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THE GREAT SCHEME OF PRoDIGALITY.

We were panied to hear from the Capitol last
evening that strong fears were entertained of the
eventual passage by that body of the vast scheme
for squandering the entire public domain, gilded
with the taking title Of the "Homestead BIZ"
The Vaccinations of the most intelligent newspaper
correspondents had led US to hope for different re-
suit. Thus at one fell swoop will be annihilated
for all national purposes heritage vast almost be-
yond the power Of computation, and perennial
source Of revenue for public exgencies such as no
people ever before possessed. And, in the name of
common sense, for what To depopulate the old
States, and, by delusiye boon, tempt hundreds of
thousands to their ruin Or to draw to our shores
the poverty and crime Of every cline and kingdom
of the Old World? Every body has heard Of the
boy who cut open the goose that laid golden
egg every day, but we have never heard that the
wisdom Of the act has been particularly admired
What will history say Of an act which rashly de-
stroys the source of thousand golden eggs day
through hundred years to come?
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ANTI-NEBRAsKA CONVENTIONS.

The Ansi-Nrbraska State Convention of Indiana
met at Indianapolis, in that State, on the 18th
instant The attendance was large, consisting of
members Of all parties, and Judge Thomas SMITH,
an Old Line Democrat, was chosen President. Reso-
lutions were adopted by reclamation condemning
the repeal Of the Missouri compromise, pledging a
general cooperation against the extension of slavery
in favor of prohibitory liquor law, and deprecating
the action of the Democratic Convention which met
at Indianapolis last May. Hon. HENRY Ellis
WORTH, Ex-Governor BEBB, and others addressed
the Convention. Candidates for State officers were
nominated on the Anti-Nebraska principle.
The Anti-Nebraska State Convention of Ohio
also met on the 18th instant. Their session was
held at Columbus. Nearly all the counties in the
State were represented Hon. b. +. LETTER was
chosen President. Strong resolutions were adopted
against the extension of slavery and the repeal of
the Missouri compromise JOSEPH R. SWAN De
mocrat, was nominated for Supreme Judge, and
JACOB BL1cKENDEFFER, Wing, for member Of the
Board Of Public Works.
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CHOLERA.

The Montreal Gazette sets down the number of cholera
deaths at that place for the week ending the 1h instant
at 142.
In Boston last week the deaths by cholera were 81.
The whole number thus far in Boston has been So Deaths
nearly all foreigners
In New York last week the whole number Of deaths was
ST. of which l47 were by cholera.
In Philadelphia last week the total number Of deaths
was 4lS Of which SO by cholera asphyxs 81 being
a the almshouse SO by cholera nfantum, by cholera
morbus, by cholera coma, Is by darrhea and % by
dysentery
The whole number Of deaths at St. Louis for the week
ending the 10th instant 505 Of which ZIG were from
cholera.
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EM1aRANrs FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES.

The pioneer party of emigrants from New Eng
land for Kansas left Boston on Monday last. This
company, when it left Boston, consisted Of only
sixteen persons, but large accessons to its numbers
were anticipated at Worcester Dorchester, and other
cities and towns along the route, SO that when the
party reaches St. Louis it is expected to comprise
four hundred persons. The Boston Journal saws
The reason why few persons left Boston upon this
first trip is not because there but few who are desr-
GUS seek their fortunes in the far West because the
plans Of the Emigration Society imperfecy cast 1t
is because the preliminary abors attendant upon the or
ganzaton and arrangement Of such association have
been great preclude the possibility Of taking the
necessary steps to secure emgrants. The expedition
therefore, rather for the benefit of emgants by the
way than Of emigrants from Boston. The next party
which will probably leave in the month Of August, will
doubtless convey large number from Boston
Present appearances indicate for this society great
demand for its benefits So many letters daily re-
ceiyed by Dr. Webb the Secretary Of the association from
wishing to emgrate in all parts Of this section Of
the country that would require the constant services
two men to answer them all One letter received from
Vermont states that fifty sixty families in locality
prepared to start for Kansas as time shall
be set by the society," and many other letters Of like
gratifying tenor have been received from oil the neghbor
ing States aording evidence that there many thou
sands in this section who will be glad to avail themselves
of the advantages for emigration held out by this assoca
tion"
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POLITICS IN NEW YORK.

