. SoULE has interfered, as represented in the
Spanish strife, and has sought to give it Democratic
direction he has exceeded his function foreign Minis
ter The country he represents takes no part in the
changes OF foreign Governments those by whom thew
are administered If such its policy or theory, It
would maintain agents and dispense rewards carry on
ntrgues in European courts If it take no part by in
direct means in subordinate changes it can with less
regard to high standard Of international duty assist by
any mode in those radical contests Of State which must
assume one party to be right and the other wrong We
are speaking Of the principles and practices that belong
Republican country which processes be governed
by the mmutabe dictates of political morality Euro
pean States constantly interfere in the internal
OF each other from the influence of monarchca ynaste
or family considerations.
But instance Of the Spanish If Min
lister has employed the influence his position to advance
the republican and obtruct the or reaction
airy movement from political feeling 10 likely to prove
cans in old Spain in our sense Of the term The only
question there is more or less power in reference to
constitution Her leading statesmen of the
progressive school have Democratic anities with u.s.
the Spanish people have conception Of popular
liberty So, If the Intervention has been haxarded it
will have been at the peril of probable harm to our in
teress without any compensation to the of De-
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

SHALL THERE A FADnNEs-In noticing the great
drought in parts Of the country the papers give
gloomy picture but glad to find the calamity las
not been general The spectators upon the sa
of life all interested in keeping up the impression Of
q scarcity. We give encouraging item:
The CROPS IN NORTH CARoLISA.-Al letter from RaIigh
the Petersburg Intelligencer says 81 have ravled
extensively the Old North State this summer and
pleased to see the crops luxuriant general
thing The wheat harvest very large learn. The
cotton and tobacco look pretty WE'LL indeed every ting
promises to afford the agrculturs the richest rewards for
his labors."
THE CRoPs--OrrIcIAL STATISTICS. United Sbtes
Economist is inclined to think that there is disposition
to greatly exaggerae the loss by the failure Of the cops
and to promote unnecessary and hurtfu alarm. The
damage done it says, may cause diminutien Of the
quantity that can be exported, and may sustain pieces
for the year above the level they usually range aftr
year of high prices like the last but that is the worst
consequence to DO expected 1t is very evident from the
general interest excited and the vast consequences
which depend in commercial and financial point of Jew,
upon the actual products Of the SOIL that the i'm
porant service which Government could do all branches
of industry would be to institute independent bureau
which accurate and reliable returns should be made
annually Of the breadth of land and agreeable yield all
crops All the great interests in the country rairoad
shipping importing manufacturing and oil small trades
and traffic. are dependant principally upon the asrcul
of the country and is to the last important
that full information upon that subject should be attain
able. The population Of the country is constantly in
creasing, aud with that increase the proportion Of food
buyers to the whole is increasing consequence
with shortened harvess the proportions of their earnings
that must be appropriated to food increases involving
lessened consumption of all other comforts and
follows that there is less demand for these things
and diminished profits to those who manufacture them
Every possible branch Of industry is affected by the food
question: and there possible application Of Govern
ment action that would confer such universal benefit
information upon that subject of such vital Importance
to all.-Bdktimore American.
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FROM TEXAS.

Galveston papers of the Oath Of August contain no
of interest The Waco Era states that citisen Of
that town. just returned from Fort Benap, where the
commissioners for the selection Of Indian lands had been
engaged in the performance of their duties reports
"The commissioners, Major NEIGHBoRs and Capt.
MARCY had selected four leagues Of land below Belknap
and the Brasos for the future home Of the Ione Cad
does Wacoes Keechies, and Tahuacanes. The commits
soners had left to explore the country the head
of the Brasos and the Big Wichita to find suitable e-
cation for the Camanches Their impression was that
the lands adjoining the four leagues selected would DO
better adapted to the wants of the Indians and place
them where they could be easily controlled They,
however, determined examining the country above be-
fore.making location. The different tribes manifest
determination to maintain their peaceful relations to-
wards the United States, and express entire willing
to move wherever the Government may see proper
to locate them"
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to the census Of 1850 Georgetown with only populs
ton Of in 1850 has already subscribed Of
the amount necessary to complete the road to the juno
tion This will leave but about million to be subscribed
by this city, with population now is said Of $4,000
Those who own real estate might subscribe this for un
doubtedy when the road is done will increase the value
Of their real estate at least two million dollars and thus
doubly refund their money the stock should not
pay per cent But ga word to the wise is sufficient
ana have already written words to iii too much space
IN your valuable mirror C. LIZ
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!. ANOTHER MISSISSIPPI OF ExrRAyAGAEcE

