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Where Shall We Go!

The New York Herald, after having fought
for the free-liquor party until defeat over
whelmed it, has turned temperance lecturer,
and promises to be most valiant champion
in the cold-water ranks. Hear ii:
"Wel Clark is elected The Maine law
trumphs. The prospects Of the grogshop
politicians are very gloomy. Their chief el-
emcnt in getting up patriotie stream will be
neutraized altogether. They must pre- pare
themselves for the reign Of virtue, cold water
and wosly heads. They have always held
that cold water was all well snough for man
ufacturng purposes, but not worth talking
about ps beverage. Now they must como
to it. They will be clean and sober Of ne
cessty. And, that their health may not be
endangered by too sudden shock, we advise
them to commence at cold water, outside and
in, Immediately. A sliding scale might be
adopted, commencing with one glass ofwater
to sixteen Of brandy or rum every day, and
gra dually increasing the quantity of water
and lessening the doses of brandy. This
prescription is a safe one, and it must,be con-
tinued until the patient can stand all water
anu no rum. lue oiu Sou"o's ""o "s'St
drink snv water will be surprised to find that
it is very excellen, bev srage."
The next question is, where shall the rum
seller GO! They are looking about for "soms
ark of refuge in which they may be saved
from the deiuge of cold water which threat
ems to sweep the State from Dunkirk to
Montsuk Point" Emigration is talked OF in
high quarters, but whi'her! To California.
kebroska, Centre! Asserica! Alas! the press
pect is gloomy in all these places - BusAupsr
PLY the Herald has discovered enc "refuge,"
for it's qusndam friends. Heer it again:
"Thus it will be seen that the ordinary
channels OF emigration are closed to this
ornamental class Of our fellow-citizens. But
there is one place--ene elysium--ons happy
family-oue epicurian retreat--ons delicious
paradise where their exertions will be sppre-
ciated and their efforts rewarded the city Of
Washington! The opening is magnificent
one. We have thirty millions Of money in
the treasury, and only three months (holi-
days OUT to spend it in. The city is an inn
mense rumshop. The Kitchen Cabinet lives
on rum entrely-members Of Congress
drink rum all day and all night, and between
their speeches--there is rum in the white
House-rum on the avenue--rum overflow
ing in the hotels--rum in the drawing rooms
rum in the Speakers room--rum in the
committee rooms---in fact the capital itsslfis
filled with rum from dome to corner stone.
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some sort Of excuse or pajlistioa .(pr this
Wholesale fraud whereby Mssc( hs By
thousands have rode over iato ksnzss,
voted, pnd gone directly home To- Wpourii
Mr.. Benton you win never ID Bent
we think you will never be rst to the
seaate--your pOltical race is and we
have no more tears to shed over IL.
Champions of Free Labor and Yree' S6ils
Kansas must yet be savedl no, by doing no:
thing, but by earnest. hearty WORK. Nexi,
spring must witness an emigration thiiher'
from the Free States, not by hundreds mere
ly, but by thousands; and the next House,
will have amajority Of Representatives who
will admit no delegate chosen by suck nom
strous fraud as that which returned Whit
field. The struggle is only beguns<1N. r.
Tribune. -
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ArPEARANoE OF THE PRISONER.
A PROMISING FAMILY.
TIE PRINTERS CRAFT LOOMING UP.

TIE PRINTERS CRAFT LOOMING UP.
Israel Washburn, Jr., Of the B lngor, Me,
district; L. D. Washburn, of The Galena, III.
district; c. .Washburn, of the Mineral
Point, Wis, district-these three brothers
will be in Congress together next session.
One from his native place in the "down east
stGte," and the others from their adopted
homes in the West. There is another broth
or in California who promises well, and il
is not unlikely that he will Join the other
three before the lapse Of many years. How
many more .here are of the family who will
make themselves known in the world, we are
not advised. Pr nters have u professional
pride in the honors achieved by this family of
statesmen. They are all members of the
crat-printers by trade. The representa-
tive, from this district, in the excitement of
politics, has not forgotten how to use the
"stick and rule" While on visit here du.
ring previous canvass, gave sour boys" an
illustration OF his familiarity with type. OF
course he is their candidate for the next Pre-
sidency.
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Fusion or THE DEMOCRACY IN Nsw YoRk

