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Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

THE. METHODIST CHURCH PROPERTY
QuEsTIoN.-We learn the Baltimore an
nual conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, the first in rotation, has
unanimously passed resolution author
izing and recommending that the property
question, i'll dispute between the northern
and southern. branches of the Church,
be submitted. to arbitration. Should the
other annual conferences follow the ex-
ample. and it seems to be generally ex-
pected that they will. the constitutional
difficulty will be removed. The south,
baving made preparations for commenc-
ing a suit to establish their claim. will
have incurred some expense, but probab-,
ly these will be made matter of arrange
ment should. an amicable adjustment of
the other difficulty be agreed upon.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

New ORLEANS CorToN MARKEr.-fotai
receipts of the week ending on the |th
instant. 27,676 bales. Total exports
"a 6e8 bales. Stock on hand and on SNIP
board, not cleared on the 9th inst.' 23o'ooo
bales. No material change in prices since
our last. Low MiddDng to Middllng Is
quoted at 6 1-8 to IA; Good Middling'
s 1-2; Middling Faif, 3-4 a Z; FAIR
7 1-2.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18
BRILLIANT PERMANENT LIGHT. WIrH.

BRILLIANT IERNANENT LIGHT. w ITH-
OUT COMBUSTION, WITHOUT HEAT, AND
WITHOUT Cosr The London "Maga.
zine of Scieuce" for January says.
During the last fortnight there have
been several exhibitions Of the light pro.
duced by this apparatus, to which much
interest has been attracted. The prnci.
pie Oh which it is produced, the contact
or proximity OF the opposite poles OF an
electric or galvanic battery, has long been
known. But the difficulty of producing
a continuous and uniform light. and the
supposed cost of its production, have
been hitherto considered to render its
practical application to ordinary purposes
impossible, and to limit its employment
10 that OF a costly experimental toy. Both
of these difficulties, Mr. State, by his i'm.
proved apparatus, claiuls to have over.
come. HIS apparatus consists of an CT.
dinary voltaic battery, consisting Of about
one hundred cells, in series OF the usual
sort employed III a galvanlc apparatus"
10 the end of each wire or pole of the
battery is attached piece of carbon or
carbonaceous material, artificially pre-.
pared. When the battery is in action
the light is produced by first bringing the
points of the carbon into contact, and
then separating them short distance
apart, the distance varying with the in.
tensity OF the electric current. The bat.
terry exhibited by Mr.. Static produced
light equal to eight or nine hundred wax
candles, at an estimated cost of sixpence
all hour. And even this small cost seems
from later accounts to be aniihilated, as
II h said the materials used for the pro-
duction OF light are not consumed, but
undergo chemical change which actu-
ally Increases their value as articles OF
commerce. Parties who witnessed the
exhibition of the light produced by Mr..
States battery Were able to read small
print at the distance of two or three hun
dfed yards. Aud "the patentee expresses
the most perfect confidence that for lights
at sea, which will be one of its most i'm
portant aud useful applications, he will be
able to light up fully an a.ea of one hun
dred miles, fl
g Here is grand desideratum indeed !;
a candle which can be Ihrusted into card.
ed cotton, innocuous into a cistern un-
extinguished; which can be placed under
ones pillow while we sleep, aud pulled
out at pleasure. The whale may keep
his blubber, and the shark his liver" &c.
According to the London Journals the
gas companies Of that metropolis are al.
ready suffering quite panic. The diff
cullies and intricacies of the battery may
perhaps be too great for the use Of small
lights for ordinary purposes but for ma
r,ne lighthouses, and for lighting cities,
towns and public buildings, there seems
to be good reason to expect very inter
esting and important results from the use
of electral light.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

NJ The Cholera has made its appear
ance at Port Lavacca, and Indian folnt'
Texas. At the latter place. Mr: W oro'
his wife, and Mr.. w. c. Perrin, former
". as we are told, of this county, nave
fallen victims to the disease: In NE"
Orleans, we learn by private letter. oo 10
60 deaths occur daily from Cholera.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

Faosr.-That hoary headed, sinner,
John Frost. made his appearance in this
vicinity on Sunday night last, and caused
considerable destruction in the vegetable
kingdom. Sundry snaps. tomatoes. and
other vegetables withered and died under
his blighting influence. It is feared that
much damage has been done to the
growing crops Of corn and cotton. and
that in many instances it will be necessary
10 replant.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

