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Dear Sir:—! Haw receive*. and am still teceiv ihg a great number of applications ffo:o my con Siitucots for Congressional Documents, particu Isrlythe IteperV &C the Commissioner of Patents, the anneal menage and accoinpartyingdocussnents tho Official Report of the late census and the Retort of the Commissioners of Indian Affair*. W I

to *ay ^nt not a single document of Aw

has been printed during the present Congress S A few year* back a Public Primer wm employed by order of Congress. II« has felled in almost every instance to comply with his contract, admits 4$j hi* inability lo do ao, ond stili hold* on to ihe contractu The matter is to be investigated aad I apprehend much trouble and delay will be the coose7 quence. Hence there much uncertainty as to when those documents will be ready for distribution. I trust this explanation will be sufficient to shield me Prom the charge of negiigenot?. .. Respectfully, **9Ewroa *'JovnnAL" Y'rob't serv't,

At' I DAVIS.

To the future well-being and stability of the democratic psrly, the coming Presidential contest is fraught with no ordinary interest. "That the Democratic party in point of majority ha* ever "/uled sovereign of the ascendant" is a faot which the po-

lillcsl history of the country fully attests, -i "Tliat our whig opponents have never succeeded in clecUtiga whig President without resorting to the expedient of creating some unnatural {xcilemcnt, by which a portion of the democraoy have been induced to unite with them in effecting their object is a fact equally well attested. Since the organization 6f the Federal Government, the whig party of the country have never succeeded in electing their qatididate for the presidency without democratic sid, for the simple fact, they have a/way# been in a

MINORtrr and as the recent fall elections olearly fnfdioate that they are fust losing in strength and numbers, it iq but rational to suppose that defeat will be tht inevitable result of the Presideuiiul contest of '48, provided every democrat remains true to his principles and to his party. It is not the direct opposition of our poiitioaj antagonists that we fear, but it is dissentions among ourselves. The interpolation of ienetsf heretofore unknown to the democratic creed, has been attempted by those pro* fating to be it* followers, and the great and cardinal doctrine of the supremacy of the majority in its councils and governments, in the ensuing campaign to be either sanctioned or set aside. The fti* tote look# cheering, our old opponents, snuffing the political atmosphere, smell defeat not afar off, and being well aware of the faot that upon producing dissensions in cur ranks, depends their only hope of «uoee'»s, to accomplish this end they will labor sedulously, and leave no stone unturned.

By adhering strictly to thcBkgreat first principle laid dpwn by the fathers of Vhr political orecd, of 'making the contest* waged byDemocraoy, the contests for principles, and not for individuals we have little to fear from the varl&us combinations and

itmi thnt may bo brought against her. Those who would rule or ituin the party to which they are in-

debled for all they are or ever will be, by interpolating Its creed, or the adducing of new issues which |he National Democratic party have never recognised, will, sooner or later sink to that political IIK 'A significance which has ever proved the merited reward of party treachery and ingratitude. Their ,, false protestions of attachment for the best interests of D^pooraoy, loose iheir syren charm and uaheeded fall to the ground, deceiving none but those by he re be go

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success of the Democratic party depends the firm, consistent and unwavering support of thpste principles which have ever constituted its 4 pciitical ptstrorni the strict adherence to principle together with the industrious and unfaltering efforts every individual democrat is aU that is mcessa* ry Wt ensure a victory more brilliant in 185* then i) hae yet been recorded in the political annals of the

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The act makNg the bounty laud warrants asngdiable haa finally passt»d both Houses of Con* gre«s and become a law» This will be gratifying Uu^ligence to many as it will give them an opportunity of disposing of tlieir warrants upon favoraMe tedMi. ,.s

SAUBATH DlcrsstoX.—^ ThC disctietten in regard to the proper, oUser*wee whkb u#* be^n pending ^n our city ft*r eo»« w«»k* ol«wed on evenM^lail' Uit^The msnfoitim which eliftilod the ti^ete wa» put 1* vote aid carfted Ui the afi^a* live Meitlhga for Ihe purpose of effecting a proper oV^Tvaroe «i the Sabbath will be held regularly during the winter.

