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Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28
OUR SCHOOLS

On Monday last the second session of
our schools commenced. The examina-
tions which commenced on Tuesday Of
last week, were continued until Friday
evening They were most thorough and
sitting, and the large concourse of persons
who were constantly in attendance to
witness them, came away more than
satisfied Indeed we do not say enough
when we say satisfied for every body
was delighted. 1t is said that scholars
have seldom been known to advance as
rapidly as they have in these schools
Well may parents say SO, for we have
teachers who would do honor to any
chair of instruction. They came to us
with the highest testimonlals-we eX-
pected much at their hands, and public
expectation has been more than realized
Fortunate is any country when 1t has
slch men to instruct and develope the
minds of its youth. Good schools are an
inestimable blessing in every land OF
civil and religious liberty-bad ones do
DuC lIllc VI uO SOOe' A'Oi~AOAN ~ -
sustain and foster ours. We might never
again be able to fill the places of Messrs.
Thweatt and Slack. Ihe former mas
CHARGE of the Male-the latter of the
Female department. Their just popular
ity with this community as accomplished
scholars. and efficient instructors Is H.
deed TO be envied, if it be right to envy
anything that belongs TO our nelghbors.
As a Teacher of Music, Mrs. Slack
has given every evidence OF pre-emlnence
The young Ladies under her dlrectlon'
have made rapid advancement, and re-
fleet great credit upon their preceptress.
It was indeed surprising to us, to see how
much had been taught them IN SO short
time.
The teacher Of youth sustalns a most
responsible relation to society. He leads
the young mind step by step. and during
the process he leaves upon 1t lasting I'M
pressions for good Or evil. Between hlm
and his pupil there Is sympathy WHICH,
though it cannot be described, yet 1t exists
How important is it then to have the
youth of our land thoroughly taught IN
all the useful branches OF learning, and
that, too by the right sort OF men. W
trust this county and all the surrounding
counties will arouse and help us to bulld
ND and establish our schools on firm
basis. We desire to see them placed
beyond the pale of contingencies we
have the right sort OF men to teach, II par
ents would send their children here to be
taught. How many children are they
within GO or 70 miles of these schools
who are kept at home-idllng away their
precious time, and wasting their intellect.
The parent who is able to educate his
children, and fails to do SO, infilcts a serl-
Gus injury upon his offspring, aud upon
society. We should think of our resPon-
sibility to them, and to our country. ooon
will they take our places--soon Will tnose
who are children now, have TO MAKE
laws and fill the high offices Of this great
nation. Let US fit them for that great
work-a work in which all chrlstendofl
eeJs deep and abiding interest.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.
Washington FEB. IS.

Washington FEB. 8.
Sundrv petitions and memorials were
presented and referred.
MIR. Corwin presented resolution in
regard to the reciprocal treaty with Can
ada. He also reported bill for the re-
lief of the securities of r. P. Little, which
was passed.
MIR. Breese moved to take up the bill
granting the right Of way for canals and
railroads through the State of Illinois and
other States.
Mr.. Davis moved to take up the bill
granting five years half pay to the widows
and orphans of soldiers who fell in the
Mexican war. The Senate proceeded
to consider said bill, as in committee OF
the whole, which was read third time,
by unanimous consent, and passed.
On motion the Senate proceeded to the
consideration of the order of the day-the
civil and diplomatic bill.
Mr. Cameron in order to make the bill
more acceptable, offered an amendment
for the erection of custom house at Erie,
Penn. The amendment was adopted.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Judiciary committee was discharg.
ed from the further consideration. of the
charges against Judge Conklin.
The remainder of the session was oc.
cupied with no business Of general in
tereSt.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28
An awfaI tragedy occurred in Gil

An awfu1 tragedy occurred in Gin
cinnati on the I'd inst. A woman went
to a boarding house of Mrs. Wolfe and
inquired for a Mrs Howard. She was
called, and after the lapse of few mill
utes, during which time the two women
were alone in the dining-room, Mrs. how-
ard rushed into the kitchen with her throat
cut and fell down dead The murderess
is supposed to be the first wife OF capt.
Howard, from whom he was divorced.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

