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Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08
FROM THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.

Files Of the Polynesian the 23d of August. They
principally filled with report Of the proceeding Of tn,
Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society," the annual meeting
which commenced the llth Of August. The receipts
the society for this the first year of its existence
sl444475, Of which $500 invested in bond and mort
gage and S29l 81 the hands Of the treasurer The
remainder bad been expended in printing proceedings
penses procuring premiums the Of $685. By
Of the Legislature, the Government approprates
equal with the society to be distributed in premiums
The volcanic mountain Maunaoa had given tokens of
eruption early in August letter in the Po!ynesian, dated
at Hlo on the 18th of that month, says
The great Maunaoa, that generally thought
be quite extinct is in action. For few days heavy
cloud having the appearance of smoke has been observed
hover the summit Of the mountain. Last night the
mountain stood in bold relief unobstructed by clouds
mist and presented sublime end awfuy grand appearance,
bechng forth flames and cnders that again fell 10 showers
distance. The heavy bank of smoke that lowered its
top presented the appearance Of the mountain itself poised
upon its apex is possible that another eruption may take
place like that of ls43 and liquid lava be flowing down
its sides
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08
THE TROUBLES ON THE TEXAN BORDER.

Galveston papers of the oath instant bring some interesting
upon the frontiers of Texas in view
OF the nsurrecton in Tamaupas and The hosies of the
western Indians It stated that dispatches have been sen
by Gen. TwIGGs in accordance with orders from the
erament at Washington, Gen. p F. SMITH, nsructing
him to the bis command prevent armed
petitions from crossing the Rio Grande with view to aid in
the revolution n Northern Mexico These ORDERS
by the Texas papers, by requiring Gen SMrrH to withdraw
portion Of the forces under him from the Indian frontier will
more less impede the active which be had in
temptation for the defence Of the border settlers from the
cursions Of the Red men.
is said that Gen. SMITH conempates entire change
in the disposition Of the military posts the frontier The
infantry TO be stationed the Indian country and in
stronger force than hereofoe that h greater number of
men will be placed at each post though the number Of posts
will thereby be diminished The points designated for these
new military stations though not positively determined on
the Clear Fork Of the Brasos the Concho and San Saba
the Liano The regiment of mounted raemen will be
kept actively engaged in traveng the country from the
Nueces the Rio Gande, and such other will be
taken will render to impossible for hostile Ind
elude the military in their marauding incursions.
train of twenysi large wagons fourteen of which
loaded with stores destined for the Boundary Commission
left the camp San Antonio few day for Ell Paso
The San Antonio papers have from Ell Paso to Sep
tember 18th. The military post Ezsrio hadbeen vacated
and the post Franklin would also be vacated in few days.
The troops to be moved up the Rio Gande and
toned about the line of 80 degrees Fears entertained
that the Indians would take advantage of the removal of the
troops and make descent upon the inhabitants and steal of
their property.
1t is said that considerable party Of miners who spent
last the Gla, have made good work in digging
gold. The Gila gold mines said to be very rich
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08
FROM HAVANA.

By the accounts from Havana brought by the
steamer Empire City, being to the 3Olh ultimo, il
appears that Mr.. THRAsHER has not been released
as was announced by the New Orleans Delta 2
A letter to the Journal of Commerce says that he
is to have an open trial next week, and that the
American Consul will appear in his defence. The
same writer says that Mr.. II. is not permitted to
confer with friends or the Consul. The Consul
has asked to be permitted to visit him, but is told
that the case is out of the control of the Captain
General, and in the tribunals and that the inter-
diction of communication cannot be removed.
The prisoners that yet remain at Havana for
transportation to Africa are in tolerable condition,
and supplied with good clothing and other COM
forts. Five in the hospital improving, and nine
are in the castle at the "Punta." 1t is not known
at what moment transportation will be provided for
them, or whether any more will meet with the
cemency of the Captain General and be permitted
to return to their homes.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08

