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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-11

CHAkLESS WESCOTT, J
LAWRENCE ODELL, 3CemnlssioneIs.
HENRY BEEkMAN, .
Dafed New York. Sent 9th, A. ID 1851 s29 tDl3
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26

exertons. They had once more recon-
mencei their labors to clear out the boat,
when one of his legs was seized by a
shark. Even whilst suffering the most
horrible torture he restrained the express
sion of his feelings, for fear of increasing
the alarm of the men; but the powers of
his endurance were doomed to he tried
80 the Utmost; another limb was scrunch-
ed frun his body, and uttering deep
gspan he was about to let go his hold,
wilen he was seized by two of his men
aad placed in the stern sheets.
s<Yet when his whole frame was con.
vulsed with agony, the energies of his
mind vemained as strong as ever; his own
pain was disregarded, he thought only of
the preservation Of his crew. Calling
to his sile a lad of the name of Wilson,
who appeared to oe the strongest of the
remaining few, he exhor.ed him, in the
event of his surviving, to inform the
Admiral that he was going to Cape
Ontario in .earch of the pirate when the
unfortuhateacciden occurred. Tell him,
he continued, that my men have done
tEeir duty. aud that no blame is attached
to them. have but one favor to ask,
and that is that he will promote Medium
to be gunnev.'
Gle then shook each man by the hand
and bade them farewell BY degrees his
strength began 20 fail, and at las: became
so exhausted that he was unable 20 speak.
lie remained In this state until the sunset,
when another panic seized the men from
a reappearance Of the sharks; the boat
gave 9 lurch, and the gallant commander
found an end to his sutirages i'll watery
grave.-Gilly's Shipwrecks Of the RoyaI
NauY,
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26
A SIBERIAN WINTER.-A traveller

A SIBERIAN WINTER.-A ., traveller
gives the following description OF a ST.
, berian winter:
The traveller in Siberia, during the
winter, is so enveoped in furs that
he can scarcely move; and under the
thick fur hood, which is fastened to the
bear skin collar and covers the whole face
one can only draw in, as it were by
stealth, little of the external air, which
is so keen that it causes very peculiar
aud painful feeling to the throat and
lungs. The distance from one halting
place TO another takes about ten hours
during which time the traveller must al
ways continue on horseback, as the
cumbrous dress makes it insupportable
to wade through the snow. The poor
horses suffer at least as much as their
riders, for besides the general effect Of
the cold, they are tormenIed by ice fOrm-
ing in their nostrils and stopping their
breathing. When they intimate this by
a distressed snort and a convulsive shak.
ing of the head, the drivers relieve them
by taking out the pieces of ice, to save
them from being suffocated. When the
icy ground is not covered by snow, their
hoofs often burst from the effect Of the
cold. The caravan is always surrounded
by thick cloud of vapor; it is not only
living bodies which produce this effect,
but even the snow smokes. These
evaporations are instantly changed into
millions of needles of ice, which fill the
air, and cause constant slight noise. re-
sembling the sound of torn satin or thick
silk. Even the remdeer seeks the forest
to protect himself from the intensity of
the cold. In the fundras, where there is
no shelter to be found. the whole herd
crowd together as close as possible to
gain a little warmth from each other, and
may be seen standing in this way quite
motionless. Only the dark bird Of win
ter the raven still cleaves the icy air with
slow and heavy wing, leaving behind
him long line of thin vapor, marking
the track of his solitary flight. The in.
mate nature. The thickest trunks Of
trees are rent assunder with a loud sound
which, in these deserts. falls OH the ear
like a signal shot at sea. large masses of
rocks are torn from their ancient sites;
the ground in the fundrass and in the
rocky valleys cracks, forming wide yawE-
ing fisures from which the waters, which
were beneath the surface rise, giving Off
ID cloud of vapor, and become immedi-
ately changed into ice. The effect Of
This degree OF cold extends even beyond
the earth. The beauty of the deep polar
star, SO often and so Justly praised, disap.
pears in the dense atmosphere which the
intensity of cold produces. The stars
still glisten i'm the armament but their
brl!iancy is dimmed.
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26
SABBATH EVENING
BY GEORGE D. PRENTICE.

