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cUBA-MR BRANcHs REPORT.

We laid before our readers in Sundays U'iOa the
report on the acquisition of Cuba, submitted to the
House last week from its Committee on Foreign AZ
fairs by Mr. Branch, of North Carolina 1t is fun Of
valuable facts illustrating the importance Of that
island TO every interest the Union and constitutes
altogether an argument ia behalf of acquisition
which defes reply. We have never known propo-
sition in the whole history of the country which
presented 80 many and 80 unanswerable reasons in
its favor as this nor do recollect ever to have
read a series Of papers and speeches which pre-
scented stronger and more irresistible body offact
and argument in support of public measure than
those we had the pleasure Of laying before the
public in last weeks issues of which the able
one Of Mr. Branch was the last and clnching argu-
meat.
He who shall have read these papers and speeches
will feel proud in the conviction with which the pc
rusa win leave him, that the public intellect of
country is far from being the decline; for they
hibit degree of intellectual ygor and power unsur-
passed at any former period of our public history.
There is but this one difference between the
national sentiment of past times and that of
the present If the same spirit which actuated
the American people when Mr.. Jefferson, who
acquired Louisiana, or Mr. Madison, who de-
nounced war against Great Britain, Mr.. Mon
roe, who acquired Florida, or Mr.. Tyler and Mr..
Calhoun, who acquired Texas or Mr.. Polk, who
boldly determined to chastise the insolence of Mexi-
CO. administered the affairs of the country acuated
now our people or public eounsels, our country would
not long have TO put with the contumeles of SPAIN
or endure long her occupancy of a territory which
commands the trade of than half the Union and
holds the key TO the intercourse between the Cali
fornia and Atlantic shores of our continent When
Mr. Jefferson proposed the purchase of Louisiana it
was not charged that he was playing miserable
game of party policy but the proposition was set
down to its true aecountto the great importance of
the purchase to the political and material prosperity
Of the country. The same was the case with the
proposal of Mr.. Monroe for the purchase of Florida
Compared with these acquisitions that of Cuba looms
up as transcendent in importance and magnitude
as the great interests power and extent of the Union
itself exceed in 1859 the proportions of 1919.
The only evidence of the decline of our people in
public spirit aud national ambition is be found in
the relative lukewarmness with which party of them
are inclined now 10 regard measure, which in past
times would have commanded the enthusiastic sup
mort og = unanimous public.
uLo ,r,,,,.,u 49,, -''hlished last week, however,
.a, c,i,- 'r-"t upon public
opinion nregard to this question: and bring about
unanimous sentiment in favor of an acquisition rem
dered imperative by many powerful considerations
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MR.. NUGENTS ADDRESS TO AMERICAN CTTIZENt
..r .a..... IN BRITISH COLUMBIA ...n
From the San Francisco Herald, Jan. 1, 1859

From the San Francisco Herald, Jan. 4, 1881
As much has been written and published concerning
the address of Mr. Nugcnt United States special agent TO
United States citizens residing Vancouye island and
Frazer river prior to his departure from Victoria lay
the appended expression of opinion of American mer-
chants and residents of Victoria before readers We
have published recently the proceedings of several meet
ngs of American miners held Fraser river approving
Mi. Nugents address, and now, in conclusion, add
the following card .....
We the undersigned American merchants and resi-
dents of Victoria Vancouver island having read the adj
dress of Mr. John Nugent, American commissioner, do
hereby testify that endorse the same and consider it
rejecting the opinions Of the American residents.
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THE SPECIAL AGENCY TO BRITISH COLUMBIA
AND LANDOWNERS ISLAND

