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FIGHr BETWEEN RAssLEsxAkE AND II,

FIGHT BETWEEN A RAssLEsSARE AND Hoes.
The STATE Rights Democrat, published al
Elba, Ala, narrates the following: 1.-TWO
gentlemen were lately in the woods, when
attention was attracted by an uprorious noise
Of hogs Thinking that something uncomon
was to pay, they repaired to tina spot. and
found that the hogs had been in a fgh. with a
a avery large rattlesnake. The fight, from ap-
pcarance, had been long and desparate one
The snake vas torn to pieces. tire hogs were
deak AID the fourth was dying. Thy say
thai as the last hogs would groan. the snake
would raise his deak, being unable TO do any
thing else. The snake and the fourth hog
soon died They report that for thirty yarcs
around the ground were torn up Inc snake
was SIX and half or seven feet long, The
hogs, IN the fight. had demolished AZ ne rat
ties except two.
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EEy-We are pleased to learn that Mr.. Nve

We are pleased to learn that Mr.. Nye,
who was seriously injured on the rail road,
is rapidly recovering
We have noticed some erroneous statements
in the Cincinnati papers in relation to this ac-
cident, which ought to be corrected. II was
stated that Mr. Nye was repeatedly requested
to go inside the cars. but he refused, saying
che wanted to see the Big Miami Bridge
We are credibly informed that this is not true.
So far from it, Mr.. Nye did not venture to
go out on the platform, though very unwell,
until he had obtained the consent of the Con
ductor, SO careful was he not 10 violate the
Jules; and We are quite sure that Mr. n is not
the man to persist in the course attributed to
him The Columbian states that Mr.. n. had
his legs amputated, which was also incorrect
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BABY Shows FrzzLED oUr.-This novel ex
hibition originated at Springfield, Ohio, and
was designed only as a practical joke to at
tract large crowd to a County Fair. Mr..
Barnum the famous humbugger, finding that
the thing would drap, got up one last spring
at his museum in New York, from which he
realized several thousand dollars. He next
tried the experiment at Boston with only mod
crate success, and then in Rochester, \. Y.
and Pittsburgh, where it failed TO pay expen
SEES. and lastly in Cincinnati where it was a
complete izzle. The people there it seems
possessed too much self-respect either to put
their children on exhibition, like monkeys at
a menagerie. or to so themselves TO witness
the disgusting spectacle. The failure in this
instance was caused in a great measure. no
doubt, by the severe structures of some of the
city editors on the humbug. Mr.. Bsrnum has
in consequence. concluded to make one OF
them foot the bill of his losses. and COM
menced suit against the Commercial for Slo.-
600 damsges.
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CAsDIDATE FOR GovERsoR.-Weha have seen
the name of Col. II. s. LANE, suggested as q
candidate for Governor. No man in Indiana
would be more acceptable 70 her people than
Col Lane. but his continued ill-health will in
all probability preclude his acceptance of SO
arduous position A. a candidate for Governor.
We are also informed that it IS the intention of
Col Lane to visit Europe during the coming
summer, in he hope of restoring his health.
Other distinguished citizens Of this State
have been mentioned in this connection. We
have heard named Hon. G. II. Test, o. p.
Morton. ESQ.,. and Col. 5. Meredith. Of this
county; Hon. S. w Parker. Of Fayette; G. s.
Orth. Esq, Of Tippecanoe; Milton Gregg, Of
FLOYD: s. Colfax, Of South Bend; Col. d.