VII, holy time. The evening shade,
Steals with soft control
Der nature, as thought of heaven
Steals Ger the human soul;
And every ray from yonder blue,
And every drop of falling dew,
Seen. to bring down to human woes
From heaven message of repose.
Ger Won tall rack the solemn trees,
A shadowy group incline
like gentle nuns in sorrow bowed
Around their holy shrine;
And DER them now the night winds blow
So calm and still, the music low
Seems the mysterious voice of prayer
Soft. echoed on the evening air.
The mists, like incense from the earth,
Rise to a God beloved,
And Ger the waters move as erst
The Holy Spirit moved;
The torrents voice, the waves low hymn
Seem the far notes of seraphim,
And all ea,th's thousand voices raise
Their songs of worship, love and praise.
The gentle sisterhood of flowers
Bend low their lovely eyes,
Or gaze through trembling tears Of dew
Up to the holy skies;
And the pure stars como out above
Like sweet and blessed things of love
Bright signals in the eternal dome
To guide the parted spirit home.
There is a spell of blessedncss
In ali and earth and heaven,
And nature wears the blessed look
OF young saint forgiven;
hOu n
Can gaze on all, around above,
And not knee down upon the sod
With Natures self 10 worship God!
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26

or glory of the nation, but 20 put an end
to its prosperity; extinguish its glory, and
render it by-word with tyrants, and a
reproach among freemen, among all
nations to the end of time.
NV dear sister, you cannot have re-
hected upon this subjec; with the serious
ness which its importance deserves. 10
think that this sisterhood can he peaceably
dissolved for the cause now assigned for
it, is as idle as madman's dream. 1t is
inconsistent with all reason and all ex-
perience. The most embittered wars have
always been those of fanaticism. BY a
dissolution of the Union, that fell spirit,
now restrained by the constitution and
laws, aided by the precept and example
of the wise, the good, and the patriotic,
will be released from those restraints; and
what is to prevent it from precipitating
its hundreds of thousands upon the South,
as the Crusaders rushed upon Asia, to
devastate and lay waste, to slay and be
slain?
While talking of peaceful. secession,
your children show consciousness that
it cannot be peaceful, by proposing to
arm and fortify and establish military
schools and arsenals. For what are all
these intended, if they think you can go
out OF the Union as peacefully as man
him? They do not expect or even hope
that you can peaceably secede, and they
are already preparing for wa-!
But, my dear sister, l must tell you
that your remedy is Infinitely worse than
tae disease. will neither lead nor follow
YOU in this wild and fatal career. As
much as [ now suffer, should suffer in
finitely more by becoming the frontier of
a southern confederacy, and one of your
shields against furious fanaticism ex-
asperated by your folly and extravaganza.
It may suit your ambitious children, who
aspire to rule new republic, and make
your possessions Its capital, to throw my
self and others of our sisterhood, similarly
situated, between them and danger; but
l cannot permit them to put me, at least,
ia that position. | must have voice in
shaping my own destiny; and when, in
deed, your remedy becomes preferable TO
the wrongs endure, l may cali on you
ito send you, chivalry over the mountains,
with arms and the munitions of war they
are providing, to aid in the holy work OF
destroying myself and my neighbors
When | am so desperate as to see no
hope but in seizing my enemy, rushing
over the precepice, and dashlng both to
pieces. may then be inclined to try your
remedv--not before.
speak to you, dear sister, "the words
of truth and soberness," and beg you to
ponder them we'll. | know you have a
mighty mind and noble heart; but they
are encased in small body. You are
capable to lead when Others are prepared
to follow, but you cannot, single-handed,
fight a world in arms; and when, uncalled
for. and contrary to their wishes, you
assume to be the champion of your suffer
ing sisters, you impair your moral power,
and produce division where there should
be perfect unity of action.
in all thy extravagancies love thee,
my dear sister, and must be permitted to
address thee again and again.
KENTUCKY.
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26

Nor A PARABLE, BUT "A FACT-I passed
by the store Of the advertiser, and looked
within. by his counter stood many Gus
toners, and his clerks appeared lively aud
happy. Turning away, said, the ad-
vertiser hath wisdom. Then turned me
and looked upon the store of the man too
foolish to advertise. His counter was
empty aud dusty. and the spiders were
building webs over fis drawers. Then
turned away and said nothing
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26
The Wilmington (Del) Gazette states

