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The southern press., 1850-11-06
From the So,tthside Democrat,

Hon. JAMES M. MAsoN-A correspondent of
the Enquirer nominated the Hon. James Nc
Dowell, as United States senator. The attempt
to supersede the incumbent of an office, by
nominating another member of the same polti-
cal party, implies censure which does not justly
attach to Col. Masons conduet--eonduct which
has been no less serviceabe to his country than
honorable to himself He has defended the
rights Of his constituents with courage and
ability that reflect the highest honor upon him.
He is the author of the only feature of the Com
promise BILL that can be said to be In tho least
degree advantageous to the South-we mean the
bill for the recaptpre Of fugitive slaves, The
only charge we have heard brought against Col.
Mason (and those who acted with him) is an
excessive zeal in defending the violated rights
of his consttueuts--he Is accused of a too ar
dent patriotism. From this accusation we do
not mean to defend Col Mason in his behalf
we plead guilty to the charge but we do not
appeal to the mercy of the jury, No! Colonel
Mason would scorn to do this. Conscious Of
having discharged the responsible and arduous
duties OF his station in mastery manner, he
appeals rather to the Judgment and discerning
gratitude of constituents, whom he has served
50 faithfully and with such distinguished ability.
No doubt, the Wings are insiduously seeking
by flattering the yaiiity Of a very vain man, to
disorganize the Democratic party and defeat
Colonel Masop's election---and, for auglrt we
know, Coy. Mcdowell may consent to become
the tool of this scheme. The intrepid and elo-
quent Mason superseded by Mcdowell la
man whose boasted pretensions consist in, a
meek subseryieucy to the caprices of Benton, a
fluent fiippaney of speeeh, and thorough ab-
sopption Of abolition feelings and principles
We cannot believe this possible. There is one
portion of Virginia, at amy rate, we can answer
for: South-side Virginia cordially and gratefully
approves Col Mason's senatorial career, and con-
fdently expects his recollection, We have lately
travelled throughout this entire region Of Fir-
ginia, and we have yet to hear the first man CON
denim Col Mason's course. If Gov. Mcdowell
means to act prudently, he Should at once pub
lcly decline the tgeacherous offer, and acluiesce
willingly, in the election of better orator, a
wiser statesman and more deserving repre-
presentative-James M. Mason, ,".aj'#"
The southern press., 1850-11-06
w, The Pennsnlran ian 4 says !.

SLAVES FOR CALToRNIA.-A vessel manned
by twenty or thirty slaves, and belonging 10 two
gentlemen from the South, left this port few
days ago for California, with a number Of pas
sengers on board. The vessel was built we be-
lieye, at this port, and WIS fitted out for sea by
the slaves. They are to work In the mines, and
have accepted their masters proposal oset them
free at the end Of a stated period
The southern press., 1850-11-06
's .snaHt. From he Ohio Stale Journal,

