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The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22
shadows Of Coming Events.

There never yet was period in our history
when the Northern wings of the " national" par
ties were not ready to combine for the plumber
of the South, under any convenient pretext.
Here is a shadow of coming events. The Phila.
delpha American (Whig) contains the following
TARIFF MovEMEKT,-The despatch in our
telegraphic column respecting the tariff meeting
held in Reading, by the Berks county Democ-
racy, will not be overlooked. II is an important
movement, and there is hope in it, even If it be
an eleventh--or, rather, twelfth-hour repent
ance, on the part of men who come out for a
tariff after having first voted it down"
Special Corr Of the NJ american s. u. S. Gazette.
READING, Nov. II, 1851.
IMPORTANT MovEMESr-TARIFF MEETING IN
BERKs CoUNTY.-A very large meeting of the
Democrats of Berks county was held in this
place to-day. All the leading men of the party
were present. The meeting vas presided over
by DR.. Muhlenberg, assisted by fifteen vice.
presidents, and thlrty-eight secretaries The
speakers were VIM. Strong, F. w. Hughes, aud
H. A. Muhlenberg Acommittee of twenty-five
was appointed to draft resolutions. The feeling
in favor of protection was very strong, and reso.
lutious recommending modification Of the
tariff as Democratic measure, and AS an &C,
of justice to Pennsylvania, were unanimousl,
oJonIeI
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22

~" The Federal Union thus discourses on
the result of the recent Georgia Union" tr-
umph:
The BARGAIN CoNsUyNATED.-Lasts spring.
before the Hon. Howell Cobb returned from
Washington, it was announced in the North.
ern papers" that he was TO be governor Of Geor
gia with that announcement came another ru-
NOR Of a coalition formed between Messrs.
Cobb, Toombs, and Stephens, in which il was
stipulated that the two latter named gentlemen
were to assist to elect the former, governor, at.
ter which one Of them was to be senator, in the
place Of the Hon. John NJ. Berren, who had
committed the objectionable sin Of advocating
the rights Of the South. These rumors were
published il tie Democratic papers Of the State,
and the people were everywhere warned against
the Vaccinations of these three men, who had
combined together to rule the State and divide
the spoils. These rumors, and these predictions
have all been fulfilled to the letter Messrs
TooInbs g. Stephens got DIR. Cobb nominated
for governor. They and their friends assisted
TO elect him, and now Mr.. Cobb and bis friends
have elected Mr.. Toombs senator. Men who
doubted before, must now be convinced that
the coalition really does exist, and that it gov.
ems the State, and divides the spoils as il
pleaSCH. 10 uOuUb ~ We UlLSL CIOSe our eyes
against facts continually staring US in the face
The democracy of Georgia has been cruelty de.
ceived in the last election. They believed they
were voting to save the Union, but in reality
they were voting to save the old Wing party.
They were voting to raise A. J. Miller, Jas. A.
Merriwether, and Robert Toombs to power.
They have been betrayed, but wo unto the men
that have betrayed them. The delegates that
we're sent here from strong Democratic counties.
were not sent here TO vote for Robert Toombs,
but they have been roped into Wig caucus
and compelled to do it. They have been made
the instruments, by which sunken whiggcry has
been plucked up by its drowned locks, and re.
stored to life and vigor. viii the honest demo.
crazy of Georgia sustain this base desertion in
some Of their public servants! We trust not
They have not toiled, and fought, in so many con.
Hicts for the benefit of such men as Bob Toombs.
This was not the banquet to which they were
invited. They were invited TO save the Union.
But they have saved Miller, Merriwether, and
Toombs.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22
From the .Augnsia, Ca, Consiitutionaiisi
The Plan Of the AbOIItiOnists.

