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imposition.
The greatest novelty in the Literary world Mr. HEpwoRTH
DIxos's William Penn, Historical Biography."
This work is said to make such undenabe exposure
bunders committed by Mr. MAcAULAT in reference to its
hero will 60 far compromise that authors character an
historian. This is unpleasant result BECAUSE whatever
may be the charms of Mr. MAcAuLArs narraon much of
the credit which is due his Of facts and of
lance his examination Of authorities destroyed by Mr.
Dxon's work Novels of the Alton Locke, school seem
be very much the fashion Of the day. and help
considering be bad fashion because whatever tends to
make any class Of society dissatisfied with its positions with
showing how ha, position is to be improved has
chevous tendency The physician who convinces that
diseased, without furnishing with remedy per-
forms very doubtful of kindness Two novels having
this kind of tendency the hands Of the hundreds
thousands persons who read scarcely any thing but works
OF fiction One is Masters and Wrkmen," by Lord B. /;
the other The Dreamer and the Worker :" have not
heard the Of its author. The only theatrical incident
is the debut Of Mde CAROLINE DuPRIz, at her Maesys
theatre which allowed by all the critics have been very
successful one -. ~ .E.. H..
We have had another barren week, so far as for
eign news is concerned. There has been an un-
successful attemptto form permanent Ministry in
FRANCE in the place of the existing one of transi-
t,on or the bureau of clerks, as its opponents term
1t In ridicule. M. ODILoN BARRoT wasthe states
man selected by LOUIS NAPoLEoN to form such
Ministry and to place himself at the head Of il, it
being understood that NM. FoULD and BARocHE
were 10 be two of his colleagues. M. BARRoT is
said 70 nave replied to the application, that the first
condition which he should stipulate would be de.
claration on the part Of the President that the
\ momenthis Presidency expired he . should walk
quietly out OF Office, as WASHINGTON and JErrER-
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

TIME's CHASeEs.--Six years ago, memorial
was drawn up in this city, and forwarded to the
Legislature, soliciting charter for the Hanni-
bal and st. Joseph Railroad. Some people then
said that The whole thing was humbug, got up
to promote the interests of spectators. A great
many opposed the project, some on one ground
some on other grounds. It was by many per-
sons prophescd that the Road would never be
commenced. We now see that il will be COM
menced; that on this matter there have existed
false prophets in Missouri. 1t is true we can
not tell everything that will take place in the
future, but we can say that the work, will be
commenced, and, SO far as human judgment is
capable of deciding, with every prospect Of q
happy completion. Every body now has faith
in the belief Of final success.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25
JOURNAL AND UNIoN-HANN1BAL, MO- SEPTEMBER 25 1851.

The following particulars of the murder Of
Rev. DIR. CHAmDERLAIN, President OF Oakland
College, Miss, are taken from private letter
at is said that Briscoe (not a student, as re-
ported but dissipated and desperate character
residing in or near Rodney left Rodney on
Friday, the 9th inst, armed with revolver,
two dirks and u loaded whip. He declared, be-
fore he left there, that he would kill some one
before REACHING home. When he arrived al
DR.. Chanberlain's gate, he called him out and
charged him with having expelled certain
Young man,on account of his political sentiments
who, for other reasons, had been recently dis
missed from the College. DR.. G. denied the
charge. briscoe called him liar and it is SAID
that the DR.. replied, "That remains to be prov
ed" b. then knocked him down with his load
ed whip and stabbed him as he rose. He struck
at Miss c. with his whip, as she ran past hin
to call for assistance. When the Dr's son-in
law came up, DIR. c. was standing. He walked
to the house with his assistance, and there fel
down and almost Immediately died. Hearing
Mrs. c. repeat the words "Lord Jesus receive
his spirit" a smile lighted up his features, ant
with that his spirit passed away. What gooc
man has been taken from our midst! EFlscot
stood at DR.. C.'s gate until he went into tho
house. He then drove rapidly to the mex
ne GIBBS and told them that he feared he hao
killed DIR. c., and urged them 10 90 10 his assist
ance. They thought he appeared very unhap'
I py on account of the deed. He has since put al
end to his own life, as is supposed by poison
His body was found in sequestered place, ant
though it had remained too long for examination
marks of congestion in the head and breast wer
evident"
From the circumstances, Briscoe must hav
been laboring under insanity, brought on By cx
cessive drinking.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

