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Extracts from Correspondence.

WYOMING, YA.-Some days since, through mis-
take, some numbers Of the Organ reached me. /
read them, was well pleased, and distributed them
among my friends They have caused quite rev.
olution in sentiment here. The cause of the
American party is finding fresh advocates every
day. Some Of our most staunch Democrats are
uniting in the cause.
AUGUSTA, GA.-The work goes bravely on in
Georgia and we confidently expect to have the
controlling power by the first of October next, at
which time our Governor and Legislature are
elected. You may expect to hear about that
time that an individual called Sam has performed
some miraculous things in the empire State Of the
South.
MADISON, Gal think may truly say that
the order Hourishes in Georgia We now have
over eighty councils in the State, but cannot tell
how many members. The cause Is stll on the in.
crease.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA.--We are pretty much all
right in this portion Of the State, and from what
have been informed, the State Of Florida Is ripe for
unfolding American principles and American inca
sures Ny best wishes attend you, and hope the
banner Of the order viii float triumphantly over
every State in the Union
srRse HILL, Trss.-We approve Of your prin.
ciples, and are glad to find that some person has
come out and taken ground in favor of those doc
trines, which our common country stands 40 much
| in need Of
RoxSKY, vA.--We stI move on steadily, surely
and securely. We confidently expect TO give
majority in Hampshire county for the American
party.
AccoxAcK CoUSrr, vA.--The Organ Is doing
much good in this county. The American party
IL now the dominant one here. We can elect
whom we please, and the spring elections viii
verify the truth Of this assertion We win roll up
hundred majority at least against Wise. Some
Of his strongest fiends are going against him
The "old linersrare boiling the ranks. In May
next we win redeem our old Commonwealth from
the curse Of dcmagoguism and foreignism.
! JEFFERSON Couvr, yA.--It Is hardly necessary
for me to say that the American party Is in -four
shinq condition in this county. The party is sbou
equally divided on the two old political parties ant
are working with undivided hearts and hands fo
+" Orr Principiss.'
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MoRaASrows, yA.--The cause Is prospecting
most gloriously in this section Of Virginia and HI,
A. Wise will be the worst-beaten man that eysr
tried to be Governor of Virginia, or, If not mis-
take the signs Of the times. bid you God speed
in the glorious cause you are engaged In.
MmsER, ALA.-Your principles are well receiy-
ed here, indeed, might say BY the whole coun-
try They are received with enthusiasm, particu-
larly by the Democratic party. In our county there
is band of outlawed Irishmen, who have for years
tyrannized over our citizens. A DEMocRAT.
MKcHAMcsvLLE, GAL received number OF
your paper, and am pleased with the idea Of "per-
petuating American freedom, and the preservation
of American rights"
Matters in Georgia are going on about right.
You must not doubt it. The circulation Of your
paper here win do much to accelerate the progress
Of the American party. H.
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Baltimore Correspondence.
The Harbor 0po,-Bank Note Frdud-06fee Of
City Physiciat.

