jiLj.nL.iji:: "(HI XIIK f ARtf'F A THE OLD GUARD DIi MocnvcY. , It i with no ordinary pleasuro we publish the subjoined correspondence, touching the question of protection to American laborViWe hesitate not to acknowledge that we have T freshed our ?eal find dcVotfon to Pennsyb vania interests by a perusal of thoso letters. The opinions and argument of mich emi nent citizens as General Camsron pnd Judge Shaler, upon a subject to which those states men have given their attention, jit View of roat national intents, cannot fail to dispel the idle cant of those who have endeavored 1o make it appear that the advocacy of a fair protection to our manufacturing intorcsts was inconsistent with the maintenance of the prin ciples of pure Democracy. Pitlshui gh Morn ing Mercury, , HON. CHAS. SHALEIVS LETTER. To the Editor of the Mercury : Sta : The course you have pursued in re lation ' to the tariff, however obnoxious to those who are disposed to make the subject a paity platform, has been such as entitles you to the gratitude of the Democratic party in Pennsylvania. The true cause of many of our failures in this County is that a branch of the party are obstinately bent upon making the tariff a political question, and upon ad hering to the tariff of MO, a though it were the only system of duties suited to the con dition of the country. Even many distin guished Democrats, who opposed that mea sure with the most pertinacious obstinacy, seem now to be convinced that it ought to be come a matter of principle to support it. Surely democracy is not so inconsistent with itself as to pin its determinations upon any view of this limited nature. To talk of the tariff of 1846 as an undnvinting rule, a fixed principle, a platform of the Democratic party, is to be guilty of the grossest absurdity. It :is, in fact, an innovation upon our professed 'doctrines, which in matters of policy open and expand, and suit themselves to the exi gencies of the government, and the necessi ties of the country. If the great interests of Pennsylvania, the interests of the mining re gions, whether of iron or coal, require for their support a change of the tariff of MO, or any tariff, it would certainly not be warranted by any Democratic principle that I am ac quainted with to refuse them suitable pro tection. If it could be demonstrated that without an increase of duties, our laborers in the coal pits must suffer from want of ade quate remuneration or the business stop al together, or that our furnaces, forges, &c, must cease to work except at wages so much reduced as that the workmen must be pla ced on the same scale of wages with the la borers in Europe, certainly no one will pre tend that it is a violation of Democratic prin ciple that the government should by an in crease of duties better his condition. During the campaign which resulted in the election of Mr. Polk we undoubtedly as sumed the true ground ; we declined discus sing the question of n Tariff as a principle, contenting ourselves with considering it a matter of policy upon which men of nil par ties might differ, and which must be settled by the exigencies of the country. We never committed ourselves upon the question of the increase or diminution of duties, but, alle ging that Mr. Clay was bound by the com promise bill which limited them to twenty per cent, advrilorem, we contended that in this particular Mr. Polk was as safe a Tariff men as Mr. Clay, and that the former would be governed by the principles of General Jackson on the subject That a judicious Tariff, in the language of that sagacious statesman, meant a Tarilf of duties sufficient for the support of the Government, having an eye to incidental protection of the manufac turing interests of tho country. Wo advoca ted incidental protection as being sound in policy, and Democratic in principle, whilst we opposed a merely protective Tariff as a solecism not worthy to be entertainod by any party. Under that sign we then conquered ; and had it not been for the great anxiety to form a platform inconsistent with our princi ples, we should still have been successful. Upon the subject of platforms, the invention of the modern schools, and which break down before the inventors are well off of thorn, let me say this; that on no other foundation can a Demucrat build than the foundation laid by Thomas Jefferson and his noble compeers, supported and sustained by Madison and Monr.oe and their patriotic cotemporarics, and brought to a final and permanent consolida tion by the illustrious Jackson. And he who attempts to improve upon them to compose Democratic principles out of other materials than they have furnished will find his task both a thankless and a hopeless one. We