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Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30
Riot.

There was an extensive riot at 1T. Louis
on the day Of the election. An Irishman' s
vote was challenged-he was knocked down
and dragged from the polls, amid storm of
fsticufs when the police interfered, and tenn
porarily restored order.
The Memphis Eagle & Enquirer" thus
continues the account Of it:
"The next outbreak was at the 9th ward
polls An Irishman was stabbed, n man
named Branon was killed, as also French
man, a canal boat hand A number of 9TH
ers were wounded, among them DR.. Port
druggist. corner Of Broadway and Washing
ton streets The police were overpowered,
and the melee became general A house
near the corner of Green and Main streets,
in which one Of the combatants had taken
refuge was attacked and the inmates driven
out. Battle Row was also assaulted and
carried by the mob There was firing in
the crowd at both places, and the riot kept
up until dask
The National Guards and Continentals
were called out BY the Mayor, and the
Greys held in readiness. At nine clock
things became quiet
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

% We have received pamphlet, pub
lished at Helena, Arkansas, by ALFRED
GAY, Elder in the Quorum of the Seven
ties in the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat
ter day Saints, and a special witness to the
Nations of the Earth" 1t is entitled
"The Errors of Great Babylon's Hireling
Priesthood, and more excellent way
The Revelations of Jesus Christ for the
salvation of man. Great Spiritual Baby
Ion and her destruction, and the necessity
of gathering out from the midst of her that
we be not partakers of her plaques
Rest awhile, reader, for you certainly
must be fatigued after reading that title
Notwithstanding the ominous title-page, we
went through it like water through a sieve.
The editors name. with its long appendage
Of titles reminds US of small axe with long
unwieldy handle; and the enormous display
of the pamphlets, title page viii frighten at
the threshold most persons who take it up
with the intention of reading it. Our fright
at the start being overcome by our curiosity
We read it through, and feel about as much
refreshed as field of young corn after a
heavy frost.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

10 The August number of the 'South-
ern Literary Messenger" is before US This
Periodical is now in its twentieth volume,
and, of late, is evidently throwing off the
lethargy, which a few years back, threaten
ed its prospects The number before US is
rich one, and the Messenger goes upon
its way improved in appearance ,and strength
ened in intrinsic merit It is edited by
Jno R. Thompson. in Richmond, Virginia:
and its subscription price is three dollars
per annum.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

10 The New Orleans "Delta,'' of the
ID of August, mentions the sudden disap-
pearance from that city. of the Clipper
Grapeshot, Captain BAXTER The circum-
stance has caused some excitement, and the
Spanish Consul has sent fast-sailing vessel
to Havana to put the authorities on the look
out. Some think the Grapeshot may be of
Oh priyatecring expedition.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

CONGRESSIONAL REcREATToN.-As Con-
gressmen haven't been able to get to the
Springs during the summer months. they
have had to look for amusement amongst
themselves. This they find; and it is usu-
ally Of very spirited nature. The fol-
lowing, from an exchange, is the last strik-
ing instance Of the way our Congressmen
e,sjoy themselves;
mike Walsh was thrashed in the House
Post Office to-day, By Mr. Seward. Of Ca,
to whom he had applied the epithet Of id
liar. Mr.. Seward first raised chair to
knock Mike down. but the bystanders seized
It. Whereupon be struck Mike several
blows with his first-marking his face bad
y, and giving good promise Of one black
eye. 1t is proposed to amend the Civil
and Diplomatic bill, by providing for a box
ing-riDg in the Capitol ground for the use
of members
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

Powers STATUES OF WASHINGTON AND
WEBsTER.--The Florence correspondent
Of the Newark Advertiser saws:
Powers noble statue Of Washington or
dered by the State Of Louisiana. Il now CON-
pleted. and will be shipped for New York
in few days. 1t il grand work, and the
lovers Of art would DO well if they would
obtain the consent of the Government of
the patriotic State which il is to adorn, for
it exhibition, e'a Passant in the Empire
City
The artist is now engaged on tie statue
Of Webster, ordered by the people Of Bos-
ton. The orator is represented in the act
Of defendingthe Constitution, which il firm
" grasped in one hand, while the other rests
upon the symbol Of the Union, which It Sc
cures. L have seen nothing among the re-
mains of ancient sculpture at all comparable
to this last achievement of American genius.
There i assuredly no head in the populous
Pantheon Of Greek and Roman notabilities,
to compare with that Of the American states
man.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

