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Washington telegraph., 1851-10-15

The WONDERS OF CALIFoRNIA.-Prof
Shepard, in giving an account of his re-
cent exploration of California, portrays
the country in the following enthusiastic,
almost romantic, style:
Il have now explored California for
nearly two years. l can truly say it is
a land of wonders. There are fresh
flowers every month in the year, and
winter now wears the bloom of soring.
| have found waterfalls three and four
times as high as Niagara; natural bridges,
of white marble, far surprising in beauty
that of Rockbridge, Va, some thousands
of gold-bearing veins, iaexhanstible guam
titles of iron and crome ores, lead, bis
rnuth, and quicksilver. most beautiful
porcelain clay, and in short, everything
that can bless an industrious and enter
prising people. In one valley, found
more than 40 springs OF over one hundred
degrees Fahrenheit. In another valley
sixteen geysers, like the famous one in
Iceland. In this famous abode of Vulcan
the rocks, are so hot tha: you can stand
upon them but a short time even with
thick boots on. The silicious rocks are
bleached to snow whiteness, and breeciat-
ed and conglomerate rocks are now
actually forming. The roar of geysers
at times may be heard a mile or more,
and the moment is one of the most in
tense interest as you approach them."
SHREvEPoRT.-The assessment roll of
the town of Shreveport, Caddo parish,
has just been completed. The value of
lots, houses and slaves is $780, ,7O2.-
Amount of special tax to be raised on
tins is $4,000 The per centage will be
estimated at two and seven-tenths mills.
This per centage will, however, produce
S2,056-the excess is designed to cover
houses.
Texas derives its name from an Indian
word, signifying beautiful.
Snails were considered great luxury
among the Romans.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-15
Fresh Drugs and Medicines

DR.RP. WILLIAMS having associated "a
U-with him in the Drug and Book Bssiness w
Mr.. C. H. WrrrER, they are now in receipt IN
Of genuine
FRESH DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
PAINTS, OILS, CHEMICALS,
aPERFUMERIES, DYE
STUFFS, &c, &c.
Washington telegraph., 1851-10-15
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A variety of Patent Medicines VIE:
All Of Jaynes Family Medicines, Nerve ana
Bone Liniment, Mexican Mustang Lpameh,'
Moffa.,'s Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters, SPencers s
Pills, s. p. Townsend's SarsaparIlla, Extfict OF
Sarsaparilla and Burdock, Extract OF Idaerwor'
and Hoarhound, DR.. Storms Cough Candv'
Turlington's Balsam, DR.. Christie's Ga'vanic {;
Belts, Bracelets, Necklaces and Magnetic Fiuld
Trusses, right and left; together with every 0'he'
article usually found in Drug Stose.
They have also received very general assoft-
meat Of
BOOKS, STATIONERY, &C.,
Suitable for Academies and schools, embracing
the most popular works used in the English ana
Glass icaP studies, as well a variety OF mscei-
ianeous and other works, suitable for libraries
aud presents: a few dozen Masonic Craftsmen,
Master Mason and Royal Arch Diplomas, Scrap
Books, assorted sizes; a general assortment OF
Blank Books, Copy Books, States, Pencils, Qulls,
with variety of Record, Fooscap, Letter and
Note Paper, together with many other articles
too tedious to mention All Of which they will
sell low for cash time to prompt custo mers.
July l6, 1851. l2S:tf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-17

