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THE NEW YORK "NEws D-pRINCI-
Plies NOT MEN.

We had occasion, partly because of the in
sidions and unmanly attacks Of some unprin.
cipled presses and letter writer's and partly
that we desired to place ourselves in a true
light before the public, to present an article
under the caption Of sour Record" In that
article We honestly endeavored to render to our
Democratic brethren a faithful account of our
stewardship.
Among other notices of that article which
have fallen under our eye, we will take the
liberty of referring to one which appeared in
the editorial columns of that very able Demo
cratic journal, the New York Ne,cs of the 9th
instant
In these evil times, when presses that have
no principles but those Of the loaves and fishes,
have set furiously upon US, because we have
chosen to make the old fashioned rule of "prin-
ciples, not men," our motto, we cannot but feel
proud to receive the evidences that we are at
least appreciated by some of our contempora
ries.
While we return our thanks TO the Editor of
the New York Meas for the kind compliments
which he pays US in the article to which we
have alluded, we will not be SO wanting in deli
cacy as to repubish them in our own columns
But there are certain paragraphs in that article
which, without immodesty we may call atten-
ton to.
nizes in the Sentinel "the most undertaking and
correct principles, and the most imposing
claims to Democratic regard and confidence"
When we compare this generous but just for
we feel that it is JUST remark of the NeTs,
with the gross and unprovoked misrepresenta-
tons of some other newspapers and their cor
respondents, of the course of the Sentinel, we
experience struggle between our gratitude for
the former and our contempt for the latter.
1t Is very well understood that many Of the
adventures and "soldiers of fortune" who
come to this immaculate city, can be bought
and sold dozen times n day. Treachery is
their rule and gold their god. They will cir
culate any calumny or write any falsehooi if
they are but assured Of two things-6rst, their
pay; secondly, immunity from chastisement.
Scheming men here hire them to do their foul
work, as the various European nations EN-
ployed the mercenary Swiss to fight their bat
ties. Little do the honest men of the country
know how much of falsehood is contained in
their statements. Such men, we fear; have
been employed, Systematically employed, to
misrepresent and calumniate u.s.
The Neos continues:
"The record of our worthy contemporary
proves that even beneath the very shadow of
the Capitol, it is possible for an honest and
honorable Democratic organ to exist and
thrive. Would that other papers, professedly
Democratic, could show similar clean and
honorable record"
Such tribute from journal whose sound
Democracy no one can question, is to us am
pie compensation for the bought and paid for
calumnies of miserable adventurers who have
no real politics and no real principles.
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-05-06

The eisction Of United States Senator will
be held BY the Virginia Legislature to-day, in
accordance with joint resolution which was
adopted few days since. That Senator Mason
will be reelected, We presume no rational man
can doubt The ability, the integrity, and the
unninching courage Of that distinguished
Senator are too well known not to be appreci-
ated. Could Democratic Virginia Legisla-
ture, At such time aud in such crisis as the
present, pass over the claims Of so faithful
representative as Senator Mason, then indeed
would We think that Virginia Democracy was
stark mad.
We feel that we may almost take time by the
forelock and announce the re-electon-the
triumphant reelection by the Democratic party,
in the Virginia Legislature, Of Senator Mason
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CONGRESS-.

Yesterday, the Senate was in session but a
few minutes, and part of the time was occu-
pied in the transaction of business Of an execu-
tive character.
The House had six more Intellectual trials
for the election Of Speaker; in all, twenty
seven, during the FIVE days it has been in SEES
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-05-06
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

IN W. At. STAMFORD, Merchant Tailor, Nos
4SS Pennsylvania avenue, four doors west of Third
street, has returned from New York, and IL now
receiving his new and elegant stock of Goods
adapted TO fall and winter wear, 10 which he
would respectfully invite the attention OF his
friends and the public. Returning his thanks for
The liberal patronage heretofore besowedon him he
would assure all that all diligence and care win
be taken TO NJ all orders in his usual elegant style
ri fl and finish, at the shortest notice and NJ he
lowest possible prices.
Also, 2 beautiful stock Of Furnishing Goods
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senate-Eriday, December !, 1855.
NOTICES or BILLS.

