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ENGLISH PAPERS.

The CIRCULATION OF ENGLISH NEwsPA-
PERs.-Our readers will find matter of interest
in the following statistics, showing the circula-
ton Of the various leading British journals.
The explanatory remarks accompanying the
statistics are taken from the New York Times
The Arctic brings the return of newspaper
stamps issued in Great Britain during each Of
the last three years, by which some very inter
esting facts are stated concerning the relative
circulation of the different London journals.
Every newspaper printed in Great Britain must
bear a stamp, purchased from the government
At penny each. The number of stamps, there
fore, issued to any paper during the year is an
accurate test of its circulation. The aggregate
circulation of the daily journals is given as
follows:
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s6y- The present perplexed condition Of


BT~ The present perplexed condition of
European nations may be made. eminently
conducive to the pecuniary interests of our
country, if we shall be wise enough to keep
ourselves free from their wars and entangle-
ments. A false step, a rash move, may in
volve us in the melee. 1t then becomes us to
to be prudent, wary, circumspect With the
rights Of neutrals acknowledged our produce
will command ready and high prices; for it
will be needed to feed the mouths of thousands.
We may also become the common carriers Of
the world. In addition to this, while the ma
tons of Europe are weakening themselves
by their wars, we will advance steadily in
growth, development, and power. The only
two dangers to guard against are the extension
of any European alliance to this continent, so
as to control and fetter us, and the unjust en-
forcement against us on the high seas Of what
is called the right of search. Should either or
both of these things occur, then it does not re-
quire a prophet, or the son of q prophet, to
foretell that war will be inevitable; nor will it
be difficult to the powers with which we
would be embroiled.
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The amendment OF Mr.. JONES was then
agreed to.
Mr.. PRATT moved that the bill be laid upon
the table; but the motion did not prevail-yeas
IS. nays 81.
The amendment of Mr.. CoBB las aboye) was
agreed 10 /; and
The bill was ordered TO be engrossed for third
reading.
Mr.. ROBBINS moved to reconsider the vote,
and 10 lay that motion on the table
The question was decided in the Affirmative
yeas SO, nays 60.
The bill was than read third time, and passed.
yeas &c, nays G5.
OREGON.
Mr.. LANE. of Oregon, by general consent, in
trodnced bill 10 enable the people Of the Terri
tory of Oregon TO form constitution and State
government, and 10 provide for the admission Of
such Stale into The Union. Referred TO The Com
mttee on Territories, and ordered 10 be printed.
WEST POINT ACADEMY.
The House resolved itself into a Committee Of
the Whole on the state Of The Union, Mr. JONES,
of New York. in the chair.) and resumed the con-
sideration of the Senate's amendments 10 the
West Point academy bill
After debate, the senate's amendment, apprc.
pria ing $4,000 for repairs and additions 10 proes.
sor>' quarters, was rejected.
The next Senate amendment, approprialing
1000 for cavalry exercise hail. was next dis
cussed by Messrs. SAGE, BlSSELL, PECK
HAM, and TAYLOR, of Ohio, in favor OF the ap-
preparation, and Messrs. HAVEN, BENSON.
BOYCE, LILLY, JONES, OF Tennessee, and
SMITH, Of Virginia, in opposition to il.
Mr.. LETCHER, during the debate said thero
was so great difference between his democratic
friends on this subject, that he was bothered how
10 vote. Here We're military gentleman on 10th
sides of the House, but entertaining opinions
different from one another. He would suggest
that experiments were now being made on Judi.
ciary square, and proposed that they all go 10
the Hippodrome TO see how riding works in
house. (Laughter)
The question was taken on concurrng in the
Senates amendment, bui no quorum voted.
The roll OF members was called. when one hum
dred and seven gentlemen answered 10 their
names,
The committee rose, and that fact was reported,
and on motion,
The House adjourned.
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CLERKS BILL.

