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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-12-28

FRoM TExAs.-Texas papers have been re-
ceyed to the 18th instant From the San Antonio
Western Terdn, we learn that FIVE wagons Ia por-
ton of Lewis and Coons' train) were attacked
between the two principle crossings of Devils
river, near the California Springs, Oh the 18th ult,
by about one hundred mounted Indians and u
small party on foot. At the time the attack was
made these wagons were few miles IN advance
of the main body, returning to San Antonio.
Four men were killed and three wounded. The
names of the killed were Nicholas Andreas,
German, Charles Pavonsky,a native OF Poland,
and William Brown and Peter Logan, Americans.
The Indians, after killing the men, Plandered
the wagons of whatever they contained, clothing
OF the men, provisions, &c. They then unyoRed
and drove off the oxen, thirty in number. The
Indians were principally Camanches and L'pans,
with some Seminoes and keeches. they were
well supplied with rifles, and used no other
| weapons against those killed and wounded by
them. The party with the wagons, numbering
fifteen persons, made no reslstance--there peihs
very little ammunition arms in their possession
at the time of their attack Mexican sent back
to the main party never reached 1t, being Killed II
was supposed by the savages.
The same journal contains information of an at-
fray between Parker Fl. French and portion of
those composing his party at CarlItes, small
mining town in Mexico, about two hundred miles
from FL Paso. At that point some of French 5
party determined separating from HIM, and
proceeded to take possession OF some OF the mules
claimed by French, the opposite party suppos,Ing
their right to them to be us good or better than
French 5, and they being, Cor aught we know to
the contrary, correct in their views. French re-
fused to yield up the animals; the others seized
them, when French and some Of his friends hred
upon them. A grand row then ensued, in which
French s right was completely shattered, and
one of his adherents Mr. Harris, that formerly
carried expresses from San Antonio to FL Paso,
was killed. Mr.. Stephenson, formerly school
teacher in San Antonio, was killed, on the side
of the party opposed to French. Several were
wounded on both sides, whose names were not
learned. On the termination of the row, French
remained in possession of the spoils.
An immense INN grafton is represented to be
pouring into Texas.
The Austin Gazette OF the It'll instant, says:
1--WE have not known in Texas, for many
years, severer spell Of cold weather than has
prevailed since Wednesday. On Monday mig hit,
norther sprung up, which has continued with
out inter.rission up to the present time. Ice has
formed an inch thick, and snow covered the ground
on yesterday"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-12-28

KIssEs.-The ladies' Of Troy have introduced a
new feature at their fairs, from which they real
ize a much handsomer sum than from lotteries,
viz. that of selling their confectionery to gentle
men, Young and old. All the best looking girls
wear pIacards, 'Kisses one shilling each 5" some
charging 'quarter Of a dollar" and others SIX
cents, according to the beauty of those IN the
market. Gentlemen are expected to go in accord
ing to the weight of their purses, and one of the
newspapers Of that village says that one rosy-ip-
ped, bright-eyed girl realized sixty-two dollars IN
a single night and another party nine dollars and
II half. One gentleman purchased eleven dollars
worth Of sweetness.-.4lbany Knick.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-12-28

CAvAIGNAc AND LOUIS NAPoLEoN-A Paris
letter of The 2lst of November, says:
Everybody is talking to-day of ,he following
letter of General Cavaignac to the Moniteur du
Soir, contradicting a statement in that journal,
that he had said that, if Louis Napoleon should
be elected by the people in 1859, in spite OF tho
constitution, he would place his sword at hi.
service.
81 have just seen an article in your journal q :
this evening l give public contradiction to
whoever may pretend to have heard me utter Il
single word which was not expressive of th.,
deepest respect for the fundamental law of th,,
country. ! give formal contradiction to who.
ever shall pretend TO have heard me say directly
or indirectly that shonld ever place my affec-
tons and my sword at the service of him, who,
after having sworn to observe the constitution
of the country, should accept the candidateshit,
and an election prohibited by that constitution"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-05
Ph.lada. Market.

