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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-04-06

Wills MADE on SUSDAr.A case YVES recently decided
by Judge LswIs. OF Pennsylvania, which involved ques
ton as TO the validity OF will made Sunday The do.
cison OF the court frs that will made on Sunday
while The estaor was in danger Of immediate DEATH or
aimed wegroanded belief that such danger existed
valid and, second, that if will was made on Sunday IN
der no such pressure, the court would, in the absence Of
proof presume that circumstances necessity existed 10 Justify
the act
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The WEEPISa CrPnEss.-1his splendid tree has been
recently introduced into England from the East Imagine an
evergreen weeping willow, with compact habit and close,
feaherng foliage like the Iiuc cypress vine, and you will
have conception Of this tree have described
II little plant Of four inches which has just reached
cost Of dollars makes itself into tree
perhaps describe it better from personal knowledge.
There be little doubt however, that will prove
the greatest acquisitions to list Of hardy
(1merican Agricultural.
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With a whole nations wishes bIest !"

The PRESIDENT made brief but appropriate reply. He
returned his sincere thanks Mr. CusTIs and the Board
Managers for the very interesting relic they had presented
who had been emphatcally the first in war; the first
peace, and the first in the hearts of his counymen "
regarded it with feelings of the deepest interest," having
belonged to whom his country and The world owed
large debt Of gratitude and especially having used by
him. through all his struggles, pvations, and sueripgs
that contest which led the glorious consummaon Of his
wishes in the establishment and recognition of national
independence Every thing, said the President that belong
ed to such man, however small apparently Insignificant
possess value in the estimation of all who admired and
did character of Washington whose parallel
could not be found in the history mankind His example,
he said had been his anxious desire to follow and bis wise
and patriotic preceps cherish and obey in whatever
calculated conduce the happiness and the glory Of
his country Among these pecepts which enoined
bis coun'ymen the necessity Of Unon without which
great Republic would fall into ruin and become the mock
cry Of the world This pecep he would endeavor as far as
he had the power at all times obey preserve the glo
Union of the States the sheet-anchor of our safety
strength, and prosperity. He aware he said that his
admiration Of Washington and his desire to initiate though
in on humble MANNER his ustrious example, had been rd
cued by the party press of this country, but neither dcue
censure should deter him from doing what he beev-
ed to be right, from humbly attempting follow in the
footsteps of the great beneactor of his country as model
worthy of all imitation. He observed, in conclusion that so
interesting relic should be placed where it might be
and preserved and he should therefore feel his duty de-
posite in the gallery of the Patent Office among the other
relics of the iustrious Washington. ....
The Board then took their leave of the President and
withdrew.
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The evidence respecting the handwriting Of the pro-
nourced to have been written by Professor WEBSTER is
among the curious that the trial has developed,
although there nothing novel in its nature. Men ac-
cusomed to examine handwriting acquire such wonderful
facility that they detect esemblances through the most
aboed attempts disguise and concsal and no. only this
they tell with great certainty counterfeit signature
though they familiar with the genuine brokers'
bank officers and engaves acquire this faculty in the high
degree, but they give explanation Of the
in which they make the detection They only say, this is
good bill, that is bad one cannot tell why how
know the ference, but it is" Every thing in nature
initiates against wha, is false Every sehood contains the
elements detection, constantly struggling towards
the light Providence Journal
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story time since the rounds to the effect that
California emgrant the Of Wasson hsd been fay
ed alive by Indians. An acquaintance Of the young man
writes TO the Chicago Democrat 10 contradiction Of the Story
and states that WATSON is now digging gold in Ell Dosdo
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Referring to small meeting at town liz the State
of Kentucky for the purpose of sending Delegates the
Nashville Convention, the Louisville Journal adds:
Any individual who shall go into that body, assuming
to be representative OF the State of Kentucky had better
not come back within her limits
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EXTENT OF TELEGRArHIc OpEnArroSs ONE OAR
The Associated Press of New York of day contained
telegraphc dispatches all received the day. 2s,h ul
from the following points, viz
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FROM ALABAMA.

