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Washington telegraph., 1851-06-11

IoLIlICAL OIGNS.-AS CuduScS III VIC
weather are indicated by certain appear
ances i'll the sky. SO political changes are
betokened by signs. but seldom mistaken
by the practised and observant in such
matters. Even to us, who do not profess
to be over-acute in such things, nor to be
gifted with the spirit of political prophecy,
these signs manifest themselves with
foreboding distinctness, and create in us
the belief that change is about to come
over the spirit Of our dreaming people.
The errors of Democratic policy, as
exhibited in our State, have long been,
no. only visible, but deeply and injuri-
ously felt; and these "errors," for the last
few years. have been evidently "wreath-
Ing in pain aud giving palpable signs
that they will, before long, "die amid
their worshippers." That truth. crushed
to earth, will rise again." has been ex-
enpli6ed in the establishment of new
"Whig" paper at Little Rock. It's pre-
decessors have uerished and passed
away, but their principles remain un-
dimmed and undecayed; and like the
phoenix from its ashes, they now come
forth in an imposing dress, stronger from
defeat, and brighter from their temporary
obscuritv. This is one of the ''signs."
When the Democracy, few years
since, were sundered by the arrogance
and boundless pretensions of the old
established clique, and the refusal of the
more independent of the party to submit
to such dictation, the first "sign" was
visible, and this has grown more omnous
as the gap between the opposing frag-
ments has been widened by mutual de-
nunciation. The Democrats themselves
were we'll aware of this critical condition
of things, and hoped to reconcile all differ
ences by a convention nomination TOR
Congress. Col. johnson was nominated;
and loud was the cry of exultation that
arose, on account of the union of the
party. But unfortunately for their hopes,
this cry was altogether one-sided; and
the old wounds, stanched for a while,
during the sitting of the convention, have
broke loose afresh, with symptoms of re-
doubled aggravation. The threatening
cloud of discord which the Banner"
fondly imagined had vanished before she
triumphant beams of its ascending sun,
was only rolled back on the western hori-
zon, and having marshaled its strength,
is again sweeping up with terrible
violence. The Van Buren, Intelligencer,
edited by Gen. George w. Clarke, de-
nounces the convention as an unfair and
Juggling manifestation of the sentiments
of the Democracy of the State, and boldly
proclaims that its editor, who was can
didate before the convention, will not
submit to its decision. This is the last
"sign."
These things certainly indicate a
change. and these indications are strength
ened by the position in which Colonel
Johnson's course in regard to the Com
promise measures have placed him. If
the Colonel, enveloped and weakened by
the storm raised by the disafected of his
own party, can triumph over one, bearing
aloft the banner, and armed with the
panoply Of Union" we will say, although
we think him strong. that he is stronger
than we thought him; and that for once,
at least. political signs have failed.
Jenny Lind was in the city of New
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-11

CHOLERA IN JERSEY COUNTY, LII
We learn from the Prairie State, paper
published at Jerseyville, ILL.,, that the
cholera broke out on the 18th within a
few miles to the east of that place, and
that nine persons soon fell victims to it..
Mr.. William Noble, residing few miles
east of town, MIR. Pennyfed, who resi-
ded three or four miles to the southeast,
and Mr.. Irwin, MIR. Stainly, and daugh-
ter of Mr.. Brockman, east of Delhi, were
carried off in few hours. Two other
deaths were afterwards reported-a sister
of Mr.. Stainly, and daughter of MIR.
Pennyfield. This was up to the evening
of the 10th. No case had occurred in
the town OF Je:seyv;!le. The Circuit
Court was in session at Jerseyvil!e when
the news was announced, and forthwith
there was a general stampede of Judges,
lawyers, witnesses, clients and loafers.-
In an hour afterwards the whole premises
were deserted.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-11

N. EDENBo, citizen of Pennsylvania,
who was recently sentenced to five years
imprisonment, and fined $500. for entic-
ing slave away from his owner in
Maryland, has been pardoned by Gov.
Lowe.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-11

The Evansville Qnd. Journal publishes
call for River and Harbor Convention,
which it is proposed should be held a:
Louisville, KY, on the 18th of October
next. The people of the West, we are
pleased to see, are awakening to their
true interests. Upon this question they
are becoming tired of party trammels,
and Of being betrayed by their own pub
lie servants. We trust the Convention
will be held at the time designated, and
that every Southern and Western State
will be fully represented.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-11

