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Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29
From the Savannah Georgiam, August l..
FROM FLORIDA.


FROM FLORIDA.
REPORTS OF FURTHER DEPREDATIoNs.
From passengers by the Florida boat
we learn that another express arrived
at Palatka, just as the boat was leaving,
giving information of the murder, by the
Indians. of six or seven negroes, the pro-
nerty of some of the settlers on the Man.
atee, between Tampa Bay and Charlott's
Harbor. 1t is said that the Indians first
attempted to carry off the negroes, but
they resisting were killed upon the spot.
1t is further reported that the company
of troops from Tampa, with few volun-
teers, came upon the trail of the Indians
and pursued it to the banks of a stream
(the name of which we did not learn,)
where the bridge used for crossing had
been destroyed, and the Indians, to the
number of one hundred, appeared on the
opposite side, armed and painted, giving
the war-whoop, daring the troops to cross
Being so small number in comparison
to the Indians the troops were obliged to
decline the invitation, and returned to
Tampa.
An editorial in the Jacksonville News,
of the 28th Of July, written before the
receipt of the news by the last express,
intimates that these depredations are not
the consequence of general rising OF
the Seminole nation; that Billy Bow
Legs, one of the principal chiefs, had
been met by the United States troops from
Tampa, who solemnly disclaimed all par
ticipatlon in the affair, and charged 1t
upon band OF outlaws of the tribe.
All the plantations are deserted, and
the frontier towns along the St. Johns,
Lake Monroe, &C., are placed under
military discipline. Dwellings Oh planta-
tions most exposed are picketed in, as
during the last war.
For long time the Indians have had
every opportunity of providing themselves
with the means of defence. They have
been laying ZIP provisions, and lave
secured full supply of powder and lead.
They have increased IN numbers, and
feel themselves ready for another attempt
to gain full possession of the country.
|. is rumored, but we do not credit it,
that reinforcements of other Indians have
made their way into Florida, from Alaba-
ma and other quarters. There were a
few Indians left in West Florida who
may have joined the Seminoles, but their
numbers were few and unimportant.
! Whether our details are strictly correct
or not, one thing is certain--they are be.
lieved in Florida, and the authorities ol
the State are promptly acting in reference
to this belief.
! Gov. Mosely has issued requlsition
for large number of volunteers, and will
prosecute war of removal or extermna.
toa. We have heard of the requlsitlon
amounting to the number of five hundred
and that if necessary it would be increas.
ed. One company has already left Tai
lahassee. One hundred men will be
mustered into service at Jacksonville, by
Col. Pons, tomorrow, double that number
we learn, are in readiness. Requisitions
have likewise been made on the other
counties in East Florida. There will be
no lack of volunteers from the State
And from the well-known character o.
Gov. Mosely we are satisfied that the
Indians will be removed-if not by the
General Government by the Stat> author
tiles.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

An Englishman writing from San frsnesrr .",
says that major and captain in the U, . a N
employ themselves in rowing ferry ooa' Sas AZ
which they make moro money than by a''sH'''
to their military duties.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

AMERICAN FLAG Violated AT ROME.

AMERICAN FLAG Violated AT ROME
A correspondent of the Boston Advertiser
gives history of the transactions which
led to the "taking down of his arms" by
the American Consul, at Rome, as stated
in our telegraphic dispatches. The affair
took place on the 9Th, and may cause
some difficulty between the French and
our own government. Our Consul, as
we'll as the English Consul, had been very
actively engaged in giving passports to
the poor devils who have been comprom-
ised by the course of events. There was
crowd OF these people before the house
of our Consul. when picquet of French
soldiery passed. From some reason or
other, probably from some injurious words
from some in the crowd, the soldiers i'm
mediately turned, and entered the house
of our Consul, and took two neil prisoners.
Mr. Freeman, our Consul for Ancona,
happened to be in the house, and he pro-
tested against this violation of our flag
for tAe-American flag was floating before
the house. No notice was taken of this
protest by the subaltern commanding the
picquet. Freeman Immediately proceed
ed to Oudinot who expressed himself very
much annoyed at the acts of his soldiers
IN the evening Cass wrote, on the com
plant of Freeman, to Oudinot, demanding
an apology for the insult. The answer
had not arrived on the 9th. In the mean
time our flags have been taken in from
the houses of the Consul and Charge, and
if an ample apology is not made, Cass
will leave itnmediately: SO stand affairs at
present.--PhaL0. San.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

