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Washington telegraph., 1849-03-28
LATEST FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.

TWO WEEKS LATER FROM EUROPE.
We gather the following telegraphic
accounts of the Americas news from the
N. o. Crescent of the 18th instant.
BALTIMORE. March 3, ls49.
The steamer arrived at Halifax this
morning Through the early part of the
fortnight the demand for Cotton was more
animated. On the 10th the excitement
was tremendous, with sales of 10000
bales--l 600 ON speculation.
Some of the Paris papers assert that
the British Ambassador at ConstanIinople
Moldavia by Russia-in which he is sus.
tanned by the French Ambassador.
The steamers ueWs has caused the n.
York market to be unsettled to-day. Cot
ton is held at l-4c advance, though little
business will be done until the letters are
received. Some small lots have been dis
posed of at l-Sc advance. Flour and
grain are greatly depressed. New loan
and Treasury Notes are held at l-Ic ad
vance.
BALTIMORE, AaEGh 30, lSAs9.
English papers and letters were receiv-
ed by this mornings mail, confirming tel
egraphic accounts. Sales of about 1000
bales cotton have been made at Lie ad-
vance.
In Spain, the Minister stated in the
Cortes in reply to resolution of inquiry.
that no propositions for the cession of
Cuba have been received, nor if received,
would they be entertained.
There are seven ships at Bordeaux,
bound to California.
The French Government has despatch
ed engineers to California to report on
discoveries. The National Assembly has
voted its own dissolution. The new As
sembly is to meet in the middle of May.
Louis Napoleon is Increasing in populari-
ty. In reply to- interrogatorles of Ledru
Rollin, Ministers mtimated their inten-
ton of not acknowledging the Roman
Government without approving its acts;
at the same time they are anxious that
the Pope should retain his position as
Temporal Prince and Head of the Church.
The Assembly sustained the avowal by
passing unanimously'to the next order of
business. Confidence returning.
Revolution in Tuscany-the Duke fled.
Provisional Government instituted in
the Papal States. with Republican feel
ing: The highest excitement occurred
on the 9th day of February. The Pope
was formally deposed, but guarantees in
dependence to spiritual power. Republic
proclaimed.
The Hungarians have whipped the
lmperialists in several battles.
BALTIMORE, March II 1S49.
Cotton was very firm yesterday in New
York, with sales since the steamer S
arrival of 1000 bales, at Ia to 3-S ad-
vance, and closing at an advance of 1-2
in some descriptions.
The sales of Cotton at Liverpool dur
ing the four weeks preceding the sailing
of the America, We're 1850 bales.
Washington telegraph., 1849-03-28

GEN. SHIELDS DECLARED INELIGIBLE
Bva a Telegraphic despatch dated Wash
ingson, March l4th s P. M:' we learn
that the Senate Committee, consisting of
Messrs. Benton, Mason, Felch, Webster
aud Pearce,-three Democrats and two
Whigs--appointed to inquire into the
eligibility of Gen. Shields, elected U. 5.
Senator from Illinois, have reported un-
favorable, declaring him ineligible.
Judge Clayton has been appointed "a
Auditor Of the Treasury, in place of John
M. McCalla. Henry V, Brown, was
nominated Register of the Land Office at
Green Bay, Wisconsin, Vice, MIR. FISK
removed.
Washington telegraph., 1849-03-28

We learn from the Camden DEM
ocrat." that the Post Master at that place,
has been authorized by the ?. 0. Depart
snent to engage weekly steamboat con-
vevance of the mails, between Camden
and New Orleans, and, that the Post
Master at the latter place, has been IN:
structed to transmit regular return mails
This is desirable arrangement, and will
afford the citizens of this section OF the
State, additional facilities, for communi-
eating with their commercial emporium.
Washington telegraph., 1849-03-28

New ORLEANS CorToN MARkEF:-The Es
N. O. Delta of the 18th inst:' notices no
change in the Cotton Market on the day
previous, though the somewhat easier
-
rates which fac:orswere inclined to accept,
had occasioned an Increased demand
The sales on the 10Th summed UP 1000
bales, chiefly for Great Britain and the
Continent Middling to Good Middling,
is quoted at from IA to 3 o-S.
Washington telegraph., 1849-03-28

