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The colored population in the 40 counties south
of the national road is 2O,s4O, and in the A
northern counties, 1895. An inspection Of the
table shows that the largest number Of this class
in any one county is in Hamilton, 3,494 Of
which 3,l72 are in Cincinnati. Franklin chief
ly in Columbus,) has ,553; Ross ,s2i Gallia
1879; and the rest are scattered through the va
rious counties, with from 900 to in each. Twen-
ty-eight counties have less than SO, and several
have not one colored inhabitant.
OF the 81 counties into which the State is d.
vided, Hamilton is the most populous, numbering
Including Cincinnati) l56,S7S Cuyahogs is
second, having with Cleveland) 4s,099; Muskin-
gum Including Zsnesville) has 45O43 Franklin
Including Columbus) 1900; the rest Of the
counties number less than 10000 each. The
total population of the State is less than was
generally expected, 100000 being the point
which many had fixed upon as fair estimate of
our numerical strength. The reasons why it has
not reached this number, ! may glance at in
future letter as it is, our increase has been 3
per cent in the last ten years, which is an equal
rate of increase with Pennsylvania and greater
than that of Kentucky
A comparison with some of our neighboring
States will exhibit our comparative rate Of in
crease:
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Such fate humbly ePProhend would not now
await il. Those prejuiioes which heretofore
stood out like armed men, guarding every pass TO
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LIGHTS LITERARY ENCY,

A TTORNEYS and Counsellors at Law, Hartford, Con
IA necticut JOHN HOOKER.
Sept. ply JOSkPH T. HAWLEY.
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a ,ssi ,wportsrs ana daelsss 10 fringea, Gmps, aud
H.,,oa. Hasisry' Uovea 1Aboes, Purse Twist. Combs,
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RAVENS Il CARROLL,
Wilmington, Clinton county. Ohio, or


Also inventors and manufacturers Of Wafer. pyooC
Bdckng for on Cloth that will reduce the cost Ga per
emit, and will soon be in market. Nav satT
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political, and ecclesissti
character Of American 81
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hrs'aorS and Manufacturers Of The Ethio,aqn and
FTe-Pro9 Pant, Wilmington, CiupOs Co, OLio
w MYERS
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IN COhtrHSI WITH IHtbei SUIHO vi tut HeIVt
ern States may be glanced at.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02

Curious ANTIcIPArIoN.-In the works
of Roger Bacon. who wrote in the thir.
teen,h century, may be found not only
an evidence Of the wizard monks
knowledge of gunpowder, but also
curious anticipation of the steamboat.
locomotive engines on railroads, the div
ing. bell, and the suspension bridge. Ho
says.-"Art las its ,hunders more terrible
than those of heaven. A small quantity
of matter produces horrible explosion.
accompanied by bright light; and this
may be repeated so as to destroy city
or entire battalious. Men may construct
such machines that the greatest vessels.
directed by single man, shall cut through
the rivers and seas with more rapidity
tnan if they We're propelled by rowers;
charots may be constructed which with
out horses shall ruin with inconceivable
swltness; men may conceive machines
which will bear the diver without danger.
10 the depths OF the waters; and they
may invent a multitude of other engines
and use instruments, such as bridges that
shall spar the broadest rivers withou:
any intermediate support"
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02
ANECDoTE OF A JERSEY GIRL

ANEcDorE OF JERSEY GIRL.-!n the
year 1777. a young woman passing a
deserted house. i'll woodbridge, New Jer.
sey, saw through the window al intoxi
Gated Hessian soldier, who had strayed
from his party. There being no man
within a mile of the town, she wen,
home. put on mems clothing, and armed
with an old firelock, returned to the house
and took the Hessian prisoner. She
stripped him of his arms. and was march
ing him to the American camp, when she
fel! in with the patrol of Jersey regi.
ment, stationed at Wood bridge 70 whom
she delivered her prisoner. Here was
really a maid of honor-none OF yonI
milk and water articles, who scream al a
spider. and faint at the sigh; of a mouse
She saw, planned and effected the cap.
ture Of the whiskered Hessian in ten
minutes, though his brawny arms had
sufficient muscle to tear her limb from
limb.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02
The First and Last Fatal Duel IN

