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The southern press., 1851-04-05

The editor of the Washington Southern Press
says that Mr.. Calhoun was neither witty nor
humorous and adds that 2" wit and humor, after
all, are nothing but reason distorted, quaint and
grotcsque."
Philosophers have long been trying to give
correct definitions of wit and humor. Many
very ingenious and many very absurd definitions
have from time to time, been announced with
none of which the world is satisfied. We think
it likely that all the fools who wish to be con
sdered very witty will contend for that Of the
Southern Press 1t suits that class precisely,
for all Of their reasoning is distorted quaint,
and grotesque" and therefore full of wit and
humor. Indeed, according to this hypothesis,
the Press is one of the most witty and humorous
newspapers ever published. Wit and humor
sparkle in every column and make every SEN
tence brilliant. Whenever the editor under
takes to reason be becomes extremely witty and
humorous, for no one will dispute that his reason
is "distorted' that his iancies are very "quaint,
and that all his arguments are very ''grotesque.'
Louisville journal.
Although it is certain that wit and bumor are
reason distorted, quaint, aud grotesque, il does
not follow that all distorted reason is wit or
humor A man is an auinml, but it does not
follow that every animal il a man. The sta ue
of Apollo is human figure, but it does not
follow that every human figure Is an Apollo
otherwise the editor of the journal would be
handsome The Journal is sometimes witty
and sometimes reasonable, but generally it is
distorted, quaint, and grotesque, without either
reason or wit The Journal says, that fools
who wish to be considered witty, will adopt our
definition. The more cxtravagant class of fools,
Ahose who wish to be considered reasonable
viii probably adopt the Journals criticism.
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OF THE
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reviews Of the important publications in this
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,ranspiring in the Medical world.
Expensive arrangements have been made to
give digest and important extracts from the Eu-
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cases occurring in the Infrmary of the Richmond
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taken from the office.
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VEKY LATE FRoM MrxUo.--We find in the
Faro Industrial de la Habana and the Disrio
de la Marine, Of the 2lst OF March, the follow
ing news from Mexico -
We have received, by the schooner Csrissima,
arrived yesterday from Vera Cruz, papers OF
that place to the 9th, and of the 4th from Mex
leo. The news is of little Importance. Sew
eral papers Of the republic complain of the in
ertia Of the government, and attribute 1t to some
pernicous and antiprogressive influence. The
Daguerreotype above all, in rendering justice to
Gen. Arsta for his activity and his energy, is
astonished to see the anti-progressiTe march OF
his administration.
The house Of deputies had adopted a resou-
ton, by which the government is authorized to
contract for the construction of lighthouse in
the bay of Los Alacranes, provided the cost
will not rise above $4,000. The expenses OF
this lighthouse, and others in project, will be
met with real per ton, on the vessels coming
FROM foreign port.
The situation of the landed property becomes
every day more deplorable. El Eco de Vera
Cruz makes the most painful reflections upon
some propositions lately presented to Congress
by the Secretary of the Treasury.
1t is said that the senate has granted to Cen
Herrera yearly income Of $4,000, for his SER
vices AS military man.
| 1t was rumored in Mazatlan, that pronunci-
amento had been pronounced, and that some Of
fccrs OF the permanent army were compromised
in It. They had been arrested by the COM
mander at that point.
The small pox was making some ravages in
the State of Michoacan.
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LIFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH.