The estate JoHN McDoNosH -In the New Orleans
Delta" of the 29h ultmo have the following account
the last years administration of this estate by the acting
estamentary executors, Christian Roseus F. B. DAqun,
W. E. Leverich, and A. d. Crossman
The executors that all Mr.. McDonoghs property
mains in kind having been sold but they propose TO
sell $2 900 Of the bonds of the First Municipality for the
purpose raising fund pay the debts Of the estate They
also claim compensation the exclusion Of the nonresident
executors The cash receipts Of the estate since December
ID amount to S40979 and the rents and insurance to
S47Ol6; total receipts SsS095 The have paid
out for charges against the estate, S5S63 The largest
paid for notara and attorney fees. Tue notares
charged $4,000 for making the inventory and they
allowed S3 0O0 The attorney of the estate Levi Pierce, is
allowed S5 900 for his services The inventory Of the pro-
perty the parish Of Orleans amounts to 1879, ll6, to
which added Of received since the inventory
closed $l364l The inventories in the parishes Of JEFF
ferso IbervIe East Baton Rouge Livingston, Assumption,
st. Landry, 81 Tammany, ST. Bernard and Paquemines
$50l, lS9, making grand total Of ST. 493 949
upon which the executors charge commission Of 23 per
cent, amounting to $l2 469 "a for each executor Eve in
number total commissions S62 34s for Crossmsn, Roselius
DAqun, Levericb, and John Spear Smith The bills pay
abe issued by the tesator, amount to Sll6303 There
also number Of claims presented bn not acted upon by
the executors including claim Of $2 500 each for services
appraisers, by H. W. Palfey and g. Kursheedt These
figures show that it will be time before the estate will
have surplus Indeed, the charges and debts look they
would keep up par passu with the The schedule
inventory Of Mr. McDonoghs properly makes closely
written volume of l,07l pages.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08
AFFAIRS IN HAYTI.

The foreign Consuls Hayi serious issue with the
black Emperor SouLoUaUH the question Of the subugaon
of the eastern part Of the island occupied by the Domincan
who have for considerable number years maintained
independent Government The dearest wish Of bis black
Majesty conquer these Domincans and thus bring the
entire island under his rue For time past threats have
been made by the English and French Consu (and has
been heretofore stated that this Government acted with Eng
land and France in the matte that they will blockade all
the ports Of the island if Sououque hoste
Up to this time Sououque has evaded giving any such pro-
MISE Taking advantage of the presence Of unusually
large number Of French and English menowar in the Hay
ten waters these Consus lately proceeded to Gonaves
where they the Emperor, who through the
island, q, the head Of about four thousand men.
By the arrival Of the brig Monte Christo and schooner
Emene this port Gonaves dates the l4h instant have
been received. The following extract Of letter from in
egent person Of that place will show the present posture Of
afii s.:
"The Emperor has just gone through this place bis
turn from the Cape The foreign Consus determined
to have the question Of the Spanish part settled and think
they will gain ,her point. At first, indeed, il their in
ten,ion bring affairs settlement here five menof-
having been in port at time-three English and two
Fren, but appears letter having been received from
Minister Of War, promising satisfactory arrangement in
Port Prince, induced them wait TIE affair, however
become serious should the Hayien authorities keep
their word Our ports will be blockaded and those living
shore will be the sufferers"
Tie Emperor probably reached Port Prince on the l2h
and s the had sailed for that place obtain his
answer Opinions various to the probability Of his
consenng to the demands made upon him. Many think
tha, he will be obstina. e.-Bosf0n 1rapelier.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08
COTTON CONVENTION AT MACON, (G.o)

