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Southern shield., 1850-08-24

DIsUNIoN.-To show the kind of talk that is held at Washington, among some of the Southern ultras, we give the following from the correspondence of the Baltimore Patriot-tortunately there are but few such hot heads, and the discreet and sensible men of the South, who are in the large majority, deprecate all such language and proceedings:
 'lt is talked among Southern Democrats that they are going to lock Utah up in the territorial committee, and never bring her into the House; serve New Mexico in the same way; prevent any legislation in the Senate by talking, aud in the House by revolutionary proceedings, as calling the yeas and nays upon adjournment, then adjourn, go home, and prepare for war with the North, and conquer by the sword all the acquired territories south of 36 30, and obtain of the North by the same process a compact for the admission of seven States below that line, the five in Texas, one in New Mexico and one in California, leaving to the North two, Utah and California. If this sounds strange, can only say it is ProJect sincerely spoken of by certain mem. bers of Congress-.
 The llllnoisans say that there are a suffi- clent number of Northern men floating down the Mississippi river every day to keep it clear of any force that even Europe could maintain and povision at it's month. The crews alone of Mississippi steamboats number 10000 men, and not less than 2OOOOO passengers are daily floating on that thoroughfare.
 As Gen. Foote says, "this kind of talk is laughable," but believe me, it is absolutely indulged in with seriousness, though it would be difficult to make many believe ii or regard it."
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

THIEVES IN LONDON is supposed tha the number of persons who make trade O thieving in London, is not less than 6,OOO of these, nearl y 200 are first class thieves or swell mobmen, "macemen,' and trade swindlers, bill swindlers, dog stealers, &c.: about 400 burglars, "dancers," ,""garreteers,' ,' and other adopts with the skeleton keys The rest are pickpockets, "gonophs," mostly young thieves, who sneak into areas and rob tlls, and other plferers.
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

SINGULAR VEGETABLE PHENOMENON The following account of singular and perhaps important vegetable phenomenon, is taken from the Knoxville CTen.) Register
 "About this time last year, the cane upon several islands in the rivers of East Tennes- see was discovered to be producing small grains, which very much resembled rye, both as 10 size and shape. It grew in heads and was covered with chatf, like that of wheat. The production was then con- sldered as remarkable, and so unusual that not even the "oldest inhabitant" had ever seen anything of the kind The coniec- lures respecting the cause of the appearance ot this unusual grain was very numerous many persons (and some of them skilled in botanic learning) supposed that the cane had, by some means, been inoculcated with wheat.
 This year, we are told, that the cane throughout East Tennessee is bearing al- most incredibequantities of the same grain. At some places it would not be difficult to collect as much as twenty-five or thirty bushels per acre. Some persons owning cane lands have already gathered large quantities of the grain, which they find makes a flour equal in appearance to that of wheat, and equally as paletable when cooked in the form of cakes, &c. Hogs and fowls eat the grain as it falls from the cane with the same greediness that they devour any other small grain. Another remarkable feature about the matter is, that 50 soon as the grain begins 10 mature the cane begins to die, and the indications now are, that all the cane in East Tennessee will die out this season.
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

"Independent" writes to the Philadelphia North American that it is not true, as has been stated in various quarters, that MT. Corwin's nomination as Secretary of the Treasury encountered any opposition in the Senate. He was confirmed unanimous ly like all his colleagues, and without the formaity of calling the ayes and nays. A division was asked by one Senator, but it was subsequently, withdrawn.
Southern shield., 1850-08-24
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, August l3.

