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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-01-08

THE UNION PARTY-The expectation of form
ing such is, in our judgment, futile: The multi
tudes in favor Of preserving the Union concur In
nothing else, and would therefore be inefficient,
for the very object of their organization. Be-
sides, party merely to preserve the Union, would
be but an organization to perpetrate sectional
strife 1t might, moreover, be tempted to preserve
the Union at the sacrifice Of its conditions--to
preserve the shell and throw away the kernel.
There has, in our judgment, always been Union
party, although not under that name. We mean
the old Democratic party. 1t has been generally
free from sectonalism, for strict construction of
the Constitution, and for combining the power of
the Federal Government to narrow limits. These
are the proper means TO preserve the Union.
tfete ogeneous crowd Of men shouting Union,
would only endanser it, and perhaps adopt the
very means to bring it to an end. Let Congress
refrain from action sectional and local matters,
let them attend to the duties which belong to
them, and not undertake to regulate the currency
for the vast area efithe Union, to encourage this
or that employment at the expense of other inter-
ests, and there will be no danger of the Union.
When this Union party is formed, we must then
inquire for the means it will employ to accom-
pIish its purpose. All are. in favor Of the Union,
but what particular measures shall be adopted TO
save it, is the question. Mere party gas and noise
will not accomplish the purpose. IL IS upon the
means that any national party organization can
take place. The w higs of Al were for sound
national currency. 90 was everybody else Dut
their way to make to build up vast rag
factory at Washington to issue paper promises to
pay Here WINS the issue. The sound currency
was nothing but sound. II is just with the
Union. Who wants such Union as some peo-
pie would make, 1t would be the highest posi-
Bile merit to destroy it. Depend upon it, the pro-
position comes from bankrupt politicians, whose
credit has run out with the two old parties, and
they now seek new combinations for selfish pur-
poses.
In those States where the issue Of resistance TO
the acts Of the Federal Government, or acquiesc-
ence in them becomes serious one, and forces
itself into notice, the Union party will grow out
Of it, but when no such division exists amongst
the people generally, there is no sense in such an
organization. We could name certain politicians
who are deeply interested in n Union party. They
ua. no chance with any party now IN exist
lar benefit.
Where set Of men .al Themselves Union
party ana go before an intelligent, people for sup
port the very first question is, who. win vo, a.
TO preserve the Unons Will you etand Md ~ ~,
Union Union six days in the week. Is that
the grand means to the end If we are not mis-
taken, when these Union men come to define their
object, they will be the very antipodes of each
other He isa Union man who takes the proper
means to the end, not he who make most noise
about it.
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and Oregon nearly ready to come In as States and
with territory sufficient 10 make twenty more
States, and with Maryland, Kentucky. Missouri
and other States gradually tending to abolitionism,
and with the probability Of being weakened by
white emigration from our borders, Il would seem
proper for wise and prudent people to act with
promptltude and ecIslon, IN order to avert the
most dire calamities which ever befe nation
We need not fear TO be independent. In fact
there is no middle course left for us. We are too
strong and wealthy 10 play subordinate partl
We must have a national policy Of our own AL.
history shows that people possessing great
wealth and resources must use their means tor
their own ends, or their wealth is the bait Of OPP
preston. usI FUg-
If the Southern States collect and disburse their
own revenue, control their own commerce, i'm
prove their own harbors, make their own railroads,
create their own navy, and establish national
policy in harmony with their peculiar situation
and productions, they will be great, prosperous
and happy people.
But if, on the other hand, they, in spirit Of in
suit, abuse and injury, adhere to an unnatural and
forced Union, which withholds protection from
their greatest interest, and threatens 1t with de-
struction, they will be poor, down-trodden and
despised people, merting the contempt of the
world, and soon destined TO mnge with its most
miserable outcasts.
Gen. Huston stated that he had no confidence
in any compromise or compact with the Northern
OJdte5. lHty WOuiu COuCeuc 10 UOtHiHR WHICH
would be safe and satisfactory to the South; and
if they did, they would not perform their agree
ment.