are now remitted to this slate of the question. Pennsylvania is largely in debt. The very interest upon forty millions of dol lar is onerous and almost ruinous. Our tax ation amounts to more than one fourth of our income. Can the agriculture of Pennsylva nia bear the lax anil still compete success, fully in the markets with the agriculture of more fertile regions, subject to comparatively no taxation; It is evident that the agricul- I hire of Pennsylvania is now staggering under a burden too heavy to bear, and that the valua of property must diminish unless llieio is something to diminish the taxation. We have that something in abundance. Our iron mines, our coal-tie Ids, supply it. We must dig from the bowels of the earth what the surface cannot supply. But here wa are met by insuperable difficulties. Tim iron mine of Wales, Jhe coal-fields of England, are worked at prices so moderate, that at the doors of our very factories, for the purpose of our railroad construction, for ull for which jron is used, and for the coal used in its smelling and its ulterior operations, wo have a rival article with which we cannot com pel. Under onr very noses, the raw mate- rial is sold, which we have abundant means of supplying, but are paralyzed in our exer tjotis and ruined in our attempts, bv foreign competition. Now, put the question If the Tarilf of '46 supports British labor, mines British iron and digs British coal, whilst we are compelled to stand every man idle and to derive no benefit from our vast resources, is there any thing in Democratic principles or innovating platforms to prevent its intro duction so as to give life, vigor and activity to our own people T I trow not. But it is unnecessary to say more, as the subjoined letter from an eminent statesman, a sojnd Dimocrat, and an incorruptible culhtrent to l'ennhjlvania interests, puts the subject in a light, that will, bo satisfactory to all. 1 should not have, indeod, Mid as much, but that fcbloquy has been enst by some upon the fidltor of the Mercury, for pursuing the course dictated by a duo sense of Democratic prin ciples. , Your labors yv-ill bo appreciated indeed, 1 have no doubt that their utility will be evinced in tho result of the next election. That the Democracy will have an increased majority here and elsewhere in Pennsylvania seems unquestionable, and that it will be chiefly owing to tho honorable stand you and some other Democialio papers have taken in favor of protecting the great interesls of Pennsylvania is beyond dispute. . Respectfully, Yours, CHARLES SI1ALER. Pittsburgh, Oct. 2, 1849. GEN. S. CAMERON'S LETTER. Minm.F.TowN, Sept. 26th, 1849. ' My Dear Sin : Very cordially 1 thank you for your friendly attention in the trans mission of tho "Pittsburgh Mercury," where in sumo notice is taken of Pennsylvania in terests, connected with my name, while a member of the U. S. Senate. I avail myself of the occassion to express the hope, that as "the signs of the times" portend a discussion of the tariff, during the approaching session of Congress, there may be no e xcitement, no party prejudices, or other false issues raised to influence the le "islntive mind of the country towards the adoption of measures adverse to the general interest. The tariff policy is of momentous impor tance to all the great industrial pursuits of our country. The ptiblfc good is tho rule by which wo should be guided in the perfor mance of relative duties ; and to this central point the legislature should invariably direct all its deliberations. At an early day, 1 took lessons in the school of Simon Snyder on this very question of protection to the infant man ufactures of the Union; and time has had no effect to change my views and wishes, which have been expressed in the Senate, in favor of the permanent establishment of a home market, as the only solid basis of national prosperity. And here, I may add, it is very remarkable that all tho Democratic gover nors of this Commonwealth, down to Gov. Shunk, have maintained ground in favor of protection to home labor. Nine consecutive messages of Gov. Snyder are text books to sustain and cheer tho sound portion of our Democratic fi lends, who will not surrender to the free trade doctrines of British capita lists. "We must command onr own consump tion and the means of our defence," has been tho sentiment of Pennsylvania from the dawn of independence. And as a freeman, bom upon the soil, I may bo permitted to regard with no ordinary solicitude, the onward pros perity of the iron, coal, and agricultural in terests of this State. The new settlements being opened up in the far West, embracing tho Territories of Texas, California and Oregon, must of neces sity increase the