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The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-28
Em. IRON ne Louisville oOua.r.I

FRANKFoRr, AufI o..
Mameeting OF a number oftb. - -i''' iS4s.
I'M county al the court house IN o. FIsak-
u'ua'' Ap.i zls', 1913, Judge Ben No % Sat-
called 70 ihe Chair, and Rev. B. MI .''-lOe was
Secretary The object of the mss,;. . appointed
planned, on motion, a committee .s eng e.
aev. b Mills' Dr.. A. p. Maeu,d1 ~.
i0dd were appointed to Prepar. -. /" n N.
pfessise OF the sense Of the meet,, -''oDs e.
leet OF slavery, who reported the foIl0,i me sub
]. ResOtUsd, That this nas,;,- As'
Of Convention to meet In Fr.eL ssPP'oFe he call
INST, ana THIS meeting on Their ,s..' On the 25lh
lolowlns persons as delegates ~ 49,, S2point The
~. =. freeman, John J. JuIisn Z, ~ sane,
non' Joseph CLARK, J. 5. Seofed a; z. Nee
DE- hev.S. Robinson. RsS I . , Mon-
NJ = W DIsh, n. Mingate, Dr.. "A Si,.iis,
sam Iong soS al I,s ssIn VI Todd, Edward w.
Se3'Inents set forth m these resolniion. NAN The
hes0fDsd, That this meefiD.- -
i.eI " slavery as great moral s. e n
Ponueal eva, and the adoption m $500, SOFA and
siaoual emancipation accompanied ~ coI pan Of
an ooleet greatly 10 be desired y SoioniLalloa
5. ReSOfUed, That we 40 moi bsl;..,
eiPation without colonization ,.o,'iS S mat esn-
70 lhe interest or happiness Of sifhss sonlueise
slase, Aho therefore Is not desirable "'aS'ef o.
4. hSS0tued, That emancinsfio.
lion hen adopted should be "a -r.5'..- eoionza-
interfere with the business habits "a - a not 10
nity. VI me Comma
O. Resoived, That We win not S.vo,
Of emancipation which shall extend ~ ,i'. sysiem
slave population Of the State -'e present
D. hesot1ed, That we approve The &c.,
me statute OF kentucky in lS33. ana 49,, ~
they De incorporated into The uro,ossS - t-ai
lion, with farther provision that slI 49,
INTO kentneky contrary TO lis proyisors s,i'
iPso Jaeto, free. saaii oe,
T. ResolDed, That We believe il nov q, =.
dny OF every citizen Of Kentucky Nh =. = ne
slavery as an evil and does not desire a =, slios
pelaated, 10 unite 10 their efforts 10 pr.vs, -
eomPlishment, and farther 10 unite IN 1,a ~ ae
such constitution viii enable he 49,
nsniaeky, when public sentiment sbsI - y,
u, 10 carry into effect their views ana vTisb -
me SUBJECT Without resort IN The ts5o,s -. = -
Penste process Of convention 10 CHAM 49, "a
stiiutiOn- &c NE con
9. Rssolred, That We see with resrs, ~, -,
OTIS are beng made TO identity those rbo a. =.
satocates Tor perpetual slavery in Kentuetv -
northern AooliiiOnists; bat We will moi - 49,.
rom our course in the full and free exsTc;s. =
our constitutional rights BY such sfForts 6ru,i ~
iieEins that the intelligence Of KentuetV = 80
competent 70 distinguish between he iaoafis;.,j
OF the aooitiOaist and the principles OF he rsa
70 gradual prospective emancipation. aceom,.
nisd By colonization.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-28
tn. Pre-. b. C.liIlernIn.