10 We have received the August num-
ber Of the "PEoPLE's Journal" month
ly Periodical published in New York city,
by ALFRED E. BEACH. 1t is full of scien-
tifc practical information Terms Of sub
scription, only S1.00 a year. Tue same
amount of money could not be better spent
than in sending on for the work Address,
postpaid, Alfred E. Beach, Editor and Pro
prietor, Of the Peoples journal, Sc Nassau
street, New York.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

no GEN GEORGE W. CLARKE, having
been appointed by the President, agent for
the Potowatamie Indians, has retired from
the Van Buren, 'Intelligencer,' and re-
signed his station as Senator of the fourth
Senatorial district in this State. General
CLARKE is succeeded in the publication Of
the ''Intelligencer" by his brother, ANsELM
CLARKE
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

10 We invite the attention of our read
ers generally to the advertisement Of the
"Americdn Artists Uniop" Lovers OF
the fine arts have here an opportunity OF
gratifying their tastes at trifing expense,
and Of contributing to the cncourag cement of
native artists
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

NORTH CAROLINA ELEcTIoN.-The re-
turns from North Carolina indicate the elec
tion of BRAGG, Democrat. over DocKERY
Wing, by decreased majority, and Dem
ocratic majority Of probably fifteen in the
Legislature. The Democratic majority is
nearly 5000 less than it was last election.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30
MOI quite Dead


Some Of the most imaginative ~ th.n
ocratic writers have been laboring VA eui-
months past to prove that the National w. VIZ
Party j. dead. But we believe tbev n.
not even succeeded in persuadinp therrsaI-'eY aI'e
Of the truth Of this position. else -
they would not toll and fret and fume ~.
hot weather in the effort to persuade o.Ln- ~
people that it il reality. Ii the Wbiy r.+
ty be IN verify dead, what sort Of cSnrsn.
and chivalry does it exhibit on the rsrt e
our opponents to occupy themselves inca.
sanity IN Staying the slain !''
Ii was but few days since that .
liant Democrat in the House or Represen,a
tives owned the potency Of the Whig r,,,r
whilst he lamented the ineticiencT II L,
own, IN shaping the Legislation of the conn
try. This is a consolatory admission y
more respects than one; for If in decided M
nority, as they are at present, they can ,;ra
tone and effect to the business Of ieqislas;on
how much more useful must they nroya
when again in . majority, The simple nbi.
losophy Of the thing is this the Wbig nr;n.
ciples stand the test Of talents and Of time
and to accomplish anything efficient for tbe
country, the majority must fall into Wb;g
measures. Whatever Of mischief bas ~
been done cannot be laid at the door If M
Wings whatever Of good is to result froTn
bills fir fortifeations, roads. rivers and bar.
boTs, Pr from any other measues promotiva
Of the general warfare, must be credited
In fair proportions TO Wing consistency and
Wing devotion National InteELigenoer
CoYsPIEAcIEs AGAINST LOUIS NAPOLEON
: letter writer from Paris, under date Of
July 18Th, says the deepest laid schemes of
conspirators against the life Of the Emper-
or are not likely to hinder him from seeing
the day of triumph 50 confidently predicted
by him, (if. indeed, it is to come unless
they are more successful than the two which
have been Disconnected within the mast
month. | refer 10 the plot according 20
which an accident to the railway train
that will bear the imperial party in a
few days to Bordeaux, on their way 70 Bar
ritz, was intended to be an occasion for tbe
assassination Of the Emperor. If % not
err alluded week hefore last to the desti-
tuition Of the prefect Of one Of the DEPART
ments through which the railway passes as
having followed The discovery Of this bot.
The other was acridently discovered last
week.
A boy was playing with one Of the two
hundred muskets shouldered by the actors
il the Play IF Schamyk-that fine military
spcctale. which nightly attracts large crowds
w the the theatre VI TIE Porte st. Martin
fired the musket 0fI, and ball lodged III
the wall This incident Mapped On The af-
ternoon nj the day when the Emperor was
expected 10 visit the theatre, and it led to
al examination which resulted in finding
fourteen Of the muskets loaded with pow
der and ball. Doubtless the imperial box
would have been the aim Of the fourteen
bullets-more than were needed to perpe-
trate crime of which the consequences
would be incalculable.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

