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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-31

paved PAIN, OF picturesque appearances. Inc
Hotel de Paris, which is accustomed to these
accidents, and complains not thcreat, had pre-
pared everything for the due accommodation Of
these innocent travellers, who thought to have
started in despite of the wind, of the tide, and
of the London courier Little by little, our
several Anglers have abated. we recognized each
other, and made up our minds that the best and
simplest plan was to wait patiently for the ocean
and the boat Of the morrow. We sat down to
table, and fell into conversation. All these
travellers were attracted to London by the uni.
versal exposition, and the greater number even
consisted Of manufacturers and workmen bent on
reoining the work of their hands. Could you
know, sir how admirable is the good sense
which ut this moment possesses these various
minds, what profound consciousness Of their
duties, what desire for order and obedience,
what contempt and Indignation they expressed,
both one and the other, towards those who fos.
ter our discord and with what vigorous hatred
they pursue the wretches who have driven
France into this abyss, you would rest per
sunded, rs strongly as one can be, that France
cannot perish second time come what may !;
and that from the midst of these workmen
would be raised an irresistible cry of "Out on
them" These men, wise and brave as they
are ask of heaven but for little Of its peace
and of its good WILL the rest hey will seek for
in their toll They are content If they can but
see before them few years Of peace, and 80
deep, alas is the wound inflicted upon France
that the most ambitious dare not hope for ten
years exemption from fever and restless wake
fulness- Only ten years Of peaceful toll to
this is now reduced all the ambitious longings
Of great nation. Oh misery oh vanity of all
this troop Of grandeurs!
As the conversation proceeded inwardly
admired the zeal and ardor Of those artisans, in
spired with all the fire and with all the ambition
Of the artist. There were seated about that ia
Bile, dyers, who explained to US, with the enthu-
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-26

~ We find in one of our exchanges an ap
peal which suits so we'll our own case, that We
adopt it, and earnestly invite the attention Of
our friends to the practical suggestions it con.
tains:
APPEAL TO THOSE WHO OWE Us.--This para
graph will meet the eyes of many hundreds who
owe us each small sums, and who, because the
sums are small, think it of no consequence to Us
when it is paid. They therefore postpone pay
ing until specially called on by a dun, through
the mail, or by collecting agent We desire
to disabuse the minds of all such, and to assure
them that we are much in need of money, and to
urge them TO remit their dues to as soon as tttJ
read This, or as soon after as possible. Oar ex
penses are HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS WEEKLY
To meet this constant drain upon US, we rely
upon the good faith and punctuality of our pa.
irons Without this reliance, we could not carry
on our business. .."..
Having heavy payments to make in December
and January .sext, We appeal to our friends to
rally cheerfuly to our aid, and forward their dues
TO US They can do this without being nconve
nienced by the abstrac ion of these email sums
from their pockets while the relief to Us, in this
time of severe pressure, will be most seasonable
and essential. All remittances are at our risk.
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RetaIlatory LeglsIatlon.

The Georgia politicians seem bent on tenn.
pcrinp their acquiescence in the compromise
by retalatory measures on the North. We
find in the Savannah Republican, Zone Of the
organs Of the dominant party there,) the follow
ing programme Of proposed action:
aNEw MovEMExT-REPEAL OF THE NAvr
CATION LAws-Wc understand that il is con.
templated by leading politicians Of the South Il
make a retaliatory movement uron the North
this winter in Congress, with view to force the
Northern politicians TO an Observance OF the
late compromise settlement We understand
that movement will be made at the coming
session of Congress for the repeal Of the pre-.
sent navigation laws, by which the monopoly Of
the carrying business is secured to the smT
owners Of the Northern and Eastern Atlantic
States. IL is the intention to remove all re
strictons in favor Of American shipping, and t.
open the coasting trade 10 the vessels Of al
nations, allowing foreign vessels the same priv
leqes that are nov enjoyed by American vessels
The practcability Of this measure is a matte
yet to be tested, but ne one acquainted with th,
interests involved can oGrbt that the repeal o
our navigation hws would be>the most effec,v,
blow that could be struck at the>yital INTEREST,"
Of large and wealthy portion Of the people o
the Northern Atlantic States.
