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hand red and tweniy-llnc dollars', all which might ho paid withiu tv year without embar raising the public service, but being not yet ouc, and only redeemable at the option of the holder, cannot be pressed to payment by the government. On exatniniugthe expenditures of the last tive years, it will he seen that the average, de ducting payment on account of the public debt aud tea millions paid by treaty to Mexico, has been bu: about forty eight million dollars. It is believed that under the economical adminis tration of the government, the average expen diture for the ensuing fire years will not ex ceed that sum, unless extraordinary occasion for its increase should occur. The acts grant ing bounty lands will soon have been execut ed, while the extension of our frontier settle ments will cause a continued demand for lands and augmented receipts, probably, from that source. These considerations wdl justify a reduction of the revenue from customs, so fts not to exceed forty-eight or fifty million dol lars. I think the exigency for such reduction is imperative, and again urge it upon the con sideration of Congress. The amount of reduction, us well us the man ner of effecting it, are questions of great and general interest; it being essential to industri al enterprise and the public prosperity, us well its the dictate of obvious justice, that the bur den of taxation be made to rest as equally ns possible upou all classes, ami all sections and interests of the country. 1 have heretofore recommended to your con sideration the revision of the revenue laws, prepared under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, and also legislation upon some special questions affecting the business of that department, more especially the enactment of u law to punish the abstraction of official books or papers from the files of the government, and requiring all such books and papers and all other public property to bo turned overby the out-going officer to his successor ; of a law re quiring disbursing officers to deposit all pub lic money in the valts of the Treasury or in other legal depositories, where the same are conveniently accessible ; and a law to extend existing penal provisions to all persons who may become possessed of public money by dc posito or otherwise, and who shall refuse or neglect, on due demand, to pay the same into thu treasury. I invite your attention anew to each of these objects. The army during the past year has been so constantly employed against hostile Indians in various quarters, that it eau scarcely be said, with propriety of language, to have been a peace establishment. Its duties have been satisfactorily performed, aud we have reason to expect, us a result of the year’s operations, greater security to the frontier inhabitants than has been hitherto enjoyed. Extensive combinations among the hostile Indians of the Territories of Washington aud Oregon at one time threatened the devastation of the newly formed settlements of that remote portion of the country. From recent information, we are permitted to hope that the energetic and successful operations conducted there will pre vent such combinations in future, and secure to those Territories an opportunity to make steady progress in the development of their agricultural aud mineral resources. Legislation has been recommended by me on previous occasions to cure delects iu the exist ing organization, and to increaso thu efficiency of the army, and further observation has but served to confirm me in the views then ex pressed, aud to enforce on my mind the con viction that such measures are not only proper, but necessary. I have, iu addition, to invite the attention of Congress to a change of policy iu the distribu tion of troops, and to the necessity of provid ing a more rapid increase of the military ar mament. For details of these and other sub jects relating to the army, 1 refer to the report of the Secretary of War. The condition of the navy is not merely sat isfactory, but exhibits the most gratifying evi dences of increased vigor. As it is compara tively small, it is more important that it should be as complete as possible in all the elements of strength ; that it should be efficient in the character of officers, in the zeal and discipline of its men; iu the reliability of its orduuuce, aud in the capacity of its ships. In all these various qualities the navy has made great pro gress within the last few years. The execu tion of the law of Congress of February 28, 1856, “to promote the efficiency of the navy,” has been attended by the most advantageous results. The law for promoting discipline among the men is fouud convenient aud saluta ry. The system of granting an honorable dis charge to faithful seamen on the expiratiou of the period of their enlistment, and permitting them to re-eulist after a leave of absence of a few months, without cessation of pay, is high ly beneficial in its influence. The apprentice system recently adopted is evidently destined to incorporate into the service n large number of our oountrymen hitherto so difficult to pro cure. Several hundred American boys are now on a three years’ cruise in our national vessels, and will return well trained seamen. Iu the ordnance department there is a decided and gratifying indication of progress creditable to it and to the country. The suggestions of the