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Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

The decision Of Chancellor WALwoRrn in the Of
Hoyt rs Mackenzie Taylor and Others learn is be
published in the forthcoming number Of the New York Legal
Observer. MACKENZIE, readers aware, was the
publisher Of the famous Life OF Martin Van Buren, Jesse
Hoyt and other msgnaes of the Lococco party, which
created great sensation when published about three years
since Application was made 10 the Vice Chancellor 5y the
party offended for an injunction upon the publication Of the
work. and granted From this decson however, the
defendants appealed the Chancellor who has reversed the
order Of appeal and dissolved The injunction The editor Of
the illegal 0bserSe in note, summing up, rather, Of
the Chancelior's opinion, says;
"At common law, the author Of book other literary
productions whether in The shape Of letters otherwise, has
right Of property therein until 1t has been published with
his assent and he may consequently mantan action ior
the damages which he may sustain Ivy its being sucptousy
printed But court Of equity vii! not, by injunction,
strain the publication Of letters where appears that they are
Of no value to the suhor Of literary productions and that the
multiplication of copies thereof would he Of 10 him.
Letters be considered valuable literary produc-
ons which the author would not 10 have publ
"Athough il may evident that the publication Of private
letters may be with view Of wounding the feelings Of nd
yiduals Of gratifying perverted public taste, court Of
equity has no jurisdcon 10 restrain such publication
court OF equity has no power TO restrain or punish
cme or to enforce the performance Of moral duty, except so
far the is connected with tile rights Of property The
decision Of the Vice Chancellor in the Of Wemore rs
Scovel % Edwards, 5lS) approved Of"
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LATEST FROM THE SOUTH.

NEW ORLEANS, OCTOBER 6.
The Board Of Health Of this city has announced officially
that the yellow fever has entirely disappeared
By arrival here from the Brasos have intelligence
from that place to the 22d instant very heavy has
been experienced along the The island covered
with water to the depth Of feet, and the inhabitants
compelled fly to the shipping for safety and the protection
of their lives and property The devastation very great and
sorey distressing.
Accounts Mexico that the country is generally
tranquil could be expected. General HERREnA is growing
in popular favor.
An insuection bad taken place Tabasco TIE nsur-
gents numbered about four hundred Regular troops
amounting six hundred have been called que them.
The general impression that battle would ensae and
that the nsunecons could only be subdued by TIE spng
Of blood.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

At meeting of the ETHSoLooIcAL SOCIETY Of
New York held last week, several interesting pa
pers were read:
Professor RoBISsoS read letter from Lieut. -, dated
at Beyroot, Syria July 2h, giving outline OF the opera
lions and results Of the exploring expedition the Dead Sea
read letter from the Rev Mr. Smith, giving account Of
the sickness Of the lamened Lieut. Dae which began July
l4th, and his death the 24tb in Mount Lebanon The
survivors, after long waiting for ship TO bring them home,
departed for Malta in hired French vessel and had
rived twenty -four days after.
Prot r. then read long and very interesting letter from
the Rev. Mr. THoaPsoS, giving account of the ancient
sites and objects observed him his journey Damascus
commenced the l4th Of August By taking, for psr Of
the distance unknown travellers he visited
several large mountains tho heads and streams Of two Of the
rivers Of Damascus" and the remains 9 ancient cities
mentioned by JosepAu and dating from the lines Of the Ro
mans the Greeks, and perhaps Of Soomnn An ancient
aqueduct particularly noticed, great work the
Croton Aqucduci, which is attributed % Zenoba.
Dr. f. Dayrss exhibited wellscu ptured bead Of lime
stone dug Up in the yard Of gentleman in Lexington Ken
tucky, few years since ard read letter from him the
subject The head is nearly Of the natural size, and
found about ten fee; below the original surface, the site Of
an ancient mound which originally covered with forest
Trees Dr. d. also exhibited specimens Of the cloth from the
ceeb aied Kentucky mummy, which be has been carefully
examining with the microscope Of ingenious
trymaI He finds IL 70 consist Of double twines
threads partly made OF the native Indian hemp flax end
partly Of the bark Of the inden Where ornaments are
tened on triple thread il used.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