If any measure Of retaliation could have tn,
effect TO arouse the people Of those States to I
sense Of the necessity Of putting down the Ia
naticism in their midst, and Of enforcing du
respect for the constitutional rights Of the South
certainly this would.
The subject Of this movement ,Cas free'ydi'
eussedin political circles in Macon, last ,csek, an
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U" We clip this interesting item of ntelli-
gence from the Charleston Standard The in
cident shows the temper of the body in which it
occurred. - ...
PRESIDENTIAL Observation-Disclosures LEGIsLA-
TURE.-On the 18th instant" a series of reselu-
tons were presented to the house in relation to
the next Presidential election, 10y Mr.. Seward, OF
Thomas, calling on the people Of Georgia to
unite in sending delegates 10 the convention at
Baltimore, for selecting Democratic candidate
for the Presidency. Whatever might have been
the intention of the uover the effect produced
BY their introduction was to disturb the course
Of legislation, and interfere with matters with
which the house of representatives have nothing
whatever to d. Mr.. Barlow, in his usual able
and eloquent style, stated that these resolutions
were calculated TO produce disorder, and inter.
rupt the harmony ofthe house, in the transaction
of their legitimate business. At the proper
time and occasion, he was always willing and
ready, he said, to unite with his associates to
promote the political interests of the State, but
he was sure that the present time was not prop
er for this purpose. On the call of yeas and
nays, the yeas were 26, nays g."
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COMMUNICATED

FRUIT CULTuRE.-The markets Of the capital
of our Union are deficient in the superior varie
ties of the apricot the plum, and the pear, which
are not oply deliciou. but wholesome fruits, and
yield fine return to the cultivatUr. The
fruit Of single apricot tree has sold for $50;
pears at So bushel in New York; others in
Boston at 81 dozen; plums at $40 to $50 a
tree. Il is an axiom with cu,ivators that fruit
trees, well selected, will yield more food for
man and beast than any other crop, with less
labor Our nurserymen can furnish one hun.
bred varieties Of the plum and pear, each of fine
SIZE, WIN fruit buds on them, which, If pIanIeC
in autumn, winter, or spring, VIII yeld Irnlt
next year and should the National Fair which
has been proposed to be held next year, premi-
ums may be had for those choice fruits, and Wis.
tiers have the qualification OF seeing them.
II is respectfully suggested that the citiZens
of each ward plant splendid collection, and dis
tribute the gratis among country people who
are unable TO purchase. Crafts with fruit bud
may be put on old trees Of little value this fall
or winter, and yield fruit next year for pre-
MUM the pupils of the public schools may pro-
duce new varieties for premiums; $50 TO $50
are offered for new superior kinds. Arouse ye,
our minute men! AN AMATEUR.
II is suggested that monied men purchase
fruit trees Of choice kinds and put them out
with farmers for portion Of the fruit annually
Tor term Of years-at the expiration of the
term the farmer TO own the trees.
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ew- The proceedings of the Mississippi con-
vention, and the pressure of other matters on
our columns this morning, restrict US from the
use of the usual quantum for editorials.
Referring to the organization of the convcn-
ton, the Mississippian, of the l4th instant, re-
marks:
1.-THE convention convoked to declare what
action the State should take with reference to
the so.caled "plan of adjustment" assembled
on Monday last Our columns present a con-
densed report of its proceedings thus far. Up
to the hour of adjournment yesterday evening"
the convention has been engaged in arranging
matters preliminary to the adoption OF plat.