surplus produce of the soil. Upon foreign countries our farmers can never depend with certainly for a permanent profi table market. It is therefore tho safe st and wisest policy to create a homo market for the fanner, by encouraging domestic manufac tures, under such revenue laws as shall se cure to the American mechanic iho rewards of his labor in his own market. Let the pau per labor of Europe continue but a few ypars to flood our country with tho productions of foreign workshops, and if the p;ist history of the world furnish facts by which we may be guided in our deliberations on this subject, thou I venture to predict that all tho loading interests of Pennsylvania and of tho Union the iron, tho coal, the salt,the wool, the flax, the hemp, the papei, tho hat, the sugar, and the gunpowder manufactures, with others loo tedious to mention, will be entirely ruined through the length and breadlh of tho land. The doctrine of "let trade regulate itself," is beautifully illustrated, if it were not de structive in its effects, by the present condi tion of the country imporline immense quan tities of British iron, although, we have nt home, the raw material in abundance, indus trious and skilful mechanics, and ample capi tal to command onr own consumption in this respect. With these facts staring us in the face, is it any thing short of an insane policy to preach up free trade, to benefit the over grown money changers of Great Britain, thereby working injury to American labor. I feel a lively sensibility on this subject, and whether I urn in error or not, I fiuely state to you, that I look upon the perninnent and pros perous establishment of free labor, in this country, as the most effectual means, in the mysterious operations of political events, to subvert the thrones of hierarchies and des pots upon tho continent of Europe, and to elevate tho masses to equal rights and ra- I tiurial liberiy, the destiny of mankind, j These view incline me to hope, that every man who is anxious for the welfare of our I old Commonwealth and for the integrity of the union, will stand up for protection of merican industry, on grounds of patriotism. We must bo wholly independent of foreign supplies; American labor must not be sacri ficed to feed the squalid operatives of (rent Britain. Accept assurances of my sincere regards. Your friend, AlC. SIMON CAMERON. Hon. Chaki.es Shales, Pittsburgh.. Death or Eduar A. Poe. Edgar A. Poe, Esq., the distinguished American poet, scho lar and critio died in Baltimore on Sunday last, after an illness of four or five days. Mr Poe,. we believe, was a native of Marylundi though reared by a foster-father at Richmond Va., where he lately spent sometime on a visit. He was in the 38th year of his age. He was one of tho acutest critics of the day, and a man of remarkable talents, though the possession of them did not save him from some of the infitmities of genius. Ths Maryland Election. Returns of the Legislature for the entire Slate give the Whigs a majority often in the House. Last year they had thirty-four majority. jvY';v SUNBUHY AMERICAN AND SHAMOKIN THE A1?JCA1T. SUNBURY. fUTURDAY, OCTOBEIl 13, 1949. II. B. MASSLIl, Editor and Proprietor. NOTICE. As tho lute firm of Masser k Eisoly was dissolved In March 1848, and the books left in the hands of II. B. Massnr lor collection, pet-wins are hereby notified to set tle with mid pay over to the said II. B. Mas ser any balance duo for advertising or sub scription to the American. rniTOll'S TABLE. Bnhir NoticM. Cmnr.ts Lady's Book, ao rnr. Amkhican. Tlioso of our rentiers who would like to tutorrilie for this elojrnnt monthly periodical, enn now do so t a very suinll cost. The Lady's Book is pub lished at $3 per annum, but in sn inducement, which we arc enabled to hold out by means of sn arrangement with the publishers, wo will furnish the Lady's Book and the rjunhury American, one year for $3,50 cash in sdvnnre, to thoc who may wish to subscribe. HISTOnV or BABYLOX. Mr. Lewis Davis' lecture on Babylon, at the Court House, on Wednesday evening, was highly instructive and entertaining. He cxhibilea, to illustratc(his subject, a num ber of very superior paintings of the glory and ruins of Babylon, of ancient Tyre and Thebes, &c. The exhibition is well wor thy of patronage. Mr. Davis will lecture again on Monday evening next, at the same place. GZ7" BnoKE Jail. On Tuesday evening, two prisoners, taking advantage of the ex citement of the election and the Sheriff's ab sence at supper, dug a hole in the jail wall aud effected their escape. They were traced ns far as the batiks of the river, where they entered a boat provided for them by an accomplice. Both were hea vily ironed and carried away