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Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
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Mr.. EDITOR:

MR. EDl1OR.
From observing the acts of the present
Legislature when first assembled, l was led
to hope that for once, body of men had
met at the Capitol, who, in their capacity
of Lawmakers would be disposed to look
beyond the circumscribed limits of their
OWE counties, and rising superior to local and
party prejudice, act for the great and lead
ing interests of the State The wisdom
and iberality that characterized their ac-
tion in regard to the Cairo and Fulton
Railroad, and the promptness with which
they adopted the recommendation of the
Executive on the subject Of geological
survey of the State, gave promise that
their labors would be employed in that
kind of legislation that would tend to de-
velope the resources of the State, and in
fuse new life and yigor into the dormant
energies of her people But, l must con-
fess, with chagrin and modification, that
the acts and doing OF. cur Legislature for
the past month, have crushed the high
hopes engender1d by their early action
ard forced upon US the conviction that the
present General Assembly is no more pub
lie spirited than these which have prece-
ded it.
Tie Governor, very properly recommen-
ded that law be passed authorizing it, and
that a suitable person be selected to make
a geological Survey of the State, and the
Legislature adoptcd.tbe Executive recon-
mendation, but it seems, ,:hat spasmodic ef--
fort for the good of the State consumed
all their patriotism and hberality That
spirit of parSimOny in rewardirg faithful
public servants. which has done more to
retard the progress and ruin the propects
of the State, than ali other causes combi-
ned, asserted its usual sway, Sc that af-
ter providing that 4 geological survey of
the State should be made, they propose fix
ing the salary for performing the service
so lew as to preclude the possibility of en-
plOying any man of sufficient standing,
science and requirements as to render his
reports either valuable OF reliable
If Arkansas has the II neral resources
she is presumed to possess, nothing would
add so much to her population and wealth
as a geological survey, made by one of SCI
entiic requirements and standing-one
whose reports would command the respect
and confidence Of men Of intelligence and
capital abroad Can the services of such
an one be procured for the salary proposed
by the Legislature l answer unhesita-
tingly, No and predict that if survey
is made at all under the present arrange
ments, it viii be by some one wholly in
competent to the task, whose report will
fall still-born from his pen,-that it will
neither command the confidence or attract
the attention Of people abroad, or result
in any advantage to the citizens of our
own State. Perchance some one co,npe-
tent, moved by an unsel6sh love of SCI
cnce, and an ardent anxiety to explore
the hidden resources of our mountains,
may be induced TO undertake the survey
for the mere pittance proposed by the
Legislature,-it is the only chance Of
escaping the blighting effects of the par
sinnOny of majority Of the present Gen
eral Assembly B.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

THE FLORIDA INDIANs.-The Govern
ment having abandoned all hopes Of the
forcible ejectment of the Seminoles from
Florida, the Secretaries of War and the
Interior have, we see it stated, made ar
rangements for their peaceful removal.
A delegation of Seminole chiefs is to be
sent thither from the West of the Missis-
sippi with presents and promises of liberal
grants of land
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
A STARTLING FREEsoIr. PRoJEcT

a STARTLING FREESOIL PROJECT
The New York Herald, of Friday week
last, publishes a speech of Hon. Eli Thay-
er, member of Congress elect from Massa-
chusetts, before the Worcester Emigrant
Aid Society, of which he is President, in
which he says it would be easy to organ
ize company in the city of New York,
which would make Virginia free State
in four years. Already many men of that
city are owners of real estate in Virginia,
and ready to enter upon the work and put in
their immense possessions as stock. He
adds that the enterprise is ready to be un-
dertaken.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

MORE INsURRECTIONARY RUMOEs--
The Caddo Gazette of the 20th instant.
publishes letter from Clarksville, Texas,
dated 18th December, which states that
man was ''taken and hung there, net
long since, fol instigating an insurrect;on
among the negroes" Tie writer further
states that when the man was taken to the
gallows, he told the crowd ''they might hang
and be d ID, but that ;hey would smell
h-n about Christmas" The country
around, the writer says, is thoroughly
aroused, and patrols are securing it in ey-
cry direction. We see no mention of the
subject in either of the Clarksville papers,
and presume, therefore, there must be some
mistake about the matter. 1t may be
well enough, however, to keep an eye on
all suspicious characters
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

