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What Is your Piney Wood Lands good for
any how.

Such was the some what startling and
rather impertinent query abruptly PROFOUND
ed up to us few days ago, by one of these
red-clay 'Twisters.' At the first blush we
were disposed to turn off in dignitied silence;
but upon second thought, we merely replied
by saying,-"And what is your plagued
oaky woods good for?''
Well, said he, its good for most anything-
corn, cotton, wheat, oats &C."
"And our pincy woods" said we, "can
beat you in cotton-elual you in corn, an,,
instead of your triH;ng wheat and oats, we'll
show you cowpeas, sweet potatoes, water
melons, pinders and other things too tedious
to mention"
"Ycs," returned he with Il snccr, "and
what other things arc those you pretend to
be too lazy to mention? Gooseberrics, fox
squirrels and clay-roots, by I[okcy. 1Ia!
ha har'
BY this time, our sand-hill Indignation was
up and we commenced unbuttoning. We
looked around for q place to deposit our
coat, but ON turning again to face the foe
10 the fellow had slopcd. We walked off
and, as VIC went, indulged the following re-
flections.
The capabilities of our sandy Pine sections
are even yet unappreciated except by few.
But tho day is coming around when they
will stand uppermost in the estimation of
shrewd mon. And there are several good
reasons for saying so. First, these lands
are generally level. Secondly they abound
in the best of timber. Thirdly, pino-straw,
the greatest of all vehicles for manure,
covers the earth and costs but little labor
in hauling. Fourthly, the land is easier
of cultivation and the wear and tear is
greatly less than on stiff soil. Filthy, it
is abundently proved that general failure
ofa crop occurs less frequently; because plan
ting can be safely done SO early as almost
to make the crops with the Spring seasons,
which are generally more certain. Sixthly,
tho summer range is better. Seventhiy,
the water is pure and heaithfuluess is gu
perior. Eighthly-but we will reserve the
other reasons till that chap, who spoke to
us the other day, comes out and publishes
his reasons in favor of the oaky wood. We
dare him.-Eagefeld Aduertiser, 3lst slt.
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Our EXchangea

In this State will please notice the change
in the reward offered by Governor MEANS,
for the apprehension of FARMER and ToB1N.
All the papers in the State are requested to
give four additional insertions.
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The ouban Rsvointio,n

Our adyices from Cuba, cle,rs up every
doubt as to the success of the Revolution
now going on in that Island. The inhabi-
tants have started the project on their own
hook, but large forces have already gone to
their assistance from the United States. Gu
ba will be free. Great excitement and en-
thusiasm peryades the entire Mississippi val
ley ID behalf Of the Cubanos, and hundreds
and thousands Of brave spirits have before
: hisfown to the of the down-trodden
patriots 10 maintain them in their efforts to
release thenseIyes from the grinding OPP
preston Of 9 tyrannical and blood Thirsty
goyernment. ss la ~ 49,.
s Christ VI, ,bosp among the poor, grew IN u
alnoag tile Pc6l, osslel siib;the poor, and
s died tor the poor hs nsses lin which he
lEaxss cdlps ff cortaet viii sich mon are no.
q ~ basis is sbe Scripture as remark
Is eptions.
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The E;ncampment and Reviews of the 2e
Brigade.

TIE Encampment of the 2d Brigade S.
c. Militia, came off last week at Longmircs.
Governor Means and Staff, Major General
Bonham and Staff, Brigadier- General We
yer and Staff, and the Adjutant and lnspcc-
tor General, ]. w. Cantey, were all present
during the entire week. There was Il large
turnout; the field was lined every day with
spectators, among whom we were pleased to
see large number of ladies (dcar creatures
whose presence added importance to the oc-
casion. Tho soldier-like spirit and gentle
manly department of those on duty, convin-
ced us, as it did others, that our militia sys-
tom is the basis of our lofty bearing.
On Saturday morning, at the close of the
Encampment, Governor Means addressed the
Cavalry in speech of some forty minutes
in length. 1t is enough to say that it was
listened 10 with the most profound attention,
and that it produced most happy and sal
utary effect upon the minds of those who
looked upon cooperation as the only reme-
dy. The earnest and honest appeal made
to the hearts and understandings Of the peo-
pie went home with powerful effect. We
venture the assertion that not man left the
field on that day who did not look upon sepa-
rate secession with less fright, than when he
went on it; while not few were converted
to the faith.
