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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-01-26
CIScrSSArI, JAsuAnr 10.

CINCTFNATI ~.
RAfLRoAD AccIDEsT.-We learn from gentlemen who
came up from Madison yesterday that Thursday about
A. M quite serious and in its results extraordinary acci
dent occurred the inclined plane of the Madison and In
danapols Railroad The chain which the trains at
tahed in the descent of the hill Madison gave
way, by the breaking the connecting pin the morning
referred to- and the whole train consisting of twelve
besides the locomotive, laundering and crashing
down the bill with almost the speed Of ghnng, creating the
utmost CONSERVATION in their fearful This descend
ing train came in collision with another train which wait
ing in the street below and the conclusion violent
10 literally shatter to atoms twelve fourteen cars
nging wheels axes, timbers, &c. into the rivera
distance Of at least ff5 yards
In the descent of the train, after the BREAKING of the pin,
the brakemen who their posts every endea
vored to check the force of the descent but their sfs were
Of no avail the whole train continuing whz In s mad
to destruction The bakemen, finding their efforts Of
avail eaped from the cars, and, with the engineer, mira
cuousy escaped without injury Portions Of the track were
Orn up in the descent, and who was working al
wood pile near by had both legs broken by piece of timber
striking him.
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FROM BERLIN.

CORRESPONDENTS OF THE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER.
BERLIS, Dec. 1s, 1s49.
OuR REPUTATION ABRoAD.-The AmercaSs, who are
filled with such horror the atrocities perpetated by the
Governments of Europe sometimes to forget that
the horror recprocated heartily by the good people
on this side Of the ocean. The general impression,
in Germany where are better known than elsewhere
that country is excellent place to make money
in and be free from the annoyance of spies and the
machinery of European Government; but that the law
affords security to life property these lying at the
mercy ofhe mob The royas papers leave nothing undone
deepen Mis- impression. All the Of mob violence
the bloody combats in Southern and Southwestern
States and every fact that tends weaken the respect of
Europe for institutions, published and commented
very largely 1t is to be regretted that many Of these
things Americans abroad cannot contradict them
The time has certainly when should tear away
institutions and whatever do wish expo
sed the closest scrutiny of the civilized world The follow
ing extract from the last weeks article of the Paris Seane
the dongs Of the law courts expresses ideas which
very common the continent:
"The law journals plunged into the most profound
establishment negro at ST. Louis ravishes girl Of four
years old and kills her the brother Of the unfortunate
girl shares her fate The negro arrested and condemned
be burnt alive Can be- say these journalists that such
punishment be in use in the nineteenth century It is
impossible But, hearted writer's, what would you
say you told that in the United States, at New York,
in certain of fragrant crime, the people rush the c
minal strip him, him with tar and feathers and, when
that delicate operation is ended give to the wretch start of
twenty twenty-five steps. Then commences fightfu
All the people pursue that man-bd they catch him.
tear him to pieces, and there the affair ends
When the jury does render verdict in accordance
with the alas with the passions Of the
crowdthe crowd the sentence sczes guilty
man, tars and feathers him, and ncts justice him under
the eyes Of an unarmed Government
his horrible popular execution takes place. however in
the nineteenth century, country of liberty of good sense,
and Of free inquiry
"Who contradict me !"
Cur Minister at Berlin, Mr. HASSEeAS received his let
tiers of recall about weeks ago. but has not yet
them or solicited his audience Of leave.
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GALLANT FIREMAS, A GENEROUS CITIZEN
Such instances generous and manly benevoence the fol-
lowing improve our confidence in human nature
II is stated in the New York Journal of Commerce that
Mr. James M. Forester young gentleman n the employ
Of Charles H. Rogers Co., l07 South street, New York,
was member of engine company No. 2, of that city and
exerted himself violently at the fire which destroyed the
sugar refinery Of the Messrs Woosey and Others in that city,
that he has subsequently, died from the effects of his exeon
He leaves widow, TO whom he was recently married The
Messs Wooey, learning the fact Of his DEATH his
widow check for $685. Of generosity gratifying
unexpected though characteristic Of these gentle
men, Messrs Rogers Co., is said, have also made pro-
vision for his widow
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DrssoLvISe MARRIAGE Vow-At the last session Of
the Indiana Legislature member introduced proposition
that the Committee the Judiciary be instructed inquire
into the expectancy Of changing the law, both civil and
eccesssica make the marriage extend
