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luted by second discharge from the said
eight who then, jumping on shore, proposed
to strengthen themselves, taking for wall the
trunks of trees, behind which they made, over
the top of canoe, very lively FIRE, from
which one soldier was killed, and a Tapulo In
dian severely wounded.
"ln these critical circumstances, the com
mander of the expedition Judged it prudent to
let the canoe be taken down the current, and
then making a small Decentralization under
cover of high bank of EARTH he ordered out
small division to cut way through the matted
underground to the rear of the enemy, while
he turned to take him in front, and divert his
attention, for which end he turned up the river,
expanding some shots for diversion of the
enemy, until the flibusters, finding themselves
surrounded, redoubled their energy, and ex-
posed themselves to everything which gene
raj subjects himself when he has no place for
retreating in good order. Now, throwing into
the water whatever they had brought with
them, they struggled and fought boldly, and as
II they were sixty; because, having arms of
ten barrels, the number that they represented
appeared thus large; but the low, steady arm
OF the Brazilian soldiers succeeded in sending
below and ordering within a little time from
this, for better world, five of the resistants
The sixth, the only one that escaped an ounce
OF lead, took to his heels with the nimbest ac-
tivity; but, encountering lake, and thrusting
himself into it, head foremost, to pass it by
swimming, he was made prey of by the ali.
gators that called him bait"
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From the Baltimore Republican.
Distinguished Wings In this state
against Know-nothfnpism.

The following gentlemen, comprising the in
tellect of the old Wing party of Maryland, re
fuse to endorse the principles Of the secret
oath-bound Know.nothing organization, OF
support its conductors:
William d. Merrick, formerly Wing United
States Senator.
General L. +. Bowie, formerly Wing elector.
General W. Lingan Gather the Wing Pre-
sident of the Maryland Senate, and formerly
Wing elector.
Ex-Governor Pratt, United States Senator
Reverdy johnson, formerly Attorney Gene.
raj and United States Senator
J. M. 5. Causin, cx.member of Congress and
Wing elector.
s. Teackle Wallis, special Minister to Spain
under the late Wing administration
I. Yeates Walsh, ex-member of Congress
from Baltimore.
h. I. Merrick, prominent Wing orator.
Ii. Ii. Goldsborough, Wing elector in 1852.
j. W. Crisfeld, ex-member Of Congress.
ID. NJ. Henry, candidate for Congress in 1851.
J. II. Franklin, late member Of Congress.
Hon L. +. Chambers, exUnited States Sc
nator.
Hon. James A. Pearce, United States Sena.
tor.
Isaac ID. Jones ex.member Of Congress, and
hosts of others.
Whilst these men, whose influence is felt
throughout the length and breadth Of the State,
repudiate Know.Iothingism not a single pro.
minent man Of the Democratic ranks, in whom
the public have confidence, who can Justly
lay any claim TO worth or intellect is found
acting with the Know.nothng party, which is
composed only Of the very worst men Of both
the old parties, who are engaged in the wild
hunt after Office. This is the party that claims
to be the only American party in the land
God save us from the rule Of such americans
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GEORGETOWN COLLEGE, ID. C.

TINHE next session Of this Institution will com
i mence on Monday, the Sd of September,
The Preparatory Department and Collegiate
course are both conducted by able and expert
enced Professors, who devote themselves 10 the
moral and intellectual advancement of those con-
fded 10 their large and spacious build
ing has just been completed to be used exclusive
ly for the accommodation of the younger students
Their dormitory, Fairgrounds, study-hal class
rooms, &c, will be entirely distinct from those of
the other Students and officers especially assigned
will attend them in their pastmes and preside
over their studies. complete separation will
thus be effected between the younger and older
students, the advantages of which must be appa
rent 10 all those who have the least experience in
the education of youth.
The Observatory of the College, its extensive
Philosophical apparatus, rich and varied Libraries
and Cabinet Of Minerals, Geological Specimens
and Shells, afford TO the students of this lnstitu-
ton advantages rarely TO be met with.
B. A. MAGUIRE,
Aug. dim President.
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COURT OLE CLAIMS.

