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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-11-23

DANIEL CWEBR, Esq., an aged and most respectable
citizen Of Charleston, Is e. sudden death in that
city last Sunday while attending Divine worship in the Uni
tartan church He apparently in his usual health when
he entered the church participated in singing and other
services and seemed deeply absorbed in the sermon but
as the preacher. in illustrating the power Of religion
dsarm death Of its eror had quoted the dying words Of
President TAILOR have endeao to do my duty and
am ready TO DIE Mr. WEBB was observed droop, appa-
reniy in swoon, and although immediate assistance was
rendered BY Drs Mouire and Whredge, who were pre-
sent all efforts to resuscate him we've Intellectual and his
ess body conveyed from the church TO his residence
Mr. WKBs was for many connected with the business
Of Charleston as Factor and Director Of the Bank
the State and throughout his heightened career maintained
character Of answering integrity and unblemshed honor
Mercury.
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THE MARYLAND CONVENTION.


Since last referring TO the proceedings of the Maryland
Convention has been decided in pursuance of the recon-
msndatons Of report made BY Mr.. JEsrHR, from com
mitee Of twenty which charged with the considea
lion of the subject, to constitute various committees to digest
and introduce for the action Of the Convention the
forms and provisions Of constitution Committees
have already been ordered on the following subjects
To report Declaration Of Rights on the Executive De-
partmen; on the Legislative Department on the Judicial
Department embracing law courts orphans courts
courts Of equity magistrates courts and JUSTICES of the
peace and mode of appointment and of office ON the
Treasury Department the Attorney General and his
Deputies on the appontment tenure of Office duties and
compensation of all civil officers embraced in the duties
of other standing committees the elective franchise on
the regulation Of inspections the power Of the Legisa
ure over corporations municipal and Others and ON the
power Of the Legislature to debt on education on
the militia and military affairs future amendments and
evsons OF the constitution such provisions proper to be
embraced in the constitution embraced ia the fore
going; and the basis and apporionmen Of
in the General Assembly.
The above committees with two exceptions are to consist
Of members EACH The Committee on the Judiciary II
to be composed of thirteen MEMBERS and that relating to
representation and the division Of The State into election dis
riots is to have nine members, three from each Gubernatora
district in the Stae.)
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Towx Sire LosT IN THE CAUSE.-THE person en-
ployed in taking the writing the Dubuque Tribune
from Fsyette county, Iowa, relates 0owug
anecdote:
"While crossing Of the extensive praics that stretch
along southern border Of Faye county, upon which the
gas and vegetation had grown to the height four or FIVE
tee scared and yelowed by the asumnal rosts we
stSdeny started by The voice OF person shouting,
Hello there, stranger dt you come from this here course
Turning the direction 81 the voice, discovered the head
d person just peerng above the top OF the tall while
lhe extended southern direction. We
cd srmstvely when the continued, Well, stanger,
did you any thing Of site in your travels, sang
lutte towards the with Dustin spring coming ou
right BY the side of boulder found down in these
ps last spring before the vegetation up, and I've beer
looking for again close 10 days. and by thunder
cant 6nd We answered that had discovered his
lost town site, when he continued Well stranger reckon
III have to give Till the grass burns and you'll let
rde behind into the settlement III make you deed
fronting the public square get my land
rant squsued on Empire City Not being the owner Of
any town property, we accepted the offer"
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Fowl Convention was held at Boston last week which
excited considerable attention is said that as many as IF
teen thousand fowls were exhibited The object the i'm
provement Of domestic poultry The Boston Journal aud
ing to il, says
The variety Of breeds exhibition is very large. In.
deed we recall which represented in the Con-
vention BY one or deegates-and of them
by families, and by tribes There is every variety
pumage shape, and the ground and the most as
tdious fowancer certainly find among the collection
birds which will suit his TASTE Besides the more common
varieties Of fowl there five six American eagles mum
Der Of peacocks some beautiful swans, Turkish partdge
beautiful ealhered Bird pigeons Of various kinds Guinea
pigs" &c.
