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The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22

Well, If the right to secede is the right to
alter, amend, or abolish an existing government
and If, as you have often said, the right to secede
j. a right 10 secede peaceably and without mo-
Hesitation. why has not Charleston perfect right
to secede from South Carolina without hindrance,
whenever she pleases 81 Louisville Journal
If man has a right to secede or emlgrate
from the Union, why has not his leg or his head
right to secede from him! A State Is DIS
tinct, organized, political being-with all the
organs and functions of political life that man
has for human life But a city has no such or
panization; and has not generally power enough
either to preserve her political or physical exist
ence-not ground enough to produce her bread
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22
Movement. OF Kossuth.

Protest Of Austria against The Liberation Of Hos
Suh-RefusaL of Napoleon 10 allow Kossufh 10
enter Frdnce- Expulsion Of Hungarians By
the French.
The Austrian court are in terrible rage it'll
Turkey, because OF the liberation OF Kossuth
and the other Hungarian deienus. An angry
protest has been presented, To which the Sultan,
secure in the favor of E1gland and the United
States, has turned deaf ear.
On the arrival of the NJ ssissippi at Alirseilles,
Kossuth and his friends being much Affected
with sea sickness, desired 10 recreae the 7 selves
by travelling across France ty land, and tee-
graphed their wishes to Louis Napoleon, and
petitioned for permit so 10 DO. but in perfect
keeping with his other acts, the President re-
fused compliance with Their prayers, and they
were obliged again to embark on board the Mis-
si.sppi and leave for England, where il Is under
stood the wife and children OF kosslth are to
remain while he Visits America. On the 9th,
while waiting for a reply to his petition to cross
France, Kossuth's private secretary, Lieut.. Col
onel Jhask, sent the following letter to the
Mayor Of Southampton, England:
'.Not being abe TO give yon Xsct information
about the time of his Excellency's arrival NJ
southampton. still feel g ratified to be the organ
of communication of his firm intention to 60, in
every case, for some few days, to England ::
which, should he be not permitted to execute
directly from Marseies, he has decided to pro-
ceed immediately to Gibraltar, and hence to visit
England, and ask for an asylum for his children
there, while he proceeds 10 the United States,
to thank, personally, for the most generous aid
and assistance which the people, Congress and
government of the United States honored him
with" 49,
Kossuth was hourly expected at Southampton,
at he sailing of the America, and the mayor and
the leading citizens of the city were preparing
to give him princely reception.
A regular razzia has been made upon the ha-
citations of the thirty Hungarians who reside in
Paris. The apartments of M. Vuxowioz. Kos
suth's minister of justice have been visited with
the minutest scrutiny: all his papers seized and
examined, and he himself threatened with expul-
sion but nothing appearing against him, he has
been left unmolested further.
Col Kiss-sejzed as president Of he Hungar-
ian committe, (a position held by Count Teleky,
who is absent, and since devolved upon NJ
Vukowioz)-has been liberated, with the intima.
ton that he would receive orders to quit Paris
in three days. Several other Hungarians are
menaced with immediate expulsion. Thus the
heir of the conqueror Of Austeritz and Marengo
condescends to impose upon his ministers and
highest functionaries an implicit and servile ODE.
dience to tie dictates ofthe Austrian court, and
harnesses and xpels the unfortunate exiled cham
pions of Hungarian independence, at the bidding
of the executioners Of Count Bathyany.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22
257,ss5 2ss,32s

Gross amount, 566.s74 papers, l,l6l,92s let
tiers, 10 which add the daily average domestic
correspondence, and we find that upwards Of
1000 900 of letters have passed through the
New York Post Office during the last quarter.
During the same quarter, there have been adyer.
tised upwards of $4,000 letters, about one fourth
Of which have been delivered 10 their proper
owners, and the remaining thrte.fourths sent to
the dead. letter Office at Washington. For the
same quarter, there have been sent TO this Office
from the dead letter office at Washington, 637
dead letters, containing property Of value, such
as gold dust, bank bills, exchange, drafts, &c,
in various sums, ranging from 81 70 $4,000, a
large portion Of which has been delivered TO the
writers, and the remainder returned to Washing
ton, subject TO the order of the proper parties.
For the same quarter, there have been received
by the postmaster Of this Office, 5l00 letters on
official business; and 3,0l8 official letters have
been written and despatched. The busir 60, Of
the department has increased about 10 per cent.
under the new law, and about seventy.fi,e per
cent. Of all are pre- paid by stamp. The number
Of stamps sold at this Office, under the new law,
to the both September, was I,475555.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22
THE SOUTHERN PRESS.

