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Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22
MASSACHUSETTS PoLITICs. Md
,]lesex Counlv Free Soil and Democratic

MASSACHUSETTS PoLITIcs.-1he MID
dlesex County Free Soil and Democratic
Convention, me, on'the 1st inst, AZ Con
cord, for the purpose of forming coail-
ton. In both conventions there was
very little opposition to such a course.
J. w. Baird, of Lowell. was President
of the Democratic Convention and John
A. Bolles, of the Free Soil.
Severa! delegates in Democratic Con
vention made speeches against a coah-
tion-one saying if the democratic party
could not stand upon their own platform,
they had better not attempt TO stand at
ALL
One member moved that the conven-
ton adjourn sine die. without making
nominations. Another, that unless tree
soilers came upon the democratic plat
form, no union ought tc be performed
with them.
Aside from these few manifestations ot
disapprobation, ali went merry as "A mar
rage bell.
The free solers adopted he coalition
ticket without a mnrmur. Ii is compos-
ed of Charles c. Ha.ewell, eCitor OF the
Boston Times; J. w. Baird, Of Lowell;
aud Joseph Fuller. Of Birmingham, dem
ocrats; and Henry Wilson of Nattick;
A. Burlnggame, Of Cam5ridse; and S.
e. Sewell, of Stoneham, free soileys.
Mr.. Sewell was the former Liberty
candidate for Governor.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

A singular fugitive slave case has just
occurred in Philadelphia. in which the
slave. woman of sixty, has demanded
20 be sent back TO her master, and the
master is unwilling to receive her. II
appears, according to her account, that
her master drove her away to look for
two Of her sons who had absconded a
short time before; that, having found
them, they refused to return; and that
now she insists on being sent home by
herself, in order that she may have a com
Portable asylum in her old age.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22
GRAND Project FOR New ORLEANS =

ORAND IROJECT FOR NEW ORLEANS -
MIR. II. b. Payne. OF New Orleans. has
submitted a project to the General Coun-
Gil of that city, which has been adopted
by them, aud which the Crescent des-
cribes briefly as follows: "Mr. Payne PRO
poses that New Orleans should petition
Congress for grant OF two millions OF
acres of land lying behind Eighteen
States OF the Union, lie thnN, would
,oin in the petition. These two millions
of acres of land are to be divided among
the Three municipalities. Suosewerage
is to make their surface perfectly dry
A public park tor each Munlcipalrty is to
be established. A fresh sea breeze is to
De commanded at all times, and thus the
constant health and uninterrupted COM
merce of New Orleans secured"
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22
The Hon. J. M. Berrien has addresse

The Hon. J. M. Berrien has addressed
lengthy letter to his constituents, the
citizens of Georgia. in reply to charges
that have been made agains. him. aud in
vindication of his general political course.
He declares himself irrevocably welded
''to the preservation of the peace and
harmony of the Union,' and favorable to
the maintenance Of the Compromise, al
though in his opinion not entirely just in
all its parts.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22
A CuRrous PASSAGE IN AMERICAN HIS