Ia Captain KoUNs, of tie Ouachita
steamer z. r. KinlboU, viii accept our
thanks for late New Orleans papers, for
warded us from Camden
The KimbaU viii run as regular pack
ct between New Orleans and Camden du-
ring the season, and will leave the latter
place on her next trip down, on Saturday,
the 9th instant
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

An effort is being made in England to
establish a journal to rival the London
Times. 1t is proposed to raise paid-up
capital of two and half millions of dol
lars for the purpose--ffty thousand dol
lars of which has already been subscribed
The movement WAS set on foot by several
clergymen, who dislike the theological
character Of the Times.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
Report Of the Secretary of War.

The authorized strength of the army is
now 1884 men. The actual strength
at the date of the returns, July L, 1896,
was 1862. The number Of enlistments
made during the twelve months ending
September so, 1856, was 4,440- The
number Of officers refused on account OF
minority and unftness for service was D.
594. The number of casualties during
the same time was 6,696, of which 3,2Z3
we're by desertions.
All our Indian troubles in the West
have ceased except with the Cheyennes-
The disposition of the troops is given In
detail.
1t is recommended to extinguish the
possessatory rights of the Hudson Bay
Company, as they owe no allegiance to our
Government, and would be disposed to
exercise powerful influence among the
Indians against our people, If occasion re-
quired.
A vigorous campaign has been project
ed against the Florida Indians, General
Harvey commanding the military posts
Much space is devoted to the consider
alton of tie present system of military
posts on the Western frontiers, and a
complete revolution of the whole system
is urged The expenses at present are
enormous, without any corresponding ben
eft to the country or frontier.
The great number Of designations In
the army show the necessity of an increase
of paw. 1t evidences policy injurious
to professional pride, while the hard ser
vice and frontier stations of officers re-
onire sacrifices which no other officers of
the Government are called upon to make.
The expense of living has been greatly
augmented, and the pay is about the same
as it was fifty years ago 1t IS bad eeono-
NV. the report continues, to drive tie ac-
tive and intelligent from the service which
they adorn.
Attention is again called to the want of
legislation upon the subject of military
sites. and the recommendations Of the last
report are repeated.
The great Improvement made in small
arms must supercede in great measure
the brass cannon of small calibre.
Our coast fortifcations have been in
steady progress during the year, though
much remains yet to be done. Recent
events have demonstrated the utility of
fortifcations for harbor defence.
Liberal appropriations are recommend
ed for all our seaport towns and cities
which are still inadequately protected.
The Secretary mentions. at some length
the visit of the Crimean Commission to
the scene of operations in the East, says
that the report of the Commission will be
furnished probably before the close of the
session Of Congress.
The military roads in several Terrific
ries have been prosecuted with vigor, and
several of them completed
The subject of Pacific railroad is elab-
GRATED, and reference made to sundry sur
veys and explorations The railroad from
San Jose to San Francisco, is estimated to
cost twenty millions. The Southern read
IS estimated at forty y-four thousand dollars
per mile If the fnal terminus of the
Pacific road is to be San Francisco the
route through the Georgona Pass to San
Pedro is preferable to that to San Diego,
since the former point is one hundred
miles nearer San Francisco --
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

arrived, bringing dates of the 29th from
Liverpool
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Cotton-The present state of the cotton
market, is decidedly in favor of the buyer,
the quotations being ! lower; the poorer
classes have declined most There being
but little excitement in the market, the
quotations are irregular The sales of the
week amount to 81 900 bales, of which
22O0 were taken on speculation, and HOO
on export.
The sales on Friday (Nov 2S) amount
ed to 5000 bales, of which 100 were ta-
ken for export The general tone of the
market is steady, and quotations range as
follows: Fair Orleans 7s; Middling 6
1916; Fair Uplands Z; Middling 64-
Stock Of American cotton in Liverpool
100000 bales, of which 81 ,000 have been
taken for the Manchester market
Breadstuffs are steady. Corn is dull at
6s- The demand for pork is active, and
the market steady.
The money market is decidedly easier,
and the amount of bullion in the bank of
England has increased Consols for mon
ey closed at Oh
1t is expected that the Bank of Eng
land will lower its rates
Specie is accommodating in the Bank of
France.
Political news unImpOrtant.
Rumor states that the Persiaas have
captured Herat- n. o. Delta.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
Additional by the Atlantic.

