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NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 1856.     5.

KANSAS.
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THE NEW OUTBREAK.
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MURDER OF AN UNARMED FREE-STATE MAN
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CAPTURE OF A PRO-SLAVERY FORT.
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Missouri River still Blockaded.
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More Missourians Going Over.
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APPEAL OF THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
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DISTRESS OF COL. BUFORD.
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THE NEW OUTBREAK IN KANSAS.
Correspondence of the N.Y. Tribune.

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Thursday, Aug. 14, 1856.

The quiet which has reigned in the Territory for a few weeks has been brought to a close this week by some more outrages on the Free State settlers, and the appearance of another proclamation of a doubtful character, issued this time, not by Postcript Donaldson, himself, as Marahal, but by his son as Adjutant. Here it is:

"NOTICE.
"ATTENTION——REGIMENT!
"ORDER No. 1.} A general parade of the Second Regiment of the First Brigade of the Southern Division of the Kansas Militia will take place at Wheatland, or Spicer's P.O on the first Monday of September next, at 10 o'clock. All persons subject to the Militia law are ordered to attend, or be dealt with according to law.
"All persons subject to this order are requested to organize themselves into companies, of not less than thirty men, elect their officers, and report the same to the Colonel of the Regiment before the day of muster. By order of 
"H.T. TITUS, Commanding.
"WM. F. DONALDSON, Adjutant."

This proclamation is without date. Col. Titus, the bosom friend of Shannon, has distinguished himself lately by a variety of adventures, two of which will serve to show the character of the man.

About two weeks ago, Titus took possession of a claim near Lecompton, which belonged to a Free-State man named Smith, one of the first settlers in Kansas. In Smith's temporary absence, he tore down his house and erected a shanty of his own. When Smith returned, he rallied a few of his neighbors and reërected it; whereupon Titus with a superior number came and ordered him off. Smith refused to go; a fight ensued; Titus and his party triumphed, and the building was burned to the ground. Shannon was then applied to by Smith's friends for protection. He promised to do something about it; and the next day sent a company of dragoons to protect Titus in his assumed right to the claim and improvements, furnishing another beautiful illustration of squatter sovereignty.

Last Sunday night this same Titus went to the house of a Mr. Hancock, a Free-State man, one of his neighbors, and was accompanied by a few of the faithful from Lecompton. He demanded pay for some cattle which he charged Mr. Hancock with having killed. Mr. H. protested that he had killed no cattle. Titus then told him that he must pay for them or he would have his life on the post. The front door of the house was then closed, and Hancock fled to the prison camp about a mile distant to call the dragoons. In the meantime, they broke open the door, a scuffle ensued between Titus and Mrs. Hancock, during which she disarmed him of his revolver. He promised to leave it she would return his revolver. He promised to leave it she would return his revolver. She did so, and he left in time to save himself from the dragoons. Such is the "Titus commanding." of the above proclamation.

The outrages to which I alluded above, are as follows: Two companies of Georgians and South Carolinians have been encamped for some time on Washington Creek, a small branch which empties into the Wakerusa, and at Franklin, a Pro-Slavery village about four miles from Lawrence. Those on Washington Creek have been living on plander for some time and foraging almost every night the corn fields and poultry yards of Free-State settlers. They asked assistance from the people of Lawrence. Mr. Hutchinson went to Major Sedgwick and asked him to send enough dragoons to disperse them. The Major replied that the Lawrence people were hoaxed; that the Southerners there were gathered for peaceful purposes, and that it would be perfectly safe for any Free-State man to go among them and satisfy himself that such was the case. Mr. Hutchinson returned to Lawrence, and in the afternoon, Mr. Hoyt was sent entirely unarmed to ascertain the truth of the rumors. He was taken by these "peaceful settlers" on Washington Creek and shot.

