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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09
TROOPS FOR THE FRONTIER.

The Houston (Texss Telegraph of the Goth of August
contains proclamation Of Gov PEAsE, calling for volun
to meet requisition made by Gen. PERcIFEn F.
SMITH commanding the department of Texas The call
is for six companies of mounted men, be mustered into
the service of the United States the first day of No
vember 1854 for Twelve months, unless discharg
ed; each company to consist of captain, first
and second lieutenant four sergean four corporas,
two bugers one arrer, and sevenyour privates each
to furnish his horse equipments, and arms and
to be furnished with ammunition forage, and subsistence
by the United States; the pay TO be dependant ap
preparation by Congress, which meets in December
The Governor, deeming it desirable that each section
of the State should have opportunity to furnish
portion Of said troops divides the organized counties of
the State Except Ell Paso which lies remote far
nish men in the time allowed) into six districts from
each of which one company will be received. No one
will be received unless he is ableboded supplied with
good horse suitable for active campaign, good rife
and brace of pistols . Colts revolver.
The Telegraph states that Capt B. o. Payne has al
ready raised company at Galveston. The object Of
this sudden call is to repel Indian incursions.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

FnAsoIs b. HADERsHAN, late associate editor Of the
New York Courier and Enquirer died at his residence in
Brooklyn few days since Of typhoid fever after illness
Of six weeks He native of Georgia. and descended
from Of the oldest families Of that State He gradu-
ated at of the Philadelphia Medical Colleges, but
after several years Of Southern practice physician,
abandoned the profession and became an editor.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

The Romney Intelgencer says that the farmers Of
Hardy county to hold meeting for the benefit Of the
feed many cattle the coming winter but WILL they
have been blessed with good CROP sell their corn SC.
to their neghbors whose crops have failed We learn
that in other portions Virginia early steps will be taken
to relieve far possible the poor the coming winter
and that Alexandria will not be behndhand in the gener
Gus work of charity. Alexandria Gazette.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

correspondent Of the Boston Traveller writing from
Gloucester, Massachusetts,, says: The result of the
Bay Chaeur mackcrel fishery is watched with much in
terest here this season. this port has from $50 to 200
splendid schooners in those waters WORTH with their out
FITS, nearly 81 0000 900. The worth of the whole fishing
feet from all the other towns in the New England States
does not exceed the value Of the feet from Gloucester
alone The treaty with the Provinces is looked upon
with great favor in the community.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

DEATH OF DISTINGUISHED Army 0RFIcRR.-We regret
learn that information has reached Washington Of the
death Of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel JonS McCLEL
LAND of the Corps Of Typographical Rngaecr, at Knox
vile, Tennessee, Of cholera COL McC. was the brother
Of Secretary McCLELLAsD of the Interior Department
He leaves widow, formerly Miss WALKER Of this city,
and family Of children, all Of whom now at Piney
Paint
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

The NEW Governor OF CuBA.-A letter from Havana
Of the 18th ultimo says: Much grahcstion was ex-
pressed by the Hsbsneros at the appointment Of Gene
raj Conchs Captain General and great preparations
are on foot for bis reception"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

LocATIEa.-The Alexandria Gazette of Friday last
says: eve understand that the corps of Engineers
the line Of the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Rail-
road in charge of Mr. Randolph have finished the oca
ton of the first twenty miles Of the road and
engaged in making up the estimates of cost"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

COMING TO THE PoINT.-The Chicago Journal wishes
know from Senator DOUGLAS why Cape Fear river is
constitutional stream and Illinois river is not? Perhaps
there is no port of entry the latter.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

SISGULAR-It is stated as significant fact, showing
the chaotic state of the Democratic party in that quarter
that there is not outandout Administration paper
printed in the city of New York The True Democrat
the last link" has dissolved the bands.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

TRAVELLING SoUTH.-The bearing Of the sun south
wardly is very apparent, and fast approaching
the winter sostice, notwithstanding the empowering
heat The days fully two hours shorter than on
the ODD Of June
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

TOURNAMENT AND FANCY BALL AT JoRDAs's SPRINGS,
(yA)-on Tuesday, the 18th of September, the grand
tournament and on Wednesday, tho 18th of September
fancy ball will take place at this celebrated and now
numerousy attended watering place. The company
in attendance is said 70 be unusually large
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

FORTY YEARs.-Ths day is the anniversary of the de-
parture of the invading British feet from the upper Po
tomac. The reception given it it passed the White
House and Indian Head by Commodores PORTER and
PERRY is fresh in the memory of many now living.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09
DESIGNS UPON MEXICO.