WASHINGTON, Dee, 9.-The Anglo
French alliance IS now regarded as settled.
Although there has been no positive az
rangemcnts as yet with regard to the
Principalities and the Isle of Serpents,
the negotiations are still progressing.
The extraordinary activity displayed in
the Russian ship building establishments
on the Black Sea, has awakened the dis
trust OF England, who proposes to make
with France joint representation to Rus
sia on the subject The Gar has now
twelve men -oG-war in tha Plack Sea.
1t is believed that the French ca abinet
viii resign.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

rs Red river is falling again rapidly
Several boats have been up since cur last
one of which loaded at Saline Landing.
another at the White Cliffs, and two others,
names not recollected, passed above the
shoals, where there is every probability of
their being detained until there is another
rise in the river The weather continues
clear and cold.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
Report of the Secretary of the Navy.

The report gives a statement of the
present strength and condition of the Ma
w, and of its operation during the past
four years The Secretary states that the
increase of our commerce In the Pacific
renders the presence of two squadrons
necessary, and recommends that our prac-
tice ships adopt the French and English
system of gunnery- He also recommends
a new and complete survey of the Guano
Islands.
The Secretary approves of the PROPOSE
ton to build steam sloops-of-war of light
draught, and repeats, his recommendation
to that effect.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

@ A bill has been introduced into
the Legislature of South Carolina, placing
the election of Governor and Presidential
electors in the hands of the people. They
have heretofore been elective by the Gen
eral Assembly.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

EJ- The attention of planters and ship
pers is respectfully directed to the adver-
tisement of the new upper Red river
steamer, Era, Capt JOIN KoUNs- The
Era was built expressly for the upper
Red river trade, is entirely new, unusual
ly staunch, and very light draught-draw-
ing only Il inches light, and carrying 700
bales of cotton on feet water
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

FREEMASONRY IN TURKEY.-There are
three Freemason lodges in Smyrna, and
one is about to be opened in Constantine
pie. The feeling in favor of Masonry is
said to be gaining ground, and it is not
feared that the Ottoman government will
in any way interfere in the establishment
of lodges
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

a VETERAN VoTER--Mr. JOHN SNY-
DER, residing near Shepardstown, Virgin
ia, on the day of the Presidential election
rode distance of four miles through a
heavy rain to vote for MILLARD FILL
MORE The same gentleman voted for
GEORGE WASHINGTON for the Presidency
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

CONSIDERABLY DECLINE.-India bag
ging, which was quoted in the New Or
leans market in August last at q cents,
was sold in that city on the 4th insi-, for
Il cents per yard-a reduction in price
duriag that short period Of just fifty per
cent,
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

THE PRESIDENT MEssAGE-The sy-
nopsis of this document which We placed
before our readers last week, touching as
it did upon every material point, renders
the publication of the Message, IN extenso,
unnecessary. We therefore devote our
space to other matters of general interest
to our readers.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

The imports of cotton into Boston, from
January list TO November 18th, have been
262, SCI bales; same time in 1855, 253,-
400 bales.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

@ Messrs. ID. 4 Y. Block have dispo-
sed of their Negroes and a portion of their
stock advertised in our paper for few
weeks past The Plantation and remain
der of the Stock are still for sale.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

Some excitement has been occasioned in
Charles county, Md, by the arrest of two
negroes, charged with plotting insurrec-
ton among the slaves. Two white men,
supposed to be engaged in the plot, have
fed from the State.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

The people of the United States con-
sumo annually about. seven hundred mil
lion pounds of sugar. Louisiana produces
this year at the outside, one hundred and
TWENTY-FIVE million pounds
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

The aggregate popular vote for Presi-
dent VIII exceed 3,750,000 Buchanan's
vote over Fremont is about 10000. Fill
more's vote will exceed 100000.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

@ We are under renewed obligations
to our estimable friend C. B. HOOP, Esq, for
late Eastern papers.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

1t is said that the physicians of Senator
Sumner have forbidden him to go to Wash
ington at present.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

R~ Our thanks are due J. NJ. VII.
LIAMs for late New Orleans dates.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