THE TwENTY-FRsT ANNUAL FAIR OF THE AME-
RIcAN INSTITUTE commenced OH Tuesday at Castle
Garden, New York
The opening address delivered by the Rev. Dr. j. o.
CHouLEs Of Newport, Rhode Island. He commenced by
congraulang himself and the audience that the Institute had
at length arrived the years manhoodths was
its twenty first anniversary and il gladden. the hears Of
those who had struggled with at the TO
the strength which it had attained and every American
present congratulate themselves upon their bhrght
when they looked around and the evidences Of their
ys gory-the result Of the peoples abor-hnd not, in
Europe the result Of great wealth concentrated in few hands
He illustrated the distinction between his and the old world
by showing how That n Rome every great work building
which attracted the attention of Observers referred
Augustus " and in England tie grand cathelra abbeys,
and monasteres, referred to distinct class, " the
clergy !" while here all sprung from the peOpethe
He compared the different Of New York what il
twenty-five years ago-the advances which had beer
made in every drecton-and commented with severity upon
the ridiculous sight Of nhertng wealth. the result o.
parents daily labo being ashamed to work. He enlarged
upon the dignity Of labor and the exploded iaacy that col
eges only fit lawyers and doctors they
needed TO educate mechanic architects, merchants,
manufacturers, farmers, teach them fulfil their destiny
Education must accompany liberty liberty could no
exist for il the ys Of our iederaiye existence.
The great service which had been rendered by the Institute
have shown the intimate conneIon of commerce,
nuiacures and agculture-io have shown that the true
strength Of this country did consist in wealth, but in il
physical strength its internal resources AMI the happiness
its people This the world Of progress. Here there
little TO pull down preparatory building up He enlarged
upon its being the policy bring here the manufac
urcs but the manufacturers Of Europe, and that oush
to emulate the examples Of ahers-ther ugai;y
and simPlcityhe cheerful selfjenial He did not doubt
that they to return upon earth they would encourage
domestic manufactures by the non-consumpon Of foreign
He raised warning voice against the prevalent social vices
fashion and luxury And after passing eulogium II,
Institute he spoke Of the necessity OF the erection Of build
ing suited for it this great city, and concluded by tribute
Of praise to the President Gen. TALLNlpsE,
NJ Y Coarfer.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14
FROM a LATE Lospos rAtEK, (rusca.)

TaE P.uLIAMExrARr Toors Q,cnD JoaS RrssELL.)-
Mrs. BEn,6er, (DIrasG -" think il convenient Toots
say to you, before he young gentlemen dperse that you
appear have reached the lowwaer Of general
contempt and that there is the least probability of your
gaining another inch towards good fod tide again All
your friends ashamed Of you all your enemies rejoice
you every body is tired Of you In fact To0 you
are, il may express myself plainly, unmtgaed humbug
and hoax And now that lave relieved my mind BY men
oning this will conclude by Observing. Tootsycu know
my classical tasteha think if could have Cicero
that pure Caucasian in his retirement Tuscuunbeaui-
ul TuscuuD II could die as contened as am ever
likely to be"
7oots Confused "fs Of consequence. thank yc.
It's all right les not of the leas, consequence IN the world
Nothing Of any consequence any where I'm much obg-
sd 10 YOU"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

FoR ClLIFoRSIA.-Lieut. Col. FRENoNT and thirty-ive
young and athletic left ST. Louis the Sd instant
board the steamer Martha, route for California They
disembsk Wesport, where the arges, portion Of their
baggage mules horses, &C. in readiness and from
thence proceed the plains, by what is known the
Southern Cmarone route taking in their the mos,
densey populated and fertile regions OF New Mexico. The
object OF this expedition believe, is generally known
but that currently reported Is the completion Of the colo
neIs recent surveys and researches in that wild and aro
region. His lady accompanies him far Wespor, at
which place he he joined by the celebrated Santa Fe and
Western traveller, KIT CAHsoS.-S. Louis Republican.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14
IN. Y. Courier

PIeEosING raE NEws-We learn from paragraph in
the Boston Eosaing Traveller hs under instructions from
the directors the Cgnsrd steamers Captain Harrison Of the
Cambria forbade the agent Of enteprsing Yankee in
Boston, who has made several very successful attempts
procure the foreign ia advance Of the steamers arrival
from bringing board HALIFAX what discovered 10 te
box Of pigeons which he suspected were to be used for
this purpose. Notwithstanding the precauon, we IN
formed that the Cambrias actually received in New
York considerably in advance Of the Canbra arrival at her
wharf East Boston, and made part Of the despatch publish
ed in the extras though not informed ha, it
cci, ed through this medium.-N Y. Tribune
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