longer than during the of the parties and that they
may abandon each other at pleasure. What next7
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THE Snow SToRa.-The late snow commenced falling
at Wheeling early Sunday morning. and fell to the depth
Of twelve inches 1t accompanied by most violent gale
Of wind all day long. There wenyseven feet of
ter in the river Monday having fallen from thrtyour
feet on Sunday,
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|
General RoeERs, the Senator from the Loudoun
District, in Virginia, has published in the Alexan-
dria Gazette address to his constituents, declining
reelection this Spring. He gives an account Of
his stewardship, and closes in the following Ian
guage:
:" In thus hastily gancng at condition State, and
Offering you my congratulations our general prosperity,
matter Of deep that peace and happiness should
be disturbed by most exciting subject which agates the
whole country and threatens the very existence of go
rious Union.
Reoent seem to tend rapidly towards the crisis
which have heard of long, and nothing but the
position Of thai Divine Providence which sgnaly watched
and guided the councils of wise and patriotic men,
can save us from consequences the awful every friend
Of that Union.
Some Of the first lessons learned in politics was reyer-
for the union Of these States-thst was in the Ian
guage of the Father Of his Country, whose principles you
have always held, the palladium Of liberties It has
ready rpe by all constitutional meane every assault up
the rights Of the South, but to be party any
calculated in my judgment, to bring about result
equally destructive the best interests Of the choe country
have had believe that met your appro
val Under these circumstances shall feel my duty
oppose the passage Of the resolutions pending before
the Legislature providing for Southern Convention in June
next, to deliberate and act upon this momenous sect
do not understand that you sent me here any sne2 pur
pose When the time shall come for such extreme
sure, hope il will The People must take the
gency may require.
"Wh kind feelings towards every member OF the Senate
and my ardent prayers for the prosperity and glory of
country, SHALL the end of the session. take leave Of your
service. ASA ROGERS
"RrcHmoSp, JAsuANr l6, $780,"
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The Philadelphia Inquirer says that since January i ls49,
there have been deposited at the Mint in Philadelphia
So 000 900 Of California gold. In the year SAT there
$40 depcses of gold for conage in the month Of December
ls49 there were SIS deposes We learn from the Messr
Adams & Co. that they have at the present time upwards Of
hundred depostes the mint, waiting for coinage.
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The Grand Jury, Boston, completed its investigation of
the matters relating the murder of Dr. PARKMAs Fri
day last and returned bill against Professor JoHS w.
WEssrRn. II probable that apy of the evidence will
be disclosed before the accused party regularly placed upon
his trial
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DARK CoLD.-In account Of the recent expedition
in search of Sir JOHN FRAsKLIS it stated they were 80
days without seeing the sum- and had the Thermometer SO de-
grees below They served their raions OF fifth proof
brandy by chopping up with Ratchet being frozen solid
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THREE YousG LADIES DRowNED.-A melanc hoIy event
occurred Honesdae Pa Saturday last. Three young
ladies' Zone Of whom daughter Of Judge Woodward
Of Wikesbare enjoying themselves by sliding the
ice, when suddenly gave way, and before assistance could
be rendered, they all drowned. Their bodies al
forwards recovered and taken TO their friends.
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Of 1858 persons admitted to the New Orleans Charity
Hospital in the year ls49, only 1882 were Americans. All
the rest except 1872, whose nativity unknown Of
foreign BIRTH The proportion of foreigners to Americans
was about to l.
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TWENTY DOLLAR Com PIEcEs.-Two dies which have
been struck of this coin have been condemned and
will probably be three four months before into cir
cuaton.
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MusIrrcEST BEauEsr.-Tbe British "Army Despatch
states that the late Commissary. General, Sir GABnrI1
Woop, has bequeathed the munfcen Of f70 900 for
the erection and endowment Of Hospital at Geenock for
shipwrecked and distressed mariners.
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CALIFoRIANs HonEwARD BouNp.-Tbe Boston Traveller
says that the ship Edccr9 Eperc which left that port for
California about year ago. with 80 passenger is
her return home with 800 passengers
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TROPICAL DELIcAcIEsOn the last trip OF the steamer
Caddo passenger At the dinner table inquired
!" Waiter, have you any tropical delicaoies %
don't understand French SIR but I'll speak to the
stewardo
The steward brought supply Of no, potatoes,
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TauRsDAr, JANUARY "a, 1850.

