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LOUIS NAPOLEON AND PUNCH.

EAlHEME PROBABILITIES.
We live in high pressure times, but Jf, Punch
tatters himself (or, rather, does himself simple
justice in assertng) that He keep ahead of the
times, the kilograms, and even the talk of his wife,
or anything else, no matter how distressingly fast
it may be. He believes he has rather been and
done it with the following information, which has
not yet reached even Printing House Square:
IMPORTANT TELEGRAMs.
"PARTs, August 24.-The Emperor is dissatisfied
(aecontent) with Lord Palmerston's explanation on
the English National Defences. He still regards
them as menace to the independence of France
and an insult to her glory. He has desired the
Duke of Somerset to be sent over"
"PARIs August 25.-The Duke of Somerset has
been waiting IN an ante-room of the Tuileres for
hve hours The Emperor has just sent to say that
he Is going to the Opera, and the man must come
again early in the morning (de bon matin). The
Duke was in such a rage at being called man that
he pulled the nose of the menial who brought the
message. This has complicated Matters
''PARIs, August 26.,-The nose has been put
straight, but the Emperor has given the Duke Or
ders to return, instantly tout Pheure) to discon-
tinue all work in your dockyards, and to despatch
half of your entire feet to Join the autislayerv
squadron, off Brazil"
PARIS, August 27.-"0n consideration, the En-
peror sees in the Battery at Brighton standing
menace to Deppe He has sent orders to have the
flagstaff taken down, and the platform turned into
a station for donkeys."
PARIS August 28.-"You will hear tomorrow
that the Emperor has desired the Tower of London
to be dlsmantled (depoailte,) and the Lord Mayor
sent over as hostage for the performance of the
Decree" ~
PARIS, August 29.-"His Imperial Majesty has
transmitted directions to the English War Office to
alsoana ti the whole OF the various Rife Associa-
tons, and send over their weapons to Boulopne for
the armament of the Capecure Zouaves."
J. PARIS, August SO.-The Emperor REQUIRES the
dissolution of the English Yacht Clubs and the de-.
structon of all yachts whose tonnage is over three
tons ana quarter. Lord Alfred Paget and Mr.. A,
ArCedeCkna tn ha foru g n
night-train." W "ilS W Tue
PARIS, August 3l.-The Court of the Tuileries
Is extremely dissatisfied at the delay in carrying
out the acquisitions already made, and regard it as
an approach to the perfdious system of treachery
England in her relations with her foreign friends
demand will be made tomorrow which will de-
clsively intimate his Majesty's feelings"
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PRICE TWO CENTS

PARIs, September 1.-THE Emperor selects this
Gay, the first of the partridge season. to demand
that every English person possessed OF gun of
any KIND shall instantly pack it in a box and re-
mt ~ carriage paid, to the Minister of War, Pa
rls. FlstoIs are included in this order"
!, 4nhlS September 2.-"The Emperor desires that
tne e Buoy az the More be cut loose as it acts as
klna OF bait (amorce} to the English to indulge in
excursions and cultivate that nautical taste Which
ma mas rendered them so insolenty rough in their be-
havior to Contnentals" 0-' w.
, FARIs, September S.-"The Emperor demands
Inat kamsgate, Dover, Plymouth, Lowestoft- Abe
agSewSlth southampton, and Gravesend, be at once
u;ueu 70 FRANCE not as accession of territory (e
tt NV wnlch France abhors and repudiates bIt in
Wa, aSa tor ,he liberty of Europe as defined bv his
FARIS, September 4.-The Emperor has heard
with sympathy lreland's cry of agony. Her bitter
cup is now full and it is reserved for him to dash II
to the ground. Her liberation at hand Gtontr
General MacMahon, descendant of her Kinos who
were the allies of France before England Was dis
covered by Caesar, is charged with the execution of
this decree" Vi
"PARIS, September 5.-The Emperor demands
mdt Mr.. Punch be sent ouer to Paris, insantly. in
chains" ."
DOVER, September 9.-Admiral Sir Charles Ma
pier mas Just annihilated the united fleets of France
Austria, and Russia and is swearing awfullv be-
cause MS grog is not strong enough"
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Id w INTELLIGENCE