Fusion or THE DEMOCRACY IN New YoRk.
On Saturday evening the Hard and Sof,
Democrats OF the city of New York held a
meeting to perfect the organization OF the
Fusion Democracy" Mr.. JoHN COCHRAN,
SoitD United Safes Surveyor, was chosen
President of the Association, and CONRAD
SwAcKHAMMER, (SoIt) United States Navy
Agent, Treasurer. II was voted to hold
public meeting in Tammany Hall at an ear
ly date. All the Wards, except the Nine
,eenth, were represented. The meeting is
said to have principally been composed of
Sof-Shell office holders
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TIE KANHAs OUTRAGE.

So many persons presume tho statements
Of newspaper made for effect, or colored
by the prejudices OF the wr;ter.cr publisher,
that it seems to us important to multiply
and vary the proofs Of the gigantic fraud re-
Gently perpetrated in Kansas, under the di.
-ection Of Senate. Atchison, until even bra
zen hardihood can no longer affect to dis
credit or belittle that outrage. The follow
ing is from the Baltimore Sun, pro-slavery
Journal, ostensbly impartial, but conducted
by Dem Icrats, as the writer Of the letter a.
vowedy is. We beg our subscribers to lay
the following testimony before their Den
cratic neighbors, asking them to read and
ponder it!
1.-The election here, on the 29th ult., fer a
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May we bo there to see."

OF Charles J. Albright, Esq, has sold out
the Guernsey Times to Messrs. Moses d. D.
sarcheH of Cambridge. Since the exciting
days of lS 40, with but short intcrmission,
MIR. A has occupied the post he has just va
Gated, and he has always welded an able
pen in defence Of good old Republican prn-
clples. In his retlracy we most cordially
wish him happiness. and a large amount of
"iree uir." Tr the Messrs Sarchsu we prof.
Ter the right hand OF broherly love, and wish
them success in everything-pecuniarily and
politically.
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Arrison Sentenced to be Hung.

On Saturday the Criminal Cour, Of Gin
cinnat was densely crowded to witness the
closing scene in the Arrison trial. Judge
Finn reviewed the points presented 10 favor
of new trial, and decided that they were
not sufficient TO justify the Court in graining
the motion.
The pr isoner was then called upon 10 state
why the sentence of the Court hould not be
passed upon him. lie arose, and spoke TO,
a few moments. He did not say he was moi
guilty, but thought he could prove some of the
witnesses mistaken in come of their stnte
ments. We copy the conclusion from the
Gin. Gaz.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS

Humanity in The CiN. BY the Rev. r. H.
CHArIS. New York: Dewitt and Daven-
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with steel portrait. Price S1,oo.
We hnve been favored by the publishers
with copy Of the above work. II isa SEE
res Of eight discourses by the Rev. Chaplin,
and in his powerful style Of expression.--
The discourses are The Lessons Of the Street.
Man and Machinery. The Strife for prece-
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springs of social life. The Allies of the
Templer. The children of the Poor, and the
Helps Of Religion.
To any one acquainted with the peculiar
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necessary for us TO say word, but to those
who know nothing Of him it is only necessa-
ry for them TO read on, of his dscourses 20
become captivsted by his style. It is long
since we have taken up awork of the kind
solid gold of religious thought, and practic al
teaching to religious action.
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copies for Three Dollars,
The above work supplies long felt desid.
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GRAND CONVENTION.
0,006 or 0,007 Unterrifed Demo.


