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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-01-13

AssNsLs psrsHrVRss.
Dr W. r. Mo- gan. Norfolk, Va Don y Csstrs,
N.sieo; %. \ Gvfdon, 90 q. Parsons, Sugsio, Nr.
stephens aud lsdy. Mr. taief, Boston, Dr Nsrcss
Hartford, 20 tr.ntiss. y. !. 5 smith end
lady. " oto-stsr, ~ T. jackson, Conn Nr Lsprross.
- Louts, Mr Garland. hsuisburgi \ wood. N-
p.ts.t. w. hsmbsrlsin, DO; " a. Steel, fhilstsh
ptts Hen. W Jscks0n and lady, Havana Hr Cuo-
niughsm. whh.stsrr-. "a Mrs Dsv.opsre
Washington. ward MOotfesl we're among tas ar
fi,sls yesterday o. the Irving House.
" Nrctstl. a. \. ~, J. buncsn, U.S ", are ~ tne
American Hotel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-01-13

THK CoNSULArls or PoRro RICO The Sa0g
JiH ~ bh learns IRON Washington. that Grnerh
T,FJh 1lRhmsn, 81 Worcester county, Md. the
reccudy Uppoibt,d consul to Maysguez, on the
above islsud. awaits al Havana some instructions
fcm our government. since the Spanish Rovera-
NJ, through is minister has refused o. recognize
more than one consul on this Islsnd--ths one at
~. johns In this tiatr of lhngs, or Secrettry
II State has requested the American Consul at ~.
Johns to make Gen +. his deputy al Mayag1ez.
There ere four ,ustcs thus island. and all OF
them places of much trade. IL IL supposed SPAin
Will 20 a. lar az possible TO make the presence
tLefe Of United States subjects unnecessary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-01-13

BsSK or SALISBURY "A resolution was yesier-
day introduced ipio the House II Delegates, tor
the appointment q committee to make an eNsnli-
nsucn II the affairs uf the banA 81; Sdlisbury, the
consideration of which was lostpunes until Thurs
day next This bsnk has bcen spoken OF through
out the county oi an unstable character, aud u
due to the bank. well as the character ut the
BET king Institutions oi the state that prompt IN
vesugsiion thoud be made ui the charges brought
against II. The notes have not been received IA
THE city TO eny extent yDce lis ss'ablishn,ni.
thons they are said 10 pass pretty freely IN New
lotk, and are n de. ns a one per cent discount
at aa Office in that city - Bolt. Sun, Jia IL.
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In 1871, the knowledge of The pre- esence of cruis-
ers seems TO have been check 10 the ,tiog out of
savers; but during the years slave traders
have ascertained the fact that, instead OF inuring
the trade, il is to be benefited by II, and they 90
to work again with renewed energy, as may be
seen by the increase IN the number OF slaves
exported in 1872, 2S 400 and IN lS43 we find 55,
o. 2; and, instead of less number, from the exer-
tioDs OF large squadron Of steamers and sailing
vessels, we zee gradual increase; and in 1871
hnd 1885, beng about three times many as IN
1872 AT the present time, 1t is calculated that
100000 ale annually taken from the coast, bel ing
conclusive fact that the presence of a naval force
is of more benefit than injury to their trade
If. instead Of having squadron on the coast Of
Africa, the several natiOns would send one to the
coast oi Brazil, West Indies, and other slave mar
kets, much more benefit would be done, because
II would deter many from carrying away slaves
from the coast on account OF the extra risk they
would run, aud the loss they would experience
would be much more than if taken ON the coast of
Africa.
But enough, have said more already than In
tended.
The squadron are all enjoying good health
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-01-13

