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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

CALIFORNIA private letter received in Boston from
distinguished resident in California Gays Of business
generally
California has got to be q State that export
breadstus We want few boots and shoes, cotton
CLOTH and small amount Of roady-made clothing, but
not half much used to require. Old boots and
shoes and old clothes mended and not thrown in
the street less than half worn formerly We getting
be toleraby prudent, decent sort Of people Miners
doing yell, are rich and independent. The poor
farmers ruined by the mighty product Of their
labor. The merchants are cramped by tine amount Of
their consignments A merchant had rather have an
attack of cholera morbus than have ship consigned to
him now
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

STEAM WHISTLES, BELLS, AND FoGs.-The Staten Island
steamboats, have been provided with steam whistles for
in fogs On Saturday morning the Staten Islander
up through dense fog, whistling and tong in
rapid succession, with sharp lookout forward, and
landed her passengers only ten fifteen minutes behind
exactly in her track and encountered half dozen other
vessels, but admirable the precautions that she
passed alongside them all without collision risk As
sound be heard only short distance in fogs, the in
terva between each alarm should be very brief Two
steamboats, one mile apart each moving fifteen miles
hour, would strike in to minues and hence the impor
lance Of sounding the bell whistle every quarter Of
minute, done the Staten Islander. The steam
whistle be heard farther than common steamboat
BELLY Y Courier.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

MARRIAGE ILLEoALLY ANNULLED.-The Califcrnss
Christian Advocate reports the Of man arrested Mt
San Francisco bgamy whose examination the fol-
lowing facts elected: certificate was produced
that James Mulaueen and Sarah j. Summers were mar
red in the parish church Of Streaham, Surrey April
10TH l8fs Much oorroborative testimony showed le-
gal marriage according to the common and civil laws Of
Eneand and the United States that Catholic priest
Francis Lebaria Vicar General, had assumed to annui
this marriage and to marry Mr. Mulqueen to another
woman IA Miss Margaret Bride) the 18th Of last June
The following is copy of the certificate of this priests
Having attended to all the reasons presented by Mr.
his wife, baptsed neither dspensaton has
been given order contract legally before the Church
and further, being married by any magistrate lawfully
authorised declare such marriage has existed and
null void Therefore both parties remain free rs be-
fore. FRANCIS LLEBARIA, Vicar General.
"SAs FRAxcIsco, JusE "a, 1854"
Muqueen was committed for trial. the Vicar Generals
certificate Of course being justification in the eye Of
the law.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04
FROM THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.

The Boston Traveller has papers from Cape Town 70
the 18th Of September The colony appears to be grad
uay recovering from the state Of exhaustion which fol-
lowed the with the Indian tribes The exports or
the Cape for the year 1854 stated half million OF
pounds the chief article being wool Specimens of sugar
cane and Of Coffee grown in the interior, have been
hibited at the Cape.
The new republic the Orange river the sovereignty
over which renquished by England has been organ
lied as free State Republic by the choice Of Mr.
Hoffman President, he receiving 624 63i for
two other candidates 1t is proposed unite to this
republic the Trans Vaal country the two to be known
under the title of the "U United States
Twenty-Five young workmen from Berlin are to be sent
out by the Lutheran Mission teach the natives Euro
pean trades.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04
FROM KANSAS TERRITORY.