Gratis in council--excitement pro-
d-i-g-i-o-u-s-!!
BY notice in the Gaseitc 4 Citizen of
the last two weeks, it become known to "the
whole world and the rest of mankind" that
on Saturday, December 3Oth, Ammo Domini,
one thousand eight hundr cd and Fifty four,>he
Democracy of"old Belmont" would assem-
BILE in the Court House in st. Clarsvflle,
provided, that venerable cdfce would hold
them) for the purpose, ticn and there, to ap-
point four. delegates to the State Conventions
10 be held ut Columbus on the sih inst.
At the ringing Of the bell (about one o..
clock P. NJ they came pouring in from the
east aud from the west, from the north and
from the south, 10 swell the great crowd at
the convention. About the "witchiDg hour
OF Q O'Clock, there were in the Court House,
and comfortably seated, (ncrediblc as i. may
seem,) no less than o,0o7 persons. One in
lormant says O,0O6, but we abute not one
"jot nor title" from the largest count. Not
withstanding the "noise and confusion" me-
cessariiy attending the action of such con.
course Of people, their business was quietly,
and harmoniousiy transacted. None ofthe
brawls usual in such places urose to mar the
peaceful flow of good feelings on that mem.
orablo occasion.
The proper number of Delegates were cho-
sen, (ther names we have not heard) but
whether they also selected "alterutivcs" we
are not informed. The plan of appointing
"alteratyes" to the d emocratie State Con-
ventions We think would be good one, for
reasons obvious to every one.
Gen. Howey, who, Of course, was present
on this Occasion, brought the ceremonies te
FMS in his peculiarly happy, and classic
style, by moving that the Convention ad-
Journ sine die or piuribus unum, our infor-
man, is not confide mt which, but is certain
thut some Latin was used in that connection.
They then, in pursuance OF the suggestion
in Dir. Eocey's motion, made their exit thro'
the back door, the General evidently hugely
tickled, probably at the "good time" of which
the meeting was but the precursor.
When next the Democracy meet in Con.
vention-
May we bo there to see"
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CONVENTION OF THE ONO EDITORIAL Asso.
crAT;oS.-The undersigned, the Committee
of Arrangements, appointed by the Conven.
ton which met in Cincinnati, January 10th
1854, respectfully notify their Brethren OF
the press, throughout the State, that arrange
ments are nearly complete. for the Conven-
tion which was appointed 10 meet in this
city, on the 18th Of January.
The Committee have thought ii best to is
sue the call for 10th and 9Th days Of Januu.
ry, hoping that those editors who expect to
be present, will make it convenient to reach
our city, not later than the evening of the
i5th 1t 10 expected that much business, of
on important nature, will come before the
Convention, for the due consideration OF
which, less than two full days would prsba-
bly, be insufficient.
The Anniversary Notwithstanding Of
an Essay on the History Of the Press, an
Grafton, Poem, stc.-wil take place on the
evening of the 10th; the Banquet, on the eve
ming of the l7th. The Committee are not
yet able 10 announce the names of the spea-
kers, etc; but due notice will be given be-
fore the meeting Of the Association.
On behalf of the Editors Of this city, the
Committee cordially invite the fraternity
throughou, the State, and frsm adjoining
TO be- present on thu occasion.
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0j-To OUR READERS, one aud all, we wish
Happy NeW Year. With hat in hand. we
make them our best bow to-day as we star,
tho New Year May our voyage the coming
year be as pleasant as it has been the past.
May your joys all be increased u tn ousapd
fold, ond your troubles and cares 3e forgot.
ten.
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0Tlt appears by the Democratic Organ
OF sarshsvllle, Noble county, that the Com.
missioners OF that county have ordered the
new county ssat to be called "Caldwel," ia
be surveyed. Still we believe that the mat :,
ter 10 yet in litigation.
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SENTENCE OF THE COURT.

