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Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-04-05
NARRATIVE OF A FIRE ON A CHINESE RIVER

The missionary reports from China, quoted in the Ko
nche Zeitung, describe the terrible ravages of fire which
took place the LIST Of January, ls4S Houquang during
the prevalence Of nundaton The fire. which broke
among the shipping, of unparalleled horror In order
form idea Of It, must imagine the Of its devasa-
tons Along the shore of the Kang, for the distance Of
several miles, many vessels are usually lying at anchor
that when from the opposite bank they resemble thick
forest but regarded from point look like an m
able popuous city, floating upon the water AT still
greater distance though not crowded together many other
vessels lie the anchong ground The whole forms
long haIbor extending many miles, filed with immense
number Of Ships and presenting spectacle Of which one
who has not it form conception. On the night in
question furious gale struck this multudinous feet and in
the confusion that ensued of the vessels was found to be
fire. Increased by the wind, and fed by the
and other combustibe materials with which great number
the vessels were loaded the fire spread like lightning the
neghbong vessels The violence Of the storm and of the
fire parted the cables which had thus far confined the burning
ships Scattered by the raging hurricane in every direction,
these every where spread devastation turning into flame
whatever they touched and knding the devourng fire in
moment in the other vessels In the midst of this terrible
of fire heard the shreks and groans Of immense
number OF men, who given over to despair tossed by the
Storm pursued by the fames and by the raging
waves, at last burnt to crisp by the fire, swallowed
in the wild abyss of the stream The Kang for great dis
tance esembed Of fire. and in the space of three hours
all those vessels, with the unhappy board mseraby
pershed II is agreed all hands that the number of
se according moderate estimate amounted to than
three thousand The Chinese boats as is well known
the smallest inhabited by the family of the captain
gether with the Indeed there whole households
whose members born boad where they live and die
without knowing to what country they belong They
into the world wherever the floating abode of their parents
happens to be found Among the vessels burnt several
large ships Many Of them contained from forty to fifty and
sixty persons The bodies, muated and dsfgured by the
fire, which drawn out Of the stream, amounted to sixty
thousand These vessels loaded with freight, and be-
longed to Chinese from different provinces. This may show
the great loss and general bereavement caused by the fire.
Such terrible confagraton known, will not
say in China, but in the whole world.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-04-05
NATIONAL lNTELLIGENCERs
4 LETTER FROM SENATOR PHELPS.

A letter from the Hon. s. s. PHELPS, late Sen
tor of the United States from the State OF Vermont,
has jus met our eye in the Richmond Wing. Il
is little out of date but has lost none OF Its inte-
rest by the delay in publishing il; and we have
great satisfaction in transferring il TO our columns
at the earliest opportunity, with entire concurrence
in the sentiments expressed in regard to it by the
Richmond Wing, from which we copy it.
.We cannot (says the Whig) too much COM
.mend the broad and national spirit of the letter Of
the distinguished Senator from Vermont. franks
him among the bright patriots and prominent
statesmen Of the land. When such men take the
side of the Constitution and Of right the Republic
q is safe"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-04-05

proofs Of the sound patriotism and the elevated views of those
who the side and the other have been honored by
the public confidence.
The experience Of the last session of Congress- which its
found distracted by various and conflicting
opinions deeply rooted and zesousy adhered which
terminated in those measures of pacicaon generally
universally satisfactory the country furnishes strong proof
that there is strong ground for mutual confidence left The
cordial cooperation of the ablest of both parties in that
great workthe readiness with which those who could not
sustain the of pacicaion in its original form came
to the n the ultimately adopted give satsfac
tory proof that however may have degenerated since the
days of the Revolution and fallen short of the elevated states
manshp and patriotism of predecessors, we are not yet
altogether unworthy to WELD the destines Of our great
Republic.
There are too many considerations connected with his
tory and present conditions which the heart and thrill
through the vens permit rush mady upon desperate
Our progress-our unparalleled advance IN all
the elements Of national prosperity and geatnessour pre-
sent position, commanding the respect and admiration OF the
word-our just national prde and the glorious prospect q
the uturehe happy results thus far Of the great expert
men first successfully tried this continent appeal TO every
lover Of bis country and his to stand BY the Union which
has wrought these results and to own every move
ment which would render that great experiment failure
urb the equpose Of system Let not folly and madness
be contagious but let triumph over anatcism and
devotion the country, and the whole country triumph over
sectional and party considerations.
Perhaps heae remarks already extended too far am
gra6ed that your inquiry has afforded an opportunity 10
counerac in degree the unavoabe impressions Gre
ated at the South by act of my State which sincerely
deprecate If have INDUCED in remarks not called or or
unnecessary attribute beseech you, to deep feeling on
this momentous subject and ardent desire Tor the resora
ton Of harmony Al all events have this assurance, that
whether appropriate not the sentiments here Expressed
they do no good, will work no HARM
l am, sir very respectfully, yours,
SAMUEL 8. PHELPS.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-04-05