Sigler. Of Putnam; VIM. Mckee Dunn. OF
Madison; D. b. Pratt, Of Logansport. and sew
eral others.
A convention will have to be held for the
purpose Of nominating candidates. and it is full
time that the Republican press should be sug
gesting names. The great difficulty will be
in securing the consent of persons to the use
Of their names; not so much from disposition
to shrink from the labor of the canvass. or fear
of defeat but no one, unless he be a wealthy
man, can afford TO accept the office, as the
com ensation is entirely too small Some Re-
publican will have to take the place, and sac
riice something for the common good
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MUsrc-on tho T.. Fat-I. will be recol-
lected by those who attended the last circus
in this city, the peculiar music made by party
Of Indians in performing what they called a
war dance. The CHATTER of their drum and
the howis. grunts, and whoops of the perfor
mers, jingled melodiously together A con-
cert Of donkeys, cows. pigs. sheep and cats,
all raising their voices together. would sound
quite as euphonious. Just SO. to our ears,
sounds the effort of our nsighbor of the jeff
to make his opinions, delivered before and
after the election, jingle smoothly and pleas
antly.
In his last weeks issue. he surpassss himself
in his attempt to bring forth sweet music out
of the pile of discordant materials he has
heaped together in his columns; and the sounds
emitted brought wildly to our mind the
"duleim melody" produced by those Indians,
and its counterpart which we supposed might
emanste from a collection of donkeys, &c.
He thus grinds it out, and sings it to the tune
of sugar the gourd."
owe did not claim it as Democratic tri,
umph in any party sense. but used the term
belong 70 that party, well most of our
rsadersl We know that our candidates received
The votes of many independent men of all
parties. We are proud of the fact, and have
never been disposed TO deny them their full
hare of credit, the malignant insinuations of
me Palladium to the contrary notwithsand-
ng"
Did not claim it as party triumph, in any
artx 10 70.
me independent men of all parties their full
share Of credit.!-malignan insinuatons Of
The Palladium.!. Thunder. gongs and acous-
ticss how delightfully."- all this sounds right
after our neighbours cro'cing notes--listen
1.-The Democracy and their candidates have
great reason to congratulate themselves on the
result Of the late election not only throughout
the State, but even in this county and judicial
circuit''
He did not CLAIM the late election as Demo
cratic triumph IN any party sense: and yAt
1.-THE Democracy have great reason to congratu
late themselves What for? "Simpy be-
cause the candidates are known to belong to
that party. IS ,rsN as most Of has readers"
This reason, in all conscience, is simple enough
in any 'sense" the reader is a mind to take it,
and we award to our neighbor due credit for
candor and simplicity both. He acknowledges
that the result of the late election in Indiana.
was not democratic triumph" and that is
all sufficient for us. That the Democratic
measures: Extension of Slavery into free
territory, as illustrated in the Kansas Nebras-
ka bll-the present naturalization law, and to
allow foreigners to vote before they are natu-
rallied. and free Whisky-were not issues in
the late election. 1t was simply" contest
for men and not for measures, and he only
called on the Democracy, to rejoice and be
exceedingly glad thatit was not Democratic
triumph in any party sense" lire Ia Elder,
We derive comfort from him,l
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Ex-Goyernor Keeder.