6. BLIeHT BRowSE, Esq, of Pennsylvania, was admit
ted an attorney and counsellor of this Court.
No 50. d. Grove appellant, Ri. Glmor's executors.
The argument Of this concluded by Mr. DAVIS for
the appellant.
No. az. John West, appellant, Joseph Smith ct al.
The argument Of this commenced by Gen. JOINS
for the appellant and continued by Mr. NEALE for the ap.
pellees.
Adjourned till tomorrow II o'clock A. NJ.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.

MONDAY, January 81, 1850.
EBESEzER SEELEY and NATHAN G. KrNG, Esqs., of
New York, and JoHN w. GooDE Esq, of Mississippi,
admitted attorneys and counsellors Of this Court
No. Al. Adam Mills plaintiff in error, the County of
st. Clair al Mr. BREEsE in behalf of the defendants in
error submitted to the Court printed argument in this
Nc 81. John D. Murell ct al, appellants, Alex Neill
al The argument of this continued by Messrs
BRows and MERIDIrH for the appeees and by Mr. JoHN
son, Attorney General, for the appellants.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY %, 1850.

No. SO. Edmund B. Caldwell u.s. the United States In
the Circuit Court of the u g. for East Pennsy
Mr. JusTIcE WAIVE delivered the opinion of the Court
reversing the judgment Of said Circuit Court in this cause
and remandng the with directions said Circuit Court
enter disairmance Of the judgment of the District Court
and remand the to the said District Court with d.
ectons that Court award venre acas de novo and
for further proceedings to be had therein in conformity the
opinion Of this Court.
No. SO. Daniel Grove, appellant, John McP. Briens
al The argument Of this continued by
Mr.. DAVIS for the appellant, and by Messrs. SMITH and
MEREDITH for the appelees.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY %, ls49.

No. a. Jonathan M. Reed the Projectors Of Locks
and Canals on Merrimack river in to the Circuit
Court of the United States for Massachusetts,. Mr. Justice
GRIEn delivered the opinion Of the Court affirming the
judgment of said Circuit Court in this cause, with costs
No. rs. Lewis Bssel Mary B. Penrose, in 10
the Circuit Court Of the United States for Missouri Mr.
ing the judgment Of said Circuit Court in this cause, with
costs.
No. 81. John D. Mure al. appellants, Alex. Neill
ct al The argument Of this concluded by Mr..
Johnson, Attorney General, for the appellants.
No. 80. Thomas Williams administrator, &C., appellant,
Us. Benedict e. Benedict. This submitted ON
printed argument by Mr. FEATHEEsroS for the appellee and
rgued by Mr.. SrAsoTS for the appellant.
No So Danl Grove appellant, Us. John Mop. Bren al.
The argument of this cause commenced by Mr. DAVIS
for the appellant.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-14
Singular Death.

