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i EQUITABLE OF LONDON, Capital E500. coo.
FARMERS AND MECHANICS, Philadelphia,
Capital 5000
FRANKLIN FIRE AND MARINE, Fond du Lac.
Wiz. Capital $50O, 900.
BRIDGEPORT FIRE AND MARINE. Bridge
port, CT, Capital $500 900.
WASHINGTON UNION, Cleveland, o., Capital
$500 900.
HOME, No. 4 Wall street, New York, Capita
100000.
Policies issued In the above safe Companies, on
mutual principle the insured sharing in the profits
WM. II. TURNER, Agent.
Once on ID street myl2dim
KEOKUK MARINE IN1URANCk CO.
Capital, oSOO, 900.
gfVuIS Company is prepared to do Marine Insur-
J. ancc business. Cargo risks taken ct ustonary
rates. and the usual Cash facilities extended 10 reg
ular customers.
Losses promptly adjusted.
DIREcToRs:
A. nridgman, VIM. F. Turner,
z. IL. Harrison, Geo. B. Smyth.
John Templin, A. l.. Deming,
John McCune, G. i. Conn,
G. CARRIER, Jas. +. Coz.
". G. Rentgen.
A. BRIDGMAN, President.
g. B.SMYTH, Vice President.
Al. DEFINING, Treasurer.
WA.F. TURNER, Secretary.
Office in Sample 9 building, Second Street.
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ye DC honoreu OF song and renowned in the
annals Of beauty.
The Mississippi at this point, as it leaves
the lake, is not more than two-thirds as wide
as it is below, If indeed it be more than half
as wide. Il 10 not very much wider, it seems
to me, than the Des Moinos and hence to-
wards it's sources it is continually narrowing.
Since writing so far, have been out into
the village Of Red Wing, and find more peo-
pie and more evidences Of thrift than appear
from the shore. Reeds Landing can hardly
have more than fifty to = hundred people,
There may be from four hundred to Eve hun.
dredin Red Wing. The town has good
landing (piled with goods and beautiful
site.
Till arrived here | have not seen but one
Indian. At trading house near the mouth
Of Black River, Jobserved a half-naked fell
low creeping timidly out Of canoe, 80 drunk,
apparently, that he had to be careful in orr
der to get out AZ all without tumbling into
the RIVER. Here are several RAM ed along the
upper edge OF the landing, and add another
picturesque feature TO the scene. The men
All nave guns and clubs, and the women are
engaged 10 sucking the young chr, .ves'' Tor
Drutes) or 10 dAndling the little cut . about,
pretty much a. oil mothers do. We Ok and
suffering children Of the forest! ..ye are
vanishing away like morning mist befo. TO the
burning sun.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-27