On the 5th inst. the Memphis Board
of Health reported ~ cases of cholera, and
9 deaths during the previous week.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

Il is said Mr. Evans will not accept
the Commission on Mexican claims
His business is better than the Office.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

Martin K. Snelk postmaster at Hous-
ton, Texas, was shot dead few days
since by his step-son, aged Is years. The
cause is reported to be difficulties with
his wife, the mother of the lad
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

The Supreme Court OF this State ad-
journed on the 9th instant. The next
regular term will commence on the first
Monday of July.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

GopEY's LADY's BooK.-We have re-
ceived the April number of this truly
elegant and popular Magazine. 1t is
beautifully embellished contains twenty
six distinct engravings, and seventy pages
of letter-press, from the pens of the most
popular magazine writers. This work is
conducted. says the publisher, at an an
nual expense of sixty thousand dollars.
It has an immense circulation, without
which, it could not be afforded at the sub
scription price-$3, per annurn. or two
copies for $5.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

TIE ELECTION returns from every
county. where an election was heid' ex-
cept two, which would pot change the
result, have been received and Colonel
Roane is elected Governor by fifty or
sixty votes. This is rather close shaVe
considering the usual democratic majority
in this State, and pretty conclusive evl-
dence that the successful candidate was
not the choice of his party, although
backed by the nomination of a Legislative
Caucus. The next thing is the oath OF
office, and we feel curious to know how
a certain portion Of it will be avoided.
Who knows but it may be unconstitu-
tional.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

Gu1LrY-At St. Louis. in the case OF
the State us. Baldwin, indicted for the
murder of Mr.. Mathews, of Helena
Arkansas, the Jury, a second time, re-
turned verdict of guilty of murder in
the first degree. The finding of the jury
in the first trial, had been set aside. and
a new trial was granted by the Supreme
Court.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

SMALL Pox This fearful disease has
made lis appearance in the vicinity OF
Little Rock, and it is but reasonable to
suppose that it will find its way i'll the
direction of this place. We again warn
those whose duty it is to attend to those
matters, to. apply preventative in time
Have every member of your households
vaccinated immediately-do not delay
until the disease makes its appearance,
when it may-in many cases-be too late.
Vaccinate in time and YOU will check
the progress of the disease.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

HIGH WArER.-Red River is said 10
be higher now. than at any time during
this season. The waters are overfowing
the banks opposite Fulton. and several
plantations above are said to be inundated
High water and Frost, together will cause
our planters great deal of extra labor.
and derange their calculations consldera-
bly,. We hope it will not prove as de-
structive as it is feared it will be.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18
APRIL 18, 1s4s.

~ The Little Rock Gazette and Dem
.ocrat, dne on Sunday night failed to az
%;ve. The mail, or rather, a part OF 1t was
Brought through on horseback, and the
balance. as usual, was left on the road
Mr.. Hammond's line is getting no betief,
fast.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

ILLNESS OF THE Ex-PRsIDENr.-The
Memphis Eagle Of the I'd instant, states
that Ex.President Polk was so seriously
indispossd at Smithland. KY. as to. be
compelled to discontinue his journey.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

atence O. NpOlerds JOSH ap0ut lOUU Oy cOeaiu, tue
Sons Of Temperance lost but three members, one
Of which had been a member but week,
other less than a month, aud the third, although
member much longer, was city watchnan, and
consequently much exposed So that it will be
seen that the mortality in the general pulston
is fifteen deaths to thousand souls, while that of
the Sons of Temperance is less than three (3) to
1900, a striking contrast which goes far to prove
the value of the Order. All OF which is respect
fully submitted"
MELANCHOLY AFF A1R-The Baltimore
Sun has an account of a most melancholy
occurrence, by which man lost his life
by the hands of a Methodist Episcopal
Clergyman. It appears that the Rev.
Mr.. Burroughs, of the Philadelpnia Meth
odist Episcopal Conference, who had
just completed his years labor on Kent
Circuit prior to his departure for confer
ence, paid visit to his wife's relatives
near Sandy Hill, in Worcester county,
where he unfortunately met with MIR.
Bishop, who is said TO have had an old
grudge against him. and who immedi-
ately indulged in the most insulting lam
guage towards him, threatening personal
violence, running his hand i'll his face and
placing himself i'll posture as if about to
strike him. Mr. Burroughs implored him
repeatedly to let him alone, assuring him
that he wished no controversy with him.
Finally Mr.. Bishop left the store
where they had met, threatening ven
geance against the preacher. Spbse-
quently, MIR. Bishopi represented as hav-
ing waylaid Mr. Burroughs. and COM
menced an attack upon him, when the
latter drew pistol-with which he had
armed himself, as he states, solely for
self-defence- and dischared it, aiming at
one of his limbs but unfortunately the
contents entered the region of the abdo'
men, and produced death in short time.
Mr., Burroughs Immediately surrendered
himself to the civil authorities, and will
await the judicial decision of his case
He is represented asa worthy and estilna-
BILE clergyman, and the occurrence gives
his numerous friends the greatest grief.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