their chains with them. The one, Lewis Kelchner, was committed on a charge of house break ing. He is about 6 feet high, with black whiskers, dark complexion and black eyes. The other, Ralph Martin, confined for horse stealing, is about 5 feet ten, with light eyes, light hair and complexion. OCt"" Tiik Mails. The mails between this place and Pottsville have been exceed ingly irregular for six months past. Our mail pays a visit to Cattawissa or Danville, and the mails of the aforeseid places recip rocate the courtesy, about once a week ; and this eccentricity invariably occurs whenever the mails contain any important news. We do not know where the fault lies, but have been informed that at the dis tributing offices between here and Potts ville, the bags are thrown out promis cuously, and each stage driver seizes, in the same impartial manner, the one nearest him and carries it to the place of his desti nation. It is time there is a stop put to this carelessness, and we hope the Depart nient will take notice of it. rilMVSYLVAMA AD PltOTECTIO.N'. The Pittsburg Morning Mercury, of the 4-th inst., contains two letters on the pro tective policy, from the pens of distinguish ed democrats, which we transfer to the columns of the American, confidently be lieving that we are not only acting in ac cordance with the wishes of the editor, who is now absent from his post, but in obedience to the will of a large majority of the people of this State. Coming, as they do, from such prominent citizens as Gen. Simon Camkkox, and the Hon. Chas. Siia i.i:it, these letters will be read with that deep interest which the subject they treat of demands. They deserve the heartfelt thanks of the toiling classes of Pennsylva nia, for thus boldly defending their dearest interests at such a time as this, when others if not actually deserting them, have not the independence to espouse their cause. The perusal of these letters, we must con fess, if such a thing were possible, have made us more ardent in our attachment to the doctrine of protection. In fact, we do not see how uny intelligent reader can re sist the deductions o( these able men. (Jen. Cameron and Judge Shaler could not have given their opinions on this vital question at a more appropriate period True, their fidelity to the cause would never have been questioned had they even remained silent ; (or the proud and bold stand that the former gentleman took for the manu facturing interests- of Pennsylvania while acting as a United States Senator, forbids a doubt of the kind to arise in the mind of any one, and the uniform adherence of the latter to the sentiments that he has expres sed would have been a sure guarantee for his steadfastness in the future. But, know ing as we do, how high these persons stand in the confidence of the people of this State, we feel satisfied that their timely ap pearance before the public will have the happiest effect. The platform of equitable protection to all o( our great interests, indicated by them, every citizen, without distinction of party, should be able to stand upon. Far higher and nobler considerations than those of party should control us in matters that are close, ly identified with the happiness and pros perity oi the people of our good old Com monwealth. Ia th discharge of our duties we have ever endeavored to inculcate this liberal spirit. This sentiment, too we are gratified to believe, prevails with the hot). est masses, whose only aim is the public good. In a country so extensive as ours, with so many conflicting interests, It is hardly possible to devise a system that will be satisfactory to all the States of this Union. It is not to be expected, therefore, that there will be harmonious action on this question in either of the great parties which divide the country. How impolitic, then, is it to drag it into the political arena 1 Pennsylvania has always cherished the doctrine of protection. Ever since the formation of our government,' this has been her policy. Her people have remained firm and unyielding ; but we are sorry we cannot say as much for the press. The timorous andservile, who neither "see with their own eyes, nor speak with their own tongues," immediately after the passage of the act of 'ff, became its warmest friends, and extolled that which they had but a a short time before deprecated. This class of sycophantic editors now wish to pin down the democracy of this state to a law which they had not the independence to oppose. However much we may incur their displeasure, we will continue stead fast in the advocacy of such measures as we believe to be intimately connected with the well being of the State. It is gratifying to know that our course is endorsed by