1t affords US much pleasure to announce
that the Senate bill increasing the salaries of
ernmcnt, passed the House of Representatives
yesterday 1t encountered, however, strong
opposition. Weregret that an amendment was
adopted making it temporary in its operation.
With all Difference to those who differ from US,
we would submit that their necessities demand
permanent increase Of salary.
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AT meeting Of the executive comm ittee of
the jamestown Society Of the city of Washing
ton, held onthe 18th of April, the foregoing
address was submitted, approved, and ordered
to be printed. The executive committee also
beg leave to invite the Virginians, and the
descendants Of Virginians in this city, to
unite in celebrating the anniversary Of the
landing at jamestown on the 18th Of May.
They invite most cordially all the citizens of
Virginia to join with them on that occasion
They also extend the invitaton most cordially
to those citizens ofevery State who sympathize
with them, for they, too, have, as source of
pride, the glorious achievements of their an
cestors, which ought to be known, and which
are worthy the admiration Of the country.
We hope 10 see this cause 60 on. We hope to
see the principle society to celebrate the settle
ment at jamestown organized in Virginia to
commemorate the event on the banks Of the
James river, and at the spot which received
the first settlers. We hope TO see the records,
Of the early history of Virginia rescued from
oblivion, SO that coming generations may be
informed of the past; for when men become
indifferent to the memory Of their benefactors,
they take away from their children the highest
incentive to virtuous ambition.
THOMAS RITCHIE,
President.
VIM. M'ovERToN,
L. A. CABELL,
WIN. TOWERS,
THOS. j. MASSIE,
THOMAS LUMPKIN,
Committee.
G. W. c. DUsSIsoroS,
Secretary. -
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House of Representatives.
CLERKS BILL

The House resumed the consideration of the
bill 10 increase the salaries Of the clerks, messen.
gers watchmen, and others employed in the ex-
ecutive departments of the government.
The vote by which the bill was yesterday or
dered 10 be engrossed for third reading, was
reconsidered, when
Mr., JONES, of Tennessee. in accordance with
his former intimaion offered an amendment
that nothing herein contained shall be construed
as making an appropriation for any period beyond
the 30th of June 1854 As the bill stood, he said
the appropriation for salaries was permanent.
Mr.. ROBBINS (@ho reported the bill) remarked,
that he was perfectly willing TO accept OF the
amendment.
Mr.. JONES said il was not his purpose 10 go
into general argument on the merits of the bill.
II was Objectionable 10 him in its main features !;
and therefore, he could not support it. Having
made his motion 10 amend, he would leave the
bill in the hands of the House.
Mr.. COBB moved 10 strike from the bill the
words " and all vacancies in any OF the classes shall
be filled by promotion from the next class below"
Hewished TO leave promotions 10 the heads Of the
departments without restriction.
Mr.. PHILIPS supported this proposition. The
plan in the bill for filling vacancies was a new
principle introduced into the legislation Of Con-
gress, so far as he had any knowledge. Promo
tons on the civil list should be made according 10
the rule and practice heretofore pursued, and not
according 10 the practice which obtains in the
military service of the country. II is not the
policy OF the country TO confne appointments 10
any particular class Ii is against the spirit of our
institutions and against the proper exercise Of the
appointing power itself, that appointments shall he
limited TO any specified class of persons. The oh.
lection went still further The plan proposed is
unconstitutional.
Mr.. ROBBINS remarked that he had no objec-
ton TO the amendment offered by Mr.COBB.
TheSPEAKER here reminded the House that
the amendment Of Mr. JONES was the only one
in order.
Mr.. SAGE said that he had received commu-
nicaiion from the clerks employedin the Brooklyn
navy yard, requesting him 10 use his influence to
obtain an increase of salary for them. He saw no
reason why the principle of the bill should not APP
ply TO them, as the prices of living are as high
there as in this CITY, [vorcEs "oh, no y = intro
duce separate bill.'l
Mr.. PHILIPS resumed his remarks, saying the
principle Of the bill Is to increase the salaries of
persons employed by the government in this city,
because OF the increased expense OF living. He
suggested that the increased expense Of living is
not confined 10 Washington--is not local in its
character, but is applicable TO every locality
Therefore, il is proper 10 take the whole subject
into consideration, and do justice 10 government
employees everywhere He therefore moved to
refer the bill TO the Committee of the Whole on
the state OF the Union.
The question having been taken, il was decided
in the negative-yeas so, nays 81.
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supreme Court Of the United states,
TuEspAY, Apriz le. 1854.