On the morning of The 18th ult. Mr.. Gil
man Lamprey, of Kensing,on, who had heen
suffering from, i'll health for some time, fell in
Commissions while in his field. He was i'm
mediately conveyed to his house, the usual
signs of death ensued, and life was pronoun-
ced extinct Somewhat over an hour after,
while the body lay untouched, one arm was
seen to rise aud tile hand turned over. Up
on the other hand being taken, the fingers
were felt and seen to contract. Olher mus
cular molions In the neck were also noticed.
The ordinary measures were Immediately re-
Sorted TO, to restore animation without avail.
The lips for many days however, retained
considerable warmth and color, and upon
being pressed the color would leave them,
and Immediately return upon removal Of the
pressure. For 81 days, no change ia the ap.
pearance Of the body was discoverable.-
We saw it on the 18th day, when no evidence
of decomposition could be distinguished, and
had not the eyes lost somewhat of their nat
uraI prominence and roundness, the appear
ance would have been precisely that oi per-
son in healthy sleep.
OF course these circumstances nave pro-
,iuced some degree Of interest in tins vicinity
but without entering into the particulars, we
are satisfied that all that is unusual ID the
case can be accounted for in q rational man.
ner. We learn, since writing the above,
that Mr.. L. was buried yesterday, fourteen
days after his decease.-[Exeter News Let.
ter.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-14
the new light shows itself far superior in

the new light shows itself far superior in
brilliancy
The apparatus that produces the hydrogen
light is in small building near the hotel, and
is extremely simple, requiring the attendance
OF only two men, who can turn off as much
gas as serves for twenty-four hours, in seven.
The mode of generating it is by pouring water
into pipe passing through retort. The re-
tort is supplied with iron and charcoal, and
the heat from these turns the water in the pipe
to steam. This last is amalgamated with Ii
quid rosin, ia sine qua non, apparently, in the
production of available hydrogen gas) The
volatile oil produced in this process is dis
charged into receiving vessels, and disposed of
at half dollar per barrel. The gas thus pro-
duced,is as we have said, but half as expensive
as the common article.
Well. as we are not to have our hydrogen at
the nominal expense which Mr.. Paine used TO
talk SO confidently about, it is something to
have the price of the light thus reduced one
half. The people of Jersey City seem to ap-
preciate the value of the innovation; for they
are said to be about getting the place lighted.
Should the experiment succeed there, of course
there will be an end of the gas now regularly
used in towns and cities. The old gas compa-
nies will be supplanted, as Morse's telegraphc
contrivances have been by the superior ingenu-
ity Of the innov ating House.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-14
An EXPLANATION,

Farmer N, Of NewbuIy, was a miserly
old codger. Sometimes, in his eagerness
to grasp The dimes, he would run rather
close to the boundary line which separates
honesty from dishonesty; and he has been
known to 60 so far as even 10 step upon the
very line itself. l will not say he ever got
fairly over, but lie came SO near doing il
twas hardly worth dispute. He was deaf
as haddock-as very post-and when oc-
casion required, he was more deaf Than bolh
of these similes put together.
He once sold IA load Of hay TO his neighbo.
who. contrary 10 Ms expectations. after see
ing it weighed, stayed TO see il unloaded.-
But few forkslu were pitched off, when a
bouncing big rock rolled from off the load
then another-aud then third, cane bang
upon the barn floor. Whats this:' queried
the buyer in loud voice. Most all herds
grass, this year. replied the deaf man. But
see here" continued the other, pointing TO
the bouders which lay arrayed in judgement
against the dishonest hayman, 'whal does all
this mean?' 'Shan't cut nigh so much hay
this year as did last replied the dealer in
herds grass. Just as he had finished the
last sentence down numbered rousine junk
of granite making deep indentalion in the
barn floor with one Of lis sharp angles. i
say, neighbor NJ screamed forth the pur-
chaser of fodder. Il want 10 know what these
are?' pointing 10 the bouIders and The big
lump Of granite. Old N. took up mighty
forklul of the herds grass, gave il loss into
The hay loft, then, leaning upon his fork, ejec-
ted his huge quid Of tobacco and replaced il
with n fresh one, took view Of the fragments
of stone wall that lay before him. and with
one of the blandest smiles replied; Them
ere is rocks Post.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-14
Population Of Maine.