The Judge said he hoped things would have
appeared, which would have explained ava
he facts in the case This was the last act
of his judicial life, and it was not out O.
place 10 say, that i(anything tangible, giving
grounds for new tria, appeared while he
had any power in the case, he should tize
upon it with pleasure. But such a proceed.
ing was legal act, and could not spring
from sympathy o. emotion, but must be ba.
sed upon iucts. 1t was to him satisfaction
indeed. he regarded il the crowning act o.
his judicial course, that he had set aside two
yer diets OF murder, in the first degree. lie
was reudy 10 do SO in this case, if anything
should appear on which to predicate such an
act on.
Thsis mourn(ul duty, said the Judge
have no discretion in the matter. | am
the mere mouthpiece Of the law, formed by
the people. In closing my judicial course
this act is like the pangs that precede death
1t is the sentence of the court that you
William Arri son, be taken hence 10 the ja
OF ii amilton county, and there safely KEEP,
until the llth day of May next, and that you
be then taken by the sheriff of said county
TO some proper place, and between the hours
OF 10 and on said day, be hanged by the
neck until you are dead.
ArPEARANoE OF THE PRISONER.
Arrison remained wholly unaffected during
the whole time. preserv ing to the end the
same unconcerned manner that he has mani
tested during the whole of the exciting trial
though his brother shed tears copious -
The crowd preserved the strctest silence ,and
calmly dispersed after the sentence. The
prisoner was imme diately taken to jeil.
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GTNothing is more dangerous than
friend without discretion; even prudent ea-
emy is preferable LA FosrAIsE.
oHyThe friendships Of the world are Oft
coniederacies in vice, or leagues OF pleasure.
ADDISON,
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CONGRESSIONAL.
WAspiseros, Dec. a7.
SENATE.

A communication frem the Secretary OF
War, was received relative to the impreve-
ment OF Rock river rapids.
The petition of Mr.. II. Brown was presen-
ted, concerning an apparatus Tor recovering
wrecked vessels. f.
Mr.. Badger Toved that the Senate be ad.
journed till Friday, observing that during the
holidays very few Senators we're in their
seats, and they wanted and took relaxation,
and thst it was not right 10 Transact any i'm.
portant business; therefore he hoped tn, Sc.
nate would adjourn until Friday, and then
until Tuesday, when the Senate would be
fulb and the members prepared 10 despatch
business.
Mr. Johnson moved the recess in pending
the territorioIbill Agreed to.
Mr.. Wright submitted resolution in ref
ereoce to improvement OF hoibors in New
Jersey. Referred.
Mr.. Rockwell introduced the House bill 81.
wing assent OF Congress to the transfer IRON
the State of Massachusetts TO the State o
New York of Boston Corner, and moved con
currence. Acquiesced in and passed.
| Mr. Fish moved that the committee OF
Fereign relations, be instructed to enquire
whether any aud what compensation shoult
be paid to Commodore Perry, for services ir
relation to the achievement Of the late trea
ty With Japan, agreed 10. The Senate soon
after adjourned.
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NIls. JOEL NICHOLS

Is our autlo, ised Agent for tie CHRONI-
Gle, and is empowered by s,fo collect moneys
due US and 10 receipt for the same. We hope
hos indebted ow iRprpars themselves 10
settle their accounts promptly When they are
presented Mr.. Nichols is nop travelling in
the county and uin visit those ,oho are in ar
rears for The Chronicle. .,H
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0trlt is great disgrace to religion, to
imagine that it is an enemy to mrth and
cheerfulness, and a severe exactor of pensive
looks, and solemn faces.-DR. Seorr.
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OS-Mr' X, l., Arick will accept our thanks
Tor copy of tho inaugural Address of G oy.
Grimes of Iowa.
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rules OF the Society.
BUsHRoD w. HooE, Chm Com.
Dec. 2, 1854.
ISAAC NEIswANGER, Pres't.
1T. SonoLrIELp, sec'y, pro ten.
TREAsURER's REPORT.
JoHN II. HEAfoE, Treasurer Of Belmont CO.
Ag. Society, for the year 1854.
I.H r -r r'a. -t o.. DR.. -.
To balance In Treasury from 1853 S59,92
+" Memberships for 1854 400
4" To ticket money " 452,33
Cash from rents 92,00
I" " Co. Treas'y for '54 1890
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0-ihos. w. Dorr, of Rhode Island, the
tool in the celebrated Dorr rebellion is dead.
Poor fellow, we have always regarded him
as "more sinnsd against than SHINING"
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0STOur thanks are due Gov. Shannon for
iavors from Washington City.
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Sl,523,25

