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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-21
CS7TRFET DEPARTMENT, No. 4 HaI

Records Pubic notice = he,sSs !, rb G Of A.
iovln. pe'1Tr ~ ESTABLISH the GRADE Of sEN IN
TENN and s5 81 Tst cuRB sai
az ara n e ~ 'SEyTSTEENTH STREET, from iMs a.,
u ,ii.bnrsn Gas works, and GRADE ahd II hsrIAh
non non r. rrNCE VACANT Lors on south s'ce OF
~. H-STaEET. bttweeL IN and eth- avs
hbGStTrJ sTF rIGHTH-AVENUE. nom 18th 20 ,<Sr-
y All x,oK, Interested having ooJectsns tneIcto
,sgueed 10 pies, them in Writing 70 nc A.
amber y, issl, JOHN DODGE, Street C'ahuss''asf'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-21

FIaE.-Yesterday morning fire broke
Quit the stable Of Lewis Jolie. No 90 East wen!y
eiehth-st. The fremen were promptly on the ground
ard soon exiInguished the flames Damage sight.
Assistant Capt. Flancreau, of the Eighteenth Ward
Police with section Of men, on the ground
and preserved order.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-21

BOARD OF SUPERvIsoRs.-Incr Of
Salaries-A resolution was offered TO raise the Sala
RES Of the Justices of the various district and police
Courts to $4,000 year and Of the Clerks IN those
Courts TO $3.50 a year The resolution was re-
fcrrpd
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-21

HOUSE THIEyEs.-Two Young men. re-
specially dressed, were arrested onWednesday after
noon BY the police the Sd District, on charge Of
fslonous,y entering dwelling house in Smith-st.,
near Pacihc, in the temporary absence Of Its occu-
pant. and proceeding TO rife the drawers, bureaus,
&c III which occupation they were interrupted by
the euraTce OF the owner, who gave them IN charge
- the Police. They refused 10 give their names
and we're locked up for examination.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-21
Az ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO The ELEc-

An ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE ELEC-
TON DISTRICTS or THE FIRST WARD.-The Mayor
Aldermen and CommOnalty OF the City OF New
York IN Common Council convened, DO o.daln as
follows: /. The First Ward IS hereby divided
INTO four election districts-the lst and Hid Dis
irjcts TO remain as now red by law the III Dis
trict to be divided into two districts, as follows
All that portion thereof bounded by Broadway,
Whitehall 81, the North River Battey-place, Green
wich and Rector SITS, shall hereafter constitute the
lid District of said Ward and the remaining por-
ton, bounded by Greenwich ST.. Ba'tery.place, the
North River and Recor-st, shaft eater constr
tute the WITH Election District Of said Ward Adopted
by the Board of Aldermen, Nov. ii, 1851. Adopted
by the Board Of Assistants, Nov. IA, 1851 Approved
By the Mayor NOV l., 1851
d. T. VALENTINE, Clerk c. G.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-21

CARELESS USE OF FIRE-ARMs.-A lad
about l3 years Of age, named Edward Howell, was
Yesterday taken into custody by officer Mclaughlin
Of the LIST District Police, for recklessly firing pis-
toll (Which was charged with powder only IN.
to the face of boy named Peter Owen who was
passing along Willow-st, near Atlantic, where the
former was standing at the time. Owen was much
burned about the face, and his eyes were badly IN
ured. Howell was brought before Justice King and
fined SIS, and in default, was committed TO the
Jall
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-21

ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SUIcDE.-AbOut
o'clock yesterday morning, a young woman by the
name OF Catharine Canada. residing IN GOid-st sud-
denly became delirous and made an attempt to de-
stToy herself by seiZing razor and attempting 10 cut
hCr throat. She was however, discovered bytne IN
mates of the house before accomplishing the rash
act, and the sharp instrument taken from her pos
csson. The poor woman was still frantic, and as
soon as she was left alone. she made another at
tempt to put end to her miserable existence. by
hanging herself to beam in the garret but was cut
down before life extinct and then transferred 10
The Iunatic Asylum.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-21

