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CHOLERA

An article, said to have emanated from Physi-
cian, has been published in the papers, stating that
the use Of rain water was preventive of cholera.
The statistics Of the State Of Indiana, furnished
by the Marshals to the Census Bureau in 1850,
exhibit some interesting facts confrmatory Of this
opinion and it is suggested that the publication of
those facts now would afford valuable aid to those
who are investigating the causes and endeavoring
to discover preventive or cure of this dreadful
Scourpe
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COALITION IN MICHIGAN.

The Fusion Convention" which met at Jack
son, in Michigan, on the 7th instant, nominated
KINGSLEY S. BINGHAM, Freesoil Democrat, for
Governor, and full coalition ticket. The plat
form adopted by the Convention demands the re-
storation of the Missouri compromise the repeal Of
the fugitive slave law, and the adjustment Of
slavery in this District Our telegraphic despatch
states that the Wings left the Convention and will
nominate full Wing ticket.
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accounts to the S0h September 1852 have been recev
ed at the Department examined and with the exception
Of few fng suspensions for explanation found correct
/ The assertion that Mr.. Beale had lately visited Pha
dephia and Washington ineog is utterly at variance
with fact He to the Department Immediately up
on his arrival OF Chester Pennsylvania and informed
Of his arrival and motive for coming without having pre-
viously obtaned leave. He did not visit Washington.
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and raised within themselves all and Just
enough for their own requirements and nothing beyond
and there are no evidences of the oriental luxury riches
and magnifcence which many WRITER'S apparently
plying the from another, have described In time,
doubt by extension Of their manufactures and agr
culture and the employment Of their surplus population
commerce as with China, may grow up; but for the
present Japan win prove but little more than refuge for
whalers and halfway house the route between Cali
ornia and China for little barter trade commodities and
coal depot for any line of that may be establish
ed between those two countries With regard to whalers
the difficulty Of procuring animal food will be great him
drance to their using frequentng these islands much
The port opened particularly for their benefit is under
stood to be Kdad situated the northern end of this
island of Niphon and at the entrance Of the Straits Of
Metamai The Commodore, with the whole or part Of
his squadron will visit that port before he leaves these
waters and is to have grand reception and entertain
ment there and will probably make something Of
vey of the harbor also Of the other ports opened
our trade Our squadron is anchored the head
Of the Bay Jeddo opposite the towns Of and
Yokohama full ten miles beyond the highest anchorage
attained last july or twenty miles beyond Uraga and
thirty miles Jeddo than any foreign mano
has penetrated before Jeddo being from anchor
age twelve to fifteen miles indeed it be seen
from tops and we are some say within sound Of Its
BELLS Our survey of the bay has been steadily progress
ing all the time the negotiations have been going on and
is far advanced that all the western side Of the bay
and to within five miles Of Jeddo has been surveyed aud
found almost free Of hidden dangers; that it is fully
ascertsined that squadron Of ships could
stand up the bay without danger and anchor within e
miles Of the capital and perhaps The wsrlike
force Of this people well their riches and mngn
cence have been largely exaggerated and donot th
much to say that the force brought with hiss
had as much to do with favorable conclusion to the
treaty diplomacy; though one Of the commissioners
said they aware that their customs and laws
behind the times and must give place to mode ideas of
progress words to that effect At Uragaand near
eastern forts look somewhat imposing, but hgh up and
whore we are there defences, fewsandbag
forts thrown up since arrival and comanies
regiments Of archers matchlocks and
ed behind their The principd food Of
the Japanese viz rice fish, and candy, and thir petit
coat dresses sufficient to stamp their characer
unwarlike nation, without other description.
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THR SHARP LIGHTNING Of Saturday last gave some
pretty decided hint Of its propinquy and power in Sixth
near street 1t Is believed to have struck tree in
front Of the residence Of Mr. HUMRs in that street. not
doing more however than stripping off leaves Its
effects nevertheless distinctly felt by three ladies in
the house. Of whom much influenced by il OF
to require medical attention. She soon recovered
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SECOND Cnop OF STRAwBRRRIRs.--Professor PAaE ex-
hbited on Tuesday OF the Patent Office fine speci-
mems Of second crop Of strawberries produced accord
ing to Mr. Peabodys method Of continuous waterings
The variety was the fayorte strawberry known as the
alice Maud This is complete verihcaton of Mr.. Pea
bodys discovery, concerning which much has been
published Of making strawberries constant bearers by
constant waterings
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AS soon as it is presumed that all the stock has been
presented hats entitled to the benefits Of your notice Of
the 10th May last statement will be prepared in this
Office showing the amount saved to the United States BY
this operation.
There is still outstanding stock Of the loan Of 1S43 for
$ 800 Of which is held by the Superintendent
Of the State Of New York in trust for the Suffolk County
Bank This stock ceased to draw interest on the first
day Of July, 1853.
have the honor to be, sir most respectfully your obe
dent servant, F. BIGGER Register.
Hon. JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary Of the Treasury
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Army MOVEMENTS on THE RIO GRAxDn FRoSrrRn. "A
correspondent Of the New Orleans Courier writing from
San Antonio furnishes information on the subject
Of military operations in that quarter The Indians il
is said, all troublesome the Lpans being particularly
Wild Cat the noted Seminole chief, seems quite
conspicuous character and is sndeavorng combine all
the tribes in war with the whites Several posts have
been abandoned and their garrsons transferred to other
stations Four companies Of the Rifles go to Laredo,
Ringgold Barracks two to Fork Clark, or Las Moras
two to Eagle Passths arrangement breaking up Forts
Ewell, Merrill and Inge Gen. SIXTH to leave in
few days for Ell Paso, with escort Of ninety picked
men from the Rifles commanded by Capt Walker, with
field howitser, commanded by Lieut.. Jones, Of the
Rifles. Sickness had been very prevalent among the
troops, and Of them suffering from scurvy II
added that large increase in active troops is demand
ed the Texan frontier and unless it be sent much
property and many lives will have been sacrificed before
satisfactory state Of things can be restored.
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Capt. J. M. scARRIrr the United States Engineer in
charge of the construction Of Fort Taylor died Key
West the 22d Of yellow fever Between the 22d June
and the 9Th Of July deaths had occurred at Key
West Of yellow fever. t#
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CAPTURE or An AMERICAN SLAysR.-The steamship
Cahag6a arrived at Mobile from Havana reports that
the American barque Grey Eagle had been captured by
British brig and afterwards surrendered to Spanish
man-ofwar because she had cargo Of slaves for the
Havana market 1t is stated that before capture she had
succeeded in landing some six hundred negroes and that
very few the slaves composing her cargo rescued
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CAUSE OF THE LATE CALAMITY AT BALTMoRR.-The CO.
roners nquests the bodies Of the victims of the re-
cent collision the Susquehanna Railroad have result
cd, two in throwing the burden Of blame WLLrAN D.
Scorr the conductor Of the accommodation train and
the other two A. P. WINCHESTER, the superintendent
Of the road The parties accused Of official have
both been arrested held to bail for trial Mr. SCOTT has
published card in vindcation Of HIMSELF in which he
says transportation undertaken for that day
than the road could accomplish and the time Of starting
the excursion trains from Riders Grove was changed by
the superintendent without his (r Scott's knowledge
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RESCUE OF AMERICAN PRISONERS.