BALTIMORE, Jan. IL, lS5l
Firemem's Rcccptiow--Dcath Of Thomas H. Fulton
-Coptaim Joseph IImey-Cemmrce- Bur
glars, SC.
The firemen Of Baltimore are making extensive
preparations for the reception of the Weccacoe
Engine Company of Philadelphia, which will reach
here in the cars this afternoon. A general dress
parade will take place, and numerous entertain
ments will be given them during their stay.
The announcement Of the death OF Thomas IA.
Fulton, the extensive cotton manufacturer, has
thrown quite gloom over his immense circle OF
friends and acquaintance lie died yesterday
morning, at Washington Factory, i've miles from
the city, after but few hours serious illness. He
came to this city about 25 years ago, penniless
Irish boy, and after struggling with adversely for
some years, started the manufacture OF cotton
bat ting, with dog power, and soon getting starr
in the world, at the age Of thirty-eigbt he had
amassed a property worth at least &l5O,OO0.
The prosperity that was then attending cotton
manufactures induced him to invest the whole OF
his property in two extensive cotton fectories-the
Washington and Phmnix-one five miles. and the
other twenty miles from the city, on the Susque-
hanna Railroad With an energy unsurpassed, he
has since succeeded IN hreasting the storm which
had swept of 80 many Of his competitors, until a
few weeks past, when OF his factories fell into
the hands OF his creditors, and the other was sup
posed 10 be considerably involved. lie was about
moving his familys consisting OF a wife and ten
children, to the Phdnix factory, TO exert his whole
energies TO his fortunes, when slight in-
disposition turned TO brain fever, and soon num-
bered him among the dead. He was but ~ year.
Of age. and was beloved by all who knew him, for
| HE many noble qualities Of both head and heart.
| Captain Joseph Wiley, who was thrown from a
buggy a few day since, Is said 20 be in a dying
condition, no hope being entertained Tor his re.
covery.
The number Of vessels in the port OF Baltimore,
/ on Saturday, was, q ships,.l6 barks, q briggs
and as schoonere amounting in the aggregate 70 o.
/ The burglars are doing an extensive business in
I I.tno n a o.
4 on Friday last they made their way 10 third
\ story bedroom Of Mrs McFal's, ca Holiday
street. and abstracttd 500 in gold from bureau,
and also about Sl00 worth ofjewesry.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-17
Our New Jersey Correspondence.

TRENTON, N. j., Jan. IL, 1851.
Political Matters in Jersey-Ihse of the Camdi-
dates for the u. s. Senate.
AT present the all absorbing topic Of conversation,
and subjects of conjecture, are the consequences
and effects of our late election. You may remem
Der that last November witnessed the total rout
horse and foot, of the wing forces of the New
Jersey division, including lasting rebuke TO the
free soil fanatcal faction leaders of the same and
to those constitutional philanthropists who rest
their faith in higher power" most Inglorious
defeat, that was almost too timely and required to
be passed over in silence.
The Augean stable, which but little exceeded
the State Offices in corruption did not need cleans
ing more than these. II Is being done and II
only remains to consummate the triumph by the
selection Of u. s. Senator to fill the place vacated
by Senator Dayton, who rctires in March. Many
doubts exist as 10 the result and, doubt, trouble
will arise in caucus. From present appearances,
such must be the case Many able and prominent
men OF the democratic party, OF course, are named,
yet believe the list is reducibe TO these three
Com. Stockton, Gov. Vroom and Jno X. Thorn
son. OF the first OF these little need be said He
has been for some years before the country, IN
various capacities, IN oil which he has gained an
enviable distinction. His claims are strong, and
he may be the man. We think, however, public
opinion assigns the gallant Commodore a higher
station than even United States Senator.
Peter ID. Vroom, of these, is certanlyas promi.
peLt and many believe as able, candidate as
have named He is, and has been, Identified with
the party throughout long political life, as Go.
vernon OF the State representative in Congress We.
At present he is an eminent member OF the New
Jersey bar, in ourishing practice OF his probes
sion, at Trenton, which many would be 10th TO
abandon for the honor Of spending few winters
in Washington.
Mr. Thomson's claims to this distinction are Tar
more complicated than numerous, though he has
friends who urge his appointment, and many who
insist on il. We must, however, await the action
of the Legislature, which meets on Tuesday, the
18th. Many, very many, radical changes are coa-
which there are different opinions. Reform OF
some kind is loudly called for, and doubt not will
be effected. We live in progressive age, though
we think ct times our movements are crab-hke.
ONrgA'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-17
Annoyanees I'm the city.

