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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-04-27
ABOLITION PETITIONS.
In the Senate on Thursday last

In the Senate on Thursday last
Mr. CLAY said 1t will be recolected, that some weeks
ago presented petitions from Lewis county, IN the
State Of Kentucky upon subject of all these slavery topics
combnedsome Of these little printed slips that were sent out
there. stated the time that was perfectly satisfied that
these petitions had been gotten out OF that cou
y and that they did not at all the sentiments OF The
people Of Lewis couaty received last night presenment
Of grand jury and the proceedings of large meeting of
citizens the seat of that county uon that subject in both
Of which they take notice of these petitions As the shortest
mode sir, Of stating what wish state, will read what the
grand jury say in respect 10 these petitions.
The honorable gentleman read extract from the pre-.
sentiment OF the grand jury; but make it the ineg
BILE and expressive of The sentiments of the citizens n Lewis
county, insert that portion also which personal TO the
honorable Senator, which he did not read
The grand for the Lewis circuit empanelled at the
April term $780, would respectfully that they have
seen the columns of the National Inteiligencer Of
April $780, notice Of the pre- sena,on of several petitions
IRON citizens of Lewis county, which pray
"st. That the trial by jury be given by law TO fugitive
slaves when in any other State than that from
which they escape
ed That slavery be prohibited in all new States before
they be permitted to come into the Union.
Sd. That slavery and the slave trade be prohibited in all
the Territories Of tss United States.
lh That slavery and the slave trade be abolished in the
District OF Co!unbs the Of government be removed
hereirom.
That they believe said petitions have not been generally
circulated amongst the citizens of the county, and that
very few Of them have had participation getting them
up had any knowledge that such petitions
They beg leave to it their deliberate opin-
ion that those who signed said petitions blinded by
anacism utterly ignorant Of the
the people OF Lewis county upon the subjects alluded
said petitions
THAT the opinions expressed the distinguished Senator
from Kentucky upon the of said petitions
he quite the petitions did the sentiments
OF large number OF in the county which they
came or other county in Kentucky and that they
gotten up by concert and design between few aboons
who have found their way into that quarter is sustained
the fullest extent by the facts Of the case.
people OF Lewis county we believe deyotedy at
ached TO The Union OF the States and would be the last by
any conduct of theirs in anywse promote strengthen
the cause which now unhappy durbs the and hsr
mony Of the country.
We can but express unqualified diapprebsdon Of the
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-04-27

conduct Of such Of citizens who secretly and for good
and worthy purpose obtain and transmit Consess petitions
the character of those alluded Their conduct unjust
the community in which they live unworthy of the State
and ought opinion be deprecated and condemned by
every true lover OF his country"
And here the proceedings Of large meeting, which
presided Gen. Marshall the most distinguished man perhaps
in the county, who Of general officers in the
Mexican war; denouncing in still stronger terms the candes
tine manner in which these petitions circulated and sign
ed and showing that they did not by any express the
sentiments Of the greater portion Of til. people Of that county
am happy SIR thus having opportunity OF indicating
that county although is not very well acquaint
ed with the people there though always heard good
account of them-om the reproach indicated by these pe
TONS ask that this presenment and the proceedings OF the
meeting to which have referred may be received and laid
upon the table,
They accordingly received and laid upon the table.
The, resolutions of the meeting are as follows
Whereas have with surprise that petitions have
Puportng to have been signed by portion of the citizens Of
Lewis county protesting against the admission of
slavery recommending that the Wmot provso should be ap
piled all the Territories of this Union and praying the
abolition OF the slave trade in the District Of Colombia
ments OF considerable portion OF the citizens of this
any other county in Kep.ass cha. they ysTs saOdsseely
found their way into county that they mschevous
and injurious to the hest interests OF the country by tending
to keep named the public mind those subjects which now
agiate the entire republics that they stimulate the fanatics OF
the North in their crusade against the institutions OF the South
aud the rights secured the South by the constitution There
Resolved That denouuse said petitions as being mis-.
chevous and injurious their tendeney and not reectng
the sentiment OF the citizens OF Lewis county, other
county in the State of Kentucky.
Resotved That sincerely and ardently attached to
the Union of these United States and with pleasure
and admiration the efforts that making in the Senate
of the United States settle the conflicting interests that
agita.e the public mind.
Resolved That we view the efforts aboitionists
whether made in the Congress of the United States orn OBJ
tanning petitions and sending them Congress- in send-
ing them to the Legislature praying
dissolution of the Union ncendary in their character
suicidal their policy and detrimental the best interest OF
our glorious Contederacy" @s
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For the long Sessions Of Congress, (averaging eight
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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

X" writing from Washington on the 18th
says: Gov. Stewards occupations gone H,
has been superseded to-day by magnificent speech
on the ultra Free-soil doctrine, by Thomas H. Ben
ton, which, however, had no other effect than OF
the test question to lay Mr.. Foote'S resolution for
the appointment OF select compromise committee
on the table, to decide that question in the Negative
The majority against the motion was only TWO
but as the two Senators from Georgia; Houston, Of
Texas; the successor of Calhoun, and Mr. Sur
geon, OF Penn, were absent, and all these absent
Senators but one are known to be in favor of a
national compromise of the slavery question, we
may safely and surely infer that compromise bill
will ultimately pass the Senate by majority Of six
or eight.
This is a great triumph; because it was achieved
by the union OF the patriots against the administra-
ton, the free soilers, and the pusillanmous Wings
and Democrats on both sides of the House Clay
and Webster have covered themselves with glory.
CaSs, Whitcomb, Bright, and Dickinson have nobiy
thrown themselves in the breach to save the Union
and the Constitution. The country will know how
to honor them.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

MARYLAND IN L1BERIA.-The Maryland State
Colonization Society have adopted series Of reso-
lutions expressing their determination to make
great effort to collect funds enable it to send out
emigrants to Liberia, and to difuse information con-
eerning its objects The whole State is to be care.
fully and zealOusy canvassed by their agents. not
only to increase the means of the Society, but to
lay true state of the Colony before the colored
population, and explain away all the unfounded an
tipathies that may exist among them relative to the
advantages of Colonization.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

We win publish on Monday morning, for the
information Of the voters, fulIist Of the candi-
dates who have been announced in our paper We
regret to learn that some Of these gentlemen have
complained Of us for publishing in last issue the
list clipped from The Bulletin, containing only the
names Of the present incumbents. They will per
ceive that it is inserted as an advertisement and
marked three times. We felt at the time that this
might give rise TO complaint, but that we bad no
right 10 change an advertisement
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$500 - ~ 49, p ~ ~ lf8N|-N M
Lagsag AZ ttell. Igils IN isl.aalfilll,
assn'r IN. ''s ssil sss.s. ~
\! lhsI Ledes Rooms .. o'eiocf. Tl7a ~
A e. sar ne charge q ns spssti!s ana proceed
Line IhS esatn will form 50 Charles L 4i 3 divided
undsr shrsss FoRNo Aid 10 crsaa Msssh. soD,,.,..
q s h ,Uiosg Lodges will form on South u'Eee right resting
ssgs E Lodge Ne E ST. t sss' NJ ~
Magnolia Lodge No q Covenant Lodge No, H.
SECOND DIVISION.
VSsS shaTs e & Az 70 Grand Msr.hs consisting
right<est'ng on st. Charles stzesii
BSP Lode tSd No. rs Is HHSRs aofs csI Nj
THIRD DIVISION,
ondei charge Of r. DE ARMAs Aid Grand Mar.hsl consist
resting s. csa afa CO 's0I' avenue 2 Lafayette
ooG% eans 1 l So No ~ Ledge No.
FOURTH DIVISION
gSSs IF G ,Ss q ALEX Grand Marshal
side, right resting Charles street. "'''
Gnss L1d ssss E%as Go dssS Ne
gass charge Of w snd e voNrAonN AID. to
viii form on NOrh street. right resting Charles street
LI ,sfs|s en Enoamp%spNs Ne.7,
Magnolia Eneampment No. 4,
Hobah Encampment No. 3,
Wndey Eneampment Mol
Eagle Degree Lodge Emblems,
Board Of Directors & Odd g dF eoWs Hall Association
Orator and Chaplain in open barouche.
Order of Procession.
10 The column will be formed as follows;
First Divisions;
J. A. AMELUNG, Grand Marshal
HARMoN boA EshuzAS Assistants to Grand Marshal
H. FOmO,a Aid Aid 70 O. Grand iran Marshal.
Lodges composing First Division.
Second Divisions
C. Riddle, All I to Grand Marshal,
Lodges composing sings Second Division.
Third Division:
R. De Amas, Aid to Grand Marlhal,
Lodges composing 81 Ssf Third Division,
Fourth Division:
Alexander Flash, u, Aid to Grand Marshal.
Lodges composing Fourth Division.
Fifth Division:
W. Shaw and H. G. VGntagen, Aids to Grand Marshal,
Lodges, etc. composing Fifth Division
Route Of Procession:
DU Gor NJ c SssT Ts P g Canal sou q Canal
70 Canal down north side Of Canal Rampant up south side Of
Camp Camp ps 1h Ss Vi o a. ono. o,P
ns Snd b si close order the Grand Marshal Assist
VII be followed By the Fifth FOURTH Third Second and Firt d.
it1ss' H SGin viii III ss:
nen Laaysts Square he s6 n1 90 S a. a. The conn snse,
e@e avenue on Sc Charles street and down ST
where ode will Be reesd By crsty Esq., and AZ oTaon
The procession viii ts dismissed asI snenS H.
Ths ladies' NeworIeans and i envirOps are ,,scsnv
h Ds.s Circle will be exclusively appropriated ass and III,
The Fir! and Divisions will Occupy the s,ora
VIII oesupy ne stage The chairs in Ochesra M ~
The procession is expected reach the Theatre at about os
The Msrshas of the different ges and
oTe ~ Ia PIaea a. II VII 6e absolutely necessary noys
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

SUIT FOR LIBEL.-Messrs. Rowland 81 Aspin-
wall have commenced suit for libel against the
New Orleans True Delta, based on an article at.
lacking them for overlooking the steamer Georgia,
which steamer they have no control of. The
Georgia it will be recOllected, carried 200 passen
gers from Havana to Chagres, and there were MANY
complaints, it is said among them.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

REPUTATION IN ENGLANp.-A school of re-
p''dsatfOn is growing up among us, says the Lon
don Times, and day by day gaining new converts
warning us that if nOw-only one generation re-
moved from the war-we make no effort to liou
date our debt and are coolly scrutinizng the obliga
ton, it will probably be much worse in the time O
our children and our chdrens children.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

Red River is falling at Alexandria. There had
been rise of ten feet at Carksville, but that will
not be felt below. Navigation, it is feared, will be
closed in June. But the Republican forgeis that
there is always rise in this river In June or July
The Spaniards who accompanied DeSoto Were
detained on the Eastern shore of Red River in
June by sudden rise, and they were told by the
Indians that this occurred every year. Their rude
annals contained evidence of the fact. Their ira
dilaons traced il back two hundred years
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

The CAMP STREET BALL RooM.-We have
examined the official journal Of the Second Munich
Pality, and find that in January 1910. the Council
suppressed these balls. Mr. Caldwell, the present
candidate, did vote alone against the suppression
This was many years ago, that we think the
Statute Of Limitations may be fairly pleaded against
lis agitation at this time. We shall, therefore NOT
publish the journal, unless requested to do so by
Mr.. Caldwell and his friends
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

MYsTERIoUs--Mr Thomas Johnston, of Martic
township, Lancaster county, Pa, has been missing
since the lst inst, under circumstances which in.
duce the belief that he has been foully dealt with
He had collected good deal of money that day
and was seen at night returning within mile Of
his homa
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

MELAEcHsLY AccIDENr.-Col C. G. DeRussy
and his three sons, all Of age. were drowned in
Sibley's Lake, ia the neighborhocd of Natchito-
ches, few days since. They had gone out in a
small boat, fishing, and were caught in squall-
the boat upset and they were drowned A gentle
man by the name Of Palmer, who was with them,
SWAN to the shore. The bodies have not been
recovered Col DeRus,y was educated at West
Point, and for many years was in the army He
was Colonel ofthe Louisiana Regiment in the Mex
lean war, and had command at Tampico
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*
fefsasa Atef1A 4 ssia|| sllRs "
ssBd he bIliss saa5 NiI|dt dlIlsmahs Il tolIllsa
dpinl6u 10 olIea Sa|h foilt This lfloissance Il
but the manifestation u the spirit which led 50
many victims 1szs. in he religious conflicts.
How al Il Be said shas men have right 70 The
sfes expression q their opinions when they subject
themselves 70 The grossesi vituperation. Physical
psih Is noihing when compared to mental tor ture
and yet, party editors do not hesitate to traduce
men, whoee lives and actions are unexceptionable
simply because they differ in politics
These remarks are called forth Just now, by the
inislerant spirit Of the Mobile Register, which de-
naunces enemies to the South, every man who
happens to oppose the Nashville Convention. OF
course, such charge is too idle to merit reply;
and we only speak of it because If such spirit ia
encouraged in this country, we may as well give
up all freedom Of speech. Upon a question Of
local policy, men disagree. Men of responsibility
Of intelligence and wealth, take different sides
The editor Of the Mobile Registsr--who we I'M.
derstand is young man, recently an engineer, and
not many years blessing the South with his pres
ence--takes it on himself to denounce as enemies
to the South all who are so unfortunate as not to
be convinced by his argument, that particular
measure is either for the dignity or the advantage
Of the South.
The young gentleman had better add modicum
Of modesty to his volunteer zeal. Bigotry in poll
tics is hateful as in religion. The beauty o
our government is, that its safety is in the differ
ence Of opinion. In the clash of contending senti
ments, are struck out those sparks, which continu
ally feed the sacred fire of liberty.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

U. s. SENATE-Asteresttng Pyoessdings.-Th
proceedings and debate in the Senate yesterday
(says the Washington Union of the 18th upon
Mr.. Foote'S motion to refer Mr.. Bells resolutions
to select committee of thirteen, were highly in.
teresting and important
MIR. Douglas, with the view Of testing the sense
of the Senate upon the propriety of taking any ac
ton upon the motion to refer, and for the purpose
Of moving the consideration Of the bill to admit the
State of California into the Union, moved that the
whole subject under discussion be laid on the table,
which negatived by yeas 49, nays 49, as follows:
Yeas-Messrs. Baldwin, Benton. Bradbury Chase Clarke.
Corwin Davis Of Mass Dayton. Dodge Of Iowa Dodge 81
Miseon,in Douglas Pslch, Greene Hale Hamin, Jones
Upham, Wales and Walker-26.
Navs-Mesns Atchison, Badger Bell, Borland, Bright,
Butler, Cas-, Clay Clemens, Davis of Miss Dieknson
Powns P EoSe Hps ng Msnsgm Mason Morton
Webster, Whitcomb and Yuee-28 -
Mr.. Foote, for the purpose Of obviating the OBJ
lection made to his motion, because Of the instruc
tons to the select committee to mature some scheme
OF compromise ETC., withdrew all instructions and
moved the simple reference of MIR. Bells and Mr..
Clay resolutions to the proposed committee
Mr.. Benton submitted an amendment excepting
from the reference the subject of the admission Of
California which was rejected by yeas 26. nays
2S-ths vote being the same as above.
Mr.: D. then submitted an amendment providing
that Mr.. Foote'S motion should not be construed 10
authorize the committee to take into consideration
anything relating to the abolition of slavery in the
States to suppress the internal slave trade, or that
Congress ought to abolish slavery in the forts.
dcck-yards, etc, or in the District Of Columbia
thus avoiding the constitutional question as to the
power over slavery in the District, navy yards,
arsenals, ETC.. altogether.
Mr.. Webster expressing his unwilngness to
vote upon these propositions without time for de.
liberation, the Senate, without taking final action
at o'clock adjourned.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