GOLD IN Mon TGoMERy CoUNTY.-Ihe
Democrat of the oath inst says-"A gen.
tleman who is practical mineraiogist,
and much experienced in mining, lately
returned from the mineral locality dis-
covered in Montgomery county few
years since by Prof. Powell, informs us
that from experiments made by himself
he is well convinced that the region
abounds in gold and silver. He foRnd
the surface earth at the "old works quite
rich in gold, which is easily obtained by
washing"
A gentleman of experience in these
matters, who travelled over great portion
of this State in search of minerals, and
who was accompanied by practical
mineralogi ist, infor med us short time since
that Arkansas contained more mineral
wealth than any other State in the Union.
He had himself, he stated, discovered al
mos. all varieties of mineral except gold,
and located large quantity of land for
It's mineral wealth alone, and designs in a
short time commencing mining operations
Rich veins of argentiferous galena have
been discovered in an adjoining county
and arrangements are being made fol
working them.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

Patience Is the key 10 every door ana :"
remedy for every evil. - g~ -
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

ILLNESS OF PRESIDENT TAYLoR.-A
telegraphic despatch from Carlisle, Pa,
to the Louisville Journal, dated August
18th, says:
President Taylor was taken few mo-
ments since with the cholera. He COM
menced vomiting while receiving his
friends in the courthouse. He was taken
to the residence of Judge Walls. The
diarrhea was stopped, but the symptoms
are still very bad, and it is doubtful wheth-
er he will leave this place to-day. Should
he feel better he will go to Chambersburg
at two o'clock.
1P. M.-The President feels easier
and says if he can rest he will recover
DR.. Wood advised him to remain here,
but the General says he will go at 2 O.
clock, as he thinks the limestone water is
detrimental to him.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

FIGHT BETWEEN TWO CONGRESSIONAL CANDI-
DATEs.-The following is from the Evansville, Ia,
Journal of the 9th:
We learned from a reliable source yesterday
that Messrs. Watts and German, candidates for
Congress in the sixth district had rencounter in
Greene county, and that Mr.. German was severely
if not dangerously wounded by ,.knifs in the hand
Of the former gentleman.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

LARGE REwARD.-The Emperor of Rus
sia has offered reward of 10000 rubles,
to whoever shall capture Gen. Bem, the
commander of the Hungarian army. He
hopes to accomplish by money that which
the combined forces of Russia and Aus
tria have hitherto failed to accomplish
They have not only been unable to cap
ture the brave Hungarian, but whenever
the opposing armies have met, he has
given them severe lessons in the art of
war.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

MINE.-The free territory resolves of
the Legislature of Maine, which were
sent back from the Governor of the
Senate on account of technicality. and
were unanimously repassed by the latter
body, after enduring two days debate
in the House of Representatives III which
almost every speaker took different view
of the subject-matter and the proper mode
of procedure, were finally passed in that
branch, Notwithstanding the objections
of the Governor" by vote of ga to 20.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

MORE BooKs.-Some friends have
kindly presented us this week with seve-
raj copies OF very interesting works, for
which we return our thanks. To the
first, for beautiful copy of Willis Poems,
and to the second, for dozen of Law
renee Lovechild's Historical Sketches in
verse. with original designs by Darley.-
Among them, we notice, the very affect
ing stories of Blue Beard, Mother Goose,
Valentine & Orsen, and others, doubtless,
of equal interest. We retained the for
mer and the latter, after careful ezamsa-
nation, we turned over to the Juvenile
portion of our establishment.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