The First and Last Fatal Duel IN
Xkinois-ln the year 1920 duel was
fought in Beileville, St. Clair county,
between Alphonso. Stewart and VIM.
Bennett. The seconds had made it up
to be sham duel. Stewart, one of the
parties, was supposed to be in the secret,
hut Bennett, his adversary believed it to
I've reality. 1t is supposed that Ben
nett, somewhat suspected trick, and
after receiving his gun from his second
rolled a bail into it. At the word fire
Stewart fell mortally wounded. Bennett
was indicted, tried and convicted for
murder. A great effort was made to pro-
cure him pardon; but Governor Bond
would yield to no entreatise. and Bennett
suffered the extreme penalty of the law,
by hanging in the presence of great
multitude of people.
This was the first and last duel which
has ever been fought in the State by any
of its citizens. The hanging of Bennett
made duelling discredible and unpopular
and laid the foundation of the adherence
of the practice which has been felt and
expressed by the people of Illinois.
va Mobile Register.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02

AN EXPENSIVE CARRIAGE RIDE.-In
Oct. 1919. Lord B, belonging to one
of the richest families in England, took
a hackney coach at London for a place
about three miles distant on the Thames.
which serves as a steamboat landing
Arrived there he got out, telling The
coachman to wait. and went on board a
steamer for Cowes 10 see If his baggage
had been brought on board according to
orders BY accident he had mistaken
the hour, and was no sooner on board
than the boat put of. before he could re-
turn to pay the coachman. The latte.
knowing his customer determined to
wait, hired the place where he had been
left, put up a shelter for his horses aud
himself, aud staid there several mohtlis.
Lord b. came back last October, having
forgotten the whole affair." but has just
had to pay $500 at the end of law
suit, for the services of the coachman
during the period.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02

Crcunistantiat Eoulencc.-A re-
markable case came up Oh habees corpus
before Judge Bragg. at Mobile, recently.
The Register says that defendant who
was young man was brought down
from Choc:aw county, named Prichet,
charged with all assault with intent TO
kill his father, and the following are the
facts.
Sometime III August last, young Prich-
ct, with his wife, resided with his father,
his mother being dead he the only child.
About III o'clock IN the night--the three
occupying the same clIanber--a gun
was fired and nine buck shot were
discharged, part which took effect,
severely wouuding the old man in she
shoulder. A double barreled gun had
been sitting in the room for some days
previous and on examination 1t was
discovered that one OF the barrels was
empty. The buck shot, which took ef-
feet as before stated. passed through the
shoulder of Mr. Priches's father. and
lodged in the matrass on which he was
LAYING. These shot were abstracted
from the matrass, and fragments of the
wadding were found in the other barre
of the gun.--Young Prichet was imme'
diately accused aud arrested, and his
gull, circumstantially established. from
the fact he drew pistol on lbs father
on a former occason--that no person
but himself and wife were IN the cham
Der at the time of the firing of the gun
nor could any obtain access thereto with.
on; violence, aud from the additional
fact his father was about 10 marry, and
he feared the property of tue estates
would be vested in another. The de-
fendant was recognized in the sum Of
$500 to appear before the next term
of the Choctaw circuit court.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02

AN EXCELLENT SroRY-A Young
American gentleman, Mr.. p. who is Wis.,
ting Paris with the "old folks" went 10
a masked ball to see the elephant, and TO
have some fun. His great desire was to
meet an angel of the fair sex. lie first
looked all round, waiting. to take deci..
ioa the moment he should find fine
waist and small feet. These beauties he
discovered in a domino of small figure.
who took his arm and began to intrigue
with him. The lady told him his name.
the city Of the United States from which
he was; and, after all these preliminaries.
she related to him many flirting excur-
sions which he had made last year, at
Saratoga and Newport, All these things.
whispered in good English, were very
puzzling to Mr.. r.; and in order to find
out who his fair companion was, he in
vited her 10 supper in private cabinet.
The lady first refused; but after some
time she consented, and the couple start
ed in carriage for the weil-known res.
turant of Nachette, where all the
Americans take their meals. A cabine;
was opened, the Gual petit SOupey
was ordered and when they came to eat
it, the lady was obliged to take off her
mask Mr. p. discovered in her-who!
Guess it. You give it up! Yes. She
was his mother. The romance was over;
and he took the joke the best way he
could. Mrs. p. is one OF the prettiess
American women in Paris; and no one.
when looking at demonstrating the
freshness of her complexion, and tho
beauty of her charms-would suppose
that she had a son % years OF age. La
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02
Observation-Disclosures Sentenced