Secretary of the Navy, in regard to further improvement in that branch of service, 1 com mend to your favorable action. The new frigates ordered by Congress are now afloat, and two of them in nctivo service. They are superior models of naval architecture, and with their formidable battery add largely to public strength and security. I concur in the view expressed by the Secre tary of the Department in favor of a still fur ther increase of our naval force. Th* report of the Secretary of the Interior present forte nml view* In relation to inti'rnal atfalra over which the supervision of his department extends, of much in terest mid importance. The aggregate sale* of the public lands, during; the Inst liscul year, amount to nine million two hundred und twenty-seven thousand eight hundred and seventy • Ight acres; for which lias been received the sum of eight million eight hundred and twenty-one thousand lour huudred and fourteen dullars. During the same period there have been located with military scrip aud laud warrant*, aud for other purposes, thirty million one hundred thousand two hundred and thirty acres, thus making a total aggregate of thirty-nine million three huudred and twenty-eight thousand one hundred and eight acres. On the 30th of September last, survey* had been made of sixteen million eight hundred and seventy-throe thousuud six hundred and ninety-nine acres, a large proportion of which is ready for market. Tlie suggestion* in this report iu regard to the com plication and progressive expansion of the business of the different bureaux of the department; to the |*>u sn.ni system; to the colonisation of Indian tribes, aud the recommendations in relation to various improve ments in the District of Columbia, are especially com mended to your consideration. The report of the Postmaster General presents fully 1 In-condition of that department of the government. It* expenditures for the last fiscal year were ten mil lion ftiur hundred and seveu thousand eight hundred aud sixty-eight dollars; aud it* gross receipts seven million six hundred and twenty thousand eight huu dred and one dollars—making nn excess of expenditure over receipts of two million seven hundred aud elglity soveu thousand and forty-six dollars. The deficiency of this department is thus seven huudred and forty-four thousand dollars greater than for the year ending June 3'J. 1863. Os this deficiency, three hundred and thirty tliousaud dollars is to be attributed to the additional compensation allowed postmasters by t lie act of Con gress of June 22,1854. The mail facilities |u every pnrt of the country have been very much increased In that period, and the large addition of railroad service, amounting to seven thousand niue huudred and eight mHea,ha* added largely to the cost of transportation. The iooouUUrablo augmentation of the income of the l'ualodes Department under tlie reduced rates of pout- H*> Its increasing expenditures, must, for the pre. sent, Make it dependant to some extent upon the trea- sury >w support. Tlie recommendations of the Post master Ginorul, in relation to the uliolition of the flunk ing privilege, and his views on the establish incut at lunil steamship lines, deserve the consideration of Con gress. 1 also call tin- special attention of Congress to the statement of tlie Postmaster Uenoml respecting the sums now- paid for the transportation of mails to the Panama railroad company, nml commend to their early and favorable consideration the suggestion* of thu’ ojii eer iu relation to new contracts for mail transportation upon that route, and also upou the Tehuantepec and Nicaragua routes. The United States continue in tile enjoyment of ami cable relations with all foreign powers. When my last annual message was transmitted to Congress, two subjects of controversy, one relating to the enlistment of soldiers iu this country for foreign service, und the other to Centro! America, threatened to disturb the good understanding between tlie tailed States and (treat Britain. Os the progress and termina tion of the former question you were informed at the time, and the other is now in the way of Aatisfiictorv adjustment. The object of the convention between the United State* and (treat Jiritain. of the lbtli of April. 185 u, was to Jaocuro for the benefit of all nations, the'neutrality and tlie common uso of any transit way,’ or inter oceanic communication across the isthmus of Phimium, which might bo opened within tlie limits of Central America. The pretension sulwiequcntly asserted by (ireat Britain, to dominion or control over territories, iii or neur two of thu routes, those of Nicaragua and Hon duras, were deemed by the United States not merely incompatible witli the main object ot the treaty, but op posed even to its express stipulations, Occasion of con troversy on tliis point has boon removed by nu addi tional treaty, which our minister at London lias con cluded, ami which will lip immediately submitted to the Senate for its consideration. Should the proposed sup plemental arrangement bo concurred in by all the pat ties to he affected by it, tlie objects contemplated by tlie original convention will liiitc been fully attained. The treaty between the United States ami Great. Britain, of tho “illi •>! June, ISM, which went into ef fective operation in 1855, put an end to causes of irrita tion between the two countries, by securing to tile Uni ted States