From 1900 to 5000 emigrants pass
westward. through New York, every
week.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-11

Hon H. S. Fo0te, who is the Union
candidate for Governor, in connection
with Gen. John D. Freeman and Gen.
J. N. Davis, Union candidates for Con-
gress, for the State at large, and for the
third Congressional district of Mississippi,
have published list of appointments to
address their fellow citizens ofa political
parties. which appointments extend to the
middle of June. The canvass promises
to be warm and interesting.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-11

The Masonic Fraternity of Arkadelphia
design celebrating the anniversary of ST.
John the Baptist-24th inst; and to take,
at tina: time, some steps in favor of the
St. Johns College, OF Arkansas, whose
establishment has betn tor some time
in contemplation.
Victor ST. Victor, the defaulting telle.
n the Bank of Louisiana, hal bis trial
recently in New Orleans and was scout
ted.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-11

Gov. DoRR.-In the Rhode Island Sen.
ate on the 9th inst, Lieut. Governor pre-
sented an act to restore Thomas w. Dorr
to his civil and political rights. After
a short discussion, the question on its
passage was taken, and the act passed by
a majority of seven votes. The act was
concurred in by the House, by vote Of
80 to 80.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-11

Daguerreotyping in Oil. after new ,
method, has been commenced III N'"
York.
James Madison denied the right o' ~
cessiop in 1888.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-11

The Presbyterian General Assembly,
recently convened at St. Louis, have de-
cided to hold their next convention at
Charleston, S. c., III 1852. This shows
that they have but little confidence in
the secessionists who swear that before
that time, South Carolina will be out of
the Union.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-11

The census of Great Britain is said to
have been taken, and the returns made, in
one day.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-11

AucrioN SALE-We invite attention
to the advertisement of Mr.. H. Block, for
an extensive sale of Dry Goods. Hard
ware, Queensware, &C., at auction, on
Wednesday next, the 18th inst.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-11

A Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons was
established at Little Rock on the 2sh cf April last:
The officers elected are:
E. H. English, Grand High Priest,
Franklin Courtney, D. G. High Priest.
Christopher C. Scott, Grand King
Albert Pike; Grand Scribe.
Luke E. Barber, Grand Secretary:
r. L. Dodge, Grand Treasurer.
Rev. Joshua F. Green, Grand Chaplain.
Charles B. Marshall, Grand Marshal.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-11

Jenny Lind was in the city of New
York on the 18th of May last, giving
concerts at Castle Garden, and realizing
about 81 4. 900 per night. Jenny deserves
success on account of her kindness Of
heart and genuine philanthropy, but an
appreciation of these virtues are far from
being the sole cause Of her success. Peo-
pie are fond of novelties, and Barnum
flavors everything in which he is engaged
with the spice of refined humbuggery.
Some go to hear Jenny sing from genuine
admiration, some to be with the crowd,
from spirit of imitation, some to see
Barnum, from an inward homage to the
genius of humbug. and all to show their
Iiberality and independence by spending
their money as they please. But kind
ness Of heart and philanthropy might 60
begging, if not worked up to suit the
tastes and fashions of the day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-09-10
Noble Treatment of Hungarian Refugees ou
Board of % 4. =. Man of-War.

To me fdiiOrs 0f fff " fff1hnf
After We had shaken off the cruel ietter
of Austrian tyranny. and had taken dighl from Tns
cany, We embarked n a little boat upon the Medler
ranean sea. Having reached, through the most IN
minent peru of death, the Sandman Coast, We en-
terained the strongest hole that We Were AZ last
perfect security. In TIN, were bltter, deceived,
Tor here too A. everywhere else an Italy, were Aus.
TRAN spies our seizure Wa, the consequence. ani
death Oh the scahold seemed 10 De our fate. From
the windows Of our prison where We had been
placed under the closest custody We saw IA the mar
Dor the American flag. THIS gave H. one more hope
We addressed ourselves by letter 10 the tOmmOiO lore
of the American feet. begging him 10 effect our r.
lease This noble friend Of humanity did not suffer
our petition 10 fall 10 the ground. but extended 10 Ms
that sympathy which Is always 80 gladly gwen BY his
Great Nation Ia all who are cxlled and oppressed
We were brought TO this country IN safety on board
the l ;. ship Lexington Capt Mitchell When We
came on board the vessel. we were 80 mlsefiDy
clothed that were unable 70 bear the severe Hea
Their at sea IN the months OF October November AMI
December, 1850. The officers Of the squadron made
a contribution among themselves and raised ~ much
that We (eght men IN ALL were furnished each WIN
a good bed and warm winter clothing, and abundant.
IL provided with every necessary until we reached
the shores of America. We experienced, moreover,
ON board the ship, the most truly brOthery treatment
feel It To bee my bOunden duty, for myself, am N
the name of my companions 10 offer publicly " these
noble men our wamest thanks. l.. i NV,
Late Hungarian Lieutenant
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-09-10