MONDAY, October p, ls55.-The court met
at u o'clock to-day. The judges we're all pre-
sent.
In the case Of Joseph Mock mo. 80 on the
law docket the court ordered testimony to be
taken. The opinion was delivered by his hon.
or Judge Scarborough. This case, it will be
remembered, was submitted by argument on
last Friday morning. It grew out Of con
tract made with the claimant by Postmaster
General Kendall for the construction Of mail.
bag locks and keys.
The same order was also made in the case OF
Lydia II. Shrieve and Walter r. Carter, (No.
l3 on the law docket.) The opinion in this
case was delivered by his honor Judge Gil.
christ This case was also submitted by argu.
ment on last Friday morning. 1t is claim
for damages from the government for its use
Of an invention for removing snags, sawyers,
and other distractions from rivers.
Case No. Is on the law docket being called
by the court Mr.. Stanton appeared for the
claimant. Ii is that Of John G. Hale, who
claims a title by presumption to tract Of land
in Arkansas, known as the Hot Spring claim.
Mr.. Stanton argued the case at length, and
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REFORMED Observation-Disclosures IN
VIRGINIA.

The disasters 10 which the Know-nothings
have lately been subjected, seem to have open
ed their eyes, at least in Virginia. They are
beginning to realize that the character Of their
organization is distasteful to the masses, and
cannot be maintained. Although but a year or
two old, It is found necessary by its leaders to
change it essentially, in order to render it
more acceptable. We find, accordingly, that
at their State convention just held in Lynch
burg, Virginia, they adopted, among Others,
the following resolution:
Resolced, As the Judgment of this conven
ton, that all ceremonies of initiation into the
American party should be discontinued and all
obligations Of secrecy removed that its meet
ings should be open and public, and its pro
ceedings conducted in accordance with the or
binary usages of political bodies; and that we
invite the cooperation of all good men, who
approve the principles and objects of the
party"
The new order is thus emasculated. The
fangs of the serpent have been extracted. A
Know-nothing organization without the feat
ures thus summarily removed by the Lynch,
burg convention, is in fact not Know-nothing
organization. 1t is the play of Hamlet with
the part of Hamlet left out. What melan-
choly end is this2 But few short months
have passed since it seemed as lusty as a
giant and as happy as a lark. 1t relied more
upon its distinctive feature Of secrecy for sue
cess than on anything else. But now falling
sick, it calls in its chosen leeches, who advise
it that what It regarded as the sources of its
strength are, instead, the sources of its weak
ness. They set to work upon the sick Samson,
and, alas. be is shorn Of his locks.
Whilst Know-nothingism was yet new and
just entering upon its career of success-when,
indeed, it gained victories every day-when its
friends were iubilant and It's enemies dispirited
thought Of the people. We had an abiding
conviction and a consolng belief that its fall
would be as signal and as rapid as its rise
We felt assured that free, intelligent, and
thinking people would not tolerate an organ,
ization gotten up for such purposes and distin-
guished by such features.
The work Of change and reformation thus
commenced in Virginia will, no doubt, be gen.
orally followed up, and the ritual, the ceremo.
MES, the secret meetings, and the pomp and
circumstance and mystery that lent it such a
charm in the eyes of many, will be speedily
Topped off as so many eXcrescences. What
new name will be assumed by it remains to be
seen. However, it is not unlikely that it will
disappear like cloud, fade like a flower, burst
ike bubble, and that the places that once
knew it, viii know it no more forever.
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From the Washington Union OF yesterday.
The Dismissal OF Captain Reynolds.