RESCUE OF AMERICAN PRISONERS.
Letters from the United States ship Portsmouth, under
date Of May 2sh that thirty Americans taken
prisoners and carried to Mazatan by the Mexicans,
suspected Of being concerned in Walkers Fbuster Ex-
petition had all been released and at last dates were
on board the United States revenue cutter Marcy en-
route for San Francisco The story these rescued persons
tell is this:
They had supposed from the numerous reports that
our Government had purchased the country and they
were on their to Lower California and Sonora to set
tie on the lands Twelve of these passengers had pass
ports the remainder had Eight Of them were mo-
tive-born Americans and twenty-five English Irish
French, and Swedes." 3l
We append list Of the names Of the whole party:
William Smelling, Boston Geo IIou.bono Ycw York
w Warren New York IT. Lonrey. New IIampshiref
!ohn Lewis, do f. J. A. Ealcst, Missouri
a B. Clemens N. Hampshire John Victor, Ohio
Deal Eaton, Louisiana Charles Herr Ohio tsf
Lempark, Ohio August Staba, Texas 81 III
g. Johanncson, California George shiel Indiana Atf
ferdinand shnng Ohio D1 Byrnes south Boston
Lewis Bate, Pennsylvania Peter H. Hayes, Rhode Island
Michael Kemp Ohio Nt t Peter Blokin, New York aE
henry 6ammsnder, Ohio Henry Holman, New York
Seorse 0ron, New York J. Kendall, Buffalo, MY.
milon Courtrisht Penn. John Humpstcr, Ohio
John v. Morrison, Ohio George Lower, Pennsylvania
simpson b ais# Philip Dchl, Missouri
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THE PUBLIC DEBT.

