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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1854-10-13

J. G.. Penley. Paris, for best Drawing
oxsn. 90
AMrRicA TuAYER Chairman.
Mrs. Austin Partridge, Paris, for best
Domestic Flannel, 90
Mrs. Harriet Whiiehouse, Norway,
for 2nd best DO. 90
Mrs. Ccphas Sampson, Norway, Tor
beet Frockinr, cotton s WOOL %
G,G. PHELFs, Chairman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1854-10-13

\ $. Thaycr, Paris. ~ hes, Slbck
Cow, 200
J H. FAryuM, Chairman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1854-10-13

Joseph Tufts. Paris, For beet Crop of
whrai,, 81 - bushels per acre, 2 o,
Calvin b Hawkes., Hebron, for 81 b,s,
DO. 90 bushels per acre, > Cd,
Alphin Tunrhcl, Bethel, nr best ruP
OF Corn, 90 bushels and twenty
quarts per acre, j u.
Famum Jcvru, Waterford, lnr 81 best
do. IOi IL bushels on one and 4
ha'facJrs, 100
Cornelius VI. Holland, Canton, 'or hest
crop oi Oats, - ID bushels on one
acre and - rods, o,
Joseph TuNs, Paris, for best specimen
II Seed Wheat, q
Naplhali Mason, Burkfcld, for best
specimen Of seed Corn, q
Samuel u. Twitchel, Bethel, ior spc-
cimen Of Seed Corn grliuliy Of =
Jonas Hamilton, Paris, for do, graft
uiiy Of =
Jors VI. wusoN, Chairman.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

Snrriuors Of the Steamship San Fran
cisoo.-An act Of Congress, approved March
18th, grants to each Of The officers, non- CON-
missioned officers. musicians and privates.
who were on board of said ship at the time
of ler disaster, sum equal in amount to bis
pay and allowances for months In case
Of the death Of any such person. from any
cause consequent upon the disaster, sum
equal in amount to @ months pay and al
lowanees shall be paid to his widow. if one
survive him. and if not, then to his minor
children. Moreover. it Is enacted that the
widows and minor children of those officers,
non-eommissioned officers, and privaies. who
pcrished by this disaster. or who died from
disease in consequence thereof. shall be al
lowed pension in the same manner in all re-
spects Us if said officers. non-commissioned
officers. and privates had been killed in
battle.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
The Sonora Expedition.

The last news from Walkers Expedition
is up to the Sd OF March. and presents rath-
or ludicrously deplorable aspect. 1t was
brought 10 this city BY the L. S. steamer
Columbus. which left San Diego on the 1Ith
instant. Walker. ut the head OF a force
which had dwindlcd down to ninety men
by desertion. was at San Vincente. The
accounts of his proceedings are contradic-
tory. 1t i. however. fact that o few of
the natives had been induced either by CO.
ercion or persuasion to sign declaration of
independence acknowledging Walker as
President Of the new Republic. One state
meut, friendly to Walker, states that the
proceeding was voluntary on the part of the
natives, and that everything had been done
properly. Another version represents that
the expeditionists formed hollow SQUARE
around the Lower Californians. and at the
point Of the bayonet coerced them into tie
signing of the declaration. The same state
ment represents Walker to have been guilty
Of the grossest ontrages against the natives.
and to have assumed the character Of
freebooter.
T. L. Nelson and Arthur Morrison. of
Illinois, were arraigned and trieI before 4
court martial for attempting TO desert. and
with a view to steal and rob. After a ses-
sion Of three days they we're on the 81 Of
March, convicted and shot Theodore Ry-
an, charged with the nne offence received
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

~ RED RIVER, since our last, has risen
some three or four feet at Fulton, and was
still rising yesterday. The lise is out of
Little river. The steamer Fulton, from
New Orleans, arrived at Fulton on Wednes-
day evening. went up Little river to White
Cliffs, and returning, passed Fulton on
Monday evening for New Orleans. with
900 bales of cotton. The Shreveport pass
ed up to the Cliffs on Saturday. and return
ed on Monday evening with 900 bales of
cotton. The Runaacay also arrived at
Fulton from Shreveport. and returned
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
STEAMER W. B. CLlrroN SuNK-Firt