Mr.. Notrebe, an old and much es
teemed citizen of this State died recentl.
in New Orleans.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

Among the mass of correspondence from
the gold region, We have seen nothinn
which has afforded us more qualification
or SO fully convinced us of the existepc.
of piles of gold in those diggins, as II.
following letter from Terrence Mahonv
Esquire
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T. BABrssros MLcAuLAY.-The correspondent OF the
Boston Times gives the following description of the
personal appearance OF the great eagst and historian, T.
B. Macaulay:
In English literature there is but one name that
is upon every lip, his writings in every hand that
is. the name OF Thomas Babiagton Macaulay ! saw
the great historian the other day, and certainly his looks
disappointed me- for instead OF the thin, spiritual coun
ienance which looked for IN the author OF the enthu-
siatic "Lays OF Ancient Rome" and the History OF Eng
land which is half poetry, found hale bluff individual,
Of more than mddlng stature, and with full, solid
oval face, brow slightly reueatng and rather large neck
and shoulders though with very lively and bright ex
preston OF counIenance. Mr. Macaulay Is animated
when conyersing. and accompanies with some ges.
ture everything which lac says with emphasis. HIS
splendid contributions to the Edinburgh Review, while
he was a contemporary writer Tor that periodical with
Macintosh, Sidney smith, and Jefrles, won my en-.
thusastic admiraton and his magnificent history OF
England, or rather essay on English history, &c,
far IL has gone, attracts itresistibly 10 its
pages No writer OF the present day so rich IN thought
as Macauay, and clothe bis thoughts IN
bier language. But regHt mingles with my admiration
Twice he represented Edinburgh in Pariament--a city
worthy Of true man Butin lsiS he lost his election
not because he oyerreached by the electonecring
arts OF petty tory pocian--no because the eccen
ncites OF genius made him OF those unpopular great
men who often found IN retirement, but because be
refused TO join in that grand movement which is every
where making for the uprising OF the masses, and
which is destined to know no cessation. though it
may feel many check, till thrones and divine
rights OF kings shall pass away and liberty, equality,
aud fraternity" be the real condition, as they are
the watchwods OF nations Ii for proving recreant
TO these sentiments that the voters OF Edinburgh dis
missed the ablest and most brilliant writer Of the day,
and chose instead the humble paper maker and sturdy
publican, Charles Cowan They were not content to
have MIR. Macaulay talk speciously OF liberty and then
spcciousy give up these principles OF which he might
have been aud expected 10 be- the abesi champion
But in his poerns in his essays, and in his magnificent
travels the world OF general history, in his bold
conceptions and wondous art, in his power 10 cothe in
animated. vivid, passionate thought the most common
truths in philosophy, his vigorous eoquence and lu-
minous strength, he is surpassed by few ancient and by
none in modern literature.
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The editor OF the Alexandra Gazette is a shresd
logcian. Notwithstanding we showed clearly, in our
article the independent treasury, few days since
that the dealcaton Of DENLY had really nothing 10 DO
with that system, but would have occurred under any
fiscal system, whether il be in the form OF national
bank, or pet State banks, yet The editor still insists
that the independent treasury is failure II The
Bank OF the United States had been in existence
and the money had been lost by DENLY, as il has
been, would he insist that the fact Of such los
proved the "utter failure" OF the system Or il The
State banks had been the depostaes OF the government
would he still insist that that system was thus proved
failure Surely, his logic is good in case as The
other. After the money had been paid over to DenH
BY the treasurer on the warrant OF the Secretary Of '
Treasury il had passed from the keeping Of the ndeper
dent treasury And the same precisely would have Oee
the case il the money had been paid to DENLY BY Un
ted States bank or State bank. Il would thus haW
passed from the keeping Of the treasury its deposiae
to Denby and the latter would have been responsible 10
il personally, and upon his bond. However, we DO no
seek to convince wing editors Of the truth, lead ths
minds 10 sound logical conclusions We prefer TO leave
the matter TO honest and intelligent people, who's seek
only for the truth, and who have particular aiaeo
men to certain system which only be built up aia
pulling down all rival systems.
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IA SORT IMpcaehMESr The following extract Of a
letter from New Hampshire has been furnished us Rosy
cheeks and rosy peaches 10 have an affinity for
each other:
Snail relate you pretty incident Kate with the
OF US, was standing under the heavily laden peach tree
while Charley having climbed silly the top shook IL
vigorously, showering the luscious fruit upon rs One
peach, more fortunate than the rest fell from the
Gus tree into Hates bouatcous bosom Bnbily she
seized H. and with tho proest air imagina threw
disdainfuly away.
Charley you know, who has penchant for Kate or per-
haps something stronger, swung himself agilely from
tree, and bounding away in the direction Of the rejected
peach, found IT, kissed it's rosy cheek and psced II his
bosom Thereon f., who know s fau in such
pointing TO the peach broke his measured
ner, we all listening, as followss
This fruit Of thine by love is best
That but moment lay
Where fairer fruit OF love may rest
Some happy, future day
Fancy Rates confusion, and how like fool Charley
looked l-LolcM Coprir,
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THE UNION.
An Ealtor F,f.y Year. Aro.

