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Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

Ma. CALHOUN ON SECESSION
al James Hamilton. in u letter 10 Mr.
Pope of Blutfton, S. c., thus states what
were Mr.. Calhoun's views in regard 10
secession by South Carolina. "lle
looked alone 10 the united aud co.opera.
tive action of Virginia, and "a majority Of
Cotton States lie never, for one instant,
cherished the idea OF devoting South
Carolina TO desoation, or our people TO
slaughter, that other States of the South
nigh. be dragooned into our support =
His whole policy was founded on
friendly and pacific union of the South
Tor the pro- ection of the South. With
that sanguine temperament which be.
longed 10 his noble nature, which belongs
TO the very constitution of genius, be
cherished this hope TO the last. This
extinct, Ire did not look beyond the great
moral lesson which the motto Impressed
on our own Palmetto holds forth for the
the instruction OF her sons: "ARiDiiS
opl6uSgue Pardti" That these were
the opinions of this great man, have
in my possession the most irreiuIable
testimony, which at fitting lime, shall
be made public, If need be-
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

CAIRo.-Vigorous efforts are making,
by men OF capital and enterprise, TO give
Cairo another start and build her up into
city. The Springfield Register says,
that nearly three miles of permanent
stone embankment have been built from
the Junction along the Mississippi banks
and upwards of a mile on the banks Of
;he Ohio. Money is already provided for
constructing an embankmeut from river
to river, three miles north of the town.
The wall already constructed has base
OF twenty-eight feet, narrowing TO eigh-
teen feet at the top. 1t is five feet higher
than the water rose in 1644-the greatest
flood ever known in he Mississippi valley,
and will etfeclually exclude the ingress
OF the waters Of both rivers.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07
Prof. Siack's Lecture.

Mr.. ETTER-On Thursday evening, the 24th
u!t, Prof. Slack entertained d large and respec-
table audience, with very instructive lecture
and some beautiful experiments on oxygen ana
hydrogen. -t.
1t Cannot be expected that in the short space
Of an hour or two, one could give full and perfect
explanation Of all the facts connected with these
two gases, for, as the lecturer very properly re-
marked, their influence is seen and felt in all
nature; supporting the vital principle of the ami
NAL Fart Of creation, and supplying the whole
vegetable kingdom with nutrment. But the
truths which he set forth on the occasion proved
very concIusvely that he was familiar and per-
fectly acquainted with The subjects of his lecture.
With this, as with every thing else he undertakes,
the spectators were remarkably well pleased, and
from the benefits the community is now reaping
from his Efforts, may we'll say
'Quid tetgit id ornavt."
AN OBSERVER
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07
PaEs1pENr FlLLMoRE.-T The following

PRESIDENT FiLLMoRE.-Tnef following
article is from the Florence (Ala,) Ga
zette, a leading Democratic paper which
is doing good service in the cause OF
Union. The Gazette has fought nobly
against the Disunionists, and we trust
the good seed it has sown will produce an
abundant harvest:
Political animosity of the President
will not prevent us from doing him JUS
tice. He is making much better Pres
ident than we had reason to hope, from
his former expressed sentiments upon the
slavery question. The recent message
and proclamation of the President lindi-
Gates desire and determination to vim
dicate the majesty of the Law, and he
deserves rsach praise for the bold and
Jackson-like manner in which he has
discharged his duty, in regart to the Bos-
ton rioters. Ha
But it seems Mr.. Fillmore cannot
please the Disunionists Tie President
paid no attention to the first outbreak at
Boston few months ago for this he
was accused Of a dereictioi of duty, OF
pandering to Northern Abolitionists -
But when the outbreak was repeated
and he issued his proclamation and
showed every desire 20 punish the law
less rascals, the Charleston Mercury, the
Southern Press and the Dsunionists gen
orally complain. When the President
issued no proclamation, the disunion
croakers complained, but when he pub
fishes his proclamation and makes
prompt and efficient preparations to queli
the riots and to enforce the law, Mrs.
Caudles of the disunion press still con-
tinue their railing and faulttinding.-
Mr.. Fillmore. why don't you please these
disunionists. 'i.'s lN'4.3 'ho
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