SHERIFF's CoURT-Before Commission
ers and Iurv-Inquiry on an allegation OF lsnacy,;
as 10 whether Elizabeth Brown, an aged lazy IS oil
sound disposing mind &c, and capable OF s.A sns
care of her estase. The jury considered WAX 'A'
VS. not and rendered q verjlct accOIdlngN.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-21

AN ELECTION for DIRECTORS Of
Aths BOWERY BANK viii be held al the Banking
Hous. on TUESDAY. Decembsr2 The poll Will be open
nm MN Il tDa ''''" - n G. BRADFORD, Cashier.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-21

DRAFTS on the BANK Of Rn y. a.. y l. y
b-Payable AZ sirnt al parts Of L'..sne''' 's' y
re irsh EuiErEn, scct.t 81 Co. IN prsna~nt
.- s3syH~kF"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-21

4 OANS in large or small sums nego-
i 4 ,s,.d Cash advanced On goods in bond, BY MOL
BROOKE Real Estate Broker and Agess No ~ sg
was-odce noun. 10 to :. ~ 80,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-21

CoURf or GENERAL SESSIONS. NV. ~
Before Judge Bebee and Aid. Ball ana Do ,..,,
Senfraos Of Raesfaf-This morning az the snds3
of the Court Joseph Henry Wagssaf, the p.ese1su.
lsw,er. Who on TUESDAY last was committed lei
having published gross and wicked hoei, was a,
Tsened n ths bar Tor sentence and on beng asksa
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-21

nRAFTS-For any amount on S S,gc. Ps AMI
able in Of the v..6 K ~ Ss1d b. TIE For
rseAytss 80 - EDWARDS. SANFORD ROO a. A11D'
4 Ce's No. &c Hai-st
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07
Photographed for the Richmond Enqu:rerl
:, Sa,r I,c Il Tho markets her, +, "a -
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
RIcu,foND MARKETS. JANUAR,

RICHMOSD Is Els JANUARY 4.
TOBACCO.-No change in prices since las, report
FLOuR-kichmond held al -; Scoussilie IS l2.-duI
WHEAT-Rcd loo lbs cts. white lbs ll2.
CORN-Sales al % 81. cents for old; new IS a &c
cents.
CORN MEAL-70 cents per bIs!el.
OATS-45 cents per bGshe!.
RlE-65 cents.
FISH-Herrngs No Cut 81 80; Gross 81 rs; Macxsrel
No g. So 8. No :, $50; No 81 60i Shad SO e0a So
in better demand.
LARD-Uii Lard :. II cents in barrels, kegs g. q g.:
cents new Lard. g. cents III barrels, kegs ~ cents.
BACON-Thc market is entirely bare Of this article
that lor the present suspend or quotations. except "
new Baltimore Sides which are held al cents; Shoua
So cents.
COFFEE Prime LaguayIa II. TX cents, ':y
scarce; Rio II d IL, cents.
SUGAR-New crop New Orleans brought at cargo sac
81 Is 80 for good 10 laf - - So for commons s. ~
a IS for clarified; Porto Rico old cror, 4 cents.
MULASSES-NLw crop Nsw Orlcans--Saies al 5-a s.,
cents at auction; Cuba - % cents.
SPlRITS--Cognac Brandy sl,75 32o; Rochelle s.! Ss
so American proof 53c ith proof 5uaoo Apple scarce $50
Richmond Rcced Whiskey p cts, ~ l. Kun 81 s. cts.
BEESWi X-Wantrd at - - els. per H.
TEAS-Imperia i5a1c. per h. Gunpowder ID ITO CTS;
Young Tyson 3Da15c Black % a 6o g
RICE-Prlme 81 4 ! CT. Tor new.
NAlLS-3 s., cts.
SOLE LEATHER -iienilocs tanned good, l5s al. ole
damaged Halls etc.
SOlP-Richmund and New York 3E ace.
IRON-pig Iron s2i 10 so, according 10 quality Sweei
s95 per ton; English IS; 1rcdesar Richmond mandatory,
rs; Up Country Bar sS2 81, according equality
RICHMOND LIVE STOCK MARKET-JAs. :.
Cattle al the scales BRING - - 10 50 25 as in qualify
Sheep-Nett 81 - To s. 50, az in quality.
JACOB SHOOK.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07
THTRTY-FIRsT CoNGREss--aD SESSION.
FRIDAY. JASvARy ).
LAND TITLEE IN cAL1FoRSIA.