Late accounts from Oregon state that
the gold fever is raging to an alarming
extent. All the settlers were leaving for
California. Traders, mechanics. and far.
mers were negecting their business and
leaving. The Spectator and Free Press
had both, suspended publication. aad edi-
tors, printers and imps gone with the rest
The harvest promised an abundance. bat
so many had left for the gold region that
few reapers remained. An emigration OF
nearly 5000 had started overland.
arkansas Democrat.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

In recent case tried III Cincinnati, to
establish the precise time of the death of
a man who, with his wife, was blown up
by steamboat explosion, an Irishman
was put on the stand, who was also
blown up but escaped. Said the attorney
to him, "When did you last see the gen.
tleman alive % Sure, your Honor, as
me and the stovepipe We're going up, We
met him coming down.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

Resolutions have been introduced into
the Virginia House of Delegates, by MIR.
Perrow. in favor of Railroad from the
Mississippi across the continent to the
Pacific, and urging it upon The attention
of the Virginia Senators and Representa-
t;ves in Congress.-Littte RocG Dem.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

The Washington Union publishes the
accounts of Commodore Jones from Cal.
ifornia. They confirm the gold accounts
received from other sources. and repre-
sent the evils which flow from the non.
existence there of a stable govrnment-
the roberies, the murders, &c.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28
LOUIS PuILIpPE's STATE CAREIAGE.-

LOUIS I HILIPPE 5 HTATE OAKI,IAUE
Dan Rice, the king of Testers, has pro-
cured this kingIy conveyance, which is
now stored in the carriage repository in
Carondelet street, it having been presen-
ted to him. we understand, by the con-
tribution OF his friends. We do not know
which is likely to create the greatest sem
sation next summer-this royal remnant
of fallen monarch, or the great clown
himself, who will traverse the country In
this kingly style.-N O. Picayune.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

New YORK SENAToR.-The Hon. VIM.
Ii. Seward, was, on the 9th inst, elected
United States Senator, by the Legislature
OF New York. for six years from the 4th
of March next
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

The New York Post says as a rumor,
that Major Bliss is engaged in preparing
history of the campaigns of Gen. Taylor.
Having witnessed all of them, Maj. Bliss
account would be eagerly sought after.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

The CoTToN MARKEr.-The quotations
for Cotton in the New Orleans market on
the 18th do not vary from those OF
the 14th, published in another column.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

Major Hughes, Captain Tillman. Capt.
Sidel of the U. S. A., and Mr.. Norris OF
Philadelphis with thirty-eight assistants
have left New York for Chagres, to survey
Aspinwall Il Cos, Panama railroad track
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

THE GOLD DIGGERs-Under this cap
ton, the Boston Journal, uf the 25th ult.,
publishes three columns of names, of pas
sengegs from that port to. California.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

H. J. G.. Battle, Esq, has retired from
the "Caddo Gazette" 1t is now pub
hshed by Messrs. A. A. Williamson and
G.. w, Rives.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

A bill, authorizing a company 10 con-
struct wire suspension bridge over the
Mississippi, at St. Louis has passed the
Illinois Legislature.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

THE JUDGEs.-A majority of the Judges
of the Supreme Court, have decided, in
the case of the State vs.. w. &. Scott,
Judge of the Sd Circuit Oh gWo a0arra'ato,
that the amendment to the State con-
stitution, ratified by the late General
Assembly, declaring that the qualified
voters of each Judicial Circuit shall elect
their Circuit Judge, did not oust the
Judges whose term of Office had not eX-
pired when the amendment was ratified,
but that they continue in. office until the
expiration cf the term for which they
were elected. Hon. G. G. Scott, dis
sentng.
Judge Walker, in delivering his sepa-
rate opinion, held that the Legislature
possessed the power, under the amend
ment removing the restrictions as to the
number of counties which shall compose
Circuit, to abolish part of the Circuits
if deemed expedient, and that where the
legislature had abolished a Circuit, the
Judge of that Circuit would be out o.
office-but that mere increase, or dim
mutton of the size of a Circuit, did moi
abolish it, nor put the Judge out.
ARK. Democrat.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

The Baltimore and Philadelphia Rail
Road Company, are building splendid
car to convey General Taylor to Washing
ton, on his arrival at the latter city.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

