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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17
Hom the NORFOLK Argus.

South CARoLINA.--We publish to-day I'll,
resolutions and address of the convention O.
States Rights Associations Of this noble State
The address is temperate and eloquent in it.
tone, and breathes the spirit of men who know
their rights, and knowing dare maintain them
South Carolina, guided by the sage principle
that it is better to fight for the first foot OF
ground than the last, has taken her firm and in.
exorable stand. She, at least, will not consent
to be reduced by the usurpers and fanatics al
the North to be poor, miserable and degraded
negro colony without an effort at resistance
Had the other Southern States, who are bound
together by common interests and common feel
ings, and smarting under common injuries, ex.
hbted a similar resolute determination, the
current of abo'itonism at the North would have
been arrested and the reckless destructive, ever
ready to tear down the Institutions Of the South
annihilated.
The people of the Palmetto Safe have no
party issues. They are united on the necessity
of Southern confederacy, and all recognize
the right of secession. The only question on
which they are divided, is rs to the time of It's
exercise. But in the event Of a conflict, there
will be no schsm among her loyal citizens, for
every one will acquiesce in the supreme voice
of the State whenever it shall be proclaimed in
convention.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17

INSECTS DESTRUCTIVE TO PEACH TREES
Among other things which blight the prospects
OF peach growers, is small, green grasshopper,
that lives upon the leaves, eating small round
holes, from August to the first heavy frost.
They commence cricket-lke noise soon after
sunset, and continue through the night. The
female punctures the young bark with sting.
like locust, and deposits small transparent
egg, of an oblong shape, and closes the orifce
with kind of gum from her mouth These
eggs hatch out in April, leaving hole from
which the peach gum exudes and small dead
spot under the bark. The grub is a small white
worm, somewhat resembling the common peach
worm, only much smaller. Is it possible this
can be the cause of the yellows in peach trees /?
IL IS subject worthy of nvestigation.--Aw.
Agriculturist
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17

ROBBERY AND MURDER In Sussex, N. j.
The Patterson Guardian states that, on Friday
or Saturday last, the lat or I'd of May, bold
robbery and murder was perpretrated in Sussex
county, in the Hamburger or Sparta mountains.
a farmer was returning home from market, and
was attacked by three PERSONS, who cut his
throat and robt ed him of his money. nmouut3rg
to about $3.50. A little boy in the wagon at
the time, who escaped, with the horses and
wagon to tavern near BY Soon after, tho
three murderers arrived ut the same place, and
desired to be carried to the railroad at the near
est point.
They were identified by the boy MS the perpe-
traitors OF the horrid butchery and robbery, and
were accordingly arrested, and we learn are now
confined in the Sussex county jail. The little
boy, it would appear, was lying down in the
wagon, and was not seen by the ruffians when
the attack was made, else probably he would
have shared the same fate as the murdered man.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17

LARGE DErALcATIoN AT MAcor.--The fol-
lowing extract Of letter received by us from
Macon, dated May 10th, giving IN account Of
the defalcation of the postmaster of that city.
"Day before yesterday we had postmaster
to-day the Office is in the hands Of the clerks.
Capt Il. T. Conner left yesterday---no one
knows where he went to. He is a defauItar To
very large amount, on funds received at his
warehouse for cottons sold, and he is defaul-
ter also as postmaster. The amount on cotton.
by report, varies from 10 TO 10000 Amount
in the post office-said to be $4,000.
"Some Of the planters in the neighborinr
counties have lost their whole crops that were
under storage in the warehouse"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17

An OMNous SMAsH.--On Tuesday last some
of the new friends Of Gen. Foote, in view of tho
arduous duties involved in a canvass for three
Offices, purchased and presented to him, with
some flourish, fine horse and buggy. The next
evening, whilst taking an airing, the hcrse
proved refractory, but fortunately on the first
manifestation Of resistance" on the part of the
qusdruped, the Senator quickly illustrated The
practical doctrine of "peaceabie secession
thereby saving his bones, but we are sorry to
add, sacrificing his buggy Mississippian.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17

CREDIT OF NORTH CARoLIrA.--A gratifying
evidence of the State credit Of North Carolina
is evnced in the fact that the bids for the $780,
900 worth Of Stnte bonds, recently advertised
by the public treasurer, mostly went off at about
one per cent premium. None were sold less
than one per cent and small amount com
handed as high az five Ter cent. Bids to the
amount Of more than 100000 was offered, ard
all by citizens Of the State,
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17