The Harbor Ope,,-Bank Note Fraud-0Gee Of
City Physicians.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 20, 1858.
At length we have the qualification to be able to
announce that the embargo which Old Winter had
put upon this port, has been raised, and Baltimore
IL once more free. The steam tow-boat Relief,
which arrived up yesterday, reports the river and
bay free from obstruction, except a small amount
of floating ice In the latter, which, under the infiu-
ence Of the present mild weather, Is rapidly disap-
pearing.
Quite fleet Of vessels, mostly belonging TO the
coasting trade, came up to the city yesterday
causing quite revival Of business in many branch
es OF trade. There were several arrivals OF grain
and decided improvement in the aspect OF affairs
at the Corn Exchange, was manifested yesterday.
A very deceptive specimen Of bank note fraud
was exhibited in this city yesterday, in the shape
Of an altered note Of the Bank Of Commerce, of
baltimore. genuine FIVE dollar note has been
used by the perpetrstor Of the fraud in such an In
genous manner as would be very likely TO deceive
almost any one not very familiar with the appear
ance of the genuine The figures and the word
FIVE have been removed, and in their place, pasted
delicate tissue with the denomination fffy ex-
pressedin words and figures. A close inspection
detects the slight variation In the thickness of the
paper but superficial examination would scarcely
raise a suspicion Of its genuineness. II win be
well for all to use more than ordinary vigilance just
now as il is supposed that many similar frauds are
in circulation.
The committee on health in the City Council
have reported an ordinance aboshing the Office
of city physician as a useless appendsge TO the
municipal organization. The ordinance provides
that the duties Of the Office shall devolvc upon
the health officer. The reasons which the COM
mittee give for this recommendation appear to
be sound and judcious. The Office was created
many years ago, when the board Of health was not
as at present, composed Of medical men !; and was
then necessary as an adviser Of the board on med-
cal points But new, the health officer being a
physician, the Office in question il rather him
health department, on account Of the conflicting
views almost sure to exist between the two OH
GERS Under these circumstances the committee
very properly recommend the abrogation Of the
| Office.
The Mayors appointments win be acted on this
afternoon by the City Council, and much anxiety
naturally exists among the candidates for con6rma-
ton, TO learn their fate. There are many rumors
Of contemplated reflections but they are not sufi-
J cisntly reliable 70 repeat ArrRrcus.
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Mr. EDITOR: The following extract is taken
from the London Illustrated News of Jan 81:
America is represented in Spain by French
man, in Portugal by an Irsman, and In Italy by
an italian, at the Hague by German Jew, and at
Naples by Scot"
It is rumored that should Messrs. Buchanan and
Mason return home from England and France, that
the appointments will be rendered TO Gen. Michael
O'Flarrety and Col Patrick 0'Toole, as they are
known to be strong administration men, and can
influence large number of good and Wise votes
in the Old Dominion, and can also shoulder three
muskets piece.
Sam wonders how many such men can hold Of
fee, or even laborer's place, when he takes pos
session of the White House.
OsE OF SAWS BoYs.
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FOR THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
Party va. M0raIa.

Did the Know-N Nothing party claim, and should
it have accomplished nothing more, its mission
would have amply succeeded in developing and
drawing attention to the elements now arrayed
against it. Behold the spoils party, and the Roman
Catholic Church, Touched in the same vital part,
the foreign element of our population, they have
made common cause against the American party,
and daily discovered principles more dangerous
than original KNOWN othingism ever dreamed OIL
But not only principles but practices, devices, ana
means, more odious than heretofore predcated OF
the party or church above-named.
The instantaneous and violent change OF Wing
Catholics in this city, whether at the suggestion OF
priest, or in conformity with cardinal principle 10
too well known, and has been too often discussed
for special remark The puny and pitiful efforts OF
few hirelings of power, to stay the tide OF Ameri-
conism by visiting on helpless womanhood and in
fancy the punishment of free inquiry, are still
fresh in the minds of Americans. 1t is to the
morals, lately brought to bear against us, that we
would direct special attention.
The WASHINGTON Union, after publishing sfs ex-
position Of Know-N othingism, with all its obliga-
tons, has argued gravely that violation OF its
oaths is no perjury, saying in substance, although
you violate faith and confidence and obligation
voluntarily sought by you, and render yourself
unworthy the notice Of honorable men, yet, be-
cause said oaths were not administered by judge
or justice, and you are not therefore subject to
prosecution and penitentiary, you commit no per-
Jury and become Democrat under the new and
approved patent.
Mark the effect Of such teachings. Mr.. Wise!
and Mr. Wise SIS an honorable man." says he
knows the whole working of the order-signs, Sc
crets, grips, passwords, oaths &C., &c. From whom
did he get 1t, supposng what he says is true Was
it from that devil that took him on top the great
mountain Of Know Nothingism and showed him all
dominion, save the Old Dominion, to whom he
had the magnanimity to say, get thee behind
me-" and who doubtless did "get behind" him.
Or was it some poor unperjued wretch, that had
set at the feet of forrest Gamalie and learned
exactly " where ends the virtue and where begins
the vice2"
Wr. Wise says he is a Mason Taking his word
for it, how did the Catholics like him before he
espoused their cause What did he think of Nor
GAM What thinks he of the current expositions
Of Masonry and their authors? Has Masonry ever
been seriously damaged thereby, or is it not going
ahead in spite of all thats Or, are Mason's oaths
administered la Forney, and used only In Pick
wickian sense SAM, JUNIOR.
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TUEspAr, February 20. 1888