DESlGNS UPUN MEAlCO..
photographic despatch of Monday night from New York
referred to meditated movement against Mexican
steamer fitting out in that port The subjoined
ticle goes somewhat into detail:
FROM THE NEW EVENING POST OF SEPTEMBER 4.
The beautiful little war Santa Anna built by
Westerve and Company, is attracting good deal Of at
tenon OF the foot of Gouveeur street. East river whore
she is getting ready for her departure for Vera Cruz
is pierced for fourteen guns though she will only mount
ten. These guns are 24-pounders, and they give the
steamer formidable appearance Her officers and crew
consist Of citizens of the United States and with the
ception of the captain their engagements made for
two years.
If the in circulation however, be believ-
ed Gen. Santa Anna will the pretty little craft
bearing his name among the vessels of his navy.
1t is said that Gen. Alvarez the opponent Of Santa
Anna is in this city, engaged in fitting out armed
expedition against the present Mexican Government.
Three or four vessels have been named connected with
this business and among others the propeller steamer
Benjamin Franklin, which formerly engaged in the
trade from New York to Southern port.
She has board ten thrtytwo Founders and all the
ammunition required for naval engagement if such q
thing should become necessary 1t is further rumored
that she will sail from this port several days before the
Santa Anna and take the latter vessel Her officers
and crew consist of Americans all Of whom are to be
literally rewarded in Of success.
The other vessels Of Alvarezs party said to be
ship brig, and schooner They preparing for sea
some point the North East river but the work is
carried on SO secretly that the precise locality cannot be
discovered.
Gen. Alvarez, though supposed to be in Mexico worry
ing Santa Anna it is stated in this city several
evenings last week The most interesting of all is
that he was constantly in company with Santa Annals
friends This has given rise to suspicion that Alvarez
will make easy conquest OF the steamer after her
departure from this port 1t is ntimated that there
is understanding between the opposite parties to unite
at and place the Santa Anna in possession of Alvarez
Some Of the millions of dollars paid by the Unit
ed States to the Mexican Government for the Gadsden
grant will likely be carried to Vera Cruz in the Santa
Anna and this s also said to be nducemen to enlist
Americans in the expedition OF Alvarez. After the cap
ture Of the vessel the plumber is to be divided.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

REDUCTION THE PRICE OF GUAso-The agents for
the sale of guano in Baltimore have given notice of
siderable reduction Of price This will be hailed with
Joy by the farmers withia reach of the article.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

The editor Of the Springfield Republican day or
two since in that city fair haired interesting looking
boy Of some six or years hpessy drunk in the
Of being lifted into wagon by his father and rolled under
the feet of drunken companion.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

No MORE LANDS TO BE RESERVED FOR RAnRoADs.-The
following letter from the Secretary of the Interior ad
dressed to the Hon. ALFRED IvERsoS, gives the concu
sion to which the Department has in reference
public lands reserved for railroads We find it in the
Columbus Times Of August 80:
DEPARTMENT or THE INTERIOR, AuG %, 1854.
SIR In reply yours of die 2lst requesting that the
President will withdraw from sale private entry the
land within belt of twelve miles on each side Of the
proposed Mobile and Grard Railroad have state that
the whole subject of the withdrawal of lands for railroad
purposes has recently been fully examined and considered
and that has been determined with the appreciation Of
the President, to bring into market with little delay
practicable all lands heretofore withdrawn for such
roads as have not been avorab acted upon Congress-
and to decline hereafter to withdraw lands for such
purposes until after the grant shall have been actually
made.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedent servant
h. McCLELLAND, Secretary.
Hon. A. IyERsoN, Columbus Ca
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

