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Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

Dr.. LEMON, ALIAS CAPT. BILL SNoox.
We noticed some days ago, says the s.
Louis Republican of the 10th inst. tbs
destruction by the Apache Indians, of ,
band Of robbers infesting New Mexico
under the guidance of DR.. Lemon, with
the alias above designated. Some doubts
are entertained of the correctness of this
story, and those who know sometime Of
the man think that he has put it forward
for the purpose of deception:
DR.. Lemon, or Bill Snooks, is at tho
head of party of about twenty-five men
who live by plunder. The Santa F.
Republican says that, in his assumed
official capacity as captain in the U. 8
Army, he recently made acquisitions on
the Pueblo of Laguna and another Pueblo
near it, for horses and mules, and in con.
sideration of rather formidable force q,
Americans to back him. and promises Of
payment by the Quartermaster's Depar.
ment, and the threat Of fine OF S500
they complied with the requisition. Re.
ceipts and drafts for the value of the
animals were given, and the necessary
instruments 10 get the drafts paid. The
original papers are in the possession Of
Prefect of Valencia county.
Snooks is not the real name of the
captain. He is spoken of by the Indians
and Mexicans as ''the American lawyer
from Santa Fe, who speaks Spanish 50
WELL" and the handwriting Of the papers
before spoken of is traced to DR.. Lemon
He is not, however, an American
This is not the first time it is said in
which he has taken the responsibility Of
drawing upon the u. S. Government
under false preteMces. The Republican
says he has induced several persons to
join him, who have heretofore sustained
good characters in New Mexico.
Lemon is said by the Republican to
have met a party of Mexicans on their
return from an excursion to the Apache
country. He demanded Of the leader Of
the Mexicans possession of a fine mule
which he refused to give; and thereupon
the captain drew a pistol and shot his
man through the head. The Mexicans
fled and after increasing their numbers,
they returned among the Apaches, to
whom they related the circumstances
Next day the doctor and his party visited
the Apaches and were Entertained BY
them. They were treated to a war
dance, which was kept up until clock
in the morning. The Indians then re.
tired, under pretence of being fatigued
with dancing. About an hour before
day (the story goesl the Indians crept
upon the sleeping party, stealing their
arms and dealing death and destruction
to them with their own weapons and
taking every thing in their possession
The Apaches offered to trade the horses,
&c, of Lemons party to the Navajos,
but they declined to purchase, saying
tina: it was American property, and there,
upon the Apaches disclosed the faGe of
the marauders. Mr.. Conklin, who oh.
tanned this information from the Navaios.
expresses confidence in TIE report, but
there were some doubts about its correct.
ness at Santa Fe.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

Capt. A. X. Blythe, lately removed
from the Office of q. S. Attorney for the
Northern District of this State, has ad-
dressed letter to the Washington Union,
in which he expresses his "repugnance"
to the "notoriety" which the Union has
given him by its doIorous lamentations
over his martyrdom, and taxes occasion 10
"regret'' that it did not permit him to re-
tire silently from an office upon which he
had no claims and which was of very
"little personal interest" tohim. He also
cOrrects the Unions statements about his
being among the first to rush into the
Mexican war, and informs that print that
he was in neither of the battles of which
it kindly made him one Of the most re
nowned heroes. In conclusion he says:
81 do not censure the administration for
its course towards me, as conceive l
have no personal cause"
N. 0. Bulletin.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

| Col. BENTON few of the Demo
cratic papers in this State are singing
praises to Col. Benton, just at this moment.
These presses belong to that class called
samalgamationists." When they think
1t necessary to further political project
they turn Turk, Abolitionist, Free Soil
Democrat or Slavery Extentionists, with
equal facility. During the last Presiden-
tial contest, they thought with Gen. Cass
that to extend slavery into the new ter
ritories would diminish its evils; now
they are ready to die for the doctrine of
Col. Benton, that slavery should not be
extended irto the new territories; and, If
further required, we have no doubt would
60 with their democratic brethren in Wis
consin, in favor of giving the blacks the
right of suffrage. Democracy is queer
matter,-entirely different thing in diff
ferent locations.
Springfield (Izl.) Journal.
A very true remark-democracy IS a
queer matter, and not only "entirely a
different thing in different locations but
it is often a different thing in the same
State, and the same neighborhood. Wit
ness the conflicting factions of old Hunk
ers and Barnburners in New Y Ork some
time since-the Hards and SOfts in Mis-
souri,, &c.
The whole history of the locofoco party
has been one of humbug and demagogue-
ism, and their war-cries and banner-sheets,
have been as various as the colors in Jo-
seph's coat and as inharmonious as the
tongues of Babel In Mississippi they
rallied under the flag of reputation, in
Rhode Island under that Of rebellion and
Dorrism in South Carolina for nullifca-
ton; and in some of the western States
against common Schools. There never
was scheme so fraught with shame and
dishonesty that their leaders were not
willing to seize hold of and convert into a
democratic principle; if capital could be
made for the party. They would take
grounds on the construction OF turnpike,
or the building of court house, just as
soon as they would upon emancipation,
bond d-paying, or anti-rentism. Modern
democracy has proven itself ''everything
by turns and "nothing long"
| Louisville Courier.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