Mr.. WELLER gave notice that he should. on
some early day. introduce bill 10 amend an act
enitled !" an net 10 establish United States cir.
cuii court IN and for the State of Californ ia an
proved March 3, 1855.
Also, a bill 10 authorize and facilitate The con-
struetion Of Pacific railroad and magnetic reIe-
graph through The territories Of the United States
EXECUTIVE SESSION
message was received from the President OF
the United States, by Sidney Webster, esq. his
private secretary transmitting communications OF
an executive character; wbereupop. on motion
by Mr. WELLER the Senate went into execu
tue session, and after short time adjourned
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From the New York Evening Post
EpIGRAM

As my wife and l. al the window one day,
Stood watching man with monkey,
A cart came by, with "broth Of boy
Who was driving a stout little donkey.
To my wife then spoke, by way OF Joke,
There's relation Of yours in that carriage =
To which she replied, as the donkey she snied
"Ah, yes, relation-by marriogem
New YoRk, Dec. 1, 1855.
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Fhe CHAMPION Difficulty not Settled
Protest against the Recognition OF the
Walker Government I'm Nicaragua.
A DESPATCH from this city to the Baltimore

Protest against the Recognition of the
Walker Government I'm Nicaragua.
A despatch from this city to the Baltimore
Sun says:
It has just been ascertained beyond the posi-
bility of cavil that despatch has been received
from Mr.. Buchanan, relative to the Champion
ditiiculty-the tenor of which is that the British
government i'll courteous but positive manner
declines giving such explanations as were de-
manded by our government regarding the
alleged violation of our neutrality laws by
British agents.
The governments of San Salvador, Honduras
and Costa Rica have strongly protested to this
government against the recognition by Minister
Wheeler of the present Nicaraguan govern
ment. Mr.. Wheeler has probably thus acted
with the concurrence of our government. and
in accordance with our uniform policy What
ever may be the objections on the part Of the
Central American States, the governments first
named predict that the present order Of affairs
in Nicaragua will not long continue, for the
reasons stated, and they declare themselves re-
solved 10 exierminate all foreign Adventures
who may invade their soil for revolutionary
PURPOSES.
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THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE AND
TIE "UNDERCROUND RAILROAD


The following proceedings were held in the
House of Representatives Of Virginia during
the first days session:
Mr.. MALLORY, Of Norfolk city, offered the
following resolution:
Resotred By the General assembly, That a
JOINT committee, consisting of seven members
OF the Senate and thirteen members. Of the
house OF Delegates, be appointed with view
10 the adoption of more effectual means to
prevent the escape of slaves from this Com
monwealth to the Northern States, and to pro-
VIDE Tor the summary punishment of persons
detected IN aiding or abettng the same to
inquire into the expediency of measures of re-
taliation and sefdefence against such of the
Northern States as are engaged in war upon
our institutions and report thereon to this
General Assembly.
MIR. GARNETT, of Essex, moved to amend
the resolution as submitted by Mr.. Mallory, by
inserting the clause in brackets, as above
printed.
Mr. MALLORY accepted the modification pro-
posed, and informed the gentleman from Es-
sex that he would 90 with him cordially in
measures of retaliation, and war, too, if it
should be necessary. The abolition emissaries
Mr.. NJ said) had penetrated the domicis Of
gentlemen in his city, who had not returned to-
their homes since the cessation of the cpl
demic and had enticed away their slaves
They were also now perambulating the streets
OF Norfolk for the same nefarious purpose.
The people of Eastern Virginia are law-abid
ing people, but unless the Legislature of the
State will effectually protect their property
they will enrol themselves under Judge Lynch
and hang the aggressors on gallows as high
as Humans.
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sG- The old family mansion at Belmont,
King George county, Virginia, the residence
Of Mr.. Gibbon Fitzhugh, accidentally caught
fire on Thursday week, and was burned to the
ground.
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ELECTION OF UNITED STATES SEN
ATOR.