Mr. GWIN moved and the Senate proceeded TO the con-
deraton Of The bill ascertain and settle the private land
claims in California The question pending vas on the
adoption OF the following amendment PROPOSED ny ar pen
ton. . ,.r, =, . A., ,.. r
The first line, and insert
For the purpose of and settling the private land
claims in the State Of California recorder OF land titles
learned in the law and skilled in the Spanish and English
languages shall be appointed by the President by and with
the advice and consent of the Senate who shall collect and
leen all The public archives of California In relation land
grants. and shall call in for record all tho evidences Of
land titles In California and after receiving the same
shaI return the originals 10 the parties except where
rrery or stimulation shall he suspected by the recorder and
hero there may be written evidence Of the org
nal grant a written statement may be made Of the claim
and received for record stating all the circumstance in
laon thereto and especially all that relates 10 the fact of
actual possession.
SEC and be ii further enacted That snail be the duty
of all towns cities Villages and puebos and OF all missions
which have been secularzed and Of all individuals
claiming ar.s in California, by virtue Of clain
whatever whether derived from Spanish the Mexican
or the California authorities before the conquest OF Cator
MIA Tor by any American officer since the conquest pre-
sent evidences of tile the said recorder upon due
and pubic notification that effect by the recorder.
SEE. s. And bs fuEner enacted That on receiving such
evidences of title the said recorder shall cause the
be recorded in bound books and shall make duplicate 2b
s,racls OF all claims classified according the authority
from which they issued and retaining ore abstract in his
Office shall transmit the other 10 the Commissioner Of the
General Land Office Washington ci,y and shall be the
duty of the recorder in conjunction with The district
orney of the United States for the district in which the
claim may s TO examine the same and believed BY Them
OF eihar 0! her be invalid for any cause shall be The
duty OF the dsrci attorney sse re fGcics stating the
cause against the party possession csman requiring
him TO appear in The district court and show why his
claim should be held be invalid and his grant cancel
led and report of all such decisions by The recorder and dis
tct attorney whether for against the validity OF the
claim snail be made the Commissioner OF the General
Land Office be b him laid before the Secretary of The
INTERIOR be submitted to The Attorney General who may
order sre cias any in which he deems the claim
invalid.
SEC And be it further enacted That In deciding upon
the question of issuing scre against any claimant
the said recorder and dsc, attorney shall be governed
the treaty of Guadaloupe Victoria the law of nations the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07
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THEATRE.

On Friday night came oil Sir "m' Don 5 peneh,
..,s c.andor was smoothly but rather tamey play
ed by all For lisht comedian 10 ASSUME INK
49, ,.,;',, ,,temp; but Mr. Waco under the circum-
sr.,a;ned Sir Peter credilab;. lie would have
- h.,,sr in Charles Surface, which does not suit sir
W., non We have noticed decided Improvement Tor
some nights in the dancing of Miss carne She danced
1aeo A. xeres on Friday night, very smoothly and win
.oue precision. The Rough Diamond" brought out MIS-
s,enbens and Sir William who kept the audience laughing
mill the end Sir William being called before the curtain
made a short speech Of thanks
On Saturday night inmiable Burke gave US such sha
t ,b, our side. ache now He appeasdin BILLY LacSa-
,,oy which was followed by "ole Bull Tonight lie sus
t,ns some of his best characters any poor lone cf'au
bos the blues recipe dose Of Burke
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07
LATEST BY THE TELEGRAPH
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
Photographed Tor The Richmond EnquirerI
WAsnISGroS, JANUARY Ia

