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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-02-07
Important from California.

AT a late hour last night received remark
ably important intelligence from California. Our
ample accounts will be read with painful interc Il
and intense anxiety. According TO the news, San
Francisco has lbeen half destroyed by fire. That
such blow should have fallen thus early is Sc
riousy to be deplored and though the losses it is
10 be feared, will fall heavily upon some of the
young and enterprising, who are scarcely able TO
bear such misfortune IN this early period of their
career, yet the right spirit to pervade this
wonderful society at this crisis. The general loss
by the CONFEDERATION is estimated at between
million and a hah and two millions of dollars
half of the city having fallen under the ravages of
the devouring element.
In consequent of the snow and rain, mining
operations had been suspended; but the whole
community had started anew to repair the DANA
ges sustained by fire. In San Francisco and
Stockton, in both of which places fires have oc-
CURED, new buildings were erected with almost
magic speed, and it is evident that the losses will
not, the whole, depress the spirits of the brave
pioneers of this newly settled country Never, in
the history of mankind, has any colony exhibited
such wonderful elements of sefgovernment and
perseverance as have been displayed in that region.
The accounts which we have been enabled to
present fully, will be read with interest for their
political bearing. The returns are extremely en-
Pertaining, showing the character of the denlzens
OF this remote region. The dispatch of political
business is as marked as that which colors every
other phase OF life IN California. The Governor
has been inaugurated. and his message has been
published. IL is not written in a very polished
style, and several of Its recommendations seem
TO have elected much dissatisfaction. Among
these Is one with respect to taxes, wherein
the Governor advises that law be passed that all
persons failing to pay their taxes when legally due,
shall be prevented from bringing civit suit in any
court of the State for year, and not then, I'M
less arrearages are paid The fact that Governor
Burnett has passed in silence the subject appertan-
ing TO the " Civil Fund"-the money collected by
Gen Riley-is also animadyerted upon. II Is con-
tended that it belongs the people, and should be
Semandcdb by the State.
The amount of gold brought by the Empire City
exceeds that received by any one steamer hereto
fore. Tits, probably, not less than two millions OF
dollars! This news will give another stimulus TO
the enterprise already directed towards this new
home Of our active, quick sighted people.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-02-07
TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.


Mr.. Clay concluded his remarkable speech in
the Senate yesterday. 1t will be read with deep
interest. The results of iool-hardy agitation, as
can be easily perceived through the abstract of his
remarks, were depicted in such terms as cannot
fail to make vast impression upon the restless
mind of the whole country.
The long discussion in the House of Represen-
tatives at Washington, yesterday, on the purchase
of the original manuscript OF the farewell address
of Washington to his countrymen, though exhlb-
iting on the part of several members narrow spl-
rit, formed nucleus for many illusions to the
disafiectiOn between the North and South IL
is to be hoped that the thoughts generated on the
occasion may be worth more to the country than
the few .paltry dollars demanded for the manu-
script. If the love of the Union, breathed in that
nestimable legacy, could be infused into the whole
mass of the representatives. of the people by the
purchase of the manuscript, It would be priceless
and it is to be hoped that the suggestion for its
purchase may prove the TO tunate and provldentia
means Of awakng our law-givers to a sense of the
importance of cultivating the same spirit that an
mated the father of this country, when he penned
those parting words to his countrymen. As to the
purchase of the manuscript, if genuine there
should be no hesitation. 1t would be disgracieu
to have it placed in the archives of foreign GO
vernment, as it might be, If once banded through
the hands Of SPECTATORS. When the autograph of
Shakespeare sells for hundreds of pounds sterling,
il is easy to perceive that such a one as this is
cheap at the price named for 1t. However, If any
political capital be squeezed out of it, the at
tempt already made for that purpose will be per-
sisted in to the last moment. Our legislators are
remark able men
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News from Washington.
OUR SPECIAL TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE.
V.sutxorax Fab n yeSo

OUR SPECIAL TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. @, 1850.
Mr.. Clay concluded his speech to-day, to the admi.
ration Of his friends; but his compromise does not
meet the demands Of the South and his argument will
be stouty resisted. His high compliment General
Scott the shoulders Of General Taylor supposed
to have scme slluson to the next Presidency.
In the Supreme Court the Of shultz against the
Bank OF Georgia and the city Of Augusta, has kept
Mers Webster and Butler out Of the Senate for the
last two days. they being the counsel of Schultz The
argument the other side, to-day, was by Reverdy
Johnson and John Sergeant The case involves O sum
Of $500
The French Indemnity bill introduced by Truman
Smith In the Senate Is subtsntially the Five Million
bill' vetoed by President Polk.
Advices from Florida state that another conference
was held with the Semnoles the 21st ult., which
terminated quite satisfactorily. The emigration pros
D. OTIS more favorable.
The Hon Mr. Bokee has been confined to his house
for . week or ten days by sickness.
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City Intelligence.