No single act or step of the administration has
escaped the raucorous censure of the opposition
press The of the special agent to Vancouvers
island and British Columbia has been stgmatized as
insulting TO the British authorities in those colonies
and dstasteful to the American residents. To show
the groundessness of this charge, and to prove that
the President made njudicious selection for that
delicate and by means unimportant service we
subjon the proceedings of several meetings held by
the miners at different points Fraser river, APP
proving the course of Mr.. Nugent, and earnestly
commencing the tone of his address. Ii will be
seen, also, that the merchants of Victoria have
united in unanimous approval of the action of our
special agent We may add that his report, which
is now before Congress, has met the warm common
dation of the President and cabinet
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From Francisco Herald Dec. q, Is5sl
We have received by the Panama copy Of a letter
dated ''Santa Clara Bar Fraser river, November %,
written by MIR Dudley @ Moreland TO gentleman resi-
ding at Victoria. We publish the communication and
the proceedings OF the meeting 10 which the writer
fes, follows aH t4
- received Friday goth, three numbers OF tho
Gazette You 80 kindly sent for distribution, They
received with the greatest pleasure by the miners
and loud hurras for Nugent heard every side
There about 200 miners this and American Bar
AT the meeting of which send yon copy OF the
iutions the greatest unanmity prevailed We get.
ting tired Of those meddcsome dead kes who lord IL
la the name of this Grown :; and since Mr. Hugcnts
visit this river they have vastly moderated their pre-
tensions I"
i MINERS
At a large and enthusiastic meeting OF the American
citizens residents of Santa Clara Bar American Bar and
vicinity ON Fraser's river November 81 1858, VIM.
Meachaui elected chairman, and Michael w. Byrnes
was appointed secretary.
Samuel Berry J. Cilley and A M Gray APP
pointed committee who reported the following resolu-
tons which adopted by reclamation
Whereas, having heard of the intended departure OF
John Nugont ESQ., special agent Of the United States
and In view of present situation, il il
Resclrad That Mr. Nugent is entitled 30 our hearty
thanks and esteem for his earnest and able yndeaon
the rights of American citizens in British Columbia and
Vancouver Island
Resolved That the sentiments contained In his circular
Of date November 18TH meet earnest appreciation
Resolued That experience of the conduct and acts
Of Of the Crown officers in the vicinity n reference
TO citizens of the United States in British Columb
vince that cannot obtain justice protection ut
their hands. 1s @
Rcsolpa That we deeply regret the departure of
distinguished fellow Citizen Mr. John Nugent at this
time his absence may lead to further aggression
our rights and privileges by the Columbia authorities.
Resolved That this meeting adjourn
WIN. A. MEACiIAM, Chairman.
MICHAEL w. BynSfs, Secretary.
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Congress. II those bodies fail 10 provide the fuel
the responsibility for the neglect is upon them The
public machine cannot be moved unless power shall
be applied 10 il The executive government is called
upon to direct it's action that is all.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY !. 1869.
business Notice.

A he business o. he Uaon establishment ohs proposed
change will be conducted strictly cash bass All
coiiecla OF Subscriptions M The uaon arc de
taaod paynehta should Agents after ta date IS
eep Mr. scoab who authorizedio make eocna
la Delaware, MARY land, and Virginia
wAsnISafoS March % ls5S.-u
intended toineudo any agents OF eoee
employed la this city, bul
on psroed such service Ia Other parts OF ihe
country Ap~S-u
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The falling Off Of the crop in 1856 win, in all proba
hy be retrieved quite the falling off In that
Of 1885 for the crop Of 1851 amounted to 1882
hogsheads and that of the past year, 1853, viii I'M
doubtedly exceed 100000 hogsheads notwithstanding
tho inundation of portion of lower Louisiana which
destroyed some so 900 hogsheads Of the crop and that
we were visited w killing frost q earlier day than
has been known for many years.
For own part win only that We sniiell
from our personal knowledge that the sugar culture
ia steadily advancing 10 Louisiana and that we do not
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doubt that the crop q 1889 under ordinary circumstances
win exceed any ever before made Ia the State.
We have the honor 70 be- with great respect
MILES TAYLOR,
GEORGE EusIIS
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TnE LIFE OF QolrMAN.Thc Natchez papers state that
the Hon j. H. II. Claiborne is now engaged ON this
work. oil the correspondence and other papers of the late
General having been confdel to him,
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OPERA GLASSES, gold silver, aid enc steel
~ ae'aeles gins &c st reeeye * ny4Aco % Aero
matte opera glasscss HIG
Also goi silver ADD hne steal spcctac eye glasses &C. a. an
t-sses, W. N. GAIT \ BRO u
New Store asa penn. ave.
Jan S-p doors west u Browns Hotel
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THE UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS ADDRESS