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CENSUS OF GEORGIA.

Col. BRowS, United States Marshal for Georgia. informs
us that complete returns have been received from about
third OF the counties, and that the whole will probably be
about the 25th December These returns show that the
population in those counties in the Cherokee section which
have been heard FROM and in few along the Chattahoohee
river has doubled since s45 when the last taken
There has been also eral increase in every county in
the State, in the Oldest such Bulloch and Tana
COL Brown gives it as his opinion, from the partial returns
received that the population of the State will exceed 900
of souls He thinks there will be about 900 whites and
AGO. 900 blacks.-Sauannah Republican.
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SURGICAL OPERATION.

On Thursday operation Of importance was per
formed at the lnfrmary in this city by Dr. F. MAY, assist
ed by Drs MILLER, JOHNSTON, STONE, and GARNET, o
this city, and Drs WETHERsPooN and COOLIDGE of the Uni
ted States army. The patient RIcHARB EAToS, agei
years. He has for many years lived in this city
and followed hucksteng ducking, &C. as a means Of sup
port He has been Of tolerabe even life and comfort
able way of living far his pursuits would admit and
naturally good constitution Three years ago he was taken
with white swelling scroulous degeneration Of the knee
joint as we believe bis affection is technically termed Fol
months past he has been bedden and was the opn
ION OF his medical advisers that he could survive another
month the continuity of the disease could not be arrested
His knee as large his head and the limb was badly
affected IN all its parts up to the hip He eyinced much
courageous determination, and calmly awaited the operation
which, must here remark, patient has seldom ryed
The preparations all we'll made and very large num-
Der OF spectators assembled when choc ether was adj
mnistered Dr. MAY then disarticuaed the hin Joint and
removed the entire limb, in little thirty seconds In
twenty minutes gatures applied the twelve arteries
without the loss Of than half pint of blood When the
patient awoke be asked where the of his pain
He replied that his knee and foot panied him. He was then
told that the limb had been entirely removed He smiled in
ncreduy and could for time believe the
OF those around him. The surgeons by him about three
quarters of hour before they finally dressed the part lest
secondary hemohage should ensue He passed the evening
and night well, and yesterday cheerful and in high
spirits, eating freely the food presented to him. and even
smoking cigar quite rakshly Thus far all indications are
wonderfully favorabe but the surgeons do not encourage
sangune hopes Of final recovery The operation has as we
have said, very seldom been finally successful and in the
present instance the lips Of the wound wholly unaf
ected BY the disease that ascending in his person.
Republic Of Saturday.
Last evening called the subject Of this extraor-
binary oPeraon and found him quite comfortable and ap-
pareny doing WELL He free from pain, ate with appe-
tte, and was very cneerful.-Nat. LnteAl
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The recent gift of the liberal sum of twenty
thousand dollars TO the Mclean Asylum, made by
the Hon. WILLIAM APPLETON, of Boston, being a
matter of much public interest, is explained by
the subjoined document:
To the Trustees of the Massachusetts General Hospital
GENTLEMEN With the belief that there is not in our
country establishment where the comforts accommoda-
tons, and of treatment of the Insane superior
ours at the Mclean Asylum, that there is any class
citizens better cared for than those who have been deprived
Of Gods best gift yet, within the period of my connexion
with the institution, (neay twenty years)I have seldom
visited without regreting that had suitable accom-
mediation for small portion Of the penis who had become
by nervous affections other causes inmates of the esab
shment more in accordance with what they have been ac
cnstoned TO when with their friends and my excellent
ffend the much valued head Of the establishment Dr. Bell
has often felt and expressed patients had been re-
arded IN their when their reason was return
ing by hding themselves under the roof and to some
extent within view of those who in less calm state Of
mind. 0'. :
Another but ao important call for additional accommo-
daon Is mat friends, almost frantic themselves from anxiety
Tor those necessarily separated from them would be much re-
eved when they find those whom they love having
their command not only the care attention. and comforts
but the Injuries they have enjoyed when with their families
To remedy this deficiency have had plans of two bud
ngs made and approved Dr. Bell intended be separated
from each other and the other buildings Of the Asyum sfi
ceny large to accommodate eight males and the same
Der OF females, each patient have pao bedroom and
room for an attendant attached with such
will afford the patients possible advantage for restoration
Should you approve Of the pans you will please cause
the buildings be erected my expense and herewith YOU
will find the necessary to the extent Of twenty thou
sand dollars that being the specified in the estimate
Of The architect which send you, together with the
plans.