STEAMER W. B. CLIFTON SuNK-Fire
Lires LOst.-The steamer Ohio bound up.
and the w. B. Clifton down. came in col
lision on the night of the I'd inst. short
distance above Columbus, Mississippi. which
caused the sinking of the latter boat, in
twenty five feet water. within five minutes af-
ter the collision. There were five lives
lost--all on deck; the cabin passengers
were all saved. but many of them lost their
all The Clifton was heavily laden. and is
total loss. One passenger mounted a
horse. and attempted to swim ashore. but
both horse and rider were lost.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

THE FRENCH IN THE PAclFIc-The
French. says the San Francisco Herald,
have powerful feet in the Pacific at the
present time. On the 23d Of January last
there lay in the harbor of Papetee. at
Tahiti, the French frigate Forte. the cor
vettes Moselle and Sarcelle. the war steam
ers Duroc and Catinet. and the war schoon-
crs Hydrographe. Nouhiva, Papetee, and
Kamehameha. Admiral ebrier-Despointes,
commander-in-chief of the French naval
forces in the Pacific, had just returned from
his Gllibuster trip against the important
group of New Caledonia. Of which he had
taken possession in the name of the Emper-
or Of the French. and which. doubtless, are
to form hereafter part Of the fast-spreading
French empire in the Pacific.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
The Money Market.
The Operative Difficulties
COngressiOnal---The Gadsden
Treaty.
WASHINGTON, April 5.


The Senate yesterday. in executive ses-
sIon struck out the proposed boundary from
the Gadsden treaty
A motion made to substitute the 3lst
parallel of latitude for that proposed in the
treaty was negatived
A motion was then made to Law the trea.
ty on the table. but this was also neeatived
The next motion made was to change the
boundary proposed in the treaty, SO that af.
ter intersection of the 11th meridian Of
longitude by the 3lst parallel of latitude
the boundary line should run due west to
the centre of the Gulf of California.
This was rejected to-day, because no one
could pledge to Santa Annals acceptance Of
it. =
The treaty is now conceded to be defunct
WASHINGTON, April Y.
There has been quite an exciting debate
to-day in the Senate. in executive session
again, on the Gadsden treaty. Its fate stilI
remains uncertain.
The Senate in legislative session. then
engaged on the private calendar, AFTER which
they adjourned over to Monday
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

GEMS IN AusTRALIA-From the geolog-
ical report of the Rev. A. B. CLARKE, to
pears that two or three of the rivers of
that country abound in gems they have
been found in the Mitchell, Manr's and
Boyd rivers. and consist of ruby. sapphire,
and oriental emerald. The existence of
gold further in the interior. has also been
demonstrated most satisfactorily
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

STATISTICS OF THE U. 8. NAyY.-Tbe
Secretary Of the Navy has Just issued The
Naral Register for 1854. The following
compilation relative to the pay and service
of Captains and Commanders will be found
interesting:
There are 6S Captains in the q. s. Ma
W now living. who have been connected with
it on an average of A years each; none
less than Al years; and their average total
pay during that time was each about Sl37..
500 for the whole period. There are also
81 Commanders. who average a service of
80 ~ years each. and none less than 30
years, and their average total paw is each
about S70,500. Ofthc Captains 80, Of the
Commanders 40 were appointed from the
free States. and 20 and As respectively from
the slave States. Total sea service of Can
tains and Commanders. 2,34l years and 5
months; shore duty. 1.26l years; unem-
ployed. 2.64S years ! month how long in
service. 6.250 years months; total paw
for sea service, s7.O21. .5s3; total pay for
shore duty So, $4,000; total pay while IN
employed /; S5.60S. .20S; total pay for whole
term Of service. SIC. 17s.781.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

The PRESIDENT DEMANDS UPON SPAIN.
1t is stated that the demands made upon
Spain, by President PIERCE, are. first an
immediate apology and indemnity for the
seizure of the steamer Black Warvior ),
and secondly. the investment of diplomatic
power in the Captain General to treat d.
rectly with this Government upon all diff.
ferences in connection with Cuba.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