the right of fishery on the coast of tlio British North American provinces, with advantages equal to those enjoyed by British subjects. Besides thu signal benefits of this treaty to a large class of our citizens en gaged in a pursuit connected to no inconsiderable de gree with our national prosperity and strength, it Inn* had a favorable effect ii|i"ii oilier interests iu the provi sion it made for reciprocal freedom of trade between the United Htates and the British provinces in America. Tlie exports of domestic articles to those, provinces during the last year, amounted to more than twenty two million of dollars, exceeding those of the preceding year by nearly seven million of dollars; and the im ports therefrom, during tlie same period, amounted to more than twenty-one. million—an increase of six mil lion upon those of the previous year. The improved condition of this branch of commerce is mainly attributable to the above mentioned treaty. Provision was made, in tlie first article of that treaty, for a commission to designate tlie mouths of rivers to which the common right of tishifty, on the coast of the United States and tlie British Provinces, was not to ex tend. This commission has been employed a part of two seasons, but without much progress in accomplish ing the objects for which it was instituted, in conse quence of a serious difference of opinion between the commissioners, not only as to the precise point where the rivers terminate, but in many instancco as to what constitutes a river. These difficulties, however, may lie overcome by resort to the umpirage provided for by the treaty. Tlio efforts persovcrlngly prosecuted since the com mencement of my administration, to relieve our trade to tlie Baltic from tlie exaction of Sound dues by Den mark, have not yet been attended with success. Other governments have also sought to obtain a like relief to their commerce, and Denmark was thus induced to pro pose an arrangement to all the Kuropeait Powers inter ested in the subject; and the manner iu which her pro position was received, warranting her to believe that a satisfactory arrangement with them could soon bo con cluded, she made a strong Rppeai to this government, for temporary suspension of definite action on its part, in Consideration of tlie embarrassment, which might result to her Kuropenn negotiations by an immediate adjust ment of the question witli the United Htates. This re quest bus been acceded to, upon tlie condition that the sums collected after the 16th of June last, and until the 16th of June next, from vessels and cargos belonging to our merchants, are to be considered as paid under pro test and subject to future adjustment. There is reason to believe that an arrangement, between Denmark and the maritime powers of Europe, on the subject, will be soon concluded; and that tlie pending negotiation with the United States may then he resumed and terminated in a satisfactory manner. “Witli Spain no now difficulties have arisen, nor has much progress been raado in the adjustment of pending ones. Negotiations entered into for the purpose oi relieving our commercial intercourse with tlie Island of Cuba of some of its hut dens, nnd providing for tho more speedy settlement of local disputes growing out of that inter course, have not yet been attended with any results. Soon after tlie commencement of flic late war in Eu rope, this government submitted to tlie consideration ..f all maritime nations two principles for the security of neutral commerce: ono, that tlie neutral flag should cover enemies’ goods, except articles contraband ol war; aud the oilier, that neutral property on board merchant vessels or belligerents should ho exempt from condem nation, with the exception of contraband articles. These were not presented as new rules of international law; having been generally claimed by neutrals, though not always admitted by belligerents. One of tlie parties to the war, Kusssia, as well as several neutral powers, at once acceded to these propositions; nsd the two other principal belligerents, Great Britain and France, hav ing consented to observe them for tlio present occasion, a favorable opportunity seemed to be presented for ob taining a general recognition of them both in Europe and America. But Great Britain ami France, in common with most Htates of Europe, while forbearing to reject, did not affirmatively act upon the overtures of tlie United States. While the question was in this position, tlie represen tatives of Kussia, France, Great Britain. Austria, Prus sia, Sardinia and Turkey, assembled at Paris, took into consideration tho subject of maritime rights, and put forth a declaration containing the two principles which this government had submitted, nearly two years be fore. to the consideration of maritime powers, and add ing thereto the following propositions: “Privateering is and remains abolished,” and “ Blockades, in order to be biuding, must be effective, that is no say, maintained by a force sufficient, really, to prevent access to tho coast of tlio enemy: and to,the declaration thus compo sed of four points, two of which had already boon propo sed by tlie United States, this government has been in vited to accede by all tlie powers represented at Paris, except Great Britain anil Turkey. To tlie lust of tlie two additional propositions—that in relation to block ades—there can certainly lie no objection, it