form. II will be seen that a motion to adjourn
sine die, without taking any action Whatever,
was voted down by large majority. To-day
the report of the committee of thirteen will cone
I'D for the consideration Of the convention,
which will invest its proceedings with great m
terest The action Of the convention should
be limited TO the sphere prescribed by the people
in the election and its labors confined eXclu-
sivey 10 the purposes for which it was called
A grave assemblage designed to represent the
sovereignty Of the State, is not TO he regarded
in the light of a mere political gathering, adapted
The ewes of the whole country are anxiousy
turned 10 the convention, and we trust that its
deliber .tions will be characterized by wisdom
and patriotism, and rebound to the honor and
prosperity of the State. II is understood tina,
the people, at the September election, decided
that although they would endure what has al-
ready been done, they would submit to no FUR
ther acpressions, and require faithful observ-
auce of laws passed for the benefit of the South.
ern States in conformity 10 the provisions OF
the Constitution, and We suppose their liked re-.
solve in this particular will be clearly expressed
by the convention"
From the same print, we also take the fol-
lowing observations in relation TO the result Of
the recent gubernatorial election, which prove
that our views on this subject are not singular /:
"THE ELEcTIoas-We publish in another
column an official statement Of the vote as far
as rec ived. Col Jefferson Davis, our noble
and gallant standard bearer, notwithstanding the
adverse circumstances under which he entered
the canvass, is defeated probably by less than a
thousand votes. II the contest had bean placed
solely on the merits Of the senatorial course OF
the two candidates, and Disconnected entirely
from the disunion" humbug, which operated
40 periodically to his chances, he would have
been elected, beyond all doubt, by a minority OF
many thousands. Nay, If his health had per-
mi,ted him 10 have taken the field when he was
first nominated, late as the day was, victory
would have still perched upon his banner. As
il was, he turned the tide in his favor, and came
near overwhelming his competitor who ran q
long way behind the other candidatea on the
Union ticket, and who, even in apparent victory,
is Inundated by evidence Of his own want OF
strength with The people"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-26

The METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sur
JUICE NELSON'S DECIsroS.-The Christian Ad-
pocate and Journal, in referring 10 the recent
decision Of Judge NELSON, allowing the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, South, an equal portion
of the proceeds Of the Book Concern of New
York, thus explains the extent to which it Is
likely TO affect the present relations Of the two
divisions into which the church is divided:
Some Of our brett rem Of the press have already
reported that this is a final settlement of The case
while Others have gone 80 far rs to consider il
as n hafbnger Of a re union Of the two Churches
and NJ n means Of consolidating the Union, and
pledge for its perpetuity. The disposition We
have 10 give a. wide a scope "a possible 10 the
lows aud and hopes of our irllow-raen, emb1r.
rls-es u not little in the duty which we feel
called upon TO perform. Unpleasant az 1t is Ia
~. however, We must inform the good friends OI
Meibodism and Of the Umon," that their re
ioicing- are rather premature. The end il moi
vet Olly one Of the three suits, ne yet, has
been decided either pnrty will be entitled to an
ippeal To- the Supreme Court of the United
States. Those who stand ~ the defeated party
in the suit now decided, cannot be expected tt
waive any legal right until the ether cases are
dispo.ed Of. a d they shall be instructed by th,
general conference, which will hold its session
next MAY. Nothing will be done in haste. nj
without due consultation and advisement. III,
decision will not materially affect the relations
If the parties They are brought no nearer TO
crther. There are deep moral causes at tn,
foundation of the severance, which will remain
fearfuly active for n long time TO come. Tn,
soparation was not the result Of " Northern In
naticism"--it was the consequence OF " Southern
apprpss;on"-and Southern restiveness undei
tho orderly workings Of the Methodist system
"A we received il from our fathers. Nothing
which NAV be intended as n rcbuke to North
ern fanaticism," or may he 50 construed, can, by
possibility, have any effect TO re.unite body
uhich separated upon grounds deliberately con
sidercd. The general conference Of 1914 OBJ
iec,pd to having slaveho! ling general superin
tendent. and the Southern conferences seeded
for tiat reason. When there shall appear TO b.
a disposition on the part Of the NJ. i. Church Il
waive their objections TO slavery in our episco
pacy, or on the part Of the VI. Z. Church, South
to waive their claim 10 have slaveholding bishops
then-and not till then-will there be SOM
reason for hope Of the desired reunion. In tn
meantime, we will be among the first to seek TO
peaceable relations between the parties.
