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Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13

Goop!-At recent celebration of the
fire-eaters of Bull Swamp, South Carols
ma. the following toast appeared among
the regulars:
"Intelligenee-The life of republic
The one thing needed by the people of
the South, who now stand upon a preci-
pice and know it not.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13

EM1GRATIoN TO IoWA-Three hundred
people arrived at Davenport as their des-
tination on the 7th instant. The Gazette
remarks that this is an influx of eopula-
ton seldom if ever equalled by the river
towns of even fast-settling Iowa.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13

GREAT FREsHET.-We have intelli-
kence from Pennsylvania Of another des-
trnctive freshet in the Juniata, which
DESTROYED an almost incaleufabfe amount
of property. A large portion OF the
grain crop along the river, which had
been cut. but not housed, together with
a number of bridges. houses, barns and
other property have been carried away
by the flood. The Central Railroad and
the canal has been injured to very
great extent. and in Huntington county,
the canal, for several miles, has been
entirely swept away. A family consist
ing of a mother and six childfen were
swept off and drowned. The loss to the
State, the Railroad Company. and Of
private property has been immense.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13

NORTH CARoLINA.-A number of De-
mocrats, friends of the Union, have nom-
mated CALVIN Graves, of Casweli, as a
candidate fer Congress in the fifth dis
trict, in opposition to Mr. VeaabIe.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13

The St. Louis Republican learns from
an authentic quarter that Col Doniphan
has declined accepting the Office of Com
missioner of Land claims in California,
rendered to him by the President.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13
Ougchlta Herald.
The Longest Steamer IN lie World

The Longest Steamer IN Iibs World
The Eclipse, Capt. E. t. Surgeons new
steamer now on the stocks, is to be three
hundred and fifty-nine feet in length
She is to have eight of the largest sized
boilers, and her water wheel will be
fosty-two feet in diameter. She will be
completed in the fall, and it is fully ex-
pected that she can easily make the trip
from New Orleans to Louisville in four
days.-Louisvalle Courier.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13

BEAVER lsLAND--II is stated ''a ,a
considerable number of fisherme" ",
others, assembled at Whisky RUM ,ar
the 4th, for the purpose Of making W
upon the Mormons.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13

1876 votes. The above-most of which
are ofIicial-will vary but little from the
official returns. We have little doubt OF
MIR. Johnsop's election, but it will be by
greatly reduced majority from that
which he received in 164S.
,ooo-o----------~~----~,-~~
OuAcHITA AND RED RIVER PLANK ROAD.
We learn from the "Herald," that at a
meeting of the company held at Camden
on the 4th inst, the following gentle
men were elected directors-Ezra Hill,
William Cleaver, John Ma tlock, James
Vaughan. Peter McCollum. Robert E
Arlington, C. w. II. Haislip, J. D. Hill,
N. S. Graves, Edward Cross aud James
A. Jones, and that meeting of the
board of directors will be held on tie
10th inst, for the purpose Of electing a
President, Secretary, and Treasurer. and
20 transact any other business preparatory
to commencement of operations.
This Indication on the part of our
friends at Camden to go ahead with their
enterprise. reminds US that an effort made
here sonle time since to organize COM
pany to build Plank Road from this
place to Fulton, seems to have fallen
through. That the amount necessary to
build Plank Road between these points,
has not long since been subscribed, is to
be attributed to the general apathy
which pervades the public mind in
Arkansas oa the subject of Internal I'm
provements, more than to any want of in
terest in the undertaking, or fear that the
investment would prove Improbable. As
an evidence that the effort would be
successful if pursued with proper spirit
we have only to recur to 10 the fact that
more than two thirds of the amount
necessary to complete the work, was
readily subscribed when the subject was
first broached. and it appears to be the
universally conceded opinion, that if the
Committee appointed to solicit snhscrip-
tions to the capital Stock, would make
a united effort, the remainder could be as
readily obtained.
We trust the effort will be renewed,
and prosecuted with vigor until we do
succeed. The work can be accomplished
if those interested in having a good road
between this place and Fulton, will it.
With two thirds Of the necessary amount
already secured. the residue by the ex-
erclse of little perseverance ON the part
of the Committee, and corresponding de-
gree Of public spirit on the part of our citi-
zens, can certainly be obtained. Let US,
at all events. make the attempt-spcess
is certain.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13
ANOTHER CoNFLAGRATIoN AT SAN FRAN