Inc following is full and interesting official exhibit
OF our public debt its redemption and its condition in
cinding interest payable to July ], 1854 The whole
since the creation of the several stocks
Is 20 l2so s0 OF this the proportion re-
deemed since March 8 1853 reaches the large sum Of
So, 948,9Sl %.
TREAsuRr DEPARTnENr
REGIsrER's OFFICE July l. 1854
SR: have the honor to submit herewith statement
showing the amount Of interest upon United States stok
Of the loans Of 1872 1885, 1847 and l84s and Texan
indemnity bonds; also, where and BY whom payable on
the first July 1854 the amount separately Of each:
transferable stock and coupon bonds the old funded and
unfunded debit treasury notes and debt of the corpo-
rate cities Of the District Of Coumbiaoutst nding this
day
At the date of my last letter referring to this subject
january l, 1851 it estimated that stock Of the
United States was held by foreigners to the amount OF
twenty-four millions Of dollars, (S24,00o,000) This
hos been reduced by redemption and transfers to
tgenty million dollars $50 ooo, o0O) requiring however,
the payment Of ST 200 900 interest annually.
Transferable stock held abroad, (as per
Coupon bords held abroad, (estimatsd) @ 5,s24, sos
500. ooo, 600
On the first day of January, 1854 the amount Of the
public debt outstanding was S98, 757 81
Amount redeemed since, of the loans of
1912, 1s4s, 1s46, 1s47, ls4s and Texan
indemnity. POI, l01 AZ
Treasury notes paid....... $50 90
Debt of corporate cities... 1880 90
--- 7,2lS,25l At
Outstanding this day. lSO, 500 05
The total amount redeemed since the creation Of these
several loans is as follows:
Loan Of 1872 ..............$3 , 146, 465 %
1913 1876, 331 55
1646 ............. 2,265, 1886 10
1847 ............ll, Ala, 400 90
l048 ............ 8, lie, 1858 20
Iexan ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 62l, 600 90
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OF which there has been redeemed since
the 4th of March 1879
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Indians collected on the reserve and punctuay on
the day appointed Superintendent Beale arrived.
plan Of operations agreed upon. Nearly three thou
sand put under the plough and by last
counts the crops promised most abundant return.
cannot within these limits enter into any details but will
only add that entire hRs attended his efforts
ameiorate the condition Indians under his charge
He is daily receiving applications from tribes begging for
admission into his colony Nor is the reputation Of the
TETON Reserve confined to the western slope Of the Sierra
Nevada: has spread eastward far the Rio de Ia
Virgen and the Vegas de Santa Clara in Utah Terrific
ry and bands Of miserable Root Diggers solicit
ing for admission.
Mr. Beale has resided almost constantly on this SPOT
in the midst Of Indians with only few white men, whom
he has employed to teach them the arts Of civilization
Ho has entrusted his safety entirely those who have
been depicted cruel suvages eager beray
and murder the white He governs them by their
affections and exercises influence strong as it
beneficial Mr. Beale's removal from post he is so emf
nenty fitted for is greatly to be deplored much on
account OF the Indians the whites Themselves md
shall soon hear of renewal Of those Indian hunts SO
dsgracefu to the annals Of California and which he had
labored SO faithfully and successfully to suppress.
few words as regards the charge Of maeasases and
characterization.
II has become too to every discussing
officer who is dismissed with being defaulter. It is
charge that costs nothing to make and its stigma remains
even after its fasity is proved.
Mr.. Beale arrived in San Francisco from Washington
the end Of September 1852 having been detained
the road by accident 1t was therefore not until
the fourth quarter Of 1863 that he commenced the
pendture Of the appropriation made the Sd Of March,
1853 1t is said that they complain ct the Indian Bureau
that return or account Of that appropriation has been
made As it has just been stated, he did
dsbursng it until the fourth quarter Of 1853 On the
st of March Of this year he left San Francisco Panama
for the purpose Of meeting and accompanying his wife to
San francisco Not finding her there he expected, he
continued on to New York. remained three four days
and reembarked for San Francisco the 9th OF April
When he left San Francisco he put in parcel
which he supposed to contain his accounts intending TO
mail it at Panama. but, upon arriving at New York. he
found that he had in mistake, taken the wrong bundle
It was impossible to rcctfy this error until his return to
San Francisco. The missing accounts have doubtless
been received at the Department BY tho last and a.
they period Of six months, from the LIST October
1863 to 81st March, 1854) the whole Of the appropria-
ton win be satisfactorily accounted for In them. His
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It upon secured the Indians upon tho
faith Of tho United Stass It plotted for weeks and
well known to the whites that Of it went three hundred
miles Agent Wozencr at San Francisco and he had time
to nearly tho place before 1t and kept
from the Indians that they had no suspicion until
the attack upon them. 1t OF defenceess
and children. The absent and at work. tho
headnan Pasqua Christian Indian and good
well known for years. being actually work the house
which passed part Of last winter at another reservation
and when he home from work found all family
soyed 1t is reality of the history Of Logans family and
for all this there is redress in the country" "The
United States district attorney could find law to apply to
the and the loader Of the elected county
judge"
sacres all Of singular atrocity The two first
from Mr.. Bealss report:
The famous of tie Trinity riceThis river falling
the Pacific from the high rugged country distance
north of San Francisco is noted the best in the country
amon FISH, which constitutes almost the whole subsistence
Indiana upon it. The whites took the whole river and
crowded Indians ato the sterile mountains and when
they back for fish they usually shot and if they
took CATTLE suspected Of taking CATTLE they pur-
sued and punished and their villages sometimes attacked
In the spring Of the last year some Indians charged with
taking cattle party against village, surrounded il
in the night attacked ut daybreak killed the WHOLE (chefy
consisting and children the being absen
cept one woman and child taken prsone carried home
bag full Of scapseported in tho newspapers $780, but be
eyed to be about l30and all without loss to themselves
which proves the character Of the operation"
The second case is this:
ain conversation on the subject Of Indian affairs with
Gen. Hitchcock just previous leaving California
toned the fact that had in the papers long
isng Of victory gained by party Of whites
tribe Of Indians somewhere in tho northern district and
was from that officer learned the following story Of
fairs party Of Indian fighters had been long hunt after
Indians unsuccessful in finding any Being determined
however in without scalps hey some
Indians who were living to make treaty with them
These Indians slept IN The kite camp that night eating
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outstanding this ,lSO, sos 05
The total amount redeemed since the creation Of these
several loans is Us follows:
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Particular Notice.

