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NEW ENICO.

Our files Of Santa Fe newspapers TO the
18th September, state that the rains had been
very heavy, causing some damage by the over.
flow Of the streams At the examination OF
the scholars at the convent in Santa Fe, by
the public functionaries, the literary exercises
we're creditable, and in useful handicraft the
young ladies Of New Mexico we're not behind
their sisters in the States. On the 9th ultmo,
Governor Merriwetber arrived from Abiquia
where he had been to negotiate treaty with
the Indians. Some FIVE hundred Of the Jicar
rillas and Muhnsche Indians attended the
council, with whom treaties we're formed. They
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IP We have sent bills to such of our subscri-
bers as are indebted to the Sentinel Newspaper,
rendering their accounts to the oath September,
at which time the second volume of the Tri-
weekly edition will close.
While returning our thanks to those who have,
from the beginning, sustained our enterprise, we
desire to say that all who wish TO continue their
subscriptions will be required to remit PAYMENT
IN ADVANCE for the next volume, commencing on
the 25th instant, as, otherwise, no paper will be
sent from this office The terms, it is known,
are FIVE DOLLARS YEAR.
We are compelled to this course owing to the
difficulty of collecting our subscriptions, scattered
as they are over wide surface of country Our
friends will, therefore, see the necessity of COM
plying with our terms. No offence is intended to
any, since friends and strangers are embraced in
the same category.
Subscribers not renewing by the first of October,
their names will be stricken from the list
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NORFOLK AND poRrsMoUrH.

The papers of Wednesday last, from the
above cities, state that abseutees are returning
in considerable numbers. The harbor presents
an animated appearance, and one Of the New
York packets was dscharging cargo; several
other vessels had arrived, and the Baltimore
Bay Line of steamers were arriving and de-
parting daily sickness of all kinds was gradu-
ally diminishing, and cheerfuness and conf
dence had taken place where few weeks ago
all was gloom and sadness Absentees, it is
now thought may return in safety
Recent letters from the acting mayor of Nor
folk and the secretary of the relief committee,
state that of the four ministers of the gospel
who remained there during the pestilence three
have died, Christian heroes, in the discharge of
their duty. They are the Rev. T. Devlin, Ro-
man Catholic Rev. Mr.. Chisholm, Episcopal
liam and the Rev. V. Eskridge, Methodist
The Rev. Mr.. Handy, of the Presbyterian
church, remained until stricken down by the
fever, and after protracted illness attempted
to resume duty, but was urged by his medical
attendant to leave. OF the eleven native ply
sicians four have died, two of them leaving
large families perfectly destitute OF thirteen
physicians from abroad who came to the relief of
the city six died. About forty-fye orphans,
wholly without means, have been taken in
charge by the Relief Association. There were
about one thousand four hundred men en-
ployed in the navy yard They continued to
disappear by sickness or leaving town until
only two hundred and twenty-five answered to
their names. How many have died is not
known, but one hundred of their families are
now supplied with provisions by the Relief
Committee and at least nine hundred and fifty
persons have died in the city mostly Of this
class. On the first of August census was
taken, which showed population of about
3000n
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THE PLANS OF THE ABoLITIoNIsTs

The Abolitionists look with fond expectation
TO the next House of Representatives, for they
claim that a majority Of that body have been
elected as the infexibe opponents Of slavery
extension" As the time draws near for Con-
gress to meet, the hum of busy preparation
is heard in all the Abolition encampments.
Their captains, their leutenants, and their SER
geants are everywhere calling to arms. Their
newspapers ere full of stirring appeals and
inspiring invocations. Their main design is
upon Kansas.
The programme is thus announced by that
crazy Abolition journal, the Concord IN. II. J
Independent Democrat:
1.-The first business, after the organization,
should be the appointment Of special com
mittee on the recent outrages in Kansas, in.
Guiding the conduct of the Administration and
It's officials in relation to those outrages. And
then TO the first appropriation bill should be
appended section repeating every act of the
bogus Legislature recently assembled in that
Territory. The passage of this by the Senate
and its signature by the President they should
insist on to the last, and at all hazards. They
should never consent to give the Administra-
ton single dollar until the infamous wrongs
Of Kansas are redressed."
The iniquity they mediate is outrageous.
They would make Congress the complete mas
ter Of Kansas, and set at defiance all the rules
that apply to our territorial appendages. They
claim that Congress shall declare the Legisla-
ture an illegal body, annul all the laws passed
BY it, and refuse to pass any appropriation bills
until the sanction of the Senate and the Presi-
dent shall be obtained. We hardly know which
to despise the most, the absurdity or the mean
ness Of this scheme. Do these men imagine
for moment that the Senate Of the United
States and that the President can be coerced
and frightened into acquiescence in such terms?
Do they think that the patriots the statesmen,
and the people of the country, can be intimi
dated by the threat that no money shall be
voted to carry on the Government unless they
aid in carrying out the vile purposes Of the
Abolitionists? If SO, they reckon without their
host. Let these incendiaries work their spite
in the House Of Representatives, If they can
! il they dare Let them violate their Legislative
duty by hitcbing their provisos to appropriation
bills. Which section will it affect the most
the North or the South 1t would SO cripple
northern enterprise and industry, that univer
sal howl Of indignation would come from tbs
northern States and cities up to the capita
here. On the other hand, the South would
comparatively be unaffected. The North has
infinitely more interest in the passage Of ap
preparation bills than the South. Where the
South gets dime Of Government money the
North gets dollar. Let them try the scheme
| If they dare.
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GEORGETOWN COLLEGE. ID. G.