They have violated the Constitution framed by
our fathers, and at this time they set at nought
its painest provision. When Virginia gave up to
them the vast territory north Of the Ohio, they
bound themselves to surrender fugitive slaves;
they violated the compact. Recently we have
given up the mines Of California and an empire Of
territory to get law TO carry out the Constitu-
ton, and in thirty days after the passage Of the
law it was dead letter.
We might force the politicians of the Nor,h to
sembIance of fairness, but there are two classes
which control the elections, and are inaccessible
TO reason or argument--the religious denominn-
tons and the iaboring classes; the one impelled
by blind faDaticism, and the other taught to be-
lieve that there is antagonism between free and
slave labor, and that if slavery abolished, the
fair fields of the South would be open TO them.
If the politicians were to make terms with us,
the cry of repeal would be raised, and the frail
fabric would be swept away, leaving us worse of
than before, and forced to resist at time when,
even we hospurs might well hesitate at the pros
pect before us. Now we strong; but delay
few years, and we will be weaker, both relatively
and positively. Why, then, should we by faint
heartedness, draw ruin upon ourselves and our
posterty'
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Punch AND THE PorE.--We understand that
Pho Mono, the great double negative, who has
been attempting to make himself an affirmative in
THIS country, expressed extreme sorrow, almost
amounting TO despair, when he heard that Punch
was opposed n his recent proceedings Pho, who
understands the English language, though he
does not sec'r to understand the English people.
remarked to one Of his attendants in haf-mourn.
fol, halfmerry tone, " Alas, olas should have
cared comparatively little about the probable fail.
ure of my attempt to get the English to swallow
me bowl OF Bishop have been brewing for them,
but IT cuts me to the quick to perceive that there
is no chance of their having their Punch Ia Ro-
maine.
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From The Ohio Journal.

Gov. Woop AND ms HuNKER AssAILANTs.-
The Hunker press, in and out Of this State, are
dissatisfied with the position taken by Gov. Wood
in his inaugural, on the subject of slavery. The
Washington correspondent Of the Cleveland True
Democrat, says: " Hunkers, here, are bitter in
their denuncaton of the Governors Of Vermont
and Ohio, and Of the candidate in New Hamp-
shire" ail m 81
What is the occasion of these " bitter denun-
ciaions' of the Governor of Ohio, from professed
Democrats What has he done to merit them }
He says that the abolition of slavery in the Dis
trict Of Columbia is not only demanded, as mat
ter Of expediency, but as one of absolute natural
right TO the colored race" Does Gov. Wood de-
serve reproach and denunciation for tie avowal of
these sentimentsi If so, the Declaration of lnde-
pendence is lie, and the American Revolution a
stupendous failure.
with Governor Wood for giving utterance to his
convictions on this question, that there is a much
more difficult task in reserve for Them Not only
an overwhelming majority Of the Democracy of
Ohio, but nine-tentbs Of the people Of the State
agree with their chief magistrate, both as to the
expediency and duty, of the abolition OF slavery
in the District. The people of Ohio entertain
similar sentiments to those expressed by Mr.. JEFF
ferson, nearly half century since: /" that the
liberties Of nation cannot be secure, when we
have removed their only firm basis, conviction
in the minds OF the people that these liberties are
the gift of God. That they not to be violated
but with his wrath " Indeed, said he, |" ! trem-
BILE for my country when reflect that God is just,
and that his justice cannot sleep forever"
Such are the sentiments Of the people of Ohio.
They are in earnest in demanding the repeal of
these laws of Congress, which hold their country
men in slavery at the Capital of the nation.
We are aware that there other causes Of
complaint which our bunker friends alledge
against Gov. Wood, the chief Of which are his
consistent advocacy Of the Jetiersonian policy Of
slavery restriction, and the repeal of the odious
Fugitive law. We advise those wlo are so ready
to find fault with Gov. Wood, for giving utter
ance to sentiments just and patriotic, and for
advocating policy 90 Wise and beneficial, to turn
their 'bitter denuncatons' in another direction.
They may thus succeed in 'conquering The preju-
dces of the people, !"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-01-08
SUSQUEHANNA CANAL LOTTERY CJos.