As soon as the intelligence of this event reached Lawrence, a company of men volunteered to go and drive them out Accordingly, on the evening of the 12 inst., about a hundred young men marched down to Franklin, where quite a number of arms were secreted, which had been taken at the sack of Lawrence, and were kept in charge of about eighty ruffians from the South. The Free-State men intended to get these arms and then march to the Pro Slavery camp on Washington Creek. When they reached Franklin, they found that the Southerners were prepared to receive them, by having barricaded a large block house, which served them as a fort, through the chinking of which they pointed their arms. They were called upon to surrender their arms, which they refuse to do. The Free State men then determined to storm the fort. It was a beautiful moonlight night. The battle lasted about three hours, when the chivalry called for quarter and surrendered. They then threw down their arms and ammunition and fled. The number of guns taken by the Free-State men were as follows:
One brass cannon (a six pounder), supposed to belong to a United States arsenal somewhere; 
Fifty United States muskets, supposed to be stolen from a United States arsenal somewhere; and
Several guns varying in caliber, known to have been stolen from Lawrence on the 21st of May last.

The loss of the Free-State men was one killed and six wounded. The Chivalry lost none, but report four wounded. In consequence of their loss the Lawrence boys returned home, but intend to pay the Washington.Creek camp-on early visit, if the Dragoons do not. They took no prisoners.

Yesterday morning two Companies of Dragoons were ordered to Franklin, but I have not heard what they have done.

People are anxiously expecting the arrival of Geary the new Governor, as they feel that any change whatever will be a change for the better. POTTER. 
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THE FRESH MISSOURI RAID——THE FREE-STATE MEN TO BE MURDERED OR DIRVEN OUT.
From the Chicago Tribune, 20th.

We knew that the report of the St. Louis Republican, which we published yesterday, had a secret meaning in it which a day or a few days at most would reveal. that revelation has come. Hear it, freemen, and act!

For some two months or so, the Border Ruffians have been seemingly quiet. "All is peaceful in Kansas" they said. "We have news of order and quiet in the Territory." repeated The St. Louis Republican. This was a blind; all this while the Border Ruffians were preparing to make a grand sweep over the Territory, to band themselves together and by one descent, murder, or drive out of Kansas, the whole Free-State population!

1. Buford's men and the Georgians and Tennesseans remained in Kansas with the Missourians and elected fortifications, calling them colonies, in different parts of the territory. These fortifications number some ten or twelve. There are three in Douglas County, two at Osawattamie, one of them commanded by Coleman, who murdered Dow, and the rest extend along the Missouri River.

2. The Missourians have been furnishing the Carolinians, Georgians and their own men with provisions, ammunition, &c.

3. When all was ready, the ruffians made no secret of their plan. They thought that they had the Free-State men in their power. They resolved to exert it. The question as to the time of the attack was the only point, and this was to be immediately after the adjournment of congress.

4. The river, meanwhile, was guarded at every point, and no Free-State man reached Kansas up the Missouri or through the State of Missouri.

5. So certain were the Ruffians of success, that on the 12th, Mr. Hoyt of Mass, was shot down on the prairie by the Ruffians at the blockhouse, near Washington creek, and on the same day another Free-State man was killed by these brutal murderers.

Seeing this state of things, knowing that life or death hung upon the issue, the Free-State men resolved to meet the crisis like men. They could not wait; for to do that would be to insure the success of the Ruffians. They dared not do it; for not only would their property be sacrificed but their wives and children ruthlessly violated and they murdered. They concluded, rightly as we think, to meet the foe, and to show him that he was not feared——they determined to attack him in one of this strongholds.

1st. Franklin was one of the dens of the Ruffians. They occupied a blockhouse in the town. This block-house the Free-State men attacked and carried, who had one man killed, Edward Sackett from Detroit, and two more badly wounded, Jack Brooks and —— Gunther. Five others were slightly wounded. The Ruffians being strongly fortified escaped; only four were wounded; but they cried for quarter and surrendered. The body of them ran like troopers. The Free-State men took sixty stand of arms, one cannon, powder, and a large amount of stores, These arms had been mostly stolen from Lawrence, and were identified, through among them were a few United States muskets.

