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Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

A NOBLE PURPosE--The Lonaoa Atheunam
announces that Sir E L. Bulwer, the great nov
est, proposes 10 write play, to b- performed by
an amateur company, Composed of the first liter
ary men of the age, at various places in The Uni.
ted Kingdom, the proceeds to form the germ of a
fund for the erection and endowment Of an asy
lum for literary men aud artists.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

appointment in HarUarl College,
MIR. Josiah p. Cooke has been appointed
to the Professorship formerly held by DR..
Webster IN the Medical School. MIR.
Cook already holds the office of Instruct
or i'll Mlneralogy and Chemistry in the
University. SO that he now holds all the
offices which were filled 10y DR.. Webster
He leaves soon for Europe to quality
himself for has duties Boston TrareIer
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

INDIANA--7he Fug,tire Stare Lnn-Govern0f
Wright, Of Indiana, IN his message TO the leg"'
Iatur-, speaking Of The Fugitive Slave Law, says
Whatever difference Of opinicn may exist as 10
the late compromise measures enacted by Cou.
gress- however ultra men in the North and inc
South NAV oppose or denounce them--there
but one course Of action for the true Pa'r''. "
pursu~--that is, unhestatingly and in go"e ia."
TO carry out these enactments There Is no sA'e-
~ for property or life except in the absolute so
premacy of the law: no higher duty oi the cur
zen than to maintain, by word and deed, inal 81,
prcmacy. as we value the heritage, r'ch D'V".
all price, purch hased, not with silver or go'o' o''
with the life's blood of the good and brave; 'hs
heritage bequeathrd TO us by our fathers anu
which, in turn. we must brqueath invioate 10 our
Jece endants. Let Us bear ia mind that The n's.
public act Of disob~dience to the law Is The n'''
fatal step on the downward road 10 anarchy.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

Mrs. BLENNERHAssETT MIR. Mans
field, of the Cincinnati Chronicle, in a
recent article, gives the following version
of the fate Of Mrs Rlennerhasset:.
"'The end OF all Mrs Blennerhassett' s
beauty and elegance was sad enough.
She died as late as 1913, in the city OF
New York, in absolute poverty, attended
and laid in the grave by the charity of a
society Of Irish families
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29
FnrE TRADE AND SArLon's Ricurs.-

FREE TRADE AND SAILORS RIGHTs.-
II is proposed by bill now before the
Congress Of the United States. that the
tariff shall be removed from articles pro-
duced in Canada, in order to obtain the
privilege of navigating the St. Lawrence.
Although Canadian interests are suffering
bv this restricted commercial policy. the
British Government thinks proper to ad-
here to it, with the view of forcing the
United States into an abandonment Of
her protective laws now operating in
her intercourse with that Colony. 1t is
certainly a strange course, and unwar-
ranted by the laws of self-interest aud
preservation, to restrict the commerce of
the country and thereby subject its in
habitants to serious Inconvenience and
loss. The object to be obtained, how
ever, it is supposed. justifies the measures
and will, if effected, fully compensate
the people for any temporary evils they
NAV endure. The citizens are loud in
their demands for the free navigation Of
the ST. Lawrence; and the British Gov
erilment knows that the demand is not
only just, but called for by the strongest
motives. which influence alike, the ac-
tions of individuals and governments.
But it will not open the river, and confer
a benefit upon itself, because it wishes
to get something out of the United
States as a remuneration for doing so.
This is selfishness with vengeance. 1t
is just as if man, whose interests re-
quire his immediate presence at certain
point. should obstinately refuse to go uu-
less his expenses acere paid.
But there is feature in the business
still more remarkable. if possible, than
this suicidal sel6shness. 1t is the notion
that the United States can be forced, by
any means whatever, to abandon that
course of policy which is deemed most
suitable to national prosperity. War, to
be sure, is not even dreamed OF, so lar
from it we are modestly requested by
bill in our Congress to grant certain ex-
emptious to Canada as an inducemeEt to
England to confer benefit upon her
own colonies! There is political as
well as gunpowder compulsion; and
what the latter could not effect, it is
hoped may he accomplished by the for
mer. Brother Jonathan, it is true, is not
very old, nor deeply versed in political
but we trust he is rather too
smart to be cajoled into the notion of
paying England for doing what her own
interests require, and what the importu-
mites of her own colonies will, in all
probability, compel her to do.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