ItoiURiat Rxtmtow.—Aocordiwg to retigeoe Hatt«tt«jt» aeaened that Churcft goevs have de» ?Hn«d thirty per ceW New York during fte 30 years, whiie tbe»tm Mase iwswsawd fifty per cent. These change* bavebeea caused by the 4waria»i 89t ialbm ail abcittkm ^oitof iato otratofces.

Mrs. tUsyrH requested by her h«»ffffw he 14 koxmr* tot to peine o«tt the

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Jit i^T Mxjor W. W, MeOay, who ha* hee« fowa Vfy of lb ewaectioQ with the Detaoeratfo notninuticn»vfor Mettteaant Oowmov, kk»leaer w)» dre^eetl to the editor «f the S5»4e Sentioel, Mioee being a candidate for that office, lion, A. P. W3* jard. «f New Albany «*e ef iSm me*U fcaieatoi aad elo^eftt «MNiibe«s «f*» Ittt Log«I*ttt«* is ihe

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pa aQcextraot frotaLa fetler of his to the Kxprea*. ^V'e are eery glad te be the tnedUim of making known to hie ceastituents the gentleman's views •upon the etrhject of banlasg' generally, abd his opinion of the course of the dftnocra|io party, all otter '.he Unto* in reference iq n, although gjinsa in an article de&ig^ed to enchain only one sentence sQsding to the democmli: of Ohio.

The extract, whicb we quoted, contains the writer's opinion aa to the motive** whteb* actuated the Ohio democrat* te advise Ge*. Wsight against favoring hanldng in this Stale, whicb he thinks they did and there is nothing io- the balance of the letter which qualifies or in any way changes its meaning. It is as follows: "Ohio d*nocr»ejr knows well a» yoa or I, Mr. Editor, th*i Ohio banks furaUa a circuiaUion tor Indiana, which i» very conrgaioBt ratiet for thtir p*per, and aojr ene eaa imngjlne hew very dislaterested their advice woaW be ander «acb eireamstttoce, ead bew keenly slive they »««ld be to the prsdiog danger to th«ir elierMimi pritteiptes, if a meaearesbeatd be adopted tbet woald drfre Uait cirtatatloo home."—Letter jrom Jud$e Ck*klm t» the Kxjret*.

We regarded such an opinion as incorrect, as it certilhiy is. That others might know what confidence was to be placed in it, we stated that the majority of the democrats in Ohio were opposed to alt species of banking. They heartily opposed the passage of an act which authorises the present system of banking in that State, and have disapproved of ever since it became a law. It is highly improbable that they would have dissuaded Gov. Wright from recommending the establishment of a banking system Is this State from other considerations than those, which influenced their opposition to bsnke in Ohio, if they ever advised bim upon the subject at all, which we very much doubt. It is still more improbable that they would desire to favor an institution, which they have warred against from the beginning, and the influence of which, has been used continually against the party in Ohio, on that aoeoum, and in favor of the whigs, whose creature it is.

Knowing what was the feeling of the greater portion of the democrats of Ohio upon the subject of banks, we presumed to ask the Judge what oherished principles of (heirs were in danger, "if a measure should be adopted that would drivehome (he circulation" of the banks created by the Whig party of that State. We imagftocd, »B the while, that if the failure of the banks would be the result, it would, rather strengthen principles, which opposed their creation and we thought that, if Judge Gookins knew Ohio democracy, he would be forced to such a conclusion himself, in regard to the principles of the party to that State, and that therefore he was unfair in trying to oreate the impression, which the paragraph in question or even the whole letter, might oonvey. ,The Judge in his teply to our article nas plead a good deal of special matter, and does not very Clearly explain what we desired to have explained after aH. *^Ve could apply the same language to hie communication, which we did to the extract from hi* letter and which he has made use of. We thought that he was too good a lawyer to travel so for out of the record, and cannot now take the time to follow him. Our first remarks were made with reference to Demooracy in Ohio, and, so far as conoerns the purpose we then had in view, we need not now discuss the whole subject of Banking, nor what haa been the course of the two parties, in other States, and for many years past, In reference thereto. We do think, however, that a matter which concerns the cunency of our country is quae dignified enough to be made a party question