H-Mr. e. N. GIBsos, of Ell Dorado, Arkan-
sas, is our duly authorized agent within that
State, to collect monies due to this Office and
receive subscriptions.
eE-Mr MAzYcK is our agent for Charleston.
H- Mr.. ROBERT E. SEYLE, Charleston,
South Carolina, assisted by Mr.. 8. +. Burgess,
are our duly authorized agents for the States Of
South Carolina and Georgia, to collect monies
due this Office, and receive subscriptions.
fB- CHARLES M. MARTIN, Of Haynesville,
Alabama, is our authorized agent to collect dues
and receive subscriptions for the Southern Press
in Alabama and Mississippi.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22
For the Southern Press.
4 Lost Mar Recovered.


We congratulate the public on the reappear-
ance of the Star in the East" SO long invisible
at Washington, after his safe delivery of 80
many speeches If the gift of speech is the
noblest attribute of man, then this gentleman is
certainly not onlya great. but God-like man
for he has actually spoken his way through Vir-
GINA, New York, and New England, and car
ried all before him--at least, so it is said.
Judging from the prodigious effect of his speech
at Syracuse, in quelling the Abolition excite
ment in that quarter, he must have saved the
Upion, at least, half dozen times by his elo-
quence. This gentleman is certainly universal
genius, for he can make speeches about any
thing--even himself He is equally great in
politics, parsnips, and potatoes, and has pro-
found experience in horned cattle. But now
that he has returned to the seat of wisdom, it is
earnestly hoped he will turn his attention to
other small matters, such as the encroachments
of England in Central America; the breach OF
faith of Mexico in relation to the railroad nj
Tehuantepec; the holy alliance OF England
France, and Spain, for the maintenance OF des'
potism in Cuba and other trifies, too tedious
to mention. 1t seems high time that election
eering speeches should give place to things in
which the great interests Of the country are so
deeply concerned. We hope the call of Senator
SHIELDS will be responded to at the opening OF
the next session of Congress, that the people
may know whether the puissant king OF the Mus
quitoes is still recognized as a legitimate poten-
tate, under the special protection of Queen
VICTORIA, and, also, whether either party to the
late treaty between the United States and Eng
land, eomprehends its meaning.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22

THs GERmAS PATRIOT FuNp.-We see il stated
that double twenty thousand dollars has already
been raised by DR.. Kinkel since his brief sojourn
amidst us. The Italians have already raised two
millions OF dollars, which are nov on deposit in
a London bank, subject 10 the control Of the re-
yolutionsry democrats, who are preparing TO blow
ui the crowned tyrants Of the old world.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22

g wilful murder" The evidence. all taken down
in writing, Is going on to Washington. The
troops went away the next day.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22

There are twenty-one newspapers published
in Csifornia--one religious, eight political, and
tw elye neutral, or nomnally such.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22
Ohio Election R.turn,.

CINCINNATI, Oct 10.
The Ohio senate stands Wings and "a
Democrats, two districts being yet TO hear from,
one Of which will probably elect Free soier,
and the other Democrat The house stands
"a Wings, 80 Democrats, and Free-soilers
Eleven districts yet TO hear from.
The official returns for governor 10 all but l3
counties have been received, and if Wood, the
Democratic candidate for governor, should have
the same ratio Of increase In them n In the
other counties, his msjoriiy In the State will not
fall short Of 10000.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22