The Washington correspondent of the
N. Y. Commercial Advertiser SAYS that
the Administration has dispatched, or
soon will dispatch, Mr.. Richard Lee, OF
New York, to the East Coast of Africa,
Immediately on the Equator. to represent
our interests there as Commercial Aren't
and that his residence will probably be
Juba.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

THE TWO ExTREMEs-The division Of
the Churches North and South, upon the
slavery questions, has doubtless contribut-
ed much to the excitement on this en-
crossing subject. BY this act this institu-
ton of the South became the most
prominent OBJECT Of pulpit denunciation;
and from quarter whence should pro-
ceed nothing but lessons of peace and
brotherly affection, has gushed continual
tide O: unchristian bitterness which has
gathered whole communities within its
vortex. Mutual concession is necessary
to the enjoyment and security of social
and political rights; and surely any thing
calculated to promote these ends, so far
from being frowned on and denounced
from the pulpit, should find there It's
most ardent and eloquent advocates. We
reverence the Church and its fuithful
ministers, but we cannot Withhold the
expression of our contempt for those who
use the weapons of their sacred calling to
the Injury of their country's bes. interests
But the pulpit in the South is not free
from the charge of violence. A day was
recently appointed by the Governor Of
South Carollna. for fasting. humiliation
and prayer; and Rev. Mr.. Barnwell
thought proper to celebrate it by deliver
ing, in a Charleston Church, sermon
breathing hostility to the North, and re-
commencing immediate measures of dis
union.
The good sense and patriotism Of the
people will no doubt repudiate both ex
tremes, and pursue middle course in
which alone safety consists. They will
arouse themselves for the rescue of their
country, of which John Randolph has
so justly said:
'The very mention of disunion of the
States is great public injury. 1t goes
to unhinge the tone of the public mind.
1t makes men acquainted with the Posss-
bility Of the thing, and, once admitted
into their breasts. they will not contem-
plate it with that adherence IN aU1tich 1t
ought to be held by every true patriot"
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29
Gen. Cass not again a. Cuudsdate.-

Gen. Cass not again Candidate.-
In his letter to the Hon. Andrew Steven.
son, of Virginia, Gen. Cass says:
81 beg leave to say that no circum-
stance can possibly arise which would
induce me again TO permit my name to
be brought forward in connection with
the Chief Magistracy of our country.
My INCLINATION and my sense of duty
equally Indicate this conrse."
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

The U. S. Supreme Court, on the 4lh instant,
made their decision in the of Missouri against
Iowa, that the boundary made by the Commis-
sioners should stand This gives to Iowa the dis
puted territory, and upsets the reelection of Will
lard P. Hall, to neat Congress, who berls his op-
ponent, Bowman, by votes in the disputed terri
tory.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

SENATOR BENroN.-The Washington cores
pondeDt Of the New York Commercial Advcri-
ser, in his letter Of the 3lst ult., says:
Mr.. Benton has proclaimed himself free from
partisan ties. He yesterday delivered sperch
relative to the graduation o. the public lands, and
took occasion IN that speech plant himself upon
the Whg platform OF specific duties articles
of foreign import.
This new demonstration has alarmed the
Wings and created much dissatisfaction among
the Democracy. Mr.. BIS object, have heard
it averred by his friends. is TO throw the
Presidential election into the House of R-presen-
tatv-s; and in that body he would stand fair "a
cfance for election any Of his competitors. Ii
elected, he would be Bullion still; and no earth
Iy consideration would uproot the deep hold his
prejudices have upon his feelings politician
and man. tie would sustain neither Demo
cratic " hig doctrines, but have creed Of his
own. La favor OF specific duties his advocacy Of
popular scheme for the graduation of the pub
lie lands, his free soil p-op-nses and clam upon
the Democratic party proper, it is easy 10 foresee
that these professions would bring to his support
large vote, and materially embarrass the Pres-
dental result between The, candidates of the two
legitimate parties Such is the opinion enter
tanned here.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

Fresh disturbances have taken place
at AlePpo. The insurgents, in spite of
their recent losses, have, made another
attack upon the city. and have been once
more defeated.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