The people along the whole length of the Sound high
ly approve OF the pursued by the American special
agent at Victoria His last letter to American citizens
has been read and read by every person able to obtain
copy of It, Although the Hudson Bay Company st
tnue TO carry very high head since the publication of
Mr.. Nugents letter. they have moderated their tone
considerably towards Americans. In fact, learn that
they win take American oaths in courts of justice
PETITION ron REMOVAL
The British Colonist of December is contains edi-
srial article oensuring the policy Of the Hudson Bay
Company.
The people, says The Coonist have lately forwarded a
memorialsgned by several members of the legislature
prominent citizens and those holding permanent inter
est IN the oolonyo the Colonial Secretary for the removal
of Gov Douglas Another win shortly follow detailing
particularly the abuses under his rule Should the Colo
nia Secretary prove dumb 60 their demands, delegate
20 the imperial government win be sent TO lay the abuses
and grievances OF the colony and the derecon OF duty
the part of her Majestys minister, before the British
public for meritcd condemnation and redress.
The people at work TO legislative council
the choice of the people Not a CoT q of Three like
that of Venice one like the present which debates
with closed doors like nqustion or a conspiracy
The people prepar,- for representation
moval OF the property qualification OF representatives
new House of Assembly, aad extension Of the elective
franchise They awakened 10 lively of the
wants of the colony, and demand the imIaediee nstsb
shment OF selfgovcrnment Nothing viii satisfy them
but the whole and sole control the local ai Of
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OUR PORT TOWNSEND CORRESPONDENCE.
From the Herald Thursday 49, 1851
.al POM TOWNSEND, Nov 30th, 1853
Editor Of hs San Francisco Herald:
AS this Is quite growing place, and possessing
advantages other ports the Sound, news from
here may not be out of place Port Townsend possesses
of the finest habors the Sound the largest ships
being able 10 up to the whars and in safety
ana indebted 10 Major J. II. II Van Bokslen, deputy
United States collector and port master for hess sta
tstiCs 1. II.
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Whereas have learned with sincere qualification of
the appointment by the President of the United States
John Nugent esq, to the highly important position of
special agent commissioner TO this country look af
ter the rights and interests of American citizens and
offer them all the protection guaranteed by govern
ment TO It's citizens in all portions of the world there
fore, be it
Resoipd, That heartily approve of the appointment
OF able and faithful representative of the American
people and American interests believe Mr. Nugent
To be- and have the utmost confidence that lie will prove
himself worthy of the important trust committed TO his
charge rejecting honor alike upon his country upon
himself
ResoaT That we have read with an eminent degree of
satisfaction the speech and address of MIR Nugent
which he ioreshadows the line of policy which he intends
TO pursue and cannot but admire the high and manly
tone in which his sentiments uttered, well his
courteous and gentemanly illusions state of things
heretofore existing which require efectual remedy
Resobed That the sentiments and principles enunc
ated by Mr. Nugent i'm his address TO the American peo
ple residents here receive cordial Appreciation and
believe they reflected by all Americans in this
country.
Resolved, That in Mr. Nugents appeal to his good and
abiding countmen to pay proper respect to existing
and local laws and to sustain the authorities in the
ecution thereof, believe he will not be disappointed
and point with proud satisfaction TO the orbeancc
and sefsacrice evidenced by great majority of them
now in the country. ".r Va.
ReOud That we have every confidence in the ability
integrity aud patriotism of MIR. Nugent TO the faithful
and energetic discharge of Ills delicate duties and hereby
--'~salves 10 be guided and directed in all
pieob0 We" -~as as announced by him, and to
support and assist him In all res,.- " ''0 '''' y
ability. ...a... 49,
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MEETING on MINERs Az AMERICAN BAR