Z
's .sntNa#" From he Ohio State Journal
The washerwoman VS.. The Bachelor.
zADocK.
One cold night came stumbling, over chairs and
tables tumbling, ,54gzEu 81 ssga3yif .a1s
Making mighty ,rumbling in the unlit hall be-
And i clanberd upward, wondering, why my
heels made such laundering, -
And most seriously pondering how to bed
alone could CO. Y ~ TU
In sheets as cold as snow
Suddenly there came. rappng, with kind of
hideous tapping -lt-r.,t:tr.nr
As il my pate were slapping against the oaken
Up raised then my bruised head, and swore
would, alive or dead .a2' 'a!"''"y to
Meier grope my way again to bed when dark
ness hides the door, FAC
.%IauT ia -.Nsr'r7nore
Then through the door hurried, and round the
room hurried, ''lh@N ''a""'.sh u" 'e'"
Until completely worried with, searching Ger
and DER, ~ -s1''S go t-'1 i
For the candle, lost or hidden, which to find was
Then to bed slid in--may meet with such
bore,
And as lay there shivering-in the darkness,
freezing, quivering,
Beneath the scanty kues'ing, that had oft shelf
cred me before, fg- '>'A. ~.
vowed loving helpmate, must have me soon
or late, .,..,.at.t.,sr '.... ......t t.r...v
When something seemed to pirate, from the win
~. ~. "NEyERMoRE"
Then raised my head all battered-with fright
my teeth now chattered,
And from my Uranium scattered all thoughts of
sleeping more, N .'." .'.'
For the old bed curtains parted, and therefrom
female started
Looking vastly broken heared-said |, T" we've
Said she "NEvERMoRE !"
Then my wits did leave me mostly, at that look so
fierce, rnghosty,
And that word outspoken- lastly, . strange
relevancy bore ;" ,. -
When asked her what she wanted, that she thus
my chamber haunted, ch }A
And with my finger pointed towards the nearest
Said she, "NEyERhoRE =
Why trss. me thus 4uneiyil' thou internal imp OF
BE thou saint or be thou devil, I'll have thee
She not q step receded, and my threats were all
unheeded-@| w.
She scowl'd upon me-she did-cried l, "won t
you let me snore;'
Quoth she "NEyERMoRE!'
Then pale Luna came forth beaming, her rays
through the window streaming,
Was it so-or was dreaming, ,-'hcas my ,oash-
ertronlan there!
- tience!" cried l. somewhat nettled-" Not until
your tpash bil's settled ?"
tiuoth she, and she chuckled, she cried out
as before
' "NEvERsoRE!"
Then with look -mysterious=-so solemn, grave
and serious,
And motion so imperous-she sailed across
And grabbing up my breeches-the only pair left
which is
Without unbroken stitches-she bolted for the
Saying, "NEvERMoRE!" !"
THEN sprang from under cover, to catch THU
nightly rover,
Crying, d" stop, and III fork over" but sh
needed me no more ;
And straightway, downward dashing, with mos
unheard of smashing,
md a most outrageous crashing, she niad
shut the door: '"
".'fybresches :" cried I-yelled she "NEvERMoRE!
The southern press., 1850-11-06
From The Baltimore Patriot.
A GREAT DINNER TO AMIN BEY.

ma.aHs.V ,vftn.aasI f. BosroN, Nov. 5th. n
great dinner was given to Amin Bey by tn
merchants of Boston, at the Revere House, las
night. Il. Bs Curtis, presided. Amongst thos,
present were Hon. Daniel Webster, r.. C. Win
throp, Z. Everett, u. Appleton, l.. A. Elliott, &c
The table was spread with great magnfcence ane
beauty. Speeches were made by Messrs. Web
ster and Winthrop Mr.. Webster in his remark,
said that the Turkish Envoy came to see th|
United States, not broken and severed Union,
The southern press., 1850-11-06

sSy"A wag Mt Cambridge, the other day, ac-
costcd the jolly Greek Professor in this strange
manner--sGood morning, Professor Felton--I'm
happy to see you at large--I heard you had been
arrested. ," ARRESTED ! for wbatp replied the
astonished Professor "Why, for MaH',-slaugh-
ter" saws the other
The southern press., 1850-11-06

ApJoURsMENT OF THE VIRGINIA CoEvENTEaN
We learn that on Saturday last, the Virginia
Convention at Richmond, by vote Of ayes 65
noes 62, agreed to adjourn to-day, until the first
Monday in January next. WE have for some
days, seen that this result was inevitable and
although there were reasop3 against the measure,
probably, upon the whole IL is best that II should
have ended as it has. 1t is very certain now,
that il the OonVsnlian had remained in session,
very little business could have been done, and
excited feelings between the East and West,
would have been produced, BY the first OF
January the statistics of the State viii have been
furnished, and there will be no longer excuse
for delay or difficulty. Gazette.
The southern press., 1850-11-06

