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Washington telegraph., 1849-05-09

surprise to hear that the Emperor of Rus
sia brings down large force to crush
the Hungarians.
INDIA,-Advices from Bombay state
that another battle had been fought near
Gregerat between the British and Sikhs,
in which the latter were defeated; from
the 9th to the 18th of February, various
skirmishes took place. On the 18th the
Sikhs retreated to the Chenab, which
they were prevented from crossing by the
Bombay Division under General Whish.
On the following day the British having
effected junction, Lord Cough succeed
ed in bringing the enemy to battle be-
fore Glazzerat, in which the Sikhs were
completely routed, leaving great portion
of their guns and ammunition as well as
their standing camp in the possession of
the conquerors.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-22
VOL. 6.-NO. z.

Pensive. gay and mirthful, according to
the nature OF my discourse; but when the
contribution box goes round you put The
emo rmous sum of nothing in it, and then
go away grumbing because you havn't
got your moneys worth. | shall keep
on preaching, nevertheless, so long as 1
can draw an audience of a single listener
and eventually retire with he satisfaction
of having done the pest | could as the old
lady SAID when she tried 10 coax the pigs
out of the corn with an empty swill pail.
My worthy friends: to relish the pleas
ure of this world, you must partake of
them as lightly as the humming bird that
merely thrusts his bill into one flower and
then is off to the next-to secure health
you must live temperately, rise early, let
rum alone, and take plenty of exercise
to accumulate wealth you must be indus
trious, economical and persevering-anI
to make sure of happiness, you must be
honest, kind to one another, contented
with your lots, and king to the belief in u
better world to come, like a possom to a
persimmon tree. So mote il bel
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-22
Persian mode Of Receiving a Foreign Minister

A curious and dramatic scene is reported
TO have lately taken place at the Court of
Persia:
The young Shah has been passing the
holy month of Ramazan, which happens
this year To coincide with the dog days,
in spacious garden not far from Teheran.
The Edvoy of the great Christian sover-
eign, having demanded an audience of his
Majesty an hour was appointed for the
ceremony. His excellency, on arriving
in due season at their royal encampment
was ushered into a tent, where he reposed
a moment, while his arrival was announc-
ed to the Mehometan successor of Darius
and Aerxes. Scarcely had he taken a
seat, when his ears were assailed by the
sound of repeated heavy blows, mingled
with the most piteous cries of terror and
agony. Scarcely had he time to compre-
hend that a grand public execution was
the cause of these distressing sounds when
he was seized by the Shah's attendants,
and hurried forward to the royal presence.
On his passage, gleater and more revoi-
ting shock awaited him. Executioners
dragging the yet palpitating trunks of eight
headless victims, decapiiated before the
Shah, met him in his path, and rudeiy
showed him aside TO make wav for their
hideous train of carnage mutilation. On
reaching the Court circle. pale agitated and
confused, he remained for some seconds
in an attitude of speechless horror. The
Shah, with an air of composure which
would have done him honor on the field of
battle, inquired if the Envoy was unwell;
and then, for the first time In language OF
Just Indignation, learned what even the
most despotio court of Europe would think
of the bloody and barbarous reception Just
given 10 its presentative-Besldes the
appearance of insult offered TO a friendly
sovereign, no light shade of odium was
cast upon the throne, when thus converted
from a seat of judgment and mercy, into
the shambles of butcher. 1t is rumored
that the king of kings, abashed by so well
deserved a reproof, hung his head in the
silence Of youthful shame; and that the
indignant envoy, on repeating his COM
plaint to the Prime Minister, received the
consoling assurance that he had probably
earned by twenty minutes of annoyance.
the satisfaction of puttirg an end TO bar
barous and hateful practice, which though
belonging to the good old times of Persia,
was not the less scandal 10 the age, and
/ dishonor to the crown.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-22

EThe latest definition of kind hus-
band is one who sits and smokes after
breakfast, while his wife, with child on
one arm, and pail Of water on the other,
pursues her washing.
Our chambermaid Sally, who expects
to have a husband of her own when her
turn comes says 'if that Is description
of kind husband it's meaner kind
that she wants any thing to do with. -
She says her idea of kind husband is "a
nice young man, who will fetch the wood
and water, do the churning, shake the
carpets, cord the bedsteads, run errands,
rock the - Sally having forgotten
some thing up stairs, suddenly leaves
the room without finishing the sentence
-EIchange.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-22

w.What's the state of morals in your
district SAID long faced reformer to
farmer who recently visited town. 'Pret-
ty good, Piled the farmer; every body
seems disposed TO mind his own bushes
IN our parts,
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-22