Mr.. CoRcoRAN has completed his negotiations in
England and France, and has written that he will
turn in the steamer of the 3oth September. His
arrangements are for the sale of S3,750,000 OF
the new United States Loan, and for borrowing
s2,OOo,O00 more the security of deposites of the
stock. The purchasers are Messrs. Barring Broth,
ers, Messrs. Orerend, Gurney g. Co., Messrs.
Denistoun g. Co.. and as many others in London
and Messrs Hott;nguer, of Paris. 1t is understood
that these houses do not intend to retain much o
this stock themselves or to put it into market, bu
TO transfer it to various other parties whom they
represent for permanent investment.
Nelc York Journal Of Commerce.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

There will not be any three days election in
VIRGINIA the present year. According to an opin-
ion of the Attorney General, which has met with
opposition, SO fer we learn, the election for
Electors to vote for President and Vice President
of the United States must, according to the act OF
Congress, be held upon the Tuesday after the first
Monday in November, 9Th November, ls4s,) and
upon that day only. Therefore take notice, and,
rain or shine, go TO the polls.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

Mr. CHARLEs WILsoS Of Springfield, Massachusetts,, has
patented invention for cutting which bids fair ef
feet wonders in the process One Of the machines in
operation at New Haven, Conn. where the incedalous
may any day view it dressing down stone at the Of
square foot in from minutes, and with two attend
ants only aud limited amount Of steam power doing the labor
Of than hundred There said 70 be mistake
in the thing and, il So promises make stone supesede
brick, and revou,ionize entirely modes Of building
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

MAssAcHUsETTs.-The Hon. JAMES H. DUNCAN
has been nominated for Congress by the Wings of
the third district of Massachusetts. Mr.. Duncan
the Whig elector Of the district, but resigned
that trust when he received the Congressional no.
minaiion, and the Convention nominated in his
place Hon. DANIEL ADAMS.
Mr.. HorEIxs, who was nominated by the Van Buren
Convention Of the sixth district against Mr. AsHNUS
for Congress positively dec lined the acceptance Of the nom
nation. CHARLES p. HUSrISoroS then nominated
He also declined. DANIEL w. ALyoap next nominat-
ed He not present Whether he will to lead
the oriorn hope of Ven Burenism remains be
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14
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TIE race between Fashion and Dostona came of " seray
over the Union Course The attendance very large
third horse entered for the stake, G. Green's b. h.
Free Trade but he considered be Of much account
Fashion backed 100 to 10 against the field and bets
large amount made AT o'clock the tap Of the drum
gave The signal for the start and at the second aemp, they
or in nc STYLE BotoEa taking the lead the other
close together and well up AT the quarter pole Fashion
left lengths in the al the haf-me Free Trade
passed Bos and passed the stand first in 5l1. This
position continued during the second mile, but 10 the
third Free Trade began to give out and Bcstona passed him
in fine style, leaving Fashion four five lengths behind.
Then commenced the struggle between these wo and Fashion
performed wonders the stand passed for the third time,
Bostona heading about length in Sc, and the ihee miles
49, On toe las, mile the struggle very hard, parti-
cuay the part Of Fashion but Bosona much for
her. and she beaten by about length AZ the second
heat Free Trade Withdrawn, and great effort made
by Laird the rider OF Fashion, bot without effect Bostona
took the lead at the start and mintained 1t throughout.
Time SO and z 34.-M
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

We are gratifed to learn from the oswego Times
that Mr. DUER yields to the urgent request press
ed upon him from every part of the district and ac-
cepts The nomination of the Convention" Mr.. DuER
has been faithful member of Congress. No con-
stituency in the State have had their interests more
ably represented. But MIR. DuER is not the Repre-.
sentative of his own district merely. His master
mind embraces the whole Union and his eloouent
voice has been heard upon all the great questions
which have agitated the country during the late ex
citing and protracted session of Congress. or his
election there can be no doubt, But it should be
rendered certain. When such men consent to serve
their country in its councils they should be sustain
ed in manner indicative of the public appreciation
Of their worth.--.7lbmy EUening Journal.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

Mr..VAN buren,, in his letter to the Barnburners'
Convention at Utica, June 20, ls4s, said:
"I do, therefore, unhestangy approve the you
propose pursue in Withholding your from Gov. Cas,
and shall do myself II other candidates than
BEFORE THE COUNTRY PRESENTED, shall not
roie for President"
Hon. JoHN p. HALE was at this time the regu-
larly nominated candidate Of the Liberty party for
President and the refusal of Van Buren to vote for
him indicates the strength of his attachment, to that
party.-Nev Hampshire Eagle.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