such distinguished indivi duals as Cameron and Shaler. The peoph of the State owe them much for the interest they manifest in its welfare. It is to men like these that we must look for such a mod ification of the tariff of '445, as will enable our great manufacturing interests to flour ish. The arguments they adduce must sat i fy every tariff democrat that he enter tains the sentiments of the fathers of our political faith. John A. Gamulf. at Home. Jersey Shore, the home of our candidate for Canal Commissioner, gave Mr. Gamble 2-1-1 votes and Mr. Fuller 55. This flattering and complimentary vote is not more gratifying to Mr. Gamble than it must be to his many warm friends throughout the Slate. When a candidate is so well endorsed at home, the people abroad, without the benefit of a personal acquainiaince, feel satified that they have not misplaced their confidence. IT Coi.omiA Coi-nty. The candidate of the democracy of this county for the Assembly has been defeated, we learn, by 4- or 500 majority. sr.itioi s moT in riiii.ADrt.piii . On Tuesday night, the rowdies of Moya mensing, taking advantage of the absence of the police at the election polls, made an attack on the California House, a tavern kept by a colored man, in St. Mary's street. This street is principally inhabited by blacks of the lowest and most degraded class. The House was defended by the blacks, many of j whom were armed, and several sallies were made, but the assailants finally gained an entrance and fired the building. Tlietlarm was given and several companies o( firemen came upon the ground with their apparatus, but were stoned and fired upon by the rio ters and forced to retire. The fire spread to several adjoining buildings. In the mean time the police assembled, but were driven back by volleys of fireams and stones. The Hope Engine was taken by the mob, and partly destroyed. A fireman, named Himmel wright was shot through the heart! and a number ol others seriously wounded. At 2 o'clock the State House bell struck 8 taps, the signal for the Military to be called out, which frightened the mob, and they gradually dispersed. Second Riot. At 6 o'clock on the fol- lowing morning the State House bell an nounced another riot. The Morris Hose Company, who were in service, were at tacked with brick bats and firearms and several persons wounded. The military, who had been out during the night, again assembled at the State House yard, marched to the scene of action, and were assigned positions commanding every avenue of ap. proach. George I losey, negro, one of the leaders has been arrested. Two persons are known to have been killed, and fifteen wounded have been brought to the Hospital, three of whom will not survive the day. These continual outbreaks in the districts adjoining the city, are disgraceful and reflect anything but credit upon the authorities. X 1) c Election. We have given all the election news up to the time of going to press. The demo cracy have come out of the contest victo rious. John A. Gamble has received a larger majority than was expected. His opponent's tour through the State, did not effect much. We have also gained enough members of the Legislature to have a ma jority on joint ballot, which insures to us the election of a democratic State Treasurer. Of the Senators whose terms expire this year, seven are whigs and four democrats. The democrats have, as far as heard fromf gained three, which gives them a majority in the Senate. Philadelphia county has been redeemed. The democrats have elec ted a Senator anJ gained eight members of the Assembly. They have also elected their Mayor, Hon. Joel Jones, by a small majority. The candidate for Sheriff, Wm. Deal, has been elected over Rothermal, by 920 votes, which post has not been filled by a democrat before for some 20 years. JOURNAL. ELECTOIN RETURNS OF NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY. Held October 9, 1849. We give below the official returns, of this county. The whole democratic ticket, it will be seen have been successful. The majority for John A. Gamble, for Canal Commissioner, is 763. The democracy of tho county, in achieving this victory, with the small turn out, have' just cause for re. joicing. It exceeds the majority of last fall, when the party had the benefit of a larger turn out, 159 votes. If all other counties have done as well in proportion to the vote polled, Mr. Gamble will be elected by fifteen or twenty thousand.' John B. Packer, Esq., our candidate for Assem bly, has received the largest vote in the county, having no opposition. He is a young man of fine abilities, and will repre sent us in a creditable manner. John P. Pursel, for Register and Recorder, and George B. Youngman, for Treasurer, who had volunteer candidates in opposition to them, were run more closely than any other portion of the ticket. Mr. Wilson, for Commissioner, has a handsome majority Wm. Cook, for Auditor had no opposition. He will make an excellent officer. CANAL COMMISSIONER. 