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Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

de Aguerory Aguero--three companies 81
the regiment Of Isabel II, and e;ob,.
lanoers Of the squadron OF BouIbon
were completely defeated, and of ,ha
lancers only ten remained, aud :hos.
badly wounded. On the 18th and 1e,h
nothing of note took place, the ranks os
the Patriots filling fast. On the ooh
all the parties again joined aud marched
towards the mountains, interrupted hv
three companies Of the regiment of Can.
tabria, who were beaten aud driven off
and on the 2lst these heights were occp'
pied by 1000 Patriots, $50 cavalry and
four pieces of artillery, with the necessa
ries of war aud maintenance suffcien,
for two months, only waiting the move
msnt of Trinidad TO descend into ths
plains.
Behold, people of Cuba! the bsllian,
position of the Liberating Army of your
countrymep. Behold the feats of arms
of your brothers of Camaguey. Inita,e
them; and let there be union, decision
and constancy, and very quickly the flag
of liberty will. wave from the Pom,
Maisi 10 Cape San Antonia.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

SooUNDR ELIsM.-The following is an
extract from All abolition lecture deliver
ed at Danvers, Mass, at a late gathering
of fanatics on the sabbath day by the
Rev. Parker Pillsburv:
George Washington waded in blood
through an eight years war; he then
went home and grew rich in selling his
neighbors aud stealing their hard earn
ings.
There is no. sterile hilltop in Aus
tria but that is more sacred to freedom
than Bunker Hill! and the plains of I4ex-
ington and Concord The vilest mud
soow that floats on the Danube is no.
bier craft than the proud frigate Cons:i-
tuton.'
Bank treason, for which the author de-
serves to be hung.
Indiana State Sentinel, 26th.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

The notorious George Thompson, M.
p, who was recently travelling about in
this country delivering abolition speeches,
has written a note TO the London Daily
News, justifying his absence from his
parliamentary duties. He says:
"On the shores of a distant country,
and amongst great and free people, l
have been the humble but sincere advo-
cate Of the principles on which | was
elected to parliament. return more ar
IDENTIFY than ever the devoted friend Of
progress. and of peaceable and whole.
some reform; aud whether the reasons |
shall be able to give shall be Eell suffi.
cient to justify temporary suspension OF
my duties at home or not, I shall not be
less gealous in that cause, nor less solicit
Gus to advance the just rights aud inter.
ests of that great constituency through
whose independent votes aud exeraons
| was elected to the honorable position
which at present occupy"
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

MISSISSIPPI CANvAss.-The Vicksburg
Wing has the following telegraphic dis
patch
"Jacinto, Aug, 2, l65l,-Fifteen hun
dred in council at Farmington-splendid
reception of Gen. Foote-procession-
barbacue-immense meeting at Jacinto.
Foo,e is now speaking. Fisher viclori-
Gus over Claytor-Scott concludes TO-
day, his election (for Chancellor) certain.
Popularity of Russell unbounded. Set
down Tishemingo 1900 majority"
On the 1st August there was a Union
mass meeting in Madison county, Miss,
at which. Hon. A. i. Hopkins, (of Ala
hama;) Judge Sharkey and others. adj
dressed the twenty-five hundred persons
present The meeting covered two days,
and the enthusiasm was of the iveliest
character.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20
PETER PIKE.

Hon. ]. nj. BoTTs.-This gentleman,
in very lengthy letter in the Richmond
Va) papers, declines the nomination
which ne accepted liz March last, as the
Wing candidate for Congress in that dis
trict Mr.. Bolts has, it seems, given GER
tain votes in the Virginia Reform Conven-
ton, of which he is member, that are
not acceptable to portion of his con-
siitueuts. IN his address he argues the
consistency of his course with his pledges,
endeavors to show that he should not
forfeit confidence, and says he would
wish 10 go into the congressional canvass
only on national grounds. But the al
legged dissatisfaction renders it, in his
opinion, due to the Wing cause that he
should decline the nomination for Con-
gress until another district convention
shall determine whether he is still the
choice of the Wings for that postion.--
This certainly is magnanimous.
N. O. BnI.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20
The Mississippi Flag of the Unior

The Mississippi Flag of the Union
of the 9th inst, says that at meeting
of the secessionists, held on the 18th ult
in Jackson, the capital of the State, a
letter was read from Col. Pickens, Of s.
Carolina, formerly member of Congress
in which he admitted the whole scheme
Of secession, and claimed Mississippi as
an ally. already engaged in that scheme
he pointed out Gov. Quitman as COM
mandeF-in of the Southern forces
in the event of war with the federal gov
ernment-and called on Colonel Davis
sippi up to the breach"
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20
FRom TrxAs-From late New Orlesns

