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The New York Herald savs:

Inc rev ork Herald says:
The barque John Howe, Capt. Nichols, az.
rived at this port yesterday, from Sagua la
Grande. We learn from Capt Nichols, that
about the 18th of April. on his passage from
Havana to Sagua Ia. Grande, and when off
Augilla, he was boarded by boat from tie
British war steamer Buzzard, and the officer 10
command without any ceremony sprang upon
deck, and commenced asking questions-suoh
as the vessels name, her commanders, where
she hailed from, where abe was bound, her
owners name, &C.; and upon entering the
cabin, by limitation, be demanded to see her
papers, which were shown to him. He then
departed. Capt. Nichols states that his ensign
was then flying, and that it had been hoisted
on the first approach Of the steamer. After ar.
irving at Sagus Ia Grsnde, and while lying in
that port, he was again boarded by boat
from the same vessel, and his papers demand
ed, although his ensign was flying. His reply
was, they we're at the Consul's Office. The ofi-
Ger then examined the vessel and scrutinized
the hold. Capt. Nichols is of opinion that the
officer was intoxicated at the time. He judged
from the appearance 81 the man and the bod
manner in which he acted. Capt. Nichols CT
fered him q segsr, the having no liquor en-
board,) which he refused, but requested glass
of water, which was given him. He then de-
parted.
The Russian woman that Hume, the medium,
ah0ut IN ,, - oh 80 1r bar
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

The Democratic administrator State Com.
mittee of Illinois have issued an address to the
Democratic electors Of that State, calling upon
them to desert Douglas, and acquiesce in the
Lecompton swindle. Fealty to the distinguished
Senator, the Committee claims, is treason to the
National Democracy. 1t may be, but, from
present appearances, it will befpretty extensive
ly INDUCED in in that State.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

William Connolly, reporter, has been
brought in guilty, at Cincinnati, upon charge
of harboring fugitive slaves. A motion for a
new trial has been made, upon the ground that
one of jurors was Deputy United States Mar
shall
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The Russian woman that Hume, the medium,
ID about to marry, ia not rich. 1t is only her
brother-in.law that has the money. Mr.. Hume
is going to Russia, where the wedding will take
place. The brides name is Konchelef.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

LAND SALES IN KASsAs.-We learn that
the land sales in Kansas will take place ut
the respective offices of Kickapoo, Lecompton,
Ogden, and Fort Scott, on the LIST and 18th Of
November.
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a. be Philadelphia Press charges that
g 'ney ones and others are moving in Iii,
nc az .nst Mr.. Douglas, choosing that a Re-
Pr Ilics Senator shall be elected rather than
III Do las. The Press says, with shrewdness
1t impossible, of course, that the Presi-
de It CO be aware of movement, the only
ct sct { which is to prove to the Democratic
pc ty ] Pennsylvania that the nominations
M de ( Harrisburg on the 4th of March last
ar not jnding for how can we vote for Will
lie n a Porter in Pennsylvania, who stands
NJ ,nt t Lecompten platform, and will not get
OF. 81 regard as binding upon us his nomi
NJ ion, ade by Convention which ran away
fri n OF principles while, on the other hand,
th ssl Influences that offer us Porter here
cs up the Democrats of Illinois to reiec.
tn REF tar nominations for State offices in :
th s. e, because the sacred creed of the
Dl noe ~ was unanimously endorsed? The
Oh eff s of this sagacious movement is to
de eat "1rter."
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