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v*^By reference lo our advertising columns It Will be se^n that the new Foundry, erected in our city the past summer, known asths "Wabash Foundry" is offered for sole: the sickness of its recent proprietor during the past fall, acjd his inability to give efficient attention to the management of the establishmentis the oause it's being, at present offered for sale. To those wishing to engsge in business of thii character and in so desirable a location ae Terfe-Flauto, we would only say that such an opportunity lo make a favorable investment a* the present, seldom ocoura ^he Foundry is id fine running order and readtnes for business and it's purchase need be attended with no loss of# time or trouble before entering into successful operation.

The unusually severe and inclement "epftH" we hate recently experienced, we are happy to say is succeeded by a rpild and agreeable change.— Yesterday was as pleasant and balmy as a May Jay. It will of course continue but a short time, everything giving indication of a general "break up."

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^A large and enfhusiatio Kossuth Meetting hut recently been held at Madtshn.'" A commirte^was appointed to invite Kossuth to partake of the hospitalities of the city. Joe- W. Chapman Esq., is to deliver the reoeption Speech in behalf of the citi«nS.

Our thaaks are due to Hon. Jas. S. Uerterof Monroe for a copy of hir speech in the Senate upon the 'llfmeetead Exemption/

The "Madison Twhune," one of the most able and efficient whig paper* in Southern Indiana ed ited by M^ton Gregg Eeq., a member el the late constilu'ioael Coventioo anda vigorous writer, has been discontinued for the want of the "Sinewa of

Tbft^Tribune" was coe of the mo»t feartess tnd of^odcK whig Jlounads within the range afl our aequakitcoce.

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TW IMegatew f^ New Tail t% to the ®e»ocralio Netjooai Convetcttom, etc favorable to the Mwniaaiiopi Gm« «, preseataiikM of the w*«Nitieos ef«si* ^aaaLegUletare laid *(hat the SeteeT ladteMi appeared ae g^ftg $m ai^fttihe ptioa^lha ^e edwited, «id which, if adopted by. thb coantry, would make

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with some comments of your own, followed by oail eft.eo^Botibn&^lMMB I hav^no ohjectkma but I would observe t*al if you. bad published all 1 said upon the subjf .t under dhcunbd, dbe readers of die Journal might have been better prepared to judge of my sentiments^ than by giving them a detached paragraph, having very tittle meaning* except when taken In connexion with what else was said touching the same matter. You ere a lawyer, and doubtless well aetata of the rale of evidence thitt aU a mar/ xys upon a given aubject, in one conversation, must he token together, because one part always explains another therefore you shall be judge whether the charge of noCairaess applies as properly lo me as to yourself.

But to the subjectit-^The article states, io for as is pertinent to this ques^on, that, in the opinion of the writer, the democraoy were not disposed to take any responsibility in regard ia a system of bankingIt stales that Governor VVright, on his return from the New York ami Ohio cattle shows, wa» understood to have said that in the opinion of the democracy there assembled, it was inexpedient for us to go for banking at present It refers to the systems of 1834,-6,-6, atfd their explosion in 1837, and supposes that a somewhat, similar state of things might now exist, and that this circumstance might have been made use of in bringing the mind Of the Governor to that conclusion.

The State Bank systems which were born under the administration of General Jackson, died under that of Mr. Van Buren. Birth is usually an occasion of rejoicing, and so it was then. Death is always a day of sadness, and so it was then *, and all men I believe, agree, that the revulsion of 1031, and the disastrous consequences which followed it contributed largely to the defeat of Mr. Van Buren in 1840.