Louis G. Picot, esq, of Missouri, was ad.
m'tted an attorney and counsellor of this court.
:, No. "a. W.J. Bennett, appellant, rs. J. w.
Note; The argument Of this cause was con.
Guided by Mr.. Campbell, (of Charleston, South
Carolina for the appellant
NO. 90. 4. ID. Homer, plaintiff in error, rs.
9. l., Brown. The argument Of this cause
was commenced by Mr.. Chandler, for the plain
TIL in error, and continued by Mr.. Lawrence,
for the defendant in error.
Adjourned till tomorrow, at IL o'clock, a. m.
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exhibition in London. Punch has held its own
very well, although its circulation is less than
has generally been supposed. The Athenaum,
Examiner, and Leader have increased, while
the Spectator has fallen off, and the Literary
Gazette is nearly extinct. The Sunday papers,
and those ofthe weeklies which are OF a sport
ing character, it viii be observed, are those
which have much the largest circulation
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[coMMUSIc4TED.]
" A man convinced against his Will,
Is of the snme opinion still"

A man convinced against his wn,
Is Of the same opinion STILL"
This misquotation is universally used, al
though it is absurd in ITSELF for no one can DO
convinced against his viii. He pay. comply
against his win, or he may yield TO the more
potent arguments of another; but If his viii
does not assent to the soundness OF those argu'
ments, he is not convinced.
The trne rendering is;
ale that complies against his will,
10 Of the same opinion STILL"
fHuDlBRAs, part 3D. eamo Sd, voL !. .
A. +. G. G.
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ITEMS OF NEWS.

MYSTERIOUS MUsEETs.-The barque Grape
shot, which was reported to have sailed for
Constantinople some time since with George
Laws muskets on board, was, at last accounts,
reported to be lying at the Batize. The New
Orleans Delta says the Spanish consul at that
city was SO much alarmed that he had des.
patched vessel to Cuba with the intelligence
A BROTHER OF THE CAPTAIN GENERAL OF
Cuba is said to have passed through Richmond
on the 18th, on his way to Washington, as
bearer of dispatches concerning the Black
Warrior. 1t is supposed he has also some pri-
vate business to transact, such as purchasing
locomotives, &c.
The BALTIMORE CATHEDRAL was crowded
on Monday to witness the nuptial ceremonies
between Mr.. Weld, an English nobleman, and
Miss Sophia, daughter of the late VIM. Reed.
The rites we're performed by the Rev. Arch
bishop Kendrick.
! AUSTRALIAN PRICE CURRENT.-We are in
debted to Messrs. Adams & Co. for their Gen
eral Australian Price Current. This circular
is invaluable to the commercial community OF
the United States as well as other countries.
RIsLEY's VARIETE is, we understand, to be
opened on The closing of the Hippodrome, and
Miss Kimberly is to be the "bright particular
star" supported by new stock company. Mr..
Iob, Queen will snccnpd hnr
The GERMANIA.-We will remind our read
ers that to night this excellent association will
give their first concert, at Carusi's Saloon.
Tickets will be for sale at the principal music
stores during the day.
A TERRIBLE CoSFLAGRATIog, destroying
nearly the entire town of Dover, KY, occurred
Anew days since. The town contained 700 in.
habitants, and only few buildings were saved.
Loss, 100000.
An INUNDATIoN.-The levee Of the Missis.
sippi, in Bolivar county, Miss, has broken on
both sides of the river, and the damage is esti-
mated at $4,000.
The PHILADELPHIA SAvISGs-FuSD ISsT1rU.
TroN had run made upon it yesterday, but it
is said to be perfectly solvent by those who un-
derstand its resources.
PnRENoLoGY.-Mr. Bayliss, whose advertise
ment will be found in another column, pro.
fesses to teach us to know ourselves.
MISS KIMBERLY was announced to appear
in Baltimore, last night, as Parthenia, in the
beautiful play Of Ingomar She will, it is said,
shortly appear in this city.
EX-SENATOR KNIGHT, of Rhode Island, is
reported to have died yesterday in Providence.
pa- No tidings have yet been received of
the steamer City Of Glasgow.
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1d5- There has been no speech made in the
House of Representatives for week past on
the Nebraska bill.
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Aggregate circulation of-London journals. GIG
the Times thus circulates more than three
ftth& Of all the daily newspapers published in
aggregate number Of the several leading weekly
lie r,..ll L.. Il.
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"This official statement shows the immense
preponderance of TIE Times over all the rest OF
The London press, and proves also that it is
steadHy Increasing in circulation, while that Of
all the other papers, except the Globe and the
Morning Advertiser, is falling off The aver.
age circulation of the several London dailies
lnrino the last year was as follows:
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The BALTIMORE CATHEDRAL was crowded
on Monday to witness the nuptal ceremonies
between Mr.. Weld, an English nobleman, and
Miss Sophia, daughter of the late VIM. Reed.
The rites we're performed by the Rev. Arch
bishop Kepdrick.
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AUSTRALIAN PRICE CURRENT-We are in
debted to Messrs Adams & Co. for their Gen
eral Australian Price Current. This circular
is invaluable to the commercial community of
the United States as we'll as other countries
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G. w. c. BURLINGTON,
Secretary.
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A BROTHER OF THE CAPTAIN GENERAL of
Cuba is said to have passed through Richmond,
on the 18th, on his way to Washington, as
bearer of dispatches concerning the Black
Warrior. 1t is supposed he has also some pri-
vate business to transact, such as purchasing
locomotives, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05
Short and Sweet.