THE N. 0. ABDUCTION CAsE.-This
case has caused some excitement, and oc-
cupied the attention of the citizens of N.
Orleans for several weeks, and for II or
IA days past has been undergoing judicial
investigation. The testimony elected
during the investigation has occupied no
inconsiderable space in the journals of
that city The whole affair will doubtless
end in smoke, Notwithstanding the
Spanish Consul, aud others engaged In
the supposed abduction, have been bound
over to appear before the District Court.
as it has been since ascertained through
the American Consul at Havana, that
the great abducted. Mr.. luaa Francis
co Rey, left New Orleans oj hss oacn free
acuL. What deal of labor and excite
ment might have been saved if they had
taken the trouble to ascertain this fact
before the Investigations commenced.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

The BUTLER DIVORCE CAsE.-The Phil
adelphia News states that the terms of
divorce have been agreed upon by the
counsel in the case of Pierce Butler VS..
Fanny Kemble Butler, satisfactory to both
parties. The principal conditions are,
that Mr.. Butler is to allow Mrs Butler
$500 annually, he to retain possession
of their children, 1.-TWO daughters,) except
ing two months in each year, which they
are to spend with their mother. The ar
rangement was agreed to some months
since-both preferring it to further con-
test before the courts; and the daughters
are now with their mother i'll Massachu-
setts, where she purposes taking up her
residence.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

Six deaths from yellow fever are re-
ported in New Orleans for the week end
ing August 18th.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

STEAM NAvIGATroN-The merchants of N. Or
leans contemplate the establishment Of line Of
steamers on the Pacific coast, between Panama
and Valparaiso. This route is now monopolzed
by the British.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

PASSPORTS FOR NEGRoEs.-The New
York Evening post a Locofoco paper ex-
presses much surprise and astonishment,
at MIR. Clayton, because he refused to
furnish negro with passport. The
Secretary of State acted in accordance
with well known and long established
precedent, for there has been no instance
since the days of Jefferson down to the
present time where such things have been
granted. And if there had been no pre-
cedent, Mr.. Clayton acted exactly right
What business have travelling negroes
with passports. The following is Mr..
Clayton's reply to the applications:
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29


His LoRDsHIP. Freeman's Jour-
nal, Roman Catholic paper in New
York city, generally recognized as the
organ of Bishop Hughes, styles the bisEop
"his Lordship." We are informed by
this journal, that, at late distribution of
premiums at the ssConvent of the Sacred
Heart" the Right Rev. DR.. Hughes was
present, and that sat the right hand of
his Lordship, in the chair of honor" the
venerable Father Mathew was recogniz-
ed. Again, we are told that "a splendid
piece of music greeted the entrance of
his Lordship." And then we are notified
that shis Lordship made a short address" !"
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

A telegraphic despatch from New York
of the 18th inst, announces the death of
the venerable Albert Gallatin.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

TRooPs Poa FLoRIDA.-O Orders have been re-
ceived by Maj. Loud, commanding at Savannah,
to have his command in readiness to move, at a
moments warning TO Florida.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29
DEPAR RTMENT OF STATE,

WdSHIHSS tOII, J UH0 3, IOF3.
SIR: Your letter of the 7th instant,
soliciting for Henry Hambleton, colored
man, passport or protection, is received,
and, in reply. have to inform you that
passports are not granted by this depart
ment to persons of color; and that protec-
tons are only given to them when they
are in the service of diplomatic agents,
&C., of the United States going abroad.
Hambletons certificate OF nativity is
herewith returned. I am, sir, respectfully
your obedient servant,
JOHN NJ CLAYTON.
Edward Hurst, Esq, Philadelphia, Pa.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-05-11
California Emigration.