PROGRESS OF THE CHoLERA.-ln New
York on the 10Th Of July the cholera was
on the increase-15e cases and So deaths
were reported. In Philadelphia on the
18th-86 cases and SO deaths-an in
crease. In Pittsburg on the 10th-7
cases, only one death. In St. Louis the
disease is rapidly abating-on the 22nd
ult. the deaths from cholera were 21, of
other diseases IL. The interments in
Cincinnati on the oath, for the "a hours
ending at noon were 20 of cholera, and
20 of other diseases. Louisville, KY, and
Nashville, Tenn, are declared to be clear
Of cholera. The disease has also dis
appeared from Memphis. In Montreal
and Quebec, Canada, it is on the increase.
In Lexington, KY, on the 10Th there
were 10 deaths from cholera. In Albany
and Buffalo, N. Y. the disease is said to
be on the increase.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08
FAILURE OF THE WHEAT CRoP-The

FAILURE OF THE WHEAT CRoP.-The
intelligence from Ohio, southern Indiana
and southern Illinois, is full enough to
lead to the conviction that the wheat crop
of these States the present year will fall
far below an average crop-and be per-
haps not much more than half the aggre-
gate yield of last year. Rust, weevil,
worm and floods have all had an agency
IN producing this failure of the great sta
pie of Ohio. The corn crop, thus far,
promises well, and there will be a great
many potatoes dug, though the present
indication is that this important vegetable
will this year be of small size. With
reference to beans, we do not learn anv
thing, but as this article has been gener-
ally in good demand for several years past,
and borne good price, the presumption
is that at least the usual quantity of land
has been planted in it. Here then are
the three articles, which, if the yields turns
out well, will i'll a measure lessen the evil
Of light crop of wheat.-Can. Gas.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

Nor EVEN THE HORSE EsCAPEs.-Old
Whitley lately arrived at Washington
and out comes a writer for the Union,
in anticipation of his advent at the ca
pital, with a long article upon the old
horse. To show the vengeful feelings OF
the mock heroic writer. who signs MN.
self "Heroic Age" we give an extract OF
the digniied article which adorns that
dignified paper, the Union. A hero OF
"Heroic age" who makes war against
all old War Horse.
"The Roman Emperor, when he made
his horse consul, had just appreciation
of his subjects; and the cabinet OF the
second Washington, in bringing Old
Whitley on to the seat Of government
for a special consultation, bear ample
testimony to the character OF the horse'
and the capacity of his two-legged asso-
ciates.
1--WE presume the horse is sent for, to
be used on the fourth of July--on the
day set apart by the Washington Monu-
ment Committee to raise the wild to
build up their c]teeSe-cm>d-looking obelisk
to the height of ruined Babel by the
| willows of the western Jordan,
"ELiSha, upon whose shoulders the
mantle of Elijah rests if it rests any
where in the circle of our acquaintance
may get the old gentleman out in the
uniform of the First Washington; but if
he does, we can tell him that he will
have to take two reefs in each leg OF
the small clothes, and make an apple
pie Of the coat tails, besides turning
under the bottom of that brinlstone-
colored Jacket eight or ten inches OF more,
or it will fit him as purser's shirt fits a
haudspike, and give him very sallow
appearance, more especially if he wears
the green shoes which the Intelligencel
so kindly manufactured for him some
weeks since out Of q passage from ShaES
pcGre.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