The story of The St. Louis Republican as to the robbing of the Post-Office or the sacking of Franklin, is all a lie. Not a building, not a citizen, nor the property of any citizen, was destroyed or disturbed. The assault was confined to the marauders' den——it began there and ended there. No people know better how to respect personal and private rights than the  Freemen of Kansas.

This is the true state of affairs in Kansas. A special messenger whose veracity cannot be questioned reached St. Louis Monday morning, and furnished these details. The forthcoming news from the Territory will be locked for with deepest interest. Our belief is, that the Free-State men will be true, and if so, God and the country will be with them. 
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ATCHISON AND STRINGFELLOW - A BLOODY RETREAT.
St. Louis, Monday, Aug. 18, 1856.

Editors Chicago Tribune: I arrived here this morning, and hasten to give you my experience of a trip down the Missouri.

I left Leavenworth (Friday afternoon) on the 15th. Very little was known there of the difficulty at Franklin. The Pro-Slavery men supposed that the Abolitionists had been routed, and were content.

At Kansas City the case was different. Some of the "runaways" had told the truth. A large meeting was called on Friday afternoon, the 15th, and the citizens agreed to send their quota of 2,000 men to overcome Kansas. Atchison and Stringfellow were on the boat. They got off the boat at Kansas City.

Next afternoon, the 16th, we reached Lexington. There, too, the news of the defeat of the Ruffians at Franklin was full and accurate. On the 15th, a large meeting was held, and the citizens of Lexington resolved to send their quota of man to subdue the Freemen of Kansas.

From St. Joseph to Jefferson City, meetings were held and men raised.

No secret is made of the design by the Ruffians. The say they are ready, have men and money enough, and will sweep Kansas with fire and the sword. They do not talk of anything but blood. They swear that they will kill the d——d Abolitionists, or drive then out of the territory, and are prepared to do so. Look out, then, for a wild murderous foray. God be with the right!

The Ruffians cry, war to the knife. I quote one paragraph of The Leavenworth Journal to show their spirit: [[strikeout]] [[strikeout]] [[strikeout]] [[strikeout]]
"Let us be up and doing——let no quarter be given, but war to the extermination of the miscreants, be the word."
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A DASTARDLY MURDER AVENGED. 
Special Correspondence of the Missouri Democrat.

LAWRENCE, KANSAS, Thursday, Aug. 14, 1856.
 
For some time past some of the young gentlemen imported into this Territory by Col. Buford have been gathering together at a camp on Washington Creek, one of the tributaries of the Wakerusa, and have been committing depredations upon the neighboring cornfields and poultry yards of the settlers in that locality. As it was soon seen that their intentions were not to make claims and become actual settlers, the people there began to object to this order of things.

At length the people sent over to Lawrence, a distance of some twelve miles, and asked the citizens of that town to assist in driving them away. A messenger was sent to Major Sedgwick, asking him to send a company of troops to that camp and investigate the matter, and if the charges of pillaging were true, to use the troops in driving them away, and protecting the actual settlers in their rights. Major Sedgwick replied, that these people were peaceable and peaceful; that this time the Free-State men had been hoaxed; that it would be perfectly safe for any Free-Soiler to go into the camp at Washington Creek.

The messenger returned to Lawrence, and on the afternoon of the same day another messenger was dispatched to Washington Creek, to ascertain, if possible, the truth of the statements made, so that the people of Lawrence would know how to act. Mr. Hoyt, who was selected to go, is already known to the public as the gentleman who lost about one hundred Sharp's rifles at Lexington. He was naturally quiet and gentlemanly in his demeanor, courteous to strangers, and respected here by everybody for his persevering bravery in behalf of Freedom in Kansas. He was sent to the Washington Creek Pro-Slavery camp entirely unarmed. He was to have returned that same night with reliable information as to the truth of the charges alleged against this band of Georgians. He did not come back. The next day intelligence reached us that he had been first taken prisoner by them and shot.