We are rejoiced to learn that Mr.. Crane, who,
as editor Of the Southerner, published at Rich
mond, Va, rendered generous service to the
cause of freedom, has gone 10 CslifornIa with
the intention Of establishing paper there. In
him liberty will find a stannch friend, and
slavery gentlemanly but determined and un-
yielding foe. Mr.. Crane is well acquainted
with the disastrous influence Of "the peculiar in
situation" upon the ''ancient Commonwealth, -
and no pains nor labOrs will be spared BY him
to prevent its introduction into the young State
which seems destined to pass by a single stride
from the weakness Of infancy to the yiqor Of
mature manhood
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-28

Hon. Z. X. Smart, Democratic member Of
Congress from Maine. has addressed letter 10
his constituents, in which he says:
81 have ever believed the prohibition Of
slavery In these territories by Law 10 BE- neess-
sary to their freedom. I believe so now. A
wiifnily ign GRANT opinion has been promuly.-
ted that SLAVERY cannot exist upon the soil az
california, In consequence Of lis unproductiv,-
ness This 10 Dot the opinion of Southern me n.
distinguished member from Virginia remark
ed In The House, few days ago, In conversa-
ton with several gentlemen, that CalIforpl.
Ploy slaves = = wv
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-28

The increased value of real estate arising in
section Of country by the passing Of a rail.
road through it, is a subject on which data are
not yet collected to establish general rule
The following is statement Of the increase Of
population in soma of the towns of Massacbu.
setts-since railroads were extended to them
during the five yetrs between 1889 and 1885,
Roxbury 81 per cent. Lowell 80 Der cent
5rookiine 5O Worcester Sc
Springfeld33 I"
Cheisea lxc Fall River SO
In Tennessee, the opening Of the Nash vile
and Chattanooga railroad, $50 miles. at cost of
less than 5000 900. has, on the average, added
- per acre to all the land within ten miles on
each side Of the read equal to 9,72s 900 for
the whole road. Mountain lands which two
years ago would not command one cent per
'cre, now sell readily ct 81.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-28

O5-The Sons OfTemperance had a grand mo.
cession in Baltimore on the 18Th, the occasion he
ing the dedication of the Temperance Temple
ihe Clipper says: "The display manifested on the
OCCASION was certainly one of the most beautiful
OF the kind that has ever been Witnessed in our c
", and was well calculated to Impress upon the
mind oil every behoider the benefits and blessings
Of Temperance"
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-28

Our readers will, We trust, excuse the absence
from oar columns Of the customary quantity
Of editorial matter The absence Of one Of the
sditsn and the disability Of another, from an
accidental hart. must be our apology. The
paper, perhaps, viii be found quite as inter-
ssting % usual, % it contains large amount
Of matter from other papers
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-28

Tox HAxD.-we learn from The "ssnAs. =
papers that the jury smPannslled IN the -
Tom Hand, charged with stealing he O0'sll.'--
jewels, was discharged on Monday, N e0nssa-'
of their being unable to agree upon ss'a'e-
new trial Is 10 be had to-day, The I'd.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-28

TRIBUTE on AcKNOwLEDGNsNT.--fie u -
Of Boston, have seat out $50 to Tennys0a, ~
poet, as "a kind Of acknowledgment iOf me H.
~ taken in reprinlng his poems
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-28

JACKSON Ellis.
On motion Of Rev. VIM Orr. that the report
OF the Committee be receiyed--adopted unani-
mously.
After which the Preamble and Resolutions
were read separately and adopted.
Resolved, That the Covington Union. and
Covington Journal, be requested 10 publish the
proceedings Of this meeting.
JAS. NJ. PRESTON, Chr'm.
II. b. CLENoNs, Sec'y.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-28

a. We send, occasionally, number Of the
Examines 10 persons pAo are NOT subscribers, an
The hope, thar BY psrEsal Of il, they may be IN
duced TO subscribe.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-28