| MADAGAsCAR-Chr Sentenced
to Death.-In June las: eight thousand
Christians at Imirena, being assembled
together one evening in different places,
engaged in religious exercises. were all
arrested and condemned 20 death. Eigh-
| teen Of them had already been executed.
when all the rest found means Of escape,
and fed to the palace of the prince, and
implored his protection. The prince took
them under his care. The fact having
come TO the knowledge of the Queen,
she ordered her grand marshal aud first
minister, Rainharo to convey her orders
TO the prince, her son, TO surrender all
these Christians for execution. The
grand marshal proceeded to intimate ,as
order TO the prince, who refused TO obey
it. declaring that the Christians were
under his protection. and that il any one
had the hardbood to force his palace,
with a view 10 their seizure. he would
put them instantly 10 death.
High words then took place between
the prince and the grand marshal, the
latter intimating ID the former that he
was acting in open rebellion TO the Queen,
his mother. The prince becoming im-
patient, and having strong motives for
resentment against the grand marshal.
drew his sword and aimed blow AT his
head 1t struck him OIL Que side of the
head, and cut off one of his ears. The
generals present came to the rescue OF
the grand marshal. as the prince was
about to put an end to him. When the
Queen had heard Of what had taken place,
she quashed the whole affair, fearing a
revolution at lmirena, for she knows that
all the Ankova youth are partisans of the
prince, and that he is beloved by all the
people of the army. The Christians are
now in safety, and assemble themselves
together III the evening, the government
shutting its eyes upon everything. Rain
haro trembles before the prince. This
young prince, who has completed his 2 st
year, and who has been brought up by
Gen. Ratsihambe. his governor, promises
TO establish his throne as ii was under
the late King, Radama, his father. lie
has been several times at the PRAYER
meetings of the Christians. and makes
every effort to comport them. 1t has be-
come very difficult to get access to the
ports Of the queen since; in 1910, she
drove away all the foreign merchants.
and put an end to all trade with the
country. We can only hope. therefore,
the way will he opened as soon as the
prince, her son, shall ascend the throne
after his mothers death"
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02
TEMPERANCE ODE.

Still, roll the wild and burning waves;
Still geam their crests Of flame;
And thousands still find early graves
Rensath the flood Of shame!
Msdly they surge and wildly beat
Der m any beauteous scope,
vb.re erst mid flowers and incense sweet
Love walked with rosy Hope.
Thew pour their fierce and scathing tide
Above the landscapes, where
Young Genius gathered wreaths oil pride
For Beauty's golden hair.
Aud Ger the homes where bliss was known
They rush with moan and wall,
And. drowning every joyous tone,
Shouts groans npon the gale!
Who shall arrest the tide of shame,
And bind its headong swept
Who shall the scorching delugs tame.
And Iull its waves to sleep?
God. who uphung the bow OF peace
Above the food of old,
,T;. time to bid this deluge cease,
Suesk, and it shall be controlled.
Our zeal is but the wearied bird
That seeks the hopeless Iesi;
.Ts time alone to speak the word
And stay the flood of griei.
Behold. the covenating sign
Cleans on the tempest's edge;
God bends its arch and bids it shine,
The pledge! the pledge! the pledge!
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02

When Lieut.. o Brien was blown up
in the Edgar, and thrown on board the
the commander, with pleasantly, II hope,
sir. you will excuse my dirty appearance.
for left the ship in so great hurry that
l had not time to change my Dress" Co..
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02

John Wise, Esq, of Lancaster, Pa, is
engaged IN constructing another monster
balloon to be about three times as large
as the "Hercules," used last summer,
with which he intends to prove the GER
tainty of his ability to cross The AtIo'stic
and circunsadvigote the globe.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02

A gentleman who had listened atsen-
lively TO long, diffuse and highly orna-
mental prayer, was asked by one OF the
members, ''if he did not think the minis
ter was very gifted in prayer"
"Yes," he replied, II think it is as good
a prayer as was ever 26cred to a congrs.
cation. i
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02

Prof. Agassiz, in recent lecture at
Key West. stated his conviction that the
peninsula of Florida, up to the surface OF
the water, has been entirely the work Of
the coral insect
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02

Coop SALARY.-Eacli alderman in San
Francisco is to receive an annual salary
of $4,000. An alderman is sonic punkins
IN CaliforniaS
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02