The question having been frequently asked
what was the plan of the Abollionists for the
future, the last number of the National Anti
Slauerg Standard undertakes to answer it. That
rabid abolition print says, that the Abolitionists
have had no particular plan, but have continued
to agiiate The SLarery question and exerted them
selves to influence the popular mind OF the North
as well as the South, against the institution IL
shows how weak aboIitlonism was twenty years
ago, and how strong it is now. After boastlng OF
its triumphs and present vast power, 1t concludes
it's article as in extract below. 1t will be seen
that its efforts are to be continued, and by the
same means which have given 1t so much success
up to the present hour. If aboitionism has eff
fected so much in the last twenty years, from
so small beginning ,, " hat will it not accomplish
in the next ten, welding as it does, such ire
mepdous power now Here is the conclusion
of the article:
sour plan has thus far worked exactly as we
expected in all material things. We always be-
lieved that the South would be aroused by the
movement of this question to that madness that
goes before destruction. Perhaps we could hard
" have imagined the diabolical impudence OF
the Fugitive bill or the Internal absurdity Of
Judge Kane's law But the evil spirit would
cry aloud and rend as before it departed from
us, we always believed. What has been gained
by the Fugitive bill! One slave dragged back
from Boston, against all law, over the PROSTATE
institutions of Massachusetts, two from New
York two or three from Buffalo and three or
four from Philadelphia. We do not take into
the account those carried back from the free
States along the line of slavery, for slaves have
always been recovered in that detachable land
But in the parts of the country where fugitiVes
have been considered safe, these cases make up
about the sum of the triumphs Of the Fugitive
law. And as an Offset we have the rescue of
Shadrach, the battle of Christiana and the
storming of the Syracuse barracoon. How
stands thef agitation account? On which side
Of profit and loss is the balance? This agita-
ton is "the plan" of the Abolitionists, and we
have to thank Mr.. Webster and the slave catching
judges and commissioners, and their whole tribe
for the help they have given US at their own
charges. " hgs, Democrats, and Freesoilers,
are busy doing our work. 1t is our business
to keep them at it, and in due process of time,
out of the chaos of conflicting passions and
opinions, the new polity will take unto itself
shade and substance.-E. G."
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22

The FAIR OF THE South CARoLIEA INsTI.
rUTE.-The opening OF this beautiful exhibition
on Tuesday next will, we hope, prove an impor-
tant era in the industrial progress Of our com
munity. Oar two previous fairs have succeeded
in awakening spirit Of enterprise among our
own mechanics, and those Of other States, ard
developed much Of genius and energy which
would otherwise have remained dormant. Pre-
mums are offered this year, as usual, for the best
specimens in every branch Of mechani-m and art,
also Of cotton, rice, sugar, tobacco, and other
agricultural products, home made steel and iron,
steam engines and all article, Of domestic nan.
ufacture. Our iron and brass foun ries, cotton,
broom, shoe, leather, castor oil, and other facto
RIGS will, we doubt not, be amply represented,
and display satisfactory evidences Of the ability
Of our own people TO compete with their breth
rem Of more Northern attitudes, in producing
most articles indis Jensabe to our comfort, and
luxury too, at our own doors, without the NOR.
tfcation Of being compelled TO obtain them
abroad.
Georgia and Alabima will send their repre-.
senatives, TO confirm what our deleg ties TO the
Macon Fair have just been telling US, OF the won.
derful strides which these States have made in
the work Of manufacturing; and the old North
State is, we trust, prepared to show us few
more such specimens Of her ." X ok Island
brand, "a those which attracted so much admira.
ton at the military hall last year. The occasion
will be one of great general interest, and asso.
cated rs it always has been, with innnmcrable
other novelties and entertainments, for the graf.
ifcatOn Of the many visitors who. at this season,
throng our city, furnishes an interesting item in
the annals Of our gala week. The progress Of
the exhibition will be fully reported in our col
umns and all Of the most important specimens
in each department noticed az much in detail
as our limits and resources Of information may
admit.
The South Carolina railroad company and the
Savannah and Charleston steamboat company
have both literally extended TO visitors at
the fair, the privilege OF going and returning
to the CITY, between the l7th and oath instants.
for one iare-and we have no doubt that all
other companies are ready to furnish the same
facilities of transportation, if called upon to
do so.
We would suggest to the gentlemen having
the management of the institute fair, the plan
adopted at Macon, for Distinguishing members of
the institute by badges, worn during the week,
and answering the double purpose Of insignia Of
membership, and means Of Keeping the asso.
citation before the people. At the Macon Fair,
the blue and pink badges Of the central agricul-
tural society shone conspicuously in every d.
rection Of the city, and were worn with pride
and pleasure by both great and small, the former
including many of the brightest minds and
noblest hearts among Georgia's distinguished
sons Charleston Courier, l3h instant.
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Mississippi without a Governor.

