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DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

The Democracy of Montgomery county aro requested to meet at the Court House in Crawfordsvillc, on Saturday the 25th of ^November.

By order of the CENTRAL COMMITTEE.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING. The Democracy of Coal Creek Township arc requested to meet at the usual place of holding elections in said Township on Thursday the 23d of November at 1 o'clock P. M.—a general attendance is requested as there will be business of impor tance transacted.

A Vol 2*,i

By order of -TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE.

"MLIVDKK AVI^I, OUT." certain Know-Nothing in town, who

all along l.ns strenuously demed being

i\ member, was heard last night, (I'riday) in a small crowd of the assassins, talking very flippantly about his, the Know-Noihing

Order.

people's par

the Madison Banner, and in one of his first issues, treats his readers to an editorial in support of the old obsolete doctrines of the defunct whig party whereat we sec the little Jndus, alias Swallow Tail, of the Lafayette Courier, takes exceptions, and

evil deeds, anil like the prodigal son, tired tice in of feeding upon hu*ks, is anxious to get conclu.,.^,-.^ back under the shelter of the old paternal mansion. Shall wo kill the fatted calf or

not? For our part, we enter our solemn protest against ever admitting any such arch-traitors back into the democratic ft. Id. Let such rather seek an asylum with tluir former associates—the daikies of Obclin

£3?" If the Saviour of the World were to appear again on earth, he would according to the principles of Know-Nothingism, be refused the rights of citizenship in this country

The fact of his having been born

in Palestine instead of America, would be a

night-walking enemies of mankind, they 6teal inlo their secret hiding places, long after honest men have retired to their homes, and there plot and scheme as to how they may rob humanity of its birth-right and elevate themselves into power.

clothing. Advertisement next week.

carde. Frcnch

Mil- U. s. Newspaper Advertising A trent,'. „i

03" Milton Stapp, an old blue-light fed eralists, and one of the prime getters up of bcingospellcd from the order ami rny name

the people's party, has recently purcnased

thinks such discussions "decidedly out of obligation. All of,which I do of my own character and out of place." Wc think we free iL and accoid. see in the Courier's article a sign of return- Now, let the reader peruse the following ing reason, and repentance for his many scene, which took place in a Court of Jus-

American People, and dictates as to what promptly replied, "I cannot answer that religion tl.cy shall believe. They are trait- question without criminating myself and j.. ,it, subjecting mvself to punishment. Again ors to their country and their God. and like

(^-Hannibal Pursel & Bro. arc now in fnll blast at their new stand, formerly occupied by Alvin Ramey. They have just received an endless variety of notions, splendid jewelry, and an extensive assortment of R. Was it in the form of an

We have upon cur books a consider-

amount duo us forad\crtising Aomin»U*E UUV A. I thmk I did "So help me God tratiors notices and sales. would like t|

allow our Minister, at the Spanish Court, Mr. Soule, to pass through their territory, 2nd ordered him to quit the French soil immediately. The insult is of a very grave character, and one which our government will pay immediate attention to, France seems anxious to creatc a difficulty with

tl Sam decent respect" for the sovereigns of this country.

ds o-overnment, and it may be that Uncle f'

Sn^Kiw. corner of Third ami Wai-Jy one who goes in for quick sales and smalli _p .• 11 .. profits, llis sl.elves never becomes dustv Kust corner Columhin and or his goods antique^ with age. He has none of that avaracious feeling, which in its falso cconomy would grow penny wise and pound foolish but likeja man of business, instead of hiding his light under a bushel, tells to the world that he has goods to sell, and that too, at the lowest possible prices. Such a man is ALVIN RAMEY, or as we shall more familiarly term him, "Honest AL," for be is, justly speaking, not only a successful, enterprising, go-ahead merchant and tradesman, but an honest one.—

We say to one and all pt our numerous readers, go to "AL'S" if 3'ou want good bargains. Go any way, and look at his new store. It is decidedly[fancy, and hard to beat. Read his advertisement in another column, and see if there is not some article

you would like to purchase.