The Encampment closed on Saturday at
IL o'clock. Good order prevailed through
out the week, no accident having occurred
during the whole time.
On Tuesday last, the Review of the 9th
Regiment came off at Morrow's Old Field.
A large concourse of citizens were present.
Governor Means, at the close of the Review,
paid a just tribute to the officers and privates
Of the "bloody eighth" for their precision
and promptness in executing the evolutions
Of the day. lie involuntarily branched off
upon the wrongs which have been inflicted
upon the South; offered separate secession
as the remedy, in the event that cooperation
could not be obtained. Tie people were
soon satisfied that they were not addressed
by demagogue, but by plain Carolina
planter; for he spoke calmly, yet in all the
earnestness of his soul. Men listened with
desire to understand; and many were
made to believe that separate accession is
the true remedy. We firmly believe that
harmonizing spirit is pervading the minds
of the people Of old Abbeyille-tllat the
charm held for while BY Perryites has lost
its infiuence--ihat REASON has resumsdshe
exalted sway, and that tie understanding
and not the fears, Of our people, must 10 fi,,
ture be worked upon to alter their deter.
mined course Of action. We say to the
other Districts throughout the State, de
your duty-the watchword. in Abbeyille, !,
resistance. = as
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, INsEors generally must lead truly jovial
life. Think what it must be to lodge in a
lily. Imagine palace Of ivory and pearl,
with pillars Of silver and capitols of gold, all
exhaling such perfume rs never arose from a
human ceusure. Fancy again, the fun of
tucking themselves up for the night in the
folds of rose, rocked to sleep by the gen
tie sighs of the summer r,gnothing to do
when they awake but to wash themselves
: y dewdrops, and fall to and eat their bed
clothes.
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Too UNsooIABLE.-We heard an excellent
story a few days since, respecting one of the
most popular of our Mobile steamer Captains,
gentleman of independence, and univer-
sally respected, which illustrates the extent
to which gambling was carried on the Miss
| lss'Ppl some years ago, and at the same
time conveys good moral against that vice.
The gentleman to whom we refer had been
employed ona Mississippi boat rs second
mate, and performed the duties of his posi-
ton very satisfactorily. Card-playing, at
that time, on steamboats,, was all established
institution Of the country-the settled usage
on the steamer on which Capt. II. was en-
PIoyed, where every body played, from tho
tho caPtin to the cook. All their spare time
was devoted to brag and poker. The second
mate was the only one who felt no molina
alon to take hand, but preferred attending
to his business, and amusing himselfin other
ways.
at the expiration of two months of ser
vice, when the second mato applied to the
captain for his wages, great was his surprise
and modification to be informed by the
captain, after settling up with him, that he
was under the necessity of discharging him.
"Why-for what cause2" asked the second
mate. dol not always perform my duty
promptly and correctly!"
"Yes," replied the captain.
cam not sober, peaceable, respectfulY"
eyes you are all that" responded the
captain; but to tell you the honest truth.
my friend, you do not give satisfaction TO
the people on board To speak frankly.
you are not sociable. You do not even
take quiet little game of Z" draw pokern with
with your fellow officers" &
:. The second mate accordingly received
his discharge, and was thus fof sometime
thrown oatSf employment. Shortly aftar.
wards, meeting a brother officer Of the boat
from which he had been discharged. he re-
lated the circumstance of his dismissal. The
officer laughingly replied aWeIi the can.
tain was right to discharge you; for yon
were too costly nm officer, as youswere .the.
only one OH board he ever had %; ;,Say--ths
accounts Of the others being xIf squared
every month by few games at pokes, &
which, Capt O. could beat all cIass;on
Thy Rt. H lost bis place becauss
he dl Rble. Leavingsthe Mississippi
he went me Lake, whare, in a faw.yean
BY industry and energy, he aeeumplstsd 8
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If we scrutinize the lives Of men Of gent.
us, wes shall find that activity and spersiis.
tenee are their leading peculiasities. OBJ.
tacles cannot intimidiate, nor laBour9 wea-
ry, nor drudgery disgust them. q
II women knew their power, and wished
to exert it, they would salWayssshow sweet
ness of temper, for then they arc irresistible.