This figure of the Union newspaper in regard to the
veto of the river and harbor BILL excited curiosity
If another g Mississippi be apprehended, surely there
must have been first unlocking Of the strong doors Of
tho Treasury n the way of extrayagan appropriations
for all sorts Of river harbor Objects Upon loohly
back at thcrecord find the account to stand thus:
Under Mr. Adamss administration "a years. So 310 ATS
Under Gen. Jackson's Is years) 1852, ss2
Under Mr.. Van Buren's :" 4years) 1900, 544
Now, it is not exactly backing ones friends" this
bringing to mind the extravagances of the jackson era
for in other, that discover, there such
large appropriations for rivers and harbors Do the
ductors of the Union take it for granted that all their
readers have bad memories?
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THE MEMPHIS NAVY YARp.-The people of Memphis,
Tennessee, held meeting the 26th ultmo the sub
Ject Of the action Of Congress in cedng that city the
navy yard andits appurtenances TheWhig says: The
discussion on Saturday night has had the effect to satisfy
me puphc or at least those who doubted before that the
effort to arouse favorable public sentiment in behalf
at the South IS visionary and that there remains
not the slightest hope of any future beneficial Congress
sionsl action vote Of the citizens to have been
taken the sHbect the evening Of the 2sh utimo
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The Democracy Of the aCockade City" moved thereto
the hustle all around them land 1t is not often they
behind in any thing,) have held meeting the
Pct Of o candidate for the office Of Governor. The
utions adopted on the occasion were prepared by a
nittee, Of which Mr.. RICHARD K. MEADE (quondam
g) was the chairman These resolutions inculcate
pasterly inactivity" and declare that party in q
majority owes it to the community !" to consider well and
reflect maturely every act Of Importance which is
necessary to perform" This is certainly safe and
suggestion
They further declare that the appointment of Cover
nor, &c. is important and responsible duty" and
that the selection Of candidates should not be hastily
made, and not until the public mind has had time to
and make up deliberate judgment" This too, is sound
And all that gather from the proceedings Of the
Petersburg meeting is that they ready for
vention in October. They prefer hold one at Char
ottesve on the 22d day of February next and in the
mean time county meetings to be had in reference
thereto.
The resolutions use the old orthodox club to beat down
all conceits and rely 'the celebrated report Of
Mr. Madison on the alien and sedition laws" as test of
true Democracy; and in regard to the Nothngs
who seem to have invaded the sacred soil Of the Old
Dominion, the Democracy of Petersburg also rely
the act establishing religious freedom penned by the
llustrious Jefferson"
AS these sacred safeguards of the Democracy by
abundant in the libraries of the "faithfu" we
may expect to hear that enterprising bookseller
has undertaken to make them familiar as "household
words to every man, woman, ana child on tho
Side at least
The Democracy Of Staunton have also held meeting
and promulgated tolerant views in regard to their
brethren. They too, have required to first principles
and find something in the early action of fathers
against giving away the public land. They also favor
civil and religious liberty" and against secret
ganizations They against the premature call Of
convention, and hand the subject to the State
Central Committee"
1t may not be out Of place to remind the public that
the term of the present incumbent Of the Office of Gov
ernor in Virginia will not expire until January, 1856
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ARREST OF CAPT. HoLLINs-Some of the pa
pers doubt whether Capt HoLLINs can be held
personally responsible for the destruction of the
goods and merchandise of Calvin Durand at Grey
town Do they remember the case of Harmony X
Co., in which recovery was had against Colonel
Mitchell, of the army, for the seizure Of their
goods in New Mexico? In the latter case there
was declared war, and Gen. Taylor gave the or
der in the present case there was no war by the
proper authorities. But the Government will
scarcely seek to shun proper responsibility.
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RAIN THE souTu-On the 18th of August tie Mobile
(Ala Register had what it called stereotyped phrase
''it rained yesterday" and added
"Indeed the foods of sky-Wster have been 70 over
whelmng that scafod poles constantly floating down
the CUTTERS and the wooden bridges have obeyed gene
raj notice to But these buoyant matters, and
unusually aoat and the flood of yesterday and
Wednesday sought vaster triumph in unheard-of
achievement in waterworks and absolutely begun to float
of the huge granite curbstone from the northwest
Of the Battle House Royal street"
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Some time last March, if our memory serves US, the
Washington Union announced the New Hampshire cleo
ton with the exuberant flourish Of Behold low bright
ly breaks the morning % correspondent vEhes
specially inquire of the Union whether he morning
which brightly dawned upon its dazzed vision still
Shines whether it not somewhat in tie condition
of the young sluggard who, when reminded " his
wakeful companion that day breaking, grufay re-
sponded, Let the concern break it don't eve any
thing ?''--B0s,oR atlas. Il.
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The PENNSYLVANIA CANAL.-The remarkable fact is
stated that, notwithstanding the long drought has
duced the Allegany river to rivulet and put COM
plete embargo steamers it has made no impression
the canal The Psburg Journal speaks of the great
advantage derived from the Johnstown Reservoir feeder
for the Western division. 1t had eighty feet water
the the season. and yet has fortyeght
enough to keep the navigation unmpared for six weeks
longer The forwarding houses have been doing large
business on the canal
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The DOCUMENT AT LAsT.-The Boston Post furnishes,
through its neghbor Of the Times, the following nor
nation. It will be remembered the Post conveyed the
idea that the committee unanimous. 1t is ad-
mitted there some disscntents:
The Democratic State Committee and the administration.
The following is copy Of the resolution adopted the
Democratic State Committee at its late meeting in this
city:
"Rssolred That our confidence in the Administration
Of Franklin Pierce remains firm and mistaken and that
the and acts of the Administration meet
hearty and sincere appreciation
We have the best authority for stating that there
censuring Of the Administration in the Committee and
that had the yeas and nays been called upon the above
resolution, it is the general impression that but two
three nays would have been received against it, probably
not so many.-Bostoa Times.