nails, are now just laid before members, as COM
piled aud arranged and published by the com.
mistee' in the usual clumsy asd awkward shape
making pamphlet Of 200 p'ges.
Returns were received from 81 corporations
which present the following results:
Capital Stock, S5O,004, 100 30
amount paid in, 37,009, $50 95
Cost Of all the roads, 46,771.O09 "a
Aggregate debt, l2,42O,2Ol l9
Aggregate surplus fund, I,34s, $3.50 Os
Earnings for the year, 6,067 ,I54 O2
Expense Of working, 3,2st, s33 3s
Net earnings, 2,7l6,92e 80
Aggregate amt dividends =, 074,l47 SO
Length Of all the roads, 954.346 milss
Length Of double track, 220'2I2
Length of branches, $3.50
Mean speed Of passenger trains, % 10
Mean speed Of freight trains, ~ IS
casualties SO killed and 65 injured.
The committee make an average of the mean
cost per mile of ali the finished roads In opera.
ton, which they give at s49,7sI. Thi. is.
however, hardly an approach to the truth. in.
asmuch as over 22O miles of double track, and
also depot lands, buildings, furniture, Sc. are
included in the enumeration-whereast the Bos.
ton and Worcester and Boston and Providence
roads make no return Of expenditures for sta
uons' buildings, &c. II the expenditures of
these companies for depots were added, IL would
largely increase the above average. The aver.
age cost Of English roads is nearly s15O. 900 a
mile
During the year 300 miles of new railroad
have been put in operation on the various lines
Leading to Boston. Including the branches, the
number of miles in the State is 1903. The
whole number Of miles in the United State.
is 6'42i--sO that nearly Onesixth of the whole
is in this State. The number of miles in ope-
ration In England is 4,420. The expense of
working the Massachusetts, roads is fraction
over 81 per cent. Of the gross earnings; that of
the English roads Ia less than so per cent
Traveller.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-28
Thomas McGrain.

At a meeting Of the COMMITTEES, February %,
Lewis Ruffner and James Speed were added to
the number. VIM. Richardson was chosen
Treasurer, and Bland Ballard Corresponding
Secretary. w. w. WORSLEY, Chm.
r. DAWSON, Secretary.
From the foregoing notice it will be seen
that standing committee has been appointed
by the friends Of emancipation In Louisville.
The great object Of the committee win be 10
publish valuable pamphlets and essays for dis
tribution through the State. From many quar-
tiers applications ara continually made for facts
and statistics bearing upon the subject Of sman-
eiPstiOn. Those applications, we trust, will
now be fully met. and vast amount Of useful
Information upon this vitality important subject
be disssminassd throushoot Ks.tsvky. sr.-s--
ANY applications addressed to Bland Ballard
Corresponding Secretary, or Paul Seymour
publisher Of the Examiner. will meet with
prompt attention.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-28

The Annual Reports Of the Railroad COrpO.
rations Of this State have been made to the Le-
gislature; and having been, as is customary.
referred to the committee on Railways and Ca
mails, are now just laid before members, as COM
piled aud arranged and published by the COM
mistee' in the usual clumsy aad awkward shape,
making pamphlet Of 200 pages.
Returns were received from 81 corporat;ons.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-28
s,arra.r.nalnx and K.ee.sI.e Cs.si,.ee

At a meeting OF the friends Of emancipation,
held in Louisville, February %, le4s, w. w.
Worsley having been called to the chair, and
Reuben Dawson appointed secretary, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were named as Correspond
ing and Executive Committee, with power to
enlarge their number and fill vacancies:
w. w. Worsley, VIM. Richardson,
VIM. E. Glover, Reuben Dawson,
David L. Beatty, Patrick Marcy,
Bland Ballard, w. p. Boone,
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29
The N. Y. Journal of Commerce is

The n. Y. Journal of Commerce IS
specializing upon Roman affairs, and ask,
ing, now that Rome is taken. sc)kat aaezE
The editor is clear that the Pope will ,:
restored to his temporal dominions, and
he greatly fears, that despotism hoaly
with the age of ten centuries, will again
seat itself on the Throne of Caesars, as
well as upon the Chair of the FisherTnan
The Journal quotes long letter iroa
Father Ventura, Roman Catholic Pres+
the substance of which is that the trenen
have been bombarding the Catholic no.
mans, into being Protestants, and tha'
Catholicity is essentially damaged u
Rome forever.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