The late foreign news has impaired rather
more firmness 10 Cotton, but otherwse il
had no effect upon the market.
TIE -four market is quiet. Holders de
maud 81 s7t IA 81 per Dbl. Sales for city
consumpnou al S4 81 tor common and good
brands In Rye flour and cora neal no fur
iher transaction have been made.
tirai;;-There is a fair amount Of wheat
Offering and prices are siea;'v; sales OF 5000
bushels lair aud prime Red al Si o4a o.
and White al 81 lfai II per bushel. Rye
is scarce and wanled. Corn is IN steady dc !.
mand; sales OF 5000 bushels sold mellow al
6s cis. and some new al SO els Oats are
steady, at former rates.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-05

Since the national government was organ
izeI. the Western par. Of Pennsylvania has
had 8 Senators, whose terms Of ilcumbency
altogether hase7llI,t8 years.
The Midlo kliez have in the mear-
time furnished sbenatdrs whose united
terms Of iucumbencs number as years.
The Eastern part of the State has hal 8
Senators, and their added terms of incum-
bency make 25 years This region OF the
State has one fiith the local population OF
Pennsylvania. Philadelphia city had 5 OF
these Senators.
Northern Pennsylvania has had one Sena.
tor who served six years.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-05
THE SIGNS or THE.TIMEs.

Almost every paper which we open con-
taius alarming accounts Of lawlessnees and
Outrage upon life aud properly. We e ron.
icle the paragraphs Of crime until The brain
crows dizzy, and heart sickens at the sad
recital which the pen must make.
There is then too morbid, sickly sym
pathy for criminals, which Is dangerously
prevalent. We say dangerous, because no
man can seel gratitied at the want,n perse-
cuticn Of his fellow, and only desires to see
the law vindicaied SO that lawlessuess may
not be all prevalent that there may be some
protection 10 life aud properiy--and that
there may be some shield against the mad
feveis of hasty prejudice. passion and clam
or. We loo have our sympalhes--al men
have the Godlike virIue Of P,,y--but be il
sympathy fol. unfor.una.e honesty. and not
for The profiigate and reckless man whose
character is all bloiched over with crime,
! his face branded with shame and sin, and
his name bIackeued with infamy. II is said
that good angels provide for the wants oil
the destitute, and minister TO tho sick chill
drer Of the Great All Faith er, but if he who
is All Mereiful ordained the punishment Of
wrong and stamped his branding curse upon
the first offender, shall we set, the eternal
law Of Justice at defiance
In cities tawlessness becomes prevalent
because SO many criminals escape punish
menl; either from want OF evidence, or
fsean aeshnieal defects in the prosecntion
There The morbid sentimentally runs 10 The
extreme. and creeps slealhily into the jury
box TO say thai instead OF no reasonable doubt
OF guilt, there shall be no possibility Of the
prisoners innocence, before they convict.
The Imagination is exercised 10 coujure up
and conceive possibi ity Of innocence, and
this is called u legal, reasonable duaLt. 10 &c.
Z quit
We have seen men pity rich criminal
from the depth of their hearts who would
not have gwen crust Of bread 10 ragged
starving beggar. We have seen women
smile upon the depraved debauchee, who
would sicken from ,ure modes,y at the sight
of his ruined victim. And we have known
the priest TO ana.hemalize lawlessness and
vice, and then turn TO encourage The chief
ofs,he exeommunicated sinners. We have
seen hundreds pity the prodigaie who a.
bussd the blessings of educoiion and tram.
pledupon the gifts of refinement, where
suspicion alane condemned the man OF
Er1tzuranaEFuuup pureSsy, u1d ne found
I none to sympathise or save. Such, alas, is
ihe frailly of mans nature.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-05
sARrArs's MAGAZINE, for January, 1851, is

SARrAIS's MAGAZINE, for January, 1851, is
on our liable, aud a beautiful number it is
DeservedIy this Magazine ranks among the
first Of our visitors. Iu regard to embellisll
msnts, il is certainly the very first. sartain' 5
reputation as su artist would be sufiicienl
guarantee for ,ha; excellence. And in liter
ary character il is prominent among
the bes, Of its compeers. The presen, num-
Der contains just the reading 10 brighten and
Instruct the winter 6resiie. This is the
time 10 subscribe, at the commencement Of
a new year and volume
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-05

FIRE -on Tuesday evening last, a fire
broke out in the residence of Mr. John w.
Sliles, but, fortunately through the prompt
arrival and energies of our citizens, it was
extinguished before doing any material dam.
aye. The FIRE is supposed % have origiua
ted from an oven attached to the back part OF
the building --Bersciek Telegraph.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-05