= A letter from Santa Fe states that
Indian hostilities still continue in that sec
ton of country. The Indians are combln-
ing against the whites, and general war is
expected.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

u We would direct attention to the adj
vertisement Of Mr.. D. You've, in another
column of to-day's paper
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

Cotton il grown III Utah Territory. ana
some good samples have been seen ID Tex
as. Ii il described ms of short staple. fine
fibre, and resembling in color the celebrated
Sea Island variety Upon the whole, it has
more the appearance of ine Mexican wool
than cotton. 1t grows vel in Utah
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

~ The Masonic Grand Lodge Of Mis-
sissippi has contributed block to the Wash
ington Monument. 1t is of grey limestone,
and was transported without charge to the
place of its destination.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

rThe new suspension bridge, at Wheel
ing. Va, was opened for travel on the 26th
of July last. The mail coaches. many 9TH
er vehicles, and numerous foot passengers
passed over during the day.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

o. The Houston (Tezas) Telegraph" !"
says that the grading Of the Galveston and
Red River Rail Road is progressing rapid
ly the first twenty-five miles being nearly
finished
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

IL A destructive fire occurred at Saint
Louis, on the Sth Of August. Loss estima-
ted a: 100000, less over insurance about
$4,000
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

E The British Minister at Washing
ton City, has presented to Mr. MARCY. our
Secretary of State. the protest Of Lieuten-
ant jolly, Of the British Navy, with de-
mand for indemnity for the losses sustained
by British subjects by the bombardment ot
San Juan.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30
From Washington.
ATTACK ON THE PRESIDENT!

WASHINGTON, August 5.--Tmmediately
after the adjournment of the Senate this All
ternoon, as the President was leaving the
Capitol, at the Northern door. under the
eastern arcade, lie was followed out aud ad-
dressed by Jas. Nj. JeTards, VI Charleston,
:. q. Jeffard> was considerably intoxicat-
ed at the time, and was in company with j.
s. Duke. Of ST. Louis, aud j. Iii Wigrans.
Of n York. al of whom had been drink
ing The President shook hands With him
and Jefiards asked of the President u take
a driuk, which Ivy declined ana turned wv
enter his carriage A. he was doing w biz
hat was knocked off BIZ a hard boiled egg.
Jeifards returned into the Capitol, saying
the President was id fool
The President spoke to one of the police,
asking If lie had authority u make al ar-
rest. Capt. Huntington and officer Wales
shortly after arrested JeIards. who denied
throwing the egg. An examination was
held before Capt Dunnington. when one
witness testified that he saw him throw In
the direction Of the President, and another
that he saw him throw an egg at, and Lit
the President The Justice decided To hold
Jeffards to bail, and the accused sent for
Senator Evans, who declined becoming bail,
lie then sent for another In the meantime
becoming more sober, he cried bitterly, De-
claring that if sent to jail he would MT be
living. He then took out 4 small knife and
stabbed himself in the leg just above the
knee, saying he was determined to bleed 10
death. AS the blood flowed nrpfr@alv. he
beceme alarmed, and allowed it TO be exam
ined. and was disarmed.
The Attorney General then communicat-
ed 70 Capt Dunnington The desire Of The
President that the prisoner be not prosecut-
ed, and he was accordingly discharged.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

Missouri ELECTIoN-The returns from
this State leave no doubt of the election of
six Wings to Congress. In the first District
LUTHER NJ. KENNErT, Wing, was elected
over Col. BENTON. The Wings elected are,
in the
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30
Appointments by the President