The same evening (the 12th inst.) about one hundred of the young men of Lawrence volunteered to go to a camp of the Georgians at Franklin, and recover some of the arms which had been stolen during the sack of that city in May last. From thence they intended to march to Washington Creek, disperse the mob, and take away Mr. Hoyt's body, and return. It was a beautiful moonlight night, slightly hazy. The thought of redressing wrong by force of arms to the truly intelligent American citizens is always a sad thought; but when redness of grievances can be had in no other way, and when the dearest rights of man are trampled under foot then the redress of grievances can be had in no other way, and when the dearest rights of man are trampled under foot, then the redress of wrongs by arms becomes a necessary, but still a sad duty. Such was the feeling of most of the young men who marched along the road to Franklin.

On arriving there they found that the news of their coming had gone before them, and that the Georgians were going to fight. They were gathered together in a large blockhouse, which was barricaded like a fort, through the chinks between the logs of which they pointed their rifles. They were asked at first to give up all their arms, which they refused to do. They were supposed to number about eighty. The Free-State men drew close up and determined to "storm "the garrison, or die in the attempt."

The struggle lasted for about three hours, when the Georgians surrendered. They came out, threw down their arms and fled. The Free-State men then took possession of one brass cannon, Fifty United States muskets (probably belonging to some arsenal), and a few guns taken from Lawrence during the sack of the 21st of May last.

The Free-Statement had one killed and six-wounded. The Georgians report four wounded. In consequence of their dead and wounded, the Lawrence boys returned home instead of going to Washington Creek as they expected to. 
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KANSAS——HELP!——HELP!!

The following is a copy of a letter just received by the National Kansas Committee, signed by several of the principal men of Kansas, and is followed by an appeal from that Committee, which we hope will be immediately responded to: 

LAWRENCE, KANSAS, Aug. 13, 1856.

To the National Kansas Committee:

GENTLEMEN: The emigrant train which left Iowa a few weeks since, has, we understand, arrived in safety at Topeka. The presence of so large a body of men, and the prospect of still more following in their footsteps, is highly encouraging to our people. In other respects, our cause in the States and at Washington seem to brighten. We would gladly await the complete organization and operation of your scheme and the sure operation of other causes for our preservation, but a pressing emergency compels us to anticipate them, and we appeal by a special messenger to you for more prompt and efficient aid in men, arms, ammunition and provisions.

The contest is upon us, and instant action alone can save our people from destruction. It may seem to you a premature movement, but we are forced to it. The details will have to be explained to you by the bearer, —— ——, esq., who is fully acquainted with all the facts, and upon whose statements you may fully rely. 
The leading facts of the case we will briefly state. We have three statements upon the most reliable authority, and on no hearsay reports.

Since the attack upon Lawrence of May 21st last, with the exception of a few skirmishes, matters in the Territory have remained in comparative quiet. The presence of the Government troops which it secured to impose a check upon the designs of our enemies has served them with an opportunity to make more extensive preparations. Provisions, arms, both guns and cannon and ammunition have been severally introduced into and stored in different parts of the Territory, bands of from 50 to 200 men each from Missouri and the South are fortifying themselves in a continuous line through the settled portions of the Territory, in readiness for a simultaneous descent by night upon our scattered and defenceless people.

Fully satisfied that this extreme danger impended over us as we appealed to the military to afford us protection by the dispersion of these armed bands. This has been refused us in the case of a band of upwards of one hundred man encamped about six miles from this place, on Washington Creek. We must have immediate help. The boards from Missouri and other parts of the South will be in upon us. We shall stand by our homes to the last.