Photographed Tor the Richmond Enquirer I
s WNxAs ,rS JANUARY 6, 1851
After the transaction OF the usual morning busn :,
Btadburys resolution relative 10 the removal Of Cn
was taken up, and Mr.. Mangum addressed the Scn, Lay
tending the Of The Administration and ius,,ri
rrMoval complained Of. After concluding Mr. Eng ~
lie loor ard the Senate then adjourned. "s g.,
HOUSE.
Mr. Robinson introduced bill with view /, M
execution of the Bount, Land Law adop led al b PRONG
.;on of Congress- The consideration OF the s' sci
oo.tooned ill Thursday week. !on !
The House refused 10 suspend the rules IN s,,, .
Holmes 10 introduce resolution insrruciinr The W.
on military affairs 10 bring in bill! comforting on c
Scot, the rank OF Lieutenant General. oenef|
Mr.. Julian moved 10 suspend the rules 10 enaNa H.,
present memorial from The Ouakcrs of Indiana oyai 'a
Inc repeai of the Fugitive Slave Law: Mr. morhs o'
for tbn memorial 10 the committee the Judci,, W '
structions To bring in bill in conformity 10 the MN ~
the petitioners.
yotc-ayes 81, noes lis, after which II adjourned
photographed for the Richmon! En.uirerl
.,,,,,,, an TIT CITE ,,1 HE" , losK JAN 6.
Thc steamer Georgia, with $50 passengers ana -
hundred thousand dollars in gold arrived here ,ot w
weeks later from California. NV"
The steamers Oregon and Republic have recently s,..
TWO millions three hundred thousand dollars in rc ~
mama.
Tie cholera still prevailing at San Francisco and OH.
pieces Among who have lately cct with il, il M~
BigelJw OF Sacramento City.
All kinds Of produce wer" IN great abundance.
The prices Of Hour and groceries were declining
The rniny season had commenced in Plnama snd ,,..
Hoods had in many places d.lused the land
Photographed Tor the Richmond Enqu:rerl
New foar, Jas. 6-Tne markets here are unch.anssa
Photographed for The Kichmont Enquirer
'-'''oRr, jan C.
Gov Lowe OF Nd. was inausu.a,' T. In his "A
dress he takes strong ground in favor the Coas,ia
NM nj the Cinprom.se bill OF last session Of Co,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07

On SATURDAY in consequence Of the continued iln,ss -
yudpe Judson of the u. S. District Court the e's'
Long was again postponed Judge h'''' '', .,;, rio
Judge j. should remain SICK he woud hi'''S'' ''
examination Of the case.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07
DIED.

piIp Friday ric 81 instant Eai past O'Clock VI ate
lne--. MARY ROSETTA. ae.d IL years daughter o Vim
Mar-are lane Wood 81 sweet ani interesting car
lie ul. sad hl love her her In.
prai,- tor al ~ her t
kinies size eFaced urie her sickness pa'Iens
der suffering, aaI seeac: higher unusual
herae- She expressed belief the 81 iouI love AID REDEEM
nc.cy, aud dc. IN lie full III his pardonire
'i,rrure thought, were bone
I,kr fumes sacred incense o'e the clouds
And waited thence n Angels wings through
~ light, 10 the bright ,ourcs of all
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07

The STATE Senate re-asscmbed Yesterday, MIR. Speaker
Dennis in The Chair The bills before them referred TO
the appropriate committees.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07

SALE OF LAND.
The farm of Mr.. lsnlc Chrsman, Newton in Fred
erck county sold few days ago. si50l per
Mr.. \. W. Kline, OF that vicinity.
This little farm Of only i59 acres c. arabic and ,enansd
10 Mr. Kline only in par! had melted its former
the past yea. $500 profit exclusive of gar
den &c This speaks well for internal improvements and
good husbandry in the Valley OF Virginia:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07

gDARTICULAR ATTENTION IS reque-e!t 10 olr assor
rch coiori Silks Paris Cashnr=s AMI Monsesns Pop
ln French Meraos Lace Cape and ahsr Fancy Goods
Will be sold Al bargains .uch Those
aI;t.y -.i D. lac. CHRISTIAN e. LATHROp,
ian - Main Street
HOLLAND tIS.Two pipes superior, Custom House,
i Dee =. fer sale hy DAVENPORT. ALLEN & ca
NISE. - baskets Champagne Wine NJ superior qualify
w sale by DAVENPORT, ALLEN 4 90.
A ARLEANS CLARIFIED SUGAR, II .i..s Tor sale ty
~ Jan. r. " SKINNER
CYRUP BUCHU AND BARK Popular preparations BY
- DR.. James Cooke. ADGE GRAY,
Jan. | liz Main Street
DINE APPLE CHEEsE.- Is boxes OF prime Qu4Iily Tor
Il sale By
Jan E. H. SKISKER
MACK EREL.-iu half tarels No. | Nfackerel,
Vl Bo inspection; 80 kits 10 do 20 barrels No do
for sale By tJan 81 E. SKINKER
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07