New EkcME-The New Orleans Courier
has the following account of new invention.
"A steamboat to travel on land or water" would.
indeed, be novelty:
gentleman exhibited this morning in the
Lyceum Hall, while the assembled multitude
waited to be organized into convention, a model
of a locomotive which can be used for steam
boat TO travel on land or in water for ploughine,
or for any sort Of riding or travelling. 1t can
also be used as fire engine or street sprinkler
lie said it would throw water 800 or 300D
feet high, according to the size of the maehine
constructed and if one had been in existence
here at the time, the st. Charles Gre could
have been extinguished in FIVE seconds after the
Invention got on the ground. The inventor Is
one of the keenest, ut the same time most
gentlemanly looking chap in town, and we
believe that he persuaded everybody that his
invention is the gseatest yet. The first engi-
neers OF the city have examined il, and pro-
nounced that he has overcome every difficulty
IN the way oftraveling on land by steam. He
made the model move ahead, retrograde, turn
round and round every way with grace and cas-.
1t Is, indeed wonderful to behold.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17

We have been permitted to publish the fol-
lowing extracts from private letter addressed
TO lady in this city, from San Francisco. Ii is
from a lady correspondent formerly of Tusca-
oosa, Ala, to whom the New Orleans press have
been indebted for many interesting and spirited
letters, since her arrival in the gold country:
"SAN Francisco, March g.
Fashionable life in California is very much
like fashionable life anywhere else We have
our Italian opera, our balls and soirees at night
pic-nics and riding parties in the day. Circum-
stances have placed me in the very vortex of
the giddy whirl, and / have =. lily seen more
gaety, and participated more therein, since my
residence here, than in any previous portion OF
my life.
al found friends where | expected to meet
strangers families whom | knew years ago in
Nashville met me here, as one risen from the
Dead to greet and welcome me. 1t is one of
the peculiar features of this place, that persons
whom you suppose to be quietly at home, sur
prise you by calling upon you, or meeting you
in the street. | have never seen elsewhere so
much gaiety and extravagance, consequently
dressing is very expensive. Fancy S 900 for
dress, $40 for fan, and $500 for a shawl.
There are the most superb Chinese goods in
town now, that were ever wrought by human
hands,
"The attempt has been made to establish fe-
male schools here, but has Standardization
being one of the good things to which the peo-
Pile have not turned their attention"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17

The Minnesota Pioneer of the lst Of May
thus hints at the approach of spring:
"Armies Of thin, feeble mosquitoes begin to
make their appearance. All the indulgence we
crave of them il, that they will be as slow in
settling their bills as Secretary Smith is"
The secretary owes the editor for State
printing, and the editor pokcs him again;
"There should be honor amongst thieves, "a
thing impossible, though, in the gainful partner
ship between the secretary and 'procrastination,
the thief Of time"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17

CHURCHES IN 1SDIAHA.-The return of the
United States marshal for the above named
State return the total number of churches be-
longing to it to be ,899, and the value of church
property $l,S99,7ll. The churches and pro-
perry are thus distributed among the different
denominations
The Methodist Episcopal churches are CAT,
and the church property $426,175. Number of
old Presbyterian churches llS, and the church
property $4,000. The New School Presby-
ierians have II churches, and property of the
value of $l07725. The regular Baptist churches
are 265, and property $l76,l25. Number OF
Roman Catholic churches 49and property Sl53
625 "Christian" churches III, and property
S99,50O. Episcopalian churches 10, and pro-
perry 100000, and so on.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17

CALIFORNIA Iona lion, over three feet
high, and nine feet in length, has been caught at
Brannan Ranch, near Nicolaus, in California 1t
10 very ferocious, and has been secured by
chains. 1t WAS caught in pit trap, and efforts
were making to catch the mate and cub, which
have been seen in the vicinity.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17

APPOINTMENTS IN THE PATENT OFFICE, &c
Four assistant examiners at salary of $1,000
each, have been appointed in the Patent Office
by the Secretary of the Interior. Their names
are F. Southgate Smith, of Ohio; VIM. C.,
Lavigdon, Kentucky; Timothy Fitch, New
York. III. Baldwin, Tennessee. Mr.. Jebb, cen
sus clerk, has been re- instated
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17
Correspondence Of the NJ y, Commercial advertiser
PARIS, April oath, 1851.

Last week was one of the best observed OF
the French holidays. The workman will make
many sacrifices TO enable him to celebrate Eas-
ter after the traditional manner, which Is to give
his children dyed eggs md take them to ace the
shows at the Champs Elysees or the booths Of
the Gingerbread Fair, at one of the barriers at
the Place Bastille, or OF the Bacon Fair, The
peasants come from all parts of the country, to
attend the fair last named and their costumes
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17
NiihNa'bS ~
Boston, May Ia, 1851.