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Happiness and sorrow are tho measures
Of our mortal life. We willingly record
the moments ofgladness, and sorrows hours
make their own impress. sssas. !,
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Friendship hath the skill and 6bsefsas
ton Of the best physician, The difligencs
and vigilence OF the best nurse, and the
tenderness and patience ofthe best mother.
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THE FMgitive Slaue Case in Ph;ludel-
phia.-In the case of Daniel Hawkins, claim
ed as fugitive slave by William NJ. Ris
teau, of BaltimoIe county, Nd, hearing
was had before Us. Commissioner Ingra
ham, at Philadelphia, on Tuesday morning,
who ordered that he be sent back to his
master. Ie left at 2 o'clock that afternoon
for Baltimore, in custody of the U. S. Mar
shal
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(, More pleasing han tie dsv-droas tl,at
sparkle snpon roses are The team II eisy
gathers upon the check Of beauty
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"'S"S1 nave aaopIeu tHe HoW style OF QreSS.
Their apparel is snowy and expensive; but
it's generally thought, that they carry the
thing too high.
q brick:layer, named Dennis Cardigan,
working in the upper part of the city, met
with tremendous fall on Saturday last,
from the effects Of which, it is supposed he
will never recover. 1t WAS "vind.fall N
and left the poor fellow in possession of a
fortune of some twenty eight thousand dol
lars--a fact that will, doubtless, greatly af.
feet the feelings Of his family and friends.
Two evenings ago, was the accidental
witness to most narrowing scene; one Of
those fearful incidents in mans life, which
makes an indeliblo impression, and which,
though it transpires in n few short moments,
seems to concentrate an age of woe-a min
iature "Reign of Terror"
Passing through one of the narrow streets
Of Brooklyn, near the ferry, young woman
followed by two screeching children, rushed
from house, and called for help. On en-
quiring the cause Of her distress, she implor-
| ed me, and Others who had hastened to her
assistance to follow her, Immediately, as her
husband was loading pistol to destroy him
sell. S'. t;sf e
! With some half dozen of the sympathiz-
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-08-28

Messrs. GALES STATION In the present and pros
pecve stale OF human affairs the American part OF b
world, we hazard nothing when down the island Of
Cuba the mos, important of the nsuar sections Of this
continent Some few sketches OF its geographical and
relative position may not be inappropriate this memen
The meridian OF Washington traverses the Bahama
group, strikes Cuba the north SIDE between the towns
OF Honduras and Los Nneviias traversing the island
it's widest part and about two hundred miles westward
OF Punta de Mays the eastern cape OF the island The
entire length OF the island rather exceeds seven hundred
miles therefore two thirds extend westward and one,
third eastward of the meridian OF Washington. The
mean breadth does not materially differ from seventy
miles; OF course The must be about seventy thou
sand square miles In latitude lies very nearly veen
20 deg and 20 deg north OF altogether south Of
the northern tropic
Havana, the capital Of Cuba, is situated on the en-
IRENE northern side OF the island, in latitude az deg X
min. north. longitude from Washington s deg o. min
west In regard to the island, Havana stands about two
hondred miles east OF Cape San Antonio and about two
hundred miles southwest OF Bahama channel
Geoogoaly speaking il appears that chain Of ROCKS
ribs OF the earth rising partly above the oceanic sur
face and on the eastern extreme forming the Caribbean
eeward islands of the West Indies but curvpg round
10 the westward, rises in the island OF Porto Rico and
stretching west northwest, forms St Domingo and Cuba
This chain Is interrupted between Porto Rico and 81 Do
mlngo by the Mona Passage and by the Windward Chan
mel, extending between Point Morant. eastern cape o.
