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Guilty in finding the laws of the democratic party
Entertaining the opinions this subject which the
iasfhgsneer labors so hard to enforce, we are not
in the least surprised at the difficulties it has eneoun-
tered in this regard.
On the subject of Representative Independence
we desire to call the attention OF the Inelgener TO
its opposition to the ecompton constitution because
it had not been submitted to the people, and to ask
if that particular is regarded as an exception
to its rule 2 We remind our neghbors, too that in
reference to the Lecompton measure the democratic
party insisted upon its enforcement not on their
independent principle, but because the question
whether it should be submitted for ratification or
not was one which Congress had no power to de-
termine-one which could be rightly decided only
by the people of Kansas themselves.
Then on the general subject of the obligation of
individuals to support party organizations and nomi
nations, it may be well to add word. We do not
pretend that the democracy always right--that
is not the question which the voter is called upon to
consider 1t is, what party is nearest right
In this vew it is necessary, of course to look at the
various political organizations. After such obser-
walton, if he finds one party adhering strictly
to the theory OF the governmentthat its functions
are devolyed upon representatives who agents. not
principals and always enorces the strictest repre-
sentative responsibility and the srctest maintenance
of popular control and another party claiming that
the people confer absolute power upon their agents
and invest them with the right withoutresponsb
to exercise the functions Of government, he will be
able, if he is an American, to decide which he will
support His decision does not make him a partisan
any more than giving testimony makes man judge.
But we desire especially to ask the Itegeneer if it
sees no difference between the position of repre-
sentative intrusted with the exercise of special
duties and public journal engaged in discussing the
questions and interests appertaning to all the rela-
tons of human society? We confess to little as
constituent that venerable contemporary, which
has had an existence for more than half century
should, after much experience confound the posi-
ton of public representative with newspaper, of
whatever character.
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.INDEPENDENCE OF THE REPRESENTATIVE"

s'INDEPENDENCE OF THE REPRESENTATIVE"
We are just now between two fires, which, in adj
dtion to the heat of tho weather, must be regarded
sufficiently insuerable. One set of our cotempo-
raries charge with illibera, uncharitabe, and
ignominious partisanship, which reduces us to the
Office of paror mirror, merely rejecting such OBJ
jects and ideas are presented while another
class, including neighbors of the InteUigenccr
more liberal and better informed, quote largely to
prove complete independence. But the InteHi-
gencer also finds other testimony sufficient to convict
us of ultra adherence to the organizations of the
democratic party and Of inconsistent and contradc-
tory opinions on the whole subject.
Is it not possible for the Iegenccr to understand
that an independent journal, such as the Union is,
may nevertheless support and maintain the demo
cratic party2 We said distinctly to our neighbors
that we see the political vineyard, all the good
fruit and the true husbandmen belong to the demo-
cratic interest in this country Nothing be more
plain this basis than that duty points the pro-
priety and justice of yielding support to that
class. In doing so do not make ourselves parti-
sans, but simply exhibit the power of distinguishing
between good aud evil" To advocate the former
ana oppose the lauer lS the OF
not party. We maintain this position, and tho
Inteliigencer the opposite.
The Intelligcncsr has made dilgent search and
observation for the claws of the democratic party"
but without tho least success. We will give our
neighbors the cue by which they will have no diff
Guilty whatever in acquiring the information they
seek Abandon at once your ideas Of Representa-
tive Independence Adopt the principles of this
government, that the people are the source Of all
power and that they elect agents to reflect their
will comforting upon them independent authority.
Perhaps can make ourselves understood better
If we say that public agent, the same as private
agent can only discharge his trust faithfully by
strict compliance with the will of his principals
Our government was formed by the people, and it
becomes perverted precisely to the extent that
their representatives fail to enforce their will
in this respect and to that extent the principals
defraudcd, and the representatives for the time
being become usurpers. Adopting these views, and
recoectng all the while that they arc the views of
the democracy, the Inteil,geneu win have no diff
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NEw YonK, Aug. Cotton is quiet sales of 500
bales Flour has advanced-sales of 10 600 barrels
State, "a rs 81 SO Ohio % rs a 50 80 southern,
IS 05 SIS 30 Wheat has advanced-sales of 60 900
bushels southern red 81 80 81 80 white, 81 40 a
81 As. Corn is heavy-saies of Az 600 bushels white,
95 cents 81 yellow 81 81 O5. Pork is quiet
SIT 374 sl7 40. Beef is quietsl4 so a SIS. Lard
is quiet and unchanged WhislSey is quiet at 2Jl rs
cents. Spirits of turpentne is steady at "A AS cents.
Rosn is steady at 81 SO to arrive Rice is quiet at 81
81 cents.
BALTIMORE. Aug. 6.-Flour is quiet but frm-old
Howard street, 81 SO "a rs new, SIS new City
Mills IS Wheat is firm and unchanged-red, 81 20 a
81 80 white, 81 rs 81 35. Corn is firm white, IS
81 cents yellow, 93 81 cents mixed, 83 cents.
Provisions very stiff and closed with advancing
tendency. Mess pork, SIT rs SIS. Bulk shoulders,
Ct cents Sides 81 cents lard at LIZ IL cents.
Whiskey is steady at 26I a ~ cents
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THE ELECTION IN ST. LOUIS.
from the 81. Louis Republican, August 8. !