ISG.-We copied from syracuse paper the othri
day brIef notice of the escape of prisOnerirom inc
custody of, "A IIerklmer County Ohlser, Dy jumping
from "A tram of ears under full headway, and his suD
sequent Tecapture. Since then We have learned sSe
particulars Of this arrest, escape and recapure DE,
putty sheriff Howard, Of iierkimer County. passed.
through lucd With hls desperate prisoner, WIN NC
DOugall, last Friday night, having ARE sted hm ths
night previous III Wayne County, Oh charge o.
striking Mr. Timothy Hart Of Mohawk, with ,iuns
shot, from the effects Of which he mas not yet fs
covered.
As soon as the phi Oner learned Sheriff II had come
10 arrest him, he assumed very violent manner,
telling the sheriff that he Wa the bully Of the bne
Canal and Wayne County could not De arrested, &c
and drawing dirk, told sheriff II 10 stand on iGf
he would RIP open the hfst man VINO appToacbedhim
yhereupOn the sbenf TOOK picket from the ieDfs
and felled he bully" 70 the ground With the AZ
sistance u Constable IiOyey he was then ned via
A halter and conveyed 10 Waterloo, where passags
was taken on the Railway. Al clyde irons were
substituted for the hater NJ L. VI the prisoner
suddenly jumped from the cars, they being al ths
time under full notion, and about hye miles east d
Cayuga. A. soon a. the train could be stopped
however. Mr Howard followed "a pursuit expecting
70 ind HIM dead where he leaped.
But not finding hun there, he went 10 'aYpgt VI.
lage, took a horse and buggy, and about nile fOD
The " free bridge again got sight OF the iugiI's.T
leased from h. fOns, running across the hefls raw
chased the prisoner Oh foot for about two mics
through the Cayuga swamp, the pnrsuer in' Pl',
sued being At times Up u their waists IN mun ab'
water until they reached the Canal, into wDich w
prisoner plunged. The sheriff was only ABOUT ~
behind. and throw lng stone Al Ms head a. " -,
peared,abOye the water, again brought NE ~
10 terms ard took him without further dIfhcsny -
the Herkmer County al On Tuesday be was ~
al the HeTkimeI Circuit, and sentenced 70 one ~
confinement - Auburn. llura Oose''
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-09-10

Our readers will find in another column
the official report of Capt. Plat of the L.
S. sloop-of-war Albany, narrating his
interview with the American prisoners at
Havana. 1t IS the most interesting and IN
structive document that has reached Us
with relation to this invasion and its result.
1t throws the blame of deceiving the men
engaged in the expedition upon Lopez and
Mr.. Sigur of THE Delta newspaper at New
Orleans. The statement that the PEOPLE of
the island manifested nothing but hostility
to the invader, is fully confirmed 1t seems
that Immediately upon their arrival the de-
lnded band renowned all idea Of struggling
for anything but their own escape, and had
thrown away their muskets and ammunition
many days before they were captured.
From Mississippi We hear that Gen.
Quitman has Withdrawn bis name as can
didate for Governor This is a final con-
fession of imbeclity on the part of the Dis
unionsts
We have received note from the Tele-
graph Office informing us that the dispatch
published in another column announcing the
illness of Daniel Webster was given on er-
roneous information. Mr.. Webster arrived
at Boston Yesterday IN the enjoyment of his
usual health.
\ dispatch informs us that an American
brig, belonging to Portland, Me, has been
seized by the Spanish authorities of Cuba
for an attempt to smuggle gunpowder into
the port Of Havana, and that the Captain
and mate, who were in prison, were likely
to pay dearly for their share in the specu-
latlon.
Another dispatch states that Mr.. Win
throp will probably be nominated for Gov
ernor of Massachusetts, by the Whig State
Convention, which assemblies at Springfield
to-day.
TIE National Infehhsencer of yesterday.
in a retrospective article, comparing the
former action of Congress with the present
justification of the invasion of Cuba on the
part of presses and individuals, argues a
lamentable decadence in the public morals
during the last fifty years.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-09-10