You, at least, Mr, Bditor, will claim that the democracy have some

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if those principles were overthrown in 1840, in the person of Martin Van Buren, I see no reason why a similar disaster might not be apprehended in the person of any one of the numerous contestants for the Baltimore nomination, in 1852, provide4?&8 same causes were at work to produce it.

In reforing to the Ohio democracy they are supposed to have addressed this persuasive to the Governor, and, (ironically, of course,) to have given ii disinterestedly, but really because of the circulation which every body knows the Ohio banks furnish to this State. I spoke of the democracy, because they had the ear oft he Governor, and he was in' their confidence. Had Mr. Thompson been Governor, the Ohio whigs would doubtless have done the same thing whether with the same effect, I will not say.

It is proper to say, by the way, that not a woriHs said in disparagement of Governor Wright, on account of his course. It was not bis duty to recommend banking, if he-thought it not required by the public interests. It was my business to give to my constituents such information as interested them, and to give it as it appeared to me, truly.

But I observe your tenderness on the subject of bankt. Not long since you spoke of the popular vote in Illinois in favor of free banking as indicating a whig triumph, but stated that the fact was otherwiae, or thai the State was still democratic. (I give the substance not having the paper before me.) I was in Illinois shortly before that election and then understood, both from prominent whigs and democrats, that the whigs were generally opposed to it in the form then presented. If the writer of "the above statement believes all that 1l woald "imply, he is ignorant of Illinois democracy, and if

does not, he is unfair." Where was democracy when the New York safely fund system was established, of which Mr. Van Buren, then as orthodox as Old Hickory himself, was the very life and soul? Where was democraoy when Gen. Jackson Said in liir

message to Congress, that if the Executive had been oalled upon he would have furnished them the charter -of a National Bank! Where was democracy when it put down one bank, and made two hundred, and fm the national treasury into them Mid told them to discount upon the faith of it! Where was democraoy when the Mississippi, Michigan and^ Illinois exploded *ysten)S wiV& established! Where was demooracy when the vote for fhte banking was taken in Illinois, a few days since?

The establishing of a National Bank war once a political question on which most of our prominent politicians took Sides, and eeveraKof them took both sides, at different periods of their lives. The re-chartering of a National Bank, was a party question for several years, but has ceased to be so. Upon the principle that any system of currency is better than changing, unsettled one, all are content, so far as I know, lo leave the question of a National Bank forever at rest*. For one, I freely say, if I could to-day by my single voice, establish

National Bank 1 would not do H. But Site or free banking never was a party question, and liver can be from the very nature of the aspect, fa may do to udk about, for the purpose of arraying vulgar prejudices, like the disUnotioos in society between rich and poor, town and country, and other such slang of ama|l-bcer politicians hut it can never rise to the dignity of a party question.

Tke truth is, Mr. Editor, there are good hones! men of aU parties in favor of and opposed to hanks. Whether tb^m he he* or mot* of one or the other party ia fovor oC or opposed, there is oo occasioo te tafuif*, and he who undertake, to make it a paity hohby, is either greatly at San* in regard to the fclstoryof oer country, or pvcc^ttsttca voj^y laj^geljr upon the credu% of onr people-

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The verdict In die Fowat Qivorce case has been rendered in favor of Mr*. Forrest, granting ber a di^rMondastipeftdoftS.OOOpef annum. Joo. Van Baraa, son of the •*»s®e-of Kinderhook," wa* the A^raef in behiilf of., Mrs. F.. The trial has developed a eerie* of &da and circouwUncee ia aegaid te Ae sMttih and social imercj«me of the apper-ten-doaa and hterau of the ohrof GeAa* •at at a& creditable to the individual* concerned.