Doc TRAIN LAKE SurEnIoR.-Mr. julius Aust
man, accompanied by Mr. Boy, of Lapoine Lake Superior
arrived here Thursday last in thirteen days from that
place, via the Falls Of St. CroiI Austman came through
with two trains drawn by dogs which excited much curiosity
in our They brought several hundred pounds Of
freight, baggage, &c. Unlike the dogs of Red river they
mongre breed and rather undersized the train being
made Of two thin boards Of polished oak curling the end
like skate In this way, with heavy load dogs will
make their forty miles in day with ease The roads were
very bad, almost impossible. Mr.. Boy left on Monday on
his return. They brought of any importance.
Minnesota Pioneer
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-04-05

TERRIBLE EXPLOSION OF FIRE DAMP AND Loss OF LIFE.
On Friday, 2st instant there was an explosion Of edsmp
in the washington Companys coal mines, a, Fort Griffith
ing in the death Of three of the miners and the injury
Of FIVE others Two Of the number Messrs. Nesbi were
instantly fed-one being blown to the distance Of one hum
dred and fifty yards and the other about fifty. third wa.
driven through ne nde OF the engine house. breaking through
four by six inch ost Of timber in his passage and vet
strange to tell not bone in his body was broken and his
recovery is considered quite probable.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-04-05

LOTTERY DEALERs AnREsrKD IN BosToN. Marshal
ukey, with his police force made descent Friday af
ernoon upon the lottery dealers In Boston, and captured
eleven OF them at their Offices In State Exchange, and De-
vonshire streets They found upon them a lottery tickets
principally upon the Maryland Consolidated and Delaware
State lotteries They were all sent to iail.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-04-05

TTAUPT ON BRIDGE CONSTRUCTIONS, with
practical Illustrations, volume, Svo.
International Magazine for April
LincoIn's Horace, with English notes, 1 volume
Nathalie tale, by Julia Kavanagh, author Of Made
line, &c.
Byrue's Die ionary Of Engineering, No. IS
TAYLOR MAURY,
mar 2 Booksellers, near 9th street.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-04-05

Young children often do wrong merely from immaturity Of
their reason from mistaken principles and when this
the they should be tendery reproved and patiently
shown their error.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-04-05


conference Of Omuz This memorandum is dated the lth
of February, which time the perfect good understand
ing supposed to subss between the Cabinets Of Berlin
and Vienna yet many passages Of it contemplate war.
Another memorandum which will probably have pretty much
the contents be drawn up-so it was decided nj
Cabinet council held in Berlin on the 9thby Count Aven-
sleben and M. LIE Cog An to the last Austrian
note, by concatoy, said has been Dispatch
ed to Vienna. The memorandum first alluded to- mentions
the French protest against the Of all the Austrian
States into the Bund says that that by no means be
desired by Prussia though under certain circumstances she
will not oppose it. The settlement Of the Scheswis Hol-
stein question is dwel upon Austrian military occupation
of Hamburg, &c. made light Of Prussian conduct towards
Hesse Casse justified and constitution promised to that
country the joint g Of Austria and Prussia to be COM
posed OF and 10 crush democrats and anarch
ss The breach with the revolution proclaimed in yari-
parts Of this document but the determination Of Prussia
to uphold the free trade principle proclaimed also The
Lloyd that Messrs Leeve and Pesgny have received
full power from the French Government to treat Of Swiss a
fairs respectively the Of Berlin and Vienna in CON-
sequence OF the readiness oil France TO into negotiations
the subject The purpose which was entertained of sta
onng protective force the western frontiers is this pa
per adds, given UP"
The United States frgae st. Laurence arrived at Coves
Yesterday with the contributions to the Great Exhibition
She will reach Southampton to-day-.he goods may be ex
pected in town Monday .
Three oclock.-The Hall of Assembly of the upper cham
Der of the Prussian Parliament Berlin totally destroy
ed by fire the 10th instant Nothing saved but the
archives and the library.
The Austrian ministerial organs protest that Austria does
not mediate Intervention in Switzerland or Piedmont
Paris Bourse last nigh.-5 per cents s4f l5c; 8 per
cents 5T. roc. Bank Of France, 2, 22Of
London Stock Exchange, 2o'cbck-Consos for money,
968 to 96a consos for accounts 963 96 The price Of
cotton at Hsvre yesterday had downward tendency.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-04-05

