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Correspondence ofthe C&ar. 1Hfe,euyy.
RI WAsnINaroN, March a ls5o'

, WAsHINeroN, March 4, 1850.
Mark to-day wi a white spot for we
ha@e mad a speech rom Mn Calhoun,
and there is but one opinion of il; that is:
It is The speech Of this session Mr.. CAL
houn entered the Senate cham her at haif-
past 2. He was accompanied by Gen.
James Hamilton. His step, as he came
IN, seemed almost rs firm and elastic as
ever. but he looks ruitc emaciated 4 The
Chamber was thronged, although it was
known that bis speech would be read by
another Senator, ar. Mason, of Virgin
ia) The fact TINT Mr. Calhoun, was to be
present. was quite sufficient to call to.
gether an unusual number of spectators.
When the hour arrived, MIR. Calhoun rose
and made a few remarks, and then dcliv-
cred manuscript copy of his speech to
MIR. Mason. The latter had no sooner
commenced reading il, than tie attention
OF almost every person present was inn
mediately arested.and the most perfect
silence reigned until he closed. Webster
and Clay sat like statutes. The latter
was evidently astonished as the opinions
of the great Southerror were open, d to
HIM. Heahad expected very different
speech, and was not little chagiined at
the slight notice of his project, which
Mr. Calhoun took, Mr. Webster also
gave ]fis whole attentioasto the speech.
Col. BeNton came inwhen the speech
was partly read, hut gave the eemainder
the closest attention. He did not raise
his heud from his hand until il was over.
L.
one mind, they had but one opinion, and
that was that Mr. Calhoun had even out
done all his former efforts.s Mr. Calhoun,
after hisspeechwas read. was very warm
ly and cordially Congratulated by nearly
every Senator. Ihe most interesting
SPECTACLE was presented after the Senate
adjourned. There was, Clay, Calhoun
and Webster, standing together for some
time. near the Clerks desk, and conver-
sing about the speech. itet ~
Mr.lRnskin inshis admirable speech on
the Compromise Resolutions of 1Hr. Clay
after placing theterritofia rights Often
as TO the Rio Grande beyond all Ienial,
replica to the assertion that She, Union
was in no danger, in a strain oftslmoni-
tion that must have had its elect eon1
the known moderation Of that senator
and in rep,oof of the sentiment uttered
by MIR. Miller, Senator from New Jert
sey, that his State would stand suniA the
last gun was fred, for the preseTsaio ion of
the Union expressed an, opinion Wsich
viii fiud an echo In every mind hat COM
sprehends in what censists afhe lrue boac
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CHAnLEsroS. March 8.

There have been few buyers out to-
day in our cotton market; sales 600 bales
without change in prices--ratcs to-day
IL l-2 to 1914.
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congressional convention, and
10 report at an adjourned meeting on sale
day in April next.
safG..l., .eitfi-i, i,..------gt. ~ ~ .s su
MR. oALHoUNS SPEECH. na
We have surrendered the columns of
this weeks paper to Mr. Calhouns speech,
to the exclusion of almost everything
else, and feel satisfied that our readers
will require no apology from us, for hav::
ing thus early submitted to the n that able
document. Weregret thatill healthland
feeblcness of body prohibited the great
defender of Southern tights from deliver
-inI. inc his views on this question to the Sen
ate in person. The speech was read by
Mr.. Mason of Va -aaaszsa. ,a,,....a,.-s,-,-.s'.as
eAs the entire speech is before our read
crs, and will doubtless he read with more
than ordinary interest, we forbear com
meh'' aSos s uH ap vr.t
We may observe, however, that some
discussion arose in the Senate on certain
points in Mr. C's speech, commenced by
-Ir Foote OF Miss. He said there were
certain portions of the speech he objcc-
ted to, and did so, on the supposition
that it might go out as the manifesto of
the South, devised in general consulta-
tion--that he had not been consulted.
Mr.C. replied that he never pretended
TO be the'leader of3any 'nan-he spoke
for ,selfuponhis individual RESPONSE
biiity. So aI 81
Mr. f, objected t. the proposition Of
Mr G. insert an amendment iu the
constitution, to restore to the South the
power she ever had of protecting herself
&c, on the ground that an amendment
would delay the settlement of the great
question This strictur" was entirely
unnecessary as Mr. G. only meant to say
that the question could not be finally and
satisfactorily settled without some alter
alton in the constitution, whereby the
South would be protected from encroach-
ments that have grownup since theadop-
tion ofthat instrument, SO farfiom placing
obstruction in the way of settlement,
! he said the questi on must be forever set
tied ae,0---that as things now stand the
Southern States cannot with safety se-
main in the Union.
He also took exception at Mr.. C.'s as
serlion that every portion of the North
ismore or less hos lie to the South
Much os. s@sh an assertion is to be regret
j kled, tits ton Sror.e s,>',7
are certain classes and politi nj parties
who oppose any intermeddling with the
question of slavery, by individuals, par
ties. orby Congress; butin principle it is
mot to. be disguised that the whole North
are opposed to the institution Of Slavery,
and have often declared that itisa blot
Eupoa ournetiosll escutcheon, aud hence
thegeneral Femarhis correct. The de-
bate between these Senators became
quite warm and animated, in PARTLY
reason ofa misapprehension on The part
Of each Of the Senator'S. The difficulty
was very soon se&plaieGd, howeyera and
we apprehend uoiII feeling betwsen the
parties, growing out of the debate. Mr.
Foote has alway been a, strongfiend o.
Mr. Calhoun's. and Of course did moi
mean to cast auy reflection upon The
views expressed by that Senator.
80 Te sgas
| Mr. James the distinguished novels
will, We understand from the best author
Fss -
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NDI9CE.

