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General Ignncso Comonfort.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.


This Mexican General enjoys, very properly, great
reputation in his country where he has occupied
several high positions and a. Ways evincing ia them in
the discharge Of his duties, model OF proprety and
integrity. During the time lie has been ia this city
inve had opportunity TO know personally, aud tore
main convinced Of his adn:ra BILE traits Of character
When Santa Anna after having entered the Nc xican
republic with fear and trembling, operated 10 sezs tbs
government, and the resources which command be-
slowed when, after having :egned hypocritically for
gefnlness to past animostes he commenced to persc
cute, imprson and exile distinguished persons, and
even TO conscae their property without the least
text being given for such hateful procs edngs when
after declaring, with the greatest haueur he about
restoring the happiness Of his lntry he became the
yrant of IL not recognizing any law his viii,
any other consideration than that which lac wished
to declare to his cabinet implicated in his pecuations
and evil actions when lastly the Mexicans astonished
at what passing desire 70 be reicvel from a yose
fearful but could not from the cruelty with which
the suspected abused, General Cononfort in
concert with other chiefs oil the South raised the
standard OF liberty IN the South.
Immediately the tyrant threw himself, with all bis
forces upon these heroes, with the same rago With
which wild beast PUSHES upon who Offers to de-
rryc u OF its prey But, always unskiliul In the hand
ling OF great o. troops, he was repulsed by
comonort being tatrh, another lesson in his defeat
that tyranny cannot prevail against people who desire
o be free.
However, as Santa Anna had promised TO try his
forces second Te against the feenen Of the south OF
Mexico, although He serene Hshness always does tho
opposite TO that which lie declares, Comonfort, who is
not nngnarded, nor one II those who do things by
halves started by The earliest opportunity California
and from thence 10 Ills city, in order 10 obtain the
requisite 10 sustain The second campaign and
accelerate The progress ~ bis principles. I. is
that be phed oil he desired without com
promising one man, giving any other security than
the guaranty OF HIS credit. This Is q
trast TO the conduct Of His Supreme Hgnness who to
support his cause made The shameful sale that yielded
bin the ter millions OF dcilars, and went hire ah.
busters.
General Comonfort hrs returned to the seat Of vas
with all the ebthus OF his noble soul AMI waruS
heart. We wish him happy voyage. and We assert
If in Mexico there many like General Couaon.
fort IL would be a happy
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Affairs ln Venexucln.
OUR CAEACCAs CORRESPONDENCE.

CuAccAs, Nov. 10, 1854.
The Cholera in Venezuela and an the Island of Nor
sueriia Pardon to those Engaged va the late
Outbreak
We are in peace for the moment; but that dreadful
scourge TO MANKIND the cholera For the first time, has
been introduced into Tenezuela, by vessels from the
island Of Trinidad As yet has been confined to The
eastern cantons OF the province Of Cumana but
dually approaches from canton 10 canton The cholera
in like introduced into the island of llarsue
rita, the healtiest place earth. Doctors aud med-
cine unknown in that island, which contained only
twenty.one thousand inhabitants. From tho last ac-
counts thousand five hundred and nine had died IN
little month.
Tho president has issued decree pardonng those en-
gagged in the late revolt with the following
viz. Il. The perpetrators of any heinous crime. .
The chiefs and officers who, while in the PIC ynent of
the government, rose an arms and 3D. Tho leaders the
movement.
No further news at present. d.
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Marine Court.

Before Hon. Judge NcCnrthy.
Orc lS-ToHc vs.. The Ship Ainn,sotd her Captain
ana he cpnas.--This motion to discharge At
tachmtrt issued against the ship Minnesota for goods
lost. Tho sfhdayit upon which the attachment ia.
sued does not state Why the plaintiff did not make the
noayit does he show how lac obtained he informa
iitn set forth in the ahldsvt. Notion granted
" GtorGe W., Hoaser agt. NGr0ard ". Aendct Ordered
that the motion 10 vgcate the judgment entered herein
he ton,ed. pnlsss lsintf Within avc days consent to
remit sll0 from The apornt entered in the judgment,
70 vhch case the motion II denied, Without coats TO
either psrty.
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PROTECTION on THE PLANs.--The citizens Of IN
deIeDoeice, No., held sting on the och instant
to Zoe mcriaze Congress on tue subject OF afording
greater protection 10 life aid property Of persons
passing over the Plains. The necessity OF the 10
vernncnt doing sqmelhir In, the natter has been
jcr ftlf, but the Representations have ayaied no
tbigs 1ha l6ss Of she United Stats mail let alone
y lives, may open the eyes efG The aothofitjes 1t
Well ipRtOn.
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The above comprises every article Of books named .,
and IL will be that ali are bid to be furnished
at one cert each, or a. one cent per doZeD. Some
OF the above, it is well known, are worth $40 to $50
each, and could not be supplied at much less cost
III the bid 10 furnish the books necessary for the
transaction Of the pucli bnsi esq bears upon the
face CT tae proposa the absurdty Of all idea Of en-
horest compliance WITH lis requirements unless Mt
a Tuinous sa rifle, low much more 80 Ia the bid
for paper, envelopes, pens, ink, &C., OF which
large quantities aie necessarily to be furnished?
Let US eyamlne:--
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Riyer ana CunnI Nnvlpation.

