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Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12
EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERY IN CALI.

EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERY IN CALI
FoRNIA.-The following is an extract
from letter written 10 his wife 10y u
New Yorker, now working in the mines
of California. The letter bears date
August 26. 1919:
"There was Il gold mine discovered
here (what is called Murphy'S Diygings)
one week to-day; it is evidently tn. work
uf ancient tines-2l0 feet deep, situated
on the summit Of very high mountain
1t has made Il great excitement here. as
it was several days before preparations
could he made TO descend 10 the bottom.
There was found in it the homes ola human
being, also an altar for worship, and s'me
other evidencrs of human labor. From
present indications it is doubtful whelh-
er it will pay to he worked. as it Is most
~ all rock. aud will require great outlay
for tools aud machinery to work IT.
This discovery, if properly pursued by
competent observers, may prove OF the
highest historical importance. 1t will
establish the fact that the mineral wealul h
of that region has been known 10 pre-
ceding generations, and the relics willcl,
have survived may enlighien us as To the
nationality of The people who fir>, pierced
this mountain two hundred and ten feet
and will doubtless suggest an inquiry
into the reasons for abandoning the pur-
suit of gold in n country in which il
seems to abound, ,and where it. Gi<covrrer>
had found encouragement 10 make such
extensive excavations in former times.
~ Y. Post.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12
WASHINGTON NATIONAL MONUMENT
OFFICE, Nov. 10, 1S49.

AS a Circular has been prepared, in
compliance with resolution Of The Board
of Managers, to be sent 10 the principals
and teachers of all the colleges, academies
and public and private schools of the
United States, requesting periodical
contribution from the students and pupils
attached to the same, in aid OF the great
National Monument now in course OF
erection in this city. it will greatly assist
in carrying the plan into operation if the
teachers and others will obige the Board
by furnishing list of the institutions of
learning and the names Of those having
charge of them in their respective towns.
counties, &c, aud address the same TO
the Hon. Elisha Whittlesey, General
Agent.
Papers throughout the Union will
please copy this notice.
GEORGE WATTERSON,
Secretary w. N. M. Society.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12
Tur vrpv I.4rrsr-A Locofoco ex-

THE VERY LArEsT.-A Locofoco ex-
change says the only thing that prevented
the complete overthrow OF Whiggery in
New York, at the late State election,
was the heavy vote cast by the negroes
of that State for the Whig ticket. Who
proposed to so amend the constitution OF
New York as to allow negroes to vote!
A Locofoco, Martin Van Buren,. And
did not the Old Hunker portion of the
Locofoco party unite and fraternize with
the Free Soil or Abolition portion of the
same party, at the head of which is :his
same Martin Van Buren? And yet the
Locofocos would attempt to gull the peo-
Pile into the belief that the negroes re-
fused to vote for their personal friends.
but supported the Wing ticket. They
must have very exalted opinion OF the
intelligence of the people.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12
By Telegraph &" thc Memphis ApDe,,
ARRIVAL OF THE CALEDONIA
BoSToN, Nov. 25-l1 Ar

Caledonia just arrived. Cotton w,,
in active demand the day previous to ba:
sailing and prices had advanced on.
eighth to one fourth penny on Americ,s
descriptions. Her political news no,
important The minister to that count.
from England had sailed fron, Portsmou,t
on the steamer Pamati. II is unders,ooI
his first business OH his arrival will ba -
know what encouragement if any ,bo
United States give TO the attempted with.
dra wal of the aratas from British rnl.
1t is said the British Government b,,
animated that it will use no roerc;,o
measures TO prevent annexation 10 the
Uu.ted States. if the popular voice he do.
ci~ively expressed in favor of it, il i
understood the Minister has full pow'
ef TO resist energericalIy all interference
Of the Uniled States in Nicaragua affairs
AUsTRIA--Thre additional executions
Haynau has published an amnesty.
The Turkish government, has been in.
formed by Count DeSserode that Tho
Gar demands that the Hungarian rein
gees shall he located in the interior os
Gambia. or such part of the British terri.
tories as may afford the best chance Of
keeping them under surveillance. BEN
denies his former conversion TO Islam;sm
Private letters from Cons,an,inople q,
Oct. goth, announce arrival of British Aes
al the mouth Of the Dar,lauelles. Tho
The Sultan aud his Ministers are grearly
pleased at the prompt support given by
Eng land and France and still more so by
the general approval OF their course by
the presses of London aud PARIS.
PERSIA is in a disturbed state. The
Colonge Gazette says many symptoms an
pear leading To the suppo-ilon that wa,
will he renewed between Denmark and
Prussia.
In New York the heavy receipts o,
Cotton al Southern ports prevents any
material advance uuder The Caledonias
news. Market firm, hut with small sales
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

