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and eonhding in regarding all who endorsed The action
of that convention by voting for him in November OF the
same year, and the democracy will 80 forward in It's
majestic march without serious interruption for years and
years TO come.
Such is the augury of the present There is nothing
in 10 arouse OF 10 excite democratic opposiuonno
single new element OF dscord-noi single purpose that
fairly be criticised inconsistent with democratic
principles-not design desire TO revive and re-
kindle expiring dissensions in any quarter Who can
stand cold hostile his great party with such spec
tacle before him We Congress daily devotng itself
TO the noble work OF cooperation 10 which il has been
invited by the President we the liberal journals Of
the Old World applaudng, in delighted amazemen the
wondrous history of national greatness detailed
in the annual message Of intrepid Chief Magistrate
we the example taught. under his direction. by our
representatives abroad thrilling the nations OF the Old
World as Franklin's mission thrilled them during the
revolutionary and prepared them for the great events
which followed we see the counienance and encour.
agemen of the whole government extended to the brave
captain who asserted in ar.of the great principle
which, according to the inaugural, whholds it's
ass from the American citizen. matter in what cline
he may breathe. And all this at the commencement Of
the administration of franklin Pierce before he has
passed the nst year OF the Tour allotted 70 MN wheh
elected 1t has been very easy rial-no holiday ex-
perence that he can point TO since his Inauguration.
new man, he was called the gauntlet OF doubt
ing friends and caping foes devoted to the harmony OF
the democracy, and resolved 10 rr.sain it. so that that
democracy might 70 conqaerng after he was gam.
cred to his fathers, his motives questioned, his sin
cery denied, and his lifelong consistency disegarded
To triumph he has rumphed is indeed glorious Sc
quel But it leaves him without wish for exul,aton
or revenge If be do exu it is that he has proved bm-
sell true his faith and his friends. Ii he desire
venge he has II in the noble consciousness that liv
ing man can now successfully assa an administration
which has no object in view but TO promote the true
glory Of the republic and to leave record upon his
tory which coming ages may not contemplate with Joy,
and initiate with pride and with profit.
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From the Ohio Statsaman, Jan. TO-
Ohio Democracy knows no Hard or soft


Under the caption Is it hard is j, sol, " the zanes-
vile Courier undertakes convince its readers that the
Statesman has not stated the opinions and feelings Of the
late democratic conventions when it said that it the
earnest enthusiasm of the delegates for the Presden,
which led to the passage Of the Baltimore in connection
with the State platform. In doing this the Courier dem
onslraes that it knows nothing at all about the mailer
1t says "elher The Statesman is vastly mistaken, the
'hards badly deceived"
Now, we do not hardly believe there are hardly hards
enough in Ohio to be deceived. The convention knew
neither hards softs. There fellow here from
Cleveland (what's his name 1.-THE man who I'M
mercfuy used up by Orator Fich) who tried 10 get into
the convention on the strength OF vote by dozen
called national democrats Cleveland Just
i, was known that he and his beautiful compatrios came
in as hards and opposed to the cabinet, they were
voted out with rush sudden that it was comcal TO
see il, This was done because there such uDdi-
yiaed enthusiasm for the President, his cabinet and
policy.
We were present al the convention when the resolu-
lions were being discussed. II seemed to be the aim
the emuation--of each delegate 10 have unmslaka-
Bile given OF his faith in the President and his
cabinet, This was prompted by the recent conduct Of
the fac,ionsts who have sought 10 embarrass them Had
there been no such efforts made in New York and Wash
ngton the convention might have contened themselves
as last year, with reafirmance of State issues and
vote of eulogy on Mr.. Pierce. But nothing would do
lust now bu, unequvoca expression in favor OF the
ADM Illustration, so that one, by what name soeve
called could mpute any want Of confidence in the Ohio
democracy toward the President.
! In vain do Union saving and intensely national poll.
tieans seek to draw away Ohio from her good old ale
glance Those who medtaied lt-whether in the press
| in the convention, among the people-found out IL
good time that it would 90; and the only strife
is who shall strongly commend the President
give their supper. to his acts.
The hards, If there be any nay consider the eonven
ton having expressed their views Il would be sma
in them 10 give il that turn-very. The soits. il there
be any in Ohio, certainly have the views. Tn,
democracy know no hard or soft in Ohio--know
that their views were expressed.
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OFFICIAL.