There was thus loss Of FL ,29l per annum upon property
worth e. 600 900 The amount Of law expenses paid
the London solicitors for the woods and forests during the
last seven wears was a44 5s 4d and there besides
other bills in Edinburgh and Dublin for law expenses. Ano
ther fact was that load Of timber for the dockyard sup
ped from the royal forests the Government fS l2s I'd,
whilst il could be supplied by contractor for E6 6 We
Trust that, least this abuse will be corrected during the
sent session.
Lord BRousHAM at work in the House Of Lords upon
subject for which his lodship is peculiarly quaedhe
tension Of the jurisdiction Of the county courts All classes
Of the community agree in highly estimating the value Of
these courts and bis lordhp anxious extend their
Of usefulness In two years and nine months, ending De-
cember s49, there tried in the sixty county courts
fewer than 1900 900 cases, 4a3 900 year and during
the whole four years. supposns the property in each to
average e5 the adudcated upon would be 0O0
Since their jurisdiction increased ESQ., there have been
tried in five months 1000 Of these larger cases. and there
have been only two three appeals out of the number
Lord BRoueHAMs BILL now before the Lords proposes to
bring certain bankruptcy within the jurisdiction Of the
county courts and By the which he has introduced
this session, he designs to extend their equitable jurisdictions
to confer upon them powers Of arbitration when parties voun
sy choose to resort to them and lastly raise them into
courts of reconcement" He calculates that 400 out Of
the 1000 clogging the court Of chancey might
thus got rid of that the expense Of bringing to trial
al nis prus and then referring them might often be saved
and that considerable amount Of expensive litigation might
be prevented This Is certainly in the right direction
There nothing Of interest in last nights Parliamentary
proceedings We afraid that Lord JoHS RUSSELL con-
cudes from the late Ministerial crisis that his administration
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-10-22

FAST SAlLMG.--The clipper ship Flying Cloud
Capt Creesey, has made the quickest trip ON
record to San Francisco. She left this port on
the I'd of June, at 6 p. NJ, and arrived at San
Francisco on the 3lst of Aug, thus making the
passage in the unprecedented short period Of
eighty-nine days. She made Cape Horn in 30
days, and the line (Pacife) in II days: Her run
from Cape Horn to San Francisco was made in
80 days. Her best run in "a hours was 374
miles, the greatest run ever made by a sea-going
vessel, averaging l52 miles per hour. While
making this run, she was carrying top-gallant
sails with the wind one point forward Of the
beam.
She run in three days 992 miles. On one oc-
casion, during squall, II knots Of line were
found insufficient to measure her speed 40
miles was her shortest run in "a hours. When
10 days out, she sprung her mainmast head,ren
dering the mast very tender the rest of the voy-
age. The Flying Cloud was built by Mr.. Donald
Mckay, of East Boston, and owned by Messrs..
Grinnell, Minturn a. Co., of this city
IN Y. Tribune.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-10-22

Loss OF THE MoNTIcELLo.-We regret TO.
learn that the fears relative to this propeller
have been realized.
From passengers we learn that it was discov-
cred that the Monticello had sprung leak, when
midway between Ontonagon and Eagle Harbor,
on Lake Superior.
1t was not at first believed to be serious, but.
as the water was gaining OH the pumps, she was,
run into shore above the latter harbor.
The passengers and crew were all saved, but
the boat is n wreck-the engine only can be sa-
we'd. The freight was copper, much of which
was thrown overheard, we learn.
The Monticello is owned by Col. Mcknight.
We have not heard the amount of insurance.,
but we are told it will nearly cover the loss.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-10-22