The Richmond Enquirer Of Wednesday
says:
"The people Of Virginia will rejoice to learn
that, yesterday, both Houses Of the Legislature,
by decided votes, adopted the resolution offered
by Mr.. Deneale in the Senate, to proceed on
Saturday neyt 10 the election Of Senator Of
the United States, to Oil the vacancy which viii
occur on the Attn of March, 1857. This early
action on so important subject is in conso-
nance with the accustomed policy Of Virginia
legislatures, and its wisdom has been demon.
strated, over and over again"
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NAvtL-Tbe U. S. steamer Massachusetts,
Lieut. Commanding S. SwsrtEout, left AGA.
pulco on the LIST uItimo for San Jnsn del Sud,
under orders respecting the designs Of Gen.
Walker-Jour. Of Commerce
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ses- We publish today further dispatches
oonfrmatory Of the unSelcome intelligence
which we gave in OR last issue in relation TO
the disturbances in Kansas.
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The House resumed the business OF voting
UiU0 Uoes, FOR Speaker, Messrs Benson. of Msine'
DowELL, Of Alabama, HICKMAN, OF Pennsylvania.
and WAsnBuRN OF Illinois, continuing 10 act a.
tellers. The first vote Of to-day (being the six
teenth in alp resulted as follows
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House of Representatives.
VOTE FOR SPEAKER.

Mr.. WHITNEY withrew his nomination of
HUMPHREY MARSHALL, Of Kentucky, as a cand-
date for Speaker
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After the Journal had been read, the House re-
sumed the voting for a Speaker:
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Whole number OF votes given.
Necessary TO a choice.
No candidate having received a majority OF the
whole number of votes cast, FIVE additional trials
were resoued to. The vote on the last, or twenty
first. was as follows.
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IHyHItHIs FtqUIFtu W HUVHHVt FNUnTf0bIV.
Bank notes, current where subscriber resides
received at par. The whole any part Of a re-
mitiance may be made in postage stamps The
money should be in this city by the FIRST Monday
in next December, the day fixed for the meeting
Of Congress.
Heretofore have sent the Daily Globe 10 those
papers that published my Prospectus cannot
afford 10 do so any longer as the papers sent for
several years past cost me more than al received
for subscriptions out OF this city during that time
JOHN G. RIVES.
WASHINGTON, October g. 1855
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Affairs In X anKas.

The following official dispatches relative to
anticipated troubles in Kansas are published
in the Union of the 5th instant:
Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-05-06

There is great excitement all through this
upper country, and overwhelming numbers are
pouring from every direction into the Territory
TO sustain the laws. Gen. Lane is entrenching
himself and throwing up breastworks. lie is
also burning beacon lights, which can be seen
twenty-five miles from Lawrence, and bids
defiance
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-11-08

MAKE The BEST OF EVERYTHING. .-Au
important lesson to learn, and the earlier
in life it is learned the better, is to make
the best of everything. AS the old adage
says, there is no use in crying over split
milk. Misfortunes that have already
happened cannot be prevented, and, there
fore, the wise man, Instead of wasting his
time in regrets, will set himself to recoy-
er his losses. The mistake, and follies of
the past may teach US to be cautious for
the future but they should never be al
Lowell to paralize our energies or surron-
der us TO weak repinings. A millionaire
Of Philadelphia tells The story that Mt
one period. early in his career. he had got
almost to the verge Of bankruptcy 'but,'
says he L ploughed dee keel and kept
my own counsel ; and by these means he
soon recovered. Had this man given way
to despair, and he sat down to bewail his
apparently impending ruin, he might now
have been old and poor, instead of
capitalist in leading position. He says
that his characteristic was that through
life, in all circumstances, he did the best
he could whatever that was, consuming
no time in useless regrets over bad specu.
lations. The rule holds good beyond the
sphere of mercantile transactions. Dis
asters may sweep away fortunes, and the
earnings Of years, but neither can be re-
covered by croak,ng anil repining.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-11-08
IN ADVANCE
N U M B ER SO


VERDICT FOR WHIppINe A YoUyo Wo-,
MAN.-At Poughkeepsie, N. Y, a few
days since, school teacher was tried for
cruelty whippinga female pupil, II years
OF age. The judge charged the jury that
the teacher stood in the place of a parent,
and had right to correct pupir, but in
so doing must exhibit a parents feeling;
and, if he exceeded what was necessary
to preserve order, he was liable for assault
and battery. lie further charged that
the means used TO preserve order should
be adapted to the sex, age and habit OF
the pupil, "and left it to the jury to say
whether any possible circumstance war.
rent man whether a teacher or not. in
laying his hands in violence or anger on
grown up girl" The jury found a YER
dict against the teacher for the sum of
$365.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-11-08
The Fire.

