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The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23
AFRICAN CANDOR.

Did you attend church to day, rs
charged your inquired an old planter OIL
one Of his slaves, as he returned to hi'
dwelling.
Sartin, massa," was Cudio's reply,
tan what Two mighty big story da, preach.
CT did TELL"
Hush, Cudjo, you mustn't talk that
why; what stories are they %
Why, he tell de people no man can
sarve two massas; now, dis de fuss story,
kase you see old Cudjo sarve you, my ole
massa, and also young massa John. Den
de preacher says, :" he will hub de one and
hste the other," while de Lord knows
hate you trG.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23
Eyl,,..sy NEAL.

Married. IN this County, on The 18th inst. bv
the Rev a. L. Watts, Mr.. WILLIAM IIARTY
of Charlotte, to Mrs CATHARINE NJ, daughter
OF the late Sam1. Cox, f. O., deed.
Married, in Marshal county, Mississippi. on the
10th Of January by the Rev. Daniel B ClaY ton,
Col. JAMES A. GRIER, form e'v of Mecalen-
burg county, n. c., TO Miss JENNA, daughter
Of the late J, stph Crawford, Of Cabartus county,
\ E.,
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23

Among the passengers in the Crescent
City, which sailed from New York on
Monday, for Chaglcs, was William II.
Slidell, Egg Chief engineer Of the survey
ing party Of The Panama division, appoint.
ed TO survey and locate the route across
The lsthmus Of Panama, under The gram,
held by Messrs. Holland & Aspinwall.
The subordnates Of The division sailed re.
Gently in the barque Templc,on. - Peters
burg hieliiseacer.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23

The Legislature nf Wisconsin, by dcci.
ded maj"ritcs 10 both Houses, have passed
The following Act. Ii is short, but covers
The whole ground
Sec. /. Any rate of interest agreed upon by
parties 10 contract shall be legal and valid.
Sec. 2 When no rate Of interest is agreed
upon or specified in note or other contract
seven per cent. per aEnum shall be the legal
rate"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23
/" To pIus TX.

Il may be that tho stone which thou art heaving
From off the peoples neck shall fall and crush
thee;
II may be- that the sudden flood shall push thee
From Of thy rock, whence, prophet like believ.
ing
In Gods great future. thou dost set il free;
Yet heavc il, heave At Heaven high, nor fear
To be overwhelmed 10 the first wild career
Of these long pri>oned tides Of liberty
That stone which thou hast lifted from the heart
Of whole nston shall become TO thee
A glorious monument. such Us no art
Fer piled above a mortal memory
Falling beneath it, thou shalt have tomb
That shall make low the Hottest dome in Rome.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23
THE SOUTHERN MOVEMENT.

A public meeting. recently held at the
Court House of Amelia county. Va, has
responded TO the action Of the Virginia
Legislature and Southern Convention on
the Slavery question. The restriction or
the abolition Of slavery in the District was
determined TO be resisted at all hazards.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23
Al Ili.h Knight was once dispu,ing ,

An lish Knight was once disputing With
a French court,er as TO the age and stand.
ing of their families, when the latter, as q
dnisher TO the argument, said that his an
ces;ofs were in the ark with Noah. +" That
- nothing" says the lllbernian with rich
brogue, /" for al the deuge, my forefaibers
we're cruising about in boat Of their
own I"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23
Photographed for tho Baltimore sunl
New YoRK. Feb, 7. I649.

Dispatches from Albany state that ex.
Governor WIN. II. Seward, was yesterday
elected U. s. Senator by a majority Of 81
on joint ballot. He takes the seat vacated
on the Sd March, by the Hon. John A.
DIX Telegraph, FEB. l3.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23
From the National Intelligencer.
VALE oFrHE PRESIDENTIAL ELEc
i'' TON.