d. Appleton q. Co., 200 Broadoay New York
Have now ready the fourth edition
r IFE JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
! By Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes I2mo.
Porraits; SO so.
Mr.. Garland has given us a daguerreotype of
a character more eccentric and variable than Ura-
nus itself, and withal, two volumes of exceedingly
choice historical reading p Republic.
The biography of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. y" Charleston .Ncr.
curry
:" A good life Of this remarkable man has long
been desired Mr.. Garland has furnished an ex.
tremey readable book; the two volumes not only
contain the history Of his ife and analysis of his
character, but an interesting account of the poll
tics and the public men of the day. Crescent.
I" Since Kennedy's life of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American bi.
ography, which will at all compare in interest with
this work. IL must be read by muttudes with in
tense interest. y -Ne,oark Daily advertiser.
" Mr.. Garland has made good use of his mate
rial, and has given a striking and accurate por-
traiture Of the erratic and brilliant subject of his
pen. .Nfio Orleans Delta. -
Gas biography, it is marked by directness
and unity of purpose, and by comprehensivenes
and variety Of manner. ~ Boston Post.
alt is one of the most interesting American BIZ
ographies with which we acquainted. III Ere
ming Post.
The work is written with taste and vigor and
ITS biographical portions is well constructed and
full of interest. VI Journal Of Commerce.
=" This book fills blank in the biographical no
tices OF distinguished Americans The two vol
umes gives a faithful account of his whole ca
reer, an analysis of his celebrated speeches. &c. 4"
philadelphia Enquirer.
=" he work is written in easy and beautiful
style, and is replete with striking passages The
author is intimately acquainted with American
literature, and the great men who, at different
times, have played distinguished part in the
drama of the Republic 1t forms a valuable addi-
ton to our national history. ."-Democraiic Rspie,o.
March Id tw-w
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Virginia.

AAAA8s
We have already published the indignant
comments of the Richmond Examiner and
Norfolk Argus on the resolutions of surren-
der adopted by the legislature of Virginia.
The Southside Democrat, evidently struggling
against the deep disgust with which this sui
cidal movement has inspired il, speaks fol-
lows. But for the feeling Of State pride, we
doubt not that the condemnation would have
been much more general:
The resolutions reported by the committee
OF thirteen" passed the house by an almost
unanimous vote. A more mature reflection has
but confirmed our first impression of this busi-
ness We still think the whole proceeding i'm
polite to the last degree These resolutions
are nothing but God-specd to abolitionism.
Virgnia has announced by legislative enact-
ment that she wiH submit to the compromise.
What effect will any future attitude of resist
ance, though never so imposing. assumed by
Virginia. produce upon the North! Why,
nought but derision and ridicule Clearly, the
proper course for the Southern States to pur-
sue, was TO have submitted silently to the COM
promise, for any authoritative declaration Of
submission will estop us in any future emerg-
0uCy, IrOm poaOll8 tiso lutqutsy VI LILO uo~-
sures Of the compromise in justification Of any
decided step the South may be forced to take.
BY all means, the resolutions should have con-
tained protest against the principle and justice
Of these compromise measures, and have de-
clared that the Legislature asquiesced in their
operation only from an unwillingness to de-
stroy the Union.
The passage Of Campbel's resolutions at
any rate, defeated Dir. Free-soiler Scott in his
attempt to prostitute the loyalty to the Union
felt by the people of this State, to base party
purposes. In this respect the resolutions are
commendable And if any resolutions about
the compromise were to be adopted, doubtless
Campbelps were as faultess as possible, ex-
cepting, however, one very important clause in
the second resolution-@ regarding the compro-
mise as an. Adjustment" 4c. Now an adjust
ment is an equitable arrangement fair settle
ment. But the compromise was unjust and un-
fair in every feature, and to the last degree !;
therefore, we think the second of Mr. Camp
BELLS series of resolutions should have been
amended. We trust the Legislature of Virgil
mia is now done ,oih resolving either TO submit or
resist Real men never resolve; they do. Let
us bs quiet and silent, or if we do not mean to
tolerate the aggressions of the North, let us
then without any buster or brag, dissolve all
connection with our enemies, and set up gov
ernment for ourselves. We can govern our
selves at least as well as the North can govern
us"
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PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA

PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA
/ TOR, neat Book Of 300 octave pages, illus
tra,ed with engravngs. Price 81, payable inva-
riably when subscribing, to enable the author to
have it done in the finest style of the Arts.
Editors who copy this, and postmasters who
will frank remitlances, are authorized to oct as
agents for the work. and retain 25 per cent com
mission. Confident Of the most liberal support in
this enterprise shall endeavor TO merit it, and ]
close hasty penned Prospectus upon the noun
tain waves of the Ocean, as well as the draughts
for steel plates representing the author before the
Inqusaters," +" and American Ladies and Gentle
men in Havana, throwing bags of gold as an Of
fering for his liberation, upon the desk OF the
American Consul. EDWARD STIFF,
Author Of "The Texan Emigrnnt," and late edi-
tor of the " Cherokee Sentinel" at Cedar Bluff,
Alabama. March 2.
The southern press., 1851-04-05