The SOUTHERN PLANTERS CONVENTION met at
Macon (Geo.) on the 2sth ultmo, and organized
by electing Ex-Governor MOsELEY, of Florida, Pre-
sdent, and thirteen Vice Presidents. The Con-
vention very largely attended, the object being
to devise some plan to render the cotton planters
of the South more independent of the vicissitudes
OF trade, and to secure for them more uniform
prices for their great staple.
We learn from the correspondence Of the New York
Courier that the Convention unanimously passed resolutions
in favor OF plan to establish direct trade between the
South and the Continent OF Europe They advocated
by Mr. BArLER our Consul at Amsterdam, in address,
in the course Of which be presented from merchants
in Amsterdam and Rotterdam proposing cooperate with
the merchants of the Southern States in accomplish the
design.
The great desdeatum obvate the ruinous fucua-
tons in the prices Of their staple. But there was great
variety Of opinions the subject might have expect
ed, and would not be strange if of them right
for the project less in short than to repeal that ancient
law Of which that price shall be dependant
the abundance of supply and the eanestness Of demsnd
Various modes of doing away with the connection Of these
two clements were suggested but none being considered
sfactoy, the whole matter finally referred to commit
tee of twenyone, who could not after ALL agree upon any
definite scheme.
A proposition then rejected which provided that
planters should make returns to Central Committee to be
established Of the cotton housed by the middle Of January
and further that than twohirds of the crop should
be sold before the st of May and for not less than eight
pound and that the remaining third should be sold
time to be recommended by the Central Committee 43
for ii, AZ against.
minority report presented in favor Of the Florida
scheme for Cotton Planters Association, with capital Of
twenty millions Of dollars and warehouse for the storage
cotton, whereby prices might be contracted This the
violent opposition of the Convention.
Resolutions were finally adopted recommending Central
State, and County Associations collect statistical and ge
neral information respecting the production and consumption
Of cotton.
committee also appointed procure such legislative
acts may be for the interest of planters Resolutions
were also passed to encourage Southern manufacturers
ploy slave labor in their factories.
Having urged another Cotton Planters Convention, and
exhcred delegates to the public the subject by
lectures and otherwise, the assembly adjourned die
after session Of several days, in which will be observed
that very little business transacted.
The Convention comprehsnded three hundred members of
whom two hundred from about half the counties Of
Georgia sxyeight from quarter of those of Alabama
nineteen from Eve counties Of Florida and from
each Of several other Southern Saes The correspondent
Of the Courier and Enquirer says that there harmony
of views concord Of action and that the whole proceed
ing excited little interest, and considered failure
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08

The Riot AT CHAGREs.- officers of the steam
er Ohio report that the riotous proceedings which
were taking place at Chagres when the Cherokee
departed had been quelled, and peace was entirely
restored. The persons principally engaged in the
outbreak were the Jamaica negroes and the native
boatmen. There were several severe fights be-
tween them, resulting in a heavy loss of life on
both sides.
It is stated that the next steamers Of the u. s.
Mail Steamship Company from New York for the
lsthmus will avoid Chagres. and proceed direct to
Navy Bay, the Panama railroad being completed,
and cars running by steam from that point to
Gatune @
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08
Letters from LIBERIA Of the 24th Of July give ac

Letters from LIBERIA Of the Gath Of July give ac-
counts Of the steady progress Of the Republic.
The prospects of the new settlement of Bassa
county were very favorable. The harbor which
is to constitute the seaport at that place, and which
had been kept from the settlers by the jealousy
of chief who is an cid ally OF the save-traders,
had at length been peaceably taken possession of.
Buildings were in course of erection, including a
good warehouse, from which il is proposed to sup
ply shipping with provisions, &c. The harbor is
deep and well protected. and vessels can, conse-
quently, discharge alongside in one-fourth the time
occupied in landing cargo at other Liberian towns
As the place is healthy andsupplies excellent water
up with great reluctance. and it may probably now
be selected, instead of Monrovia, as port Of call
for the contemplated screw-steamers between Eng
land and Fernando Pc. II is 10 be called Cresson,
in acknowledgment Of the labors Of Mr.. Elliot
Cresson in promoting Lberian colonization.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08
FROM THE nEw ORLEANS pIcAruxx

FROM HEW 0RLEANS PICAYUNE
We regret to hear that the wound of Judge THonHrox, Of
Alabama, has further nHamed and is thought to endanger
his life, Notwithstanding the amputaton Of his hand. II will
be remembered that the Judge, in political discussion
in Greene county, (Aa the Southern question, got into
personal conflict with Chancellor CLARks, and struck the
Chancellor in the mouth, woundng himself in the hand
The wound mortified, and amputation Of the hand per-
formed II is stated that the Inflammation has proceed
ed far that the will have to be removed chance
for saving life.
Judge THoRHToS is an eminent lawyer has been Of
the Judges Of the Supreme Court Of Alabama and is
Of the commission recently appointed by the President to
settle the land claims in California.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08
PROPOSED DIVISION OF OREGON.