A Curious PASSAGE IN AMERICAN HIS
ToRY.-Col. Benton Is at Washington,
engaged upon his book his thirty years
observations as a Senator It is reported
that he has taken up his residence in
Washington city for the fall and winter,
looking forward now. for he has nothing
else TO hope for, TO the mischief he may
do in the coming Presidential contest
Judge Woodbury's death leaves him to
90 over to Geu Houston, and it is said
that he will push his pretensions with all
his influence But to the Book
Col. Benton will make some strange
disclosures, and he can, if he will, damn
a good many of his party who now stand
fair before the country If published be
fore the next Presidential election, it will
create a sensation. One passage Of 1t is
said to present a curious state of affairs
under the Polk Administration. 1t has
been read tc some one, or some one has
read it, and reports that it attributes to
President Polk the design, during the
| war with Mexico, of withdrawing the
troops from that service altogether.-
This design is said to have been formed
in consequence of the clamor of The
Wings about the immense expenditure OF
money TO carry on the war The order
for this purpose was actually signed by
Secretary Marcy, OF the War Depart
ment Col. Benton heard of it late at
night He called on the President, was
closeted with him for several hours, aud
the result was, recall of the order and
the prosecution of the war Col. Ben
ton claims for himself, as tue conse-
quence of the exercise Of his personal in
fiuence with the President in this matter,
that he saved the Democratic party from
! destruction, and there is much ground tor
such claim. Iftrue, it is a curious episode
of that war; and one rejecting no credit
upon the Cabinet of Mr.. Polk. II not
true, Mr.. Marcy can explain it. When
it is recolle cted that Col. Benton had IN
nuence enough with the President TO in
duce him to recommend the creation OF
the office of Lieutenant General in the
army of the United States, with the in
tention to elevate him TO that command
over two of the greatest and most sue
cessful Generals ever the world saw, ii
will not surprise any thinking man to
hear of the disclosure which it Is SAID
MIR Benton intends 10 make IN his book
ST. L0uas Republican.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

EXPLOSION OF BOILER AND Loss OF
L1FE.-A despatch dated Cleveland, Ohio,
Sept. pa, says:
Two locomotives attached to the freight
train on the Cleveland, Columbus and
Cincinnati Railroad, left here this morn
ing, and had proceeded aboat three miles
when the boiler of the locomotive explo-
ded. The engineer, s. Booth, formerly
Of Rochester, was killed instantly, and
the engineer Of the other was so-badly
scalded and otherwise injured, tina, it is
feared he canno; recover. Two firemen
were also badly scalded. The rails were
torn up and thrown several rods One
locomotive was entirely destroyed, and
the other badly damaged. The passen-
ger train will be delayed five or six hours.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22
TpE ARCTIC SEARCHING EXPEDITION.

TnE ARCTIC SEARCHING EXPEDITION.
Return of the Ship Lody Faankiin.
The N. Y. Journal of Commerce has the
following intelligence from cotrespon-
dent at Aberdeens
JOURNAL OFFICE. Wednesday. A. NJ.
II. NJ. ship Tartarus, nnder the com
mand of Lieut.. r. Rich, r N, came into
the bay this morning. having, while en-
oaued on fishing inspection, with the
Hon. Mr. Primrose, Secretary OF the
Board of Fisheries, on board proceeded
10 Shetland, and fallen in with the Lady
Franklin. Capt. Penny, about twenty
miles Forth Of the Orkneys, returning
from the Arctic expedition.
Lieut. Rich, with much promptitude,
Immediately embarked Capt. Penny with
the dispatches for the Admiralty from
Capt Austin's squadron; and, by great
exertion, succeeded against a contrary
wind in reaching Aberdeen, SO as to for
ward Capt. Penny to London, by the ex-
press train at 6 o'clock this morning.
In the summer OF 1850, Capt Penny
discovered at Beehy Island, in Yelling
ton Channel, distinct traces Of Sir John
Franklin's winter quarters, for the year
S45-46--the year that sir John Frank
lin left Eng !and. Sma! stores OF differ
ent kinds were found, and three graves
with the marks Of Erebus and Terror
The discovery of these traces, so near
Cape Riley, identifies the stores that
were found there with Sir John Frank
Inns party.
The place at BceciIy Island was ex-
amined by her Majesty's ships after it
had been discovered by Capt. Penny; but,
although every effort has been made by
all the vessels engagedd uring the twelve
months that have elapsed since these
first traces were seen, nothing further
has been found, and the searching ships
are preparing TO return home. having Civ
en- up all hope of finding the lost expedi-
ton.
The Lady Franklin aud Sophia started
together on their return, but parted com
pany during the voy age; the Felix, Sir
John Ross, was seen by the Lady Frank
lin returning; and it is supposed 10 be
the intention Of Capt. Austin to leave
early, II no further traces are found 10y
any of his ships--every track aud dis
trict having been fully explored tor an
Immense range beyond the winter guar
ters that had teen discovered
While the intelligence thus conveyed
is disneartenlug AS regards 'he safety Of
Sir John FrauklIu's party, it is grauiy-
mo TO be able TO add that. with the ex-
ceptIou OF one death IN her Majesty :
squadron the whole OF the ships that
had gone out are perfectly healthy; and
Capt. Penny bears the highest testimony
10 the good conduct OF the crews OF the
Lady Franklin and Sophia. under bis
command.
His accounts from Capt. Austin's
squadron, aud from Sir john Ross, are
TO so recent date as the l2Lh OF August
last, when they were all well; and he has
had an excellent passage home.
News from the American Exploring
Expedition to the 18th Sept. 1890, have
been received IN England.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22
SUPPOSED ARREST OF PINcKNEY, THE

