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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-12-27
From the Boston Herald of Tuesday.
PROFESSOR WEBSTER AND HIS FAMILY.

One OF our reporters visited Cambridge
last evening, and ascertained that on Satur.
day night Marshal Edwards, in consequence
of apprehensions by the Mayor, that an at
tack might be made upon the residence Of
Professor Webster, on Garden street, assem-
bled twenty FIVE special policemen, who
were directed to patrol near the house, with
out exciting suspicious of their object. No
attempt, however was made to melest the
innocent occupants of the dwelling, which
is not owned by Professor Webster, but BY
Jonas Wyeth, Esq. Ourreporter also learn
ed some facts in relation to the personal his
tory and family relations Of the Professor
He is the son of the late Bedford Webster,
Esq, formerly an aitiuent resident of the
north part Of Boston, where he died some
time about the year 1885, leaving
about $40, 900, which, we learn, is convey
ed as life estate to Professor Webster, and
at his death, 10 his children. Young Web
ster, while in College, was not considered
passionate or fructious, but rather chicken.
hearted, as one of his college mates exnres.
ses it. He is nervous, but not euarrelsome.
After he had graduated, he went TO Europe,
and finished his medical education in Eng
land and Scotland. On his return from
thence, about the time of his fathers death,
he stopped at the Azores, and became ac-
quaiuted with Miss Hinckly, now his wife,
! a! the port Of Fayal: shn tho. --..:ai.s
with ner raIner, who held the post of Amer
lean Consul at that port. He married her
there, and returned to Cambridge, and lee.
tured at the college for year or two, when
he was elected professor, in the year 1887.
Since then he has resided in Cambridge,
and has lectured on chemistry, geology,
and minerology, at Cambridge and at this
city; and was in receipt Of salary, and
from tickets to his lectures at the medca!
college, at the time of his arrest. offrom two
to three thousand dollars, which from his
carelessness about money matters were in
sufficient for his wants, and kept him al
ways in debt. His family now consists Of
wife and four daughters, the youngest six
teen years OF age. and the eldest about TWEEN.
ty three. The eldest is married 10 Mr.. Dab.
ney, the present consul at Fayal. The 9th.
er three daughters reside at Cambridge, and
with their mother are in deep atfiiction on
account of the arrest and suspicious of their
husband and father. The feeling entertain.
I'd among the citizens of Cambridge, who
! best knew DR.. Webster, is, that he is inno-
cent of the charge on which he has been ar
rested, or that, if guilty, some unknown
prov must have induced the fatal at
tack. Our reporter called last evening at
the Jail, and sscertained that the professor
had passed quiet day, having partaken of
his meals regularly, and being free from that
alternate excitement and gloom which char
acterized him for some twenty four hours at
ter his arrest.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-12-27

Maple Sugar.-A ssgood" man will make
six or seven hundred pounds in three weeks.
The man that took the premium at Auburn
in 1916, kept all his vessels clean. he ran
the hot sugar into conical vessels having
half inch hole, plugged at bottom, until the
sugar was thoroughly hard then put three
layer of woollen cloth Oh top, and poured
on pint of water every morning for three
weeks in succession. The water looked
like brown molasses, and the sugar, when
done, like loaf sugar.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-12-27
SPEAKER ELECTED

Hon. Howell Cobb, Of Georgia, was cho.
sen Speaker Of the House Of Representa-
tives, on Saturday.
The following telegraph despatch gives
all the facts Of which we are in possession
at the time ofthis writing:
WAsHrNGToN, Dec. q.
Al the last ballot in the House to-day
Cobb received liz votes, Winthrop 100. =
One Of the teilers declared Cobb, Of Geor.
gia, elected. Mr.. Stanley introduced res
olutipn declaring HIN elected Speaker.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-12-27

ssIs smoke offensive TO you?" said a land
lord, as he took out his segar, to family
that had just moved into bis house. ssNot
at all, sr,'' said the female of the household.
81 am glad to hear it," said he, ssfor all the;
fire places here smoke so bad, that you will
be bacon before you have inhabited the
premises six weeks.,'
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-12-27