The fishing season is now in "full tide" At
all the landings on the Potomac the fishermen
are actively engaged in hauling their seines, and
large quantities of shad and herring are caught
and sold on the shores, or sent up to this place
for SALE Alexandria is the depot for the Poto-
mae fisheries, and the value of the trade is in
creasing every year When the wind and
weather are favorable it is fine sight to stand
on our wharves and look at the fleet of fishing
vessels on their way to and from this place. The
river, at far as Fort Washington, is sometimes
almost covered with these handsome looking
little vessels Alexandria Gazette,
The southern press., 1851-04-05
c. NJ. CLAY.

,g5~ The New York Legislators, who seem
fully imbued with the truth of HoRAcE's maxim
touching the pleasure of playing the fool, could
not let slip such favorable opportunity as the
first of April Accordingly, we find in the AL
bany Register the following account Of their
proceedings on that memorable morning. Happy
would it have been for themselves and their
State, had they played the fool only on that
morning
ALL-FooL's DAY was appropriately noticed
by the grave and reverend legislators at the
capitol. Sundry dignifed assembymen, from
time to time made their way up to the speaker,
or into the Executive chamber, under the idea
that they had been sent for, and after embar-
rassng explanations were mnch wiser, but
looked more foolish 1t was difficult for the
House to maintain its gravity while these jokes
were enacting.
The southern press., 1851-04-05

c-sY- The organs of the Sewardites and the
Silver Grays, are still keeping up discord, though
the heads of the two factions have like the two
devils in lie Sage, embraccd---and secretly
sworn eternal hatred"
The Troy Wing thus raises corner Of the
curtain that shrouds the mysterious movements
preceding the election of HAMILTON FISH:
"THE ULTIMATuM.'-The Albany Journal
refers to our statement that proposition was
made to the effect that if John Young and Hugh
Maxwell were dismissed from office, it and its
special friends would 60 for resolutions endors-
ing the compromise, and adds: =" There have
been no such chickering's or hucksterings here"
We said, and repeat it, the attempt at such
hucksterings" was made at Washington. The
abroad denial" Of the Journal amounts 10 no
denial" at all.
The southern press., 1851-04-05
The Last Dodge.

The Administration does not seem desrous
Of taking the responsibility Of the late removal
of few Sewardites from subordinate offices at
the North. The Boston Atlas having given a
warning growl on the subject, the Republic thus
puts in an apology for the President;
"We have only one word to say, by way Of
allaying the fears of the Atlas and that ia, on in
quiry, we learn that in all these cases no change
has been made bml in conformity ,oith the recon-
,nendations Of The Wigs Of he State"
The southern press., 1851-04-05
s. GRISWOLD e. CO.,


(Successors 10 Daniel Pratt & Co.
d ESPECTFULLY informs the public that
III they are now manufacturing
COTTON GINS
ut Prattsville, Autauga county, Alabama.
Their arrangements for manufacturing are exten-
sive and complete, which will enable them to furn-
ish Gins to planters on the most favorable terms.
AS to the superiority Of their Gins, they have on
ly to refer TO the reputation which the manufac-
ture and sale Of TO- 900 has acquired for them
throughout the entire cotton growing region.
From IS years experience, with every mcWy and
good workmen, they are confident that they will
be able to give satisfaction to all who may patron
ize them.
NTTheir Gins are warranted to perform well.
Engagements for Gins can be made with their
travelling agents, who will call on planters gene
rally, or by letter directed to Prattvile, Au,auga
county Alabama.
They have foundry connected with their
manufactory, at which they prepared to do
mill work and other casting. Gin gearing con
stanty on hand for o. 10 and ~ feet wheels.
portion Of public patronage is solicited.
A supply OF Gins always on hand with Camp
bell & Co Mobile, and II. Kendall, 4 Carter Co.,
hsw Orleans.
April 9-W
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TO ADVERTISERS.