With great respect, remain yours very sincerely.
Bosror Novywpyp O 1870
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The GREAr BosroS "FowL EXHIBITION. The second
annual show Of the New England Society for the improve
msnt Of Domestic Poultry took place in the Public Gardens
OF Boston the LIB, 3b and l4th instant. II is stated
that never before in this country and ever before in
any country, have many fowls been gathered together for
exhibition. More than twelve thousand specimens pre-
sened TO the eye Of the spectator Wednesday morning.
beneath Wrghs huge tent, and hundreds of beaed fowls
were constantly arriving by express wagon wheelbarro and
porter back There the superior sizes Of Shanghai, the
prolific Poland and the paaabe Dokng the gorgeous vest
ments of the Golden Pheasant, &C. &c. Daniel Webste,
had fine pair Of white Swans very large each one being
more than twenty FOUNDER.
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VILLAsI FRusrRArEp.-Messrs. Samuel Wethered of
Baltimore, Newton Williams, of Boonvie and Brevor, Of
Kansas lately reached St. Louis from Santa Fe On their
way it seems plan laid to rob them Of their MEANS
which was happily prevented in good time. young man
by the Of Fox, in connexon with Others had
arranged it that they travel in Mr. Wehereds COM
pany, and whilst out the prares some unguarded
to give the alarm of Indians murder Messfs. We
theed Williams, Brevo and his servant and take possession
of their money KIT CARsos living the Ryado learned
that Fox had been in that village. and attempted persuade
another person there 60 along and the murderous
plot-sad he going Taos and when out little from
the village turned of to join Brevor and party Carson
Of ths obtained Of twelve dagoons and
eompanied by Capt. Ewa and servant Johnson and one
hundred and twenty EIGHT soldiers they travelled one hun
dred and fifty miles ntwen,y EIGHT hours appze the party
of their danger, and take Fox prisoner back Santa Fe
This they did, much the relief Of Wethered and party /,
supposed the plot concoced Santa Fe from the fact
that Messs Weheed and Brevo bring to the States
good deal of money. ....... -. ...
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Great noise has been made in the newspapers about
tain cruel and unusual punishment inflicted United
States soldiers stationed at Fort Constitution IN. H.
whose only offence, said those papers, consisted in refusing
to ladies in the garrison barge by order Of Captain
JUDD The whole affair turns out supposed would.
The order of Captain Judd proper one and the
duct Of the soldiers highly munous and deserved very
punishment cour-maItia inflicted it that was
all. Captain JUDD is distinguished officer breveted for
bis gallant conduct in Mexico and is much respected in
the army for his humanity for bis bravery.
..t GNeD London Chronicle.
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more OR LEss."-We learn from Wingate's Maryland
Law Reporter that in the Of Thomas D. Hurt ct al
vs. John tu before the Maryland High Court of Chancery,
at the July term Chancellor JOHNSON decided that in con-
tract for the sale Of land for gross sum- in which by the
introduction of the words more Less the representation
of the quantity qualified the number Of acres is to be con-
sidered merely descriptive and not of its essence and
the absence Of fraud deficiency surplus in the quantity
Of land will not avail to vacate the The defendant
John stul, purchased Of Thomas D. Hurt farm, called
"Mothefs Care" for the of 81, 300-s5O0 cash and
the balance in yearly payments. The farm described
containing hundred and acres less
bu. by subsequent survey found to contain but
hundred and foyfSe and the defendant asked tina,
propoionae deduction be made from the purchase money
for the difference in the quantity of land The Chancellor
decided unless fraudulent representation of the quantity
proved, the contract must hold good.-BaA. Sun.