The Boston Post of Monday contains letter,
dated at Fort Leavenworth on the llth of October,
which no doubt gives correct statement of re-
cent in Kansas that has been greatly ex-
aggerated by other correspondents We therefore
extract two or three paragraphs:
regret say that difficulties have arisen at the New
England settlement II that prior to the arrival of
the first emgrant party the spot which constitutes
their town site had been entered upon two settlers who
had done all that could then be done to their title
The agent Of the company purchased the claim of Of
these men for 81 OO0 the other still held his until three
weeks ago. when he sold out to three four other Western
men, rather took them into partnership with him. they
being men Of property with the intention of starting
town on their own hook The immediate cause of con-
ict was this the emigrant party pitched tent the
other claim intending thereby to maintain acquire
title against all other persons except the original
tier They had econ to his title but were opposed
to his reinqushing It, sharing it with any body
else The settler and his partners gave notice to have
the tent removed. 1t not regarded, and they
moved it themselves The emigrant party replaced it,
and again IT threatened to be removed then the emil
grant party came up, some forty in number armed and
equipped, under the command of Major Robinson and
threatened to fire upon the first who touched the tent
The opposing force mustered in their defence about thirty
who were also armed. But the battle was battle Of
words. The parties separated after talk agree
ing to let the matter be settled by What ruter
their opposition 10 slavery.
" Till within day two we have been able to con-
graduate ourselves the peace and quiet Of all the set
tiers. But fearful riot occurred last Monday miles
west of here, between squatters, relative claim
About fifteen were engaged in it. Two severely if
not MORALLY wounded Gov. REEDER issued warrant
for the arrest Of the offenders and this morning three Of
them were brought in by the special marshal They have
lately lived in Missouri and represented Of
considerable means and Of fair character
Sour delightful autumn weather is not only conducive
to the health and comfort of the people, but affords
favorable opportunity for emigrants to look about and
provide themselves with suitable home. Population
seems to be increasing with an unusual rapidly.
Men are coming down from Iowa in preference going
to Nebraska There fine locations in the latter Ter
rory but general thing the soil of Kansas is much
superior while the climate is regarded milder. The
sequence is that settlers prefer this place. Our
will be taken shortly and am confident will result in
showing population of five or six thousand"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04
THE MEXICAN BOUNDARY COMMISSION.

We learn that Major EMORY, United States Mexican
Boundary Commissioner dispatched Mr.. WHEATON, one
Of his assistants ahead Of his main corps 50 as to reach
FL Paso by the 30th of September in order to be in time
to start the boundary survey at the date provided for by
the treaty Information had reached the Commissioner
at San Antonio Texas on the 18th utimo that Mr.. W.
had duly arrived at 81 Paso ten days before the appointed
time, and up to the 25th umo no information had been
received Of the Mexican Commissioner at FL Paso or
chihuahua beyond the vague that he and his party
were hemmed in by hostile Indians and were awaiting
an additional military force, and would probably not
reach FL Paso until November. On the 18th ultmo the
main body Of the American party making their way
from Indisnoa to FL Paso satisfactorily being then With
in two days march Of Bexar, (San Antonio )-Ssar
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

THE MORMON TENrIR AT SALT LaKE.-The great Tenn
pie which the Mormons building at the city Of the
Salt Lake is described as promising to be wonderful
structure, covering Of Il $50 square feet The
block which is located is forty rods square, and
tans ten Of ground around which lofty wall has
already been erected to be surmouned by an iron railing
manufactured by the Mormons themselves at their Iron
Works. "a Iron county Utah Territory The Temple build
ing win have length Of 1861 feet east and west nclud
ing towers of which there three at the east end and
three at the west and the width will be ninety nine feet
The northern and southern walls eight feet thick
The towers spoken Of above cylindrical surmount
ed by octsgon turrets and pnnaces and having inside
spiral starways leading to the battlements. Besides
these there are four other the four principal
corners Of the building square in form, and terminating
in spires On the western end will be placed in otto re-
evo the great Dipper Ursa Major. As regards the
interior arrangements there will be In the basement
baptsma ent 81 feet long by IS feet wde and on the
first large hall 100 feet long by so feet widc while
on the third Aoor there will be another Of the same size
besides numerous other rooms for various purposes.
Around the outside OF the building win be promenade
from II - feet wide, approached oil sides by stone
steps.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

