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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-07-06
Local Intelligence.

The Fourth passed off rather quietly, owing tc
the extreme heat Of the day, but with the usua
..pairiotic demonstrations that flow from fire
crackers and mint juleps. At about half past II
O'Clock, a. M, an audience ofssome 500 citi.
zens and strangers assembled near the Washing
ton Monument, and an able and eloquent ORATOR
was delivered by Hon. III. 8. Foote, which wal
listened to with much interest, and occupied
about 30 minutes in its delivery, arH1ps FIRE
quently interrupted by loud appleo During
the evening there was very good display Of fire
works, which was attended by an immense null
ttude ssof all ages and conditions glad to snuff
the cool evening breeze and witness an exhibition
that comes but once year. Thus have we
passed another Anniversary, which may we be
able to continue to celebrate in spirit and in truth
until the end of time. ega rs .
PRor. GRANT's CALCIUM LIeHT.---Most Of our
citizens had an opportunity of Witnessing the
brilliant effect Of Prof. Grants new light, exhibit
ed from the front of the Capitol, on the eve of
light we ever saw, not even excepting the Drum
mond light. 1t was of sufficient power when
turned upon the avenue, to light its whole length
from the Capitol to the Presidents grounds. l,
differs from the Drummond Light and others, from
a difference Of materials from which its gasses
are nanufactured-a peculiar kind ofslinne is also
used, upon which the light is refected-and there
is an improvement in the construction of re.
torts, cylinders, &c. Prof. Grant informs us
that it can be manufactured at a very much less
expense than the ordinary gas used in lighing our
streets. tits hoped that he will again exhibit it
on some evening after stores and shops have clos
ed, after having extinguished the gas lights upon
the avenue. Its extraordinary power can then be
better appreciated. ..". #ss
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CORRESPONDENTS.

BALrmoRE, July SIS, pm.
Independence Day Confession If DR.. Webster
Gubernatoriai Discussion Rumored Stare Repoi
- Commercial .aGars. &c.
The celebration Of Independence day, as the
Yankees call il, was universal among our citizens
not place of business, with the exception Of
apothecary and confectionery shops, being open,
At midday the city was almost deserted, but to-
wards evening the streets were thronged with
those returning homeward, after spending the
day in moral or aquatic sports. i
The publication Of the confession Of Professor
Webster, yesterday morning, took the town by
surprise, and has since been the topic Of univer-
sal conversation. There seems to be almost az
much difference Of opinion as to the statements Of
the confession as there was to the justice OF the
verdict An analyses Of that portion Of the con
fession where he attempts to prove an absence O.
generalization is, however, most palpably weak
and insufficient, though sympathy for TIL
heartfelt sorrow Of the unfortunate family Of thu
miserable man, leads many to hope that his sen
tence viii be committed to Imprisonment fol
life. ta sq,.
Messrs Clarke and Lowe, the Wing and Demo
cratic candidates forthe Gubernatorial chair Of Ma
ryIand, have agreed to meet together at the hust.
ings, in September next, face to face, for public
discussion before the people. Mr.. Lowe, the
Democratic nominee, is universally admitted to
be the greatest stump orator in the State, whilst
Mr.. Clarke is an able reasoner and a good indoor
speaker, but will doubtless fall behind in a match
with Mr.. Lowe at the hustings. t.n.y
AT Kent Island, Maryland, during the past week
learn that considerable excitement existed, or
account ola rumorthat was prevalent that revolt
among the slaves was anticipated Patrols were
kept up night and day, and it was finally discov.
cred that the whole matter had its origin in piece
Of fun among some young men Of the neighbor-
hood. a-a %
The mail from the North this afternoon brings
nothing but copy Of the Hartford Republican,
there having been general suspension Of publ
cation among the newspapers of Philadephia.
Howard street -four, fresh ground, was held in
the Baltimore market this morning at $5.25, and
by. mills at $5.37s. Sales of Corn meal are
making at $2.87A $3,12l. There has been but
little Wheat in market during the past week..
prime Maryland reds would bring Ill 1ls cts.
"A load of Pennsylvania white was sold on Tues
day at S1.25. Corn is very scarce--a sale of
yellow was made at G3 on Wednesday; white is
worth GO 60. ,. ~ -.
The steamer Washington arrived at New York
this morning from Southampton, but brings no
later European intelligence. She sailed from Bre-
men on the 18th of June. Among her passen,
gers is G.. p. R. James, the popular novelist.
In the New York market this morning there
was no change instocks whatever. The markets
generally are steady. Sales Of yellow Corn at S.
a 60. Sales Of Southern srour at S5.44a $3.50
No change in Cotton. a.''
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-07-06