V.Don't dear said Mrs. pafung'on
to a child playing with powder morn.
don't touch the pesky thing Tor II may
go of, and then you'll get burnt as the
Door : little boy did that got bowed up by
a pound of shot
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-22

% Resolutions in favor of the annexa-
ton of Cuba TO the United States, have
been introduced into both houses of the
Vermont Legislature.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-22

Give me kiss, my charming SAL
A lover said to a blue-eyed gal;
Il won't said she, you lazy elf,
Screw up your lips and help yourself.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-22

.This is not borrowed from The poisoning o f
Catherine dc Mcdcis The narrative IS his
lorical, aud to be found in full detail IA the
Archives Of the police.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-20

The golden sands of the Sacrame INTO, and the
auriferous products of the soil bordering on the
San JOAQUIN, continue to be an absorbing topic OF
conversa ion among AL classes of society. Thou
sands OF adventurous young men, armed with I'M
plemenis tor gold digging, and tor washing, smelt
Ing and assaying the after It has been gather
ed, are on their way 10 Ell Dorado, and thousands
more are preparing to embark for the same distant
region Tie accounts that have been re gently re-
celved, conhimatory they are of all the official
statements that have been published concerning
the great and almost lavish abundance OF gold in
California, have strer gthened the wandering in a
determination to seek their fortunes as gold dig
gers, ind melted many who are in comfortable
circumstances, to throw up all-frlends, relatives,
and busine Tor the chance of making fortune
among the placers. In fact, emigration to Callfor-
MA mas hardly yet commenced. Several thou
sands Of citizens, from various sections OF the
country, have gone thither; but that number l
only as drop the bucket to that which will fol-
low.
AS matter of interest, we have posted up
the whole number OF gold seekers that have
left tor California since the breaking out Of the
gold lever, and the ssels which have sailed; and
the following list will give our readers an insight
into the natter
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-20
NEW YORK LEGISLATURES.

SENATE
ALBANY, February 10, l8lo
NEW YORK UrivKRsITr.
bill for tho anne ndment of the Charter Of the New
York University, WAS reported.
CONTRACTS ron LoANs
The Committee Of the Whole took up the bill a..
thorsipg contracts for tho loan Of money for short
period. After animated debate Of considerable
length the ensctng clause Of the bill stricken out
ana the report laid on the table.
CONDENSATION sxEcUToRs.
The Committee Of the Whole he'd under considerA
ton the bill to regulate the Of executors
and In certain and struck out the
enactipg clause In the Senate the report OF the
mittse Was agreed to- so the bill is rejected
ASSEMBLY.
STONE CUTTING.
Mr. BRlwER, Of New York, reported q bill to prohibit
stone cutting at the state prison, Sing Sing.
CLINTON COUNTY PRISON
Mr.. PRuvN, Of Albany county, according to previous
notice, introduced . bill to discontinue the Clinton
Prison, and convsrtit into an Asylum for Idiots
krLARGEMENr 0y THE CAPITOL Ar ALBANY
Mr. CAMPBELL Of New York, introduced n hill tn
enlarse the present Capitol Of the State, or build
one.
UTICA AND scHsNEcrApv RAuRoAn
Mr. ELwooD, Of Oneida county, gave notIoe Of his
intention to introduce bill to repeal the sot author
ixiDg the Utica and Schenectady Railroad 70 GARY
freight.
gMIcRANT FRAUDS.
Mr. DrsoswAv, Of Richmond county, offered a reso,u-
ton for the appointment Of select COMMITTEES to in
power TO send for persons and papers The resolution
giving rise to dsbate was laid under the rule
sword TO COLONEL sLIss.
The Committee Of tho Whole took vp the resolution
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-20