1849. 1848. i J f g I S S 5 Districts U -s 2 s 5 e t A g & Sunbury 115 101 104 101 Northumberland 108 70 125 77 Milton 5)6 137 106 189 Turbnt 79 57 87 73 Lewis 174 67 180 172 Delaware 155 114 167 140 Chilisquaque 119 67 139 99 Point 72 71 78 90 Upper Augusta 46 83 43 93 Lower Augusta 189 41 183 33 Shamokin 170 63 184 129 Rush 121 38 157 50 Coal 41 41 71 40 Little Mahonoy 41 8 24 17 Upper Mahonoy 134 1 178 7 Lower Mahonoy 60 103 48 173 Jackson 154 49 169 103 Total, 1874 1111 2088 1484 ASSEMBLY. AUDITOR, J. B. Packer. W. L. Cook Suubury 201 194 Northumberland 157 156 Milton 172 157 Turbnt 114 113 Lewis 223 221 Delaware 255 251 Chilisquaque 171 133 Point 133 132 Upper Augusta 124 113 Lower Augusta 226 225 Shumokiu 821 225 Rush 158 35 Coal 109 ' 06 Little Mahonoy 51 " 43 Upper Mahonoy 129 135 Lower Mahonoy 162 139 Jackson 200 99 Total, 2806 2619 FOR REGISTER & RECORDER. : Upper Augusta Pursel, Rockefeller, Mii.es, Sunbury 107 105 5 Northumberland 51 46 81 Milton 83 121 25 Turbut 49 58 22 Lewis 141 80 18 Delaware 123 135 7 Chilisqnaquo 69 78 34 Point 59 53 26 Upper Augusta 30 95 5 Lower Augusta 124 82 IS Shamokin 151 87 5 Rush 101 45 12 Coal 43 79 7 Little Mahonoy 16 30 5 Upper Mahonoy 122 12 Lower Mahonoy 55 107 Jackson 111 54' 2 Total, 1478 1267 282 FOR COUNTY TREASURER, G. B. Youngman, J. Young. Sunbury 54 157 Northumberland 97 77 Milton 60 158 Turbut 67 59 Lewis 160 79 Delaware 150 102 Chilisquaque 97 73 Point 74 68 lTpper Augusta 33 99 Lower Augusta 148 80 Shamokin 154 90 Rush 116 46 Coal 66 55 Little Mahonoy 29 19 Upper Mahonoy 93 42 Lower Mahonoy 58 91 Jackson 95 108 Total, 1551 1403 FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Wm. Wilson. D. C. Can Sunbury 105 104 Northumberland 111 63 Milton 49 173 Turbut 102 30 Lewis 202 35 Delaware 171 81 Chilisquaque 87 93 Point 86 53 Upper Augusta 48 77 Lower Augusta 188 40 Shamokin 170 60 Rush 125 35 Coal 99 23 Little Mahonoy 41 8 Upper Makouoy 123 13 Lower Mahonoy 39 118 Jackson 154 49 Total, 1S95 1075 YOTR ON THE POOR HOUSE. For. Against. Sunbury, ; ; 04 ; 33 Northumberland, 1)5 ' ' 3 . Milton, 204 fl Turbut, I 5 19 98 Lewis, V " 8 v 2i4 Delaware. 29 ' ' 184 Chilisquaque, 32 101 Poto'i , I , ! 36 , ; . . 30 Upper Augusta, 12 '63 Lower Augusta, .15 205 Shamokin, 7 208 Rush, , 8 ' 136 Coal, 47 Little Mahunoy, 1 49 Upper Mahonoy, 132 Lower Mahonoy, 1 141 Jackson, 173 I 662 1840 C" Ki.mber Cleaver received for Canal Commissioner, in Coal, 51 votes; in Shamo kin, 9 ; and in Upper Augusta, 2. Total 62 votes. VOTE FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER. nfo. 1849. CoCNTItS. i- fi Jj; .5 ? 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Dem. Whig. Dem. Whiz. Allegheny Berks 4 Bucks Chester Cumberland 2 Columbia Dauphin Delaware Lehigh & Carbon 2 Lancaster Lycoming ko. 2 Montgomory 3 Northumberland I Philadelphia city " county 8 Schuylkill I Union k Juniata Cambria, 1 Bedford York 3 Milllin 1 Lebanon Northampton and Monroe 3 Mercer 2 Wayne, ke. 1 4 4 4 3 1 1 tU"MARYLAND ElectIon. The Demo4 crats have gained one Congressman In this state. The Whigs have a majority on joint ballot in the Legislature, which secures to them a United States Senator. (17" Georgia. Democracy is trium phant in this state. The Democratic Go vernor is elected by a large majority. Los or a California Party. A letter from Santa Fe, dated Aug. 16th, mentions the loss of a party of emigrants from New York, under Cildersleeve, the foot racer, numbering 50 or 60 men. Their oxen bad died, their provisions were exhausted, and the men were scattered. Two men who had gone after another party were lost but the account docj not state whether or not the rest were lost. ONE MONTH LATER FROM CALIFORNIA! NEW ORLEANS, Oct. B, 1849. The steamshji) Falcdh, tapt. tiartstein, ar; rived at this port yesterday morning; having ma le the passage from Chagres ill 5 dayi And 18 hours. The F. brings 47d,000 in gold dust, a large mail, and 49 passengers for New York. The steamship California was to have imill from Panama for San Francisco in the 27th Ultimo, the steamer Senator on tfie 1st, thd Union on tho. 8th, and the Panama on the .... 