Minister Soule at NndJid The Paris
correspondent of the New York CONNER
cial Advertiser, in his letter by the Frank
lin. says 60
Pour gentlemen. residing at Madrid, in
the capacity Of Ministers from various pow
ers. near Queen Isabella, are at present in
Paris. on leave of absence. They all saw
that they DO nat knore Mr. Sonie. and
confirm what has been said Of the isolation
in which be lives They state that his
challenge TO NJ. Turgot is considered 5a,ba-
roUs, and that his rehabilitation Is out Of
the question
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

fiffy lashes, and e. G. Barnes tweptv.sv.
and were drummed out Of the camp. NJ,
jor Frederick Emory, Secretary Of State
and Senior Cordova, one Of Walkers ripbt'
hand men, having gone to San Diego, were
there arrested by the officers of the o. 8
ship Portsmouth. BY order of Capt. Dorpin
and brought on the Columbus TO San Fran.
cisco for trial On arriving here they wers
discharged on bail To-day the trial of
Col. Watkins. who was previously arrested
commences in the u. s. District Court -
The Portsmouth is observing a vigilaut
guard along the lower coast and. with the
daily desertions from the camp Of the expe.
ditionists, the movement, it is believed. will
soon be brought to a close. The expedi.
ton has totally failed.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

IMPROVEMENT AND TRADE-Our town
is improving more rapidly at present, than
il has done for number of years. Several
new buildings are going up, and others are
being repaired and renovated. Our mer-
chants are receiving large stocks of goods,
and are busily engaged in opening them
for the spring trade. Messrs. BELLER &
STUART have removed to the new store
house recently erected by them, adjoining
the planters Hotel" and the house recently
occupied by them. will be occupied by
Messrs. ToLER & HOOKS who have a large
stock on the way, which they expect to ar
rive in few days. The scarcity of neces-
saries and creature comforts, which has pre-.
vailed for some time past, bids fair to be sue
ceeded by any quantity of new goods. cheap,
goods, and goods that will wear well. We
hope to be able to inform our readers, "by
authority when our merchants are fully
prepared to receive customers We make
commencement to-day by referring them
to the advertisements of mitchell & Foster
and A. NJ CRoucH, for late arrivals of
Drugs, Medicines. Fancy. Goods, and Jew
elry.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19


The House refused to lay on the table
Churchwells bill for the transportation Of
the mail between New Orleans and San
Francisco.
THE CUBAN DIFFICULTIES.
In the House, an effort was made to re-
move the injunction Of secrecy in reference
to the documents sent down by the President.
in relation to the difficulties with Cuba.
These documents cover the cases Of the
Crescent City. the Falcon, the schooners
Manchester and Lamartine, the opening Of
the American mails the treatment Of the
seamcn of the bark Joseph. and the Black
Warrior They also comprise the petition
of Mr.. Thrasher. and include correspond
ence on these various matters from 1883 to
the present time covering, in short, all
matters which have been in dispute WY.
After discussion of the general Appropri-
alton bill, the House adjourned over TO
Monday.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

Arrest OF CHARGE OF ARsoy Al LouIs-
vILLE--The Louisville Courier of the 25th nit
has the following paragraph:
In the Courier yesterday we stated that mer-
chant bad been arrested BY the Marshal on
charge Of arson and robbery. The man was Mr..
McNnlty, OF the firm Of McNulty & Owen Mar
ket street Ii will b recolIecteJ that he was
severely bumt on the hands and arms. which il is
supposed was the result Of the bursting Of a cam
phene lam? he had In his hands He had made
confession to a lady with whom he deposited
upwards Of $500. which was hidden I'm his bosom.
Several important papers were burnt He denies
these charges and saws there j. conspiracy
against him. and disclairns al ownership Of the
money.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

Franklin on tie Copper Mines of
Lake Snpcrior.-It would seem from the
following extract of letter dated May l.,
1929. from Samuel Preston, Of Stockport,
Pa. to the editor of the n " American, !
that the existence of copper in the region of
Lake Superior. was known earlier than it
is generally supposed to have been. and that
the United States are indebted for its pos
session to DR.. Franklin !:
'.Dr. Franklin told me that when be was
drawing the treaty Of peace with England,
in the city Of Paris. he had access TO the
journals and charts Of a corps Of French en-
gineers. that had sloops and were surveying
Lake Superior when Quebec fell to the
British from which charts be drew the line
through Lake Superior TO include the most
and best Of the copper ore 10 the United
States; that the time would come when
drawing that line would be considered the
greatest service he ever rendered his coun-
try, and the copper ore be greater source
of wealth than any other nation possessed !:
that the facilities Of transportation would be
well improved SO as to export copper ore to
Europe cheaper than they raised it from
their own mines
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