The bill TO provide for the adjustment
of California land claims is again before
the Senate, and the amendments proposed
by Mr.. Gwinn relieve it from many of its
Objectionable features. An appeal to the
u. S. Supreme Court is to he allowed in
all cases. The amount of the claims in
dispute between the u. S. Government
and individuals is over hundred millions.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

In part of our edition last week, we made the
steamers ST. Charles and Jim Gilmer carry freight
at $ per BALE 1t should have read s per barrel.
Red River has risen or ieet at
Fulton. The Woodsman, for some time
aground above. passed down on Saturday
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The election for Prosecuting Attorney takes
place on Monday next, and on the same day al
election will be held in this place for Alderman
Members of Council and Town Constable
We publish in another column an ex-
cellent article on the improvement CT Red
River by Maj G. w. r. Bayley, Assistant
Engineer of the State of Louisiana.
ST. CHARLES HOTEL, New ORLEANS,
BURNr.-We are informed by gentle
man just from New Orleans. that de-
struc1ive fire occurred in that city on the
18th inst, destroying, among other build
ings, the St. Charles Hotel. Rev. Mr..
Clapp's Church and the Methodist
Church.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

New BENTON PAPER.-The New York
Tribune hears from Washington that an
effort is being made in that city to raise
the wind for new paper to advocate
Benton's election to the Presidency.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

The editor of the N. Y. Express, a
member of Congress. writes to his paper
that there is no chance of any modifica-
tion of the revenue laws at this session of
Congress.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

The amount Of property in California IN e's-
pate between the United States aud claimants
under Spanish and Mexican titles, is over one
hundred millions. There is a bill before Con
gress providing for special commission to se'us
the validity Of thess cllims.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

Father Mathew returned to New Or
leans from Florida on the 11th inst, and
was expected to remain few days in the
city before visiting Texas.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

PRoPosIrroN IN GRsAr BRITAIN FOR A RAIL
ROAD PACIFIC ACROSS CANADA - We find
the following interesting communication in the
National lntelgencer. Ii refers to project Of
a Railroad from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to the Pa
ciic, terminating at Puget's Sound, and will well
pay AN attentive perusal:
We have had put into our hands copy of a
work just published in London. entitled '.Britain
redeemed and Canada preserved. by F. A. Viii.
son. X. l. H., q. s and Alfred B. Richards, Esq,
Barrister at law at Lincoln's Inn" 1t is hand
some octava-ot $50 pages, with illustrative plates,
aud map Of North America down to the 10th
degree of north latitude, which is delineated
the project Of a railroad across Nova Scotia and
the Canadas, from Halifax to the Pacific, termin
aiing at Puget's Sound, opposite the Island Of
Vancouver, the estimated length being 2,S00
miles, of which 400 miles, from Halifax to Que
bee, is already surveyed and in course Of exrcu-
ton. The remaining 24O0 miles is marked out
IN nearly straig ght line from Quebec 10 the Pa
chc terminus, meeting, as alleged, with no obsta-
Gle but the Rocky Mountains, which, il is claim
ed may be passed by deiours through the detes.
or tunneled where it may be necessary. On the
map it certainly looks well, and the amount and
detail Of Information demonstrate abundant ma
terial and great labor of authorship. The ability
of the work is transcendent, and the plan bold,
impressive. and imposing 1t will, no doubt,
command the earliest attention OF British states
men. The authors speak Of our predecessor in
this field, VI njor Carm chaei Smith, 10 whom they
acknowledges their Obligations; but, Proposing, d
grand political modification Of the BRITISH empire,
in the accomplishment of this object, they did
not consider their work superseded, but the way
merely opened.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

Tie recent movements in the Massachusetts
Legislature have established the fact Of acOaition
between the Democrats and Free Soilers. The
House of Representatives was organized by the
election Of Democratic officers, and the Senate
by the election of Abolitionists. This movement
has caused no regret on the part of the National
Wings, who preferred defeat to giving these agi-
tators any influence or power. The Coalition
party has agreed 10 division of the Offices. The
Democrats to hsve the Governor, Lieutenant
Governor. State Treasurer, five Councillors and
Senator for short term. The Free Soers 10
have the Senator for long term. Secretary of State
four Councillors, State Auditor and Sergeant-at-
arms
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

