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to Lisbon for adjudication. On hearing of this,
the French Government have sent two men-Of-
war to the Tagus, to wake, with the thunder of
their guns, the echoes OF the Rock OF LISBON,
and have peremptorily demanded the surrender
of the Charles ct Georges within forty.eight
hours, have given orders to the fleet at ToulOn to
hold itself in readiness to sail, and twice YER
bally refused the offer of. the Portuguese Gov
eminent to submit the matter to the arbitration
of a third Power. The latest accounts hold out
a hope, indeed, that friendly arrangement
may be expected, but matters are still in an
uncertain state. The ground on which the
French Government is understood to rely is,
that the presence of French delegate on board
the ship necessarily implied such absolute limo
cence Of any design of slave-trading, that the
Portuguese Government was bound to be sat
isfied with it at once and to inquire no further
and that, compared with this conclusive proof,
all matters of suspicion or irregularity become
absolutely insignificant, and ought to be thrown
aside as of no account whatever.
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POSITION OF Mr.. CRITTENDEN.
The Frankfort (Ky.) Commonwealth, lead

The Frankfort (Ky.) Commonwealth, lead
ing American paper, says
"If Douglas is crushed, the Administration
will have succeeded in prostrating the man who
had the boldness and hardihood to remind the
President of his Inconsistencies, and to brave
his power; if Douglas wins, the verdict will
have been given against the most dangerous at
tempt on the part of the Executive to destroy
the freedom Of the elective franchise, by oppO-
sing the whole weight of his patronage to the
popularity of hated rival. The question to be
decided in the Illinois contest which is para
mount to all others is, Shall the interference of
the Federal Executive in local elections be toll
erated-shal he be endorsed in removing men
from ofic for no other crime than that ofbeing
favorable to the election of man who has
thwarted his will shall he, by using the patron
age of the Federal Government, have the power
to say who shall and who shall not be elected
shall he, in short, ceasing to be servant Of the
will of the people, become their master, their
dictator These are the questions at issue in
Illinois, and Mr.. Crittenden, as might be readi-
ly conjectdred, stands with Douglas against the
arrogance, the impertinent interference, and the
tyrannical dictatiOn, of the President.
AS to the mere personal preference Of Mr..
Crittenden between Douglas and Lincoln, if he
has any, we do not know what it is nor do We
know what his views are as regards the mere
party policy Of electing either the one or the
other but we greatly doubt whether he has Sc
/ riously taken anything of the kind into consid-
Grafton. But we do know that he feels all the
sympathy for Douglas that a soldier may natu-
rally be supposed to feel for one who has fought
by his side in a most desperate struggle for life
and death. 1t would be strange indeed, if un-
der such circumstances, he did not heartily de-
sire Mr.. Douglass reelection. To say that
Douglas ought to be overwhelmed By the inter
meddling Administration, to say that Douglas
should be punished for the course he pursued in
the last Congress, would be to admit that the
Administration is justifable in using the same
expedients against himself, to acknowledge him
self vile criminal unworthy of public cont
dence and support. We know these to be Mr..
Crittenden's sentiments, from frequent CONVEX
sations had with him since his return from
Washington nor has he ever deviated from
them, or concealed them from any one who
thought the subject worthy of inquiry ID
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WASHINGTON, G..
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER II, Isl
RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION.

The time for renewing has come. Bills are
now going out to subscribers in every number.
Do not lose sight of them, or lay them aside,
where you will forget them.
In your paper this week, look out for an Era
extra: read it, and then act.
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Illinois.

Illinois.
The State ticket is in doubt-the Republicans
may have a small majority, but have lost the
Legislature. Mr.. Douglas has triumphed
against the Administration and the Republi-
cans. The Senate will probably stand Repub-
licans ii, Douglas Democrats Ia. In the
House, the Douglas men have four or FIVE ma
jority.
The following Congressman have been elect
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To Recommendations men VIII hnd II greatly 70
their advantage 10 advertise in the Era
Messrs Peuingill a Co, s. B. Niles, and Joy, Coe,
Co. are our authorized advertising agents for Boston,
New York, and Philadelphia #
The following gentlemen are accredited agents for The
Era G. w. Light, Boston Mass J. A. Innis, Salem,
Mass Thomas Wheeler, Cincinnati, Ohio l.. T. Park,
Mount Union, Ohio. |s- = .
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lst district Luther c. Carter, r.
I'd do. James Humphreys, r.
3D.. do. Daniel E. Sickles, ID.
4th do. Thomas J. Barr, d.
9Th do. William B. Maclay, D.
9th. do. John Cochrane, d.
7th. do. George Briggs, R.
9Th. do. Horace +. Clark, A. l.. ID.
9th. do. John B. Haskin, A. L. d.
10th. do. Charles H. Van Wyck, R.
18th do. William S. Kenyon, R.
18th do. Charles L. Beale, R.
18th do. Abram B. Olin, R.
l4th do. John H. Reynolds, A. L. D.
18th do. James B. Mexican, R.
10th do. George w. Palmer, R.
18th! do. Francis E. Spinner, R.
18th do. Clark B. Cochrane, R.
10Th do. James H. Graham, R.
Goth do. Roscoe Conkling R.
2lst do. R.-H. Duell, R.
22d do. NJ. Lindley Lee, R.
Odd do. Charles B. Hoard, R.
Oath do. Charles B. Sedgwick, R.
25th do. Martin Butterfeld, R.
Goth do. Emory B. Pottle, R.
27th do. Alfred Wells, R.
18th do. William Irvine, R.
29th do. Alfred Ely, R.
Both do. Augustus Frank, r.
3lst do. Slas NJ. Burroughs, R.
32d do. E. G. Spaulding, R.
33d do. Reuben f. Fenton, r.
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Correspondence of the Boston Traveller.