CRIMINAL CouRr-Hon. Henry Stump, Judge
Robert e. Barry, Esq. prosecuting for the State.
The following occupied Saturday:
Thomas Robinson, (negro,) charged with cruelty
beating horse, the property of Henry Lersinger.
forfeited his recngnzance and the Court imposed
fine of So and costs The owner subsequently, an
peared and stated to the Court that the man had
not injured the horse. The case was then dismissed
Charles Moore, charged with assaultinp Eliza
Peacock and forcibly entering her house, forfeited
his recognizance. Eliza stated to the Court that
she was afraid of Moore, and thought he would do
her some harm. The Court said if she would make
the necessary oath it would bind Moore in the sum
of 500 dollars to keep the peace for twelve months
towards all the world and the rest of mankind,
and she in particular. The oath was made and
bench warrant issued for the arrest of Moore.
James johnson, charged with breaking in the
door and stoning the house of Mary White, prayed
a jury trial.
State as. George Schmidt, charged with assault
ing George W. Brown, a negro bov, by striking
him on the head with stone. The affair occurred
on Pratt street, near Hanover, on Tuesday last.
Guilty. imprisoned ten days and fined two dollars
and costs. Total 1918.
State as. Hugh Smith, charged with resisting
officers Flaharty, Thompson and Gosnen in the dis
charge OF their duty. Guilty. Imprisoned ten
DAYS and fined 80 cents and costs Total 50 Sc.
The case of Daniel Hinton, charged with resist
ing the officers and attempting to rescue William
Coulson, the murderer of Chronster, was postponed
until next SATURDAY..
Betty Oppenheimer, charged with assaulting
Sarah A. " OGDEN, prayed a jury trial.
John Thompson, charged with ATTEMPTING to
pass forged check on McKim & Co., was released
on 81 500 bail; the traverser's father and William
Wright becoming his bondsmen
In the case OF James Hamlin, charged with an
assault with intent to kill Charles Warmsley the
Court fixed the bail at $1,000, and in the case of
Joseph Zimmerman and Edward Wilkins for aiding
and abetng in the assault the bail was fixed at 5000
each. WV
Charles Reilly, charged with an assault with in
larceny. asad on
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FRLGHTFUL ACOIDENY ON THE SOUTH CAR

The engine F. Fl. Elmore, with nder, under
the management Of engineer Thomas Kingdom,
conductor H. Won Delkin and fireman Adam Dou-
gan left this city yesterday morning at 61$ O'Clock
for the purpose of taking the place of the engine
at Aiken, which used with dirt train at that
place. When near the seventy six mile station
81 O'Clock, P. NJ. the engine Thomas Dutterer was
espied short distance ahead of them, bound also
for Aiken. Upon coming up with her, Messrs l..
NJ. Chitty, conductor, and \. Mitchell, fireman OF
the Dotterer left her and Joined their friends on
the Elmore.
1t is thought that they had proceeded but short
distance when the boilers OF tAe Elnore exploded
killing all on the engine, viz Thomas KINGDOM,
aged about 40 years, leaving wife and children;
IT, Won Delkin, aged about 80 years, also leaving a
wife and children; Adam Dougan, aged about 35
years, leaving vile and children; l.. W. Cbitty,
aged "a years, leaving wife, and A. Mitchell,
aged 80 years, leaving wife and children. The
bodies were discovered this morning about ~
O'Clock (dreadfully mutilated) by the night express
train, from Augusta and brought on here. A jury
of inquest was empannelled at O'Clock this morn
ing and verdict rendered in accordance with the
above facts. The bodies of the unfortunate men
were turned over to their friends for interment-
The engine completely demolished.
In last February piece of silver plate was pre-
sented to the engineer who had charge of the ex-
ploded engine, in testimony of his long, faithful
and assiduous devotion to duty. The Superintend-
ent of the Road, from long observation, voluntarily
accorded the deceased this mark of his confidence
and, far can learn, the accident resulted from
one OF those unforeseen causes which no amount of
care can guard against.-Charleston Ne,cs
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served to US at the public table of the ''Glades
Hotel, never have eaten-partly owing perhaps
to the fact that the Elysian larder of wild brook
and prairie is not dishonored by the cook in the
kitchen. An acquaintance with the Oakland's land
lord, IN fact and the various comforts and agree
ableness of his daily dispensation, might be safely
put down as among the twenty-year investments Of
Sidney Smith:-"Mankind are always happier for
having been happy-so that if you make them
Ihappy now, you make them happy twenty years
hence by the memory of it,
Some charming specimens of the company for
the season. were already assembled at Oakland,
and left the spot after delightful evening and
forenoon, with sigh not at all in tune with the
impatient whistle of the locomotive The Baltimore
tran to which our peasure-cars were now attached.
Is here half way on its route to Wheeling, and be-
heve | must reserve the remainder for one letter
more Yours, Mp w
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NOUEST,0

