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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-18

The Meeting Of Congress has approached so imper-
ceptiby that have been scarcely aware OF it until
the arrival of Members from distant points OF the
country warns us fits being at hand. On Mon
day Two weeks the first Session of a new Congress
he Thirty -second) will be opened at the ptol and
all eyes and will be directed, first, to the Annual
Exposition of public affairs by the Chief Magistrate
and the accompanying reports Of the Heads OF Depart
ments, and afterwards to the action of Congress upon
the varoos and great which fall within the
scope OF its authority.
Upon what is so to become matter OF h story
the dispositions of the present Congress- is hardly
worth while 10 indulge in speculation.
There two great points. however, upon which
we have rghtto congratulate our readers:
First. That, since the termination OF the last Con
gress, The BATTLE OF THE UNION has been fought
and won, the principles of the Union being in the
ascendant in those States in which they were, at The
opening of The last Congress, supposed to be most
endangered and now only seemingly threatened in
or two other States, n which parties vie with
auoiher in pro OF deu0ti0n to the same Union:
And secondly. that there nothing in the relations
of the country with foreign Powers which threatens
any immediate disturbance of the Pare now happily
existing between us and thcm.-Nat. Int.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-18

AUCTION CARD.-ParticuIar attention is soIi-
cited to my sale THIS MORNING, CONNIE ncine at
half past O'clock
See advertisement. ALEX MOTT.
no Is Auct
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-29

"Nay-you can spare your curses, Tor
he did your bidding but too well. dis
covered your villainy too soon for your
purpose. Now if you will suffer your
self to be bound hand and foot, | will
take you back to the inn. If not, shall
only trouble you for your head, and that
is all that is required for the ten thousand
thalers."
The last hope but one had fed, an0
that was that some of his men might
rescue him.
lte once powerful robber suffered him
self to be bound and placed upon his own
favorite horse, Hunting Devil, and, with
Malcolm, returned to the inn, which they
reached al daylight, just as party of
soldiers arrived at the iun on their way
through the Black Forest as an escort, to
whom Helderbraud and Bernard were
given in charge. Within three days
from that time they were tired by pub
lie tribunal, condemned, and shot, The
band was broken up and DISPERSED
Malcolm received the ten thousand tha-
lers, which had been set OH Helderbrand )
head and ten more for Bernard the Iaud-
lord, second in command With the
money Malcolm erected a magnificent
dwelling, called "Ho Ho, or Black For
est Castle" by which name it is known
10 the present day.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-29

The new Governor Of Kentucky is a
very amusing man. and very clever one
for democrat. In l64o, after debate
with Leslie Combs, Col. Powell was
asked what his prospects were for the
election He good humored.Y replied: II
shall be beaten about six thousand votes
but my name is Lazarus, and l be-
lieve in the resurrection" Col p. was
beaten then. but beats now, though the
State is overwhelmingly whis
~ Y Express.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-29

A correspondent of the Charleston
News. writing from Savannah, says:
/ think 1t more than probable tha, Geor
gia, Alabama, Mississippi and North Caro-
lima, at the coming session ottheir Legis-
latures, will feelingly and respectfully in
vte South Carolina to suspend her head
long course, and not embarrass the future
action Of the Southern States. ..'...
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-29

1T is not always a mark of frankuess
to possess All open countenauce. An ali
gator is deceitful creature, and yet he
presents an open countenance, when in
the very act of taking y0u in.'
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-29

Affection, like spring tlowers, break
through the most frozen ground at last;
aud the heart which seeks but for another
heart to make it happy, will never seek
iE vain. aL
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-29

Time is an old novelist. who takes
pleasure in printing his tales on our coun-
tenances. He writes the first chapters
with swans down, and graves the last
with a steel pen.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-29

A student of medicine out in Michi-
gan, having courted girl year, and
got the mitten, has turned around and
sued her father for "the visits" he paid
her.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-29

DESTRUCTION OF DEAD LErTERs.-Yes-
terday morning Mr.. Swartzman, of the
Dead Letter Office. destroyed one hun
dred and sixty-four five-bushel bags of
dead letters, the accumulation of three
months. They were all emptied into a
ravine near the Washington National
Monument and given to the flames
Having previously been deprived of their
valuable contents, the boys who searched
among the ashes for treasure found no.
thing to compensate them for their pains
Republic, I'd inst.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-29

The Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, is
now owned by the children of the late
General Jesur, and the children Of
Colonel Crogan, who received it as a
bequest from wealthy re!atiye.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-29

Miss Sa!lie Ward, late Mrs. Lawrence,
was married on the lst INST, at the resi-
dence os her father, at Louisville, TO Doc.
tor Rob't p. Hunt.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-29

To neglect advertising is about as bad
as forgetting TO open ones store.
There are $4,000 Mormons in the Sal.
Sake Settlement
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-29

RED SNow.-Surseon Kane brought
home III the Advance bottle of melted
red snow water from the Arctic region.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29
Mr.. c1emons,s speech.

We publish this morning the mastery speech
of Mr.. CLEMENS, of Alabama, in the Senate,
upon the resolution of Mr. FooTE, in reaflirm-
ance of tho Compromise measures Of the
last Congress. 1t is deserving Of the widest
circulation, and we take the earliest convenient
occasion of presenting it to our readers. How
ever we may differ with the honorable Senator
upon some of the questions which have hitherto
divided parties, we cannot withhold from his
recent effort the warmest and most cordial COM
mendaton. 1t is terse, pointed, and conclu
sive-and we have seldom listened to speech
which commanded in its delivery more general
and earnest attention from the members Of the
Senate. Itpleased allsides, exceptthe Abolition
lists and Secessionists J; and we thought that few
seemed to enjoy its somewhat severe hits more
than the venerable Senator from Michigan, and
the youthful Senator from Illinois
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29
Death of Mrs. white.

The TalIadega (AIabama) Reporter, of the
l7th instant, contains the following notice of
the death Of the esteemed consort of the Hon.
ALEXANDER WHITE, Representative in Con
gress from Alabama
We have just learned the death OF Mrs. ELIZA
Wars, wife of the Hon. Alexander White, which
occurred at the residence of her sister. Mrs Hole
man, near Wetumpka, on Sunday, the 18th instant.
about IL O'Clock, p. m
"This melancholy intelligence reached here this
morning, and has cast sad and silent gloom over
the whole community. Here she was known and
beloved for her many virtues by large circle OF
relatives, friends and acquaintance.
"Here, for years past, while dispensing gener-
hospitality to all who enjoyed the privilege Of
her society, the poor never permitted to leave
her door northumberland those who were in at
Fiction can testify how literally their wants were
supplied and what kindly words of encouragement
and consolation accompanied her timely assist
an
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29
THE REPUBLIC.
WASHIN GTON;
MoNpAY MoRNINc, pEcEMBER %. ls5I.
Wing Platform.

Wing Platform.
The series of measures to which have alluded
arc regarded by me q settlement, in principle
and substance--a final settlement-oi the danger
Gus and exciting subjects which they embraced.
[PREsIDEST FILLMoRE's MESSAGE OF 1850.
" The President message, at the opening oil the
present session Of Congress, expresses fully and
= plainly his own and the unanimous opinion OF all
= those associated with him in the EXECUTIVE admin
. istraton of the Government, in regard to what
are called the Adjustment or Compromise mea-
{ suros oflast session. ''-DANIEL WERsTERs Letter
TO the Union Meeting at JVestehester.
"Rssolved, That We regard the series OF acts
known as the Adjustment measures as forming
{ in their mutual dependence and connexion asys-
TEN of compromise the most conciliatory and the
best for the entire country that could be obtained
from conflicting sectional interests and opinions
and that therefore, they ought to be adhered to
and carried into faithful execution, as final set
Element in principle and substance of the danger
GUS and exciting subjects which they embrace
Resolution of Hing Congressional Caucus, Decsm
Der l, 1851
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29
mrs. Mo,yatt.