The school books and other publications have no
doubt. made many OF our readers acquainted with the
at Walpole New Hampshire, towards the close OF the
last century and subsequently, OF the Port Folio Phil
adelphia He graduate oil Harvard, and esiab-
lished himself lawyer at Walpole His articles and
particularly his series OF essays under the title OF the
"Lay Preacher" attracted much attention The latter
popular and regarded at that period such fine
specimens OF eloquent diction that they collected
and published in volume Dennie was the most popu-
lar editor OF his time; and some idea OF bis appearance IN
the daily walks of life may be gathered from recent
description of him by Joseph T. Buckingham, esq in the
Boston Courier. He says DenRle, in person, was about
middle size--raher below than above it, His dress,
when he appeared in the street pleasant day, APP
preached 10 the highest notch of the fashion, He wore
peag green coat, white vest, nankeen small clothes
white silk stockings, and shoes or pumps, fastened with
knees with ribbon Of nankeen color, 10 bows, with the
ends reaching nearly TO the ankles his hair, in 'front.'
was well arded with pomatum, and frlzzed and pow
dered under the skul hand of the village barber Be-
hind, his hair enriched by the addition of large
cue, Called, vugary. the false t which, enrolled in
some yards OF black ribbon reached hall way down his
back
The writer has the following anecdote respecting
MI DENIES composition OF the Lay Preacher
''His manuscript was often given out by paragraph al
time and sometimes written in the printing Office while
the positor was waiting 10 put in type One OF the best
OF the Lay Preachers Sermons wrlten at the village
tavern, directly opposite the printing Office, n chamber
where Donnie and his companions were amusing them.
selves with cards. and the eshments usually attendant
that recreation delivered at four hive different
times II he was engaged In game when i called Tor
copy ne wSaa ~ Vas rex M aasd 20 n a
the concluding paragraph of the senon he was much
interested in game Thar he directed call again
his particular friend said No, Dennie; III write
the improvement OF the subject for you He accordingly
wrote The concluding portion Of the sermon, and Donnie
saw 1t MI 1t was printed"
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ny GREEN a. rAsrET. Aust,oneers.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, PIANO FORTE,
Ill &c, Thursday, l3h shall
the late residence II Isaac smith, deceased l2 between
aud 10 O'Clock excellent
furniture, the most Of Il made by Mr. - Kirby, vizi
Mahogany Sideboard Dressing, and other Bureaus
DO soa, Ottomans, and Rocking. chair
do Dining, breakfast and Card Tables
Fine ebony Mantel Clock which runs ~ days d..
Piano Forte, Music stool, sc.
Maple, Cane seat, and other Chairs
Mantel and other Looking glasses ...... ..... .
High and low post Bcdstcad-, Washstands &c.
Wardrobcr, Lounge Kitchen Tabies, &c
Feather beds, Bedding, aud hair Mattresses, fne
Brass Andirons, shovos and longs and Tenders
Solar hall, astral, and other Lamps
China Glass, and Crockcy which good
China Dinner Set
Three ply, ingrain and step Carpets
Ivory handle and other Knives and Forks
Cooking, Radiator and tight Stoves
Also good lot Of Kitchen Requisites.
Terms Al Of and under s25 S25 credit
tcrest GREEN a TAsTET.
Sept o--3tsTTh Auctoneers
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A Washington correspondent Of the New York He'N'
does not hesitate to assert. in the most unqualified terms
thai lhe Union is abusing the administration Tor 90
al once declaring against Spain for the abduction
Reys This scribbler well knew at the time he wrOs'
that there not syllable Of truth 10 bis svems'I
We trust that will not be necessary declare war agao
Spain at ALL but that the national honor may be vn
Gated whoutit We know at the same time that u'
President cannot declare war. We can scarcely cono',
scend to correct such gross misrepresentation D."
what confidence can be placed in such espondeni''
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william A. wheeler 4. Co.

