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ARRIVAL OF FOREIGN CRIxISAIs. We
recently called the attention Of the authori-
ties 10 the approach Of Sandman frigate
with cargo Of criminals for this port. We
now learn that she sailed from Genoa on
The 18th ull., and tina, instead Of thirty four
prisoners, as at first reported, she brings
upward Of seventy. II was pretended by
the Sandman government that they were
political es lies but the (" Corrisre. Mercan.
iile," a leading journal Of Genoa, states
,ha, when they arrived there from all parts
OF the Piedemoniese Territory, petition for
their release was sent 10 the government
praying that they might not be sent abroad
for mere political offences. The petition.
ers ware assured, in reply, that il was not
at all political affair; but an affair OF rag-
aJonds and criminals. So, loo, the T" Parla-
menlo," another prominent gazette Of tho
says there is only one among them
that can claim the honorable appellalion Of
a political exile, while the others are per-
sons who disgrace the Italian name. In
view Of these statements, from such sources,
here can be no question thar this frigaie
should not he allowed 10 land her passen-
gers in this country, bu, should be required
o carry them back whence they came
We have criminals enough here already.
IN. Y. Herald.
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EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
AUGUSTA, Feb. 6, 1855

AUGUSTA, teo. D, 1909.
Alta caucus Of the republican members
Of the Legislature, held last evening at the
Repres entatives Hall, it was voted 10 call a
Grand State Mass Convention Of all opposed
10 the extension Of Slavery, the !encroach-
men,s Of the Slave Power, and in favor Of
the PrOhibi,ory Liquor Law, 10 be held a,
Augusta, on the ,weniy-second day Of Feb
ruary next, 10 consider on the expediency
Of nominating candidate for Governor, and
to take measures 10 thoroughly organize
the Republican party Of Maine. We hope
10 publish the resolution passed by the
caucus, mex, week.
This measure will undoubtedly, meet a
hearty approval from the people. The
time designated for the meeting, being the
anniversary Of the birth Of the illus,rious
Father Of his country, is peculiarly aPPro'
pirate, and doubtless the occasion will call
out the people in great numbers. No leg
isla,iye business VI great Importance ma
beer fully finished up since my last. There
il much question Of the proprieiy Of making
the donations asked for 10 the Seminaries
and the grants will no, be obtained. il at all
wiihou, much opposition and exciting much
feeling.
There was a p'o,rac,ed debate on the
su5jec, in the House on Friday, which re
suited in laying he.resOlves upon ,heltable
and assigning 10 day for their further con
sidera,ion. Two Of the resolves, granting
two half ,ownships, each 10 Wes,broOk anc
Wesleyan Seminaries, came up by assign
men, in the Senate 10 lday, and will cal
forth much discussion. We are inclinet
10 think that neither OF the resolves viii
find their way through, though we may be
mistaken.
We understand tina, the join, special Com
mi,iee 10 which was referred the Liquor
Law question have made some progress
The committee will probably rePor,a bill O.
amendment, to the present bill, which vii
receive the undivided supper, Of the friend,
Of the prohibi,Ory law in the Legislature
Some ofthe features OF the bill which ha,
been extensively published in the news,
papers as having been presented for the
consideration Of the committee, may be in
corporaied into the bill, but the bill will be
properly ma,ured in the committee and By
the members themselves.
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Know Nottingham in New York.

The following platform was adopted a,
the annual session Of the New York State
Council, a, Schenectady, on the 10th and
ll,h ult., and ordered to be printed and
forwarded 10 subordinate councils:-
RESOLVED, That Slavery, like Papacy, is
moral. social and political evil-at vari-
ance with the spirit Of our republican in
siiiulions, and repugnant 10 The principles
Of freemen that il is our duty 10 resist its
extension, and that we cannot, as Ameri.
cans, consent 10 The admission 10 the Union
of any new Stale whose constitution recog.
nizes human bondage.
Resolved, That no adult alien can eradi-
cate the teachings and prejudices Of youth,
and become familiar with the principles oil
our government, except by patient and per.
severing study tina, no person should be
entitled to exercise The elective franchise
who has not been resident Of the United
States for twenty-one years.
RESOLVED, That the civil, religious and
political privileges Americans concede 10
others, should be by others conceded to
Americans that no commercial or diplo.
matte intercourse should be maintained
with any foreign government that prohibits
freedom Of speech and freedom Of religious
opinion.
Resolved, Tha, The peaceful enjoyment
Of our right, is best secured BY a constant
readiness and ability 10 resist encroach
ments that the Republic can only secure
respect abroad and tranquility at home, By
La timely, consistent and determined re-
dress Of all wrongs inflicted on our citizens
by the despct'c rulers Of foreign lands.