Jamaica, and Punta de Maysi of Cuba. and the western
capes OF Hsyti, Cape La Mole, and Cape Donna mare
WILLIAM DARBY.
p s. From the foregoing may be seen that the east
ern part OF Cuba il directly south OF Wasbnatoa-
National Intsliigsnor
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an The orb of that reflective head But il beginning
10 Weld and he inclined il often on his breast, while
crossing his arms like Frederick an attitude and ges
ssducs his couriies and his soldiers by the charm OF
Youth il was evident he wished fascnate them BY the
yough pensiye and dsdainfu character of himsef-oI
his model in his latter days lie moulded himself, as il
were into the OF Reflection before his troops who
gave him the nickname of Father Thoughtful He as
sumed the pose of destiny. Something rough. rude
and savage in his movements revealed his southern and
insuar origin The OF the Mediterranean broke ou
constantly through the Frenchman He bore no resem.
bance to any OF the around him. Superior and al
together different, he offspring of the SUM- of the
and of the battle fedout OF his element in his
palace, and stranger even in his empire. Sucl
at this period the pIokle the bust, and the exerna
physognomy OF Napoleon.
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The Richmond Enquirer in copying the resolutions Of
the late democratic State convention in Massachusets
has the following just and timely observations:
Annexed will be found the patriotic resolutions of the
Massachusetts democracy. They have held a general
State convention and, repudiane all sectional afl,
lions, together with the transient advantages which might
have been secured by corrupt local coalitions they
have aspired to higher alliance and noblcr resulsibs
alliance OF the great national democracy, and through that
powerful conservative organization, the perpstua,on Of
oo~sftStio~ai Union. Strange the first call
for national convention organized the basis Of
tions tolerance. OF mutual charity. and entire
venon, has proceeded from Massachusetts Il IL. how
ever indeed So that from Massachusetts comes call in
wiling delegates from all sections of Union TO faern,
conference upon matters touching thei. general concern
upon pledge Of entire silence tolerance and charity upon
all other subjects The Masachuseus democracy have
pledged themselves to the Baltimore platform and the Com.
promise OF 1850 Who will cay that If the democrats OF
State so fnr In the madness othe dsy-tbc mother
federalism and nursery Of sboton-dare strike bold
blow Tor the Union, their brethren in tho other northern
States will not follow the gallant example The fact is
pcious II procisms the ability, and efficiency and deter
mnnion Of The democratic parry the Union, the
very hour wnen the mpoency OF all tet orgsnzaions
achieve the rs,ui, u manifest"
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST rs, 1851

Oy W JAMES, of Cincinnati, Ohio, is general travel
ling agent States assisted by Joas T. DEsr, VIZ
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Cincinnati with seal OF the city describing their persons
risk paying them and hope all ON whom
they may will convenient settle with them
az PALMER, the American Newspaper AGENT The only
agent this paper In the cities OF Boston, New
Philadelphia duly take advertisements and
subscriptions the required by His receipts will be
payments His Congress street,
York, Tribune building Philadelphia, northwest corner Of
Third 4 Chestnut streets.
Ny-Mr HEsRT NJ. LEWIS ofMongomery, Alabama
for the States of Alabama and
sisted by his sons, James o. and Samuel ID. Lewis.
GovLBIS VI Richmond Virginia. general agent
Virginia. assisted travelling agents b. PuLLxH and JAxEs
TsohAs.
nEswARDs, SASrokp, Co., and bankers In
the States, London and Liverpool appointed
agents UaioR" authorized receive subscriptions
this Their Office in London Is No. 10
street, and in Liverpool No. Columbia Buildings
This connected in this country with the well known
Of Adams Co.. agents. and entitled the conn
dence o. friends abroad.
0Mr IsHAEL E. JAMES, No. ls2 South Tenth Phiade
phia general travelling agent, assisted by Messn. Wh
rLD, JsHs CoLLHs JANIS DxKRIHa, A. KIRK WxLLsoToS
e. A. EVANS JOHN T. JuDKiss p LOCKE Jos BUTTON GEoRos
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The Republic has received the following letter from il.
correspondent at Stsunton The distinguished individual
whose demise it announces gentleman, scholar,
and patriot His eoquence enchanted listening senates
His virtues the adec,onate regard OF all who were
brought within the sphere Of their influence His varied
personal accomplishments attracted the admiration OF his
associates, and adorned the character Of the statesman
with graces and charities which would have made him
in private station conspicuous
SrAusros, (vA.,) Aug rs, 1851.
| have just learned that Governor Mcdowell is no
more He died yesterday. the oath inst at his residence
Lexington
Is unnecessary say that here this said event has
caused universal regret feel assured it will cause
may say with propriely, throughout the Union.