jt^Tln order to test the question—"Can a Christian consistently join what is commonly termed a Know-Nothing socicty?" we subjoin what is known and acknowledged to be the initiation oath. Here it is:—

I A. B., do solemnly promise and swear ubon my honor as a man and in presence of

a Almig

h(y God, that I

will not divulge or make known in any way form, or manner, whatever, anything to any person which in any way pertains to the object, workings, or membership of the order, unless it be to a true and lawful brother, binding myself under no less penalty of

posted throughout the country as a wiltul

niir (.n„nfrv am to mv

God. and

traitor to my country and to my God, and as one totally unlit and unworthy to be countenanced and suported by any man in any business whatever, and as one unworthy the confidence of any body, and at whom the finger of scorn should ever be pointed, and that 1 troirfd assist in 'putting out of the way any person who violated this

Massachusetts, aud draw his own

conclusions::

ANOTHER^KNOW-NOTHING EXPOSE.

IL will be seen by the following articles

from The Jjowcll Advertiser that some of the secrets of the Know-Nothings have yielded to the authority, of a court of Justice.

At the criminal term of the Court of Common Picas, now beginning in Lowell, Bishop J. presiding, the following scene was 'enacted yesterday, (Friday:)

The case on trial was The Commonwealth vs. Michael Roardon, for rape.— District Attorney Train for Government B. F. Butler and Daniel Needham for the

nnw

for ll (io

sufficient crime to refuse him a charter to examination, asked him the following ques

manhood. What a terrible thing it is to be tion: born out of the country. Why, they al-' "Do you belong to a secret society pop ,, 'j,, ularly called the Kuow-Nothings?' ready assert that a man lias no right to nib own belief, that the Constitution of the Union guarrantces the liberty of conscience to no man. In this enlightened age—the ninetceth century, a secret, political order, bound together with horid and blasphemous oaths, more corrupt and bloodthirsty than Jesuitism in its palmiest days, attempts the disfranchising of nearly one third of the

of Groton having" testified

eminent, M. Butler,"on cross-

Mr. Snow having denied that he did, and stoutly presisting in the denial, the question was put in a different form, when he was finally driven to tiie wall, and asked leave

of the Court to cousull counsel Tliis lib-

ertv was politely granted by Judge Bishop, who gave the Jury a recess of teu minutes on account of the delay.

When^fr. Snow again took the stand the question was again asked, upon which he

th(j question urgcd by

Ques. How long have you belonged to it? Ans. "About four or five months. Is it a secret society? It is. Q. Did you take any oath or obligation, in joiniug that society? A. I did take an obligation.— oath? A. I do not know. Q. How was it administered

was

vou call upon (rod to witness the obligati

to have them paid off immediately, as we are grees in that society? A. There are. in need of fnnils. llow many have you taken? A. Two.—

last words. Q- Are there different de

LA EST FROM TI1L. »EaT OF VAI?. Q# Docs Dr. Norman Smith (a witness in {lute right to a voice in the management of Tnc last news is by tne Pacific. The in tins case} oolong to that society? A. I.jits affairs—not a, mere conventional or Allies are making slow headwork in cap-! have seen him at the meetings. ^|.Q. Have aaventicious right, but an inherent, naturtarinT Sevastopol. -The Russians have J"011

evcr seeu

ri ,• I witness) at the meetings of the society?—I without-the violation of justice. made a successful some, capturing aj

A ha

trench battery ot sixteen guns, and Lord John Pingree.(another witness) at the meet- one sixth, I believe, of the signers of our Dunkellin, son of the Marquis of C'lanri-j ings of the society? A. I have. Q. What! Independence, were foreigners. Three of From all accounts, the English and jform of the ini.iation? A. I shall them were from Ireland. Some of them -,i •, I not tell, as it will criminate me and expose were Reman Catholics and at leastan adena\e met with a toe decidedly me to judgment. quate proDortion of tue soldiers who trnnrriv nf thfi Tr,—^ .n„ i„ I ,i

their match, and we are strongly of the Here the Court remarked to the witness1 fought and won the battles which achieved opinion that they will have to retire from that he had a right to protect himself. If: on National Liberty, were of foreign birth, before Sevastopol without affecting its cap- he had taken an oath contrary to the law Seventh: The whole Association is imture. The French government refused to!

was

revelation, that men take obligations in secret societies which are regarded by them as of higher authority than those administered in this Court.