SUPPOSED ARREST OF PINCKNEY, THE
SLAVE OF Mr.. GoRsUcH-A man an
swering the description of Pinckney,
with three others. supposed to have par
tIclpated in the Christiana outrage, were
arrested on the 25th inst, in Fisherville,
Dauphin county. Pa, and committed to
prison. The examination was to take
place before Commissioner McAllister at
three o'clock P. NJ of the following day.
All admitted themselves fugitives.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

CLOSE OF THE NEw YORK FAIR.-The
New York State Fair ended on the 18th
inst, and the crowd has departed All
declare it the greatest ever held The
receipts exceeded those OF amy previous
fair by about 5000. The receipts of
admission to the fair grounds have real
ized S14, GOO. The premiums have
amounted to only SIS, 900
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22
We tender our thanks 10 Messrs. T..
II. w. Maddux and 3. L. Brittin for late
New Orleans and New York papers.

The PREsIDENr.-The country resounds
with appreciation Of the manner iii which
AIR. Fillmore has discharged the duties
of his high and responsible office, during
The entire period of his Administration.
Never was more frmness needed. and
never more difficult to be maintained.
On one hand has been the high and i'm
perious call of duty TO his country-hls
lcha'e country-on the other, the -railery
and abuse OF the opposition press. distort-
ing his views. .nisconstruing his motives,
and denouncing him as the worst enemy
10 .he best Interests of his country. But
he has uobly stood the conflict. and is
now rcupiug his reward i'll the wide
spread praises of his countrymen. Among
these we are glad TO hear prominently
resouudng the voice Of the Old Dominion.
She is The mother OF Presidents. and has
sattled nobIy, in the olden time, for the
rights Of the people. For some years
back she has manifested an apathy and
indifference, unworthy her ancient stand
ing. She now seems determined to re-
sume il, and amid the jaring elements of
discord bv which she is surrounded 10
raise der flag for Fillmore and the Onion.
We are led TO these remarks by notice
III the "Repub!ic' Of the enthusiastic
proceedings Of the Whig Convention O.?
Virginia, which met recently at Rich
mond and nominated Geo. W. Summers,
of Kauawha, for Governor. We have
not space for a full detail Of the speeches,
but we rnay gather their spirit from the
following sentence from the speech Of the
President Of the Convention. Speaking
Of MIR. Fillmore. he said-"lle has steered
The ship OF State through shoals and
breakers. not only to the satisfaction OF
lie Wing party, bu. even our enemies
give him praise"
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

Lady Franklin has addressed letter
to Mr.. Grinnel of New York, informing
him of the English expedition to the
Arctic regions, and stating tina: she aow
places her whole reliance upon the Amer.
ican vessels.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

The Interment of Girards Remalhs q
Philadelphia OH the 30th ult., was a''e""
ed 10y two thousand Masons. Inc oI
ton was delivered by the Hon. Josep" =
Chandler.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22
STEAM ENGINE. We were