To the neighboring Free States and to the National Committee, we look for relief. Shall we not have it? The battle, as you are already aware, is not for Kansas alone, but for Freedom of the entire North. Suffer us not, then, we entreat you, to be overwhelmed for want of timely aid. We will do our duty. If the reports our friends bring to us be true, the North is alive to its danger and duty, and will stand by us.

Commending our cause to the immediate attention and to the Almighty, we remain yours, &c.
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APPEAL OF THE NATIONAL KANSAS COMMITTEE.

The above letter comes to us from the most reliable source. We have for some time been aware of the steady and determine preparations of the South for a decisive stroke, such as is indicated above. The opening of the contest has happened sooner than it was planned by the South, but we are convinced it will be a severe one. In the border towns of Missouri large companies are preparing to enter Kansas under Atchison, Stringfellow, and Buford, for the purpose of whipping out the entire Free-State force. There can be no doubt the same will be the case from other parts of the South.

Kansas is now in a state of open war. It is not a war in which the interests of Kansas are alone at stake, but the cause of Freedom in the whole country. Shall Slavery or Freedom rule our beloved country? Shall those who have emigrated to that Territory from the North with their families be driven out or assassinated - because they are opposed to extending the curse of Slavery over that beautiful country? are questions which are now forced upon us. The country must answer them by action! immediate action! by money and by men! Let every man who can go to Kansas, go immediately, and let every neighborhood that can send one, two or more men send to them now. Let them come with means sufficient to carry them into the Territory, and such arms as can be procured. Emigrants will need them for their own protection. What neighbor that has a gun will not lend it for the cause of Liberty? But let no man go to Kansas except as a bona fide emigrant. We hire no man to go there to drive out peaceable citizens, we only ask those who are desirous of making that beautiful land their home to go there. But we ask as the Freemen of the North to go prepared to defend their rights and the rights of those noble men whose homes are in peril. We want men who love Liberty, and will defend it. Let such go to Kansas now!

We would earnestly entreat all Committees to send their funds to us immediately, and put forth every effort in their power to raise large monthly contributions. If the North is ever to do anything for the cause of Freedom we expect it to be done now!

By order of the Committee.
H. B. HURD, Secretary Kansas Committee.
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BUFORD IN TROUBLE.
Correspondence of The Mobile Tribune.

FRANKLIN, K. T., July 22, 1856.

DEAR SIR: I write in great haste to give you and your readers some idea of the state of affairs here. Yesterday, a Lawrence abolitionist was arraigned before a Justice of this place on a charge of horse-stealing. Witnesses from Lawrence were summoned to prove the charge, but, not appearing, the Captain of a United States company of dragoons was appealed to, to bring them in, which he refused to do, telling the constable to call out the posse comitatus, and if they should not be sufficient, then the whole territorial force should be called out, and then it would be his duty to assist in executing the law. He said Gov. Shannon had no authority over him or the troops after leaving Fort Leavenworth; that, although Col. Buford, on application to the Governor, obtained an escort to make arrests, yet he and Buford were different persons. He said much more of the same sort, encouraging the Abolitionists, who crowded around him. Such officers and troops do more harm than good, by encouraging our enemies to deeds of darkness.

The horse thief was detained in custody till this morning, when we were to proceed to Lawrence with twenty men to bring the witnesses. The Justice, seeing that a rescue would be attempted, called on us to guard the prisoner in his house last night, which we did, eight or ten of us leaving our house with our whole force, which was necessary for that purpose.

About midnight the cry of fire was heard, and very soon we saw that our house was in flames. We remained close, and fortunately resisted the first thought, which was to rush to our home and save what we could, because we had learned that the enemy was lying in the grass close by, prepared to assassinate us. Our feelings can be better imagined than described, as flames lit up the town, and told us that we had lost our all.

Our bedding we had with us, but our money, books, papers, clothing, surveying instruments, and many precious memorials of kindred and friends far away, all were consumed by the incendiary villains who hold the sway here, in consequence of the treachery of the Southern men who have deserted us. We are now destitute of everything except our muskets, and an unyielding determination to be avenged.