TELEGRAPH ron SALE AT AucTIoS.-liouse's
Printing Telegraph between Boston and New
York, with all the appurtenances thereto be-
longing, ia advertised for sale at auction IN
Boston, on the 28th instant
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17

We have received, by the steamer Isabel, al
Charleston, files of the Dario de Ia Marina and
Faro Industrial de Ia HaJana, to the 9Th inst.
The papers publish the message of President
Fillmore, relative to the second invasion against
Cube and praise the energetic measures taken
by the government at Washington, on that oc-
casion. On the other hand, the governor gen.
eral Of Cuba is ready TO receive the expcdtionists
and has received from every city, marks Of the
most sincere attachment to the Queen and to
the Spanish government. We find in our papers
some articles translated from the New York
Herald, about the so much talked of expedition.
On the 4th instant, the English war steamer
InAexible arrived at Havana from Trinidad. II
is said that she will remain for some tine in the
port
The Hetzel, American steamer, arrived on the
9th.
On the 18th, the war steamer Bnzan entered
the port Of Havana, having on board two COM
panes of the regiment of Bailen, with some Off
GERS of the army, left at Sagua de Tassaino,
where they arrived from Cadz by the Mariga-
lanto
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17

The full confidence with which the country is
possessed, relying entirely, without fear or sur
prise, on the energy and skill of the governor
captain general, ia now be found in our columns.
The first is an order of this day, communicated
to the army, dated the Goth of April. Our brave
soldiers have received with pleasure the short
and appropriate elocuton Of their chief not only
because it renders justice to their loyalty, that
the pirates pretended to defame by the vilest
caumnies, but by the hope Of being able TO
avenge them, in an exemplary manner upon
those whom the world considers as the enemies
Of whole humanity,
The country will see, also, with no less satis
faction, although without surprise the circulss
following the order of the day. Our governor
md captain general has given proofs enough Of
his vigilance for the tranquility and prosperity
of this island, that it can implicitly confide in
his ability and learning; and it is 30 that, in
spite Of the publication, some time ago, of the
plots and stopr Of the pirates, which we have
been always the first to make known, notwith-
standing The secrecy in which malicious men
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17

The Hungarian refugees are waiting the reply
of the French government, relative to their pas
sage through France to America. The cost of
their transportation to America Is to be placed
at the charge of the Canton Of Tessina. The
rumor which has been in circulation, of other
Hungarian deserters having taken refuge in Tes-
ina. from the Austrian regiments is confirmed.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17

The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs have
advised Lord IIowden that Spain will not intor-
fere in the affairs of Portugal, except in case of
extreme danger to the monarchy. The cleo
tons were proceeding All the Narvaez can
didates are defeated.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17

Accounts have been received, via Spain, that
the garrison of Oporto rose, on the oath ut, in
consequence of the arrest OF a number OF officers
and soldiers, and declared for Sadahana. After
a combat Of two hours, the general, after having
remained incoq in the city, had taken the route
to embak in a English ship, and was recalled by
the insurgents. The inhabitants of Oporto have
declared for the insurrcction.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-17

Affairs in Paris are very unsatisfactory. TIL,
ministry appears to be in daily fear of breal
up from internal discord The proceedings o
the assembly are without interest. lncendiar,
bulletins are being issued by the committee o
resistance. There is rumor that Leon Fauche
has resigned. The government has resolved tc
withdraw the demand for arrears Of pay due L
Bonaparte, general in the French army Th'
President is charged with Interior views repect
ing the Presidency. and with entertaining thu
hope of dissolving the assembly, in hopes of
new election in ls52--retainng the favorable
to his interests. The funds still continue to de
cline
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

M'LANE's NORM VERMiFuGE The Rlhwing order
shows at the demand for and the excellence " this
great medicine. Certificates have been so multiplied in
Of This Vermtuge, that consider it unnecessary
to add any more.
"YoRK, July 2S,h ls47.
~ Kidd s. C6.,-The Yermfuge ler us sale sumo
time ago by your agent. is all sod 1t sells very rapidly
and gives great satisfaction. As entirely ou, ofhe
article Snd having frequent calls for it, you will please
send us some Immediately
c. A. MORRIS s. CO."
CO. Observe genuine without the fac smile of
the Proprietor signature.
GJ- Sold Wholesale and Retail by THOMAS P. EsK
RIDGE, Slanntun -asu by Druggists and dealers generally
throughout the United States.
March 5, 1851.
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SPREA TRADE, 1851.
MORRIS 8 BROTHER