MINIATURE STEAM ENGINE.--We were
delighted at witnessing a few days since.
at the jewelry establishment of Messrs.
White d Cronch, the most beautiful and
perfect steam engine we have ever seen,
IN lull operation. Every part Of it is as
exact and correctly proportioned as the
works OF lever watch, aud what renders
it OF still more interest, the whole ap-
paratus, from the iron furnace. to the
ivory handle Of the throttle-vaIve, was
made here, and is the handiwork of our
ingenious fellow citizen, Mr. Charles
White. The boiler is 10 inches long.
and four and ahalf inches in diameter -
the cylluder 7-8 Of an inch in diameter,
and two inches long-the drive wheel is
Is inches in diameter and weighs about
fifty pounds, and when we saw it in
operation, was making $50 revolutions in
minnie, with less than one-half the
steam that could be applied. 1t is de-
sigued 20 be used in turning small lathe
Mr.. White is entitled TO the credit of
having constructed the first steam engine
ever built in the State, and Washington
now stands at the head of the list Of towns
in the way of manufactures, COR what
other town in the State ever turned out
a complete steam engine!
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

The CHRIsrIANA TRIAL-E1 examination
Of the MurdercrS.-By our latest advices
from Pennsylvania, we see that the ex-
animation of the parties engaged in the
murder Of Mr. Gorsuch, at Cbristlana,
were still continued both at Lancaster
and Philadelphia, and that further arrests
were still being made. The magistrate
at Lancaster gave his decision on the
25th ult., in the case Of the rioters who
had been taken TO that place. He direct
ed that the two whites, Lewis and Han
away, and three negroes. be committed
70 the custody Of the U. S. Marshal. TO
be taken to Philadelphia, and there to be
tried for high treason against the United
States.
Subsequently,, the examination of the
thirteen prisoners, remaining at that place
commenced when the magistrate direct
ed that six of them be discharged. and
that the remaining Seren be sent to Phla-
delpba for trial, for treason
The excitement had to great extent
subsided, the people being satisfied with
the decision of the magistrate. Judge
Kane, of the u. S. Circuit Court, at
Philadelphia, has placed the matter be-
fore the grand jury, in All able and clear
charge, which We will publish in our
next.
[, will b: seen by the following tele-
graphic despatch from Philadelphia on
the Sd inst, that the persons concerned
in the murder have had bills of indict-
men. found against them for treason.
The Grand Jury OF the United States
Circuit Court this morning, found true
bill against Elijah Lewis, johnson Scar
let. Casper Hanaway, and James Jack
son, white men. and :wenty-seven color
ed men, being all of them in custody,
except one coloreh person, for treason,
for participa ting in the late disturbance.
and resistance Of the law in Christiana,
Lancaster county. The bill against H.
Wise was ignored
Orders have been issued at Washing
ton city to arrest and bring to trial ali
parties engaged in the late outrage at
Syracuse, by which fugitive slave was
induced to escape from his owner.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

ARREST AND DISCHARGE OF BENSON
Vincent Benson, charged with the muir
der of Charles Burke, Esq, at the Hot
Springs, shor, time since, was arrested
III Clark county, few days ago. and
saken back to Hot Springs, where, after
undergoing an examination before John
G. Hale and w. w. Mcdaniel, Esgrs.,
he was committed 10 Jail. On Friday
last, writ of habeas co,pus was taken
out by his attorneys. ". X. Inglish and
J. Wi,herspoon. Esqts., and upon re-
examination before the county Judge.
Benson was discharged.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

ATTEMPT TO BURN A PRINTING OFFICE.
An attempt was made on the night OF
the 30th ult., to burn the Telegraph
newspaper office. at Harrisburg. Pa The
flames were discovefed and extinguished
by an employee Of the ofiice. The Tele-
graph, we believe, is Free Soil paper.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ERRoR.-
The New Orleans Crescent, which des-
crbes itself as having been "betrayed in
to temporary sympathy" with the fill
clustering expedition against Cuba, now
looks upon it and all Kindred crusades
"as against the law Of morals and the
peace of the world" and delivers sober
homily on the necessity of chaslenipg the
"wild and lawess spirit of conquest and
annexation which prevails among cer-
tain classes Of our population. The Cres-
cent entities itself to respect for this man
ly admission.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