The Offices of governor, president of the sen.
ate, and speaker Of the house of representatives.
having become vacant, the secretary Of state
of Mississippi has issued his proclamation call.
ing the senate together on the oath inst, that a
president thereof may be chosen to exercise the
Office Of governor until the FIRST day Of January.
Mississippi thus presents the singular specta-
Gle Of being without governor till the senate
shall meet on the oath and elect president
Gov. GUroS, who succeeded to the Office, a.
president Of the senate on the resignation Of
Gov. QUrTMAS, has so construed the law as to
make his term Of Office to expire with the period
for which he was elected 10 the senate, viz on
the 4.h Of tho present month, and hence the
proclamation referred TO above The Vicksburg
Wing thinks the inteuegnum will produce much
confusion.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22
MIR. Thrasher's Sentence.

From our Geographic despatch,i it will be seen
that the Georgia arrived at New York yesterday
morning. The most interesting news she brings
relates to the decision in the case Of MIR.
THRAsHER. He has been condemned to the
cruel and ignominous punishment of serving
eight years in the chan-gang, among the vilest
malefactors. This vindictive proceeding on the
part of the Cuban authorities, must excite bitter
indignation in every American heart, and call for
prompt action on the part Of this government
which is bound to protect its citizens everywhere
from the cruel caprice of arbitrary despots-or
the chain-gangs in which they punish their po'
litical offenders.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22

NORFOLK CuTToN FAcroRY.-We learn with
much pleasure that the cotton factory in this
city, which has been lying idle for several years,
has been purchased by Mr.. Alexander Dalrym.
pie, from Ga.gow, Scotland, who intends to put
it in operation forthwith, 4, spinning and weav-
ing cotton cloths. We heartily wish him sue.
cess, and doubt not that his skill and enterprise
will command it. Let US build mp, if we can, a
manufacturing interest in our midst; il is the
surest means Of increasing the population and
establishing the prosperity of the city. Mr.. ID.
is the brother Of our energetic and useful fell
Iow.citizen, Mr. Robert Dalrymple-Norjok
Ue dH
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22
California,

The Address of the Monterey Delegation
which we publish to-day, as well as rhe steady
progress Of organization by the representatives
OF southern California, prove the correctness Of
our repeated assurances that the manifest des.
tiny" Of that State is division into two States,
one Of which must be slaveholding. Events are
marching so fast in that quarter; as TO keep pace
with speculation in this portion Of our extended
ares-and Congress may have to consider and
act on this question earlier than most persons
imagined few weeks since. We shall watch
this movement with much interest
The settlement Of these territorial questions
is as remote as ever and this bleeding wound
bids fair TO burst out sfresh, in despite Of the
eobwsb styptics Of the Compromise surgeons.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22

~ The Southampton speech has brought
Hon. r. ]. WALKER very prominently before
the country, and set our political quidnuncs
specializing on his chances and claims for the
Presidency. ... 49,.
The New York Herald puts him on the
track. The Times and Tribune scowl at him.
The Union publishes his speech. The New
York Mirror administration says: 49,.
"The Times and the Tribune are sneering at
the movements, financial and political, of the
Hon. Robert ]. Walker. We do not hesitate to
tell them, and ask them to make a particular
note Of it," that Robert J. Walker is to day the
strongest Democratic candidate for the Presi-
dency, now in the field. Free trade and resist
ance to despotism, with a liberal margin for an.
nexation, are elements of popularity not to be
laughed at"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22

A plinter at Orange Lake, Florida, write,
under date Of the both Of September, that he
has this year the finest cotton crop he ever saw
He says:
I'VE are now picking more than t,Do thousand
pounds to the acre-it being the second picking.
! believe that several acres Of my Hammock
Orange Grove land, will yield 1900 pounds and
upwards to the acre shall be unable to save
my cotton without help, TO say nothing Of my
sugar cane, which cannot touch. My long cot
ton will yield 800 pounds TO the acre."
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22