The st. Louis papers contain interesting
statements from Independence. Mo, the
point of departure for the overland expedi-
lions 10 California. A large number of
emlgrauts are collected at that place and at
ST. Josephs. At Independence the NUNS
Der is estimated at from three 10 five thous-
and! TIE expenses of living were very
great, and the prospect of an early start
was not very cheering. The companies
could not move until the grass had started
sufficiently 10 afford a support for their
stock. The weather was intensely cold
on tie 18th and l4th, making ice of con-
siderable thickness, and there was scarcely
a sign of buds upon the trees. or grass upon
the plains. Under these circumstances
many of the enigrants had become dis
couraged and returned.
Among the adventures al Independence.
in company from Richland Ohio, was a
beautiful and intelligent female, of the age
of sixteen, who, being an orphan, in com
pany with her brother. was determined 10
cast her lot in the gold regions of Califor-
nia.-N. /. Euenin Post.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-05-11

II The new law Of our State in relation TO the
sale of sprltuos liquors, IS attracting considerable
attention abroad, aud so far as we have observed.
very favorable attention. The legislation of Wis
consn upon this and other subjects is considered TO
be greatly in advance of that of any other State of
The Union; and we are furnishing an example
which it is hoped will ere long be generally fol-
lowed, The Buffalo Commercial Advertised, in
referring to The Wisconsin Temperance Law" as
editor styles it, remarks
The Wisconsin law, as it seems 10 us is by far
the most phiosoPhc legislation that has hitherto
been attempted. 1t is exceedingly severe, but
avoids the difficulty that the laws of other States
have encountered 1t in no wise abrdges the
right or wrong that each man claims for himself.
OF drinking to any eXtea: he plrlses but prorerlv
and wisely holds The dealer accountable for any
inIary that may ensue. This is placing the re-
sponsbity precisely where it belongs Hereto
fore the retail ,enders have enjoyed an immunity
from responsibility. Under this law they must
take the risk, They are permitted to plv their
trade but mist give securIty that the community
shall not suffer thereby. The working of the law
will be watched with great interest in other States
and if it works well, it may be considered as sclv
ing of the most Gitiicul legislative problems o!
our day"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-05-11


H. The Milwaukee Sentinel abuses the Erie
and Michigan Telegraph Company without stint
or measure and after rccountng his grievances, the
editor says lie cannot help stating that the line
under its present management is perfect hum
bug!n
That the Sentinel may have some jast ground of
complaint, is probable; but we think there is
thing to justify the sweeping and severe sentence
he passes upon The lire.
SO far as we know or have observed, there has
been at all times an anxiety on the part Of the
company and its officers TO discharge fully and
faithfully their obligations to individuals and the
public Whatever irregularities may have &C.
cured, have been such could no: be foreseen or
prevented; and we have no doubt il would be found
on investigation, that the operations on the line
from Buffalo To Milwa lkee have been less and GER
tainIy not more frequently interrupted than on
most other lines in the country. The season has
been a peculi, rly unidy orabe one for telegraph
lines; yet with the exception of breaks at two or
three points by flood, which occasioned an inter
ruption OF perhaps TWO or three weeks in the
whole, the Ere and Michigan telegraph line has
generally been in fair working order; while inter
mpions on other lines, which might be named,
have been much more frequent and of longer con-
tnuance. The o Reilly lire from Chicago to St,
Louis has been down for the last three months
and unless very lately repaired, is down yet.
The principal ground OF complaint on the part
N al 10 Il,
not been furnished promptly and regularly as they
contracted 10 be furnished. How this may
b. we know not; bat admitting all that the Senti-
mel Says in thi 5 regard to be true, we don't see
wherein it iustdes the wholesale denunciation OF
the editor or sustains his assertion that the line
is perfect humbug, unless the line was estab.
listed for the peculiar and exclusive benefit of the
Sentinel. We have not the least doubt, however
that in almost all instances, news reports have been
furnished with as much dispatch and promptness
as possible; and we knotc Of several occasions
when extra pains and trouble were taken to get
reports through for the Milwaukee papers Our
own experience in getting reports has not been I'M
favorable. Last winter we made an arrangement
with TIC office here for reports, and from the time
that arrangement went into effect until it closed
period of about nine weeks. we received them
with commendabe regularity, missing not more
than eight or ten days during the whole time; and
although our contract was by the week, we we're
not called upon TO pay for single report more
than we received; nor do we suppose our Milwau-
kec contemporaries are or will be. When they are
it will be in better time to talk about legal rem
edies &c
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-05-11