pertinent upon his hands, his political adversaries
may possibly embarrass him, even with this pitiful
trick of Mr.. Corners two hundred dollar claim.
We had supposed that neither Tammagy Hall,
nor Mr.. Forney, nor Mr.. Buchanan hiw.elf, could
persuade or intimidate Mr.. Conner into q bit of
party persecution of this sort. We know Mr..
Conner as q fair and honest man, and for ten
years past our purchases Of types, &C., from his
establishment have ranged from six to ten thou
sand dollars year; but let him show to us that
he and his private business can be used by
dirty politicians for tbeir dirty work, and we
may be compelled to patronize Mr.. George
Bruce hereafter. 70 be sure, Mr.. Bruce is
Scotchman and a hard shell Presbyterian, but we
know nkn to be respectable, worthy and useful
citizen an honorable man and good type foun-
der therefore, before carrying the aforesaid
writ up to Utica, we trust that, as an old friend
Mr. Conner will put this hint of ours into his pipe
and smoke it. 1t is the pure tobacco.
Meantime our fellow-citizens who desire to see
the Fillmore and Buchanan defamers of Fremont
fought upon their own ground and defeated with
their own weapons, should give the E,snry Regis
Ter a heJ ping hand, 81 Franklin street. There il
point, even in political warfare, at which for
bearance ceases to be virtae, and that point
has arrived with the Fremont party. Never has
there been, in the hish0DQ the country, more
INSCRIPTIONS, shameless and infamous policy OF
personal abuse pursued against any man, living
or dead than the policy which has been adopted
and for sometime practised with the deadliest
organs against Fremont. If they have at length
brought Sooville down upon them, to fight fire
with fire, they must abide the consequences. 1t
is game Of their own seeking; and since they
will have it so. let Scoville be supported, and he
win keep up the fire till they knock under.
That's all
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GENERAL ScOrr 70 ~ REVIVED As a CASDf.
DATE At BAtrNoRE.--it will be remembered
that tho old line wings or that portion OF them
who win MOI die. have called a national conyen-
ton which i to De held at Baltimore on the
18th Of September next. II has been supposed
that this muster Of the fossils % the old whig
party has been summoned Coz the purpose Of
hacking 10 Fillmore in some shape or form. Ae-
cordng to accounts which We have Just received
there d q strong party amongst them 10 favor OF
reyiving General Scott as their candidate, and a.
the best pacidcator which the country could baye
in DE crisis to which has been brought by the
folly and imbecility Of p 'erce and his administfa-
ton. Whatever may be the issue Of this old fos-
I'll convention, We understand that General Scott,
rs FAR as can be judged from be opinions ex-
pressed by him. is in favor Of l." election OF
Fremont foT tic Presidency.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-27
House OF Representatives.

WAsmsGrON, Aug. 20, 1890
Mr. SIMMONS, from the select committee 10 investigate
The alleged assault committed BY Mr.. McNucn, Of Va,
on Mr. Granger ofN. r. made report setting forth the
testimony and every particular OF the occurrence the
reading Of which producci occasional laughter.
The majority Of the Committee, Messrs simmons Petit
and Ede say Tho evidence shows that the party who nst
resorted to the OF personal chastscmen for words
spoken oensvely Mr. McMulen, as no was the first
Who resored TO threats and the OF Threatening qucs
tons with hands fists. The language and manner OF
MIR Granger had been certainly provoking though pro-
badly not Intended 10 be but hts acts had shown no
symptoms OF intention 70 resort TO violence or dspo
son &c attack Mr. McMullen otherwise than by words
The case Is which involves breach OF privilege, ex
tenuated however, by circumstances 70 such decree
require the part Of the House, In s exercise o.
sound discretion, no further action.
The minority OF the Committee, Mr. Smith, OF Virginia.
and Air. Fuller, Of Maine say Mr. Granger voluntarily
entered into conversation going on between two gem
manner conspicuousy rude, and In language insulting
and profane and in so doing, accompanied with ges
tcuatons and, without necessity rudely pushed aside
or struck down the hand or arm OF Mr. ucMullen.
Tie reports laid the table and ordered 10 be
printed, and the committee discharged.
Mr. CAMPBELL, OF Ohio, moved that the House adjourn
but withdrew the motion at the request OF
Mr.. IEToHEe, OF Va, who said, assaults and bat
eries were grave matters be wanted the facts In this
case TO 20 tae world Southern had been charged
with being excitable and irritable and he wished these
rerors and evidence sent 10 the North TO show that
Southern men are remarkably forbcarng matters o.
this character. He offered resolution which was re-.
ceived with loud laughter and referred 70 the Committee
Printing, that ten thousand copies OF the report
and evidence In the OF Simmons for and behalf
of Granger McMulen be printed for The use Of the
members Of tbs House Mr., Lescber then sset sf1
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-27

NEW oRtEASs. Aug 2s 1866.
By the steamer Texas we have vera Cruz dates to the
22d inst.
The country was tolerabiy quiet. The voml,o was
raging with much violence at Vera Cruz The Indians in
the northern states committing fearful ravages and
vdaurr had taken advantage Of the aeo call the people
OF zacstecas to his aid Offering 10 defend them agans,
the Indians.
The Mexican government fearing that the Tehuantepcc
expeditonsts busters from their being sent with
arms we're watching their movements
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Revolution In Northern Mexico--ProcIa LANAI
ton Of Gen. Ntdaurri.