LAsroN, Pa, Nov. 6.
Ex-Governor Reeder was received at the
cars on his arrival at Phillpsburg, from Phila-
dephia. to day, by large assemblage of PEG
pie from Easton and its neighborhood.
He was escorted to Corners Hotel, where
he was received in short and eloquent ad
dress by Geo w. Yates, after which the Gov
ernor responded in speech which was re-
ceiyed with profound attention.
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RIVE devote considerable space in to-
days paper to an address on agriculture. de-
iiversd at the Iowa State Fair. We are indu-
ced TO publish il from the fact that it has been
nnisrepresented. In addition to that which is
published, we INDUCED in a talk Of some ten
or fifteen minutes, in reference to our impress
ions of Iowa and her destiny. but as they were
not written. We omit the publication Of them.
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A- The Indiana Republican suggests
Hon. c. B. Smith, of Cincinnati, As a candi-
date for President of the United States We
endorse the suggestion. and the selection as
zone worthy to be made"
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Richmond Prices Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY 7 y. Young,
eaIer in all Kinds Of Counfry Produce.
Estray Notice.

Fa'AKES Up ~ Jonathan Hawkins. e Wayne tovn.sp'
IL Wayne county Indiana pale red CeE sssss ss "a,
White her tack. With Bit o the andsf -
ofthe l-f Supposed be sbsu. years Oh
praised dollars and tfty es1s, y t-sSs.
Cochran and Charles James N Poe 9zsies o. 20
Peace
Attest ANDREW r. SCOTT. Ger. W c O.
October p. IS5s- Ea
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EsrDR. JosHUA MARTIN, a prominent citi

BxJ DR.. JOSHUA MARTIN, prominent clti-
zen Of Nenia, Ohio, died at Louisville, Ky.
on the 3lst ult. He was leading and very
popular practising physician in the former
place for over forty years, and was distin-
guished for enterprising public spirit and in
domitable energy of character.
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Louisiana Election.

NV ORLEANS, Nov. 6.
A, the election yesterday. the Americans
carried the city BY large majority. We have
n yet nothing definite from the State.
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The yellow fever has broken on. a.resh a.
Montgomery. Al. and the president and cash
Ter Of the Mont. Bank are among the victims.
Governor johnson, of Tennessee. recon
mends in his message to the Legislature, the
passenger of National Homestead bill.
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SPIRITS MrsrAKES.-A CORES pendent of the
New York Tribune, calls attention to the
statement made in the New England Spirit
ualist Of June 80, last, that Dr. Kane had been
seen in the spirit world, in company with Sir
John Franklin, while his mortal remains were
seen lying in the ice of the polar sea, among
the relics of his expedition-that his vessel
had been crushed to pieces and nearly all his
men destroyed. 1t is now evident that the
spirits who communicated this important
intelligence, (Which appeared at the time to
be quite probable, were mistaken IN the man,
for we cannot see what motive they could
have had in wilfuly deceiving the public.
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fault of Legislative action:
Class TERM ending March 4, 1857.
Adams Mississippi, Jones, Tennessee,
Bayard. Delaware, Mallory Florida,
Bright, Indiana, Mason, Virginia.
Broadhead. Penn, Pratt, Maryland,
Cass Michigan. Rusk. Texas,
Dodge Wisconsin, Summer, Mass,
Fish, New \ DIRK, Thompson, n Jersey,
Foot, Vermont. Toucey. Connecticut,
Geyer, Missouri, Wade, Ohio,
Hamlin, Maine. Weller California,
James, Rhode Island.
Class 2.-IerD. ending March 4, 1859,
Allen, Rhode Island, Hunter. Virginia.
Bell, Tennessee, Jones. Iowa
Benjamin, Louisiana, Wilson, Massachusetts
Brown, Mississippi. Sebastian, Arkansas,
Clay. Alabama. Stuart, Michigan.
Clayton, Delaware, Thompson, kentucky,
Douglas. Illinois. Toombs, Georgia,
Evans. South Carolina, Wright New Jersey,
Fessenden. Maine, Reid. North Carolina
Houston, Texas, Hale New Hampshire,
Glass s. Term ending Narch /, 1861
Bell, New Hampshire, Iverson. Georgia,
Biggs, North Carolina. johnson. Arkansas,
Butler. South Carolina, Pearce, Maryland,
Crttenden, kentucky, Pugh, Ohio,
Collamor, Vermont, Seward, New York,
Durkee, Wisconsin, Slidel, Louisiana,
Foster. Connecticut, Trumbull. Illinois,
Harlan, Iowa, 1ulee, Florida.
There are now FIVE vacancies in the Senate,
the terms of Messrs. Fitzpatrick of Alabama
AtchiSon. of Missouri; Petit, of Indiana
Cooper, Of Pennsylvania; and Gwin, of Cali
fornia, have expired on the 4th of March,
1855
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EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT

J HuETY, W. n. HE~KLE s Miss H. r HtSxrrx
E&sterR
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From the National In5cL.ee7
United States Senate.