The Kennebec Journal has a calculation.
showing that the increase of the population of
Maine since 1910, has probably been twenty
two per cent.
For the same period in Massachusetts it has
been 35 per cent; in Rhode Island IS ID per
cent; in New Hampshire, so far as ascertained.
"a per cent; and in Connecticut and Vermont
probably in ratio, equal at least, to that ex-
hibited in Maine.
Population, with the exception of the last
ten years, has increased at more rapid rate in
Maine than in any other New England State.
and considering the extent Of our undeveloped
resources, we ought to exhibit growth equal
to that Of all the other New England States
combined. The actual fact is lamentably DIFF
ierent, and suggests many reflections. Every
body interested in the welfare of Maine. should
cast about for remedies for the state of things
which exists.
Ihe inducements 10 emigrate are extraordin-
ary, and as it seems to us, must be met bv
some new and decisive measure to retain our
people at home. The policy of doing nothing
may have answered the purpose thirty years
ago, but will prove ruinous at this day. No
policy, upon any subject, is good one, which
is not adapted to the times.
Our new acquisitions on the Pacific the val
ley of the Mississippi, always attractive, and
now doubly SO, from the ability of its popula-
tion to create those facilities of communication
which the wants and taste of the age demand ::
Texas, with its rich and ample domains, now
freed from debt and unncumbered by conflict
ing titles; and by and bye, and at no distant
day, the resources and commerce of Central
America, on all the routes to California be-
hold the attractions presented on every hand
to the restless spirit of adventure, which is the
predominating characteristic of the Anglo-Sax-
on race. 1t remains for us to devise attractions
at home, to retain the wealth and the people
! we have, and if extraordinary measures are
needed to meet an extraordinary state of things.
let us have wisdom enough and courage enough
to adopt them.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-14

pet have got? I'll just step to my room,
TO put it of, and be with you again in halt q
minute Without waiting to give him time
to consider, she stepped lightly across the
ioor, and passed out. In another moment,
she was safe in her own room, whence she
easily gave alarm, and the madman was Sc
cured.
a lady, one day returning from drive
lookeo up and saw two Of her children, one,
aoout nve, and the ether about four years
olo, OUTSIDE the garret window, which they
were ousiiy employed in rubbing with their
handkerchieis, in imitation of person whom
they had seen few days before cleaning
the windows. They had clnmbered over
the bars which had been intended 10 secnre
them from danger. The lady had sufiic;ent
command over herself not 10 appear TO on.
serve them; she did not utter one word. bn,
hastened up to the nursery, and instead of
rushing forward TO snatch them in, which
might have frightened them, and caused
them to lose their balance, she stood little
apart, and called gently 10 them and bads
them come in. They saw no appearance Of
hurry or agitation in their mama, 20 took
their time, and deliberately climbed the bars
aud landed safely in the room. One look Of
terror, one tone of impatence from her, and
the little creatures might have become con-
fused, and lost their footing, and been de-
stroyed.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-11-14
A Useful Composition.

ln the Scientific Convention, at New Ha-
ven, Professor Olmsead stated that rosn
added 10 lard gives il degree of fuidity
not before possessed by the lard, and also
prevents the latter forming those acids which
corrode metals-coPper and brass for exam
ple:-
Several important practical applications
result from this properly. Its use for lubri-
eating surfaces of brass or copper has been
already adverted to. 1t is equally appIca-
BILE 10 surfaces Of sheet iron. | have found
very thin coating, applied with brush,
sufficient 10 preserve Russia iron stoves and
CRATES from rtistine during summer, even IN
damp situations.
usually add 10 il portion of black lead
aud this preparation, when applied with
brush in the thinnest possible hlm, will be
found complete protection 10 sheet iron
stoves and pipes. The snme property rem
ders the compound of lard and rosin valua-
bic ingredient in the composition Of shaving
soap. The quality of shaving soap ie great
" improved by larger proportion of oil
Than is usually employed, SO as completely
10 salurate the akali, hut such soap easily
becomes rancid when wet with water, and
suffered 10 remain dnmp-as it commonly is
when in use. IT certuin proportion of this
compound is added to common Windsor
soap, tsay one half its weight,) the tendency
to grow rancid is prevented.
A very soft and agreeable shaving COM
pound, or cream, may lie made by steaming
in a close cup cake Of any common shaw
ing soap, SO as to reduce il to soft consis-
tence. and then mixing intimately with it
half its weight of our resinous preparation,
adding few drops Of some odoriferous sub
stance. The same compound forms an ex-
cellent water proof paste for leather.