ANOTHER CONFEDERATION AT SAN FRAN
clsco.-The latest arrival from Califor-
MIA brings intelligence of another dis
as,roas conHagration in San Francisco.
bv which about five hundred houses and
three millions of dollars worth of pro-
perty have been destroyed. San Fran
cisco appears to be doomed city, as this
;s the sixth great fire that has occurred
there within the last two years. AS in
most of the other instances, the late tire
Is said TO be the work Of incendiaries. A
detailed account of the conhagratlon will
be found in another column.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13
*Two Townships to hear from,

*Iwo townships to hear from.
fMajorities reported.
In the above counties, with the ex-
eeption of Pike. from which there were
no returns, Johnson's majority over
Newton in S4s, was 1876. The returns
of the recent election excluding Pike,
show majority FOR johnson over Preston
of only sc votes, clear gain of 1890
in favor of Captain Preston over Ms.
Newton's vote in 1913; including the
vote of Pike county. MIR, Johasou's ma
iority in the counties above named is
1876 votes. The above-most of which
are ohicial-will vary but little from the
official returns. We have little doubt OF
MIR. Johnsop's election, but it will be by
greatly reduced majority from that
which he received in 1S46.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1851-12-17
THE Weekly Post, '

We have received he first number Of the
Weekly Post, new Literary paper iu.t
published in the city Of Raleigh, by MsssFs
C. II. Wiley and VIM. d. Cooke, a' 81 %
PER aunun. It's 40 interesting ard vasua'
lle shee.. and We have no doubt b1, that i,
will find il, way into every family 10 the
State. Whoever subscIibes 10 the " " eeA'
" Post canno, fail to be pleased with II IN
every respect. We gladly place II on our ex
charge lat; snd hops that every North Car
Gilman vi pa'ronze il and thereby enco9f
age The able and enierp,lslng Eil o's. I'M
Weekly Pos, is printed 90 new type, en-
we believe, he only shee! Pr n ed o t.
state by seam power Success ".
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1851-12-17
WING MEETINGS.

Tho Wings Of Orange held meeting re-.
Gently. Hugh Waddel presided. Resolutions
appro baioty Of the Compounds, and cordially
responding to the proposal 10 place tho names
Of Fillmore and Graham at the head Of the
Whig Presidential tickle, for 1852 sere unan.
inously adopted. No place was de''snased
for the assembling Of the Wing Convention.
The pane of John A Glmer was formal "
Pre- posed in connection With The office OF Gov
ernor. A number of delegates we're appoin'es'
The Wings Of Cumberland have Likewise
held meeting, nominated Fillmore and Ora
ham, recomue nded Ina. the State Convention
assemble 4! Raleigh, and that so delegates
be appointed thersto.
Ths Brunswick Wings have also acted, bu
the proceedings have not yet been published
10 our next we viii give tho action OF tn
Wings of Ons!ou which were received 10
late for this number. They recommend Fi
more and Graham. Raleigh as the place, au
Washington for Governor. Er pap
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1851-12-17
WHAT DOES THE SOUTH WANT

THE is question which every Southern
man should consider until be satisfies himself
he can give it the proper answer. What does
tho South ~aui
ls,. She wants the North TO let alone her
domestic institution.
2,dIy. She wants all the provisions aud
guarantees Of the Constitution faithfully car.
red 90, and observed, aad the Union, by this
means, preserved perpe,uay,
3Iy. She wants 10 coasumma,e her lndepen'
dence and prosperity in the language OF the
/ AUGUSTA Chronicle, 50 better and more en-
hphtened system Of agriculture sut'icieu
api,al invested in manufactures 10 make a
home whatever she can make prob ably---.t
spin and weave the grea, mass Of her staple
and send it abroad to every land where II II
consumed. These will render her lands NOR
fertile and productive, diversity her labor AM
give more TO the production Of breadstutis, an
secure greater number Of consumers Of
the neces.arie. Of life, and introduce into he
mids, thousands Of mechanics and artizan'
who, while they swell cur population Will cor
tribute greatly TO the general wealth and prot
petity Of the people, snd the country.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1851-12-17
KossuTH DEFINING HIS POSITION.