The deceased, for his many shining social virtues his
arden, love OF country, his conservative and national
feelings his brilliant genius hi. fervd eoquepce, has
earned a.high and permanent reputation. Men of all
parties may weep around the tomb OF such man How
will we fill the void thus made
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being swallowed up and subugaed by their allies. who
10 humble the wings by aid OF the democrats and
then join the wings to put down the national democracy
Both the old parties trust, have learned lesson that
will be useful, and tend to preserve the Union. The
moment both the great parties in all the States and IN the
nation refuse give aid and comfort TO the abolonists
10 gel their votes, the eso party becomes utterly
poweress Not two months ago il seemed TO every OBJ
server that the democratic party OF Massachusetts was
nearly dsbanded and about to be absorbed in the free
soil party Some of the coalition leaders had become
reckless in going every length with their allies and at the
time, when demonstrated with by national demo-
Gratis pretended that they would vote national resolutions
to sustain the Compromise. There a dishonesty in
this that COMPOUNDED all lines OF principle and the danger
that the State conventions and the presidential dele
gates would be the hands of such men but they to-
tally failed to influence control their sentiments opn
ions In this | rejoice for its good influence the
country and the Union, not desiring to claim it the
triumph OF any class OF men. but OF sound priRci
pie over dsunon, fanaticism, and doubedealiDg. We
now have national standard raised in Massach
as well as all New England. which the democracy will
rally around and from which they cannot be driven
seduced It is the standard of Union and OF the Balt
more platform. with pledge faithfully TO execute and
acquesce in all the compromise measure settled by the
last Congress. This is ample comprehensive and une-
quivocal. The danger that the Massachusetts democ-
racy will lose its nationality, and be disrupted or
merged in the freeso party has passed, and its distinct
nationality is established No individual has done this.
country towns and OF Boston-acng together without
unworthy jealousies. and in their primary meetings cleo
ting the true representatives OF their old principles
speak and vote for them in the convention Give me
the sympathy and respect OF such men. and care little
for the disregard OF Others"
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IS IOLD Pens, by w. Ftfe.-These pens, for strength
u moohness and decacy Of point, approach
the quill and the best in the Exhibition Of the
Judges of the Franklin Institute Exhibition of 1850.
Flies obque gold differs from all
degrees right point con
paper, will preferred many
other The sole for the for Washington city
undersigned, at whose bookstore they be examined
Aug2B FRANCK TAYLOR.
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VIRGINIA Locomotive and Car works, Wolfe street
and river Potomac, Aerandia VirEinis-smih Perkins,
locomotive tenders,
and stationary engines and boilers chilled wheels
patent chilled and wrought slpe machinery and
orally
The undersigned having erected extensive shops pro
modern machinery
orders locomotive engines all
with despatch, and on the mo-t favorable terms.
O. SMITH
Late Of the Alexandria Iron Works
THATCHER FERkIN~
Late Master Of Machinery ONO Ra,.-
Aug20-dm
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This sound and efficient democratic journal makes the
following announcement in iis Issue of Tuesday:
" THr ARGUS AT WASHINGTON MIR. j. ID. Evans, of the
Navy Yard Is engaged IN the circulation OF paper in
Washington, ID. c. We lhst friends in
viii lend him helping hand particularly those who have
shown such anxiety yet paper regularly the capt
tai of he nefio
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University Of Maryland.

University of Maryland.
THE session will begin Wednesday, the 18th day Of Octo-
i Der, 1884, and close LIST March, 1852
Nathan H. Smith, NJ. d., Surgery.
William E. A. Aiken, M. d, Chemistry and Pharmacy.
Samuel Chew M d. Therapeutics Maera Medica and Hygiene.
Joseph Roby, NJ. D., Anatomy and Physiology.
william Power, NJ d. Theory and Practice Of Medicine.
H. Thomas NJ d. Midwifery Diseases
Children.
George w. MiItenberger NJ D., Pathological Anatomy.
The ample opportunities for the prosecution OF
aomy moderate expense
Clinical week. by Professors Smith
nfmary with the privilege
wards, without charge the student for the ticket.
$50 sos practical $40;
uaton, IS; graduation, $40.
WILLIAM L. A. AIKEN, Dean.
Baltimore, August l, 1851. Aug 5-2awt5Oc.