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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-08
The First National Council Of the Catholic
Church Ira the United states.

from the Baltimore sun . ,
The first National Council Of the Catholic Cnurcn IN
the United States was convened yesterday, lounuaV
the 9th of May, in the metropolitan Churen vi Daiti-
more. -,
Preliminary meetings ofthc preiates nave peen hed
in the hrcbi, copal mansion during the past week.
Most ustI ions and Most Reverend Archbishop OF Bal
tmorc, follows:- -, -, c,,
1t Rev Michael PORTER, RI Rev. John j. Chanche,
Rev. Edward Damphoux, ID. D., Rev Francis l. homme
Secretaries. 49, - - a,
Rev Lewis Oillct Rev. VIM. ID. Parsons, Chanters,
ON Sunday, about IL O'clock the preates, In grand
pyoeesscri each wearing full pontEcas, lett the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-08
Anniversary OF the Anti-Slavcry Society
Adjourned Meeting mt the Abyssinian
n.


The meeting was opened at a late hour, by prayer
made by Mr.. John T. Remond pastor of the Abyssnsn
church of colored persons, in Anthony street. Mr..
Thomas Downing then called to the chair, and Mr.
Jackson appointed Secretary. Mr.. Van Rensselaer,,
editor of the RAMS Horn for whom the pastor prayed
in his prayer that his subscription list might be aug
mented present the platform, and being called
upon, arose to state to the meeting the object Of the
assembly. Mr. Van Rensselaer, having concluded his
statement
MIR. CHARLES LESox REMoSp then and read a
preamble and resolutions, of which not able to
obtain copy, the substance, however of which
the effect that the coored people being subjected to
degrading prescriptions and being compelled to occu-
py an inferior situation in society in this country
Resolved That 1t is their duty to promote the ele-
walton and improvement of the colered race by all
means within their power.
Resolved That the apathy hitherto shown by coored
people in the pursuit of their elevation and dignity is
greatly to be regretted and pledge ourselves for the
future renewed efforts to attain this object.
Resolved, That II 1t necessary for the people Of
Europe to rise in their might and cast down their OPP
their political condition, it Is equally that
the coored people Of the United States should do the
same following their noble example. Therefore,
Resolved That societies be formed committees
raised &C for the purpose Of eectng, by the press,
and by public lecturng much of these great objects
as possible
Mr. REMoSp then proceeded to urge the Importance
Of the subject contained in these resolutions he
GREETED that stranger like himself should be called
upon TO move the adoption Of these resolutions The
battle was to be fought by themselves aud the
time for the battle There a moral battle to be
Fought as well as physical lie regretted the
apathy Of the coored citizens of New York TO the anti
slavery cause Their satisfaction with their present
condition was wrong; no could feel sympathy for
them. lie was among the dissatisfied colored Ameri-
cans in the United States and those who were satisfied
were guilty Of an outrage against their oppressed
brethren. He Is base betraycr of the cause of the
colored people, who, being n coored man had any
sympathy either for Wigs locofocos, and did not
devote all his energies to the antislavery cause Mr.
Rcmond concluded by moving the adoption of the
resolutions.
FREDERIcH DOUGLASS being called upon, then addrcse-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-08

Hundreds &C emgrants passing on TO the ia Wes'
every day Gays the Albany Journal, OF sa.usasy.i
They appear to be- generally forehanded For ssvera
DAYS past. we have observed an unusuai numocr VI
Scotch and rnsltsh well clad and healthy looking
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06
w A R E VI @ U S E
NOTICE.

