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Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

MURDER BY NEGROES IN MIssIssIPPG.-
We learn from the V:cksburg Whig. that
Mr. James Boyken, planter, living near
Brownsville, in Kinds county, Miss,
was murdered. by two OF his negroes. on
the evening of the 26th ult. The Wing
says:
The circumstances Of the case, as re.
lated 10 us, are as follows: Mr.. B. was
sitting by he fire in his room, about 9
o clock in the evening. when two negroes
entered, killed him with an axe, aud
placed his head in the fire, so as to destroy
the traces Of violence. On inquiry, by
some relatives Of the deceased, reveal
mems mere made by servant girl, which
led to the detection of the murderers.
The axe with which the deed was COM
mitted, was found in creek near at hand,
and afforded additional evidence OF the
guilt of the accused; who, after being
carefully examined by three brothers and
several neighbors of the murdered gentle
man, were dealt with in summary man.
ner. 1t is thought that much severity
was used in their punishment, though
whether the rumor of burning be correct
or not, we cannot positively assert. No
reason for the murder has been revealed,
and from what we can gather, the act was
one cf uumitigated atrocity.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27
Mrs. Grafton, the mother OF the mate OF

Mrs. Grafton, the mother OF the mate of
the barqueGeorgiana, now under sentence
of death in Havana for participation in
the Lopez expedition, has made a pill
grimage to Cuba to solicit mercy Cor her
son. She took letters from Mr.. Webster
and the Spanish Minister at Washington
to the Count Alcoy. and was well receiv-
ed by that high official He promised
to represent the case of her son favorably
to the Queen of Spain. and no doubt
pardon will reward her maternal devo-
ton.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

THE New YORK CUSTOM M-HoUsE.-The
Washington Republic Of the lst instant,
says:
The collector has received and paid
into the Treasury. from July l, 1s49. 10
June 80, 1850, $24, 4,66O,925 o8. His ac-
counts have been adjusted at the Treasu-
ry Department TO the above date to a
cent. His accounts as dlsburslng agent
from July 1. 1649, to March 81, 1850,
have also been adjusted without differ
ence, and amount to S0S0'596 60. Mr..
Maxwell has collected and disburseG a
greater amoun: Of money than any of his
predecessors within the same period of
time.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27
S. l.. S.

STEAMBOAT ABBY ALLEN BURNT
Three hundred bales Of Cotton Destroy
ed.--We learn from the clerk of the
steamboat Sarah Gordon that on Sunday
last, the 10th inst, at P. M, the steam
boat Abby Allen, Captain Martin, on her
downward trip from Alexandra to the
Mouth of Red River, took fire when she
was about two miles above the mouth of
Black River. She had cargo of nearly
300 bales of cotton, intended for the
Sarah Gordon, which, with the boat, is
a total loss. No lives lost.
True Delta, 18Th inst.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

ALABAMA-Gov. Collier has issued an
address to the citizens Of Alabama in re-
ply to THE calls made ON him. to convene
an extra session OF the IegisIatnre to de-
liberate upon the compro.nise measure
and consider whether they should be ac-
ouiesced in or resisted. In this address,
the Governor assigns reasons why an ex-
ira session should not be called, which
render it "an imperative duty to decline
convening the legislature at this time" ;"
He also adds that if he should be con-
vinced hereafter that he has mistaken
public opinion, he will retrace his steps
and promptly yield to it's demands. He
assumes "that the right OF secession is a
clear right reserved to the people of each
member of the confederacy upon enter
ing into the Union" In the following
paragraph, the Governor, we believe, fair
ly states the position of large majority
OF the people of Alabama:
But have the people Of this State made
up their minds to secede, or are they
willing to forbear still longer, in the
hope that Congress will be restrained by
a love Of union, if not justice, from press
ing measures which. if persisted in, will
lead TO such a result. | have already
said they have agreed upon no definite
course of action; yet l believe large
majority Of them are strongly disinclined
20 withdraw from the con!ederacy, until
other measures have been unsuccessfully
tried. to resist further aggression.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27
Fupitiue Skaues in Cauada.-A de-

FugitiUe SLaueS IN Canada.-A des-
patch from Montreal states that a num-
ber of fugitive slaves arrived there. and
at Toronto, on yesterday. 1t is estima-
ted that nearly 1000 have arrived in Can
ada since the commencement of the ag-
ita:ion, many of whom have passed into
the interior, where they intend abiding.
There appears to be more sympathy for
them than formerly; and many seem ac-
tually in want of the necessaries of life.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