MAIL FASILIrfrs. -Audrain countyais very
poorly furnished with mail facilities. OF six
teen new subscribers to whom we send the pa
per this week, in that county, only three OF
four, we understand, arc near appost Office
Some of them are tacelus miles distant from any
Office, There are but two post Offices between
this city. and Mexico; one is at New London,
the other az Lick Creek. Tbs is bad state Of
affairs, and we hope the people on that route,
will forward'petitions for more offices as soon
as practicable. We feel interested in the mat
Ter, because the incOnveDient postal arrange
Hsists in As:arsin, are formidable difficulty in
the way Of extending our circulation in that
county. 49, o
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

No sooner do we congratulate and shake
hands with il for the expression of some ortho-
dcx sentiment in relation TO the compromise,
anan, imagining we have caught it in some trap, il
backs out, takes another tack and vows il did mt
mean what it said Courier
We hayehsyer, in single instance, retracted
what was once said, notwithstanding we say a
great many things which the Courier calls
'shecr nonsense" If all our neighbor says Is
not ssheer nonsense, part, al least, is useless
Every body knows about these rickety traps
They will scarcely hold ahepsselpes together, much
less esc gGase they are set to catch.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25
,-,sSs Monthly Periodical.

There is we believe, no work of the kind
now published in the State, and The growing
prospects Of our city seems to designate Hanni-
bal as the appropriate seat of such an underta-
king; we wish TO be the Pioneer, and see nc
reason why such Periodical could not be lib
orally sustained. If published DIT will be de-
voted chiefly to JMiscellanies, Poetry and Polite
Literat'ns, and we particularly solicit the pat
ronage Of our lady friends, In view Of success,
besides editorial assistance, we have entered into
arrangements, which viii secure valuable origi-
nal contributions. Our intention is to publish a
paper Of the same size of the weekly, and made
up from the weekiies, as the st. Louis weeklies,
from the dalies None but special advertise
ments win be inserted. Proposed price to be
seventy-iive cents, with a liberal reduction to
clubs. Tie thing, as yet is merely suggestion,
and we desire full expression Of the feelings
Of our numerous friends, on the subject Its
consummation depends entirely upon the broba-
bifities OF success.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

IMMENSE WEALrH.-The following are names
OF citizens of st. Louis worth over $3OO,OOO:--
Lucas & Hunt are worth $598, 900; James H
Luous, $4,000; James Clemens, ir. $342 900;
Thos. Allen, $374,6oo; Octavia Boyce, $st0,-
oOo;J. b. Brant, 1912, 800; Geo Collier, SAL
600; Peter Lndell, $42O,OOO; COL John O'Fal-
lon, $S2S,soO; ID. d. Page, 1927, 800; Robert
Tyler, 1887 900; Isaac Walker, 1907 800. The
above only embraces property assessed within
the city limits. COL oFallon, Mr.. Lucas, Mr..
James Clemens, Dr., and other wealthy citizens,
own besides, estates of great value, outside of
the city limits.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

STORM AT New LoYDoN.-Last Thursday af-
ternoon, New London was visitedeby a heavier
rain than has fallen there for three years. Du-
ring the storm the chimney at the north end of
Mr.. Smiths hotel was struck by lightning, and
considerably damaged; the shingles around it on
the roof were torn off, some plastering on the
inside thrown down, the hearth ripped up, and
the floor blackened; but no person injured,
though every one in the house felt the shock,
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

"CIRcuMsTANcEs AFTER CAsEs.1 This is 6
''world of change" and although we can hardly
say there is world Of ''change" in our city, al
present; yet there are some things in it that do
change, and among the mutable things we
reckon the'editor Of the Courier 'oIn relation 70
certain subject, for instance, said editor used
to talk in the following style:
First-.here is the Higher Abolition Free
soller; then there is the Freesoler proper; and
lastly, there is the Missouri Freesoiler, of the
Bates and Benton SchOOl-;Nho avow5 themselves
IN Favor OF he principle but against its enactment
in 4 particular instance as unnecessary, (not as
ineXpedient or uniusD.
Now, about the sameeparty, the same editor
speaks as follows:
The first question to be determined is, can
the Democratic party Of this State unite and
harmonize again without sacrifice of any one
Of the great principles of the party?9 We beliege
can. In relation to all the principles of the
Democratic party of the State aud of the Union,
there is no difference of opinion So far as prnci-
pies are concerned, then, there is now no d.
piston IN the Democratic party.
So tie Courier has changed, but the Bloom
ington Gazette has not, and to show this, we
quote remark or two from that paper;
The ". Louis Times is in favor of Mixed
Convention, that is, Benton and Anti-Benton as
sembling together smoking the calumet of
Peace-and to act in concert in making nomina-
tons. We can never consent to go in any such
Convention with our present understanding.
Political feelings too high, and the difference u1-
on principle TOO great TO be smothered down into
union that will prove satisfactory. Such is
our opinion. eco 30
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25
THE TELEGRAPH.