A. M. Gage was then called. He testified in a frank, humorous manner, that he once joined the order, but left it three months aco. Mr. Butler called his atten

on t0

ar!exposition

... in The Dostoi Post of Oct. 25, which Mr.! comDetc with am WIL je a\e^ up ICI in O Gage seemed to think was about the kind of ^ESCEND to secret an oath administered to him, though he did not remember exactly. From his testimony we judge he had become disgusted with the g&T It is a proverbial fact, that the best Qrtier

anc

bargains are always to be had with the misgivings. merchant who advertises, for he is general- Dr. Norman Smith callcd Q. Do you

CT,,_n

of the oath, published jn

exposed its secrets without any

belong to a secret society, opposed to aliens?

A. I do to a society which is calculated to exercise a political influence. Q. Does it also exert a religious influence? A. Some think it does. Q. Can a Roman Catholic join that society? A. Not if he is a foreigner. Q. Can he if he is an Americanborn citizen? A. No. Q. Can he if his wife is a Catholic and he a Protestant? A. No. Q. What is the object of the society?

The doctor drawing himself up to his full height, and extended in a states-man like manner his right arm, replied with great eloquence, "To protect our liberty, sir!" at the same time bringing his right hand with great violence down upon the judge's bench, and making the court echo with the sound of his hand, as well as the music of his voice.

Q. What is the form of initiation, and what the character of the obligation you take? A. I cannot tell! Q. Why? A. Because I have bound myself not! Q. But have you not sworn here before this court to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth? A. I shall not tell unless I am obliged to.

The court here asked the witness if he thought by answering he would expose himself to punishment? lo which he answered, yes.

Q. Did you assist pernsoally in getting up the lodge at Groton? A. I did. Q. Are you an officer in the lodge? A. I am. Q. What office do you hold? A. I cannot answer that question without criminating mysclf.and exposing myself to -punishment.

The professed object of the Know-Noth-ings is to debar the members of one branch O of the church of Christ, no matter how meritorious they may be, from the enjoyment of office, notwithstanding they contribute their share of taxes, and military service, to the support of, and in defence of their country. If this is acting in accordance with the divine injunction of Christ, which says "do unto others as you would have others do unto you," then wc freely admit that we do not understand that Christian pre

cept. But the following article, which appeared in the N. Y. Tribune not long since, argues the matter so plainly, that wc adopt it. It is worthy of an attentive perusal.—

To the Editor of the Xew York Tribune. SIR: The last letter that ever John Wesley wrote was to Mr. Wilberforce. And in the letter he said to the philanthropest, "In the name of God, go on." Millions, I believe, in our country, are now to THE TRIBUNE, Goon.

As an American, and a minister

gospel, I am opposed to the above Organization in the first place, because it is a' secret one, Truth,^righteousness and honorable dealing, never seek a convert but on the contrary, by a manifestation of their doings commend themselves to every man's conscience in the si^ht of God.

taking an oath of secrecy. I say defile, for

not do it, he becomes partakers

t] t|ns

Th ml Sccrct 0

=the

ingenious counsel for the defendent, every

time assuming a new form, that being the same fearful visage to this disciple of the secret order, uutil at last having detained the Court more than two hours and exhausted every-bodv's patience, he replied: "I do."