How HE DID THE PREsIDENT.-T There was in
olden times (the oldest time is now) a conduc-
tor who ran an express train upon railroad rot
by any means a Thousand miles from Boston
This conductor who was an excellent officer
and good, clever fellow. He had a very ples-
SAINT habit OF dead-heading or passing gratuit:-
ously attaches OF otner roads, editors, and such
like. The President discovered this falling and
determined to enter s,olle pros. so finding re-
monstrances with the conductor of no avail he
introduced resolution before the board of d.
rectors that no one should be permitted to pass
free over the road without an order from the
superintendent. The resolution became a law
A few days afterwards the President seated
himself In the cars, and MS usual with no money
in his pocket for what dill he need of money
wasn't he President And was not cash in the
eight per cent, better than cash in porte
monaica The Conductor entered the cars with
his customary $&'' & 3a@'% '@fF w. Na,meA A.t-
Tickets, gentlenen-please show your tick
cts" He reached the Pres dent " |' E"'
"Ticket, sir?'' ...'s, ~
20, no; I'm President Of the road y .>r. 20,
."Ticket, sir?" a pr,. a,.... .., ...,... ...,.
9Yes but Pm President I" q.r D.. ..,. .t..
81 must see your ticket, sir. It's my or
ders"t "a,sa 'r'' 2.tatnE In.t6 v0..I'g-0T
"But," said the President, 81 have no ticket
and don't need one-and have no funds with me
SIR" '.'''''+ ,7 T-I Z
"Ihen you must borrow for / have special
directions to pass no one without order from
the Superintendent. shall be obliged sir to
set you down at the next station" ~ +.
Threats OF discharge, ETC., were Of no use.
The conductor was firm and the President was
obliged to borrow money of his laundress, the
only person present whom he recognized. At
the next meeting of the Directory, complaint
was entered against the conductor for neglect Of
duty, but the story had "got round"-preceding
the complaint, and the Directors simply voted
SERVED him right" and to this day the sane Con
ductor may be seen, his face wreathed with
smiles, dispensing good nature, and presiding
over the destinies oftwo and three hundred souls
daily Chronotype -.3a",f
The southern press., 1850-11-06

It is said that Jenny Lind remains in New
York only two weeks longer, giving six tor
eight concerts--seme in the morning. The
North River boats have undertaken TO give re-
turn to all visiting her concerts, without extra
charge
The southern press., 1850-11-06
ualon southern Elshts Meeting.

"a SAVANNAH, Oct. %, 1850.
Agreeably TO public notice, an adjourned meet
ing Of the Union Southern Rights Association was
held this evening. Dr. James p. Screven, in the
Chair. Al
The minutes of the last meeting were read. The
Nominating Committee was reported TO the meet
ing, and the Chairman stated that two of the Com
mittee had declined serving. The minutes were
then confirmed.
Hon. Thomas Purse, Chairman of the Nominal
ing Committee, read the following
ssts "a "a ~ REPORT. % @ rEEs
The Committee appointed to nominate four Dele
gates to represent the county of Chatham, IN the
Convention Of the people of Georgia, respectfully
report that they have selected the following gen.
tlemen :: r,Etas-ss Isl Fav4
y. HON. JOHN MCPHERSON BERRIEN,
DIR. JAMES P. SCREVEN, -n
r. Il. GIBSON, Esq, L.- fa5#
h DIR. C. p. RICHARDSONE. ar.1r
In their selection the Committee was unanimous.
They thought it was due TO Judge Berrien for his
patriotic course in the last session of the Congress
of the United States on the Southern question, to
tender him nomination with the earnest hope
that he may be induced to accept. His services
would be invaluable in the Convention, from his
knowledge Of the entire subject in issue. The
other gentlemen named with Judge Berrien, your
Committee take pleasure IN presenting for your
consideration as emlnently qualified to carry out
your views and preserve untarnished the honor
and true interests of the people of Georgia. The
name of Col. J. w. Jackson would have been pre-
sented, but it was understood that it would be
more agreeable with his feelings to be relieved
from serving. .--. .ls..-.. -a. ,ta.1 !. z
Respectfully submitted, by order Of the Com,
mittee, ,...z on. THOMAS PURSE.
On motion of Captain Robert w. Pooler, the re-
port was adopted, and the nominations enthusias-
tically adopted. ,..,--,a-e..
DR.. C. p. Richardson and DR.. James p. Screven
severally addressed the meeting, accepting the
nominations g,s-,j 70. 1900 4 ,sa.M,.ls
On motion Of Hon. Thomas Purse, seconded by
]. t. Buckner, esq, the officers Of the meeting
were directed to notify the Hon. John Mcpherson
Berrien, and r. T. Gibson, esq, of their nomina.
ton, and request their acceptance. ,@
The Chairman reported to the meeting the
names of the, Executive Committee, which was
unanimously approved. 'n.4
W. s. Basinger, John M. Milen, and r. III
Griffin, esqrs. severally addressed the meeting.
On motion OF John Boston, esq, the meeting ad-
iourned, subject to the call Of the Chairman, first
giving three cheers for the cause, and three for the
nominees. -
r 157 n JAMES P. SCREVEN, Chairnta,t.j
Attest ,.|@t T.*@' a...' .a .'" ."' .r"' &c..
EoWAnn Fl VA y G. Gic WILssos, Secretaries ...I
The southern press., 1850-11-06