THE FRENCH Pa EsIpENCY.-"I am as
sured,'' says the Paris correspondent oil
the London Tunes. "that the secret soc-
eties are decided OH bringing forward q
person taken from the lower orders OF
the people. as a candidate for the Presi'
dency of the Republic in 1852. and they
are now very busy in seeking such can
didate. An operative was at first snS-
gested; but OH consideration. 1t was
thought better TO try TO gain over the
sympathies of the country people, ana
the probability is that peasant VIII DO
sele, ted" ....
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

Mr.. UPPER HAS AN IDEA AND ExPR ESsEs
Ir.-The Washington correspondent of
the N. Y. Journal of Commerce, says that
"Mr. Upper lately visited the studio of
Mr.. Clarke Mills, in that city, and was
struck with admiration at the bold and
original genius of the young artist, who,
few years ago, carried hod as COM
mon plasterer; that Mr.. Tupper has ex-
pressed much admiration of this country,
its grandeur, strength, and enterprise; but
that he is apprehensive that our religious
toleration WILL lead to infidelity, and our
free suffrage to anarchy" MIR. Upper has
made us feel uncomtortable-NO o. BuL
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

The MILwAuKIE RIoT.-In the riot az
the lecture of Mr. Leahey. in MilwauSie'
more than score OF persons were serious
ly hurt. The clergy and principal 'a'ty
Of the Roman Catholic Church have Puo'
lished card in the Wisconsin, expressing
their unqualified condemnation and az,
horrence" Of the acts of the rioters, anu
engaged "that the injury to the properly
of ,heir Methodist brethren shall be Ihaoe
good 10 them"
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

A FLAG FOR THE WORLDS FA1R,-Mr.
Lewis Duncan, of New Orleans unturled
in the Hall of Independence, Philadel-
Phla, recently, magnificent American
tag, Which he is about to take to the
Worlds Fair for exhibition, and thence
to Palestine. The staff of the Aao was
cut by President Fillmore, at Mt. Vernon.
and presented to Mr.. Duncan by General
Winfield Scott.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

WORLDS CONVENTION. The kntS OF
Belgium has issued decree Tor n"i'ef,
sal exhibition at Brussels, OF objects OF
art and works of living artists. on 'he
18th of next August. 1t is meant 10
attract part of the conconrse al Lonaon
20 the Belgium capital. Long edilor'af
ESSAYS abound in the French journals 70
prove that grand exhibition should be
undertaken for July in Paris. The Lon
don Worlds Fair is limited 10 four months
In July the French metropolis will over
flow from the British.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07
The Albany IN. W Register. of late

The Albany IN. W Register. of late
date, says: '.H
We are enabled to state upon the most
reliable authority, that Gov. Fish. since
his election to the Senate, has written a
letter in which he says in substance that
he shall exert himself, in that post, to
give faithful and cordial support TO the
Administration, at whose head he is pleas
ed to recognize personal friend, as we'll
as a distinguished leader of she political
party in his own State, in whose ranks
he has ever lahored Zeaiously. At
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

FRANCE AND THE national MoNUMENT.
NJ Lamartine has presented 10 the Nd
tional Assembly in France petition
from VIM. Tell Pousni, formerly minister
of the republic in the United ota'eS.
praying the government TO grant o'o'.
Of granite taken from the quarnes .,
Cherbourg for the monument OF Ienei"'
Washington. now in the course Oh c'u
struction in Washington city.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

The campaign between Gen. Foote
and his disunion opponents has fairly
opened in Mississippi. He spoke at
Jackson on the 5th inst, and was replied
to with some warmth and personality by
a M. Hooker, secessionist. From the
tone of the Mississippi papers. the contest
will be most violent one. Foote han
died the last Legislature of his State
without gloves.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

The Mayor of Limerick, Qreland,) has
invited the Mayor of New York, with
others. to visit Ireland during the time of
the Worlds Fair, and to receive from
the corporation there, the honors and
hospitalities Of that ancient CITY.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