RYE poR PAsTuRE.-That there viii be scarcity Of
green food for cattle the coming winter scarcely be
doubted 1T is recommended to large quantities Of
rye, which makes excellent fall and spring pasture, and
yields its.seed besides, if not cropped too close.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

THRoYTLINa.-In of the districts in Indiana the
candidates for Congress have had each other by the
throat The cause to have been tho difficulty Of
swallowing of the inconsistencies Of the incumbent
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

QUARAsTINE.-The Board Of Health Of Philadelphia
have Published resolution requiring the steamers plying
between that port and Savannah Richmond Norfolk and
Charleston to receive visit from the Lazaretto physician
prior to arrival at the port
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

COLLECTOR DRAD.-JoHs LYNCH, ESQ, Collector Of
the Port Of Richmond Virginia. died at the Huguenot
Springs on Friday night last
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

MAISE-It will be recollected there three candi-
dates in this State for the Office Of Gevernor-ALBoS K
PAnRIs of the old line Democrats; D. L. MORRILL,, Of
the dissenting Democrats and ISAAC REED, the part
of the Wings There have been efforts for some time past
to induce the Wings to support MORRILL,, but they cannot
understand either the necessity proprey of DESERVING
their old standard The Portland papers contain call
signed by than hundred prominent citizens, for
meeting adopt to insure the Of Mr.
REED. The Democrats find it convenient to be very toer
ant in regard to Nebraska. It's dangerous issue in
that quarter.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

STEAMER TorTRs.-This steamer was sold on Friday,
Norfolk under order Of the United States District
Court, for SIC, 100 Mr.. Hail. Of New York. was the
purchaser.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

Who GAINS There seems to be continuation Of the
pleasure afforded Of the Democratic editors at the
North in the fact that the Territories are likely
to tolerate slavery The Nep Haren Coant very peril
nent reminds its neghbor of the Register of the useless
ness of the slavery agitation last winter. Thus
The Wings in Congress and out resisted this repeal
and they are told by the Register that slavery
exist in Kansas II slavery exist there of what
use was the repeal II there was nothing gained TO
slavery and nothing hoped for why this Democratic
measure introduced to agitation al
ayed subjects Where the to commence such an
agitation but buy Southern votes for the Presidency
and fat Offices to the newspaper supporters Of
the measure If slavery cannot exist in Kansas, it
mockery say that it might be allowed to enter II il
can exist there, it was fragrant violation of public
faith repeal the provision made for its exclusion"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

Miss DIX the philanthropis sailed from New York
Saturday for Europe Her visit has two-fold objecA
the benefit Of the insane and the improvement of her
health
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09
POSTAGE ON LETTERs no ALTOONA.

We requested to say that Aona having Withdrawn
from the German Postal Unon the single on letters
between the United States and Altoona by tho Bremen e
will hereafter be twenty-five instead Of fifteen cents
prepayment optional
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

HOMESTEAD BnLs.-Some Of the Western politicians
to be wully ignorant than ordinarily wick
ed They assert that homeseads have been granted in
Kansas and Nebraska to actual settlers and that gene
raj homestead bill had also been passed The first state
the latter is Of recent invention but has had the
effect of depreciatng land 1t is true the gene
raj homestead bill passed the House Of Representatives
every body ought to know who reads at ALL but it
superseded in the Senate by the Graduation bill of Mr.
HUNTER, and the latter taken in the House
The assertion that the Homestead Bill passed is
used by brokers to dcprecatc the value of land warrants
Those documents hedged round with restrictions
and precise rules Of transfer render large number
of them vaueless. What is the proper restore
rendered defective by improper endorsements?
Rochester Democrat.
The form of assignment is certainly very simple;
but if mistakes are made it is easy to attach pro-
perly prepared transfer and let the old one stand,
or cross it over with the pen.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-09