The REPORTED ILLNESS OF THE PRESI-
pENr.-We are gratifed to be able to
state that the reported illness of President
TAYLOR, as we anticipated, turns out to
be silly hoax. The Washington City
papers. of the 9th-the same date the
report was said to have reached Memphis
make no mention of the Presidents
illness, which, of course, they would have
noticed, had there been any truth in the
report.
Washington telegraph., 1849-03-28

RULE FOR APPoINTMENTs.-The Wash
ington correspondent of the Philadelphia
North American, who is good authority
in such matters, says:
cit is understood. upon good authority,
that the President will not entertain per-
sopal appeals for Office. having established
the rule, after conference with his cabi-
net, that all applications for office must be
submitted through the departments to
which they appropriately belong.
Washington telegraph., 1849-03-28

The Buffalo Express states that Joseph
Kelsey, for twenty years resident OF
Buffalo, and for most of the time keeper
of an inferior tavern, near the foot of
Main street, on his death bed, the other
day, confessed murder, for which he had,
some years previously, been tried and ac-
Quilted. He also acknowledged having
robbed number of his guests, at different
times.
Washington telegraph., 1849-03-28


The CAB1NET.-By later advices from
Washington, we have the Cabinet ap-
pointmen:s, as confirmed by the Senate.
As it differs somewhat from the statement
we published last week, we give the ap-
pointments as they were confirmed,
John nj. Clayton, of Delaware, Secre-
tary of State.
w. M. Merideth, of Pennsylvania, Sec
retary of the Treasury.
VIM H. Crawford, of Georgia, Secre-
tary Of War.
VIM. B. Preston. of Virginia, Secretary
Of the Navy.
Thomas Ewing, of Ohio, Secretary OF
the Home Department.
Jacob Collamer, Of Vermont, Post Mas
ter General.
Reverdy johnson, Of Maryland, Attor-
ney General.
With the exception Of the Secretary OF
War, who had not then reached the
capital, the members of the Cabinet took
the prescribed oath of office, on the oth
instant. and forthwith proceeded to the
discharge of their several duties.
In the Congressional proceedings OF
the 5th, we publish Mr.. Filmore's Address
on taking his seat as President Of the
Senate.
NJ The editors of the Memphis Evening Her.
aid are informed, tina: should an opportunity offer'
re will cane one of them, with the handsomest
beis dare, we can get hold Of
MA new Post Office, called Centre
Point has been established in Sewer:
county, and John Russey, Esq, appointed
Post Master.
The President has appointed Fizpatrlck
Warren. of Iowa, I'd Assistant Postmas-
tor General. This situation was herd by
VIM Brown, who took the stump IN
favor of General Cass, during the Presi-
dent;al contest. Whether MIR. Brown
RESIGNED or was removed, We have not
learned.
Edmund F. Wilson, an old and; respecta-
h,e citizen of Ouachita county, was
drowned in the Ouachita river, near Cam
aen on the 18th inst He has left large
family, to mourn his melancholy fate
Washington telegraph., 1849-03-28

A -four mill, bat little larger than the
crown of a hat, was exhibited at the Fair of
the American Institute, New York, that
would grind sixty bushels of wheat per
day, and can be had for one hundred and
fifty dollars, complete, with boiling ap-
paratus. At this rate, every farmer might
have one and grind his own grist.
Washington telegraph., 1849-03-28

70 Benjamin. 6. Haward, has been
appointed United States Senator from
Maryland, in place of the Hon. Reverdy
Johnson, resigned.
Washington telegraph., 1849-03-28

~ The Pennsylvania Senate, by
vote of 16 to 10, have passed bill to ex-
clude colored persons from voting.
Washington telegraph., 1849-03-28