To be drawn In Baltimore Ianna.. on,A -
AT ODD FELLOWS, HALL

WH1PPLE'S GRAND ORIGINAL. EXIT
TION OF THE DISSOLVING VIEWS
rs Exhibited in The cities Of Boston, PhiindelpJ
and eisswhere.
d PRESENTATIONS OF the most bcout
III Scenery Of all parts OF the world, with or
variety Of Ancient and Modern Structures, Rui
Cities, Castles, &c, which are produced in a tr
wonderful manner. The most beautiful see
grow into proportion and again disappear, but
sudden and mysterious is the transition that il
only be compared to the magic of dream seem
the eye.
Commencing Tuesday evening the 24th inst
and Wednesday and Saturday afternoon Il
mencing at 3 clock lIT,T
A splendid Series of Views, among which sew
representations o. White Mountain Scene,I
in New Hampshire.
Doors open at half-past 6;exhibition CONNIE
at haf-pasl Z clock.
Tickets IS cents; children half-price. Re
uo"s "ede Tor schools M dec
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.fl23 40

Tons - 1860 El33 $40
Which, divided by four, gives us the sum of
f33 5s. lad per ton for the building cost.
La Vile de Paris, of 100 guns, is a shin of
1900 tons. and cost building, in France. the
sum of l2So,653 francs 70 cents, (f2I.226 81.
2d..) or Eli Is. Cd. per ton, that is n fraction
more than half British ton We sec then that
an English first rate cost E33 IS. lad. per ton.
whilst French ship of the same description
costs only Eli Is. Cd. The same disproportion
nearly exists in the arming and equipment Of
the two ships. Having before us these statis
tics, we find that the equipment of La Vile de
Paris cost 902.969 francs 65 cents, or E36,lI8
Is. lad, and her artillery 6sOsl8 frames IS
cents or E27,232 lbs. AID. Thus the French
three-decker, ready for sea. cost Ell4,377 Is
Cd. In the absence Of statistical documents to
estimate the cost Of equipment and artillery OF
the British three-decker, we cannot give with
any accuracy the amount, but We are certain
that the same abuses and costly extravaganza
remarked in the price Of the mere huIs exist in
the other departments Of our yards, and that
our neighbors can build three fine ships for the
same price that we pay for two ugly ones
London Nautical Standard
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These Developments will soon astonlsh the
world, and another California excitement will
succeed, far exceeding the first, but of different
character Men with capital taking hold, and
all anxious TO get hold The right kind OF mining
will commence, for the great source from whence
the rich deposles have been formed, is now be-
ginning to be understood by few. You can form
your own opinion after seeing the specimens
have sent you. My theory IL that all the gold IN
the deposites has come from this rock, and
know 1t, by close observation, to be a fact beyond
dispute. Then ifthe small portions of these large
veins, which are decomposed by the action OF
the elements and time, will afford such rich de-
posites found every where in this country
scattered by the force of mountain streams, all
along from source to mouth, what must the un-
disturbed portions of these veins yield! (Ihey
are from four to twenty feet wide.) Certainly,
millions. iAa3f aa M $50
will leave here for home about the LIST of De-
cember, il not sooner, but to return again IN the
summer
There are many friends and
acquaintances from Alabama here with me-Mr.
Garrett, James A. Norwood, r. X. Chamber
layne, James III. Wade and James Thomson all
of whom, believe, are pleased with the country.
Col. Wallis will re-
turn with me home
The Rev. DR.. Boring breaches for us twice every
A. POWELL.
In addition to the foregoing, says the Gazette, we
add the following extract from letter written by
MIR. Powell:
"We have received the unwelcome news of our
admission as State into the Union. We had
hoped and still hope that we may be enabled to
divide the State uron the 36th parallel of latitude,
and get a territorial government for the South
A large majority 10 in favor Of this measure. If
we succeed, California will be my home; if not |
canr OF live with the Abolitionists long"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-01-08

SAvANSAH--If there is any sincerity in the
threats of South Carolina to rccede from the
Union, II becomes important that Savannah
should be amply prepared to meet the demand
that will be made upon her market, in conse-
qucnee of large trade diverted from Charles
ton. So far MS Georgia is concerned, she owes
a greater manifestation ofinterest in the welfare
of her own seaport, than has been heretofore
apparent Let Savannah be to Georgia what
Charleston is to South Carolina. The internal
Improvements OF South Carolina all have for
their object the enriching and aggrandizing of
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her great metropolis; while those OF Georgia
cher State enterpsises) serve simply as chs'r
neIs through which commerce flows from her
and her metropolis into an adjoining State
This is wrong policy At any time, but more e.
pecally now, when dependence on so rebeIlious
u State as South Carolina might essentially EN-
barrass the commercial affairs of our own ca-
zens.