LovE--Love covers multitude ofsins. When
scar cannot be taken away, the next kind Office
is 20 hide it. Love is never so blind as when it is
to spy faults.-Somh.
HoNoR.-The Athenians erected large statue
OF EsoP, and placed him, though slave,
lasting pedestal, to show that the way TO honor
lies open indIfferently to all. - PhGurus.
FAME.-If a man do not erect in this age his
own tomb ere he dies, he shall live no longer in
monument than the bell rings, and The widow
wcePs.-- Shakespeare.
AGE.-There cannot live more unhappy crea-
ture than an ill-natured old man, who is neither
capable OF receiving pleasures sensible OF do
ing them 10 others.-.Sr WtAaam Temple.
PLEAsURE.-MentaI pleasures never cloy; IN.
like those of the body. they increased by rep
etItion, approved OF by reflection, and strengt hem
ed by Cotton.
PREsENTs.-When thou makest presents let
them be of such things that will last long; to the
end they may be in some sort immortal, and may
frequently refresh the memory of the receiver.
Fuller.
CHRIsTIANITx.-If ever Christianity appears in
lis power, ii is when II erects its trophies upon
the tomb; when it takes upon its votares where
the world leaves them; and fills the breach with
immortal hope in dying momehs.-R. HaH.
DREss-Next TO clothes being fine, they should
De wen H1aue anu " OIH edSlIy IpT LHau 10 OHy
the less gentee for fine coat, if in wearing it, he
shows regard for it, and is not easy in 1t as if
it was plain one.-CheSterfeM.
Observation-Disclosures of the domestic evils OF
drunkenness are houses without windows, ga rdens
without fences, fields without Iillage, barns with
out roofs, children without clothing, principles,
morals or manners.-FIanklin.
INJuRY-An injury unanswered in time grows
weary oCitseIf and dies away in an involuntary
remorse. In bad disposilnns. capable Of no re-
sraint but fear, has differen: cilect-the silent
digestion Of one wrong proVokes second.
Sttrne.
SOUL.-We may compare the soul to linen
cloth; it must be first washed take off its native
hue and color, and to make it white and after
wards it must be ever and anon washed 10 preserve
1t " hi!e.-SOuh
! kINDNEss.-Lile is not made up of great sacri-
fees duties, but of I;tte things in which smiles
aud kindness, and small obligations, gwen habi-
lualIy, are what win and preserve the heart, and
secure comforr.-Sir II. DaVy.
| Observation-Disclosures Is a delightful, but dis
tressng state We must be Hg something to be
| happy. Action is no less Necessary than thought,
to the instructive tendencies OF The human frame.
| Hdekin.
| CRITICs.-Thcre is 4 certain NEEDLES ONE spr-
it, which, i'll the garb of learned research, goes
prying about the traces Of history, casting down
lis monuments, and marring and mulilating its
farest trophies. Care should be taken TO vlndcate
great names from such prrnicious erudltion.
Washington IrviRg.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05
New Grim
Efres-4rs AND r. r
FRESH ARRIVAL.