NAH laws of general nature, which will not
be hhly oppressive and detrimental to the in
terestsand rights of the people of the southern
countie of California; and that instead of be-
ing leghated for by men who know not, nor
care for teir interests, they may be allowed the
lnvaluableNrivilege of making laws simple and
suitable to weir condition. Such, they believe,
will be the rsut of the formation OF terrific
rial governBet which will be protected on its
frontiers by theUnted States, and governed by
the sons OF thesoil, the owners OF their own
lands persons VIII have a stake in the country,
ana ny those VIII 0 ne in the future great nation
OF freemen, peculialy and entirely American,
covering the Paclicshores of this republic
united, homogeneous md all powerful to fulfil
Its destlnles and its imnlses: embracing within
Its broad arms the meLof every nation, creed
and clime-allaying the hlitical heats and fierce
party strifes OF their Atlatic co.ordinates, and
halllng with open arms andhearts the advent of
the age f3retold by prophet, and sages, when
the earth shall be governed W one language,
simple and clear, the law of nth and reason,
and the empire Of peace and ple,ty.
The undersigned acknowledgement receipt of
communications from San Diego ofOctober 4th,
proposing to hold convention at S,nta Barba-
ra, on the third Monday in October and from
Los Angeles, to hold the convention in that city
on the second Monday Of November. They
still, however, believe that Monterey is the most
central point, and will hold themselves in readi-
ness to meet their brethren of the counties south
of the Bay of San Francisco, in this city.
d.. A. S. TAYLOR.
.:... p. ORD,
J. p. LEESE,
JOSE ABNEGO, IT,.
WIN. S. JOHNSON,
JAS H. GLEASON,
JNO. LITTLE. -.
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eR.The Norfolk Ne,rs snYs:

The New York Day Book, in notice Of The
recent decision of Judge Nelson 10 favor of III,
Southern portion of the NJ. L. Church espresso,
hope of reunion of the two great bodies Of
the Church. We assure him that he need moi
cherish any sch expectation; the Church North
by their covebous conduct and unjust denial oil
right, has merited the scorn of all honest and
Christian men, and never will the Church South
again unite with so INSCRIPTIONS body. Her
former experience has taught a lesson which
cannot be speedily forgotten, and though she
may forgive the wrong, she cannot place herself
again in jeopardy and fraternze with those, who
in their esgerness after mammon, forgot their
duty as Christians and brothers.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22

NEW CONSTITUTION Or VrRGfsIA.-Governor
Floyd has issused his proclamation announcing
the ratification Of the new constitution, by the
people Of Virginia, by majority Of 57,629, out
Of the small vote Of 77,495 polled. There are.
have been received. The governor directs a
general election TO be held on the 9Th Of Decem.
ber as provided for in the constitution, for gov.
ernor, lieutenanteo governor, attorney general, and
members Of the Legislature.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22

The NEW ORLEANS Mon AND THE SPANISH
CoNsUL.-Judge Larue charged the Grand Jury
OF the Fifth district court, on the 10Th inst, in
relation to the late mob, and particularly in re-
gard to the attack upon the premises of the
Spanish consul. He strongly invoked the vim
dcation of the outraged laws, and added: "The
city and country has not only been disg-"eed =
but still further humiliation awaits us-for the
first time in our history, the government is under
the necessity of making to foreign power an
apology and PREPARATION for the acts of its citi-
zens on its own SOIL"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22