BIZ THE ADVICE CONSENT or THE SENATE
ROBERT b. CAMPBELL, of Texas, to be
CoEsnl of the United States for the port oI
London, il England, vice George \. Sauh-
ders.
ROGER BARTON. of Mississippi, to oe
Consul Of the United States for the port OF
Havana. in the island of Cuba, i'm the p iao'
of 4. NJ Clayton, resigned
SAMJEL t. MONTGOMERY, Of Arkansas
to be agent for the Indians in New Mexico
DeBoE gives the following aggregate OF
population. &c in the u. States from the
last census.
Whites I9.552,G66
Slaves, 3,2O4,oI9
Total 23.lgI $40
Total square miles. 3,305,S65; number
Of inhabitants to the square mile, i,Ul
If the country continues 70 progress M
the same ratio, it viii by the year lO'V'
contain population Of 200, 100000.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

E The President of the United States,
amongst other presents to the Emperor of
Japan, has sent him barrel of American
Whiskey.
We should like to know to what extent
the republican, JOHN BARLEYcoRN, will
take the eye Of the Emperor.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

The BENToNTTEs are said to be complete
ly vanqulshed, although they manifest re-
solution to fight to the last, and have an
nounced their determination to put Mr..
BENTON forward for the Presidency in 1856.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

PsYcHoLoGY AND TEMPERANcE-Prof
RYAN has recently delivered several lectures
on these subjects in this place, and has made
up. and is row instructing class in Psy-
chology.
He is an interesting lecturer, and strong
ly engages the attention of his audience.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

PEosrEcTs OF THE WAR.-The Presi-
dent has sent to Congress a strong message,
intimating the probability of rupture with
Spain, in regard to Cuba, and urging the
necessity of placing at his disposal, an
amount of money sufficient to meet the an
ticipated emergency.
The Memphis "'Fhig, previous to Civ
ing the message, says
''The following message from the Presi
dent is indicative of determination to
pick a quarrel with Spain. and settle the
Cuban question without the aid of Fillibus
ters, or even the backing up of Congress.
The Brigadier is evidently desrons to
"let slip the dogs of war;" and have his adj
ministration forever connected with the ac-
QUESTION of Cuba
The Washington Union is making strong
appeals to the friends of the administration
to vote the appropriation asked for, and there
is scarce doubt that after the heightened
and strict drill of the past six months, the
force of discipline will carry the point and
leave the President master of the $40. .0OO.-
0O0."
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

The greatest depth Of the ocean yet found
and measured Is a little over seven miles.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30

10 The st. Louis Herald saws that
the KnowN Nothing ticket has gone ahead of
all others in that city and the St. Louis
"lntelligencer'' exults at the defeat of Col.
BENTON.
BENTON is indeed defeated; and his pal
sled hand has relinquished, at length. the
last feeble grasp of his political sceptre.-
The bursting of the Princeton's biz gun
was the announcement of the Colonel's ar.
rival at the top of the hill He has since
been gradually descending, but now he is
suddenly overwhelmed from above By the
avalanche of popular disapprobation. His
has been an eventual career, and we reckon
his Booh contains some strange things.
10 a MEDAL was awarded by the Lon
don Worlds Fair, to Mr.. JOHN w. Gu1.
of Wheeling, Virginia, for his sample of do
mestic silk. The me dal has been received
with letter, of which the following is an
extract -
The coarser staple products of the Uni
ted States were expected, but it caused no
little surprise to see silks coming from the
wild west that rivalled the finest fabrics
from the looms Of London and Lyons. But
the result of the great exhibition Of 1851.
did much to illustrate the truth that the dig
nifty of labor is the true stimulus of art and
real progress to the child of liberty.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-30
Nonc0n,nitta7.