An English paper mentions that Messrs
J. Starkey & Co., of Liverpool, who have
house in San Francisco, for the want
of store room for goods going out, gave
an order to Messrs. T. Vernon & Co., for
an iron warehouse, with roof, similar to
those used on railway stations. In the
short space Of 23 working days they had
it entirely eYected and ready to be taken
down.
Washington telegraph., 1849-03-28

The steamer Fulton, sunk i'll Red
Bayou a short time since. lhe boat we
understand is total loss.
Washington telegraph., 1849-03-28

ANGELS UPON EARTH.-In sickness there
is no hand like woman's hand no heart
like woman's heart-no eyes SO untir-
ing-no hope so fervent. Woman by
sick mans couch is divinity impersonated
Washington telegraph., 1849-03-28

CONGRESSIONAL CLAMP OIL AND FUEL"
The Washington correspondent of the
Yankee Blade has seen something u1aoler
the Senate. Hear him, and then think
what nice thing it must be to be a U.
S. Senator.
Greedy is after all sorts of Congressional
naughtipess with a particular sharp stick.
He gave. the "mileage system an ex-
tensive punch, lately, and threatens to
follow it up, until the thing Is reformed.
1t is a pity that he couldn't be transferred
to the Senate Chamber. He'd find some
rich pickings there for Tribune leader
1t is said that among other Senatorial
privileges, there is a sort of iarder at
tached to the Chamber we'll supplied
with eatables and drinkables, for the
aid and comfort of the Senators, when
they hold protracted evening session.
The solids, it is understood, are charged
in the account as "fuel' and the liquids
under the head of "lamp-ol" A rich
item is told touching this.
While the Compromise bill was under
discussion, last session, there Were several
evening sessions, and a good deal of
"fuel'' and & lamp-oir' was required to
keep the Senatorial lamp in trim.
~~~OOOO~~OO~-O-~~-~
COLONEL FREMONT" We have every
reason to believe that Col. Fremont and
his party are at this moment industriously
digging gold not far from the source of
the Gila. At least we have seen letters
of Introduction given by certain distin-
guished y. S. Senators. to parties about
starting to that point, via Natchitoches.
Fort Jessup and the Paso del Norte -
These letters, too, contain hints some
what in this wise: that no person will
regret after he has been three months in
the gold region. any investment he has
made for the expedition. Col. Fremont
knew however, what he was about
when he threw up his commission; he
did not do it from chagrin OF. spite at the
issue of his trial, but that he might have
nothing to hinder him from bagglng a
golden game, the trail of which he had
scented months before IN. Y Sun.
ANGELS UPON EARTH.-In sickness there
ic he. M Glxo g III
Washington telegraph., 1849-03-28

NJ The editors of the Memphis Evening Her.
aid are informed, tina: should an opportunity offer
ne vii, came one of them, with the handsomes'
beis dare, we can get hold ot
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-21

At the dinner Of the sons Of New Hamp-
shire. which took place n Boston on Wednes-
day Of last week, Hon. J. P. Hale, Of the 1
Hited States Senate. said that, on his journey
90 Boston. he met In the cars a man 65 years
old, whose father lived and died in Penury
from sacrifices made in the Revolution. and
the son was now on his way to see Mr.. y eb-
ster, and have Congress now assist him IN has
poverty and age.
The father was Captain Nathan Hobbs. OF
Northampton. n. f., who, when the town
vas called upon TO raise nine men to meet
Burgovne, advanced $1,000 10 effect it, or it
would not have been dot-r. This act begEar-
ed his family During Mr. HaIe's account,
voices from all parts Of the Hall cried cut
Pass round the hat MART
Nj. W ebster was evidently much affected,
aud turning to his Senatorial colleague. re-
marked that there would be at least two voices
az W ashIngton favor Of Mr.. Hobbs petition.
He .hea proposed '.The Memory Of Capt Ma
than Hobbs, petition which was received
with great veneaG0a.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-21
LEAVES FROM IRVING S
COL DSNTIH