DuELLINa.-The practice OF sueng is relic of
he age OF chiva'ry, when knights and squires met
each ether In steel amor. and tilted at each other
with their long spears TIL one Of the parties was
endorsed. Then the ladies present at the specta-
Gle waved their white handke rchiefs, in token of
applause Tor the conquering hero, and the umpires
put an end to the contest Duelling Is a far more
bloody and murGerous transaction and instead of
beng an Improvement upon the rude and sangu.
nary practices of our forefathers, 10 positively a
step backwards towards brutality and barl3arlsm
There Is, however, another step still more back
ward, more brutal, more dlsgraceful than even
duelllng, and that is street fighting. When the day
arrives that man cannot walk along the streets
without being attacked and assaulted-wheu II
shall be licensed and fashionable in the laws of
honor for men to stand in the streets and shoot At
one another-we may say adieu to all our boast of
civilization. We are no longer civil beings-we
are become little better than savage brutes, and
streets the arena of contest for BEARS hyenas,
and tigers.
Compared with such brutality and street exhibit
tons Of violence and bloodshed, duelling, san
guinary and brutal as it is, Is comparatively q
lamb-hke offence We perceive, from our Western
correspondent, that editor ST. LOUIS, on being
called out to fight duel, refused to meet his oppo-
nen in this fair manner, but proposed street fight
with bowie knives and pistols, to be fought in tho
public streets, among the crowds Of passengers
1his we call brutal, cowardly, and infamous.
The proper course would have been, first, not to
have provoked the challenge, by coarse, vulgar,
violent language; secondly, on receiving the chaI-
lenge, to have handed 1t with the challenger to
the lee al authOrIties and IN hav. IL L.:
bound over to keep the peace. If, indeed, we
1--we IN country Of laws, let abide by the laws;
and If we seek vengeance against any one, let 1t
be sought and obtained by the law; but If we are
degenerated into a lawless people-If we are as
low fallen as brutes and savages, then, and not
TILL thep let us fight In the Streets and lay in wait
for one another. with clubs, pistols, cow-hides,
and bowie knives!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-20
Supreme Cours-speciai Term.


Fee. 1o.-DEcsioNs. Henry Chanfrau W. CHARLIE
~ DSdisy.-Astion to quash inquistion denied, with
$40 oosts.
Thomas "A. Dawes ". Henry a Naturalization de-
MED, with SO costs.
Wiiisam T.. Jones ~. Elizabeth Pritchard-Moton
denied, With $40 costs
Sanuet Nichots Us. Thomas Observation-Disclosures
Discharged, with costs.
James Quaekenbush rs. Joseph Fan Bwen.-Motion
for receiver granted.
Mary e. Tucker ~. Charles ". Lynde-An order
must be entered restraining from selling the
lots BY his second mortgage In other
respects the motion IL denied
h TIE People rel Philip $. Pun Rensselaer, u.s. THs
Luds0n Rscer Railroad Cs.-Motion to compel Com.
missioners to make further return to ceroreri de-
MED with $40 costs.
.aukusfus Ranioiaur .abm. r. Lau,ence-.NIot!op
to strike cut answer "A frivolous, denied.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-20
Court Of General Sessions.

Before Juage !ngrahsn and Aid Hatfield and DODGE
j. B. Phillips, Eeq Assistant District Attorney.
F.s. 10 Cars Wood.-The trial Of this woman Il
set down for wednesday morning next
Grand Ls,ceny.-Joha Williams (colored) Was put
upon trial charged with stealing tho 18th January
last three bottles Of champagne, coat, and other ar
ucles alec money to the amount OF about $50, the
property Of John Fisher No 285 Washington street
Inc jury found the prisoner guilty Of petit larceny
Sentenced to ak months imprisonment In the psni.
Tertiary.
Grand Larceny.-Mary Bogart and Chloe CrosbIs
were put upon trial. charged with stealing $3.50 the
property Of Lesnder LeAdsld, residing In Sullivan
county, MY. II appeared In evidence that prisoner
Mary came to the prosecutor, and, to use his own
words, wanted him to treat her The prosecutor tss-
tiled % to the principal facts In the ea.e vis the
loiBg Of his Money after going to the house where
prisoner Mary invited him, upon whose person the
money was found. The jury found the rrscner. Msrv
Bosart guilty, and acquitted the prisoner hlos Cro
bic Ths prisoner Was sentenced to three years. and
one months connnsmsn mt In the state prison
Grand Larceny Mitchell Meien was put upon trial
Umpeadeo with others) charged with stealing on che
18th August last, In East Chester two sails ysued al
$50, the property Of James O'Dei The Jury found
inc prisoner net guilty. The Court sdjournsd.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-20
Movements Of Indlvid uals.