The Heirs at Law, of Baily Barton
decd are hereby notified to be and APP
pear in the ,Gourt of Ordinary on the I'd
Monday inJune next, to make a settle
mcnt with the Admin trators Of said Ess
tate. Etch Distfibutee is required to
render, on oath: a. full schedule of all
monies and property received from decd
in his lifetime. e..seJ t.'& 80 7 G
All persons having denands against
the Estate willpresent them duly proven
by the first Monday in June next, or they
will be barred by the settlement.
p. ALEXANDER, Admir-.
'a JANE BARTON, a. dm'r&.
8 Pickens @. II. ..NArch och $780, ,yryr
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New ORLEANS, Mareh 6.

Salas of cotton yesterday 5000 bales.
Middling 10 "a to IL. Receipts at this
port, 136, 900 bales behind those of last
year. Rio Coffee 13 Ia to IA. 2I,-
900 bags have arrived he:c within the
last three days.
New ORLEANS, March r.
Sales of cotton yesterday 5000 bales,
prices dropping.
News from Yucatan says the war is
probably ended by the defeat of the In
dians. who offered TO surrender the ring
leaders. e 49,, "a. ID asE
We have dates from Rio to goth .Jsnu.
airy. Stock of coffee only 10000 bags
TIE ARTICLES now worth X cents.
| The steamer Crescent City left fo
Chagses with $50 passengers.
7u Cdroiinian.
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nifcant is sectional popularity when compared
with the happiness and prosperity of millions
offrecmenl
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"MEN WANTED,