We have not deemed it proper to allude to
the fact announced and commented on in some
of the papers that Captain Reynolds has been
recently dismissed from the service for a failure
to settle bis accounts according to the require
ments of the law. To avoid any differences,
however, prejudicial to his character for strict
integrity and unquestionable honor, we deem
it due to him to state that we have satisfactory
reasons to know that his dismissal should carry
with it no imputaton upon his character for
strict probity and honesty. His accounts be-
coming deranged, and final adjustment being
impracticable without q resort to a judicial in
vestigation, the same has been commenced,
and whilst it is pending we should feel it to be
imprudent to say more than that Captain Rey-
nolds was dismissed because the law required
his dismissal; but any differences duplicating
his character would be unjust to him whilst the
adjustment Of his accounts is before the court
Our knowledge Of Captain Reynolds heightened
reputation satisfies us that, whatever result the
investigation may show as to his accounts, it
will acquit him Of anything inconsistent with
the strictest integrity. He may be found to
have been loose and irregular in the keeping
of his accounts, and in that way the court may
find a balance against him; but we have no
idea that he will be found to have msappled
the public funds. We venture this opinion
upon our knowledge of Captain Reynolds's
character.
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USELESS AeITATION.

Ex-Governor Reeder, whose name, in conse-
come as familiar as household words,n is des-
tined to figure more conspicuously than ever.
Denying the legality Of the Legislature he re-
fused to recognize the day appointed by it for
the election Of delegate to Congress. That
day was the lst Of October. He and his allies
appointed the 9th.
The legal election took place on the lst, and
General Whitfield, the pro-slayery candidate,
was elected. The spurious election took place
on the 9th, and Reeder was elected. He had
no competitor, and one vote would have elect
ed him--if such a farce can be called an cleo
ton. He was voted for by the whole aboli-
ton force in the Territory.
Now, these men know that there is but one
government in Kansas, and that is the Terri
torial Government of which Governor Shannon
is the head. They know that Governor Shan
non has formally recognized the Legislature
as in all respects legal and properly orga-
nized body. They know that the President
recognizes Governor Shannon, for he lately ap-
pointed him; and it is to be supposed that
Governor Shannon, at such crisis in the
affairs of Kansas, would not have taken the
course he has taken without consultation with
and advice from the President
Governor Shannon will give to General
Whitfield his certificate of election as delegate
to Congress. General Whitfield will come on
to Washington and claim his seat. Governor
| Reeder, without any certificate, chosen by a
mob, with no shadow of title to a seat in Con-
gress, will, no doubt, come on to contest Gene
raj Whitfeld's election, and thus the war which
has ragged in Kansas will be transferred to the
Hall Of Representatives.
What is Governor Reeder's object in pur.
suing this line of conduct? Surely if he has
a spark of intelligence, he must know that he
has 40 shadow of title to seat in Congress-
he knows that the only election recognized by
the Territorial authorities was the election that
took place on the first instant, which resulted
in the choice Of General Whitfield.
| The truth is, that Governor Reeder, whose
| appointment to Kansas we protested against
| from the first, has cast in his fortunes
with the Emigrant Aid Society and with the
| Abolitionists and Freesoilers in and out O
Kansas. He has become an agitator. He
is making trouble for himself, for Kansas, fol
| the country.
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Massacre of Americans on the Amnyo,

Massacre of Americans ON the Amazon.
A letter to the New York Tribune from Pa.
ra, Brazil dated September goth, gives the
following translation Of Portuguese letter
from the Barra Of the Rio Negro, published in
the Diario Of Para, containing an account of a
massacre Of six Americans at the fort of Taba.
tinga, on the frontier Of Brazil, on the river
Amazon. The language Of the letter shows
the spirit animating the Peruvians and Brazil.
ians towards the citizens of the United States:
con the I'd Of the current month there ar.
rived here from Tabatinga 'Correio Extra.
ordinario with intelligence that six fllibuste-
ros, whose nationality could not be wholly dis
tinguished, although all appearances indicated
that they we're North Americans, had forced
the authorities Of Loreto lin Peru to give
them the pass, with which they entered the
territory Of Brazil robbing and destroying
whatever they found, without any regard to
whom it belonged, or to the directions that had
been given them by the authorities Of Peru.
The authorities Of Loreto, from whom they
had extorted the pass, fastened to give infor.
nation of the same to the commander of the
fort OF Tabatinga, Captain Garcez, who put
ting himself on the alert, saw the flibusters
coming into port in canoe, and ordering them
to halt they answered by a .discarge Of their
guns and passed down the river. Without loss
Of time they were pursued by a canoe with
troops, sent by the said Captain Garcez, which,
arriving within gunshot, the soldiers we're sa-
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ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING;
AND DAY SCHOOL.