HUNGARIANs-Somefo forty of the Hungarians
recently arrived in this city, have taken job on
the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad, about
miles from town.
1t was not deemed prudent for the whole
company to proceed to New Buda, this fall, and
as some Of them were not provided with suita-
bic clothing for the approaching winter, some
plan like that they have adopted, seemed neces-
sary.
This willingness thus promptly to help them
selves, speaks much in their favor, and weeks
work will win for them more, and better friends,
than months of =" lioniziug."
Chicago Journal, l4th inst
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-10-22
The Grand River valley Plank Road.

az Mr.. EDITOR IL have been somewhat
surprised to see by the Grand Rapids and Iona
papers, that the good people of those places
are giving their influence and capital, to help
build Central Railroad plugs, instead of CON-
bining their forces, and expanding what dimes
they have to spare, in the construction of the
Valley road. Is the city of Grand Rapids pre-
pared to see Kalamazoo their only gate of COM
munication with the Eastern markets? If So,
her merchants must make up their faces to see
Kalamazoo buy the wool of Grand River coun-
try, and the largest share of the wheat from the
country between them and the river road
This plank road, if completed is intended to cut
off all prospect of the construction of an inde-
pendent line across the State. Else, why do
the Central Railroad Company take such m in
terest in this project! Kalamazoo has CON-
planned heretofore most bitterly of this soulless
corporation, as it has been called; but now, it
seems, treaty has been concluded between the
high contracting powers, and linked by bonds
of loving fellowship; they propose great work
for the benefit of--the Michigan Central Rail
road Company. For our part, we have no wish
at present, to see the Grand River Valley or
any portion of it, clasped in the iron embrace of
this company. If we can succeed in getting
the valley line through, they IRE welcome to
the field as competitors but we hope no Grand
River man will aid them to establish themselves
in monopoly of the most profitable carrying
trade Of the Valley. 1t is evident enough from
an inspection of the map of Michigan, that if
by any means the carrying trade of Grand Rap
ids can be directed into new channel, and the
principal inducement to construct the Valley
Road is removed-a new interest is created, and
division made which will prevent the construc-
I ton of the Valley Road for many years.
Let our friends of Grand Rapids and Ionio
look at this matter in its true light, and if they
wish to invest money in plank roads, push East
or West on the Valley line. A road can be
built from Grand Rapids to Lansing, as easily
as two roads to the Central Railroad; one from
Iona and one from Grand Rapids.
The good people of Grand Haven are some
what amused at some of the magnificent spec
ulations with regard to grand diversion of the
lumber trade of Grand River to-Kalamazoo
Contrast the capacity of our present market
Chicago and the entire Illinois Valley, with Kali
amazoo! How many cargoes per week woulc
the Kalamazoo market consume? 1t would al
so excite some surprise among our forwarding
merchants, to see the entire importing business
of Grand River, directed to another channel
We wonder if some people have any idea of thu
business done at the mouth of Grand River
locker on, in Denmark
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-10-22

The Savannah Republican says there was con-
siderable frost in the up country, on the night
Of the 2Sth. Not sufficient, however, to injure
the cotton crops. The crops in tho middle por.
ton Of the State are represented as being quite
unpromising.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-10-22

TRIAL OF SAFEs-One of Davidson's Safes
underwent I" fiery trial" of three hours yester-
day. The furnace was up to white heat. One
of Herring's was in the same fire. Davidsons
was unseaihed-the paper inside as cold as II II
had been surrounded by an ice berg instead OF
fiery furnace. The papers in Herrlngs were
also unscathed, but warm.
rAlbauy Journal, 9th inst.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-10-22
New YORK. Oct. 10.