4 ul |iSI5A>-i w E|i9I = H--@~~
GATE DRIsgER & hoRaIsJ
Richmond, w.,
Importers, Publishers, BOOKSELLERS, SfationeTs ard
Dealers in Piano Foriss,
EG leave III invite the attention Of Country Merchants
~ 10 their usual large and general assorlnentof
BOOKS AND STaTTO.NaRY,
embracing kaw Medical Theological School, Classical
and Tisceaases Publications Of the latest and BEST ed
ions; including all the Popular Publications as they
issue from the press.
ST9PLE and F.4tNCY ST.ATYOyN.7RH,
in every variety, including E.sd Cap and Letter Papers.
Trapping Papers, Note Papers, Seating Wax, aiers;
pks Inkssnjs, Gold and Steel Pens. Quills, Boanai
Boards States, &C., &C. together with general
men. Of BLANK BOOKS, Of their own tasnufaciure.
warranted Of the best quality, for Clerks Of Courts Mer
chants, Mechanics and Farmers including eogefs, jour
mails, Cash Books, Day Books Memorandum Boohs,
Sc, SC.
Having az extensive BOOK BINDERY attached They
manufacture 10 order every description OF ELAkK booEs.
and execute bading IN every variety.
PIANO FORTES,
Manufactured hv H. WORCESTER. We speak advisodly
when we say they are preferred all others We only
ask an examination from those in want, satisfy the
credulyus that we uar The best instruments for the east
money, that can be obtained in this Country.
MORRIS s. BROTHER
Successors TO DRIsEEE s. Moasm.
Richmond, Feb 10, 1876.
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VALUABLE FARMS FOR SALE.


V,HE undersigned Executors Of the late John H. Pey-
ton now offer for sale handsome and valuable Tract
of Land. lying mile aud haiffrom Staunon, and imne
diatey West of the Land recently purchased Of them by
VIM j. Shunae. This Tract is uar of the old Mont
gnmery Hall estate, and contains 27O ACgss;S--about
100 Acres of which cleared and under g0d ene--lhe
residue is very heavily nbeTed. The Land lies well and
is susceptible of high cultivation and Is adapted to the
growth Of all kinds Of grains and grasses The Dwelling
fiouse is large TWO STORED LOG DWELLING
with Slone Basement containing besides The Basement
Ro,ms and Garrett Two large Ruuns on the first and three
on The second flour. There is never! ling Spring Of
Limestone water near The iUuse, and aao good Apple
Orchard on The Land
The Terms will be made most accommodating, and if
less Land is wanted 90 Acres Of The @uud land may be
sold To adnining Farmers without, injury 10 The Tract.
End. We alsD offer Irac Of $50 ACRES Of Land ~
ing two miles from SsunDn on the road leading 10 Mrs.
Tayor's Eighty Acres cleared, and The rest heavily tim
berpd-the whule under guod fence. No Improvements.
3rd We also offer 10 Acres lying on the Hebron
Church read adjoining the lands Of A. T. Stuart twenty
Acres are cleared and the rest timbeed This is very fae
Land. Apply 10 John l.. Peylun. Slsunlnn.
WILLIAM NJ. PEYTON,
JOHN l.. PEYTON.
o. N B-The first named Farm vii! be tor rent If net
solj by the frs, Of Apri next.
March s. lo5I.-tf.
gsg- Rockingham Register publish two months
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.MOR& OSsEaOsgTEOv.

SsINCE opposition has become the life Of trade. the IN
~ dsrsgned has determined cheap the cheap.
est and ii that viii sue lie vii! little cheaper
than the cheapest. He has commenced the HOUSE,
sign, AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTING, PAPER
HANGING AND GLAZING on his own llookand with
the aid Of his friends and the public he hopes to merit
full shsre Of Tie public patronage He has the experience
Of twelve years the business and he FILTERS himself that
he can please any who may iavohm with their work.
Old Chairs panied up style hat will I've COED as
when new lie be found his Snap in GaIiows town,
near the Valley Hotel. All persons having work to let
will please give him call before closing their bargain
with some one else. r. B.'TiIDMAS.
Slauniun FrbruarY lo. ls5l.-tf.
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March IL, ls5l.-lm.

VIRGINIA AT Rules held in the Clerks Office Of
the Cifcnit Court Of Bath County, on Monday the
Sd day Of March, 1851,
john Graham, adn'r. Of Nancy Lewis Decd who sues
for the benefit " Crawford s, Co.-Planuff,
AGAINST
Syvanus A. Byrd, Administrator Of George B. Richards
deceased. Calharine Rchaids. Ann Richards, Sarah
Richards, Virginia Richards. John ). Richards, Edwin
Richards, Archibald Il, Richards, Nelson Richards Fe
liz Richards, Stephen A. Porter Robert Hudgn, and
Samuel Asop,-Drftndanls.
The object Of This suit is subject sale cer,sn Lands
in said County to satisfy Judgment in favor of the Plain
Tiff, against The Estate OF the said George B. Richards
decreased.
The Defendant, Edwin Richards not having entered his
appearance and 1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that
h- is an uhabilant If this Commonwealth: On motion
Of the Plaintiff it is ordered that the said Defendant appear
here within one munh after due publication Of this order
and The Plaintiffs Bill and that copy Of this or
der be published the Slauntuh Spectator. once week
fnr four weeks successfully, and posted The front doo
ofhe Court house of said County, the first day Of the
next Court after It's publication.
Copy--Teste,
CilAS L. FRANCISCO, Clerk
March 10 1871 lin