JOHNSON AND GoLDsMITH.-In this year.
l76l goldsmith became personally acquainted
with DIR. Johnson, towards whom ne was
drawn by strong sympathies. though their pa
lures were widely diiFrrent. Both had sirug-
gled from early life with poverty. but had
struggled II different ways. Goldsmith. bu1-
yant. needless, san2uiue, tolerant OF evils and
easily pleased. had shifted along by any tenn
poraTy eXpedIent; cast down al every turn.
bat rising again With IndomitabIe good humor.
aud still carried forward BY lis talent at bo-
ping. Johnson, mechanically aud hypochon-
drieal, aud prone 70 aPprehend the worst. yet
sternly resolute to battle with. and conquerif,
made his way doggedly aud gIaomIly. but with
a noble principle CT seG-rraHce aud disre-
gard OF foreign aid. Both had been irregular
at college. Goldsmith, as we have shown
from the levIty Of his nature aud his social
and couyivial habits Johnson, from his acer-
bity and gloom. When in after life the latter
heard himself spoken Of rs gny and froiick-
son1s at college. because Be bad Joined Ia some
Fiotous excuses, All, sir 2 replied he, 4
was mad aud violent. Il was bitterness which
they mistook Tor folck. I tcas miserGjig
poor, and I thg4ghtto light my lgag By my al
eruture and 7ay tct.. So dIaI egalded all pow
Ell and authority
Goldsmith 5 poverty was never accom- anied
-
BY the guardian prI5e which kept Johnson
from falling into the degrading shifts Of power
y. Goldsmith had an unfortunate facility at
borrowing and helping himself along by the
contributions of his friends; no doubt trusting
in his hopeful way Of one day making resrjtu-
ton. Johnson, never hoped, and therefore
never borrowed. Ia his sternest trials, he
proudly bore the lis he could not MUSTER
In his youth when some unknown friend. see
Ing his shoes entirely worn out, left a new
pair at his chamber door he disdHiued 10 ac-
cept the boon, and threw them away
Though like Goldsmith. an Immethodical
student. he bad imbibed deeper draughfs OF
know ledge and made himself ripper scholar.
While GoIdsnlith's happy constitution and
genial humors carried hisn abroad into sun
shine aud enjoyment. J,-lBsoo's physical IN
fcrmities and mental gloom drove him upon
himself, to the resources ct reading and med
Itarion; threw dr-per,though darker enthu-
siasm into bis mind, aud stored a releul.ve
memory with al kinds Of knowledge.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-21

Young man IN Virginia had become sad
II Incorporate. He was u man Of great ca
Pacjty, fascination and power. but he had a
passion for brandy which nothing could con-
troll. Often in his walks a friend renonstra-
ted With him, bat IN vain: and as often in
turn would he urge this friend to take the So
cial glass ia vain. On one occasion the lat
ter agreed to yield 70 him, and as they walk
cd up 70 the bar together, the bar-keeper said,
:" Gentlemen, what vii you have p
g Wine. sir, was the reply.
The glasses were filed. and the two friends
stood ready 70 pledge each ether in renewed
and eternal friendship, when he paused and
said 20 his Incorporate friend,
'' Now, If I drink this glass and berome =
druakard, viii Won take the responsibility =
The druuEar1 looked al him with severity,
and said.
Set down that gIase." Il was set down,
and the two walked away without saying a
word.
@, the druuEa-t knows the awful coHse-
Tuenca Of the first glass. Even in his own
madness for liquor, be is not willing to as
sumo tHe responsibility Of ano,aer's becom-
ing duuAaTd.
" hat if the question were put to every
dealer. rs he asks for his license, and pays
his money. Are you willing to assume the
responsibility r. How many would say, if
the love of money did not rule, Take back
the license. "-Er. PuDsr
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-21

What strange power there IS in s.IenceI How
many resolutions are Iorr3et-LoEv rnauv sublime
conQaess effected during that pause sraea the lips
are closed and the soul secretly feels the eve IF
her Maker upon herl "a Ken some OF those cut
tIHz. sharp. 5iighung. words have been SPOKEN