is merely tlie definition of what shall constitute the effectual in vestment of a blockaded place, n definition for which this government has always contended, claiming indem nity for losses where a practical violation of tlie rule thus defined lias been injurious to our commerce. As to the remaining article of the'Moclnration of the conference of Paris, “ that privateering is and remains abolished,” I certainly cannot ascribe to the powers represented iu the conference of Paris, any but liberal and philanthropic views in the attempt to change the unquestionable rule of maritime law iu regard to priva teering. Their proposition was doubtless iu tended to imply approval of the principle that private property upon the ocean, although it might belong to tlie citizen's of a belligoreut State, should be exempted from capture: aud had that proposition been so framed as to give full effect to the principle, it would have received uiv ready assent on behalf of the United Htates. But the measure proposed is inadequate to tliut purpose, it is true that if adopted, private property upon the ocean would be withdrawn from one mode of plunder, but left exposed, meanwhile, to another mode, which could lie used with increased effectiveness. Tlie aggressive capacity of great naval powers would be thereby augmented, while tile defensive ability of others would be reduced. Though the surrender of tlio means of'prosecuting hostilities by employing privateers, as proposed by the conference of Paris, is mutual in terms, yet, in practical effect, it would Do tlie relinquishment of a right of little value to oue class of Mates, but of essential importance to ano ther and a far larger class, it ought not to have been anticipated that a measure, so inadequate to the ac eoiuplisiimeut of the proposed object, and so unequal in Its operation, would receive the assent of all maritime powers. Private property would be still left to the depredation* of the public armed cruisers. I liavs expressed a readiness on the part of this govern ment to accede to all the principles contained in the de claration of the conference of Paris, provided that rela ting to the abandonment of privateering enn be so amen ded as to effect the object for w hich, ns is presumes), it was intended, the immunity of private property on the oceau from hostile capture. To otleet this object, it is pjMiaised to adil to tlie de< laration that “privateering is and remains abolished,” the following amendment; “And that tlie private property of subjects and citizens of a belligerent on the high seas shall be exempt from seizure by the public armed vessels of the oilier bollige* ■ cuts, except it ho contraband ” This amendment has been presented not only to tlie powers which have naked enr assent te tlie declaration to abolish privateering, hut to all other maritime Htates. Thus iur it lias not been rejected by Huy, and is favorably entertained by all which have made any communication in reply. Several ol tlie governments, regarding with favor the proposition of tho United Slates, have delayed definite action upou it, only for tlie purpose of consulting w ith others, parties to the conference of Paris. I havethr sat isfactiou of stating, however, that the Emperor of l!ns sia lias eutirely and explicitly approved of that modifica tion, and will co-operate in endeavoring to obtain the as sent of other powers; and that assursnres of a similar pnrport have been received in relation to tho disposition the disposition of the Emperor of tho French. The present aspect of this important subject allows us to cherish tlie hope that a principle so humane in its character, so just and equal in its o|icration. so essential to the prosperity of commercial nations, ami so conso nant to the sentiments of this er lightened period of Hie world, will com maud the approbation of all maratitue powers, aud thus be incorporated into the code of inter national law. My views on the subject are more fully set forth iu the reply of the Secretary of State, a copy of which is j herewith transmitted, te tlie communication op the sub ject mane to this government, especially to the commu nication of France. Tlie government of Hie United Htates ling ut all times regarded with friendly interest the other Htstee of Amer ica, formerly, like this country, European colonies, ami now independent Members of tb’ great family of notions. Hut tile unsettled, condition of some Os tin 111, distracted by frequent revofttHons, and thus incapable iff rogulnr and firm internal administration, Ims fended tdrmbar-j rasa occasionally our public intercourse, by reaum of wrongs which our citizens stiller at their hands, and which they are alow to redress. Unfortunately it is agaimt the Jlepublic of Mexico, with which it is our special desire to maintain n good understanding, tliut sneh complOints are meet numer ous; and although earnestly urged upon its attention, they have not as vet received tlie consideration which this government had a light to expect, While repara tion for past injuries has been withheld, otliershave been added. The political condition . f that country, however, lias been ouch to demand forbearance on the part of the United Htates. I shall continue my efforts to pro cure for the wrongs of our citizens that redress which is indispensable to the continued friendly nesoclation of tlie two Hepnblics. The peculiar condition of affairs iu