iis''" TON.
Yesterday was the day appointed by the
- of the United Ststes, passed March
~ ,7o2. for opening aud counting the votes
80. Electors of President aud Vice Pre-.
..i.o, Of the United States.
Re- the frs, section Of the second article
10 Constitution of the United States il
n,cscribcd tina, the President Of the
S.a,,e and House Of Representatives, open
h ,he certificates, aud the votes Of tho
SECTORS Of President and Vice Presdeu,
ALI then be counted.
r, the ac, Of March l. 1902, III cnac.
Vi ih,, Congress shall be Ia session on
i. second Wednesday in February, 1903.
"A On the second ednesday in Februa.
= succeeding every meeting Of the Elec.
!. and the certificates Of the Electors,
! 50 many Of them IS shall have been re-
.,,,.d shall then be opened, the votes
s,,o,ed, and tho persons who shall I'll The
me-, Of presiden, and Vice President as.
,rlsiaea and declared, asreeabiy TO the
asliNlIop.
Under these provisions Of the Constitu.
IN and Law, preliminary arrangements
i his ceremony havin: been made By
,.,,. Of both Houses, the Senate. having
zen previously invited, entered the Hall
REPRESENTATIVES; and took the seats pre-.
,,,d for them 10 the circular area III front
f,he Clerks table.
The ,oin, meeting being organized, the
pt..,a.a. Officer Iho Vice Pre.iden, of
Ne uaied States, President Of The Senate
rass ADD SAID
ia Obedience 10 Law. tba SESArK and llsrsg
=, gr,sxyxrArivrs have assembled. on the pre-.
=, e:ea.ion, 20 that l may fulil the du'y en-.
,sA upon me by the Constitution. BY ops niag.
! tlta presence, the smied certificates Of the
x, u prrsous voted for. by The Electors Ia the
,.5ee,lye States, as President aud Vice ftcsi.
sat eaass the votes TO De counted. aud have The
v.sa, 10 GlI those Offices asceftainsl and De.
a.s4. ,s,eeably TO the Constitution"
The Wee ptesidcn, then proceeded to
sv.a The seals Of the envelopes IN which
IL ,o,cs Of The Electors we're enclosed,
nnmenclng with Tho State Of Maine and,
htiag merely broken the seal, he rose
ID bundled the paper to the Tsllcrs, { Mr..
D.,s, Of Mississippi. on the part OF the
Sa.is, and Messrs. Barrow and McCiel-
.si 90 the par, Of the House of Repre-
statises, saying:
lsow open and pfescn, to The Telefs chosen
II lie so Houses. tho Certificate Transmitted
u Electors III tho State Of Maine. that the
na lissfsls recorded may b. e.aatsd."
fss same ceremony was observed BY
Apesilcat VI The Senate 10 opening aud
Afttins TO the feliefs the voles Of the
Et;ors Of all tho States; and The Tellefs
h,a. read, counted, and made duplicate
- ii the votes. they were delivered 10
Il Pissldcnt Of tho scniie, by whom they
rrs Rad 10 the Join. meeting. Tie re.
& xas Az fellows;
Vote for Pee iitni.
F~ 2scasAs T.sLoa. Of i.aaaisna lG3
III Lsws Cess, vi Michigan III
a11
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23

A VALUABLE AND RARE RECEIPT.
We commend the following receipt to
hous, keepers: To make potatoes very
meaIy. take and wash them we'll just be.
fore YOU wish to use them, and then with
GU, dying or wipng, put them in--an old
meol bag.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23
@EducatiOn.

HhESlROUS of educating their own children,
EI the undersigned have engaged as Teacher,
Miss II, {. GRAHAM, of Charlotte, and hereby in
form the public that the school began the list in
slant. and is open 10 others at the following prices
Tor the first 5 months
Reading. Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, En-.
gsh Grammar, Rhetoric, Composition and His.
tory, VI per month.
The higher branches usually taught, 81 SO pr m.
Board, IS per month
Miss Graham has been educated as Teacher,
and has had some experience in teaching. Onc
Of the undersigned is prepared 10 accommodate
with comfortable rooms with fire places q dozen
or more boarders, who will there, be under the ey
Of tie Teacher. lie will also give to the school
and scholars the attic nton both may require. The
other. if desired, will give the boarding scholars
medical attention free Of charge. The location ,
8 miles South of Charlotte, is one of the meet
beautiful and healthy 10 the county
s. WATSON.
d. NJ. LEE.
Jan 26 l649. l4f
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23
LUMPS OF GOLD.