to you—did you hold up your hand when it no classnr community has a right to de-

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a izali0Ils

Gardner (another jal one, of which he can never be deprived

Q. Have you ever seen Dea. Stoh: I..is unrest andexclusive. About

tcimd to criminate himself.—t politic in its measures. It maybe potent But, said Judge Bishop, this is a startling to divide and distract but it can never

essen

tially selfishv and contravene the noble purposes of Christianity. They abstract themselves from the great family of man, and create a separate interest at the general cost. Its members swear to do more for those in the order than they will for those out of it. Now, things are rightful relations. being equal, we are bound to one man as much as another. Consequently, if we do more for A. we must do less for B. and thus we really wrong the latter. s/o irth: It is anti-scriplual it is contrary to every precept of the New Testament, ft lias ever been one of the devices of the devil to cut up the human family into seperatc parcels, create opposing interests, and then set the whole at odds. But Christianity, on the contrary, looks upon all with equal eye, "whether they be Greeks, or Jews, Circumcision or Ur.circumcision, Barbarians, Scythion, bond or free ye are all brethren: the earth [the land] hath He given to the.children of man," and

*"*.• ~"n obligation? from their Heavenly Father. \S hig strongholds, but since the efforts of,

Fifth:

Jfe

effect the object at which it aims. There must be a reaction which will be injurious to all concerned.

Finally, there is something in this secrecy which looks to me like cowardice something which, as an American, I cannot admire. By implication it is a compliment to the foreigner, and seems to say: "That and with fair play, we canyon therefore, we must and Jesuitical measures." Again, it is not Aamerica.n Had you space I could show that it an exotic, and one that is uncongenial with our age, country and institutions.

an 0 en ring an(

A MINISTER OF TIIE M. E. CHCRCH.

The"Silver Greys," or Fillmore men of New York, show signs of revolting against the rule of their task-masters, the friends of Mr. Seward. The following pronunciamento from Frank Granger, the leading spirit of the National Whigs," is the iniatative of a movement fraught with no inconsiderable importance:

not dor.c so 2d. What has been done with the interest which has accrued on the bonds deposited with you?

Answer—The banks, up to last July, have drawn it. The interest which has accrued since is in this offiice, and will be retained from all the banks who do not redeem their issues as required by law. 3d. At what rates have Indiana 5 per saying cents been taken by you!

Answer—At par, it being the common

of the selling rates of such stocks when deposited.

4th—Is it necessary to protest each bank note for non payment before a demand can be made on the Auditor to sell the bonds by which the notes are secured?

Answer-

is sufficien

Sccond: No man, much less a Christian ...

(of

Respectfully, yours,

John* P. Dow, Auditor of State.

j£*F"The Lafayette Courier contains the following announcement among its "special notices:"

We are requested to announce the name of Henry W. Ellsworth as a candidate for United States Senator, before the Indiana Legislature.

This is the younger of the pair of Ellsworths. Henry S. Lane, Sam Parker, J. G. Marshall, G. S. Orth, 0. P. Morton, and a number of others of the Fusion KnowNo thing stripe, are also candidates.— "There's a good time coming!" May be.— X. A. Ledger.

O^rThe Five Points Mission in New York, under the care of the Rev. Mr. Pease, is working a wonderful change for the better in that locality, not only morally but

administered? A. I did.' Q. Did prive these children of their deed of gift: politically. Formerly this was one oi the passjve. A secre' political Order has

(his

REVOLT. -V

Albany, N. Y.

DEAR SIR: Upon consultation with a number of the National Whigs from different parts of the State, it has been deemed advisable to call a convention, to assemble at this place in January, to reinstate the whig party on its old platform recently disabled at Auburn. It is proposed to issue an address to the whigs throughout the State, in which the principles of the National whig party will be fully declared, expressing opinions on the Nebraska bill as a violation of the Missouri Compromise, adhering to the whig principles established by the National Convention at Baltimore in 1852, and pledging themselves to oppose all propositions for the fusion of the whig party with any other for the purpose of forming a sectional party based on the agitations of the day. The time for decisive action has arrived, as the coming winter will determine whether a National Whig party shall cease to exist. Should your views coincide with those herein expressed, be pleased to forward your name, together with the names of such other reliable men in your neighborhood as you may select, to Jas. Kidd af this city, without delay, that they may be presented with the address.