TINE next session of this Institution will com
Il mence Monday, the Sd Of September
The Preparatory Department and Collegiate
both conducted by able and expert
enced Professors, who devote themselves 10 the
moral and intellectual advancement of those con-
hded TO their care. large and spacious build.
ly for the accommodation of the younger students.
Their dormitory, Fairgrounds, study -hall, class
rooms, &c., will be entirely distinct from those OF
the other students, and officers especially assigned
will attend them in their pastimes and preside
over their studies. A complete separation will
thus be effected between the younger and older
students, the advantages of which must be appa.
rent TO 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, ford 10 the students of this Insttu-
ton advantages rarely 10 be met with.
b. A. MAGUIRE,
Aug. dim President
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A SINGULAR VILLA man named j. de
Dios Chacon recently died at Lima, Peru, leav-
ing fortune Of one million Of dollars, all won
at the gambling table. He willed the whole to
woman residing in the city, on condition that
she should give a peseta (quarter of doar)
each day to every convalescent discharged
from the hospital, and receive a hundred poor
men and women daily at her table. In case of
the legatee neglecting to I'll either Of the
provisions above mentioned, the usufrhct Of the
money is TO be vested in the Governments Of
France and England on the same conditions.
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that he shall regard every man an Aboliuonist
or Wing who refuses his assent To the details
OF this blllj but no man will be so idle as to
suppose that he will, so far as his own action
is concerned, allow the bill TO be made a test
elsewhere against the men who support it. If
democratic member is led by his Judgment
and his conscience to vote for the bill, as we
hope all democrats will be led to do, and he re.
turns to hisconstituents to encounter the elamor
and opposition of wings and abolitionists, to-
9ether ruth disaBected men Of has oDa party,
no sensible man-at least no man who under,
stands and appreciates the character Of the
Executye-will believe that the President will
allow such tactious men to WELD public patron
age to overthrow any man at home who has
given to the principles of the bill cordial and
conscientious support We repeat, that this
paper does not now assume that this bill, in any
of its stages thus far or the votes upon it, con-
stitutes attest of democracy; utgentlemen should
consider aoeH ichether the great principles of
the measure, aohich can be regarded IN our party
IN no other light than as a fundamental, do not
here, and tciH not elseohere present ohat the
ultimate tribuaal-the people-aoW regard and
act upon as test"
1t would appear from the uncontrolled
disclosure of the alias, that the Union had an
understanding with certain refractory mem.
bers," which was unknown to others not con.
sidered refractory.
What influence the unenlightened non.re-
Factories had in persuading the Union to re.
woke its doctrine Of the 4th Of March, and sub
stitute that Of the TIN, we leave others to d.
vine.
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Az AMERICAN SHrPMAsrER.


Wepublish todaya communication in regard
to the action Of the Navy Board, which we
doubt not will attract the attention Of every
reader. 1t is one Of the most conclusive argu-
ments that has yet appeared on the subject.
The writer undertakes to show that the Board
misinterprete1 the law under which il acted
and assumed powers that we're never intended
to be conferred-powers that would erect it
into a secret, inquisitorial, and despotic tri-
bunal We invite attention to this able and
interesting communication.
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THE COMPROMISES OF THE coNsTI-
TUITION.