II "Celio, or New York Above and Tn
der Grouud,h is new work written by g. C
Foster, and published by Dewitt s. Deven-
port. The author in this work delineaies
faithfully, and with marked ability the vari
Gus grades of society, as they exist in that
great metropolis.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-05

~ HoLDEN's MAGAZINE for Decembe
has been received, and contains variety of
interesting matter. This work is only one
dollar, per annum. Address, Fowler & Deiz,
los, Nassau street, N. Y,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-05
ar Gopny's L.nr's BOOK for January, i

y GopEy's LAnY's Book for January, 49,
81, has already been received. This num-
Der contains ~ pages, % ensrayings. and
original matter from 80 contributors. TIE
principal plates are the "Consian,," "The
four Eras OF Life" 'The four Seasons" and
The double Fashion Plate" and are from
original designs. The Book makes hand
some uegfbning thv rsw feur. ..s :.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-05
The nayre de Grace Eaas Case.

Baltimore Nov. 27.-t-he Grand Jury Of
Hartford Cody have presented the following
persons for embezzeling funds of the Havre
de Grace Bank:
Moses Y Beech, NY, charged with embsz.
zlisg $4,000
Henry Beach of N. Y, 10000
J Hollsler, of Buffalo, g" 10000
John Palier of Buffalo, /" 10000
Naihaniel Jenkins of Milan, of Ohio, II, 900
JohnP Gay, Of Milan, Ohio, /" 10000
Ezra Collins, OF Havre de Grace g 10000
Governor Thomas will Immediately issue
his requisiiiou for the persons thus indicted
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-05
caiIendar Of Crime for The Week

THEFT AT BERwIoK.-0n Tuesday of last
week John Adams was arrested n! Berwick
upon charge Of stealing some $50 from
David Snyder of that place. Alams was
committed 10 Jail by Esquire Davis.
The accused is returned Mexican sol.
dier, who for some years had been fore
man in shoe shop at Dauvie and there
sustained good character. Lately. howev.
er, lie tisas reed with his wife, separated
from her, and went upon u bender. lie says
ho has been more snned against than sin
ming, that he has been worse robbed than
any body else, that he has been robbed OF
the proceeds of his land warrant. aud that
his misses being more frail than fair would
like 10 see him eaviliter mo,tn,s.
The LIGHT STREET RoBBEnr.--General
MDowell fluids hat the scnmps who robaed
his store on last Wednesday night carried of
more plumber than he at first supposed, per-
haps $1,000 in value. The store was enter
ed by boring out large hole in the street
door through which the bar could be reach
ed and raised by the hand The rogues se-
lecled their goods, taking all the cloths, silks.
velvets and vestings, except one piece OF
cheap cotton velvet, which it seems they
thought wouI. not pay freight anil first cost.
On last Monday two men were arrested in
the western corner Of This county upon a
charge Of having been concerned in the rob.
Horu IL oa.a,rs IN a. .,,na ,,ro ,,,o.L, -.
they rented an old building near Haufe S
tavern, and here were fouod large stock of
goods supposed 10 have been stolen; par.
eel OF rcady-ntade clothing among other
things. These goods do no. all belong to
.sGeu. Mcdowell. The persons arrested were
taken before Esquire Foster and held TO bail
m. $1,000 each for their appearance at court.
, are told thai on Monday night after the
arrest, suspicious characters were seen gath
ering into that vicinity from the four quar-
ters of the earth.
ANOTHER AT BERwnK--Two Dutchman
tauied over night last week al ublic
house in Berwick, mud in ,hs mornina ore
iound himself robbed Of $40, He charged
The act upon bis compauion.
~ In the Quarter Sessions Of Dauphin
County, Joseph MlIekin young man oi
Is years Of age was last week found gully
-of burning the larae State Bridge nj Dun
scan's Island The only positive evidence in
the case was the Testimony Of an accom-.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-05