movement has lately been set on foot by the
settlers in Oregon Territory which has for its OBJ
ject the organization of separate Territorial Go
yernment for that portion (which lies to the north
of the Columbia river. II is to be called the Co.
umbia Territory, and throughout its vast extent is
well adapted to agriculture, commerce, and manu-
featuring. The total absence of all municipal law
and civil officers the great distance from the seal
of the present Government, and the isolated stua-
ton of this part Of the Territory therefrom, and
many other reasons, are urged as to the Proprlety
of the organization of separate Territorial Go
vernment. For the promotion of this object q
Convention of twenty-five delegates assembled al
Carolitz, Lewis county, on the 29th OF August
and, after discussing the matter, unanimously adopt
ed the following resolution
oTha, committee Of three be appointed by the P.esi
dent Of the Convention prepare suitable memorial OF
that subject Congress- and that the be forwarded
the Delegate in Congress from Oregon Territory, requesting
him to use his influence procure the organization Of Sc
parate Territorial Government"
committee on districts and counties having been
appointed, the territory north of the Columbia ri
yer was divided into twelve counties, with vel
prescribed boundaries. The Convention is to mee'
again at Olympia some time about the middle o.
next May, there to form State Convention, pre-.
paraory to asking admission into the Union as one
of the States thereof. provided that Congress has
not at that time organized Territorial Govern
ment.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08
THE DECISION IN THE TELEGRAPH CASE

We have already stated that the United States
Circuit Court sitting at Philadelphia, had decided
the case of French and Others, Of the Morse line Of
the Magnetic Telegraph, and Rogers and others,
Of the Balm line Of Telegraph from Washington to
New York. The decision settles number of prin-
cipes Of great importance to those engaged in tele.
graphing by electro-magnetism, and to inventors
generally. The Court decided all the questions in
controversy in favor Of the claimants under Prof.
Morse's patents, and declares the process and APP
paratus used on the Balm line for telegraphng and
recording signs at distance infringements of
Morse's patents. The points ruled by the Court
in this case are
l. That an art is the subject Of patent, well as an
implement or machine. 2. That inventor may
der and obtain reissue Of his patent than II
cessary g. That Prof. Morse the first inventor Of the
art Of recording signs distance by Of electro
netsm, the magnetic telegraph That the several parts
elements of the Morse Telegraph covered and protected
by his patent inventions, and are really new, either
SINGLE independent inventions, parts Of new COM
bnaion for the purpose specified That the patent grant
ed to Prof. Morse for his Local Circuit valid and tha,
the Branch Circuit of the Balm line is infringement Of
it. That the subject and principles Of the chemical ee
These the ohief questions In dispute, end the
opinion OF me Court, delivered by Judge KANE, is
clear and precise in their adjudication. The coun-
sci for the complainans were directed by the Court
TO prepare the draught Of decree to be made by the
Court in accordance with the prayer of the bill and
the decision made as above. Judge KANE, in the
course of his remarks upon the originality Of Prof.
Morse's invention, and the ingenuity displayed by
others in attempting to avail themselves Of his dis
coveries, by devising new modes Of attaining the
same end as he attains, makes some very just OBJ
servations upon the idle claim of these persons to
be considered inventors. He says:
"They doubt all Of them inventors the
who first types in mould, FIRST bent metal into the
practical semblance Of the gray soosequi first devised
sympathetic ink that the curious in eer-wing might veil
their secrets from the profane All these toled ngenious
and well to advance embelish pre-existiDg art But
they had share in the discovery of the ITSELF and can
claim share the property, which its discovery may
have conferred anohe than he who has devised
proprate setting for gem assert interest in the gem
ITSELF" 4t
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08
FROM OREGON.