The Wilmington (Del.) Gazette states
that Prof. Ansley, young man Of fine
requirements, whose classical aitainments
are well attested in a work entitled eel
ements Of Literature. or an introduction
TO the study of Rhetoric and Belles-Let-
ters," published in 1919 by Lippincott IL
Co., Philadelphia, died IN that city recent
ly, after being found in an almos: frozen
condition in an old hovel, with a bottle
of whiskey by his side. lie recently
held the position of Professor of ST. Ma
rvs College, at Wilmington, from which
he was removed Oh account Of his ine-
briate habits. lie continued, however.
his course of dissipation until he was re-
duced to a condition Of utter destitution,
houseless and homeless. friendless and
penniless, he was driven TO the extreme
OF starvation, wandering about, seeking
shelter wherever chance directed him:
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26

GAMBLING AND INTEMPERA
Siamese twins are not more closely link
ed together than are these two master
vices Of mankind. You cannot strike a
blow at one of them but the other inn
mediately throws itself into an attitude
Of defence. They mutually aid aud sup
port each other, and complete victory
cannot be gained over the one willie the
other exists to any considerable extent.
Gaming apparatus. such as bowling al
leys and cards, or the beer and cider OF
that vice--dominoes and checker-boards
are, if not Indispensable to the bar-roon
or grog-shop, at least important auxIlia-
ries. After tipler has taken glass or
two. he must have some sort of amuse
ment to while away or kill time, until he
is again thirsty. If there are not pot
house politicians present to engage his
attention with discussion of national
politics, no tippling, fddling Sam5o, or
jim Crow singer to charm him with
grindstone melody or screech-owl senti
ment ard song, then the checker.board,
dominoes. or roll on the alley for the
next drink, passes the hour quite pleas
antly, and serve we'll to whet the appe-
t,te for other stimulants, not very diifer-
ent in their debasing, brutalizlng nature,
but different only in kind and degree.
While gaming is thus. in the dram-shop,
contributing to the destructive influence
Of intoxicating drinks, these latter are
paying the debt i'll the gambling hells,
by taking away from thoughtless men
their reason, making them reckless, and
fitlng them to become the easy dupes
and victims of the professed gambler and
blackleg. g.-Dr. Jecct.
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26

The WooD SHED..-"My dear Amelia"
said dandy, falling upon his knees be-
fore his adorable. 81 have long wished
for the opportunity, bnt hardly dare speak
now, for fear you will reject me; but
love you-say, will you be mine? You
would be to me everything my heart
could wish-your smiles would shed. =
Here the fellow came 10 a pause. ''Your
smiles ao0uLd shea." and again came to a
stop, for he could not think of word
suitable to be applied.
Never mind the acood Shed," exclaim.
ed Amelia's younger brother, who had
slipped into the room unperceived, at
this moment, "but go on with your court
ing.
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26


RUssIA-The London correspondent Of
the National Intelligencer says:
Several of the leading journals OF Eng
laud say there is relapse to the state of
things in 1900 We have now, say
they, as we had then, great military
autocrat, pressing like an incumbus upon
all liberal and liberalizing influences; we
have merely changed Napoleon for Mich
olas, with the disadvantages that the lat
ter has all the absolutist tendencies with
out the military glory of the former. Ma
poleon presided over the meeting of Kings
at Dresden half century ago. Nicho-
las, through the agency of Schwarzen-
burg, the representative OF his ally.
austria governs the ''free conference
at Dresden at the present day. If French
armies were triumphant in Germany In
1900, Russian armies subdued Hungary
into vassalage in $40, and Russian poll
CIV settles the affairs of Holstein and
Hesse in 1850.
The Russian army, which is disposa-
BILE at any moment for active field service,
amounts to 496, 1000 men, with 996 pieces
of field ordnance We are told, how
ever, that the Russian army is much
more formidable on paper than any
where else.
The news from Vienna is, that in spite
of all preventive measures, the exchange
is rapidly declining, and the prices OF
gold and silver looking up in an alarm
ing degree. Austria, in fact, appears to oe
on the verge Of bankruptcy, and bank
rupt she would soon declare herself to
be, if she could do so without danger
The Austrian Government agrees to let
the matter of the assault upon Gen. Hay
nau in London drop. without further
notice, but PRESERVES to itself the right or
reciprocity in similar cases"
The Morning Herald says: "lt requires
no gift of prophecy to predic: tha. before
the end of 1851, Italy will be the thea
tire of remarkable events; and, /. we be
not mistaken, OF remarkable changes
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26

A MODEL EbIToR-The Editor of the
Boston Chronotype has been known to
write with pen in each hand on two
differen. subjects, rock the cradle with
his feet, and whistle Hail Columbi" for
his two twin-babies. while intenrly peru
same time.
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26