The amount of Treasury notes out
standing OH the 1st instant, was $192,-
161 81.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

The Bentonites in the Missouri Legs
Iature, after nominating MIR. Benton for
u. S. Senator. adopted resolutions no: to
vote for whig under any circumstances,
and to sustain the nominee until the ex-
piration of the session. On the Gath
balloting, MIR. Geyer, the whig candidate.
received 64 votes; Mr.. Benton SO, and
Mr.. Green, anti Benton, 81.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA.-The steamer Nj.
agara arrived al Boston the 5th inst The
dates are to the 18th of December Cotton has
advanced from to 3-l6 pr pound, with quite a
free demand Flour aud provisions remain sta :
tionary.
In England, the popery meeting are be-.
coming less frequent. aud the tone and temper Of
the majority Of such demonstrations appear to- be
more mild aid forbearing. President Fillmore's
message TO Congress attracted more than usual
attention from the press. Nearly every paper of
uotr printed the document entire. Some, whilst
they profess to admire the mastery style of the
message, and the clear and statesmanliks manner
in which the President grapples with all The lead
ing questions o. the day, caviI at his tariff policy,
as being against their notions Of free trade.--
Others, on the contrary, commend the policy of
the President on the subject. An extensive sys.
TEN Of enlistment gives weight to the report that
the Duke Of Wellington has recommended an
addition Of fifty Thousand men 10 the English
army. Accounts from Australia say that Smith
O'Brien has made an unsuccessful attempt to es-
cape t6 Cali ornia.
is involved in debt to the amount of near two
millions of francs. His application to the AS
semb', for relief will, it is SAID, be obsnatey but
unsuccessfuiy contested.
The Emperor of Austria has issued a proca-
matiCn To the army, thanking them for their war
like preparations. aud assuring them that their
services viii! not now be required. There is, in
fact, no danger of between Austria and
Prussia, for each is ready to do what Russia die
tateS
The American Protestant Chapel at Rome has
been closed by the order of the government This
want Of liberation has caused much irritation at
Rome.
From Turkey it is stated that the province of
Aleppo is perfectly tranquil. The rebels in Bos-
ma have been defeated at all points The cho-
era was raging feariuIly at Mecca on the 9Th De-
cember.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

The N. O. Eeayune says that on the 18th inst.
the receipts of cotton at that port amounted to
the large number Of l9,006 bales--the largest
number ever received in one day.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

A BOARD OF AccoUNTs-The bill pro-
viding for a Board OF Accounts, will, it is
supposed. pass Congress at the present
session. A Washington letter. in the
Richmond Republican, says:
ut provides for the appointment of
three or four commissioners with such
salaries as will command the most able
men Of the country, who are to have
jurisdiction of all claims against the gov
ernment. The rules of practice to be
pretty much the same as before the Mex
lean Commissioners. Ii this board is
organized, there will be no use for Lobby
members" and dinners aud wine parties
will be no longer urged upon Congress
men-they will have no personal favors
to confer so they must expect 30 particu-
lar attention in return. Indeed it will
create quite revolution in society here.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

The AFRICAN EXPLORING EXPEDITIONS.
The London Times has intelligence from
the Saharan African expedit.or up to the
29,h Of August last Tne Times says:
The expedition had literally fought Its
wav nm TO Selonfeet IN Aheer, near to
the territory of the KsiIouee Prince. En-
Nour, to whom it is recommended Mr..
Richardson had been obliged to ransom
his life and those of his fellow travellers
twice. The whole population OF the
Northern districts of Aheer had been
raised against the expedition, joined by
all the bandits and robbers who infest
that region of the Sahara. The travellers
are now in comparative security. 1t has
been a tremendous undertaking for them
to force their way among tribes who had
never seen the face of Christian, and
who look upon Christians as the declared
enemies Of God. The great Soudan
route, :rom Chat to Aheer, is now explor-
ed
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

Jesse D. Bright was on the 11th inst,
Reelected y. S. Senator from Indiana.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