The fire which which we briefly announc.
ed in oar last as having broken ont yester.
day morning on the premises of Nc. SeiIn-
Gus, meeting street, quickly caught the ex-
tensive Carriage depository of Mr. l.. Chqpin,
adjoining, which, with a considerable portion
OF its contents, was. rapidly consumed. It
then extended TO the adjoining brick build.
ing OF Mr.. Seignous, the upper stories of
which Were occupie by him as a dwelling
and below by Mr.. WIN. Mehrtens rs a secar
store, which was entirely destroyed.
The fire then extended from the rear Of
these buildings northwIrd, to three story
brick building. fronting on Wentworth ST.,
owned by s. Mowry, Esq. the lower story
OF which was occupied BY Mr.. Chaplin as a
blacksmith shop, and the upper part by sew
erLl families, which was partly consumed.
The brick building to the west Of this,
occupied by Messrs. $. and Il. NJ Gilbert
rs a carriage depository, sas also destroyed
with aportion of its contents. Tie tire also
extended southwardly to Hisel street. de-
stroying three-sto-y brick building belong
ing to George Thompson, Esq. which was
about to be occupied by Messrs, s. aud E.
M. Gilbert. This was immediately west of
the Pavilion Hotel, and for a long TINA I'll >
danger to that extension structnre was i'm.
ninehI. through The indefati9able exer-
tons OF the iremen, however, The hotel es,
capped with a damaged kitchen, which will
not prevent Mr.. 9utterfield doing ample jus
tice TO the patrons of his establishment
The residence OF s. Mowry, Esq., 10 Meet
ing street, moth Of Mr.. Seignous. was great.
| ~ exposed, bat escaped with the desirntioa
of the stables and out houses.
| We learn that Mr.. Seignoas was Insured
on his dwelling 10 Meeting street 5000 ia
the Firemen's Insurance Company Mr,
Chapin was insured on his huildineisl Meet
ing street $4,000 in the Tiremen's INSURANCE
Company, and on his stack S5 coo Ia the Cir
ard Insurance Company Of philadelphia, and
$4,000 10 the Royal Insurancc Comp any Of
Liverpool, Messrs. >, and L. N. Gilbefi
wsse insured 10 tbs FiremeB's in,psancs
Cpmpany for $4,000. and n the Monarch
Company. uvsrpo1I. fSf $4,000. BE
ThomPs: was insured on fis bplldipg i
II
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-11-08


WHAT BECOMES OF THE MONEY ?-Tbis
is question asked by one of our ex-
change papers in reference to the money
OF the country. Gold has been imported
from California at the rate of nearly a
million weei for three or four years and
yet, in consequence OF heavy imports of
foreign merchandise, there is a scarcity of
money. If we have had one million in
the precious metals we have received four
in foreign goods. These goods are forced
ITO market and mostly consumed, from
year to year, leaving us nothing to show
Tor the two hundred millions of gold re-
ceived from California. 1t is an inevitable
result Of our present commercial system,
than which nothing stands more in need
of reform.-National InHlligencer.
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fitted outoy Lsdy franklin, and another
by the British Government to seek the
lost vessels. About the same time, our
townsman, Mr.. Henry GrnnelI dispatch.
ed the two ships Advance and Rescue for
the same purpose. The unsuccessful re-
suit of these expeditions is well known.
During the past year large fleet was
sent out by the British Government, to
make renewed search for Sir John Frank
lin: Mr. Grinnell also dispatched the
Advance, under the command of DIR.
Kane, on similar errand. But all in
vain. Before the announcement of the
recent intelligence no further hope was
cherished, that the lives of the brave en-
plorers had been preserved. Their names
were some time since stricken from the
Admiralty list, and orders issued for the
recall OF the eXpeditjons.-N Y Tr;bune
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-11-08