DEATH OF AN EDlroR.-Henry Van
Pelt. Esq, senior editor of the memphis
Appeal died at his residence in Men,
phis on the Oath ult., aged 81 years. Mr..
Van Pelt established the appeal" in
1871, and up to the time of his death
was its principal conductor.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

The army Commissioners have pur-
chased Woodley. beautiful country-seat,
near Georgetown, D. G. owned by Col.
Lorenzo Thomas. assistant Adjutant
General. for one Of the new Military asy-
lums. The price paid was $4,000.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

A SPLENDID PREsENr-It is said that
the chain OF brilliants belonging to the
Order of St. Andrew, and worth 500.
OUO, has been presented to the Emperor
OF Russia, who still retains the Order
itself, to the King of Prussia.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

ANOTHER GREAT FIREIN CALIFORNIA.
There was a tremendous fire in Neva-
da City, on Wednesday morning, 18th
ultimo, by which one hundred and fiftv
houses were burned. The entire loss of
property is estimated at 81 900, O,OO0.-
The fire originated i'll a bowling saloon,
and is supposed to have been the work Of
an incendary.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07
, We invite the attention of pre-emption claim
ants to the advertisement Of the Comnissloner
of the General Land Office.

of the General Land Office.
f.-,.,---oo-
The DEMOCRATIC NoM1NATIoN.-Robt.
w. johnson, Esq, has beer nominated
by the Democratic Convention, recently
held at Little Rock, as the Democratic
candidate for Congress from the State OF
Arkansas. He obtained a majority of
but one vote over the whole; the conven-
ton must, therefore, have beer composed
OF not very harmonious materials. We
esteem MIR. johnson as a very clever
gentleman, and man of fair ability; but
we are disposed to doubt whether the
people will coincide with the convention
in sanctioning his course on the exciting
topics which occupied so warmly and
earnestly the attention of the last Con-
gress. The Banner" as was to be ex-
pected, is rejoiced al his nomination., for
he belonged to that branch of the Demo
cratic party whose exponent the Banner
was. The "Gazette g. Democrat" does
not relish the nomination so much; but
evihces readiness 10 discard all prefer
ences, and 60 for the nominee. They all
approve Mr.. Johnson's course in Con-
gress, although we know it has been
bitterly condemned by many influential
Democrats. When we look at MIR. John
sons address to the people of Arkansas,
at the time the excitement about Disunion
was highest in Congress, we do not see
how the convention could declare itself
devotedly attached to The Union, and in
the same breath sanction the acts of Mr..
johnson who boldly advocated in his
address to the people of this State, not
only the necessity of separation, but the
benefits to the South to be derived from
it, The questions settled by the Com
promise were highly momentous, and
those of the people who favor that mea-
sure, would assuredly prefer voting for
man who sustained that measure, 20
one who strennousiy. and to the utmost
of his ability opposed it. However it
may be attempted to avoid this issue, it
cannot be overlooked by the people.
Times have grown squally in Congress,
and an out and out Union man should be
there-one who would stand by the Con-
stitution in the spirit of its trainers, and
NOT run wild after the phantom of separate
State glory. We cannot say whether or
not there will be another candidate in
the field; bu: we should like to see one
brought out in order to test the true sense
of the people on questions vitality con-
nected with the best interests of the coun-
try. There will be no convention of
course; and in looking round for suita-
BILE candidate to take the field against
Col. Johnson. our mind has fixed upon
Capt. JOHN PRESTON, Jr., of Helena, as
that person. We know nothing of his
views or wishes on the subject, but mere
iy suggest his name for the consideration
of those who may be desirous that a
Union man should run. Should it meet
the views of others and his own appro-
baton and assent, we think he might
the push Colonel, Notwithstanding his ac-
knowledged popularity.
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Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

RIGHT.-The Garrison Abo,itionists
have announced their inability to procure
"for love or money" place in the city
of New York, at which to hold their
May meetings. They will, consequently,
be held Syracuse.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