THE CHARGEsHIP TO NAPLEs.-In re-
lation to the rumor stated by some Wash
ington correspondent of gossipping
newspaper north, the Intelligent cores
pondent of the Baltimore Patriot ("Poto.
lnac'') remarks:
"The rumored supposition that Col.
Builitt, of the Republic, is to be appoint
ed Charge de Affaires to Naples. is ell
lirely without foundation. In the first
place, it is presumed that Col. BuIlitt is
we'll satisfied with his present position,
and desires no mission abroad. He is a
good editor; has as much honor in the
station he holds, as he aspires to; aud has
an income arising from the proceeds OF
the Republic, which ought TO satisfy the
ambition OF any reasonable seeker after
this worlds goods. In the next place,
there is left no appropriation for an outfit
TO the mission to Naples, and the Presi-
dent does not intend to appoint any body
to that post until there is one"
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12
The FINANCIAL EsTIMATEs.-We copy
the following from the National Intelli-
Uencer of Nov 20:

the following from the National Intelli-
gencer of Nov. 20:
The Union having recently been in
duced, ''5y sundry iEtimations which it
has seen in the correspondence from this
city," published in certain papers Of the
North. TO indulge in some speculations
in regard TO the Treasury. and the esti-
males which will be laid before Congress
at the approaching session, we have
thought we should be consulting the pub
lie Interests by making known the fact,
obtained from an official source, that, in
the amount of revenue which will be re-
quisite 10 meet the expenditures of The
Government for the fiscal years ending
the 3Oth of June, 1850, and the 3Oth Of
June, 1851; there will be deficit Of be-
tween fifteen and twenty millions of dol
lars. This deficit will not have been oc-
casioned by any insufficieucy Of the cur
rent revenue TO meet the ordinary eXpen-
dilures growing ont of the Mexican war
and the late treaty of peace with that
country.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

HoNoRs TO THE DEAD.-The city au-
thorities of New York, on the arrival OF
the remains of the gallant Worth, Dun
can and Gates, bestowed upon them
public funeral with appropriate cere-
monies. The military and civic process
sion was grand and imposing. An ode.
written for the occasion by Gen. Geo. T.
Morris, was sung by the Sacred Music
Society, and all Grafton was delivered by
John Van Buren, Esq. After the pro-
cession, the bodies were placed in the
Governors room at the City Hall, to be
conveyed to the places of sepulture next
dav-Gen. Worth's to Greenwood Gem
etery; COL Duncan's to Cornwall, his
native town, and Maj. Gates to Cover
nor's Island.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

The Washington Union says that it
was always the object of the Democracy
to separate the political power from the
money power. Exactly So The people
are The political power i'll this country,
and it always seemed to be the object OF
the Locoioco administration to separate
the money from the people as far as pos
sible.-Low. Journal.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

1t appears that Mr.. Hannegan, who
was appointed minister TO Prussia by the
Polk Administration under such very ex-
traordinary circumstances, and who, TAX.
ing his outfit, left this country many
months ago, has never, up to this time,
even entered the Prussian domi.rions.
We think 1t high time for him to take
his Unfit and come back again. No doubt
when he is recalled a terrible Locofoco
outcry will be raised about the outrage
Gus removal of our uery efficient minister
ut tile Court Of Berlsm.'-Prentace.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

The Washington Union says that the
Polk administration went on like clock
work. 1t cer:ainly did ,ibrale back
wark and forward like "a pendulum; aud
as the national debt ieSlifies, was going
constantly upon tick. The people wound
it up handsomely last March, but unlike
other clock-work. no sooner was it wound
up than it stopped observation-disclosures
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

There was a late legal trial i'll Wiscon.
sin in which the subject matter of contro-
versy was denijohn of whiskey. which
was ordered TO he brought into court
The defendant was tried. aud so was the
whiskey-in other words. the whiskey
was drunk aud so was the jury.-Pyentice.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

A EMERSON AND Miss FULLER.-During
Fanny E!ssler's visit to the United States
Emerson accompanied Miss Fuller, the
celebrated authoress, to the Opera: de-
lighted at one of the dancers most trlum-
phant pirouettes, Miss Fuller turned to
Emerson and said, "W aldo-that's poe
try The other replied, Margaret, it is
religion
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