A new line Of telegraph from Cincinnati to
81 Louis, via Indianapolis. Terre Haute, and
Alton, Is under construction by an agent of Mr.
Morse
The southern press., 1850-11-06

Knight and Hughes are said TO be men of a
low descriptlon--mere hirelings or spectators,
deserving no better treatment than they received
These various arrests, however, were not made
by the legal committee, but were the voluntary
suggestions OF parties taking the responsibility
upon themselves. The committee were prepared
to serve a writ de homine repiegiando upon the
marshal the moment the arrest should be made,
and thus to raise an issue between the State and
National tribunals. They also proposed to hold
Crafts to bail for debt, in order to try the oues
ton whether the certificate of the commissioner
will override the civil processes of the State,
made for other purposes. As a last resort, Crafts
WIS to be arrested on a criminal charge for viz :
lent assaults with dangerous weapons, If he
used them, and thus raise the final question of
precedence between criminal process of the
State and the certificate of the commissioners.
If no other criminal charge could be raised, il
was proposed, with his own consent. to arrest
him for fornicaton, (Which is a criminal offence
in Massachusetts, Oh account of the inyalidily
of his slave marriage.
These various technical distinctions and con-
triyances We're raised, not against the Constitu-
ton, but against the odious and uneonstitu
tional statute Had the statute been no more
than the Constitution requires, no legal resist
ance would have been made, except on the real
siosuSS octWCSh tuc paIltS..s as lot luc
resistance OF the negroes, how can they distil-
guish between the Constitution and a statute
They only receive the simple idea that without
trial or notice father, mother husband, Wife or
child, brother or sister, may be snatched from
each other and from home, and hurried into cap
tivity in an unknown and hostile land.
There are rumors that the President has au-
thorized the marshal to employ portion Of tho
standing army to enforce his preeept, and to
''punish'' offenders. We do not believe he has
done or intends to do any such thing. q He
knows that the whole standing army of the
United States which took Mexico and Monterey
cannot break down poor mans outer door to
serve civil process or "punist" any citizen for
any crime whatever. q @1ias
THE above letter comes from a responsible
source, and may be relied upon as a correct
statement of this unsuccessful slave-hunt in the
New England metropolis.--ED. TRm. pal IN
The southern press., 1850-11-06
THE SOUTHERN PRESS.

DAILY, - - -as-r- csa-f5Eo- -a- so 90
-- -9-' S 90
So 90
The southern press., 1850-11-06

gY~ The following spirited letter Of pro-
minent young Wing in <Duval Co, Florida, we
copy from the jacksonville Macs Il seems
that his name had been used at q small meeting
of Wings who favored-the COMPROMISES: b.
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yipGiyIa LEGIsLaTURE.
HOUSES OF DFLEGyrEss