From the st. Louis Republican, August 81
The defeat Of Francis p Blair jr. has been done de-
liberacly, after full discussion and by majority which
is gratifying to the democratic party of ST. Louis it
must be to the whole Union We have fought all the
issues presented by them, fairly and squarcyblack
publcanism emancpatiosm free labor and everything
else and they have been beaten at all points, and the
result has been the defeat of Blair and all his party
This revolution has not been effected by this that man.
but by a concentration of the votes of of all
tons and from every State In the Union--mcn who
worked hard and scadfastly and from patriotic motives
and with single desire to put down the clique that had
fastened itself upon Hencefoth let it be understood
that st. Louis is Missouri citythat she sympathizes
with the people of Missouri-and that with world
wide commerce, she will not separate from those who
have cherished her in her infancy and made her what she
is To the black republicans of the other States of the
Union, IT is warning of what Is in store for them when
ever like issues are fairly presented to them.
From the Republican, Aug. Al
The triumph is the most signal that has been
corded IL Is believed that every regular democratic
nominee has been elected though this cannot be
tanned until oil the votes counted. The Americans
made gallant fight, running well up to the black
publicans and managing the with great energy
and manness. AS of them, presume, could
have hoped for success they may well be content with
the position they occupy The black republicans the
worst looking, most cast down set Of men ever saw
and we do not wonder that they feel bad about it.
The friends of the democratic party felt themselves
called upon to fire salute Of 0 guns in honor of the
election of j. Richard Barrett to Congress. This
done yesterday evening" with good will 1t was heard
all over the city.
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The Ministerial Crisis In Canada.

TORONTO, August 5.-The ministerial crisis still con-
tinues and the excitement has greatly increased to-day
Mr. Gait called in by the Governor General yester
day but has to-day declined to undertake the formation
of cabinet 1t is reported that Mr. Cartier, who
member of the Mcdonald ministry is called in to form
ministry. Mr. Browns organ-tbe Gobe-attacks the
Governor for not dssolving Parliament lengthy
respondence in writing between Mr.. Brown and the Gov
ernor produced in Parliament last night Mr. Arcy
Niece made great speech, condemning the Governor
General and supporting Mr. Brown
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Indian Fight in Kansas. &C.

IEAvENwoRTII, August "a skirmsh occurred on the
10th July near Fort Kearney, between the Cheyennes
and Arrapahoes combined and the Pawnees Three of
the latter were killed. and horses captured
The Pawnecs, however, pursued their enemies and
captured their horses
General Harvey has started for St. Louis, to take COM
Inand of the department of the West
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WASHINGTON CITY.
SATURDAY, AUGUST =, 1865.


establishment Ia view Of the proposed
change terms will BIO conducted strictly on cash hos all
for he Union dcon
should be made 10 Agents after this date
Ipscomb who authorized 10 make collections
in Dolsware Maryland and Virginia
WAsuSGros, March %, lobe--tf
The foregoing olnoade any ooc
heretofore employed this
only performed such service other
country. Ap eff
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:
NORTH CAROLINA ELECTION.