A SINGULAR DEATH.-A hack driver, BY the name Of
O'Clock by Mr.. John T. Rich, to convey him from
Nc 70 Chambers street to his fathers house situated
driver Striving a. ,bs =. sirscssa thu in
mates 81 the houic refussd 70 allow him to enter
the policemen Of the Ninth ward who witnessed the
refusal At the house, jumped into the carriage OBJ
serving that the man appeared TO be sick aud ordered
the driver TO 90 to the police station arriving at
the station house Mr. Rich If ed OF the coach
and when conveyed into the sta,isn house. he was
found g. be dead The decea,ed appears to be about
tliry ~. years q ss. and Is brother to Mr. Rich,
vas called 10 hold an inquest on the body.
THs ANNUAL CoNrIINrSrsRY BAIL to Mr.. John Par
her tases place on friday evening a. the Apollo sa
L. which occasion the Polish Mazurka, aud
fCits Qu.dTilles. viii be Introduced. From the we'll
kbosn ability Of Mr. Parker ss teacher, there Is
doubt his friends will gather In host.
E,rNnss AND GCIur TO CA,IroRsta Mr.. Joseph w.
Gregory has ne perceive, issued very neat pamphlst
epttlcd Gregorys Guide for California Travellers ria
the ls,hmns o. Panama - IL Is = very useful little
wcrt end besides containing great deal of Informs
tcn Necessary to be known by all who intend TO seek
their In the gold digging IL contains copy
esablithed himself In the express business aud has
formed such connections as will ensb'e him to carry
tuiy TO sil ~ho may employ him Either be or his
agent go Ia zach 50 amer aud proceed TO California
with depstch, snd will take charge Of all such business
a. may b conn tilted 10 them
srrsraK CoUkr.-The examination Of applicants for
sdmhsicn Go practice at the bar will take place in the
ssnsiai srn room, on Monday neat the 18th Inst ct
o'clock.
AsIoR fiAcE BIorfRs-A petition to his Excellsncy
Governor ti,b In favor Of Robert Long convicted u
stten pied sson at Aston Place Opera House, on the
night a the thsstical riots and sentenced t. t~o
y,Ars I'm phi onment has been dras mp and received
some signatures in the Law courts yesterday.
San Acr,ptSr.-John Connell. . workman in the
lumber ysro Of Van Psl Eghteenth street. Fast River
brought to the City hospital yesterday, having
be- knocked dovn by the accidental falling Of der
rick. which broke In b sku the forehead exposing
the brain. and In the fall the poor was throsn
against saw which lacersed bis hand sos arm In q
shocking Kramer. IL is doubtful n he RECEIVERS.
AccIpTSr Ears RsuposD.-An Irishmsn
vhose could not be sscertsined. was brought TO
tie Jny Hotpitsi yesterday morning from the Erie
Esifoad having been smashed terribly by the csving
In az bsnk TEAR the frie Railroad The untor-
tunste fingered until the Afternoon, pired
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Affairs on the Atlantic Side Of America.
0ea~e~~~-0N~~~eN~-4~N~N
MAILS FOR CALIFORNIA.
r~~~~~~~~~~~~~e~~~~~r~~
THE WEEKLY HERALD.

The steamship shia iephis, viii leave this port this
afternoon direct for Casgres With the mails aud pas
sergers for the Pacific ge authorised to state that
by order Of the Postmaster General the entire mail Cor
California including the lcstsrs intended for the Eu
pire City, will be forwarded BY the Philadelphia.
The Weekly H,rsH will be pub ished ct ten O'Clock
this morning With all ps s Of this country
&c the ls,ss, moment II will be put up in wrappers
ready for mailing, at siTPsncs per copy. Those having
fiend, In California Oregon or any other part Of the
Pacific TO .hcn they -ish to send the ra can leave
their orders for eops, Any time before the cosss Of
the n ais ct two o'clock this afternoon.
Agents supplied sith any quantity.
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Among other interesting matter which we are
compelled to leave out this morning is the first
annual message of the Governor of California It
will appear tomorrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-02-07
News from Europ

