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Fremont Repudiates His Taxes.

The New York Express informs its readers of
the following facts:
Upon the Tax Assessors books of the personal
property in the nth ward of this city, stands the
following memorandum
John @. Fremont, mo. 1867 100000.
SWORN (off) June oath, 1856, before Nv. A.
That is to say, the Tax Assessors of the 18th
ward, In taxing the residents within their jurisdc-
ton put down the value Of his personal estate at
$100,00 But any one so assessed, upon swearing
that he is not worth that amount, before the Tax
Commissioner, may be relieved of the entire as
sessment or Of 30 much of the assessment levied,
as he will swear he Is not worth, over and above
his liabilities. The time when this privilege might
be exercised this year. expired on the 25th OF
June. The day previous to that 1.-THE 24th) it will
be noted by the above, Mr. Fremont appeared be-
fore the Tax Commissioner and swore of the whole
amount taxed to him, 100000. In other words
he made affidavit that he was not worth one cent
over and above his debts and liabilities and thus
he stands relieved Of the 100000 which, on the
books he was set down as being worth. Hence
his name stands crossed off the tax book, az any
one can see who win take the trouble TO visit the
Tax Commissioners Office. Tax Commissioner Al
len has Col Fremoats affidavit in his possession
now, to the effect above stated.
Notwithstanding Col. Fremont thus swore on
the cath of June, that he was not worth one cent
in personal property, and above his liabilities,
1t is notorious fact that the LIST Of July, seven
days after that, he went into Wall street, and at
tempted through friend, to get loan Of $50, 900
on the sale of his individual notes, a guarantee
TO pay the interest Of the debt Of California, which
the San Francisco House of Palmer, Cook, & Co.
bad failed to remit TO New York. But in this he
failed.
Here, then, we find man, living among US, who
L. claimed by his friends to be millionaire, and
set up as such, as much as for anything else, as
candidate for the Presidency,-who enjoys the
privileges of gas light and police, street pavements
and free schools for bis children, IL disposed to use
them, yet who, by his OATH is exempted from tax
alton For he Is not taxed for his real estate at
all, and his personal tar is thas swept away.
The furniture Of his house alone must be worth
several thousand dollars. This is taxable personal
property. Yet be svears he is not worth one
cent over bis debts.
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NORTH ALABAMA MovIsG.--We learn from the
Nashville Patriot that immense concoarse of
from three to four thousand persons were assem-
bled at the Barbecue at Decatur, Alabama, on Sat
urday. They were addressed by Hon. Jere Glenn
ems, of Huntsville, Hon. John 8. Brien and w. N.
Bilbo, of Nashville, and E. r. Wallace, of Hunts
Vile The speeches we're of the finest order, and
told with fine effect on the audience. On Friday
night Messrs. Brien and Bilbo addressed the citi-
zens of Huntsville, and were received with enthu-
sasn. Our friends in that section are confident
of heavy gains for Fillmore, and the eaton of the
Americans WAS only equalled by the crest-fallen
condition of the Democracy.
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That's Your Opinion Master Harry,