A FAST MAN.-The Brooklyn Advert
ser says that gentleman who resides i'll
that city-a young merchant of fine edu-
cation, great genius and immense wealth
has actually i'll progress an invention
which, when completed, as he soIemnly
and seriously alleges. will enable him to
cross the Atlantic Ocean in less than four
days.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12


REPORTED CHOLERA, AND RE- ESTABLISH
MENT OF QUARANTINE AT ST.. LOUISA
few weeks since it was reported that II
deaths from cholera had occurred on
board the steamer Constitution, between
New Orleans and St. Louis, and upon
her arrival at ST. Louis the Health Off
Ger promptly re-established Quarantine.
1t now appears, that instead of cholera,
the disease was ship fever. The Organ"
says "Dr McMarten, has declared the
disease which the persons taken from the
Constitution are now laboring under to
be ship fever The alarm of cholera on
the authority of the Health officer is now
exploded
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

A TALL PRICE FOR SINGING.-Barnum,
the collector of novelties, has offered
Jenny Lind one thousand dollars per
night, for not less than one hundred
nights, and to pay her travelling expenses
and that of two servants, companion,
financier, etc.. and to place fifty thousand
dollars as security for the faithful COM
pliance of his obligation in the hands OF
her London banker, if she will visit the
United States. Rumor says Jenny has
accepted the proposition.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

A bold attempt at revolt was made
by the prisoners In the pemtentlafy on
Blackwell's Island, New York, recently.
The Warden, Mr.. Kean, had occasion to
chast;se n colored convict, who drew a
knife he had concealed. The stab fell
upon deputy keeper De Mott, seriously
wounding him. Suspicion OF rebellion
attaching to others, search in the cells
resulted in ferreting ont large number
of knives and dirks. How these were
procured is mystery.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

VIRGINIA ELEcTIoN.-Haymond, Wing,
has been elected to Congress in the
Wheeling district, in the place Of New
man, (Dem.) deceased. His majority was
about 15O.
Mr. Thompson, the defeated Locofoco
letter to MIR. Ewing. threatening him with
the awakened wrath of the Democracy of
the nation
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

We publish in another column clr-
cnlar from the Washington National
Monument Committee, addressed to all
the schools and academies in the Unon'
with view of soliciting contributions
from the pupils. 1t is estimated that
there are three millions of school children
in the United States-twelve cents a
wear from each pupil would create a fund
of $500, 900, or 81. .Os0,oG0 in three years
nearly enough to complete the Monu-
ment. Teachers should see that the op-
portunity is afforded their pupils tor con-
,ributing towards an object 50 worthy
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

An extensive gang of counterfeiters
was recently discovered III Cooke county.
Tenn. Seven have been arrested and
among the number Col. w. P. Gil!et, a
man who has always stood high III the
community. He confessed his guilt, and
implicated about two hundred others,
scattered through Jefferson, Cooke and
Sewer counties, Tenn. and Yancey,
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

The Legislature of Tennessee is enter
tanning proposition to expel all free ne
groes from the State, and the Legislature
of Georgia, has appointed committee
to report on the propriety and practical
bility of adopting similar measures in
that State. The continued and determin-
ed action of Northern abolitionists will
finally force all the slave States to pass
laws purging themselves of this class Of
their population, a class, which is worse
than useless. When it is done, and half
a million free negroes are turned in upon
them, they will probably begin to realize
some of the blessings which the course
they have adopted towards the South
has brought about.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12
SERENADE TO HENRY CLAY The wing

SERENADE TO HENRY CLAY The wing
Young men of this city serenaded tieni'
Clay. OH Saturday evening, i'll dellSn'
iul manner. Preceded by Beck pa"u'
a considerable number of them moved I"
the residence OF r. II. Bayard, Esq, Q.
Walnut street, below Eleventh, wh'.'
MIR. Clay is staying, aud OH arriving 'n'|
the band played beautiful harmonies "p.
nearly midnight. Loud aud enthn-'aS'II
cheers were frequently given, nl,Sr'
with calls for the appearance OF Mr. Ol",i rS
but as the Sabbath drew near the c'o""
quietly dispersed. 1t was Just co,u n
piment TO the aged statesman aud Ve.e,a% 'o%
Whig.-PhiLn. North AmeTlcln, I-'"
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