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Thesurfoee of affairs in the practical world exhibits a perfectealm yet beneath, the fires are kindlingand the pelitioal magicians aire beginning to stir the cauldron. The fixst note of preparation has been sounded by the Whigs: not by a trampet blast mhich aU men can hear, hnt iy a sort of subterranean telegraph,) the favorite expedient of whiggery. A few day/s aiaoe, a secret circular waa issued from head-quarters, to the wbtge of Indiana, to arous« them lo action. As might be expected, tb» staple of this circolas consists of false aspersions against the. democratic party and false Ussumptiooa of the strength of the whigs. The circular assumes that the democtata have been guihy of abuses and wrongs in the administration of affairs, and that whig ascendency is the only cure for these evils: that whenever the whig party in Indiana have put forth their utmost strength they have always been successful, and that nothing is needed to secure a whig triumph in the State, but a united effort of the whole party.

What will ihe democrats of Indiana say to all this! We have the ascendency in Ihe State, and have maintained for eight years. We have confidence in our st.ength and in the rectitude of our principles but even the right is not always maintained without efforts on the part of its friends.— Our adversaries are giving us an example of hopeful energy in midst of defeat. Will we not profit by the lessont

The great apostle. of republicanism, Thomas Jefferson has said that "eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." Yes, the vigilance to be exercised should be even eternal, for our principles are eternal! and the opposite of those principles will continue as long as the race of man exists. Then let no democrat repose longer in false security, thinking that victory will crown our standard while we do not fight for it. Our adversaries think to gain an advantage because they hope to oonvinco the people that democrats havo been guilty of abuses in administering the affairs of the State. Conscious innocence of wrong is not enough we must show thai our hands are clean. Our adversaries hope therefore we should /ear: not fear that we are ui the wrong, but that Falsehood may trinmph if Truth does not bestir herself. Success is sure to crown our efforts, but those efforts must be put forth and who can doubt that the noble democraoy of Indiana will be equal to the emergency. It is unquestionably true that more or less abuses will be found in the conduct of all parties. The democrats would be more than human if they could be entirely free from tbem. But we may justly claim as our distinguishing merit that we never hesitate to expose and correct abuses even when they occur in our own party. Facts prove that the policy of the whig party in Indiana has been to oover up and ooneeal from public scrutiny the corruption of which they have been guilty. Sinoe the democrats have been in power, they have exposed many of the delinquencies and corruptions of whig rulers^ and still more are coming to light. The gu illy, not the innocent have cause to tremble at exposure, s'

The House W patted &'conyreSiSottal appdftionment bill which constitutes the Terre-Uaute district of the counties of Vermillion, Parke, Putnam Clay, Vigo, Sullivan, Owen and Greene.-— The Senate bill, which is now before the House, adds onroe to the district. Which bill, or whether either of the present bills will prevail, is at pr^eat quite doubtful.

We have had delightful sleighing fojr several days past, but it is fait disappearing. Yours, faithfully. WABASH.

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The whig papers, all over the TJnioii, from the National Intelligencer down to the most insignificant 7 by 9, are lamenting the illness of the distinguished Kentucky Senator* and pouring out their anguish at the idea that his earthly career is drawing to a speedy close.. We are not surprised at this. They have just cause to be penitent, and abundant reason for feeling that deep contrition which causes mankind to weep for the follies of the past, and sigh for the infiratitude they have shown to their benefaotors.

Mr. Clay has been the soul and embodiment of the whig party for years past and without him, that party would soarcely have had an existence. lie has spent the prime of -bis life—his lime and his talents—he has devoted the whole energies of his gigantic mind—ihe best exertions of his towering intellect—in building op and sustaining a party, which has had the vile ingratitude crush his fondest hopes, at the very moment taken il was thetr duty lo reward him for past servites.