RESOLVED, That freemen can be prepared
for the exercise Of the rights VI citizenship
only by thorough education; that il is the
duty OF the government 10 maintain free
schools. where republican sentiments should
be taught and enforced.
RESOLVED, That The Holy Bible furnishes
the pures, teachings Of morality, virtue and
patriotism that il is the Book Of Books"
and should have the first place on our house
hold alters.
Resolved, That by sobriety, 10 fostering
Of home industry, the encouragement o:
domestic improvement, and judicious and
economical expenditures, ave may secure
the prosperity OF the country, and the sue.
cessful development Of the principles Of
Republican Government.
RESOLVED, That the temperance enterprise
is one worthy Of cordial support, and thai
we will in no case be drawn into any course
Of action which will interfere with its Prog.
ress.
Reolced, That q committee OF five be
appointed to invite the State Councils o.
this and other States, to unite with US in q
general organization, based upon the prin.
ciples embodied in the foregoing resolves.
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Legislative Temperance Meeting.

Agreeably 10 notice, the members OF the
Legislature and of the Council, assembled
in the Hall Of the House of Representa-
lives, Thursday evening, Feb. !, Tor the
purpose of forming a Legislative Temper
ance Society. The meeting was called 10
order by E. Fenno Of Augusta, and w. w.
Thomas OF Portland, was invited 10 the
chair. E. Fenuo was chosen Secretary pro
tenn. On motion Of S.B. Leaviit, Of Port
land, committee Of wo from the Senate,
one from the Council and three from the
House, were appointed 10 nominate perma'
nent officers for the society, and 10 draft a
Constitution and .pleige. The chair ap-
pointed Muzzy of renobscoi, Pease OF
Bridgton, Smith Of. Calais, Gunnison Of
PASSPORT, Leavil, Of Portland, and Brown Of
N. Bridg,on, committee. That committee
retired, and soon returned and reported the
following list OF Officers:
The Governor, Arson P. Morrill,, Presi.
dent; Hon. Frankli, Muzzy and Hon. Sid.
nsy Perham, Vice Presidents; Louis 0.
Cowan, Esq. and Il X. Baker, Esq, Sec
retaries.
Excellent speeches were made by Cow.
an Of Biddeford, Hill Of Saco, Smith oil
Calais, Muzzy Of Bangor, and Peck Of
Portland. The best spirit prevailed, and
the prospects Of the temperance enterprise
were represented as highly encouraging,
| by gentlemen from different, sections Of the
State. The meeting adjourned 10 Tuesday
next.-Tn. Weekly Journal.
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Gen. Strinsfellow's Character.

Charles II. Branseomb, the gentleman
who spoke at the Kansas Meeting hele
here a, Central Hall, has published in tht
Kennebec Journal, reply 10 Gen. String
fellows letter. He does no, give Gen. S
any better character than We supposed b.
had. Mr.. BIanscomb is gentleman o! re-
spectability, and speaks from personal exPe'
Renee.
Among other things, Mr.. Branscomt
says:
| met This General S,ringfellow, last July,
while going up the Missouri River, on my
way 10 Kansas, on hoard the steamer Isabel
He made himself dissus'ingly conspicuous,
by loud, boislerous and inflamma,ory talk
on tho Divine origin Of slavery, and OF its
being the only sure foundation OF republi-
can liberty. also, among other things, he
said, pith an oath that no man could be q
Christian, he did not oirn at least one
SLAVE.
Mr. Branscomb also speaks Of him as one
Of tho most shockingly proIane men he ever
heard speak. His conversation was profuse
ly intcrlarded with dreadful oatbs. Wheth.
or this ,rai, was part Of his theology or
"nspeciability" no cannot state.
He AIDES:
He requested me, when returned 10 the
East, 10 say 10 those persons who were
coming 10 Kansas, under tho auspices Of
The Emisran, Aid Societies, that they would
DO we'll 10 be armed with bowie knives and
revolvers, for they would NEE, with no,
The entire failure OF the exc
cuiiOn Of this threat, is fair indication OF
The confidence 10 which the opinions Of Mr..
is entitled.