TO EDITOR OF The HERALD.
1T will be the interest the city treasury
IL the Commissioner Of Streets will obtain from the
Common Council power to create established grades
in the Twelfth and Nineteenth wards At present there
are nearly as many different grades beyond Forty
cond street there streets which have the effect
Of the improving OF real estate and dscreas
ing, thereby. the amount of revenue to be derived
therefrom Persons owning property In that section
OF the city, decline building upon It, not knowing
change In the grade hereafter, their houses may be
partially buried the foundations of them left bare
OF earth and as II must be admitted that advan
tageoas tor the authorities to encourage the improv
ing Of real estate for the convenience Of citizens
we'll for the increase Of revenue IL Is important
to have the matter adjusted immediately.
What has destroyed the marble exterior OF the City
Hall IL Is sadly dscolored, and presents large
evil doiBgs OF the interior cannot have been hdeous
to show through such thick walls
The tea fights of the Common Council are shortly
to be established aud the four dollars per day sys
EN- TO be repealed. This win be good news fer the
people, who, of two evils moot willing TO choose
the least The tea room evidently, has proven to be
the ost economical evil OF the two not only in d.
rect pecunisry point but tor the amount OF business
the Common Council transsct when they are In iucsd
by the prospect Of good supper Of canvas backs,
&C &c TO lipger much longer time In their halls OF
legislation.
The public who travel on the east side OF the city
will be much indebted to the Harlem Railroad Com
peny they will place more passenger cars on the
read ior city use proniot tnsn conauSso,s ,fom
modated with seats. Lstterly this innovation upon
the rights OF passengers has increased beyond forbssr
ance The conductors manage the nuisance admirably,
and appeal 70 the gslantry Of the gentlemen inside,
by proelaimng, in audible voice, Seat for lady,
II you please OF course gentlemen cannot retain
seats IL ladies without them, and with this small
cunning the conductors csntrve TO crowd their cars
almoet TO suocstion Mr. Sch sy Ter will please attend
to this and that portion OF citizens
during the present prosperity Of his eompsny, who
wese formerly almost the sole support OF IL.
The transparent dials Of the City Hall clock are ali
imperfect The joints Of the plates are 80 cumstly
made that II requires NEST excellent sight TO dis
cover the minute hand For which department Wa
this work executed Please TO have II Improved.
ka6olixo..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-17

The Twenty seventh Annual Report Of the New Yerh
Society, auxiliary to tho American Bible Society
SCENTS features Of interest The distribution OF
the Bible among those who are without It, especially
the vicious Of the population is und the snpsr
vision Of special committee of the Board. The
vices contagious, diissminatss its.lf with such
fearful rspdity, frequent and liberal distribution Of
Of work. has Sssn hiuy
BY our agents. Mr.. Alexander Watson aud the Rev.
8 Postsr-the latter gentleman having been in our
employ but a portion Of the year. The number Of
families visited by them since November LIST, l849, IL
Al $50 among whom sl2 volumes Of Bibles and rss-
tamsnts have been distributed. Since this work
commenced in March 1912 the city has been explored
with the exception OF tho 18th 18th lS,h. 10th and
part OF the 9th wards Out OF So 80 families visited
sinoe this exploration OF the city commenced.
s542 we're found totally destitute Of the Scriptures
1901 refused TO receive them almost all OF whom
Roman Catholics The whole number OF voluI INES dis
tributed in this department OF our work has bssn
S9l4n
In referep ce the distribution the susigrants
the report has the follomng ooserv stioas:-
The mum DER Of emigrants including arrivals from
California who have entered this port during the
ending with the month OF october, has amounted to
2l7 800 A compared with arrivals during the prsvi
Gus year decrease Is sho in the aggregate OF $50
persons notwithstanding which the distribution has
ments to the numsss Ss u eight different "a
guages have been distributed among these smigrants
ling We would make grateful mention OF the i'm
portant aid rendered BY Rev. 0. g Hedstrom Of the
large number Of Bibles and Testsments have been
distributed, mostly among the migrants from Sweden
and Norway. The number OF volumes distributed
through the agency of the COMMITTEES on Naval Sta
lions during the past has been less than in the
year 1919 This Is owing TO the fact that very
sells OF have been fitted up at this port OF class
requiring large calling for corresponding sup
ply Of Biblssn
The repart sums up the entire distribution and the
finances of the society, as follows -
" The distribution OF the sacred Scriptures by this
society during the past has exceeded that OF
preceding year since its organization 102l volumes
OF Bibles and Testaments in various languages have
been scattered by agents through their respective
fields OF labor. or this number, ~ $50 Bibles, and
as Restaurants have bean sold IL 40S Bibles and
IS 305 Testsments have been donated Our work 90
much enlarged. has proportonally increased our
penditures and it is with regret that obliged
TO close the year with our treasury exhausted and
debt owing the parent society of sta S. The dis
tributen for the year BY the Marine Committee and
general agent has been 1859 Bibles and 932 Tesla.
ments, making total of 90l volumes. We have paid
TO the parent board during the past $50 $50 23n
The following table shows the number Of Bibles and
Testaments issued also the number OF issues for the
last twenty. aeYap YeArs.-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-17
Launch of a Steamer, &c.

