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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-05
Mothers Relief.

Mothers Relief.
ONE Of those remedies that should be
~ in the hands of every one expecting
to become mother, its virtues can best
be known by the use oft For sale by
n. T. WADDILL, Druggist
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Ladies' Kid GlOves.-20 dczeu'
Of the best quality, assorted coisrs. ALSO.
5 dozen Gentlemens' White Kid Gloves,
just received and for sale by
feb.-3-tf w. d. PHILLIPS
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A LSO ON HAND FOR SALE-Force
"A Pumps, India Rubber Hose for pumps,
Cham Pumps with the tubes complete.
oct. 10y. W.T.. TUNNARD
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CLOTHING, &c.

w. ID. Pa I l. L 1PS,
CITY EMPORIUM OF
FANCY g. STAPLE DRY GOODS.
TTAVING Just returned from New York
II and Philadelphia; will open in few
days, very large end varied assortment Of
Fancy Dry Goods of the latest and most
fashionable patterns. The ladies will be
notified IN due time, when the Goods are
n store and ready for customers: Sep 2 y
Fresh Arrivals
= BBLS. Lard Oil.
- so boxes Star Candles.
10 Sperm 6 +"
10 bbls. Vinegar.
200 boxes fine table Salt.
500 boxes fresh Sardines.
20 doz. choice Beef Tongues.
90 cases Imperial Tea.
10 " CASTLE Soap.
rs " Cincinnati
may-14.ly. A. MONTAN & BRO.
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PROPHECIES
TEXAS REPU BLICAN,

,I,tIE TEXAS REi fiilCAN son- at tie largest
| ,i,rr. pa'lii iiei boo Eastern 'lr,as and contains
, t-sf.f amHHnt Of reading matter than any country
-rn .rsas ~ Ina.iHua
II .. Published a. the low pfier - 30 "-r rs..,n.
.s0f 80 the lose" # discerning - eco 81 tnid Doe
.,aau., ,f 81 op,f payment be de lnyed aut, AFTER
ola months
S .uirr-lNrr- tanen out If the rouHiy wiihnut the
tas- payment, ns Nc hnte puuL ii ainre tsuube H.
.i .ucb d-ht- ihnu 10 earn the money
F.-.fs So .sbs 10 sil,.r rihe dc hY regnHiius
asi., hy ma) o, r.k. linking the receipt ul the
.ima.lrf that tie m"ncY ia. been ,ru;
Nih- gafsr hns been nearly fur yenrs In opera
,,e ierm u unnecessary 30 say much uf IT. past
Ser uf fiiuf- ruufee tnkne The past a. q guide
b, A., willing 80 be lulscd hy IT,
Or sHfftirut tu say. ths' % l. 70 Democratic pNrer
, NHl cuIra,or to mt,ntdin tie principles Of HAT
fr H uewPnriv
Nlr.iH i- perhaps the hrst locaion for a ucwsra-
q. VI aIs uihrr r.atr n iisteu IcAat Ilatug
r,a mat rom Shreveport AMI getting q snHil
.i.r ..a.f- Dos Nrt Various h9ti- i'ht fnu u te Red
5 .I't. wH Hrr -uahlri 60 las hefnr oar rndrr-
tHrrHr atirrneWs tIau ii.'A aHuhiaiu Of rough
. f.. a.t .fcIsutl li..id.a We hove a ,aiu1hi- *,
..e Bot of te't .isiY pancrs and magazines. en
H.H- .wr ". i'I- most pnpuifr rrrHeatwu- 80 tilr
HH. t..a IH,.e Vr have ITO tc-i atIIlc. ipr
#a.#, increasing f9Yrr
f1.Hs- rsa ht-rirt ~..-riinu+. miltHpd auirlcs.
..aal' nH 'j,r- the uArhats. and every thng cal
I- itlp,- ii' Interest ct our State aud Iuuuy
3 ., .nulJ u i.- columns.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-02-18