Bryan II. Smithson, one of the Demo-
cratic candidates for Governor, has with.
drawn from the canvass.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

Miss JULIA DEAN-We see by our
telegraphic dispatches, says the Louis
Vile Courier of the 1st inst, that Miss
Julia Dean, the favorite actress, has been
wood and won by the notorious John
Minor Bolts, of "Head- him -or-die" no.
toriety. We fear that when Miss tulsa
Welded her consent, she had not inquired
very particularly in regard to the morals
of J ohm. She probably was not aware
that he is the same individual that slept
one night with John Tyler.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

A CALIFORNIA CoIN.-We learn from
the Washington Union that the mint at
Philadelphia has coined some of the gold
received from California, into quarter
eagles with "Cal, inscribed over the
head of the eagle.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

The New York Express relates the
following
On Thursday last, we are told, young
gentleman, holdings permanent situation
in large commission house in this city,
at salary of So, 600 per annnm, made up
his mind to go to California-resigned
his office, and Immediately thereafter
married a beautiful and interesting lady,
and in an hour from the Qme OF the mar
riage ceremony, he was on board the bark
A. Emory, on his way to.the gold region
leaving his youthful bride behind, to con-
sole herself as best size can.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28
LATEST FROM CALIEoRNIA.-Ih fol
lowing is teleraphic despatch, dated

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13, 4 Z. M.
The Washington Union publishes a
letter dated at San Francisco Oh Christ
mas day, which says that there is des-
perate state of affairs existing III Califor-
ala. Murders and robberies are of hourly
occurrence. Twenty murders were per-
petrated in six days. The people are pre-
pairing to organize provisional govern
ment, in order to stop outrages. The
revenue laws are enforced, and will yield
the first year about $40,000. The inhabi-
tants oppose this. The mines continue
to prove abundantly productive.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28
LATEST COMMERCIAL NEws-GREAT AD.
VANCE in AMERICAN SECURITIES.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 81. II A. n
ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA

LIF IFEFFUUL, dsI. J.. "A. W.
The Cotton market opened this morn
ing with much firmness and promise of
a good business to-day. The closing
prices of yesterday are fully sustained
with an upward tendency. The buoy
ancy of this mornings business on the
London Stock Exchange, will have a
favorable influence upon to-days Cotton
market here. United States skies have
risen still further and have been done at
fifteen (propably 115) The advance in
prices of American Securities and large
sales of Cotton will be of advantage to
the Commercial community of the United
STATES, equal to five or ten millions of
dollars by this single arrival.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

Ifa man would register all his opinions
upon love, politics, religion, learning, etc.
beginning from his youth, and so go on
to old age, what bundle of inconsistent
cies would appear at last
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28
"My dear, don't say tale. say narrative,

"My dear, don't say tale. say narrative,
said modest lady to, her little son who
was relating very interesting "tale he
had Just read in the newspaper. While
the little fellow was. thinking OF his sad
mistake the old house dog walked III
shaking his tail and, looked quite familiar
at the boy, when he exclaimed: Ma,
make Sancho quit shaking his narrative.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

~ Captain Cooper has our thanks tor
a Picayune of the 18th, and Shreveport
papers Of the 23d instant.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

the completion of each section of the
work, to call upon each subscriber for the
one fifth Of the one thirt, of the amount by
him subscribed. Is it not probable, that
where there is so large an amount to be
raised, that some OF the parties when call
ed upon to pay their subscriptions,
may not be prepared to do SO. The con-
sequence would be that the work could
not progress, and those who paid up their
:nstallments promptly, would be no more
benefited than those who had not. We
do not say that this will be the case in
this instance, but such things have oc-
cured, and are liable to occur again.
To us the article of agreement has the
appearance of one sided affair. One
party argreesto pay punctually and prompt
ly for all the work and labor doae, and if
the other party fails altogether, or only
partially complies with his contract, lie
forfeits nothing. Furthermore, we be-
lieve it impracticable TO keep the naviga-
ton open, even after the the removal of
the raft: unless some permanent improve
ment, is made upon the channel of the
river throughout the entire raft region,
and this must be done by changing the
channel. The channel now is too narrow,
am. too crooked-there is no current, the
! banks are so thoroughly paved with logs
| that the action of the water has no effect
! upon them. To accomplish any good,
! the channel of the river must be straight
ened-there must be cut-offs made, so as
to give additional current, which by its
action upon banks free from logs and
drift, will widen and deepen the channel,
and thereby effectually remove the causes
of the evil. Without this, in our humble
opinion, there can be no permanent i'm
provement made.
But as we at first remarked, this is a
matter altogether between the contract
ing parties. They have the right to sub
scribe their funds as they see proper, and
! it is no business of ours 1t was only at
the solicitation of one Of the parties, that
we have given our views of the matter.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

