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Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

BANK FRAUps-Conuictiov Of the
Cashier of The Morris, Nv. ~ Bank. Of
peJury.-The Newark M. Advertiser
of the 2lst ult apnoupces The conviction
of Harvey Dayton, late cashier of the
State Bank at Morris. which failed abou.
two years since under strong suspicious
Of fraud. The trial took place at Morris
town. Judge Ogden delivered to the ju-
ry charge, remarkable for its clearness
and impartiaIity, and after few hours
deIiberation they returned verdict OF
guilty. There were two indictments
against the late president and cashiers
that against the latter being the one just
concluded for perjury in an affidavit as TO
the. capital Of the bank. The other in-
dictment is against several of the direct
ors for conspiracy, aledged 10 have been
entered into by them to defraud the bank
out of its assets.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23


The PRESIDENTIAL QUEsTIoN.-The
N Y. Courier and Enquirer, winds up a
long editorial. with this palpable wink at
Mr.. Webster:-
"We do not intend by these remarks
to express any preference for MIR. Web
ster, General Scott, or any body else for
the next Presidency; but we do mean to
say, and we glory in saying il, and we
honor The people and human nature that
is so-Daniel Webster is far more popu-
lar With the people of, the United States
than with the politicians, who seek to
lead and control them. And yet we de.
sire to dscountenance every Wing move
ment for he next Presidency, whether
in favor Of Webster, Scott, or any other
person. Both of them are men aud pa
triots who merit the gratitude as we'll as
the respect OF the nation; but We all feel
every intelligent man in the nation
knows-that there is in the wide world,
but one Daniel Webster. He belongs to
the whole country, and his genius and
intelIec. are alike the admiration and the
property of the whole world; and we
have ever felt that his election to the
Presidency by the free people Of the Uni
ted States would be the proudest triumph
our institutions have ever achieved IN the
estimation Of the civilized world"
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

A FUGITIVE SLAVE FROM WEsrrrr
PENNsYLvANIA.-On Mo.day, at noon
says the Baltimore Sun Of the 2s,h nj,
Geo. ii. Roset, Esq, assistant United
States marshal for the Western disrric,
of Pennsylvania, reached Philadelphia in
the Reading cars, from Wilkesbarre, hay.
ing in custody Jesse Whitman, fogi,iye
slave, whom he arrested, at Wilkesbaue
on Saturday last. The Phiadelph,a
American says.
"Nlarsbai, keyser having been tele.
graphed TO. meet the parties at the depot,
was promptly on the spot with an eff.
cient police force, and accompanied the
United States officers aud their charge
TO the Baltimore boat, on which rhev
took passage for Maryland at two o clock.
Whitman is large powerful negro, aud
foagat desperately before surrendering
himself. He struck Marshal Roset TWICE
upon the head with heavy cart-w hin,
aud drew large shea,h-knice, which he
would doubtless have used had it not
been FOR timely aud efficient aid. Whit.
man belongs to John Conrad, Esq, of
Lopdop county, Va. The matter was
managed so quietly, az. far as PhiIadel.
phia was concerned, that very !ew per-
sons heard Of either the arrival or depar.
ture of the frgitiye. Some of the color
ed porters, wood-sa,wyers. stevedores, aud
other employers along the wharves, in.
dnlged in threats, bo. they were overaw.
ed by the presence of the officers of the
law, and made no arrempt at rescue. An
effort was made to detain the slave by a
writ OF habeas corpus but the boat shov.
ed off before i could be executed.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23
CHoLERA.-The Little Rock Gazet,

CHoLERA.-The Little Rock Gazette
y Democrat says letter of late date,
from citizen of Princeton, Dallas coun-
ty, communicating the unwelcome intelIi-
gepce that this disease bad made its ap-
pearance in that town. aud already made
victims of COL Alexander Dortch, togeth-
er With his wife. and only daughter Mrs.
Hays, who died in the short period OF four
days--Col. d. having died on the 29Ih
and his lady on the 30th ult., and hi.
daughter ON I'd inst There were sever
al other cases in the village, but had been
no other deaths. The citlzens were fee.
ing from the disease.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP BALTIc.-
The steamship Baltic, from Liverpool,
arrived at New York on the 5th inst.
having made the passage in little oyer
nine days.
The Liverpool cotton market was ex-
ceedingly dull at prices an eighth lower
than the prices current at sailing of the
Africa. The sales of Wednesday the
25lh, were 5000 bales at 6 3S-for fair
New Orleans, and 5 1-4.for mildling-
The total sales Of cotton since the sail
ing Of the Africa, are for export There
are no, speculators ip the mafket.
Common flour has further advanced
1a2d, with active deWand. White corn,
31s. a32s. 3D.; yellow, 30s Cd. 31s. per
quarter. Although there has been no
advance in the prices of grain generally,
the increased demand has caused much
frmness.
state If Fvade.-The trade reports
from Manchester are favorable. The
mills were in full operation, actively spin
ming and weaving. The calico dyers and
printers are. fully employed, and the mar
ket is unusually buoyant.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

