, 1858-12-24


at no distant day, to rival the Canadas in
power and wealth.
A CADETsHP FOR THIS TERRIToRY.-Wc clip
from the Pioneer and Democrat Of the 18th inst,
the following:
Advices received from our delegate, Gov. Ste
vens, by the Panama this week, announce the
fact that there viii be a cadet vacancy for our
Territory-the appointment to be filled in Feb
ruary next The appointment will be made in
accordance with the Recommendation of our del
egate, who is doubtless desirous that it be con.
f.rred upon the most meritorious and promising
youth in our Territory.
Applications for the place should be made in
writing, addressed to the Secretary of War (un
der care of the Delegate in Congress from Wash
ington) and should be accompanied by the writ
ten consent of the parent or guardian.
This vacancy, We learn, has occurred quite
unexpectedly, and is due to reduction Of the
course Of instruction, at the West Point Acade-
my, Of from FIVE to four years, promulgated in
general orders. The present appointse from this
Territory, in consequence, graduates next June,
instead Of one year from that time.
We would suggest that no time should be lost
in forwarding applications by those desirOus Of
making them.
Ex-CHIEF JUsrIcE LANDER.-This gentleman
has returned, after an absence of some months,
and taken place as practitioner at the bar, over
,rhich he lataI,y ,,raeidad ,th so ,ouoh orolt a.
himself and satisfaction to those whose fortune
placed them in a situation to become acquainted
with his answering uprightness and integrity,
as well as his judicial lore. We join his numer.
Gus friends in cOngratulating him on his safe re-
turn to the Territory, and in wishing him that
success and happiness which his talents and dis.
position arc so eminenty entitled to.
TIE SUPREME CoURT.-In compliance with
law, this tribunal is now in session at the Capi.
tai The bench is comprised as follows: O.
B. McFaddcn, Chief Justice, VIM. Strong, and
=. Q. Fitzhueh, Associate Justices The bar,
which will compare favorably with that of any
on the Pacific Coast, contains among its mem
bers the annexed names Edward Lander, +.
A. Chenoweth, s. Garfield, W. H. Wallace, Ell.
WOOD Evans D. r. Kendall Frank Clark, b. r
anderson
APoLooY-To our talente,! friend down the
Sound, who sent us the verses on the "Atlantic
Cable" We owe an apology. Your verses are
excellent and will compare iavorably with any
whch nave gone the rounds Of the press on
that subject; but as said cable has proved TO be
temporary allure for your and our own sake
We suppress reluctantly the publication Of some
beautiful verses. We are always glad to hear
iron our personally unknown and talented
friend u aaa
MAIL cOxrRAcrs-We unintentiOnally, last
week, omitted calling attention to the advertise.
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