COTTON MARKET.-Accounts have been re-
ceived in New Orleans from Liverpool up to the
lst inst, but were vague that they had ex
ercised no influence on the market. The demand
on the 18th inst was active, but resulted in the
sale of only $500 bales. From the True Delta
of the 18th, we quote as follows-inferior, ii
III; ordinary, III l24; middling, l2i l2};
good middling, l3 l34; middling fair, l33 a l3s;
fair, 1871 IA.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29
THE GLOBE AND UnroN.-These pa pers

The GLOBE AND UNIoN.-These papers
are carrying OIL controversy. at present.
which gives some light as 10 the manner
in which Government Organs are estab-
lished. Mr.. Rives. of the Globe. charges
that the $50 600 paid by Major Htiss and
Mr.. Ritchie for the Globe. were Govern
inent funds, removed from the Subtreasury
at Philadelphia TO the Mijdietown (Pa.)
Bank, whose President was the Hon.
Simon Cameron, for the purpose Of estab-
fishing Tyler organ; and that President
Polk afterwards agreed to its being used
in purchasing the Globe, pledging him
self that the Bank should not be called on
for some years, to refund, and only III
small installments. That Tyler was in
imical to the Globe, for the course it
pursued towards him; and being in the
way in the Presidential canvass, was
bought off the track by an assurance from
Mr.. Polk that if elected, he would
abandon the Globe and get up new
paper in its place; and that The establish
ment of the Union with the $4,000
Government funds was the result of this
agreement. Several letters from Gen
Jackson to Mr.. Rives are given to show
his opposition to such an arrangement.
and his belief of MIR. Ritchie's $ uaftness
to conduct such paper. The following
is an extract from one of the Generals
letters:
But there is another project on toot, as
void of good sense aud benefit 10 the
Democratic cause as the other. but not as
wicked, proceeding from weak and mex
perienced minds. 1t is this: to bring
about partnership between you and Mr..
Ritchie--you TO continue proprietor, and
Richie the editor. This, to me- is most
extraordinary conception coming from any
well-informed mind or experienced politi-
clan. 1t is true, Mr. Ritchie is an ex-
perienced editor, but sometimes goes off
at half. cock, before he sees the whole
ground, and does the party great injury
before he sees his error, and then has
Stcdt uliiCuiIy " SeI OoCn lAtO tHe i'Sut
track again Witness his course OH my
removal of the deposits, and how much
injury he did us before he got into the
right track again. Another .faur pas he
made when he went of with Rives and
the conservatives, aud advocated for the
safe-keeping of the public revenue special
deposits in the State banks, as if where
the directory were corrupt there could
be amy more security in special deposits
in corrupt banks than in general deposits,
and it was some time before this great
absurdity could be beat out of hls mind.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29
AN DID AT e s

CAN DIDA + e 8,
ELECTION FIRST MONDAY IN FEBRUARY.
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
1--WE are authorized to announce }. s. II
RAINEy as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney
for the Sixth Judicial District.
1TWe are authorized to announce Capt. VIM
A. LACY, of Union county, as candidate TOR
Prosecuting Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit
IL We are authorized to announce r. \
WARREN, Of Camden, us candidate Tor Prose-
cutting Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Ilrcu't oi
Arkansas
FOR PROBATE JUDGE.
UrWe are authorized to announce JOHN "
TR1MBLE, Esq. as a candidate for reelection 10
he office of Probate Judge Of this county.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

ANOTHER FORREST AND WILLIS AFFAIR-The
NY Mirror states that fracas took place in
the Astor Place Opera between Messrs. Forrest
and Willis. Forrest abused Willis in most out
rageous manner, and threatened to click him on
the spot" but the timely appearance of the police
prevented him from any attempt at personal
violence.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

The Democratic State Convention of
Kentucky has nominated Lazarus w.
Powell for Governor, and Robert N.
Wlcklife for Lieut.. Governor. Mr.
Powell has accepted the nomination.
Washington telegraph., 1851-01-29

SENATE-Mr. HamIin presented petition from
Thomas Ritchi-, asking to be released from ihtr
printing contract
Joint resolution making land warrants assigna-
bic, was taken up aud made the order ol the day
for "Wednesday uext.
HOUSE Immediately after organizing, the
House went INTO committee ol the whole on The
bill to reduce the rates Of postage
Mi Fowler off, red an amendment, making
uniform postage Of two cents pre- paid.
The motion Of Mr.. Vnon, fixing It at three
cents, was rejected.