In libel suit in the West the counsel
for the plaintiff told the jury that he did
not ask for damages from a desire to
obtain money, but merely as an indication
that his client had been wronged; and if
a verdict in his favor, giving damages,
was returned, not one cent of the money
would be taken from the defendant. The
jury thereupon returned "verdict for
the plaintiff of four hundred and fifty
dollars, not to be aoaid."
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

LATER FROM BERMuDA.--RIoT AMONG THE ION
ytcrs-Less OF LIFE.-The British steamer Clyde
arrived at New York on Wednesday from ber-
muda. There had been rdutiny on board the
convict hulk Msdway, at Bermuda, IN which .
of the conxicts were killed and IA wounded: 1t
appears, says the Tribune that CONVICT VINO
had brother there also, was about to oe punished
and that all the convcts were mustered to Wit
ness it.
When the prisoner was about to be tied up 10
be punished, his brother leaped on the barrier
which divides the forward from the after part OF
the ship, and, brandshing large knife, called the
prisoner by name, and gave signal doubtless
preconcerted) to the 500 assembled convIcts. In
mediately. about $50 of the gang sprang to the
barrier (many of them having knives in their
hands), and were about to overleaP It, when the
oyerseer called upon them to "fall back. 1hey
d:sregarded his mandate; and as it was quite obvl-
Gus that they contemplated to rescue the prisoner
| and murder the handful Of officers and guaros
(only twenty in number>, the commander gave
the order to the guards to fire-three ofthe mutt
! neers fell dead, and twelve were wounded The
disturbance was nstantaneously queled by this
awful but necessary act, and quiet and order were
again restored.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

Our town, lately the scene OF the tes-
tivities growing out of our late academl-
c,l examinations and exhibitions, and the
no less cheering doings Of the Sons OF
Temperance, has become also the scene
of religious revival 1t commenced
some ten or twelve days ago, under the
auspices of the Cumberland Presbyterians,
aided by the Methodists; and meetings
of religious worship were held three OF
four times day, for ten days. Ihe
preachers of the different denominations
labored harmoniously together, giving
str;1ino instance of Christian union; snd
the result was about forty professions ol
conversions of citizens of washington
and its vicinity.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

HE REPUBLIC OF LlBERIA.-President
Roberts, of Liberia, under date of Monro-
via, 18th May, 1849, has issued an an.
peal to the Government and people of the
United States, soliciting aid for the pur.
chase OF additional territory. He says
that IT the territory of Gallinas should be
added 20 the Republic the whole line OF
coast from Cape Talmas to Sierre Leone
would be under its jurisdiction, and could
easily be kept free from the slave trade
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

UNPARALLELED DEPRAvIrY-CAPT. SUMMONS AND
FAMILY POISONED BY HIS SOMA telegraphlc de''
patch from Cincinnati TO the Louisville Journal on
the 2lss ult, states that Capt. Summons and ND
whole ia miIy, comprising eight persons, were pos
oned this morning by arsenic being put in their tea
One woman who was employed to sew for tn'
family Is dead; three others, including Houston
leng'neer). are dangerously i'll. Capt. Summon
is also very sick.
James Summons, son of the Captain, has been
arrested on suspicion of having committed the ae,
as he was known to have purchased the poisOl,
last evening. This son has been disspated, anu
hls object in poisoning father, mother, aud tne
whole family was to get their property; suPposns'
doubtless, that it would be attributed to the pre-
vailing epidemic.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08
4 recent case of suicide in Lancast,

A recent case of suicide in Lancaster
county, Tenn, affords striking instance
of 'the ruling passion strong in death. -
The deceased was of very economical
habits, and having decided to remove
himself from this world by means of gun
powder, to save the expense of buying a
pistol he cast one of lead, wrapped the
barrel with wire, bored a touch hole. and
discharged it with friction match.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

10 MATHEW WooD, convicted of the
murder of his wife in New York, whose
execution had been twice respited in
order to allow him additional time to
produce certain evidence, which he in
sisted he could do, to establish his own
innocence, and the prejudice of some of
the witnesses sworn on his trial; was ex-
ecuted on the Goth ult. He persisted in
declaring his innocence to the last.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

THE LAsso IN HUNGARY.-One of the
most formidable corps in the Magyar army
is that of the Horse-brakers (Czikes)
which are in no respect inferior TO their
South American brothers in the use of the
lasso. This corps are remarkable for
throwing a cord from great distance,
which entangles the enemy and which
moreover being armed with an iron hook,
inflicts the most horrid wounds.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