By order of the Committee. (Signed.) FRA:-:C:S CHANGER.'

QUERIES AND ANSWERS. The Louisviile Journal propounded some questions a few days since to Auditor Dunn, to which he replied as follow.-: "1st. "When the State bonds full below par, have you the power to require of the

A Vonug Guardsman at Alma.

The following extremely interesting Tetter from the seat ol war has been addressed-lo war against it armed to th

mother, the Countess Annesley, by the Hon. Hugh Annesley, of the Fulsilier Guards:

H. M. S. London September 21. Mr DEAR MOTHER: We forced the passage of the Alma yesterday, and defeated the russians most gloriously, though with great loss to ourselves owing to their extraordinary strong position. Old officers say it was as strong as Torres Vedras.— The Russian army was drawn up on the the heights, upwards of forty thousand strong, and with immensly heavy artilery, twenty-four and thirty-two pounders. The light division advanced to the attack, supported by the first division, (Guards and Highlanders.) They got, across the river, and then advanced against the intrenchments. The 23d was in column when the brigade of Guards charged in line.

My company (-1th) was next to the colors, and in the very center of the line. We got up to within fifty yards of the ditch, when the regiment before us (which has had the three senior officers killed) turned right about and came down in our face, thus breaking our line. We were about thirty paces then from the ditch, and the fire was so hot that you could hardly conceive it possible for anything the size, of a rabbit not to be killed. I kept on shouting "Forward Guards!" to the few men that were not swept away by the when a ball came and stopped my mouth most unceremoniously. It entered my left check,, and went out my mouth, taking away the front teeth. I instant!}* turned to the rear, feeling it was about one hundred to one agaiiist my ever getting there, as the bullets were whizzing around me like hail. I tripped, and thought it was all over with me. However, I got up again with the loss of my sword and bearskin, and at lust got into the river and out of the fire.

I had then another struggle on the other side, where grape ani round shot, were ploughing up the ground, and shells j'

the wounded and dying soldiers and horses. The doctors gave me some water, and then were obliged to go to others so when they left, I sat there for above half an hour before I could find out where the hospital was

.. At last an officer of the 10th, though ^Y'

wounded hmself gave me his arm, and took 's

rations going on-aJl around us. Some weak brandy and water, and some tea was all we had. The shed we ivere in was a horrid thing—the heat, and dust, and flies intolerable. XV 'JL

Poor B—— cair.c to see me in the hovel we were lying in, and burst into tears when re I a so a re O course one cannot have an ounce of lead through one without swelling, and my face is like a eood sized turnip: my mouth much larger than I have any der-ire to sec it in future. I do not suppose the ball could

banks additional security? and if so, have have hit i?e in any other part of the head nonade from the 250 guns of the vessels-' you exercised that power? where it would not have been attended with Russians retreated and deserted their? Answer—The law gives me the power to more danger—a most summary dentist the fortress. The following day another post? require additional security, if, in my judge- ball was, to take out all of my teeth at one

ment, I think it necessary. As yet I have smash, cxeep'. four grinders, (there was a },t fho allies, in landing to take possession decayed one, which I hope has gone ^'ith

least about me. Just as we were charging the great redoubt, I prayed "0 God! spare me!" and I really no more expected to return alive than if I had been tied to the cannon's mouth. Only fancy grape and cannisteT being fired at us within thirty yards, besides a whole battalion letting drive as hard as

The protesting of a single note they could into us. But the other officers to command the Auditor to in my company were wounded. The Col.

close the bank and sell her securities, un-j (Berkeley) had his leg broken. All the less the bank, within thirty days, comes