~ The Madison Democrat, in its opposition to
the Wilmot Proviso, has heretofore taken the po-
slion that it was mere abstraction, and that sa-
very could not be introduced into Californa with
ouI the sanction of positive law, 1t nos chroni-
cles the fact that by the migration of slave owners
with their slaves slavery is being planted in that
region; and really wonders at the morbid state OF
public sentiment which can see or apprehend any
danger from this circumstance We never had
any doubt as TO the real feeling of this editor in
regard 10 the proyiso-i is because he dlslikes the
principle of it, and is willing. if not DESTROYS that
the peculiar institution should be extended, that
he opposes it, This he is compelled virtually
to acknowledge, and we are glad he is forced into
his true position on the subject The public will
have no difficulty now in understanding the motive
of his violent opposition TO the reunion Of the true
Democracy OF the State and country on the ground
OF opposition 10 slavery extension
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-05-11
TrlreR.pH.-The Southport and Mil

TELEeRAPH-The Southport and Mil
wankee papers are noticing that arrange
menss are in contemplation for the estab-
lishnent of Telegraph Line between
Milwaukee and Green Bay, touching at
the intermediate points" We hope this
report may prove true; line is much need
ed here, we know of no route ON which il
would prove more profitable Investment.
Port Washington BLADE.
Our Port Washington friend does NOT ful
ly know, for what he is asking. The Tel
egraph-as il is managed in this state-iS
pronounced more of a nuisance than an adj
vantage.-Mi. WISCONSIN.
The Wisconsin may, fit chooses, speak
for Milwaukee, although We believe it does
injustice 10 the operator, and bellies pub
lie sentiment there.) but he has no right 10
speak for the whole Stale. Business men
here have no reason TO pronounce the tele-
graph a nuisance, and but few indeed
would be willing TO dispense with the ad-
vantages ihey derive from it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-05-11

ITEMS OF TRAvEL.-We learn from The
captain Of lhc Sam Ward that 1900 immi-
grants are now between Buffalo and ports
on Lake Michigan. The Ward Yesterday
brought $50 passengers, 100 Of whom came
in the cabin.
The opening of the Central Railroad to
New Buffalo has greatly facilitated and
cheapened travel from the East. Passen>
gers are brought from Buffalo 10 Chicago
IN two days at the outside. and aIan UMPIRE
cedented price. There are three classes of
tickets, emitting the holders TO be carried
10 any point on Lake Michigan from Chr
cago 10 Sheboygan. Foreign immigrants
are taken for So; American stcerage pass
engers for So: and first class cabin pssscn.
gers al 81, IS and 50.
We are informed that the managers OF
the Central Railroad pay every attention TO
the comfort and convenience of passengers.
and that all who take this route express the
highest satisfaction with lis management
we should suppose that few would now
go round the Lake--none to whom time
ana money are of any account.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-05-11

~ The Wisconsin Democrat publishes
(approvingIy of course) the speech OF
of Virginia in favor of slavery
extension. 1t would be hard to find anv
of the speeches in favor of freedom in tina,
paper. And ye,il processes 10 be Demo.
cratic! What a libel upon the term.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-05-11

IHE TRUE HUSKER SPIRIr-It is stated in the
Boston Courier that hundred guns were fred on
The Common. on the occasion of Mr. Mor,on's re-
trement from the Custom House, on the lst of
May. The powder was paid for by the Cass men,
who subscribed dollar piece for the interesting
object
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-05-11

II A fire occurred on the 7th inst, in
Charleston, S. c., which consumed fifty
houses before it could be subdued The
buildings were mostly small, and occupied
by persons of limited means. The city
authorities are taking measures 10 relieve
the sufferers.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-05-11

Es The steam pipe of the Louisiana, a
day or two since, when between Conneaut
and Ashiabula, exploded. Five persons
were so badly injured, that four of them
are reported 10 have died since.