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shall find the church members alleging m
excuse for their indifference to the result
and perhaps their neglect to vote, that the
candidates are unworthy-thus making the
consequence of one neglect of duty the
excuse FOR another, and 50 Oh indefinitely.
But the evil has grown 50 fragrant that It
cannot be much longer endured a Il has
been.
The consequences OF this detection are
seen on every side. Our City swarms with
-aming-houses. haunts Of dissipation and
dens If infamy wherein thousands are AZ
nuallv ruined ia mind. body and estate in
faprant defian.e OF Law. Our Chef Il
Police well knows. our MAYER easily may
know, where these haunts OF deprayity are,
but no finger Is lifted against them. Nay
the Chief gravely reports that three-fourths
Of the GROCERIES are kept open ana driving
their deadly trade at double speed through
the Sabbath. though the law and their IL
censes expressly provide that they shall be
kept shut on that day He reports that some
fifteen hundred drinking course. of
the lowest and worst class-are kept with
out license. though the law expressly pro-
vides that this shall not be We have had
a horrible number of murders and kindred
crimes in our City during the past year,
nearly all growing directly out of the preva-
lence of the Liquor Traffic. but that Traffic
is extending daily. partly under the protec-
ton and partly in defiance of Law. Policy
offices and other dens of gambling abound,
in spite of the new and stringent anti
gaming law; because the officers whose
duty il is to put it in force are false to that
duty. And now we know that the gamblers
of our City have a secret and powerful or
ganizaton in progress. determined to con-
troll our coming Election and force a repeal
or virtual notification of the law. Thus
the armies of Evil are always alert, resolute
and efficient. while the forces which should
be arrayed on the side of Good are scattered,
disorgauzed and Indifferent The victory
of the former is of course inevitable, unless
the latter can be brought TO realize and full
fill their duty.
We rejoice to hear that this latter con-
summation Is not improbable mea-
sures are now in train which contemplate
the bringing into effective cooperation and
action IF all those who desire and will work
for the perfection and enforcement OF those
laws which array the power of the State on
the side of Morality and Virtue. We do not
know how extensive nor how well compacted
such organizations may be. but we earnestly
hope that they may be guided by unselish
wisdom and carried forward to a complete
and benefcent success.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-09-10

CURIOUS DECISION IN LIQUOR CAsg.-
In case for violation Of the license aw before the
Court Of Magistrates al Providence Saturday mo-
ton Vas made by counsel for defendant, that the
compla mt b. dismissed, because the complainant
no, qualified elec,Or, and consequently, Wa no.
eligible 10 the Office Of compa nant" The constl-
futon Of the State provided, that person shall
be eligible 10 any civil Office eScep, The once Of
school Committee unless he be a qualified elecior
for such Office" The complainant admitted that he
vas lot al elector IN tins State and that De had not
II sided but few months IN the state The tourt
decided that as this was the case he could not De
constitunOnay elected 70 any evil once IN ,he glit
Of the electors ami that the Office Of complainant
vas civil Office within the meaning OF the c0nstl.
tuition They therefore dismissed the complaint and
discharged the defendant.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-09-10
KeliyiOu i'm Politics.