A message from the President was received,
communicating from the Indian Bureau recon.
mendation to appropriate certain sums for the
support Of that Office.
An executive communication was received from
the Navy Department respecting the harbor OF
Savannah, and It's suitableness for anaval depot.
Messrs. COOPER, JONES Of Tennessee, SEW.
ARD, MASON, MALLORY, and EVANS, sub
mitted reports and memorials on private matters
Mr.. BROWN introduced joint resolution 10
adjourn the Congress sine die at IL o'clock, March
Sd, as March 4th comes on the Sabbath.
Mr.. WELLER said that he should object to any
such resolution until the Senate should agree 10
meet at III o'clock.
Mr.. MASON introduced bin for the relief Of
Hon. George P. Marsh, in payment of diplomatic
duties performed in Greece.
Mr.. BR0DHEAD submitted the proceedings Of
the Old Soldiers Convention.
The bill for the relief Of Mrs J. j. McCleand
was taken up and passed.
Mr.. BENJAMIN rose to personal explanation.
He read from a newspaper the proceedings OF a
meeting of New York merchants, charging Mr..
FIsH, of the Senate, with duplcity toward them in
his action the passenger bill lately passed. He
denied that any such conduct had bean shown by
Mr.. FISH He then explained the spirit of the bill.
Mr.. SEWARD defended Mr.. FISH from the
charge against him, but he said Mr.. Frsu was
charged in this manner by his own constituents
and personal friends. e
Mr.. CASS now obtained the floor in answer 70
Lord Clarendon's speech in the House Of Lords,
and TO the charges against him General CAss) Of
having misrepresented Lord Carendon's views;
and at this stage we we're forced TO close our re.
port to be In time for press.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
TUESDAY, February 30, 1855.
The House met at eleven o'clock to-day, in scS
cordance with the resolution passed yesterday
The SPEAKER laid before the House, commu
nication from the President transmitting letter
from the Secretary Of the Interior, asking for Ger
tain appropriations for service in his department
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Birthday of washington.

We hold that the birthday of the illustri-
Gus Father Of his Country should be devoted
to rejoicings, and not to labor, by the native
sons of the United States, and we shall there
fore give the operatives in the American
Organ" office, an opportunity of commemora-
ting the birth Of Washington, in such manner
as may best suit their respective views and
wishes.
No paper will be issued on the 22d instant
from our Office
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The FIXTURE.

The people are with us. Never before was the
American party on such ground this day.
Hitherto il has scarcely known defeat, and nothing
can henceforth hinder its conquerng progress.
Gov. Seward was opposed because Of his opposi-
ton to American prnciplesnot as Is falsely alleg
ed, on account of his other opinions Among those
who voted against him in the Assembly, was Mr..
Palmer Of Chstsuque, always and still an ardent
Seward partisan, 80 far slavery is concerned, and
in all the Wing divisions, am opponent Of Millard
Fillmore. But both he and his constituents believe
the American question paramount, and accordingly
he voted sgains Gov. Seward. On the other hand,
Mr. Mcguire from New York, an Irishman and 4
Roman Catholic voted for him. avowedly because
he is on the side Of his nation and his religion.
Those who imagine that the reelection ofllov.
$. win impede the progress ofthc American party,
need not live very long to see the mistake. The
debates and trcacbery at Albany, will confer upon
the Know Nothngs" an overwhelming impetus.
The American party, in being betrayed by traitors
and apostates, is no more Frustrated than was
Christianity by the detection Of Judas Iscariot,
the Revolution by the treason Of Benedict Arnold.
IDoLArRY ExrENsIvE-The incanse burnt in the
Chinese idol temples Is said TO cost 90,0000 900
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MATRIMONIAL ADvrRrrsrSe.--M strimony Ia be-
coming more and more "Daaffer Of money We
copy couple Of Advertisements,
!" gentleman entirely worthy and respectable,
with an income Of $4,000 independent of his bust
ness, wishes 70 correspond with matrimonial view
with an accomplished and refined lady. None but
eligible and wealthy ladies' are invited to address
A. r. T., Brooklyn, /. l., post paid.
"A young man of the first standing IN society
wishes TO open correspondence with Young lady
OF good disposition, &c., with view TO matrimony.
Address II. J. W., Box No. $50, Holyoke, Mass.
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Hon. John Letchcr and Know-N othingism.