Tho largest Jumps Of gold recorded in
the histories Of gold mines, are as follows
Ono found at the Wicklow mines in Ire
land, weighing twenty two ounces; one IN
Peru, weighing twenty six pounds and
half; several in Quito, reported to have
weighed about one hundred and six pounds
each ona in Lebanon, North Carolina
foond. in 1910, which weighed twenty eight
pounds and one in New Greneda which
weighed twenty seven pounds and half
These, we believe, are the largest Jumps
on record.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23
PR0PIIE TIC.

Every body remembers Mrs. Fanny Ken.
bic batler's boak "A Year of cnasua.
tion," pcnued dnrlog her European tour
hui few. probably, recnlleet her rematka-
bic prediction IN relation TO Pope Pius. in
the anne yed Sonnet which we now sub.
luin
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23
a. Notice.

A S short settlements make long friends, all
IA persons indebted to r. NJ & r. G. Robinson
will please call and settle up, either by Note or
Cash-but Cash would be preferred, as they are
in want of the " nesdfsl"
r. M. s. X. c. ROBINSON.
Jan. 10 le49. u6
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23
Valuable Negroes
FOR S.lLE.

Wy virtue of an Order of the County Court OF
ID Mecklenburg county, as administrator OF
Susan r. Alexander, decd. will expose TO pub
lie sale at the Court Ilouse in Charlotte, on Tues
dav. the Goth day of March next,
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23
MEXICAN PROTOCOL.

The Baltimore Patriot gives the follow.
ing statement Of the manner IN which the
existence of the Mexican Protocol became
known;
.The Mexican Mtnister-Luis Ds La
Rosa-who negotiated the treaty on be-
half of his government, and whose name
10 appended 10 the protocol, in a converse
ton with a citizen Of Washington, casually
ndvcf,cd TO the protocol, and spoke of lis
effect in connee, ton with tho treaty. Much
.urnrise was excited ~ this Intelligence,
and upon solicitation, copy was furnish
ed by Mr.. Rosa in the words oi that IN
cotpora,ed in the resolutions offered by Mi.
Steohens. The fact was then communi.
Gated to n respectable member OF Congress
and in this way tho subject was brought
before the House Of Representatives"
DEATH OF col. w. n. JOHNSON.
A Geographic dispatch from Mobile, da
ted 10th inst, announces the melancholy
intelligence Of tho death Of Col. William
Il, Johnson, in that place on "Wednesday
last. II is stated that Col. J. was walk
inc abou, on the day Of his death, suffer
inc from influenza, but no. considered By
any means dangerous.
Col. Johnson has. for many years, bort
the name of the I" Napoleon Of the Turf,
eognomen applied not SO much for thu
reason that he possessed great knowledge
Of bIooded horses, and was eminently sue
cessful in his contests for the numerou
purses offered in various parts Of the Uni
on, but for his prompt action, and read!
and decisive character in general matters
lie was mild and unassun1ng in manner
and the courteous gentleman. His los
will be severely felt.
/ A charitable lady recently called on
poor family and requested list OF the'
wants TO ptaseu, to tho society ANON
tho items wero ga bottle Of cologne an
an opera hood"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23

PERMANENT SCHOOL.
ALEX AND DRAMA Ao A d E NJ Y.
Meckienburg county. N. c., 10 mites North Of
Charlotte.
S. D. WHARTON, PRISclPAI.
REy. H. b. CUNNINGHAM. REcroR.
HNHE seventh Session of this Insttu ion CON-
II mtnced on the first Monday in January,
under the supcrintcndence OF the above gentle
men The course of studies adopted is such us
10 prepare pupils for admission to the Junior Glass
in any of our Colleges. Its location is as pleas
ant and healthy, and az far removed from all causes
of dissipation, any In this section ct the State
Terms.
Boarding, including washing, fuel and
lights per month, ~
Tuition.
Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar,
and Geography, per sess. of S months,
Algebrs, Chemistry, Natural Philosophy,
Rhetoric, Logic. &c, =
Latin and Greek Languages, II
Jan. IL, le49. l3tf
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23