Tie duration Of the Hudson river naviga.ion tho
past season has been 266 Gays. the Oregon being
the first boat through. arriving ct Albony on the
l7th March. and tbe II 70 tue las. boat, leaving
albany on the 7tn December inst. The fcII0wnR
IL q comparative stat neot Of ste pe.iOd s OF the
opening and closing OF the river, aud also 500 cling
the number Of Gays the river was open 10 nasigs-
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TIm ALLEGED Sra FIonT OFF SAN Francisco a
Tie cspr onade reported by vessel which arrived
at saa Franeisco, ~ having BEEN heard shout "a
fupdied miles or 50 west Of thn port, was snhsop.
qutniiy asceffained, N The last California papers
inform NJ, 10 have been the practice Of gunnery on
board the Apphitrits, French steamer,
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MIDNIGHT EARTuQUsrg IN new HAMrsHrRs.--At
about tall past ~ o'clock IN Monday morning,
many Of or citizens we're awakened by smart
shock of earthquake, 'o'Io~ed BY low runbiins.
slide Of srow from roofs others that IL thundered;
rerbars sc me might think an angel spAke 70 ~
We have heard Of rome such but we have no doubts
whatsvsr IL was te vtics add the act o. our HeA'
81 Greenland Portsmouth IN. H) Chronicle,
Dec III.
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much Iike to contract Tor -Juppes a, similar rate.
but doubt much II we could procure . stati0ner IN
the city 10 lake contract at such prizes, lless
indeec, we should employ some person possessing
fiD8ncial skill and acUmeD equal to our worthy
Comptroller To pr0tt ct ourselves we should Ger.
tGnly require an agent Of txtrao binary talent Tor
ecor orlzirg, AKA of unouestiO6able In egrify,
oihcisIse We should be led doubt either ,s
rontsiy or his sanity when ne SHOULD present ms
proposition ~ us 'Ur confirmation.
u !. MT alone the books" "paper," opens"
"hk' which II wss1slipnlat-d to furnish "sJ one
cent each, but, entering int competition vi tee
"fonr cebt man" Mr.. Flagg contracts 10 buy Va
ious Ofher aticIes ut "ofekcens," viz: "sand boxes
large az d smsn. ""e,assrs. ivory handles" pen
iacks" paper weiph's" &C., &c in fact, OF the
liDeiysix items in the bid, only nine have any
OIL, pIite affixed than "one cent" each per zsn
gallon or other quantity. Ibis beats the slmgnsy
collar" sad TO be 60 powerful. MI. Fiagg ~ sp
pfars, cen d quite 9s much With oaly "oDe cent
any reason able man can expect 10 do with d j.
laftr an.eagle.
But, sober;y, are not these facta worthy Of con
side ration in our citzeDs? II an official has II ir
his power N hid ctGspce 10 all municipal autho,i-
Is and to all Jar, to Dive contractor TO TERMS
msy not this peraon be abused, or even used, in 8
manner anything but profitable to che contractor,
as in the caro- with Reynodsf And, again: what
safety Is there for any one in taking contract from
the city government
fthe Reynolds contract asillegrlly made, whas
can we say Of the stationery coptracE IL was not
reibaps, illegal In its making, but what are We TO
infer from i's extension Of the WORK for nothing
plan CT MIR. Fagg, as applied 70 the employees OF The
city TO the lurnsiiIg q stationery articles worth
nifty doars fer only ore can't each ~ ard does 1t
DOT come with q bad grfce from Mr.. Flsgg to un-
ceriske to build up reputation for unsued in,ep-
rty, by mpeachirg the honesty, not OF one, bit oil
his associates IN the city government.
JOHN STRAW, JH.
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The following js * mparative statement Of the
duration II navigation On the car ais for period or