News bTOlh Europe
The steamship Europa, with half months later
news from Europe, is momently expected.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-02-07

gentlemen whether upon this frat application for the
admission OF free territory it fair to present the
attitude Of opposition which had been assumed even
this morning by senator who had presented resolu.
lions relating the subject But suppose the Union
were dir oved, what remedy would q state of dsuniop
afford Could Shareholders better enforce their <nhx
owners 10 the recapture OF their fuyitves wculG
the institution be in the D,stf1ck az Coz
lumbs, than now! Would not, In saeh = esss. ono.
hundred slaves escape where now does? Finsllv-
would the South be safe In the OF their
property within the statesf He commended that thew
would not Wsr aud dissolution of the Union he,
conttnded, were identical aud insepsrable Dis.
solution could only be effected by consent, or
war consent, no one supposed, would ever be
conceded and IL it were given, war bs-
tween the free apd slave States would ensue in less
than sixty DAYS. The result would be the estab-
lshnept Il three Independent confederaciss, one of
the North the second of the Southern Atlantic States
and the third Of he States Of the Valley OF the Mss
sipp tor one he WAS for staying in the Union. liz
IT, and to defy all efforts to deprive hin of his rights
and Of his privilege TO defend those rights By the sword
il necessary; but he would consent TO be driven
out Of II without ceremony. The adoption of the,
solved and from which those who entered into IL could
never be divorced. Let them then, remain togst
live together aud dwell in peace hsrmony aud gooa
feeling "a hat would b. the result OF a arising
from disRnion t- termination would be the EXITING
tion If republic The would be carried ON
with unreleniing ierocty until, both parties being
exhausted Caesar, Alexander or Napoleon would
step cut the Gordiau Knot solve Inc problem OF
the capacity OF seope for ee government and crush
bsrti-s Installations Ia the suht In view
Of ali the dangers wnicp threatened the Uniou the dis
astrous results which TO bs the inevitable
cor sequence " csrfan which had bseu est
tatsd he iu por-d S-Dsors by their love OF country
by all that sarrsd dear In the glorious instu-
tioDs republic 70 pau.e before they took the
needless fatal leap into sbyss from which the
public might never be rescued
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before him (.

The NEW DANCE IN WAsHISoroN.-lt is init.
mated that the new dance, called the Schottisch
Waltz, Is about to be introduced at Washington.
1t is union, has been stated of the waltz, polka
and redowa. The step is gentle balancing, with
alternate movement and repose, with pirouettes
and slides. Can there be any political omen in this
new featured Its pecularities seem to point out
several prominent individuals, who might intro
duce it with much grace. A blending of three
political dances into one would be consummation
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TIE usils for the sgara, shich left this city 70,
tsfdsy, "a th. Not-ich snd Worcester railrosL ar
lived in tine foS the sailing II n I. steamer rhS-s
heb vent ~ the ~ line di not arrive until
stttf OBJ sailed.
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The Polly BoDINE Story CoSrRADIcrKD.-
The story which one Of our Philadelphia ceres
pondents tells of Polly Bodne, is best explained by
the following
STATEN ISLAND, Feb. 5th, 1850.
MIR. J. q, DrNNrrr.
sn being daily reader 81 your entertaining paper.
the H,fad. see, from your Pbadeiphis correspond
sDce that In the way OF distinguished strangers they
are honered With the presence Of Mrs Polly Bodins
and che daily Igag.d In vending stocks collars SO at
the principal hotels Now sir there may be many Pol.
lys there: but it's meant for myself Mary Bo1ine Of
Staten 1slsnd uhsm some o. the small fry call Polly
their mistake u great. have this worlds comforts
thank God without turning pedlsr Please contradict
the fhilsdephis correspondence, and you gentle
man, will obligs me, MARY BODiNE.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-10-30
EVANSVILLE Ia. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 80 1885,
DRY GOODS, HARDWARE.
NLW SFRJNG AID SUMNER CCCrS!!
SnANhLIN a kLlLIY,

