davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22

WHAT HAsSoUTH CAROLINA DEcIDED?-The
elections in South Carolina to the Southern
Congress was the test Of strength between the
secessionists and co operationsts The latter
have evidently carried the State 1t becomes
interesting, therefore, to know what opinions
have triumphed. What does this election show
to be the dominant sentiment in South Carolina
1t is not victory of Unionism over disunionism.
The triumph of the co operationists proves no
love tor the Union on the part of the people of
South Carolina, though there are doubtless thou
sands of citizens of that State, all of whom
voted, OF course, for the cooperation ticket,
who are Unionists-attsched to the Union per
Sc, and desires its preservation
South Carolina has simply pronounced the
opinion that it would be impoltic in her TO sepa.
rate herself at this time, from her sister States
of the South, who have common cause and
common destiny, and to secede alone from the
Union. Southern confederacyi is the hope and
the aim of the opertionsts, as it is of the Sc
cessio;ists. But the former believe that separate
secession would inevitably defeat that object
while the latter believe it the only mode of ac-
comprising it, The compartments would
wait patiently to see if abolition aggression will
not advance upon the South to point of nom
endurance, and make secession and Southern
confederacy the almost unanimous voice of the
Southern States.
That the spirit of abolition is determined, un
firing and progressive, and is moving steadily on
to its final purpose, is very papable, and the late
elections in Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia,
are not calculated to check its advance. But
whether this aggressive spirit will produce the
effect the co-operationsts of South Carolina
hope for, or whether Mr.. Stewards assertion that
the Union is stronger than slavery, be true, is a
mooted point yet to be settled Constitutional.
ISL Georgia.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22
Rapid Increase.

In order that our readers may see how astonish-
ingly the voting population Of our city is increas-
ing, we subjoin comparative statement of the
vote at the recent election and at the sharply con-
tested election for Mayor in September
SouTuYpN Mo-
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22
BOSTON, Oct. 81

Advces have been received here from Hon.
duras to the 2lst. Al was in state of quietude.
Important and pressing business, it is said,
will prevent the return of Mr. Webster to Wash
ington for several days.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22
ST.. LOUIS, Oct. 30.

The steamer Shelby was run into 40 miles
below this city, by the ]. Q. Adams, and her hull
stove in few inches above the waters dge, and
had she been heavily loaded would have been
total wreck. Her pipe fell over board, and she
took hire, but the flames were soon quelled A
man jumped over board and swan ashore, but
fortunately no lives were lost She was towed
ashore to-day in very damaged condition. The
}. y. Adams passed down this morning, having
sustained no injury.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22

Consul AT HAVANA Judge SHARKIE, Of
Mississippi, has been appointed by the President
Consul of the United States at Havana, vice
OWEN removed, and has accepted the appoint
ment!
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22

Messrs. Stephen Whitney, Geo. Griswold, Dan
lei Ullman, and other signers of the Address,
&c, &c
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22

WORCESTER, Oct. 81.
Dexter Ware, citizen of Needham, was
killed Yesterday on the Boston and Worcester
railroad,
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22

Corros MANUFACTURE DEcREAsSe.-The fol-
lowing Is the number Of bales Of cotton manufac-
tured per annum in the South
september, lS49 10000 bales.
10 September, 1850 IO7 900 bales
10 September, 1851 10000 bales.
This rs deplorable result. But il has decreased
in the North, too:
For the yesn ls49-50 aa7 oooh...
For the year ls5o-5l aO4 600 baies
The incress OF cotton exported IN for.ion co.,,
tries over last year, is estimated at 3os SIS b.l..
This IL not the best evidence Of the prosperity Of
cotton manufacture in the United st.t.s.Igiabom.
Ppsr
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22

Resolution OF the Central Southern Rights Asso-
citation, held at Columbia
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22
letter from non. Henry clay.
ASHLAND, Sd October, n