= Meanwhile, IN order TO facilitate matters, the
meeting recommends that the General Government
should make war upon the Indians.
The editor Of the Rep,,bican learns that some Of
the twenty-five warriors about TO move from Flor
ida, viii be accompanied by their families
The same paper furnishes the substance Of the
remarks of BowLgcs to Capt. CASEY, of the army.
The chief said that they were willing to be re-
sricted within narrower limits, but that his young
men would rather fight than Ieare the country en-
tirely. He also stated that the "pale faces y
could gain nothing but evil if they should send
their red brethren away by force, for their Prophet
had told them an evil spirit would take possession
Of the country as soon as they should leave il
which would destroy every pale fsce /" that tres
passed upontheir hunting grounds. --sar@,'ab Re
D,bIicaa ta
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-07-06
UNITED STATES HOTEL,
Washington City.

SUMNER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. III so PER DAY..
TIME subscriber respectfully informs the public
that from the first of July the price of board
will be reduced from 70 to 81 SO per day, and at
the same time offers the same inducements as here
tofore TO travellers and persons visiting Washing
TONI as regards accommodations and the determi-
nation Of the proprietor TO please his guests.
The United States Hotel is most conveniently
situated, being on Pennsylvania avenue, and with
in two minutes walk Of the railroad depot, and
five minutes walk Of the Capitol. The hotel is
large, capable of accommodating one hundred and
forty persons, airy and comfortable. The furni-
ture was all entirely new last fall, and the arrange
mcnts Of the hotel generally are such as will give
satisfaction.
The object Of the proprietor in reducing the
price OF board is TO induce fair share Of patron
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-07-06

THE AMERICAN FARMER, published
in the city Baltimore, Maryland, commences the
9Th volume OF the present series ON the lst July,
1850, (Which will be the. 32d of lis existence) 1t
containing thirty-two large oc' ayo pages.
| Terms: "a per annuni six copies for S.; thir-
teen for SO; thirty for $40, in advance.
The publisher offers for the largest list of new
subscribers, at the above rates, the prize of Sill
Der Pitcher, valued at $50 for the I'd largest,
SIS and for the 5th, 9Th, It'll, 6th and 9th largest
list, prizes Of Sl2, $10, $6, rs, and 49, payable in
agricultural books or implements-the lists and
cash to be forwarded as received, up to the meet
ing Of the Maryland Agricultural State Society on
the 22d October, when the decision win be made
| known. ha zz&ss w. .s
The Farmer ispeculiarly adapted 10th, Middle
Atlantic States, and, being the organ of the Mary
land State Agricultural Society, all their prize
says, reports, and proceedings are published in its
pages The increase in its subscription list during
the past year, particularly in eastern and middle
Virginia and the Carolinas, has been unprecedent-
ed. Its correspondents are among the ablest and
best practical farmers and planters of the above
States as well as Of Maryland; and spirit of im-
provemcnt has been aroused, principally through
lis instrumentality, in these Sates which is effect
ing great revolution in the agriculture thereof !;
and we are authorized TO promise 10 its readers
still increased supply communications from good
pratical cultvators or improyers ofthe SOIL Among
the new supplies from such sources will be contr-
buttons from the pen Of Edmund Rufin, Esq, o
q Virginia, to every number ofthe ensuing volume.
The work of this gentlemen on Calcarous Manures S,
much altered from the preceding edition, it is ex-
pected, will also be published, in separate volume
the privilege therefor having been secured, of
which due notice will be given in the Farmer.
j Those wishing to subscribe will forward their
names aud money, so as to commence with the
volume. 1t will be by the terms that any one
obtaining FIVE subscribers and forwarding S5, will
i y larger number The American Farmer is belize
ved to be the most practical work on farming pub
lished. Orders, post paid, to be addressed to
| - liz. i SAML. SANDS,
june 80. 1913 Baltimore ST., Baltimore Md.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-07-06
THE THIRD ANNUAL VOLUME
OF THE
SO UTHERN LITERARY GAZETTE,