We are pleased to see that this charming
actress has recently concluded very success
full engagement at ST. Louis, in the course OF
which with her Characteristic generosity she
played gratuitous for the benefit of the poor
Of the city, the not receipts on which occasion
exceeded $500. The St. Louis papers say
that she has made numerous friends and warm
admirers in the city, and speak of her as an IN
telectual and kind hearted lady, and dra-
matte artist with few if any superors. Mrs
MowATT we have not seen on the stage since
her return from England. but before her Eu
ropean visit she lacked nothing but little stage
experience to place her in the first rank Of hel
profession.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29
Fires.

Five destructive CONGREGATIONS are announced as
having just taken place at New York, Boston, Buff
falo, Philadelphia, and Newark.
fthat in New York, the Commercial advertiser
Of the 9th says:
cat an early hour this morning the store of
Elizabeth BUTLER, No. III Bowery, was discovered
to be on fire. The flames spread to the adjoining
buildings, and thence through TO Division street,
consuming some eight to ten stores and private
dwellings. The Croton Hall also took fire. Much
difficulty was experienced by the firemen in check
ing the flames owing to the intensity of the cold.
Before the flames were checked about eighteen
buildings were destroyed On the. Bowery, Nos
7 to Is were burned, with their contents, except a
small portion saved by the police. On Division
street the fire swept from No IL to "a, consisting
chiefly of small brick dwellings and stores. Most
Of their contents were eaved. The Croton Hall
was injured to the amount Of 8 ,000 The whole
loss is estimated at 100000 about half of which
is insured"
The fire in Boston occurred in Sane's glass
works, and resulted in loss of $4,000, besides
throwing three hundred men out of employment.
That in Newark occurred at the Phenix works,
and the loss $4,000,
The fire in Buffalo originated in wine-cellar
under the Bank Of Lake Erie, and communicated
to spalding's Exchange. number of stores were
destroyed,
A fire broke out on Friday night in Harris build
ings at the corner OF Sixth and Chestnut, streets,
Philadelphia. despatch states that the night
was intensely cold, and all the buildings, up to
Lindsay & Blackstone's bookstore, were destroyed.
On the west side of Sixth street the Shakespeare
buildings, from Chestnut TO the north side Of Car
penter street, are entirely destroyed. Twenty
five different kinds of book and fancy stores are
burned and about three hundred people are thrown
out of employment. Two lives were lost, and it in
feared that Mr.. W. w. Haley, member of the
bar, is under some of the ruins. The loss is sup
posed to be about $500, 600.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29
Joseph story.

The Life and Letters Of Mr.. Justice STORY,
edited by his son, w. w. STORY, esq, have
been published in two beautiful octave volumes
by LITTLE and BRowN, Of Boston, and may be
found in this city ut the bookstore of w. NJ.
MORRISON This s highly valuable addition
to a branch Of literature in which we are, to a
great degree, deficient; and we shall take coca
sion, during the Christmas holidays, to present
our readers with few extracts from its in
terestino papes
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29
The Virginia Election.

We learn from the Richmond Whig that the
vote, so far as yet collected, stands thus: SUM
MFRS, 1880; JOHNSON, 54,S97-JoHNsoN's
present majority, 6,5lS. Three counties are
yet to be heard from, viz: Boone, Prince Viii
liam, and Westmoreland. OF the House OF
Delegates, ;here are, now heard from, 60
Wings and 81 Democrats.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29
EXossuth.

KossurH was expected in this city last
night, but telegraphic despatch, received in
the course of the afternoon, communicated the
fact that he will not leave Baltimore until to-
morrow morning, and that he will then travel
in the train which reaches Washington at
eleven He will be received at the railroad
station, and privately conducted to Browns
Hotel, where accommodations have been Sc
cured for himself and suite
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29
Our Minister Ina Spain, and the Prisoners
from Cuba.