The Louisville Courier says that tre>
meudous storm prevailed IA tina, region ON
the night OF the 22d nlt
" he wind swep, ia dismal howlags
mon the tuibld aud angry waters Of the
ohio; now swollen b, the liberal outs
poufiugs OF its various tributaries, while
she giants Of the forest cracked and grosM.
cd as they bent before lis fe.istiess sway.
Auoa heavy flakes Of snow, nsecy n,es.
seugers of the storm king. swept through
the air, adding 10 the wintfy desolstion 0t
the surrounding scene.
" pom that bitter nigh, there was q cry
OF despair heard upon the dark sspanse Of
the loamiug current, il came from the
crews Of the coal boats, which, unn,ansas.
able in the powerful stream, were wh,ling
rapidly to destruction. One gallant soul,
win undaunied spirit and herculsaa,
strength. 'aking the end OF rope between
lis teeth. cast himself Into the waves,
bat here bis strength failed bin, and he Tell !;
nj the same time a yell Of agony busss
upon the night. The boats had swsnpss.
and the strong men were swept like reeds,
on, on, beneath the dark water. III seven.
teen, who, u few hours before, were fall Of
life and hope, bat seven were saved. Ono
who swan ashore. persisted when h. landed,
aud nine sunk 10 rise no more. 1hs ssvew
Survivors were rescued from like tale BY
Cap,aia kepnsr, Of the steamboat Sciots.
who after administering to their wamls, bso't
them in safety TO this city.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-02-18

\ very clever hu'iesque is gwen ia The
following. OF the slgabbies, Which were
much mote common on former occasions.
than now. between certain ltr western ed.
tors aud politicians, in the "pistnl club.
aud bowie kalte regions, as No. Allied
Bum would call Them:
II had been thought, il had been stated
publiclv tina, b. would whip as on
sight the moment he arrived, bat although
we thought II conflict probable. Nc had
never been very sangulue as TO is ,eFmi-
mating IN this manner.
Coolly we gazed from the window OF
the office. upon the New Town road.
We deserted a cloud Of dust in the dis
lance high above waved a whip ana
we said B. coneih, and his diving IS
like that OF Jeh1 the son OF Ninlshi. for he
drivetb u,lousl,
Calmly we seated ourselves in our
arm chair, AID eontiWed ear labgA \
step hearp stcp-was heard ugi8 the
st4ifs and Il stood before as
ia shape and gesture proudly eminent,
he stood Ike a tower Deep sears Of 'hun,
der bad intrenchcd hi. face. aud care sat on
hi, faded cheek bui under bfows OF daunt
less courage sat cousldora,e pride, waiting
for revenge,
ave arose with dignity. and. with unial
teting voice. said
a. Well, J.dgr, hew do you dol
he made 10 reply, but commenced ia
king Of his coat
"a 4 q
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Wasrtxe Parss MAph paoA SrRIw.-
This paper is advertised in London and 10
said 10 posscss = smooth. Arm ssrtaee, and
is well adapted for slthsr qsills Of sssel
pens. The psopristoss undertake 70 ssply
!, at about half ths price assslly charged
for the ordinary kinda Of paper.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-02-18

Somebod, says. " The dsstiny ofnasions
depends on the manner in which they ere
fed" Yankees feed prinrip~e6 upon pork I;
docs Il therefore follow that hey are n
become hoys.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-02-18

FEMALE RARRxR.--in Albany they are
blss, with female barber. who has $ the
TORN Of Peri. AID 10 Pefiec, paragon
OF beauty" She leans over a psrsoh's
shoulder while furnishing the cold stsel
his face. with such initnissbls grace, aud
with such magnetic influence, that lse~rts
have to he cut twice day in the nsshbor'
saoj or her ,r's
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-02-18

A yeuns lady 10 ssid e havs asasd
y gentleman nj The table Of hsssl dswa
East" to pass her ~ "Asa AsA." ~
pointed to plate u eega Al Esssssa
editor suggests = Shanghai bssriss" - :
more fsstid.ons Term.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-02-18

Hon. J. J. C,ittrndon was. on the
10Th instant. elected to the United States
Senate by the Legislature OF Kentucky.
Tho Democratic voted for co.esaer Pow~
Ell. The vote stood Cri.tsuscn, IS !;
Powell IS.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-02-18

N,sir TO Mas PoIm--1he members
Of the Legislature OF Tennessee, on the
I'd inst, called upon Mrs. James X Polk.
q, her residence in Nashville, and, il il
ssn,ed, we're received with that cour;esy,
grace and hospitality, for which this sxcei>
len, lady Is 90 distinguished
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-02-18

Tho Ohio SShats hare dsnessssd ~
conduct Of the Esris asthssieiss asd ~ -
Congres. TO interfere.
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.uir TEXAS REPUBLICAN,.
AL, Two Dollars and a Half 4 Year!
II. ". lOU q II T. Try.
EDITOR ANp PROPRIETOR.