Many years ago the old town of Plymouth,
Massachusetts,, numbered among her influential
citizens the venerable and excellent Deacon Spoon
err. Among her demagogues, at the time to which
we refer, was the late Harry W., collector
of the port On certain occasion, in town meet
ing the collector inflicted upon his fellowcitzens
q long hsrsngue in favor of come absurd measure
Of a party character.
After he had concluded, the venerable Deacon
Spooner rose, and taking off his three-cornered
hat bowed with all the politeness of the old school
to the collector, and simply remarked, that's
yorr opinion, Master Harryp and resumed his
seat. The effect was electrical BY these few
words, enumerated in tone of peculiar signf.
canoe, the worthy Deacon completely annihilated
the demagogue, Master Harry, who took his hat
and Immediately left the hall, never entering 1t
again until after the death OF Deacon Spooner.
Another Master Harry" has recently made his
appearance in the same quarter of the Union, and
has expressed tho opinion that in his judgment the
Presidential contest will be solely between Mr.. Blu
chanan and Colonel Fremont. We allude TO Henry
J, Gardner, Governor Of Massachusetts All the
reply We have to make to this absurdity, will be
in the words of Deacon Spooner, THAT'S your
opinion, Master Harry"
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SENATOR PEARcE, oP MD.-This gentleman fol
lows the lead Of Gov. Pratt in the InteligeHcer OF
this morning, in letter 20 the Hon. Mr.. Frank
lin, Of Md.
Mr.. Pearce has arrived at the conclusion that
the contest lies between Fremont and Buchanan,
and of the two he prefers the latter.
He volunteers a defence of Mr. Buchanan Tor
his conduct towards Mr.. Clay-.but it is too weak
to require notice. That subject has been treated
in 80 mastery manner by the Louisville Journal
as our readers are aware that no friend ofMr. Blu
for Mr.. Pearce, an old-line Whig to take up the
cudgels in defence of Mr.. Buchanan, and he has
done il SO Intellectually, that Mr.. Buchanan will
not thank him for his services
But, Mr. Pearce after all it appears, is net quite
decided as to his future political course. He re-
marks:
For my part, shall not abjure my political
creed, and, having In view but the one object
which have stated, shall hold myself ready to
take any other course which may be necessary to
effect that object Should the hopes of Mr.. Fill
mores friends be realized should il appear that
he is more likely to carry the great body of the
patriotic but quiet people, who generally come to
the rescue in times of public peril that he is, in
short the best able to subdue this storm Of sec
tional passion and prejudice shall rejoice to see
him again filling the chair of State"
We infer from this paragraph that Mr.. Pearce
Is one of those timid politicians who prefer to fol.
low rather than to lead and that his political
course hereafter will depend upon the strength
rather than the principles of the party to which
he shall give in his adherence
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CIRCULAR.

The undersigned, members Of the National Ez-
seutivs Committee Of tho Anssriear Party, have
pleasure In announcing 10 the people, that salts
factory arrangements FOR the future maintenance
OF the AMERICAN Organ, as an authoritative erpo-
nsat and advocate Of the principles Of the Ameri-
can Party, have been completed.
Recommending its labors, under these new au-
spices, the undersigned cheerfully conlpend the
AnSRIcAS ORGAN to the generous confidence Of
the american Party, in every section Of the Con-
iederacy, aud they hope its columns may command
the widest circulation.
HUMPHREY MARSHALL, ofKy.
SOLOMON g. HAVEN, ofN. Y.
J. MORRISON HARRIS, Of Nd
JACOB BROOM, Penn.
WASHINGTON CTr, d. c., May 18th, 1850.
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A VOICE FROM RHODE IsLAND.-The Rhode
Island Telegraph of Warren declares for Fillmore.
II says:
It must be manifest to intelligent readers that
there is an increasing enthusiasm in behalf Of the
election of Mr.. Fillmore to the Office which he has
once filed 80 admirably. Enthusiasm, however,
is not the only growing sentiment on the subject.
A sober and well-grounded conviction that the
present uncture requires qualities in the Executive
precisely such as Willard Fillmore has displayed,
is extending itself among the rejecting class whose
prudent patriotism is one of the most effective ele
ments OF political salvation. But there is another
sentiment now pervading minds hitherto deficient
In it, although imbued with the enthusiasm which
the name OF such standard-b bearer was calculated
to awaken and with that rational conviction of his
fitness which his history so conclusively furnishes
This sentiment is one of belief that he can be
elected
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THIRTY-FOURT CONGRESS
FIRST SESSION.
FRIDAY, AUGUST /, 1855.

After our report closed
The bill from the Committee on Indian Affairs,
providing for the payment of nearly $3.50, 900 for
depredations committed upon the citizens of Ala
bama and Georgia by the Creek and Seminole In
dams, after lengthy debate, was set aside until
Wednesday next, to enable Senators to examine
it thoroughly.
The bill to allow a claim of r. w. Thompson
against the Menomonee Indians to the amount Of
$4,000 for services rendered as their attorney,
was taken up and debated, until motion to adj
journ over until Monday was made, which prevail
ing the Senate adjourned to that day.
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Messrs. SIMEON BALDWIN, ERAsrus Brooks, &c.