GGstLEmER IL have duly received your of
fetal letter, transmitting an address, numerousll
signed by my fellow-citizens of New York, in
yting me to visit that city, and address a pnbli,
meeting on some of the public and exciting
topics of the day; and you are pleased to add al
expression of your own kind wishes that
would accept the invitation. should be mos
happy, if felt myself in condition to do so
but for the reasons assigned in my answer to Tho
address, which is herewith forwarded, | am very
sorry that it is not in my power to accept It,
hope that answer may be deemed Satisfactory by
you, and by those whom you represent.
| have the honor to be, gentlemen, with higt
respect Your obedient servant,
Ii A
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22

his rs deplorable result. But il has decrea
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22

Pursuant to call for public meeting, to be
held al Grahamville, on the 4th inst, of those
citizens of ST. Luke's Parish, favorable to CO.
operation and opposed To seperate State action,
upwards of one hundred voters from the neigh
borhoods OF Grahamville and Button, assem-
bed in response to the call. This number out
of two hundred and forty votes in tie parish,
affords encouragement and cheering hopes TO
all interested in the good cause.
Dr. Thos. Il. Screven was called to the chair
-Messrs VIM. G.. Howard and Theo. III. Coe,
were appointed secretaries. The exercises of
the day were opened by fervent prayer, of
fered up by the Rev. Jas. Elliott. The chair
then stated in clear and forcible manner the
objects of the meeting.
On motion of Mr. dayton, the chair APP
pointed committee of six, viz Messrs Thos.
+. Drayton, Jas. Bolan, g.. Ii. Bunker, f.
Eikerenkoetter w. Fenebee and Humbert to
draft resolutions to be submitted to the meeting,
The committee then retired, and during the
uterval the following letter from the Hon. r.
Barnwell was read
BEAUFORT Oct /, 1851.
Gentlemen,--l must beg you to excuse my
moi attending your meeting at Grahamville
entirely concur In its purport, &c., AS | think it
altogether proper, that in the somewhat new
aspect which the question before the people has
assumed, some distinct expression of their
opinion should be had Some months since, it
might have been supposed that the secession of
South Carolina would only have made her the
aecursor in general movement Of the slave
Gliding States. 1t j. now obvious that he
secession separates her from them, ard leaves
her alone to encounter the hazards of the asser.
ton and maintenance Of separate nationality.
Upon this subject, have nothing new to offer,
hau / oh. ~,
opinion heretofore expressed by me. In
struggle to maintain and make secure the in
stitrtion of domestic slavery Qor this lies at the
foundation of the great sectional contest in
which we are engaged.) it seems to me alto
gether unwise to attempt to sever our destiny
from that of those identified with us in interest
and safety, and united to us by relations the
closest aud strictest which ever yet have given
unity to a nation.
The idea of forcing the other slaveholding
States into Il confederacy with US, seems to me
very extravagant, and secession undertaken
with this design, cannot but regard as equally
'e.Dugnant to sound principles, in morals and
politics For myself, | must acknowledge that
should entirely despair of the slavehoding
States ever forming confederation, if thought
that upon subject, on the just appreciation Of
which their prosperity and even existence were
in common dependent, neither reason nor ex-
perience could produce among them concur
renee OF Judgment or concert OF action.
| remain, gentlemen,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient serv mt,
r. W. BARNWELL.
To Messrs. DR.. T. E. Screven, Thos. F. Dray-
ton, f. Eikernkoetter, John Feribee, commit
tee.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-22

Messrs. Geo. Griswold, Stephen Whitney, A. C..
Kingsland, Chas NJ. Leupp, and Jas d. p.
Ogden &c &c
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20

DOUBLE ARREsT.-0ficer Thomas E. Will
hams, of this city, started on Saturday morn
ing last in pursuit of William Cameron, of New
Jersey, who was charged with obtaining jewelry
from William Voss, jeweller, of this city, under
false pretences; and while in the cars between
this city and the Relay House, he received in
formation that man in the cars was suspected
of being horse-thief, having sold valuable
mare in this city for one-fourth of her value
Williams watched the man, and, while the cars
tarried at the Relay House, the bird attempted
to fly, but was promptly informed by the officer
that he must 60 to Baltimore with him, to an
swer the charge of horse-stealing Williams
handed his prisoner, who gave his name as John
Tippett, to an officer in Baltimore, to convey to
Jail. He then resumed his chase after the
fugitive, VIM. Cameron, whom he arrested in
the train about to leave for Philadelphia He
brought him to this city on Sunday night, when
he was committed to Jail by Captain Goddard
The owner Of the mare stolen, who it is thought
lives in Warrenton, Va, can get information of
her by calling on Mr.. Williams, at the Third
District police Office. Mr.. w. certainly deserves
the highest praise for his keen-sightedness and
official tact in making this double arrest and
securing both his prisoners.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20
Nos XVII and XVIII. of the FARMERS GUIDE