Lorenzo Dow once said of a grasPIng,
avaracious farmer. that if he had the
whole world enclosed in a single field, he
wouiT not be content without a patch oil
grcairl on the out side for potatoes.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02
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IMPORTANT .HtsTohIcAL MANuscRrTt
4 very interesting discovery. according
to Chicago paper. has recently been
made among the manuscripts which
We're saved from the pillage of the Jes
| uit's College in Quebec. 1t is well
known by those familiar with the re-.
| sources OF early American history, that
the publication Of the Jesnit Relations.
| which furnish so much interest in regard
to the discovery and early exploration of
the region bordering on our Northern
Lakes, was discontinued after the year
1912. Some were known TO have been
written, bat the manuscripts were sup
posed to, be lost. The Relations, from
1872 to 1879 inclusive. have lately been
discovered, and among them manu-.
script containing full account of the
voyages of Father Marquette. and Of the
discovery by him of the Mississippi river:
1t was undoubtedly this manuscript
which furnished Thevenot the text Of his
publication, in 1857. Of the voyages and
discoveries of Father Marquette ard OF
the Sieur Joliet. The latter kept jour.
nal and drew map of their route; but
MS cduOe was upset III the IdIIS OF St.
Louis, as he was descending the St. Law
renee. in sight of Montreal, and he lost
them with the rest OF his effects What
increase the value OF the presen, discov.
cry is, that the original narrative goes
much more into-&etah than the ono pub
lished by Thevenot. The motive which
promred. aud the preparations which
were made for the expedition, are fully
described, aud no difficulty is found ia
tracing its roate. There is also among
the papers an autograph Journal by Mar.
quette, on his last voyage, from the 25th
of October, 1914, 10 the 9th Of April.
1875, month before his singular death.
which occurred on the eastern shore of
Lake Michigan. Also, chart of tho
Mississippi, drawn by himself. illustra.
ting his travels. The one annexed to
Thevenot's account, above referred to-
a copy of which is contained in the third
volume of Bancroft's history Of the Uni
ted States, is manlfestly incorrect. as
there is a variance between the route Of
the jesuit, as traced on his map, and that
detailed in his text. The manuscripts
chart now rescued from oblivion recon-
Giles all discrepancies. and constitutes q
most interesting historical relic.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02

It is mentioned in the French papers,
TIA, the Pope is about to cause himself to
be represented as sovereign at F" ash
M2ton by a high diplomatic agent.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02

"My daughter. why do you look at the
moon SO mnch?" inquired mother Of
her daughter, a young lady just entering
her sixteen,h year. why, ma, they say
there's q man in it," was the innocent re-.
ply.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-02

The seeds of love can never grow but
under the warm and genial influence Of
Kind feelings and afectionate mannerS
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-05-15
TIE WORLDS FAIR.

Articles Of EGhibition.-At the close
of tho week ending the last of March,
there had been received in London, for
the great exhibition, 6,234 packages
from foreign countries. 767 from the
continent, 90 from Channelislands, and
$50 from English contributors.
1t is stated that the directors Of the
South eastern railway have made ar
rangements TO carry 10000 passengers
per day during the exhibition.
The eccentric, but talented DR.
Crofts, of Coventry, intends at the
opening of the exhibition. to sci the
Thames on fire in reality. Ii appears
that he has invented composition &c
make water blaze on the application Of
flame, and experimen,allzed on por
ton of the Thames.
Amongst the remarkable produc
lions from Birmingham, a, the grea
exhibition, there will be piece o
iron wire, for the purpose of the elee
trio telegraph, a mile long. This i
the greatest length of wire that ha
ever been drawn.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-05-15

contradict or falsify anything he had
said in his letter to MIR. Allen. DEM
ocrats required that he should deny
the power Of Congress to legislate on
the subjec, Of slavery in the terrific
ries and admit the right Of instruction.
Well, he did both to the satisfaction Of
all. Has he denied either position since
his election7 No. But lie says that he
does not make the question of the
power of Congress over slavery test
Of Wing orthodoxy! We'll suppose he
does, did Democrats ever make snch a
requisition Of him or anybody elSe7 He
denied the power and that was enough
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-05-15
Gss7sk Livery stable. Tr
NEW ADMINISTRATION.