MONDAY. March IL; 1859.
4 communication was received from The Senate sta
iiHr Tat they had passtd number of hills ION the
II i.r. 10 s,aue u whir They propsed amendments, IN
hrh ,hey r.qnesed the Concurrence II The ll"rs -
Tho f,nso qgreed IA all the. aDendm 'nts pmps by
ihc senate exnectug those rfaning PRIME nfo bur
free negroes u color t. femain ~ The Cmnonwea w.
,od concerning cnufriszi vi the reverrr for the
t,vyo If ID nville u these amendments The House dis
agreed.
Mr. J,aez from the Committee of Propositions and
Guevauc 3. rprtd n bill o. al hofze voie OF the
inhabitants nj the of Daytn. R,eklng,a" eenn-
" unon an amendmeu Of ihp act establishing said nwn
said Committee also reported through M J0nrs heir
Chairman adversely nnm5er Of petitions to them re-
lerred. 1900
ELECTION OF BROADER GENERAL.
the House. according la JOINT ard-f. proceeded by
int vore with The senate. 10 the elrcnn "I Bugadef
General for the 9Th I,tigade
Mflill nomnite Oh. Alfred Berkeley, Of Fnyee
county; anl oher nomination being made. the Senae
was mi rmed thereof The Clerk then called the rdl.
with The 70 10 VIM result: For Col. A. Buckley 81; Col.
J. ". spsldma 3, (AIe-s-s. finney Dake md Wal.
are. oni Col Geo. lInddleson (Mr Mrtis
JOINT toic Nth he Seaate-For Col. Brellny l0i,
scat ring !.
So Gil Alfred, B'rley having received a maj rty Of
all the voes east, declared duly elected Bhsadier
General Of the 9TH Brigade.
THE ADJOURNMENT
Mr. frYne red resolution 10 re,rin1 the int re
solution fixing the faa adJaunmen Of The Legislature
for " ednesdiy. the 2Oh ant aud extending the time
~ Monday, the 10Th ms.
Mr. Campbell Of y, moved the Indefinite postpone.
meat If he resolution and the question decld d
in The alfnaliye, by The LOVING yoieayes G3, noes
~
BERKFI.EY AND HAMPSHIRE TURNPIKE
o. IN tioo Of Mr. White, the rule suspended, aud
the rJ'c ~ the enan-sed bill To incorporate the
Berkeley aud fl1unshire Turnpike Company re.
couslderej-ayes II. NOES AZ. Iheeupon tn. question
was taken The pa sage of the bid and determined in
the nenatiye rs foows-ayes %. noes 40.
BILLS ON THEIR PASSAGE
The following bills were read lhIrd tme and dis
posed e as noted below
Aurhorsng Safe substitution 10 The stock of The
.eeshurp Turnpike Conn ny--advncat-d by Mr.
WHITE aud pas,ed-ayes AZ, noes II Approprales
81 $50.
Incorporating the Harrison county Mutual Fire lnsu
rauce Company Pissed.
Incorporating the Virginia Widows' and Orphans
lnsusnce Company indefinitely ps,p1ned-ayes 50,
noes 81.
Establishing Vaccine Agency in the town of Lewis,
bur9-,alari $500 --passed ayes 40. noes &c.
Authorizing the construction of the Russell Cnmber-
land r. d-appopratlng $500 -reJeced ayes 81 noes
as
incorporating the Reality Iron Works, in the county
of Nyte-pls'nd
Concerning Emory and Henry Colere-pepding the
cousdera Of this bill the hour for The recess arrived
terminating somewhat abruptly the debate which il ellie
ned.
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Editor OF the Atlas, Boston.
Erlract of a A.tter .t.oal Mon. clarl.s I..t,.n.