"A \HE subscriber takes this method of return
Il ing his thanks to the citizens of this and
the adjoining counties, for the liberal patronage
heretofore received, and hopes BY strict and per-
sopa attention to business, to receive a continu-
anre Of the same. or.a.E
From this date the business will be conducted
BY the subscriber in connection with IRA NUM-, /,
unde, the name and style of McCOllum q. Num-
both Of whom will devote their personal attention
to this branch of the business.
They are now having large additions made to
their Warehouses and Cotton Sheds, and will be
prepared to safely store away any quantity OF Up
Freight and Produce, and will hold themselves re-
sponsible for the safe delivery of the same (ire
excepted) .... j.
Cotton stored by them will in all cases be he'd
subject to the order of the owner, and wil(f ship
ped be sent to any house they may wish Their
charges will be low as those of my other regu.
larly established Warehouse in the place. They
would say to their friends, that the Cotton Sheds
they are now having erected will be the safest de-
post for cotton in the place, as they will be en-
tirely disconnected with any other buildings in
town, and consequently incurring less risk from
fire. 81 etrsrN ~nFGE EFE
All orders addressed TO them, or to the subscr-
Der, W i'll receive prompt attention.
,....' -. P. McC0LLUM.
Camden. September Is, le4S.
NB.--We have made arrangements to have all
Up-freight stored with US, insured against loss by
fire, at premium of half of one per cent. per
month but no insurance will be effected. unless
speciallv directed. McCOLLUM e. MUM.
Refer to B. L. Brittin, A. Block & Son. G. D
Royston, ESQ.,, Hon. E. Cross, H. A. Bleyins.
DR.. B. P. Jett, and w. H. Etter, Washington.
43-6m N~
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06
POETRY.
.TEAR S


When will the spirit weep2
When bliss surrounds US with its choicest beamss
In wakefrl calm? soul uplifted dreams'
In sorrow, nursed and deep9
= In all--in each the tear 10 saUsangq i
Falls bright and glistening in the rosest bower;
Or where sweet joys excess makes glad the hour'
AS well as on the hier.n 81 bia6 sl F
THE mother watches--weeps!
Her hope and fear, that sness couch brside,
Where still her bosoms dear maternal pride
-so An rosy .tinted sleeps, tsa,
, The siverd grsndsire ae-s 81 b91s..
Bright youth in bouyaut iovliness unfurId;
The tears bedew his pallid cheek and cold;
He fails by slow degrees.
Love has It's gushing springs ..7
Both Tor its hopeful or dsconsolute heart +.
1t wseps to meet, and weeps again to part,
And still the tear-drop brings.
Tho rnfIlrd aoM appears s.t ts 5-G
Ono balm to have Of true and sweet relief
One outlet for the foods Of Joy grief
And that is blessed with tears. -ta
,gseTruth has one language true
One advocate of mute and pleading speech,
That CLAIMS distrust, and doth conviction teach
IT. Tears, it is{fonnd in You.
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06
.NOTYCE.

yVNHE undersigned, having been successfully
j engaged in the Building and Repairing OF
GIN STANDS, in this place, during the past
wear, would inform their friends, AMI Planters,
generally, that they have recently purchased, in
the Eastern cities. a large assortment of Gin ma
terias of the latest and most improved patterns,
for the purpose OF carrying on the Gin Building
and Repairing business, more extensively ANY
Gin Stands made and sold by the undersigned, will
be delivered and put in operation, and proving to
be, not as good as represented by them, may be
returned without any expense to the purchaser ;
and all repairs done by them, will he warranted
satisfactory.
WIN. w. G. COLLINS,
B. L. BEITTIN.
Washington, January II, l649 3-tf
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06
,Brittos Hotel, ,vo1
WASHINGTON, HEMPSTEAD CO.,
ea 1891 1G ARKANSAS.

I 4 -. .i4 :.
II NHE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends
i and the public, that he still continues busl-
ness at his old stand, where he has supplied him.
self with every thing necessary for the accom-
mediation ofths travelling community, Ills house
is commodious, the rooms well arranged for
families and his table we'll supplied with the best
the market affords.
His stables are large, bountifully supplied with
provender, and attended by careful ostlers - P"
8 He pledges himself that nothing shall be want
ing on his part to render comfortable all who may
be pleased to give him call. His charges will Dc
as moderate as those Of any other house in the
south, as an evidence Of which he refers to the
following af nou
y bne stnltoa RULES: la8 81 hns'
Boarding per month, $lO
Boarding and lodging per week. W ~
Is day, 70
Single meal, 20
. Lodging, 20 20
Horse feed, - -ltl.o- --- - 20
Keeping man and horse all night, VI
keeping horse per week, S5
Washington, Oct. 30, ls45-7-tf
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06

NOTICE.