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THURSDAY, November IA 1881

THURSDAY, November Is, 1851
Convention met pursuant to adjournment.
A resolution WAS introduced by Mr. Johnston
of Kinds providing for the printing of the Jour
| mails OF the convention, with the Constitution al
the United States appended.
Dir. Robinson, of DeSoto, introduced ar
amendment proposing also to append Washing
| tons Farewell Address.
Mr.. Adams proposed to amend by striking
from the resolution the words and the Consti.
tuition of the United States"
After some debate the resolutions, were "a.
ferred to select committee Of three, IScrugrs
Johnston, of Eksas, and Dabney.)
Mr.. Barksdale introduced resolution request.
ing the chairman of the committee of thirteen to
inform the convention at what hour the com.
mlttee may be expected to report, which was
adopted =.
The chairman responded that the committee
expected to be able to report this afternoon.
Dir. Barksdale asked to explain the object of
the resolution. He said that in his county the
Union candidates had assured the people that if
that party succeeded, the convention would be
IN session but day or two-while if the other
party succeeded, lengthy. debate would be the
consequence, and great expense to the State.
The convention had been in session four day,
and had done nothing-and he confessed him.
self impatient
Mr.. Garner introduced resolution that the
convention adjourn sine die tomorrow morn.
ing at ii o'clock, which was laid on the table.
The committee on the resolution relative to
the printing of the journal of the convention re-
ported, recommending the printing of 10000
copies for distribution, and $4,000. for the depos-
tie with the secretary of State
Some conversation occurred as to the rate of
compensation to be allowed, and the resolution
was re-committed to the select committee.
After Intellectual motions to adjourn, call of
the House was ordered. The roll was called
and the further call dispensed with.
The convention then adjourned till 3 O'Clock
this evening.
3 O'CLOCK, Pm.
The convention met. A motion TO adjourn
sine die was laid on the table. .
The special committee on printing the journals
reported. Various amendments were proposed,
and the resolution finally passed, ordering the
printing Of 500 copies Of the journals, with the
act calling the convention, the Constitution of
the United States and Washington's Farewell
Address appended, at the same rates allowed
the State printers for similar work.
The committee of thirteen reported through
Mr.. Ventress, their chairman, series of seven
resolutions, which were received and ordered To
be printed.
Messrs. Watson, Of Marshall, and Cobb pre-
scented preambles, which were referred to the
committee of thirteen; and, then,
morrow.
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sY- The regular session of the South Caro-
lima legislature commenced yesterday. The
message of Governor MEANS will probably be
sent in to-day The action OF this body Is
looked to,with mach iutSse-. :; ash. 'ets passed
at the last session gave to it the power OF liking
day certain for the meeting of the State Con-
yention, the members to which have already
been elected ...>.. 49,. &c.,.
From the tone and temper of the press of the
State, on both sides, since the recent trial OF
strength, we have reason to hope and believe
that their councils will be harmonious, and re-
dound to their own honor, as well as to the on
ward progress of the common cause. For in
that State, now as heretofore serious divisions
L.: regard to principles and ultimate objects do
not exist
The struggle between the parties termed the
co-operationists and the secessionists, was on a
point of policy-of present expediency-not
arising from any radical or irreconcileable differ
ence of opinion between the members or leaders
of those two parties. The idea of claiming that
result as Union triumph" as some unfair or
ignorant organs pretended to do, is utterly ab-
surd to any one who has taken the trouble to
inform himself on the subject
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VOL. H.

zoe understood from a reliable source, that Mr..