For one, we are anxious to obtain Geographic
dispatches, during the coming Winter; but how
the thing is TO be done, is a mystery to us, just
at present. The stockholders in this Telegrash
office have been ''taken in and done for" COM
pletely. In the first place, we were to be ri
the direct line, that is, there was an understand
ing that the line was to pass through Hannibal
and thence to Quincy; in the next place, we
were charged about four times too much Since
the line has been in operation, it has, been, al
most without interrnission, scsndalously neglec-
ted and mismanaged; and now the posts, having
been made of any kind of wood that happened
to come convenient, have rotted off and fallen
down, nearly every one of them, for distance
of ten or eleven miles, out of the twenty -two,-
this is not on overlooked lands, but high ground.
People are carrying off the wire by piece-meaI
and an enterprising ferry-man has doubled and
twisted lot of it into a cable, two hundred
yards long, with which he assists himself back
andeforth across the Snia. We have these facts
from gentleman who has recently been along
the line We thought proper to call the atten-
ton Of stockholders to the facts. 20
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25
ORIGINAL POETRY,
THE GOLDEN AGE OF Sown

vi mere are days, when melody reigis supreme,
I'"u ZONES anu 'rllls produce great agitation
"ne" ecs'acy's fair fruits in highways TEEN.
Or sentimental" CONGREGATION %
oDn e'' oueat dulcet Innge and skfu scream
"heh vocal herones tumult a nation.
ana cannot tread the avenues for peonls
e nsl must. to sllDss sslys. imam.
Heels aud toes exc took the world BY storm
Mhhin the range of living recolleclionI
o assisted doubtless, by the outwar! form. O.
q ana members scarce half.veiled from ci,cr,
spection,o @
10 maintain the heart and fancy warm. O,
40 picture 'h'ngs that seen might meet obi.c.
ton! '' 0'Iee'
uen'a'' the age were bound AMI lnime,o
Anu uiz%y waltz bounced rOdnd in AIlesretto y,
hnt their fitting, dgisary rule is DER!
den,- '" '"e-
~" ar 9uSVefs' swells, appoggiatural store.
~ pour out rapture geh betting FRESHMAN,
Anu 'nrongI are mad to hear her o,ubs,r ,os,
i"a' music stocks havesainel wondrou, ,,s.s
or"' u"" one garden people feel tn intrinsic, e.
Vi the blade, their ranks are fsllsd - ''''
sion! 'S" P'o'4'
W. Is the enchantress of the eIefF,.
- with cen and derman vesture AFT nos,io' ''
-'"" se"''e smile for TIP Empress of sncb c.og. O.
G ~ nOpiase soul oft tuned to the sspa,hstic %
"Tu piercing note, would almost Ops the deaf,
pOll ear yet SWEEP, il aught can Be phons,io
ana Sol' as the MebGln sweets smooth 600.
As ii she'd learn'd to cheat meath ue,...,.
FACADE 'hsn'
an Jenny thou has set the Globe aoo,
bnlietHs with Heavens great, nr;@ai,
ana win incense's sun SO tOrrid, without roS O
ID DC mindful lest thou injure thy organon
for tnou hast irenzied some so on t6v iog
lhey rave before the signal Diapa,oo %
once thou'st stirred such blast of ,tbn.;,,-
0'"s' thou not lend some soothing catanIa,mq
we" T1[ p Sny gaTlaaI' btheIy, Northern Bi,d,
30 """e "'sh IN air thou Say,st inv n,,,.,.--
sceptre, O "y matches
~ S;n n%Oisr' eaBaOt eeaseIessy be heard
her s~''' 'es' "ho Kept
ne "on 'elctss, the curious word "'ea
VI future days should be ~
RI, BUFFALO. SAINT 10
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