Tue SULTAN OF TURKEY Abdul Medschd,
Sultan, aud Commander Of the Faithful, is now 26
years OF age. Wuh the exception of the turbdn,
he always dresses in the European fashion, and il
is not to be- disputed that the graceful Turkish fez
looks much better than the stff awkward misera-
bic hat of the Europe ans and Americans. There
Is nothing peculiar or remarkable IN the SulIans
face and physiogaomy, except that he is Of re-
markably fair complexion sod deeply pockmsrked
lie ~ a KIND he eafted man, without, however, pos
sessIDg the mental energies ot his father Mahmoud.
HIS Kindness of disposition IL such that II Is only
with the utmost reluctance he can ever he induced
10 sign the usual death warrants, and then he will
only consent TO do II IN extreme cases. lie does
not take any leading part IN state measures, CHIEFLY
leaving those matters, like constitutional soye-
reiens in general. to his MINISTERS, the Grand
Vzier and 10 the Divan, which is the privy coun-
cil.
He has five or six wives, or regular Sultanas
and, besides them, harem OF several huudred
concubiBes. Thus, he fore tails the paradise of
Mshom-t, and luxuriates In advance among houris
and pretty faces. Every year the number Ut LADIES'
in the haiem is Augmented by the addition OF two
Of the most beautiful Clrcass,an girls that can be
found. These are sought out tor hun, OF extraor-
oiuary beauty, and are annually presented to hun
one M an annual present from his mother the
other, from The Grand Vizier. Mothers in Euro
p.sn countries do not very often thus assist pan
deing TO the usis and appeutes o their sons, though
ministers do TO their Masters.
Abdul Meschid IL not only very uxorious in his
Vropensities, end devoted to women, but also he
has another analogous and generally concomlttnt
passion, and that ia devotion to Bicchus-
or wine and strong drinks. Hence IL is not un-
likely he may meet with The tate OF his father,
Mshmoud, and die he died, IN the sire Myth of
hs years, of-6siU,vm trenaens, or p,aaiI.a-
yofp, as II is also called. The Sultan has doae
away with a great deal OF the former pomp
and formally observed by his predecessors
But every Friday CHE Sabbath day of the Mus
sulmen) he goes III state TO the mosque IA splend.
ed I,hnue aud cortege. and is greeted 10y the loud
hurras of the soldieiy drawa out on the occasion,
while the roar of cannon and the rush Of people
aod To the grandeur and imposing aspect Of the
scene.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-01-13

FFAps oF Inr MExicANs--Don A. Cansze,
number OF the Mexican Coagrcss, has subantted
q men oral ~ government, setting fonn the adj
ysDpEes Of occupying the Island OF Isbrrna, situ-
I'D on, da,'s sail ifom Sau Bias, and itie further
from Nszsilsn. This measure is advised IN con-
seeutnce oi the fear entertained that u may be
s,iz.d hy the Amerinsns. It's eixieen leagues IN
suteTiicisl sNension, and " very sfvuntsge Ously
situated for The culture of sugar cane. salt pro-
cufsble m large quaI tiiies there, and the soil is
ItritV ffftle
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-01-13

Rorrp1rY COMMISSIONER General Mcneil, Of
New York, has been recommended by the Typo
g'et hicel Eufesu, as the person beet qualified 90
ur fhe boundary between the United states and
Mexico, End will, u is said. receive the sppoini.
ueut ~ Commissioner. General McNeilfs -cien-
uhc qualifications are known to be oi the highest
uid.f, snd he j. no duvht, that account, as weh
~ on account ~ bis many eninent srvate qnali-
ne, veiy suitable person tor me Uihce- tT
Tou Sp~
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A HorsEvRirrNo AFrAiR.-The Snow Hill
Shy,h Is iniotnsed by gentleman receEuy from
Acttnac c,uny, Va that The Hon Edward Y.
pius bate Stare senator from that county, was at
is,ktc by John g. Wise, Lsq., at public yendue.
en- tie 9Th ulumo, and hOfsc~ hiWta by him, and
Mr. r beirg a msn Of Ieace Offered no resistance.
" iH stated u at Wise was very much iniiimed by
come remark made by PITTS. Al political meeting,
curiue a rec, NJ camgaen, AT which the Hon Jas
W Cusus knocked W Sc Of the stand, whilst
speskibg. Tor soule dsfesrcctlul rrmatk.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-01-13