ID UTHERN LITERARY GAZETTE,
Was commenced on Saturday, the 4th of May,
iS2o, under its original name-instead of Richards
Weekly Gaseiie-as more significant of Its peculiar
character, it being the only weekly organ of Litera-
ture IN The entire South, Itis 6r4 a-ast
Greatly Enlarged aud Improved, ~
Containing weekly Thiry-two Columns Of
matter. II Is, moreover, in an i'4 49, u
EntheIy Mem Dress ts..l,s. H. 81
" from head to foot" and upon beautiful white
paper, so that, in mechanical excellence, it is not
surpassed by any paper whatever in the United
States! II continues under the same Editorial
direction as heretofore, and no pains or expense
will be spared to make it ss
r a Choice Family Newspaper,
"as cheap the cheapest, and as good as the
best! Utterly discardng the notion that a
Southern Journal cannot compete with the North
ern weekIies, in cheapness and interest, IT. ..
The SoaiAern Literary Gazette H.
rivals the best of them in all the characteristics of
truly valuable freside Journal. It's aim is the
diffusion of cultivated and refined taste throughout
the community-and IL embraces in its ample
folds ever species of intelligence that tend to
this result. -..
Original Contributions,
from many Of the ablest writers in the South.
chiefly occupy it's columns, but not to the excu-
sion Of choice miscellany, selected from the best
American and European sources. -,
The tone Of the "Gazette'' is independent in
criticism and in the discussion Of every legitimate
topic, but it is strictly sg,g,..''.
Neutral in Politics and Religion
It's columns are occasionally embellished with
Soathsrn Portraits and Landscapes,
engraved expressly for the work, and accompa-
MED by biographical and typographical sketches.
rs General Information
is copious, but carefully condensed from the
leading journals Of all parts Of the world.
Notwithstanding the great increase in the size
and attractions Of the paper, il is still published at
1aco Dollars Per Annpm, in .aIpanee!
It will be furnished to persons becoming respon-
sible for the whole number Of copies, and having
them sent to one address, on the following terms
Three copies, t& S5
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IT All orders must be accompanied with the
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PROSPECTUS OF A NEW SERIES OF
Thy Southern Quarterly Review.

Thy Southern Quarterly Review.
CoMmENcED ON THE .1sr OF Arm, 1850, BY
WALKER & RICHARDS, Proprietors & Publishers.
TERMS-$5.00 per annum, payable in adj
| vance.
REVIEW beg leave to entreat the attention Of the
public to that Work, to return thanks for the in
variable indulgence which has smiled upon its
progress hitherto, and to express the hope that
| this counenance will not be Withdrawn, now that
| the publication, passing from the hands Of the
| former publisher into their own, makes, as it
were, a fresh start in the pursuit Of well known
PROCESS They cannot allow themselves to doubt,
that-with all their former contributors, with the
addition. OF many new enes, not less valuable and
distinguished the conduct still Of Mr. w.
GILMORE SIMMs, its sole Editor during the past
year--and with the assurance which the subscri-
bers now beg leave to give, that the work will be
henceforward issued III a style very superior to
that Of the past, on better paper, with fine new
| type, and with a regard TO neatness and hnlsh,
which will leave itsecond TO none IN the country
they will continue to receive that patronage which
| thar own endeavor and the claims OF such an or
4 gan seem reasonably to demand. a 4s "a
The writer's for the REVIEW include the greater
| number of the best and ablest names Of the
| country. They represent the highest literary
I talent Of the South and reflect truly, with ma
tive earnestness force, and fidelity, thesreal pol
| lev and tie peculiar institutions Of our section
We eptreat the people of the South, who feel
the importance OF such a periodical as the Review,
to excuse its deficiencies, and generously lend
themselves.to its assistance. With their counte-
nance and concurrence, IL can become the estab-
lished organ of domestic opinion--the champion
of our rights and character abroad-the guide and
counsel to intellectual progress and proper taste
at home--the arena IN which the better minds of
the country may always distinguish themselves,
and find the proper proyocntion to execution and
performance-the wholesome authority to which
we may always turn for the, correction and re-
straint Of crude and undigested speculation. These
are all objects Of the last necessity to civilized
people, who have anything TO gam by enterprise,
or any thing 10 lose by renissness and indIifer-
ence. Once more, we ask from the patrons Of the
Review, indulgence for the past, and such sym
pathy and support forthe future, as are due to the
vital interests which faithfully serves, and the
Character which il seeks TO establish,
Is Is-A All communications should be addressed
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From the Californians.
From The 81. Louis Republican, june 90.