The Commissioners designated TIRE 5.h as the day
on the Sd. .E MM
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Mr.. Mason moved that Mr.. Buchanan be the
Chairman. 1t was seconded by Robert Dale o ven
ana carried.
MIR. Soule then moved that S. Green act as Score
tary to the convention. Mr. Buchanan put the
question, and it was carried. Whereupon Mr.. b.
cbanan and Mr.. Green respectively took the places
brought up. awaiNr, who was instructed TO pro-
duce pen ink, and foolscap paper--shi:h he did.
Mr. Buchanan then spoke as follows =
Gentlemen from. America, and my diplomat col.
leagues IN Europe-Thanking you for rhe very dis
tDguished honor which you have done to myself,
individually, and TO my native State of Pennsylva
Dia, in selecting me as the presidiDg officer ia this
distinguished, and hereafter to be ceebra ted CON
ference, j will, in as brief manner as IL possible,
make statement OF the views aud ideas | nsd ia
c0Dsenting to meet my distinguished and talented
coreprese natives in this renowned city. Toe sab.
jects whi:h we have dis are Of vital importance
TO unborn millions In America. We, gentlemen,
must have concsrd OF action. do not mean in any
measure to allude TO Concord, the birth place OF
that distinguished American who so wisely presides
Mr.. Soule here rose, with an interruption
| beg the distinguished Mr.. Buchanan pardon but,
| in reerenee to the President, there are various
opinions in this convention, and, as ! am rather
frank. beg to say that, az | think Pierce most
consumm.ie ass, That the excellent and admirable
Chairman should state facts, and not amase US with
| imagiDaticps."
Mr. soule bowed, ard sat down.
Mr.. Buchanan resumed his address" trust my
coueague will excuse my not coming to the point.
The fact ia Mr., Pierce Is not exactly the man took
him for, and honestly believe that man Marcy uses
him-makes tool OF him.
MT. o'sullivsn rose, and, after rubbing his gold
| fpecsacles with his perfuTned handkerchief, re-
plac go them upon bis nose, and in bis rew role Of
the lrfh Ambassador to Portugal, commenced in
that Iich sivery brogue (Which Il 10 impossible to
| put on paper "Och, by the Powers OF st. Pa.
tbrick, ana woud j be all the same to yer honor
Mye Jist let me iIend Marcy alone intirey. He de-
saves good traltement from all nv u.s. Sure. snd
amt II a sin, shame, 10 abuse the man who made
sll Of US. be lisa CRATE man, Mister Marcy"
Mr.. Buchar an turning red In the facel-WiIl
the irfsDmsble gentleman. who's not quite a meri.
oen In bis language, permit
OSulhSan-Yer nobody, Jenny Buchanan.
l ana as good an American as the best of ye.
Heie Belmont arose-Mein Helm Buchanan
wolen SIC Licht.
Seymour Oh, come, come gentlemen, this wort
do. euess IN about the only live Yankee In this
crowd excepting our secretary, Sam Green; but for
goodness sake let us talk English. Here IL NJ.
Mason, OF Swedish Virginia growth. Oar friend
VIeom IL low Ddtch, and Buchanan Is the Only
Heh Dutchman here, except Belmont, and be is
'',JSw Dutch. Owen u Scotch, 6oalc Il Fsvich,
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"What Sam ~ said /.
"Ssm Green" was the reply.
We'll, as am that patriotic, happy Individual,
reckon have seen him."
At this they opened their eyes, and took me in
their arms, and respectful thousands escorted me
10 my lodgings at the American House.
Sam" said An old white head, that looked a.
venerable as the head Of Of those tea tossers in
fretds in Boston team you can shake stick s., AID
Masss cbusetts Ia running over with them. Sam
yeu VIII be In the White House in less than two
years." All this has puzzled me exceedingly: am
iisipg-I feel IL; but staid only day in Boston,
AID then hurried on to Washington. Old Marcy
received my int visit. / was alone with him on
hour. He catscbized me asfnly:-
" Ttll me about Soule- all about him."
"wiat il Mason doing7-what dress dees he
wear2 ~
told him.
- " And that xslleyed Pennsylvania, does he wear
Ieave him all the parti sulars
he dress2"
"what! wear Scotch plaid and kilt?, asked
"Of course; he wears his national costume.r
" And Jersey Dutch Vroom, whst of him ?''
Pepper and salt pants, as am sinner. Gov
Paddy o'sullivan, did you meet him in you,
He dresses In pure white, and wears q white
hat"
Ibid you meet Tom SEYMOUR"
What, our ambassador ut Russia? Oh, yes, II
be sure did, he has not been 20 st. Petersburg yet
bat he dresses ehowy. His pants are made of mir
skiDs, and his dress coat il black bear skin"
You have said enough; don't want to hear any
more, said Marcy.
Il saw Jim Bennett. Don't You want to hear
something about him, MIR. Secretary"
"No, DIN hin, I've heard enough Of him for ttt
hst twenty years. Reserve that intormstioa for For
Dy. Idsre say he win BE- glad 10 get ne~s' And
the Secretsfy went OFF In hnf. walked on. ihtt
the ball, shook hands with my friends, the messen
gers, and then went over TO see the President. Ht
ksw me ct once and actually thought he vas going
10 eat me-. After his joy bad somewhat subsidsd
ne remarked: "Sam, You are great fellow; looking
wei, tnougb, upon my word CT honor. How haze
on enjoyed yourself abr0aofv
repled, favorably, and asked him how be felt.
Good, Sam. am well enough to be about; the
PRESIDENCY has rot quito killed me- WHY Sam
you have not to BIS q great man. 1t is talked abou
extensively. that Sam, tbs man wot no N mated
Frank Pierce Is, In turn, to b. nominated as my
SUCCESSOR
"well, Mr.. President, can't help mn destiny
what In 10 be will be-
right, Sam, Gospel trnth; bu. / want Won 4
premise me nov on0 thing, Sam. Will you2''i h
4 locked at the President / saw he was A
scrHsst. a tear stood IN his eye; md replied
hNt n iW' lpetntss ~ ban .tff Fsl y ,nl-sNa,'
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ARRIVAL OF Mr.. SEVERANCE. Amer an
absence Of nearly icur years. MIR. and Mrs.
Severance, with their daughter, arrived
home on "Wednesday last, and were receiv.
ed a, the depot by large number OF
friends. Mr.. S. returns from an important
mission, the duties Of which he has dis,
charged with high cTedi, 10 himself, and
honor TO his country bu, he returns with
out tina, beneli, TO his health which his
friends had iondly hoped nigh, result from
the sea voyage and change Of climate, and
for winch he was induced to accep, so dis
tan, charge. On the contrary, disease has
made still farther inroads upon his physical
system, and although we hope he may yet be
spared 10 Us for time, !, must be as Sc
we're sufferer He was a good deal exhans'
ted upon his arrival, and unable 10 take by
the hand his numerous and sympa'h'zins
fellow citizens, who had assembled TO gree
him. Both himself and his faithful COM
panion were deeply affected, however, al
the manifestations Of esteem and affection
with which they were received aud well
coined home.-Kennebee Journal.
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Deaths.