The May number of the ''Lady's Bonk'' makes
its appearance as beautiful and interesting as ever
After the 30th Of June next, the postage OH this
excellent periodical will be reduced to two cents
for distance Of 500 miles, and four cents Tor
1900 miles, Persons wishing the Lady's Book
should subscr be directly to the Publisher at Phila
delpha, instead of subscribing to dealers. By
doing SO, they would receive it much earlier.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

CoNNEcTIcUT LEGIsLATURE.-The party
complexion of the Connecticut Legisla-
ture is now definitely settled. The Senate
consists of IL Wings and Democrats.
The House 112 Wings and 112 Demo-
crats--giving whig majority of three on
Joint ballot.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

RHODE IsLAND.-The vacancies having
been filled, the General Assembly, ac-
cording to the Providence Journal, will
stand 36 Wings 35 Democrats, (:eckon-
ing Free Soiler with the Democrats. }
The Senate will stand II Democrats and
IA Wings, Gncluding one Free Soiler }
This will give the Democrats majority
in joint ballot, provided the Free Soilers
vote with them--which. upon party
questions, may be doubtful. re
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

Joseph Barker, ex-mayor of Pittsburgh,
has been convicted of riot and misde-
meanor, while in office, and sentenced to
five months imprisonment, besides paying
a fine of $4,000.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

FIsrIcuFFs.-Hyer's challenge to fight
any Englishman for ten thousand dollars
side. has been accepted by an English
man who disgraces The name of w.
Paddock. Sa--e - p J
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

Major A. ]. Donelson, who succeeds
Mr.. Richie in the publication of The
"Union newspaper, has assumed the
editorial chair, and in his opening address
declares himself in favor of sustaining
the compromise measures, and pledges
his utmost exertions to support them.
He considers their support at this time,
standard of patriotism.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07
RosroN AND DANIEL WEBsrER.-The

BOsToN AND DANIEL w WEBSTER.-1 ne
city authorities of Boston have immor--
talsed their infamy and disgrace by their
last act, in withholding from their most
renowned Statesman and distinguished
nublic servant the use of Fanuiel Hall
to address the people in. The apology
for the insult thus offered is, if anything,
more offensive than the insult itself. 1t
is. that inasmuch as they had refused the
use of the .'Cradle Of Liberty" to British
emmissary to attack the institutions OF
our country, defame our wisest and purist
jurists. calumniate large body of our
ministers of the Gospel. and to incite our
people to open rebellion against the laws
and armed resistance against their execu-
ton, ergo, it must be refused to Patriot
and a Statesman, whose object was, TO
counteract such reasonable influences by
speaking to the judgment, and not the
passions, of the citizens of Boston. There
is but one step further in the scale OF
degradation, that can be taken by that
city, ard that is, for the authorities to
close all those churches by force whose
ministers will not initiate the pernicious
and degrading example Of the Rev. Mr..
Parker and Colver, who, during the late
slavery excitement in Boston. urged the
people to a violent resistance of the Con-
sttution of their country, as well as
against the laws of the United States
When a community has become so taint-
ed with treason as to fear the effects of
the use of public building to the great
est man their State could boast of, for
the purpose of enforcing, by dispassionate
argument, obedience to the Constitution
and acquiescence in the administration
of the law, there is but little hope of re-
straining them in their incendiary move
ments, or OF seeing them restored to their
senses. All we can say is, that among
such people it is not to be wondered at,
that the floods have been let loose upon
them, and their city at presen in condi-
ton, in moral sense, worse If anything
than that of Sodom and Gomorrah, is
threatened with destruction by deluge.
The vengeance of Heaven seems to be
directed against them-Low Cour. ~
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

Two men, Orcutt and Conklin, have
confessed to setting fire to fifty-four build
ings iE the city of Utica, N. Y, and that
they contemplated burning the entire
city.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

The first ticket for Jenny Lind's con-
cert in Cincinnati was sold lor 1915, and
the nett receipts for the first concert were
$4,000.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