DEPARTMENT STATS,
Washington, January 81, 1854
The Bnps1 Iessfon
This department certificates Of death Of American cneu
nave died Indies since January ie33
which IL subloinedi
AT ST. CRoIx.
1850, Jas, ~. Horsto Gale. Lewis.
AT ST. THOMAS,
1883 April III, John J. Hayes of BanEor, Maine.
II John Sylvester, OF Boston, Mass.
rs. senecs Weston, Of Gardiner, Maine, s,iIor,
o6. John Hnliksn, ofMsins, tailor.
May 10. Edward bailey, Of Walton, sailor.
Is. lease Henderson, OF Frankfort, Penn.
~. Csptsn Dexter, Of Amsricsn whaisr oesrse"
Westpou.
June 4 VIM. Cunningham, OF Maine, sailor,
/" =. WIN. Warren, Of Bangor, Maine.
IL Robert Craig, Of Augusta, Maine, sailor.
4" ~. Rrainsrd Lowrins Of Portland, Maine, sailor,
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EOu CALIFouNlAThe Splendid and unrvaiied steam
Yankee Blade will ss the Pacific SIS
January Rio de Jsnesre Vaiprsc, and a6orfng
Yankee Blade Independence ne
In With Vanderbilt. csehrsted yacht
North sts and the Justly ceshrstsd steamship Uncle
ing monthly line - Cshornis, Wis Panama For freight
''}. .RySs =. MILLS,
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ny ). G. MooufRE. Ape,,o.,.,.

HANDSOME AND wELL~KEPT FURNITURE ANo HOUSE
III HOLD EFFECTS AT PUBLIC sALE,-on Thursday morn
January 2o.n, 10 O'Clock resdncs OF Dr.
O. w Humphreys Peunsyivans
all his furniture aud household effects, comprsng-
Superior rosewood
Handsome walnut plush-cov.rsd lounges
French psrlor chsirs, In plush
Marble top centre, side, and pier tables
Plush and dsmssk ha
Musc stand, tables, "a chair
Beautiful French mnntel To match
Handsome oil paintings, ami
Danssk aud lace curtains, cornce, sirspdoles
Velvet, Brussels. and PITY rug
Stair crash, oicoth, ~
Mahogany hair-sest chairs, sofa, rockers
Walnut chars, lounges window shadss
Rosewood mantel-f top besuf~t, pedestsls
Mahogany .idebosrd, dining tables
Silver plated tea set, plated fruit baskets
French china dinner, and dessert service
Silver plated casors, table cutlery, winters 81
Handsome rosewood wnrdrohes bureaus
Mahogany and walnut French hedsteads
Best curied hair and husk
Feather beds, bois'sr- and pillows, blankets, &c.
Painted wardrobes, wssps,snds, toilet sets
Eiahtday clock, looking GIas-es
Venetian blinds window shades, mating
Mahogany harsek, hall chairs, lamp
Superior cooking and hxtures
Uandsome pafior stoves, n
Together with good assortment kitchen requisites.
Terms, $50 and under, cash.
four mon,hs for notes satisfactorily endorsed bearing
Y. s.-Tbe house is for rent Inquire OF
JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
Jan Nd Auct,onesr,
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nI- Prof j. n. DsDsvv Of Louisiana, ,viIl deliver
Young
tMonday evening u occck At the Smithsonian Institute Sub
iect--tbe Progress of Republic.
adjoining
O'clock for the purpose attending In body Seats will be
desired this, oil should be
present The public respectfully invited 10 attend
q. w. aGHREINER,
Jsno9 Chairman Lecture Committee.
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ny GREEN 81 SCOTT. Auouon~s-s.

ny GREEN SCOTT. Auctsonesrs.
Two TwosToRy FRAME HOUSES AND LOTS AT AUG.
uen On "Wednesday 2h shall SELL in from, Of
me premises at O'Clock, nearly
story frame houses contsinr and kitchen esc and the
lots which they stand Te above described
No. 5ef ~
ond streets west running back = wide aey loo feet
Tems Ono third balance Twelve monhs the
purchaser deferred payments interest
from the day Of sale deed and deed cfust taken Title
Indispensable
GREEN SCOTT,
Jan Odd Apctione-vs
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THE EXPECTED srKAMsHIr.

HALIFAX Jan. 2ol0 o'clock, p. m.--The expected Eu
ropean steamship has yet made her appearance, and
heavy storm is raging, she Is likely
find her way into port tonight.
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HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.