THE undersigned would most respect.
l. fully inform his numerous friends and
acoua ntances. that he has removed his lew
elrv store corner Of Third and Churchst
where he will be prepared to accommodate,
all those who will favor him with cali
He would also inform al! those with wlp,n
he is acquainted, that he is prepared to re-
ceive watches. Jewelry, fancy goods &c,
to be sold on commission ~
ian.1S r. G. DELARoDFR1F.
Rrvan's Pu1mOniC WATERS.
TUJf1BE PASTE, Pate de Guimauye
y Gum Drops. Iococks Wafers. snd
other preraratioms for coughs and colds
for sale by WM. aosEL. Druggist,
ian 20 Lafayette street
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p. CAPDEviELlE
Cfy1HNCCnD IN II NEVDEV

SUCCESSOR To II. NEYREY,
Laurel Street. betsceen Lafayette 4
1Hi,a. Batou Rouge, La.
INFORMS his numerous customers, that
/ he will continue the business as her, to-
fore. he has just received an assortment OF
fine goods--consi-ti Of Ladies French
Corsets. linen handkerchie.s, fine cotton
stoc ,inss, black lace weiss bridal wreaths.
black and white bobinett. swiss etgil " 4
insertings, Jackonctt. do inseriings. co''o''
and linen laces, black silk do. black velve!
trimmings. silk and cotton DO. plain and
figured ribbons, black filct gloves, white &
colored silk do. a large assortment OF per-
f,mery. all kinds OF combs and brushes
pocket knives and scissors, Wade b Butcher
razors. fine porte monies. acc"rdeons nc.
All "f which he offers at moderate prices.
sept29-y.
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Ofee elite Bifon PoH0r and Clinton
FUNK Road C0mpdHy.
LrOriCE is hereby given to the Stockholders g
the Company that an lnstalment Of Ten pei
a. On the amount Of stock subscribed (&2 D. J,1'
,ers) will be fne ans. payable on the drst day Q
.pfii tlshi) by order Of the Board.
ian. ~ ALFRED SHEPPERs
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OOsts Of The Basos Rouge aad Cz;ntos