yesterday morning, at two O'clock the body of
Capt. Jas. I. Denney, who was lost overheard from
the schooner Mary Elizabeth Jane, on Thursday
night last, was found in the river near the Laza-
retto. Coroner Sparklin held an inquest over the
body. 1t was in evidence that he laid down on the
deck intending to sleep, and in the course of half
an hour splash was heard, and one of the crew
observed him overheard. Every effort was made
to rescue him but without success. verdict of
accidental drowning" was rendered. Captain
Denney was a resident of Kent Island. was 90 wears
OF age, and leaves wife and family.
boy named Henry Fries, Is or 16 years of age,
residing on Dover street, between Sharp and Han
over, was drowned in Spring Gardens last evening
In company with number of boys he went out for
the purpose of bathing, but ventured beyond his
depth, and being unable to swim, was drowned
about twenty yards from shore. DR.. Battee held
an inquest, the verdict being accidental drowning
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Tennessee EIertinn

Nashville, August G.-Returns from twenty-six
counties show gain of one Opposition member of
Congress, and probably three Others
MEMPHIS, August 5.-In the 10th Congressional
district Mr.. Avery, Democrat, has about 400 ma
lorlty. In the 9th district Mr.. Atkins, Democrat,
is said to have been reelected.
NASHVILLE, August MIR. Harris, the Demo
cratic candidate for Governor, has a majority of
about 6,000 in the State.
The Opposition had elected Congressman in the
"a, 3D. 4th, 9th and Sth Districts, and probably in
members.
The Democrats have elected members from the
9th, 9TH, and 10th Districts. The 9Th District is
still doubtful.
The Iepislatura ia Damnnrafio
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gislature is Democratic.
GnIifNnHSIn AHUinnS

NEw ORLEANS, August G.-The steamer HabaIno
reported as below Yesterday has arrived with the
California mails of the Goth. The money market
at San francisco was tight. Flour was selling
at SO.
Advices from Minatitan of the I'd inst, state tba
Miramon had decreed heavy tax on every citizen
OF Mexico in favor of the priests.
Where is no news of inn nnrtannn
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Overland Mail

ST. LOUIS, August 6.-The overland mail from
oan francisco on the 18th ult., has reached effer
son son CITY: incomplete returns from the Oregon
Stall Dem. by small majority.
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DEATH OF A FRENCH HERoxE-The Noniteur de


PArmee says:
The Hotel les Invaides has just seen one of its
glories become extlnguished. Angelique Duchemin.
better known by the name of the widow Brulon,
there three days ago at the age of eighty
she was the daughter, the sister, and the wife of sol
diers, and was born and married in camp. Ange-
1que Duchemin was admitted in 1892 into the For
ty-seeond Regiment of infantry, in which General
Casabianca allowed her to serve as a soldier, not
Wlthstanding her sex. She was soon promoted for
her gallant conduct in different campaigns. At the
affair OF the Fort of Gesco, on the 5th Prairal An
z, she filled the functions of Sergeant, fought with
great courage, and received two wounds. Perceiv
ing that ammunition began to fail she left the ors
at midnight for Calvi, half league distant ro9Seu
up about sixty women loaded each Of tnSm nd ed them
much ammunition as she could carry anu i ,eu laea
hack to tho G,rt hv which the defence was prolong
hours ss aaa at 5hS thd sss Of csv
@inlaheu' .o 2o Ie nounder in the baston which
she she defended she received wound % "R6a s6
compeIeo netered ne the Hotel des Invalides, where
500 soon vas asgr made subLieuenant The Emperor Ma
she ma MI conferred her the cross OF the Legion
Poi9gono 9onor and the ST. Helena medal.
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From WASHINGTON

WAsnTNGToN, August much speculation is in
duiged Just now as to the action of our Government
on Mr. McLane's recent dispatches, but as this has
been Kept profoundly secret, nothing is known out
side the Administration, except the fact that in
structions are already on the way to our minister,
by special messenger
=, By advices just received here it appears that
President Juarez declines signing treaty without
the approval of the Mexican Congress, and one
cannot be called until the Liberals obtain possession
OF the City OF Mexico. This, however, is not the
only difficulty A conspiracy was discovered at
the Capitol on the llth ult, the plan of which was
TO assasslnate the Governor and take possession of
the GnHarnmnnt
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WESTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD.