TIE President of the Senate then an
sssaccd tic result TO tho JOINT meeting
ssl, in compliance with the law CT March
LIZA, on the subject. made Tue follow
NJ declaration
4. therefore. declare that ZACHARY TAf.
l0g. Of the state Of Louistana. having The
;feasa numbsr Of votes cor President. and that
staset being a maiofity Of the whole number o,
lleelsf, 10 aalg elected Prsstdsm Of tas Iatttd
slsiri fsr fssr years. commencing rHA the TIA
dy v March. 1919.
-Asi also declare that WILLARD Fill.
WORE, Of the state of t.ew Y otk, having Tho
'tssisst number Of votes for Vice President, aud
VT uam'st being msjotiiY Of the whole nun
- af Electors ie daily elected Wee ire"dfh'
ehs t,.;,a States for four yeats. eonsnaeHe'Hs
~ ia day Of MERCK.
lie business of this meeting oil lilo two
haasss Of Congress being nov finished. ii IL dis
Htgd, and lie Senate wili proceed 10 the
tauhet"
This simple though august ceremony
seuped ab4u, an hour and hall, being
conducted Throughout, with perfect proPf''
sly, IN the mids. Of hoe, OF spectators o.
hh sexes, who testified their respect to'
'ae occasion by the most respectful dePots
heni.
Alter i, was ended, both Houses forth
Nth adjourned, without attending TO an,
aiher business.
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hINotice

Us hereby given 10 the North Carolina Stock
Il holders in the Charlotte and South Carolina
Rail Road Company, That the second ins'aiment
of five dollars on the shaie, will be required TO
be paid into the Branch Bark at Charlotte, on or
before the FIRST of March next.
By order of the Board,
JOHN A. Brady, Treas'r.
jan %, 1910 l4tlm
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23
POPLAR TENT
FEMALE ACADEMY.

kOl- LIAM HN
FEMALE ACADEMY.
ZNIlE exercises Of this Institution will com
mence on the last Monday in January, at
The house Of the Rev. Walter w. Pharr.
Terms of Tuition for Fire Months.
Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, VI
Grammar, Geography, History, Astronomy
Philosophy, Chemistry, Drawing, Painting, -
Music, SlO
Ornamental, Needlework, 81
AMANDA f. PIIARR.
Unwearied attention will be given to bring and
keen the institution under wholesome moral lu-
Auence, and thereby to give 4 sound religious ed
uc.tiou TO those entrusted to our care. The sub
scriber ia making preparations to accommodate
boarders. Board will be furnished at s6 per
month, including every thing that is necessary
for the comfort Of the pupil.
Latin and Greek will also be taught by the sub
scriber.
WALTAR w. PHARR.
Dec, %, ls4s. l3
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NEW TIN SHOP.
3. w. MOORE s. CO.

HN AVING bough, Out the late firm Of A. Bea-
4 Z " & Co. in the Thinning ess, ara re-
moved the same to the house IA " d capped by
A. Montgomery as Saddlery couce.l, r osiie
B. kerr's Hotel. respectfully inform their friends
and The public. that they are now prepared to ex.
ecu,e IJ-ALL ORDERS in their line Of business
with prompiness and dispatch.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23
4 NEGROES.

. women, one first rate servant, boy, and girl.
Terms made known at the sale.
- IRA PARKS, Adm,.
Feb. 90, is4J. vi
IRAN those having demands against the said
estate will present them in due form properly au.
tbenticated or this notice will be plead in bar Of
recovery; and those indebted will come for = ard
and settle. III Admir-.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23
ANk,r. To TIE PACIFIC.