IS hch send the hot md gHaat blood 10 Lef.ce and
heal If those r. whom they pre- addressed keep 81
leuce, ioos on with awe for mighty work j. 70
Ing within them and he spirit al evil OF their
guardian angel is very near 10 them IN tlat hour
During thar pause they have mace step towards
heaven or towards hell and an item has been SEQ
red IN the book which The day OF Judgment shall
see opened They are the strong cEes Of The earth
the nligafy f}s-d for good or evI, these who know
how 10 keep silence when 1t Is a pam and grief
20 them those uho give time TO -helr own souls.
% wax strong against ptaJi0n - 10 the pow
ers Of wrall-5 70 stamp 5AeIu WIKI their whitening
passage.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-21
AN AERIAL DGE-ANOTHEP
WONDERFUL DISCOVERY OF THE
AGE. PERHAPS

The New-OHeaHs Courier of the 18th inst.
is responsible for the following description Of
a bridge. a model Of which is now on exhibi-
ton in that city. Hs. Reminuton's aerial
bridge. if all the Courier states be true, is,
Just the thing to SPIN the East River, and
connect New 7 ork and BROOKLYN.
/" It may be remembered that about six
months since, Mr.. Remington and his self
supporting bridge were the subjects OF extern
ded and commendatoTy notice in the English
papers. extracts from which were published
about that time in the United States. This
gentleman has recently arrived in this CITY.
and has erected in The bar-room Of Bank 5 Ar
cade, for public inspection. a model of his
wonderful bridge. 1t is undoubtedly an ex-
traordinarY result Of mechanical genius. The
first impression on seeing il Is, that 1t Is con-
structed on principles hitherto unknown to
the student of natural philosophy Itcertain-
" appears to set the laws Of gravItation at de-
faace. Ii extends across the bar-Foon. a
space Of ninety-sIx feet, aud Is elevated some
ten feet from the floor. It's appearance is so
fragile, that few men. Judging from this alone,
would willingly trust themselves upon it
Yet while there yesterday afternoon, among
a number Of other spectators, we saw ten
gentlemen all together on the centre of this
bridge. 1t viii be noticed that 1t has no sup
port from the ground. It's resistance as well
To gravitarion as TO the pressure Of so many
persons, being secured by the principles on
which it Is constructed. Yet notwthstand-
ing this weight, its deAexure was very incon-
siderable.
. From memorandum handed 10 US by
Remington, it appears that the bridge has a
span Of 80 feet This space is crossed by
four longitudinal supporters, each less than
one inch square at the centre. bat Increasing
gradually IN size, until al the ends or points
Of fastening, they are p inches square. The
bridge has one catenary and two paTabOiic
curves, by which strength and beauty are
both secured. The flooring is attached dag
onally. and IS made to sustain portion of the
strain. The deAexi0n of the supporters Is
22t inches. II is capable Of bearing the
pressure Of tons; while each Of the sup
poTters, occnpviRg their place in the bridge,
viii sustain a weight greater than the abso-
lutte strength Of the timber and the direct CO.
hesjon Of is dbres.
= Mr.. Remington states, that If one of his
bridges were cut through transversely at the
centre, the parts severed would neither sink
nor separate so much as TO render it impazsa-
bic. He informs US, besides. that bridge
on this principle could be made to span a
space Of Z mile aud 4 half
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-21
VALUE OF NORCHARD.

Every farmer or mechanic ~ ho Owls an g.
ere OF band should supply 1t with fruit trees.
The fruit should always bring good price il.
tie market; and, when perfectly ripe, is very
wholesome for children. ia 1885. larmcr
had an acre OF pasture iaud worth about Sl5
or $40 tie removed the largest roc! with
which It was covered, and set out thirty SIX
apple trees, which 1ourished exceedingly well.
and have since paid iim for his trouble. The
land IS now worth 5000 He recommends as
wash for trees, pound Of potash to pail
fui OF water.
The same individual states That afeev years
ago, he bad an aid orchard Of four or Eve acres
