davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26

Loss or LpE AT SEA.-The pncket-ship Anglo
American, Captain Winsor, arrived at this port this
forenoon from Liverpool, which port she left on the
21d ult., and reports very tcnIpcstuous passage,
and melancholy loss of life among her noble crew
On the 7th instant in latitude 45o longitude 40o in
sudden shift Of wind from south 70 north, she car
ried away her main topmast. Six men, who were
furlng the top gallant sail, thrown overheard
and lost.
Their names were Jacob Rae, Edward A. Rice,
Samuel Lyons, Chas Nelson. Thomas Ghettenbi,
and Robert Martin Also carried away fore t0psail
yard. The weather severe that she could
not set any canvass above a reefcd mansail for
eight days Two days after she split her forcsail
from foot 10 reef
November 10, three degrees cast of Grand Bank
latitude AZ, saw wreck with three rnasts stand
ing; no yards aloft except the main yard. She APP
peared to be au English timber ship; no person APP
peared to be board; passed about two miles from
her; next night passed another ship, wreck, with
nothing but foresail set also another ship, with
light up, apparently laying by her.
The Anglo American being in such crippled
state, and seeing the above chip lying by her pro-
ceeded on without ascertaning any further partic.
usrs in regard 10 her. Boston Journal, 23d inst
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26

SLAVE Trade IN BsAziL.--The Brazilian law
against the African slave trade was put in force on
the tth Of September last by decree of the Empe.
ror Don Pedro BY this decree Brazilian nen-of
war ordered to special efforts to seize savers
and to hand over their and officers 20 Inc civil
tribunals for trial The ships and cargoes arc to be
sold at auction, and the proceeds, after deduotng
forty doarsfor the pense Offending back 10 frca
each rccaptured negro, divided az prize money
among the officers and crew of the ship making the
capture The party dcnounoing SLAYER TO the gov
ernmentis also to share in the prize money No Bra.
lillian vessel is 10 be allowed 10 clear for the coast of
Africa without the owners giving security that II
shall not take slaves on board. The introduction
OF slaves into any part Of the empire il made piracy
and punishable with death. A special law, here.
alter 10 be framed, will determine the punishment
TO be inflicted on captains of slavcrs.
Phild. Ledger.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26

PAISTINes OF A CHARLESTON AarIsr.-We have
been just INDUCED with view of two paintings.
intended for the exhibition next week of our fellow
citizen, ]. B. White, Esq. The artist has happily
thosen subjects which, irrespective OF their hstor
cal association, have a very close reference to the
present times They the capture Of Major
Andre, and the submission to sentence of death Of
Colonel Hayne IL is generally admitted that the
last was measure of retaliation for the execution
Of the first. The pictures, therefore, properly go
together. In that of the capture of Andre the mo
ment is chosen when the discovery Of the papers
and the offer of the watch TO Paulding siInus
taneousy made. The extreme anxiety of Andre
mind; the calm, subdued contempt and indigna-
ton of Paulding's face; the surprise Of bis com
panion at seeing the papers are admirably con-
ceiyed and powerfully expressed. In the other pic
ture, the time is chosen when Col. Hayne in silent
contemplation at the window of the surveyors
room, is made TO know, by the announcement of
British officer and the presence OF the executioner,
that be is TO die. The heroic and dgnihed coun-
tenance Of Colonel Hayne fills the eye of the spec
tator. His features show the mind of patriot and
good man, resolved on duty, let il lead to life
death. Every line OF IL says: "In such cause
am ready"
The faithful slave Paul stands in the back ground
true representative Of the slave and friend of a
southerner.
In these paintings Mr.. White has shown great
Judgment fine design, md very superior skill.
The coloring, without being gaudy, ia brilliant
and natural, the conception of the figures
remey tasteful; and the combination of scenery
altogether just and proportionate. As works H.
Illustrative OF the patriotism, "a we'll as of the fine
genius Of the artist they will excite unreserved
to the noble specimens Of Carolina art, which
under the magic pencil Of Mr.. White, have al
ready elucidatcd her history.
Charleston Is. O. Nor,
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26