NEW HAVEN, Jan. 20 Amor Finch, of Southampton, GU
his daughters throat last night while in bed asleep,
afterwards cut his throat Both are dead. He wa
insane, and his daughter idiot. 1900
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NEw YoRK. Jan 20-The steamships Star Of the West
and George Law, for Aspnwali and SAN JUAN have not
gone sea- consequence Of dense fog pre-
| vailed all the afternoon and evening ,ga-
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sale Tomorrow.
ny GREEN a SCOTT. Auctions.

By GREEN a SWIFT Auctonoefbs
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE PROPkRTY.--os Mon
s o rsi ans os q s' r. Y deed
% "a 4 s. es We % "
and o one q hs land records for the cos.v q w.sssaon
.s: II
@sny osr AND west. Il ac.
% s% a%s VEN and & r
sane Ts,1 os'o1s a third Of , Docs. ~ q
residue in hfes equal n.,alnsn ivslys
ns D Ss S @
deed given and deed Of trust taken to secure The payments
purchaser should fail comply with
s and COS. he S purchaser. giving on: .s.ss sse.
such resale in the q As NJ * ksoBss s.,;
GREEN : scdTT.
CAyALRY-I. History and Tactics, by Capt Nolan.
Cavalry oschi.m by Robbins. Dragon
si;:.ss and a..la,as Ysun, asns. y Turner. riding
The Training Of Cavalry Remouni Horses VOL, sapsvnss
Formation. Movements Of Cavalry for Ysousar col
Regulations sceisD for the instruction. rom.aoas and Move
men,. Of the cayaI,y vol Tendon. 1881. .g
ether works English American ths horss
m,u.np on cavalry dr on the veterinary 's,snG:; ~ e.
John, or !. Cou.in TN. a-.d worth two counts
Alcohol illustrated y ss.sslnly
Jeaer.on's compiler worl.i vol 3
com rs.ys rno's'y rs.,s y M s.vsr
J.na Boosaoss, ssss ~ erect
DEARTs, GOLD, AND JET NECK LACEa--n W.
gold and Jet s~ ..a ss 81 and
s watches gold guard fob and vss' ehans csssa."s,
with general Of pure silver
NY CALI $40,
Jan ai-adf Penn. svenue, between Sh and oA
ny GREEN q SCOTT, A~etse~ssrs.
fyru 90 n ar ! ansrsw
n,ure a. russa.y The ah ,n..a, ws ssa. eel.
avenue at 10 O'Clock excellent assortment Il
M.bornny sideboards, dressing bureaus
DO and rosewood marble top c.n sof. aud side ssss
DO %srsrss 'e soss sass.' and .ssrs's.is.
sofas, castor, arm, rocking, and pstor chairs
DO quen,si. octsgon, wort, and stsnds
Do hssrscks, beds'e.ds dining, and card tables
fine marbsop p.,nd chamber cnsmsnssd In
the most beautiful style .sl.-4
lot o maple and other furniture which we deem anneeessa
Term. All ESQ ESQ., ~ four
mon'h 70, notes satisfactorily endor.sd bearing in..fs
Hy GREEN ~ SCOTT. A.ssse.~s~s. -
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE At AUCTION.
ON "Wednesday The s,h instant ~s shall sell 70 O'Clock,
the Of Capitol square, sHcsls Asso
walnut centre and other tsbss VI
DO snd walnut bookcases and secretaries
Walnut aud maple cottage and ohss kedssesas s
Chairs, wsrdrobes, wash and other ssssds w
Looking glasses, feather beds,
Brussels, t'see-py, ingram, and other csrpsta
olcIo,h, oil. cra.h, asd mating tsa
China, Glass, crochsv, and mons~~rs
Cooking, coal, and other lsENw AA3t&@sA
Win good sssorineht II Kitchen requisites Sol
Terms Al of SOS cs.h; over ~ c,s,, a.
Two asd four months for satisfactorily esScss bssinS
Jan I'D xss,.,
IN. a. hssr0s A.s.rnsy Law, h.s
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Mr.. Jones and Mr. coyIe from the election 90
gentleman 90
MIR. Devaughan 90
Through Mrs Pyne 90
Mrs Nathan Rice 90
Mrs Carlisle Whiting 40 90
Sent by friend TO the Institution on the 4th OF July
an abundant supply of hams cakes ices and other lAngs
for the children.
A donation 81 90
Miss C. Smith so
Mr. Van Zandt 10 90
From fair by Miss Anna Dayton and Miss
Louisa Weightman IS
Mrs Thornton 90
Dr Gunton rs 90
From picnic Of the church Of the Ascen-
sion 10 90
Mrs Susan Ireland 40 90
Mrs Phillips Lee 8 90
Mr. Jarvis Perry /. 90
Miss Rockers pupils Q 90
Mrs Lenox : 20 90
Mr.. Edward Smms kindly collected for the children
on Thanksgiving day. from various denominations one
quarter OF beef II pounds pork bushels potatoes,
barrel turnps, hams, round OF beef, turkeys, IL
heads OF cabbage. 10 pounds sausage Chickens barrel
OF apples, lib rolls, 20 pies. $50 cakes.
Carpet, by Mrs. VIM. j. Stone.
Mahogany dining table, pine ironing table, by Mrs.
McGregor and Mrs. Chubb.
Sundy groceries, &c., and two cords OF wood. by Mrs.
nj. H. Miller.
Pair Of China vases. by Mr.. Webb.
Pair oomans and table cover, by Miss M. Wannall.
Five dozen cucumbers, by Mrs.. Butte.
Half bushel OF peaches, BY German gardener.
Two bags Of peas, by Mrs. William J. Stone
$500 bricks, by Messrs. Crenden, Crande, and
Goldman.
Some half-worn clothes, by Bsnney.
Two pairs smoothing irons and lea kettle, by Messrs
Campbell T. Coye.
Brick pavement laid, by Mr.. Lewis
Some half-worn dresses. by Mrs. Williams.
-Four pairs wossted stockings
An ol-lanp, by Mrs. DR.. Washing
large cake pyramid, by MIR. Corcoran.
We would also acknowledge the sum OF $50, by Dr.
James c. Hall, as subscription. We would say to
those who have the means, do likewise.
We would return our thanks for the sum OF $40 from
the jouneyman stonecutters' ball 500 from Mrs. Mai
Saunders; SO SO from MRS. Luce; 20 bushels of poa
toes and 30 bushels lurnips from Mr.. w. J. Stone.
turkey and some books from Mrs. Shubrc.
Cake and confectionery from Mr.. P. B. Key.
Cake from Mrs Kibbey.
Basket containing bon-bons, toys, books, &C. Anony-
nous.
Quarter Of mutton from Mr.. Whiting. Sponge cake
Anonymous
Three turkeys. pound cake, ice cream, by Mr.. w. w.
Corcoran.
Pound cake, by Mrs. Gilliss.
Fifty pounds best brown sugar, as do. coffee, as do
soap. 10 do rice, box raisins, bag buckwheat by E.
E. White, grocer.
Seven pairs stockings, from Mrs Chubb
Also from English Lutheran church. SIT; from Christ
church, $45; from Mr.. Van Zandt, IS.
Donations and subscriptions thankfully received by
the board OF managers.
Mrs Hswley. first directress
Mrs Henderson, second drecress,
Miss Smith, treasurer,
Mrs. r. S. Coke, secretary,
Mrs. Gilliss, Mrs Phillips,
Mrs. Peasants. Miss Dayton,
Mrs Shubric. Mrs Eckhart,
Mrs. DR.. Washington, Mrs. Brown,
Mrs. Luce, Mrs VIM,
Mrs Stone
SUSAN r. COKE, Secretary.
Moneys received S2s o3 IS
Moneys expended >a9o5 rs
Leaving in the treasury 10
Iea wing a debt In iha auonn, nj sa2G OF
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SEVERE wsArHkn AT TIE WEST.