{ 7eIegrophed to the Commercial Bulletin !
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, Dee. 9.-The House,
upon reconsidering its vote, admitted Gen
Whitfield as delegate from Kansas By a
majority Of four
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
THREE Days
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE AFRICA.
NEW YORK. Dee. II

NEW YORK, Dec H.
The Royal mail steamship Africa has
arrived, bringing dates of the 29th from
Liverpool.
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Burning Of a Steamship-Deteat Of Walkers forces

Burning efa Steanship-Deteat Of Walkers forces
-Iaoenty americans Taken Prisoners and Shot
Nicaragua about to be Inoaded
New ORLEANS, l5.-Ry the arrival of the Empire
City, we are informed that the splendid steamship
Osprey was burnt at the wharfin Kingston, Jamai-
ca, on the 25th of March. She will prove total
loss but is fully insured.
The Aspinwall Courier of the eth, says General
Scheisenger at the. head of about 400 troops, had
been signally defeated near san Jose by 500 Costa
Rcans under the command of President Mora
Among the prisoners taken, were 20 Americans, all
of whom were Immediately shot. The Costa Rcan
army had made extensive preparations, and was
about to enter Nicaragua.
The Indian troubles continue in Oregon and Wash
ington territories.
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CONGRESSIONAL,

WASHINGTON, April TO.
The SENATE passed the bill to remove from c:rcula-
ton all smaller Mexican and Spanish coins, establish
ing their value in receipt of government Dues and
providing for the coinage of new description of
cents.
Mr.. SEWARD introduce bill providing for the TAX
ing possession of American discovered guano islands,
Mr.. JONES, of Iowa, made speech on Kansas AT.
fairs, after which the SENATE adjourned
The HOUSE passed bill providing $40 per month
for the relief of lady in South Carolina who lost
her husband and three sons in the Mexican war; AL
so passed joint resolutions subscribing for IT, 900
copies Of Kanes Arctic Narrative, and providing
medals for the officers and men of the Kane Expe-
dition The agricultural portion of the Patent Office
report was then received after which the HOUSE ad >
journed.
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For the Standard.

Tracing shadows on the embers,
Az the silent close of day; ts-t q FFF
Tracing shadows ON the embers, go.
OF the loved ones far away!
First my Fathers form is Bonded
As it often was of yore
And with open hands extended rs
Dealing good for ever more.
Then my Mother comes before mo
As when sittingby my side;
Then she stoops as leaning DER me
With mothers hope and pride:
But coal has quickly vanished,
Both those forms now from my sight!
All poor coal you sadly banished
:. Many thoughts from me tonight.
Now, spy upon another ....
Two loved forms in beauty beam,
lis Sister and a Brother.
With glorious light they TEEN.
All But now another dearer
Than all other things beside,
And this form seems nearer nearer.
In his glowing manhood's pride.
lis loved 0ne-tis a loved one
That oft have wished to meet,
That forever in whose bright sun,
l might sit beneath his feet;
Then this life would sweetly glide;
All my moments pass in bliss,
And while sailing down lifes tide
l would sing there's love in this!
Then my praise to God ex tending
For the mercies of his grace,
Till my blissful life in ending
Found my soul in Heaven place.
KATE, 1858.
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yl,,e.-, 49,, From the Staunton Vindicator.
LETTER. FROM MR.. FILLMORE. 4 !