,r.sv and care could not be felt for their exposure ana '
danger Of errors as would be for boys upon whom me GUY
would be forced and always be considered hardship
This arrangement Think decidedly The pes' 10 p'''
with and after experiment oil a lew years Il = nou =;
found better amalganate The "'iaro Win "' "'oO'
| cnnii easily l,. done
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07

We regret learn that Mr.. Maupin Of Williamsburg
committed suicide by hanging himself Thursday last
about learn that he left his house in Williamsburg
about II o'clock A. NJ for his farm, which short
The rope used o the purpose seemed have been creased
for the occasion.
Mr. VI. OF the firm Of Sheldon and Aiaupin a man
beloved and respected by all who knew him. for his enter
prise energy and perseverance He leaves large and in
teesting family TO mourn his untimey end Norfolk Daily
S,1rs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07

ESFORMATIOS hying :c Esc that VII
LIAM III WRIGHT. CHARGED with felony Committed Ia Cio!ie
frl iaf-c therefore
hereby of. y reward hundred III! MY dollars 10 any person
shall William " wight and deliver
AM ! do require all
officers Commonwealth. cIs aut n. and request ~
llr!. thu atle,IG
the said William II N:h,. that tie he brought justice
under hand Gnvefno uncr lr sea ~ tts
tuiamCn~ eaA Richmond ms al d1! oi January, Ia
lsiAi! ,-ar !s,
IN lloyd.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07
OFFICE or THE JAMES RIVER AMI MA
NAWIiA COMPANY
NJ THE GovEKNoM OF vInCINIA

NItHMOND JANUARY ITH. ISd
A MEETING the Stockholders the jam. River snd IA
IN nawha t"mpay wll DC held Lonills Office, h
eiy this evening a. halt pact o'ci." K.
Jan. WI p MrSrORD. Secretary
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07

In our report Of the House proceedings in yesterdays pa
per- incorrectly stated that MI buesntr presented
petition on the subject Of the Bandonve Kingwood, &C.,
turnpike road &C. II should have been Mr. fa'.ar OF
Preston
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07

nILS.-5 casks pure unbiearhed Spcr oil
" ~ do pure winter bieschrd 10
- 10 bledeaed Winter Solar on
ia. 10. do. pressed Lag. on
- bills Tanncrs 0ii
~ baskets Oive Dlt--oi fair BY
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07
IRON, STEEL AND VAN. RODS.

49,. iISWN. - = = = IT.. ~, ~ isUS
~ SwEDES COUNTRY AND ENGLISH Iron, with IN
suipl, manufactured by mnpsin Gmym mad oiscrap iron A.
comprising nearly al square quarter three
half twelve iachcs vide, round luar'
hail iches band from I've inches wide hoop ifo
three quarter inches vide
ton Plough Plates
Cast German Eng sh ini American Batsred se
, oas American and STe.rs NAH kois
tons Plough Iron. nom toi".lve lnches wide.
buhde Shr-l Iron, assorted Sore, and sale BY
McGRTDER a Sons
Next M. old vi Wortham %
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07

An election took place on last Thursday in this district
composed oi the counties Of SHENANDOAH Hardy, and War
ren fill the vacancy in the State Convention occasone,
by the resignation Of Green b. Sanues Esq. The candi
duties A. K. IEEM and MAnK BIRD, Esq We have nj
with tho exception Of the New Market precinct which
stants Bird H. Meem 70 The will be unusually small
throughout tue district owing the shartness of the no
lice, and the little ine.est manifested in the election
.Ner Market Denocrct
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-07