nuns Souu 1ctCHtE nua OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
This gentlemen is out in letter, denying that
he has any connexion with, or in any manner
sympathizes with the Known othings. We
make the following extract from his letter:
"Why II should be supposed by any one, that I
am identified either personally or otherwise, with
this order, am at loss TO understand, unless
il be the sentiments have expressed In regard 70
the appointment Of Mr. Soue, as Minister to Spain.
Those sentiments were formed and expressed, in
many conversations with friends attached to both
political parties, before the Known Nothing organi-
zation had an existence. They are just as sincerely
entertained now, and would not, II had the
power, recall anything that have expressed on
that subject"
In another paragraph he avows his love Of
the Democratic faith, and his adherence to
Democratic measures; and thinks it is hardly
in the "range Of probability" that he win ever
change his political principles, or dissolve his
political relations"
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t# The American Tines" published
daily and weekly in New York, is new
paper handsomely produced, and well edited.
1t is devoted to the support Of the National
American party" and gives an earnest Of
its devotion to National American doctrines,
in its leader Of Saturday, which we shall insert
tomorrow
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Columbian College.

We cheerfully comply with the request Of the
Trustees Of Columbian College, and publish
their circular in another column. Without
being able to speak Of the qualifications OF the
Professors and Teachers, from our personal
knowledge of the gentlemen named, we have
guarantee in their established regulations, and
in the prudence and good Judgment of the
Trustees, that they will faithfully and usefully
discharge their respective duties. Independent
Of support from the surrounding country, the
District Of Columbia is amply able to furnish
the complement ofstudents required to make this
College most fourishing institution; and we
cannot see any advantage or propriety in send
ing youths abroad for an education, which can
as well, II not better, be obtained at home, at
much less expense, and with far less danger to
their morals and manners. Thepeople Of this
District should take pride in fostering this in
stitution, ifother considerations, above adverted
to, were not sufficient TO induce them TO give it
preference. But we speak from our own ex-
perience, both rs a teacher and rs father,
when we advise all parents to educate their
children at home, il it be practicable.
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IDoLArRy ExrENsrvE-The incanse burnt in the
Chinese idol temples Is said TO cost soc, 900
annually or more than dollar for every man, wo-
man, and child, In the whole empire, tt@
, 1855-05-26

THE BRIGADIER GENERALsHTP.--It seems
that there is some doubt at the north
among those who assume to speak by au-
thority on the subject, as to either Shields
or Davis's obtaining this appointment. We
find in the New York Sunday Times an art
icle on this subject, from which we are hap
py to extract the following paragraphs as
meeting our views exactly:
But undeniably the man whoSwculd
most satisfy the whole Union for the new
post of honor is Gen. Persifor Il. Smith.
Gen. Smith was elected by Louisiana as
its brigadier-general in quota Of the state
at the commencement Of the Mexican war,
He had been o noted militia general, ex-
ceedingly fond Of military duty, thoroughly
conversant with it, and, indeed, caring for
little else. His presiding at the sham-fghts,
of which the Louisiana Legion Of New Or
leans are so fond, was always admirable.
He soon rose into notice, and was, short
ly after the war broke out, made colonel Of
the mounted rife regiment in the regular
service. With his exploits the people are
familiar. lie was not less brave than af-
fable and popular among the soldiers. He
won two brevets-brevet brigadier-geueral
and breve; major-general. Gen. Smith has
had the good taste TO keep entirely out ol
politics. He has in no wise stepped out Of
the line of his duty as soldier, con6ning
his attention to the service. He has per
formed frontier duty without murmur:"
, 1855-05-26
The Fremont Claim Decision.
WASHINGTON Cry, April 4th, 1855.

ny ...,,,a-a>. N,-,, Nr;l All ISSE
N'n'No'1' ' - -ir'" -
In the case OF JOHN 0HAREs FREMONT
appalent rs. The United S'atcs-An ap
neal from the District Court Of the United
States for tbe Northern District of Cali
-" 80 y, C,,De I,.,;a. IT,, 5,.,;.oro, a.,
ior"ia' U9.'' "''.,.e i"" u'"',,N '"'
opinion OF the onl'ed states supreme
Court, in substance as follows:
The Court bestowed much attention M.
on this case. MS many claims TO land in Col
ifornia depend upon the same PRINCIPLES
and will in effect. be decided by the iudr.
ment Of the Court in this case A prelinl.
inary question as to the Jurisdiction of the
District Conrt having been decided in a
nrevious case the Court proceeded TO OK,
amino the validity of the claim mon tbi,
anncol
After a lengthy disouisition upon IN,
practice in re@ord 10 grants of land n
Tou;siono and Florida when those Terri
,or;os vcro trs, cedcd ~ Tho ITr;tod States
onSlbow for tho nroceed;nrs in those case,
world annlv 70 spch os that row nndc,
cousiderdtioo Tho Jndgo cor,es ~ tLo onos
,lon of The validity of The grant to Alvo.
r"do Of The tract Of land known Inv Nh,
name Of Msrinosas which wns tIie point II
,on,roversv and arrives At thc copclnsior
lint the grant To Alvarodo cave him a YES
I'D al ;n,orest in I'm cnant;tv Of land tbarei,
snsc;6ed and that said interest was NOT for
fsited by failure to comnIy with Certain
conditions as TO the survey and settlemen
attached to the grant. the state of the coun
, 1855-05-26