Dissolution OF THE LoCoFoCo PARTY.
We alluded yesterday to the declaration
made by Mr.. John Van Buren at the
Cleveland mass meeting, that tie Loco
foco party, as National party, was dis
solved In whatever spirit this may have
been uttered, it appears tous to be strictly
true. The Locofoco party has discarded
all national issue, and stands now upon
two different platforms, both of them
entirely sectional. Inethe North hostility
to slavery is the rallying cry of one wing,
while the other is fast adopting it. In
the South, on the contrary, disunion
rather than the Wilmot Proviso, is the
ground upon which it proposes to do bat
tie. In both sections the party is every
day more fully verifying the truth of MIR.
Calhoun's charge, that it is kept together
sby the cohesive power of public plunder.
This power it is that impels them to unite
in attacking the administration of Gen.
Taylor. when they can agree in nothing
else.
Mr.. Van Buren not only declared that
the party, as national party, was dissolv-
ed, but he expressed it as his decided
conviction that it never could be reunited.
Of this too, we have no doubt, though,
as our readers are already aware, the
most gigantic efforts are in progress to
effect such reunion. The pure and virtu-
Gus Mr.. Butler, it is true, is perfectly
willing to see a coalition upon any
grounds; but there is some difference be-
tween wishing and having ones wishes
accomplished. AS long as Benton con-
tinues to lead one wing of the Democracy,
and Calhoun another, we see not how
such union can ever be cordial.
The Wings are the only national party
in this Union. Their whole action is
based upon broad national grounds, to the
exclusion of all sectional issues. They
go for the country and the whole country.
Their patriotism is not bounded by lines
of latitude and longitude.
Rachnao'ad Wing.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

A LINE OF TELEGRApH-A citizen OF Cape
Grardeau, Mo-, has addressed the following letter
to Governor Roane relative to the construction Of
line of Telegraph from that place, via Batesvilie
to Little Rock. We should like to see the work
commenced, but like the Democrat, fear there is
not yet public spirit enough to accomplish the
enterprize. When the Telegraph reaches Little
Rock, We will see what can be done towards ex-
tending ii 10 this place.
Cape Guardaau, Mo-, July 81, lS49.
Gov. j. 5. RoANE--
Dear Sir: Some of the citizens of Little Rock
have recently written to Mr.. r. L. Shaffner, the
agent fer Morse's Telegraph in the west, on the
subject of connecting that place with this point by
telegraphic communication. | am authorized by
Mr.. Shaffner 10 correspond with seme OF the ch-
zens of Little Rock and Batesville on the subject,
and to ascertain their views and desires on the
subject, and being unacquainted with any gentle.
man in your place, in whose energy and enterprise
had any surety, thought it not improper to ad-
dress this to the Governor of the State through
which this improvement will pass, if constructed.
| You will pardon me for intruding this upon your
attention.; and hope it will not suit your conven
ence to converse with your citizens on the subject,
you will hand it to some prompt and energetic cit
lzen who will ascertain what the INCLINATION the
citizens may be on the subject, ann what aOll'ty
| they may possess to aid in so useful and impor.
! tant enterprise
! In the first place, the line from here to Little
Rock via Batesville will be built, if the people Of
| those two places desire it. The distance is about
$50 miles, and it will cost about $50 900 10 build
the line. $4,000 worth of stock will be taken
here, although we are all pretty deep in the tee-
graph business already. BatesvilIe will probably
take $4,000 stock, and if Little Rock aud the
people along the line can take the balance, the
thing IAN be accomplished Immediately. 1t GER
tainly would be good investment Geographic
stock throughout the U. S. pays very large divi-
dends. Besides the great facilities forcummuni
cation it would afford, would be of the creates i'm
pcrtance. When connected with this point YOU
would be connected with every part Of the Uniteo
States.
Our line from New Orleans to st. Louis, via
this point will be completed by the first September
and if an arrangement can be made the line from
here to Little Rock can be built by the lst o
March.
You can converse with some ofyour prncipa
citizens, and ascertain what they will do. If suff
cient inducements are offered, surveyor will i'm
mediately pass over the route.
Hoping you will devote little time to this mat
ter, and write me YOUR views on the subject, bes
leave to subscribe myself yours, with respect ant
esteem, JOHN w. MOUNT.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29