MISS Ii II o X u from Phila elphia, will
lNl open her BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
for young Ladies, on Monday, September 10th,
1855, at No, 13S, Penn, Avenue, OF
Seven Buildings and 10Th street. Miss BROOKE
will be assisted by the most competent Profess
sors in every department.
A French lady, recently from Paris, is engaged
as resident governess and every means will be
used TO accomplish her pupils in that language
Drawing will be taught IN various and elegant
styles.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
My friend, Miss Brooke, is most estimabe
lady, of great intelligence, whose qualifications
a teacher, and whose accomplishments in English
literature, entle her TO high consideration.
ALONZO POTTER"
"Miss Brooke is well known TO me as a lady
who is entirely capable of conducting successfully
the education of young ladies', and in every way
worthy of the patronage of parents.
A. DALLAS BACHEn
REFERENCES:
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Right Rev. G. w. DoANE, D. D., LID.
Professor A. DALLAS BACHE, Supt. Coast
Survey.
Professor JOSEPH HENRY, sec'y = Smith
Gen. JOHN MASON Washington, d. G.
WILLIAM w. CORCORAN Esq "
JOHN s MEEIIAN, Esq, Librarian 10 Con-
gress.
Hon. JAMES CAMPBELL p. nj. General.
Hon. ELLIS LEWIS, Chief Justice Of the S.
Court, Pa.
Hon. G. w. WOODWARD, Associate Judge
of the 5. Court of Penna
Hon. GEORGE VAIL, M. c., N. Jersey.
Lieut.. M. +. MAURY, LII d., u. s. Observa-
tory.
Circulars stating the terms 10 be had al the
principal Book Stores, Of Miss Brooke, No.
l3S Pa. Avenue.
August 30-3tawlm.
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GHARLEs kINGsLEY,s NEW WORE.

~ The Voyages and Adventures Of Sir Amgas
Leigh knight Of Burrough, in the county of be-
Won, IN the reign of her most glorious Majesty
Queen Elizabeth, rendered into modern English
by Charles Kingsley, author Of" Hypotin," Alton
Locke &c.
A Treatise Punctuation, designed for letter
writers, authors, printers, and correctors Of the
press, and for the OF schools and academies
with an Appendix, containing Rules on the use Of
Capitals List al Abreviations, Hints on the Pre-
paration Of Copy and on Proof Reading, Speci.
mems Of Proof Sheets, NC, by John Wilson; price
ST.
Hewilts Boys Adventures in the Wilds OF Aus
tralia.
An Essay on the Tides: Theory Of the Two
Forces, by Alexander Wilcox, NJ
Patent Office aud Patent Laws, or a guide TO
inventors, and book of reference for Judges lave
yers, magistrates, and others, with Appendices,
by J. g. Moore, price 81 %.
The Altar al Home, Prayers for the Family aud
The Closet by Clergymen in and near Boston,
second edition
Just published and for sale AT
TAYLOR ~ MAURYiS Bookstore,
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The United states Senate.

We subjoin, from the Washington Union, a
corrected list of the members of the United
States Senate-the class to which they belong,
and the vacancies which have occurred through
the default of legislative action:
CLASS l.-TERM ENDING MARCH 4, 1857.
Adams, Mississippi, Jones, Tennessee,
Bayard, Delaware, Mallory, Florida,
Bright, Indiana, Mason Virginia
Brodhead, Pennsylvania, Pratt, Maryland,
Cass, Michigan, Rusk, Texas,
Dodge, Wisconsin, Sumner, MASSACHUSETTS
Fish, New York, Thomson, New Jersey,
Foote, Vermont, Toucey, Connecticut
Geyer, Missouri Wade, Ohio
Hamlin, Maine, Weller California,
James, Rhode Island.
CLASS 3.-TERM 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.
CLASS 3.-TERM ENDING MARCH A, 1861.
Bell, New Hampshire Iverson Georgia.
Briggs, North Carolina, Johnston Arkansas
Butler South Carolina, Pearce, Maryland
Crittenden, Kentucky, Peugh, Ohio
Collamer, Vermont, Seward New York
Durkee, Wisconsin, Slidel, Louisiana,
Foster, Connecticut Trumbul Illinois,
Harlan, Iowa, Yulee 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 California. bav
ing expired on the 4th Of March, 1865.
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Later from Fort Kearny-ProbabIe In
dian War.