THE LATE MRS. MADIsoN.-The National In
tclligencer, announcing the death Of Mrs. Madison,
pays the following Tribute to her honored memory:
Beloved by all who personally knew her, and
universally respected, this venerable lady closed
her long and we'll spent life with the calm resigna-
ton which goodness of heart combined with pety
only can impart. 1t would seem abuse of terms
to say that we regret the departure OF so rife
and fitted for better world Bot, in the case of
this excellent lady, she continued until within a
few weeks to grace society with her presence,
aud lend to it those charms with which size adorn-
ed the circles of the highest, the wsest and best,
during the bright career of her ustrious husband,
Wherever she appeared every one became con-
scous o the presence Of the spirit of benignty and
genteness, united to all the attributes of feminine
oveIinass. For ourselves, Whose privilege it was
to know and admire her through the last forty
years of her life, it would not be easy to speak in
terms Of exaggeration of the virtues and winning
manners of this eminent lady. To attemptit would
add no brightness to her fair name, and would be
little needed to move the public sympathy All of
our own country and thousands in other lands will
need no language Of eulogy to inspire deep and
sincere regret when they learn the demise of one
who touched all hearts by her goodness and won
the admiration of all by the charms of dignity and
grace.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

The journals of Constantinople state
that the Russian fortress of Mania, on
the Black Sea, between Anapa Suhuk
Kale, was attacked, in April last, by IL, ,OOO
Taherkassans, and taken by them. The
Russian garrison, consisting of 5000 men.
was partly destroyed and partly taken
prisoners.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

When will the ultra Abolitionists hke
as sensible view of Slavery and enan-
cipation as the following, which we clip
from the Boston Traveller? Do the South
thus much of justice, and there will be
no longer threats of disunion.
"The whole slave population of the
United States in 1910, was 2,4S7355,
now rising to 100000 probably. The
Southern estimation generally of the
value of slaves is $4OO on the avenge.
Mr.. Clay, in his famous speech in the
United States Senate some ten years ago,
in which he argued with all his force for
the right of permanence of slavery, stated
the average value at $3.50 we believe.
The Mississippian, published at Jackson,
Miss, taking the average value at $500,
estimates the aggregate value Of the
slaves now to be nearly billion of dol
lars-$1 900, 900, ,000-and argues thence
that it would be preposterous to attempt
general emancipation upon any principle
of indemnity. The revenue from slaves
is estimated at 10 per cent, on the value.
The annual income from slaves, therefore,
is a hundred millions of dollars. This
pecuniary view of Slavery is one which
can never, in justice, be overlooked; and
it shows us that however ardently we
may desire universal emancipation it is
a work which cannot be accomplished
in day.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

SU1cIDE--An Irish drayman, says the
St. Louis Union, whose name we could
not learn, who lived in St. George ST., COM
mitted suicide on the 9th inst, by hang
ing himself. He was young man, but
was married to a woman far advanced
in life; and because his wife would not
die and give him an opportunity of
marrying a person of his own age, he
entered the upper part of the house and
ended his own existence.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

Miss Angelina Weider, a beautiful
young lady, aged twenty years, daughter
of MIR. Jacob Weider of Burlington
Iowa, committed suicide on the night ol
the goth of June, by drowning herself in
the Mississippi river. Unrequited love
Is supposed to be the sole cause of the
rash act. Her body was found about
five miles below Burlington on the morn
ing of the 20th of June In her clothes
were found tied up about thirty pounds
OF rocks, showing a determination on her
part to sink to rise no more.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

The editor of the Camden (N.J Dem
ocrat, who has had the cholera, attributes
the prevalence of the disease in that vii
lage to the bad quality of the water. He
says, elf any of our citizens will take a
tumbler full of this hydrant water, and
sprinkle some pulverized alum into it, and
then examine it with powerful micro
scope, they will discover myriads of ami
malcule dead and in a decomposing
condition"
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

WHEN Is MAN DRUNK!-"How'
said Judge in Missouri to witness on .e
the stand; show do you know the plaInuI
was intoxicated on the evening reierfea
to-"
Because l saw him a few minutes
after the fuss trying to pull off his trowsei'
with boot-jack"
Verdict for the defendant. See BLACK
stone page 81, as. Gin and sugar.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