Carolina give as the total free population
OF the State 263 ,523; slaves, 3S4,9S4.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

ARRIVAL OF TIE AsIA.-The Cunard
steamer Asia arrived at New York on
the 10th inst. bringing dates from Liver
pool to the 9th ultimo. The following
is brief summary Of her commercial
news:
MAEKErs- Lirerpool, Sept 27.-The
Cotton market has been rather heavy
during the week closing to day, but there
is 10 material change in prices, though
for the lower descriptions the closing
rates are III favor Of buyers. The week 5
sales embrace 80 $50 bales. of which ex-
por,e,s took $500, and spectators $3.50
bales.
Corn has been in fair request at full
prices. The quotations are, for yellow
26a27s., and white 27s. Cd. Provisions
have been dull. but without change in
prices.
At Manchester trade is dull, and prices
arc barely sustained.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

The ODD DFELLows-The Grand Lo6 oe
adjourned in Baltimore on the Goth ult.
The Order now claims 1e9, coo members
in this country, and 1000 lodges. Du-
ring the present year there were 10000
limitations. Receipts for the year alone
81 ,225, 900. Arkansas has lodges and
$50 contributing members.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

A Baltimore despatch dated October
1st, to the New York Herald, states that
at the Tredesar Foundry. at Richmond,
twenty disunion cannon have been cast
for South Carolina. The chivalry would
act wisely TO save :heir powder for cele-
bra,ing our national anniversary, aud de-
vote the amount paid for cannon TO the
education Of their youth.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

The Maryland Congressional election
has resulted III the choice Of four Wings
and two Democrats.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

MuRDEa--A man by the name of
Ford was killed. and another named
Chandler severely wounded, at Centre
Point, SEVER county, few days since,
by a man named Hampton, who made
his. escape. The neighbors, we under
stand, have offered reward Of $500 for
his apprehension.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

The Lady's Book for October is on our
liable. It contains 20 embellishments,
among which are beautiful line engrav
Fashion Plate. Among the list of con-
,ributors to the present number we notice
many of established reputation.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

SIR JOHN FRANKLIN-The Advance, OF
The American Arctic expedition, which
sailed from New York in search of Sir
John Franklin, has returned, having found
no further traces Of the missing naviga-
tor, than have been heretofore reported.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-22

GEORGIA ELECTIoN.-The returns OF
the election for Governor in fitty-three
counties give Cobb, the Union candidate,
majority Of 1913 over Mcdonald. Sc
cession,st.
We have not learned the names Of the
candidates elected 10 Congress.
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SCHEllIILE.

/ I, shall be the duty of The President OF ns C Gu
,inn immediately lis adjournment, 10 cer'i!y ~ VIZ
srnu copy Of the Bill Of Rights and Constitution auop
I'D tuo.ther with this Schedule :, c,,-,o
unn the receipt OF such certified copy Inc unSe,n1 vi
shall forthwith announce the fact by poreli'so",
nnhl;shcd in such newspapers OF the ota'e as ny ~ -
81 reouse for general inormatlnn ana snaI Sn"e
bis p o,amatcn COPY uf the Bill Of 2his 400 ,;iI
la, ,.,nrr with this Schedule: which ri0ciihiaro, M
r Riahis Constitution and Schedule shall DC pu"snsu ~
ne manner indicated for the period OF one monh anu
orsd comics thereof SHALL by the Secretary OF me u
nith he Immediately transmitted, by mai 10 lne ce,
och c,univ and corporation court in ibis
~ h. nv such clerk submitted to the examination Oh any PC
sun desiring the same. ;,;o I,we n copdsc,
,sr, eecrivns SHALL a, the places appointed l1l y; n
r. sas omen ooil book the fourth ihutsoay ~
,bo- neyt TO be headed, The Constitution as an. nv
I'D Schedule and to contain Two separate eout h -, b.
1s cmmn 10 be headed "or raying the ot, ~ Is
h.adsd for rejecting" And such "lGers seeps hss
yr and record in said poll book the 'oles 10, u o
Tia r INSTITUTION and Schedule o an persons q i ,h
i' The Existing or amended Constitution 10 e@e'c''e w
right of suffrage. 49, dr,iso ~ he performed BY tn
es Ihe privilege Of the voters, and the penales
W misconduct on the part of any person snal' oeh an
described BY The second third fourth seventh, e,s M
9Th sections of the act Of the General Assembly: pa's
b the fourth one thousand eight hundred ano my e
sd IAN act 10 take the sense OF Inc people uPoh ' e
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;. Lieutenant Governor OF Virginia
A PROCLAMATION,