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FROM EUROPE.

The steamer Niagara arrived at New York
yesterday with dates from Liverpool to the 9th
instant.
The Cotton market was depressed, and had un-
dergone slight reduction in prices as compared
with the quotations Of the preceding week. In
Breadstuffs there was little doing. Indian corn
had declined Cd. per quarter. United States stocks
continued to improve; Government SKIES of 1868
are quoted at 1921 to 1907.
In England the late Papal bull appointing the
Roman Catholic Hierarchy continued to be the
subject Of much agitation and excitement
In France nothing Of Importance has taken place
since the date of the last preceding advices.
The Cortez Of Spain was opened by the Queen
in person on the 3lst October. In her address she
alluded to the late pratical attack on Cuba and ex-
pressed satisfaction with the manner in which it
was repealed by her loyal subjects. She was
happy also to announce that diplomatic relations
had been re-established with Great Britain. The
public revenues were increasing, internal dissen-
sions diminishing, and the country becoming more
prosperous.
Hesse Cassel had been entered by Bavarian and
Austrian troops, who found it without military or
civil Government. Some Prussian troops had also
entered it.
: The Schleswig- Holsten question remained un-
adjusted. No further movements had taken place
in either army, except that the Danish force had
been increased, but were much annoyed by sick
ness.
Turkish man-of-war was lately blown up near
Constantinople, by which one thousand lives were
lost.
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CHoLERA At ISDIANAroLIs, ISDIANA.-We learn that
the cholera similar disease, has broken at Indiana
polls Indiana and created quite panic among the members
Of the Convention there assembled The first victim was
pcrson who arrived from Madison on the cars on Wednesday
and died that night j. s. Johnson colored barber who
shaved the deceased next aken and died four hours
Mr. Van Ben Thuson, Of Shelby county, Indians the Oldest
member Of the Convention also attacked and died early
on Thursday morning Another man, whose name we did
not learn, also died. The Sergeant 10 the Conven-
ton very III when the left Indianapolis Yesterday
and not expected to II was thought the Conven.
ton would adjourn to-day.-LouispiHe Courier 18th.
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DIscovERr OF THIRD RIsG TO THE PLANET saturn
We understand that last night The existence Of third ring
around this planet which had been for time suspected,
ascertaned by the astronomers at the Observatory al
Cambridge II interior the Others and therefore s
distance from the body of Saturn be small Il
well observed through the great Equatorial with powers
ryng from $50 90O the evening for astronomical obser
vaons being remarkably fine, perhaps the finest since the
establishment Of the Observatory although nguIay enough
the sky was so hazy that to the naked eye only the brighter
stars were visible It will be remembered that the eighth
satellite of this planet was also discovered Cambridge by
Mr. Bond about two years snce-Bosfon Traveller of 18TH
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GEoneE THOMPSON the British Abolitionis,, having fail
ed in making himself heard in Boston, has determined to be
read AID accordingly have hs speech printed II is the
old story again only be has the grace to acknowledge
that there s for improvement and reform in bis
country and that philanthropy there has sample space and
verge enough in which to exercise its powers He had
better have a there then, and helped the good cause in.
stead Of coming here oment mischief and excite
. .'...." ... dkraudria Goxeffe
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Az EvESrfUL ForIsE.-Tbe slip ADgeIique, Captain
Windsor, arrived Baltimore on Friday one hundred dsys
rom Cailae The Angelque hss been absent from New
about eighteen months dushg which time she has been
70 Csorns, aud visited and anchor in nine different
ports ne has sailed upwards Of 900 mes and has had
four entire and eight officers In lat 521S lon as
10 W. she sprung leak IN scudding before heavy NV.
gale WIN s,W cross running and one time had
seven and half fee, Of water in the bold all hands were
put 81 me pumps and continued pumping fArte1, days
At length she succeeded in doubling Cane Horn IN ,hrv
seven dsy and wher to the Pskapd Islands, the vessel
being In better trim. leaked but h,e and still less since
passing the atud, of Cape Fro, the leak being on the
weather SIDE. .'