From TExAs,-From late New Orlesns
papers we Gull the following items OF
Texas news:
An affray recently occurred near The
Ranger Camp. OH the Paso Lotto, be-
tween MIR. Herman and Mr.. Oldh,m.
in which the latter was killed.
A sumptuous barbecue came off onrhe
10th inst, under the identical old oaks OH
San Jacinto, under which the Texan
Army was "encamped, just before lthe
great battle that resulted in the achieve
ment of Texan Independence" After
dinner, several candidates addressedthe
meeting; during the whole of which time,
harmony and good feeling characterized
the proceedings.
Catalina, an old and ,trusty Mexican
servant of Col. Kinney, who accompnl-
ed him during the war, and was several
times taken prisoner, was murdered by
the Indians, shoft time since, while
carrying the mail from Corpus Chrisi to
Laredo. This is the third mail rider kill
ed on this route during this year.
Lewis M. Nash, OF the late firm Of
Burdsall & Nash. of San Antonp, was
attacked near Santa Rosa some days ago
by two Mexicans, and killed, and robbed
OF everything he had.
Judge Webb, who is a candidate for
Associate Justice of the SuPeme Court,
has rendered his resignationas Secretary
Of State, which has beer accepted by
the Governor
The State Gazette learns from San
Antonio. that the ranging companies of
Mccullough and Connor wee 10 be dis
banded in few days.
A man named Ramor Gomez murder
ed his wife at Galveston o,lthe 21st ult.
He is now in Jail awaiting his trial.
Mrs. Baker was murdered near Austin
on the 11th ult and he, husband mortal
lY wounded, by negro, who has not
yet been captured.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

FUGITIVE SLAVE CASE IN PHtLAnEL.
PHIA.-In the case Daniel Hawkins,
claimed as fugitive slave by w. M.
Risteau, of Baltimore county, Md, d
hearing was had before u. S. Commits
sionet Ingraham, at Philadelphia, on
Tuesday morning. July 22d, who ordered
that he be sent back to his master. He
left at o'clock that afternoon, for Ralti-
more, in custody of the u. S. Marshal.
There was no excitement, and David
Paul Brown, the counsel for the slave,
having no testimony to offer inconsistent
with that adduced by the claimant. re-
marked that if owners would thus appear
in court and make out their case iE a
regular manner, and by due proof, per-
sons would find that there was no dispo-
sltionon the part of the courts, such as
has heeu attributed to them, to resis: the
due execution of the law.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

The LONDON CHESS TOURNAMENT
The great chess match which was to
come off at London during the Worlds
Fair, between thirty-two picked players
Of the world, has been decided The
victor was a German-Herr Anderson.
His last antagonist was MIR. Stauntor
renowned English player, who in the
last Ave games. was only victor in one.
Anderson therefore takes the $25. 900
which was the purse played for.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

In 1S46 the 4th Judicial Circuit gave
Johnson a majority over Newton il'''
over 1000. In the contest Just over "
gave johnson a majority OF 2oo' s"q
thus he is rebuked by l4OO democ'a''
voters.
$50 much for Buckingham. II 10
should again declare that"the Onlpn ous"
and will DISSOLVE" during the "eA'ls
ment" of the next Congress. he may ca -,
pect public meetings to be holden; W
those who voted tor him this 'ime' ~
structlng him to come home. lie VII. =" ="
Informed by them that they are "ru''eO
set of voters aud were deceived.
Van Barren Intelltgenoe''
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20
ALABAMA.-The Picayune has received

ALAbAMA.- lie lCdy uue HAS IeCtlVeu
the following returns from Alabama.
For Congress.-Mobile county gives
John Bragg, Democrat and Southern
Rights, 1878; c. c. Langdon, Wing
and Union, 1925; Bragg's majority 45S,
which secures his election in the district
Claiborne, Monroe county, gives AZ
majority for Bragg.
Bragg has small majority in Baldwin
county.
For tie Legislature.-The Southern
Rights ticket, all Democrats, has sue
ceeded throughout by an average majority
of over $50.
TENNEssEE.-The Memphis papers in
form us that the prospects of Campbell 5
election, for Governor, are cheering. In
the Memphis District the election be-
tween Coleman and Stanton for Congress,
will be close-douhtful which will be
successful.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

WERsrER's Observation-Disclosures
Bryant and Irving are "ous" against
Webster's Dictionary as standard of Or
biography, ard the attempt to introduce
it into New York district sohoos by au.
shority is not likely to succeed.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