A LUCKY FARMER.-A farmer in Lubec,
Me-, few days ago, in poughing his
field, struck his ploughshare into leaden
box, containing $4,000 in doubloons.-
A better placer than any in California.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

Hon. Patrick w. Tompk;ns, Repre-
sentative OF the last Congress, has been
elected Judge of the Sd judicial district
of Mississippi.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

The New York Tribune states on
reliable authority, that several of the
California emigrants by the Gila route
have been murdered by the Eutaw and
Nayahoe Indians at the crossing of the
Colorado, at which place it is said 1000
Indian warriors have taken hostile
position.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

CHEAP PosrAGE.-The Washington
correspondent of the Philadelphia North
American says the Postmaster General
intends recommending to Congress
further reduction of postage, and the
establishment Of a uniform rate of five
cents.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

rThe Post Master G eneralhas estab-
lished new Post Office called Boggy De-
not, in the Cherokee nation, and appoint
ed VIM. R. Guy Post Master. The name
of Melton, P. o. Chicot county, has been
changed to "Gaines Landing, and Pleas
ant Island, Independence county, has
been changed to "Oil Trough"
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

James M. Power, of Pennsylvania. has
been appointed Charge to Naples, Vice
Thomas w. Chinn, resigned.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

Late East IIdia papers record a 'e'l'' .,
disaster as having recently occl'ffeu AL.
TrichnopoIy, Oh the occasion OF az "a 'I :,
atrous festival. The festival was he''
The top of high rock, aud an i'"I'''" ''os
co,course of people were in atiehu'"r mi.
when II sudden panic caused the ln',s 10.
,ude from above to press upon those w. w
low. until upwards of four hundred a,b
sous were sutfocated or troddpn 10 ae''
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

SNow.-We have been visited with
the most extensive snow that has fallen
in this section OF the country for num-
Der of years! 1t commenced on Sunday
at l O'Clock, p. NJ, and continued until
II O'Clock, A. NJ, on Monday, when it
measured seven inches in depth. Had
the ground been frozen 1t doubtless would
have been foot deep.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

SMAiL-Pox.-Account from Cincinnati
state that the smallpox exists there as an
epidemic, and is marked with unusual ma
lignity. Prisoners in the county Jail are
discharged on their own recoglzance IN
conseuue nee oft.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

New YORK ELEcrIoNs.-A telegraphic
dispatch to the St. Louis Republican
saws: s.Of the New York State officers
elected, are Wings and 4 Democrats;
of the Democrats, 3 are Hunkers and l
barnburner There is a tie on joint ballot
in the Legislature, Senate II Wings 15
Democrats, Assembly 63 Wings IS Dem.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

We have received the first number OF
"THE WESTON REPORTER" new Wing
journal established at Weston, Molssourl'
bv VIM. A. W1rcHER, Esq, for short
time resident of this place. We wish
him every success.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

Within the last six years ten tho'''
houses have been built in st. lA>"'S'
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

Our inland commerce is said to amount TO-
$50, 900 900 annually.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

CALIFORNIA GoLD.-The Philadelphia
Pennsylvania states that three msIIsonS
seven hundred and thirty thousand doS-
lars in California gold, had been received
at the Mint in that city up to the l7th uit.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

The California Legislature, to meet
this month, will, it is stated elect two
Senators and two Members to Congress-
and proceed to organize State Govern
ment.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12