This publication offers great facilities for adver-
tsing, circulating as il does very extensively in
Virginia, North and South Carolina and Mary
land, and throughout the South generally. A few
Advertisements OF Medical Schools, Books In
struments, &C., and Medicines, will be inserted on
the following terms:
For one page, perannum, $50-or one insetion.
so; for half page, per annum, S30-or one inser-
ton, &c. for quarter page, S20--or one insertion,
81.
Special arrangements for CARps, &C., of line
or two will be made.
Advertisements to be paid for in advance. No
q,tack medicine advertisements will be taken.
IjrOGce on Bank Street, near Oh, Richmond
Va March 10
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TELE G r APHIC.

BosToH, April 4.
ARREST OF AroTHER FUeITIvE.-Alfred
Summers, fugitive slave from Savannah Geor-
gia, was arrested last night and committed for a
hearing. There was some resistance made and
considerable excitement created, but the law was
enforced In the struggle consequent upon the
srrest, officer futman received a stab in the
groin, inflicted by the fugitive.
The southern press., 1851-04-05
Not Bad.

We find the following bit at the American
habit of whiting" in an exchange:
II has been asserted that one reason why the
Londoners omitted the use of wood in con-
structing the building for the Worlds Fair is,
that there would be so many Yankees there they
were afraid they would uhinle IL dorcn
The southern press., 1851-04-05
Banks.

In the last ten years the number of banks
and branches in the United States has increased
from 7s1 to s70-the loans and discounts from
$3S6,4s7, ,662 to $4ll,96I ,948-the circulation
from Sl07, 7,290,2l4 to $l51,53s, Goethe de.
posites from Ss4,550,7S5 to Sl27,5o9,9S4.
In 1Sa3 the circulation had fallen TO $58, ,563,.
66s, so that il is nearly three times as great
as il was eight years ago.
The southern press., 1851-04-05

H We give to-day an article from the Lon
don Chronicle, which is n curious compound Of
intolerance and ignorance, with dash of false.
hood, to give tia favor.
twill be seen that the sympathies Of the
British organ are ali with the Boston oyaiists"
and that its abuse Of the disunionists is a.
hearty as that Of the lnielHgencer or Union.
The southern press., 1851-04-05
pension and Bounty Land Agency

Pension and bounty Lana Agency
V,fiE subscriber has opened in the city Of Wash
Ington an AGENCY for the prosecution OF
all descriptions Of claims against the General
Government.
His perfect knowledge Of all the Pension Laws,
and the places where are deposited all evidence of
service now extant, will enable him TO establish
many claims which have long remained suspend
ed for want Of proof and proper attention.
He, therefore, offers to the public his services,
particularly in the following cases, viz:
Suspended and rejected claims under all the PEN
sion Laws:
Applications for increase Of pension, under any
Of the Pension Laws, where the pensioners are
dissatisfied with their present allowance. ..
For all those widows who received, or are entI-
tied to receive the ten years pension due on the 4h
of March, 1913; under the acts Of July 7th, 1888,
March 3D. lo43, and June l7th, 1874, being those
who were married before the Ist Of January. 1874,
he will undertake to establish, under the act or
February Cd, lS48, their claims to pensions for
life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, when
then, pensions under the foregoing acts termi-
mated.
For all those widows Of revolutionary officers
or soldiers, who were married after 1893, but be-
fore January 2d, 1900, he will undertake TO estab-
lIsh their claims to pensions for life, commencing
on the 4th Of March, l046, under the act of July
80, lS4S.
To all those widows ofrevolutionary pensioners
whose claims have been rejected or suspended for
want OF proof Of service; or those who are IN the
receipt Of pension under any of the pension
laws, less than that received by their husbands
under the acts OF May 18th, 1928, or June 7th,
1892, he will ensure the same amount per an
mum that their husbands received, from the time
the pension is made to commence by the law un-
der which they claimed or have been pensoned.
BOUNTY LAND,
For the surviving, the widows, or minor child
rem Of deceased officers and privates, who served
in the war Of 1919 with Great Britain, the Mexi-
war, or in any of the Indian wars, since 1880.
Terms moderate, where the claim is established,
otherrpise no charge
The subscriber is also appointed Agent for the
District Of Columbia for the British Commercial
Life Insurance Company, established in 1920, and
empowered by act Of Parliament, for the insurance
of lives and the endowment Of children, in Lon
don, New York and Washington city. Capital
$3,000,OO0.
Communications addressed to the subscriber,
Washington, D. c., will receive prompt attention
M. THOMPSON,
Attorney and Counsellor at Lao, and Commits
missioner of Deeds for North and South Carolina
p. S. Refer, if necessary, to the heads of de-
partments, and to members Of Congress generally
/ March 25--tf
The southern press., 1851-04-05