TnE E1TTNT ~ uuR CouNrnY.-t has been
c,,u,ut.d hit the United STATES have frontier
Hs. at ~, 80 mites, zee coatt Ot J.sD m'l,s,
q lake coAst Of !, ,l60 miles, One OF Iis "a
vers 10 twice a. hong as the D,nubr. tue
the laIeest fver IN LuroPe; The ono - oJO mics
A navigation IN the "Emyfe STATE" one huhofed
end twenty mii,s longer than the Thames. With
IN Icuisluua afe bsyuus aud cr,eks, almost un-
known, that would shame BY comparison, the II
her ar Seine The STATE " Virginia alone Is one.
third hrp.r than Euasnd. The state of ONO cOn'
ta,us thrse fhousard square mles more than SCOT
Land. m, haibor Of New loIk receives the wee
fels that navigate rveTs, canals, sud lakes 20 inc
ntot thfee thousand uiies, equal 10 the dts
tst,e iron, America To- Eurupe. Prom the csDital
Of Maine e. New Orleans u two hundred miles
iurtt,r Than ffom London to Coustaniinorle, =
,, ufe thst would ctofs England, Belgium, part
Of Prussia. Germany, Austria, ana lnfheJ-
Uashtpr rt,n IufsntgsHotr.
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TuE CEtvhssK AZ Nav OEissss.-Ihe ste.mer
puhcess afTVsd here yesterday, from uP me rNeti
ana We learn by apsss,nser iha,, ON Se,.'u'y as,
a ct,VAss. o.cnrred in ir,nt Of Madame Dcvallien's
plantanon. about thiny.siK mules above the ctty,
~tlch cnussd cons rable damage. The dwell
irg house oi Madame DcvaliIen, which stood I'M
M. dtsieb IN nont Of the break IN the levee, was
much in,ufd BY The tr,mendOus rush u the wnsf
gp.insts.t AL the t,ncvs IN the vicinity were
ibrovn down. sud large surface ot the country
inundated. Madame Devalli,n and her family had
n ven narrow esCeye ON the nignt whsn the Gre
,ssse occurred (2Jih), having been nearly swept
swsy hy he current The picture, says our tn-
lrneni, u very gloomy one to contemplate.
The planters Un the Coast, SUD 10 the vctnity oi
the cftNsts, say that they fear repetition ot the
d,sssrous overflow of lasi yeef --Nsw OrsooHs
Pitrsurs, Jaw
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N.~ lrk Dscsn Der ~. 1879.
Dn notion the Testimonials rere ordered 10 Ne em
hoded ip 10. preceding q ttis meeting ~ having
ben r.sd BY tsgasst.
hunbsr 81 remarks were made by Inherent per'ons
spptobaiivs a the objects Of The Institution aot haa.
~ fimsl aud unanimous vote Of spprob-tien -ss
rendered n. fopuosr of the Nee iork LJinss IN
stitute. aud the meeting al Ourued
The republic., 1850-12-30

THr EMPEROR OF RussiA.-Hon Neil :. Brown,
of Tennessee, Minister Plenipotentisry from the
United States 20 Russia, has recently written let
ter TO his friends at home. lie says: On the 18th of
August was presented TO the emperor, empress,
and other members of the Imperial family. The
ceremony took place at Peterhoof-some ten miles
distant-vhere the empcroc's summer palace Ia
situated. There was less formality than expected.
A speech from the minister wac dispensed with, ac-
cording 10 custom here, and the whole ceremony
between the emperor and myself wac mere con-
versation Of about ten minutes He is ahne-looking
man, and would impress any one with the idea OF su-
perority He is over ak feet high well built, with
mark ed face and head; and his and conver-
sation indicated great energy Of character. lie is
said TO be the most laborous man in the empire. His
eye is upon every department ] saw him ON two
other occasions on the parade ground drilling his
troops. On day there were eighty thousand
troops, of all arms, under parade and under the
eye of the emperor. There is not much inter
course between Russia and the United States.
a here has not been an American ship here since |
arrived. Our trade here is much less than former
ly. Several exist for this In the first place,
we buy very little from Russia some sheet iron
drilling and ssil cloth, make up the principal and
what she used to buy from directly Is now
bought intermedistely through Great Britain. Our
in the main. they have to return in ballast am
about well pleased ss expected to be, except I
fear the business OF the mission will be lean !
would rather have NJ much as could do. would
not then have many vacant hours, in which TO
csst my eycs over the Atlantic. | do not feel will.
ing from what ! have secn, to bring my family
here; fear my children could not ssnJ the cli-
mate. With this view | think shall ssk leave "a
return home next spring or summer
The republic., 1850-12-30

