Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-27
From tn e N. o. Ricayune, March 10.
LATER FROM TEXAS.

7 nOrther. WIlIcu
was so intensely severe as to compel them to abandon
oftler pursuit, both men and horses being exhausted
haVng to lace the storm. AT the time the troops gave
up pursuit, it was believed they within eight or
| zen h'es OF the Indians. Alter giving up the chase
they went to Fredericksburg. The indians pursued
! were supposed to be Tonkaways
NhlpoIl, Lipah ehlef, recently came into Freder-
cksburg and notified Col Stamford that parties of In
dams had passed down the country and advised the
whites to be on the lookout Tor them He also inform
ed the Colonel that all the Lpans had joined him and
were now under his command, and asked Tor perrns.
| ters of the Lano
| The Galveston News learns from Lieut. Stockton.
that the Indians have lately crossed the Nueces above
| Fort Merrill IN pretty large body. Capt McCulloci
with his company, left Corpus Christi few days since
n pursuit, and also the ranging company near Fort
Merrill report has since come in, that they had
overtaken the Indians, with whom they had reneoun-
ter with the loss of some two or three men, There is
| nothing, however, certain as to the result.
The beautiful country around Corpus Christi is said
to be fast settling up
MoRDfcAI M Moan died at his residence in this civ
on Saturday night, from the effects Of a paraytie
stroke,the second Of his ite-atler an illness OF two
or three weeks. He was veteran Of the American
Press amiable man able a writer and with hear
open as day to the sweet influences OF charity. He
was, too
ga man of infinite jest, and most rare fancy"
and one who never failed to exert happy influence
with all with whom he had intercourse. He was a
friend Of the poor in purse and of the humble spirit
and there some, at least who trace their fame
and fortunes to his kind words of announcement
impaired to them when they were independent
Often we have met with Mr. Noah, we do not
once remember to have seen him without a smiling
face, and the clearest indications of warm and
glad heart. This genial spirit infused itself through all
his conversation, and is in all of the numerous
productions of his pen. 1t the glorious inheritance
OF his lie, and removed all that gloomy aud for
bidding in the prospect Of death. We have bu, room
TO recall some OF the marked incidents of his
life.
Mr.. Noah we believe native ofPhiladephia; at
least, his father married in that city, where is pro-
babe, he was born He was brought up to the trade
OF Glider, and received but plain English educa-
ton, very limited scale. In early life he took
an active part 1T in politics and IN Phadepha where
in party politics very marked.
AT the close of the with Great Britain he was
despatched by Mr.. Madison as Consul to Tunis where
he resided for several years in that capacity and until
recalled by Mr.. Monroe.
On his this country he assumed the editorial
chair OF the National Advocate, high toned republican
paper, published in this city 80 40 years snce
in which he frequently measured ances with the lac
VIM. Coleman of the Evening Post, then the leading
federal print in this city Mr.. Noah afterwards abb
lshed the New York Inquirer which was subsequent
ly united with the Morning Courier and since printed
under the title of the Morning Courier and New York
Enquirer, and in which Mr. Noah sold out his inter-
est to Col. Webb.
A few years thereafter he established the Evening
Star which, under the financial guardianship of the late
Mr. Gill, was tiourshng paper but his death the
paper langushed, and finally out of existence.
The cause OF Mr.. Noahs want OF success in on
Quoting daily paper may be attributed to his dsdain
of details and the necessary small matters that make up
the expenses and receipts of daily paper
Mr. Noah besides being the editor OF an influential
Sunday paper at his DEATH also held the office of H.
spector of Customs under Mr.. Maxwell, the appoint
ment having been conferred on him by the late Admin
stration and retained Though the whole of the present.
He was devoted friend oithe Union, and some OF his
ablest predictions in illustration of the nature OF
the Union and the Constitution
We learn from the Sunday Times OF yesterday that
early in February, MIR. Noah experienced slight al
tack of paralysis and that, although he thought pru
dent to abstain from his usual avocalions, immed-
ate danger was apprehended. But little change took
place in his condition, except that his weakness ncreas
ed, until Sunday week. when became evident that he
had entirely lost the use Of his lett side. Speech and
memory also failed On Monday night however he
rallied considerably. Voice and reason returned and
he was able to take some nourshment On Tuesday.
further amendment was percepble, and it was
hdenty hoped that the dangerous crisis passed.
The revival was, however, only temporary and since
Thursday he continued 10 sink rapidly until the hour OF
his decease. The Times adds ..f
1T will be satisfaction TO his friends-and they are
the entire communicate know that his last moments
were reflex OF his Whole lite, placid and hopeful He
was nearly sxty-slx years OF age; having been born
IN Philadelphia on the 18TH OF July, 1885, and was
neced with the press for over forty years"-N. Y.
Express.
IMPORTANT CoRREsPoNDENcE.-Ilon. Abbot Law
renee, Minister to England, has entered into cor
respondence with Lord PaImerson in relation to the
Light Dues charged upon American shipping in the ports
traced conslde able attention in the commercial circles
of England. Mr. Lawrence states that sin responding
TO the invitation OF the United States, the government OF
Great Britain had repealed the prohibitory Navigation
Laws OF the Kingdom, and the commerce OF the two
nations had been conducted for now Just year on
the reciprocal basis established in accordance with such
recommendation. The United States ask Great Britain
70 carry out this principle; to establish reciprocity
tact as eoe as in name; to do justice The commerce
of the United States"
Lord Palmerson replies, in substance that the coast
lights OF Great Britain were established different
principles from those of the United States "Ihe va
rious lights which established around the coast OF
the United Kingdom have, he says, been erected and
are maintained by various corporate bodies, and these
corporate bodies entitled by patents and of Par
Lament to levy certain dues shipping" &cand he adds:
The British Government has not the power to deal
with this matter it peases" His Lordshp, howev-
Ell promised TO take the mat ter into further consdera-
ton, and invited discussion the subject. 1t is evil
dent that Mr.. Lawrence has the best OF tie argument
,SaADRAoH, THE FUGITIVE, IN CANADA.-Shadrach,
whose rescue and flight from the Boston court house
las given him no,orety above all others OF his time
and race, Is i'll Montreal and in s.ate OF great
Institution. The Boston Mail has seen letter from
nm addressed to a gentleman of that city, who is ne
her a treesoier nor an abolitionst, begging a small
um OF money to support life until he could get employ
nent.
The constitution lately framed for the State of
New Hampshire has been rejected by the people.
We believe that this is the first instance in which
such result has happened in the United States
1t proves that the people watch their representa-
tives
DREADFUL TRAGEDy.-AwFUL EFFECTS OF BAD
IEMPER.-The Pittsburg papers state that lady, wife
to OF the most respectable inhabitants of Allegheny
county, was killed by her own daughter on Monday
last The latter about eighteen years of age and was
chastsiug of her little brothers, when the mother
ntertered for its protection, upon which her daughter
stabbed at her with poker, penetrating her abdomen
and causing almost instantaneous death. The parties
live within few miles OF Psburg.
The CONVENTION. have heard it rumored that
several Eastern members Of the Convention are prepar-
ed Surrender the Mixed Basis principles if shall be
found tha by doing, they secure the ascendency
in the State TO the Democratic party. We are 10th 10