We end the following in the Galveston Neus Of the IAN
inst -
BY an express which has Jus, arrived we have the
latest papers from Monterey from which we learn that
Northern Mexico IS engulphed in another revolution
against the general government. Gen. Nldaurr has
sued proclamation declaring the government under his
control free and Independent from the despotc powers
OF Mexico Great rejoicing produced, and many
believe that the Northern States will unite with the
lutloDis Great excitement and alarm first pro-
duced, In consequence OF the proclamation.
The Browns vile Flog Of the 23d u says the revou
ton in Mexico was expected, and that II may result in
severance Of the Union whether TamauIipas will Ion
vidamr 10 the conflict Ia a problematca question and
much depends on the ssue OF the first battles but at ali
events would not be difficult for him, with the evident
superiority over that State 10 snd men, 10 capture
the principal towns and thus reduce 10 subsection or
induce 10 join him. II will be " local pride The
hon,iermep against those Of the interior,
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Alta Kansas meeting held yesterday the fob owing re-
solutions were adopted
That organized armed bands of desperate have in
the purpose OF erpcng or
peaoeable law abiding citizens and in carryy said
purpose have been guilty OF robbery aud numbering
noepsye citizens while engaged in theirs lawful pursuits
children have been driven from their homes
dered widows orphans housecss and niless therefore
Resolved That deeply Nmpathisc with The sufferers,
and willing to extend tm shelter and protection, and
That oondefn the spi, Of bgcy Of The fanacal abol
That committee of oe appointed TO gain proper infor-
nation and thought advisable 70 visit Kansas and report
ii thew reconEaend raising relief funds and that
committee be appointed to effect fnat object and appropriate
properly the funds raised
That In ne event WITH sanction interference action
against the consttuon anything not warranted by law
and right.
That desire the nerposon Of the federal government
to ubdue nsurreoon and protect the rights OF citizens 10 the
Territory.
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The LAST Wall OF THE Know NofHNGs.-
The recent meeting Of naturalized Germans at
the Tabernacle, in favor Of Fremont, has elected
prodigious wall from the Know Nothing jour
nails in these quarters. They raise cry OF unnatr-
rallied foreigners, red republicans and infidel
strangers against all who took part in that de-
monstration. This, however, may be considered
as the last wall of the faction before its final
demise
On looking over the history Of Anglo-Saxonim-
migration and settlement on this continent, no
thing appears more absurd than this attempt to
create prejudice against foreigners arriving on
our shores. When the Puritans first settled at
Plymouth, and the Catholics in Maryland. when
the Cavaliers colonizcd Virginia and the Hugue-
nots South Carolina, ii would have been just and
proper for the red men Of that day 10 raise cry
against foreigners; for the result Of their proceed
ings was that they deprived the Indians OF their
hunting grounds and appropriated to themselves
the whole Of their possessions. Every inhabitaut
of this country, other than the red men
and their descendants. lie, therefore, a for
eigner either by origin or birth. During
the last ten years we have received on our shores
nearly eight millions OF immigrants Their pro-
perty and themselves may be valued at five hun
dred millions Of capital, or thereabouts These
eight millions Of foreigners have just as much
right to come here o. the Puritans to Plymouth
the Catholics to Maryland, the Cavaliers to vir-
GINA, or the Hugucnots to South Carolina. The
great bulk Of foreign immigrants for the last few
years has been composed Of Irish and Germans
Originally there were fewer of these races; but
that makes no difference In the principles Of CO.
lonzation, settlement and original right in the
country to which we are all now attached
The cry against foreigners was originally po-
liiical clap trap and had lite birth in the attempt
of political parties to work on the nationalitics
Of both German and Irish, through the distribu-
ton Of Offices. The scoundrels who raised ii are
now beginning to feel the reaction of their own
folly and wickedness and the principle Of setting
one citizen against another on account Of their
origin is fast dying out, and happily can never
again be revived amongst US.
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News from Washington.
MEssRs. CRITrENDEN AND wELLER's PROPOSITIONS IN
THE STANDARDIZATION OF THE SENATORIAL eau
Gus, ETC.