Or WHAT COMPLEXION I'm answer to the charge that
the Saratoga Fusion Convention Wing affair, the
Rochester American says:
"The Ant-Nebraska Convention more Wing
than the Temperance Convention was than the State
Agricultural Fair will be. Not of its active promo
tiers is Wing, 50 far as have knowledge The call
expressly to of all parties opposed to the repeal
Of the Missouri restriction The Wings quite generally
while sympathzing with impulses and avowed Objects
afraid it would distract and perhaps divide their
as the call was signed by of all parties it was
addressed to of all parties and responded to by ALL
'We do not believe majority Of its members at any
time were Wings. Its President Vice Chancellor
MoCoun, lifelong Democrat. Among its members were
Preston King, E. F. Bull the Rev. Adophus Skinner
Judge Allison of Rockland, Hiram Barney, George P
Benedict, and scores Of lifelong Democrats ALSO
Leonard Gibbs, John Snow, Dennis Harris, Joshua Lea
witt, and more than hundred other anti-Whig Adolf
tionists.''
This Convention is to be re-assembed tomorrow at
Syracuse. 1t will speak for itself The Wings hold
their own Convention on the Goth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-02

lIIt seems the London corporation
is no better than ours. According to
The Thnnderer, 1.-THE Lord Mayor Of
London is not the first citizen Of Lon
don. In point Of fact, We know that anv
eminent merchant who may at the pre-
sent moment be carrying on his business
In the city, would consider his nomina-
tioi! to the office a mere insult. The
constituency by which The Lord Mayor
is appointed, does rot consist Of the lea
ding citizens of London, but of knots of
petty tradesmen, well drilled into effect
i've eiectioneering platoons by skillful
managers. The system which he is CAL
led upon to administer is enc which has
ceased TO command the slightest atom of
respect it is synonymous in public o.
piaion with corruption, prejudice, and
sslt-,nterest in the most abiect form. -
The Times goes SO far as to recommend
the abolition Of the municipal govern
ment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-02

JoHN @. ADAMS REFUSED. aged
lady died in this city few days since,
who in youth refused a marriage offer
from John Quincy Adams. 1t will be
reco!lected that, when young man, Mr..
Adams resided for time in Newbury-
port, and here he became acquainted with
the lady alluded TO, who belonged to one
OF the most fashionable and respectable
families in the town, and proposed to
make her his wife. She declined his Of
fer, and united her destiny with one ac.
coinplished as scholar, and more fortu-
nate in his natural endowments than 9TH
erwise and thus the belle of Newbury-
port, failed to preside at the White
House, for which she would have been
every way faed.-[ Aewburyport u
ni0r.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-02

WIscoNsFE SUNDAY SCHOOL UNrov.
According to the Report of tho Exc
cutiye Committee OF the Wisconsin Sun.
day School, at its recent session in this
city, the amount donated to the Society
since its last Annual Report, was $3.50
80; received for books, 81 1920 Is val-
ne of books donated and sold, $2,26l
40. 800 Testaments and 200 Bibles
have been distributed, so schools estab-
lished, and l26 more assisted, with an
aggregate of 1850 scholars and 1926
teachers.
Resolutions of regret for the death of
II. 5. Barton were adopted.
WIN. Ii. Byron was elected President
for the ensuing year, H. Reed, Secreta-
ry and Treasurer, j. w. Vail Correspon-
ding Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-02

a CoNTRAsr.-In Constantinople, the
Metropolis of Mahometanism, the Bible
is an open book. Whoever wants it, is
perfectly free to have it. A large de-
pcsltory fer the Sacred Volume has been
established in the very heart of the city,
accessible alike TO Frank and Moslem.
In Rome, the Metropolis of Popery.
the Bible is sealed book. It is under
the ban. You may look for it, through
the bookstores, in vain. The people
are not permitted to read it. IF a trav-
eler should be found having some copies
of it in his trunk, he would be marked
at once us suspicious character, and
very probably be accused of crime.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-02
TERMS FOE AnyERTISINc
THE NEWFOUNDLAND TEs.E-
GRAPH