The CHisAMEs IN CouRT.-Conl- sung and Chu-
chu were arraigned yesterday before Recorder
Washington, on the charge of an assault and rob
berry From the evidence, it appeared that a
Spaniard, who had been lodging at the Canton
Hotel, was about to take up his bed and walk
without settling the score that stood chalked
against him the ChinaInans roll. Com sung
who has but little command of the English Lam
guage, called him 'robber," doubtless meaning
''you going 10 delraud me-" The Spaniard
resented the imputation by some hard words or
by striking him in the face. The evidence was
clear that the Spaniard gave the first blow.
Alter he had gone up stairs 10 pack up his
effects, Con-sung and Chu chu followed, when
one of them laid hands on the Spaniard and
the other called on his countrymen, the Ce.
lestials, who rushed to the room to the num-
Der of some twenty. The Spaniard thrown
on bed and his pockets searched; he declared
that he was robbed of 500 and Colts re-
volver, whilst the Chinese deny having any intent
upon his money, but searched him 20 take away
any weapons with which he might be armed. The
Chinese had witnesses, and their unfortunate
situation, which should be pticd They
could not state the case in language that was in
teigiblc TO the court, and Of course the Spaniard
had a decided advantage. The recorder held them
in bonds for their appearance before the district
court in the sum Of 8 ! 600. Several gentlemen,
we believe, profiered security, and we presume
they obtained the requisite bail.
The bearing OF the Cinnamon was extremely re-.
spectful to the court, and they listened with the
same attention IA though they understood every
word. Their dark peering eyes sparkled with a
double brilliancy when an expression was made by
counsel in their behalf which they comprehended.
Sacramento Irdnscripf, Oct ~
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26

Books ron UTAH.-At the last session OF Con-
gress five thousand dollars was appropriated for
the commencement Off library in the Territory of
that Territory, is now in New York attending to
the purchase Of books under that grant He also
invites donations of book. and other publications
from booksellers and others, in aid of the OBJ
ject. In circular which he has issued, with
view to make known the wants of the community
to which he belongs, he says, among other things:
sour soil is productive, orr climate not un-
genial TO habits of labor, and people united
and happy We worship the great and omniscient
God; many Of our fellow citizens, whose ideas of
duty or happiness have impelled them to seek their
realization in California have found in their peril
GUS journey thither that our convictions of chris
tan duty were derived from the same great source
as manifested through the Holy Scriptures, al
though we receive and acknowledge the divine
command also from later revelation. While
claim the privilege of mnistering to the wants of
the body of our wayfaring brother, we would con-
hdently and earnestly entreat the means of re-
freshing our own and our childrens minds from
the great Fountain of Light that will prove
that, though there differences of admnistra-
ton, there ID the same Lord Through the press
we have our chief access TO this ountain-without
it, neither the christian nor the philosopher could
tations in the discov cries of science, to improve
the condition of those who living the depths
OF superstition and bodily degradation.
"Ihe position OF our Territory cuts off from
the repositories of learning accessible Others and
we can only rely upon the distant periods OF arrival
OF our mails to learn what Is transporting in
common country. library for constant reference
and mental culture in the more abstract intellec-
tual sciences IL more than desirable IL Ia vital to
our existence and prosperity"
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26
THE REPU BLIC.
WASHIN GTON:
TUESDAY MORNING, NOV. 90, 1850.

EDWARDS, SASDFoRD & Co., Express gents and
Bankers in the United States, Liverpool and Lon
don, are the authorized agents of the Republic, and
will receive subscriptions and advertisements for
this paper Their office in London is at No. 10
Gresham street, and in Liverpool at No. . Colon
bia Buildings. This concern is connected, in this
country, with the we'll known house of "Adanls &
Co.'S Express" and is entitled TO the confidence of
our friends abroad.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26
OFFICE or ATTORNEY GENERAL