The only intelligence from North Carolina of the cleo
ton on Thursday consists in teegraphc despatch to
the Petersburg Democrat. The democratic ticket was
entirely successful in Halifax and Northampton counties
and in Raleigh McRae for governor received Is major
iiy where the opposition have generally had 800 major
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il appears that in New England in 1850, with popu
laton Of ,T66, there SO, 43 paupcrs, while in
the whole remaining population of 2o46SI6O people in
the Union there only l0l ,5il paupcrs. Yet New
England has had benefit from tariffs than any other
part Of the country In Old England, where protection
has been in existence longer than in New England, the
paupers have multiplied in greater ratio than In
Now Englan6 Does the protective policy lead TO pau
peffsm 7
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New ORLEANS, Aug. Major Henry wounded in
a duel yesterday by Joseph Howell
Vessels just arrived at the Baltic report having in
lat. $50 long $50 suspicious looking vessel, full of
men and carrying swivel gun She avoided being
spoken.
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CLEVELAND Aug. ga meeting of the general ticket
agents OF the western railroads held here to-day
Most of the roads refuse to acquescc in the arrangements
made at the last Cleveland convention.
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The Kansas Election.

IEAvENwoRrn, August 3.-The majority in this county
against Lecompon is GA. Atchison, 327 Doniphan,
5Ss Quindaro 1870 !; Easton, FL Delaware, 35 Lara
mic, 7lS Franklin, 72-all against The roads are in a
bad condition and the returns come in slowly.
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Commcnccmcnt at Roxdoin cole I'D

Bosrox August Sat the commencement of Bowdoin
college, in Brunswick Maine the honorary degree of ILL.,
d. was conferred the Hon. William Pitt Fesenden and
the Hon Jefferson Davis.
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Ohio Politics.

COLUMBUS Aug. 5.-The democratic congressional con
vcntion of this district met at Columbus to day and
mated s. s. Cox for reelection to Congress by accama
ton
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The Tarifr Disbursemcnt Tnnd.

BosroN August 5.-The creditors of Lawrence, Stone
& Co have sued John w. Wolcott for the recovery of
s74 0OO advanced by that firm to operate the tariff
and which, IL is alleged Wocott retained for his own
benefit
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HALIFAX, Aug. 6.-The steamship Prince Albert from
Galway the 9th ult arrived here at midnight The
steamship Arabia arrived at Liverpool Saturday even
ing the Gath of July and the AngoSaxon the even
ing OF the 9th
Ex President Pierce had arrived at cadz and sailed for
Marseilles serious gale had occurred the English
coast, doing considerable damage TO the shipping Mr.
Barber the late English consul at Naples has been APP
pointed consul at Richmond Va, to fill tho vacancy
caused by the resignation Of Mr.. James
Count Cavour the Sandman minister, had a confer
with Louis Napoleon at Plonbers the affairs of
Italy Letters from China say that the allies had expe-
enced much loss in the capture OF the Pei o forts The
enemy also suffered severely, and lost 80 guns
No American vessels reported damaged during
the storm the English coast The June returns of the
British Board of Trade show still further decrease in
exports Lord Lyndhust had called for the correspond
with the United States on the right of search
question The Earl of Malmesbury replied that arrange
ments in preparation between the two countries
which it calculated would settle the whole difficulty
The Baron Rohschd took his seat in the House of Com
amidst loud cheers Accounts from India saw that
the heat there is terrific, killing Europeans than
killed by the enemy 1t is hotter than for twenty
five years.
LIVERPOOL CorroS MAnKEr. Cotton closed dulI-sales
three days 1000 bales spectators took 600 and
exporters 900 bales Prices easier but quotations
unchanged.
Breadstu closed quiet and without quotable change
Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat steady aud slow
of sale, but unchanged Corn closed with a declining
tendency-yellow 32s. Cd. Provisions closed steady
Lard firm at SIS General produce-Sugar was firm
at Cd advance Spirits turpentine closed firm at 4Os
Rosin was steady at As. Id
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IN RELATION TO THE CABLE.

SAcKvILE, Aug. 6.--The lines east to Halifax and
west New York in good order but the Newound-
land line imperative 1t gave out east of this point
carly last evening, but hope to have it repaired
to-day.
The telegraph offices in Cleveland and Detroit u-
minated One hundred guns fired in each Of these
cities and New York.
great crowd, with music are in attendance.
SAoKvILE, Aug. 6, 10 p. m.--The telegraph is still
down between Port Hood and Cape Breton There is the
least doubt however of the absolute correctness of Mr.
Fields report of yesterday The weather is wet and dis
agreeable.
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Jepha Fowlkcs President OF the Southern Pacific rail-
road has called through the Memphis papers, general
meeting of the tockhoder TO be held in Louisville KY
on the Gath inst.
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CYRUS w. FIELD, Trinity Bay
REJOICING AT THE SOUTH.