BRADY HousE.-This Hotel is advertised for
rent. 1t is large and airyj situated on the corner
OF Main and centre, in a locality convenient TO
the landing, and business parts of the city; and
its reputation ranks among the first class hotels
out Of ST Louis.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

"The Union and the New York Coaliton!''
VIZ. will not follow the Union through all the
points 1t has raised, as our space and the unim-
portance of the subject admonish us to be brief"
How unfortunate, the Courier was unable to
discover abe importance of the subject, before
expanding its arguments! IF our neghbor had
only thought to have used tsioer and stronger ar
gupents about this ''.NeW York coalition,' he
would not have been forced-tor rant of space
to overlook the 'Beniion and .4nti- Benton Coali-
iLtliL.' .
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25
WANTED !

Nine bottles of Jules Hauels PATENT EYE
Wafer, for the benefit of our neighbor of the
Courier, who suffers from such excessive weak
ness of the eyes, as to be compelled to use smc-
Ned glass, in order to scrutinize luminaries like
ourself
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

We almost despair of keeping il 1.-THE Union)
spen The Compromise track Courier
Aeessdipg to this, we are so true 10 the Com-
froaiAA, rAat requires rsry lille to 'skeep it on
she tack, " or the Hereulean effort of forcing us
into is support can be accomplished by very IN,
sigStdeant means.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

The PRosPEcT IN VrRGINIA.-A letter no.
ticed in the Republic, from an intelligent gentle,
man in Prince Edward county, Va, says: q
| believe we shall elect Wing Governor in
Virginia. we are gaining ground All that is
now necessary is for the Wings Of the Union to
unite on President Fillmore.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

,LUNATrc ASYLUM. We are requested to
state, and hope the papers generally will notice
The fact, that this Institution is not yet open for
the reception Of patients, neither public nor pr-
vate.--FuItoa Telegraph.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

lssls T. PaYson, No. Ia. N. Fourth st.
st. Louis, Mo-, is our authorized Agent to oh
tain Advertisements and Subscriptions collec
Accounts. &c.
w. y. Storcr, Memphis, Scotland Co., Mo.
WIN. N. Penn and w, y. Twyman, OF Paris, Mo.
X. II. Buchanan and John A. Quarles, OF Florida.
Thomas r, Thompson, oil Palmyra.
VINO. Young, OF New London.
]. L. Canterbury, of Mexico.
Dir. Blakey, Of Clinton. ~
PoslnasieFs are requested 10 allow us TO add then
10 the list.
The above named gentlemen are authorized1o civ
receipts for money due this Office.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

We ass authorized 10 aanoGnce The name Of A
CURTIS v esndidals for the Office Of City Marshal
al the sppte aching election.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

We have also teIegraphic dispatches from thc
counties of Monroe; Tippah, and Marshall, sta
ting that the Union ticket had succeeded by large
majorities in all three Of those counties.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

We are authorized TO announce B. M. HAWKINS
sSandidsts for the Office Of City Marsha at the APP
prOachng election. seplltd
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

The Courier says Giddings is "Whggish. {"
How did he happen, at late anti-slavery meet
ing to denounce protective tariffs as a source Of
frsud, and declare his preference for free trader
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

We are authorized 10 announce r. J. BRADLEY
eanddate for Sheriff Of Marion county at the ensuing
Angst election. f sif m seplStd
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

80 -arc.eea wM. a. MADDOX
candidate for sheir Of Marion codhty at the ensu
ing election. I'd
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

SARrnN's MAGAZINE, for October, is re-
ceived. 1t has some very fine engravings, and
May wood cuts representing Scfiptaral scenes.
Price, $500.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

WE are s,ifhersy@1 10 announce {, l.. HOLT can
did.ss for the oee Il Recorder 1.-THE ensuing election
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

We ''Flashes" possess much merit, but re-
suirc alterations and corrections thai we have
aet time 70 fsake.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25
HANSrsAt, sEPr. 10Th, 1891.