AsorHrR AT BERwn'K--Two Du,chman
tafried over night last week AT a ublio
house in Berwick, aud in tho mornina ore
.iound himself robbed Of $40. He charged
tho act upon bis conpanon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-12

years of age. The different sounds correspond with
Their different ages. and their different physical abi
the agency In producing thee sounds l trust that
some scientific gentleman after this hint will inyes,i
gate the matter thoroughly.
W. Mt Of room necessarily compels me to cut short
this account ms lucid explanation. given in detail
would make book as lengthy as uie Five Hooks OF the
fsntateuoh and be quite as interesting 70 The public
ISAIAH EYNDEsJ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-12
PROCLAMATION or THE sUrnHxK JuDoE oF NEW
MENfCo.
Translated from the Spanish

llrAnktAted rom the SrAntthl
ssyrs W., March n, 1850.
Nv Rurrsirp Pnrsp The arrival Of . commits
sionsr from Texas has been advertised, and have
received the address FROM the Governor of said State
ordering TO the inhabitants the side Of the Rio
del Norte the organization under the government OF
Terss. Of three counties. All the right OF this affair
devolves the people Who have the right by the
sttution, to move pesceaby and to deny absolutely,
s their obedisnce and regard to the doiors ORDERS
proclsmattons Of the commissioner from Texas
The government under whose control are livinx
sud the civil officers Who administering our lave
laws and these officers bound 10 NTH
the government at washing ton make other and NOR.
permanent arrangement for the better management
We shouid be neither loyal nor obedient 10 Texas
Any attempt from that government to tho unjust
usurpstion Of our land aud boundaries In duty
bound to resist; but every can be obtained BIZ
q hfm and decided will Of the people, although Of
pacific character a will be rather better than 20 come
TO The facts through the medium Of bostilities.
After having taken the advice Of the best friends Of
the country consider It to be ny duty to charge In
every county immediately put In use their rights
which are already warranted TO them by the lava TO
forward aud express with unity and hrmness,
and In the form Of rev ouons their opinions on so
very interesting an affair for us all
Ard that -hsn such thiss.,ns .,s,l
publication with the request that such meetings
ours shall take place the fret day Of the next week
The following rules are ts be embosoraed In the
peoples mind Not to 60 to the election polls which
shsf be opened by the commissioner not 20 approve.
ard net to tribute 70 him any Kind Of obedience or re-
spect.
II the people keep strictly this plan in their con-
duet the present mission OF the commissioner Of Texas
will be useless as that Of Judge Baird last year
This very interesting affair Is already In the hands
81 the people. The military power neither helps,
biz ders intrsaes itself In faver agans, the
claims % TEXAS.
The general government " very culpable Cor its
neglect In the srrane ement Of the boundaries of Nev
stNico hat ve are waiting every day for news from
delegate, sud feel vsll.feundd hopes OF che
pleie Of his mission. while also true and
faithful 10 ours Your fellow. citizen aud servent
J. HOUGHrON.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-12
DornestIo Mi.celIanY.

The population u Mass chusetts according 10 are.
cent e,nsus " about 1000 900
There v.re ma deaths 10 baltimore during the week
fneiDg the sfh mat.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-12

II wac pleasing 90 see the manner In which these
dirlomss we,e siv and received. he satisfaction
imprinted on the countenances of the young antftr
recipients plainly egshe. sud thst pleasure vas
distre The President then. ~ ttgns, delivered n
brief sdmopitory address 20 the pupis The Lords
Irn,tr sas pronounced in the manner by signs;
md the Institution old ani familiar expires
srn-dsr 10 the young and desr a. uur vn recoiiec
t rs brose up IN hiiArity, ioy aud alnc.t seSs-
p.stlon, for The tacatiop.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-12

INSTRUCTION or THE DEAF AND DUN3.

That lsAsTrLA SSfTH sulher Of this insttuticn,
has satac,ory Terfo med the dutiss rresori6e BY ts
resulstonss has susainsd FAIR chsrtoter; snd par
fred cfttudy for 5he - esr sad
Itceyes tbs in testimony o. the appreciation Of the
uCPsET President.
, Nav YoRs T~Srlrtrto. Juiy 10, Isl0.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-12