Another matter should be considered by our
people A difficulty between South Carolina
and the General Government would at once
have the effect Of depreciating her currency, ana
as it is largely in circulation in Georgia, and has
been rumored to be, a short time back, Irfa un-
certain condition, any sudden change in that
States relations towards this Government would
bring suffering upon the holders of her money
in Georgia. We do not pretend the prediction
of any OF these results, but the martial spirit Of
oar chivalrous neighbor is aroused Gen. Brs-
bane, of her military school, is already sketching
a line OF defense for her troops otfcered by ms
pupils, aud, however successful may be their
demonstration upon Mason and Dixon's line"
it may reasonably be anticipated that the cash
boz will suffer by the operation; and while her
troops are going strongly the codm manual along
the aforesaid line, Uncle Sam may send some of
Old Hickorys patent sugar machines around to
the mouth of her harbor. War is game that
two can play ut, and South Carolina sblue pills"
on "Mason and Dixon's line" may be met with
pills at Charleston harbor. If
nothing will satisfy her but fight, it is no part
Ut Georga's business to foot the bill. Hence
we say, look to Savannah harbor and Savannah
market, and our own State currency. Let not
The business Of Georgia flag because South Car
Dina wants to go "sogering - Marietta (Ga)
Con. Union. $500
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A ROMANCE IN r AE LIrE.--A short time ago
a scene took place in the Champs Elysess almost
unrival!ed in the annals Of romance. The tenor,
Borsari, who has had most magnificent success,
and in Italy in particular, has taken advantage OF
a congo to visit Paris. One evening he was walk
ing under the trees in the Champs Elysees, near
the Seine, when he canght sight Of an old man,
neutly dressed, dragging forth from an old fiddle
some faint sounds, to which none listened. Bor-
sari started, struck his hand upon his forehead to
collect his thoughts, and then, leaving the ladies',
rushed up to the poor musician
"Ecco mi--it's me'' said he, in a ringing
voice.
The old man raised his head in astonshment.
"Don't you recognize me, Giacomo! am Bor-
sari, your pupil-he to whom you opened mu-
steal career--he who owes to you his reputation
and his fortune!"
!" Borsari - said the violinist. "Ah now
remember. You have fulfilled my predictions
YOU have collected gold and fame. am pleased
at il in the midst of my mis'ortunes
"Mv poor master what has reduced you to
this extremity"
Then the old man told his story He had be-
come an inprssario He had, at the head OF a
troop of singers, gone through the isles of Greece
but misfortune had every where been his fate
After miraculous escape from shipwreck, he got
an attack Of paralysis. Incompletely cured, he
came to Paris to an old pupil-a lady-who was
kind to him, but who suddenly died in childbirth
Gacomo then went into the orchestra OF little
theatre: but at last reduced to the last extremity,
he came to play in the Champs Elysees.
While the old man spoke, Borsari was feeling
his rockets All he found was couple of pounds.
Suddenly he took bold resolution
"Giocomo, do you recollect the great air of
La CaomniG' "
eyes"
"Can you execute the accompaniment"
" Somehow"
"Begin."
At once, in a ringing, splendid voice, Borsari
commenced this magnificent piece, crowd col
ected--,he singing CAFES were deserted, carr ages
drew IN, and a fashionable audience descended
from them. At the sight of such an audience, the
old man reused himself; his bow, directed by o
firm hand, drew forth delicious sounds The au-
dence were struck with admiration, and the set
ting sun seemed to transport every one to Italy
When he ended, the tenor took round his hat
No one refused. Gold poured in as well as silver;
and when he had emptied his own purse amongst
the hemp of gold he gave it to the old man, ex-
claiming. III
"Giacomo, this is on account. shall see you
again
Census CT THE UslrEp SrArEs.-The follow
inc table, which we copy from the Philadelphia
,,rsrtb .7merioan shows the population oftwenty OF
the States - territories of the Union, being all
from which full returns have been received
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CosT OF A LINE OF BATTLE SHIP IN ENGLAND
AND FRAGcE.-It is interesting to compare the
amount of money paid for the huh of a first-rate
ship in England with the same construction in
France. We have before us the cost of l.,
Vile de Paris, three-decker, of 100 guns, lately
launched in France. BY TRANSMITTING the francs
and cents into English money, our readers will
be enabled to ses4he difference which exists be-
tween the sums Paid in the two countries for
the same class oflship.