B.NEiSe srsrEM IN lLLrNors.The Legislature of ILL
nois hs, is to during the approaching December will
be the m since The adoption Of The constitution, under
whose provisions the banking prohibition tha, existed under
the old abolished The Legislature has under its
troll the entire banking question. with the isolated restriction
that no banks go into operation until the law under
which they created shall be Submitted TO- and approved
by, direc, vote Of the people.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

The Hon. PErER g. Bnoogs last week his check for
one hundred dollars to the committee the monument which
has been recently erected in West Cambridge, (Mass by
the voluntary subscriptions Of the inhabitants Of that
over the common grave Of twelve patriots Of the Revolution
who were there slain by the British troops on their precp-
tate retreat from Concord and Lexington on the memorable
10Th Of April l775 be appropriated to the completing and
ornamening Of the same.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

WASHINGTON Asp Baltimore RAILRolD.--By the Re
port Of the President and Directors just published appears
that the gross income from the Washington road for the year
ending 30h September ls4s, has been s255, lei "a the
total expenditure properly chageabe thereto sl43,524 81
and the nett si ,639 76 showing increase
the preceding year Of s3674 40 in the gross ncome
s474 % in the expenditure and $4,000 20 in the nett
reyenue.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

NoRTu CARoLISA.-Hon. HusH WApprLL, Wing Sena-
tor elect from Orange county to the Legislature, has resigned
his scat MIR. DkRRr the Democratic opponent Of Mr. w,
bad the number Of votes, but the Sheriff voted for the
latter and furnished him with certificate. In consequence
Of this Mr. Wadde resigned, and election takes place
on The 7ih Of November.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

NAvAL-A Board for the examination Of Engineers in
the Navy for promotion, and Of candidates for admission into
the Engineer Corps is in session at the Navy Yard
Portsmouth Members Of the Board Ensinecrin chief Gas
H. HAswsLI, President, and Chief Engineers William =.
Williamson and William Sewell, Jr.-Chronicie.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

The Bridgeport Standard says that the New York and New
Haven Road will be opened to New Haven on the 10th
instant, and the trains Of the Canal Road will through to
Bridgeport BY the LIST of November the road will be open
Stamford and the 4th Of December will be in running
order between New Haven and New York
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
BALTIMORE, OcT. 10.

BALTIMORE, OcT. 10.
The stockholders Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad held
he annual meeting yesterday morning. for the purpose Of
receiving the annual report of the Pesden. and Directors
and elect twelve Directors the part of the private stock
holders for the ensuing year. Those constituting the Board
Tor the past year reelected without opposition except
that AsDREw GREGG chosen in the place OF WILLIAM
II. MARRIorT.
The Presidents report shows that the gross revenue of the
Company in the past year has been 81 22 66457 being
increase Of 90 the gross receipts Of the previous
year. and that the has exceeded that of the year
ending the seth September, s47 by s40 45047. These
will show the immense trade the road and Of the gra-
dng increase Of business which has performed in the past
year.
The nett Of the Company for the year ending on
SOL, ,55S07 equal 10 about eight per cent. on the
whole capital Of the Company. For the reasons however,
which stated p detail in the report, dividend is decar
ed in money but dividend in the sock of the Company is
authorized be made each sockhode thus increasing the
capital stock Of the Company the of the dividend
The statements Of the report this and other subjects Of
interest to the stockholders aud the public full and clear
and will indicate what may be expected when the road
peted to the Ohio. .". ...
As heretofore announced, Mr. McLASE closed his abors
President the Company yesterday and rees thatocc
The duty Of eectng devo!ves the Board Of D
rectors, which will doubt be performed early day.
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Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

At stated meeting Of the Board Of Directors held the
Compapys office on the lth Instant THoMAs SWAMI, Esq
of Baltimore, unanimously elected President of The Bal-
and Ohio Railroad Company succeed the Hon. LOUIS
McLANE.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-10-14