.. i9e Senate has confirmed the nominations
M Msrshal Rynders and Postmaster Fowler, of
3, V ~ iork. The name of Mr.. Schell, Collector
to- 'ne port, was not reported from the Commit.
@e On Commerce.
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HARD HIr.-The New York Times says:

hARD hIT.-Ihe New ork Times says:
AT the Congregational collation., on Tues.
Cay night, the two points most prominently pre-.
sented by tie speakers, and most applauded by
lie audience, were the wonderful unity which
prevails among Christians of sll sects and from
al sections, ard the anti Christian conduct Of
M majority Of the Tract Society, in which all
denominations are represented"
Inc gentlemen, doubtless, spoke of unity in
Arick"'ckian sense. There was perfect union
u regard to the great and important points in
uOe'rihal theology-but very little as to prac.
1'e They could agree easily enough upon the
1cetflne that wrong-doing will, unless repented
o. be eiernally punished-but could not agree
. 10 what wss wrong-doing. They could agree
T = cordially in condemning Unitarians and
0nNefsalists-but not slsveholding.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

A lat, Russian critic, in reviewing Macau.
lay'f VIC 8, speaks of "the peculiar pictur.
esque Of ;acter" of his writings, and adds,
off Ritz can be surnamed the Michael An.
cello of ography, we will be bold enough to
call Ma. alay the Rembrandt of Biography,
and the iysdael of Statistics"
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

soS1 ,DICTIoN.-Col. Forney, of the Phila-
de- phis >ress, contradicts, in the following lam
g sge, statement to the effect that he was
al 'ut 'eturn to the support of the Admins.
tri lion
The curse of the Press on the Kansas ques-
til ha, not been doubtful course but the
et tor o the New York Times has admitted a
lie ler ], his paper of Monday last, purport,
in to b re been written from Washington, in
", ich il 8 distinctly stated, and with some at.
te apt detail, (which has surprised US in the
T nes,) aat the Press is about to surrender the
81 TAT nciple to which it has been devoted
70 MAJ , months, and to become the subser-
vi mt tc | of power. We have only to say, in
really, t at the editor of the Times has been
g. lssly imposed upon by some corrupt and
re kless knave. The story is an utter fabrica.
I'll q. has no probability, no possibility, to
re upt We have nothing to surrender. 1t
W uld ord US great pleasure to agree with
To ge, raj Administration on this Kansas
a. estiol but this will never be, until the Ad-
m nistr, ION is true to itself, and to the pledges
NJ On wi ca it was elevated to power"
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hsnsas will reject the Lecompton bill, with.
~. any doubt. The Herald Of Freedom says
!. "A oribe of $500, 900 acres of public domain
aooa nsfe1 to the people of Kansas, if they will
ep1 The Lecompton swindle. 1t will be re.
soae % II 600 to $4,000 majority, and Kan
10 L ~I" maintain her Territorial position, glad
I'VE ITe an opportunity to do so.
=, We cannot delay the press for comments"
iHe herald is the most conservative of tie
:, &c STATE papers in Kansas, and speaks for
'ue conservatives of the Territory.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

R6r The New Granada Senate has adopted
the treaty with this country, but, with such
amendments as to render it unacceptable to the
United States, and it will doubtless be rejected.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

D@- The Rev. Abram Byrne, of Cincinnati,
challenges Parson Brownlow to discussion
of Slavery. The Parson wants to know if his
antagonist is white man, and what church he
belongs to. Mr.. Byrne replies that he is white,
and Congregationalist, and hopes that he has
the requisite qualifications for contest with
the Tennessee Parson.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

tSar Fhe greatest literary activity prevails ia
Russia. The comparative freedom which ex-
lists under the present Emperor fosters literature
The contrast between the Russian and the
American Governments upon the question OF
freedom is very marked. The Emperor heads
movement for the emancipation of millions
orlng to ertend a system of Slavery really more
lnhumsn than the serfdom of Russia.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

Charles Mackay and Rufus Choate, jr, sailed
in the Europa from Boston on Wednesday. So
also did Hassan Effendi, messenger of the
Turkish Rear Admiral.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

The National Republican Association at
Washington, D. c.. are prepared to furnish.
both to clubs and Individuals, the following list
Of documents, a. the rates and prices annexed
At Is cents per 100 copies, enueloped and free
ofpostage.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