(sergeants

conscience by and redeems it in gold and silver," il'n costs' and, I believe, at least twenty or

protest. My opinion is, that to make a our men.

the first oath in this order, I am told, is to legal protest, each note should be separate-1 I was close to Lindesay when the Queen's keep dark in reference to whatever is saidjy, protested. [colors was smashed in his hand there were or done in it, without his knowing at the I have thus given you a reply to each of, twenty bullet holes in it, yet he was not time what may be said or done. Matters your questions, and I hope satisfactorily.— touched.

may arise in any association which ought'There has been returned by the bankers, next mine, has eve.iy officer wounded.— to be told, and if he who knowrs them does within the last two weeks, over a half mil- Sir George Brown says he never saw so hot

with lion of their notes, and the securities lifted. This is going on very readily, the banks being determined to cut down the circulation as low as possible.

KNOW-NOTIIINGIS.1I IMPALED. Hon. Henry A. Wise, of Virginia, has written a letter on Know-Nothingism, in reply to interrogatories addressed to him.— Did our space permit (it would occupy' seven of our columns) we would transfer the production entire to our sheet at thi3 time. We shall try to publish it at a future day, contenting ourselves now with a few extracts. It is a bold, vigorous review of the whole question in all its aspects, dissec-)

ting every part, impaling every limb, and excorciating every fibre. We do not agree with Mr. Wise's views of slavery, as lately presented in a published communication, but on this subject of Know-Nothingii-m he occupies an impregnable fortress. No man with an American heart can rise from a perusal of his letter without the vivid sensation that Know-Nothingism ha9 been demolished.

The whole Order is anti-Repub- the missionaries to effect a reformation a subscribe to oaths of paramount obligation [QSS oflife fearful ere

lican. Whenever any one supports tiie Srea-^ change has taken place, and a large U0 Jaws, and whose prime purpose is to Government, adds to the wealth of the majority of the people^at the late election uproot religious freedom in this Republic.— country in which he lives, he has an abso- voted the Democratic ticket. ... The Order is diffused throughout the coun-

The time has arrived when ail men must No one can

a staD( on tii

ar sen

question.

our

But we will not detain our the

liSlate

bursting however I stumbled on, and at guards theie? Are any so poor as to do bis last trot out of the fire and sat down among I Rahan crown any Do not two Treverence? ,' __.i

Wils

its brethcrn, but I can't make out yet if it fcJlgd and wounded. has or not.) There is a good bit of tongue Subsequently, the allies attacked and! gone also, but the doctors s.iy that will not captured another post, and spiked the guns, I signify, and that I shall speak as plain as|.ln(] captured forty-three Russian prisoners, ever, or, at most, only becoming lisp so,:

altogether, I think even you must allow that jn tjie harbor. I I have every reason to be thankiul, and I Admiral Puree of the English squad-" hope you will not allow yourself to fret the j-on, shot himself'before the engagement

were wounded, and two killed thirty of

he fifth company, which was

a fire and he was al! through the Peninsula, and at Waterloo. Seymour was not wounded, but hit in the watch, which saved his life.

midst, the members of which

£1

try. It IIASalready controlled theelectioM" three States, and seeks universal dominion. To meet it promptly—ta go into the' teeth—to enlistfor the campaign and fight till tiie end—i» the duty of every democrat, and of every patriot, no matter what may have been bi» political predilections. Statesmen must array themselves, as Mr. Wise has doner against it, or for it and' wo to him'who up^ holds it.—Detroit Press.