Nicaragua in the early part of thu present year, rendered it important that this government should have diplomatic relations with that .State. Through its territory lmd been opened ono of the principal thoroughfares across tjio isthmus connecting North and South America, on which a vast amount of property was transported, and to which our citizens.rosortcd in great numbers: in passing between tile Atlantic and Pacific coasts of thu Untied Htates, The protection of both required that the existing pow er in that State should lie regarded as a responsible govern ment ; and its minister was accordingly received, jiut lie remained here only a short time. Hoori thereafter tlie IKilitieal nlliiirs of Nicaragua underwent an unfavorable change and became involved iu much iincerinifty and confusion. Diplomatic representatives from two conten ding pin tles have recently been sent to this government; blit, w ith tlie imperfect information possessed, it was not possible to decide which was tlie government (fr/arto; and awaitiii( further developments, I have refused to receive either. Questions of the most serious nature are pending be tween (lie United States and the Republic of New Gran ada. The government of that Republic undertook, a year since, to impose tonnage duties on foreign vessels in lieqports, but the purpose was resisted by this govern ment, as being contrary to existing tidily stipulation with the United Htates, and to rights conferred by char ter upon the Panama Railroad Company, and was accor dingly relinquished at that time, it being admitted that our vessels were entitled to be exempt from tonnage du ty in the free ports of Panama and A spin wall. But the purpose lias been recently revived, on tho part of New Granada, by tlie enactment of a law to subject vessels visiting her ports to the tonnage duty of forty cents per ton: and, although the law has not been put in force, yet tlie right to enforce it is still asserted, and may, at any time, be acted on by the Government of that Re public. The Congress of New Granada has also enacted a law during the last year, which levies a tax of more than throe dollars on every pound of mail matter transported across tho Isthmus. The sum thus required to be paid on tlie mails of the United States would be nearly two millions of dollars annually, in addition to tlie large sum payable by contract to tlie Panama Railroad Company. If the only objection to this exaction were tlie exorbi tancy of its amount, it could not be submitted 10 by tho United Htates. The imposition of it, how ever, would obviously contra vene our treaty with New Granada, and infringe the con tract of that republic with the Panama Railroad Compa ny. The law providing tor this tux was, hv its terms, to take effect oil tlie first, of September last, but the local authorities on (lie isthmus have been Induced to suspend its execution, and to await further instructions on the subject from tlie government of the republic. lam not yet advised of the determination of that government. If a measure so extraordinary in itscharacterjand so dear ly contrary to treaty stipulations, and the contract rights of tho Panama Railroad Company,composed most ly of American citizens, should be’persisted in, it will he the duty of the United Htatrs to resist its execution. I regret exceedingly that occasion exists to invite your attention to a subject of still graver import in our rela tions with tlie Republic of New Granada. On tlie fif teenth day of April hist, a riotous assemblage of the in habitants of Panama committed a violent and outrage ous attack on the premises of the railroad company, and tlie passengers and other persons in or near the same, involving the death of several citizens of tlie United States, the pillage of many others, and the destruction of a large amount of property belonging to tlie railroad company. I caused full investigation of that event to lie made, and the result shows ealisSiciorily that com plete responsibility for what occurred, attaches to tlie government of New Grenada. I have, therefore, deman ded of that government that tlie perpetrators of the wrongs in question should he punished, that provision should be made for the families of citizens of tho United States who were killed, with full indemnity for the pro perty pillaged or destroyed. Tlie present condition of the Isthmus of Panama, in so far as regards tho security of persons and property pass ing over it. requires serious consideration. Recent inci dents tend to show that the local authorities cannot be relied on to maintain the public peace of Panama, and there is just ground for apprehension that a portion of the inhabitants are meditating further outrages, without adequate measures for the security and protection of persons or property having been taken, either by the State of Panama, or liy the general government of New Granada. Under the guaranties of treaty, citizens of the United States have, by tlie outlay of several millions of dollars, constructed a rail road across the Isthmus, and it lias become tho main route between our Atlantic and Pacific possessions, over which multitudes of our citizens and a vast amount of property are constantly passing—to the security and protection ot nil which, and tlie continuance of the public advantages involved, it. is impossible for the government of the United States to be indifferent. 