I J. " "
r-,,g RrrrntIcAs T. issued weekly NJ TWO
lt,RS AND iitlf per aun'm n ial ih
,,acr If p'id within .'s ',"'h'. ,nur% 'a' A.,
I'M U~ -Four Dollars single copies One 1tae
I,t.rarni- AZ 81 per square Of ten lines ~ less
,5...n,. pct .nt,are forevsry suhscQeni insrriiuu
NIL discount made for yearly advertisement
,...s,,,,emrut IT candidate. Ten Dollars.
f,e,e i-r ,cui viii be charged on advertisements
Nj .is,r, notices over one square, viii be charged
i-tt.r.s,l,lr.,sed to thi, Office mus, be pre-.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-02-18

Hon. WIN. 4. Shashsy i 49, = 49,
up his rssideucs u Jssksse, AissS uAeee -
will open ! lAW~o(3se.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-02-18

NJ. Erissea saasss = - ksw IA
Expssss that every thtag e1esns AsssaA.s
to the complete sscssss VI - esw sslssie
In.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-02-18

Tn. modern way Of asking for : mar.
rises license, is to ssr. Clsik. give inc an
o lsf fsl . NaAs..
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cons. TiiETFORD.
noIhrr siorh Of Family Medicines.

lhtiWFT EivtN VI dNits NN"" '"'S'
+ flETrOKD Nas accrp''rl che agency OF MI t'.c
. ttfuu. preparation. uf mtilieiur- hefruioic
ht D. : u Johnson .idda inltu-"Hl nhi
approximately On hand (uil supply. ff,sh aud
..eaf -
GRtl'S PATENT OINTMENT
eun. pile. bafus ,ral1lral. old surrs letter.
ls ,na.. ulrrrs whue dwellings and al external
sa.r. - Price see prf boz,
BILLINGS ASVEiNGENT NlEtP,
bern tested thoroughly. anl found sovereign
ath isf hnS ,arfhny,. and all complaints ri Size
frf ips the summer complaints VI children "
aa equal One iniisr PER hnulr
ms CELEBRATED iNiIFflIR rms
rf iih 10 cur, chlls aud lrNcr the tirTi dh' and
~n,,iy can equal iictn for every description ~
p l tl,r dlfections are follow ed Price SOC box
VTRONG'S SANt1TtE rms,
feueil anti billions family mrdiinc, 80 iAf ~
10 the ,hansani and one prrnrAllensoi stint.
aei.t. which are generality unshlli'tliv prepared
doubtful efficacy. They cure all hiilruf r"m'
10 hsnhachs, iisrt complaint. and d}fHWiAs
are useful Ia all cases vhenc a cathaftc ~ apr
needed
FgjNo'S PICTORIAL STOMACH rms
I onY 2sc. per boz, aud wll cute Nil complaints
shiei the sarsaparilhs ARE used. and euc hs, vii
nnr, good than dollar bottle Mn. Spencer
|-ahlr pills a well known and highly appreciated
aHt,pn at - cents lcr box
~ Nisoll by e. FAetiord, only scent IN Marshall.
iar 90 ui, i~
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-02-18