1oombs gaoeit his decided appreciation, Indeed,
we understood that this measure originated with
prominent men of the constitutional Union
party, and that it would receive the support of
that party at the South. Another measure con-
templated for the especial benefit of the saline
philanthropists of Syracuse, New York, is the
removal of the present duty on salt. The intro
ducUon of these measures into Congress this
winter will produce an immense amount of
agitation, and perhaps create the necessity for a
new compromise. ....
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rAPER MoSEY.-The Corriere Ialidno, Of
New Orleans, gives the following summary OF
the amount Of paper money ahost in Europe at
the present time:
Total amount Sl26l ,42s,520. OF this, Rus
STA has sass. 100000; Austria, s1oo,O00.0O0;
Britain and ireland, S2lo.OOo.Ooo; France,
sI40 ,00O,O 1000; Prussis, S54,0O00O0; the Pa
pal States, s25,00o,000 Portugal, s23,OOO'OOO;
Belgium, S20,00000o; Saxony, sl5,OOOOOO;
Sweden, sl4.O0oOO0, Turkey, sl0.00O,OOO;
Spain. ssOoo.Ooo; Bavaria, s4,5oo,000; the
\ balance being divided smo, g the smaller States
Bremen, Hamburg, and some Of the smaller
! German States. Switzerland, Norway, Parms,
Modena, Servia, and the Dsnubisn principalities,
i have no currency.
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THE SOUTHERN PRESS.

eY- Next Monday the session of Congress
commences. AS yet but few of the members
have arrived, but an army Of expectants for of,
fee or jobs is fast filling up the hotels, tae high,
ways, and the byeways d.. Fl. :..
Although Republics are reported to be pro-
verbally ungrateful," the number of citizens
ready aud anxious to accept Office at the present
time-many of them experienced in the matter
would seem to indicate either the fallacy OF the
maxim, or the selfsacriicing spirit of our poll
ticians. -----
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A NEw PHASE or THE USros FEELryG.-The
Bee states that Il is made a serious objection 10
SIR. Penn, the Democratic candidate for Congress
in the third district that he is so strong Union
man that he would not destroy the confederacy,
even IL the North should insist on the repeal Of
the Fugitive slave law. This is too much Union
ism for the Bee. Mr. Penn is an ultra Union
man, he is like Shields Of Alabama, who is for
the Union, under any and all circumstances.
Now. we do not know on what this report Of Mr..
penn's position rests. but we imagine that as he
was never a strong compromise man, II in favor
OF that measure at all his idea is, that after sub
hitting to the other serious aggressions COM
mitted by the North, it would be idle for us to
make faces about the abolition Of 80 weagre a
stipulation as the Fugitive slave law. Mr. Penn
!. a practical man, not bair.splitting abstrae-
tionist, like our contemporary of the Bee, and he
looks at practical results rather than mere form
alties He sees that the South has given up
ali Calfornia.-all New Mexico,-a great part Of
Tex,s.-the District Of Coumbia, AL the North,
and now, TO make point, TO the enlargement
Of our glorious Union, about bill for catching
few runaway negroes, not amounting, in value,
TO $40 1000 year, doe. indeed look ike strain
ing at qnat and swallowing camel We halt
agree with Mr.. PENN. o. Della.
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ISToMcATED.-A person, little shaky about
the knees. sat reading city directory few days
since, and seemed much interested in the intor
nation which he was drinking in" "What do
Won expect TO find in that book :" inquired y
bystander. "Why!" said Tipsy, -" am tryin'
to see where my residence is-'ave been
both'red some about it this morning =
The company roared- Hartford Times
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which motion debate ensued, in which Mcssrs
Foote, Butler, Scruggs, Johnson of Kinds, Dab
ney, Barksdale, Phillips, and Muse participated
The motion prevailed.
On notion the convention adjourned until
TO morrow 10 o'clock, A. NJ. =.
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called on the motion to adjoarn sine die, and re-
suited ayes o. noes II. .#.
The convention then adjourned until Tuesday
morning, at 10 o'clock.