In this town. 9th inst, Charles f., son Of John
Proctor, aged years 25th inst, Daniel W., sor
Of Aaron Weber, aged Ia Years 7mon,hs.
Iu Lyman, 23d ult., Mrs. Davis, wife Of Reuber
Davis, aged about Is years.
In Wells, Goth inst, Mr.. Josiah Wells, aged p
years months.
In this town, Goth inst, Amos Dow, Jr. aged q
years.
In Saco, 9Th inst, Mary Elizabeth ingalls,, o.
Naples, Me, aged Is years months.
In Lyman, Goth inst, Mr.. Benjamin Clcaves
aged Sc years.
In Buxton 22d inst, Mrs. Susan L., wife o
Scwal A. Edwards, late Of this village, aged 2;
years Her health had been gradually declining
for the pas, year or two, until at last she fell
victim TO that polent disease = consumption. She
was worthy, devoted Christian woman.
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RUSSIAN PRoJEcrs. According to infor-
nation which comes to us sustained by IN
doubted authority, the Russian officers now
in New York. are actively pursuing ncgotia-
tions and preparing plans. whose evident
object is to create for Russia maratime re-
sources beyond what she possesses in the
Black Sea and the Baltic, which are now IN
blockade.
Among the combinations attempted with
this view, there Is one in relation to which
we have certain precise details, Of whose
importance our readers may readily judge.
These Russian agents are said to have
conferred with one Of the large steamship
companies who have the contracts for tho
United States Mails, ia relation 10 he pur-
chase of four steamers. II is. moreover, al
legged that ths parties have concluded bar.
gain, both rs regards the choice Of vessels
and the price (stated ut two millions OF dol
lars y but the company, somewhat disquiet-
cd in relation to the responsibility they
are mourning, which may lead to the forfeit
ure Of their steamers. dependent as the lat
ter are, in measure, upon the Federal Gov
eminent, have desired in addition 10 The
stipulated price, to be guaranteed against all
tho possible consequences Of their agree
ment- This, II Is alleged, has been STUN
bling block IN tho way Of final bargain.
-Neir York Courier des Efats Uni,.
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yaIubIe Real Estate for Sale,