We are not an admirer of Mr. Clay'* political principle*, but we cannot avoid esteeming him for his talent and devoti«rii to his party. We admire the man but detest the doctrine which he has sometimes advocated we have opposed htm oft account of bis federal nOtiona and beoattse we believed bis policy suicidal to the very best interests of the Country-—and upon this ground, be has met with opposition from the Democratic party generally hut aB this opposition sinks into insignificance, when oomparee with the gross injustice which h« has received at the hand* of the whig patfty for which he haa received at the hands of the Whig party for which he ha* made so many sacrifices, and ire not at aU astonished now to hear the penitent sinner*, who were instrumental in slaughtering the Sage of Ashland to make way for a "Military Chieftain, putting up their doleful lamentations over the prospect of hi* speedy dissolution. O, ba*e ingratitude, thou hast yet to make atonement for thy manifold ti(*\—K£*t*eky Flag. ftsron or t** Sfcettirlftir or TOT TAXAATMT. •—Mr. Cerwiaft report show* that tit* twefptt^f &• oosntry from «B sou roes during the last neew y»ar.nanoaited lo ISt3107f W to wWcfcwn* he -added 96,604,644

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.Dear Stir: I avail myself of a leisure moment to write on a line. im* My duties here have thu* far occupieamy entire time although the House hu not been in session every day, yet the great amount of business of a public and private character entrusted to my charge has lefl me but little time to appropriate to myself.

Thia is the commencement of the seventh week of the session, and 1 regret to say but little of importance lo the country haa been accomplished in either braach of Congress. The Christmas holidays are now past, and a strong inclination to go to work in good earnest has manifested itself today, in both Houses.

The great questions whtoh will most likely claim the attention of the »n»ent Congress, are the improvement of luvers and Harbors the modification of the Tarriff: the various propositions in reference to the public domain our relations with Spain growing out of the unfortunate Cuban oxpedition, and last, though by no means lea&t, the question of intervention in the struggle for freedom in the countries in the old World. If the signs of the times do not deceive us, this struggle is close at hand and this is a question which our people must meet, and we may as well meet it and settle it now as at any time, for meet it and settle it we must* How these great questions may be finally adjusted I cannot at this early period loll I think, however, that no material change will be made in the present Tariff a strong effort will be made in certain quarters to increase the duties on coal and iron, but I opine the agricultural interest* would not be willing to have an additional tax upon themselves, in order to enrich the iron and coal interest of a few of the Eastern States.

The loss of the Congressional Library is a great calamity—it is irreparable.- There were a great number of rare works, medals, maps, oharts, and other specimens of scienoe and art destroyed,which cannot be replaced many of tlwm were procured at great labor and cost. Although the oause of the fire has been explained satisfactorily to many, yet my own opinion is, that the true cause will most likely forever remain a mystery. Where it is known that a numerous police is employed at a great expense to the Government, whose duty it is to watch the Capitol at all hours and protect it from injury, it must appear strange that one of the largest and vastly the most valuable rooms in it should burn in open day, before their y^ry eyes^^figt be .discovered. -4

The Resolution of the House appointing a committee of five to wait on Kossuth and introduce him to the House of Representatives created some excitement and regret to say, took rather a sectional turn. Many of our Southern brethren saw, or thought they saw in the movement a speck of freesoilism and a minority of some forty or fifty, by resorting to arbitrary technicalities of the Rules, kept the majority at bay for some three or four days, when thetesolution was passed by a vote of 184 to 64, I believe. "W*

Kossuth left* herd ttf-day for the West he has left many warm and admiring friends behind him and an impression in his favor which will not be easily eradicated. He is truly a wonderful man, and whatever our notions may be in regard to his doc­

of intervention,all admit that he is a great man engaged in a holy cause, and governed by the purest, noblest motives. Who has beard his burning eloquence, pleading the oause of his downtrodden country, and recspHulating the wrong* inflicted upon him, his family, and his native land, without shedding a tear of sympathy for their misfortunes, or utfering a prayer for their ultimate triumph and the deliverance of their country from he on of is N on

Truly your, friend, J. 0-

0£y A correspondent of the Baltimore Argus, writes from Washington under date of the 1ith inst: Mf Mr. Webster oannot be the nominee of the Whig party, his friends will go for the D*mocratlc candidate. This i* %Jited fact before hand and may be set down as accomplitbed, for Gen. Scott will be the Whig candidate, let come what may. Hie other Whig aspirants are not of weight enough to be estimated in the Whig struggle. The Whig party is doomed, therefore, to defeat and destruction, by Clay and Webstar, either separately to he

Douftas In Virgiala.