LETTER. FROM Mr.. FILLMORE
The following letter written by Mr.. Fillmore to
Henry Clay in 1884, expresses in its concluding pas
sage sentiment which will find tardy response
from the mass Of the voters in the Union The let
ter was penned not with view to reach the public
eye but for private perusal and hence we must
clude that it expresses the true opinions of the wr
ter: God save the country, for it is eoident the
PEOPLE WILL NOT" Mr. Fillmore here expi:
city declares that the people arc NOT CAPABLE
OF SUPERINTENDENT, because he was not
elected as Governor of New York, and Henry Clay
was defeated for the Presidency in 1874! Truly
this is an exhibit to be made by man who is now
seeking the sufrages of that people who he de-
clared were not capable of selfgovernu.ent!
MR.. FILLMORE TO MR.. CLAY.
BUFFALO, Nov. IA, 1874.
My Dear Sir: I have thought for three or four
days that would write you, but really am
manned. L have no courage or resolution. All is
gone. The last hope, which hung first upon the
city of New York and then upon Virginia, is finally
disappointed and see nothing but despair depicted
on every countenance.
For myself have no rights. was nominated (for
Governor) much against my will, and though not in
sensible to the pride of success yet feel kind of
relief at being defeated But not for you or the
nation. Every consideration of justice, every feel
ing of gratitude conspired in the minds of honest
men to insure your election; and though always
doubtful of my own success; I could never doubt
yours till the painful conviction was forced upon me
The Aholtionists and Foreign Catholics have de-
feated us in this State. will not trust myself to
speak of the vile hypocrisy of the leading Abolition
lists now. Doubtless many acted honestly and igno
rantly in what they did. But it is clear that Brney
and his associates sold themselves to I.ocofocoism,
and they will doubtless receive their reward.
Our opponents by pointing to the Native Ameri-
cans and to Mr. Frelinghuysen, drove the Foreign
Catholics from us and defeated us in this State.
But it is vain to look at the causes by which this
infamous result has been produced 1t is enough to
say that all is gone and Imust confess that nothing
has happened to shake my confidence in our ability
to sustain free Government so much as this. If
with such issues and such candidates the national
contest presented, what may we not expect? A
cloud of gloom hangs over the future. May God
the country, for it is evident the people will not
WILLARD FILLMORE.
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Democratic Convention in Franklin.
TIME DEMOCRATS OF FRANKLIN ARE RE-
IL QUESTED to hold primary meetings and send dele
gates to County Convention to be held in Lousburg on
the oath of May for the purpose of nominating candidates
for the ensuing Legislature. MANY VOTERS.
April 18th, 1856. 43-td
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WHAT THE AMERICAN NAVY HAS DoNE-As it is
deemed an easy matter in England to crush the
American navy from the ocean at one fell swoop, it
seems to be proper to show how difficult that task
was in 1912. The following is list of war and
British merchant vessels captured by Americans du
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DISTRICT CONVENTIONS.

The second, fourth and fifth electoral Districts
held their conventions here on Wednesday last. In
next We will give the proceedings in full. For
the present will only state that Jno A. Avertt,
of Onslow, and DR.. Milton Selby, of Hyde, were
appointed delegates to the Cincinnati convention
from the second District, with Ivy A. Lewis of Pitt
and DR.. D. G. w. Ward, of Greene, as alternates.
The delegation in attendance here have issued the
following call for convention to appoint an eector
and sub-electors:
The delegation from the Second Electoral District
in attendance upon the Democratic State Conven.
tion through the undersigned Committee, propose
to the Counties composing said District the proprie-
ty of holding Convention, composed of delegates
from each County, in Newbern on the 10Th of June
next, for the purpose of appointing Elector and
Sub Electors for the ensuing campaign
L. W. HUMPHREY. I
A. d. SPEIGHT, co,;...o
w. j. BLOW,
JAMES B. AVERITT,
In the fourth district, Maj. G.. II. Wilder,s of
Wake, was chosen elector. F. A. Thornton, of
Warren, and H.~G. Williams, of Nash, were ap-
pointed delegates to Cincinnatt with j. M. Bullock,
of Granville, and Capt. H. B. Watson, of Johnston,
as alternates.
In the fifth district S. E. Williams, of Alamance,
was chosen eector. DR.. P. A. Holt, of Alamance,
and Col. John Morrison, of Moore, delegates to Gin
cnnati, with Col. D. R. Cochran and Charles S.
Wnstead as alternates.
The names of assistant electors, and proceedings
in full in our next
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Municipal Election.

TRENTON N. j., April 15.-Joseph Wood, Demo.
crat, was elected Mayor of this city yesterday by
$50 majority. The whole Democratic ticket, with
one exception, that of School Superintendent, was
elected by about the same majority.
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A CARD.

R. L. G. MANLY HAVING PURCHASED AU-
Ro.dn nine miles east OF Raleigh, the N G. Rail
services to the people in that neghborhood
's" 20, 1906. Sew.
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GnMee Sale

New YORK, April 15.-The auction sale of Coffee
here to-day well attended and the bidding spir-
tied. The entire lot of Rio offered, about 4, 900
bags. was sold at IL l24 cents, which figures are
considered full.