which had not been piougted for thirty years.
which his neghbors SAID was worthless. He
pursued The sane cour~e tire two following
years. The third year, he had "a crop ol oats.
cut before ripe for fodder. and two hundred
and eighteen barrels of apples. Previous to
P'ougning, he did not getnore than eight bar
Tc!s year.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-21
LARGE PIECEs o. GRANITE.

The workmen are proceeding rapidly with
the basement Of the Custom Eouse. which
when finished, will be the largest and grandest
Custom House 10 the world. sll passing those
Of New York and Liverpaol. Four large
vessel loads Of granite have already been land
ed on our Ievee. This granite IS hewa in iu.-
mense blocks and worked off smooth, Ia Mas
sachu etts, where it is qUarried. Some %
these blocks weigh tver'r-tu-7 tons. They
are aiI Of large siza. and rs + . IN tire FONDA
ION Of the new CONSTRUCTIVE. present al APP
peaTaEce of great solidItvan9 strength The
readiness with which these immense blocks
are moved from the ievee 10 the site Of the
Gu tom House. Is aston.s' irg.--sN. o. DsE4.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-21

STEAMER Sr. PAUI.-IHIs iue $. Louis
and New Orleans packet. descending ~ ltii "a
heavy and valuable cargo struck "a snag at
Hat island, al 4 q. M. Sunday. and sunk ~
about twenty minutes IN nine feet water.-
She left this city Iare Saturday, evening, with
tee following cargo s--3 0U0 Ri ], -four; 500
6Jls beef and lard 1000 PIGS lead; 100
-gs shot; 1000 sacks wheat. 3 tons butter:
100 sacks potatoes; casks head pipe: 50
head beef cattle; and between 800 and AGO
head Of sheep. Sle was under fail head
way, and the sBag entered on the starbourd
bow, tearing the hull aft to about the middle
zangwav. Soon after striking she WIS run
upon a bar. The most Of her freight will
be rescued IN n damaged condition. The
stock was saved, and perhaps all her ma
chluery will be got cu.. The boat was val
ned at 100000, and IS owned by Mrssrs.
McAiIister & Co, Capt. Morris and Mr.
Dominrck Gayen. one Of the CLERKS. S e
was insured for about 5l6000 in the agen
cies of this city--Ho. Republican.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-21

TFE ELECTION BEsuLr.-SaH Rfrer and
is Tri5utaries.-A I.ocofcco schooInast ter,
wishing to quiz a Wing urchin in the geog-
raphy class on "Wednesday last, inquired.
- Master jenkins, where does Salt River take
its rise. and what are its prime pal tributaries.
= Salt RIVER" gravely replied Master Jen-
ains, crises wherever a political party hap
pens 70 fall. and its principal tributaries, at
present, are TWO branches Of Locufocoism IN
New orl State
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-21

and two frigates. escaped through the Gut of
Gibralter, and arrived home safely.
The commerce Of any power would, BY
this private marine, be utterly DESTROYED in a
war with the United States; and all the navy
of Great Britain could not blockade so as to
prevent prIvateers from escaping. We should
find them on the Atlantic, the Pacific. in the
Indian oceans, the Baltic, and the Mediterra-
mean. They would be every where.-Ao1h' 5
Sunday Tines.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-21

RcB8,~c TUB GoLD BoxFs-The remit
f=nees i9 gold dust irons California generally
come t1 Sew orb Ia srsaiI bags which are en-.
c.osrd In wooden boxes strapped with iron.
These boxes, IN some Instances. ia the last
steamer. have hes q bored undeY the iron sfrapx
and tie dust has been absfraCted. Tseu in
stances have occurred within our knowledge.
IN packages that came bv the Empire city
One box containing about z25.GDO vas short
SO oao. Another box belonging to a house
H@8alumore, lost SI.4O5. The loss it is be-
hev-d. was o. the other -ide, Lot on this.-E.
7. EzrD-ssr.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-21
VOLUME III. NuHBER IL.

e We learn that subscription to the cap
tal stock Oh the Rock Island and Peru Rail
road hive reached 500 eco. This has been
subscribed. il is said, BY tine sifizens OF Rock
Island county, Illinois, and Scott county, To-
WI