13th instant. The Isthmus was healthy and trafelling easy, the roads being irrea'ly improved. The1 Falcon brings dales from San Frarieisco to i September 1st. Gen. P F: Smith, had gdno btl a Bxpedltforf to the mountains of Sierra Navara. Cob Fremont Was at MonteraS; The ship Milnor, from New ifOrk, had ar rived at San Francisco, having made the pas sage in 120 days. While Lake, Vice Consulate at the Sand wich Islands, died nt San Francisco, on the' 26th ult. Lieut. Beale, bearerof despatches from the United Slates had arrived at San Francisco,' and proceeded immediately to the head-quar- rs of Gen. Smith Thomas Butler King had been seriously ill with the billiuus fever, but was considered out of danger. Gen. Riley was sick at Mon terey, but nt last aerotmts was improving. The Convention for forming the constitu tion met nt Monterey on the 31st August. It is said to be composed of men of intelligence and integrity. The steamship Empire City left Chagres on the 28th ult. for New York. The steam ship Panama arrived at Panama on the 22o: ult., bringing half a million dollars in gol j dust and 150 passengers. A very late letter from San Francisco says that tho Coiibtution will be formed am! Legis lature elocted by tho 1st of November. TIip t'rrahli-iit fuming to rilllnitxtpliln. Washington, Oct. 8. Geneial Taylor, accompanied by the Sec retary of the Navy, will start on his piopo.ic Northern lour on Thursday morning. He wil stay in Baltimore ove nisht, and leav the following mortiin!; lor Philadelphia. lie will remain in Philadelphia until 9 o'clock, New York. The President contemplates being absent about one week. DiiEArrvct. OetriniKNCE A correspon dent of the liilliniore Sun states that the Rev. James Nicholas, of Caroline comity, Md., who has for a long time been laboring under an aberrnliou of mind, on Thursday last, shot dead Mi.-s Juliet Nichols. She and several of the family were up stairs at the usual time of Mr. N. holding family prayer, when he summoned ihem to this room. Upon tho unfortunate lady opening the door, Nichols levelled a gun nt her and shot her dead. He then, in his murderous innsnnily, dragged her out of her house some distance lo a hoc pen, and attempted to throw her iulo it. Failing to do this, he fled, and has not since been heard of. TilK Last Fashion. Tho fashion hasbeen introduced into New York of wearing gentle man's shirt bosoms of fine linen cambric, laid in broad plait", niuf ornamented with three tows of rich French embroiilciy. It is somewhat expensive, each bosom costing from ten to twelve dollars. Mil. Cai.iioi:n. The South Carolina pa pers which have come to hand, make no mention whatever of any determination on tho part of Mr. Calhoun to resign his seat in the United States Senate. We do not be lieve ho has at present any such intention. I Tho "peculiar institution" will require all j his talent nml power to uphold it during the I next session ol Congress, and his constituent will not allovt him 10 withdraw from the field at the very outset.-.Vf w Haven Jonr. Pt:iu'oRiAStE lvxTRAountSARY. On Fri day evening about dark, n woman who pas' sos for respectable, dressed herself in men's clothes, smeared her face and arms with blood, and then amused herself wilh going iutu the houses of her neighbors, and frigh tening them half out of their wils. by her strange and ghastly appearance. The neigh borhood got alarmed a report was spread that some man had murdered his wife and' all his children, and the whole of Temper anceville was for a time in an uproar. The matter was at last explained, and quiet was. restored. What could have induced the lady to en gage in this singular and unique freak, we cannot say. Pittslnirg Chronicle. The late Rev. Henry Coluaan, who died at Islington, England, was buried with much pomp by his English lriends. Th place ftf iuierineiit was the jilt of Lady Byttn, w has also undertaken lo erect a monument to, the deceased. SiKoi'LAR ObitVary. The following singu lar obituary notice appears in the Athena (Ga.) Messenger i "He was the father of yleven sons- five of the sons having married five sisters. He had also one hundred and eighty-nine great-gram) children and at his funeral, two weeks ago last Sabbat hj tieo horses were stttng lo death 6y bees, bad anotlter tame near lottng hit life tiy the samel'' Tub late Lexington Observer lemarks, thai it is not an over estimate to say that property to the amount of $200,000 is advertised for sale in that paper. This results, principally, from the number of deaths caused by tho cholera, rendering the settlement and division, of estates necessaiy. In 1770, the King of Portugal issued on edict, by which widows above fifty years of age were forbidden to marry: "Beeaose," says the edict, "experience has shown that women of that age usually marry young men of no property, who dissipate the fortune which such marriages put them in possession of, to the prejudice of the children and other near rcuiioiis of their wives.
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