Mr.. Layard has arrived in London, from an
extended tour through the disturbed districts of
India,
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The volunteers enrolled by Florida have been
disbanded. Only thirty.two Indian warriors
and q comparatively small number of women
and children are now left in the State.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

The splendid copies of the American Antarc.
tic Exploring Expedition and Audubon's Birds
of America, sent by the President to the EN-
peror of China, have been found for sale in
bookstalls in Canton. The officials probably
sold them, and pocketed the money.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

On the 9TH inst, a little daughter, three years
Of age, of Henry Denman, of Hasbrouck, Suli-
van county, was scalded to death by falling
backwards into pail of boiling water. She
did not survive but an hour or two after the &C.
cident
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

DR.. Robert Hare, of Philadelphia, died in
that city on the morning of Saturday, the
18th instant, in his nth year. Ever since the
beginning of the present century, he has been
celebrated for the Jealous and successful prose.
cution of chemistry, and especially of electro
galvsnism. For fifty years, the Doctor was
regarded as an unimpeachsble authority in all
matters pertaining to chemical research.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

A favorite mode of introducing in Brazil is
said to be, This h my friend; if he steals
anything from you, l am responsible for it."
We wish that this usage might be incorporated
among the "Rules Of Good Society" at Wash.
inpton
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

Jessie Barber, aged four years and nine
months, recently died at Chicago Had she
lived, she would have come into possession OF
100000, left by Jabez Barber, of Chicago,
who was lost in the Pacific. The money now
goes to family in England.
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The corruption committee of the Wisconsin
Senate has reported that all who voted for the
recent land grant bill in the Legislature, with
but four exceptions, had received bonds or
stock, from S., 900 to $50, 900 each. The total
amounts paid were: TO the Governor of the
State, $4,000; Governors Private Secretary,
$55, 900; State officers, $40, 900; Supreme Court,
$1,000; Is State Senators, 100000; Sc As.
semblymen, 1886, 900; the legislative clerks,
$4,000; editors and others, 1921, 900; grand
total, $989,900.
The bill temporarily removing the State CAPT.
tai to Milwaukee while the capitol buildings at
Madison are being enlarged, has been defeated
in the Wisconsin Assembly by the casting vote
of the Speaker, one member, who would have
voted for removal, being denied the exercise of
his vote because he stepped out of the room
a moment, just as the question was being put.
The Madisonites were badly scared, believing
that the capital, once removed, would stay re-
moved.
We hope the report will be realized, that
Gov. Wise, OF Virginia, intends to run for Con.
gress from his old 1.-THE Accomscl district. and
win make the issue the course he has pursued
on the Lecompton question. he classes the
English bill with the original Administration
measure, and denounces them alike bitterly.
On such an issue, it would be a revival of the
old glory of Virginia, to find her Governor
fighting her other politicians, and carrying the
people with him.
The Boston Post is good at q sly joke upon
it's friends. It says of Buchanan, Cass, and
the rest, But we have the fullest confidence
that the great statesmen who compose the
present Administration, and who understand
John Bull fully, viii promptly take such meas.
ures as the rights and interests and honor of
the country require"
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

Dauis's Pain KilIer.-A preparation intend
ed as balm for aches and pains was discover
ed by Perry Davis, of Providence, r. 1. Its
popularity became universal, and it is as popu.
lar to-day as ever it was. 1t may be found in
the closet or cupboard of all families, ready for
use at an instants warning, and is considered
the best article known for " the pains that flesh
is heir to."-Boston Bee.
Sold by all medicine dealers l3
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