In Justice 10 NJ. Kossu,h we copy from the
New York papers Of Tuesday aftsrnooa Q
manifesto, addressed by him ITO the Edl'
tors of New York." in which he makes q
declaration of the object Of his mission to
the United States, as follows:
"An impression having been made public
in some Of the journals that the purpose Of
Governor kossuth's mission 10 the United
States is 10 procure aid from this Government
in the shape Of an army or fleet, with
which 10 repel the enemies and to secure the
independence of Hungary, We are authorised
to state that such is not his design.
"Kossuth asked simply that England and
Anne RIGA shall unite in Affirming the policy
that every nation shall have the right 10
make and alter ito political institutions TO
suit ito own condition and convenience, and
that the two nations England and America
shall not only respect, but cause to be 70
spec,ed, this doctrine, SO as to prevent Rus
STA from sgalD marching her armies inta
Hungary.
at Is true tina, the actual power Of ou'
country mus, stand behind its diplomacy IL
this, as in other affairs; but by assuming thu
position he holds that there would be no dan
ger Of cur being involved in war. Let il b
once understood that England and Americs
agree 10 maintaining this doctrine, and Rus
STA would certainly respect it. There Is
wide difference between a resolu,e attitude
powerful! enough 10 proven, Interference, ant
the going to war to repulse an interference al
ready commenced.
"Governor Kossu,h has no, intended Il
suggest TIA. Amsrics should copy the exam
pc Of France during ocr Revolution accord
ing to the letter, but according to the q At.
"Ths circumstances are widely different
and all that can be hoped is that great an
free country like this should act in behalf Q
freedom according 10 the time and the Gil
cumstances 10 which lis placed"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1851-12-17
MR. CLAl'S HEALTH

Continues so precarlous that ne is not ex'
pec,ed 10 resume hi, seat IN Congress. A
correspondent Of The New York Tribune
writes as follows:
His miad is clear, vigorous, and active
as ever, but bis physical powers have been
greatly impaired stree | last sw I'm
He 10 much III innsr, looks older, and IS less
able 10 brave fatigue and exposure than he
waseven last March. He suffsrs continually
from dry hacking cough, which has chung
TO and grown upon him for The as' eIg hteea
months, and sometimes causes bi . much dis
tress. do greatly fear that this IS the very
las, session of Congress wherein his elequen
voice will be heard and his po,en. influence
felt 10 the councils Of the nation.
"Mr. Clay's determination is fixed ant
unslterable that no persuasIons nor enrestle
shall induce him 10 be again candidate 10
the Presidency. He feels that his ear,hl
career is near lis close. and that whatever h
has had power TO do for the country is nearl
accomplished"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1851-12-17
The Warrington Correspondent Of The Bos

The Warrington correspondent OF the Bos'
ton Courier WHITING With an air Of authority,
saws that "Mr. Webster viii no, Withdraw
from he cabinet, as has been sthrmed. The
present state of our foreign relations demands
his presence at Washington and it is The de.
slre Of the prominent men Of oil parties that
he should remain. Mr.. Webster himself
feels that, however desirable reti'emen, would
be TO him, chs is not the moment TO withdraw
from tho government. There is TO be anoth
or talk III not something more serions-
with the British governmen,, CONCERNING tht
rights Of American vessels, aud PARTICULAR!
upon the recent firing into The steamer Pro
metheus at Nicaragua"
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ing to this country, he could not but say that
he was deeply distressed At the action which
had bsen taken by Congress.
He had the highest respect and regard for
Cougress-he recognized it as the exponent
Of the national will, and in view of what 1t
had done, his own movements were neces'
sarily embarrassed. Whether he will be
cou,en, to 60 beg ond New York he could not
now say but he was free TO declare that had
the proceedings in Congress TO which he had
sdyerted reached him before he el Europe,
he would have hesnated about coming 10 this
country at all.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1851-12-17
THE TREASON TRIALS.

A Telegrsphic despatch from Philadelphia
informs u, thai a verde, acquI;al was yes.
,erduy rendered by the Jury in the case ei
Cashier Hsnaway, on t'lal before the Circuit
Court Of the United States on charge OF
,reaso as one Of the participa,ors IN the ne
gro riot at Christina in September last. The
trial commenced abou, fortnight ago. and
in the course of it's progress has ehcl ed
great mass of testimony and much elaborate
and able argument by the counsel on boil
sides. 10 committing the case, Judge Gre
charged the Jury that the crime OF Treason
had DOT been sustained by the evidence
Intelhsencer.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1851-12-17
ACCUMULATION OF GOLD