ANOTHER Fremont FIzzLE.-The Philadelphia
correspondent of the Baltimore American says:
One of the most amusing exhibitions that it has
ever been our fortune to witness, was the Repub.
lican meeting in West Philadelphia on Wednesday
night last. 1t was the most perfect failure that
has ever occurred to any party in the CITY, There
were scarcely corporars guard of the faithful
present. and it was with difficulty they could in
duce any of the fierce spirits to address the sa-
cred few" Mr.. Halliday, Mayor of Topeka, at
tempted to speak, but was overcome, either by the
heat of the evening or the GOODNESS of the audi
ence. Lieutenant Governor Robertson was pre-
sent but concluded that he would not waste his
thunder on such an unworthy occasion. Fremont
has but few friends in Philadelphia.
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HooPs.-The following is true copy Of a sign
upon an academy for teaching in one of the West
ern States Freeman and Huggs, School Teach
ers. Freeman teaches the boys and Huggs the
girls"
man embraces his sweetheart, does he not hoop
her with his armsP Well, the only difference ia,
that this kind Of hopping is generally followed by
smack We have seen the operation perform
edit Is always succeeded by ali explosion.
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RAlS.-Many years ago a bet was made by a
distinguished Virginian with an English Lord, Of
81 year, to increase in geometrical progression
for the next succeeding twenty years, that it
would rain in the county of Chesterfield, Virginia,
(his place Of residence) on the first Saturday Of
August in every year. The result was, he won
eighteen times and lost twice! That is, his win.
ming was 1924, 1888, and losing e..
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A BARGAIN.

EOR SALE, $4,000 feet of Ground, In
IL twelve lots, Of rs feet BY $50 feet each, stua.
ted on the Island, near Four-and a-haf street. and
fronting upon Van street. between M and streets
south. good frame house, nearly new, Is on one
of the ots The twelve lots fronting on Van street
have alleys on three sides, being thu surrounded by
street and alleys The whole viii be sold together,
or in lots to suit purchasers at bargain, and time
given on the larger portion Of tire purchase-money.
INQUIRE at this office. may T-dGf
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eff there be those either North South who desire
an Administrator for the North against the South
or for the South AZ against the North, they not
the men who should give their sudfsgcs 70 me.
For my own part know only my country, my whole
country, and nothing but my country"
lNiLLARD FILLsoss's Srssox II NSw YoRE
ment with signal success and ability. He has
been tried and found true, faithful honest and COD
scentious. wish 70 say nothing In derogation from
bis eminent competitors, (webster and Scott they
have both rendered great services 70 their country
the in the field, and the other In the Cabinet.
They might possibly administer che government as
we'll ~ Mr.. Fillmore has done But then neither OF
ted position he now holds and think that prudence
and wisdom had better restrain rs from making any
change without Necessity for II, the existence OF
which do not peroeive"-0 Lays lstsv 70 Ullzeann,
AarcA 6M, 1859.
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DIED.

On the 2Sth ultmo, WILLIE KERR, infant son Of
l. 7. and 3. A. Mitchell, aged months and "a days.
On the LIST instant SAMUEL CUNNINGHAM,
aged l6 years and 70 days, son Of L. b. and G. K
Cunningham.
80 The friends OF the family are particularly in
sted TO attend his funeral from the residence OF his
parents, No. 1T North Eleventh street. tomorrow
Sunday afternoon, at o'clock
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our landlords and moDeyed institutions, on which
occasion many millions Of dollars viii change hands
William B. Aston viii receive not Car from 1900.
900 to-day from lis tenants. Stephen whitney
is another large holder Of real estate, and his re-
ceipts win not be far from 100000. A large
amount Of dividends are also payable the first Of
this month. OAICRoH
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FREMONT GONG DowS.-U Until within the last
few days the votes taken in and near the city of
New York showed Fillmore ahead, Fremont next,
and Buchanan last. But within day or two Free
mont and Buchanan have changed places, Fillmore
still preserving the lead, and Fremont standing at
the foot
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UNION HOTEL, WASHINGTON City,
Opposite the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Depot.