IMMERSION g. HANDLEY would respect
AZ fully inform the public that they have
purchased of the Messrs. ARYoT their entire
establishment, and are now prepared to ac-
commodste both citizens and strangers, with
every description of vehicle, and good saddle
horses, at a moments notice.
The additions we are making in new car
riages, Buggies, and fine horses, (none other
kept,) will enable us to furnish "turn outs"
equal in style and comfort to any establish
ment in the State. We are also prepar red, at
al times, to attend on pleasure parties, and
10 convey steamboat passengersto any point
they may desiret to go.
BY strict attention to the wants OF the
community, and a fixed determination TO de-
serve the patronage which has been so liber,
aIly bestowed upon our predecessors, we feel
assured that our efforts to please, will be ap'
procia ted by generous community y
A Hcarse and Carriages will at al tlnlc'
he in readiness to attend funerals cl'Aei IL
the City or country
Glasgow, Jan, !, 1891,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-05-15
MELVILLE,
F ASH | @ NABLE NATTER
No. 43 opposite the Planters House,

NO. 43 opposite Me IdnterS house,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
<-s~a To the Country merchants and persons
EE.xtseA purchasing Hats, would do well before
purchasing by calling in at MELVILLE'S,
No. 43, Fourth St., st. Louis. take this
method of informing the public that have
opened one of the most splendid Hat and Cap
establishments ever opened in this Western
where have large stock of the
most fashionable Hats and Caps that can be
bought, also all kinds of Marabas, Panama,
Leghorn, Straw, dc, in addition will be found
all kinds of chidren's Fancy straw Hats,
caps and bonnets suitable for the spring of
1851.
have in connection imported expressly for
this market, the very finest French Parasolls,
Parasoletts, Sunshades French and German
Silk umbrellas, also constantly on hand
french vaises, carpet bags, and Ladies saich-
els, Sc4c.
wish an examination of my stock, both a.
wholesale and retail. Hats and caps made to
order at the shortest notice.
X. l.. MELVILLE,
No. 43, opposite the Planters House.
April 3, 1851, st. Louis,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-05-15

And Wholesale and Retail dealers In Pianos,
MQsic, Musical Instruments and Musical
Merchandise.
No. 50 Fourth Street, st. Louis, Mo.
At their establishment may at
sT-Il-jz1 oil times be found large and
Il varied assortment of Piano Fortes,
from the unrivalled manufactures of NUNS
g. Clark, Bacon & Karin, and Gale d. Co.,
which ,hay offer for sale at the lowest cash
prices. These Piano-Fortes are all made to
their order, to suit the western climate; and
being from the best manufactures in the coun-
try, we are enabled to suit the most fastidious
as regards style, elasticity of touch and rich
ness and brillancy of tone.
Prince d Co.'S, Melodeon (Carharts pat
ent) of and Octaves at factory prices; Mar
tins celebrated Guitars. Branns Harps; the
best of French Accordeons and FlutinaS, as
also Violins, Flutes, Flies; and all kinds oi
instruments at importers prices, Italian
strings of the best quality, always on hand
Instruction Books for all Instruments in greal
variety. New and beautiful music published
daily; and exchanging our publication, will
all the publishers in the Union, we are en-
abled to offer much larger assortment of Sc
music, and on better terms, than any house il
the Wst.
Dealers, Teachers and Bands supplied at I
most liberal discount.
81. Louis, April 10, Silly.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-05-15
CHAS. H. MILTON, !
SUCCESSOR TO THOS. ANDRE VS

SUCCESSOR TO 1WOS. ANDRE VISA
W7HoLESALE AND D RETAIL l., DEAL. AL.
w Err IN STOVES AND HOLLOW
WARE; manufacturer Of Copper, Japaned
and plain Tin and Sheet Iron Wares, No ~
North Second street. few doors south Of the
Monroe House, sign Of the Gilt Stove, has
constantly on hand a variety Of the heaviest
aud hest constructed Cooking Stoves; also
Coal and Wood heating stoves. Particular
attention paid to the selecting of the best ma.
terial and manufacture of Wares for the city
or country trade. All work fully guaranteed.
The subscriber would respectfully announce
TO his old customers, a 5 well as the former pa
irons of Thomas Andrews, that he is fully
prepared to ill all orders in the shortest pos
sible time, and on the most reasonable terms;
and hopes by proper attention to his business
to give entire satisfaction to all who may ia
vor him with their patronage.
St Louis, Feb. l3-6m,