SAVANNAH, (Ga.,) August 5.-The Of the success
of the cable enterprise received here to-day with graf
ifcaton, SURPRISE and intense enthusiasm 1t is the
topic of conversation everywhere, and great results to
the South especially anticipated through its agency
CABLE DEMONSTRATIONS
NEw YoRK, August 6.~-The Merchants Exchange
and the various telegraph Offices In Wall street. brill
anty illuminated in honor of the of the Allan
tic cable This greatest event of the age will also be
celebrated tonight in almost every city, village town.
in New England the British provinces, and New York.
where there lisa telegraph Office.
DuBuouE, Aug 6---Everybody here is ovcrjoyed that
the cable enterprise has been crowned with
The telegraph Office, the Daily Herald and other build
ings, are illuminated in honor of the event
MILWAUKEE Aug 5.--The greatest enthusiasm exists
here the of the cable enterprise The offices
of the Daily Wisconsin and many other buildings are
splendidy illuminated. Fireworks being let off
the military parading and firing great guns The
news caused unparalleled sensation throughout the
elf
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Further Concerning the Atlantic Cable.
THE CABLE ASHORE-THE PRESIDENT TO MIR.
FIELD


HALIFAX, August 6-The Newfoundland limo telegraph
ceased to work early last evening, thus cutting off all
unication with Trinity Bay, nor has that commu-
nication been resumed.
AT the time the last despatch sent the engineers
and their assistants employed in getting the cable
ashore.
No doubt entertained that the Agamemnon had
arrived at Valencia Bay but the telegraphic inst
ments for the transmission of intelligence have been
put board Of either vessel there be actual
muncaon except by signals until after both ends of
the cable shall have been connected with the Shore which
may require several days
The President has given permission to the Associated
Press to copy his message referring to the opening of
communication with England, which is as follows
MY DEAR Sm 1 congratulate you with all my heart
the of the great enterprise with which your
name Is honorably connected
Under the blessing of Divine Providence trust may
prove instrumental in promoting perpetual peace and
friendship between the kindred nations
have not yet received the Queens despatch.
Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES RJTCJANAN
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The Zouave at Large.

sAvAssAH, Aug. Capt, Do Rvierc has been dis
charged from custody.
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Naval.
Markets.

BosroS, Aug 6--The steam frigate Colorado, from
Key West has been sgnaled from below.
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LATER NEWS FROM EUROPE.

ATRIAL or THE STEAMER Roitu:SIN;
Cyyro,sia E,5icd-t- TrOnM an W0nfcncgy0.
New YoRK, May The steamship Borus,ia'
from Hamburg via Southampton, has arrived. She
left Southampton on the night oi the Eth ult', and
brings London evening rspers of that date.
The steamer Fulton from New York arrived at
Southampton on the evening OF the 18th.
The trial Of Simon Bernard for participation IN The
attempted murder of the Emperor Napoleon, WAS
concluded on Saturday afternoon. The '"ry' after q
consultation OF one hour, brought in a verdict OF not
guilty.
Telegraphic dispatches received a. London, sta'e
that an organized plot in favor "i Rrs-in, had been
discovered in Circa-sia, and a Hungarian officer
who wa implicated, iog"ih.r with several emITsar'"s
hnd been condemned to death.
Affairs between Turkey aud Montenegro have be-
come so alarming that rh- l.ussIan charge u; Vi
emma. had announced tho l,us-ia ia cuncenirai
troops on IN. frontier tG ovid- for cnn,incsnc
LoSDoS, Saturday evening. April l'ih.-Cons"i7
were irrner, closing nj 96! e'I5.
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o .
lei