At Petersburg, Co., last week, young man
was on trial for rape, and the victim of his lust
was brought on the stand to testify. But the
defence objected TO her testimony, on the ground
that she was of African descent. Two physi.
clans and an expert in African compounds
were selected by the court to examine her, and
the physicians reported that they could not de.
eide the delicate question. The expert, how.
ever, gave it as bis opinion that she was at
least one-fourth colored, and she was not allow.
ed to testify. Fortunately there was other and
whittier evidence, and the scoundrel did not es.
cape conviction, The young woman is describ-
ed as of fair and delicate skin and her general
appearance in perfect keeping With her preten.
sions to an unadulterated lineage. If no white
person had witnessed the outrage, the villain
would not have been punished. This is the
sort of institution that Christians are expected
to tolerate, as entirely consistent with their re-
ligion.
The vouasn who are soberly and earnestly
seeking to obtain only their fair rights, are q
good deal indignant at the Free Lovers who
suddenly attempted to insert the Free Love
plank in their platform ct the Convention in
New York laat week. They complain that just
after they had secured the oountenance and
services Of Mr.. Curtis, Mr.. Brady, Eli Thayer,
&C., it was particularly ungracious TO ring in
this new, foreign, and disgusting feature.
Five thousand bushels of green peas and
quantity of Strawberries were landed in New
York on Monday, from Norfolk.
All the bank note engravers in the United
States have consolidated into one gigantic firm.
The volunteers enrolled by Florida have been
disbanded Only thirty.two Indian warriors
and Q comparatively small number of women
and children are now left in the State,
Mr.. Layard has arrived in London, from an
extended tour through the disturbed districts of
India.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

Arson G.. Phelps, of the firm of Phelps,
Dodge, q Co., New York, well known as a mer.
chant and leader in religious and benevolent
enterprises, died suddenly in his chair at his
house, on Tuesday evening. Anthony G.. Gould,
of the late firm Of Gould, Banks, & Co., Albany,
New York, died suddenly on Saturday evening.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

Five thousand bushels of green peas and a
quantity of Strawberries were landed in New
York on Monday, from Norfolk.
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The Investigations into the Bright and Fitch
case, in Indiana, have been concluded, and the
result forwarded to the U. s. Senate, which
had all the facts in it's possession before, bu.
chose to adopt this course, in order to keep the
bogus Senators in their seats long enough to
secure their votes for Lecompton.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-05-27

Matthias II. Nichols, the able Republican
member of Congress from the 4th district OF
Ohio, declines a reelection next fall. He en-.
tered Congress in 1853 as Pierce Democrat,
but sternly opposed the Nebraska swindle, and
came out of it all true Republican.
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came on board, Capt. Nichols, who was Their
on the deck of his vessel, requested him to step
down into the cabin, which he did, and as soon
as he entered the cabin, he asked to see the
ships papers; Capt. Nichols replied, that they
were on shore, in possession of the American
Consul. The officer then asked to whom the
vessel was eonsigned-and took the name oil
the vessel, captain, owners, where from, whence
bound, and everything precisely as had been
done ct sea. He had large book, which be
examined, and found that the barque had pre-.
viously been boarded. On inquiry, Captain
Nichols learned that this party also belonged
to the Buzzard.
"Cspt. Nichols further says, that the officer
who first boarded him wore his side arms,
while be who boarded his vessel the second
time came unsrmed, having left his arms in
the boat. Some of the crew of the John Howe
told the captain that they saw other arms IN
the boot, but he saw nope himself. On the
last occasion there were no oolora displayed on
board the barque."
An English paper publishes the sketch of the
life of q prisoner, composed by himself in Win.
chester Jail. The original is in the shape of
printed book, the letters and words all hsy-
ing been cut out of waste paper by the man,
with his finger nails, as no knife or scissors
we're allowed. After cutting out the words
suitable to his purpose, he carefully pasted
them in proper order, to form q small book,
comprising twenty tyo pages. 4 piece of Pc.
etry, addressed to the prisoners wife, is inc1p.
ded in this singular literary curiosity.
NeU York, May 23.-The barque John
Howe reports that an attempt was made, in the
harbor Of Sagua, to compel Capt Bartlett, of
the sh;p Clarendon, bound to New York, With
sugar, to show his papers and soiss his ensign
to the ef6cers of the British steamer Ruzzard.
Capt Bartlett refused, and the steamer fred
several blank cartridges to intimidate him,
and then the commander, With LOO men, pro.
cseded 70 the Clarendon. Capt. Bartlett refused
to let any one come on board bus the officers,
Who, after an exciting scene, left without &C.
complaining their purpose. During the affair,
Capt. Bartlett was struck, but the officer denied
that it was intentional,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-02-06
THE PRESIDENT AND HIS CABINET.