The PACIFIC RAILRoAD.-The Latter
Day Saints. in the Salt Lake Valley, will
propose, it is said, through their Dele
gate to Washington, that they will con-
City to the Pacific Ocean, if the Govern
ment of the United States will construct
Missouri and the Salt Lake connection.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

AWFUL CALAMITY I'UeIUe Persons
Burned to Deuth-The house of John
Hannegan, in Elizabeth, Harrison county,
Indiana, was consumed by fire Oh the
night Of the 1th instant, together with
MIR. Hannegan, his wife, seven children,
and mother.in- law, man named Slane,
aud another man, whose hame is unknown
lii all, twelve persons. The fire was
not discovered until the house was nearly
burned to the ground, and the bodies of
the unfortunate persons were burnt 10
crisps.
The facts elected before a corners jury
were that Hannegan had moved into the
house that day, and at night determined
to celebrate his settling in his new home,
by taking a spree. AT eight o'clock they
had purchased at some place i'll the
neighborhood one gallon and hall of
whiskey-a; nine o'clock one of the men
went to neighbor's spring for water,
and at l 1 o'clock the house was discov-
cred to be in ruins, all the inmates being
consumed with it. One of the children
was near the door, where it is supposed
to have fallen in trying to make its escape.
The verdict of the jury, was that these
persons came to their death by the acci-
dental burning of the house. they not
being able to make their escape from it.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

DIsGRAcEFUL SCENE.-A young man,
named Amasiah Rogers, charged with
embezzling property from his employers,
Arnolds & Co., dry goods dealers in New
York, was on Monday brought up for
examination, and fully committed for
trial. The Mirror says: H..
During the examination, his wife,
who deserted him a few. months since,
entered the Office accompanied by her
pararnour, an actor known as Frank
Copeland, aud seating themselves direct
ly i'll front of the prisoner, behaved in
the most heartless aud disgraceful man
ner. and seemingly exulting over his
prospect OF going to the State prison.
Ehe poor fellow was SO overcome that he
burst into tears and sobbed like child.
He stated that it was she who tempted
him TO steal The shameless creatures
were unceremoniouSly elected from the
Office" .- ~.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

Tue May term of our Circuit Court commences
on Monday next. This is the day fixed upon
for the Plank Road Meeting, when We hope to
see every one who feels an interest in the success
OF the enterprise, in liberal mood for chalking
down his subscription.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

Since our last issue, Red River, like the cotton
market, has had downward tendency; but, un-
like it, the recent seasonable rains, will have a
tendency to make the river rise. Two or three
steamers from above passed down during the
week.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-01-28

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bounded popularity are deepening and vldening'
and the cases of pain and suffering, and anguish
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with healing on its wings"
To persons who wish, we can furnish names
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who have been cured of Rheumatism, Sprains
Bruises. Burns, and the most loaihsome sores;
as well as Tumors, Cancers, and Wens-and oil
Horses that have been cured of Spavins, King
bone. Stint, Poll-evil and Fistula, and hard-bone,
tumors on the feet legs, shoulders and back. Al
mos, every farmer throughout the country can
testify 10 its wonderful healing powers, and none
OF them would be day without IT. Owners OF
Livery Stables. and Stage Companies can save
hundreds of dollars yearly by using this Llnl-
me MT on their horses wheneverihey become 81 IL
ed, chafed orcrippled from any OF the thousand
of accidents to which their stock is subject.
Every man woman and child, Is more or less
subject daily to some accident by which this pre-
paration NAV be of invaluable to them, as
il might save extreme pain and suffering, the
amputa;ion Of limb, modification and perhaps
life itself by having bottle of the Mustang
Liniment at hand, and its timely Use; and, in
msny cases, heavy Doctors bill in the bargain.
Ii is The best remedy ever Used for musquito bites
or the sting of bees, wasps or other poisonous in
sects and The bites of spiders, snakes or rabid
animals.
lg- Principal depot at Bragg & McLean's
Drug Store, corner Market and Third streets,
ST. Louis, and for sale. by. Druggists and country
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