Later from Fort Kearny-ProbabIe In
dian War.
The st. Louis Republican states that Mr.. r.
B. Toler has arrived at Kickapoo City from
Fort Kearny, and reports to the Pioneer that
all was well at Kearny There were good
many reports at Fort Kearny about Indians,
but none were visible. Mr.. Toler says:
"At Thirty-two Mile Creek, 8 miles beyond
the Little Blue, met a large party of Cheyennes,
who appeared very hostile. They stopped the
train and offered the wagoners the privilege Of
fighting with them, or division of their provi.
sions. The train being short of ammunition,
accepted the first offer and divided their provi-
sions, and then made compact to meet the
same party six weeks from that date on the
Blue, and give them as much fight as they
wished The wagoners are at this time prepar-
ing to 60 back and give them round.
On the 10Th September met 800 troops on
Little Blue going to reinforce Gen. Harvey.
There has been large gathering of Sioux war
riors on White River, some 5000 or more, and
they have sent Gen. Harvey word that if he
will come up there they will fght.him The
General accepted the invitation, and the last
news heard from him he was marching towards
the place appointed. Mr. Toer says there is a
beautiful prospect for general Indian war;
1t is quite evident to US that all these reports
are very great exaggerations, particularly in
the number Of Indians gathering on White
River.
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EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.

The steamer Africa arrived at Halifax yes
terday, bringing seven days later advices
from Europe. There is nothing new or start
ling from the seat of war; Both of the bellige-
rent hosts are in repose, so far as fighting ope-
ratons are concerned, if we except shell
fred from time to time by either party as
kind Of hint that there are yet shot and gun
powder on hand.
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TUESDAY, October %, 1855.

The argument in the case of John G. Hale,
No IL on the law docket, adjourned over from
yesterday, was resumed this morning. Mr..
Stanton spoke at length, quoting numerous au'
thorities to prove the title of the claimant TO
this valuable tract of land in Arkansas, and
submitted the case for the decision of the court,
as to whether testimony should be taken or
not, at ten minues to ! o'clock; after which
the court called the cases of Asbury Dickins,
Michael Nourse, and John Rob, respectively
designated on the law docket as Nos. 40, Al,
| and 81
Mr.. Badger appeared for Mr.. Dickins, Mr..
Baxter for Mr.. Nourse, and Mr.. Lawrence for
Mr.. Rob.
The same question being involved in these
cases, they were argued together.
These claims are for compensation for ser
| vices performed when officers of Government,
arising from their appointment as secretaries
adj interim, under the act Of 1892.
| The argument in these cases was opened by
Mr.. Baxter, who based his remarks upon the
| right of an officer performing the duties of two
officers to receive the compensation of both.
| Mr.. Lawrence followed in support of the po
sition taken by Mr.. Baxter
| The Solicitor followed Mr. Lawrence in be-
half Of the Government; and
The time for adjournment having arrived
Mr.. Badger was prevented from closing the
argument by speaking in behalf of his claim
| ant.
| The court adjourned at o'clock till Il
o'clock, M. tomorrow.
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occupied fully an hour and half He was
followed by the Solicitor.
The hour for adjournment having arrived,
Mr.. Stanton was prevented from closing his
argument in this case.
The court adjourned at o'clock till II
o'clock tomorrow morning.
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I AND For sALE.-The subscriber will

IL dispose OF thirty acres of land, being part ofhis
arm known as Decarlia, situated near the Little
Falls, in Montgomery county, Md, and adjoining
the contemplated water-works. II is an excellent
piece OF land, and both from its fertility and To-
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Apply to the undersigned, or to his overseer on
the farm.
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STRAW HATS.-We have now opened
- our Spring supply OF Straw Goods, aud are
prepared 10 show a full assortment All our
goods being bought for cash, we are prepared to
sell At the lowest prices. STEVENS'S
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