We understand that the President will leave the
Whte hosts ON Saturday, the 81 Of March, and has
taken ROOMS at the Irving House until he leaves Wash
ipston On the 9th, per the southern route.
Inc resident elect 10 expected to arrive in wash
ineton on Friday next, and has taken rooms At will
pertons.
The Hon Mr.. Thomas, Of Tennessee who had bsen
called home BY sickness In his family, resumed his seat
yesterday in the House Of
ton Onion, FEB. IT.
Gov wicklfe, Of Kentucky, arrived in the city yss
ttrdsy and took rooms at the Irving House.
Col Bliss Is sojournipg In Philadelphia.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-20

CRNRRAL TAYLoR's CABINET The great ques-
ton which has occupied so much public attention
since the Presidential election-viz the persons
who will compose the cabinet of the ne President,
will soon be decided. little light has been shed
upon it within day or two; and before many days
shall have elapsed, we must know all about it.
It Is now considered settled that J John NJ Clayton,
Of Delaware, one OF the most distinguished leaders
Of the wbig party, has been selected tor the mpor-
tant office Of Secretary of State. We have no
doubt that this selection will give unqualified salts
faction to the whole country. Mr.. Clayton 10 a
man Of acknowledged talent and purity Of cha-ac-
ter. He has always shown himself to be friend
OF the Union, an advocate Of compromise, and a
discourager of fanaucism, In every shape and
fom, IN Congress and cut of it. The interest Of
the State Department will be safe in his hands. 1t
Is rumored that Mr.. Crttenden has positively de-
clned to accept any office in the Cabinet This
may or may not be true; but we are inclined to be-
heve, If 1t is true, that he has been induced to
make this determination IN consequence OF the re-
tuIn of Mr.. Clay to the United States Sena The
relations between HIM and the Sage of Ashland
are not OF the most friendly character, account
of The course which Mn Crlttenden thought proper
20 pursue in bringing about the nomination of Ge-
neral Taylor for the Presidency, in preference to
Mr. Clay If The rest of General Taylor's Cabinet
be men of the same stamp and cal,bre as Mr.. Clay.
ton neither the country nor the President will have
cause to regret 1t.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-20
United States District Court.
RAtnr.. lnA..~ u-.ee~

Feb l9.-Anthony Fariock, indicted for perjury als
legged to have been oonmittsd in an affidavit sworn co
by him. in cause depending in this court arrest
Cd, on bench warrant, brought into court arrssnsd
ana pleaded net guilty He was then admitted to ball
In the sum Of $4,000.
Piead Guilty. Richard Seraphins, against whom Ave
indctnents were fou nd for cosnterssng the oo OF
the ted States, and passing it, Withdrew his plea of
not guilty and plead guilty to three OF the ndc
The plea MAS recorded and the prisoner rsmandsd for
sentence. The court then sdjourned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-20

AMERICAN Pork IN LIVERPOOL. Fresh Amerl-
can pork has become quite an article of traffic In
the liverpool market, where it Is bought readily,
at prices which pay good profit to the shippers on
this slde The following Is a copy of neat CIR
cular, printed half letter sheet, and circulated
in Liverpool just after the holidays
FRESH PoRK On Thursday next, January 18th,
le49 shsll offer at pubic auction, at the Commercial
Sale Room, Temple Court, 100 pigs In Ice, averaging
three cwt esch ust arrived from Boston, per steamer
Niagara.
Temple Psos, Liverpool"
This trade was first started by Captain Yeaton
now Of the Fldela, when he commanded the
packet ship Oxford. AS he was about to sail, one
winters day, he saw lot of fine looking dead
pigs hanging up in Fulton Market. The idea oc-
cured to him that they might prove good specu-
laton, and If nothing could be made on them in
Liverpool, he could use them as ships provisions,
and thus save himself from loss. The speculation
did turn out well, and was repeated several times
with great success. The captain made known his
operations in the fresh pork line to some of the
dealers in the article, and so put an end to the
comfortable little trade which he had been enjoy
INF a monopoly of. On his next visit to Liverpool
he found some ether Yankee pigs than his own
IN market; and, on his return the second time
after, a still larger stock; and so he gave up the
business.
The hogs are carried out on deck, the whole
carcases being packed in ice. This kind OF pork
is much sought after on the other side of the At.
lantlc, as the meat Is said to have much finer
flavor than the pork which Is raised on the British
islands
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-20
Fire In Utica.