The New York Journal Of O0mmsres declares, son
the best authority" that there has never been the
slightest foundation Tor suy rumors Of division in
the Cabinet, since Mr.. Buchsnsn's accession TO the
Presidency. Notwithstanding that grave questions
have arisen and angry discussions have taken Plsoe
In Congress and among the people, il is one Of the
highest tributes to the Administration, that in the
Cabinet there has been unity Of sentiment calm and
temperate action, and singleness Of purpose on all
questions Of 3 character demanding Cabinet consul
tations; snd that the policy pursued on the great
questions sgtsGng the country, has received the
unanimous approval Of the several Heads Of Depart
ments and their active cooperation in carrying that
policy into effect.
It is not Of course very remarkable thing for
members Of the Presidents Cabinet to differ on mat
tiers which demand the consideration and sction Of
4hs Government With regard to questions Of ex-
psdiency and Of detail, such differences may often
happen under any Administration, butdo not neces-
sarily lead to a dissolution. Serious divisions on
subjects involving the principles upon which the
government should be administered, can only occur
when new questions arise, upon which the party in
power has no settled policy, or platform Of princi-
without censure or departure from their established
political faith, adopt different line Of policy.
In making up his Cabinet, President Buchanan
had before him the chart and principles Of the De-
mOoraHc party uponWhich be had been triumphant
ly borne into power. By that chart his adminisrs-
ton was TO be conducted and he had but to select
from the different sections Of the country, to I'll the
several places in his Cabinet gentlemen acknowl-
edging and supporting the same principles, guided
by the same political chart and animated BY like
patriotic impulses. constitute government har-
mOnious in action and united in policy. Thus far
the result viudicates the wisdom and good judgment
manifested in the formation Of his political family.
Questions may arise in the course Of events-im.
portant almost beyond former example, which are
constantly claiming the attention of the government,
upon which unity Of sentiment cannot be attained
but We feel warranted saying that thus far such
occasion has arisen disturb the action Of the pre-
sent Administration.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-02-06

Nrw YORK, Feb. Horace Greeley publishes
a card tais morning 10 the effect that until
recently, he never heard nor ever believed or sus-
peCJed that Lawrence, Stone, & Co., OF anybody
else, paid or promised any money whsteverto mem
bers of Congress at Washington, TO editors in New
York. or 70 anybody else, 10 procure o change in
the aft act Mr. Greeley adds: If said commit
tee supposes could shed any light the matter,
Gm very respectfully at their service"
The Herliis Washington correspondent, under
date oi the LIST, says: 1t is reported to me on
good authority that Mr.. Buchanan cOutemPlates
Withdrawing he troops from Utah. Mr.. BernhiseL
the Mormon delegate has submitted propositions
70 the Administration indicating the willingness
Of the NormOns TO vacate Utah aud cOlOnize on
some of the islands Of the sea outside Of the luris
diCton Of the United States; provided, the govern
meut viii purchase al fair valuation the Salt Lake
City improvements. Mr. B. asks hat commissioners
be sent cat to arrange terms and details.
s'TUe Administration conf iently expect that
Kansas will Z admitted as a State with the lie
compton constitution, and that there will be less
opp0slti "a from Northern and Western Democratic
members than was generally supposed Great
calculations are made on the consolidated vote
Of the South Il Is understood that the Lecomptou
constitution Will be referred 70 the Territorial Com
miuee ia the Senate, aud may be reported upon
With the bl for the admission Of Minnesota attach
ed and has they viii be passed together.
"SImlar arrangements have been made in the
House An exciting time is anticipated in both
Houses 10 day"