That word compromise is a word which ought
to be expunged from our political vocabulary.
The constant application Of il to political mea-
sures leads to false and dangerous ideas in re-
gard to our Government But il is particularly
improper in its application TO the Constitution,
and tends 10 foster the idea that the Constitu.
ton is a mere shifting, unsettled, and unstable
thing, under which any kind Of bargain may be
made, and any sort Of arrangement entered
into. There is no such thing as compromise
in the Constitution. That instrument is a
sacred compact between the sovereign States
and is the supreme law Of the land True il Is,
that rival interests and sectional preiudices
embarrassed the action Of the convention
which framed the Constitution. They had to
be adjusted and harmonized before it could be
perfected. A spirit Of compromise and con.
citation happily presided in the convention,
or nothing worthy the name Of Constitution
could have been agreed upon. Being formed,
its provisions are not compromises, but laws
laws binding upon all, and which cannot be
made the subjects OF common traffic.
1t is to be lamented that the word compro-
mise was ever introduced into American poll.
tics. Il has tended to foster the impression
that we have no fixed, settled system; that our
organic law is radically defective, and that, in
consequence, thereof, We are compelled to re.
sort to shifts, contrivances, and bargains, in
regard to the most important measures Of Gov.
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5rs~ stimulating Liniment, as prepared at

GlLMAN'S Drug Store, is deserving of the high.
est commentator a cure for Chronic and Acute
Rheumatism. II seldom il ever, fails 10 give
speedy and permanent relief This Liniment has
been prepared by T. ID. Gilman chemist Of this
city for many years, and since its introduction has
been extensively used by many OF the most re-
spectacle families in the District and vicinity, 10
whom reference can be made At any time as 10 its
magical effects in curing Rheumatism, even in
elderly persons, who had been sufferers for a long
time II was originally made for horses, for The
cure of lameness, saddle gals, &c, and is now
much used Tor such purposes, being an in valuable
article wherever Liniment is required either Tor
an or bmeasf. MAY %
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state that they are tired Of war, and wish to
live IN peace with the whites. Each tribe has
separate section of country allotted them
for their future home.
The following is given as the total vote for
delegate to Congress:
For Gallegos, (Democrat) ............ 6,9l4
For otero, Opposition. ..........,....." 6,9l5
Ga!legos's majority" ..................... 80
The Gazette states that the election will be
contested.
To contest elections seems TO be the fashion
IN New Mexico No majority, however great,
seems to be any obstacle to contest there,
though up TO this date no one of the contes.
tants has received mileage. The election of
Weightman, who had 700 majority, was con-
tested. The election of Gallegos to the last
Congress, who had about the same majority, was
also contested, and now the election of Mr..
Gallegos is to be again contested Like the
result of pouring warm water on ice, the New
Mexican contested elections seem to be all
smoke and no fire.
Mr.. Gallegos is Democrat, aud was elected
by the Democratic party in New Mexico.
His election must be dose to the Know
nothngs as he is not only Democrat, but also
foreigner by birth and Catholic priest!
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LIES BETTER MOMENTS.

Life has its moments
Of beauty and bloom;
But they hang like sweet roses
On the edge Of the tomb,
Blessings they bring us,
As lovely as brief,
They meet us when happy
And leave us in grief.
Hues Of the morning,
Tinging the sky,
Come on the sunbeams
And off with them fly,
Shadows Of evening
Hang soft on the shore,
Darkness enwraps them,
We see them no more.
So LIES better moments
In briIliance appear,
Dawning in beauty
Our journey 10 cheer.
Round us they linger,
Like shadows Of even,
Would that we, like them,
Might melt into heaven.
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POPULATION OF NV YoRK.-The total
population Of the State Of New York, as as.
certained by the census just taken, is 1892.
s46-an increase since 1850 Of 245,l05.
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IL dies. j have just received and keep con-
stantly on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wires, and Catawba Brandy
These Wines are made from The pure juice OF the
grape, and pronounced TO be the most wholesome
beverage in use. b. JOST, Agent.
Also, Importer and Dealer IN all kinds of Wines,
Liquors and Cigars, Isl Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jan. 30-2aw3m*
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EXPERIENCED AGENTS WANTED.
"a Book for Every Mans Library,

A GENTS wanted in all parts OF the United
N States, by J. ii. Cotton 81 Co, No. l72 VIII
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Geography and History, Ancient and Modern. Of
the Whole World" by s. G. Goodrich, late Anne
rican Consul AT Paris-(Peter Parey;)-elrganty
bound and beautifully illustrated, Price 81, II
cannot be had nj the bookstores. Each agent will
have certain section, Rare inducements offered
mo family whatever should be without it,"
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A POETS MISERIES