Nrw Mrruop ~ t.ionriSo CH,n,nEs.
The New York Times thus describes =
new method of lighting churches. in prac-
tee IN that city:
Ia the new Reformed Dutch Chursh in
Seventh avenue, between Twelfth aud lhir.
teenth streets, there AZ. arranged in the cell.
ing, in the form oil an elivse. ~ gas burn-rs.
concealed by slides during the day, 80 that
YOU see no gas fixtures Behind each Of
these is reflector, 80 adjusted rs TO throw
the Ugh, direcll, upoa the heeds of the sa.
dieuee puling evening service, the slidcs
being drawn, " mos, splendid light, riyaiIinH
tina, OF sol himself, fills a room Of 10 lee,
wide, - fee, long, and 80 feet high. 50 that
von can see to read with comfort the print
OF small rsaln,books and sing with ease
from "mlnion.' The convenience OF ,his
arrangement is, no dazzling globe or jet
pains your eyes, Tor there is 40 light on the
pulpit, OF on the gallery, or on the aide walls
Of the church. The comioft Is il lis agree.
nLlcness to the eye. Ill being reflected from
above aud equally dihused, and nobody 10
able to got in your light, The economy is
N the absence OF expensive gas fixtures,
which nre Nuisance during the day. aud
ga e,esoFe at night. aud Ia the ability to
get as much light. aud OF better quality,
nom nearly ore thnd ol the burners that
are neeensaty on the old plan.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-02-18

r'lr- piles. hnn,- ,raldhrai, Old sores. letter
Hares. uirrr-. white dwellings and al esierai
.essr. -- Price sO, mr. haf
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-02-18

IN most Of the Indian romsnccs Of mod.
ern iimes--and they have increased until
nearly every reader 10 heartily tired Of then,
the "red man" is the wise man. tho
deep, the successful: and not 10 hs
caught ia ilc last result. Il is refreshing
TO Fad even oh- story. in which there IL .
different deoouement.
In sketch that found is way into the
Drawer many long month ago, IN
which an Indian warrior IL introduced. IN
all his bravery Of paint and feathers, 81.
leuce, aud cultural .xclamstions. the en-.
suing scene occurs. In this case the Yam.
kee Lun,er seems TO have had the best Of
the bargain"
Z" Do you expect to find Black
Ralph & he asked. Significantly.
Prairie Wolf is called brave in war;"
he answered. lie never turns his hack
upon the enemy. lie ~~vss s<%~vms 10 his
village wiihou, the scaIps Of his enemies,
10 bang mp n' the door Of kis lodge"
lou may be great warrior. but
reckon Black Ralph viii live longer n you.
The same sun that II shine on your dead
face, will shine upon that onnac ountabls
er,ttcr Twin man
Sigh, change passes over the face Of
the Indian. Ne appears to feel thu. there
is something prophetic in the words Of the
,raPper. His adversary goes on.
1t strikes me. Red .kin that you ont
see the smoke Of your wigwam no more.
>uthin' seems TO tell me that the silent
steps OF Darn are AFTER Doui IL 4 nv
rnion the sun won't. rise aud set three
minutes aiore there n be n lee,le hole ia
your LET, breast, just over your be AT "
The Prairie " OLE made =, reply.
u: 5 a mighty easy way. tew, OF get.
tin out Of the world, It's my 'pinion that
a criiter tia, gocs under in that way
never knows what hurt him"
"1he heart OF the Prairie Wolf 10 very
big said the Indian grayeIv.
iaes, IN not big enough for him you 70
artef,' replied the ,rspper You d better
pass the tine IN siucin' your death song, il
you know any, OF you may be obleesed ID
go to the celebrated hunilu' grouads with
out music
The reader gill please to infer that there
was mo mistake about the accomplish
ment oi this threat; that there was
" lee'ie heie . drilled through the Prairie
Wolf. hig as his heart was; and tina
Why indIpn had for once encountered n,
adversary even in modern romance, wh'
knew about as much M himself Of III,
STACEY OF bush fighting"
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mistrust propositions Of the kind, and never
part with their money unless there is GER
'aipty Of their receiving fair equivalent, in
some form. A man who is in possession Of 9
secret by which he could realize three or four
thousand year, would hardly be willing to
impart II to another for single dollar We
might with as much reason, expect the dis
coverer Of gold mine to sell out his right I'm
shares for thousandth part Of its value.
Seamstress, laborer, or whatever you may be,
keep your dollar-itis safer with you than
with your philanthropic friend. Never forget
that bird in the hand is worth two in the
blch
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-11