AN EXECUTE CounT.-Lately the Judges of the New
York Supreme Court made rule that while examining
witnesses in Court lawyers should remain standing The
object of this papaby to give the lawyers taste Of
the Inconvenience they occasion to witnesses by keeping
them standing while they bore them unrcasonably with
questions At the last circuit term Of the Supreme Court
held in Owego the presiding Judge enforced this rule
Hearing this, the lawyers Of Dinghamon held meeting
to decide what they should pursue if his Honor
should undertake TO enforce the rule at the Circuit
to be held at Bingharton They appointed committee
70 demonstrate in private with the Judge upon the inus.
tce Of the rule he merely limited il each lawyer
gagged in the trial Of would offer any plausible
reasons why he could not stand while examining wit
the rule would not be enforced against him. Not
satisfied with this the lawyers resolved not to submit to
the rule ct ALL and accordingly all the civil cases on the
calendar had to either deferred adjourned as none
Of the counsel would obey the rule.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

LIBERIA EMroRAsrs.-Whils at the railroad station,
yesterday afternoon noticed less than FIVE wagons
filled with bedding, trunks, boxes, bundles and
baskets containing fowl These things placed in
the baggage to be transported to Baltimore They be-
longed 10 q company Of upwards Of fifty manumitted
slaves formerly belonging to the estates Of Messrs Gro
LOVE and T. HERSDoS, Of Fauquier and Loudoun
ties, Virginia, informed by gentleman con-
neced with the American Colonization Society who
present experimenting the storage Of the baggage The
heirs OF these estates give the emigrants outfit Of
clothing, agricultural and mechanics TOOLS provisions
aud cooking utensils costing 0o0 including their re-
moval Baltimore, whence they will sail in the Liberia
packet during the present week.
Having the baggage, interested in looking
at the respective owners Of It, They were in special
carmen women, and children, old and young from the
gray headed patriarch to the infant in the arms They
looked cheerful in view Of the enjoyment of freedom in
the Lberan republic, while there seemed to be,
natural, regret 10 part, perhaps forever from the
Of their childhood, with all their loved associa
tions They we're well-dressed, Of the women in
the fashion, II they merely pleasure trip
instead Of the Of long and perous journey to
Africa May they have pleasant voyage and arrive at
their place Of destination and realize their fondest anti
eipations l--Sestfaei
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, has been lighted with gas
and bright face has been put on every thing connected
with the old town. She will soon claim to be city The
work upon the Fredericksburg and Gordonsvle Railroad
has been renewed and project for railroad through
Fauquer the town Of Salem has been urged with great
ability. 1t looks like good scheme.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

AMERICAN 0srRIoH.-Two specimens of the American
ostrich male and female recently killed near Fort
Desmones, Iowa. They described four and half
feet long and five feet in height with bills six inches long,
straight and very sharp They resemble in most points
the ostrich of Africa One thousand dollars had been Of
fered for them.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

KNow-NoTHING SPLIT.-The ticket nominated for State
officers by the Grand Council Of New York having given
great dissatisfaction in the interior of New York. another
State Council composed of seceders has been held at
Utica, which has nominated for Governor MYRoS H.
CLARK the Wing idate, and selected the other candi
dates from the Wing and Democratic Soft tickets.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