Sr LOUIS, Jar. l9--The river. frozen over here and
crossing upon the ice. Two hundred are
Iyag Cairo, mouth of the Ohio, unable 10 move in
consequence of the Some Of them Brought to that
point large numbers Of emigrants destined for the West,
aud they in a destitute condition..
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hhEss large and varied OF gentle
mems fancy and plain Nstoiesns SC,
rich and new styles aad best qusI,ue., at
sTEvRNss,
Jan 01-3tsof salesroocn p,own., Hotel.
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FACTORY BURNT

OeDEssBURo, Jan. 20The large factory owned by G. C.
Judaon and occupied by II. s. Cummings, iha builder OF
planning 'nachnes Gibson az Tier, furniture manu- fac
arers and Thompson IL Perry, joiners was destroy cd
by fire last night. Loss 00O covered by insurance
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NEW Complete asxAstssv OF tho Untsd states.
IN based upon census Of 1885, vol, thick, syc.
For sale BY FANCk TArLoh
an
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rnh REscuRRs rAssxsoEss
BosroS, Jan. 2oThe subscriptions for the testimonials
be presented to the of the passengers Of tho
steamer San francisco amount to nearly 10 900.
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DEPARTURE or rag NuNclo. 80

NEW YoRK. Jan. D,-Mons. Bsdin, the Pope's nunoo,
arrived here las. evening He Ia the
morrow. The "know-nothings" said 10 be making
preparations accompany him the boat with efigy
banners, &c. IFtaa
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RAILROAD COLLISION.