NAVY Bay, NEW GRANADA, Dec. ~, lo'o
The work on the Panama Railroads. progress
ing finely there being GOO men on the road, andw
expect an addition Of 300 more ia few days. Inc
men and officers are stationed at three different
points, wis Manzanilla Island, Gattcon, and Mount
Arrow Root, am happy to say that they are en-
joyipg good health.
The rainy season is now over, and would state
that the steamers wrote you concerning, are pro-
crossing very fast, and we shall be able 70 aunch
the fret one in about twelve days II the workmsn
keen good health. This Is rapid work Her heel
wss laid on the 18th inst she ~ 10 feet long, ana
rs feet beam depth Of hold u TO feet She - IN
tended 70 ply on the Chagres nver, ana also pc
tween that place and Navy Bay, would also state
that we now have road cut directly 10 Gattoon,
and hope 1t will soon be in operation
MasfNERo.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-17

The LEGISLATURE or ARKANSAS AND THE Con-.
PROMISE MEAsuREs.-The Legislature ofArkansas,
on the 18th ut. passed a series a. resolutions rea
tive TO the Compromise measures, OF which the fol-
lowing are the principali-
That che has at all times asserted and IL nov salts
Aed with the principle as lately established by the
Congress OF the United states 10 the creation Of terri
Congress power to interfere or with
in any way 20 legislate concerning, the admission
into exclusion from any such Territory, 81 any spe-
cies of property whatever whether the same be or be
not peculiar to portion Of the Union and that she
equally asserts the principle that the ptopls Of such
Territory have no right pass any laws enact any
provisions for the exclusion Of such property except
when they proceed under and by virtue OF the proper
constitutional authority, TO frame constitution 70
govern them upon their admission into the Unien ss
State And moreover, she utterly denies the doctrine
that the laws % conquered country excluding and
forbiddinE the existence Of slavery, can rsmsin In
force after the conquest az TO prevent the victors
ncm takirg 20 such conquered territory anything
which their own laws recognise AZ property
That while she cannot but be sensible that inius-
tice done her and her sister states Of the
South by the mode in which the constitution OF Calf
fornia wa. formed and by the means AMI manner Of
her admission rs state etii she recognizes aud adj
s that the Congress Of the United States had APPLE
poser overlook any irregularities in these respects
and has In the admission Of the State exercised
power net granted W the constitution, and done
act which would justify secession from the Union
her art or on the part OF any Of her Southern sisters
That whatever might have been her opinion 70 he
rreyfsy Of the late act 81 Congress IN regard 10 the
bouudsry Of TeSss under other circum.tanoes and II
enacted In a Lime Of profound calm and Of national
Get snd under tbs circumstances which forced "
upon the countrJ u was wise and polite measure,
indispensetle 70 the puhc peace aad the continued
! existence VI the Union.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-17
SACRAMENTO CRY, California, !
November IL, 1850. {
One of the Dead of Sacramento C,tv.

One of The Dead Of Sacramento City.
Will the Editor of the NeoY@k Herald please
insert the following in his paper?-
If any Of the friends Of Capt. James ID. Jones are
residing in the city of New York, or vicinity, this
will inform them that Captain Jones was murdered
on the I'D day Of October last, by company of
ten Indians, and was found on the 18th day of the
month by one who was his partner, and his re-
mains were decently inferred.
AS far as can understand, he has a little pro-
perry, and if the friends of Capt Jones will write
10 me, at Sacramento City, what disposal of his
effects they would wish, their request shall be at
tended TO, and the amount forwarded TO them in
any way they shall see fit to dictate.
Very respectfully,
GEoRGE DRYDEN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-17
steam Boat Explosions.