november 20, 1901.
To THE PRESIDENT As requested by you, | have
carefully examined all the papers placed in my
hands relating to complaints made against Charles
Devens, Esq, the Marshal of the Massac dis
trict, for alleged neglect and derecton of duty in
falling TO execute warrant which came to his
hands for the arrest of William Crafts, a fugitive
slave.
These papers consisting chiefly of the atiidayits of
Mr. Devens, the marshal, his deputy, MIR. p Riley,
James Dickson, George t. Curtis, Esq, and Willis
H. Hughes, agent for the owner Of the slave, with
letters from Mr.. Fay and Mr.. Curtis are herewith
returned. Having perused them with care and GER
tainiy without any bias progression in favor of
the marshal or his deputy, must say that though
can see no evidence of any particular activity and
energy their part, it to me there does not
sufficiently appear any cause for the censure of
their conduct or the removal of the marshal from
office. more commendable activity and energv
might probably have been exerted by them: but
they seem to have acted, TO a considerable extent
upon consultation and In concert with Mr. Hughes,
the agent for the owner of the fugitive and, what
might otherwise appear to be blameable in them.
may nave been the result of that consultation and
concert. In this uncertain state of the case, the
declaration made by MIR. Hughes, at the conclusion
OF the transaction, that he chad no complaints 10
make against them,' words TO that effect, ia en-
titled to, and has had some influence on my judg-
ment.
II could have discovered any satisfactory cvi-
dence of the neglect evasion of duty by these
oLlcers, IN this case, II would have been no less
oonsonant with my feelings than with my judg-
ment, TO have recommended their instant dismis-
zion from the public service
ihaye the honor TO be, very respectfully, yours, &c
]. j. CRIT TENDEN
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26

THoAPsoS, THE ABoLITfoSIsT.--The following
paragraph from the Worcester -Egis is well wor-
thy the attention Of the enthusiastic friends Of Mr..
Thompson
"a gentleman who came over in the same steam
or with this Thompson, credibly in
formed, reports that Thompson during the passage
did not conceal that one Of his purposes in visiting
this country, at this time. 20 promote the dis
solution Of the American Unionl"
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26

To laos Smx.-Silk cannot be roncd smoothly,
TO press out all the creases, without first
sprinkling IL with water. and rolling II up tightly
in towel letting il rest for an hour two 1.-THE
iron is the least too hot il will iniure the color and
II should fret be tried on old piece of the same
silk. Bright colored sillss ribbons such pinks
blues, ycllows, greens, &c always change color
on the application Of an iron. Blacks, browne,
olives, grayF. &c, generally look very we'll after
ironing. Silks should always be ironed the
v,rono side
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26

CoUSTrRrrITER CoSvtcTED.--At the term Of the
Superior Court, at Winchester, Va, on Monday,
John ]. Thomas was convicted OF passing counter
felt notes tho Farmers and Drovers' Bank Of
Waynesborough, and sentenced to three years
imprisonment In the Penitentisry.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26

AaKASsAs LEGsLATuRE.-This body assembled
on the 4th instant at Little Rock, when JoHN r.
HANPToS was unanimously elected President OF
the Senate, and T. y. FLoURSor Speaker Of the
Honse on the eleventh. ballot.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26
From The Frankfort (Ry.) Commonwealth, Nor. l6.
MIR. CIsy's speech.

Long before the appoisted hour yesterday the
hall OF the House of Representatives and s Hobbies
and gallery we're crowded with ladies and gentle
men, who had assembled TO see and hear this illus
trious and venerable statesman. At IL O'Clock Mr.
Clay entered the hall, escorted by the committee Of
invitation, and advanced some fifteen feet down
the aisle, where chair had been placed for him.
His appearance was greeted with enthusiastic
cheers from all parts Of the assembly. lie bowed
in return, and remained standing while the peaker
Of the House addressed him in very neat and APP
propriatc speech.
The speaker having concluded, Mr.. Clay replied
in speech of about an hours length. To say
that speech Of Mr. Clay's is able and eloquent
is feeble praise; he never makes any that other
wise. But, upon this occasion he was, in the
opinion OF many who have often heard him, sur
passingly eloquent and forciblc. lie held the au-
dience in wrapped attention, which seemed al
most breathlcss, except when some patriotic deca-
ration Of the orator evoked, IL frequently did,
cheers and shouts Of applause. After Mr.. Clay
concluded, the House appointed committee TO
wait upon him aud request copy of his speech for
publication. We have not learned Mr.. Clay's re-
sponsc, bit We presume he will comply, and the
public will thus have the pleasure of reading his
own report OF his eloquent remarks.
Mr. Clay's theme was the compromise measures
adopted by the la.t Congress; and he discussed all
OF them succinctly, and in succession. We should
not, Of course, attempt any sketch Of his speech,
even If we had room; and now press Of other
matter compels us to be very brief in comments
upon It, but notice one or two of his more
prominent remarks upon tho Fugitive Slave Law.
He said he believed that the Northern people
were law abiding pcople-thst the excitement
and agitation among them this subject would
subside-and that the law would command re-
spect and obedience; but if not, and resistance
should be made 90 IL, he believed President Fill.
moro would use all the force Of the army and navy.
II necessary, to maintain the law, and suppress the
insurgents. II the excitement AT the North upon
the subject of this Law should continue, and prevail
TO such an extent that the law should be unavsil-
able, the result would be the formation Of entire
new parties in the country-a party for tho Union
and party against it. There would be Union
party, "and, )" said Mr.. Clay, with great emphas SIS
81 am ofthat party, whatever may be its compo-
Union" This declaration was received with en-
thusisstic shouts Of applause, such as, presume,
were never heard in that hall before.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26