News from Washington.
MEsSRS CRITTENDEN AND wELLER'S PROPOSITIONS IN
THE STANDARDIZATION OF THE SENATORIAL eau
Gus, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 1855.
Mr. Crittenden gave notice Of a bill which he would
introduce morrow annulng the Objectionable laws OF
Kansas and organizing the Territory by transferring
the Legislative power to the Governor and Judges and
aboshing the Legislature. This the system under
which the old Territories existed and operated
Senator Weller called up his bill to day. which led to
interesting debate. Mr. Bayard and others expressed
Willingness TO support the bill as q sDeclaraton Of
Rights" for the Territory though opposed TO any revision
Of the particular laws. Kansas had constitution but
it would be well to secure her Bill Of
Rights" Senators Brown and Mason opposed any
interference whatever with the Kansas laws. 1t would
be violation of the pledge to the people Of the Territory
contained in the Kansas act that the people
should legisste to suit themselves all subjects Of
local character II this legislation be in violation of the
constitution or laws, the judiciary would afford the
proper relief Pending the debate the Senate adjourned
The House did nothing to-day but receive the reports
in the fighting case between McSIullen and Granger.
No Developments to-day to the probable result of
the contest on the army bill.
The Senate held another Immediately after
the adjournment today TO consider Senator Weller's
proposition. They finally agreed not to adop. now in
asnuch they had twice before presented to the
House and they had refused TO take any action on it,
am informed this evening that the Secretary OF War
has issued orders the armores-owng to the
present condition Of tho army b-to discharge all the
employees, as there is money to pay them.
Mr.. Stephens, OF Georgia. and Mr.. Mcqueen OF South
Carolina have each resolution which they tried to g. in
to-day, and which will be submitted to morrow, to ad
journ sine die Thursday at IL o'clock 1t is believed
the House win pass but the Senate will entertain It,
While the republicans insist upon their proviso or its
equivalent, condition TO the passage Of the army
bill, those opposed TO them favor delay Of business
in hopes Of the return Of certain absences favorable
their side OF the question.
Governor Geary stin here waiting for something to
be done towards the paciGcaton OF Kansas before he
leaves for the Territory.
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sr Lov1s, Aug. rs, 1858.
Gatz Brown, editor OF the Missouri Democrat, and
Thomas r. Reynolds the defeated candidate for Congress
on the national democratic ticket len for Selma thirty
miles below here, this morning, 10 fight duel. The
snsr grew out Of structures made By Mr. Brown on Mr..
Reypoes during ihe course Of The ssale caayass
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-27
The New York American State Council.
THE FREMONT MEN RULED QUA SEPARATE ORGAN
IzATIoN-GRRAr ENTHUSIASM, ETC.


THE FREMONT MEN RULED QUA SEPARATE ORGAN
IzATIoN-GREAr ENTHUSIASM ETC.
SYRACUSE Aug. 20, 1856.
The entire forenoon spent in examining credentials
AT the afternoon session. there about eight hun.
bred delegates present. After some preliminary busi-
ness s. sammoas, the President Of the Council read
address relative to the condition and prospects OF the
Order. The proceedings harmonious and enthu.
siastc.
Adjourned Till to morrow morning at O'Clock.
There was Fillmore mass meeting and procession this
evening.
The Fremont men who were refused admission to the
Courci have called counter meeting this evening at the
Fremont Club room. In their call, they claim TO be
majority OF the American delegates duly elected TO the
Council, and charge the Fillmore with having taken
unwarranabe possession of the hall to the exclusion OF
all others The rally crowded OF enthusiasm.
Messrs. sharer and Lester made elective speeches The
Tllmoreites dropping.
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THE LATEST NE VS..