y
We have the best authority to induce us to con-
slider this great line of travel as certainly to be
completed in a short time to Westminster 1t is
now finished to Owens Mills, and steam cars are
running at this time that part of the road 1t is
supposed that the road will be in running order to
ReisterstOwn by the first of September next and if
the weather proves favorable it will be brought to
this place in time for persons come here by that
transit by the lst of April next. This will open nm
one of the richest mineral and grain coun
tries heretofore undeveloped, not only in
this State, but in any other the seaboard We
think our friends West of us, towards Hagerstown
and in that region of country between here and
there had as well turn their attention to this road
and throw little of the profits OF their surplus
crops in aid of this enterprise by such means and
investments in bonds as they may iud convenient
now and will hereafter be surely available But
we especially call upon friends in the CITY of
Baltimore to lend their helping hand to our work.
And we say so, because while we Of Carroll county
have been paying cur quota of taxes towards the
support of the public works, centring there, not
one dollar has been expended by the city or State
in developing the resources of grain, iron and
other rich resources Of this coanty-second to
none in the State. We thiuk it is time that the
Baltimore papers should take some notice of us,
and, II they please, copy this. YVES MINISTER,
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The WeSfa.n Usetsors

PHILADELPHIA, August 6.-The Cincinnati yisi
tors, having decided not to visit Baltimore returned
home this morning, after expressing themselves
as much pleased with their visit
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Tlunetarp anA Commercial 8fbifD.
BALTIMORE, August 6. 1859.

BALTIMORE, august o. lo0S
The Stock market continues very dull There was
nothing done to-day the Board but after the adjourn
ment sales reported of so shares Mechanics Bank
at $lsS and of small lot of Baltimore City 1890 6s
1olh. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad closed at the Board
at S55h bid s56A asked regular way and S56 bid $57
asked buyer 90 days and Northern Central do left OF at
Sl9A bid, SloX asked regular way State and City 6s,
and most Of the railroad bonds the list continue firm
Maryland 6s closed day 1O4K bid for 1s7os and
lS90s, and Baltimore City do. at 10l bid for 1905
and railroad bonds left off at s5 bid 90 asked for Ba
and Ohio 1s67s Sax bid S4H asked for do 1855
s2G do 1855 AID at &c bid 81 asked for North
Central 1855.
IN New York to-day Virginia 6s and Reading
} EACH Rock Island Il and Michigan Southern guaran.
teed III but Erie declined 4; Cleveland and Toledo i
Michigan Southern H and Canton y Missouri 6s Illi-
nos Central bonds and New York Central Railroad sold
at yesterdays figures
Foreign Exchange very dull and rates have suffered
further decline There plenty bills Offering but
although money is easy few sales be made and if the
Eastern markets do not become more buoyant we may
expect rates to still lower. The rates to-day are as
follows viz for London bankers bills HOY D11o4 do
commercial 10. l09k k@109X; Paris 60 day bills ST. 13X
short sight ST 10; Antwerp ST. l3A; Bremen 7916l79X
Amsterdam 4lA@4lA; Hamburg 37X Cologne 7S4;
Frankfort 42X @42K.
SALES 1T THE BALTIMORE STOCK BOARD
SATURDAY, Augusta, 1859.
Aefe were no transactions at the Stock Board to-day
.,eo n. AFTER 1FE BOARD.
slS' bait es go lOlH 81 shs. Mechanics Blk. .I5M
PRICES AND SALES or STOCKS IN NEW YORK
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POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

Terry OBrian was arrested on Saturday. charged
with stealing S4.75, the property of James Burns
Justice Griffin committed him for hearing.
Minnie Harman was arrested by officer Harty
charged with stealing washing-tub the property
OF Christian Bucker. Justice Griffin held her for a
hearing.
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IMPORTS AT BALTIMORE.