We desire to4ca | attention to TIE ad-
verdsement in our columns headed 'tM, n
Wanted" The work is doubtless an in
teresting one, and some of our Southern
young naenamight sind the enterprise p. o.
fit,ible. We like TO see business of this
kind making its way into the hands Of
our own citizens ..@- i.
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4sDmdge fox Yourselves.
s, Those indebted to me either by note
or account must call and settle or they
will have costs to pay.
j. N. LAWRENCE.
a, Jan. 5.s,5Q 30s3 - If
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Wanted" The work is doubtless an in
teresing one, and some of our Southern
young Haenamight fnd the enterprise D. o.
fit,ible, We like TO see business of this
kind making its way into the hands Of
our own citizens. -...
We would call the attention of our
readers to the eadvertisement Of Messrs.
Welch, Delevan & Natlmns' National
Circus, to be foundin our columns of this
week. This company has been perform
ing recently inColumbia. and have .elici-
ted great applause. AS they are to visit
ourqui@t little Village on the 9th inst.
we hope they viii be patronised accord
lag to their merits. @a ".IH. ' 3
Proposals for publishing in the city of
Charleston S. Ca monthly Periodical to
be entitled "Tre Rights of the South" +"
by D. X. Whitaker, reached us by last
mait This periodical viii be devoted to
the defence of Soathern rightsan South
ern htera tui:e-- each number will contain
about 100 pages, and published ats5
per annum. We trust that ti,e ''r'tivrta-
kers' favorable connection heretofore with
periodical literature, and his identity with
Southern int. ret will secure success to
the desirable enterprise.
II ! s.s ri d soss
The Grand jury of Richland District
at the Spring term of their Court has
presented ,"the practice Of treating at cleo
tions as corrupt and demoralizeing,D
Few Districts, have to lament a,rmore
melancholy experience on that subject
than Ricbkind and it would be well foi.
her conlpeers to profit by the suggestion
of her Grand Jurors and look into the
matter before custom giyesito the practice
a sanction which cannot be easily rsYerss
ed bysmore prescntmepts.
RA# ~ sssFnTgrsss ~
Mr. Webster made one Of the great speech
esof the session Inst week in the Senate He
sgoes fqs tle siioa and treats the idea ofa dis
lIstlsisl under any circumstances with utter
eoEssplpt copdeplns Northern fanatics and
disptnicsists7S opposes the ltyilmot Proyiso. md
regards q action by Congress, on, the subject
l OF slavery Ns Unconstitutional He has de
,1lped ofteFp'Aeny scheme for compromisr.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES at Wa hipgton have
p.' - Aad Pspared a basis for compro-
'a'se, wh'oi'NSeuid nave hseD acceptable to
Southern ssna's, 'an' fhas been said that be
abandonedthe PROBES ocS Sos ! h;ch roaord ssr rs
his popularity atthc NossS ~ 1 n,a;,S",t,a;. H.
resolutions being quito tho Us ny ":. :s,@1 s.'
webster were to yield apytfsge go '',' a..
South than the former, it would be ~ W.
10 tot,,l ,lenunciatiop ofthe mover w. p' -
1 erh gsnatics courterbalaneed by only a &,
8 appliance in the South Rutif Mr, Webstsr ~ ~
n true patrist.-- conyineedof the truth ana idl
n tico ofGouthcTn claims. and conscious thatS
wields the power Of reconciliation, how insil
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,ee taft -v----- frg l.n
The Washington Union holds the fol-
lowing complimentary languag'. asto the
real author of the Wilmot Proviso:
alt was the concocion of tir agents of
Martin Van Byren, who traitorously stab
led tbs Democracy, in revenge his
own defeat, notwithstanding that gener,
Gus Democracy had once elevated him
toy 70 t's 'Ts Righsst honoIs of the republic,
and sought1itifSt. =" 9r1,- - :,
the same distiydsao N"S Honors. 1t was
through the machinntions of that man,
destined TO be known through all lcom-
ing time as u politicala traitor, that the
Wllmot Provlso was invented TO harrass
and break down temporarily the Demo-.
cratic, party, and to endanger the Union
by the ngtations of which it i the cause,
Wilmot was the dupe, while the arch
traitor of Lindenwald was the inventor of
the implement of mischief which bears
Mr. Wilmot's name, and which wflin.
eyitably destroy him asa p liticim.'
se ypsss .fS ---- tt
CoNcEIr WORSE THAN feNoRANcE.-
There is. only one thing worse than iopor-
ance. and that is. conccit. OF all the in,
tractible fools, an overwise man the worst.
You may cause idiots, to philosophers
you may coax donkeys 10 ferego thlstlcs
but don't ever think Of driving common
sense into he head of n conceitod ners on
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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-20
Agricultural Affairs.