SIN. In relation to The meeting the Wings on the morn
lng ii the nth Will have said 10 Mr. Gl-
ding, IN inll conN craon with him the subject that
satisfied that he conouuls that meeting with another
which took place at another time aud places another
ler The news ct the conflict between forces and those
OF NeNieo camc into this city Saturday evening the
a. Qmment o the House Ga Sunday evening gen
tcmen told me thaflt was thought desirable that the W gs
should have meeting in the rnng before the
the House expected that the President would send
message. the committee room in the morn
ng and ound not than half dozen there waited
n neat the hour OF thu meeting of the louise
led 10 order The members in slowly, than
winthrop not present But perfectly confident that
he did not make speech, urging the Wings to for any
wan measure had strong convictions against the ptopre
OF any such measure and one oi my colleagues had
made such speech a has been imputed to MIR Winthrop
am satisfied that could have gattcuit Besides boar
"ngaS ddWth MesSrs. helanp Culver, Root, aud King,
all e whom voted as did. against the bill the vote of Mi
winthrop was subject OF very frequent and free
yet never heard aluon To such speech, indeed to
spoechot Mr. Winthrop, caucus the morning Of
the llt OF May during that the following session the first
nmain Of such speech coming to my know lcdrc sincr
Mr. Winthrop chosen speaker NV Impressions on tins
whnr subject he distinct because those W o voted
against the immeda ely assed and on the 9TH of
inc same month made speech against the war, and
tdication o my vote.
The Wing meeting the morning of the nth Of May was
IN the room OF the Committee on Foreign Affairs hut the
meeting which think Mr. Ciddings conounds with this was
eid m the evening IN the committee Public Lands
IN aho her part OF the Capitol. At named meet ,n
Mr. winthrop Mr Nnten, Mr. Gidlngs, and, think, Nh
iIh, sPokei but this meeting time in the winter
and the subject the Oregon notice which had been re-
commended hY tue President his message converse.
non with Alr tddngs this winter both reeallccfcd tins
meeting 50 well as be able point each other the
position IN the room Where speakers respectively stood hen
they addressed the meetings agreed as to the speakers
ot detedn recoleetions the subject under CON
Sideraion. At this Oregon meeting there was marked ali
terence OF opinion between MIR. inhrop and Mr. Giainos
ava s1me little warmth manifested the dehatcNlr
winthrop being opposed to give the notice. and Mr. Giddngs
collection. '9 NY -
j am, respectfully, Your obcdicnt servant
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WAsHINGToN, March ooh.
SENATE.

Mr. Dayton presented abolition petitions, which were
read and referred.
MI Hale resumed his speech Mr.. Clay's eslutons
He replied mainly TO MIR Calhoun, defended MIR Sc
ward. and opposed the fugitive slave bill. because it
denied the right of trial by july in questions If human
freedom. lie would never vote for ibid not believe
could pass-and would rather have imnsdia'e Dis
union than that such bill should pass. lie believed all
the present lrnuhle owing to speeches nade by
Southern men in Congress. The subject then ppsl-
paned ill Friday.
The Census bill was aiken up. Amendments to take
The business from the Home Department and give it To
me census board, Were rerced-molion 10 transfer 10
the State Departm MT, reieclrd-tn The Attorney Gene
raj rejected Nlltout hnal action, the Senate adjourn
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

he mo ION to pint extra copies of Whitney, ) Pacific
Railroad Report was after discussion laid on the table
Went INFO Committee Of the Whole. and considered the
hil making appropriations for deficiencies in the reve-
nue. Dehahle en>ucd appropriation To The Clerks in
'n' department oi The Interior. In which The merits Of
e prh"cfais "t that Department thoroughly dis
cnSSed by Ninon. Jones. Carter, Taylor and Others
bay'y gave notice for stopping further debate to NOR,
te" at : o'cIn'k. Without taking The question, h,,
ll0us, adj uinod.
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EVE.NTgA'T SESSION.
BIIIS ON THEIR PASSAGE


bill ~ explain the act anihrrzing road from lar
tis,nburg 10 franklin. passed March l2h. ls19 LAP
proprlated $500 frm the Treasury. Rejre'ed.
bill to incorporate The Crave Greek aud iennsy J,
wanna Line Turnpike Copp,nv. Cpmlal stock 5000
on the two aud three-fttts principle
Mr. Jonas of MtsballeN paned and advocated the bill
Mr. Jones OF G. moved lis indefinite p1slponement ut
Lust
The ayes and being demanded m the passage oil
the bill, i: was passei-ay,s II, nays -
bin aahorIzng certain repairs to the Afmoy aud lof
other purposes. Passed. ...,.., ta
BILLS ON SECOND READING.
The House preceded 10 the s'cnd read NJ oil bills
and ordering them Ia engrossment.
WHEELING AND TIE BALTIMORE AND
OHIO RAILROAD.
Mr. Whenfe offered a substitute for the bill To preyt\t
the Baltimore and Ohio l,lnad from esadlng or VI la
lug the law passed the 9Th day u March. l6i7, which
beng in by all the parties Interested. was or
derel t. be eugtOssed.
On mo- ION. House Adjourned.