Nos. XVII. and XVIII. of the FARMERS GUIDE
TO SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE have been received
from Messrs. Taylor & Maury. We learn from the
circular of the publishers, L. Scott g. Co., New
York, that they have obtained the concluding
sheets, and will complete the work by July. ave
find" the publishers say, "there are about two
hundred pages more than the work was first in
tended to occupy; but in order that the price
shall not exceed SIS, we have concluded to in
crease the size Of the remaining numbers to
ninety-six pages, instead of sixty-four, so as to
bring the work within the original proposition
of twenty-five numbers, The price remaining he
same When thus completed, it will contain
over sixteen hundred pages. 1t is merit in a
publisher to exceed the promises contained in
his prospectus, and it should be appreciated. As
the postage on books published in numbers will,
under the new law, be considerably increased,
it is important that orders by mail should be
Immediately JforUarded"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20

RELIGIOUS EXCITEMENT IN GREAT BRITAIN
Perhaps this is misnomer, but so the contro-
versy is caled-a religious excitement. And
what is it about? The Dublin correspondent
of the North american informs us in the follow
ing brief questions
"Who caused the commotion wherewith the
British nation is agitated? Cardinal Wiseman,
who instigated the Pope to organize the hierar-
chy, and the Pope who issued his rescript for
that purpose, and the bishops who accepted
sees upon the Popes nomination, and who as
sumed jurisdiction and published pastorals ac-
cordingy? Or Lord John Russell, who, in his
letter to the Bishop of Durham, denounced this
as usurpation of the Queens rights, and an
aggression upon the nations freedom, and who
excited the English people to resist it, and the
Protestant population who lifted up their voice
against it as the sound of many waters and
the ministry who introduced, and the House of
Commons that sanctioned, bill for annulling
it ?"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20

MISS GoRDoN's MINIATURE PoRTRAITs.-We
have heretofore had occasion to call attention
to the very beautiful likeness, painted by this
highly talented lady, of Mrs. General Macombe.
We have since seen other specimens of her skill
Of equal merit. A miniature of the Rev. Orville
Dewey, taken six years ago, is very excellent
but one of Miss --, young lady of this
city, is truly exquisite. Ease, repose, and
grace, good likeness, and agreeable tout en-
scnrJle, are so manifest in these paintings, that
they cannot be viewed without emotions of
pleasure.
Miss G. is residing at Mrs. Wallingford's, on
Four -anda-half street, but her stay in this city,
we are sorry to hear, is now limited to brief
period.
Specimens Of her work may be seen at White
bursts Daguerrean gallery, and at Taylor and
Maury's bookstore.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20

THE READING-RooM.-We notice O new ar
rangement of the reading-room at the Smithso-
MAN Institution. The screen which cut off the
private room Of the librarian, and occupied
about one-half Of the room, has been removed,
SO that all but small portion in two corners is
thrown open to the public.
There is not more delightful place in the city
in which to spend an hour. The tables are covered
with most Of the periodicals of this country, and
many of those of England, and the library con-
tains food for the intellect in rich profusion.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20

Mr.. KENNEDY, the Superintendent of the
Census, we understand, will depart from this
city, on his European tour, ON Friday next
The clerks connected with the Census bureau,
some eighty we believe in number, have unan-
imously addressed to him letter of respect, in
which they thank him for the courtesy and
kindness they have received at his hands, and
express their earnest wishes for his welfare and
safe return.
Mr.. Kennedy has replied to this in very
handsome and feeling note, in which he ex-
presses the qualification he feels in the pleasant
remembrance he shall bear with him of the
many gentlemen who have so kindly offered
this voluntary manifestation of their regard.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20