UrIoA, Feb. 10, 184s.
About ono o'clock yesterday morning, IRE broke
out In Ne. 10 Liberty street. occupied BY Mr.. Bourne
which totally destroyed three stores. Mr. Bourns's
loss Is $500. He was insured for $1,000 Mr. Nor
gans loss 10 about $780, insured for $500. Mr.. Cal
lamar lost $3.50; insured for $1,000. Bailey Bro
TIERS jewsry store was saved their loss BY damage
Of their goods about $1,000; insured for $4,000. Phs
buildings owned by the Delvin estate and Mr..
Overaoker, and ere greatly insured. John MoQuads
and j. hn King considerably injured by Q fall.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-20

CASES OF "CoSsciRNcE"-We see every now
and then, In our exchanges, accounts of people
writing anonymous letters ncosipg sums of money
to parties whom they cheated, and making resti.
tuition, In order that they may die in peace.
Although we have been swinaled more than
Little in the course Of our experience, 1t has No,
been our fortune to one Of those documents
from any source whatever. We have trusted IN :.
great many cases, and in almost every one have
been deceived Indeed, if restitution were mad
to US Of onehalf, even, OF the amount Of which we
have been swindled, by plausible stories and ap.
PssSs to our sympathIes, the amount received would
pay our paper bills for several weeks. 1t NAV.
however, be our turn Rext Who knows?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-20

IoteI Ills
II the gold excitement does not abate, we think it
very probable that twenty five thousand more ad-
venturers will be on their way to California and
the gold digglngs before the first Of May next.
There are many companies being formed in the
Western and Southwe stern States, the members of
which intend proceeding overland through our own
territory, and only waiting for the season to be
a little more advanced to take up the line of march
for the shores Of the Pacific. The probability 10
that there will be fifty thousand gold diggers at
Work In the mnes before the first Of January, 1850
and perhaps one hundred thousand.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-20
Late and Am portland from santa Fe.

Sr. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb 10, 1870.
We have dates from Sants Fs Of the 10th December.
Major Beall take the field against large
party Of Indians in the vicinity Of Red River with the
view Of compelling them to make treaty Of pssess
The Indians constantly committing deprsdations
on tho inhabitants Of Chihuahua.
Kit Carson at Sants Fe on the LIST Of November.
Audicial envoy FROM Texas had arrived at Sants Fs
with the intention Of entering upon ofnoe. The Re
publican ridcules the pretensiens Of Texas to
eighty over any portion Of New Mexico.
H. M. Smith, District Attorney, had reached Ssnts
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-20
Shipping Intelligence.

Borrow. Feb 49, Ship Jenny Lind from Apaachcola with
1852 bales cotton for Boston, ashore AN On
eeae nasts gone five feet OF hold prx Oscar
irUn for Boston, went ashore time on Seuate zone
TO pieces, cargo probably total loss s
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-20
Movements OF General Taylor.

The House Of Assembly then ssjonrued.
Movements Of General Taylor.
WHEELING, Feb. 10, 1870
The river il closed with To-, and 1t ia decided to
be impossible General Taylor to reach here Ut the
time appointed, by way Of the river Much dissp.
pointmsns Is felt in consequence. The weather IL
very cold.
SECOND DESPATCH.
PHiLApeLrHIA, Feb. 10, 184e.
The Pittsburgh steamboat Telegraph No. 2 Is aground
Eve miles above Marietta.
General Taylor is board.
The navigation here is suspended. The weather IL
moderatipg.
The committee Of arrangements leaves at PM foe
Warrington, Pa with the Discrimination Of bringing
General Taylor here II possible.
THIRD DESPATCH
WHEELING. Feb. 1s-P.M
The steamer Telegraph, with General Taylor and
suite IL aground, miles above the mouth Of the
Muskipgum river There is much lee In the river, and
navigation 10 almost suspended. However, he VIII
reach TO- afternoon. He will taks stage,
1t IL esid and to and not to Pitts
burg, ~ eonteu plated The General continues some
what unwsr, arising from fatigue with the tedious
journey, 10.
FOURTH DESPATCH.
PirrsyvRoB, Pa, February 10, lS4s.
and proceed BY the Nstona Road to Brownsville and
thence, by way Of Cumberland and Baltimore, to Wash
ington.
FIFTH DESPATCH.
BALrIMonE, Feb. 10, 1s4o.
General Taylor passed through Marietta, Ohio, . lit
tie past O'clock this morning, in tbs steamer Tsls
graph There 10 great quantity Of ice in the river,
which greatly retards the boats progress. 1t was
peeted that he would reach Wheeling early in the
ing but he had not arrived a. half past nins iii
feared no will be detained until q late hour.
WHEEIuNG, Pa, Feb. 10, 184o.
General Taylor leaves this city o-morrcw morning,
for Washington.
Tho New Cabinet.
WAsHINaroN, Feb 10. 1870.
1t Is said that Mr.. Clayton has accepted tbs ofos Of
Secretary Of State He Is opposed to slavery that
too In the broad Of the term and very favor
able to the black population This Is the currso'
opinion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-20

49,, on c'nc'nnati tss received gold snug box
from H. s"S,o WIZ diamonds, and $500, ~ present.