Mr.. S,ringiellow said liz my presence,
n substance, tina, ;lhe Missourians were
determined 10 secure Kansas 10 slavery 81
md 10 ccomplsh this result, they would,
{ necessary. GO over into the territory on
he day Of election, and VOTE, irhethtr or
'ot they had the night. This proposition he
JAILED with tremendous oath. He thus
nlendod 10 'sfx itn forever. The actual
esul, Of the laie election, and the proof be.
ore referred 10, of,he fraudulent means by
which !, was effected, taken in connection
With this declaration, affords abundant evi.
ence Of the srorthy and respectable charac.
d Of Gen. Stringfellow, and iherciore Tho
onfdenoe which his statements will COM
hand.
When saw Gen. S,ringiellow, lac was
n his way 10 Weston, tho place Of his resi-
ence, and the seat Of The notorious Platte
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which can be- infused into the administra.
ton Of the laws which protect the property
and morals Of the community under city
form, canno, fail 10 be salutary. The gen.
eral objection 10 city government is, that
i, augments the expenses, and thus increas-
es the public burdens. This objection is
founded upon an error. A city govern.
ment is not necessarily more expensive
than town. On the contrary, il the in
habi,ans Of u city newly established are
willing 10 live without any improvement
upon the old order Of things, a city govern
ment may be the cheapest. II more is
done, OF course more must be had TO do il
with-,he expenses must be in proportion
10 the work done-but this il matter in
the control and power OF the Inhabitants,
jus, Us much when city as when town
although the power Of raising money for
city purposes is lodged in the two branch
es, one having check upon the other, yet
the people, by elec,ing the members OF the
government, virtually control Tie matter
In fact, the people Of city are as omnipo-
ten, as they would be in town. A city is
only created for the greater convenience oil
doing the public business, and to insure
promp, and energetic execution Of such
laws Us are necessary to the public veal
We have made some enquiries recently
Respecting the operation Of some o. The city
charters in this State, and Of men who were
fully informed as TO the workings OF the
government Of the city in which they resi-
ded. In every instance we have been told
tina, the operation has been beneficial, and
the general fac, Of the beneficial effects o.
these charters is evidenced by the fact thai
these charters, when taken, are never given
I'D, and return made 10 the old state Of
things.
The charter provides for the establish.
men, OF seven wards, and this arrangement,
while il conforms 10 other charters in the
State, il is believed is equitable 10 all
siving,,o the people not residing in the
centre Of business, but within the chartered
limits, their fair proportion Of influence in
the city councils. A small number o
wards, and less number OF Aldermen ant
Councilmen, nigh, have been hardly fail
to the voters living out Of the village
Placing the number Of Aldermen a, seven
and the Common Councilmen at twenty
one, gives better representation TO al
parts Of the town than could be had by ;
small number; and the bodies being large
would be less liable 10 be operated upon By
improper influences should attempts b,
brought 10 bear upon the city government.
In conclusion we hope tina, there will b,
a large meeting and full vote given.
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County Self Defensive Association Soon
aher Siringiellow and Co. got up q meet.
ing in ihs; place, In which they passed Ger
tain resolutions, denouncing the "Abolition''
schemes ofthe North, and proclaiming that
they would prevent the emigration into Kan
sas, Of those who 60 under The auspices Of
The Aid Companies, at all hazards, making
their usual threats Of bowie-knives and re-.
volvep. This meeting had q most dhas,.
rous effect upon the trade Of Weston, II
drove good part Of Il away. This result
caused much excitement. Another meet.
ing was held, comprising many Of the best
citizens OF Weston. This meeting denoun.
eed the dsnounesrs. 1t proclaimed to the
world, that their rights and privileges a.
citizens Of Weston had been infringed upou
by certain members Of the association aiore-
said that the resolutions Of the former
meeting did not represent the real senti.
menis Of the people, and il acknowledged
the right Of all persons from whatever part
Of the country, 10 settle in Kansas. A Mis-.
souran informed mo that the people Of
Weston became SO enraged with the course
Of Stringfellow, (who had lived in Weston
only few months that they seriously con.
sidered the project Of riding him out Of
town on rail.
l will add that certain citizen Of Yves.
ton, and part owner, think, of,he steame:
Polar Star, came 10 me in September last
while l was on the way 10 Kansas, in charge
OF party Of emigranis. He wished would
cause the party 10 disembark at Weston, In.
stead Of Kansas City. told him the. repu'
taiion Of his town was bad made 90 BY
S,ringfellow. He denounced Siringfellow
as a rabid, hol.headed, violent man-lhat he
was a new conner in Weston, and did moi
represent the people at all. He hoped that
Siringfellow's course would not have the
effect OF driving our men from Weston.
Such, Messrs. Editors, is the reliable
porthy and respectable character Of B. F
|Siringfellow. II such Jtilot1 deserves
no, to be strung, then think justice i'm
pera,ively demands that there should be 9
generapIail delivery over the whole land.