CoMpos1r roR SHRUBS AND VINEs.-
Some persons, not knowing the injurious
effects resulting from the practice, apply
green, unfermented manure to their plants
vines and shrubs. Such an application,
however, cannot result otherwise than
detrimentally, and should never be made,
for il is better that the soil be unstimula-
ted than urged to morbid action by such
manure. 1t is commonly noticed that
where copious or even moderate applica-
ton Of green, fermentsble manure, and
more es pecially where fresh animal excre-
ment is placed around currant, goosberry,
raspberry, and other similar vines, there 10
invariably sort Of mildew or mould en-
gendered in the soil, and which rapidly
extends to and affects seriously, and often
fataltv, the roots below. The fruit, in its
nascent state, becomes swollen, changes
from its natural green to pure scarlet or
dirty purple, and falls generally before il
is OF full size, or whhers on the bough.
Insects sometimes produce disease
verJ similar in many respects to the above,
and irrigation with soap suds is generally
resorted to as remedy and is often sue
cessful, thoug gh not always so. The best
stimulant ! have ever applied 10 fruit
bearing bushes is compounded Of the fol-
lowing ingredient, and in the manner here
in described
To one cart load-say twenty bushels
Of hog manure, thrown into heap whils
perfectly green, add FIVE bushels of un-
leached house ashes, one Of gypsum, two
of salt, and twenty pounds Of nitre. Let
the mass be shoveled over carefully SO as
to ensure the complete ingredients, and
then add twice the quantity Of old garden
loan, or loan from some low place where
it has been accumulated gradually by the
deposits from surrounding lands. Allow
the latter to remain on the first, SO ~
completely to cover and protect il from the
action of the air and sun, and to prevent
its being washed by rains, till midsummer.
II should then be carefully shoveled over,
and to remain till fall, or if desirable, till
the subsequent spring.
Trees Of small size, and shrubs, manur.
ed with this powerful compost, grow rap
idly, and are usually retained in excellent
health and condition; but care should be-
exercised that the quantity given be not Too
large. This must be graduated by the
size, age and character of the tree, and
can best be determined by experience
If the sol! is moderately aflluent in humus.
well worked, and not too moist from haH
a bu.heIto bushel may be a safe applica-
ton. Where bushes and shrubs, und er
similar circumstances, require less guam
,ity, I have foun! that by applying slight
top dressing of il to my currant, gooseber-
ry and other bushes, in the spring, and
irrisating with soap suds, good crop Is
always the result II I"
Doy'esfown Mieihgencer.
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M.s.c1ss or AylnALs.-In I'm breokinQ

MA1AGINe or ANIMALs. In breaking
or managing horse however inlrsctable
or stubborn his temper may be, preserve
YOUR own. Almost every fault Of the
brute arises from ignorance. lie patient
with him, teach and coax him end success,
in time is certain. There are tricks how
ever, which are the results Of confirmed
habit or ,iciousness and these sometimes
require different treatment. A horse
accustomed 10 starting and running away
may be etfectually cured by putting him to
the top of his speed on such occasions, and
running him till pretty thoroughly sx-
hausted.
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Death Of n Roetess.

Mrs FRANCIS S. OsGooD, one Of the
sweetest of Poetesses, one Of the loveliest
OF women, Of whom her country, as well
as wide circle Of appreciating friends
have long been justly proud, Is dead
She died on Saturday at her residence, in
Twenty-Second Street. Mrs Oseood
was born in Boston, where she res7ied tip
to the time Of her marriage with the ac-
complished painter, whose works are SO
well known by all lovers Of Art, in this
city. She began quite early in life,
(when Miss Locke, TO contribute to the
periodicals, and from child gave tokens
Of the abilities which in her maturity she
so brilliantly dis played. She accomplish
ed great deal in the course Of her litera-
ry career, as the examination Of the very
handsome volume OF her works recently
brought out, will abundantly prove
That book, we may now remark, has
a double value, in affording the admirer
Of her works and worth, speaking like
ness of that intellectual and charming face
which they never can look upon sgain.-
Mrs Osgood died Of consumption
Though always delicate in health, the
cheerfulness Of her manners, the playful
ness of her fancy, the fascination Of her
conversation, which, glowing with wit,
was yet ever tempered with quielness
rendered her as delightful companioDas
was her muse to those who personally
knew her not. Her husband, who had
short time before her disease, returned
from California, where, with some priva.
ton, he had acquired handsome compe-
tence, is left with two daughters, to la
ment loss, which, to all, will be found
itreparable. We have not words at our
command now while tlfe Intelligence 10
new to US, to do justice to character that,
to be fully appreciated, must have been
familiarly known. We may hereafter at
tempt some notice Of the life and writings
of Mrs Osgood ; in the mean time copying
a touching and truthful paragraph from
the Tribune :-''In the prime Of life, the
light and joy Of a loving household, with
a literary position, not lofty but credi.able,
and fairly and faithfully won, the clouds
of misfortune and worldly care just break
ing away from her onward path, we know
no one to whom continued life might
seem more desirable than to her. But
though life opened brightly before her,
the grave was not dark nor desolote, fov
it was lighted by the sun Of blissful I'M
mortality,''
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Latest from the Havana.