We learn that the Wings of the Ohio
Legislature, in caucus, on the 18th inst,
nominated Judge McLean for U, States
Senator.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

A. Mr.. B. II. Martin was lost over.
board from the steamboat Chancellor, III
the Mississippi, week or two since.
Washington telegraph., 1849-02-28

CYRUS w. WILSON, the Wing candi-
date tor Governor who is he! For the
benefit OF our readers we proceed to give
a brief history OF this gentleman, who is a
now candidate for the sutfrages of his
fellow citizens, for the office OF Chief
Magistrate of the State of Arkansas.
Cyrus w. Wilson is a native of Ken
tucky; of poor, but respectable parents.
His grandfather was killed at the battle
of Kings Mountain His father served
in the Revolutionary war; joining a
company Of cavalry, at the early age OF
16 years and was at the surrender OF
Lord Cornwalis, at York Town at an
early day he removed to Tennessee, and
fought the Indians under General jack
son, whose friendship he enjoyed TO a
marked degree. Cyrus w. Wilson has
been widower for the last IL years.
He has two sons; and to educate them,
he has used the utmost industry and econ
omy. lie is plain farmer-no planter,
but hard-working farmer. Yes! go to
Cyrus Wilson i'll the spring Of the year,
and you will find him at the handles of
his plough. He has been, for the last
eight years of his life. citizen of Arkan-
sas. During all that time, he has earned
his living by his own industry, and not
by the droppings from the public CRIB.
MIR. Wilson, in early life, professed re-
igion; and has ever since, been an ex-
emplary christian.
He has resided but few years in Pu-
laski county, and yet, such is the great
worth of the man, that he beat for the
Senate, in District slightly Democratic,
the old war horse of Democracy, Maj. 2.
r. Crutchfeld. AS legislator, he ac-
quilted himself ably and faithfully ever
in his place-always attentive to the bus
mess going on; his good sense and clear
head, were amply demonstrated, in the
votes he gave for the various measures be.
fore the Senate.
Such is the brief history of Cyrus w
| Wilson. Between him and John Selden
Roane, how will you choose, people oi
Arkansas Will you cast your vote fol
the duelist who cannot take the oath
of office, as prescribed by your laws, with.
ont committing perlury-for one VINO Is
politician by trade, with no interests Out
side of office, binding him TO the State
who has no fixed residence-but is float
| inc about somewhere between the town
| of Van Buren, and the city of the Pines
Or will you not rather vote for the PLAIN
! honest farmer, with clear head and SOUND
| judgement; with fine moral character
and religious principles! If the latter
! character be your choice, then GO to the
polls and cast your votes for cyrus W
| WiLson-Batesviiie Eagle.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-27
LATE FROM CALIFORNIA.
Increase Of the Gold Fever.