A NAIL TO THE PACIFIC.
Ape,,lion has been presented to Con.
sfes praying tina. weekly overland mali
'aIAe Pacific should DO established. The
h''les making tho application arc among
'M largest aad most respectable stage.
,saets IN the country, among whom Is
W. N. N. FAILS, OF Baltimore, one OF the
rop'lc'ors Of the mail line from Cumber
md 10 Wheeling and they are prepared
understand. 10 carry tho law into eiiec
s,oon a. possible after il is passed.
This plan Of weekly overland mail tt
'e Pacific, now tina. 30 much personal ant
sanmercial interest 10 concerned in tho
Movements in California, presents Prac
veal plan for securing an Immediate s'ea
Y, and regular intercourse be.wesa 'h'
Atlantic and the Pacific and i will graf
y oil the parties concerned to learn. as W
70, that lhcrc 10 every prospect Of ~ DO
aa adopted BY Congress, as u ous"' u
~ Galiimore Patriot.
VI love tho sill" rs the quiet HUSBAND
a'dlo the chasscting wife.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23

rsf vntass Flt,xosr. of Nsw York le1
IL ws.t4ta q. IerLEs. Of Kentucky III
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-23

III love tho aili," us the quiet husband
aid 10 the chat,cring wife.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-27
~
DIED:

On Tuesday, 26h hafpas O'Clock A. NJ, Miss LUCY
W. R. PEYTON of w. W. Peyon formerly Of Freecks-
burg Va, and for the last five resident this city,
GB Her will be inferred THIS MORNING. at II O'Clock,
from the C. B. Broawe Bacchus
Triton Walk The friends and cguntances OF Mr. Peyon, and
those Of Mr. Boadwe respectfully ted attend her une
lB The Fredericksburg fVa.) papers will please copy.
~ Protection Hose Company Attend a Called
Meeting on THURSDAY 2sh at o'clock for the purpose Of
making Fourteenth Anniversary 4h
of July order. je27 L. c. DLLARD Chief Director
~ Louisiana Histrionic Association-Tbe Presi-
dent has the pleasure inform the Honorary Members that the
Of the Hsrioncs will take place THIS EVENING,
Wednesday, June 81 when will be presented Tobin Comedy Of
THE HONEY MOON which, SONG, by Mr.. To
conclude with the aughsbs Farce OF THE IRISH TUTOR.
le2T q. n. McALPlN, President,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-27
Fatal ARRAY.

PASS CHRISTIAN, June 25 1e49.
Eds Creseeut-On last Sunday night quite tragedy
occurred which caused good deal Of excitement among
the inhabitants of this usually quiet place. The scene of
the which took place about the supper hour
Montgomery Hotel 1t that two of the
employed in the establishment had dispute in the dining
room about trivial affair when of them took the
knife with which he had been cutting bread and stabbed the
other in the abdomen nfcting dangerous and believe
a mortal wound Medical attendance was Immediately So.
cured but the wound that it supposed the
fortunate man cannot survive than few hours The
name Of the wounded man is Bowen. The person who
committed the deed is named Maurice Conner. He was
employed waiter in the Verandah Hotel few months
ago. Hewas arrested the spot and delivered to the proper
authorities. From all that learn the attack
provoked Yours Eff
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-27
Mutual Benefit Life and Fire ms. Co..
$2OO.OOO.
Once No. 81 Gravier street,