Refugees in Egypt.-Alexandlia, Egypt,
has Of late been crowded with military refn-
gees, flying from the scenes of the abortive.
revolutions in Europe. They are in des-
titute condition, and the Moors are much
alarmed last they should make use Of the
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-12-27

american Art.--The London Times,
speaking in the same connection Of the three.
mile Panorama of the Mississippi exhibited
in that city, and the rail road to the Pacific.
remarks that life, indeed, lis short, but Amer
lean art is long.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-12-27

BEN. We see it stated, that BEN, tho
Polish general, in embracing the faith Of
Mahomet, declared that it WAS his rsligionl
to eight Russia, and he would turn 10 my
quarter where he could have chance u
fulfl that vocation.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-12-27

w. II. Prescott is said to be engaged np-
on the "Life Of Philip II Of spain," which
will be published during the coming year.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-12-27

Col. Webb's conaexiOD with the Courier,
the New York MirsaT ssys, ceases Ifosa ne
date Of his departure. M. Raymond ~
sole control Of thst Journal.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-12-27

A child only three years Of age, son u
Antoine Ravel, made his FIRST essay % The
tight rope at New York on Monday week.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-16
MIR. DOUGLASS BILL,

The report OF the Judiciary Committee in The
U. S. Senate, 10 whom was referred Mr.. Doug
lass bill for the admission OF California AMI New
Mexico (nuied!y) into the Union as State
Eases the Committees objections 10 the bill upon
ne following points:
lst. The application has not come from he peo-
Pc Of the territories, as required by the Consilu-
tin.
2. That the area oil territory contemplated is
tooarse Tor the establishment of a single State
81. That unless sumo torn OF government or.
sanizalon is established, The proposition, il
practically carried out would be an infringement
OF The provisions OF The constitution.
An. To create sovereign State on, OF new
territory, il is necessary, under such organiza-
lion 10 show whether The people thereof subscribe
10 the Constitution Of The United Slales, and 10
specify what rights are extended TO The citizens
lhereof
en- Tne fb SaaR be 0exppd,rD n parts o.
determined. Congress is exercising N'p'''e
which ii does not legally possess. go,
7th. That ngress is incompetent 10 divide
any territories belonging 10 the United States, IN
less with The consent Of the people thereof.
The report terminated with two resolutions, IN
substance as follows:
"Rcsolved, That il is the opinion OF this COM
muee, that il is inexpedient Tor The Congress OF
the United States TO pass law, for Inc anin.ssion
Of the territories OF New Mexico and California
INFO this Union as Stale, upon IN equal footing
with the sovereign States thereof, but that II IS
expedenl for Congress TO enact law tor Inc or
earizatiun of such territories into territorial gov
ernmenls extending such government only 10
the western boundaries OF Texas" CIo prevent
the infringement npon the Texan claim.)
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-16
MAIsRIAG ES.

Married, on Wednesday evening, December
aOh nv the Rev. Andrew Mcdowell, Mr. bisD
G.nasTr. 10 Miss ELIZABETH JENNINGS. both Of
HenIco county.
Married N Thursday evening, Dec. 2isi, by
,be same MIR. CHARLES l.. MALLORY, to MISS
p..sr,. SOPHIA. eIdes, daughter OF Col Thos.
NJ Wbie-all of Hanover county, Va.
-r Religious Herald requested 10 copy
Married, on The BIS! Of December last by The
Rev NJ A. Dunn, Mr. ABRAHAM {. GARNET,
to Miss Susan T. STEYoER-all OF Buckingham
county, Va.
Married, on The 9Th January, by the same Mr.;
Hya.n Baows, 10 Mrs Cary A. SMlTH-ail
ot Buckingham county, va.
" TT Christian Advocate requested to copy.
Married, in Centenary Church, at = O'CLOCK
Wednesday evening last, by the Rev. Il b.
cowl.s Mr.. WrLLIlM II. CLARKE, 10 Miss
ANN p, daughter OF Mr.. William GonId'n' all
OF this city.
Married, BY the same, on The same evening; al
The residence OF The father OF 'be lady, Mf.
H.urr A. PsAace, TO Mis-, May ANN, daugh'
isr Of Mr.. William Evans, all OF this city.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-16
THE VOICE OF THE SOUTH.