The Charleston Courier has been furnished
the subjoined letter, received from our Minister
at the Court of Madrid, which is published for
| the information of such as may have friends or
relatives among the unfortunate members Of
the Lopez expedition who have been trans
ported to Spain;
LEGATION or UNITED STATES,
MADRID, Nov II, 1851.
MT DEAR Sin: You may rest assured that no
proper effort will be wanting, on my part. to OBJ
tain the release of your brother nlaw, young E. O.
Bell, who was seduced into the i'll fated Lopez
petition
The Government of the United States has also re-
quested me to intercede in his behalf. But even
without such request, it will be my greatest hap
piness TO be in any degree instrumental in restor-
ing 10 his afflicted mother and family, his country
and friends, one who, though in an evil momentled
astray by older and more artful men, seems pos
sessed of SO many generous and redeeming quail
ties. i will endeavor to the liberation of all
the prisoners-which / think would be best for
Spain, and know would be most agreeable to the
whole people of the United States. They have al
ready been punished enough for their folly, and
Spain has had vengeance enough too. The unfor
tunate affair at New Orleans and elsewhere in the
United States, in which Spain believes there has
been great insult and outrage to her flag, and inju
rleS 10 neT TeSluent IN tue Omteu
have much complicated and added greatly to the
difficulties of the release Of these prisoners. If all
cannot be discharged, | will then try for a
few OF the most meritorious and unfortunate OF
them, for whose release my special intercession has
been asked; and repeat to you that among them
your brother, and the Of most distressed mo-
Their, shall have conspicuous place in my efforts.
Yesterday received letter from the American
Consul Mt Cadiz, informing mo tnat the vessel
Primera de Guatemala, in which young Bell is
mentioned in the papers as having sailed, had ar
rived at that port after 90 days passage from Ha
vana and it was uncertain when he wrote where
she would be ordered for quarantine, whether to
Vigo or Port Mahon, in the Mediterranean. /
have taken all proper steps for communicating
with the prisoners; and soon as know where
they are destined will forward the letters TO young
Bell. / shall, too do all in my power to alleviate
their hard fate, and would see them in person but
for the great distance of this city from the coast,
the difficulty of internal communication in this
| peninsula, and the conviction that can serve
them better by remaining here. where my pressing
duties occupy all my time.
Say to the disconsolate mother and family of the
unfortunate young to be of good cheer, and
hope; and believe me, dear sir,
Very truly, yours,
d. NJ. BARRINGER.
To b. +. DEBow, esq.,, Charleston, S. C.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29

THE COLLINS LINE OF STEAMERs.-The editor OF
the Albany Eoeriing Journal, in letter from Eu-
rope published in that paper, has the following no.
ticc of the Collins line of steamers
"The Baltic and her consort5 OF tho Collins line
arc vessels which challenge the worlds admira-
ton in model. strength, and speed. as in finish,
furniture and attendance, they all that capital,
enterprise, genius, and taste can make them. AS
feature in steam commercial marine, they are in
advance Of an age that seems to leave nothing
unaccomplished. England and France led the way
in ocean steamers, and for while Jonathan
unused and whitfield Then dashing into the field,
two years brought US up to our great national an
cestors and rivas and now our steamers, like our
packet chips and man. Of wars men, in the chan
ncls, rivers and harbors of England, stand up and
out in strong and beautiful contrast with the no
blest and proudest creations of the Old World"
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29

TRIBurE TO JUDICIAL AHILrrY.-7The following
resolution, highly complimentary TO a native citi-
zen of w nshington, the Hon GEORGE b. WAY, was
adopted by meeting Of the bar OF both parties
in Napoleon, Henry county, (ohio,) on the Plat
utimo:
"Resolusd, That we look with regret upon the
retirement from the bench of the Hon. George u.
Way for the clearncs5 of his judgment high legal
ability, the variety of his attainments, the ameni
ty of his manners have shed lustrc upon the high
station and made the practice of profession be-
fore him not only pleasure but source of i'm
provement; that it delights us To approve his off,
cial conduct and to pay spontaneously this tribute
TO his judicial worth"
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29
[See first page.l
Congress-.