BEIRUT, sept. 2S, 1853.
The thirst for blood is still showing itself in
this part of the country, and the revengeful ma
ture of the Druses who inhabitant Mount Leb-
anon may be illustrated by an account of a
horrible tragedy which occurred last week at
the village of Tazanich, few miles from Bel
rut. Ii was q case of blood, and in such cases
the revenge of Druse has never been known
10 sleep unappeased.
About eighteen years ago, Christian killed
Druse in a quarrel, and succeeded in making
his escape from the fury of the friends of the
deceased-during which time two members of
his family had been killed by the Druses, in
revenge for the death of their friend; apd, after
wandering about for many years, he finally ven-
tured 10 return to his home. 1t was supposed
that, as blood had been taken for blood, the
feud was at an end; but, on one beautiful even.
ing, while the Christian was in the midst of his
family, and while entertaining neighbor who
had called to spend social hour, a band of "a
Druses entered the house, and, after Selling the
Christians, began to torture them IN the most
excruciating| manner, cutting off their ears,
noses, fingers and feet, before striking the fatal
blow. The Christian, his family, and guest,
were all brutally slaughtered, and the murder
ers, having finished their bloody work, returned
home, well satisfied with what they had accom-
plished. The families of the murdered Chris
tians Immediately assembled, to the number of
two hundred, and, after much heated discus.
sion, determined to wait a short time, to see
whether the Turkish Government would re-
venge their wrongs, and. if not, then to arise
and exterminate the families of the murderers
which number about forty
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THE ELECTIONS.
New York.

In New York, the Republican State ticket
has been elected by nearly 10000 plurality
The State Legislature is Republican by a heavy
majority. The American vote was greatly re-
duced, and Gerit Smith has probably received
less than 10000 votes. The Congressional del
egation stands as follows:
R., Republican; D., Democrat; A. L. D., Anti
Lecompton Democrat.
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The delegation is the same as in the present
Congress, except the three last named, who sue
coed Douglas Democrats.
The majorities are as follows Washburne,
about $500; Farnsworth, $500; Lovejoy,
5000; Kellogg, 1000; Morris, 1000; Robin
son, 1900; Foulke, 1900; Logan, 800.
The Republican majorities in the northern
counties are somewhat reduced from 1856.
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The President has commuted the sentence
of Charles H. Barrett, for the murder of Reeve
Lewis, into Imprisonment for life in the Wash
ington penitentiary.
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1t will be seen that Mr.. Howard is defeated
in the LIST district. This is great loss to the
Republicans in Congress, as Mr.. Howard was
man of fine abilities, and occupying leading
position.
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l@,I97

Total Congressional vote, ,377-being :,
excess of 1927 over that cast for the State ucA'
Opposition majority, 1888.
The Legislature Of the State of Maine me- H.,
the 3D. The Governors message IS very % gT'
and quite an ultra anti-bank document - :.
Governor recommends the prohibition Oh W
circulation of bank bills of denominauoh i.
der ten or twenty dollars. He also advises u i.
adoption of State sub-treasury. The VIZ, W.
message is devoted exclusively to State snSD'
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New Jersey.