Speaking of the result of the late Hard-Shell
Tor Hunker) Democratic Convention Of New York
which nominated Mr.. Bronson Ohe ex-Collector
of the Port of New York; as their candidate for
Governor Of that State, notwithstanding his pre-.
viously expressed determination not to accept the
nomination, the Commercial Advertiser makes the
subjoined remarks, which, besides being instructive
in themselves, afford no little encouragement to the
steady Wings Of the country:
GAS an evidence Of the present strength of the feud
between the two sections Of the harmonious Demo-
cracy, Mr. BRoSsoss nomination is philosophicaly
tertaning and politically gratifying 1t is amusing
illustration of time-immemorial harmony, and
couragng condition Of things for the Wing party High
is Mr. Bronsons personal character and eminent
are his qualifications for public Office, supporter Of the
present Administration consistently vote for him. for
that would be to condemn in the most direct and prac
cal manner, the President and Mr.. Guthrie. 1t is
open between the two branches at least for the next
State election. Surely the Wings will not be wanting
themselves under ouch circumstances.
However, let all that pass The nominations Of the
bunker Democrats are made, and Mr. Bronson, had he
been willing to serve, would have justified the wisdom Of
the Conventions choice. And now the WHO'S know in
part the opposition against which they will have
tend in the next State election The knowledge ought to
inspire them with confidence and with determination
to maintain invioate their party integrity and organi
cation
g Not only do dissensioR and division reign in the
ranks Of opponents but the enemy is divided into
two hostile armies rreconcably with each ether
Of Of which the appointed commander chief re-
fuses take the command enter the field Victory is
to perch upon the Wing banner if only the Wings
true to themselves and their principles. If we 20
int the field Wings and nothing else We cannot be
defeated The day is just though were al
ready If there be any fealy among the grea,
names and the greater principles under which have
often conquered in far less favorable circumstances lei
as sanG shoulder shoulder in the work. and il
solid phaanx % forth to and conquer divided
opponents
Sureythis is not the time to distract ourselves witt
new Issues to form associations experiment
untred coalitions, and 10 seconalize the party. Let
continue what we have been, national party, knowing
no South, no North, no East, West but embracing
our whole glorious country in patriotic ympathies
Thus and thus only, gain that which should b.
and is the highest aim Of those who have fought under
the banner OF the rues patriots and the greatest STATES
men that this country the world ever possessed
United we stand; divided, We fall"
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The Legislature of New HAMPSHIRE adjourned
sine die on Saturday. Thirty-fve public acts and
about twice many each of private acts and reso-
lutions have been passed. The Governors three
vetoes were sustained almost unanimously Bank capital
has been cons deraby increased and privileges
granted to corporations The Senatorial ballongs
sumed much time to no purpose. curious motion was
made towards the close Of the session. the effect that
whereas Francis R. CHASE Dsm elected Speaker Of
the House by aplury Of two votes and that the House
had since declared members from two towns who voted for
said Chase entitled to their seats therefore the said
election illegal and that Mason Tappan be declared
the Speaker Of the House. The resolve unanimously
rejected The bank bills passed were follows: To in
corporate the Lake Bank at Wolfboro the Weare Bank
at Hampton Falls, the Pennington Bank the Langdon
Bank at Dover, and the feterboro Bank to increase
the capital stocks of the Indian Head Bank at Nashua
Of the Armoskeag Bank at Manchester of the Manches
ter Bank, and of the City Bank ut Manchester.
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NO CHOLERA IN THIS CITY.