The editor of the New York Herald says
he has confidential letter, the intelligence
in which is too astounding for belief, and he
therefore does not publish it. The following
is the first alluded to:
Our placer, or gold region, now extends
over 300 or 400 miles Of country, embracing
all the cracks and branches on the east side
Of the river Sacramento, and one side Of the
San Joaquin. In my travels, | have, when
resting under tree and grazing my horse,
seen few pieces of pure gold picked up
from the crevice of the rocks or slate where
we were stopping. On one occasion, nooning
or refreshing on the side of stream entirely
unknown TO dggers Of ''prospectors," or ra-
ther, if known, not attended by one of my
companions, in rolling in the sand, said "Give
me tin pan; why should we not be looking
in gold sands" He took pan, filed it with
sand, washed it out, and produced in five
minutes 50 or SO worth of gold, merely say
ing, as he threw both pan and gold on the
sand, II thought So"
Perhaps it is fair that your readers should
learn that however plenty the Sacramento
Valley may afford gold, the obtaining of it
has its disadvantages. From the lst of July
to the lst of October, more or less, one half
of the people will have fever and ague, or in
termittent fever, which takes them from the
first day of digging until they have been one
hundred miles from the placer" fifteen or
twenty days In the winter it is too cold TO
work in the water; butfrom next April to the
following July, one million OF dollars of pure
gold, or more, per month, will be produced
from this gold region, without digging more
than three feet deep. Some work in the
sand by washing from the surface in wooden
bowl or tin pan; some gouge it out from the
rocks or slate; the more lazy ones roll about
and pick up the large pieces, leaving the small
gold for the next emigration.
AT present, the United States, receives but
small part of our "placer," You may believe
me, when say that for some time to come,
California will export yearly, nearly quite a
half million of ounces of gold, twenty-five
to twenty-four carats fine some pieces Of
that will weigh sixteen pounds, very many
one pound. Many men who began last June
to dig gold with a capital Of $50, can now
show $1,000 to $4,000. saw a man, to-
day, making purchases of dry goods, &c, for
his family, lay on the counter bag made Of
raw hide, well sewed up, containing one hun
dred ounces. observed, that is good way
to pack gold dust He very innocently re-
plied-"All the bags brought down are that
way like the size!" Five such bags in
New York wonld bring near $4,000. This
man lett his family last August. Three
months digging and washing, producing four
or FIVE bags of 100 onnces each, is better than
being mate of vessel at $40 per month, as
the man formerly was. His companion, a
Mexican, who camped and worked with him,
only had two or three cowhide bags Of gold.
In this tough, but true golden tale, you
must not imagine that all men are equally
successful. There are some who have done
better; even to $4,000 in a mos,h; man.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-27
POSTAGE BILL,

This bill was called up in the U. S. Sem
ate on the 10Th inst, BY Mr.. Niles. Gen.
Cameron offered an amendment allowing
newspapers to be carried free under 80
miles. Mr.. Allen of Ohio took decided
stand in favor Of the amendment as an act of
justice to the Country Press. Mr.. Niles
and others objected, stating that it would
diminish the revenue. Now it is probably
not known to these economists, that proba-
bly, not one fifth, and in many instances
not one tenth OF the country papers are
carried inside the mail within 80 miles,
They are mostly carried outside at con-
siderable trouble, vexation and expense to
the publishers without any benefit TO the
Treasury. The objection that it would be
an act Of injustice to Post Masters is equally
groundless. Post Masters in the country
are generally merchants, whose object is to
accommodate their customers, and there is
probably no, one in hundred who would
be willing to give up the privilege of serv-
ing their customers free Of charge, if they
could do so. This is measure of self de-
fence, without which the Country Press
cannot be sustained against the monopoly
of the city publishers. Gen. Cameron and
Mr.. Allen will receive the thanks of the
whole Country Press and their millions Of
readers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-27

EXPLOSION OF STEAM BoILERs.-We learn
that Mr.. Richatd L. Lloyd, Of this county!
has the assurance Of patent from our gov.
eminent for the discovery of an invention for
the prevention of the explosion Of steam boi.
lers. The corhrivance or invention is the re.
suit OF long and thorough Investigations and
experiments made by him, and is designed
10 draw of the gas, or the electricity, as he
cenom'nates the explosive agent generated
~ steam boilers, leaving the active and mo-.
i've qualities OF the steam unimpaired and
even IN 'he total exhaustion of the water in
the boiler the machinery is rendered entirely
harmless. For years past experiment.. \. :.
been made in Europe and in this country 60,
the purpose of testing steam elec,tic;,v =. :,
operative agent, and to prevent explosion, ~
steam boilers but very little has been demon.
strated thereby, except to satisfy the mind,
OF one or more eminent scientific individuals
that the principal element of steam is cleo.
tricity, and that this electricity is the explo.
sive power and agent. If the inve,ion of 20
invalubie means of saving the life and limb
OF human kind from the risks and dangers of
steam has been reserved 10 the genius of
citizen OF this county, we have reason 10 fee,
degree of sectional and national pride, and
to congratulate the world upon this m,or,an,
discovery.-Phila. Ledger.