N.
HUMACoA, p. R-Bria Francis lane
l49 hhds. sugar, Kirkland, Chase & Co
RIO DE JANEIRo-Bork Merton
1900 bags coffee order
MATANZAs-Brig Sc0tlcnd
l9oo boxes sugar, F. W Bruno Sons; 90 600 cigars
{. N. Jackson & Co. s1'
C0ASTWISE
NEW YORK-Str. Thonos Soann
= ao bns oil, Geo W Krebs; package brandy Pracht
HoheH Co % baskets wine Poultney Moale 25 bbls
syrup, H Wilmington; 500 pkgs mdse Baltimore y Ohio
Railroad; 300 do. sundry persons.
EXPORTS FROM BALTIMORE.
KINGSTON, JAMAIcA-ScAr. Lfzyte Russell
$40 Dds Hour, 423 bushels corn bbs bread % do
20 oeef do pork 200 kegs butter pkgs lard
@oo DoNes candies, 81 bbs. mackerel do brandy do
rum, DO vinegar l00k do. salt bales drills cases
,a, WEST INDIEs-Brjg Syph
Dds hour ITO do corn meal SO do bread 800 bush
sis corn ties rice, 100 bbs pork 300 pkgs lard 100
obls spirits turpentine. ~
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We give place to the following communication,
not because We feel that the Baltimore press has
neglected the enterprise of which it speaks That
it has been favorite one with us our columns will
testify. We know ofnone of the same proportions
which more deserves support from the capitalists
ofthi city, or which will better reward judcious
outlay
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On Saturday morning about one O'Clock, fire
was discovered in a smoke house belonging to Mr.
Kemp on Jenkins lane in the rear of Greenmount
Cemetery. considerable quantity of beef was
hanging in the house at the time, which, together
was no insurance, and the loss is $500
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@7oTTcE IS HE9EBY GIVEN THAT Apple


~ cation will be the Mayor and City Council OF
N.;,aora IN OPEN AND CONDEMN Carey street and Cal
& atye between the limits embraced by Lexington st
andthe northern boundary of the city, je2S-Iawath
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PRICES AND SALES STOCKS IN NEW YORK
~, BY TELEGRAPH
through lillian FISHER Son, Stock and Bill Brokers

There was no Second Board at New York to-day
Ihe New York Jorna! Of Commerce, of Saturday says
There has been little activity in the movement
OF capital but without any change in interest
Foreign Exchange is steady but without any consider
able activity.
At the First Board, Tennessee skies advanced vir
gnla SKIES i; Missouri skies Z; Pacific mail ship l.
New YORK Central q; Reading q; Michigan Southern
~ PanamaE; Galena and Chicago Il; Chicago and Rock
and Toledo d ~ ~
Ihe foreign imports at this port during the last week
nave been larger in dry goods but less in general
ehsnuse than Tor the corresponding week of last year
FOREIGN IMPORTS AT NEW YoRE
For the week. 1857 1s5s 1870
Dry Goods. .......$ sol 465 $3.50 SIG sa84O4 42s
General merchandise. ,45l 3,OlS494 23s2 35l
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North Carolina Election


Lattf IrOml MEXICO.
NEW ORLEANS, August 6.-Vera Cruz dates to the
18th and from the City of Mexico to the 10Th ult
are furnished.
Miramon had issued manifesto promising to pro-
tect the clergy in the possession of their power and
wealth, tavoring dictatoral government, and de-
claring 1t to be the traditional policy of Mexico to
guard against the influence of the United States.
Minister McLane had sent only the skeleton of a
treaty to Washington, and it had no Signatures af
fixed.
The Tehuantepec Steamship Company have suf-
tered much annoyance from the authorities, and it
Is probable that they will soon temporarily suspend
the carriage of the mail
General Zuazua was approaching San Louis Po-
tosi with 5000 men,
Miramon's troops were concentrating at Ressera-
tor.
1t is reported that grand movement is afoot,
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BALTIMORE MARK ErrS

,o,, SATURDAY, August C, 1859
has been very little inquiry to-day for
oags stained Rio at l0h We publish below the usual
weekly report of Messrs White & Elder Coffee brokers'
ana we refer our readers to i for of the condi
ton Of the market.
WEEKLY COFFEE REPORT
Stock of Rio Cofaa .TnI, On 1cr
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ary lst .sl5l ,628 55l $50, ,52s 92s si5s 6l48

Total for the week...S 4,9ls9I6 s65e4 80 6f22 77e
Previously reported 14e,7O9 6S5 5e326l8 i523920S6
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a notorious rufian, known in southwestern Ar
kansas as JACK Cade, was recently killed by wo-
man whose husband he had shot, The widow chal-
lenged him to fight q duel, and as the rufian de-
his heart. ''oN '''i oNs'
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