A BARRIER AGAINST ABUsE.-We understand
that for some time past, on account of difficult
ties incidental to the contract system, one of
the heads of departments has been DESTROYS of
making, through the instrumentality of con-
fdential agent, such examination into the state
of the markets as shall better secure the in
terests of the public treasury, particularly as
in some cases extravagant prices have been
paid for commodities required for the use of the
Government. The President has not yet APP
proved the details of this plan.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20

BosToN, May 19.-LegisIative A6aus-Dens-
ocratic Conuention.-The Legislature, to-day.
rejected the bill abolishing capital punishment
by seventy-fve majority. The proposition for
removing the seat of government to Worcester
has passed to q third reading.
The convention of the Democrats of the sec
ond Congressional district was held at Salem
to-day. Two hundred delegates were in attend
ance, and resolutions in favor of distinct or
ganization in opposition to the Free-soilers
were unanimously passed. II. ]. Brown, of
Salem, was then nominated as their candidate
for Congress.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20
GEORGETOWN AND IT'S AFFAIRS.

GEoRGETowN, May 20--l2 m.
was glad to learn this morning that the two
persons who were injured while blasting rock
at Oak Hill Cemetery are fast recovering from
their wounds.
The affairs of our Corporation have not for
many years been in so healthy condition. Its
stock is worth premium of from three to five
per cent, and none in the market at those
prices and with the skilful planning of Mayor
Addison, the wise counsels of the legislative
departments, and the judicious financiering of
Major Jewell, together with the experience of
that faithful old servant Mr.. Mountz, and the
Sinking Fund, we are destined soon to be re-
leased from our Corporation debt.
The last steamers news has increased conf
dence among the holders Of -four and grain.
Wood is selling readily from boats at sS4 for
oak, and $3@$34 for pine, and in demand.
Our market this morning was literally crowded
with fine meats, fresh vegetables, fresh butter,
eggs, Strawberries, &c.; all of which went off
brisk at moderate prices
Mr. Uriah Ager has the contract for paving
and curbing Congress street
understand that the ladies of Christ church
intend holding Fair about the first of June
ArriDats-Schr. M. J. Fardy, Hooper master
Salisbury, to Wheatly & Walker.
Departed Packet schr. Empire, Bunker mas
ter, to New York.
Canal 7rade.-Arrived, Frances Seneca,
-four. ELECTRO
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20

The RECENT HoMIcIDE.-In the case of JAS.
H. Powell, charged with killing John Mariner,
otherwise called John Merinder, by blow, on
the 9Th Of May, the death taking place on the
10th May, was heard to-day in the courtroom,
before Judge Crawford, upon habeas corpus.
Messrs Carlisle, McKim, and G. S. Wallach,
appeared for the prisoner; Mr.. Fendall for the
United States The witnesses detailed the same
evidence, statement Of which has already ap-
peared in this paper. His honor decided that
the killing was clearly no murder, but what
ever might be his own opinion, he considered
that the point whether the violence by the
prisoner was more than necessary to overcome
the resistance by the deceased was properly
the province Of a jury to decide. He therefore
held the accused to bail in the sum of three
thousand dollars: DR.. Robert j. Powell, of this
city, an uncle of the prisoner, became the bail,
and the prisoner was released.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20

THE LATE WARM WEATHER.-A good deal of
speculation prevailed last week in regard to the
hot weather. Wagers were laid that certain
days were hotter than others; and that the
thermometer did not range any higher the
whole of last summer than it was on last Tues
day. From the register Mt the Smithsonian In
stitution we take the record of the air Their
mometer at two o'clock, each day, as follows
Sunday, 18th, S6.5; Monday, S6.5; Tuesday,
81; Wednesday, rs; Thursday, 70.2; Friday,
"a; Saturday, 80. Sunday, 1855.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20

CIRoUs.-The bills tell us, that on the 3D.,
4th, 9th, and 9th Of June, the city will be en-
liyened by some of the most elastic tumblers
that ever walked on their heads, or put their
feet where nature did not design them to
go; and so, we suppose, many of our young
folks will put theirs where their mas and pas
do not wish them to go--to the tan-covered
circus
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20

D-CHAIN.-Mr. A. w. Russell, of Ian
caster, Pa, has a guard-chain composed Of
Jumps Of gold, in their virgin state, as found in
the mines of Cslifornia--the Jumps weighing
from one to three and four ounces each. 1t is
valued OF $3.50.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20