Mr.. Rouville Brunei, an agent of P. Choteau
Jr. & Co., in the Indian Territory, arrived in this
city yesterday morning. Mr.. Brunei was in
charge Of train of wagons from Fort Laramie,
freighte&~with buffalo robes, for the company.
He was of course a long while on the road, and
had fine opportunity Of counting the emigrant
trains, and estimating their numbers. ~
He puts the whole number of wagons at $4,000
pack animals 3,000--about 500 footmeu,- and
three wheel-barrow men--one an Irishman, an
other German, and a third Scotchman. The
health Of the emigrants was very good--no cbol-
era, and onIyn few cases Of smallpox and mca-
ses., He counted only six graves, four of which
were filed by persons who had accidentally ia
ken their own lives.
Mr.. Brunei travelled new road, laid out by
Major Ogden, and found it nearer by forty miles
to Fort Leayenworth, and in every respect better
road s.t -, r.E
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: WALKER & RICHARDS,
Publishers Southern Qwarteriy Repieic,
10 Charleston, S. c.

IP Editors who win give the above Prospecs
tus few insertions, shall receive the Reaie,r reg
sent TO the Soaihern Literary Gazette, Charleston>
- V July J, 1850,
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1t is true that this instruction Of Mr., CRAw-
FORD is a modification Of the order Of Secretary
Marcy, but only in changing the direction to sus-
tain the jurisdiction of Texas into one not to OPP
pose it.. II admits fully the right Of Texas to take
possession and exercise jurisdiction. "a
Thus supported and protected by the last adj
ministratIon, thus invited and encouraged by the
Government of Gen. TAYLOR. Texas sent her Com
mssioners without force or appliances to organize
the country and establish her jurisdiction, relying
Che honor and good faith of this administration
The military obeyed the order of the 26th Of March,
lS49, and the Commissioner of Texas organized
great portion of the counties under the iursdic-
ton of Texas. He met with no opposition from
the people or the military, as am informed by
those who Travelled with him, until he arrived at
Santa Fe. There some four or FIVE hundred Amer
cans, principally asprants for office, opposed his
authority; but their opposition would have been
unavailng but for the interference Of the military
About that time, Col. Mccall, as is stated by the
Texas papers, on the authority Of a United States
officer, direct from Santa Fe, arrived with new
Instructions, under which the authority OF Texas
was resisted, and convention called to frame
State Constitution
And, now let us go back and briefly truce the
origin and motive of this change Of policy on the
part Of the Cabinet Of Gen. TAYLOR for II will be
found to be only one part Of a systen--a single
act IN the drama--to defraud the South Of all
participation in the common territories, TO apply
the Wiimot Proviso through themeans Of the ac-
ton OF the few and in the formation
Of State Governments. Gen. TAYLOR was made to
intervene and dictate the formatonof State Govern
ments. On the Sd of April, lS49, THOMAS BurLEn
KING was despatched to California, with the letter
of Secretary CLAYTON, containing the significant
instruction You are fully possessed Of the Pres
dents views, and can, with propriety, suggest to
the people Of California the adoption OF measures
best calculated to give them effect. These meas
ures must, Of course, originate solely with them
selves. Assure them Of the sincere desire of the
Executive Of the United States to protect and de.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-02-07
To the RI. Hon. EARL OF ELGIy.