A New York correspondent of the
New Orleans Picayane makes some
statements about the Newfoundland f.
lectrie Telegraph, now in course of con-
strnction, and certain plans for expedi-
ting the English news across the ocean
by means Of new steamers, which are
certainly very noteworthy. He saws
that the work on the Telegraph line is
now nearly completed, with the excen-
ton of the submarine cable. which is to
connect Newfoundland with Prince Ed
ward Island, and that Island with the
main land at New Brunswick. Owing
70 the burning of the contractors works
in England, this cable could not be fur.
nished according 10 agreement, in Au-
gust, and will not, probably, be ready
before April or May of 1854. This ca
bic is 10 be the largest and best in the
world. Its entire length is to be $50
miles.
The same company have building for
tnem steamer of about $50 tons bur-
den and 200 horse power, capable of
carrying 80 passengers, which is to be
y " oti ~ illti6S an nOlr IN all
weathers, and to possess various other
qualities of safety, comfort and economy.
which will make hera model stea,ner.--
With this and kindred steamers the pas.
sage between Galway, Ireland, and New
iork, is TO be made in SIC days ! But
this is not enough. BY means of yachts
this steamer is 10 be boarded off Cane
Race, and her news despatched By the
Newfoundland Telegraph SO that it will
reach New York two days ahead &C the
steamer, or in four days from Galway.
When everything is complete, it is
proposed by the Company to open SUBJ
scription books in all the prime; pal cities
OF the Union, by subscribing to which
merchants and others are to be furnish
ed with news simultaneously, at fixed
price. The press in every city is to be-
supplied gratuitously. The capital of
the Company is TO be 81 900 900, divi-
ded into 10000 shares at 500 share.
The work Is to be finished by june
Traveller.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-02
LERERTsNEs.

The idea Is getting very common that
crimes are not always to be measured
by the penalty the law attaches TO them,
and that our code of criminal law is We
~ deficient in the protection it holds out
to the victims of RIGHTEOUSNESS. The
English nobility did net legislate against
their own vices, but their dependents
were made to feel the iron rod, and our
common law is the offspring of the Eng
lish code. Hence man may be sent. TO
the state prison for stealing to satisfy his
hunger, but no such punishment awaits
the iiend incarnate, who steals into a
family, and with the serpent in his heart,
and love on his tongue, blasts a fellow
creatures purily-ruins hopes Of pa
rents, and fills them with anguish they
would not feel were an innocent daugh-
ter dead at their feet. We know of no
character in the human form that is more
detestable than the deliberate lbertiae.
or one who does more evil to commune
ty, and yet they are often petted by So
clety, for the law provides no way to
punish them. We are no friend TO the
system OF Lynch law; but if our legis-
lators wish their acts to be res pecied let
them frame such laws as the public good
requires. Every man feels it his first
duty to protect his wife from Insult this
he feels in honor, love, and duty bound
10 do; his daughters are his priceless
Jewels al d all attempt 10 betray them
ronses every feeling Of his soul to de-
stroy the scorpion in human shape. So
IA brother also feels the honor of lis sis
tiers as dear as life, and an injury to them
Is provocation which the laws of chiv-
airy wipes out with blood, yet our laws
only make it matter of dollars and
cents ]
Now if personal violence is to be dis
countenanced, let our laws provide some
adequate punishment for rowdies, and
loathsome debauchees. IF men connot
obtain justice, where it ough, to be found
in our courts, they will be very apt to
take the matter in their own hands, and
the public will sustain them in 50 doing.
= GAINESVILLE Free Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-02

STUDYING DEAD LANGuAGEs.-W With
out contesting the point, whether dead
languages are of any use, it will be al
lowed that the study cests pretty dear.
Thres-quariers Of the time for seven
years, at least, is the expense. Not a.
bove one in one hundred learns TO read
even Latin decently WE'LL that is one good
reader for every 10000 sterling ex-
penditure. AS to speaking Latin, per-
haps one out OF one thousand may learn
that, so that there is speaker for each
100000 spent in the languages. 1t
will, perhaps, be said that Latin is ne
cessary TO the understanding of English,
but The Greeks particularly at Athens, }
who learned no language but their own,
understood and spoke it better than the
people of any other country. Profess
scr Playfair.