.he Convention w,lch assembled IN the city VI
Nhe. IN the second Monday in October 1850 pursuan,
s"s ss
e'',nwe.lrh" have adjourned die, after hav.
as ,n an amended bill of rights constitution and
70 as sss's acting S"S %s's
!GHS r. rom the seat of government. and pursuant
III the ac, of aa'ch l3 1851 do hereby
he - tnown that the said did, the
rce ana ".n sinede and that the following is a
sr-t !n,'" I rights constitution and schedule certified
20, :" W n. having been adopted by the said conven-
The ,ca by them for the ratification or rejection
ii he fc nv hand as lieutenant governor, and under
G''n '," seal Of the commonwealth. at Richmond
"' -. .,y Of August 1851, in the 10Th year n the
.sN'ltH!s -"""' JOHN +. Willy.
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AUCTION SALES.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES-


n pursuance Of deed ol trust dated l2t A ana record
ed Clerks office the lil,uss Cuur' OF Kcnu@G
book page will expose iuaic
Respectively III the named below
rnrncing O'clock. NJ. WEDNESDAY. the .O al August
AMI the day The following valuable Teal III
city Richmond,
One undivided brick lumber house. End '" lo whh
slr of SlrEne srel'
ancy Messrs w Gwltmcy ~ Co. store ALI"
compiling
An uuy ulrd npety house and o situated ir street,
adjoining OF the property Nm Bartlett ESQ., r"S
opposite Of Mr. H. w Fry and recently IN The occupancy
OF Mr. John +. IIuckaJay
An house AMI lot AZ the az Gay a"i
10Th residence by Mr. ii Brooke wa hy
undivided noey OF one fourth o the lot knowu III III" pan
the 49, Clay street. inelat! "i"
ingt residence Gen. ]. B liaIse
TERMS OF SALEOnc III ri Of the purchase money VIII ur re-
anired in cash. equal n ailments. win ncrri adj
AMI II momh-. bc secured by p"@n
approved The retention q" the !" III
payment option the The lite t" tr macs
sad properly believed be good hui selling "a trustees 40
shall only convex the title vested in by sad deed.
J Is. UARVlE
JAS. A. Seldom, ''"'''''
Sale conducted WELLsoroH t;nnnS. Auctr Juis lr.t
- 20 ,,SIDCSCE Dyan
NN7lLL AIAaNn. CARY STREE ~ lE
w day Of August, ISL upon the premises, Tcac
O'Clock, brick dwelling the West End btt"e
Main AMI Cary adjoining the residence OF SAM D. DeEocn
E.q and the at George W Clutter. EI
TERaS:-One fourth cash. balance aud twsvc
negotiable added secured
title withheld BY of the Attorney tact OF Mis-" ae
Mackenzie.
Aus.6 W GODDIS. Arc'r.
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TWENTY DOLLARS iEWAND.
c-.TR AYED subscriber the Isl JuN, so!-
p rel mare MULE about years old this spring; sns -
IN low or,er believe she Is in the coumtcs OF C,o
line or Hanover. she was in upper Part OF his
liam county, h. ard from me above re"su ~ vi n,
onr Huusc or 10 Mr. Nathaniel Hill, in the City OF MsS'
Aug 6-c4w