We assume fc& fair comparison the price
paid per ton for four British Illustrates, rs given
in Parliamentary report:
The Nelson, 100 gun ship, built in Woolwich
Dockyurd in 1914, by the Surveyor Of the Navy,
is 2,6l7 tons, and cost Gao 12s. per ton, or
El05,254 As
Royal George, 100 gun ship built at Chatham
Dockyard in 1897, by Sir William Rule, 2,6l6
tons, cost f33 rs I'd. per ton, Es7,3l9 lss.
Royal William, 100 gun ship. built at Penn
broke Dockyard in 1888, by Sir William Rule,
2,69s tons, at ESQ 2s. AL. per ton, fS1 ,255 IS.
3D. m
St George, built at Plymouth Dockyard in
1910, by Sir William Rule, 2,7l9 tons at f29
Is. lid. per ton, E79112 lis. sd.
Now, these four British 100 gun ships stand
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the South, and the Southern States are seriously
bethinking themselves of the ''mode and measure
ofredress" demanded by the exgency. Thegov-
ernor or our own State, animated by clear sense
o. our wrongs and an ardent attachment to the
Union, has recommended the holding of general
convention Of all the States OF the Union, for the
purpose of settling our present difficulties, and
putting end to the annihilating agitation which
prevails throughout the land. Whether the de-
berations OF such body would be attended
with beneficial results, no man can determine;
though, possibly, no ninny would be sustained by
the South in the effort, and such convention
might, therefore, in almost any contingency,
prove harmless at least. Others on the contrary,
have recommended Southern convention, and
South Carolina has already appointed delegates to
attend such convention, which she recommends
being held in Montgomery, Alabama.
complish any thing, must be uniied-united in
sentiment and action. Should she do SO, she
might roll back the waves Of Northern fanaticsm
and preserve the Unon--the angry elements of
dscord and strife might be hushed-the dark
clouds which now drape the political horizon be
dispelled, and the bright sun OF prosperity and
happiness again shed his rays upon the land. But
if, on the other hand, she should be divided in
her counsels, if she would be wanting in unanim-
ity Of feeling and action, it requires but little sa
gacty to see the discontinue that awaits her and
the evils that will epsue Let the noble senti
ment Of Gov. Floyd be the watch-word Of the
South, and all may yet be we'll" Union,if zoe can;
Independence II zoe must I"
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MAGNIFICENT SCHEMES
. OF THE gs
MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES
FOR J.aNUARY, 1881.
F. MORRIS e. CO.. MANAGERS

Successors TO d. PAINE co.,)
All drawing conducted by State Commissioner.
$55,366! 40 prizes Of 5000!
Z GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY
Class C..
To be drawn in Baltimore, January lib. 1851.
RICHsc HEME.
Prize of 1896 dollars is x55.3e6
40 Prizes of 5000 dollars are 100000
l79 Prizes of GOO dollars are a IO7, 400
Lowest three No. Prize in the Lottery, $500
Tickets SIS oO-Haives ~ 50-Quarters 80 rs
Certificate of Package rs Whole Tickets, 1920
do DO 26 Half Tickets, ITO
do do 26 Quarter T;cLs,s ~
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY.
.rn Class
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Census CT THE UsrrEp SrArEs--The follow
inc table, which we copy from the Philadelphia
Tartb american shows the population oftwenty OF
the States I'D territories of the Union, being all
from which full returns have been received
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The California Fraud.

The following letter from Mr.. A. Powell to his
father in Dallas county, we copy from the Dallas
Gazette. II proves what we have always believed
in regard to California, that it was peculiarly
adapted to slave labor: