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Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

THE PARKMAN MURDER-Imp0rt07a
D5scOCery-It will be remembered that
during the excitement attendant upon the
arrest of Professor Webster, charged with
the murder of Dr. Parkman, it was stated
that the Professor had received from Mr..
Sawin a large quantity of grape vine
cuttings. IL was at first reported that
these were bundles of faggots to be used
for the purpose of kindling fires, &c, but
when the nature of the wood became
known, it was supposed that the Professor
had merely ordered them to be sent to
his laboratory for some chemical expert
ment. 1t has since been ascertained, by
burning flesh with grape vine cuttings,
that the eBlMuia arising as entare<y con-
ceaied. This is an important discovery
in science, and may or may not have bee n
kno wn to the Professor. e M
We also learn that DR.. Alex. Houston
called at the house of Dr.. Parkman on
the day, or day after his disappearance,
and was informed by member of DIR. Z. s
family, that he had left the city and would
not return for several days. Our readers
can draw their own inference.
Boston Herald, Dec. eth.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
WEDNESDAY, -: JANUARY 81, l6oO.

We have had no Eastern mail since
Wednesday night last. High water IS
the reported cause of failure between this
place and Little Rock; and between that
city and Napoleon, the failures were caus-
ed by the contractors taking two OF the
mail boats off of the line, while the other
two were aground. Extraordinary bad
roads and high waters afford some excuse
for the failures between this place ana
Little Rock, but the conduct of the con-
tractors between Little Rock and Napo-
leon is altogether ineXcusaDle.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
CoTToN MANUFACTURES IN THE SOUTH

CoTToN MANUFACTURES IN THE SOUTH.
"The twelve large manufacturing estab-
lishments at Lowell employ a capital Of
about thirteen millions of dollars, at pres
ent owning torty-eight mills, with their
appendages, such as nine hundred board
ing houses and other buildings. The to-
tai number Of spindles in operation is 31O,-
900. The present number of operatives
is about Is, 900; of whom 1000 are males,
and 5000 females"
These, says the Augusta Chronicle, are
the fruits of Yankee enterprise and in
dustry, aided by Yankee capital. Why
may not we of the South rear factories
and machine shops, aud build up sucl,
cities as Lowell! There is no reason
why we do not, but that our capitalists
are seeking other investments, perhaps
less profitable, and probably not SO condu-
Give to the general welfare and prosperi-
ty of the people. We may err in the
opinion, but we are confident 1t the sur
plus apital from the sales of the cotton
crop of 1S49 were invested in cotton and
other factories at the South, it would
contribute more to secure the indepen-
dence of the South, and the prosperity of
the whole people, than any other dispo-
sition that can be made of it. 1t would
ensure large home market for our great
staple, and for the surplus product Of the
farmer--the benefits of which those only
can properly appreciate who enjoy such
advantage. 1t would give employment
at liberal prices, to large class OF our
population who are in great need OF such
market for their labor-it would improve
the value of the landed estate in every
section of the country, because of the in
creased value of breadstufs, and the
other products of the farm and dairy; and
the putting into active operation such an
amount of weaIth-creating machinery
would increase the wealth Of the entire
South in a ratio which would astonish
the most sanguine. May we not, then,
indulge the hope that our planters will
unite in a common effort to enrich them
selves by appropriating portion of their
surplus to such an object?
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
Sir LANES Ross.-The narrative by

DIX JAMES moss. uC Wy
this officer of the outlines of his voyage
to the arctic regions in search OF Sir John
franklin, has been published and is highly
interesting. When we see the perils en-
countered by Sir James in his attempt,
and the all but miraculous escape from
destruction, we confess our fears of the
ultimate safety Of Sir John Franklin, are
greatly increased Still, however, we
should be pleased to see one more at
tempt made and that by our own govern
ment.-N. O. Bulletin.
We give the following extract from the
narrative of Sir John Franklin.
1.-The ice was Stationary tor a few
days; the pressure had so folded the light
er pieces over each other. and they were
SO interaced, as to form one entire sheet,
extending from shore to shore of Borrow
Straits, and as far 10 the east and west
as the eye could discern from the mast
head, while the extreme severity Of the
temperature had cemented the whole so
| firmly together that it appeared highly
| improbable that it could break up again
this season In the space which had
been cleared away for unshipping the
rudder, the newly formed ice was 5 inches
thick. and in some places along the ships
side the l 3 feet saws were too short to
work
We had now fully made up our minds
that the ships were fixed for The winter;
and, dismal as the prospect appeared, it
was far preferable to being carried along
the west coast of Baffin bay, where the
| grounded bergS are in such numbers upon
the shallow banks off that shore as to
render it next to impossible for ships in
volved III pack to escape destruction.
"It was, therefore, with mixture OF
hope and anxiety that, on the wind shift
ing to the westward we perceived the
whole body of ice begin to drive to the
eastward at the rate of eight or ten miles
daily. Every effort on our part was to-
tally unavailing, for no human power
could have moved either of the ships a
single inch; they were thus completely
taken out of our hands; and, in the centre
of field of ice more than 80 miles In CIR
cumterence, were carried along the south
ern shores of Lancaster sound.
"After passing its entrance, the ice
drifted in more southerly direction along
the west shore OF Baffin bay, until we
were abreast of Ponds bay, to the south
ward of which we observed great num-
Der of icebergs stretching across our path,
and presenting the fearful prospect OF our
worst anticipations But, when least ex-
pected by us, our release was almost
miraculously brought about. The great
| field of ice was rent into lnnumerabie
fragments, as if by some unseen power.
''Hope revived, and our people worked
with energy; all sail was made, and warps
run out from each quarter to spring the
ships past the heavy flow pieces. The
Investigator reached all open space oi
water on the evening of the oath, but il
was not until noon of the 25th Of Sep
tember that the Enterprise could clear
the pack 1t is impossible TO convey any
idea of the sensation we experienced
when we found ourselves once more al
liberty, whilst many grateful hear
poured forth its praises and thanksgiving
10 Almighty God for the unlooked-tol
deliveranee.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

A VOICE FROM THE SoUTH.-The South.
ern Banner. at Athens. Georgia. contains
a copy of the California State Constitu-
ton, accompanied with this sensible re-
mark: We hare nothing to sag for or
against the anta-sIavery clause an their
Constitution. That IS their concern, not
ours" hgt -stf Ite rrf hsftte ana
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

A PRoPHEcY.-Hertz Ben Pinchns, a
learned writer in the Jewish Chronicle,
predicts that in less than century Jew
will be President of the French Republic,
that in half century America will be
ruled by son of Abraham, and tha; in
less than quarter of a century the Lord
Mayor Of London will worship at the
synagogue.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

| ELECTED by HIS OWN VoTE The Democrats
have the entire ascendency in the lower House OF
the Pennsylvania legislature, and consequent
elected their Speaker, McCamont on the first
ballot; but in the Senate it is different. That
body is composed Of 33 members, II democrats
l6 wings. There were consequently eight ballots
for presiding officer, the democrats voting for Col.
Brawley, with the exception "f Col Best, nomi-
nal member Of that party, who on the seventh
ballot did not vote at ALL thus creating tie, as
the g wings all vJted for him iD preference to the
regular democratic candidate The Harrisburg
correspondent of the Ledger says:
There was now considerable excitement The
democrats made repeated efforts TO adjourn, which
all failed by the wings and Mr. Best voting to-
gether against it, An eighth ballot was then
entered into, when after all the members on both
sides had voted just as before, Mr.. Best slowly
arose in his seat, and desired the Clerk to call his
name which being done, he voted for "Valentine
Best" An ardent hiss from the disappointed
democracy, for instant pervaded the Hall, when
the Clerk declared him elected.
Two Democratic Senators, on being appointed
on committees, requested to be excused from serv-
ing; an unprecedented course and understood to
be intended to mark their contempt of the Speaker
Col Best is, however, independent of such indig-
nation, man of talent good writer, cool, de :
liberaie, and enjoying much influence at home
editor OF a leading democratic paper.
British capitalists have, during the last two or
three years, attempted to cultivate New Orleans
cotton in the district OF Dharwar, India. In
lS47-'4S about 10000 acres were cultivated, and
specimens Of the cotton were sent to Manchester,
where they gave much satisfaction to the manu-
facturers, and it was generally supposed that
Great Britain would be able to raise in a few years
nearly all her own cotton in her own possessions,
and thereby no longer depend supply from
the United States. 1t is now ascertained that the
crop of Dharwar has rapidly decreased--thal in
stead of 10000 acres being cultivated, only 1000
cultivated during the past year,; moreover,
the cotton of India is well cleaned, and it can
only be used for coarse kinds Of goods.
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A SMALL FAMILY.-Mr. Coleman, one
of the lessees of the Astor House, in New
York, at recent festival, on the opening
of the Ithaca Railroad urged the necessi-
ty ofprompt conveyance of articles of ne
cessity; and, to give some idea of the
consumption of such articles in a large
city, stated that the Astor House alone
required annually 10000 pounds of Beef.
5000 Hams. weighing from 10 to Is
pounds each. and Eggs to an extent that
required the active exertions of 5000 hens
to supply. .bsisqioi1ns need
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

Taco millions one hundred and sere,a-
ty thousand three hundred oaad 1itty DOL
lars were paid out in Boston city on
the 1st of January, as interest money, by
the different Bank, Railroad, and Manu-
featuring Corporations.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

The Kentucky Legislature organized
on the 1st inst. Thomas w. Riley was
elected Speaker. 9 vsm So, aaoi
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

Pride is the dainty occupant OF ou ,..,
SONS, and yet ever feeds on the mean
infirmity of our kind.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

CnRRECrIoN-We are requested to
state that there is an error in the Gate
of the commencement of the next SESSION
of the Washington Mae Seminary, as 1t
appears in the advertisement of the Sec
retary to the Board of Trustees. The
session will commence on the 1lth III
stead of the 18th Of February, as therein
stated. Papers which have copied the
advertisement, will please make the cor
rection.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

CoMPRoMIsE.-We see it stated that
MIR. Clay is about TO introduce compro-
mise tariff bill, to stand for twenty years;
and wherein, ad vaiorem and specific du-
ties are combined. 1t is also stated that
General Cass will introduce proposition
for compromise on the slavery question.
IF these two questions could be perma-
nentIy and satisfactorily settled, what
debt of gratitude the country would owe
those who were INSTRUMENTAL in bring
ing it about, and how rapidly we should
realize the grand destiny which would
then await US.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

The most dangerous kind of bat that s0n''"
flies at night is the brick bat. -..s
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

CREvAssE.-Another extensive and
destructive crevasse occurred on the night
OF the 29th ult., in the levee opposite Bon
net Care about 40 miles above New Or
leans. At first the breach was small,
only fifteen feet in width, but up to last
accounts had increased to $500 feet, be-
ING greater than the breadth of the river at
that point. In the Immediate vicinity OF
the first is a second crevasse of 700 feet
in width. The residence Of the lady, at
whose plantation the breach occurred,
together with all the cabins on the plan
tation have been carried away, and the
immense food which pours through, in
undating the whole country for many
miles, is now flowing into the lake, and
passing off into the gulf. No attempt
has been made to stop either ofahe Gre
vases, as 1t is regarded as impracticable
at the present stage of water. The city
is in no danger from the present crevasse,
as the water from it will not approach
nearer than 20 or 25 miles, but to guard
against any accident of the kind nearer
home, the city authorities have completed
a work which will be an effective protec-
tion to The city
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

WARM SOUTH AMERICA.-A letter from
Port Alligne (Brazil,) published in the
New York Courier, announces the early
commencement of the long-talked of war
between Brazil and the Argentine Re-
public, the former going into it as the ally
of Paraguay, which has been for some
time menaced by Governor Rosas, who
claims that she is and per force shall! be a
province of the Argentine Confederation.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

PoRTRA1T.-The publisher of the Lady S
Book has favored us with we'll executed
portrait Of himself, which will accompa-
ny the February number. It is spoken of
as an excellent representation of that
indefatigable gentleman, the originator
and publisher of the Erst "home maga-
zine" in America.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

RED R1vER-THE WEATHER. Full
ton, on Monday, the river had risen to
within three feet of the highest point last
summer, when most of the plantations
in the bottom were inundated. The
tributaries above, as far as heard from are
rising with fearful rapidity. and another
general and disastrous overflow seems
inevitable.
The weather which had been very un-
settled for a month past, raining nearly
all the time, faired off on Sunday, since
which time it has continued clear.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

THE PUBLIC LANDs.--From the Report
of the Commissioned of the General Land
Office it appears that during the past
year upwards Of six millions of acres Of
land were advertised for sale, and more
than six and half millions are prepared
for market, a great part of which will be
proclaimed during the ensuing year
The report shows that the quantity of
land disposed of in 1647, by warrants
equivalent to cash, amounts 20 $3, $780,
254 O8, and in 1913 to $5,4S2, ,S15 90
In the first three months of 1S4S it
amounted to $3,937 100 3O and in the
first three months of 1S49 it amounted to
$4,297,737 26; showing that the increase
in the amount of land disposed of keeps
pace with the increase of population, and
the consequent wants of the community
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

On Monday, says the N. Y. Courier,
Count Uihazy, late Governor of Comorn
attended by his family, Md'lle Jagella.
and fourteen of the Hungarian emigrants,
took the initial oath of their intentions to
become citizens of the United States.
Monday next is the day fixed by law
for the election of town officers. Where
are all the aspirants? es
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

MARYLAND SENAToR.-Ex-Gov. Pratt
has been elected U. S. Senator by the
Legislature Of Maryland, to fill the un-
expired term of the Hon. Reverdy John
son, and for full term thereafter. III.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

DIsTRICr OF CoLUMBIA.-It is said there
are orly one thousand slaves in the dis
tr;ct the whole value of which does not
exceed 100000 dollars, and it is proposed
that the inhabitants should petition for the
abolition of slavery in the district. and
Congress pay the fair valuation of the en-
tire slaves and liberate them; thus settling
this vexed question, so far as the district
is concerned
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

Numerous memorials and petitions
were presented. One by Mr. Underwo0u
from citizens of Kentucky, setting iorH
the evils of war, and asking Congress 10
establish in Congress of Nations VINO
shall arbitrate all disputed matters De-
tween different powers.
The resolution for snspendlng dipV
matte intercourse with Austria was COZ,
sidered. Mr.. Foote spoke in favor Oi
the resolution and concluded by saying
he called upon the Senate i'll the name %
the people of this land, 10000, 600 strong
and not to disappoint the earnes' ca
pectations which existed, both at ho'I'
and abroad, that the American peoP.
through their representatives, woud :.
the seal of disapprobation upon Austria
barharities, and rebuke the tyranny aN0
oppression of that country.
Mr. Upham presented series OF resolD
tions adopted by the Vermont Leglsa'u."
on the subject of slavery. which uPOII
motion to print, drew forth long 'Dd
animated debate from the Southern S"'
Northern members. n
AT the conclusion of Mr. Foote's spee'A
the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-There were three inefiee'ua,
ballotings for Clerk. The vote on ,c."s w
ballot stood Fornay lO4; Foote SO. ia'.
then adjourned without transactlnS '~
ther business.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-01-11
LIFE INSURANCE
BY THE KNOX INSURANCE COMPANY
CaDitaI S2OO.OOO!

| VINCENNES, STATE OF INDIANA.
| THIS COMPANY is now prepared to insure
| i lives, grant endowments and annuities.
The following are among the benefits conferred
by insuring in this office:
Premiums amounting to $50 and upwards, pay
able ne-halt in cash, and the balance in note at
IL MONTHS renewable, with six per cent interest, OF
the premium may be paid monthly in advance
Insurance effected in this Office upon the life ofthe
husband, free from all demands of creditors.
Creditors may insure the lives of debtors, and
debtors Il elr own lives for the benefit of creditors
Naval and Military Officers, Masters and Mates
of boats vessels, and indeed IL classes may at this
office secure their families against want at the low
est rates OF premium.
0cTPremiums lower than Mutual Companies.
R5-No responsibility to the Insurers beyond the
payment of the premium.
Q7-No risk of ofPartnership with all classes of per-
sons and its serious consequences.
0TNo liability to have the sum insured reduced
or to make farther contribution in case of mortality
beyond the estimated average.
H-The certainty of having every claim paid as
soon as substantial, whatever extraordinary mortal
ity may take place.
The semi-annval payment of premiums, and thir-
ty days grace allowed the insured on the renewal
ofpremiums
This company allow the insured more liberia
travelling privileges and longer residence in the
Southern States than any similar institution in the
country.
A person insured in this company, has the privi-
lege of travelling on land, rivers, lakes or inland
SEAS and OF residing in any of the States or Terrific
ries of this Unon or the British Provinces of North
America, during the entire year, except from the
first day of August to the first day of November du
ring which period, the insured are not allowed to
travel or reside south OF the northern boundary of
the State OF Mississippi, unless permission is pre-
viously obtained.
The company does not exempt itself from the pay
ment oi a policy if the insured should die by his
own hand, which is consideration of great impor
tance to the creditor who insures the life of btor
as well as to wife insuring the life of her husband
The insured will be allowed to make voyage
out and home, to and from any port the continent
Steamboat men engaged in navigation the western
waters will be insured at the regular rates.
No one life will be taken by this company for
greater sum than $5000
RATES OF INSURANCE OF 800 ON SINGLE LIFE.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-01-11
ApvERTIsINa TERMs.
/ square of u lines one insertion,