The ARRIVAL OF ANOTHER VOCALIST
Miss Catharine Hayes, the Irish swan,
whose advent in the musical world Great
ed sensation scarcely less than that
which was raised by the appearance Of
Jenny Lind, is daily expected at New
York. Miss Hayes, who is said to be
the best singer Of English and Irish songs
IN the world, was to sail from Liverpool,
for New York. in the steamer Baltic, on
the 9th of August.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

WHIP CAT.-The San Anron'o we.
ern Texan learns from a gentleman nO.
Eagle Pass, that it is generally ', oe'e,v
that Wild Cat has had some mlsunu'
standing with the Mexican governmern ~
which he INTENDS to settle by ieso'. "a ;,
arms, as he he has moved his woIne" a"N
children to this side of the Rio Granue'
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

After procession in New York OH the
night of the goth ult, the Cuban SYM
pathizers had great dinner to celebrate
the success OF the patriots. Large num-
bers signed the roll to get up another
expedition, and, it is sajd that meeting
to advance that object will be held in
few days.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

GREAT HAUL OF CoUNTERFE1Ts--Sl2
600 Spurious Money Found.--A con-
siderable excitement has been manifested
at Elmira, N. Y. for a day or two. ow-
ing TO the capture Of five or six notor-
Gus oountetlets, aud the securing of l2
Or $14 900 of their money.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

The geographical centre of the United
States, at the present time; is in the In
dian Territory, 100 miles west of the
Missouri. The centre Of our representa-
tive population, which is constantly NOV
ing westward, is ascertained, by actual
calculation, to be just about at the city of
Columbus, Ohio.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

ANOTHER DUEL AT VIcKsBURG.-A
duel was fought opposite Vicksburg on
the 18th ult., by Walter Brooks, Esq,
and Judge Reid, Of Lexington, Miss
At frs: fire Brooks was slightly wound
ed, the ball grazing his spine. Here the
affair terminated
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

ARREST OF COUNTER FEITER s.-Three
brothers, named S:ickney, and man
named Wisener have been arrested at
Geneva, New Yolk, on charge of coun.
terfeiting, and ten thousand dollars of
spurious bills have been discovered and
seized.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

l785 Johnson's maj.
*Reported.
In the counties yet to hear from Except -\sh-
ley, since created) Johnson's majority over New
ton in l645 was 1894 In the counties heard
from, Johnson's majority in l848 was 1898.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

Mr.. Crittenden, Attorney Genera -,
the United States, and General fei. -
+, Smith, have been oil bret Wis" A,
General Wool, at Troy, New forS' -
last accounts they were on the va! "
Saratoga Springs,
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

BLooMERs ARE CoMING.-The Bates
vile New Era, announces the appeal
ance in the streets OF that town of a
young lady in full Bloomer dress. The
New Era seems to have been "taken off
at the knees" and thinks that the new
costume should be generally adopted
This is the advent of the Bloomer dress
in the State. Who will have the credit
Of introducing it in our town? Don't
all speak at once, ladies.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

4 year Of pleasure passes like aoa;-
ing breeze-but moment of misfortune
see an age Of pain.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

From OREGoN.-Advices from Oregon
to the 21st of June have been received
The papers are filled with accounts of
hostilities between the whites and Indi-
ans on Rogue river, which originated in
an attack by the Indians upon party of
Oregon miners who were returning home
General Lane and Governor Gaines had
both gone to the scene of disturbances
in hopes OF settling the difficulty AMIGA
bly,, but it was supposed that their efforts
would be unsuccessful. The Indians
have declared eternal warfare against the
whites, and nothing short of an extermi-
hating war will put stop to their out
RACES.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

A friend of ours. speaking of his musi-
cal attainments. says he knows two tunes,
the one is Uncle Ned the other isn't
Our citizens have an opportunity of judg-
ing of his proficiency in the latter. as he
can be heard in the streets at any hour
of the night.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

Henry A. Wise made a motion in the
Virginia Reform Convention, a few days
since, to strike ont the nti-dueling
clause Of the Constitution 1t was reiec.
ted by vote of yeas 81, nays 65.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

About one million Of copies of the
number Of the illustrated London News,
containing the account of the opening
of the Crystal Palace, were sold, which
at the retail price, would amount 20
S125,OOO.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