While there is very much to deplore in
the Politics of the Day, there begins to be
manifested a spirit from which we conf
IDENTITY expect the most benehcent results.
Within the last month, we have met num-
Der of quiet, sedate, unambitcuS citizens,
of that class hitherto inclined to boast that
thew were no politicians, or had nothing
to do with politics, who have each been
led bv calm observation and their own Soll-
tary reflections to conclude that such nu-
gatory attitude is consistent neither with
their position as citizens of Republic, nor
with their profession as disciples of Christ
or as m0ralsts and well-wlshers of their
Race, no matter how designated These,
without concert or any external impulse,
have been led To the conviction that they
cannot hereafter keep away from the Polls,
nor even from the Primary Meetings and
otker initial proceedings OF whichever par
ty they NAV severally deem most deserving
of their support without Il consciousness of
inhdehty and guilt. They realize that the
practical direction and control of our Politi-
cal affairs has been too long surrendered by
the Church to the Grogshop, and they have
resolved that hencetorth such surrender
must be effected, If at all, in defiance of
their most earnest and concerted resistance.
Ii was high time for the manifestation of
this spirit, especially in our City We can
remember period when the great body OF
our exemplary, industrious, unaspirlng mer-
chants, mechanics, &c., took a prominent
part in the selection of candidates and the
general direction OF Political affairs That
interest has, 10 great extent, died out,
or been transferred 70 other fields of effort.
Let list be made OF the One Thousand
foremost men IN our Clty-men of tried
probity. large experience. eminent capacity.
and generous philanthropy-and there shall
not be found dozen of them in the four
General Committees of the two great par
ties, nor one-tenth OF them In any manner
inhuentlally engaged in the direction of our
City Politics. Every Keeper OF groggerv
Is an influential politician, but there IS no
probability that OF all the party Ward Meet
ings lately held by the two great parties
throughout our City, there was a single
one in which the members of churches
formed a majority. Should like state
of things be presented at the Ward
Nomination Meetings soon to be held.
the grogshops will make out the two sets Of
candidates. from among which our next
Common Council. Members OF the Legisla-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-09-10
Something 10 DO.

Our tltN has become. and Is likely long
to remain. the great focus OF European
emigration. At least Two Hundred Thou
sand Europeans will probably land here
annually for the next generation. These
are and must be in great part unedu-
Gated, unskilled, and relatively inefficient at
setting themselves to work No country
is apt, save In times of religious persecu-
ton, to drive the most capable part of It's
population into exile The man who has
half dozen good chances for a livelihood
will generally STAY at home, while he who
has but half a chance viii follow Micawber
into a new country. in the fond hope that
something must turn up. The prosper
Gus trader stays at home the bankrupt
emigrateS He who tries 1T home 10 live
bv Law, Medicine, Literature or Teaching
and fails. viii be easily persuaded BY their
friends tired of supporting him that he can do
great deal better across the ocean. The
farmer who can pay a heavy rent and save
money by cultivation viii cling to the old sod
he who tries il and fails has hardly a choice
must 90 abroad True, there Is another
poor, the politically disconnected, the daring.
the energetic, the sangulne-but an emgra-
ton will generally contain large proper
tlon of these whom no place was ever made
exactly TO tit--of those who are not wanted
III the vacations to which they aspire, and
are not content TO labor In those whereto
they are reduced If Two Hundred Thou
sand come over 10 us annually, there will
be al least Fifty Thousand of them who
need good counsel and and in their quest of
Something to Do.
Is it wise, is it well. to leave this vast
body to the chances aud accidents OF finding
employment for themselves Submit that
some Of them will ultimately find work, Is
it not certain that many more Will sink at
last into objects of charity. receiving theE
subsistence from alms-heuses, prisons and
benevolent Institutions And is it best to
leave them to this fate Suppose Twenty
thousand per annum, OF one-tenth OF the
annual immigration. shall ultimately become
a public charge who might have been aided
and taught l. earn their own subsistence bv
useful labor. Is 1t not plainly the dictate of
economy 10 aid all in finding work. even
though at considerable cost Would it not
be wise To spend 100000 per annum in
finding employment for all who require it
ii We may thereby keep even ten thousand
persons cut OF cur aims houses. charity hos
pitfalls and prisons. and 50 save the public
Half Million per snnum
We insist that our present no-system Is
monstrOuSly eXtravagant and wastetul-
that ii spends dollars IN remedying an evil
where dimes would have suffced 70 preyent
It. The poor emigrant who lands here IN
skilled. ineffective and frlendless. is perhaps
Ignorant of the language, and with very
mistaken estimate his own capacities. wan
ders from street TO street and from house N
house in quest OF Something u Do with