WANT or CosFDEscE.-A little Frenchman
loaned a merchant five thousand dollars when
the times were good" He called at the
counting-house a few years ago in a state OF
agitation not easily described.
How do you do ?" inquired the merchant
I" Sick--yer sick" replied monsieur
What's the matterr
ode times Is dc matter"
"De times what disease is thatf"
DE malaide dat break all de merchants, yer
much"
"Ah! the times, eh Well, they are bad. very
bad, sure enough; but do they affect you T.
IVY, monsieur, lose de confidence"
In whom
q In everybody"
mot In me, | hope"
"Pardonnez moi, monsieur, but I do not
know who TO trust at present. when all de mer.
Chants break several times 10 pieces"
Then | presume you want your money!
"Oui, monsieur, starve for want Of l'Argent"
Cant you do sithout itT
mo monsieur, must have him."
"You mustT
"Qui, monsieur" said dimity. breaches, turn.
ing pale with apprehension for the safety Of his
money.
"And you Gait do without it!'
No, monsieur, not Won leetle moment lon
gare."
The merchant reached bis bank book, drew a
check on the bank for the amount, and handed
il 10 bis visiter.
Wat is die, monsieur"
"A check for FIVE thousand dollars, with the
interest"
Is it bonl said the Frenchman with amaze
ment
sCertainly."
!" Have you de rargent in de bankr
"Yes."
"And il is parfaitment conveniently 70 pay de
sum-
Undoubtedly. What astonishes you 7"
"Yo, dat you have got him in desc times"
TN, yes, and have plenty more. love no.
thing that cannot pay at a moments notice."
The Frenchman was perplexed
Monsieur, you shall do me one leetle favor,
chi"
with all my heart"
well, monsieur, you shall keep de raigent for
me one leetle year longer
"Why, / thought you wanted itF'
aTout an conirairie. no want de rargent (;
want de grand confidence. Suppose you no
got de money; den want him very much--sup-
pose you got him den / no want him at all.
Vous compreDez, eh y
After some other conference, the little French
man prevailed upon the merchant 10 retain the
money, and left the counting-hous with light
heart, and a eountenance very different from the
one he wore when he entered. His confidence
was restored, and, although he did not stand II
need Of the money, he wished to know that hi,
property was in safe hands, Middletocn Necs
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22
Kossuth,s Address,

We have received the address of Kossuth to
the people of the United States, which has Teen
in the hands of Major Tochman, of Washington,
since February last. Because of the negotia-
tons pending with the Turkish government at
that time, having for its object the lberations of
Kossuth, it was thought best not 10 publish it
then.
In opening this address, Kossuth speaks of
the nature of the request made by the Hunga-
rians, through his agency, to the Austrian gov
eminent. He says it was not the complete in
dependence of his beloved country, nor any new
rights and privileges, but simply these three
things; @First, that the inalienable rights, sane.
toned by thousand years, and by the constitu-
ton Of my fatherland, should be guaranteed by a
national and responsible administration.
"Second, that every inhabitant Of my country,
without regard to language or religion, should
be- free and equal before the law--all classes
having the same privileges and protection of the
law.
"Third, that all the people Of the Austrian
empire, that acknowledge the same person ne
emperor, whom we Hungarians recognize AZ
king-aDd the same law Of succession, should
have restored their ancient constitutional rights
Of which they had been urjustly desadjed
modified 10 suit their wants and the spiritof the
age"
The King and royal family granted these re-
quests appealing TO the sanctity Of their oatbs as
a guarantee of their fulflnent, and although,
AS he Gays, during three centuries, twelve KiIgs
bad sworn to grant similar requests, and TO pre-.
serve the freedom Of the people Of Hungary,
and afterwards, by their acts, broke their obj
cations and perjured themselves, still the Hun.
garians had confidence in these last solemn
promises, and were only awakened when the
house Of Hhpsburg disclosed TO the wsrd their
Intention Of reducing them 10 more complete
subsection, and for thi, purpose hat already sta
toned in their land large body Of armed men
ready 10 act In Gaze the new edicts Of toe court
Of Austria should be resisted
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22