LIBERAL OFFER TO KossUrH-We
learn that liberal New Yorker has Civ
ell notice that if General kossuth will
come and reside in the United States, he
will give him farm of one hundred
acres of land in the vicinity of that city
The offer, it is said, will soon be formal
ly made to the gallant Hungarian, and
it is to be hoped he will be induced to
select this as his permanent place OF resi-
dence
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

The abolishment of grand juries is
being debated in the Indiana Constitu.
tional Convention. tits proposed to SUBJ
stitute a public examination therefor
The proposition was so modified that after
five years the Legislature should have
the power to re-establish grand juries if
it did not work well.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

The FUGITIVE BILL IN OHlo.-The
good citizens of Dayton Go not seem sat-
isfied with the late meeting and resou-
tions of the anti-fugitive law men. An
other meeting is called, signed by numer-
Gus leading Wings and Democrats, to
sustain the law. At the frs. meeting it
took two chairman and one sheriff to
keep the peace.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27
PENNsYLvANIA.-.The population Of

PENNsYLvAMA.--The population of
Philadelphia is expected to reach about
O,OOO; in 1910 i; was 258,407. Pitts
burg, with its suburbs. has about 80, 900;
in 1910 10000. Lancaster $4,000; in
1910, 6.417. Reading, 1921; in 1910,
6,41O. 1t is estimated that the entire
population of Pennsylvania will be shown
TO be not far from 100000.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

The PRINTING Press which Hoe IS
constructing for the New York Sun is the
largest printing machine III this conn-
try. 1t is twenty feet in height, and IN
length is thirty-three feet. 1t has eight
cylinders, the registering machine IN
front counting every impression and re-
cording the number in plain figures, be-
fore the eye, from one copy to one hun
dred millions.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

WIsCoNsIN-A destructive fire occurred
in Milwaukee on the 2lst ult., which des-
troyed property to the value of $4,000.
The heaviest loser is Mr.. Cacy, who lost
goods valued at $4,000. There was an
insurance of $4,000 on the property des-
troyed.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27
CAN DID T E s,

FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
1--WE are authorized to announce J. 5. II
RAINEv as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney
for the Sixth Judicial District.
UTWe are authorized to announce Capt. w NJ.
&. LACY, of Union county, as candidate LOT
Prosecuting Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit
HFWe are authorized to announce Gen. GRAN
bison ID KoysroN as a candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney in the Sixth Judicial District.
TP We are authorized to announce f. a
WARREN of Camden, us a candidate for Prose-
cutting Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit oi
Arkansas
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

Senator Foote, of Miss, has challenged
Governor Quitman to discuss the merits
of the Adjustment Bills before the people
and from the "stump.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

PENNSYLVANIA ELEcTIoN.-TEe official
vote on amending the Constitution of
Pennsylvania, so as to elect Judges by
the people, stands as follows: for the
amendment, lao, ,999; against it, 1859.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27
PsEsrprsr FrLLuoRE AND THE FUGITIVE

President FILLMORE AND THE FUGITIVE
SLAVE LAw.-The following incident is
told in letter from the Washington cor
responder, of tile Richmond Enquirer:
A distinguished gentleman from the
West, an x-Senaror, called on Mr.. Fill
more, and, after exchanging The usual
courtesies, was asked by the President
how the fugitive slave bill was received
in the West. The reply was, that the
law, although unpopular in his State.
would doubtless be enforced. The remark
was playfully made that, as the President
was sworn to "preserve, protect, and
defend the constitution and laws" he
(the EX-SENATOR presumed Mr.. Fillmore
would execute the law. 40 the very
letter, sir" was the instant reply of the
President-"To the very letter, sir. what
ever may be the consequences. The
reply was worthy Of the palmiest days OF
"Old Hickory" himself.
The Washington Union relates another
incident, in which it is stated that the
President declared that he was determin-
ed to execute faithfully the fugitive slave
law. ard would appoint no man to office,
who might be called upon to assist in the
administration Of that law, who would
not zealously cooperate in its execution
On another occasion, the Baltimore
Sun understands from good authority,
that the President declared that the law
should be executed at every hazard
even at the risk Of blood.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27
EHe Great Union Meeting IN Nen