There is not unfrequently much food
for wholesome reflection, wrapped up in
wha; at first sight may seem only mere
squib. Instance the following. which we
see floating through the journals of the
day: 80 .s..,
MoNoMANIA.-"Tom. what's monoma-
N.Y." why, you see. Dick, when poor
fellow steals, it is called larceny; but when
it's rich 'un, the jury says it's monoma.
NJ, and they can't help it-thats it"
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26

A HEAVY DRAFT.-The largest draft
ever drawn by the Postofice department
was drawn lately in New York city. 1t
was in favor of the English Govern
ment, to balance the postage account,
and it amounts to $187, 900.
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26

LA, me"' sighed Mrs. Darlington.
here | have been sutTerin' the bigamies
OF death three mortal weeks Fust, l
was seized with a bleeding phreno;ogy
in the left hampshire Of the brain, which
was exceeded by stoppage Of The left
ventilator of the heart. This gave me
an inflammation in the tholax, and row I'm
sick with the chloroiorm morbns There
is no btessin' like that Of health, particu.
Iarly when you re sick.
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26

TThe average cotton crop OF the
world during favorable seasons is 3.247,-
500 bales, of which the United States
must yield 2.600.000 bales. Cotton is
grown in Brazil. Egypt. West Indies.
Africa, exclusive of Egypt. India. and
Mexico, hesides the United States. There
are grown every where in the world ex-
elusive of these countries only l6,O 600 lbs.
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26

A WORLD WIDE FAMILY TRrp.-In'
the river Mersey, England, ship called
the Hannah. is lying, of about 4lO tons,
which has been purchased by Mr.. Gard
ner, that he and his family may navigate
around the world. He has fitted it up
in the first style. with apartments for
himself, family and servants. and has pro!
visioned it for FIVE years
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26

A wag entered a store in London years
ago, which had for its sign, "The Two
Baboons," and addressing himself to the
proprietor, said,
Il wish to see your partner.
81 have no partner. sir.
"I beg your pardon, sir. and hope you
will excuse the mistake"
"Oh there's no harm done; but what
made you think that there was two Of
u.s."
"Your sign-The Two Baboons."
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26

TIE DEAD LETTER OFFICE.-The
Washington Republic has lengthy ar
tice detailing the operations of the dead
Letter Office" of the United States Post
al Department. We take from it the
following extract:
This whole division Of the Post Office
Department. is. il connection with other
important duties, under the supervision
and control Of j. Marron, Esq. Third
Assistant Postmaster General, and all
the officers we have named operate un-
der his especial direction. 1t is to hin
that communications in relation to the
dead letter office are addressed.
The dead letters containing no remit
tances are never read, and those contain
ing enclosures are looked into only so
far as is necessary to obtain clue to
proper ownership.
The whole number Of dead letters re-
turned to the department we can only
vaguely estimate. Thus. in one quarter,
the bulk of opened letters equaled about
6000 bushels, crammed; each bushel is
supposed TO contain 1000 letters. The
number returned in quarter is there.
fore about six millions, or twenty-four
millions year.
| Unclaimed moneys. less the discount
are handed over TO the general treasury,
subject to the demands of the rightful
| ow ners; bu. we believe that, for the hall
year ending June 30th, 1850, the amount
| of these was not more than about S1700
Drafts, deeds, and other papers of val
ne and also ieWelrV mementOeS &c are
preserved in the dead letter office.
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26

IHe Latest CuriosuieS.--A small
quantity of tar supposed 10 have been
left where the lseralites pitched their
tents.
A fence made of the railing of scold-
lug wife.
A plate Of butter made from the cream
of joke.
The small coin in the "change of the
moon"
The original brush used in painting
the "signs of the time"
The very latest contracts with .he
Trade Winds"
The chair in which the sun sets.
A garment for the naked eye.
The hammer which broke up the meet
iEg.
The animal that drew the inference.
Eggs from nest Of thieves.
A bucket of water from Calls well"
Washington telegraph., 1851-02-26

There are about half million free ne
aroes MYthe United States.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02
SHERIFF'S SALES.