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ALABAMA AND TENNESSEE RIVER RAILRoAD.-The Sell
Reporter that have been made on ia
vorable terms for the graduation, masonry, and bridging
this railroad Montevallo The means Of the company in
Guiding the stock and the appropriations of the Legislature,
exceed ST. 900 O00 All the surveys making aggregate Of
1000 miles, and all the estimates, &C. necessary to deter
mine the location Of the road have been made. About fifty
six miles Of the road under contract, and arrange
mens making place under from fifty to sixty
miles the road in Taadega Benton and Cherokee cou-
ties early this winter.
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BuSrAS's PILGRIM's PRoeRIss is now on exhibition in
New York in the form Of Panorsms and ia attracting
much attention. It is described work Of decided merit
which the pencils Of several artists Of distinguished ab
ties have been long and diligently engaged and descp
tive Of Bunyans beautiful aegoy in which hdeous
stes angelic forms, yawnng abyss with bottoms srewed
with human bones enchanting scenery palaces and crsggy
rocks, all perform their part in marking the eyer-chaDgng
progress Of the burdened pilgrim.
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TELEGRAPH REPORTS, &c.
LATE FROM CALIFORNIA.
New YORK, NoyEMsrR

New York, NOVEMBER 81.
The Crescent City arrived here this afternoon
from Chagres. She brings hundred and fifty
passengers, and one million seven hundred thousand
dollars worth of gold.
The dates from San Francisco are to the 18th of
October. Flour was $23 to $25; pork $2s; gro
ceries generally advancing.
The cholera was raging terribly at Port Royal;
It Was also very violent at the mines, where many
fatal cases had occurred, and some cases at San
Francisco.
The distress amongst the overland emigrants is
represented as beyond precedent. The sickness
and starvation endured by them is uncomfortable
The news of the admission Of California into the
Union had caused great rejoicings amongst the
people.
New ORLEANS, NOVEMBER 20.
The steamer Pacific, from Chagres via Havana, arrived
last night with California mails and hundred and thirty
eight thousand dollars in gold dust There was no sickness
the Iahmus at Chages The steamer Caroline had
arrived at Havana with hundred and twenty five passen-
gers and million and half Of gold. The steamer Column
bus, from San Francisco had arrived Panamu having on
board hundred and twenty-five passengers on their
return home.
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RAILRoAD EJEcr1os CAsE.-Before the Supreme Court
Of Rhode Island the 18th instant, the Of Thomas
Reyes William B. Lawton and others, disposed Of
The action brought for assault committed upon the
plaintiff while spassenge the Stonington cars by the de-
fendens who were officers the cars and for forcble
ejecment from the cars The jury returned verdict for the
plaintiff, $4,000. The assault commenced by conro-
versy between the plaintiff and brakeman about the smoky
condition Of he cars and ended by the former being thrown
from the train and seriously injured.
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CLUB NArIoss.-It is stated in the London Athe-
naum that in connection with the Industrial Exhibition,
there project foot for establishing in London Club
Of all Nations for the convenience of merchants and others
who may to England during the industrial fee The
scheme has for object to create facilities Of intercourse be-
tween merchants inventors and exhibitors of different ands
and by means Of qualified interpreters to promote the comfort
and utility Of the VISIT committee has been appointed at
apublc meeting to carry out this design.
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LEWISTON SUPPRESSION BRIDeE.--We understand that
there are Eve cables suspended the river and the work
IL progressing finely. On Saturday evening Mr.. W. H.
Brown Of this city. who employed the bridge, shin
ped across the river Of the csbeshus bearing of
the honor Of being the first the structure. He,
however paid for his presumption for he discharged
Monday morning, be alleges for other reason than that
the chief engineer preparing TO be the first to crosswh
whose arrangements his feat interfered.
Buffalo Com. ADJ. Of l4h.