The following resolutions have been adopted
by the lower HuuGe Of the North Carolina LIE.
gislature, only tDO votes being recorded against
them:
|. Resolved, That the States came into the
Union as equals; and that the citizens OF each
State are entitled to equal lights, privileges and
States.
2. Resolved, That the proceedings Of the Con-
yenlion by which the FEDERAL Constitution was
framed, clearly demonstrate that the institution of
Slavery was maturely considered; and that the
Union ot the States was finally secured by incor-
poraIing into that instrument distinct and annie
guarantees Of The rights OF the Shareholder.
3 Resolved, That we view with deep concern
and alarm, the constant aegressons on The rights
of the Shareholder by certain reckless politicians
o! The North; and that The recent proceedings OF
Congress on the subject OF Slavery are fraushl
with mischief-Well calculated 10 disturb the
peace OF our country, and should call forth The
earnest and prompt disapproba!on OF every friend
OF the Union.
4. Resolved, That The enactment of any law
by Congress- which shall directly or indirectly
deprive the citizens Of any of The States of the
right OF emgrating with their Slave property in
10 any OF The Territories Of the United States, and
Of exercising the RICH, Of ownership over the same
while in said Territories, will be not only an ACT
OF gross injustice and wrong, but The exercise Of
power contrary 10 The true meaning and spirit OF
The Constitution; and never contemplated by the
trainers thereof
S. Resolved, That while We do no, intend here
by 10 be understood as roncedins that Congress
has the power, under The Constitution to enac,
law prohibiting Slavery in any portion of The
Territories OF the United Slaies-yei, Tor The sake
OF preserving The peace and promoting The perpe-
tuty Of The Union, we are unwilling that the ba-
sis OF the Missouri Compromise should be adopt
ed in reference TO The recently acquired terrific.
ries Of New Mexico and California, by extending
The line then agreed upon 10 the Pacific ocean.
8. Resolved, That copy oil The foregoing re-
be signed by The Speakers OF The SEN
ale and House Of Commons and forwarded 10
our Senators and Representatives in Congress,
with request that they be laid before their re.
speclive Houses.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-16
prrRI1c SENTIMENT IN VIRGINIA.

In Yesterdays Republican we find the follow
ing sound and manly sentiments, taken from The
Norfolk Herald, (Whig.l Will Virginia recede
from her position and stullify herself by course
which "would not only be disgracelul 10 herself,
bu, violation OF The Constitution, and Heachery
the Union 2"
THr SOUTHERN QUESTION is understood
thai Mr.. Calhoun will make the report from the
subcommittee appointed by the general commit.
tee of Southern Senators and Members oil Con
sress in reference 10 the rights and duties OF me
South, on the subject o! slavery anu u y saia
thai his views are of practical and conciliato-
~ nature; going no further Than those which
are generally entertained at the South, and which
the South are AS much bound 10 stand by on
general principles oil duty 10 The Constitution
and the Union, as they are upon The ground OF
their own peculiar rights as existing in those
nrinciples. The determination, We will mol say
The "views" merely, OF The South, is 10 acknow-
ledge no constitutional authority oil Congress to
interfere with the question OF slavery in any
shane neither in The States, the territories, nor
The District of Columbia. They want no action
OF Congress 10 guard their interest in this
matter: they would scout The idea OF asking
il; and that they will submit to the interference
Of Congress TO despol them OF their rights, IS
not 10 be expected. If the new territories, when
they become States, shall, in their conventions
10 form their respective constitutions. exclude
the institution of slavery, they have an undoubt-
ed RICH, 10 do so. But until then, being the COM
mon property Of The Union, neither their legis'
latures nor Congress have any more right to pass
law 10 prohibit Southern planter from set
Ting in them with his slaves than they would
have to prohibit Northern man from moving
,hilher with any other species of property which
Congress or the territorial legislature might, IL
their wisdom, and contrary to The sanctions o.
the Constitution, think proper TO exclude
Our desire is to see the question met by tht
South in that spirit of moderation, forbearanc'
and frmncss which, while it should convince
their Northern brethren of their earnestness tt
preserve the harmony and integrity of TN
Union, shall prove TO them, that to recede iron
their position would not only be aisstaceiul II
themselves bu, violation Of the constitution
and ,reachery to the Union For what State, o
States, which, having surrendered her or thei
rights, OF the bidding of Congress- could eve
after be depended on to guard the citadel OF Il
berry?
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-16
CHARLOTTE, Jan 10, l649.
For Tho Enquirer.
-,&,e.NNn nISTSpICT

THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
Msssrs Editors The time is approaching
r,hsn The Democrats Of the Third Congressional
n;s,r;c, ought 10 be ready for action-such &C
,;nn too as will redeem The district, and put u
n ne former elevated Democratic position. la.S
.an be- doue ifthe Democrats will II. The united
.cr;on If Inc whole party, can ensure a majority
- moi less than 400. The accustomed apathy OF
~. w. ,riu ensnre defea, as inilS47. Then there
p p.s .n,all Democratic vote, while large ma
;o1;,v sr;sted in the District. The Wing vote
jO,sJ s,oh az has been beat BY 500. In lhelpfe'
s;den,ial election, last tall, Cas- receives, inc
small Hhig.animafing majority OF %, Wh'. s,;
Democratic majority, nearly d. ,a'se 10 !" ' srs
wa. in the district as inc ,esui' "u seS iao
Wh;o vo,e iu 1914 was 2.416-in 1915, 2.o59,
w, u"'s o only IS. The Democratic vote in
~, ,asa was WAS 1894 in lS4S, 1852 being falling
If # A32 produced by rOters staying al home
NV il is manifest that, by getting our voters 10
The nols. our majority is nearly as lafge as io'-
u,sr.y perbaps fully as large, Tor il IS likely Inc
Whio increase OF 63 may be accounted To-
in Democratic Taylor voters, who viii not vote
mr a Wbie. All we need, therefore, is 10 arouse
and concentrate our vote. How shail ms DC
dnne1 =, every Democrat ask himself The ques-
,;nr ami endeayor 10 arouse IL | propose tnal
he mat,er he no longer deferred. mat each
connty hold meeting, and delegate I'lRf w
x,ca.r in the county TO attend Disslic, ooh'eH.
ion 10 meet at PiusylyanIa Cout' House, a.
esrlv as practicable, and nominate d cdau,ua
far Congress. Let every Democ,al III 'ne u'''ii. =
i i D Ta auend Ibis Convention. Lei
union and energy be the wa'ch~old anu 1t ,esu
Iniion be adopted to elect The CANDIDATE oy al
oId.iashoned majority. Forgel all mat mas pas AS
ed and look only 10 the future. Le. every p bi
mocrat feel it bis special duty 10 wake wax up nl'
n ighbors, and get EVERY yo'eI 20 WIG pJ bv i
Then let there be action and organ'Ha.ion w W.
divduas neghbohoeds e0Ss' aes
ric' ard all will BE- w man % !, 'i' there 1 L.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-16
Far the Enquirer
~ THE DEMOCRATS OF CHARLOTTE.

TO TIE DEMOCRATS OF CHAkLoIIE.
The lime will soon be at hand when you will
he called upon TO cast your votes Tor some one 10
rsnressn, vou in the next General Assembly OF
Vroinia. Charlotte is undoubtedly Demo-
c,a,ic conniv and if we would but bring out
c.ndi,a,e who could command the full Demo-
ora,;c vote all her elections would prove her SO.
!, ;s well known that our candidate last spring
Iost his election by mol canyassing The county as
closely and thoroughly as The importance OF the
occasion required; while, on The other hand, our
whis friends used every effort and made every
exer,ion they could possibly conceive OF TO run
nod BOSTON" through victorious. lis true lney
succeeded. but by very measre majority. !
nropose 10 bring 10 your notice gentleman !"
every way worthy OF your confidence ana sup
maria Democrat OF The Jeff'rsonIan schnol-an
ppnripbt. homes, and intelligent iarmcr ailnoe
~ CANAAN William G Price. In my OPINION,
as well a. in the opinions oil several otner gen.
,iomen with whom have conversed, Captain
prce with The proper exerIion, could easily De
aIsc,ed We know him to be man whose fee-
;nas and interests are in common with The mass
fine people, man who makes support by The
homes, sweat of the brow, and, if elected, would
make faithful and an able representative. IL
has. during a long lie, been warmly atIached 10
Democratic principles. He has ever thrown the
weight of his influence in support oil our candi-
dale. and has, in every election, taken an aclve
narl in behalf OF the Republican cause. With
Messrs. Bocock, Dennis and Price as our candi'
dates victory is certain. Then lei me call upon
vnu 10 give each OF these gentlemen nearly
nomination at your February Court and cheer
full and united support on The election day.
- A DEMOCRAT.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-16
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-16
From The New York SUM-
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