The ACCIDENT TO THE STEAMSHIP REPUBLIC
few days since, that the steamship Republic
formerly of, and built at Baltimore, on her las,
trip from Panama to San Francisco, struck upon
n rock near Point Blanco, about twenty miles
from San Francisco, during the prevalence of
dense fog The San Franci-co HeraH has the
following particulars Of the accident
The Republic was envcoped in a dense fog
on Sunday morning, about 9 O'Clock Captain
Hudson Supporting that he was just off the Col
den Gate, put the steamers head to the east, and
steamed slowly along listening a.tentvcly for
! the sound Of the surf This he Mt last heard
ADD became convinced that he was too far 10 the
south, although it was utterly impossible 10 see
50 yards ahead Of the boat. lie therefore turned
to the north and west, but hearing the surf beat
ing still too near, he chrngcd his course again
and headed for the south west, 80 "a TO be On.
tirely clear Of the land. While on this course
the vessel thumped. The engines were imme.
diltely reversed, and she drew easily back II
was not known at this time that any injury haG
been sustained and the steamer had been run
ming for twenty five minutes before any evidence
Of the fact appeared, when the water suddenly
rushed in, put out the fires, and the engines OF
course stopped The anchors were ut once let
30 and The pu19s tried, but they we're found 10
be completely choked by the ashes and coal dust
that had washed into them A. n matter OF
course, the passengers, some 200 IN number
among them Is ladies, were alarmed at first and
proposed Bleaching the steamer, but the GOODNESS
and energy Of Capt. Hudson soon restored or.
der and confidence.
The crew and passengers were instantly or.
ganized into bailing parties barrels were slung
and lowered through all the hatchways. With
this contrvauce the passengers set resolutely to
work, and baiIed out an immense quantity Of
water.
The fog gradually lifted, and showed Captain
Hudson that he was in dangerous proximity TO-
the rocks. lie therefore drew of his crew, and
kedged hs vessel some one hundred fathons
farther out, by which means he acquired a posi-.
ton which, ii the worst threatened, would enable
him to run ashore on a sand. beach to the south.
east. IN this position he remained, the passen.
gers, by the most untiring and unremtting labor
in bailing, being just able to keep the water
which was rushing in, at stand.
In the meantime, INTEL gence of the accident
was conveyed TO San Francisco, and the steam
ship California manned with sailors from the q.
:. ship Vincennes, and the revenue enter Polk.
accompanied by Captain Hudson and Lieut.
Bissel Of the Vincennes Captain McGowan
Of the Polk, and others, Immediately proceeded
to her relief, reaching her at o'clock the next
morning. They found all hands engaged. in
baing, with three feet Of water in hold. After
considerable difficulty, they succeeded in taking
her in tow, and in seven hours afterwards had
her alongside the wharf at San Francisco. She
would soon be repaired again
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22
NOVEMBER Sth, 1851.

GENTLEMEN Nothing will give me more
pleasure than TO attend your meeting; we must
have our own commerce, ships, and mechanics,
and the lumber wealth. and resources Of the
South, should be promoted as that interest will
become one Of the most valuable in our direct
trade with Europe. Success to the shipping in
terests of the South Let there be no flutter.
ing-I hope to see great good follow this de.
monstration. Very truly, your ob't serv't
G. G. BAYLOR.
MeSSrS. Atkinson, Bissiager, Scranton, Pslot,
and Cooper
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22

e" The telegraph yesterday brought the
tidings of the disbandng of the forces of CAR
vAJAL, and consequent failure of the Rio Grande
revolution. The news came by the MORSE line
But other dispatches, subsequently, received by
O'REnLY's line, add that doubts were enter.
tanned at New Orleans of its correctness. We
do not believe il either. The report is improba.
bic, unless diplomacy has done the business
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22

THE REMAINS of Lieut.. Richard NJ. Bache, OF
the u. s. Navy, who was drowned while on ac-
tive service in Humboldts Bay, Of Upper Cali
fornia, when bravely striving TO rescue comrade
from the breakers, were on Saturday borne to
their last resting place in the Congressional
burying ground, attended by his relatives and
few Of his many navy and army friends who
CHANGED to be in Washington at the time.
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|. V. GARNrE, Sec'g.
Jacksonville, f. +.

SIR:-We the undersigned committee. APP
pointed in pursuance of the above resolutions,
very respectfully call your attention to the same,
and would be happy to have YOU meet the citi-
zens of the sea board at the place and time
therein specified. Very respectfully,
A. s. ATKINSON, Waynesville, Ga.
w. s PASSENGER, Savannah, Ga.
ALEX'R SCRANTON, Brurs'k, Ga.
john G.. PELoT, Columbia Co, Fla.
c. COOPER, jacksonville, Fla.
Committee
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22

.S- We referred the other day to the mes.
sage of the Governor of Alabama, recommending
a discriminating tax on articles from those States
which continue the slave agitation. 1t was to
measures of this character that Mr.. CHEvEs APP
piled the expressive term "nibbling."