FROM THE "FREE PRESS" (LrSpEN, ALA.) MARCH l9.
SOUTHERN CoNyENTIoN.-The mode by which delegates
appointed this Convention by the members of
last Legislature have been almost universally
demned throughout the State Continual appeals made
to the people give their sanction by primary meetings.
&c., but the people will have nothing do with the
at least they will make move in it.
So far, however, able to ascertain public opinion
this SUBJECT the people disappove not only tmode Of
appointing the delegates this Convention usurpaton
their rights but the pe!ensons which they appointed
Hence the conclusion hahe State Of Alabama will
not be represented at the Nashville Convention think
she ought not to be. And indeed that in Georgia.
where the Legislature had recommended the election of dele
gates by the people, that they refused together for
that purpose So that it the people ahead Of
their leaders this subject and it is probable that they will
refuse to follow the lead of their leaders. .,s
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PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS ON TUESDAY.

The two Houses Of Congress on Tuesday were
engaged in the performance Of funeral rites over the
remains Of the Hon. JOHN q. CALHOUN, and the
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Presentation Of the Travelling Writing Case OF
General Uashinpfou

0ctcIue "uSHWSfOH.
On Tuesday last the Board Managers of the Washing
ton National Monument Society, accompanied BY G. W. p
GUsTIs, ESQ., assembled the Presidents House. by an
pontment, to present General TAYLOR the Travelling
Writing Case Portfolio of General WAsHSGTos sent to
the Board for that purpose by Doctor S. BLAcKBURx
jefferson county, Virginia The members of the Board were
by President TAYLOR in the Circular Reception ROOM
where had also assembled number vsers who had casually
called The venerable Mr.. CUsrIs as connexon Of the
family OF Washington, selected present this curious
relic to the President and doing so addressed him in the
following terms
Mr. President: In behalf of the Managers of the Wash
ington Monument Society," have honor to present to
Your Exceency Revolutionary relic of the Father of his
country All SIT, within this ancient envelope what mo-
mentous dispatches contained in the times that tried
and during the mighty struggle that gave liberty
people and an empire to the world Letters from the
Chief the Governors Of the States
them to recruit the ranks of his gallant army wasted BY battle
by prvatons and disease letters the Congress of the Re.
vouton detailing the PATRIOTISM the services and suengs
OF MS faithful companions arms their tolsome marches
their dis astrous eveses and their glorious rumphs from the
heights Of Cambridge to the plains Of Yorktown
This venerable memorial Of patriot and hero of a past
age is most wohy bestowed upon patriot and hero Of the
present. h. v. :......," a.G
Permit me- sir an old American one who hath seen
much Of the great and great things of our bygone DAYS.
to offer to your EIceency my wishes for the sue.
cess and prosperity Of your Administration. MAY you sir
with the lusrous example of the beloved Washington as
polar star to guide YOU grasp with sawa hand the helm
OF State and undauned by the rocks and tempes that
round her, seer the good old old ship Constitution into the
haven OF peace OF unon and of national and
when your task is done, political life ended may your
grey hairs enjoy long years of domestic happiness the
hremen. OF private citizen, and you
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INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT IN VIRGINIA.

AT the late session of the Legislature Of the State
OF Virginia, appropriations of money on State &C.
count, in subscriptions to stock companies, and in
State guarantees of company debts, were made to
the large aggregate amount of two millions three
hundred and thirty thousand eight hundred and
twenty-five dollars; of which S244.9OO were on
State account; sl,lO2,425 in subscriptions on the
joint stock principles and $9s3,50 in the form OF
guaranty bonds.
The items Of appropriation are very numerous,
and some of them quite small. Those of large and
significant amount are the following:
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Completion Of James River and kanawha Company Canal
from Lynchburg to Buchanan, $4,000
Louisa Railroad to Covngton, : 420, 900
Louisa Railroad from Richmond to junction, : 100000
Hazel River Navigation Company, $4,000
Fredericksburg and Valley Plank Road, 10000
North River Navigation Company, 10000
southside Railroad, (bouds Of Petersburg 32s,50O
James River and Kanawha Company, extension
from Buchanan to Coyingon, 100000
Richmond and Danyille Railroad, 10000
Rockingham Turnpike, 10000
Boydton and Petersburg Plank Road, $4,000
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SMITHSONIAN LECTURES.

he Court thereupon adjourned.
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Arrival of the II arl3 Isabella
ElyIBc from Rio la ssri.O--N clio "
Fever Raging FcIrfully.