DEMOCRATIC TRoUT-The Manchester
Democrat in an account of fishing ex.
cursion to Coos county says: The com
pany brought back hundred pounds oi
plump. democratic looking trout.
The reader, will wonder why trout
should be called democratic, till he recol.
lects they are easily caught by tickling
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

TIE LAST DEVICE OF A SwINDLER.-
New York has been blessed by "con-
fidence man." a fellow genteely dressed,
who stopped unsophisticated people in
the street, and playfully put the question,
care you really disposed to put any con-
fdence in me?" The person thus ac-
costed would sometimes answer eyes" F."
though the impudence of the thing would
seem to call for a most energetic negative
given by the toe of the boot, "Well,
then," continues the confidence man"
"just lend me your watch till tomorrow. !"
Strange as it my seem, the fellow has
found no less than five verdant indivi-
duals from whom he has gotten gold
watch. He has been arrested, and was
found to be an old convict, w. Thompson,
atlas Williams, and will be sent to prison.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

A SPLENDID SIGHT.-On the 9th inst.
the extensive circus and equestrian troupe
of COL Mann crossed the suspension
bridge at Niagara, en- route to Canada.
The company occupied twenty-five horse
teams, headed by large four-horse band
wagon, together with their baggage and
pharaphernalia. AS little delay occurred
as at any other bridge, and the men and
horses appeared quite at home.
The whole flooring of the bridge. eight
hundred feet, appeared occupied at one
time, and presented from the waters edge,
three hundred and twenty feet below, a
scene of unequaled beauty and grandeur
the wires resembling more spiders
web across this otherwise impossible
chasin, than the firm and solid carriage.
way.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08
Telegraphed to the Louisville De-

Telegraphed to the Louisville Democrat.
BosToN, July "a, P. M.-One days later inteIl;-
| gence has been received from California. Letters
from San Francisco up to the 10Th of May have
come to hand uia MazatIan.
The market is Overstocked with many descrip-
tons of goods which are selling at low rates.
| San Francisco is full ofpeopIe. 1t is not an un-
| common thing for twenty or thirty individuals to
occupy one small apartment. Building lots worth
two years ago 5000 now sell at $50,OOO.
At the mines matters again pretty quiet, but
| serious disturbances between our countrymen ant
| the Mexcans, some six thousand have arrived
IN the country and evinced most turbulent dispo.
| ston. We may rest assured, however, that
should any important outbreak take place they
| will be shot down to a man.
News has just been received that six men in
twenty days near Feather river procured $50 OO(
| in gold dust.
| New YoRK, July "a, P M-Loomis Rathburn
son of Benjamin X. Rathburn, proprietor of Rath
burns hotel, drinks sometimes to excess and this
intoxicaton is followed by terrible fits of deIiriun
| tremens This morning after week of hard
drinking, he got out of his bed took up razor and
attemptedto cut his own throat, which his unhap-
py mother, who had been watching his motions,
| tried to prevent. He cried, "Good-bye, mother"
before drawing the instrument across his throat
which he cut severely but not dangerously. His
aged mother seized his hand and screamed The
unfortunate victim instantly turned round upon
his parent attempted to take her life and exciaim.
ed, 'Damn her III kill her.' end cut her throat
from ear to ear! The walters heard her groans
and succeeded in dragging the maniac off her man.
gl+d body and securing him. There are hopes of
Mrs. Rathburns recovery. Her son is to be con-
veyed to tho lunatic asylum. ole
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

A Washington letter guesses that the
dispatches carried out to California bv
Lieut.. Beale, contain the recall OF Col.
Weller, boundary commissioner, and the
substitution of Col. Fremont in his place,
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08
Marshal Bugeaud died of cholera, al

Marshal Bugeaud died of cholera, at
Paris on the 10th ult. The President of
France, few weeks since, wished to
make him the first minister of france
His last advice to Louis Napoleon is said
to have been-"get out of the Italian
business as fast as you can, and then
make war on Austria" The Marshal be-
gan his military career as simple soldier.
He received his promotion as corporal on
the field of Austerlitz. He was born at
Limoges on the 18th of October, 1884.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

WAR STEAMER UNITED STATEs.-The
n Y. Journal of Commerce says: There
will probably Oe some difficulty in de-
termining the ownership of this fine
steamer. The Prussian Confederacy
which bought her is gone, part to the
King, and part elsewhere; and it is diff
cult to decide which owns her. The
King will probably claim her, but the
States which contributed largely and are
not with him, will resist.