SUPPOSED Traces OF Sir JOHN Fe .rr
LIN.-The London Times gives c;rcr,H-
ton to a report as to some supposed TO
ces of Sir John franklin. These trace,
which are said to be "by far the most i'm
portant, presnmptive or otherwise. which
have yet reached us respecting the mis-
sing expedition, consist of the folov;nr
"trom the voluntary testimony of one of
the seamen engaged at Stromness for n.
Prince Albert, we have. the folow;no
facts, elected and takea down in the nras
ence Of Mr.. Kennedy, the commando, of
the expedition. and, others; and the stat
ment is attested by she seaman in Quo,
ton, William Miller, who declares tho,
If required. he would make the same nm
on the. oath. He states that he was q,
board. Of the Prince of Wales IN 1910
when. early in September. during verv
thick weather, they entered las thew ~.
llexedt Lancaster Sound. aud steered
West. advancing slowly. The foo ..on'
tinued very heavy for some days, when
it suddenly lifted. and high land was seen
Oh the larboard side. over the mast head
The captain, being at first doubtful if !,
were the loom OF icebergs or of land
sent boat OIL TO ascertain the fact. and
OF this party Willia Miller formed one
He states that on landing the marks of
shoe prints were distinctly visible in ,bs
mug, above bigh-waier, mark; close NV
was SMALL cooking place blackened by
tlre, and little, further Oh a wel.bmit
cairn, about four Or five feet hiob .,
which the party pulled away few stones;
but being recalled, by signal from the
shlp' which was being driven in shore by
the current, were compelled 20 return on
board Immediately" From the above
It Is ipisrred that some of Sir John
tfahkliA's party pust have visited the
spot, and that beneath the .'cairn" is de.
posted, distinct inforlGalion Of his pa.,
progress and, future ipteatiqr,p
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

A despatch from Baltimore on The 9Th
says the national anniversary passed of
Yesterday without accident. The day
was celebrated very handsomely in this
city. Many thousands sough. amnse.
ment and recreation Ill the country.
All the debtors III the Baltimore jail
were liberated, twenty-four in number. al
12 o'clock, on Thursday night, under the
new constitution. Their friend fired l!QC
guns in celebration of the event, aud had
grand torchlight procession through
some Of the principal streets.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

A despatch from Washington on the
5th says the cornerstone of the CaptoI
was laid by the President yesterday
The heads Of the Departments, the ofll'
GERS Of the army, city authorities. Inc
clergy, and the Masons participated IN
the proceedings. together with large
number of military and the country ad-
Joining. The Grafton of Mr.. Daniel Weo-
ster was an effort worthy OF his great III
elect and exalted patrio tism.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23
RAILROAD FROM SALT LAKE TO CALI

RAILROAD FROM SALT LAKE TO CALI
FoRNIA.-The Mormons at Salt Lake
propose to CONSTRUCT a. railroad from that
city. to-. San, Francisco. and such is. the
prosperity Of tha; people that the general
impression at the West is that they will
succeed in doing it, if they undertake it..
The Chicago Tribune intimates that
they have already accumulated wealth
enopgh TO accomplish it. without assist
ance from any person out Of theiE own
community, or at any rate that with
such help as they would get from Cali
fornia itself, the enterprise would be car
ried out. This Mormon settlement, COM
menced under the most unfavorable aus
pices, many Of the first coloRists having
been obliged 10 flee for their lives from
Missouri and Illinois, has become a most
important community in several respects.
The whole history of new religious
furnishes no parallel to the rapid and
peaceful progress which has, been made
by the Mofmons, in this their last
refuge, in population, SOCIAL improve
ment, wealth and development, of the
general resources Of the country. They
have a large and fiourishlng city, the in
aabitants. Of which enjoy greater degree
Of temporal. prosperity, with fewer of the
drawbacks upon urban life. than can be
found in any other city in the world
Every maa has q neat and comfor table
tenement. which, according TO the specu7
lations of that party, with lot of gsound
attached, is sufficient for large garden:
They have good schools, university
very literally endowed, various social
and benevolent associations. and have
been for some time engaged in building
a magnificent temple. Meantime an un
interrupted stream of population is setting
in upon them from all parts Of the. world.
~: o. Pic.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