FUGITIvE SLAVE CAsEs.-The Albany IN. w
Register, alluding to the arrest of Gibson Phla
delphia, and Long, at New York, makes the fol-
lowing just remarks:
." The case in New York is still pending The
hearing has been patient and thorough, and there
can be little room for apprehension that correct
decision will not be arrived at. The interposition
of the h0beas proves that that writ is not
pended by the Fugitive Slave Law.
q" The Philadelphia is, however. the most
instructive. There, the commissioner decided
wrong; as courts and even juries sometimes will.
This protection then of the wrongfully claimed
man proved Intellectual. But can almost par
don the mistake, for the revelation il has made
of the efficacy OF the remaining projections. Hav-
ing experienced all the defects OF the Fugitive Law
did the man lose his freedom? No the man in
whose behalf he had been claimed, seeing the mis-
take, At once released him. Why did bei In the
hrst place. because he possessed notions OF right
and wrong, which exists below Mason and Dixon's
hne, as we'll as above it. In the second place, be-
cause he knew perfectly well that he could not
hold the man II he were disposed.
we make no apology for the commissioner
But white men not unfrequently, committed
for trial OF crimes OF which they innocent by
erring magistrates, yet there is no rebellion or
nullihcaton threataGed on that account The
equaniInity with which the alleged fugitive bore
himself in this case, showed that he had little
apprehension as an innocent man has under a
false charge. I"
The republic., 1850-12-30

TsH BArsoR PosT OrFfcr rRoBBrp.-John Prebe
Wellington, the young man who robbed the Ban
gor post office, has confessed the crime charged
against him, and says be commenced his depreda-
tions about year ago when he distracted five dol
lars from each OF two letters going from Dexter TO
Boston. After that he took twenty five dollars from
a letter Down East 10 Boston; also a sum of money
from ono sent by the Dexter postmaster to Boston,
about sir months since. He extracted fifty dol
lars from letter mailed at Monroe for Boston.
Another letter robbed from Down Fact; the
next was robbery OF one hundred dollars from =
letter he could not recolect where from or going.
Several months ago he took various lots Of money
going West; never took any mailed at this office, or
going Esst, as he thought that in the former case
be would be e-s liable To detection. lie said he
took the six fifty dollar billie from the Oldtown let
ter about fortnight since, and that he took two
hundred dollars from two letters going from East
Brewer TO Boston about the same time He stated
that what silver was found among the moneys aken
from him Was taken from the money drawer ia the
othce, and that he replaced IL with billie yelling
ton was examined last Saturday, and. for want of
bail in fifteen hundred dollars, he was committed
for trial at tho nett United States district court TO
lie holden at Portland on the fret Tuesday Of Feb
rusry next.
The republic., 1850-12-30

MINERALS OF ARKASsAs.-Thc New Orleans
Bulletin states that Mr.. Smell, a well known ltho-
grapher Of that city, who has just returned from
journey in the interior Of Arkansas, has brought
iron, lead, copper, and zinc. lie alec discovered n
lump OF gold in johnson county deeply imbedded
in sand rock on reef Of rocks projecting in the
Arkansas river, near the mouth Of Shoal creek,
where he thinks IL was deposited during high
ter, and from which 1t could not easily escape. IL
has the appearance of the quartz gold Of California
being mechanically blended with the rock. II
weighs twelve pcnnyweghts, and is worth about
nine dollars. The surface Of the specimen seems
considerably worn by attrition, and IL had evident
ly been carried within doubtless n cycle Of many
years, from some remote point, until it reached the
ohnk into which II fell, where its specific gravity
prevented IL from being washed away. Mr.. Smell
is Of opinion that there s no gold in the immediate
country where this specimen was found, but thinks
IL altogether probable that valuable deposits exist
in the distant mountains
The republic., 1850-12-30