NEW YORK, Oct 10.
The steamer Atlantic arrived at 81 o'clock this
morning, bringing 40 passengers.
The Roman Catholic Defence Association had
just commenced its action, by issuing an Ordi-
nance to the Catholics Of the Kingdom, declar-
ing hostility to the Ecclesiastical Titles Bill,
and the ecclesiastical policy Of the government
generally, and calling upon the whole Catholic
population to unite in measure against both.
The address is signed by DR.. Cullen, Catho-
lie prelate of Ireland and Mr.. Keogh, Secretary
of the Defence Association, acting in behalf of
38 prelates, % peers, 20 baronets, % members
of Parliament, $50 justices of the peace, AID
10000 clergymen and laymen of the United
Kingdom.
The Potatoc Crop in Ireland promises less I'M
fayorably than had been feared.
On Sunday, Sept. 2sth the Submarine Tele-
graph was brought into successful operation be-
tween the French and English coasts, after sew
eral narrow escapes from failure, and great
deal of difficulty and labor
The closing Of the Exhibition remains fixed
for the IL th inst, and the Commissioners, on
the 26th ult., notified Fox & Henderson of their
intention to have the building removed.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-10-22

PRINTERS CELEBRATIoN.-At meeting Of
the Printers of the City Of Detroit, held at the
Counting Room of the Free Press, on Saturday
evening, Oct. H. 1851, in pursuance Of call
numerously signed, to take into consideration
the proprety Of celebrating the birth-dly Of
Benjamin Franklin, the worlds honored Printer,
Richard Starkey was called to the Chair, and
Daniel Munger was appointed Secretary.
On motion it was
Resolved, That the Printers of Detroit will
hold a celebration on the 18th day Of January,
1852, in this City, in commemoraton Of the
event of the birthday of Benjamin Franklin, the
Patriot and Printer.
On motion it was
Resolved, That the Chair appoint commit
tee of five to correspond with the Printers Of
the North West, extending to them an invitation
to be present on the occasion, and solicit such
suggestions from them, as to the mode and
manner Of getting up and conducting such cell
ebration, rs they may think proper.
The Chair appointed as said committee John
II. Harmon, Rufus Hosmer Jacob Barns F. B.
Way and Casper Butt.
On motion, it was
Resolved, That the Committee have power
to call other meetings for completion of arrange
nents for the celebration.
On motion, a request was extended TO the
Hon. John N. lngersol TO deliver an address to
the assemblage on the event of the celebration.
On motion, it was
Resolved, That the conductors of Daily and
Weekly papers in the City Of Detroit, and the
entire North Western country, be requested to
publish these proceedings; when the meeting
adjourned RICHARD STARKEY, Chm.
DANIEL MUNGER, Sec'y.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-10-22

FRANKLIN's BRTH-DAY.-The Printers Of
Detroit are about to take measures for the pro-
per and spirited celebration Of the Birthday Of
the illustrious sage, who drought lightning
from the Skies" and added additional lustre to
the fame of his country as a Printer, states
man and patriot. Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-10-22

Col. Langdon, editor of the Mobile Adler
riser, has been appointed Consul at Havana, in
lien of Owen
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-10-22

We shall hereafter claim Ohio as a sound
democratic State. She voted for Cass and
Butler in l84S, and has now twice elected that
staunch and true democrat, Judge Wood, to the
Gubernatorial Chair. She has shown her good
will in just the way we like. Faith without
works is dead" Her works are following her.
We welcome her most cordially into the old
democratic fold! TDet. Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-10-22

The Gardiner (Me.) Transcript says the crop
of winter wheat in that State, this season, will
Weld over one million bushels--far exceeding
the wheat crop OF any proceeding year.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-10-22
n8s- The election news from Pennsul,

Eg- The election news from Pennsylvania
and Ohio, comes in right. The democratic can
didate for Governor, BIeLER, of Pennsylvania,
and WooD, of Ohio, are both elected by very
decisive mnjorities. Such news ut this time is
cheering to the democracy of other States.--
Ohio has heretofore, been rent by factions;
enough have at last wheeled into the democrat
c ranks, to place Ohio on the right ground--in
favor of the Union. Old Pennsylvania has
come back to her first love, and promises to
make atonement for the past, in upsetting and
undo;ng the curse that was entailed by her up
on the Union, in placing the present party in
power. With Ohio, Pennsylvania and New
York, in the democratic ranks, all will be right
the Union safe.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-10-22

r-ag" The October No. of the Ladies Keep
sake is received 1t is embellished with fine
Mezzotinto engraving of Martha" the sister
of Mary and Lazarus. Itscontents are, as usu-
al of an instructive and interesting character