TO THE EDITOR of TftR HERALD.
yesterday read with much attention. the article IN
ysur pspei signod Engineer and though the
writer may suppo,e he has discovered a new agent
called by him ttame,' yet am not convinced that
be IL right IL perfectly we'll known to all who have
used the steam CINE that both high and low pres
boilers constructed so that this smoke ne or
hre passage, frequently passes through the steam
chamber. II the argument of" Engineer were cor
rect the heat OF this fire aue must generate the
ttsme" In all where such boilers used and
In date explosion Of course take place soon -
any steam IL formed In the boiler Furthermore, III
thu present boilers properly constructed, for the
rrssons above stated.
am In duced 10 believe that all boiler explosions
are occasionsd by gas generated BY water coming In
contact with red hot iron and that this and its
consequences are only occasioned by Low stage Of
water within the boiler causing the upper surface Of
the hrepsee to b. exposed naked to the action of the
Ere which surface 10 almost instantly heated red hot
surface and the result dsprives the engineer OF the
powtr Of confcssing the cause Tn. explosion In
Hague street last winter. and the numerous steam
bost explosions OF late may all In my opinion, be a.
tributed 70 this csuse.
That the gas called "stame" may be used motive
povtr. all engineers will doubf who have observed
their engine to stop action suddenly, under what
thought 20 be high pressure OF steam. but found TO
be eAs generated In some unaccountsble msnnsrD
which will not prop.l an engine.
do not believe that any boiler hs. ever yet been
xploded by steam. Wrought plate iron IL almost In
vsriaby used In constructing steam boilers. The pres
cure Of steam gradual and its first effort to escape
IL made at some weak point a. an air bubble In one Of
the plates This bubble spot IL first buged out, then
sli open in the centre the slit widening as the orse
increases upon the point Of outlet The noise oc-
casiopsd BY the rst escaping OF the steam or water
IL suffc warning TO everyone within hssring to
blow on the steam and draw the fires. Yours truly
Nyw YoRE MoSpay. Jan g. 1861
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-17

THE NKw HANrsntRE BLOCH FcR THE WASH.
TSaIog MoN MENT The block Of gtanite voted
hy The Legislature of this State for the national
monument TO Washington is completed, ana Is 70
be forwarded this week The face oil the stone is
four feet by two, the depth eighteen incht5, the
weight about a ton. The face Systematically relish.
in capitals, cut the whole length. NgtiOni In.
fclitg,pcer, Jan IL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-17

Mrs Bailey, who va, renowned fer her patriotism IN
furnishing means fnr the prosecuting o. tn. battles %
IN. rsvoutiop vac burned to death, few days since
at her residence In Groton, opposite New London.
she was upwsrds OF ninety years Of age.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-17

INTERESTING PROM TExAs-TREArY WITH THE
INDIANS. -Tbe New Orleans Picdyare, OF the 1lth
inst, says.-Judge Rollins has effected everything
which could be desired with the Indians, notwith-
standing some very embarrassing circumstances,
among which wss the total failure Of his beef con-
tractor, Capt Ross, OF Wacoe Village. The la
dams present have manifested every desire for
peace, and have accepted promptly, and with eppa-
rent cordially, every article proposed by the u ,.
agent among which was the restitution Of all
stolen properly and prisoners in their possession,
end disclosure Of such refused to deliver to
the United States authorities. They have deli
vertd the little German girl lately taken near La
msr, and have pledged themselves to give up for
punishment the persons engaged In her capture.
These resolutions and disclosures are to take place
at another meeting, 10 be held the same place
forty five days from the date Of the treaty Che 10th
insil believe the place Is called the Camanche
Spring, between the San Saba and the san Fer
nando branches Of the Colorado Buffalo Hump,
Yellow Wolf, and Cotumpse, were the principal
chiefs OF the Camanches; Nechochillos for the
Tawaccopys; Acaquosh for the Wacoes; ChiPote
and Chiceto for the Lpans-the Caddo chiefs not
collected. These, Of course, are not all the
Northern Indians, nor were all the q manches
represented Among the absences were also the
Kschis and Wichitas, and some Wacce bands
considered az among the most troublesome But
il cannot be doubted that these must succumb.
IL those present adhere to their pledges OF exposing
those depredators, they cannot continue.
Mrs Bailey. Who va. renowned fer her patriotism IN
he ~ NJ. hat
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-17

DELEGATES no rus WORLDS FAIR FROM NEW
YoRK.-At meeting of the Executive Committee
al the New York State Agricultural Society, held
yesterday, the I4h inst, the following delegates
were appoisted 10 the Worlds Fair, for 1852
Martin Van Buren,, OF Columbia county.
Harvey Baldwin, OF Onondaga county.
John A. King, Of Queens county
Ezra Z. Prentice, OF Albany county.
Il. +. Johnson, Of Albsny county.
The appointment Is merely honorary, the dele
gates bearing their own expenses. We under
stand there were nearly a hundred applicants.
albany State Rsg,sfer, ys~. IL.
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And che became q wreck at random driven.
without enc glimpse OF reason or OF heaven"
She is now better, but the picture 81 desolation.
Young men can here see the danger OF trlfling with
such aleclions yea the dark Sin Of creating hopes
or raising expectations ia a heart too true and con-
fiding TO survive such Cieretand
(Ohto) Piafndeoier.