JoHS r. BIoELow.-'rhc Boston Courier states
that the Wing nominating convention have again
selected JoHS p. BIoELow as the Wing candidate
for Mayor, and that that gentleman has accepted
the nomination
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26

UsIrED STATES TaooFs.--Two companies of
tillery, from Florida via Charleston and Newport,
reached Boston Saturday morning. Quarters
arc to be provided for them at Fort Independence
whore they are 10 DO stationed
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26

POSTAL ARRASoEMESTs WITH Msxlco-It is said
that an arrangement has been effected by Colonel
Ramsey, on the part of the New York Company
with the Mexican Minister Of Finance, by which
they obtain an exclusive contract for ten years for
carrying all foreign or transit mails through that
country, from sca to sea. The mail bags not 10 be
opened in Mexico, but arc to be weighed and sea led
This was not conceded in the Tehuantepcc grant
or treaty; and, according to the contract with Col
Ramsey, that gentleman take the Tehuantepec.
Acapulco, or any other route.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26

GALLANT oNpucT.-Among the generous acts
which deserve mention at the recent fire. Il Is our
pleasure TO record that OF Passed Midshipman J.
r. MARSH, oil the U. y schooner Flrt, who brought
off twenty five Of his men. and with them greatly
assisted at the scene Of the disaster
Charisston Netps.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26
From tie Seioia (Ohio) Gdxssts.
proDcstnx Nullincatton.

| We confess we are little surprised TO see multi
hcAtion and forced resistance 10 the laws oil the
| land proposed, 30 near the shire-town OF a
neighboring County We had fondly hoped that
all such deg radng, reasonable, disgracetul doc
trine aud conduct would be confined TO the vicinity
Of Charleston or Nashville; and, in this hope, we
believe all ol-headed, patriotic citizens OF Ohio
sympathize.
But ii seems there men even in our boosted
State, twhose escutcheon we believe, has never
been backened by mob or lynch laio,) who openly
fonent REssTANcE TO the constitutional laws OF the
land Iii with much pain as surprise that eheaT
furnish the proofof what we say in the following ex-
tract from the Gassits an acknowledged, full com
munion, Locoioco newspaper published at iills-
boro', Ohio, and edited by Jonas n E"rie, former
" member OF the Senate Of this State:
eve pleased that the people in that vicinity
[Greenfeldl are moving IN that important matter.
If there ever was question upon which the masses
OF the people were called upon to take firm and de-
edstand in opposition to the action of the Govern
ment, ths is the question When the Congress ofthe
nation passes a law (and the Executive ia deter
mined to carry it into efiecD to force freemen to
aid the South in perpctuating human bondage I'M
der the penalty OF heavy fine and six months im
prisonment, it is time for them to show whether
they will become slaces by submission, remain
Jresmen by resistance"
Mark the above words, and set a watch upon their
author Let who il Is that proposes sedition,
that cOuntenanccs resistance. II is some serenity
pears too late talk about the necessity of active
opposition to such laws of the United States as ac
knowledge the condition Of negro slavery, in order
to vindicate white citizens right to the title of
FRcEMAN!
We advise our contemporary to remember the
"W hiskey Boys," of 1894, who attempted to
sist the excise laws of Congress, Gas being uncon-
stitutional) when Washington collected an army
ut Bedford and would have taught the rebels how
much po,rer there was in the Federal Government
by powder and ball, had not the resisters chosen
'ihe better part OF yalor" and become non resis-
tunts.
We would remind him Of the later flare up in
South Carolina, when jackson put his strong hand
on the sword hilt Of the Government. and declared
"by the Etetnal' that he would fulfil entirely his
constitutional oath, and stake that the laws
were executed"
If you do not like the Fugitive Law, exert your
constitutional right to procure its repeal. But i
pray you, have 80 much care Of your C0nstitu
lion as 70 refrain from abetting resistance to the
laws.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26

NAyhL.-By an arrival at Salem, Massachusetts,
information has been received that the United
States brig Perry at St. Helena on the LIST
September. All well
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26

SrItISsTos.-We are indebted to this indus
trious caterer of the reading public for New York
papers in advance of the mail.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26
The Marshal OF Massachusrtts District.