THe Great Union Meeting IN NeU
York.-The call for this immense gather
ing of the patriotic citizens of New York
is signed by over ten thousand OF the
merchants, mechanics and professional
men of the city, and never was there
more enthusiastic response to call Tor
popular assemblage Castle Garden on
the night of the 30th ult., was filled TO
overflowing with the friends of the Unon'
and the proceedings, which we regret
our inability to publish. will commend
themselves to every patriotic Eeart
throughout The length and breadth of the
land. Mr.. Webster's letter to the COM
mittee, which we will endeavor to publish
next week, is glorious letter, and speaks
trumpet toned to the disorganizers OF the
day. The speeches on the occasion were
highly patriotic, and cheering to every
lover of the Union. and we hope will
have lasting effect on the fanaticism
and folly of the North, which is tending
to disturb the tranquility, peace and
harmony of the country. THIS demon
stra:ion of the true friends of the Union,
will, we trust, be followed by others
throughout the Northern States, until
such political tricksters as Seward, Van
Buren & Co., are consigned to merited
oblivion, and the North and South again
repose in peace and harmony.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

A COOP ExAMpLE.-At a meeting IN
Georgia, after violent debate. Col. Ao-
bott offered the following resolutions
which were carried by acclamation: :,
l.. Resolved, That this meeting is ID
mad.
2. Resolved, That this meeting do now
adjourn.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

ANOTHER FucITIvE SLAVE CASE SENT
Garnet. a slave OF Mr. Thomas P. Jones,
of Cecil county, Maryland who ran away
about eight years ago. was arrested IN
Philadelphia on the 18th ult., and brought
before Judge Grier under the fugitive
slave law. The ownership of MIR. Jones
to the slave was proved, but the counsel
of the fugitive asked that the final decision
be postponed until the next day, in acced-
ing to which Judge Grier remarked:
"He said, he had read in the papers Of
meetings being held, at which resolutions
were passed, advising and urging the
colored race to arm themselves against
the laws, and shoot down the officers OF
the law. If such advice should be taken,
the first officer killed would be the signal
for the externIination of the black race.
All laws, he thought, would be set at
defiance, as they had been but short
time since. He was as much friend OF
tae unfortunate race as any man, but he
looked upon white men who would give
advice OF armed resistance to the laws.
as the colored peoples worst enemies.
Ii he were to adjourn this case. he telt
satisfied that thousands Of blacks would
assemble, perhaps. TO resist the laws.
This would compel him to send to the
Navy Yard for their whole military force,
aud as sure as God liveth and my soul
liye,h. said the Judge, l will maintain
the laws, though l have to order every
man who puts himself in armed opposition
,tc to 10 |
execute the law as I find it, at all hazards. .
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

SENTENCE OF MINOR AND MCGEHEE.-
We noticed few weeks since the MUIR
der of James Holt in Lawrence county
by James G.. Minor and Samuel Nc.
Gehee of Jackson. The murderers. We
learn from the 'Batesville Eagle of the
18th inst, we're tried before the Circuit
Court, found guilty of murder in the
first degree, and sentenced to be hung on
the 9th day of December next.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

FUNDS FOR THE INDIANs.-Col. John
Drennen Superintendent of Indian affairs
on our frontier, we learn from the "Ga-
zette and Democrat OF the 22d instant.
passed up to Fort Smith few days pre-
vious with 100000 in specie, to be dis
bursed among the different tribes of En-
dams on our border.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

The son of the late DR.. William Butler
it is said, has been appointed to succeed
his father as Indian Agent for the Chero'
KEGS.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

Gonzalve de Montesquion. who was
recently pardoned by the Governor OF
Missouri, went ont in the steamship
Europa.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

FUGITIVE SLAvEs.-The Columbia (Pa J
Spy thinks that over three hundred tugi-
tive slaves have left that place and
Marietta for Canada, since the passage
OF the fugitive slave law.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27
TEXAS AND THE BOUNDARY QUESTION

TEXAS AND THE BOUNDARY QUESTION:
AS far as we have received any accounts,
the vote of the people of Texas Oh the
boundary proposition, indicates its accep-
tance by large majority. The 18th inst,
was the day fixed upon for the meeting
of the extra session of the Legislature
for the purpose of taking some action upon
the proposition, which, the Galveston
News says, will doubtless be accepted
without opposition or delay.
But (the News adds) whether the Leg
islature will attempt any action in regard
to the five millions at this session, we
are unable to say. One .hing we may
venture to say. and that is that whenever
such action is attempted, we shall witness
a greater excitement and more violent
contest in regard to the manner in which
this money shall be disposed of, than has
ever before agtated that body.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