UNITED STATES SHIPS ORDERED TO Gu
BA-The New York Journal of Com
merce says that dispatches were received
by telegraph on Tuesday evening, July
goth. at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, order
ing the steamship Preble and the brig
Dolphin TO be prepared with all dispatch,
to sail direct for Cuba. The objects is
supposed to be to intercept any expedi-
tons that may be sent from this country
for the invasion of the Island. A REIN
forcement of marines will be put on board
the Preb,e, in addition to her usual com.
plemeut. 1t is believed that orders have
been sent to Norfolk, directing the dis
Patch of the Cyane and Portsmouth on
the same service.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

LOLA MoNrEs.-The New York Trib.
une learns from an authentic source that
Mrs Heald alias Lola Monies, alias the
Countess of Landsfeldt, will visi, this
country in September or October with a
Spanish ballet company.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

We invite the attention of parents and
guardians. to the advertisement, for the
fourth annual session of the Male t'e-
partment Of the Washington Seminary
Phe Trustees have secured the services
Of the efficient teachers of last session.;
Messfs. Thweatt and Kidd, both of whon
are gentlemen Of acknowledged ability
agd experience. and we trust their Efforts
to establish in our midst an institution
Of a high character will be ILLEGALLY met
BY those who have children to educate.
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PHE' FIRST DETACHMENT yoR CUBA.-
We learn from the N. 0. Balletin of the
8,h inst, that the steamship Pampero
sailed from New Orleans on the morning
Of the Sd with about five hundred young
men, who have enlisted to aid the Cuban
patriots, on board. Gen. Lopez. and a
corps of Engineers composed of European
refugees were also passengers on the
Pampero. On the way down the river
the ship stopped at Fort Jackson, and
took on six pieces Of artillery, being part
Of a lot of condemned ordnance sold by
the Government some time since. The
vessel was so crowded that many who
went down the river with view of going
to Cuha on heFs were compellsd to return
to the city.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

The weather still continues very dry
and warm, the thermometer for several
days, last week, ranging above roo. The
long continued drought is having its effect
Upon the cotton crop.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

Sign OF CoNvALEsCENCE.-Th Charles
ton papers of the 26th ul,imo contain a
call for public meeting, to be held on
the evening of the following day, of those
opposed to the separate secession of South
Carolina from the Union under existing
circumstances
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

Advices from Port au. Prince to the 9Th
give accounts of another battle between
the Haytens aud rhe Domlnicans. The
Hay:iens were defeated with a loss OF
500 killed.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-20

Ou the lth three OF THESE set out
the other remained III the mountain
That commanded by Don Seraio Reira
advanced towards Santa Cruz, ard short.
ly before reaching the river NaJaZa he
was informed that iour companies Of the
regiment of Cantabria, commanded by
Col. Cunt, were marching III the same
direction, but as the river was swollen
they were occupied in making raft, in
order to pass over it. The Patriots al
lowed the Colonel, and first company
TO pass, and when the second was Oh the
wharf they fell upon them and threw
them into complete confusion. The re-
suit was that they took the Colonel,
Cont, six officers and ifty-six men pris-
oners: they saw thirly-six dead, without
counting the wounded; they captured
severa! materials of war and guns. In
this most brilliant affair the patriots
only lost one man killed and ten wound
ed
On the 10th and lth the other parties
had various skirmishes with the Govern
ment troops, both of cavalry, and infant
ry, from Puerto Principe. On the 18th
they were joined at G Guamarino by Sec
ton of artillery under the command of
Don Gabriel Forum, consisting OF sixty
men and four obuses. The 14th and 18th
they remained still, recruiting forces
but on the 17th. Divine Providence
pleased that the plains of Cuba should
witness more acts Of heroism. The
party commanded by Don Augustin
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10
Existence, a Solemn Trust.