The VEFo AND Col. BENToN.-The cor
respondent of the New York Courier and
Enquirer has the following passage in re-
lation to the reception Of the Collins veto
BY the house
When Sidney Webster the presidents
secretary had delivered the document, Mr..
Benton grasped him by the hand, and de-
fvered the following sentiment Sir,
tell the president thank him for this act.
He deserves the thanks Of the country. II
were the president, III he id to HI
II would not keep blank vetoes 10y me to
defeat the bills Of this congress"
Theologians may dispute as regards the
propriety Of the expression, which the let
ter writer attributes to the great Missouri
ian, (though sound one might hold to its
literal truth, } yet no one acquainted with
popular sentiment, but knows that this dec.
laration Of Col. Benton is purely the ut
terance Of every honest and frank heart in
the country.
, 1855-05-26

IMPORTANT FROM CHrHA.-Pnatical At
fack.-A letter in the New York CONNER
cinl, dated Canton, Jan. -, says:
The enlistment of Americans in the i'm,
peral service was put n stop to hy the
United States commissioner, Mr.. McLane,
who announced his intention of inhicting a
punishment of 8 years Imprisonment and a
fine Of $40, 600 upon any American who
should accept service under the Chinese
government
On the 30th of December desperate
attack was made on number Of trading
junks laying at Whampoa, bya large feet
of rebel boats and piratical vessels from
outside. The junks were under convoy Of
Il few emperialist vessels, which were by no
meanes in sufficient force TO make an effect
ual resistance. The fight, however, was
unusually obstinate, and the junks, being
in the midst of the foreign shipping where
they were supposed probably to be in COM
parativc safety, a great number. Of foreign
vessels, including men-of.war, were. struck
during the action, and several casualties
occurred on board American and English
ships Not the least Interference was at
tempted by either the American or English
forces. The affairs ended with the capture
and pluudcr of the junks, and murder OF
all on board, except the woman and chill
dfcn, who were carried off.
On the following day the piratical boats
(many of which are in charge of foreign
sailorS) plundered from alongside Ameri-
can vessels several chop-boats, laden with
cargoes for said vessels. They were re-
turned NEXT day upon a representation
from Capt. Abbot that they were American
property.
On the 7th the rebel forces with the aid
of the parties, approached within five miles
of the factories, plundered and burned
thirty fvej junks, and murdered their crews.
They gave notice to the naval commanders
that Canton would be attacked on the 18th
inst.
, 1855-05-26


RUSSIAN HUMoR-A French officer serv-
ing before sevastOpol, tells the following
story in aprivate letter to friend in Paris.
1t shows that Russian soldiers are not de-
ficient in humor:
1--WE often see white flag hoisted to
the top of pole and hear tho trumpet
sound in the Russian ambuscades, and Of
course, means +" flag Of truce" At once
the FIRE ceases, and vast number Of heads
are seen to pop from under the earth to
the open air. The Russiansihold up to the
French, bottles and glasses, as II they in
vited them 10 drink each others, health
The French reply by fourishing their tin
cans; and they pledge each others health.
The bearer Of the flag Of truce advances
on horseback, stops about 100 PAGES from
our trenches, while the nearest French OIL
Ger goes forward to receive the dispatches.
l yesterday witnessed meeting Of the
kind. The pa' taiaaentaris courteously took
his glove from his right hand and shook
that at captain Of Chasseurs, who had
gone out to meet him. So you see the
Russians are not the Cossacks they have
been taken for. The partementarie re-
tires, the white flag is pulled. down, and
the murderous din recommences as be-
FORE" f