ELLIOTT CREssoS, Esq.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-11

Cleared.
shps-Wen Point (pktl Ail.n Liverpool Robert Kermit;
Argo (pkt) Davis Havre, WhtlOck Creole Foster
New Orleans. Frost Hicks Anson Burr Charleston.
Barks-Adelade (swe) shaks. Gott.nb.rs VIM weisssr;
Reed Bangor
Brgs-sh nv ock, Frisbee Maanxas Bsdssr Peek Co;
Desdemonn (Bt) Miller 1t JOINS. NIB Menus X SON.
sehs-Lodsma Elza, Easterbrook, Cndl1 Ha beck Coz
ahsrne Scott 81 JAgo de Cuba Thorn Manchester
rutle, hiehmond. Alien Paxson; ann Smith, Brig
Baltimore; Texas, Elliott Phiiadelphi.; Lucrera Sumner
Lubee; Emma. Lowell, Boston.
Arrived.
Ship Columbia Galloway harleson days, with cson
and rice, TO Durham X D,mon
Brig Rein Wiusor. Jacmel March a. with coffee and
Provncetown for bo'ton March 81 lat 81 H. Ion spoke
schr Fouer Keller, St Thomas March - with hides
kc Brett Vose 20 u noon. lat 40 Ion u spoke
bark Charles Devns Of and from Newport for Cadenas The
HIS experienced succession Of contrary winds
schr DELLA (ot BaIhl ooes, - days with
and molsssea to Savre. sid with brig Velssco
1ell FIR New York Left brig Gen wool Adams fer New
York DAYS 5h LAT S. Ion " g. spoke schr Genoa
ship Sc James Of Bottom, formerly Of New Yorh New
York for New orleans
echr Henry Johnssn, Johnson, Baltimore days, John
500 Lowden.
sehr Clarendon Pendlston, Thomaston. days.
Sailed.
Ships Norma Havana; Susan Drew. Mobile; Charlestos
Chsreson barks Anshuac Cape de ve'da Adaro, Africa;
Grange. Boston; briggs Cordelia Ponce; Rebeccs Whining
ton, NC.
April lo-sanriss. Wind 81 meridian. s; sunset, ssE.
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rcorrssponds.ss Of the Boston Mail
CAsAAE. n H., April 9. lsAs;-Ths ssist oonnuuity
~: nds e:.I ssTs .. Int
day Of the Rev Enos Dudley, Baptist clergy Of
some note In these psrs In charge Of ooer, to un
dergo examination for the murder Of his wife In the
nsshboring town Of Grafton, about nvs weeks since.
The facts connected with this horrible charge,
middle Of March, Rev Mr.. Dudley took his wife out to
ride, and after an absence Of couple Of hours he
turned to his house bringing back the lady corpse In
explanation OF the tragedy he told his family that the
seigh upset. throwing his wife violently against stump,
and causing her destn upon the spot He at pro-
little assistance possible placed tho body in 1t The
funeral conducted with basts marked by total
absence Of all decent preparation and display.
The vsrsion he gave of the manner OF his wifs's
death, spFears ct arst to have been credited bat the
insurer Of her burial, and something peculiar in the
conduct Of the husband after the funeral aroused sus-
pioons Of foul play At the suggestion Of several Of the
deosssed friends the lady dsuterred In early
part Of this week, and council Of phy'ican. held
post norton examination upon II The result
unanimous opinion among the medical men, that the de-
ceased was strsngsd
In Grafton, where the accused was well known, and
aside from some peculiar leaning the doctrines
Of Mllerism, much esteemed and respected He was
Immediately arrested and cd to this place where
the affair Is now being investigated What adds still
more to the mystery Of this trsgosl affair and the
parent guilt of the accused s fact which has come
out during the examination, of his corresponding for
time previous the dssth of Mrs Dudley With
young woman school teacher In this town; and IL ID
rumored that his intimacy with her has parskeu Of
tar more criminal character than letter writing
In justice to the young lady however, against whose
character nothing has heretofore been said will state
that the latter Charge are based upon mere rumor.
She was called - witness against the prisoner, and
10 nov being QUESTIONED before the Justice. aud
daughter of the accused have also been upon
sud their testimony, a. veil - that Of the school mis-
tress represented rs bssrng fsarfully the guilt
Of the accused. The examination hardly think will
% concluded before Monday or Tuesday The NEST
intense xcte prevails 10 the village. which IL filed
With people from Grafton and the aoj dining towns
AN tod that Rev Mr.. Dudley has for some time
back preached tbs Miilerts doctrine in Grafton and
he predicted his wife would die-ths
Lord having, he said, dvuiged that event to him In
advance