The total amount Of coinage of gold q, the
Uni ed States Mint reached for the month Of
November The large SUN Of SIS ASH 600 o.
this amount over four and a half millions
we're in double eagles, the supply Of small
gold coin also being large. he total amount
Of gold deposited at the United States mint al
Philadel h,a during the month OF November
was SIS 400 900. The amount received al
the New Orleans mint may be stated at ST..
500, OO0-m king a total Of Sc 900 900 Tor
the mooth. The shipments TO Europe Tor
the month have been s. $50 600, leaving an
excess Of receipts oil 81 &c. 900, to be added
to the handsome excess tina, was IN the coun
try on The lst of November. The month o
/ December viii commence with the receipts
by the Cherokee and Alabama, equal 10 t"'
and half millions, and there is a prospect o
still heavier receipts. At the same tint
there will be little or no exports Of specie, &
the cotton bills coming forward will hav
turned The tide completely in our favor. Tn
close Of 1851 will, doubtless, witoess yer
large accumu' ion Of specie 10 this country
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1851-12-17
SPEECH FROM kOSSU III.

New YORK, Dec. SO, P. M.-The fol
lowing is a synopsis Of the speech delivered
by Kossu,h this afternoon, on Staten Island,
in reply to an address delivered by X. A.
Locke, Esq. file occupied about al hour 10
i,s delivery. 4 very large concourss OF
persons was in attendance and great en,hu'
siasm manifested on the occasion. He was
heard Throughout, with marked attention, and
welcomed with shouts Of applause.
kossuh commenced by referring 10 the
difficulty he encountered in speaking the En
flish language; or ia language net bis own.
He hoped therefore that few warmly told
.srjs would be more acceptable thaa an e.
! Isborats speech. He returned his sincere
thanks for the generous welcome given him.
The hopes Of liberty for the oppressed Of
Hungary always actuaied him, and he trusted
,ha, liberty from glorious America would 60
forth and achieve, 10 time, the liberty OF The
world.
The spiri, is an inspiring power to deeds
bu, it constitutes 10 itself no deed, for thos'
no would be free, besides being inspired
mus, also strike the blow. He believed thu
people Of the United States would reatll.
impair, their friendly sympathy to EuroP
: aow in her crisis. The independence O
Hungary would no! only benefit her, bu, wou'
e be indispensable TO the independence of tn
whole European Continent. His desire wa
to see respected the solemn right OF any na
ton to dispose Of her own destiny az sh
] might see fl.
:. He was not here 10 mix with the intern;
:, alf,lfs Of America. These concerned he
=, alone. He cam. here to intercede, in III
ns name Of Hungary, for the glorious and eve
70 to be desired protection Of the United Stale
4, He regretted being charged with dlsPos
ton 10 NEEDLE with the domestic sffaIrs al
to interfere with the Presidential ques'io
because it go happened tina, IN one Of his a
dresses 10 England he mentioned the mar
* Of The Hon. Robert J. Walker as a candida
for tn. Presidency.
me now, he continued feel quite at home, 9
will speak plainly. ! confess, with grati'ue
that Mr.. Walker has pronounced 10 Eoglar
I've sentiments which, if j, shall be my happy {,
cen tune 10 fad recognised as the seDiime
= of the people Of the United Safes, sh
es' then declare with fervent joy that Eurt
ne and Hungary are free.
my At the conclusion Of his speech there VI
'hs repeated shouts of applause.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1851-12-17
History Of North Carolina,

Col. Wheeler has sent US copy Of MS
History Of North Carolina, and from has,y
examination Of the work We must pronounce
j, an Interesting history Of our State, There
are, no doubt, errors in the history, and some
ave been poiuted out, and who could put
.uch work teGors the public without errors
ye, i, will prove to every North Carolin'an
II interesting and instructive companon,--
rne author certainly deserves, as he will GO
Doubt receive, large demand for this publ
cation. it's handsomely printed, aad con
,ans near 500 pages.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1851-12-17
CONGRESS.

Since the above article was prepared for
the press, The Senate has closed lis proceed.
ipcs for this weeks by acting dehnl'lvely u.
non Joint resolution, which has been The
principal topic OF discussion IN that body for
several days, extending to Leuis Kossulh, 10
he name Of the People Of the United States,
81 cordial Welcome 10 the capital and The
country" The Senate, refusing oil the pend
M amendment to this resolution, passed II
~ vote Of 33 years TO nays. IL has yel
10 pass The House Of Representative.
Neither House Of Congress will be in ses
ION ,oday-,he Senate having adjourned freq
yesterday to Monday, and the House hsvini
,di,uraed over from Thursday.-Ndt rts!
.sgsnct,, 3tA instdnt.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1851-12-17
APRoJECT To TAKE THE SANDWICH
ISLANDS