Existence is solemn trust every soul
is invested with this trust. No power but
Gods can annihilate +; therefore must ex-
istence 90 on. Yes, it must 90 on. AS it
proceeds it gathers responsibilities at eve
ry step. 1t is maturing for it's eternal
state. Think of this, men of the world.
Think of it, vain triacr. Think of it, re-
jectcr Of the gospel. Never can you cease
to exist. If you become a suicide, you
only hasten the dreadful consummation.
Death confirms existcnce-makes it cndur-
ing sets the zeal, and settles the destiny.
fier death cometh the judgment. D
Here is matter, again say, for your Con-
sideration. Think Of it you must; not
only when the voice Of the preacher sounds
it in your ear, but think of it you must il
those intervals when the soul asserts her
immortality. But is thinking Of it all you
have t. d.? Is there no preparation
necessary; Are there no sins to BE- civ
en- up; no sorrows to be felt; no peni.
tence to be felt and expressed no pray
crs to be offered no Savior to be sought
VIII you let cxistancc 90 on, reckless how
it is to end; VIII you Let til" t:ial come,
and care not whether it result in heaven or
hell; VIII You invite the world to come
in between You and all these fearful scenes,
and so cheat yourselves Of your prcpcra-
ton Who will begin to-day c work O.
preparation; Who will act in q manner
worthy Of his immortal existence: Who
will balance time with eternity, and give
to eternity the att ,ntion which it deserves
Who will repent and believe thc gospel
Allis stakcd on this. VIII you give W
your sins; VIII you give up the world
VIII you make this sacrifice for holmes!
and heaven; Nothing short Of this can
make death welcome, anl disrobo the ju'lg
ment Of its terrors. Nothing else can Civ,
your name q place in the book of life
nothing else can place you among the re
deemed, and give you share in their un
ending joys. Dying sinner, what is you
decision : From that decision the appeal
[ solcmnly declare, shall bt to the judg
ment seat of Christ.-Dr. Waterway.
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10

, At meeting held on the evening of
JuIy ID, the following names were given
10 the streets in this village
The Street running from the Bridge to
tho Christian Chapel, Broad St.. from
Broad 81. by the Quarry, Granite St.
tIom Broad st. by Mr.. Horace Babcock's,
Elm ST.. from Broad St. to Pcndleton's $
" hart, Main ST.. from Broad to Main by
tnio0 -1ceting House and Academy, Union
81. from Main st. by second Primary
School, School St.; from Capt. Thomp-
sons Store to the old Post Road, Orchard
~. rom Main St. towards Watch Hill,
Beach St.; from Broad St., by Mr. Oil
yey D Wells and first Primary School,
High st.; from High St. by the Depot to
Stiil4anville, Canal ST.. from Canal St
to High St. by Hon N.F. Dixon residence,
Oa-; II. from the Bridge towards Ston-
ing;on Borough, West Broad St. from
West Broad St., down beside the Rail
Road, Mechanic St. ; from West Broad
st. towards North Stonington, Liberty ST.
from Liberty St. to Stillmanville, Grove
st. from Liberty St. by VIM. Stillmar
Jr's. Noycs Avenue and some others tn,
names of which arc not yet settled upon.
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10

The highly interesting story which we
commence on our first page this week is
taken from the LADIES WREATH, and is
the first contribution of the new Editress.
1t speaks her place among the first lit
erary writer's of the present age, and that
excellent Magazine, can lose nothing by
coming under her management.
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10

Among the multiplicity of new papers
which meet our eyes at every turn, it is
quite refreshing to gaze upon the return
Journal of nearly hundred years cxis-
tence. The Newport Mercury, establish
ed in 1913, still continues to make its heb
dominal appearance before its readers, and
appears to be literally supported The
last number comes to us enlarged and
much improved in appearance, and we
would speak for it a hearty welcome to the
lovers of sound reading and sensible litera-
turc
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10
New-York Correspondence. No Is.

New York, July 1851.
To the Editor Of the Literary Echo:-
DEAR SR.-Thc weather during the
past week, has been extremely warm, the
thermometer sometimes getting as high as
9S7 or 1902 in the shade, which is GER
tainly getting pretty high for temperance
thermometer; but then that is quite res
pocta5le when compared with tie e ght to
which some of our citizens attained on the
"glorious fourth ;" but as oxc extreme
is very apt to follow another, as the dog
said, when he chased his tail, these same
gentlemen, many Of them, when their SEN
ses returned to them, found themselves
snugly slowed in some gutter. But taking
all things into consideration, the seventy
fifth anniversary of our national indepcn-
dence was quite respectfully celebrated,
comparatively. The weather was balmy
and spring-like, with just enough of old
Sol to make it pleasant and invigorating,
without swclterlng IN his rays. Ihc storm
of the night before had served to lay tho
dust And by the way, speaking of the
storm, it was pretty severe one for
short time; for the rain not only came
down in torrents, but old 1Eolus, the my
tho ogcal windy god, who like some o
the political gods of wind, generally man
ages to be prominent on great occasions
f made us visit, and committed violent as
: sault on signs, awnings, trees, shrubs, 81
G &C. But as his father Jupiter, the thuu
: derbolt forgcr, was working his artillcr
IS with considerable patriotism, probably 1Ec
: lus considered it his duty to be OF han
e on the occasion. But, let me see, as til
Il blind man said, was speaking of the ce
s. ebration in New York, and not among IL
lg hcathen.dcitics. The military display WI
Iquitc large and attractive for such as fame