The bark Isabella IIvne arrived al
New York vesto rlav. from Rio, whence
she sailed March %
She brings deplorable accounts OF raw
ages OF yellow or coast fever al Rio
Several AmericlnS hal fallen victims to
il. There had been. however. a miij-a-
ton in lis fatality. Ii ragged the worst
among the shipping. and the lower class
IS. Many natives had died of FRI Iht.-
Several Of the foreign mercantile houses
were closed. owing II the universal sick
ness among the inmates. The American
firms had been more fortunate. Many
members OF both houses OF the Legisla-
iure had fallen victims.
The L. s. stare-shi7 Lexington hal
six:v cases on her sick list. Il being OF
the prevailing fever. Lieut.. Nandegrift.
of the [. $. Navy, died on the 18th OF
March
The epidemic was pronounced By med
ical men Of experience As not 10 be lel-
low Fever bu. the kind of fever that pre-
walls on the coast of Africa. from whence
the coniagion probably came.
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pendent government in California. i'm
plicating the Executive in failure holt
ing our Pacific possessions in trust for the
country. and the subject 10 the ultimate
action of Congress. adopted
Mr. Foote read letter. and presented
certain documents. relating 10 movements
in Southern portions OF California in favor
Of the organization Of Territorial Gov
eminent. also a letter from the President
Of the Senate Of California. stating that
old Californians had held meeting in
favor Of the same course.
Mr. Turncy objected 10 the reception
of the papers. and they were not received
On motion. Mr.. Clay's bill reported yes
tArjiav. admitting the state OF California
into the [ mon. establishing Territorial
Governments for Utah and New Mexico.
making proposals 10 Texas. for the esta-
b.ishno Of her Western and Northern
boundaries, was taken up and read the
second time. and made the special order
for Monday next
The Bill 20 establish a board of accounts.
was taken up and passed
The Senate then went into Executive
session. and subse Guen,ly adjourned until
Monday.
Housg-Nr Richardson from the Com
miuec on Territories reported bill 10
amend the acts establishing the Terri
toriai Government OF Oregon and "In-
neso,a. and Tuesday the o1h inst. was
assigned for lis consideration.
Mr.. King of Mass. reported reso.u-
ton. TO deiray the expenses OF removing
The remains otthe late Clerk 10 Tennessee.
\ resolution was passed. torbilding iae
Clerk 10 make any repairs in the House
or Committee rooms. except by resolution
Of the House. specifying the object, and
amount Of appropriation.
The Bill continuing in force. the act
authorizing the City Of Baltimore 10 levy
tonnage duties
Mr.. Putnam said it gave immuniiics TO
Baltimore. not enjoyed by any other cities.
therefore It was special and ought not TO
pass.
After some debate. the subject was
passed over ard the House went into
Committee Of the Whole.
Mr.. BaIy moved to take up the bill for
the supply Of the deficiencies in previous
appropriations for the support OF the Gov
eminent. He said every department was
suffering for want Of money
After some debate. on a motion TO take
up the California bill. points OF order. &c.
the Committee rose without taking tnc
question, and adjourned.
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From California.
New ork. Nav s

New \ DIRK. May y. 1901
Bv the Empire CITY. Captain T. VIII
son. we have news from San Francisco 10
the Is, of April, inclusive. The steam
ship California left San Francisco for Pa
mama. April Isl. with 1 go passengers and
the regular mails. She reached the lat
ter place on the 23d Of April. when her
passengers set out Immediately for Cha
sres When the Empire CRY left Cha
sreS the Cherokee was preparing 10 start
for New York
The miners were all commencing their
summer operations. and il Is estimated
that over one hundred thousand are e.
Their in. or on their way 10 the di-.in-s.
Money was scarcer than any other ar
iicle. the cxorbitar; sum OF ten per cent
being still the current rate OF interest
Lumber was still depressed. and great
quantities were arrivlng. The current
price was S80G 500 per NJ for Ameri-
can Furniture Of ali kinds was yer.
nigh
The price OF passage per steamer from
San Francisco Ia Sacramento City was
still as hi.a as $50
There had been number of failures
among the merchants iaclu Ing the house
of Frank. Howard & Co. one OF the
heaviest firms in San Francisco.
The Empire City brings - passengers.
but no gold
The condition Of San Francisco IS as
progressive a, locomotive engine under
a full head Of steam. I'VE have. says
San Francisco paper NOV two theatres
open. couce,'~. La..s, dinner parties, and
splendid military snrle:S. The So
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-05-15
Destructive CONFEDERATION.