MANUFACTURE OF PAPER-Few per-
sons are aware of the magnitude and ex-
tent Of this business in the United States.
The census show that these mills manu-
facture 27O,O00,00o pounds of paper a
year, yAlued al 100000, and that
4o5,o0O,oo0 pounds rags are consumed
in the making of this paper, valued at
$l5,2o0,ooo. And yet the supply is not
fully up to the demand, and if substitute
for rags is not soon discovered, will fall
very far short Of it.
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A Coop OSE.--A son Of the Emerald
Isle lately had occasion 10 visit th. city in
his vehicle; having arrived at his point
of destination, he alighted from il, aud
proceeded TO transact his business. Ou
returning to the place where he had lelt
his horse aud wagon, he WAS astonished
To learn from The major that the horse
ran away. Sure, au' did he break the
reins = inquired he Of his informant. u
no, | believe not,' Was the reply. why
thin, how in the name of ST. Palrici
conld he have got loose, for sure, an
he'd the reins TO The Vogoa 2
eE Some philosopher has remarked
that the must beautital hand in the wor,
Is the hand that gives This. woul,
seem both beauiful and plaaible idea
we're it not for the recollection Of the
hand that used 70 give--spankl
.Whaiever God has made Is pertect.
aid q western preacher to his hearers. ~,
What do you think Of me y said Z
hunchbask, rising and exhibiting his ow
defonpi,y. Think You are as perfect ,
hunchback as ] ever saw in my lie r
- NsaNatfNAs
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-07
Pacific Railroad lloato Survey.

The san Antonio Ledger reports the arrival on
the lth ult, at that place, nj nnmbcfai let'o's
connected with the commission for sntsfflus d
railfoad route lTam san Diego on the faelh,
cnnsi eastward 10 the States, under ehafso nl
Geut. J. G Parker, ol the Typographical e"Ei'
Inn !. ,bc int time the lfip from ealilornu'
eastward 10 this nlaee hns haen accomplished -
'rlis sempnny left San niega, California on we
,I,,b In. nl january lasl, anil meeting WIN u''
l,,, On the way, amounting Ia elsht, t,san ni '"Vu'
~ days altogether completed the uistaafe 10 W.
naes in hu, little mlm than two inelln' guy =
baf hinltlnces included. Tho survey ol '"'
u1,, -. ~ commenced at the pimn villages, 1n
IA, t,Ih rScr tue PARTON ol the Ioete N,'l ~
S,n niaen having been previously surveyed aud
e,,'si bi4hly practicable, ard MAS continued un
I'M stream, on the south side. aud terminated al
r.d rllmofr, On The Rio Gnudrf ahpnl MY
milss nnrth OF III paso Tie lime SURVEYED lies
nrtirelV belwren tue degrees ui latitude IN and tt
and Is fennrlcd Ia be all that could reasonably uf
Jr.ifed a. 10 paelifablliYr The cauIanl lnel
with no lndilus aa the Way aud oneeaHleird nn
oL.i,eis. IN tbeif route, beyond the natural ordef
nf tbinrs, and the p.on tenor al their eanfe Wa
,,ot CHECKED by an adventure. until tiIeY reached
'r.u.,p= a town aI about oue lhnusaul inhabitants
,n ib. iirper paIl nI SlUnra IN NcN.eei iheY Ias.
sed thFalrh extensive plains oi desert country,
and ,.iihou. gfass lnf their animals After lr1y.
ine that place. they found abundance aI efas, uu.
m they reached fa1l FILLMORE. Between fcusun
and fan Fillmore and only laf the shuti distance
of thfae miles they encountered the ualg diIlrull
paf. al their survey. aud tbal Tar lrlm mpraclsl.
be-
An idea OF the piaciiraiilits Of the route sur.
,ryed may be iafmei fam the 'Hft That tins
company pfouounees the di=lauce Iron the Rio
GnIde. westward 10 the Pacific, mueh briirf
than the route itum this ritY la VI Pasa. which Is
conceded on a lauls TO be hiabl, lllesihls. Tue
officer IN ehatsr ol ih, commission has nn' iuus'
ly rasseI westward 10 the raeIir on the Albupa-
cirque fuulr. and pTuuounres ihi- withaHl he'ila.
ton. much lo be pmlglred Ia tht,. We need not
despair OF Yet having the Pacific Hiifaal To pass
through our State.