From time II time We find in maay Of our
exchanges statements i'll regard to the classi-
fcation of the [ nited States Senate which are
calculated to mislead the public. Subjoined
we give correct list Of the members of thai.
body, the class TO which they belong, aud the
vacancies which have occurred through de-
fault of Legislative action:
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9-ORDER OF Exercise, for next Month
ly Meeting OF the Teachers Association. to be
held at Centervil!e, on the last Saturday IN
at 8 O'Clock, \. NJ
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any scheme, plan, or arrangement made outside
of the convention.
We caution our readers and the public not
to credit any statements made by letter-writers
or others, setting forth that this man, that
man, or the other, is to be the candidate Of our
party for Governor of Virginia The State
convention, and that body only can decide
upon the nomination.
We assure our friends and readers, that they
shell be kept advised ofall movements connected
with the cause of Americanism, which trans
pire outside Of onr councils, and which come
to our knowledge; and that, so far as lies in
our power, we win aid in preventing any &C
ton which shall tend to forestal the Legitimate
decision Of the State convention, to be held fol
the purpose of making nominations for STATE
officers, TO be voted for, at the election in May
The members Of the State convention, ant
they only, have the legitimate right to selec
candidates for the support of the "Americar
party in Virginia.
We hope and trust that our friends, one ane
all, will patiently await their nominations.
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Pslersburg Correspondence.
PrrrRsBuRo, Va, Jan. 20, 1855.

PETERSBURG, Va, Jan. 20, 1855.
Mn. EDIroR II is really most charming to mark
how busy Sam" keeps all bis recruiting officers
in this section Of the country as is proved by the
rapidty with which their ranks are filing; and
equally astonishing is it to note how naturally, as
If by instinct, these raw recruits face into Their
places, and enter upon the discharge OF their new
duties they seem to require no drilling, no prompt
ing but as soon as they enlisted 60 about Their
duty us smoothly and tremendously as if they had
all been born TO il. Nor do they seem to have a
heart for anything else, for have never yet met
the first man of them who seemed to think it worth
his while to ask Of his neighbour whether he was a
Wing or Democrat A strange infatuation
seems to inspire them all, and, with an equanimity
have never before Witnessed, they set to work to
do "Sams" will.
Well, from the bottom of my heart do say,
God bless old SAM" for he seems to make the
crooked paths straight, and to shed sunshine and
happiness wherever he shows his countenance.
We were visited last week by remarkable man,
evidently one Of "Sam's" confidential friends.
Perhaps you may meet with him some of these
days, and would bespeak for him your kindesi
consideration and attention. He Is Mr.. John q.
W., OF Baltimore hard working mechanic. His
fine, open countenance beams with honesty, be-
nightly, and intelligence and his warm heart is
freighted with the noble principles and feelings
which Sam" has instilled into him. Yes, Mr.
Editor, and humble as he is in his pretensons and
bearing, yet does his tongue discourse most elo-
quently and enthusiastically upon those themes
which are dearest to his heart. After listening to
him for more than an hour, was reminded of the
feeling which passed over me in days OF childish
innocence when discovered that my beloved pa.
rent was my tabled "Santa Claus"--for felt for
some moments as though stood in the presence
of the visible Sam" himself
Five minutes in his company will satisfy you
that you are with gentleman, whom you would
be proud to address by the title of friend amongst
the highest and brightest of the land. / am very
much mistaken if he or "Sam either will blush
for the little band he met here on the oath inst
A distinguished son of Virginia stated, not very
many days ago, that he understood Sam had at
one time as many as seventy-four followers in this
city, but that they had deserted him, until only
seventeen remained. Now, do not dsdan to give
him better information than this and can truly as
sure him that we will think ourselves doing sad
business, if we do not introduce to :" Sam every
night that we meet, more than seventeen new re.
cruits, and as to deserters," we do not know the
word
BY the way, see Heller is with you, patronize
him, both publicly and privately. He Is trump, an
artist of superior merit, gentleman worthy seat
ut your table, or in your drawing room, and high
ly cultivated musician and pianist.
Yours truly, in haste,
PowHATAN.
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Baltimore Correspondence.