The Richmond, Bnquirer, in an able article upon the next presidency, uses the following strong and emphailio language in regard to the position and prospect* of Senator Douglass, of Illinois "While every Democrat and every true patrfot 4* ready to surrender individual preference* to the judgment of hi* party, do not hesitate to *ay, that should Baltimore convention {dace the standaid of Democracy in the hand* of the great Senator from Illinois, will receive a support in Virginia incomparable more enthusiastic and more uaired than it has ever received aince the days of Andrew Jackacn. Few men before the pablio have greater element* of popularity. To none can ao few otyetaioa* be wade. Hi* ability are ut^uOTtioned by any party anywhere. His age, his rapid rise, the bumble station fro** which he raieed him*df to the first dignities of the nation, and the spotleas rnetitsde of his political escutcheon, are reasons whicb impel* upon us the belief that before the National convention meet* for the nomination of a Presidential candidate, Ae nomination of Jndge Dongtaa wifl be a "foregone ooiKftrfon,"

Rev. Profeasoi Moses Stuart, the Andover Theological Seminary, died on the 4dk »n*t., of in-

at the age of 71 year*. He waa a man of

grail cuttaenee of Biblical literature, and to the Orthodox Congregational denomination hi* Iocs will be irrepairahle.

Andrew J*okeon Ogle, ofPeansylfMJia, ha* bean appointed Chaise to DenmeslLyNr. Ogle wee amemberet &e laat Conm He waa not considered a* remark able for talents, but aa a fine imager and a first mte judge of MonongaheU whisky two qualit.es which may recommend bim to the Danbh Court.—State

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IjDD FELtiOWa* HALL. jjj». 94,1858, Ttrrt-tt^feUdst,N*.H,I.O.O.F4 At a regular meeting of \lu* Lodge held on the evening of the 24th inst., the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:

FTAtrras, In the dispensation of His inscrutable and All-Wise Providence, it has pleased Almighty God to cut down in tho prime of life and midst ef usefulness, our well-beloved Brother Oztis ASTA.S8BL, who departed this life on Friday, the 23d. inst., THKRKTOKK

Resolved, That we, the officers and members of thia Lodge feel with deep sensibility the loss whicb the Order, as well as the oommunity has sustained in the death of our departed Brother.

Resolved, That in the integrity and uprightness K: of his conduct and in the estimable qualities whicb characterized him aa a brother, a neighbor, a citixen, his course has been such as to command the respect of the public, and awaken the kindUeat feelings of all who knew him.

Resolved, That we deeply sympathise with the relations of the said deceased in their loss, Resolved, That as a mark of our respect we will attend the funeral, olothed in tire appropriate rBgwlia of the Order, and wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.

Resolved, That these resolutions be published! ill the newspapers in this place. JAS. W. STEWART, N*. a

JAJ*SS HOOK, R. S.

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Jenny Lind, Catharine Kayos, and Lola Moatce. The deniaens of the oity of Gotham are peculiarly fortunate at preeent, having in their midst the above three distiugnished personage*, whilst we of this land of

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J^ace' $\r"~ +.' .h'i'1 4 There is a singular coincidence between these tbreo artists—all three have kicked away their respective managers. Catharine Hayes sent her Dr. Joy across the ocean with a single touch of her tod. Jenny Lind sent Baruum down to Connecticut, where he has turned temperaoe lecturer, and has been practicing philosophy and banking ever sinoe, till he took up the revolution in Europe. Lola Loles kicked off Roux in France, but ho stioksto her still, and has followed her aoross the ocean, but she will soon finish him.