TUyHE Subscriber, having leased the hotel
III known as Foy's Hotel, and formerly occupied
by the late John Foy, 10 now prepared TO acoommo-
date the travelling public The table will always DO
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. pre-
pared In the most superior style.
The bar attached TO the house 10 furnished with
the finest Liquor and Cigars that can be obtained
JAMES T. LLOYD,
june S-eosm Proprietor,
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Possgr AND BrcBAsAS.--The Philadelphia cor
respondent Of the Evenips Post relates the follow.
Ing ancodots:
Az proof tbst John W. Forpey would have The
control Of James Buchanan ifhc Was elected Presi-
dent, have TO state fact which came 70 my
sno~iedge from an authentic source A gentle
man and bis con, whose predictions were rather
N favor OF another candidate, were sssured by
frney that " they would consent TO so for Blu.
cbsnan, be would make the fortunes of both OF
them, u he was elected President Of the United
Ssatcs" They went over TO him.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-08-02

GEN. CULLoa, Clerk Of the House, was seized
with dangerous illness in the cars near Whining
ton, Delaware, on Friday night but at the last ac
counts was improving.
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TEE DsousBr--We learn that In Gloucester the
drought 10 most distressing, no rain Of any conse-
Quence having fallen for six weeks. In some places
the springs and wells have given out, and families
are compelled to send several miles for water TO
drink. The corn crop Is probably ruined.--Aier.
Gazette,
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AT the Asssmbly's Church, on the 3lst uimo, by
the Rev. Andrew @. Carothers, Mr.. CHAS. BEALL
TO Miss RACHEL A. HUMPHREY, both Of this city.
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THE SHAVING SOAP.
Vroom Il Fowler's Walnut Oil, Military
Shaving SOap.

EVERYTHING sought by the most fas-
Ia tdious in this branch of the toilet and essen
tial TO good shave" will be found, upon trial.
combined in the above-named article
II has now been in the market twelve years and
the thousands who have used IL cau testify to its sur
passing and agreeable qualities 1t is without doubt
the best soap in the world The genuine bears vroom
Il Fowlers signature In fae sinlils and is only
ufactured by John b. yroom, (successor,) New York
Sold in Washington BY Selby Parker, Nairn and
Palmer Georgetown w. B. White.
July ll--Bmdf
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A DEED or DARKsEss.-The Democrat Of yes
terday gives letter which purports TO be from
four persons in Henderson, giving notice Of their
withdrawal from the American Order. Those four
chaps we are informed by citizens Of Henderson,
are four miggers The practice, however, Of hoax
Ing credulous and silly editors, who jump at every
thing like so many hungry gudgeons, is by no
means commendable.
A great many of the names Of persons published
in the Sag-Nicht papers as Withdrawing from the
American Order are the names, If not Of 1niggers,
Of men Of straw, worth, of course, thousand dol
lars per head less than good marketable niggers.
Not st Of Withdrawals has been published, which,
If all about it were known, would not provoke the
most merciless ridicule.
If the Kentucky niggers could vote, not one Of
them would vote for Fillmore. They would gem
orally go for the candidate who says be supported
the annexation OF Texas because he thought 1t
would sbolsb slavery in Kentucky, Tennessee,
Virginia, Maryland, and divers other States.
Lou Jour
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WANTED.

4 PARTNER, either active or silent,
A with capital Of $500, in the Lime and Cement
Business The kiln, which is capable of burning
100 barrels Of lime 90 barrels OF cement per day
together with the mill TO grind the cement IL already
built Apply to A. y. BURROWS,
$50, Pennsylvania avenue, bet lst and Cd SITS.
may L.
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FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.

II EFT the residence Of the subscriber,
LIZ on the 18th instant, negro boy, named nenry,
cotton nants and black and white straw hat; wears
ONE suspeuder. His right wrist is weak, from =
snran will paw the above reward for his return TO
paI JAMES w. BARKER,
;uIv i'd St, between 18th and 18th
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The KANSAS DELEaATK.--The House OF Repre-
sentatives yesterday, by vote of yeas 10, nays
92, declared that Mr. Whitfield was not entitled to
seat in the House as Delegate from the Terri
tory of Kansas. A resolution admitting Mr.. Recder
as Delegate from the Territory was then reject
ed-yeas SO, nays ll3; the House thus declaring
its opinion that neither Of the parties named had
been legally elected.
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| To Hon. WILLARD FILLMORE.
| Mr.. FILLMoRE's REPLY.