PosT OFFicE OPERATIoss.-The following
are statistics OF the New York Post Office for
the quarter ending September 30. 1851:
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22


other counties, his msjoriiy In the State will not
fall short OF 10000.
Nav YoRK, Oct 20.
The clipper ship Eclipse arrived here this
morning. She lefl San Francisco June "a. and
Valparaiso August 10th, and Rio Janeiro Sept.
i7th, bringing ten days later news.
The United States ship Susquehsnna having
completed her repairs, was 10 lesve In few days
for the Cape Of Good Hops s2S,be East India
islands.
The steamship Golden Gate ksed for San
Francisco on the nth Of Sept The Eclipse
crossed the equator in longitude 40 In seven
days and ten hours-the shortest time ever
made. She brings Montevidio dates TO Sept
5th. Flour was dull. The inhabitants were
looking for an early raising Of the seige. u Is
represented that Gov. Urguiza and Cen Gargon
have the sympathies OF The people, ard are joined
by the Oriental troops
The soldiers formerly Of the army besieeing
Montevidio, refused 10 march under Gen. Drive,
who had gone into the interior.
II was again reported fcom Rio Grande de
Sal that the Brazilian forces had marched into
Bando Oriental, but no conflict had taken place.
Letters from Buenos Ayres 70 Sept. lst,
state that the market was unsettled, being effect
ed by the reports Of the proceedings Of Admiral
Glenfelt Of the Brazilian forces, who bad taken
hostile attitude tov ards Bueuos Ayres, and
turned back all vessels proceeding TO Panama.
Flour plenty but other produce scarce
freights dull and shipping plenty.
HuDsos, N. ", Oct 20.
The post office in thi. city was broken open
on Saturday, and number Of letters purloined
"a reward Of 500 has been offered for their
recovery.
SAVANNAH, Oct 10.
The trial Of the owner Of tbe Psmpero. Ia.
been postponed until December. the government
having sent TO New Orleans and other places for
evidence.
NORFOLK, Oct 10.
The steamer Albatross from Charleston for
Philadelphia, put in here yesterday for coal.
She encountered severe gale on Saturday.
AUBuRr. Oct 30.
Judge Concklin to-day required the parties
arrested at Syracuse 10 give bail fos their APP
| pearsnce at the NEXT term Of the oourt II Buff
falo, which meets on the - Tuesdzy IN Novsm-.
| Der.
Their offence - misdemesnor, not treason.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22

The steamer Albatross from Charleston for
Philadelphis, put in here yesterday for coal.
She encountered severe gale on Saturday.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22
AUBusrOct 30.

Judge Concklin to-day required The parties
arrested at Syracuse 10 give bail fcs their sp-
pearsnce at the NEXT term Of the oourt II Buff
falo, which meets on the - Tuesdsy In Novsm-
Der.
Their offence - misdemesnor, not treason.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22
HuDsos, N. Y, Oct 20.

The post office in this city was broken open
on Saturday, and number Of letters purloined
"a reward Of 500 has been offered for their
recovery.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22

The trial Of the owner Of The Psmpero, has
been postponed until December, the government
having sent TO New Orleans and other places for
evidence.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-25
NEW, TRUE AND CURIOUS.

1t is indeed fact worthy of remark and
one that seems never to have been noticed
that throughout the whole animal creation,
in every country and cline of the earth, the
most useful animals cos. nature the least
waste to sustain them with food For in
stance all animals that work, live on vcgeta-
Bile food ; and no animal that eats flesh
works The all-poweriul elephant, and the
patient untiring camel in the torrid zone
the horse, the OK. or the donkey, in the tenn
pcrate Zone; and the reindeer in the frigid
zone, obtain all their muscular power for en-
during labor, from natures simplest produc-
tions, vegetables.
But all the flesh eating animals keep the
rest of the animated creation in constant
dread of them. They seldom eat vegetable
food until some other animal has eaten it
first, and made 1t into flesh Their only use
seems to be to destroy life; their own flesh
is unfit for other animals to eat, having been
itself made into flesh, and is most foul and
offensive. Great strength, Aeetness, cleanl-
ness and docility, are then Characteristic Of
vegetable eating animals, while all the world
breads flesh CATERS Health and Wealth By
Jos. Bently
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-25
A COLD BITE OF CAT.