The Oregon Spectator Of September 23d states tha, immi
grants to that country rapidly anivng though late
had seriously retarded their progress through the
tans Snow fell in the Cascades to the depth of eight
inches. The suffering from cold. and in few instances
from lack Of provisions represented have been very
great Animals became chilled be unable proceed
AMI parties frequently compelled to camp and shield
themselves from the storm in the best possible until it
abated, or until relieved by assistance
correspondent at the Dalles that the Snake Indians
have been somewhat troublesome. mr. Hudson Clark, Of
Scott county, Illinois, who, with his mother sister, and bro
tbe had got ahead Of his train attacked BY about thirty
Indians, Raft river, about forty miles west oil Fort Hail.
His mother and brother were murdered.
few days previous the commission OF thess ouages
the band Of Indians attacked wagon owned by Mr.
Miller Of Westero vrgni., and killed bis brother nlaw
Mr. Jackson and wounded young lady, daughter Of Mr.
NJ MI. Miller was also seriously wounded, but 1t was
thought be would
Mr. HsrpooI's train of twenty wagons was likewise at
tackled near the place. and after light OF Two hours
Indians wore repused. with considerable loss
The Rogue River Indians also reported to be very
troublesome
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08
FROM THE SAVANNAH nrpUBLIcAN.

Consul OwEN.-We received by brig Gulnare,
at Charleston, the subjoined note from Mr.. OWEN.
We comply with what we suppose to be his wish
(ts publica,ion) with pleasure, and we doubt not
the public will accord to him the favor he asks:
HAYASA, 0cyoeAK 70, 1891.
15the Editors ofthe Savannah Republican.
errrLEmES UnclaI Information Of my recall,
but the fact is announced in the papers of New Orleans and
New York. must request that you will do the favor
to ask that the public shall not judge till they shall hear
me fully. ask nothing from their mercy, but have
right to justice. Very respectfully, &C.
A. F. OWEN.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08

DzLAwAnE ELrcTIox.--To-dsy the people Of Delaware
hold an election decide the question Of Constitutional
Reform put before the people in the usual form, For
Convention" "Against Convention" The objects
contemplated in the reform !. Free Suffrage; Single
District Representation 3. Equality in reference to Official
Qualification The Election Of Public Officers by the
Peoples s. Judicial Reform s. The f1idiiy the osiion
Of the State in reference the Negro Question Tax Re-
form 8. Annual Elections g. The Veto
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08

Mr. ZEv1LEr the special agent Of the Post Office Depart
men actively pursuing his inquiries as to the possibility
Of an Of speed the mail service between New York
and New Orleans. We learn from exchanges that his
nvestg aon the route have fully satisfied him that gain
Of hours The time at present consumed in the
transmission Of the mail be effected between the
points indicated Nineteen hours Of this time will be saved
between New York and Mobile, and the remainder is to be
effected between the latter city and New Orleans. his in
creased speed is thought be accomplished without
abrdgng the time allowed on the route connexions
at difficult points.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08

GREsADA.-We have papers from Cathsgena 10 the Re-
public Of New Grenada Of the l4h Of September They
contain documents relative the submission Of the revoers
Of Antioqua One Of the chiefs Braulio Enao, first offered
lay down his the promise Of complete immunity
for himself and his followers in regard TO the pas both to
their persons and property. The other principal chief Bor
rero who claimed be at the head Of two thousand men,
call heads Of families, and possessing fortune, made
the proposition. The proposition accepted Gen
HKRRERA commanding the Government troops granted the
amnesty, on the condition of dsarmng-N y Com. ADJ.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08

RHopx IsIAKp-The General Assembly Of Rhode Island
adjourned last Friday evening, after session Of four days.
Kingston The time Of the Assembly was mainly occupied
BY private business.
Ths Commissioner on the Rhode Island and Massachu-
Boundary Line ordered make full and accurate
report Of the situation of e controversy bstween the two
States the subject
The bill for the total abolition Of imprisonment for debt
founded contract passed in The Senate without dv
sion. and for want Of is, in the House continued to
the nsxt session.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-08

CONSERVATION TO THE EFrscofArE.-The Row DR..
WILL was consecated Assistant Bishop Of Ccnseecut
in ST. Johns church, Hartford, on the 29h uimo. The
RI. Rev. Bishops De Lancy. Of Western New York Chase
Of Nsw Hampshire, Heushaw, Of Rhods Island. Easrn,
VI Massachusetts Bownell Of Connscticut Burgess. of
Maine, and Hopkins Of Vermont with ninsyf,s Of the in
fssr clergy from Connecticut and the adjoining satss
present. Seventy Of the number robsd in their
piece and the ceremonies said to have bssn highly i'm
posing The sermon was delivered By Bishop Busss from
tbs 26h and 27th Of the 2cd chapter Of st. Luke.