By prems award for "a S6s4,75
" cash Stewart g. McNee- sol. .....-. ... %
ly, boards tf 235,46
i" Gosh carpenters bill 1876
|" Thompson nails, &c 1894
Z" I" G Troll, ribbons, &c 1929
/" " Harden Il Brannum, nails 9,25
/" s Gressinger, printing
and cards 5000
B r Cowen, printing 1900
" Jcpson, sundries 3,7l
"S Carlisle hauling boards42,Oo
/" do do water, &c 1918
4" /" Music 62.00
I" Setretsry's fee $500
d" Police g. gate keepers 64,35
+" Small bills and orders 99,32-i4S0,S7
Balance in Treasury 42,3s
john H. HEArok, Treas.
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HOUSE.

w
The Speaker laid before the several exec.
utive communications, one endorsing plan
Tor the organization Of tho District o! Celum-
bia Insane Asylum.
Mr.. Washburn, of Maine, asked leave to
offer resolution that the Secretary Of the Ma
Wy, if in his judgment not inconsistent with
naval service, to provide ships for the con-
veyance of works of art and industry from
this country to France for the Paris Gxhibi-
ton in 1855.
MIR. Hamltsn objected.
Mr.. Faulkner reported bill extending the
provisions of the act of August illh, ls4s,
to the widows and officers of persons dying
in the military service of the U. s., referred
to the Committee Of the Whole on the State
of the Union.
Mr. Phelps offered resolution, adopted,
instructing the Committee on Post Office
Aflars, to enquire into the eXpedicnty OF es-
tablishing an express mail between St. Lou
is and San Francisco, for the transmission OF
matter, and for increased rates Of postage by
said mail.
Mr.. Lane Of Oregon introduced bill es-
tablishing an additional land office in Oregon,
referred.
There being no quorum the House ad-
journed till Tuesday.
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HOUSE.

Dir. FARLEY, from the committee on territo-
ries, reported back, with amendments ,he
Senate. bill authorizing the construction sf a
subterranean line of telegraph from the Mis-
sissppi or Missouri river to the Pacific Ocean
referred to the committee Of the whole on the
state of the Union.
On motion Of Mr.. Latham, the Senate bill
continuing in. force for limited period, the
act ascertaining and settling private land
claims in California; referred to the com. on
p1blic lands.
The House went into committee Of the
whole on the state Of the Union, on the army
appropriation bill.
The House then proceeded to the conside.
ration of the bill making appropriations fol
the support of the army, which had passed
the com. and were ordered to be reported IA
the House.
The Post Office appropriation bill was also
considered and passed. Both were subse.
quently taken up the House und passed fl
nally.
Mr.. Nob'e introduced q bill making an sp-
propristion for Improvement Of the harbor at
Monroe, Mich, and moved its reference tc
the committee on commerce.; thereon an an
imated debate arose upon the veto oe the ri-
yer and harbor bill, in which Messrs. Haven
Campbell, Bayly, Washburn, and others par.
,icipsted. The bill was finally rejected, ant
the House Adjourned over until Monday.
t,Y,nr
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HIRAM PESNISsToS,)
WIN. p. FRAsIER, Committee,
J. II. ScoLFIRLD,

Report Of the Commiiiee on Field Crops.
The Con- mittes to whom was referred the
examination of Field crops, report
That there was but one exhibition In
Field crops. The paper containing the
statement not being made out in accordance o
With the prescribed rules Of the Board, there
being no affidavits of measurement Of
ground, nor certificates Of the products
thereof, your committee do not feel warran-
ted in making any award Of premiums, there
being no competition as 10 provided in the
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SENATE.
WAsInNGrnn. Dec.

The Appropriation bills from the House
for the Post Office and army, for the yeur
ending the middle of 1850, came in, referred
to the Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Cooper presented sundry memorials,
one Of which was in reference to the expedi-
tion to the Arctic seas.
Mr.. Fish introduced bill to remit certain
penalties to merchant vessels in relation to
passengers.
Aspccial repprt from Mr.. Schoolcraft, up.
on Indian matters was received, tnd IN RIO
ton of Mr.. Badger, referred TO the Commit
tee on Indian affairs.
Adjourned until the end oc January.