Departed this life, on the 2l,t Of , en-, st The = ~,
IS OF Virginia. after y violent and rscied htacs.
sles. GEORGE ". FORD. sld.. son Of Arntf"'
Esq, OF Cumberland, in the %2nd year Of n' sse' -
beside his parents, many relatives ard 'Ten''
his loss. ..s
George having obtained q degree nj one ih''"t
learning. Wac pursuing hi studies arili iHrtnet y
vcr-i;y when it pleased his mixer 20 cal. fir 'r""
self. .-F;
Endowed in a high degree, with those 4]gaGts' 4 = =
Of man no, oply OF u..iulness, 5u, Of oac giving eva
10 become en- ornament 10 society, ne pfoliH' .
great comfort and pleasure TO his parents. pm. q,
cial and kind disposition, possessed OF senef'u; :, sui
s:ve feelings and .crupulously sensitive 10 49,
which his honor and honesty were concerned Id.
tached many to himself, by the closss. ts' ! ne,
and love The wound inflicted on the hraI.- o H.. 's.,
by their loss, seems almost itreparaois; bU w. All
sorrow as those w;thsut hope or comfort ID ~ .,,,
during the time o. his lllness hs Thoughts = ~
towards Jesus as the only source OF sa!'1ay. ,.rs
hour, as HE ls-t words will attest, ''msh CAM go
Jesus can As 4 son, be wss ever Ob-ii'I' j, ,y,.e! q
ate, h a brother, kind and tender as = friend 'e'"
constant.
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T. d K r e
LAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT

Oh what if the prospect be %clouded,
And what if tn. suul'ght be fed;
Tn. bright sun himself may be shrouded,
And th, bright crown be torn from his bead;
Rui he bends never long TO the rIgor
or ID. tempest that beats oil his form;
And he comes forth anon full Of vigot,
More glorious because ofihe storm.
From the sun let the soul take its moral,
Nor shrink meath the battle of life;
Mar the cypress grows = er The laurel,
Aud We pluck, as We please. from the strife.
Though The Toe presses on with his 'egioIs,
Aud We bend for The honr 10 his will,
Keep you calm in the turbulent regions,
And the triumph euures 10 you st'il.
Gilmore Simme.
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THE CHURCH BELL.
cY MRS. eIG0uRSEY.

When glowing in the eastern sky,
tn. sabbath morning meets the eye.
And DER a weary care worn scene,
CLEANS like the ark doves leaf of green,
How wei ONE over hill and dale,
Thy hallowed summons loads the gale
SW eel Bell Church Bell!
When earthly ioys and sorrows end
Aud toward our lo'g rrpos. W. tend.
How slow thy m"ur;tui tone dom caii
The we-pers TO the funeral,
And 10 the last abode OF clay,
With solemn toll marx out the way.
, Sad Bell! Church Bell.
II 70 the cline where pleasure reign
We, through a Saviour" owe attaih'
II ever, TO an sng-is thought,
Es,,h,s n~nforpotteu srenes are brought;
Mn no, Inv voice that warned to prayer,
B. gratefully r-wemb-rrd there
Rs Bill! Church Bell.
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nDITEAnN

DIEo, III FArmyiile. on the 18th Of January !n.',
MATILDA ROBERTSON. after u pr0trsr,"i htur''
verhl months OF great bodily suffering, when ~
with Christian resignation. Mr-. Robertson IN.
religion in early youth. uui,Hi herself vita ia' %,
denomination, and continued , con. -rent u,'rHy" '
church up 10 her death.
Tn" "rI'"r ot tni- poor tribute was L pf''I
tim" ot her demise. but y Kind friend INFORM, ~
selected, blessed are tine dead who die IN tue LV'-
the text 81 her funeral sermon. ~,
Her ln-c words were, when my earthly house"
tabernacle IL dissolved. | have Il building Of Ooh :.
no, made with hands .ternrlin the heavens. tfeh 2.
ed out her last breath in full ASSURANCE OF =
rcc,iOn. Then, we again repeat. "Riessed =
which die 10 the Lord, Tor hence!Or;ll, theysa -
'"' "'''' " .sL,T.'
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RAITINOpE CATTLE MARKET. Arm IS

Beef cE-l. were in gnoi demand Yesterday, :
prices were n shade high than on last market day
There were 30 head offered AZ the scales, 40 of which
were sold for Washington, - were l-it over unsold,
aud thu remaining 40 b ad We're taken up by Bali
more butchers * prices ranging from 81 10 > - on
the hooE. equal 20 = - - nett. and averaging 1 81!
gross. Hogs ere in god supply, and p"~7s arr p
shade lower. We quote them al 81 : > per lO0
lbs nett. Sheep are Ell. scarce. Clipped sheep ara
selling at - a 5 - per 100 lbs. gross, bat u~acl:pped
are bringing q little higher rates.