The SPANISH INsUREEcT;oS-Ae great
many arrests are known to have taken place
throughout Spain Of persons participating
in this rebellion, although few are made
public. 4 cypher found in the possession
Of Carlist brigadier. gave the clue to the
ramifcarions Of the plot. In consequence
of information thus obtained. General Mon
zANo. who was in Cuba with CoNcHA. has
been sent prisoner to Puerto Rico
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

The MAINE LIoUoR LAW IN New YoRK.
The Maine Liquor Law bill passed the New
York Legislature. but was vetoed by Gov
ernor SEYMOUR. A dispatch states that
there was great rejoicing at Albany in con-.
sequence of the Governors veto of the bill.
A salute of one hundred guns was fred,
and the streets were illuminated with bon
fires
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

ANNEXATION OF CANADA-On the Sd
inst, in the U. S. House of Representatives,
Mr.. CAMPBELL asked permission to offer a
resolution, directing the President to en-
quire on what conditions England would
consent to the annexation of the Canadas
to the United States. The permission was
granted
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

% Mr. DAVIS, Daguerrean Artist. has
just received an additional supply of mate.
rial, and is fully prepared to accommodate
all who desire correct likenesses, with the
most accurate fac SMILES of themselves, ex-
ecuted in artistic style.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
Tstegraphed 10 the N. o. Picdys.e.l
AikR1VAk OF IfHE EUE6OP A.
Foreign Markets q Trade.

New York. April 8.
The Europa brings dates from Havre to
the Oath ult
The cotton market was unchanged in
prices. and there was a fair business doing.
The sales of cotton for the week amount
ed to 5000 bales.
The imports since the departure Of the
Baltic amounted to $4,000 bales.
The stock on hand amounted to IL. 900
bales.
The reports brought BY the Europa show
the sales Of cotton in the Liverpool market
on Friday, the Oath ult., amounted to 1000
bales
Middling Orleans is quoted at SD.
In Manchester trade was rather quiet and
business generally throughout England was
dull. ~ -l.
The dates from London, brought by the
Europa. are to the 25th ult. Ha
Money was more in demand, and rates
were advancing.
The rates Of discount by the Bank Of
England were unchanged.
.,-.te Russia.
The greatest activity was being exerted in
Russia
Orders had been issued that all ships IA
den with grain which had not cleared should
be forced to discharge.
1t is rumored that Russian feet had
succeeded in conveying forces and provis-
ions to the Circassian coast.
The Seat Of War.
Exciting intelligence from the Black Sea
was daily expected in England
1t is rumored that Russia had blockadcd
the mouth of the Danube
Hostilities it is presumed have commenc-
ed ere this
Admiral Napier had arrived at Copen-
hagen, and the whole feet was expected
there in few days
There has been some further fighting
about Ka.afat, but nothing serious had oc-
Cured.
The Greek busuyvection.
The Greek insurrecsion had extended
throughout nearly all the southern district Of
Albania.
The Allied Po,ccrs.
A tripartite treaty between England
France and Turkey, was signed on the 22d
ultimo.
France
1t is reported that the publication Of re-
ferences to the secret correspondence be-
tween Russia and England, had caused in
tense excitement in France but it is also
stated that the French Government will
soon publish similar secret correspondence
from Russia as that alluded to in England
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
Connecticut Elections.
Nclr York. ADyil

NcH lOTA- FpT1E T.
Further returns from the Connecticut
election. show that the rout Of the democrats
has been most complete. The wings elect
IL out Of q Senators. and about two-thirds
Of the Lower House. There has been no
choice for any State officers by the people
the Temperance ticket having received a
large vote
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

Laws MUsKETs-A New York cores
pondent of the Baltimore -Sun" says there
is reason to believe that the clipper bark
Grape Shot, which left that port on the
oath ut, ostcnsibly for Constantinople. with
GEORGE Laws muskets on board, has real
ly gone to a West India port. and that her
warlike stores are to be used in the service
of the Cuba revolutionists-
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