SENArE.-A bill to distribute the public lands among the States in which they are located for the use of actual settlers was taken up.
 Mir. Walker supported the bill, which, after some debate, was postponed till Mon day.
 The California bill was taken up. MT. Davis, of Miss, opposed it's passage, warn ing the Senate of the serious and fatal con- sequences likely to follow the consummation of such a measure.
 Nil. Clemens, of Ala, opposed the bill also, in an animated speech. MT. Houston defended the vote he was about to give in support of the bill-- he secuted all idea of disunion in,regard to the propriety of admitting California.
 After further debate, the bill was passed by yeas 34, nays IS.
 The passage of the bill was greeted with Representations of applause. Mir. BerreH signIneu HIS ueslre 10 ehttl protest against the bill on the part ot the minority. Mir. Bells resolution to establish Terri toral government for New Mexico, was made the special order for Monday.
 The Senate then adjourned.
Southern shield., 1850-08-24
South Carolina vs. South Carolina.

Mr. Rhett, of South Carolina, threatens 10 unflri the banner of disunion to protect the interests of his State. The Union to him, is of no value. See what estimate was put upon it few years since, by the most gifted son of that State, Mir. McDuffie. That gentleman said:
 "The Union prevents us from wasting and destroying one another. It tpreserves rela- tions of peace among communities, which, if broken into, separate nations would be arrayed against one another in perpetual, mercileSS and ruinouS War. It indeed con- tributes to ourdefence against foreign States, but still more, it defends us from one an- other. For ourselves we fear, that bloody and mournful as human history is, a sadder page than has ever been written, might record the snfferinas of the cnuntrv. shnnld we divide ourselves into separate communi- ties. We fear that our country, in case of disunion, would be broken into communities, which would cherish towards one another singularly fierce and implacabe enmilies." /"
 This is the language of patriotism and of common sense. Mir. McDuffie clearly fore saw the evils which would result from dis union, and he calls upon his countrymen to avoid them, whilst Mir. Rhett urges them on 10 their own ruin.
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

HousE.-The bill granting pension 10 John Mitchell, who lost both his legs in Mexico, was passed.
 Mr. Jones, fom the Committee on Rules, offered an amendment 10 Mir. --'s bill, which he thus explained: "We are all aware that under the rules, five minutes are allowed for explanation, to member offer ing an amendment; after all debate has been closed, and that some of the most business like and beneficial action has taken place under them, but we have also seen that the rule is abused by this transfer of amendment, as it was originally intended 10 give the mover of an amendment an opportunity particularly on an Appropria- ton bill, to explain the amendment; the Committee proposes to extend this right 10 any other member to reply, and there shall be no further debate on 1.-the same rule to be extended 10 all amendments. The Committee shall vote, and the mover shall not be permitted to withdraw his amend ment without their unanimous consent"
 An animated debate arose, and the subject was laid aside The House then went into Committee of the Whole on the Civil and Diplomatic bill, but adjourned without coming 10 any action.
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

LE We are authorized to announce SAML NJ. McCURDY as candidate for Prosecutn, Attorney in this the lst Judicial Circuit.
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

"The British empire, sir" exclaimed a aaan Bull to Jonathan, "is one on which the sun never sets." "And one," replied Jonathan, fin which the tax. gatherer never goes to bed"
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

GRAHAM's M.GAzINE.-We are indebted to the publisher of this valuable periodical for copy of he splendid Photographic en- graving, "Chrst Blessing Little Children This, together with the magnificent plate, "The Mothers first Prayer" is given to subscribers to the Magazine. These two pictures abne are richly worth the sub scription price of the work.
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

" We publish in another clumn the names of the gentlemen selecte by Pres ident FILLMORE as his CabinetMnisters They are men of tried integrity lofty patri- otsm, and undoubted ability.
 That very able paper, the Lolsiana Re- publican, thus speaks of the Pr,sident and the Cabinet:
 In the choice of his constitutional advisers our President has evnced grea wisdom To choose wise subordinate officers, in whom our great trusts are to be reposed requires higher capacity thanis necessary for any other executive duty. It demand: the intuitive power of reading character and of judging the fitness of inlgiduaIs fol particular duties. The Cabinet of Presi dent Fillmore is universally recognized a: equal in ability, in energy, andntegrity tc the best which has aided any previous ad minstration.
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