CHARLES H. BRANSCOMB.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 20, 1855.
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n From the last number Of The Rural
In,slligsncer We copy The close Of . feeling
ob;,ua,v notioe of Mr.. Severance

obituary notice OF Mr.. Severance:
He could communicate with his family
only by writing; aud the last words he ev.
cr wroie, were on his dying bed, under cir
cumsiances which showed The preparedness
Of his soul for is ascent 10 tho spirii.land.
Beckoning his daughter 10 his side, with
fain, hand tracing the requesi upon slaie,
hc signi6sd his desire tha, she would sing.
The request was affecting; and she asked
what, II anything in particular! He seized
The pencil, and with . trembling, dying
gasp, he wrote:
"fvouh nos live Away, Isak nOs 70 sAy"
One can conceive how amidst bleeding
hearts and weeping eyes q dntiiul child
nerved herself 10 soothe tho departing spirit
Of 4 fond father with the melody Of that
affecting song. Al It's close, ho bsckoned
o faithful religious brother, who had stood
~ him during al his sutisrings since his
'ssiurn to Augusta. 10 knsel a his bedside
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EMIGRATION. The number Of foreign
emigran,s reported rs having arrived n
New York during the past month 70 7ssx
which compared with the arrivals IN jan an
nary last year, 15,5i4, shows falling on
Of 7,5sa.very nearly oue-half.'
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the Islands, a, very moderate rate Of du.
~"
D Tho French Spollaiion Bill has
passed the House by "a majoriIy. Tins
will be welcome news 10 many families
A goOdly number Of those interested 10 i,
reside In Maine. A few slight House
amendments are 10 be voted on in the Sen.
ale where the Bill passed by q very dscis-
i've vote.
&c Gov. Gardner has removed Benj. F.
Butler, Esq., from his command as colonel
,i,he 5ih regiment Of ligh, infantry, because
,r his refusal 10 execuis the order com.
handing him to dsband the foreign com.
,any connected with his regiment In this
,vent, we suppose il will puzzle even Mr..
3u,les's ingenuity 10 make mp case upon
which 10 obtain judicial decision. -Boston
Post.
THE WHrs ALMANAC, 1855. We have
eceived from Messrs. Greeley & MeElnih,
lew York, a copy of,his admirable ealen'
lar for The present year. Within the com.
Ass Of sixty closely printed pages, il con.
aims complete Astronomical calculations,
Government, Of tho u. s. Executive and
udicial, Lis, OF Members Of Congress,
lection Returns from every Stale In the
Inion, and Z vast amount Of political aud
siisiicsl Information. Il 10 sold q ihst
ooksores for IL IL cents. u
The Evansville daily journal., 1855-01-11
MEDICINAL.
sMOTMERED FIRES LONG PENT UP!
TERRIFIC EXPLoSlONN
Tremendou, Volcanic ruptiOE!y

TERRIFIC EXPLOSlON!!
Tremendous Volcanic ruptioB!!
A man ..Seared as with Hot Iron"
IN THE sEEIHIN LAVAI!!
- and confidence, man by the name Of Mclean. So
well we've we pleased with his devotion to business, and
th - -, ne s on,Ss h into HmiseJ
partnership for year. Thus by large pecunary gain
and the introduction of his name into the commercial
community, he warmed into social and public being
and vitality by and through our ard and influence.
viper like he sung the hands that gave him susenance
Havnge rned the immense popularity of that wonder
THEM 5x :CANMUsrANG LINIMENTl
And not having genus enough 10 originate, nor nteec
ana tenough To article of sow concep-
ton and original and independent ooters for an exs-
tencel~e ali parasites, he determined to cling TO she
SKIRTS and draw vitality sustenance and support from
Others. He made a mixture of ..TAR and TURPEN-
TiNE"-. -.flchedfrom u name" mutilated our drec.
lions and advertisements and called this abortive de-
formiiy Volcanic Oil I.nment." with shallow and
hmsy pretext OF originality He has made desperate ef-
forts TO induce dealers and people to and rsE his
worthless filthy and perncious trash by representing IT
to be similar and equally ecacous with the original,
true. and only genuine
But ss s Il asesp
ton, and has had resort to- Perry Davis Pain Killer
to make Preearious support! can we say o saeh
1.-The has none. can only warn the public against i'm
position and thus for the present we leave him in his
naked deformity and exposed 10 the
BURNING FLAM IS OF TRUTH.
From the agony Of which his ''vainous compound
Go" WPcAUTIoW NUMBER TWO.