A IL persons-to to whom liam indebted, and also,
n those having uns nsettledbusness with me, are
hereby notified to come forward and present their
demands for payment, as Tam ready 10 adjust the
amount, and fully prepared,to close up and settle
all unfinished or unsettled business. Expecting
to leave Arkansas in the course of three or four
months, and shall be absent for some time, lam
particularly anxious to settle up the whole Of my
business, before leave !; and persons dsregarding
this notice. may fully expect to abide the
consequences
GRANDSON D. ROYSTON.
WASHINGTON, HEMPsrEAp COUNTY, ARK, } GsnV
7Ne oi February 26, le49. { 9-f
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06
SCHAER'S HOTEL.
WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS.

THE subscriber having purchased the honse
l. formerly occupied az hotel, by R. F. Sui
Ivan, has re-opened it for the accommodates OF
his friends, and the travelling puplic
His table will be furnished with the best the
market affords, and the proprietor will spare no
pains to render, his guests comfortable.
His bar wilt be furnished with the choicest va
riety of liquors; AMI his stables, which are large
and commodions, will be supplied with plenty OF
psovender, and be attended by careful ostlers.
His charges will be the same as are customary
in similar establishments. Ashare of public pat
ronage is respectfully solicited.
~, ..a u, CLEMENT SCHAER.
Washington, Sept. .27, l84S-4l-tf .,..,,
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06
NOTICE.

r WILL PAY in Leather, Boots, Shoes, OF
j Saddles, for all good Hides that may be
brought to my Tan Yard, the following prices,
to wit: Ten cents for good dried Hides. and FIVE
ceuts for good green Hides. Twill keep on hand
d supply Of the above named articles, which
will sell low for Cash. exchange at fare rates,
for Hides and Skins.
". j. JONES.
January 9, l649. 2-tf
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06
FURNITURE MANDATORY.

A N assortment always ON hand, consisting in
n part, of the following articles :-SiGeboards,
Bureaus, high and low post Bedsteads, Tables, of
different sizes, Sofas, &c. &C.. all of which lam
selling at reduced prices. @rt-l
4fou s JNO.S. SPENCE. &
N.B-I have coffins Of all sizes, finished off,
and hearse in readiness e IqG| JS S.
April le, le46. YsN l6-3n,
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06
DR.. J. D. CONWAY.
Drs. Conway & Gray,

HAVING associated themselves in the practice
Ill Of Medicine, offer their professional services
to the citizens of Washington and the vicinity.
Dr. Gray will be found at his residence, in WASH
ington, unless professionally engaged. Or. Con-
way, at his plantation, four miles west of WASH
ington., . a sr.~9 f,,,, .,5t.r, ,,4---,
N. B.-lnall difficult eases, their joint atten-
ton will DO given, without extra charge.
April II, le49. o0A w. s3f7H l5-tf
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06

MEDICAL NOTICE.
hrs. WILLIAMS g. BURT, having assoca-
~ ted themselves in the practice of Medicine,
respectfully tender their professional services to
the public.
Office at their Drug Store, where they will
keep constantly on hand, general assortment Of
fresh Drugs and Medicines.
Washington, December 6, 164S. Stiff
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06
Farm GO2. Sale.

Election News By Express!
A LII persons indebted to the undersigned, will
IL please come forward, on or before The first
day of January, ls49, and make satisfactory ar
rangements for the payment Of their indebtedness.
All those failing to do SO, will hear from me,
through those that administer the law, and at their
own expense. ioogls -
-uhtg0 tHs BENJAMIN L. BRITTIN.
washington, November 7, lS4S. 47-tf
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06
1NIOgp1IO1E,
New Livery stable.

- THE subscriber
nTF i has opened H.EI
ExS large and commo' E%T
-As--A2- dious Stable, in con- SiZ-7ST = T.
nertion with the Camden Inn, bept'by vi, and
Tarwater. His charges. will be modeepSrS.
faithful attendance will be gwen TO honJs ~ va.
Persons from distance, who wish TO laN !, bs
ter here, will, by leaving their Horses n ,herp,
charge, Have every care and attention nlPrTrR. PrrrrR
dorr ods rrori PHILLIP r'Ia Ia',si
Camden, February %, ls49.
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06

NASTINGS-Pots and Kettles, of all sizes
" Tea Kettles; Ovens, extra lids Spiders, Grid
dies, Andirons, Gridirona, Wagon Boxes; Waffle
Irons, Sc, just received, and for sale by
. .f B.. L. BRITTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06