The worse than weakness that guides so many pens
whose uterances find circulation in the public press is
made palpabe to the people Of Washington in the
publication Of fabricated about the existence of
cholera here. It would that matter how false
and groundess report may be, if its circulation
produce excitement and alarm, it is enough for Of
the teegraphiss The truth is, have not heard of
single of cholera here during the present MONTH and
but during the whole year. The following official
evidence Of this will hope, have the effect of putting
these fictitious dispatches their aspect and relieve
the apprehensions Of the families and friends of Members
of Congress and others whose duties require their sourn
at the seat Of government: !.
From the President Of the Board Of Heath.
WASHINGTON, july IL, 1864.
Messrs EDToRs The Geographic correspondence pub
ished in the Baltimore papers Of to-day 1.-THE 17th) is
erroneous We have Asatc cholera in our city. A
single case reported to the Board Of Health last
month, (June The city Of Washington is healthy
usual at this Indeed think there is much less
serious disease and fewer fatal cases than common.
THOS MILLER, M. D.
President of the Board Of Health.
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INDICTMENT OF RIOTERS AT BOSTON.

AT Boston, on Saturday morning, the Grand Jury OF
the Municipal Court made report Of their action in re-
ation to the riot and attempt to rescue the fugitive
slave Burns. They presented bill with four counts
against Walter Bishop, Thomas Jackson, Martin Stowe
John Morrison, Samuel Prcudman, Walter Phenx, John
Wesley, and Rev. Thomas Hggnson It is charged, first
that these persons with Eve hundred others to the
jurors unknown, did, the 26th Of May snlawfuy as
sembe together in manner that constituted rist;
second that on that occasion they disturbed the peace
and committed assault Sullivan A. Cuttings third
they made attack uponthe andfourh,
that they began demosh the courthouse in a unaw-
ful manner. Bishop, jackson, Stowel, and Morrison
were arraigned this Indictment and pleadednot guilty
The other parties expected to appear Monday or
Tuesday, when the day Of trial viii be fixed
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deep water with many souls board it limited that
the captain had done the deed to hide the crime Of plum
derng safe Of money and valuables deposited by
ssngers The Memphis Appeal Of the I'd shows how
much truth there in the suspicion. 1t says W. Elliot
had returned from the wreck with the safe in his posses
son which was opened in the presence Of number Of
gentlemen and found to contain tcey dollars than
all claims called for The result Of the opening was as
follows So, 10 belonging to Mr. Penn, of Augusta
1856 belonging to Mr.. Wilbanks $54 belonging to Mr.
Young $3.50 belonging to the steamer Caroline-in all
S44lO Of which $3.50 was in specie. The paper money
is not at oil nured the silver is very black and the gold
slightly tarnhed In addition to the above the safe con-
tanned four gold watches and two gold pencils besides
large quantity Of valuable papers. It taken out Of
ffty-nine feet water.-Louisviue Courier.
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THE JOINT WORM CONVENTION.

IhE JOlNI WOhM CONfENTlON.
This Convention met in Warrenton (Va.1 on Wednes-
day last JAMES K. MARSHALL appointed President
and r. N. holland Secretary There was not very
numerous attendance The counties of Fairfax Prince
William, Rappshssnock, Culpeper, Fauquier, and Abe
marie were represented.
Some interesting remarks upon the nature and history
Of the Joint Worm submitted by Messrs JoHS HILL
CARTER and r. N. holland, DR.. PEYros, and others.
Upon this subject committee reported series Of reso-
lutions, strongly recommending early sowing the appH
cation Of guano and other calculated push for
ward the growth Of the wheat fast as possible and
above ALL universal destruction Of oil the stubbse by
fire. in the latter part Of winter early spring. we'll
as every particle of straw remaining by the
stock To procure concert Of action throughout the
infected district were also taken secure the
appointment Of committees Of gentlemen in each county
whose duty it will be to every effort to induce the
farmers In their respective neghborhoods to make Of
the means recommended by the Convention.
Mr.. WINTER PAYNE and others submitted their views
upon the guano monopoly which led to the appointment
Of committee to prepare memorial to the treaty
ing authorities Of Government with view to some
action their part in the way Of holding out induce
mens to the Peruvans to reduce the price Of this all
important article.
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AMERICAN. CITIZENSHIP.