Once No. 81 Gravler street,
Between Camp and st. Charles sts
Trustees:
John !Iagan, Joseph Walker John s. Allison
Peter ConIey, Jr, Mannsel White, VIM. f. Ievericb
HobSri ward, 'muei Stewart. Edward Sparrow
Isaac Johnson, Geo Strawbriage. Henry s Buckuer
FkrER CoNREY, Jr., President Board of Trustees
Directors:
JosephW Stanton John S,oud Sen p,astor w Ea,,,,
John /. Lewis John Calhoun William n Wbite
VIM. NJ Goodrich Jo,hua BALDWIN Nathan J.rv,s '
John l.. Saffsrans,' Warck Martin John ID Rein
A. ID. Cr0ssman, Marx Wal on Wm {, Tomrkins
Cornelius feowee Joseph I,aIiapde iohn r. Iaafe '
Edw Jenner Coke, NJ M toheo
JOHN HAGAN, President of the Company
PRESTON W. FARRAR. Vice President
a WkpDERBURN Nj. d NJ deal Board of
THOMAS Hunt, NJ. ID. { Consultation.
HARMON DoANE: Secretary. F. L. GooLD Attorney.
RICHARD BEN. D., No. 271 Mage7ine stree hIe lcal
Examiner Office hours for blacks, " 81 A. M do for
whites to 3 P NJ, at his residence
H. G. HEARTT. Agent
This Company is prepared TO applications
Tor Lie Insurance and issue ocie White persons nd
Negroes at the Table Raes stnbhed BY Board which
are less than the rates charged by the and oudon
offices and without their restrictions residence in Inc
South By the charter dividends OF profits are declared an
nuaiy and the profits draw nterest and be made avail
able at once to the extent of two thirds of their amount
where the patty has paid his premiums in full.
alfonia Permits ued Life Insurance member
81 Me- crk aud London rats Prospectus table of rates
ana all ation as 10 Life Insurance and all papers ne
cessa to effect Insurance be had the Office Of the
Company 80. Office hours, 9 4. M.tobP.M. jeS7ual
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-27

A CONTRACT FOR CRIME.-The police arrested
at Boston, lately, boy about Is years of age
named Patrick Carroll, for burglary and stealing
large quantity of jewelry and fancy articles. In
his wallet was found written agreemen, of part
nership between Carroll and others, to which they
had set their hands and seals, June II, l849, fol-
lows: Sc Know all men by these presents, That we,
the undersigned, do hereby swear that will obey
P. c. in all things, lawful or unlawful. And the
said p. c. is to pay us one-half of what the COM
pany makes''
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-27

GREAT BoAT.-The steamer New World made
her first trip from New York to Albany on the 10th
inst. Her length is 367 feet-the longest vessel
ever built and set afoat in any age country. Her
width lover alb across the wheel-houses is 81 feet
inches draught OF water bat Al feet Her en-
gines are of 76-inch cylinder, and Is feet stroke.
Her wheels, which of iron, are 46 feet in diane
ter. Her boilers are calculated TO carry 80 tons of
water. She is magnificenyly fitted up, and has
adopted the European plan of private meals A
traveller can eat at any time, paying only for VIVA
he calls for
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-27

JOSEPH MAZzINL-This gentleman, now one of
the patriotic trumvirs of Rome, is a very remarka-
BILE man, Of great powers of perseverance, and un-
quenchable enthusiasm. He resided in England
while absolutism ruled in Italy, and devoted him.
self to the assertion of his countrys rights through
the press-he employed all his leisure time in try
ing to educate and elevate the poor Italians, with
whom London still ebounds. Favorable crcum-
stances occurring, he returned TO Italy, and is now
at the head of the Government.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-27

VIRGINIA RUNAwAYs.-Of the eight slaves who
recently run off from near Romney, Va, one (Mrs.
Carsadon'sl has been arrested near Uniontown, Pa.
He was in company with a free negro from Ohio,
who had formerly been manumited, with others,
by DIR. Cockrell, in Virginia. This fellow is sup
posed to be agent of the aboitionsts, as he es-
capped, leaving two hundred copies of free papers
behind, Autographed from those furnished by his
former master. Another of these eight runaways,
belonging to Mr.. Gibson, was arrested at Somerset
Pa, for stealing a horse, but was released.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-27

To BE HANGED.-Wood and Jones, the latter
black, now under sentence of death in New York
city prison. was to be executed on Friday last-a
letter having been received from Albany, stating
that the Governor could not consent TO stay their
fate. Wood poisoned his wife, and Jones was
found guilty Of arson
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-27

FATAL AccIDENT.-Mrs Van Wormer, wife of
Daniel Van Wormer, of Poughkeepse, N. Y,
while on her way to Rochester, on board a canal.
boat, to join her husband, was fatally injured in
passing under the bridge at Brighton lock, being
struck by one of the string pieces of the bridge,
which having been broken hung below the level.
She died before reaching Rochester.