CHARLESTON, June, ., p. NJ.
The Schooner Merchant, Capt. Les>ier,
arrived from Havana, brings accounts to
Both ult. The U. S. steam frigate Sara
max arrived a, Havana on the 26th, car
rying dispatches to the Captain General Of
Cuba, and to Gen. Campbell, our Consul
at Havana. 1t was stated in Havana that
the Saranak was put under the orders Of
the Government Of Cuba, to assist in sup
pressing any armed expedition from the
United States. The ships Albany and
Germantown, while lying in Havana, re-
ceived information that Spanish vessel
Of war was expected with part Of the
Cuba expedition on board. These yes
sells left to intercept the Spanish vessel,
and demand the prisoners from the GUS
tody Of the Spaniards =; they got her when
within few hours sail of the Moro, and
were about exacting their release, when
the Saranak came up. After brief in
terview between Capt. Tatnall and Com
mander Randolph, the Spaniards were al
i,:wea to take their prisoners into Havana;
thew ~ ere placed in confinement on board
Of Spanis.s IA.
Five individuals, psrt of General Lo-
pcz's force, were slot at Matanzas on
the 26th-lour Scotch and Irish and one
an American boy, who stated that he
Joined the expedition under the impress
sion that it was going to California '.e
asked permission to write letter to Gen.
Lopez, giving him information of his fate.
When he finished the letter, it was torn
up by the soldiers. A spectator collected
the pieces and pasted them together, with
the intention of forwarding them 10 his
friends.
The Merchant left at Havana the Sar-
anak, Albany and Germantown.
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.Nnrringe among the 81 John Indians
The editor Of the Eastport Sentinel thus de-
scribes the manner Of wooing and wedding
among the St John (N.B J Indians, which
he learned on recent visit to their village
near Fredericton
"When young Indian wishes TO take
a wife, at which time he has no idea who
his copper-colored companion will be-he
makes his wish known to his parents.-
The old couple then consult with the chiefs
and matrons of the village, who discuss
the matter, and decide upon the BRIDE
Fea>'ing and ''pow-wows' now commence
during which the candidates for matrimo-
ny are brought together, the bride sovell-
ed that neither she or her husband recog-
nize each other. After marriage, which
is attended with great ceremony, the couple
are separated for the space of five days
when, the feas,ing, SC. being over, they
unite as man and wife and for the first
time. each knows TO whom he or she has
been linked by the fates. | believe this
custom approximates very much to the
Chinese. Frequently in both cases, be-
lieve the parents Of the bridegroom are
obliged TO pa, price, as per bargain TO the
parents who furnish the bride"
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II is recorded of the late Earl Of Berk-
lev that he was suddenly awakened at
night in his carriage by a highwayman,
who, running a pistol through the win
dow, and presenting it close TO his breast,
demanded his money, exclaiming at the
same time that he had heard that his lord
ship had boasted that he never would be
robbed by single highwayman, lut that
he should now be taught the contrary
His lordship putting his hand in his pock-
ct remarked, neither would now he
robbed, if it were not for that fellow look
ING over your shoulder. The highway
man turned round his head, when his
lordship who had drawn pistol from his
pocket instead of purse, shot him dead.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-20
LOVE OF HOME.

LOVE OF HUME.
Some spot there is, some cherished spot,
We love all other spots above;
And few so wretched that have not
Some early cherished spot oflov
The mountain heights are dear to some,
To some the valleys deep recess;
To some the desert is home,
With thoughts to cheer and joys to bless.
To some the tempest-troubled sea ...
Is music; while the snow and ice
That girt earth's artic scenery
To some bring dreams ofparadise.
The fervor Of the tropic beams,
To darkness Of deep woods, the fall
OF dangerous cataract-shaken streams,
All scatter joy around them-all.
Yes all some spot, some cherished spot,
Love every other spot above;
And none so destitute, as not
To have some spot on earth to love.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-20

A mathematician being asked by wag.
'if a pig weighs two hundred pounds.
how much will weigh large hog' repli-
ed:-'Jump into the scale and will tell
YOU Immediately.