when I entered the room, found very rcspecta-
bile company assembled Of some fifteen or twenty la
dies gentlemen Who all intenty listening 20
IN. kings sounds. The Rochester ladies we're
sssi.d ON a sofa. before which stood long table,
covered with q common table cloth. Around this
table ", re sea ed the visitors with pencils and books
and sheets OF paper, preparing questions and settling
Of the company Indicated that they belonged TO tins.
portion Of society known as the Upper Ten Thousand.
or those possessed with more fortune than brains.
THE Of the Rochester ladies IL well cslcae-
ted 20 produce q favorable impression upon almost
eyerv sentlsman who may visit them. l waited 10
Mar the aoswers which th. whole company seemed TO
be- an xiously waiting for. In few moments heard
severed distinct raPs or knocks upon the table The
iadv who had put the question. said the answer vas
correct she appeared TO be entirely satsnsa with ~
OF course I know nothing about IL. Ny attention
then was particularly attracted by an old gentleman
Who was At least Extyhve years old lie was
geptcslly ard richly dressed, and took him for
a clsrs man Upon his countensnce there was an
exprsssion 81 deep anxiety. lie was waiting for his
turn 20 iuterrogate the spirits. The lady informed
Min that he could ask N the spirits would converse
with him The old gentleman took OF his gols spec
tsclss put them In his wsi'cost pocket seemed very
much excited, and began, In uemui0us voice. TO
ssk the ttiuue In the following manner Question
by the old man VIII the spirits converse with me
Anew,r-Rap, rap. or yes. Old gcstemsn, with con-
6dence-Ts the spirit ~ my deceased brother here
Answer- Rap. rap, or yes Old man-How IL II With
you in the other vofldf Dreaded pause) Old man
Are ysu happy Ansser-Rap. rap, rap or y,a
yee yea A tear stealing down the old
mans cheek HE countsnapco brghtened-a geaa Of
hone and satisfaction Visible in every featurehe
rose bis seat looked the Rochester ladies full
the iacs ~ much TO say Ged bless you, 7 thank
you" took the gold sPeetsees from his pocket, put
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-14
I9AILY CRESCENT.


HfSre TO HusHANps--Bya Wo1losi.-ADo NOT
;esl with rour pliis upon subject in which there
3 danger 81 Wonndine her feelings. Remember
that se treasures every word you utter though you
may never shink Of Il again.
10 mol speak Of some virtue in another mans
wifi, 70 fehlind year ewn Of fault
Do not fepr0ach yout wife with pefaunal defect,
Isf 4 sht has sensibiity, You inaict wound diff
cult 10 heal.
Do not treat yosir wife with inattention in COM
panF. Il touches her prde--and she will not res
pecf ynu more. or love You better, for il. ss.
Z DO not upbfAid your wife in the presence of a
third person. The sense Of your disregard for her
feelings viii prevent her from acknowledging her
fauit
Do moi entertain your wife with prdising the
beauty and accomplishments Of other women
Do not too often, invite your friends to ride and
leave your wife at home. She might suspect thai
YOU esteemed others more companionsble than her
Il yon would have pleasant hoGne and cheerful
wife, pass your evenings under your own roof
10 not be stern and silent in your own house, and
remarkable for sociability elsewhere
Remember thai your wife has as much need Of
recreation as yourself. and devote portion at least
o. your leisure hours to such society and arnuse-
meats as she may Join. By so doing, you will
secure her smiles, and increase her affection.
DO mot, by being too exact in pecuniary matters,
make your wife feel her dependence upon your
bounty. IL tends to lessen her dignity Of charac-
ter, and does not increase her esteem for you. II
she is sensible wofnss. she should be acquainted
with your business and know your ineome-that
she may Regulate her household expenses accord
ingly Lstit be remembered that pecuniafy affairs
canse nors difficulty in families than any other one
cause Your wife has an equal right with yourself
10 all you possess in the world--therefore she
should be made acquainted, as nearly as possible,
with that which is Of great importance to both
DO not withhold this knowledge in order to cover
your own exuayaganee. Woman has keen per-
eepiion-be sure she will discover your selishness
land though no word is spoken, from that moment
suspicions created From that moment is your
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-14
Genuine Medicine Warehouse,
No. 15I Chnrtres st. New Orleans.

Wight " 60. having resolved to stand unnvaied In
every department of their busngs have with M
Efop1aors and Agents Of all die genuine popular Patent
gtanty supplied with fresh and ample assortment at te
W h20y the usual market prices By thus cement they
are enabled 10 oeT tor The inspection OF purchasers the GA
extensive assortment which be found In this any other
Guy. Having had many experience the puruhase
ana sale OF Patent Medicines they have acquired facie
lo conducting tis pTcuiaT department, the liberia
soae anu are now prepared to supply the trade prices
c1hsV o"B tiat the purchaser fail 70 realize
handsome per cenage on his Investment, either WAaesa
or f[etdh AT their establishment may be found IN B
ass2ortmento OF ALL GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES
Ihe following list comprises par Of their assortment nnd
car pc Qrnshed 10 dealers, IN cases. twenty
twenty-five per cent cheaper than manufacturer regau