The Senate, on Saturday, without transact
ing any business, adjourned for want of a quo
rum.
The House was not in session, having ad-
lourned over until Tuesday.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29

PARKER.BURe RArLRoAD.-The following is an
extract OF letter TO the editors Of the Baltimore
Patriot from one of the engineers on the Parkcrs-
burg Railroad, dated Camp Bryson," Deem
Der IL
"Our surveys are progressing favorably. We
have over one hundred and elk miles eince
starting, (the 18th Septembcr,) and expect some
sixty more (cut-off lines, &c before returning to
Parkcrsburg-sa by the last OF February. Quite
fair for single party."
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29

FATAL RAILROAD AcoiDENr.-On Wednesday
afternoon two men and probably three were killed
on the Harlem railroad near New York. Five
approaching, they stepped upon the other track
when the train came up behind and struck them
NIL. Two were killed outright, and ono was
riously injured that he cannot live. Another was
eighty injured, and the fifth had not been found
when the seven o'clock train came in.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29

sTHE EXPLOITATION OF AFRIcA-LIRUrENANT WAT
KISs-We are glad to learn that the proposal of
Lieutenant Watkins to explore Africa is favored
decidedly by the high officers of Government; and
we trust the Committee Naval Affairs, to whom
exposition OF bis We've by Lieutenant Watkins
has been addressed, will report decidedly, and
without unnecessary delay, to recommend to the
House, and that it will receive the speedy action OF
Congress. Such an exploring expedition will be
OF immense benefit to our commerce, but Of still
higher import and advantage to Africa and to hui
rnanity -C Christian Statesman.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29

HonsRs ron MExIco.-The New Orleans Picd-
yune states that numbers Of horses shipped from
that quarter to Vera Cruz and other ports in Mexi-
co, tho Mexicans s,ttinga high value on American
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29

LAWYERS IN INDrANA.-Tho supreme court of
Indiana, in session at indianapolis, has dcci
ded that, under the new constitution, the only
quiste necessary for a practitioner in that court,
besides being a voter is the certificate of any court
of record that the applicant is n man of agood
moral character.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29

DEATH oF AN EDIToR.-John Pouson, esq, for
many years associate editor and proprietor of
Poulson's Amricdn Daily Adperhssr, died ut his
residence in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29

CLOSE yoTE.--It is stated that Mr. seaver, the
Wing candidate for the office of mayor of Boston,
has an official majority Of one for that office.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29

THE PLYMOUTH LANDING was celebrated at
Charleston, South Carolina, on the 22d instant, by
the New England Society of that city.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29

KossurH's AUToeRAPH.We yesterday saw the
autograph of the great Hungarian, Louis Kossuth,
attached TO draft drawn by him on w. Smead,
banker, Of this city, for s 900, which Mr. Smead
had contributed to the cause Of freedom in Hunga-
~. This is, perhaps, the hst real autograph OF
Kossuth that has reached this city. The hand
writing bears strong resemblance to that of Mich
olas Longworth; indeed it is hard to distinguish
them.- CINCINNATI Commereial 25th.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29

PRIEssNiTz, the founder Of the water-cure sys-
tenn, who recently died at Gracfcnberg, in Gcrma-
ny, was only hfty-two years Of age. One minute
before his death he walked to his bed unasssted,
although he showed symptoms of dropscal com
plant for a month previous The day before his
death he sawed wood for cxerciso
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29

The Hon. A. f. Owen, late United States Consul
to Havana, has arrived in this city, and is staying
at Gadsby's Hotel Intelhgencer.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29

RUMoREp DEATH or ComMAHDER LvNcH.-Tho
Norfolk Herald Gays there report in that city
on "Wednesday, said to be well founded, Of the
death Of Commander William F. Lynch, United
States navy
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-29

DocIlE WipB.-A remarkable illustration Of the
harmonious character OF "bonds matrimonial"
was witnessed yesterday in the Third Municipal
~. An itinsrant org an grin had HE music box
placed upon a two-whecled vehicle, and had his
wife, n rather pretty looking young woman, har-
ncssed TO il with strap, which was attached to
the shafts, passing over her shoulders and under
her arms il was novel eight in this land Of Abby
Kellys and othors Of that il 70 that robust and
bearded monster OF the masculine gender walking
quietly on the sidewalk, (when not engaged in
pIayinRO while his docie little wife pulled the cart
which held their common property from door to
door-N. o. Picayune, oh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-07

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nye e "a FSeiriag Spriag NIL;
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bond aud peasnases
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vi t4s 81 sale are coupled with Sale To
ianiencs atst ~ O'Clock A M
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