The consistency of the National Ltelligcncer
would appear to be Of some Importance to the pub
lie, since we find both of our contemporaries, the
Union and the Sentinel, moved yesterday by a
simultaneous impulse to inform their readers of
self-contradiction which they had detected in the
Inteuiyencr. We feel complimented by this con-
current proof of the carefulness in the first place.
with which our journal is perused by attentive
neighbors, and, secondly, the evidence which it
conveys of the rarity Of the fault now imputed
to u.s. But has not their anxiety for our cor
rectness led our neighbors into some little error?
The alleged contradiction consists in our having
some weeks ago, in an article in reference to the
Hon. Mr.. SUMNER, acquitted that Senator Of being
an Abolitionist, but only Freesoiler, and having
in subsequent number Of our paper stated that he
had made an Abolition speech at Worcester We
wish that all our errors could be explained as easily
and as satisfactorily as this. We have only TO- say
that in speaking Of Mr.. SUMNER as Frees6iler, in
contradistinction to Abolitionism, Of which latter
sin he had been rudely but unwittingly accused in
our columns, we relied upon recollection Of his
own declaration made in public debate in the Sc
nate. That gentleman's political character was no
especial concern of ours he was placed in the Sc
nate by the Unions own party in Massachusetts
(aiding and assisting therein,) and not by the
Wings; we had no interest in extenuating or cxag-
gerating his political heresies; but respect for
our own character demanded that we should with
draw what we supposed to be an unjust imputation
upon him in our journal That he has since made
an Abolition speech, or become an Abolitionist, we
can only regret, but are not responsible for. Our
charitable neighbor, the Union, might just as well
call US to account for saying formerly that it was
Gah-Nebraska because after denouncing that mea-
sure it turned round and supported it.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

The NARCOTICS AND PoIsoSs WE INDULGE IN-The
Chemistry OF Common Life which going through
the press states that tobacco produced the of
44S0 600 pounds annually and is used by eight hum
dred millions Of men opium, among 400 900 ofmen
Indian hemp, among 100000 Of men betelnut Tor Pr
nang among 100 000 900 men; Cocoa among 1000 900
Of men, Little is known in Europe Of the Of hemp
narcotics yet the East ills familiar the vouptuary
the opium and tobacco of other regions The value Of
these articles is fixed OF eco, 500 900 annually.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

coxvrSuos or OIp SoIprERs The President
al he Military Convention which was held At Phi
laaeipha ON the Och a January last has published
che following notice IN the Philadelphia papers, viz
THs was 90 isla--Nsnoxxl cosvssrcs IN WASH.
The Defenders 81 The country In the Of In
dspsndsncs who sin survive and the children 81 such
are dead are regnrssa send Delegates W the City Of
wsskingon 10 attend Ccnvsnticn 20 be held there on
The stk az Jsnasry sent 1864 10 adapt such
w ndacs Congress- cot eny 10 DO justice 10 them,
but sso 70 ths sws q these whe have gone 10 theft
l>si seceunt
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

VIOLATING NEUTRALITY LAws.-It is stated in the
Brownsville Flag that fifteen twenty of the leaders Of
the late Mexican revolution have been arrested at Browns
vile for violating our neutrality laws by armng and
equppingmen on the American bank of the river. The
Flag to be indignant that American citizens should
be disturbed in their Administering operations.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

YKrlow FkyKR.-The deaths Of yellow fever at Beau
fort IS CT during the month Of October nine. At
Msnigemsry tAla there we're the 18th twenty five
eases n yellow fever among the white population and
much LARGER number among the blacks At New Orleans
daring The week ending the 22i the deaths by yellow
Fever wers I0e. In Savannah during the week ending
the ash lhs fever deaths we're lS and the total number
u fever deaths there this season 596 in general aggre-
xsts.of ef1 Tor al diseases.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

GREsr fIRE AT QUIxcr, (ILL(-on Friday evening,
10Th uumo, IRE broke out In the extensive disuiery
Of Msss. Thayer, about half mile from Quincy ana
the whole establishment instantly enveloped In flames
The building was burnt 10 the ground large amount
Of grain destroyed including several thousand oushe
Of and than three thousand bushels Of barley
The total loss 10 estimated ~ over $1,000.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

CLOSING OF THE CRYSTAL PALAcE.-The exhibition at
the Crystal Palace at New York. formally closed
Tuesday evening is said that the articles not intend
ed for sale win be removed and those to be disposed
Of will be arranged for public auction.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

The Alabama papers state that the Hon. JAMES ADEn-
cRoMBrR, Representative in Congress from that State
recently killed in the State Of Florida. The par
ticulars given but appears that Mr. Abercrom
bic was discharged after judicial investigation, thus
implying that the homicide was justfable.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

pEARs ON THE MouSTAM AsH.-The Maine Farmer
speaks Of five years trial Of Bartlett pears grated
the mountain ash very successful the tree bearing
well and the pears excellent.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

The arrival in this city Of several members of
the National Legislature reminds us that the Second
Session of the Thirty-third Congress is near at
hand. -Four weeks from next Monday is the time
of meeting. May we not hope that the time spent
at home, in the exercise Of the gentle amenities as
well as the stern realities of life, may have disposed
them to meet as brothers, tolerant Of each Others
opinions and preudices and resolved to unite their
efforts for the common good of the country?
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

Amsas the names IL shess vhe have come % T~sssn-
sss In shs Pssss vs sssies those f the Hen pusrrr
MAxs. Assissans sscsstsxy q st&ss, Col AsrnwAIl,
for many years Amsrlssn csas.l "a Lsnaen; aad Mr..
Cssxss, Secretary 10 che Rassisa I~x>sion
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

Nicholas Beehan who has been trial for several
days at Riverhead, New York. for the murder Of the
wckham family, has been found guilty and sentenced to
be hung
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

FRUIrruL---From twenty seven trees LUTHER HAroR,
Of Marshfed, (Mass) gathered last week one hundrs2
barrels Of Baldwin apples
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04
SLAVERY in KANSAS.

The Detroit Free Press deems it expedient, perhaps
necessary to its readers that there
Is danger Of slavery getting foOthOld in Kansas 1t
says:
aThat slavery viii never obtain foothold in Ne
braska Is beyond doubt Even the most violent Adolf
concedc, though reluctantly this fact The same
belief 4 entertained with regard 10 Kansas =, great
majority Of the people, both Noris and South the most
bitter prosayery organs allowing that the chances Of
slavery being that Territory are very slight
Some Of the more rabid antslaveryites, however,
press contrary opinion, and hold that Kansas viii
iy become slavcholdng State have heretofore pub
Ishsd extracts Of letters from the Territory,
all of which coneued In stating that there pros
psct Of the admission Of slavery"
The Press then gives letter from Kansas indicating
the policy Of Governor REKpEs this question. After
some other compliments the letter states:
aFrem all who have made his acquaintance Ihear but
opinion and that expressive Of satisfaction. You
may oesdeny the readers Of the Times that In
no way viii the influence Of the Governor be exercised to
prsiadies the interests and rights Of freedom"
Gov Rrzpxs, II win be recellsesed, Is from Pennsyl-
mnis. and can hare no very ardent sympathies for
soashsrn policy.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

In The Legislative Assembly at Quebec, Thursday
nFht stringent bill % prohibit the manufacture and
sss % nsszsassg liquors passed Its second reading by
vote 81 80 70 8.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

The Harlem Railroad car-house, in the city Of New
York, destroyed by ere on Saturday night was
large structure, which it viii require $4,000 70 re-
place.
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INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE.
OF THE BALTIMORE SUN.
IT g gu.n Craoun..x,x,.

coRREsPosDEscE OF THE BALTIMORE SUN.
U. s. SHIP SUsoUEHANNA,
HOMO KoSG, 1854.
send you the following correspondence between Capt
BUCHANAN Of this ship, and Capt OCALLAGHAN Of her
Britannia Maestys steam fgate Encounter called forth
by accident which happened board
the latter vessel whilst firing salute in honor Of
National Day thc Fourth Of July) at Shanghai which
shows the good feeling and sympathy that exist between
the officers and men Of the two services Yours &c.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-11-04

The Land Register and Receiver at Edwardsville
I'M have decided that the provisions Of the Land
Graduation bill cannot be sxtendcd in its privileges
10 minors, and the Commissioner Of the General
Land Offcc has sustained their decision