InE WATERING PLAcEs-WHERE SHarL We
Go!-Now that summer has fairly set in, and
that We have seen the last OF the biting irosts
and chilling winds that bound us to the com.
fcrts of home, we will soon begin to think OF
forming part of that general migration which
renders Us in our habits more akin to the
feathered tribe than any other civilized people.
In couple of weeks more every body will be
again on the move, although scarcely recovered
from the fatigues and annoyances of the long
dreaded ides of May. Our wives and our daugl-
tiers, after trying our patience with their quer-
dious remonstrances respecting the incouvcni.
ences OF their new residences, and with their
regrets at the tardily discovered advantages Of
those which they have just quit.cd-arter nnal,-
ing large iDroads on our hard earnci sar.1rs
OF TIE past year, and running us parhap4
largely in advance Of those OF The present ia
order TO remedy these fancic Il yarlis ana
enable them to vie ia APPEARANCE with tnsu
more wealthy acquaiatanccs-arc already be-
ginning 10 insinuatc timid speculations IL 10
which q Ito watering places win oHer most ~
fractions this season. In vain we endeavor to
ffown down these insidious advances ma en-
.a,so upoi tue cost OF the new carpets
snd window drspeFies, and The rcgidiag
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city gnt.lgiseLcc.

lRESsEs -lesteFdsy iinisbei the Seventeenth ward
Oic nnufe1 and thirty-one li,enses wore granl.g
making the whole number given TO this ward this ye,y
III huLdl eli atd iry.six-bnt little more Tim fLf
The number granite last year This ought t. inake ~
III tAc character Of this ward dlriag tie onsu
he ytar.
Nf.lT or 1lg NES Ycrs IiGIT GuARD 10 1,srox Tha
LII Gua 81 this city or they are sofn elmo, IA
nslaily criied, the New foik Tigers. left a. ~,
sitsnbeat Vanderbilt at Eve o'cllck ynsta-sav f,r
.-..sA "a 'nc,s .,isaa .nsy ~. .s..-, 3, 80,
Ltst lkns CRIas who sis ei this city sarae 4,
40, s1a vloss s.ssi u,cy VII be das.ag taes sag.
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American En9s rprise-Our Express Lunca.

Amongst the different auxilaries. such as rail
roads, steamships and telegraphs. which within
INC last quarter Of century have so powerful
" contributed to develope the commercial and
industrial resources Of this country, we do not
think that sufficient importance has been attach
ed to the part played in the work of progress
by the express lines of America. Extending
their rainifcaticns not only over III, whole of
this continent, but over a great part of Europe.
and presenting tie safest and promntast me-
dunn through which the transportation of specie
ana valuable goods can be carried on. II l. sur-
prising that so little should be known bv the
general public respecting the precise nature
and extent of their operations, aud that abroad
such complete ignorance should prevail on the
SUBJECT In Great Britain and on the E1ror,aan
comment the business monopolized here by the
express lines is divided between the post Of
noes and the railways; but the manner in which
II IS transacted does not present the conditions
OF speed, punctuality aud security Afforded by
the former The English and French railways
nave, lor instance, managed 20 TO shelter their
responsibility under the cover Of eoniyocal
and htigously constructed regulations, that it
dihcult to obtain satisfactory guarantee
for tic safe delivery Of almost any snecies of
property, whilst the money plundered in fran.
ssu in the post Offices or tho tgo countries
amounts yearly TO sum that would
excite iGereaGl:.y we're nc - a.as Il. IA ..1s..
~ . to t.ese rsssSe must add { C los ;requcn.-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-11