1 have deemed the danger of the recurrence of scenes of lawless violence in this quarter so imminunt as to make it my duty to statiin a pail of our naval force in the harbors of Panama and Aspiuwull, in order to pro tect tlie persons and property of tlie citizensof tlie United Htates in those ports, and to insure to them safe passage across the Isthmus. And it would, in my judgement, he unwise to withdraw tlio naval force now in those ports, until, by tlio spontaneous action of tbe Republic of New Granada, or otherwise, some adequate arrangement shall have been made for tlie protection and security of a line of interoccanic communication so important at this time, not to the United Htates only, but to all other lnnrutiuic Htates both of Europe and America. Meanwhile, negotiations have been instituted by means of a special commission, to obtain from New'Granada full indemnity for injuries sustained by our citizens on the Isthmus, and satisfactory security for tlie general inter ests of the United States. in addressing to you my last annual message, the oc casion seems to me an appropriate one to express my congratulations in view of the peace, greatness aud le licity which the United States now possess and enjoy. To point you to tho state of tho various departments of the government, and of all the great branches of tlie public service, civil and military, in order to speak of the intelligence and tho integrity which pervades the whole, would bo to indicato but imperfectly the adminis trative condition of the country, and the beneficial effects of that on the general w elfare. Nor would it suffice to say that the nation is actually at pence at home aud abroad: that its industrial interests are prosperous; that the canvas of its mariner* whitens every sea: and the plough of the husbandman is marching steadily onward to the bloodless conquest of the continent; that cities populous Htates are springing up. as if bv enchantment, from tlie bosom of our western w ilds, and that tlie cour ageous energy of our people is making of these United Htates tlie greatest republic of tlie world. These results have not been attained without passing through trials and perils, by experience of which, and thus only, nations can harden into manhood. Our fore fathers were trained to the wisdom which conceived, and the courage which achieved independence, the circumstances which surrounded them, end they were thus made capable of tho creation of tlie Republic, It devolved on lhc next generation to consolidate the work of the revolution, to deliver the country entirely from the influences of conflicting Uiiusathiutic partialities or antipathies, w hich attached to our colonial aud r< volu tlonary history, slid to organize the practical operation of the constitutional and legal institutions of the Union. To us, of this generation, remains the not less noble task of maintaining and extending the power of tlie Uuited Htates. l\o have, at length rein lied the stage of the na tional career, in which tlie dangers to be encountered, and the exertions to lie made, arc the incidents, not of w eakness, but of strength. In our foreign relations we have to attemper our pow er to the less happy condition of other Republics In America, and to place ourselves in tlie calmness and con scious dignity of right- b\ tlie side of tlie greatest and wealthiest Ol the empires of Europe, in our domestic relations, we have to guard against the shock of tho dis contents. the ambitious, the Interests, and the exuberant and. therefore, sometimes ii regular impulses of opinion, or of action, which lire the natural product of the present political elevation, the self-reliance and the restless spir it of cntei prise of the people of the United Htates. 1 shall prepare to surrender the Executive trust to my successor, and retire to private life w ith sentiments of profound gratitude to the good Providence which, during the period of my (administration. lias votichedsafed to carry tlie country through many difficulties, domestic aud foreign, and to me to contemplate the specta cle of amicable and respectful relations between ours and all other governments, and the establishment, of constitutional order and tranquility throughout the Un ion. FRANKLIN PIERCE. Washington, Dec. 2, 1*36. Mobile and Girard Itail road. The people of Tike county tire discussing tlie benefits which would nertie to them by the con tinuation of the nbove road through their coun ty. The “True American,” published nt Troy, wnrmly utl vacates the entenprise. At ft meeting of the Chatham Mutual Lohh Associati ‘ii held ill Savannah on Tuesday eve ning. the sum of s4oi)o was loaned, viz.- S2OOO nt 16 per cent, and S2<KK) ut 15i per cent. COLUMBUS: SaturUuy Horning, Dev. 6, 1850. LARGRHT U'ITY CIRCULATION. In order to give phioe to the President’s Message entire,! vre have been compelled to exclude our first page of advertisements this morning. It is a long document. Most of the views of the message meet our approba tion. His honor, .Mayor Wilkins, has appointed John L. Mustiun, Esqr., as an additional del gate from this city to the Southern Commer cial Convention, to be held at Savannah. Tuskegee Republican. This paper, lhc establishment of which was consumed by fire on the night ol” the 9tli of October, is again under way. New establish ment, out and out, and the paper comes to us looking as neat as anew pin. Success to Sayre. A fire occurred in Cassvillc, (la., on Tues day last, which consumed the wood shop of Win. Headdeu, together with its contents of stock and material, two buggies, one carriage, and two wagons. Loss set down at two thou sand dollars. Mobile Municipal Election. At tlie municipal election in Mobile, on the Ist inst., the American party carried six out of the eleven wards of the city. There was no election for Mayor. Columbia Races. On Wednesday, Dec. 3d, purse S3OO, C. S. Pryor’s Frank Allen took the purse iu the two mile heats—best two in three, beating the field in the two last heats. He was opposed by Mary Blue Skin, Engineer and Carolina.