EXTRAORDINARY DEvELoPMENr-$I2n,90 900 MIS-
sing tror. the Bank of Missouri.-On the first
of February, l849, the old Directory of the Bank
of the State of Missouri turned over to the new
Directory, nine hundred thousand dollars in foreign
gold, put up in boxes, containing abeut 0,OO0
each, in small bags.
On Friday last, payment in gold was made to
Messrs. Page & Bacon, when bag, containing
one thousand ten thaer pieces, ($7 ,S00) was r..s
sing from the box. This led to examination
yesterday when deficit of $4,000 was
discovered This sum, in gold, has disappeared
from the Bank! s.
When turned over to the new Directory, the
money was counted, the boxes sealed, aud the
amount inside, endorsed ON each box. On exam
ination, it was discovered that the seals had been
broken, a bag taken from each box, and the seals
replaced.
Yesterday, on the affidavit of the President and
Cashier, Mr.. Nathaniel Childs, Jr., who was teller
in the Bank from its first opening until few
weeks since, was arrested and held to bail for his
appearance on Wednesday next, before Peter w.
Johnstone, Esq, in the sum of $3.50, ,000
st. Louis RepeilIe, Aug ID.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

MURDER IN New MEMco.-Robert
Moore, of Missouri. captain of party of
California emigrants, was murdered in
the village of San Miguel, New Mexico,
on the 4th of June, by Mr.. Stanfeld.
Moore was killed with shot gun, loaded
with two balls. Stanfeld was arrested
and put in Jail. The cause of the out
rage was some difficulty which occurred
on the route.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

OREGoN.-A census of the inhabitants
of Oregon has recently been taken, and it
shows that the number of the population
is 1868, including foreigners, who num-
ber upwards of 800. There ares accord
ing to the census, $500 voters; but i'll
consequence of the absence of many at
the mines, the vote at the next election
will be much reduced. Gov. Lane has
issued PROCLAMATION, fixing the number
OF members of Council and House Of
Representatives to which each county is
entitled, and ordering the election to be
held for them and for delegate to Congress
ON the first Monday in June next There
are six candidates for Congress in the
field
The rage for gold hunting continued
as strong as ever at last advices, and both
the newspapers published in Oregon had
suspended operation in consequence of it..
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29
ELECTION RETURNS.

North CareIsnn.--Full returns have
been received from North Carolina, and
the following Congressnaen have been
elected. The delegation stands the same
as it did in the last Congress:
1st district. Thomas L. Ciingman, ,whig;
I'd. Joseph P. Caldwell, whig; Sd. Ed
mund Deberry. whig; 4th, Augustus II.
Shepard, whig;5th, "A. W. Venable, loco;
9th, J. r. J. Daniel, loco; 7th, William
S. Ashe, loco; 6th, David Outlaw, whig;
9th, Edward Stanley, whig.
Tennessee. e.-Members of Congress eiec-
ted-1st district, Andrew Johnson, loco;
I'd, A. G. Watkins, whig; Sd, j. M. An
derson, whig; 4th, J. H. Savage, loco; 5th,
G. w. Jones. loco; 9th, J. HI. Thomas,
loco; 9TH, M. P. Gentry, whig; 9Th, An
drew Ewing, loco; 9th; J. G. Harris, loco;
10th, F. P. Stanton, loco; 11tn, c. II.
Williams, whig. In the Legislature there
is whig majority of on joint ballot.
Kentucky.-The wings have elected
6 Congressman and the locos 4-same as
last year. 1st district, Lynn Boyd, loco
I'd, J. T.. Johnson. whig; Sd, F. E. Nc.
Lean, whig; 4th, G. A. Caldwell, loco
5th, J. B. Thompson, whig; 9th, DAME
Breck, whig; 7th, Humphrey Marshall
whig; sth, G.. S. Moorehead, whig; 9th
J. c. Mason. loco; 10th, B. III. Stanton
loco. The Legislature is whig. AS fal
as heard from not single Emancipation
ist has been elected to the Convention.
Iudiana.-The democrats have elected
their Governor and Lieut. Governor. Al
far as heard from McGaughey, whig, ha
been elected to Congress by about 2OO(
majority. Milgor, whig, is reported elec
ted in the 10th district and it is though
that Embre, whig, has been defeated il
the 1st district. In the 4th district Julian
free soil, has beaten Parker, whig, abou
200. In the 5th district Brown, loco, il
elected. In the Sd Durham, loco, ha
about 200 majority. In the 9th Fitch
loco, is elected by 200 majority.
AIab0ma.-As far as heard from, tw,
Wings, Allston and Hilliard, are electet
to- Congress.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