ELECTRO -MAGNETIsM.-Oneiof the most remarkable inventions of this oz any other age is now being exhibited in Washington, being-the positive practical application of Electro-Magnetism as Motive Power. Ii is indeed a wonderful discovery, one that is likely to superseds steam as propelling power.
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

N UST received, large supply of supen0 sS Honey Dew Scotch Snuff.
 lfay II. LOTT & GRANT
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

In reference to the death of Gen. Tay Tor, the Paris papers furnish the following: "In consequence of the death of the President of the United States, the President of the French Republic will go into mourning for one month. A grand solemn service will be performed at Notre Dame, and for ten days the national flag will have black crape attachedn
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

THE NEW CABINEr-The construction of the new cabinet satisfies all but utraists It is thoroughly Whig, of course; that was to be expected. Butit is not on this ground that the satisfaction rests. In the present crisis of the country, many strong Wings care much less about this than the far more important fact that the Cabinet has been so constructed as to promote harmony and good will between the different sections of the Union. No extreme men on either side are included in the list The northern men are free from ulraSm, and the southern men likewise, and four out of the seven members composing the Cabinet are from slaveholding States. The design of the Executive evidently was, to surround him. self with men of conciliatory views, by whose aid he may be enabled to steer the ship of state safely between Scyla and Charybdis. MT. Websteris himself host, and his position in reference to the whole country is most admirable. He was never before in a condition to exert so much power and influence. We have no doubt that it will be exerted wisely and well.
 ~. '. Journal 0f Commerce.
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

THE GOLD LAKE OF CALFoRNIA.-A
 letter received from California, by a resident
 of this city, was shown us yesterday,
 wherein the writer denies the existence of such new placer as the Gold Lake, and
 states his belief that the extravagant and
 alluring reports about this spot is gotten up
 entirely by speculators to enhance the
 value ot properties in its vicinity. Hun dreds are said to be thronging to the gold
 lake from every town, hamlet and placer in
 California, their hopes high after the dazzling tales they have heard, and in ninety-nine
 cases out of the hundred probably destined
 to be falsied. Persons who have been .hsome time in California, and already wit 'oonessed or suffered by some of the ruses 9ofrequently resorted to by spectators are oonot so easily led astray, but remain to their !, work until the general report about the ,fmmense riches of the lake are corroborated hby some of their personal friends who have Mseen them. Serious losses, nay, total ruin lpwiil, however, be entaied on the believers owho have sold out on the very first alarm oto repair immediately at theand of promise 'u &. Louis mteMgencer.
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

Thanks to the Hon. Wm. K. Sebasta and the Hon. Truman Smith, for public doc umentS.
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

w The boundaries of Utah are thus defnet A, H. PHILLIPS, CLERK. < A from the Record. Attes A. H. PHILLIPS, CLERK. n 8 35O.
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

oE tne east by the summit of the Rocky FMountans, and on the south by the thirty
 seventh parallel of north latitude.
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

However much the recent meetings in Texas, and the action of Governor Bell, have indicated different state of things, we learn from the Galveston, Texas, Civil ion, of the 10th ultimo, that, as regards the state of affairs in Santa Fe, the great ma jority of the people of Texas are yet un- excited, and quietly awaiting the result of the action of Congress and the meeting of the Legislature. It is said, moreover, that this last body, as appears from it's proceed ings last winter, is in favor of prudent and conciatory measures.-ProU. Jour-
Southern shield., 1850-08-24

--- --''-' "o---- sc.-'c1r, 1s v regular weekly packet between Hele- Ia and Wittsburg, on the St. Francis river, and Fill touch at all the intermediate landings;- .nd will also make occasional trips to Memphis. The S. Francis is new boat, built express
 y for the above trade, and presents excellent accommodations to passengers and a reliable Opportunity to shippers.
 8 Helena, September Sth, 1849.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-03