CHICAGO, Aug 20, 1856.
Advices rom Mavenworth up to Thursday state that
Lawrence was still uDharmed, and thousand men, com
pletely armed, were ready TO defend at momen, n
warning.
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CHICAGO Aug. 20, 1855.
An i'm nensc republican demonstration, by some six
thousand Germans, took place here lat night Judge
Hall, OF Cincinnati, was the principal speaker.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-27
TuE STRAIGHT WING STATE CONVENTION.

BOsToN Aug. 70, 100.
Some three or four hundred wings Of Boston, assem-.
bled last evening and chose hundred and thrtytwo
delegates to the wing State Convention Speeches were
made by Ncssrs. John 4. Healy George Ia1t George s.
Hliard and others The Fillmore influence Of the meet,
ing decidedly preponderated, shown by the character
OF the delegates chosen
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Political Movements I'm Massachusetts.
FREMONT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. GATHERING OF THE
PEOPLE

BosroS, Aug &c, 1850
The Fremont barbecue OF day in Charles River
Grove, Necdham. The proceedings were very enthu.
sastic and harmonious. An was roasted whole
bands Of music were in attendance, and lees than
twenty five thousand people present Speeches
were made from four stands In different points OF the
grove. Al ten O'Clock the meeting organized fol
lows-Prcsidtnt, Hon. David H. Hitchcock, OF Newton;
Vice Presidents, Hon Charles HUDSON Of lexington Hon
thomas Marsh Of waltham; Hon. j. Q. Park OF Boston
saac Livcrmore, OF Cambridge, and about thirty
others Robert Carter, OF Cambridge, and seven
others, secretaries. Speeches made by Hon. d r.
Hitchcock Hon. A. c. Brewster Hon. Z. c. Baker Hon.
T. u. Elliott, Hon Simon Brown, Hon. Chas. A. Phelps,
and others letter iron Charles Sumner was read OK.
pressing his regret at having to forego the pleasure Of
uniting In such festivities at present lilo closes fol.
lows Looking the field from the quiet OF my re.
treat see everywhere the harbngers Of success The
sectional party which rules the country inspired by
slavery, and sleeping Itself each day still farther In crime
Is at last seen in is true character and must perish
beneath the indignation OF awakened fellow citizens.
AT the dinner upwards Of three thousand people parc
patcd and the festivities carried through with great
satisfaction 10 all. Songs were sung and sentiments
given. large delegations present from all parts Of
the State with music, banners devices, &C. &c. The
meeting broke UP dark with cheers Tor the republicans
candidates and amidst the most intense enthusiasm the
greatest assembly o. people ever held in this State
separated.
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vey as muck sound instruction as those which
have appeared in the HERALD.
OF Prof Dana's paper We need hardly speak
1t commends itself topublic interest and careful
study. How this earth was formed, what agents
were used during the process, how this range of
mountains came to be lofty, that diminutive !;
how the Pacific ocean swelled to gigantic size,
while the Atlantic was narrowed within modest
limits; when the arctic regions were torrid, and
the temperate zone a vast stormy lake: these
are questions Dot csalnot fail to awaken interest
in the most tQyfid mind. We will only add that
Prof. Dana Mas given US the latest information
possessed Ey science on these absorbing topics.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-02-20
A NEW VOLUME.

With this number we commence Vnlumc
five Of the "I.AxcAsTER I.ypCrr." Tho
" LEDGER has now been four wears in cx-
is.ence. If during that period, i, has been
the II cans Of doing any service TO the Dis.
'r'ct, tue people must decide, not oursclf-
Our cndeavor has been to pursue m inde
pendent course, 10 advocate reform in some
things: TO upGraid those who were drreli..
in their dpty; 10 commend those who de-
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The discharge Of Gas we considered ~ onr
dntv--in pursuance of the platform we first
established rs the basis Of our action. tba,
IN the year just past, and in the three pre-
cceding, we have made some enemies. For
this we don't care fig. The wear that il
now before us, we have no doubt, will swell
the number
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And yet we boast Of the freedom Of IN.
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