the colony When tat Is inauguraied then Che Augean
stable will be ole.nsed Fl
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At meeting OF the American citizens held at Fort
Yale. British Columbia, November 49, 1855 To express
their appreciation Of the pursued by Hon John
Nugent. the special agent of the United States Van
couver Island and British Columbia, Tracy Kingman
esq, appointed chairman, and j. NJ Hoge secretary
The object of the meeting being stated by the chairman
committee of five appointed to draught resolutions
IL then moved and seconded that the address the
Hon John Nugent be read which passed and
corngy read by the chairman, and received with APP
plause.
The following gentlemen were then appointed
committee TO dTaught resolutions Mr. Shaw, Major
Thomas Dolan, MFR, John C. Curry, Mr. @. NJ Kelley,
Mr. r. Griffin who Immediately retired, and ia little
while reported the following resolutions which were
read and adopted with tremendous applause,
IL then moved and seconded that a copy OF II csc
resolutions be sent to the Victoria Gazette and San Pan
cisco Herald. Thanks then given 20 the chairman
and secretary for their services and the meeting all
journed. "
Is. ..... TRACY KINGMAN, Chairman.
M Hoap Secretary y TN" a
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Jointly Of all the Americans residing la The British
terntOry
Resolved, That the claw and order sentiments OF the
address accord with views Of proptaty and
VIII endeasor 90 carry them out to the letter ITO err
however ''is human. T"
Reolud That while sincerely regret the loss Of
friend Mr. Nugsnt who, understand Is soon 10 Te-
turn homo TO render of his Stewardship at
the same time bid him "God speed back again 20
California and home" -r.t H
Resolved That the miners OF this country, having
learned that certain individual ia Victoria V. L.
is applicant Coz the position Of American consul at
Victoria deem IL but Justice 10 state % venerable
President James Buchanan, that who will bear
against the laws OF his native land cannot DO t
representative of his countys interests when abroad
and therefore trust that such appointment win not
be made.
Rod That copy of the proceedings of this meeting
be transmitted 90 the Hon. John Huganl and also that
copy be furnished the editors of the Victoria Gazette and
San Francisco Herald for publication.
W. O. LAWp0N, Chairman
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Mr. BIdLER submitted the fofloving resolution, yhsP
was read
N4 Gas tho opinion az tie senao1 maj The creation GA
largo pabhe debt time peace Is Incosssen, wa ne tue policy
~ we oh.d ties and as tho present insunt
ne s nf7abc expenses % government Congress should
F without delay resejuzt TIE oniy
meet we deficit IN thu EXPENSES nay hs
oeO' Solar ssi may DC liable 10 immediate oancssuon ~
MI would not ask for the adoption OF the resolution
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-07-06
Aatitu tIural
Culture of Buckwheat.

Thisis an important crop, and we pl e5ent
few hints in regard to its cultivation and
uses, for the consideration of our readers,
The time of sowing, varies with the seaaon
and place, but from the Goth of June to
the 4th of July is regarded as the best and
most proper season but we have known
good crops from that sown on the 10Th OF
July. If sown too early il is liable to blast
and if too late, is apt to be hurt by frost.
The land best adapted to this crop is a
light loan, and it is also a good crop TO
subdue and ameiiorate newly cleared or
recently drained land. The general prac-
tice among farmers has been, TO SOW buck
wheat on their poorest land, when there
is no crop in fact, which will better pay
liberal and generous manuring. The
quantity of seed per acre should receive
due attention. 1t is a crop that spreads
very much, and therefore less seed is lust
as good as more. From repeated trials,
we have found that half bushel is amply
sufficient for an acre of ground-and this.
il sown evenly over that surface, will give
as many stalks as can comfortably grow ;
for if a larger quantity were sown, the
the growth of straw would be So abundant
that it would loge down, and thus would
not fill so h eavily, or rripen so evenly. Af-
ter being cut it should lay for a number oi
days upon the ground, and if out in two
or three showers no damage is done if it
be turned over so as to dry off. When
auled into the barn it should be thrashed
Immediately, as at that time it shells out
more readily, and ii can as well be done
then, and it isout of the way The average
yield is from twenty 10 twenty-five bush,
els per acre, although some accounts oil
this crop yield almost fabulous one Of
which occurs to US OF writing-that of Mr..
Samuel Allen of Benton, Yates Co., who
in 1865 raised one hundred and twenty
seven bushels sowing, on about two and I
half acres
The seed is valuable for food to both
man and beast, and the straw, if cut be-
fore being killed by frost, is most excel
lent fodder for sheep they being particular
ly fond of it. 1t seems that this crop
should receive more attention from ouI
farmers, as its merits certainly demand
ID.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-07-06
A Word to the Wise.