Another feeble effort has been made to profit by the
Popularity article, by mar in Louisville. who put
up of preparation which he called al neri'
Mustang Linment." He has, however. become sat-
sded vt the he committed, and has pledged his
sacred honor that he will never more inf &c on our
rights attempt deceive and impose upon the cre-
duliy unsuspecting confidence ofthe public whom
he s dependant for his living: With this pied e, we
have agreed draw dark veil or charity and forgive
his past acts. and let him go in peace.
BUT W. WARN tn 2 AFFLICTED!
To be ware of all impostons aud y no Imminent tina!
an66
the evidences of the copy right secured" and you will
geth worth Of your money get elie' from your infer
mites. and bless the day that YOU used the
MEXIC AV MUSTANG LINIMEvT.
T The Imminent is put up in three sizes aud retails
at u cts and s rhe large Jottes contain much
niment in proPorti' to the prices aud there
fore cheapest. gf...
Up Principal Office 30i, Broadway New York, and
Third aud Market streets 81. Louis No.. aud for
sale by dealers in Drugs aud Medicines and b. country
store Keepers m all parts Of the United States.
" 7 For sale in Evansville by u-.t-
KELLER, FARNSLEY & CO.,
MILLER n CO.,
jyi6-Iyd&w and several other Druggists.
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MISCEi LANEOUS.
HOME EMANUFAcTUREi
EXANSXlllE "a 0IHnNG STOKE &c

PELIEvING that interests ofthe Great " est, and
ID of the people Evansville aud vicinity I'm particu
lar, would be much pfomoted by establishing Clothing
Fa in this city, aud being that Clothing eau
be manufactured in superior manner and at less cost
In the West than in the East, We have established
Clothing Store in this cy where will manufacture
and sell, WHoLEsALE RETAIL, Clothing of the best
quality, all OF ch will made under super
vision at the New York prices tie les
and OF the best material.
We purchase Goods from Importers for Cash:
which enables us To compete with
ANY HOUSE IN THE UNITED STATES!
We will also carry a Fashionable Merchant Tailor
and Gentlcmen's Furnishing establishment, in which
will be found every article in that line.
stock of Cloths, Cassmeres aud Vestings are OF
the style and best quality: and of the hrm
Is Practical Workman, and takes charge OF the Meas
urng and Cutting, we enabled 10 WARRENG a
gord ft in all cases, sale.
We also keep hand every variety of Tailors Trim
min9s and Agents for Scotts Report OF Fashions.
Particular atten ion paid to Gentlemen furnishing
their own material .tr-
RICHARD RALEIGH takes charge of.he commercial
affairs of the Establishment. aud DAVID O'NElL OF
the manufacturing Grateful 10 their individual friends
for past fvors. and solicit continuance ofthese
for the enterprise, the! pledge thems yesto
me rit all the confidence that be reposed in thcm.-
Store on Main street, between First and Second sts
mh3l-- RALElu II x ONElL.
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BEpFO.D,s FAMILY GnoCEnY.

HE BEO tD5S r n VIII IkEVCEhHe
fINHE undersigned would respectfully inform the cti
L zens of Evansville and vicinity, that he has just
opened fresh stock of Family Groceries, and Proyi
sions oever descriptions First street next door to
James Stees Lumber Yard. where he hopes, by strict
attention business merit and reeevca share pub
lie patronage.
daily receiving fresh supplies Of Butter, Cheese,
Eggs Lard and Poultry from the country, and shall keep
constantly hand full supply of all staple articles for
table
ay MARKET WAGON will deliver all goods bought
Store, the residence OF the purchasers, prompt
y upon the receipt oftheir orders. Please call and cx
anime IN, stock (jani6-ly) K. Il. BEDFORD.
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,JfEtG va 4. Nh q Nun
PRODUC9. FORWARDING AND COM
MISSION MERCHANTS,
EvAS-vI.LE, lSD.
0Hes and Warehouse on Hater street, bttreeR Main
and L0east; ais0 corner Of WGiHat ST. and the
CaHag, aud ar the Big Wharf Boat at
foot Of Nam street.
yVTILI. advance cash on all kinds OF Produce COZ
w signed ale her orto ship to he.r Cor
respondents al New Orleans mi the Eastern Cities
orders r. purchasing Produce Merchandise, filed
at the shortest notice aud lowest mark ct prices
They will give prompt attention To the forwarding OF
all Produce entrnsed o their care; and
with their experience ample facilities for Storage,
do NOT hesitate TO guarantee satisfaction.
poyi4-tf JOIN =. MITCHELL n SON.