CLkvELAsD. Jan. 2o.-Two freight trains came In col
sion last night the Cleveland and Cincinnati railroad
near Shoby Both engines smashed several
shattered, but fortunste no lives were Loaf. 1
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Nrw YoEK, Jan. 20 The steamers George Law for As
pnwaa, and the Star Of the Wes, for San juan sailed
hence to-day.
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IcK IN THE susSuxnAsNA.

HAvRR-DE GRACE, JAM 20.The ice in tho SusQ ushanns
moved this afternoon sufficiently allow the ferybusts
to pass. The passengers from Phiadepha got through
with about two hours detention
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N Ew United Gsr-tser-s and complete cssss-
United by Thomas Baldwin and Tbomss
N, just received at
49, TAYLOR h MAURY's
Ian sNf@ Bookstore 9h street.
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RHODE ISLAND LIQUOR Law.

PRovIDEscE Jan 2o-Thc bill for the repeal the liquor
law and to substitute the license system. with liquor
be drunk the premises laid table in the
| State senate to-day by vote OF II yeas to nays.
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THE SOUTHERN MAIL.

New Orleans papers Of Saturday. They contain Galvest
dates of the lOh inst The trial OF Sierra Madre al
busters Is proceeding before the United States disrc, cou
Another of the prisoners Andrew Msason, has been
quilted. -.. etit& aN
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ARRIVAL OF THE CRESCENT crrr.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 2l.-Thc Crescent City arrived the
city of Havana the 18th with fywo passengers Bus
mess Havana dull health good. Dates from Porto
Rico the 9th All communication with the st. Thomas
stopped in consequence of the cholera the latter place
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REPORTED WRECK or PASSENGER VESSEL WITH Ia LIVES
HALIFAX. Jan 20It reported here that the brig Mary
Jane, from Dublin, bound 70 New York, with passengers
has ashore the Jedore lodges and Of $50
,uls board only six said have been saved The
needs conf rmation. Tho particulars will be
mied a IS possible. H ~ N44A
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THE MISS ouRr COMPROMISE.

NEw York, Jan. Establishments in crcuiation here
calling meeting Of citizens for week against the re-
peal of the Missouri Compromise and egalisstion sla
very in the Territory of Nebraska Tho papers arc signed
by many OF the first in the city, and are filling up
F..
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Prices Of sdmission' Dress circle and psrquet,, so
served seats, 70 cis orchestra rs
'hird Ter 80 cui coored gallery, rs cts Private boxes S.
%
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earnest. 1t is wonderful what these Texan
animals can endure. With a wagon loaded
down, enough for four horses $, the driver starts
for some point forty-iivc or fifty miles distant,
which must be made in twelve hours at furth-
est, and by dint of hard cudgclng the poor
animals are forced through
The rain kept descending in an unntcr.
hitting shower, and the prailics being per.
tectly level, presented the appearance If a
vast lake more than resemblance of ier,n-
fima. The roads are never mcndcd on the
praiiics would only make them
worse. They are the finest roads in the
world, during dry weather, but in wet, the
most horrible Imaginable; and they are gencr-
ally the most circuitous add winding where
the Traveller would naturally expect to find
them straight, the conn'r,. being perfectly
level. Our driver, this dny took severe
chill-onc of the curses of Texas-and we
had to take his place in turns until our arri-
val at "Canc Island a station thirty miles
north of Houston, and here will close Tie
present sketch. "Canc Island" is b,auti-
f''l place, and thereby hangs tale" which
shall be reserved for the next. T.. j.. +.
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A REMNANT OF ANCIENT SUpERsrlT,oS.-
A German, known as Dutch Charlie, was re-
Gently murdered in Colorado county, Texas.
As the body was surrounded by people, an
Irishman proposed that those present should
successfully place their hands upon the body
of the dcceased-believing that whenever the
murderer touched it, the wounds would COM
mencc bleeding anew. The suggestion was
acted upon, and, says correspondent oft
Richmond (Tcxas) Inquirer, as soon as man
named IIildcbrant applied his hand, the blood
began to flow. Hildebrant was arrested and
shortly afterwards committed suicide by
hanging himself.