To The People of the Second Municipality Monday
next you will be called elect Captain of the Night
Watc-an office responsible its duties and aruous in their
performance requiring of the best moral courage and
undauped whose constant aim has been to pro-
mote the public good; whose integrity and capacity far
business the citizens rely Such qualifications are fully
in the person and character of the present ncum
bant, Capt HENRY FoRNo. In him is endowed every prn
clpe and trait belongs to practical policeman. His keen
penetrating eye seems to pierce the inmo soul Studying
human nature In all its forms fifty and peculiarly adapts him
Tor the station he fills being kind and generous to the 3D.
pessed-aways ready to besOw charity on tho needy In
nm the poor man has never failed to find friend Hav.
ing come here when boy and up with the city no one
better acquainted with the habits of the people than Capt
r. Prompt and vigant in discharging his duty and posses
sing large circle of friends and acquaintance
trust they will not fail retain him his present position by
handsome majority of the day of the election
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

Mn. WALLAcE's CoNcERT.-The Musical ex-
hibition at the Lyceum Hall, last evening, was
attended by a very large audiences fitting com.
pliment to Mr. Wallace, who is certainly per-
former, both on the violin and piano, of very
extraordinary powers Hoefner's fine band gave
their efficient aid, and Misses Fanny and Louisa
Raymond were not the least among the attractions
Of the evening. Altogether the entertainment was
eminenily satisfactory, and we must express the
hops that Mr.. Wallace will make it convenient to
present another, and many SUCH
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

TIME ENoUGH.-It was beautiful observation
OF the late William Hazlitt that "there is room
enough in human life to crowd almost every art
and science in it. If we pass no day without
hne,' visit no place without the company of book,
we may with ease fill Libraries or empty them Of
their contents. The more we do, the more we
can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we
ha
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

FORREST DIVORCE BrLL.-In the Pennsylvania
House of Delegates, on the 9th inst, the Forces,
divorce bill passed second reading. The bill was
so amended as to give any Court of Common Pleas
in the Commonwealth cognizance Of the case
yeas 49, nays 80.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

The REcoRDERsHIP.-It will be seen that Mr.
Gaiennie has Withdrawn from the contest, leaving
The field to Messrs. Baldw and Caldwell Mr.
Gaiennie has many friends, and this magnanmous
course will add to the number.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

FEARFUL RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL fearful ar.
cident happened, the Oh, at the Baskerville
Bridge, on the Norwich (Mass) train to N. York
by the giving way of the bridge, and precipitating
the into the river. OF about one hundred ma :.
sengers, only one life was lost Such an esean.
when all expected instant destruction, is regarded
miraculous
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

examining loaded pistol on the Sth inst at Nash
vile, when it was accidentally discharged, and the
former received two balls, the one.in his temple,
the other in his ear, killing him instantly
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

A New ExPLosIvE.-A Mr.. Napier, of Swan
sea, has announced to the Scientific Institution Of
that town, that he has discovered a new explosive
substance, which he designates white powder u
having ten times the force of common gunpowder
1t is composed of the following ingredients: One
part yellow prussiate of potash, well dried; one
part sugar, well dried two parts chloride of potash
These materials are finely ground separately, and
then intimately mixed.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

PLAcIDE's VARIETIEs.-On Wednesday Mrs.
Howard has benefit This will, Of itself, fill the
house. But Mr. Placide, anxious 10 testify his ap-
probation Of her greatand unlrng services, brings
out Mr.. and Mrs Blake in the new play of " Old
Heads and Young Hearts," This was written by
the author Of . London Assurance" and has had
a success, both in London and New York, equal TO
that Of its predecessor Mr. Blahe's Jesse Rural is
sad by critics. to be the perfection Of acting in the
Father Whitehead school, Mr.. Blake has stand
in his profession which entities him to decline max
ing his first appearance benefit night; but If
any behind the curtain can resist Mrs. Howard it
is more than can be done by those in front.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

1t is estimated on the principle of past increase,
as determined by the census, with the addition of
statistics of emigration that the population Of the
United States in 1851 will reach 49,, 900, 000.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

We are requested to state that N. e. Bailey
declines the nomination candidate for Alderman
Of 7th Ward, Second Municipality. The Indepen-
dent ticket now stands VIM. L. Gushing, VIM.
Barnes, and 9. Brugnens
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-20

DR.. Fl. F. Spencer, son of Hon. J. A. Spencer,
of New York, has been appointed physician to the
company about to proceed to Chill to build rail-
road. DR.. S. is a young gentleman, equally ami
able and skillful