MORE STARTLING DETAILS
IHL RICHEST ACCOUNTS YET Several me,
cnanis IN This cry have received letters from Ca
liiornia, via Chasres and the Brush West In
aies, pfooaoy oy Inc same conveyance which
brought The recent ds.spalches for government.
The tenor ui these adyces is, that LARGE de-
poses OF gold were discovered in The hiIls. and
that people from Oregon Santa Fe, and Mexico
were pouring into the country in thousands.
Such was the scarcity OF coin tina; gold dus,
had fallen al The mines 10 six dollars an ounce,
being less than one-lhird lis real value Al, The Uni.
led States Mint. The whole amount gathered
was about three millions
Capt. William G Marcy a son OF the u. S.
Secretary Of War, was disposing Of every hing
in The shape Of supplies al his camp, in exchange
for gold dust He had collected fftsn barYsb ot
gall ore, and having no means OF Protecting the
treasure, he had buried il, until vessel of war
should arrive on the coast, which was daily ex
pected.
Provisions and food ofevery kind were very
scarce, and daily growing dearer. Pork was
1900 per barrel, -four 800 per barrel bread siY-
~ cents per pound, beans $40 per bushcl, brandy
S5O per gallon, and other things in proportion.
There was much suffering at the Mines and
even appIehensIons Of famine, in consequence
Of The multi'udes arriving from al! quarters. The
poorer fare than The whites, were gathering most
Of The gold. Some parties had commenced kill
ing horses and mules for food.
The people were in hopes OF getting speedy
supply OF food from Mexico. Vessels al San
Francisco, which had been abandoned or neg
lecied, were once more in request, to proceed
along the coast for food, the latter having become
more valuable than gold Whale ships were
selling off their outfits at Monterey, at enormous
profits.
The Union cannot ascertain that any Of these
new and astounding" dispatches have been re-
ceived at Washington. 1t also corrects the
statement Of he New York Sun, that the reve
nue-cutter Ewing has been ordered 10 Califor-
mia, in consequence of the gold-news The
Ewing is going out on the coast surrey, and not
as reyenue-cutter.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-16
VOLUME XLV.-NUMBER "A.

From NoaTH CARoLisA-Dr. C.. W Norcom
Joseph Gordon.
Or. G. w. Norcom Of E.enton. goes GU, as
Surgeon OF The expedition
a few days since one OF our correspondents
gave an interesting sketch ol company which
IS being formed in This city for California. We
understand that every thing is getting on swim
minsly The company will soon be completed, and
vessel purchased al an early day. 10 sail by The
hrs1 February a, the tarlhcst. II is composed Of
cn'erprisns and substantial men Though We
are sorry 10 lose them, We wish them abundant
success and pockets full Of gold dust
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-16

nominee) 62; Cooper. Whig, 81; Thaddeus Size
yers, Wing. !; w. NJ Meredith, Wing, 3; George
Ford, native, ,. The Sd and last ballot Stood
Brodhead Co. Cooper &C, Stevens 3 MIR. Brod-
head. selected BY lhe Democrats as their candi-
dale, has always been true 10 the Constitution
and 10 Southern rishls-and, although mol
successful, the unanimous vote be received,
shews hat our friends in Pennsylvania are bold
" bIeasling the war OF tanaIicism
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-01-16
no, For CALIFORNIA;

The brig John Petty, Captain Flayei, cleared
from Norfolk on Wednesday for San Francisco,
California, with the following passengers:
FaoM NonpoLK-James w. Barry, VIM. L.
Higgins, c. Hall, Jr., John Rogers John Lap
pin. 90 n.r,orw po;ns
n. 8. Read, S. P. Taylor, E Baker:
From WILLIAMS BURG lillian T. CALI.
From NoRrHAnpTos-L. Upshur.