Lovo hailed n little maid,
Romping hroeuh the meadow;
Needles in the sun she played,
Scornful of the shadow.
"Come with me-" whispered he,
'Listen, sweet, TO love and reason
"By and by" she mocked reply
Loves not in season."
Years went, years came:
Light mixed with shadow;
Love met the maid again,
Dreaming through the meadow,
Not so coy" urged the boy:
List in time to love and reason.
"By and by" she mused reply
Loves still in season."
Years went, years came;
Light changed to shadow;
Lore met the maid again,
Waiting in the meadow.
Pass no more my dream is o'er;
j can listen now to reason"
keep coy" mocked the boy
Loves out of season."
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-07-06
FLEMING HOTEL,
FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE Coon INTENT,
CURWENSVGLLE,

FORMERLY KNOWN As THE Coon INTENT, J
CURWENSVGLLE,
C2earfcH ComH Pennsylvania.
The subscriber bcgs leave TO inform his old
customers, and the public generally that he has
recently taken the above well known stand, and
that he has entirely reftted uRd refurnished il in
style adapted to the age and the wants Of the
entire travelling community.
HIS TABLE
will always be provided With every luxury the
markets aud surrounding country will afford.
HIS BAR
win be supplied with the choicest ines and Ii
quors.
HIS STABLES,
which are the best and most commodious on the
road within days travel, will always be in
charge Of careful and attentive hostlers. In
short
Every department of his Establishment will
be supplied with all the comforts and conyenien-
ces the weary traveller could desire.
june ?, '5S. WIN. A. MASON.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-07-06

SNIP sHEARISG.-James Townsend, in
The N. E. Farmer says: ain washing
sheep in cold water the 'yelk' or oil can
not be started, it only the filth and dirt
that can be washed away, and as soon as
the sheep are dry they are ready to be
shorn. Two fine days are amply sufficient
after washing, before getting them under
cover for sheariug.
My method of putting up wool for mar
Ret Is, after the fleece is off, bring the
wool outside up, then shuck it up as near
its natural size as possible; then double
mot roll the sides over till about foot
wide, then turn the rump half way, and
bring the head part to meet it. Roll the
fleece half way over, then the other half
the same. Have two strings each two
yards long, use one around, and one end
wise, bringing the fleece up tight and in
good shape.
As manufacturers of wool are scattered
all over the country, sell your wool to
them, and you will be more likely to get
its real value, as many Spectators have no
practical knowledge to guide them in pur-
chasing
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-07-06
SOLD BY
CAUTION.

A LII persons are hereby cautioned against pur-
IA chasing or modelling with the following de-
scribed property in the possession fJno Beish Of
Bogg township; Two cows, one heifer, one year
ling calf, one spring calf, four bedsteads, beds
and bedding, enc 'pboard, two stand one desk
one cook stove, ore coal stove, one lot carpet,
ten chairs, one clock one looking glass one fan
ming mill, one plow, one harrow, one log chain,
one set hay ladders, one saddle, one set two
horse harness, as the same belongs to me, aud
is left with the said John Beish on loan only
subject to my order.
G. NJ. CADWALLADER.
April 18th, 1859. 3t
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Cabine. Chair Making,
AMID Mewgu 1A9HumNuo .

IoilN OuiiCi, Of ne borough of Chafnold,
" pa., vihh ho prepared ot M ilmcs W attend to
70 amy business IN the above line ON short
notice, mud in wutkmnnliho mnnnor llla place
Market street ad door east Of Third IT,, nearly
opposite The old jew store whore ho will hccl
constantly on hand p large assortment Of Ma.
hogony and Cane bottom Chairs and Cabinet
Ware Of every description, which he viii dispose
ofon ~ reasonable terms as the same articles
can be had elsewhere In tho county.
His stock Of Cabinet Ware now en- hand, con.
sisis IN part Of Dressing aud Common Bureaus
Solas, Sewing and Washing Stands, Desks and
Book Cases, French aud Field Post Bedsteads
Dining, Breakfast, Centre Card aud Pier Ia
bes, &c. Cotiins manufactured aud delivered al
any place desired.
February 3, ls59.-[nc. 4, vol. ivl