Learning that certain papers, relating to the
conduct of the Marshal Of the Massachusetts
District had been placed in the hands of the
ATTORNEY GENERAL for his examination, and
that he had given his views on the subject in
writing TO the PRESIDENT, we have applied
for copy of his opinion for publication. 1t
will be seen that in Mr.. CRITTENpN's judg-
ment, there is no satisfactory evidence of the
neglect or evasion of duty by Mr.. DEvANs or
his deputy
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-26

= Some southern men express fears that the Adolf
onists will succeed in their pretended efforts TO
repeal the Fugitive Law. Nothing, however, is more
certain than that the Aboitionists do not want to
repeal IL, but that they anxious to hold to
IT, for agitation capital, the Dsunionists Of the
South are that the people of the North should
sst IT, in order TO give them the means Of creating
excitement. Both will be disappointed. Tho law
will not DO repealed, and tciH be enforced.
[Vicksbug (Mss) Whig.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-09-19
By Telegraph TO the NsW-TOFk Tribute
xxxEss CONGRESS-. First Session.

BENAYE.... WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Sept Is.
Mr. HAMLIN, from the Committee of Commerce,
reported bill for the free nav cation of the ST.
Lawrence River, and to create reciprocity Of
trade with Canada.
Mr. RUsT, from the Poss Office Committee, di
rected by resolution Of the Senate TO make certain
inquiries relative to the performance of the various
contracts for carrying the Mail by steamers to
California and other countries, made Report
which wes ordered to be printed.
Mr. CHASE, pursuant to notice, ssked leave TO in
troduce bill for the Abolition Of : avery in the
Territories OF the United States.
Mr. CLAY oppose the leave; l hope il will
not be granted. There 10 peace now throughout
all our borders, and hope it will be perpetual and
universal trust tho senAe " and decisive
" set ,s face az an,t exciting topics.
ksr CAss-I heartily concur in hat has bs.1 said By the
from Kentucky aud move 20 lay the motoa for
leave on the table
MI CHASE after few words IL tone quite naudios
10 The reporters. withdrew bis m0cn for Leave.
Mr. PRATT pursuant TO notice, moved that the
aeuhte lake Up The bill prevent tho enc1g assisting
escape from the service OF their masters In The
Mr.. HALEexpresaed the hope that the Senate
would set II. face az an.t further agitation these sub
iec,g hey rad lust heard that there ghou
all our borders and he trusted that won be pepous'et
bv he refining disturb He hoped Iheir sg
gre salon would now cease Renewed laughter
MIR. CLAY th0ughs Inc ON now presented q part
CT the .ystern Of s,urev many Of which had recently
psssed He sgreed thai aggression ought to cesae and tho
object the bill 10 ceufe cessation OF lhe aggression
The bill was then taken up aud consdered 10
Mr. HALE moved that it be referred to the Com
muee on The Dlsc. Of Columbia with Instructions 10
por, an amendment sbolishng Slavery In The District
which weg rejected Messrs Baldwin. Chase Davis OF
Mas Dodge Of wis, Hale, Halnin Seward and Win
thTop voting The affirmative and a In the gstiVe
After further debate, the bill was postponed uh-
Gltomorow.
Mr. HAmLIN moved an executive session.
Mr.. DICKINSON urged the necessity OF acting
upon the Appropriation bills.
Mr RUsK was DESTROYS that the Post Road bill
Mr.. HAMLiN argued, that II the Executive nom
nsons not acted upon before the a6iounmaut de
vrrious Offices 1oud DO vacant aud the President would
not have power 10 fill the vacancies by Commission
Mr.. DICKSON maintained that the President
had such power and cited during Mr. Polks admin
l,uEtlop, when 1t was 1e'cised.
The question was taken-Yeas 34-Nays 10.
30 the Senate into Executive session for the remain
Ger OF The day.