GIxTH DISTRICT COURT, Parish Of Ber-
~ vile, State of Louisiana.
Chas. r. Hubbs Us. Geo. B. Blankenship and
Benoit B. Anselm. No. 467.
By virtue of a writ OIL Fl. Fa. to me directed
from the Hon. the aforesaid court in the above en-
titled and numbered cause, l will offer at public
sale to the highest and last bidder, for cash, on
SATURDAY the I'd day Of AUGUST, 1851, at
l o'clock, A. NJ, at the Court House ofthe pa
rish of Iberville, all the right, title, interest and
claim of Geo. B. Blankenship in and to the follow
ing described property, to wit:
Two certain Lots of Ground, lying and situated
in the said parish ofIberville, back Of the town of
Plaquemine in the town of Jefferson. laid out by
Alexis Gauthier ofthis parish, and designated in
the plan of said town, deposited for reference in
the Office ofthe Recorder of the said parish, as lots
No. 90 and No. II in square No. 3-said lots ad-
joining and being contiguous to each other, and
each measuring sixty feet front on the continuation
of Court street, by one hundred and thirty one
feet in depth-lot No. 20 being the corner lot of
Court and Liberty streets, and lot No. II being
bounded on one side by said lot No. 20, and on the
other side by lot No. Is, and in the rear, both
bounded by lots Nos IS and 10 according to said
plan together with all the Buildings thereon be-
ing and thereunto belonging.
Seized to satisfy the judgment and costs in the
above cause. JOS. H. ERWIN,
Dep. Sheriff.
Parish of Ibervil(e, 3Oth June. 1851.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

TOUR DU 6ME DISTRICT, Paroisse F'Iber.
" rMe, Etat de la Louisiaue.
Chas. T. Hubbs vs. Geo. B. Blankenship ct Be
mott B. Anselm. No. 467.
En- vertu d un writ de Fl. Fa. a moi adresse pal
la sus-dite cour dams la cause ci-dessus intitulee
ct numerotce, J'exposerai en- vente p%ublique, poul
du compliant, au plus offrant ct dernicr encheris.
seur, &AMEDI k 2 de .AOUT, 1851, a 10 heures
A. M. 4 la maison de cour de la dite paroisse
dIberville, tous les droits, titres, interets ct pre-.
tentionsde Geo. B. Blankenship, en- ct 4 la propri.
etes ci-apres decrites, SAVIOR:
Deux Lots de Terre situes dams la paroisse dI.
berville en- arriete de la vile de Plaqnemine, dams
la vile de jefferson divises en- ~terrains par Alexis
Gauthier de cette p~aroisse ct designes sur lie plan
de la dite vile depose pour recours dams lie bureau
du Recorder de cette paroisse CONNIE lots No 20
ct No II de pislet No. 3.
Les dts lots Sc joignant ct mesurant chacun soix-
ante ct un pieds. Lot No 20 faisant pencoignure
des rues Court ct Liberty, ct lie dit lot No IL est
borne DUN cote par lot No 20, ct de pautre cote
par lot No 16 bornes en- arriere par lots Nos IS ct
10 scion lie dit plan, ainsi que les Batisses ct ameli-
o~rations qui sly t~rouvent.
Saisis pour s~atisfaire au jugement ct flais dams
la cause ci-dessus.
JOS. H. ERWIN,
Dep. Sheriff:
Paroisse dIberville ce 80 JUN. 1851. q,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-08-02

-FOUR DU CINE DISTRICT, Paroisse ri.
~ beruale, Etat de Ia Louisiana.
Johnston Freres vs.. FRANCOIS Boon. No. 457.
En- vertu dun writ de Fl. Fa. a moi adresse
par Ia sus.dite Cour dams la cause cidessus in.
titulee ct numerotee, ~Jexposerai en- ven,e pu-
bliQue al plus offrant ct dernier encherisseur,
pour du compliant, SAMEDI k 2 de Aodt,
1851, a 10 heures, A.. NJ, a Ia maison de cour
de la paroisse dIberville, tous les droits, titres,
interets ct pretensions de FRANCOIS Boon, en- ct
a la propriete ei-apres decrite, SAVIOR:
I'm certain Moroccan de Terre situe dams la
dite paroisse elberville, rive droite du Bayou
Crosse Tete mesurant cling arpents de face sur
une profondeur de 40 arpents, borne en- haut
par terre appartenant 4 FRANCOIS Petit ct en-
bas par terre de Jean Bite. Murier, ainsi que
les Batisses ct Ameliorations que sly trouyent.
Saisie pour satisfaire III jugement ct frais
dams Ia cause ci.dessus.
J.. l. PETIT, Sheriff.
Paroisse d'Iberville ce % JUN, 1851.