Sweet Ao*ef! Springs earliest, lUveiest gem
While 81 her flowers are idly sleeping,
Thou reaf'st thy purple diadcfn;
Meekiy from thy seclusiOn peeping.
Thou, from thy httle secret mound
Where diamond dew drops shine above thee,
Scatterest Thy modest fragrance round.
And well may natures poet love thee!
Yesi have envied thee, sweet fowerf
And long'd like thee, to live obscurely
SHELTERED IN some benignant bower
And breathing f nth my soul so purely.
Thine is sh1rt. swift reign know
But here-thy spirit still perv-ding-
New violet tufts again shall blow,
Then fade awAy~~as thou AT fading
And be renewed the hope Row blest,
% may that hope desert ne nevert1
Like thee to sleep on natures breast
And wake again, and bloom fcreTeyi
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-03

CALIFORNIA EMIGRATION AND EUROPEAN
lMMIGRATION.-Some Of our contemporaries
have endeavored TO produce alarm on account
of the great drain Of wealth from the United
States incidental to the emigration TO Cali
fornia. They suppose the emigration from
the United States to California for 1850. will
embrace 10000 persons. We think this is
too high an eslu.ate, by Mt least 80, 600. But,
admitting it TO be true-and admitting thai
each emigrant will take away with him $500
in money and other value the total of wealth
sent from the United States to California will
be, for 1880, S75.000,000. But during the
current year the emigration TO California
will include more children and women than
that of the preceding years; so that there
can be no doubt that the estimate Of $500 TO
each emigrant is fully high. Seventy-five
millions per annum seems, a large amount to
| be deducted annually from the sum of the ma
tional wealth, and has undoubtedly been con-
sldered by many as a proper subject for nation
al soIicitude.
But, when we come to reflect upon the
amount and character of the European emf
grafton TO THESE shores, we think our appre
/ tensions of any serious embarrassment from
the emigration to California should cease
The emigrationstrom Europe to the United
States, last year, was. 1--WE beeve) over
100000 But if we estimate it at only 15O-
00C for the current year, we shall be far with
in the mark. Now, the character of this En-
ropefn emigration has improved oflate years.
A very large proportion Of it consists of farm
erS and others. in circumstances comparative
ly affluent. More than half bring with them
PROBABLY $500 sterling, ami a fourth at least
Of the lumber may he fairly estimated to
bring with them $4,000 each, and not a few
from four to five times that amount. But
if only half the emigrants from Europe aver
age each $50 pounds sterling, II will replace
the drain produced by the emigration to
California. We have no doubt that the en-
igration from Europe to the United States
brings into the country il money twice the
amount which the California emf rants take
from 1t.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-03
Preserve the union.

There is nothing transpiring at Washing
ton to inspire US with a certainty that the
Compromise measure will soon receive that
favor among members of Congress which will
carry it through both Houses. There is vet
cause to doubt the passage of the BILL
There is yet much to discourage those who
are anxiously looking for the return of har-
mony to cur country by the passage of this
measure, going on in Congress. The Com
promise Committee has been made the sub
Ject OF the jeers and sarcastic slang of South
ern hotspurs and Northern AboIitionists-
The bill has been most violently assaiIed by
Yulee, Clemens and Hale. They have pro-
nounced it defective, and have endeavored to
show its defects. They propose no amend
ments for remedying these defects, but show
a disposition to demolish the bill entirely, be-
cause its provisions, in something's. CRATE too
severely on their ultra feelings.
But while this is the case, we may take
much encouragement from the firm and pa
tEiotic stand made by It's advocates. Many
prominent members Of the Democratic party
have lately evinced strong desire that the
measure should succeed, and have lent ii
their determined support.
Encouragement to all who are exerting
themselves to restore to our country harmony
through the adoption ofthe Compromise plan
should at once be given. The people desire
return Of peace. They desire an abatemen
of the violence Of sectional discord the ra
wings of Abolitionists and fanatics. They are
disguised with the features which our polit
ical affairs have worn for the last halt year
and are anxious for improvement. Their
there should be in them knoaon sympathy
for their Representatives in Congress, whc
are laboring against bitter opposition to &C
compIish that which is so desirabe-the re
turn Of happiness and general prosperity t.
the country.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-03
Nashville Convention. To.Dax.