DLMS, ALLISON &c CO., take pleasurein announc-
Il, irg to retail dealers and the public generally ina,
thew are now Giving and selling at unpIee
nrices by the largest and best assorted {"
Groceries ever brought to this par: OF the Stats;
II would be TO the inteest of those who BUY 10 sell
again to examine their stock before going as
they buy and sell Tor cash their prices "n' " "
SATISFACTORY.
Their stock consists in part follows
800 bbls. N. O. MolasSes, fine.
SO hhds. fine Cuba Molasses,
200 bbls. fine n. 0. Sugar,
100 hhds &c {"
1000 sacks of Salt,
Is tierces new Rice,
500 sacks Rio Coffee, fine,
SO sacks old G. Java,
80 bales Gunny Begging,
Mining utensils and general assert
ment Of heavy Hardware.
Choice variety Of Teas,
Fine Cigars, and the finest Tobacco
ever sold in Charlotte.
Choice variety Of all articles Kept
for family use.
500 kegs Northern Nails,
10000 lbs White Lead,
1000 lbs. Roping,
100 boxes Adamantine, Sperm and tai
low Candles.
10 casks best London Porter.
so choice English Dairy Cheese.
II All kinds of Produce bought at the highest
CASH prices, or taken in exchange for Groceries
at Cash Prices.
ELMS, ALLISON & CO.,
Al Jno Wels's old stand.
Charlotte March 81. 30 II
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The Greatest Discovery Of the Age.

DLANTERs, Farmers, Families, and others, can
i purchase no remedy equal to DIR. ToBrAs' VENE.
TIAN LINAMENT for Cholera, Dysentery,
Collie, Group, Cuts Burns, Bruises, Swelings, Head
ache, Chronic Rheumatism, Toothache, Coughs, Vom-
itng, Pains in the Limbs, Back Chest, &C. If it does
not give relief, the money will be refunded All that
is asked is trial. and it according to the Direc-
tons. 1t is an English remedy, and was used by
William the Fourth. late King of England, and certi-
fed to by him as a cure for the Rheumatism, when
everything else had failed. Over 10000 900 of Bot
ties have been sold in the United Ststes, without
single failure, and many have stated, they would NOT
be without it, if it 81 per bottle in Croup
it is certain it is applied. 1t cures Cholefs
when fEst taken, in hour; Dysenterry in half an
hour; Toothache in FIVE minutes 1t is perfectly in
nocent 10 take internally, and recommended by the
most eminent Physicians in the United States. Price
rs and so cents f--@ ~
DR.. Tobias could fill a dozen Newspapers with eer-
thcates OF Cures accomplished by his Linlment but
considers waTrantng it sufficient, any person who
does not obtain relief need not pay for it.. rr1-
Dr. Tobias has put up q Imminent expressly for
Horses in Pint Bottles, which is warranted cheaper
and better than any other for Collie, Calls Cuts Brus
es, Swelings, Scratches, &c. Price so cents. ia, 81
For sale by Fisher & HeInitsh, Wholesale Agents
Charlotte, n. G.
April 20 40 ly
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

DR.. MLANE's GREAT REMEDY LIVER CoMPAINT.-The
propreors of this justly celebrated medicine in the daily
receipt of the gratifying testimonials of its excellence
Gases had been given up mcurabe by most skul
physicians cured Immediately after these Pills were CIV
en- The certificates numerous, that it is impossible
publish them within the limits of newspaper but ii
&c an established that Lanes Liver Pills The best
medication is rendered Those who suffer from
that worst of sccuges Liver Complaint should lose time,
but hasten to purchase and this invaluable medicine,
which may be had at Prchard Codwes and Fishers &
II,;,;.sb Cborlotte