The New York Sun says 1t learns from private
sources that Secretary Marcy has instructed Mr
Soule. our Minister At Madrid 70 make The &C.
nand tor indemnity ard apology in the most per.
emptorF manner; and should the Spanish go-
Fernment hesitate put of Ifs reply, under pre-
tence of waiting for information from Havana,
Mr. Soule d to lose no time in communicating the
iact to Washington, when cur government vii
proceed instanter to blockade everv Cuban port.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

The ARMY BILLS. reported in the Sen
ate, have all passed that body. and await the
action OF the other House. Those bills in
crease the rank and file of the army, and
add to the pay provide for pensioners and
create a retired list.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
France.
Arrival Of the Baltic,
BREADS srurFs pRooP1Nc

BR E Ds UFFs ooPING.
Ne,o York, Arril4
The steamer Baltic has arrived. bringing
dates from Liverpool to the 22d ult. four
days later than by the Canada, the following
is summary Of her commercial news.
Liverpool Markets.
liverpool. March 22.-Therc has been
a moderate demand for Cotton at prices in
favor of buyers The sales of the four days
reach about $4,000 bales The quotations
are: Fair Orleans. 6 I'D; Middling Or
leans 5 3-4d.; Fair Uplands 6 Lid; Mid
ding Uplands 5 SD Sales for specula-
ton 1000 bales. and for export 1000 bales.
Flour is dull. and quotations are-for West
ern Canal, Gas. and Ohio 35s. per bbl
Eastern 1fairs.
At the time the Baltic sailed the official
refusal to accede to the demand of the al
lied powers to evacuate the Principalties,
was hourly looked for, when war would be
Immediately proclaimed Admiral Napier's
feet arrived in the Baltic on the 18th
The allied fleets and two Austrian ships-of-
war were at Beycos (,) bay.
No engagements were reported The
French loan of two millions had been taken
by the Rothschilds. The exports of gold
from Russia has been prohibited. The po-
sition of Austria and Prussia was about The
same. 1t was said that the Cars refusal
to the demand of the allied powers would
be telegraphed from Berlin
The Money Market
Bills of Exchange on Prussia were un-
saleable. In London. it was reported at
the time the Baltic sailed, that the Bank of
England was about to raise the rate of inter
est. All kinds of securities had declined
in Paris in consequence of the demand in
English funds
The Operative Difficulties.
The difficulties among the operatives at
Preston had not been adjusted Several Of
them had been arrested on charges of con-
spiracy.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

THERE is a report that SANTA ANNA
will divorce his present wife if he can ne-
gotiate marriage with one of the daugh-
ters of the Queen DowAGER, of Spain
His present wife was born in Westerloo, AL
bany county, New York.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

A Nel0 Pyoect-A bill i before the
New York Legislature to incorporate the
Atlantic and Pacific Canal Company
the object being. il Is said. to connect the
two oceans through the medium of rivers in
New Grenada The capital is set down At
$1,000. 900. with the privilege Of increasing
1t to $50, ,O0O. 600.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

70 We are requested to state, that the Rev.
c. G. HATcH, will deliver his farewell discourse
to the citizens of Washington, the Baptist
Church, on next Sunday morning at 1os O'Clock
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

The Stockton tCal-) Journal says, hun
cry miner In restaurant in Stockton, or.
dered and devoured the following dishes NJ
one sitting: One beef steak and potat
roast beef and potatoes two plates Of /
goose. with trimmings. one plate Of re
potatoes; pork and beans. four ply
bread, and seven caps of coffee"
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
10 The Democrats of He

10 The Democrats of Hampstead county
are requested to meet at the Court-h house, in the
Town of Washington, on Saturday the 22d inst,
to appoint delegates to represent them in the
Congressional Convention to be held at Prince
ton. on the first Monday in May, next.
Washington, .4prl19, 1851.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

70 In THE UNITED STATES SENATE,
on the 18th instant, .torty-eight bills were
passed. The President has signed the bill
authorizing the immediate construction of
six steam frigates
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

10 Hon. W. E. SEBASTIAN, of the SEN
ate, and Hon e. A. WARREN, of the House,
will accept our thanks for Congressional
favors
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

70 THE PRESIDENT has appointed Ho-
RATIO KING, of Maine, First Assistant
Post Master General in the place of the late
Major SELAH r. HoBEIE
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

10 MEssRs. 4. & H. Block, New Or.
leans. have our thanks for late city papers