The Opposition in this State have triumphed
by decided majority In the Legislature, on
joint ballot the Opposition majority will be fire,
enough TO prevent the reelection of Senator
Wright; but, as several members of the Opposi-
ton are Anti-Lecompton Democrats, it is I'M
certain who can be elected. The Congressman
elected are:
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The following are the official majorites OF ID
several Democratic candidates on the stS'
ticket in Indiana, at the recent election;
Daniel Mcclure, Secretary of State -,
John W. Dodd, Auditor of State ~.
N. F. Cunningham, Treasurer of State. ~
Joseph +. Mcdonald, Attorney General Los
Samuel L. Rugg, Superintendent OF 90.
Public instruction ~
James l.. Worden, Sup. Judge-lst dist. 3V$
Andrew Davidson do. I'd do. 5'lL
Samuel E. Perkins do. Sd do. 4'O,;
James M. Hanna do. 4th do ~
The entire vote of the State 1.-THE highest q
ing that cast for the candidates for Treasure
was 2l3,O50, which is Il 1892 less than that ca
in the Presidential election of 1856.
The aggregate vote for the Congre's,lon'
candidates In the several districts is as fOllo"i
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The Burns club of the city of New York are
making extensive preparations for the celebra-
ton of the coming one hundredth annniverrary
of the birthday of the great poet. All kindred
associations are invited to take part. The occa-
sion viii be celebrated by a festival dinner at
the Aston House.
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Persons in the secrets of the Administration
declare that the President viii recommend an
increase of duties, or a change from, ad raloreps
to specific duties.
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The Savannah Republican announces the re-
celpt IN that city of quarter of million Of
specie.
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Mr. Walsh, writing from Paris TO the Journal
of Commerce, under date of the l4th ultimo,
says:
The British Government is fortifying all
the exposed coasts of the United Kingdom !;
that of France has Just launched at Cherbourg
cugdssed (iron-sided) frigate, and has others on
the stocks. The Trieste Gazette announces that,
by order of the Emperor of Austria the effect
i've of the Imperial fleet is to be three ships of
the line of from 100 to 20 guns, with machinery
of 900 horse power twelve frigates, of which
Elk to carry 60 guns three of the second
class, of 30 guns; three Of the third class, of
81 guns six corvettes of the largest class two
sailing frigates, and two corvettes with pro-
pellers; two transport ships that may be
armed in time of war; eight gun-boats, &c.
All the Governments that have sea-coast and
ports are engaged in rendering themselves
naval. A Russian squadron is expected at
Toulon. The British press calculates that
in another year France will possess forty screw
hne-of.battle ships. 1t deserves to be remarked
that, while there is q general increase of land
and sea ornaments, all the Powers profess the
strongest desire and firm intention of durable
peace: and we may believe them. They are
not less earnest in promoting internal improve
ments of every description. In recent Amer
ican speech, the term decrepid is applied to Eu
rope. This strikes me as an utter mistake
Europe is advancing wonderfully in social en-
ergies, intellectual forces, the mechanic arts
the application of the grand discoveries Of the
century, the improvement of laws and institu
tions.
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Michigan.

Republican State ticket elected by eight or
ten thousand majority. Legislature will stand
Senate, % Republicans to 10 Democrats
House, 46 Republicans to 33 Democrats. Con-
gressmen elected
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LETTER FROM Hon. F. P. BLAIR, JuN-The
course taken by the partisan press in the inter
est Of Mr.. Douglas, both here and in Illinois,
has made it necessary for Mr.. Blair to take
some notice Of their libellous assaults, and ne
accordingly does SO in letter. 1t will be seen,
that whilst Mr.. Blair declines to retail private
conversation, he yet sees fit to relieve himself
from the implication of having sought an inter
view with Mr.. Douglas. In reference to the
facts alleged the, his letter s was designed W. to
Douglas, that It was done with Mr.. Douglas
concurrence, and that for the time being it had
the desired effect, we can ourselves testify. Fur
Their we are not at liberty to speak, except to
repeat that neither Mr.. Blair nor the person to
whom his letter was addressed have given any
countenance to the newspaper comment which
has so unwarrantably transpired in regard to q
private correspondence.-&.L Louis Democrat.
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The AMERICAN TREATY WITH CHINA-The
reader will find, in another column, a highly in
teresting article upon this subject from the Lon
don Times. Our Minister to China, it will be
seen, is handled without gloves" We profess
to know nothing of the manner in which the ne
gotiation has been conducted, and we give the
article for what it is worth. We are aware that
the Administration, as the creature of the
Slave Interest, is jealous of Slavery hating Eng
land, and for that reason always ready to CO.
operate with any despotic Power against it
and since the shareholders will have no direct
interest in the China trade, it is not impossi-
BILE that the true interests of the country have
been sacrificed, as alleged by the Times, from a
splenetic hatred of a country which has abol-
ished Slavery, and branded it as crime.
The sympathy Of the late Administration and
Of the Slave Interest with Russia, on accoun,
of its serfdom, in its late conflict of arms with
England and France, will be well remembered
and although the Gar is preparing for the abo
lition of that relic of barbarism, his Government
will remain an absolute despotism, and, for tina,
reason, it will be less repulsive to the Slave OH
garchy than the Government of free people
like that of England
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The returns from this State are imperfect and
confused, SO much SO that it is impossible to de-
eide how the vote stands. John F. Potter in
the first district, and &C. Washburne in the
second, are doubtless elected to Congress, but
the third is in doubt, and we much fear that the
Republican candidate, Mr.. Charles BiIlinghurst,
is defeated. ''
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NJ. De Tchihaeheff writes from Asia Minor
respecting the alum district Of Chsbhans- Kara
hissar, which, lie says, might be worked TO ad
vantage, were il not for the illberahty of the
local authorities, who exact a large duty from
the Americans engaged in that business. Not
outstanding the primitive methods prac6ced in
the extraction Of alum, the profits amount to be-
tween Is and 30 per cent, and might be much
COMPANY.
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Massachusetts,.