TIE LATE lrnns MURDER IN BRooKIYS.-we have re-
ceiscd information from reliable that James
tohai, acquitted Of the murder Of John Ferdinand In
the court Of Oyer and Terminer Brooklyn, not re-
arrested charge Of murder committed in New York.
but, The contrary, is enjoying that liberty which
twelve jurymen after patiently hearing the evidence pro.
ana con-, awar,e ed him.
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-
OF New York has closed Its annual communication
after interesting session of four days We have pub
lished list of the grand officers. Warrants were
issued for about twenty lodges making the whole
number now working in this jurisdiction nearly three
hundred.
At the annual communication Of the Most Wor
thy Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable
Fraternity Of Free and Accepted Masons of the State OF
New York, held at Frccmasons Hail. in the city Of Nes
York. on the It'll of june A. L. 1884, the following Grand
Officers we're elected
n. "; and Hon Mordecai Myers, of Schenectady G. NJ
RI. w. james JtnkinsoD, Of Albany. .....S a. W
r.. W. Oliver G. GeDslOw, Of yonkers. u G. W.
n. W. jan cs Herring Of New York. ........G. Sec
RI. w. John Horspool of New York ..., "a Treas
IT. W. and Rev. Evan NJ Johnson Of Brooklyn C. chap
Rt. W. Edward Cook, Of New York ~ a S,hayn
W. John G Alstadt Of New York c. Pursuyant
W. Greenfield Pote, OF New York. .......G Tier
There seems to be split in this order We published
t,ket yesterday claiming to be the regular ele ,tion
and also received the above ticket Claiming to be the
same thing We publish both.
The Grand Lodge of +. and A. Masons has inst closed
it's annual session at Sacramento, California Education
ofthe orphan to have the leading feature Of
their deliberations Cen VIM has donated lands near
sacrsnento for Masonic college Past CIR Master John
Tut, Past Deputy Grand Master 7. A. Thomas, aud
Deputy Grand Master N Greene Curtis were appointsi
trustees to take charge of this property AMI receive
dcpaions Tor educational purposes The following
Ecers were elected for the ensuing year.
Most Worshipful Grand Master, VIM. H. Howard, O..
San Jose.
Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, N Greene
Curtis OF Sacramento.
H. Grand Senior Warden, r. E. Cole, of San Fran
cisco
Il. w. 6rand Junior Warden, r. ". Wool, Martinez
H. VI Grand Secretary, l.. Stowol, San francisco
H. w Grand TFeGsursr, A. Martin, San Francisco
r. Grand Assistant Secretary, o. J. Preston, Sac
Francieco.
4. W Grand Chaplain J. H. Bristow, Sacramento.
W Grand Marshal J. s Halsey, Marys,ilic.
X Grand Sword Bearer, ;. II. seymour, Nevada.
X. " Grand Bible Bearer, George Yount, Napa.
II. W. Grand Senior eacon r.. H. Hawkins Auburn
W Grand Junior 1eacon, :. X Nurse Scncia
H. VI. trand Stewards, II. A. Apping S. scinhart
l.. W. Grand Tyler, s c Field, San Francisco
Mas is fouiishng IN Australia to very great q.
ttnt The various lodges unusually wca.lv IA con-
sequence Of there being calls upon them by the poor
and Distressed The benefits derived by new clonsts b.
yis,pg the lodges very considerable as mes, of the
Leading merchants professional gentlemen aad trades
nen attend tier masonic duties punct1aly and tikc
Ia giving ad,ce Three lodges are spoken Of
In Melbourne, and two in its envrons In fact Z IL i'm.
ossi Tor tie present number 30 transact the
g The pisce. The Kilwinny work from three in
The at moon until two the next morning. aud another
o. TIE lodges met four ghs in succession The United
lfadesmen held sixteen lodges in two months
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THE CUBA QUEsTIoN-WAR WITH SPAM-SrnL.
A CHANcE-We perceive that the Washington
Union denies that our troubles with Spain, in
reference to the island of Cuba, have been ami
cably adjusted. 1t is still probable therefore,
that two tra-specialambassador will be sent
over to Spain to patch up treaty Of annexa-
ton with Queen Isabella, and quite likely that
a couple of extraordinary high-commissioner
may be sent over from Spain to patch up a
treaty at the same time with the Cabinet at
Washington. But, Notwithstanding these pro-
posed instrumentalities of peace, the Cabinet or
gan still covertly insinuates the prospect ofwar-
Against all such hints or insinuations we de-
muir. There viii be no war with Spain. Cuba
may be Africanized, the administration may
threaten and buster through its organ but it
will be time enough to believe them when their
words are supported by deeds, and when their
threats are made good by some corresponding
action Of the government. The most likely
settlement of the Cuba question by this admi-
nistration, is an acceptance of indemnity for
the detention and fining of the Black Warrior
and promise Of better behavior for the future.
We have no right to expect anything more.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-11
Marine AffaafS.

IFPAKTuRE or THE Bnnc.-The steamship Baltic, Capt
mstock, sailed yesterday for Liverpool with hun
died ana passengers, and se30, 900 in specie