In view of the pusillanimity of the troops, and the preparation for an uninterrupted Winter's devilment, will not our friends at home make some efforts to reinforce us? Will they not extend a helping hand to save us and Kansas? We intend to build a fort in the town, and in a few hours we shall start for Missouri and Fort Leavenworth for money, men, arms, ammunition, and then for vengeance.

Southerners come and help us. Bring each of you a double barrel gun, a brace of Colt's repeaters, and a trusty knife. Come to this place. You will find plenty of soldiers, provisions, an organized company, and a fraternal welcome. But come, resolved to stay; come prepared for battle, for the government troops sent here to maintain peace and enforce the laws, neither can or will do anything for us. If you have a Marion among you, let him come and be our commander, and come quickly.

In haste, yours,     J. L. B.
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LANE'S REGIMENT AT TOPEKA.
From The St. Louis Republican (Border-Ruffian), Aug. 18.

The steamer Genoa arrived at this port yesterday from the Missouri River. To the clerk of the boat, Mr. Wilcox, we are indebted for an extra from the office of The Border-Ruffian, published at Westport, and dated Aug. 13, 11 p.m., from which we derive the following news, brought to Westport by Mr. H. W. Jones:

On the night of the 12th, about 12 o'clock, some two hundred Abolitionist attacked the town of Franklin, K.T.——the Pro-Slavery party therein numbering about twenty. The fight is said to have lasted four hours. Four Pro-Slavery men were badly wounded —— and six abolitionists were killed. Mr. Crane's house was robbed and set on fire, but the flames were extinguished.

Mrs. Crane was knocked down by one of the assailing party. The Post Office was robbed of about $60, and set on fire. The assailants captured the large cannon belonging to the Pro-Slavery party in Franklin, with which, it is said, they can now attack Lecompton or Westport. Mr. Crane's houses were riddled by balls. After doing all the mischief they could, the assailants retired. 

Next morning about 100 United States soldiers occupied the town, but the enemy were not to be found.

So far the Extras. We learn from the officers of the boat that just as they were leaving the landing at Kansas, an express arrived from Westport, who stated that the total loss of the Free-State marauders, in the attack on Franklin, was 17 killed and wounded.

From the same source we learn, that Lane's regiment of men, to the number of 300, had entered Topeka. Governor Geary, who is expected here to-day or to-morrow, will have something to do on his arrival in the Territory, if General Smith has not already dispersed these men.

The extra also says: "Yesterday, a Mr. Williams (who is well known in this place), a Pro-Slavery man, residing near St. Bernard, K.T., was shot by an Abolitionist, who sneaked up on him, Indian fashion, while he was mauling rails on his claim. Drs. Earle and Morris went to see him this morning. He has seven buck-shot in his body. He is probably dead now."
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[By Telegraph]
ST. LOUIS, Friday, Aug. 22, 1856.

A letter to The Republican, dated the 19th inst., states as follows:

"Gov. Shannon and nearly all the citizens of Lecompton have left town. Secretary Woodson has been taken prisoner and his house burned. Sheriff Jones has also been taken prisoner. The house of Gen. Clark, Indian Agent, was burned. He and his family had escaped to Leavenworth. Couriers are riding through the river and border counties, enlisting forces and raising supplies. Everywhere preparations are making for war, and a most bloody conflict is anticipated. Gen. Richardson has gone to Fort Leaven worth to ascertain if Gen. Smith acts by authority, and if not, he (Richardson) intends calling his militia into the field. The steamer Polar Star came down last night with six companies of volunteers, ready for the field. Three companies of cavalry and one of artillery intended leaving Leavenworth City on the 19th."
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TEMPERANCE GATHERING AT AUBURN
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Correspondence of The N. Y. Tribune.

AUBURN, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 1856.