THE CARNoRoss FAMILY.-To-night, we are
told, is the last opportunity our friends will
have of listening to these charming minstrels
Last evening the house was as full as it could
be, and the ladies excelled even their former
efforts. Kaleb snd Joe "guess there will be
right smart people in tonight" They appear
in Fredericksburg tomorrow evening.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20

The Archbishop of Canterbury has lately adj
dressed o circular letter to the Bishops of the
Reformed church in America, announcing the
contemplated jubilee of the society for the pro-
pagation Of the gospel in foreign parts. His
Grace has just received most gratifying reply
from Bishop Nottingham, of Maryland, in which
he promises to recommend the observance Of
the Jubilee Sunday throughout his diocese.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20

POLICE REPoRTs.--It is the opinion Of MANY
that the publication Of these has salutary re-
straining influence. We think SO ourselves
The duty is by no means agreeable; but, as we
have remarked, it is sufficient for us to know
that it is duty.
A very respectable gentleman has underta-
ken TO lecture us for recently giving the names
OF some persons who, he says, are "most re-
specially connected" We do not care penny
for that, (f they forget it!) nor do the laws.
When we published the names Of poor friend
less Tom Smith and Bill Green, in spite of their
entreaties, we did not bargain with ourselves
that we would throw veil over the name and
shame of those who have friends-and we will
not do it. They who do not approve this
course may try any remedy of which they
think best; and the respectable gentleman who
has proffered us his counsels may rest assured
that neither wealth nor influence shall make
him an exception if he makes one of himself
We have double duty devolving upon us--one
| to guard the public veal and the other to look
to our individual interest. When we prove
faithless to the first, we hope the latter may
suffer.
| Some few persons who desire to screen, in
stead of correct, the evil courses of their youth
are boasting of the injury they can do us in our
business, and one gentleman has actually cut
off his two cents day because his brothers
name has appeared in print We have no OBJ
lection to this; and if we have any more "pa-
irons" who wish to make it q sine qua non that
we shall be guided by their notions, the sooner
they desert us the better. We have no idea of
pursuing a cringing, temporizing course, nor
have we yet met with any one whose smiles or
frowns can supply us with motive for doing
that of which we do not happen to think favor
ably.
There is great deal of gammoning in this
mundane world of ours; but having seen q
good deal of this particular species, we can dis
pense with it and all the dispensers of it.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20

CENTRE MARKET.-Purchase turned out in
great numbers this morning. Vegetables, and
all other of springs products, were brought in
plentifully. Prices, which have been quite
high for some weeks fell several grades. Green
peas were sold at from ia to 25 cents per peck;
Strawberries 16 to 81 cents per quart; eggs,
l23 cents per dozen; good butter at % cents
per pound.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20

New ORLEANS, May 15.-The steamer Fanny
arrived at this port to-day, with Texas papers
to the 10th. Indian troubles still continue.
An engagement had taken place between a
party of Indians and the United States dra-
goons, under Captain Wallace, in which six of
the former were killed.
An expedition was to leave Immediately for
the Indian country.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20

NAvAL.-We learn that the U. s. Steamer
Legare is to sail from our navy yard on Friday
morning. She is to proceed to Norfolk, and
thence to her summers station in Chesapeake
Bay.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-20
NEW YORK MARKET.

NEW York, May 1916 p.
There special change to note in the stock market
sales of u s. SIS, 1867, at IT. coupons 122 Penn 5s
92; Canton 75@75A; exchange on London 10000
premium.
Sales to-day of 10000 bbs -four at $412 19@41S for
common to straight brands; Southern $462@D475 GEN
$46S@i75. Some choice lots of both brands bring
higher figures. Corn meal $S@312K. Rye flour s344@
$50.
Sales $500 bushels Michigan red wheat at 9sc.; also
1000 bushels red Genesce at 95c Genesee wheat 114@
l16c Corn steadysales of $4,000 bushels at GOOGLE.
for mixed; yellow do. 6lg62c. Oats 46@49c Rye TIC
Whisky steady-sales in bbs at 23C92315c. per gallon