The Great VIII Casc-City Tares-Deat of an
Old Cftizen-An Error-Neao Water Board
BALTIMORE, Jan. 80 1855.
The evidence elected yesterday in the Colvin
will case, tended strongly to establish the point
that the testatrix was insane. In some respects,
the evidence was quite amusing Mr.. Teackle, her
lawyer stated that at one time when he called
upon her, after drawing the win of Is4s, 1.-THE last
will) the deceased told him to be quick, that she
was going to Washington; that she was married
to General Taylor, and was going to get him force
certain tenant pay. his rent who lived in a seven
story house Of hers in Virginia. This and similar
conduct induced the witness to believe she was not
Of sound and disposing mind /; and, accordingly, he
refused to be witness to the execution of the
will, warning Richard Colvin Warford, her nephew,
who was to get fourfths of the estate by the will
that his aunt was not competent to execute will.
The win, however, was executed in hissMr. Teac.
kle'a) absence.
One of the wills drawn up for the deceased, three
years before this last will, bequeathed the residue
of her estate to the Mayor and City Council of Bal
tmore for the building of House of Refuge, and for
support Of the poor. Mr.. Teackle said be consd-
cred her mind perfectly sound at that time. He
estimates the whole estate Of the deceased at from
s25o, 900 to 100000
Mr.. Howard the present efficient city collector
has collected during the past two years over ST.
TAI 900, being the largest amount of taxes ever
collected in the same period in Baltimore
One Of our oldest and most highly esteemed citi-
zens, John Wilson, Esq, died yesterday at the ad.
vanced age Of seventy-six. He was widely known
in this community, and bis many virtues and excel
lcncies won for him universal respect.
In consequence of the name of one Of the school
commissioners elected few days since, having
been entered wrong, Daniel r. Younger, instead Of
Daniel X. Younger, the commission was made out
with the error; and yesterday new election had
to be gone into when the person originally intend
ed was duly elected.
The new water board Of the city has at length
organized, and the members have entered on the
duties assigned them. At present they are occu-
pying the Office Of the late water company, on
South street. but shortly they win remove to an
Office fitted up for the purpose in the old post Of
fee building, at the corner Of North and Fayette
streets The officers are all men Of experience,
and, under their judicious management, II is ex-
pected our city win, ere long, be much better sup.
Piled with water than heretofore Our citizens arc
also anticipating reduction in the cost of this in
dspensabe article; and not without reason, as at
present the rates far exceed those paid in many
other cities AMER1cUs.
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The Triple Alliance in Defence of Cuba.

The following letter was written by Louis
Napoleon in answer to one received from the
Duke De Valencia Ithas not before appeared
in the English language, and doubtless will
prove interesting
M DEAR DUKE Like you, was disguised
when heard of the criminal attempt of certain
American adventures to seize Cuba; and IL |
have not answered your letter very promptly, II
was because wish to send you the result of my
Councils deliberations in the matter. IL was de-
cided, some days ago, by cabinet, TO send three
ships-ofwar to Cuba, to oppose any force which
might attempt an invasion of the island The
English government has initiated our example, ac-
cording to my advicee, and now hope that France,
England land the United States win unite to pre-
vent the repetition of attempts which would entail
the most serious difficulties between America and
the States Of Europe.
My government Is ever disposed to feel for it's
allies loyal and disinterested respect, and offer
them anenergetc support but this, which IL al
ways duty ia now matter Of sympathy, and
am instructed to convey 70 you its friendship and
esteem for the Spanish government
Receive yourself dear Duke, the assurance of
my most distinguished respect and friendsbip.
LOUIS NAroLroS.
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THE GERMAN CATHOLICS or NEw HAVEN REFUSE
A PRrEsr.--The Roman Catholic bishop of Hart
ford wishes 70 form German parish at New Haven,
and for that purpose has sent a German Catholic
priest among those people to get II started where
upon they have adopted the following resolutions,
by way of protest against the proceeding They
do not look very prosperous for the Right Rev.
bishops project:
Resolved, That we, Roman Catholics, earnestly
protest against such proceedings and declare to
the Right Rev. bishop, that we do not want Ger
man Roman Catholic priest in New Haven.
Resoiped, That we have suffered already in our
old ftherland too much from priestcraft and king
craft and We here, in our new home, thank our
Lord and God, in at least thirty churches other
than Roman Catholic, that we are free from that
yoke, and that every one Of US can worship his
God according to his belief and conscience.
Resolved, That these resolutions be sent TO the
Right Rev. bishop