NUTLERY--Rogers' best Congress Knives. q
" Razors; Table Cutlery, extensive assort.
ment of Pocket Knives, Butcher Knives, etc for
sale by B. l.. BRITT1N.
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06

ID DLACKSMITHS' TOOLS Embracing seve-
ID raj sizes Of Bellows, Anvils, Vices, Hammers,
Screw Plates. &C.; Horse Shoes, and Horse Shoe
Nails, just received, and for sale by
rau B. L. BRITTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06

NRANBERRIES, Zante Currants, Ctren,
" Raisns, Almonds, Nutmegs, Cloves, CHINA
mon, Mace, &c. Just received, and for sale by
B. L. BRITTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06

CHEESE, CRACKERS, &c.--lu0 boxes Eng
" lish dairy Cheese 20 bbls. Of fresh Butter and
Water Crackers; general assortment of Pickles,
for sale by l.. BRITTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06

NANDIES-A general assortment of Candies,
OOrange Flower Water, Bay, and Rose Water
extracts for Aavoring. Just received, and Tor sale
by t n3p B. L. BRITTIN
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06

CHINA, GLASS, q QUEENSWARE-An
" extensive assortment of Queensware, Glass
ware, aud China Sets, just received and for sale
by B. L. BRITTlN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06

BOOTS & SHOES-A general assortment Of
ID Boots and shoes, just received, and for sale
by B. L. BRITTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06

DONNETS-A general variety consisting Of
ID Ladies and Misses Honey Comb Satin, Satin
with PIumes Bombazne, Braid, Leghorn, and
Straw Bonnets Artificial Flowers, Wreaths, &c
Just received, and for sale by
#tia af Lau B. L. BRITTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06

MACKEREL-In barrels, half barrels, quar-.
III ters and kits, for sale by
b. L. 8RITTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06

NLOCKS-Several kinds Of Brass Clocks, just
" received, and for sale by u
B. L. BRITTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06

DRUGS e. MEDICINES--A general assort-
~ ment of fresh Drugs--PAINTs, OILS, g. DYE
SruFFs; Window Glass, of various sizes, Paint
Brushes, &C., just received, and for sale by
-ol ua B. L. BRlTTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06

DRANDY FRUITS-Cherries, Appricots
ID Green Cages, Plums, Pears. and Peaches, in
quart and pint bottles, just received. and for sale
by B. L. BRITrIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06

N EGRO CLOTHS-Kerseys, Linseys, Jeans
~ sale pes, Plains. and Negro Blankets, fol
sale by gIo B. L. BRITTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-06-06

SPRING STYLE OF PANTALooNs.--This
is described by Philadelphia paper as
follows:-The hue is a cross between
that Of pea-soup and dirty wafer. with
a straw. touch Of the green scum of frog
pond; and the proud wearers 60 up and
down Chestnut street, like SO many bull
frogs out on pleasure excursion.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-21
For the Enquirer.
nv InNIS