DEG inform Of Washington District,
that they have established branch Of their New York house
this Pennsylvania 10Th where
full and Of Staple
American, English, French, They
particular Of FANCY AND DINA
MENTAL STATIONERY, ENGLISH ILLUMINATED BIBLES,
TEsTAMENTs, AND PRAYER BOOKS and beg 20 say that
from the facilities importing their goods direct from
the manufacturers abroad they enabled 10 offer inducements
purchasers not 10 be found other In this city,
SAM a -tn,sf
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yIReISn eoLD-Extract Of letter to the editors Of
the Richmond Republican, from the county OF Nelson:
IL would take This opportunity Of saying TO you that our
neghbor, Elisha Thurnond esq stl going ahead Of the
house $685. the proceeds Of days labor Of hands
One lump, pure virgin god Sl23 another S35 balance
Of the days work IN smaller parcels He also gets
handsome yield for every day he works in bis mines
"Yey respectfully, n. o. r."
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FLANNEIs.
We received the complete variety OF fannels
brought TO this city We have
Real Welsh fannels
Schofeld's patent do ..."s @.
10
Rosers's patent unsfrinking hannels
With 100 domestic hanne including cOors and prices
In addition the above Of do
goods with desirable goods
enumerated above All OF which will exhibit all with
pleasure, and offer which fail suit
=, CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY l. CO., PHI
Sept l2-3 D. Ciagen Co,
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ADAMS q co.'s CALIFORNIA rxPRRss.
Ei gg xR

HE subscribers respectfully give notice that they
have extended their express California; and win transmit let
er parcels packages specie &C., &c San Francsco via the
shmu Of Panama by every steamer Tor Chages sending special
through each who will charge or freight and
tend Immediate delivery will
eyed and forwarded Valparaiso Caao Oregon and the Sand
Our hrst express will leave Nep York ON SATURDAY 18th Sep
ienbe IN The EMPIRE CITY, under the direction Of Mr..
D. H. HASKELL years been avorably
the public oce and who been admit
ted rs partner reside Francisco and entire control
Of our business there
ADAMS h CO., 16 Wall street, New YORK.
& >. 80 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
!" l62 Baltimore street, Baltimore
Sep, T-eodtith 49,
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nEAUTiFUL BIBLES and Prayer Books Of every variety
~ Hymn Bccks Of The different determinations.
For sslss TAYLOR 4 MAtJRy.
sspte Booksellers, eh street,
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Another ymportant Letter from, aeorsi..-Rsad it.

Another Important Letter from Georgia.-Read 10.
I'VE daily receiving testimony following
w NORTH South, East and West:
afflicted with asthma for fourteen years.
had every remedy the had also been
and found relief afflicted
severely that the blood would guh from and breathing
difficult Indeed the disease had gained much
deared OF ever getting WELL when CHANGED 20 get bottle OF
wtsrAR's BALsAa WILD CHERRY" which effected
and consider myself perfectly sound. This be
proved OF vicinity,
think IL my duty 90 let IL be known.
FRASKus COUNTY, Ga, Nov. 10, 1896
De dcceived remember spurious ima tons and
preparations Of wild cherry throughout
Wnr has performed many thousand wonderful
therefore buy otherbuy the genuine original Bzsam Of Wild
Cherry signed I. BUTTS on the wrapper
For sale by r. e. PATTERSON,
Sept list Washington, ID. q.