GlPThe Legislature OF Texas has gone far
hey ond the Recommendations of the Governor.
Fhey have reported resolutions which 20 10 the
iu length ot Virginia, including one making it
The duty of the Governor 10 convene the Legs
laturr IN the event OF the passage y Congress Of
The Wilniot pTovlso, or OF any kindred measure.
-.Hias.
IN Old Claim settled. The claim of New
Hampshire upon tie General Government for
expenses OF the Indian stream controversy with
Canadn, about twelve years ago, his finally
been settled by the payment OF about S6OOO.-
The vouchers. which were sent to the President
In 1887, were recently found among waste pa
pers III the attic of the white house,
Winnipisseogee BGnk.-The New Hampsbre
Patriot thinks that Mr.. Coffin, the former cashier
+ he WinnlpIseogee Bank, will continue to re-.
deem The bills, 1t any are out, as heretofore, as
no notice has been given to the contrary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-02-07

Caledonia County agricultural .Sscreiq.
On C0rn-lst premium, Abel Morrill,, n.
$500. tl6o bushes ears from l62 square rolls
grolad.l
On Wheat-lst premium. VIM II. Moore,
Danvll.e, $500. go bushels Of wheat irou. one
acre of ground.
Ga CaFruts-l@i premium, George Gabrai,h,
Barnet' $500. (9l bushels irom g square rods
Of ground
General Taylor md BE Unioa The New
nrk Evening Post says In bis plans Tor PIT
hng Gown any reasonable proceedings on the
part OF the fanatics of the South. General Tav-
Tor is understood to declare, hat he IcjH not csl
The aid Of single man from lie Slsies hing
north Of .urson & Diron's Eae.v
Great Cotton s7eculaiion.-It is stated tina,
greater speculation Is at this tune ragin,. in cot
| ton than has been known since the Great snacr-
laling year Of 1925 The New Workers in mr.
ticular, have the fever 10 lis most violent .orf.
The article has risen, in that market. two cents
per pound during the last two weeks, and al the
rate OF quarter Of cent per pound, each week
for the last sixteen weeks. Ii Is now lust 100
per cent higher than 1t was year ago. The
sales OF The last fortnight in New York have
been 1885 bales: being the largest business in
that market Of any fortnight on record. Tie
sales are chiefly to spectators, whoyb ecome ex-
Clleu anu continuity bld up the market a0alrSt
each other. For the present, foreign orders Tor
cotton have ceased-the New York price heinz
several cents IN advance OF the LIVERPOOL mar
ket. On the strength OF this circumstance. The
HaIiiord ilmcs states That several Boston sDecu-
ators have sent out an order to pur1 hase $500
bales IN England; and there is also runner
that combination was forming in New York TO
despatch an agent with funds, and sweep the
Liverpool market clean Of The article The low
interest OF money e5roaG / I-2 to = per cent. per
annuml iavors an operation Of tins KIND, and if
carried out II will astonlsh john Bull Somewhat
-Lo,csH Courier.
.4drance in RIO Coffee. The recent favorable
accounts iFom Rio, well as from Europe and
the North, have given an impulse to our coffee
market, and, as will be seen by our commercial
article, over ~ Geo bags have changed hancs
t'Ils week, chiefly on speculation, and at an ad-
vance OF ose 10 one and haif cents per pound
The opening prices. eaily IN the week, were
Ii 81 u cents bat yesterday II l-2 -
cents were paid tor nearly 40U0 bags; and some
lew sid lots as high as l2 / Is - cents
per pound. This is an advance OF over SIR CENTS
per pound in the last SIX or seven months and
the general impression seems to be that prices
viii 90 sti hlgher.-.N. o. Della, Jan. 20.
Steamboat Disasters The st. Louis Republi-
cen publishes a table showing the number of
steamboats, lost the Western waters during
the year 1ol9. The whole number 50, and
the aggregate loss wl'h the ca. goes, amounts to
10000 dollars. The paper gives a list
OF the boats which were sunk, collapsed their
fiues, &c. ard subsequently, repaired. The mum
Der is 2S.