5000 600 r3rfh = Property destroy
ed-A destructive fire occurred at Hunts
Vile. Ala. on the night Of the I'd instant.
which destroyed 500 600 worth of prop
erty. Abou, midnight the flames were
discovered bursting out of the work shop
of Geo w. Warwick The wind was
high and from the South. and the houses
adjoining being mostly frames. the flames
spread with astonishing rapidity. The
whole Tow of buildings on the square was
soon in blaze. and the destroying ele-
ment was carried North and South and
was not subdued until two squares and a
half were in ashes. Many of the build
ings were large and costly, including the
Caldwell House.-and 4 number Of fine
residences
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-05-15
DAYTON and Railroads.

The citizens Of DAYTON we understand.
are very much mortified. that the rcce!.;
vote Of the people Of Montgomery COIN
w on the question OF subscriptions to tAe
stool: OF the several Railroads proposed -
he built running Into ihat city. shout.
have terminated u...lvo..i.,lv. 'IAe ma
jority against subscriptions hv lie county.
was about 1900. tn farmers seem To
have been afraid OF increased taxation.
ana 10 have forgotten that. admitting Ia,
TO be possible. or even probable. il would
be nuch more Than counter balanced ~
increased prices Of agricultural produce.
Gin. GaZ.
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Ti.c MOlstcsls,iO3lS.

The brothers Non,esqnious nave been
admitted 70 bail bv ,!u.lge Colt of thc
Criminal Coasi oil s.; Louis The secu-
rity required in the ease Of Gouz1lve was
$50 900 on each Of the ,yvo indictments.
and in that Of RAYMOND SO 900 in each
making in all Sc. 900 W hen the priso-
ner> were DISCHARGED thcv were i.n,nedi-
a,eIy conveyed to the Sisters Hospital. Oh
the corner Of Fourth and Spruce streets.
where apartments had been previously
prepared for their reception. Count de
Ci>sact their broiher-in law. is 10 remain
with them. and Will be in almos, constant
attendance.
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WASHINGTON, Nav 9. 1850.


SENArE-Nr. Smith submitted a reso-
luton enquiring into the eNpediency OF
providing that the alloy OF gold coins be
of silver only. or of copper and silver. in
the proportion in which j, is found in Cali
torna gold; also. into the expediency Of
establishing branch Mint in California.
or depot for the purchase of bullion.
Adopted.
Mr. Walkers resolution calling for in
formation relative TO the correspondence
had with the heirs of Gen. kosciu>ko. was
taken up. aud after some debate adopted
Mr.. Yulee called up his resolution ask
ing for all correspondence between the
Departments and Generals PerSifor F.
Smith and Riley. in relation TO California
affairs. with reference to the Constitutional
Convention OF California. copy of the
Journal of said Convention. ordinances
passed, Ac.-Mr.' Yuiee ailuded 70 the
recent movements in favor OF an inda-
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Another Grc.lS.c.

The Leyec III front Of Mad. 'i'ruue2u >
plantation. about eiNlv miles ahoye New
Orleans. in Inc Parish Of Il james. gave
way on the 2Gth ut. Il last accounts
the breach was two hundred teet wide
and six fee; deep. The following planta
tons were already covered: 4 Ferry ).
Capt. Dexpriss'. Wclhorn's. Mad l.. L.
Bourgeois 1t is believed il cnano; a.
stopped. and great damages viii conSe-
quen,ly occur TO the adjoining Plantations
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-05-15

'i'nc y al 1,h I.T..ros~' contai.., tn
Of lac Grand Division. il 'icrro-iIau,e:
THE G2aNn Diyis'oS ot the Sons Of
Temperance 81 iaaiana. hell semi. an
mus. session a:;..i~ place. commencing On
!, c,iles,.ay last and closing Oh FRIDAY
evening. The Order was pretty we'll rep.
resented from the eS'ern ''ofdcrs q; Inc
state. and extending ,t..n ..ars. 70
Peru. with OCCASIONAL delegates .,s.. Cea-
trai Indiana. the F.a>, aud .5cuih Fast
Considerable. business Wa enTc:,d dn-
ring Tic session. anil some matter, Il i'm
poitance - ihe Order put IN state Of for
war,iHo>~ Tor the next aitnual SESSION. II
he n IL = Indianapolis OF tao 29;h ofoct.
ncNt-'i las. Tuesday ia the ,non:h -
Harmony a:I good feeling prevailed d:
tl.~ - and the members ge14er ally.
-. good account Of TIE cause in their
re- p-ciivf- neiglborho0sis.
'.on Thursday. procession was held
numbering over three hundred persons IN
were entitled bu' a;si not participate Afsr
marching - the Methods, Church. an adj
dress was delivered by Dr. W II iia~s-
pi.mentcd out Of d ors. rs IL mas been il,
the Grand Division. and we say for our
self tina; il breaihed pure spirit. contain
ed many eloquent and beautiful passages
and was very creditable TO the head and
heart OF Inc author The fine music OF
inc Evansville Brass Band contribute :
greatly TO Inc in,er--, Of the march and
the ceremonies; and the choir a, the
church acquitted themselves to the entire
satisfaction Of the crowded room. Their
muse was the theme Of general commen-
dat:on.
The business Of the session closed on
FRIDAY evening. and on Saturday mornin .
most Of the delegates in attendance had
LEFT for their several homes. We hope
each one may have had a pleasant visit
here. as we feel that they al had cordial
welcome by every citizen. as far IS we
know or have heard from others"
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W ashinoton. Nav 10.
SENATE not in session TODAY.