The instructions of the Navy Department
to Captain Hollins of the Z. S. Ship Cy-
ane, relative to affairs at Greytown, are
rich exhibition of the Noncommittal spirit
After enumerating the outrages committed
at Greytown, the Secretary says:
''Now, it is very desirable that these peo-
pie should be taught that the United States
will not tolerate these outrages, and that they
have the power and the determination to
check them. 1t is, however, very much
to be hoped that you can effect the purposes
of your visit without resort to violence
and destruction Of property and loss OF llte.
The presence of your vessel will, no doubt
work much good The department reposes
much in your prudence and good sense.
The Secretary, clearly. intimates that ex-
treme measures must be resorted to, if
deemed necessary He does not limit Capt
Hollins' action in the matter but indicat
ing the course which the Department ex-
pected him to pursue, he leaves the Com
mander to act to any extent, according to
his own Judgment Why were the instruc-
tions Of the Department to Captain Hollins
not more explicit The reason may be
seen in the comments Of the Washington
Union upon the notices made of the affair
by some of the New York journals. It
says:
s'It will be seen that the course of the
President and his Cabinet has been grossly
and wickcdly misrepresented by those New
York journals Some of them have under
taken, in the most positive terms, TO state
the instructions given to Capt. Hollins and to
assert that the course pursued by him in
the destruction of Greytowa was distinct
iy indicated an his ihstructions Upon
turning to the letter of instructions, tic
recklessneSs of these assertions aeiU be
apparent. The letter was drawn BY Secre-
tary Dobbin, and IS prepared acjth sINGU-
LAR PRUDENCE AND CAUTION"
What was the use of this singular pru-
dence and caution with regard to Capt. Hol-
Inns ? The Department might very well
have exercised these qualities in determin-
ing what Capt. Hollins' instructions should
be, under the circumstances but when de-
termined on, the exercise Of this prudence
and caution which purposely left the door
open for shifting the responsibility from the
administration to its agent was certainly a
novel expedient, and one of which neither
Talleyrand nor Machievel would ever have
thought
That wrongs have been committed, and
that matters at Greytown needed correction,
and the decisive interposition of our Gov
ernment, we doubt not. That Capt. Hol-
Inns had full authority under his instructions
to do what he has done, we doubt Just as lit
tie But although the instructions to Capt.
Hollins indicated the wishes Of the Depart
ment, we had no idea, until we read the re-
marks of the Union that the Secretary
had purposely confined his expressions to
an indication Of his wishes, in order that
the Administration might receive the cred
it, if the bombardment Of Greytown should
prove popular, and Capt. Hollins be burd-
ened with the odium, should tie lombard
ment prove unpopular
PRosPEcTs OF THE WAR.-Tbe presi
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RAILROAD on A New PgINcIPLE.-The
railroad from the Barrier d'Enper to
Soeaun, Paris, il seven miles long, ard Is
built a. nm experiment upon a new system
IF wheels. The engine tender and hinder
most car Of the train. are furnished with
oblique wheels, under the ordinary upright
ones Where The track i straight these 90
not touch the rails. but At the carves they
come into play, ratiling along the inner
edge of the rails, and preventing the train
from running off the track. The road was
therefore made purposely tortuons, and the
most sudden and seemingly dangerous bends
were introduced ut frequent intervals The
tTo stations are circular, and tie train, AZ It
receives it, passengers. l. doubled up into
ring Mi fifty feet radius The smallest curve
upon the road i sixiy-eight feet radius, and
over this the train goes al full speed. The
corners Of the cars are cut of % that the ve-
hicIes. il following the curves, 40 hot ID
fringe upon each other The experiment
has been attended with entire success. A
model Of this species Of running gear, has
been on exhibition at the Crystal Palace
for several months past.
The Philadelphia Ledger i now printed
on paper made principally from straw, IN
der patent which proposed to make it from
any ibrOus vegetable substance We are
now, says the Ledger Of a recent date, wri-
ting upon foolseaP paper of q very fair quail
ity, made from wood, AZ Lee Massachusetts.
by Planter & Smith. These experiments
in paper making are made necessary by the
scarcity and high price Of cotton and linen
rags, which have advanced 80 much that
newspapers can scarcely afferd to be publish
cd at their former rates, the cost Of paper
being y heavy. II wood, straw and other
fbrous substances. Of a cheaper price, can
be made to supply the deficiency Of rags.
every branch of the printing business will
relieved Of an onerous expense, and some Of
our farmers viii receive handsome prices
for that which now i. comparatively speak
ing, of but little value to them
" o. Bulletin.