ExCELLENFa THoyGHTs-WELL Ex-
PREssED.-Eillmoss made All excellent
reply to- a. cQpgfatulatory address from
the Mayor of Fredericksburg. Va. We
extract the following:
my oWn Impression is that am. indis
vidqal exercising the first office in the
gift Of, the nation should rather be known
by his official acts and official copzse tisal,
by speeches made at dinner table.
shall therefore not avail myself of this
occasion to express to you the policy by
which | mean to be governed in the ad-
minislra.ion OF the. Government. Upon
that subject. suffice it to say, when 1
took the oath prescribed by the Constitu-
ton to support the Union and defend it,
meant what said, and / intend to car
ry out that promise. [Great and long
prolonged applause. In the execution
of his duty mean to know no sectional
differences. My maxim is, equal and
exact justice to a,n, favors to none
Renewed applause and cheering. =
Those who are willing that the Govern
meAt shall be administered upon these
principles. hope will be my friends, no
matter by what political appellation they
may have been known here,o ofore-
Wings or Democrats. [Cheers.l Icould
not but be sensible, when unexpectedly
elevated to this position, of the great
danger which threatened, oar country :
We have heard. much Of danger to the
Qnion-I fear. no more than all have
Aeard--bnt pardon, me for saying that in
my estimation it should never have be-
come a, source Of discussion. The very
by every true American as deserving Of
no argument and Of no justification. II
is to me painful that it should even be a
subject Of conversation"
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

TIE PARrIEs.="Power is always chang
ing from the many to the few and the
main difficulty in Republican Govern
ment is TO, keep that power where It
rightfullK helongs-in the haaas OF the
people. 70 effect this has RssR. the OBJ
iect Of tile conservative. Whig party.
Experience proves that power, long R9s-
sessed, becomes reckless and abusive. and
the party calling itself Democratic. had
so long possessed it, that like the votary
of vaulting ambition spoken,ot by Saaks-
peare, its leaders began from the topmost
round of the ladder, to
s'look i1to the clouds,
Scorning the base deg.eEsby which they did.ascend'
Opposed to the principle Of caiP!fagg the
people for SELFISH purposes is the principle
of conservative Whiggery. Its disposi-
tipp. is to. speak plainly, and to endeavor
/ TO, elevate the standard of moral and IN
tellectual excellence, instead of elevating
few at the expense of the many. UpdsE
whatever name is given it, it stands by
the Constitution-throWs the shield, OF
its protection. over the. institutions Of the
County,. aaa fPrms their surest safeguard
ip times Of great emergency. 1t is strict
ly the party of the people; and although
they may he wheedled fora while into
a disregard of their own interests. they
will soon come right again. and be found
battling in defence Of the Constitution
and the coaptry. Names are nothing.
bat facts are stubborn things; and a true
Democrat, so far as his notions Of the
form, duties, and powers of Governments
and it's officers go. is iq fact q eo7sSergaakaue
I Whaa, however much they may differ
i'll relation to particular matters of ma
tional policy.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

The notorious George Thompson. the
English abolitIonisi, was passenger IL
the steamship America which left Boston
on the 25th nit, for Liverpool. In his
farewell speech in Boston. Thompson.
speaking of his treatment in this conH.
tiy, is reported to have said that he long
ed for persecution.-"he had craved IT,
tried TO raise it-but failed" This (ihe
Boston Transcript remarks) is i'll the very
spirit of Mawworm in the plav-"l love
TO be abused"
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

ULTRA DIsUNLoNISN,-From reliable
authority, we learn that the Hon. Il. w.
Johnson. in some Of the counties OF the
West, has been boldly asserting, on the
stump, that, in the event of South Caro-
llna seeding, and upon call 10y the
General Government upon him As 10y
al citizen, Sshqplda a cIash Of arms ensue,l
to. come out and sustain his Government,
and compeI a-retractory. rebeIlious Stale
to obey the laws of the land, that he
would set 1t at defance-ABANDoN THE
STARS AND STRIPES, and ENLIST HIMSELF
AS A REBEL UNDER THE DIsGRACEFUL FLAG
OF TREACHERY, What must The honest
patriotic citizens of Arkansas think OF
such a promuIgation? Where is the heart
that does not Spnrn the seutisnent!-.
Where is :he soul SO dead-so utterly
numbed to the high calllngs of a noble
patriotism aud generous devotion 10 the
memories Of Illpslrious martyrs. that Goes
not repudiate the design to tear down
the noble work of their Protection, their
Valor, their Blood and their WisGom!-
We pause for reply. None are so bold.
however insidlous their designs against
the peace and happiness of the people,
as TO- come o,ut and dare to say that they
will endorse the treasonable sentilpents
of the nominee. We mean what We say,
and are ever ready to endorse them with
patriotic Sacrstce.-ArkanSaS Wing.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