MR. FILLMoREs REPLY.
BUFFALO N. Y, July 80, 1856.
GENTLEMEN: / have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter of the 25th Instant in
forming me that at Convention of the Executive
Committees of the several Chapters of the Order
of United Americans in this State, convened in the
city of New York on the 2lst instant, it was unan-
imously resolved to adopt my nomination as your
candidate for President of the United States, of
which you were instructed to give ME official no
tice.
Ny position before the country is we'll known,
admitting neither of disguise nor equivocation.
am the candidate of the American party, but see
nothing inconsistent with tina. position, or dishon
orable, either to myself or those who may support
me, in receiving the votes Of all those who, know
ing my position, prefer TO cast them for me and
feel peculiarly fattered where it is done, as in
your case, on the ground of my past official acts
l therefore accept the nomination SO generously
rendered by the Order of United Americans and
hope they may never have reason to regret this
signal proof of confidence.
have the honor to be, gentlemen,
Your friend and fellow citizen,
WILLARD FILLMORE.
Masara SYupnN RAInwrN EpIsTua RRonVs &c
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AT the commencement of Yale College, the de.
gree OF LII. D. was conferred upon the Hon. Chas
Snmnar
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sBHolloway's Ointment. = Martyrs 10
scrofula rejoice This subtle disease descending from
generation to generation fearful heirloom may be liter
ally extirpated by this penetrating unguent All erupons
and sores yield to Its curative properties
Sold at the manufactures, No. 80, Maiden Lane New
York. and No 2 Strand London and by all druggists al
10 cents YEN cents, and VI per pot aug2
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THE CORRESPONDENTS.


The Chapters of the Order, In their State Con-
vention at New York the other day, endorsed the
nomination Of Mr.. Fillmore for the Presidency, as
We have already stated The following il the cor
respOndence that has since taken place
NEW YORK, July rs, 1856.
Alta Convention of the Executive Committees
OF the several Chapters Of the Order OF United
Americans In this State, convened In this city, on
the 2lst instant by order of the Grand Executive
State Committee, TO consider what action, II any,
should be taken by the Order, as such, In the DO.
litica questions Of the day II was unanimously Ie-
solved that this Order do adopt the nomination OF
Willard Fillmore, of New York, as their candidate
for President Of the United States, and that they
also adopt the nomination OF Andrew jackson
Donelson, of Tennessee as their candidate for Vice
President OF the United States The undersigned
we're instructed by the Convention to communicate
official notice Of this fact to the candidates NOM
mated
In thus advising you of the action of the Con-
vention we take the liberty to refer briefly to the
principles of the organization we so represent,
claiming that the Order of United Americans is
the oldest of all the American organizations, and
from which, under different names, and with other
collateral obests have originated the various as
socations OF the country devoted to the American
interests.
The Order OF United Americans, while demand
ing that the political interests of the country
should be controlled by Americans, would declare
steadfast adherence to that feature of our nsti-
tutions which secures to every man protection in
his civil and religious rights. They disclaim all
partisan association maintaining equal hostility to
the political demagogues Of our own land, and to
the influences of those of foreign birth. They hold
in sacred reverence the maxims and teachings of
Washington against sectional controversies, and
adhere with patriotic devotion to the Constitution
and the Union OF the States.
These principles they have promulgated and
maintained in all their political action They be-
eve them essential TO the welfare of our country,
and they recognise you, sir, both from your past
official acts, and from the assurances and views
pressed by you on many occasions, as having SINH
lar sentiment in reference to these subjects, to
them of 30 much seeming Importance: the sue
cessful establishment OF these principles, the
fundamental rules of our government, they believe
essential for it's tranquility, and continued pro-
gress in the development of all its greatness
With assurances Of our high personal respect,
we have the honor to subscribe ourselves your fel
4 Ia.
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- Columbia Typographical SOciety.--.
The regular meeting of this Society for the month OF
August will be held this evening in the Aldermsns
Chamber, City Hail. at o'clock.
aug g. THOS RICH Secretary
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OFFICE OF THE CONSOLIDATED
LOTTERIES OF MARYLAND.
The following are the drawn numbers of the Poke
moke Lottery, Glass No 81, drawn Aug. / 1856:
90 80 7 40 81 Ga 49 13 70 80 SO SO
The following are the drawn numbers of the Pa
tapsco Institute Lottery, Glass No, 20s drawn Aug
l, 1855:
Is So 50 81 8 sc 81 So rs 81 81 0
X. FRANCE & co.
ID. Ill. McPHAIL, Commissioner aug2