Two Chinese merchants, Ahung and Ry,
have arrived at Berlin, on their way to England,
to visit the exhibition. They have preferred
the overland journey through Russia to the sea
voyage, which some Of their associates are max
ing In junk.
The southern press., 1851-04-05
G. .& f. l.. KERRISON tG co.
Direct Importers Of
+ O II r. | G. N ID II Y-G . O ID S

In Charleston, South Carolina,
MOULD respectfully inform their friends, and
w those who purchase Dry-Goods in their
city, that they are prepared, and are offering n
very large and well assorted stock Of Foreign and
Domestic, Staple, and Fa',cy Dry Goods, selected
for and particularly adapted to the Southern trade.
Importing direct, they feel assured Of being able
to sell goods low in Charleston, as they can be
bought in any other market IN the United States.
They would call particular attention to Linen
Goods, of every description; the make will be
found of best finish, and perfectly free from any
smirfus Of cotton. Also to their stock of Dres
Goods, which will be found second to none in the
market.
Terms Cash, or city acceptances
C.. a. f.. l.. KERRISON, f. co.
No. 209 King, northwest corner King and Marke
Feb 10. streets.
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WIN. HOW LAND,
1 Importe and Dealer in Dry Goods, in

1mporte and Dealer In Dry Goods, in
cHARLEsT0N, G.
"OULD call the attention of planters visiting
w Charleston for their supplies, to his stock
of Dry Goods, which is kept constantly full, and
embraces a complete assortment for families and
plantation wear; and, in Dress Goods, from the
low-priced, to the richest, latest, and most ash-
ionabe.
All Goods Of Southern msm4jaet~re, he will par
ticularly keep.
No. 224, bend Of King st., Charleston
The southern press., 1851-04-05

SPRING MILLINERY
WILL be opened at Mrs. s. PARKER'S on
w Saturday, 18th instant at 10 o'clock.
PARKER'S new Fancy store,
March l2--3t under National hotel
The southern press., 1851-04-05

POVERTY IN CALpoRNIA,--A writer from Cali
ornia, in the Hartford Times says 81 believe
there are more poor people in California, in pro-
portion to the number Of inhabitants, than in
the rest Of the United Statss'
The southern press., 1851-04-05

CNIXTY- ONE desirable lots, situated in the most
- Aourishing parts Of the city and suburbs, for
sale on the most accommodating terms. Apply
to NJ THOMPSON,
Office one door ives, OF Jackson Hall, Penna
avenue, MarchH5- "
The southern press., 1851-04-05

Advices from ST. Helena down to February
state that there were at that time seven vessel,
in port condemned, and about $50 slaves on the
Island.
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sTEELE.-Souf Halter.
23l King 81. Charleston, s. C.

- STEELE. southern Halter
23l King 81. Charleston, S. c.
ZHnN ENTLEMEN wishing to purch-
II ase a beautiful new style Spring
Hat for 1851, made in Southern State, are invited
to call as above.
French Imported Hats.
few cases Of fine light French Hats, imported
for my fashionable retail trade.
Sirmc Department.
This department comprehends all the newest
styles of Panamas and Leghorns for gentlemen,
youths, and infants, Of new styles, manufactured
under my own direction.
STEELE'S HAT HALL,
March 8--4tsw Charleston, s. G..