few years ago farmer who was noted
for his waggory, stopped at a tavern, which
be was in the habit of stopping at, on his
way from H---to Salem.
The landlady had got the pot boiling for
dinner, and the cat was washing her face in
the corner.
The traveller thinking it would be a good
joke took off the pot lid and while the land
lady was absent, put grimalkin into the pot
with the potatoes and pursued bis journey
to Salem.
The amazcment of the landlady may well
be conceived when, on taking up her dinner,
she discovered the unpalitable addition which
was made to it. Knowing well the DISPOSE
ton of her customer, she had no difficulty in
fixing on the aggrcssor and determined to be
revenged. Aware that be would stop on his
return for a cold bite, the cat was carefully
dressed The wag called as was expected,
and pussy was put on the table, among 9th
er cold dishes. but was so disguised that he
did not know his old acquaintance.
Ho made a hearty meal, and washed i,
down with glass Of gin. After paying his
bill, be asked the iandlady il she had a cal
she could give him, for he was plagued al
most to death with the mice. She said she
had not for she had lost hers
"What," said he, don't you know where
she is ?"
"Oh yes p replied the landlady, "you
have just eaten it,"
He was never known to boil cat after
wards.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-25
CARRYING BUNDLES.

Many people have a contemplate fear Of
being seen to carry any bundle however
small, having the absurd idea that there is q
social degradation in the act. The most
trAing as well as wciglity packages must be
sent to them, no matter how much to the in
convenience of others. This arises from a
low kind of pride. There is pride that Is
higher; that arises from consciousness Of
there being something in the individual not
to be affected by such accidents-worth and
weigh. Of character. D.
This latter pride was exhibited by the
American Of Jerome Napoleon Bonapartc. -
While he was in College, at Cambridge, he
was one day carrying to his room broom be
had just purchased, when he met friend
who noticing the broom with surprise cx-
claimed
why did you not have it sent home ~
81 am not ashamed to carry home anything
which belongs to mc?" Was the sensible re-
ply of young Bonapartc.
Very different pride was this from that Of
a young lady whom. we knew, who always
gave her mother all the bundles to carry
when they went out together, because she
thought it vulgar to be seen with one her
self.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-11-25

By sonS s. f,eiSros, ND.

1t was morning. and night had blended her
darkness with the first beams of day When !
turned upon my pillow. On coach near
me lay boy sleeping and peaceful. His
face was brisht-happiness and Joy played
in sportive gambols together upon his checks.
| watched the changing features OF this infant
as he seemed to be verging into wakefulness.
\ dream of celestial motion lighted up his
countenance. While his lips curled beautifully
with smile 1t was q heavenly smile, res
ponsive tho whispering angels No Inca
ment Of guilt was there, but innocence aud
love painted by the Creators hand. 1t pre-
scented holy emblem rayishing to the par
ent's heart 1t was the cffulgence of Heaven
reflected from tbe"human face divine, 1t
was the rich aud gushing music Of guardian
spirits at dawn Of morning that thus ever
Swallowed the smiling chcrub.
With what rapture did contemplate the
picture Before me lay the babe caress-
ed by seraphic me ssengers, unseen by NOR
tai eye. How solemn the spectacle Man
in bis paradisecal condition, Gliding CON-
munion with Lis Father in Heaven G cd
condescending TO irradiate a being made of
clay. Sleep on sweet boy, wrapped in the
embrace of Holy guardians who carcss, while
they shield thee from danger. Sleep on
while ministering spirits thus enchant thee !
May the voice of whispering angels be ever
present at thy pillow, and shield and save thee
from the coarse profanity of workings
1t is the same .'still small voice, " my son.
that walked among the trees of the garden,
and penetrated the heart of Adam when be
transgressed the law, 1t is the voice of God,
written in the human heart in infancy the
voice Of thy Creator, Protector and Friend,
inviting little children to come unto him for
Of such is the kingdom of Heaven. Obey
it and thou shalt live forever.