SnPwREcE AND Loss or Lfrr.-The Newbury-
port Macs. Herald says that the Path instant a
schooner was discovered ashore Salisbury beach,
and another the lower part Of Plum island.
Captain johnson, Of Rovley, and boars crew
from that town, went off to the schooner ashore on
Plom island, found her about two and half miles
north of Emerson's rock. She wac the Argue, Of
Frankfort, apparently good vessel, upwards of
one hundred tons, laden with stone. Her broad
side was stove in her decks ripped up, and main
mast jumped out and hanging by the sprng- stay
Inc dead body of young man eighteen or twenty
years old vas found upon the beach No papers
were found on board the vessel, all loose things
having been washed away The crew must have
all porisbed. The schooner Salisbury beach s
said TO have been from Machias, bound TO New
York The mate and the cook pershcd, and IL s
said five men were saved The mate was taken
from the rigging alive, but died soon after reach
ing the shore.
The republic., 1850-12-30
Late from Havana,

The Savannah Republican and Morning Ne,os
have received by the schooner Faker sdvices from
Havana TO the 18th instant.
The Diario de la Marina con graduates tself ON
the fact that President Filmore's message, re-
ceved by the Ohio, is short enough to admit of be
ing published.
The ship Rapid, arrived at Havana the 18th
utimo took out the principal part of the furniture
for the house TO be occupied by Jenny Lind,
On the 18th ultmo the every extraordinary and
brilliant regiment of Naples (Spanish) arrived at
Cardenas The loyal inhabitants of that city re.
ceved this regiment with every demonstration of
delight and confidence.
The cholera still hngers in several ports the
north side OF the island and on the south side il
prevails in some of the most important sugar dis
tricts, with considerable mortality, occasioning
fears that diminution in the yield Of many estates
may be the consequence, owing to the serious
duction in the laboring force
The island is quiet, and business brisk
There is large quantity of shipping in the port
of Havana
The republic., 1850-12-30

WILD CAT, THE SEMINOLE CHIEr.--We that
reward of ten thousand doarstnas been offered by
the Seminole agent for the apprehension Of some
hundred and fifty or two hundred slaves who have
been taken from the Greek and Seminole nations
by the celebrated Wild Cat. Wild Cat is shrewd
bold, and amb tious, poasosscd OF more talent and
more extensive views than the Indians of the
praries. His views extend beyond the mere theft
of few horses, which satisfies the desires OF Ca
Inanche. He seems disposed to occupy such posi-
ton as may be productive both OF power and wealth
The section in which the SeminOles have been To-
Gated does not seem to present proper field for his
cuterprsing genius. Having surveyed the country
far as Mexico, he found no eligible field until lac
passed over into the territories Of that republic He
found the people unwarlike and suffering under the
terrible depredatlons of the Camanches He offered
TO protect them from the incursions of the Canaan
ches and Apaches on condition oi having por-
ton of their territory allotted 10 him and his follow
ere for a residence. This proposition was readily
accepted by the provincial authorities, though It
las met the disapproval Of the supreme govern
lnent of Mexico. Wild Cat has now returned TO
lead large portion OF HE nation to these set
Elements The negroes whom he stole will make
valuable additions 10 his band. Should he succeed
IN bringing back any portion OF HE tribe, aug
nented by other tribes which have already offered
10 JON him IN this settlement, and the great num-
Der Of negroes whom be might in future steal from
ths frontier, be would prove exceedingly trou-
slesome neighbor. Wild Cat, it is clear, has not
forgotten the school in which be educated.
The seminoles, during their residence in Florida
previous 10 it's cesson to the United States, sc
quired considerable wealth by stealing negroes,
horses, and other property from the Georgia from
tier. Some Of the slaves Afterwards became active
warriors during the contest between the United
States and the Seminoes Should Wild Cat re-
turn, the prospects Of similar state 81 things
this frontier would be TO him Irresistible. The adj
vantage Of position within the limits Of Mexico,
TO which be might retreat without fear Of pursuit
and the and facility with which he could exc
cute his predatory incorsions across prairies,
have been properly appreciated by him.
San Anionto Ledger.
The republic., 1850-12-30