Il ID u b II b A 7 I'll.
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'srHls UNION WILL NOT, MUST NOT, SHALL NOT BIZ
nIssoLvED."-Clay
w WASHINGTON N:
WEDNESDAY,, :. DECEMBER IL, 1849.
Red River continues in good boating
order. The steamer Corinne reached
Fulton on Friday last from New Orleans
-~-~--~----o~~-~~-~~--~
QrThe Eastern Mail failed again on
Sunday night. The high waters have
interrupted all mail communications with
this place for several days past.
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DIVORCES Supreme Court at st.
Louis has decided that the Legislature
of Missouri cannot divorce parties upon
the petition of one of them.
o.-.o~o~oo~~~~~~
The California Legislature, to meet
this month, will, it is stated elect two
Senators and two Members to Congress,
and proceed to organize State Govern
ment.
CALIFORNIA GoLD.-The Philadelphia
PENNSYLVANIA states that three m1IIsonS
seven hundred and thirty thousand doS-
lars in California gold, had been received
at the Mint in that city up to the l7th uit.
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We have received the first number OF
"THE WESTON REPORTER" new wing
journal established at Weston, Molssourl'
bv WIN. A. W1rcHER, Esq, for short
time a resident of this place. We wish
him every success.
SMAiL-Pox.-Accoun from Cincinnati
state that the smallpox exists there as an
epidemic, and is marked with unusual ma
lignity. Prisoners in the county Jail are
discharged on their own recogizance in
consequence oft.
CHEAP PosrAGE.-The Washington
correspondent of the Philadelphia North
American saws the Postmaster General
intends recommending to Congress
further reduction of postage, and the
establishment Of uniform rate OF hve
cents.
The New York Tribune states on
-
reliable authority, that several OF the
California emigrants by the Gila route
have been murdered by the Eutaw and
Navahoe Indians at the crossing of the
Colorado, at which place it is said 1000
Indian warriors have taken hostile
position.
.o,--o.--~--~-~~~--~~~~-
r-The Post Master Generalhas estab-
l;shed a new Post Office called Boggy De-
not. in the Cherokee nation, and appoint
ed VIM. R. Guy Post Master. The name
Of Melton, P. O. Chicot county, has been
changed to "Gaines Landing, and Pleas
ant Island, Independence county, has
been changed to "Oil Trough
New YORK ELECTIONS telegraphic
dispatch to the St. Louis Republican
saws: s.Of the New York State officers
elected, 4 are Wings and Democrats;
of the Democrats, 3 are Hunkers and
barnburner. There is tie on joint ballot
in the Legislature, Senate II Wings 10
Democrats, Assembly 63 Wings IS Dem.
SNow.-We have been visited with
the most extensive snow that has fallen
in this section OF the country for a num-
ber of wears. 1t commenced on Sunday
at l O'Clock, p NJ, and continued until
II o'clock, A. NJ, on Monday, when 1t
measured seven inches in depth. Had
the ground been frozen it doubtless would
have been foot deep.
A TALL PRICE FOR SINGING.-Barnum,
the collector of novelties, has offered
Jenny Lind one thousand dollars per
night, for not less than one hundred
nights, and to pay her travelling expenses
and that of two servants, companion
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-12
w ASH NGTO @ N:
Red River continues in good boating
order. The steamer Corinne reached
Fulton on Friday last from New Orleans.

wThe Eastern Mail failed again on
Sunday night. The high waters have
interrupted all mail communications with
this place for several days past.
DIVORCES Supreme Court at st.
Louis has decided that the Legislature
of Missouri cannot divorce parties upon
the petition of one of them.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-02-26
Gen. TAYLOR.

On arriving through Baltimore, Gen Taylor Was
received with great enhusssm. He was addressed 10
behalf of the people assembled by T. Collier Lee Esq
We copy from the National Infsili9Hes
The reply made by Gen Tsylor was briel, but iull
of excellent feeling and 10 the point He alluded 10
his military career and said that the battles Attr iouten
10 his vaor were won by the bravery OF the sOies ne
had the honor TO command He also alluded 10 the
heh station 10 which be bad been elected by he amer
icsn People and could not but hope that ne might sue
coed 10 aisylne the aspertes OF party snd pIomounS
the best interests OF bs country He Intended 70 90 all
ID his power 10 benefit the American People but u he
should commit errors 40 he necessarily must ne ~Ou'o
depend upon the msgnsnimy OF those whs had p'Hce1
him 10 Office 10 attribute 1t 10 error oil Judgment anu
not 10 HE heart This speech snd every ssntencs' W
fact which the General uttered was received WIN uea
eLing applause
The Generals arrival at Washington was equaily "'
umphant According to one secoun,;
A, aeon a. the whistle announced his arrival .a'
Lutte was fired from the bill which oVeIooss the ran
through which the Rsiroad runs. When De entered
the depot he was received with repeated cheers oy an
immense crowd He was escorted In carriage y
Marshas by q Joyous multitude, IN carriages OF on
foot 10 wizards Hotel amid the sound Oh music, tne
ringing of bells and the blaze Of skyrocseo Nnen
he arrived 81 WIZARDS, be was again received WIN
cheers and music After short time he reappeared
upon the balcony Of the drswingroom, and made a
brief address Is follows
"Gv~rLxMrS: have not appeared 10 make a
speech even n were able. have met Win serious
have my gratitude for the attentions which nav Teen
paid me Allow 70 express my best wishes Tor me
welfare snd happiness OF 81 oi you
C.n TAYLOR then retired