The Ballot System.-It appears alto
gether probable from the Legislative pro-
ceedings, that the manner of voting in this
State will be changed back to the vlUa voce
system. This is progressing backwards,
but it is only carrying out the Arkansas
system of legislating-repealing at one
session, the laws passed at the preceding
session.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

The ssNew York Sun" nominates Gen.
Sam Houston, as candidate for Presi-
dent of the United States in 1852.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

VIM. L. Hodge, Esq has retired from
the New Orleans Bulletin, which journal
is now under the sole direction of Col.
Seymour, for some time its Junior editor.
MIR. Hodge goes to Washington city,
having been appointed Assistant Secre-
tary of the Treasury of the United States.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

Senator Borland, we learn from the
Democrat" left Little Rock no the Goth
inst, for Washington City.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

New YoRK.-It is now conceded that
Hunt, wbig, is elected Governor of New
York, though the contest is very close.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

TAonksgiuing.-Governor Roane has
issued his proclamation appointing Thurs
day the 5tH dag Of December meet, 10 be
observed as day of thanksgiving and
prayer throughout the State.
Washington telegraph., 1850-11-27

A friend, short time since, furnished
us with an account of days cotton
picking on DR.. Brunson's plantation in
this county, which, we regret. has been
mislaid. We recollect, however, that
one negro woman picked upwards OF
600 pounds.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-06
sE,ertff,s sale.

DY virtue ofa writ Of Plu. Vendi .Ex. to me
Ddrected and delivered from the court Of
common pleas of Portage county,O Ohle, shall
expose TO sale al public vandue at the court
house in the town of RarenEa on
Monday the 18Th day Of Nay ns1t,
between the hours often O'Clock, A. M and
four o'clock, P. M of said day the follow.
ing described lands and tenenents to wit:
stSituate in the township OF Roolstown in
the county Of Porta ge and State of Ohio and
is known by parts of Lets number 10 and so
and ls bounded as follows, beginning at the
centre of post standing in the centre of the
Stale rosd leading from Canton in Stark
comfy TO Painesvile in the county of Lake
twenty one chains and fifty links north one
degree west of where saiG road crosses the
south line of said lot nineteen, thence south
forty five uljnn!es, East twenty one chains
and fifty lihhs to tie south line of said lot
number nineteen, thence west thirty six
| chains aad twenty lhreeiinks to post,
north thirty minutes west twenty one chains
and Fifty links to post, thence west forty
one chains asd eighty SIX links to the west
line OF Lot No thirty aforesaid, thence north
thirty minutes west ten chains to a post,
thence east forty two chains and thirty six
links to post, thence south thirty minutes
east ten chains TO a post thence east thirty
| FIVE chains and seventy three links to the
place of beginning containing one hundred
and twenty acres and twenty four hundredths
of an acre of land be the same more or less"
Taken in execution as the property of
Perry II. Babcock g. al at the suit Of Alonzo
T. Herricks Appraised at SiS23,OO.
JOHN. .GILLIS, Sheriff.
Sheriff.s office, Portage Co.l
April S:h, 1850.
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A Capital Rat Stsry.

REv. WALTER COTTON, in his agreeable
and christian-like diary of voyage to
California in man.ol. war entitled ,"Deck
and PORT" (in which, by tho way, much
ismildly and eonvincingly said against the
spirit ration and fogglng in the navy re-
iatss the foilowingscapi,al rat story:
81 have always felt some regard for
raj since my cruise in the Constellation.
We were fitting for sea at Norfolk, and
taking in water and provisions; plank
was resting on the sill Of one of the ports
which communicated with the wharf
On q bright moonlight evening, we discov-
cred two rats on the plank coming into the
ship. The foremost was lending The 9th :
or by a straw, one end of which each held
in. his mouth. We managed to capture
them both, and found, TO our surprise, the
one led by the other was stone blind. -
his faithful friend was trying to get him
on board, where he would have comfor,a.
bic quarters during three years. cruise.
We felt no disposition to kill either, and
landed them on the wharf. How many
there are in this world to whom the fdeli
ty ofthar rat rsadeih Iesson!"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-06
Ingrahan's Well Curb.