funk L."ad Company
{ )ROPOsAi.S will be received at the
office of the Baton Rouge and Clinton
,.rk Road Company. until Saturday til.
9Th FEBRUARY next (lS5A) for the builsi !
ag of two Brdges-ore across CypTe s.
avon, anil one across Whites Bayou
The bridges 10 he constructed according
he plan and sterilization to be seen III
aia office. BY RIDER cfthe Board
laa. ~ A SHOPPERS SEr,Y.
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T1NHE Usage ORANur..-lnc suh-
i scrbers have Just receive. difect
from Texa>, a supply Of the seed OF A.s H.
valuable plant. AZ
In speaking Of this plant The sou nert
Cultivator published in Augusta Georgia
very Justly remarks: We have the fullest
confidence in the Usage Orange as a hef.
zlam, and conside, it in all respects suIeri
or to any other that has been introduced
For sale by
feb j-t:. >. VI NV
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gssL aJ 0yeefe Str eek.
A IL the Clothing in this establishmentis
IA made to. ordcr->of FRESH MITE
RI.ALS IND FASHIONABLE PIT.
TERMS. Of this fact, the public may fee
satisfied. X is an. seconomy to buy saacl
goods, in preferences 70 slop shop work vent
I'd at whatare wrongly denonlinated "Cheai
stores.n The stock now on hand consists
in complete assortment OF Spring and
summer Clothing. TO which is daily be
ing added every thing new and beautiful.
~ Gentlemen are invited to call and ex.
anime for themselves.
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rvrr nrvr Ny'ccFT.NAN
wholesale and Retail Dealer In all kinds
OF CONRECTION AR1ES.

Conner Of Third md Laurel Sts., NEARLY
Opposite the Bank Baton Rouge
CIAvlNG this day REDUCED his price.
IL he is prepared to furnish all kind o
CANDY at WHOLESALE and RETAIL. o.
more favorable terms than cen he had in n
Orleans: and having experienced workman
hi. candy will always be ruRE and FRESH
care being taken that no ''teleterio,,s ingre
dientu is used in its manufacture. ~ is tof
often the case witbcoptectionsry purchase,
At AUCTIONS aud from irresponsible houses
He trust. that the trade Of this. and the
adjoining parishes. will give him their or.
lers to I'll, which he is prepared to do te
any amount having made arrangements fol
he best quality of sugar in market. and be-
ing in correspondence with one Of the large
est houses 10 New York, to supply him witt
fancy confectionery ard articles in his line
September 7,-y.
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BOOKS! Books

TT7EBSTER'S Die tionary, cterlmoe
w quarto edition swifts works COM
plefe in two vol. Vol G'eenleaf on
evidence; Hillard on Mortgages Ross
~au's confession; Christmas Roses The
Rose Bud: Juvenile Keepsake Also q
rye variety 0, Diaries and A'maracs for
1854. and fine assortment Of blank Cards
in store and TOR sale by
nov. Toy GEO. M. HEROMAN.
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NITAsrEp TO BleE-by the year OF
w month"; ahle-bodied Nagro men
Tor which the highest wages will be paid
Applyto (dec-6-tf J. G. LANouE.
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JOHN STRuTAERS & SONS
MARBLE 4 SAND STCNE YARD,
No. $50 HIGH STREET. ii

t&f IL n y IL r II n.
M ARBLE Mant~ls, Monuments, Tonhs
LV1 and Gave Stones constantly on hand.
Every description Of Ornamental Work
and Sta'uary executed snd imported. Or.
llers for public OF private buildings execu.
ted with prompthees and despstch.
N RDesignes will be sent for Mantels.
Monuments and Grave Stones ard all work
shipped insured from bf.skage when re-.
1,,ired jan. II y.
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- AZ Auction.
TOWN LOTS.
J. 4 ,. C. Conroy,

No. Sc Fulton street. New.YOrk.
MOULD call the attention OF dealers to their
w large assortment Of Fishing Tackle, Of the
best qualities auf most desirable varieties, Wig:
Salmon. akc nd Trout Flies Floats, Lines, Nets,
Reels aud Rods Of all kinds and varieties, &c. &c.
large stock Of nrst quality Of Conroys celebrated
LIMERICK HOOKS. A general assortment Of
Fishing Rods Of their own manufacture; Pike and
Drag Nets in every variety, &C.; all Of the best
kinds and ut the lowest prices. liberal discount
20 the trade. feb-1 .8m,