readers from1

extracts we propose to make. Referring to the necessity of anti-Catholic mcWements in this country, Mt\ Wise savsr "When we were weak as three millionf-w& relied'largely on foreigners by birth to defend us and aid us in securnigindcperidence* Now that we are twentyrtwo million strong,, how is it we have become so weak, in ouf fears as to apprehend we arc to be deprived^ of our liberties by foreigners? Yeiily*this secmeth as if Know-Nothings were re versing the order of things, or that there is. another and a different feeling from that of '& the fear arising from a sense of weakness.' It comes rather from a proud consciousness* of overweening strength". They wax strong rather, and would kick, like the proucV grown fat. It is an exclusive, if not an aristocratic feeling, in the true sense, which would say to the friends of freedom born I abroad:—"We had need of you, andwero glad of your aid, when we were weak, but we are not compelled to allow you enjoy I our republican privileges. We desire ib© exclusive use of human rights, though to deprive you of their common enjoyment will not enrich us the more, and will make you 'poor indeed!' But not only is it lev- l| eled agaiust foreigners by birth, but against the Pope of Rome. "There was once a time when the very name of Papa frightened us as the children^! of the nursery. But now, now! who can be frightened by the temporal or ecclesiastical authority of Pius IX? Have the lips of a crowned head kissed his big toe for a century? Has lie got back to Rome from his PTCiir«mn'

excursion? V» ho are his body-

Catholic powers, France and Austria, hold all his dominion in a detestable dependency? What army, what revenue, what diplomacy, what church dominion, in even the Catholic countries of Old or New World, has he?—•

Ul idea

of the Pope's influence at

me to the Fusilier Hospital, where I got powder plot. I would as soon think of some water, and sat down to bathe my face, dreading the ghost of Gny Fawkes. There were six or seven of our fellows there is no necessity from cither opthere one with five balls in him, another, passion or weakness of Protestant or nathree, and a third with his leg broken.— tives. They are both free and strong and My servant got me some blankets, and we

preposterous^i^hatof a gun-

now»

then -rot a stable, half burned down, clean-!an(I religious freedom, wish, in turn, to per-' ed out, and five of us lay there for the night, secute and exclude the fallen and the down-: very wretched, as you may suppose, ope- trodden of the earth? God Forbid!"

because they are rich in civil

Is not this scathing language? Docs not put to blush those wbo afFect to fear that the American union is in danger from Papal influence?—Detroit Press. i!

C^7°Tlie California papers bring intelligence of a battle being fought between the French and English fleets and the Russians on the Pacific. The allied fleet, consisting of six vessels, attacked a formidable Russian fortress in Kamschalka on the 30th of August. The fortress was defended by 120' guns und 1,000 men, and after a fierce can-

attacked, and deserted by the Russians,

foil into an ambuscade and fled, leave-:

also two Russian frigates, wbich were

with a pistol—supposed to have been accidentally. After leaving the coast, the allies captured two vessels, one of them having on board provisions and arms for the garrison.

Further particulars in regard to the loss of the Yankee Blade, show that fully thirty lives were lost.

Frorn the New York Courier ami Erii-juirer. IS SEVASTOPOL EASY TO TAKE. I As many think that the capture of the re S as to a or is is a very easy matter, it may not be uninteresting to show how long places much weaker than this is represented to be, havo held on against superior numbers on the side of the besierdnrr force. We mi^h' commence with Troy, iiut examples sufficient are on record of sieges during the" present century.

Genoa in 1800 sustaired a blockade of' sixty and a siege of forty days. Saragossia in 1808 sustained a closo siege nearly two months, and again in 1809 for two months.

Verona in 1C09 sustained a siege and block ade of seven months, four of them being of open trench.

Ciudad Rodrigo in 18J0, two months, j. Tortora in the same year, six months. Baddjos in 1811 sustained a siege of more than forty days, open trench.

St. Sebastian in 1814 sustained a siego -. three months, with over fifty days of open trenches."

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Pampeluua in 1813—14, also four months. \N itli these examples before us, it is unreasonable to suppose that Sevastopol, a fortress which is believed to be constructed with all the modern improvemeuts, .will yield in much shorter time than the above, unless the means of attack are far superior to what we have reason to suppose them, to be. The preparation, immense as is, i- not greater than will be required, and we are not among those who look for the intelligence of its fall within thirty layg after the trenches are open, and then only" with a to contemplate.

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