SENATE not in session TODAY.
IloUsE.--The bill paving Nicol and
Clinch for supplying tea TO the t. $. Ma
Wy was passed
Several private bills were received from
the Senate. and referred
The House then went into Committee
Of the Whole. and proceeded 10 the con
silcration Of the Senate amendments to
the deficiency bill. \ long debate ersu
ed relative 10 the contingent expenses OF
both Houses.
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Trouble oreWiog 0ea vGeea 0ooAn
and the R0mA

The foreign jeursals seem TO Be divided, and
good deal IN doubt. whst ~iii b. the pcIi-
cy Of the Pope after r-.umins ah. rein. Of he
temporal dominioua, aud as 10 the iuu,exi;,,.
effects OF his return TO Rome. Some prrd,et
wise ana iieeral course on has part. other, a Sc
we're and desrotic policy. which canno, ba, lie al
10 popular resistance. Meantime he seem,
from The following state at 10 be getting late
troaoe with SPAN
The FePr's Nnncio hal >omr time .,uce pre-
sc ntra a Ls2totnat,r mole TO th- Spanish, Csburt
Geaa botu.. "a rather Imperative L. rus the r.-
rsttb. Ihiien at IA pain OF the religion comma.
mite: ul inr crcaitoa al rele.i ,siii u ha-
na'. II be rHitrrit d,p- nacas the Iio, See
ana Nj III >huutd tts- Fog&aEauce of All sti-r,
Affecting. ia however slight e-gr--. AaN per-
son conlrctrt with tn Charci. The hole IL
>is 10 nave iurtiirr dem tu1-.i the ID! "a,
OF fanr houses VI correction. iIs r the us-si.-
at- ..tsv,ttcu "t the Pores Naussa. Thu Cow
tFhn'r"t 10 III referred the aeir TO tlsr al
rii- whtcis hal s"mprivIv rr.-ct-I ~, Bat tbs
NunFto >ts5I persisted IA his demand the Govern
nirat III " ith,irawa the pern,isssoa which hal
ben gwen for the for snation Of Spanish t~y,,n
10 be placed at the disposal Of the Pope
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frTTha New Jersey stone for the
" a>hington Monument IS t. be embeli>h.
esl Win iAe arm> OF the State. In the
upper space Trenton. December %.
i.75 -}Ionnoa:h. June 2G. l77G." In
the l0""r space appear. ii Ike manner.
INSCRIPTIONS OF the battles Of Springfield
and Princeton 4 panel on the iop OF the
stone contains the figures ZIG The
date OF he admission of the State into
the Union. The name New Jersey an.
pears in conspicuous letters on the arch
over the coat OF arms, accompanied with
these distinct phrases-"One OF the old
Thirteen-,ae battle ground OF lhe Revo-
luton" over which floats the flag Of the
Union.
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frrA Boston correspondent Of III

MARRIED On Thursday evening"
last. by the Rev c. W Miner, M
ABRAHAM s;nIDLEs to Mss Nancy CooP-
Eg. all OF this city.
With the ABOVE notice we received
portion Of the wedding cake. for which we
tender our thanks. and wish that thei-
happiness and prosperity may far exceed
that which they. in iaeir imaginations.
nave pictured.
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From 81. Ions. May 6. p. NJ
Some alarm from Cholera Ten deaths
to-day. seven Yesterday. and % for the
week ending on Saturday. The Nc'ho-
dist Conference will probably rise to-mor-
row in consequences Of the epilomic.
Weather fine. Freiyh,s to New Or
leanNnchanged.