To-day is the appointed time for holding the
Southern Nashville Convention. In the pres
ent crisis of political affairs what influence can
such Convention WELD ? How can it unite
the South, or effect the the North2 The
whole proceeding will be perfect mockery /;
the meeting in every thlnga humbug. 1t can
command no attention from the people, other
than that of ridicule. The people desire not
the suggestion of any measure by them, to
settle the questions of the time; and even
should they suggest plan of settlement,
what possible effect can it have? The
people never desired such convocation of in
dividuals as this Convention will be- They
will ard have irowned upon it as ridiculous
and treacherous design. No Convention Of
the nature of this can be of utility, unless it
spring from the people and represent their
sentiments.
The Nashville Convention may injure, but
cannot possibly benefit the South, or any
other section of the Union.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-06-03
Sub.SOiIinR.

From what we have read on the subject,
and from our own experience in sub sOiing,
we conceive it TO be our duty 10 urge strong
Iy on our eHbsFuibers the necessity of sub
soiling their corn hand. especially the present
season. 1: is not too late even now; indeed,
we are OF opinion, based on our own expert
ence, that The proper time to SUBJ soil Tor the
present crop, especially on close stiff land, is
at the time the corn receives its FIRST blowing
the sub soil TO follow the fhrtow Of what
ever other ploW is used for that purpose
Land sub soIled in the winter is apt to ran to-
gether again before summer, especially when
we have rs many heavy rains as have fallen
this winter and spring. We would therefore
prefer. unless on sward lands turned down IN
the winter and which is intended to cultivate
specifically only so as not to break down in
to the reversed sod, subsoiling at the time
above stated. In sward land, the sub-soIl
should follow the turning plow. But some
will saw we have no time to subsoil our land.
Permit US to say to you however, that, in our
humble opinion, you hare ample time. If
you have not time you are reaching too far,
you are about to overcrop your force. And
here let us ask the question: how many OF our
farmers and planters do over-crop them
selves? one-haif three-fourths or four-fiflhs2
View the matter under all its influences, such
Il
wear ring out the lands, horses and mules. di-
minished crops for the want of proper culture
and certain deteration of land for the want
of time to make manure. &c. &C., and then
answer The question: Would it not be more
prudent in US when pitching our crop. to cal
culate on working but five instead of six days
in each week? Or, in other words, TO drop
off one-sixih Of the land set apart for the
present operations? II so We might sub-soil
our lind, and drive our work before US instead
Of having it 10 drive US through the whole
year allowing US no time 10 make manure or
! 10 put aud keep our fences in neat and cred
| table order.
| We have had such Il superabundance OF
rain through the last winter and spring so far
! that we may reasonably expect dry summer
| to follow and hence the necessity of making
prepare ions TO meet and counIcract its eff
| lects. This SubSol blowing will do. We feaI
not any such droughts as we have ever wit
messed provided our land has been properly
SUBSIDIZED.
We no doubt have stronger faith in the
use OF the subsoil plowthan very many of oul
readers; but we have proved our faith by oul
works ard desire others 10 do the same
/ When we commenced writing this article VIZ
! intended giving the results OF an experiment
ma e by us some three years since we think
an account of which was published III thu
Southern Cultivator, and most concusvely
satisfied US, even il we had made no further
experiments or heard nothing more on tbs
great utility of subsoiling. And we nigh
adduce testimony enough which we have a
hand to fill our present number; but our arti
Gle is already long enough.
Farmer and Planter.