A writer in the Banner of the 18th.
over the very appropriate signature OF
JOIN, Rant, who dates his lucutrat,cns
from Rockport, says Mr.. Preston lis op-
posed to State sovereignty. and ol course
believes that Congress should settle all
questions touching the institution, Of shave
rY,, apd the States sAonld do. as Congress
says We would inform this Budding
genius-whose intellectual calibre and
ideas OF truth and logic, are about as
sound and we'll developed, as his name
would indicate the development of the
physical organization Of the sorriess of a
litter of pigs-that he is entirely mistaken
in his facts as well as his Deductions.
Opposed to State sovereignty-the idea
is certainly as rich as it is novel, and
would rot have been squeaked by any
tEing but a rMsst Of the smallest posi-
bic pretepsipns.
Mr.. Preston does Yoe believe that Con
gress has any right to legislate touching
the question Of slavery as it exists in the
States, anl Rant if he has the capacity
to distinguish the difference between
chalk and cheese knew it.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23
POLITzGAsh NOTICE..

VAN BuREN. July !, 1851
10 the. ESisesaftthe Arkansas Whigr-PearS'E;
You YilffaSge US by Inserting IN XQur pext paper
the following list of appointments, made by mutual
agreement between us. 1t is our wish and IN
,ention to attend and address our fellow-ci'Izens
at the respective dates and places mentioned at
the hour OF 10 o'clock Of each day. We respect
fully ask that the Qthsz papers of the State Will
copy, so that the public may be dntJ not'hRt
Your vbt serv'ts,
JOHN PRESTON, IA.
r. w. JOHNSON.
Benton, Saline county, Monday, July. 2lst
Rookpori, Hot Spring CO., Tuesday, July 22o
Arkadelbliia, CLARK GO >. Thursday, July oath
Princeton, Daliasco., Saturday, JULY 26ih:
camden, Ouachisa, coupty, Monday, JHiy 26th
Eidorado, Union county, Wednesday, July 3Du..
IsewispiIle, Lafayette CO., Saturday, Angus, "a,
Washington, Hampstead co. Monday, Aag. 4th'
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

The Wings of the parish of West Ba-
ton Rouge, La, assembled in Conven-
tion, declared in favor of Mr.. Fillmore
as the next Presidential candidate Of the
Whig party. They resolved, THAT his
administration, amidst trials and difficult
:ies unparalleled in the history of his
eopntry. has THUS far been signalIy sue
cessfpl, and commands the unbounded and
unqualified respect of the whole Union,
North and South"
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

The corner stone Of the extension of
of the capital, at Washington city, was
laid on the 4th inst, by the President
with great ceremony. The Grafton by
the Hon. Daniel Webster is spoken of
as masterpiece of eloquence.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

CALIFORNIA NoMINATloNs.--The Dem:
ocra,s have nominated John Bigler, anu
the Wings Pearson B. Reding, for Cover.
nor Of the State:
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

Nothing elevates us SO much as the
presence of spirit similar, yet superior
10 our own.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

OHIo.-S. F. Vinton has been nomina-
ted as the Wing candidate for Governor
Of Ohio,
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

COUNTERFEIT CQIN.-We see it stated
that gold dollars, quarter and half eagles,
so closely resembling the genuine, as to
deceive the best judges Of coin, are be-
ing uttered in the different towns and Cit
les in the East, and will be likely to find
their way here in the various operations
of trade. 1t will be well therefore tor
our business men to be OH the alert.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23
Plot AGAINST KossUTH.-A CORES
pondent, dating Cons,antinople. May II,

pondent, dating Cons'antinople. May II,
writes
"Just now plot has been discovered
for the death of Kossuth. Some ScIavo-
mans were employed, 10y Austrians, no
donhD to go TO Kutayeh, where be is
confined, and pretend to assist him and
his companions in making their escape,
then, in their attempt to escape, they
were to be shot. This plot was exposed
by a woman. and Immediately the Turk
ish government sent steamer in pursuit
of these men, and they were arrested
" Y. ObSerUsy.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23
JOHN PRESTON, ia.
ID w JOHNSON