uAVE just received direct from New York and
IL Philadelphia, varied and extensive assort-
meni OF Fashionable Goods, which have been Sc
Iocted with great care for this market. Orr stock
consists in rart OF the following articles viz
French black and brown cloths and cassimeres,
Tweed cassmeres and summer Coatings, PaDtuloon
stuis, in great variety, White and coiored Marse-
: es VeStings, rich Chameleon Silks. Berage deLanes,
black Gro deRhine silks, Hack ard fancy Lustres,
rich Printed FOulard silk. French Lawns and Bera-
ges, Prints, Ginghams, Linen Lusires Chambrays
and figured Swiss MuslIns, white and brown Linen
Drills, French Linen and linen Checks. Worsted
Damask and Morcens. Furniture Prints, brown and
tleaehed Damask Table Cloths, Marseillcs Quilts.
Towels, Crash. Scoicn Diapers and Irish Linens,
white and coloied Musquito MEETINGS, Umbrellas.
cotlon. gingham and silk parasols Boots and Shoes
white aud brown Hosiery, Ladies and Gents Kid.
silk and Lisl Thread Gloves. Berage Sh wis., Silk
and NJ DeLane Handkerchieis. Bonnets, Ribbons.
i-eghorn. Braid and Palm Leaf Hats, pieces in
irain and ihee ply carpets, (chcice pa'terns,) No.
lions and Fancy GOcds, &C.. &c.
We respectfully invite friends and customers
and all Others 10 examine stock before purchas-
ing, as we are determined to sell as low as any
House in TIE City icr Cash CT Connuy Produce.
al3G If
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HARDWARE. CUTLERY. &C.

-Usgn street. 1s6r lt0fer street
u ABCOEk BEOI HERS, importers an
a. Dealers in foreign aud domestic Hardware
Cutlery, Tin Plate. Copper, Wire. & C. thank their
friends tor their .beral PATRONAGE the quality
and price OF heir goods and their prompt attention
10 all orders received. !! they hope secure ther
a continuance of their iavoTs.
By arrivals from European and Eastern ports
they are constantly receiving fresh supplies, care
ully selected, and confidently invite the attei.
lion OF purchasers totheir large ana veil assorted
stock, oi which the following is part:
500 kegs fittsburg, Wheeling and Boston Nails
80 = Wrought Boat spikes, ass'id to inch
l50doz Axes Collins. Simmonds' and Hunts
leo = Spades and Shovels. Ame's and others;
Tin Plate, blcck end bar 1'in Copper Wire &
Pocket and Table Cutlery Razors. &c;
American and English Locks; Sliding door Fur
niiure;
Hook and plate hinges. Bait and Parliamen
hinges, Window fastenings,
Hoes OF all descriptions, Cross cut and Mill Saw
Patent Balances, platform and counierScales;
Coffee Mills. Cotton and Wool Cards;
Ok, log. trace aud halter Chains;
Anvis, Vices. Stocks and Dies;
CtopeTs end Tinners tools and materials;
so tons hollow Ware and Castings
1caeIher with Il general assortment of shelfgood
ieb % Il
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-10-30
MISCELLANEOUS.
ATLANTIC. LAKE AND MISSISSIPPI TELEGRAPH
CONSTRUCTED BY
HENRY O'RIELLY,
And Connecting with nearly all the
Prominent towns i'm the United States
EVANSVILLE TELEGRAPH.
To TIE Commercial and Tfareliag Commrnifs

9TCaptains and Clerks of stesmboats, and tra,
ers generally, will find their Telegraphic dispatch
es faithfully attended TO, at the Agency on board
the Wharf-boat al Evansville
9J-Passeneers can hand their dispatches and
payment to the steamboat Clerks, whose general
courtesy will cause all dispatches to be handed over
o the Agent on the Wharf-boat as steamers pass
Evansville Landingi sl
arDispatches sent TO Evansville, for officers or
passengers on steam boats, will be put on board
when boats pass, at any hour of NIGHT or Day.
GT"There is no place in the Union where Tel
"egraphic business is more satisfactorily transact
. ed than at Evansville" says Henr, OReilly, in
a late letter; and the public may rely upon every
effort heine made hereafter, heretofore to rende
full satisfaction 10 the commercial and rayellin
community.
Scy-The Agents the Wharfboat nre Capta
7. g. O'RILEy g. Co. forwarding merchants
and the agent at the Telegraph Office is Mr. COSBY
a5-Despatches should aioays be handed TO tho
Agent the wharf boat, Mr. p G. O'Riley. The
line cannot be responsible for those handed to 9th
ers TO lie forwarded.
Gecll JOHN lNGIE Trus,e~
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". L. H0LLINGswOETH., ,...........JSo w uyrcxsrs
Wholesale and Retail
CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENSWARH

". L. HoLlINGswoETH. 1890. ..Jso w. HUGHES
Wholesale and Retail
CHINA, GLASS AND CUEENSWARU
HOUSE,
Hater street, Jetsrcesp Main aud Locust
EVANSVILLE, la.
HE undersigned are now receiving very l.ros
Il and well selected stock of 'tt
CHINA AND QUEENSWARE. ID
which, with their present LOT, will make as des;rn.
bic an assortment as may be found West. Wehave
recelVeu from Pittsburgh a wel-assorted stock of
glassware, and are desirous that all in want of
me above articles may give a call, as we are
satisfied that ii will be to their interest TO do So
we invite the attention OF merchants and dealers
to examine our stock, being assured that we offer
Inducements TO dealers entirely sufficient to stop
them here II they call. Orders put up with des.
pa'ch so that they may go to any part of the coun
try without breakage. It71-IT
lrs-Wc are offering Inducements in retailing.
Please call and see
iebl2 If HOLLINGSWORTH e. HUGHES.
ENCOURAGE HOME MANUF ACTURES
IL RATZ& HEILMANN, of the ,ty Foundry,
l. n ON Main street, one door above Second street,
Evansville, Ia. manufacturers OF all kinds OF Cook
ing, Parlor. Coal and Setting Stoves, holow-warc,
fIoughs, wagon Boxes, and al kinds OF castings
hey lately bought :he exclusive right to manufac.
lure The Western Air tight Cooking stove, the best
Stove IN use. We warrant them TO give satisfac.
tion Come and try them. ....-a
We are prepared to do all kinds of mill and en-.
CINE work TO order.
An assortment of kinnears celebrated Oxygen
nid Lamps constantly on hand and for sale
sepl0-6ms sH
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CLOTHING.

Nert door TO c. Beii, Druggist, Main ST.
Evansville, ind.
NJ ESSRS. AHLERlNG & PRUMMEP have
WI Just received nom their manuiactsry, III in
lnnati, the latest New York style of Fall and VIII
CT Clothing. 4 OF which are made and trimmed
the best manner. under their direction. expressly
this market. and consists of every article reGui
lite TO complete Gentemen's Wardrohes.
Goats and Cioaks.
a fine assortment OF Blue, Brown. Grey, Drab.
dacklnaw, Blankets: Box, and Over Coats. genu-
ne Pilot and Beaver Cloth Goats; fine lot OF Cloth
oats OF all sizes nnd prices. superior Black and
Glue, French and English Cloth Dress. FrOck and
-ack Coais iuIl trimmed, Satinet and Casbmerette
oats; Brown, Green and Grey ond ali colOrs OF
Tweed I'D Cassimeie Sack. Frcck and Dress Goats:
,oundabouts and Coats ot all kinds.
PautalOops.
Superor Black and Blue Cloth and Cashmere
Pants; Fancy French Cashmere Pants; Fancy
stripes and Blue. Black, ard Steel Mixed and ca
let Mixed Satnett Pants: Tweed and Cordrov do
Pants q: every variey ard price to srit purchasers
Vests,
Black silk and satin Vests, Fancy and Plain silk
Velvet Vest Fancy Cashmere Vests; SatineiI vests;
ano common Vests OF all kinds
Furnishing Goods.
q All the late STYLES OF plain and fancye 4
GOsilk and satin Crayats, Sclrls, and dGEi-S
STOCKS; white silk md all colors Pocket Hantker-
chiefs; Linen end Linen bosom shirts; Muslin and
ann,l do Flannel and Net under shirts and
Draws; Shiri Collars; every kind OF Beaver, Kid,
ihread md cotton Gloves; embroidered ard plain
gum susponders; silk. gingham and cotton umbiel-
ins: Docd's, Sherwood and Chase's Hats, also silk
Hats; Caps. Boots, Shoes; walking canes, DC.
All the above articles and everything else in the
chsH c"haGs5IH'"s line VIII be sole at ''e'H' Pf'ees '''
We shall continue 10 receive fresh supplies week
y during the senson from our mannlactory in { in
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NEW cOcps III an OLD EcUsE.

g. 'CSI III * BROWN, have just received al the
L :. w corner of lain and First stree's, large
and varied assortment OF Siaple and Fancy Dry
Goods, Shues, Hats, Bonnes, &c. &c, 10 which
they would solicit coll from The public 10 an ex
been selectu N New York, from first hands, they
viii be enabled 10 sell lcweIand ofer berei qualities
than merchants purchasing in western cities
Beng desirous Of closing out their stock meet an
anticipated charge in their busness-rare induce.
rnents viii bc offered. The latest styles an, pat
terms o. fashionable Dry Coos will he sold al q
small advance On cost prices Thankful for past Ia
very literally extended To ths m. they hope
merit continuance cf The same by the price and
queliy OF their goods and strict attention to their
business
peH-ri tf