In Massachusetts,, the Republican State
ticket is elected by an increased ma jority, and
the Legislature is as usual Overwhelmingly Re
publican. The congressman elected as
follows:
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1t is reported that the Government admits h
right Of Nicaragua to call to her assistance Br.
ish aid in defence against invaders, only sue
assistance must not be rendered at sea, no s.
tack upon any vessel carrying the United Stat
colors being allowable.
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VOL. XII.
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

Dispatches have been received from Co...
mander Dahlgren, of the United States d..
Plymouth, giving an account of the visit of tho,
vessel to Tampico, and of an interview betwo.n
Commander Dahlgren and President Juan,
at Vera Cruz
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THE IMAGE OF THE SEA.

The sea up to that the L ~ 0een gen
orally regarded by painters a uquio'y
composed level seeking consistens th.'og
with smooth surface, rising to a water
mark on ships, in which ships were to be
scientifically imbedded and wetted up to
watermark. and to remain dry above the
same. But Turner found during his
Southern coast tour that the sea was not
this, that it was, on the contrary, very
incalculable and unhorizontal thing, set
ting its "watermark" sometimes on the
highest heavens as we'll as on sides of
ships: very breakable into pieces; half of
a wave separable from the other half,
and on the instant carriageable miles in
land; not in anywise limiting itself to
state of apparent liquidity, but now strik-
ing like steel gauntlet, and now be-
coming cloud, and vanishing. no eye
could tell whittier; one moment flint
cave, the next a marble pillar, the next
a mere white fleece thickening the thun-
dery rain. He never forgot those facts,
never afterwards was able to recover the
idea of positive distinction between sea
and sky, or sea and land. Steel gaunt-
let, black rock, white cloud, and men
and masts gnashed to pieces and disap-
pearing in a few breaths and spin,
ters among theml little blood on the
rock angle, like red sea-weed, sponged
away by the next splash of the foam,
and the glittering granate and green wa.
ter all pure again in vacant wrath. So
stayed by him, for ever; the image
Of the sea.-Ruskin's Harbors Of Eng
land.
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A BATCH OF TRUTHS.

That's a wise delay which makes the
road safe.
Prodigals are born of misers, and but
terHies are born Of grubs.
Nothing dries sooner than tear.
If a good act benefits no one else, it
benefits the doer.
A pound of care will not pay an ounce
of debt.
Work is the wespon of honor, and he
who lacks the weapon will never tri-
umph.
1t is hard work to teach people who
can learn nothing without being taught.
Many man blows the bellows of the
organ that sounds his praise.
It's good sign to see man doing an
act of charity to his fellows.
Every day we'll spent, Lessons the task
that God hath set us.
Where there is much pretension, much
has been borrowed: nature never pre-
tends.
Nothing elevates US so much as the
presence of similar. yet superior to our
own.
We learn a little of Gods ways but
very little of his purposes.
Every home on earth should be a
miniature of heaven.
We converse with those we love thro'
flowers; with those we worship through
the stars.
God comes to see, or look upon US
without bell.
The more a man is envied, the less he
is spared.
Truth itself is of no value, only as il
conducts to an upright, holy and benev-
olent practice.
Those who excel in strength are not
most likely to show contempt of weak
ness.
He is the happy man, not whom 9TH
er men think, but who thinks himself to
be so.
The fame which follows true greatness
no friend need held up. and no enemy
can keep down.
Traits of character which you wish to
conceal you had better reform.
In the way of the world; how often do
we see a man take all the pavement TO
himself.
A selfish man is like pump with the
handle pad-locked up.
Our reputation, virtue and happiness,
greatly depend upon the choice of our
companions.
Can it be said that a man has wisely
cons,r'-,-ed what he has done when the
one corresponds nct LIT with what he pro-
posed.
To the end that what you may desn~
may be advantageous to you, never de-
re anything but that which i, proper
~ yCp'
Tb,,se ,-ho will not forgive an offence
,ro tho u,st a, a,rcursed of all men.