/ do twelve months, %O,Oo
Each additional square for six months, 800
do do do twelve months, 800
No advertisements to be considered by the year un-
specified the manuscript, orpreyiously agreed
upon between the parties
Announcing candidates for office 81 tor each
name in advance.
All advertisements from transient persons to be
paid in advance.
Advertisements, not marked on the copy for a
specified number of Insertions will be continued one
month, unless sooner discontinued, and payment
cxacted accordingly.
The privileges Of yearly advertisers will be con-
fined to their regular business. and all other adver-
isements pertaining to their regular business as
agreed for, to be paid extra
All advertisements for charitable institutions, hre
companies ward, township, any other public meet
ings and such like, to be charged half price.
Marriages and deaths inserted without charge
Obituary notices and funeral invitations be charg
ed half price.
Regular advertisers and all others sending commu-
nicaions desiring notices designed to call atten
tiOn to fairs, sorees concerts; or any public enter
tainments where charges made for admittance,
all notices of private associations, every notice de-
signed to call attention to private enterprises cacu-
lated intended promote individual interest," can
only be inserted with the understanding that the
same is to be paid for. lfinserted in the editorial
(Which can only be the discretion of the edtors)
the will be charged the of not less than
- cents per line.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-01-11
NEW ESTABLISHN6ENT

Store and Furniture Warehouse; Copper, Tin,
and Sheet Iron lcare Manufact0ry,
EVANSVILLE, IA.
WE will keep a full and complete assortment
w of Cook, Parlor, and Heating Stoves of all
kinds. Also, Brass Kettles, Sadirons, Counter
Scales, Coffee Mills, &c, &c. A general assors-
ment of Tin Ware to which we invite the attention
of merchants All kinds of Copper work for steam
boats and mills mads to order.
CABINET FURNITURE.
The latest styles of new and fashionable Furni.
ture, Chairs, Mattresses, &C., all of which we will
sell at the lowest prices.
d1-lmd@wl J.P. & G. SCHWINC.
3FtClarion, Princeton; Weekly Journal, Lafay-
ette; Courier, Terre Hauge; Gazette, Win cennes;
Kentuckian, Henderson; copy the above to the
amount of So, and send bill to advertisers
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D j. v. FARES,

Wv WOULD announce to his friends and n a.
GA- customers that he has removed his =
Shoe store on Main street few doors below his
former stand door below BitrOlffis Jewelry shop
where he intends to keep constantly on hand 4
large stock of Boots and Shoes. and is daily man
ufacturing work of every description. He would
say that he has established himself permanently
in this place, and intend giving his pei sona atten
ton to business, and make use of every effort
commodate all hiscustomers. He feels highly graf
iffed with the patronage he has received since he
has been in Evansville, and the continuation of the
samewl prompt him to continue and enlarge his bus
iness. He has made arrangements to obtain the
best of stock from the East, and employ the best o
workmen, and sell as low as any manufacturing
shop in the west; citizens and transient persons will
do well to call and examine his work.
As heretofore all work made by him is warranted
and no charge is made for repairing work that gives
wav.
feb 2o-tf J, v. FARES