The GOVERNOR OF CALIFoRNIA.--Some inquiry
has arisen, says the New York Tribune, since the
arrival of the Crescent City, on account Of the in
telligence that Gen. Riley is the acting Governor
Of California, and not Gen. p. F. Smith, as was
previously supposed by most people. 1t seems
that Maj. Gen. p. F. Smith commands the whole
Pacific Military Division, which includes Oregon.
Brig. Gen Riley commands in the District of CAL
ifornia, and being such exercises the functions of
civil Governor, as he states in his proclamation
which we published last Saturday, by virtue of the
Mexican laws and of the instructions OF the War
Department. Gen. Smiths Office is merely mil
itary one, while that of Gen. Riley,--though he is
inferior to Gen. S. in military rank,is civil also.
In that civil capacity we understand him to be
independent of Gen. S. and responsible directly to
the authorities at Washington.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29
The following appears in the Cincinnati 0''
mercil of the 9th inst:

On tuesday night, child of Mrs. buIsa'T 4,
died Of cholera, and it laid out, dressed ,r,
grave clothes and placed in the cofhn' 'S,s sv
time between and two o'clock yes'e',,hs, =,
morning, noise was heard TO proceed IRON m n,
coffin, and upon going to it, it was found tna :,
child had recovered animation. One Of ouI "
porters was at the house yesterday morning WV"
the coffin was sent back TO the undertakes
What hideous thoughts do these crcums'aD' a
recall in connection with those who we"
hastily buried during the prevalence OF the 'f'
demic.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

OCEAN NAVIGATION THROUGH THE ST..
LAWRENCE RIVER STILL INTER DICTED.-
Several annunciations have been made,
through the public papers, that vessels
were about so sail from the Lakes through
the St. Lawrence to the ocean, and thence
to California. Probably these announce.
ments have been made without first OBJ
tanning permission from the Canadian
authorities. Those intending to send out
vessels, we apprehend, will be disappont-
ed. A few days ago, the Oswego Times
says. a gentleman of that city applied to
the Governor-General of Canada for per-
mission to pass brig through the Canadi-
an waters, which has been refused. The
Secretary of the Province, under date of
the 25th ult., in answer to the application,
says: "Questions respecting the policy
and legality of such navigation have, on
several occasions, engaged the serious
consideration of Her Britannia Majesty's
Government to such an extent as to pre-
clude his Excellency, in the exercise of
his discretionary power as Governor of
this Colony from granting the permission
sought"
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

LONG VoyAGE.-The Nantucket Inquirer says
ship Citizen, which arrived at this port on Wednes-
day from whaling voyage, was absent fifty
eight months and twenty-five days. This is the
longest voyage on record, except one. The Bar
clay, Of New Bedford, now on voyage, has been
absent sixty months and one day.