curious instance Of the extreme point to which the
rights Of American citizens abroad is sometimes pushed
has been furnished in the Of the recent court mar
al Of Capt. DOWNING Of the United States Navy Dur
ing the trial the defence produced letter from Mr. r.
M. HAMILroN United States Consul at Montevdeo adj
dressed to Capt DOWNING In which the following passage
occurs:
Mr. Coz has been of late in foreign service for the
support Of his numerous family and while in that SER
vice he beyond the pale Of protection Of the United
States but the moment he abandoned it with the intent
to return to his native country he became entitled that
taking this view Of the case, doubt not but you will
conduct him in safety to his family at Rio Janeiro"
We have here from an American official and given with
all the authority to which the consular position Of the
writer entities it. an assumption Of the rights Of Amer
can citizens abroad which is at monstrous and alb
surd 1t amounts to nothing less than plainly saying
that American citizens may leave their own country for
felt their rights Of protection by engaging in the ntes
tine wars political intrigues Of other countries and
the moment they fail in these enterprises or are involved
in danger by their completely in them they are at ber
~ to again resume their American citizenship, and in
virtue Of 1t claim the protection Of our consus or seek
asylum in men-ofwar. Now, under this extraordi
nary doctrine there is political crime against other ma
tons Of which our Grant citizens may not be guilty and
from the consequences Of which they may claim the
protection Of flag It would sanction oil kinds Of
unlawful enterprises against the people and the instu
tons Of other countries which those claiming American
citizenship could pursue long they found it
nient safe and then abandon without risk We think
American citizenship is something different and better
than this It should protect its possessor involate in
all parts Of the world whilst he is engaged in the lawful
and peaceful pursuits of commerce, pleasure travels
but when is carelessly and wilfu thrown off for the
purpose Of entering upon unlawful questionable
erprses those doing should be forced to meet all the
responsibilities they have assumed and not be allowed to
escape the punishment which in most they richly
merit BY prostituting the American flag and making it
the unhonored protector Of political adventures and free
hooters. The right Of American citizenship should be
regarded too valuable and sacred to be thrown
off the exgencies Of wild and lawless adventure
baltimore Aiaericdn.
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THE LATE HON. GEORGE G. WASHINGTON. Z

THE LATE HON. GEORGE C. WASHINGTON
Our paper yesterday contained brief announcement
Of the decease Of Col GEORGE c. WASHINGTON of Mary
land who died at his town residence in Georgetown D.
c. the 18th instant after several months gradual de-
cline The eminent virtues Of this gentleman and the uni
versal respect in which he held will permit him
to pass away to the tomb without expression
sponsive to the public feeling. He . native Of Viz
gnia and at the time Of his decease the oldest and
nearest surviving relative Of his grand uncle General
WASHINGTON. Though, from the warmth Of his heart,
emnenty social in his tastes and habits COL Washington
never neglected duty and whether member Of the
House Of Representatives from his district in Maryland
in which he served several years. or as filling the re-
sponsbe post Of President Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal, or Commissioners for the settlement Of Indian
claims his duties performed with faithful attention
and marked ability at the time his domestic and
social virtues his benevolence his generosity and OPEN
handed hospitality endeared him wider circle friends
throughout the Union than it has been the fortune Of
many men to possess Bound by aectionate regard
memory Of valued friend to speak Of him per-
sonaly, we must say that have known truer
gentleman. AL the attributes Of that high character in
its sest bred in his nature and rendered him
worthy Of his honored name and Kindred blood
His remains were followed to the grave yesterday af
ternoon by many sincere friends and much unfegnsd
sorrow ever attended any departed member Of this
community to the tomb
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FLORIDA.