Yesterday there was a goodly gathering, by invitation, of the friends of Temperance in this place, to bid adieu to the noble editorial family of the Cayuga Chief, who are about removing with their paper to Wisconsin. At 7 1/2 p.m. a large assembly was convened at Stanford Hall. B. L. Ives was called to the chair, and G. W. Bungay was appointed Secretary. Letters were red from Gov. Clark, the Hon. Neal Dow, Gen. S. L. Cary, Gerrit Smith, esq., and Prof. McCoy, who had been invited to attend, expressing their deep sympathy with T. W. Brown and his family, their admiration of the Cayuga Chief, and their best wishes for its success at the West; and a series of appropriate resolutions, forwarded by Prof. McCoy, were offered for adoption. A brilliant song was sung, after which a poem of much wit and spirit was read by G.W. Bungay, esq. Lively and well timed addresses followed by the Rev. Dr. Marsh of New-York, and Benjamin Joy, esq., of Ludlowville. The Rev. T. L. Cuyler, whose presence was promised, was kept from the meeting by the storm. Mr. Brown, much overwhelmed, responded to the speeches, and a parting hymn concluded the exercises. Seldom has a meeting of equal enthusiasm and spirit been held in Auburn.

At 9 this morning several gentlemen of Auburn and from abroad met in the Hall, and after some consultation on the state and prospects of the cause in the Empire State, unanimously adopted the following resolutions to be printed and sent forth to their fellow-labourers:

Resolved. That the vigor and strength of the Temperance cause in our State is in o wise seriously diminished by the adverse decisions of the Court of Appeals; the heart of the people we believe to be sound and enduring; we need but wait in patience the developments of Providence, and be ready to move onward in the way of successful operation which may open before us.
Resolve
d. That in the approaching State election we, as Temperance men, feel the deepest interest; that, in the great presence of Temperance in our State ignored and sacrificed, and that without any necessity; that while we have a State Senate in which we have entire confidence, we must also be active and vigilant in all our towns and cities in securing an Assembly which will again give us a law such as the good of our cause and the high sanitary, moral and pecuniary interests of the community peremptorily demand.

Resolved, That in the administration of his Excellency Myron H. Clark we have daily great and increasing satisfaction. His calmness, wisdom and stability on the Temperance question are pledges and a security for the future. We feel confident he would again command a larger vote from the Temperance community than any other individual, and we earnestly recommend his renomination for his high and important office.

Resolved, That as no law is of any value without an energetic determination in the people to enforce it, so a decided and strong public sentiment will create law, efficient and salutary; that in forming that sentiment, the Press is a great and powerful instrumentality, and, with the Temperance Lecture and efforts with the young, should now have mere and more throughout the Sate, of our support and attention. We again bid our brethren and friends, with the bow and arrow of The Cayuga Chief, a great and glorious warfare as they go to the lane where the wolf and the buffalo have yielded to the claims of civilization, domestic peace and public security. 
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SIXTH WARD REPUBLICANS.——A business meeting of the Republican Club of the Sixth Ward of Brooklyn, took place last evening at their head-quarters, corner of Court and Butler streets. The President, Mr. John Rankin, occupied the chair. The Committee on Canvassing reported in favor of issuing a circular containing the Republican Platform and Fremont's letter of acceptance, with remarks appended, for circulation in every house in the Ward. A motion was adopted to carry out the plan proposed by the Committee. By request, Ten Cent Jimmy's ten cents per day was explained by one of the members. A general and interesting discussion took place as the best course to be pursued in the present campaign so as to result beneficially to the Republican cause; after which the meeting adjourned. 
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THE HOBOKEN REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION.——This Association held a regular meeting for business purposes at their headquarters, Harmonic Hall, in Hudson street, last evening. Mr. B. H. Huserman, President of the Club, presided, and John Livesey, Secretary, officiated. Business appertaining to their organization was transacted, and brief speeches were made by Messrs. Wakely, Hatfield, Bogue, Bishof, and Wehle, members of the Club. Just as the meeting was about to adjourn, Dr. Robertson who was one of John C. Fremont's teachers in Charleston, happened in, and was introduced to the meeting. A desire was expressed to hear him speak, and he spoke briefly of the genius and great mental abilities of Mr. Fremont. He also spoke of Slavery as a blighting curse and a disgrace to the country, and he hoped it would be confined where is it, and not be allowed to spread upon territory which is now free. Dr. Robertson was frequently applauded, and when he sat down cheers were given for his old pupil——John Charles Fremont. Dr. Robertson was then unanimously elected an honorary member of the Club, after which it is adjourned. This Club yesterday suspended its large banner across the street from its headquarter.
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An enthusiastic Republican meeting was held at Newkirk's, in the City of Hudson, last evening, to organize a Club.
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BOOKS RECEIVED.
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Western Border Life. 12mo. pp. 408, Derby & Jackson.