TlIIE subscriber having purchased the
Il right to make, use and vend to be used
Ingraham's Cast Iron friction wheel for
drawing water from Wells, would take this
opportunity TO inform the Inhabitants of
Portage county, that be is now manufactur>
ing the above named Cnrbs in the village of
Ravenna, and would be happy to furnish all
who may want.
The above machine has been used and ex-
amlned by many in the State of New York
and Ohio and is said to be one of the best
machines for drawing water from Wells now
in use. 1t is simple and durable, child
FIVE years old can draw and empty bucket
of water without putting hand to the buck
ct. The above machine is now in use in
the village of Ravenna and some other wills
ages in the County and can be seen at any
time. Call and see them before you buy
pump of any kind.
All orders for the above Curb will be ats
tended to Immediately.
GTShop back of F. w. Scymonr's store.
JOHN B. ROBINSON.
RavenDa, March LIST, 1850. 2f8.
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PUFF AWAY
SMALL STEAMERS.

THERE Is ANOTHER SHIP sAFLOAf,
i and Just entered the service Of tie
good people of the Western Reserve, to fur.
nish them with H.ARDW.3RE of various
kinds and qualities, also, Stores and Pipe,
Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron trare at the
lowest estimate, for The rocks (Califernia
Gold not excepted.) The subscriber wishes
it understood that he has good assortment
of Stoves, which are all worranted, and that
he will not be undersold if it splits him
Tariff thrown off, and Cheap Sales. Those
desiring to purchase are invited to call and
they will become convinced of his veraciiy.
ALI kinds of produce taken in exchange,
at the market price. s,1 % COT
Shop in Kent;s Brick Block, in the, Stsre
formerly occupied by Charles H. Kent. a.
WELLINGTON ISBELL.
Franklin, Oct. %. 1849. s30tf.
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STOVES.

Tin, Copper & sheet-IrOM Ware:
TltIE subscriber has on hand large and
Il general assortment of Stoves, of the
most approved and convenient patterns,
such as
Cobb's improved Elevated Oren, Westsr"
4 Economical, Premiums, Sey-Reg-
ulators, &c. &c.
which he will sell a iatle lower than any
other establishment in this section of coun-
try, for Cash or Ready Pay.
He also has on hand an excellent assort>
ment of Tin, Copper and Sheet IRONY are.
Stove-pipe and Stove Trimmings, all OF
which he will sell very low, for cash or ap
proved country produce at his stand few
doors east of Gillett's Store. Ware of eve
ry description manufactured to order, and
Job Work done on the shortest notice.
C.. A. PITKIN.
Ravenna, June 19, 1349. 21ltf.
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rRIcKsor oUACKs,

LET EVERYBODY READ THIS CARRFULLT.-There 70
Sarsaparilla for sale in the different towns called S p
Townsends saraaparilla 1t is advertised as the ORIG
INAI, GEN UINE, and all that. This Townsend Is
doctor and was but formerly worker rail-
roads, canas, and the ike-yet he assumes the title Of
Doctor for the purpose of gaining credit for what he is
not. He says "he has attended two medical schools,
and pracced for fifteen years !" Now the truth is. hs
never praeticed medicine day in his life Such ,ek
icksd misrepresentation looks bad to the character and
veracity of the l wish most sincerely, he had
Or made those Of himself of me- When will
men learn to be honest and truthful in all their dealings
and intercourse with their fellow men! He applied
one Rue Clapp assist him in manufacturing his mix
ture stating the large he would make as an in
ducement !, embark in the business. These have
been insulting and libelling in all possible iorms in
order to impress the public with the belief that the Old
Doctors Sarsaparilla not the genuine, original Sar
saparia, made fromhe Old Doctors Original Recipe.
This s. p Townsend says have sold the of my
for 81 a week. will give him $500 if he will produce
single solitary proof of this His statements Of
Thompson, Skillman & Co.. are nothing but tissue
Of alsehoods, simply made deceive the public; and
keep the truth down in regard to his soring Jermen
ing pound This is caution the public pur
chase none but Old Dr. JACOB Townsends sarsapariIla
having the Old Doctors likeness. his tdny Coat
Of Arms, and his signature across the Coat Of Arms.
Principal Office l02 Nassau; street, ~ CIty
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-06

RoMANcE AND REALITY The Trenton
-Gazette has received letter from prin-
ter in Honolulu. who went ,. to California
in Col; Slsvenson's regiment, in which he
remained ill the war was over, then took
10 publishing the Californian, abandoned
shat business, sailed for China, was wrecked
at Honolulu, was taken to favor by chief,
married his daughter, and is now one of
the first citizens Of the village. He is per.
fec,ly ooplentsd with his situation, and is
thinking Of agitating the project of annex.
alton Of his Hawaiian Majesty's dominions
70 The United States.'