A FIRST APPEARANCE IN TYPE.
"Ah, here it is! Pm famous now;
An author and poet.
IL really is in print. Ye gods!
How proud III be 10 show it,
And gentle Anna! what a thrill
Will animate her breast,
To read these ardent lines, and know
To whom they are addressed
"Why, bless my soul here's something wrong
What can the paper mean,
BY talking of the graceful brook,
That 'gander DER the greene
And here's instead of r.
Which makes it tipping rl;
Wen seek the 'shad,' instead of shade
And hell instead of 'hill,'
"'Thy looks so'-what al recoect;
Twas sweet and then twas kind;
And now, 10 think!-the stupid fool
For bland has printed blind
Was ever such provoking work?
CTS curious, by the by,
That anything is rendered blind
BY giving il an ~
"Thou hast no tears the is left out,
Thou hast no ears instead;
i hope that thou art dear, is put
i hope that thou ART dead
Who ever saw IN such a space
So many blunders crammed?
Those gentle eyes bedimmed,'
Those gentle eyes bedammed.'
"The color OF the rose is nose
'Afecion'is 'afliction.
q wonder if the likeness holds
In fact well as ictonD
Thou art friend The is gone;
Whoever would have deemed
That such trfing Thing could change
friend into fendl
"'Thou arr the same is rendered Lams;
IL really is too bad
And here, because an . IL out
My lovely maid is mad
They drove her blind by poking in
An IA process new
And now they've gouged il out again,
And made her crazy too.
III read no more. What shall dol
III never dare 10 send H.
The papers scattered far and wide,
lis now too late 10 mend il.
oh, fame! thou cheat Of human life,
Why did ever write
wish my poem had been burnt,
Before il saw the light"
Let's stop, and recapitusie:
I've damned her eyes, that's plain;
I've told her she's lunatic
And blind and dead and lame
Was ever such horrid hash,
In poetry or prose
I've said she was iend'
And praised the color Of her nose
9 wish had that printer here,
About half minute,
I'D bang him him to his hearts content,
And with an begin IT,
diam his body, eyes and bones,
And spell il with a.
Aud send him 10 that hiR Of his
That he spells with an e.
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NEW EDITION OF DICKENs,s Com

IN plete Works.-Ths complete Works OF
Charles Dickins, in FIVE volumes; price 81 80.
The Missing Bride, or Miriam the Avenger by
Mrs. Emma ID. Z. N. Souhworih paper 81,
bound 81 IS.
The Pickwick Papers, complete so cents
Just published, and for sale at
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May % Bookstore, near 9th st.
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have been condemned on false hearsay and
rumor. Public sentiment will then be satisfied
with the result, as will JUSTICE.
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KINGsLEy,s NEW WORK

~ The Voyages and Adventures or Sir AmQas
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Won, IN the reign OF her most glorious Majesty
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by Charles Kingsley, author Of" Hypotin," Alton
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A Treatise on Punctuation, designed for letter
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with an Appendix, containing Rules on the use OF
Capitals, List Of Abreviations, Hints on the Pre-
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ST..
Hewitt's Boys Adventures in the wilds OF Aus
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:, An Essay on the Tides: Theory of the Two
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Patent Office and Patent Laws, or guide To
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yers magistrates, aud others, with Appendices,
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second edition
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DLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

ID Just received from a sherif7s sale in phila-
delphia, very large lot Of Blank Books Letter
and Cap Paper, Steel Pens, Faber's Pencils, Mathe
NAUTICAL Instruments, Black Sand, Buff Envelope
Paper, Inkstands, States, Copy Books and School
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SUMAc.-Large quantities of this dyewood
have been shipped from fredericksburg, Va.
within the past year, being new article Of
commerce
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11 Late accounts from California state
that money is abundant in that State at the
present time.
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Consul that wouldn't hoist his Flag for
the Fall of sebastopoI.

sEBAsToPoL REJoIcINGs IN JAMAICA.
We see by the Kingston papers that thers
were very great rejoicings there on the 18th ut.,
on account of the receipt Of the news of the
Allied success at Sebastopol. Statutes were fred
from the forts; vessels in the harbor and consu.
lar and other public establishments, stores. &C.,
made profuse display of bunting; houses we're
illuminated, and Of course all the other
sorts Of glori6cation we're INDUCED in. The
American Consul, however, has given great
offence to the high lieges of the place, and
especially those represented by the Morning
Journal for not having hoisted the United
States flag on the occasion. A correspondent
says:
KINGSTON, (Ja.,) Oct 9, 1855.
"The inhabitants Of Kingston arc dispeased
that our Consul did not display the flag of the
United States when the news of the taking OF
Sebastopol was made known TO them by the
arrival Of the steamer on the 9th inst, although
it well known that they never hoisted their
colors for any victories gained over the Mexicans
by US; but, on the contrary, the newspapers
circulated not only the greatest untruths, but
declared that the sympathy and feelings Of the
Englishmen were with the Mexicans.
There is no instance Of the British Gag ever
having been displayed here as token Of
respect TO any Of our deceased countrymen, be
they Presidents, Senators or other persons,
whilst our consul has never failed to hoist his
colors in honor Of her majesty's birthday, and
halfmast high as q token Of respect for any Of
her distinguished deceased subjects in England
or this colony.
An AurprCIN Curpu.srr,