Hero they are—those three Europoan graces, beautiful and young—the queen of song, the soul of song the poetass of motion, like the three ancient god esses heathen antiquity. Juno to whom we may compare Jenny Lind Venus to whom we may compare Catharine Hayes And Pallas, (called also Minerva) to whom Lola Motes boars the close resemblance—that phiiisophic fighting danseus, having issued from thu brain of Jove full grown, in full armor, and dancing the Pyrrhio dance the moment she was dolivcred by the axe of Vulcan from the teeming braiu of the Thunderer. To decide authoritatively between the modern rival* might be as dangerous in the result as tho judgement of Paris, to whom was referee! tho delioate and knotty question of the bast right to golden apple thrown by Disoord into the banquet of the gods, and insoribod with tho words, "let it bo given to tho fairest."— The son of Priam decided in favor of Venus, and excitpd tho envy, hatred, and malice, of tho other 4wo we trust a second edition of the Trojan war wili not grow out of the contest of beauty and skill, r.ow ptti'Jing between the three angels in human form who have made their appearance among us.

Without expressing any opinion of our own cathedra we may be permitted, as a journalist, to reflect the general opinion, without any risk of incuring tho displeasure of any of the divinities in petticoats. That opinion appears to bo (though we do not vouch for its accuracy,) that Lola Monte* is somewhat smater, wittier, fairer, taller and younger than Jenny Lind, though not near so pious or saintlike temper and demeanor but thai the graceful Swan of Erin has a decided advantage over both in youth beauty, piumpness, personal appearauce, and captivating manner*.

A Beflin Correspondent of the Kolnisehe Zetung states that it is well understood in the be*t informed circles of that city that although the Czar pdrfectly approved the usurpation of Lout* Napoleon, he will oppose his assuming the imperial crown of his Uncle. The opposition is based on that article of the treaty of Parts, which forbids any Bonaparte from ascending the throne of France. After approving the breach of oaths and the abrogation of all law* by (hi* usurper, thi* scrupulous delicacy of Nicholas I* truly edifying. JJ

Ttee Secretary of the Navy desire* Congre** to enact the barbariou* law in favor flogging sailors on our vssseis of war. Plutaroh remarked that (fogging freemen deprived them of the spirit of men, or excited revenge that terminated in evil to the assailant. A Government for aneh a punishment on its hardy tare, cannot expect to have patriot* in time of war*

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It costs the people of the United Skates fifteen millions of dollars a years fop newspaper* and oiher periodicals and these newspapers and periodical* are a* e**entia! to their safety and happiness a* the roofs over their beads, and more so thanr die army and navy, whicb tests as muoh.

Boston has 106 preachers watching the eoaleof the people, and 419 lawyers and pettfoggers watering their pockets.A

There is now, says "Observer" of the Phiiadei-, pbia Ledger positively, no transaction or any Coo-I' gressfona! business every Senator and Member* being absorbed in the great question who shall bef President in I86«. The whigs are remarkabij^ qciet, bat at work *11 the time. Gen. Scott is, beyond a doubt the ehoiee of three-fourths, not two^ thirds of them. ^lr

Ma. CtAV.—-The Washington JBepakUe le«nia^ fVom Ae medic^ attendance upon tbi* distinguish-l ed statesman thai bis condition still remains such, ae to reqairehis being kept quiet, and the result| of bie afflioiion very nncertain, tlwwgb ardent hope*|, areentertalned for Us recoveryiriihr-"" ~'"r

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glimpse at any of the fair trio. The New York Herald speaking of the continual excitement, in that oity produoed by the arrival and departure of distinguished foreigners says: "We have-here in the city, upon the heels of Kossuth, three of the most beautiful artists in the world—Jenny Lind Catharine Hayes, and Lola Monies, the Swedish vooalist has engaged at the highest prices, (and they know how to oharge, there,) a splendid suite of apartmentsat the Union Hotel ana fair daughter of Erin has engaged an equally splendid suite of rooms, but not expensive, at the Claredon while the darling Counteas of Landsfelt occupies a private palace, beautifully furnished wuh^bluo and gold furniture^ in Waver-

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Tb# evidence in (he Forrest case, wfll be eon* eluded Mr 0*Conner, counsel fcK *r», Forrest, is to be efioweif to close the case.v