BETTER THAN HEARIse JENNY LIsD.-A cor
respondent Of the Richmond Hing relates the fol-
lowing incident
"a gentleman well known in Richmond left
home on Friday evening, on his way to the con
cert, with dollars in his pocket before reach
ing the theatre he met a poor fellow from the
country in great distress. Ii seems the poor fell
low's cart had been broken down il was getting
late, he many miles from home, and bad no
means of paying for the repairs. The gentleman,
seeing the mans distress, asked what the repairs
would cost-he was told about ten dollars The ten
dollars intended for the concert Immediately
given for this purpose, and he returned home with
out hearing the far famed Mise Jenny. Here, true
sympathy and bcnevolenco gained the victory over
self indulgence. And who doubts that this gentle
man felt calmer and purer JOY than any Of the
hundreds who throngcd the theatre on Friday
nigbtP
The republic., 1850-12-30
TO Teresa Paroeli,
WITH A .oaows OF prowEHs.


The stars shine through the firmanent,
When all the earth with night lie dark,
And God the flowers on earth has sent,
The day, by perfumed light to mark.
The flowers are stars TO earth by day
The stars are flowers to heaven by night,
And all their glorious forms display
The lovely earth and sky to light
We cannot, from the walls of heaven,
Selecting stare, here throw them down;
But, Queen of Song, our earth hns given
These starry emblems for thy crown.
Take then the flowers that still will thirst
To live immortal on thy brow;
Symbols Of stars, that singing first,
First praised creation then, as now.
Great Queen of Song and Tragic Art,
Thy soul may not this gift contemn--
The honest jewels of the heart
Will shine for thee diadem
The republic., 1850-12-30
BOOTS AND SHOES.

II EDMONSTON has just received a large and
IL. splendid stock Of Boots and Shoes, of every
description, for Gentlemen. Also on hand Ladies
and Chidrens shoes, OF every description and quail
ity, which he vii! sell low, for cash, or pune
tual customers, can be bought in any house in
this city.
Mr. f. takes this opportunity of returning thanks
to his old customers and friends for their parona ge
heretofore extended, and hopes for continuance OF
the same. He will thank all who are indebted to
him to settle their accounts by cash note, on or
before the lst day of January next, at which time
they will be rendered.
f. EDMONSTON,
7th st, nearly opposite Odd Fellows Hail.
adjoining the residence of Mr.. Jos Harbaugh.
Dec 30-Iweod
The republic., 1850-12-30

RAILRoAD AccIDENT,-The cars that left Co
lunbia, S. c., on the s4th instant, on the CT ar
lotte road for Winnsboro, with twenty passengers
had just entered on the tressel- work at Elkin's
Mill distant about ten miles, when something was
discovered to be wrong. The engine halted, when
the two ends of the cross-tes of the tressel work
gave way, and the train precipitated about
thirty feet into the millpond. Mr.. Nicholas lib
son, the depot agent at Winnsboro' and an infant
OF Mr. and Mrs. Powell died from the injuries re-
ceived. A servant girl Of MIR. Lyles drowned,
General Even had an arm dislocated, and received
a cut in the forehead.
The brcakock to the front wheel of the truck
had become detached from some unknown cause,
and lodged in front of the wheel on the iron rail,
and this caused the to be thrown from the
track, with the fatal result. The tressel- work
received no injury, and two trains have since
passed over il.