TO the Glitter sffhc Bsioa.
II JOSEPH BUDDING will consen. to be a can
didate second time for the office Of City Marshal he
will receive sery gratifying evidence Of the his
past services have won from
MANY VOTERS
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

TIE following are ibe rates Of Advertising n The
sinhaibal papers: GIT
Anseasisixe.-On square, Of l2ltnes or less, one
asssiisn enc dollar each subsequent insertion 25
cents Cards not exceeding six lines, per year, So
One square pef gear, without alteration So one fourth
Of column, SO; haiti column, 500; "a whole col.
umn $50.
kil notices, except marriages aud deaths, will BE-
charged as advertisements. M
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

- Rev. Ezra Ely, d. d., of PHILADELPHIA.
recently had paraytio stroke, and was yery
low, at last accounts,
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25
MOST PAINFUL INTELLIGENCE.

BY Geographic despatch this moment received
we learn that on yesterday, the 9th inst, at IL
P, M, at Oakland College, Claiborne Co., DR.
Jeremiah Chamberlain, President of the College
was stabbed by George A. Brscoe, and died in
hfteen minutes. OF the cause leading to this
most tragical result, we are as yet but imper-
tectly informed and forbear to state further I'M
til more fully advised.
No more beloved man was at the head of any
institution oflearning in the country; and with
a knowledge of the excellence of the man, and
the inoliensveness of his character it is hard to
assign motives, inducing such an act.
CRIME IN ST. LOUISA riot took place in
st. Louis last Sunday afternoon. A fire com
pany being refused admission to ball, which
was under full Roadway, Sabbath though it was
-stened the house. One woman was seriously
injured. Those in the2house fired upon the
mob; who in return, would have "washed OUT
the insiders, but for the interference of the police.
We see also chronicled by the newspapers, an
arrest of a horse thief, a case of seduction and
abduction, besides "daring burglaries,' sat-
tempted burglaries,' ADD several cases of larce-
n.y.
g o.
lNDIANA-.Negro Exclusion clause in
the new Constitution prohibiting negroes from
hereafter settling in that State, has been adopted
by majority of 10000.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

ErWe are authorized 10 announce y. +. JACKSON
candidate FOR Sheriff, at The ensuing election td'
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

Esf The Cape Girardeuu Eagle recommends
Gen. N. w. Watkins, Of Cape Girardeau, as the
Wing candidgie fcr Governor at the next Au-
gust election.
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

The ill.,, - BUFFALO, Sept. IS.
Gerret, tS:,OeIly Conv ention to-day, nominee,
DurIco o G W. Tor the Presidency, and CHEATED ed
DurNee OF Wisconsin for Vice PresiS % ,harie'
Hannibal journal and western union. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1851-1852, 1851-09-25

LAGRANGE MrssoURrAS.-We have received
the first number of this new Wing paper, pub
lished at Lagrange, MISSOURI by Alternately &
Gilbert. 1t is printed neatly, on large sheet,
edited with spirit, and will no doubt do good
service in the cause. We congratulate the
people Of Lagrange on their ability to support,
and the disposition to encourage, such a paper
as the .MisSouricn One sentiment put forth in
their salutatory remarks, is worthy of special
endorsement
The official conduct of all incumbents in office
will be freely commented on, but the private
character of individuals will not be blazed to the
public; we shall advocate wing measures, such as
are calculated TO effect most good to the greatest
number, but what is called political or "news-
paper quarrels" will not be found in the "Mis-
sourian," for, if people must quarrel, let them
publish them in hand-bls. We have always
thought it Out of placeto send political quarrels
into private families and embitter the social en-
joyment of the fire side circle with abusive Ian
guage about matters in which they feel no inter-
est
Ma. OwENs.-In the New York Herald il a
letter from a returned Cuban prisoner, named
Philip S. Yan Vechten, OF New York. He de-
nounces bitterly, the spectators who got up the
expedition concluding with the following para
graph:
There have also been, understand, some re-
Elections made on the conduct of our consul at
Havana, Mr.. Owens. At that time Mr.. Owens
not only was unable to do anything TO asst
them-but, as | am informed and believe, was
actually in danger himself, from the rabble of
Havana, guard of Spanish soldiers having been
placed over his property and person, by order of
the Captain General. o
Prince de Joinville has been nominated as a
candidate for the Presidency of the French Re-
public.
From MrssIssIPPI.-We have been favored
by friend, with the following received in a
letter from Natchez, Mississippi. lois an ex-
ira of the Natchez Courier, dated Sept. 6th.-
This extra contains the only statement we have
seen of the Mississippi election for the Conven-
ton. No wonder Gsn. Quiimln backed off the
| track
MISSISSIPPI ELECTION! - FOR THE
CONVENTION.