Wilkin's United States Directory for Bankers and Underwriters. 12mo pp. 332. A. Wilkins.

The Angel in the House. The Espousals. 12mo. pp. 204. Tickner & Fields.

The Canadian Tourist. 12mo. pp. 211. Montreal: Hon. Ramsay.

The Summer of the Pestilence. By George D. Armstrong, D.D. Second Edition. 12mo. pp. 192. J. B. Lippincott & Co.

Bernard Lile. An Historical Romance. 12mo. pp. 287. J. B. Lippincott & Co.

Saratoga. A Story of 1787. 12mo. pp. 400.  W. P. Fetridge & Co.

Mexico: Its Peasants and Its Priests. By Robert A. Wilson. A New Edition. 12mo. pp. 418. Harper & Brothers.

Household Mysteries. A Romance of Southern Life. By Lizzie Petit. 12mo. pp. 300.  D. Appleton & Co.
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ACCIDENT ON THE EAST RIVER.——About 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon the Fulton Ferry-boat Nassan ran over a small boat, manned by five soldiers belonging to Fort Hamilton, and stove her  to pieces.  One of the crew, named Edward Muldroon, was drowned; the other four were picked up by small boats.
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RESIGNATION OF BISHOPS.——The Bishops of London and Durham have definitively resigned their respective Sees.  In the case of the first named prelate, the cause is, continued physical infirmity; in that of the latter, extreme old age.  It is stated, on good authority, that the English Cabinet have, as yet, devised no general measure for providing stipends for Bishops who may resign, or for compelling the resignation of such members of the Episcopal Bench as may be incapacitated, by old age or any other infirmity, for the discharge of their functions.

NEGLECT OF THE SACRAMENT IN FRANCE.——In a little work lately published by a Jesuit——M. Valny——under the sanction of the Cardinal-Archbishop of Lyons, it is stated that in the small towns of France a majority of the men are entirely strangers to the Sacrament; that in the larger towns less than one third attend; and in the great cities no more than five in every hundred.
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ELOPEMENT AND SWINDLE.——The community of Madison County was suddenly startled by the elopement of John E. Townsend with the step-daughter of his overseer, on Friday night, the 25th of July. He took with him, it is supposed, cash funds to the amount of over $100,000, belonging to the assets of the estate of his uncle, Edmund Townsend, of which he was the co-administrator; as also funds obtained from two commission houses in Huntsville, in drafts to the amount of $35,000 or $40,000, leaving his wife and children and all his property, growing crops, &c., except two negroes. Attachments up to Monday, 28th, to the amount of $120,000 had been placed in the hands of the Sheriff, and levied on his property.
Athens, Ala. Herald, Aug 8.

Tragedy in Florida.——At Ocala, Fla., on the 3d inst., Dr. W. J. C. Rogers, proprietor of a drug store, while quarreling with his wife at the dinner table, jumped from his seat and seized a loaded gun, discharged its contents into her side, causing death in two hours. He was immediately arrested. The unfortunate act is attributable to the too free use of liquor by her husband.

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