The Hon. EDWARD G. CABELL, for several years
a Representative in Congress from Florida, having
declined nomination for that station, the Wings
of several counties have nominated Ex-Governor
THOMAS Brown as their candidate for Congress at
the next election. During the canvass of 1S4S,
when candidate for Governor, Mr.. BROWN ac-
quired the sobriquet Of d-Matter-ofF Fact" and
lost none Of his popularity whilst performing the
duties Of the Executive chair Mr.. CABELL has
been nominated for the Legislature in Leon county,
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"Frequent illusions made in various FORMS 10 the
hostility between the Roman Catholics and the Know
Nothngs; and simple justice demand that the
real grounds Of the dssenson should be clearly under
stood Newspapers Of various classes including the Ma
tonal Integencer and others in different parts Of the
country, have protested against the Know Nothings IA
natical enemies of the Roman Catholic religion The Know
Nothings, the contrary, have repeatedly dsayowed
this charge insisting that they do not oppose any re
gon practice whatever, but quite the opposite
faithful friends and protectors of religious freedom not
Ia the sense Of Bishop Hughes but in its real old and
common sgnfcation. But, they say what they oppose
roman Cathode politics, which often assumes the
% Inc Roman Catholic religion but is wholly distinct
'Dg. Iney admit recognise, and sustain the right in
anu ~ VINO choose to worship in the Roman Catholic
70 believe and profess what they please in re
gon put tney will not admit submit any who
attempts 70 put down by club law free debate free
preacnng IN the house or the open air. allow for
egn nnuence 70 interfere with elections or to raise or
threaten mob law to threaten citizens with the coss-
queces IL they do not substitute the canon law Of Rome
for the State laws of the Union Even though such sub
versiye attempts may be made under the Of roon
their opposers claim to be able to dscrimnate and
fully convinced that in opposing them thew oppose mo-
thing religious but what is purely political and at the
same time wrong, anti-Anerican, and intolerable"
From this it would appear that the object the Know
Nothings far regards their actionn connection with
the Roman Catholic religion is to preuen it from being
brought element into the political questions Of the
country and thus assist in keeping religion and politics
separated. No one, should think, can be opposed TO
such object L.
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THR FISHERY TREATY.

The Treaty providing for reciprocity of trade be-
tween the United States and the British Provinces
which is now before the Senate has been published
in the New York papers. Its provisions correspond
substantially with the synopsis Of them which we
quoted some weeks since from Canadian print.
Article first provides that we shall share with British
subjects the right to take every kind of fish but she'll
fish along the British North American coast, far from
and near the Shore including the bays harbors, and
creeks but excluding the salmon and shad fishery the
rivers and their mouths The treaty of 1918 imitei
fishermen to distance Of less than three leaguesrom
the shore.
The second article provides that British subjects ha
enjoy precisely the same rights of fishing the satern
of the United States north Of the thirty pa
ralel Of north latitude, and subject to the
ions to the shad and salmon fisheries by the Uited
States fishermen that made in the first article in be-
half of the British fishermen.
The third article provides that the following articles
being the growth and produce Of the British COLONIES or
of the United States shall be admitted free of duty:
Grain -four breadua Of all kinds animals Of all kinds fresh
marble in Its crude unwroug state slate, butter cheese
arntns hsse aaa
@ unss aa Wh G aaJ and
ns sas me Wool
on corn, sypss unsround; burr or
uyesuus,
nuGaetured tobacco
The fourth article provides for the navigation OF the
river St. Lawrence Lake Michigan, and the canals in
Canada by both nations upon equal terms the Govern
ment of the United States undertaking to its influence
to induce the several States to extend the Of the
mails to British subjects on equitable terms.
The fifth article provides that the treaty shall last ten
years. subject right reserved by England to suspend
the navigation of the st. Lawrence and the Canadian ca
nails upon due notice. and the United States case
Of such notice. to suspend the hd article ofthe treaty
30 far the province Of Canada is affected thereby
The treaty is to be ratified within six months by the
United States Senate the Imperial Parliament and the
Provincial Paraments, and earlier if possible.
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few days since German, with unpronouncablc
examined before the Police Court Of Cincinnati charge
having nuisance his premises and fined $40 and
He refused to psy the fine and sent to jail The
day tho wife scugt the Jail Committee of Council and
that his family in suffering condition for want Of his
support them. She begged with tears in her
and awakened sympathics Of the committees who gave
an order for his discharge the payment of IS Of tho
and On the back of the order they wrote note to the
aor search the and wife before they allowed
depart from the jail They searched and the husband
found $3.50 in gold and Sl75 in gold the wife.