Read the excellent article in another
column from the Var Buren, Intelligencer
headed "Separate State Secession"
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

a WHOLESOME TRuTH-The Selma
Southern Enterprise, paper neutral in
politics, but chiefly devoted, as its name
implies. 70 the encouragement and ad:
vancemept of Southern improvement per-
tinently remarks:
"lf men who go to sleep murmuring
Southern Rights and in their n,orning g
yawns drawl out Southern Rights, and
name their children Southern Rights.
would devote a little of their attention
to the development of Southern resour-
ces. they would soon have rights, that
would maintain themselves"
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

MIR. Blackburn, Editor of the MindeR
LA Herald, WHO is native Of Arkansas,
and a Democrat, thus speaks of the
contest in this State for Congress:
If johnson, Of Arkansas, can be beaten
for Congress at the next election. it will
be glory enough for one day, with us.
Preston. Union whig, is after him with
a sharp stuck. lokasoA IS q democratic
Disunionist. God grant his defeat! that
our native State may not be entirely dis
graced. We are democrat-that is
the senior editor of this paper IS demo-
crat-but there is no name given under
heaven whereby he can be led into be-
traYal Of his country.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

A correspondent Of tine n Y. journal
of Commerce, writing from Lancaster,
Pennsylvania. in speaking oe the action
of the Wing State Convention of that
State upon the compromise measures,
Gays:
::Two-t thirds of the Whigsof this State
are in favor Of the compromise i'll all its
parrs; but they are called upon by their
leaders to conceal and suppress their opin-
ions on this subject, least they should lose
the Abolition VOTE"
The fact that two-thirds of the Whigs
Of the State are In favor of the compro-
mise, is the very reason the convention
should not have nominated William F.
Johnston for Governor. That the views
of Gov. Johnston on these questions did
not fully accord with the majority of the
convention. was sufficient cause for his
rejection. The will Of the majority, not
the minority, should prevail There are
but two sides to this question-those who
are not for the compromise are against il,
and in favor of further agitation. What
we regret most is lha; the views of the
Democratic candidate op this question are
no sounder than those of Gov. Johnston,
but still we hope Gov. Johnston may be
| defeated, because we have ever regarded
and still regard the Wings as the cbnser.
vatiye party of the Union, and when they
fail to occupy that proud position. think.
! ing thereby to secure success by obtaining
the votes of few fanatics, they deserve
to be defeated.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

The Fredericksburg Herald, LYpch.
burg Virginian. Lewisburg Chrqnicle,
and Earmville Republican, papers pub
lished in the State Of Virginia, have all
expressed an opinion favorable to Mr.. Fill
more as the next Wing candidate for the
Presidency,
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-23

Ehe next session OF the Mine Greek
Academy, ppdsr the supervision Of A.
NJ. Scott we are requested TO state, will
commence on Monday, the 2Sth inst.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-03-18
To Physicians, Country Merchants, and
EVERYBODY.

I USr received from the Eastern markets q large
y assortment. in addition to my former stock Of
Drugs. Chemicals, Dyes, Oils. &c, consisting in
part If the preparations If Mercury, Iodine, IrOo,
Quinine and Morphine; Nitrate OF Silver, yxrs;
Salacine, pipcrine, rannn and Pepsin.
Pcheffein's selected powdered lpecac, Jallap,
Cuinchonea, Turkey and India Rhubarb.
Potash. Pea Rash. Saleratus. Sup. Carb. Soda.
Cream of Tartar, Tartaric Acid, Epsom and 10
chele Salts Camphor, Opium, and many other ar
ticles special, in The Drug line.
Mrs. Milar's fine CT Chewing Tobacco and
superior article OF Cayendish, Macaboy and Scotch
Snufs ft.
A fine assortment Of Bird Cages. seeds and foun-
tains, Hyaiis genuine excelsior Matches. MofattS
Phoenix Btlers and Pills. l,r. 5. P. Townsends
Sarsnparilla. and all other Sanapaiilas and popu-
lar patent medicines. s.t. = :
Brushes Of every kind from the large whitewash
down TO the Cancels II lair pencil
DR.. Bannings' Body Brace. DIR. Fitch's Supper.
tiers, Shoulder Braces, lnhaling Tubes. Books on
Consumption, and Medicines. 4 lso, Erringers Sup
porters, Braces, Bandages and Truss.s. -.
Garden Seeds, medicinal herbs, roofs, extracts
and powders put up by the Shakers
Glassware "A full assormen Of shop fun iture.
bottles and vus, window and plate cut 10 any size
al our ow N risk. Ali OF which offered. whole
sale or retail with q desire give satisfaction aste
quality and price. ALLEN G bal LOCK,
!feblln Main ST. near ~ Evansville. ls