— Time—lst heat 3:52V ; 2d 3:474; 3d 3:53. On Thursday, the three mile day, purse SSOO, C. S. l’ryor’s Moidore, took the purse, beating Adelgazia, Sebastopol and Gov. John son. Time not stated. * Suicide. We learn from the Wilmington (N. (C.) Ban ner, that Mr. Hansom Waad destroyed his life at his own house on Thursday last, by disc harging the contents of a gun into his stomach. Judge Wayne. Wc regret to learn that Mr. Justice Wayne, of the U. S, Suppreme Court, on Fritay last, while holding a term of the Circuit Court iu llaleigh, N. C., was attacked with paralysis. Advices from Kansas, via St. Louis, inform us that the Territorial Militia, under Colonel Titue, will soon he disbanded, in consequence of there being no further occasion for their services. Col. Titus, with one hundred volunteers, it is believed, will proceed to Nicaragua. The Claytou (Ala.) Banner is right in dis crediting the rumor which it says is in circu lation in that vicinity, to the effect that the Bank of Columbus bad failed. Bank of East Tennessee. The Atlanta Intelligencer says that intelli gence was received in that city on Tuesday, from an authentic source, that the Bank of East Tennessee lias finally surrendered at dis cretion—utterly failed. Some of our experi enced inonied men are inclined to the opinion that the crash of this Bank will soon he fol lowed by several other cases of a similar char acter in that State. Mail Bag Missing. We learn that some two or three weeks ago a brass lock mail bag started from Knoxville to Nashville, Tennessee, failed to reach its destination. It was either lost or stolen, but no clue as to its fate could be found until a few days ago. A man named William Smith, formerly a “drummer” at Loyd’s Hotel, in Atlanta, but who has for some time past been employed as Mail Guard on the AVestern and Atlantic Rail Road, was known to have a good deal of money—was handling aud spending much larger sums of cash thau than appeared consistent for one in his station of life. The circumstance was brought to the attention of the officers of Road, aud one night last week, Col. B. J. Cowart called upon the young man at his lodgings, and succeeded in obtaining from him 8950 in bills on Tennessee Banks, which said he had found in a purse or pocket book on the cars about a month ago, and was keeping it to seo if any one claimed it. As the mails between Knoxville and Nashville pass from Dalton to Chattanooga over the ■State Road, it is reasonable to suppose that this Smith knows the fate of tlie missing brass lock bag. Col. Barclay Martin, from Tennessee, Spe cial Agent of the Post Office Department, ar rived here on Sunday morning last, for the purpose of investigating the matter, but we understand Smith is missing. Gen. Frierson, Special Agent of the Depart ment for Georgia and Florida, is also here lookiug into tlie affair.— Atlanta Intelligencer. Removal of the Florida Indians It is stated that the Secrtary of AA'arnnd the Interior have concluded nn important arrange ment for the peaceful removul of the Seminole Indians from Floida. A delegation of Semin ole chiefs from tlie west of the Mississippi will bo sent to Florida with presents and promises of liberal grunts of laud. - - A Vetran Office Holder. William Hill, Secretary of the State of North Carolina, bus just been re-elected for two years from the Ist of Jenuary next. He Ims filled the office for something like fifty years. The Legislature has frequently changed its politics, but Mr. Hill has never been disturbed. It is not an ersy matter to remove a bill. High Sales. On Monday lust, court day, many slaves were sold at public auction, aud brought extremely high prices. Wc saw u boy about eighteen years of age sell for $1,245. and another boy, hot over ten, sell for $799. A little negro girl also sold for upwards of SOOO. All of these sales we consider enormously high.— Warren on ( Fit.) Whig. A noted politician was recently cnuglit by friend in tlie net of perusing tbe scripture. Upon asking him what particular portion of the good book lie lmd selected for examination, lie replied : “I am reading the story about the loaves und fishes.” The first snow of the sensou iu New A'ork oily fell on Saturday morning, ami laid on tbe ground, to the depth of all iueb or two, until about 8 o’clock. TEXjEC3-K,_A.3E > i3IlQ Tolofcrupbod to Daily s Un SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EURop e ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA New York, Dec. : x Tbe British gteamship Arabia has arrived Halifax with advices from Liverpool t 0 t i* 22d November, being one week later than o Persia. The Coototi market was quiet during t l week, aud prices in all, except the infer;,* grades, which declined an eigth, wore tained. The sales of the week are reput at 31,000 bales, of which speculators 1Ul ; exporters took 2,700. Orleans Middlin 0 15-16d. Uplaud Middling CJU. ‘ The money market was decidedly easier Consols 934. The Bank of England had increased its i, U |, lion 154,000. From New Orleans New Orleans, Dee. 3. The sales of cotton to-day amount to &,,j(,y bales. Middlings 11J to lljc. Exchange —Sterling 7| . Freights. —Cotton to Liverpool §. H iin( H- Groceries.