yen,Ion took recess until 4 p VI. yesterday afternoon
Form o.c.o-x, p M.-The Convention re-assembed and
further discussed IT, question Of the proper place Tor hc
meeting meeting rrsou,ion Of Mr. MUSCOE GARRETT of Es
sex which provides for the appointment OF committee OF
10 enquire and report upon the paccaoiy o procuring
Rchond 0, elsewhere suitable place Tor holding the ses
sons Of the body ant The adjournment OF the General AS
senbly The Chair appointed the following as The commit
tee viz Messrs. W. Garnet Claiborne LYONS Leake aho
Ferguson. - ,,o MA,
Of Mr MONCURE of s. postpone indefinitely, me whole
snb,cct-in which Messrs. Mcncure, Garnet, White
Anderson Ianney and t. u Scott par'ic'pa'eu' i"e nv
AZ LYONS had i,:oyed resolutions declaring that the
Conventions required BY law 10 sit IN e Capo ana aN
ing the Legislature carry out the law oy proydins
necs yr the sttngs of the Convention rms ana Mr Gar
pct. resolution were discussed by Messrs Lyons LeaEr
f. Scott Cooke ard Ferguson-and hnaiy MT. na'hetS
resolution adopted, as stated 2ao,c.J -.
Nr. ]. T. MARTIN presented y proposition from the
Trustees oil upiversast Church, 10 rent er turch
nm liberal er;us--wicb with the other propositions re-
csyed In the morning reiesd TO said committee OF D.
poposio the city Editors 70 pm, Inc reports
conOiuy, was itotipn o., Mr' oanL!-i., "'' :" 'e
table and ordered 10 he printed. -
On motion Of Mr. HOPKINS, the corrected rules were
ered TO be printed for the of the ConvcntionWhich
then adjourned, TO meet at ~ TINS morning
II is evident from The development OF sentiment yeser-
day tina, the Convention will not occupy the Hall OF the
House OF Dele gates Jointly win the HOUSE "
and ,hpt if suitable place for meeting can be obtained IN
ph,o,o they will remain here and occupyi,. That our
Jv can furnish such 4 place. there can be no DOUBT
To say nothing Of the Churches which may be Obtained
there /. Lafayette Hail. large and noble oom OF central and
convenient situation which in 10 days can be arranged TO &C.
commodae as many persons the Hall Of the House Of Dee
u,,cs Its now entirely empty and OF course there sHsn'
echo This always the case in an empty house. however
small With me soor covered with mating or carpet win
furniture &C. and with convenient galleries. TINS appa
.ent defect can easily be- Iemedied have no tain IN
acoustics We think the public interest requires ha' '
hold its sessions in this city, near the CaPo
and the public archives therefore, respectfully but earn
s,y contend that city !gish the necessary accom-
nodaons apd we are satisfied that the ccwm'tee will 50
ind it TO &c, ans report.
In our report Of the House proceedings in pa
YER it was incorrectly stated that Mr. Buekner presented
etition on the subject Of the Brandonvie Rngwood &C.
turnpike road, &C. II should have been Mr. Faic'ar OF
PRESTON.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-07-15

who has resided here many, years, told me he had
never yet witnessed the scenes here detailed.
On the following day ! saw the whrling der
wishes perform at Pen. The mosque was an octa-
gon, with a,gaery for eoncealing females, yet
giviag them Z shsnce to look ON all about and
below them. An orchestra contained poor flute
player, a drum, and something producing noise,
but not likely to be mistaken for harmony. The
Of the mosque being cleared, the elect breth-
rem, wearing high concal felt caps dressed in short
cloth jackets, heavy full skirts and barefooted,
formed circle. Alternate prayers, chants, huns,
and bowings, prepared the dervishes for their gym
nsstc exercises, which were commenced with u
certain terrible explosion of discordant sounds from
all the instruments at once. Paying their obei-
sancs to the priest who was in green habit,
squatting on soft sheepskin with the wool on,
the twenty one began to turn round slowly on an
axis, while they gradually progressed onwardly
round the room, keeping the circle mathematically
exact By little and little the furor was developed,
and they whirled with rnpidity. 1t was repre-
ssntation. to my mind of the solar system in min
iature. While each revoved on centre, all were
going round the room. They had a sleepy express
sion, as though in vertigo, and that is the stage
at which they feel themselves absorbed or ex-
panded, I know not which, into communion with
the divine essence. Boston Medical Journal.