A FARM in Alfred, pleasantly situated in good
N nelghborhood, a mile and half from the Vii
LACE. on the Western side Of Shaker Pond, which
forms its Eastern boundary. II contains about 200
acres Of land, under good state Of cultivation, 20
OF which Is covered with valuable growth. The
fences are mostly stone wal.
Upon said farm Is u substantial two story l.
house, with wood-shed, carriagc-house, granary,
&c, attached. Also, two barns, one u by 4, the
other 30 by 10, all in good repair. The farm yields
in common years hay sufficient to ill the barns,
and has abundant pasturHge and water. The
buildings and land sufficient for good farm, or the
whole will be sold, as best suits the purchaser,
and terms OF payment made easy. For further
particulars inquire Of the owner on the premises.
NATHAN DANE.
Alfred. April 25,h, 1854. i7--3w
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la Card.

Having lor the pas, three weeks been engaged
in charging, refurnishing. and entirely remodel
ing our store, we would respectfully inform ou'
customers that we now have the most complete
and best arranged establishment OF the kind In
Maine, where we are prepared TO ofEer them the
hes, assortment Of new style Jcwelry ever seen In
Biddei6rd or Saco. We have recently made ar
rangemenis with New York manufacturers, where
by we shall constantly be supplied with all the
new styles Of Jewelry and Silver Ware as soon
as manufactured, and which will enable us 10 sell
a, prices which defy competition. For your liber
al patronage we are greatly obligated, and shall
ever endcavor TO merit the same.
Respectfully, SHAW &c CLARK.
Biddeiord, April 9TH issaI l7-iw
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The Forces of the Belligerent Powers.

The Boston Atlas colla,es from variou:
sources, a statement. from which II appears,
tina, in poin, Of strength and physical force,
Russia Is no match for her opponents. The
Turks can bring into the field, !, is stated,
an efiicien, army Of 800, 900 men, and they
will be aided By 100, 900 OF the best troops
OF France and England. The Russian ar
my is only 900 Of which not more than
4O, 900 are available and she will find !,
difficult 10 concentrate more than 100000
on any given point, having 50 large terri.
tory, requiring many places to be occupied
for defence a2ains, surprise.
The Russian finances are said not TO be
compeien, 10 carry on protracied war, and
in the suspension Of all her commerce, the
resources OF the government; will eiil. The
yeatly exports Of Russia in time Of peace
Is rs follows :-Grain, $50 ,000, 900; Tai
low, SIC, O00, 900; Pitch, So, 900, 900, be.
sides smaller quantities Of tar, hemp, cor
dage. feathers, wax, &c. BY the loss OF
lis commerce the revenue Of the govern
men, will be desiroyed.-Portland Adrer'
hsrr
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sabbath School Exhisl,Ion, CUT. Hall

There will be Sabbath School Exhibition in
the above haii, in connexiou with the M. L. Mis-
sion OF this place, on Monday evening, May 9Th.
Children % other schools on both sides Of the rv-
or, have kindly engaged 10 take part in II, and is
hoped 10 be an interesting season. Doors open ai
2, to commence at u o'clock. Tickets l2i cents,
ehildrca under 10 year, S cents. To he had nj
Needs & Lords, Biddeiord; ID. L. Miichells, Sa'
CO, and at the door. The proceeds OF the meeting
will GO to the support Of the mission.
P.S.-The Sabbath evening prayer meeting al
the Hall viii commence, for the present, at six
o'clock l7-lw
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Murray's Physical and Purifying
RITTERS.

THESE purely Vegetable Bit,ers are Offered, TO
the community as al edeciual remedy for dys.
uepsia, Jaundce, loss d Appetite, Cos'lvencss,
Nervous or Sick Headache, Acidity of the Slom.
ach, Bilious Affections, md all diseases caused by
an unhealthy state of thcstomach and bowels.
The use OF one bottle will convince the sufferer
tina, this medicine is suPrior TO any of the various
kInJs in use for the aboe and similar diseases.
Prepared and sold wholesale and retail by the
subscriber, who will ais, supply dealers on CON-
m ission. II preferred. Il. GILMAN,
left g Factory Island, Saco.
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Freedom Notice.

n,HIS Is TO certify that I, the subscriber, have
Il given TO my son, Enoch Seavey, the remain.
der OF his time until hc shall uive 10 the ngc OF
twcniy-one years, Tor his own uso and benefit
and hereby authorize him 10 obtain employment
and TO receive his own earnings 10 bis own use
and support, rclinquishing TO him ail claims
might Isbfully have therefor, a. his fhilef until
he Is Of sge, and not being accountable Cor any
debts Of bis contracting afier this date Witness
my hand. NATHANIEL SEAvEY.
saco, April i2,h, 1854. l5-3ws