— Lard in kegs 13c.; Pork lii Clear sides 7}c. From Charleston. Charleston, Dec. 5. The market was firm to-day and 1700 1n,!,, were sold at full prices. “My dear madam,” said a doctor to his pn. tient, “I am truly gratified to see you yet in life. At my last visit yesterday, you know I told you, you had but six hours to live.” “Yes, I know you did, doctor, but 1 did uut take the dose you left me.” A CARD—DECLENSION. - Tlio undersigned respectfully tenders bis grut*. ful thanks to those of his friends who have so cunrte ously announced his name as a candidate for Aldettniui of tlie Sixth Ward. Other duties, not necessary t„ specify here, prompt him to decline the honor and com pliment so kindly intended. Feeling there is no lackof candidates for municipal stations, he has no desiret immolate himself at. present on the altar of his country. Dec6-lt KDW’D A. WHITE. SMYRNA FIGS. \ FRESH lot of the last crop just received aud tm sule at CEi.L.VH. NEW OYSTER SALOON and s£*. RESTAURANT, 4rii Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. T HIE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have opened the above estali lJshment, and the choice of every thing which this nml the Northern maikets afford will always be found here Our stock of Wines, Liquors and Cigars have beenw lected witli great care, from tlie very best brands and wc feel confident of our ability to give satisfaction tu nil those who may honor us witli their patronage,and il Mill be our highesr ambition to merit. Having secured tlie services of a superior Cook, they feel assured his department will be unsurpassed by any in this city. LUNCH from 11 to 12 o’clock everyday, A Saloon for private parties. Dec 6-ts J. B. THOMAS t GO. ALE AND CIDER. SUPERIOR Ale and Champagne Cider for sale by tin barrel. J. B. THOMAS A CO., Dec. 6-tl’ 42 Broml st. MUSCOGEE BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. HMIE twenty-eighth installment of one dollar per JL share, is payable on Saturday next, Gth instant. The regular monthly meeting of tlie Association will Ik held on that evening at Concert Hall, at 7 o’clock. STERLING F. GRIMES, Dec.fi. Treasurer. THE RAFFLE OF CANADIAN PONIES will take place at tin’ “ PLEASANT HOUR,” on Saturday night, tbe titli inst., at 7 I’. M. Dec. 5-St C. S. IIART & 00. AT ALL TIMES. OYSTERS by the gallon, at nu •• *• “ barrel % FISH from Apalachicola. LEWIS FREDERICK. Dec. 5-lm Baldwin street, near the Wharf. FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGES. VERY grateful for, and encouraged by the liberal patronage bestowed on me last winter iu this city. I very respectfully again offer my services in tlie above languages to my old pupils, and to the young Ladies and Gentlemen of Columbus generally. For a Course of 3G Lessons. For one single Pupil 2u UO For two or three in a class, eacli 15 W For lour or more, each 12 5u Spanish taught without extra charge, ami through the medium of French, to pupils advanced enough in the latter language. Names left with Messrs. J. Isham, D. Wilcox. Cut. Lomax, or at Pease's Book Store. Dec. 5-llltf V. U. AIANGET. HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE. UOU'SE containing SIX ROOMS, with Kit- ■ , ehen, Store Room, und other necessary conveniences. Lot contains acre, has on it isos a well of good water. Tho property is situated JjuJLi on Jackson street, between Franklin and Bridge streets immediately opposite tlie residence of Mr. Peter lie- Laren. Enquire at the Sun office. Dec. 6-ts CORN JUST received on consignment. For sale by SHEPHERD & MOSS, Dec. 4-ts At Redd A Co.’s old Stand. TENNESSEE BACON. JUST received on consignment, a lot of tine Tennersc Bacon, consisting of Hums, Sides and Shoulders. SHEPHERD & MOSS, Dec. 4-ts At Redd A Co.’s old stand. FINE FLOUR. JUST received on consignment, a lot of superior Flour, for sale by SHEPHERD A MOSS, N0v.28-tf Redd’s Old Corner. TO RENT. . ■ A COMFORTABLE’ DWELLING HOUSE, of four Rooms, all necessary out building*. I|g* und good garden. JUjul Apply to Dec. 4-ts J. B. HICKS. FOR RENT. r |WIE business House now occupied by L. J. Schools! 1 A Son. No. 32 Broad Street. For particulars, en quire of the occupants. Nov. 27. lw L. J. SCUOOLAK A SON. CARPETS AND BLANKETS A.T COST. ~ITfK offer a tine lot of Carpets and Blankets at roe’ N0v.28,1m ft. KOTHOIIILD A BKO. CORN, CORN. JUST RKCKIVEDon consignment, a large lot of Corn and tor sale by It. M. A E. L. GRAY, Agents, Dee. 2. and Commission Merchant: ROCK SALT. ROCK SALT ill Hocks from 10 to 200 lbs., a sup.rim article for stock and cheaper tliun any other salt. >0 Doc 2-tl” GUN BY A CO. SILKS AT COST. I IKING desirous of reducing our extensive stock “ f I) SILKS before removing to our new Store (now oc cupied by J. S. Pemberton A C 0.,) we offer them at C' , : , Those desirlug BARGAINS will find It to their advant age to call soon. CALHOUN A JOHNSON, Nov. 26. 68 Broad Street. SHEPHERD A MOSS, RECEIVING, FORWANDING, AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS Redd’s Corner, Brood Street. COLUMBUS, OKORGIA.