1.-Two wrongs do not make right, is argument often
used AGAINST dispensing e,ributive justice TO the ederais
Of the lay or school, their intolerance and prescription
seems 10 that clearer faacy invented 10 mis-
lead the ignorant or to the oppessor When wrong
DONE the rcdressa Of that wrong not wrong but right
and held be by all men, governmental parties and secs
except few who hold the doctrines Of non-resstance and
passive obedience so long they allowed TO have he
own way. Wing office holders and their friends who fear
nothing much rerbutye Justice within The
ception. A. Wing, without provocation knocks ID, n
Democrat, down; rises and knocks down. BY way Of
teaching him 10 behave. Wing sits in Judgment
the case. Their sentence is, wrong in knocking
down under the circumstances but two wrongs do make
right" therefore, B equally wrong in knocking
down But what those righteous Judges when proscrp
ton Is IN BE- inflicted on Democrats! sold lack Is right
Old Zask turns out better than we expected From what
has already been DONE the people have right expect that
the Democrats in the Legislature will out better than
the imperous Wings thought they dared II is late to
iaer now, from motives OF cxpcdiency. The Wings will
make much political capital out Of what is already done
they could if The Democrats 10 make clean sweep If
they orbca they may expect nothing else than 10 be tainted
with cowardicc.
Suppose ST. admit that two wrongs do make right.
Has the Wing party admitted that General Taylor s
musters have done wrong in the matter OF prescription
Have not his party and his usted-nay appauded
them for turning experienced and faithful Democrats
for better than that their places coveted
By such James Watson Webb! Ii this be right
in Wing ethics Wings deny that would be right for
Democrats TO do the same hing Surely they will MOI at
tempt to impose upon the belief that rights make
rong Yet that ought not 10 surprise ns, coming
from party which prove that high duties make low
prices Ignorant as we are, ana cue as our W hS Po
lcians may be- in al! the forms of syllogisn they can
convince us that two rights make wrong. Our good
mothers taught that what is for the sauce
the gandcr This faacy, ''two wrongs don't make
right is very convenient for the of worthless in
cunbcnts Of offices made for them BY the proscrp-
ton of better men.
After all, prescription of any kind is wrong Il implies
Injustice and oppression Retaliation is always right except
in the procsscd disciples of Christ in their intercourse with
their fcow-rnen None but fanatic can be wild-none
but an idiot be supd-none but aboionist can
endish dcsecratc the pure principles OF Him
whose Kingdom is not this rord By enstng them in tic
unhallowcd stfes and contentious Of political parties The
principle the Ter dions the basis of the jurisprudence
OF all the enlightened nations of the world and is only by
lis that justice be DONE and yrants taught mode
ration. Soft will be until the millennium. So 1t has been
from the days of MOSES.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-21
7HIRrY-FIRsT coNGREss-IsT SESSION.
MONDAY, DECEMBER IL, lS49.
SENATE.

SENATE.
NJ Dickinson stated that he would defer his motion TO go
a@ the appointment of committees tlil tomorrow.
Amessage received from the President OF the omeo
Safes by the hands of Colonel Biss and, hereupon tue
Senate on motion of Mr. Berrien, went into Executive ses
sr after which the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,:
The House met IL O'clock The journal OF SATURDAY
king read,
Mr. Kaufman submitted resolution, proposing that no
,,n should receive for Speaker on the nextvote MAORI
ia; al the votes given then the candidates receiving
he scond trial less than majority OF al .ne sotes
Mould be declared be elected; and If there stl be no
choice then the rule TO be continued by iessenne TIE hAl
am one on each trial, until Speaker be elected;
cies-no no. the resolution is unconstitutional.
Mr. Robinson moved TO lay it upon the table. 80,
Mr. Sawtele remarked that resolution was passed Tue
ether day very properly and almost unanimously TO put
Stop 10 all debate pending the contest Tor the eecon oi
Speaker He i'll favor OF acting under thaI resou.o IA
Sd faith and was opposed 10 any proposition
bin srupt action There more reasons than one why
.s oud, without delay, organize the House ihere was
verish excitement pervadng the people upon .ne suee,
throughout the Unon and they were calling upon mem 70
Usanze Disorder regned here; and he appealed 10 mem
kis to 90 forward and make an election Inc aoH.hisa
ton were anxious upon the subect they had wants 70
%.a vote. !, =,
The proposition oil MT hauiihah was neh aiu Apo1' az
table.
MI Sany rose and returned his thanks the gentlemen
who had heretofore voted for him for Speaker and begged
that they would orbea do and TO support some oer
gentleman There other gentlemen nlucn oetter pre-
Jared 10 discharge duties of the position than hse
Ind he had certainly no aspiration TO fill it, There were
er reasons personal himself why he did not desire an
section. n.
He then referred 10 the remarks made by his colleague MI
cngan tho other day. when expressing his views OF the
si,ion OF North Carolina and pedgng that she would DC
6und certain standing up for the rights and
Interests Of the South He that occasion referred TO how
North Carolina had acted in l776 when the news Of the
hatchery our countrymen Lexington had reached her
The patriotism which mpelled her action then, VIII conIol
her action again. All that he had to say was that IN the
hour Of trial the cause of Boston would be again the cause
Of all
On motion the House proceeded vote ripa roe for the
election Of speaker the same telers acting except Mr. Duer
in whose place Mr. Van Dyke acted The following is the
result Of the sereral yotes