The San Francisco papers by the late All.
val contain various ambiguous paragraphs in
10 relation to al expedition tina, recently str.
ted for The Sandwich Islands The New
York Commercial give. the following eau,c,
from private letter. which probably explsns
the mater. Something Of the kind has no
doub, long been in contemplation;
"There has been an expedition fitted gu,
from here Of some 3 or 400 persons bound
for the Sandwich Islands, with tho view of
taking possession Of them either by suasion
or force. 1t is rumored that the king has
on certain terms agreed 10 abdica'e in favor
of this party, which has some credence hare,
and has induced many indeed to JOIN the par.
~. The Game Cock and two other ships
sailed yesterday with large passenger list
for the islands. Should tho expedition b
successful, their fortunes are made +; and II il
40 fine spo, as lies out of doors"
The natural question. after reading tbs
fore going, is-wha, NEXT
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1851-12-17
MR.. THRASHER'S CAST

An address from Mr.. Thrashe SC
forth his own view Of tho wrong dorhlm
the authorities Of Cuba, was bror'
Havana by the steamer Promothe az
obtaining general circulation ,hrgH
public press. 1t will be Interest,"
readers. We are authorised tbs
however, that no such letter has be
ed BY any department Of our Co.'s
and we further learn from the New Of
press, speaking, as it assures Us, or
information from this city, that onlyl
communication has been received ,
Mr.. Thrasher, or his friends IN rogf
trial and Imprisonment. "Ths Ses
State" the Express adds, "has ~
more active 10 secure Mr.. rs rsltp9
he has himself Mr.. Webster hs4 \!
Two dispatches, which -Ill doubtless =
his release. Ths Goversmen, has tsisn
proper 10 the case, and had Mr.. IL
a lille more cor iidence in hIs Goyafs
and stated his casa 10 it more promptly
or than as now, making appeals 10 The
his case, which has been one Of pc
hardship, would have awakened more
raj COMMUNICATION. Nat. Int.
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Communication.

AT meeting Of the citizens Of the town
Of Charlotte held on the 10Th Of Dscsnber,
1851, David Parks, ESQ.,, was called to the
chair and B. Oats disappointed Secretary.
The following resolutions were offered and
after delibera,ion was unanimously adopted,
yiz
Resolred, That the COMM ssiohers Of the
town Of Charlotte be authorized and are
hereby instructed by the citizens Of said tow
10 grant 10 the Charlotte and North Carolina
Rail Road Companies, the right OF nay 10
pass any street or streets Of this corporation;
or through the lots in said corporation, hav
ing procured the right Of way from the pro-
prieiors thereof, and TO constIuc; common
depot, at such point as may best suit the IN
terest Of said companies.
Resolp.d, Tha; the Commissioners OF the
town be authorized 10 open any street IN said
town, to such width as to them may seem
proper for carrying The above resolution into
effec.-the Rail Road Companies paying 10
the corporation such damages as the com
missioners may incur for the condemnation
of private property on The line Of said streets
Resolred, That the Rail Road Companies
shall have pt wer TO close any portion OF any
stree, passing through the site Of such dePo
as may be selected by them sna that hey
be authorized TO appropriate the same TO 'hel'
use.
! Resolred, Tha, the proceedings OF thu
meeting be published in the papers OF thu
town.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
DAVID PARKS, Chm.
B. Oats, Sec'y.
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~ This number closes the 2lst volume
and with il the existence Of the "Charloite
Journal" When another paper is issued
rom this office, i, will be in its enlarged form
nd under new name, and we hope by the
7th o. January. if not sooner, TO DO able 10
az i before the public. To those friends
mo have supported US in the management OF
he J5urnal We return our grateful thanks,
md i, is gratifying to us that although the
name is changed ii is revived in that Of the
North Carolina Wing.
We shall issue an extra each week for The
benefit Of advertisers.
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Captain of S,es mskio P'omesheus.

THE AFFAIR OF THE PROMETHEUS-EA-
PLANTATION DEMANDED OF ENGLAND.
1t is stated that the Atlantic which sailed
from New York for Liverpool on Saturday,
took cut dispatch from Mr.. Webster to Mr.
Lawrence, our Minister a, Court Of ST. James,
requiring him to ascertain Immediately from
Lord Palmersioa whether the outrags npon
tho Steamer Prometheus was authorized
BY standing or special ms ructons, or ~he,h
err it will be disavo~ed by the British gov
eminent, |, is further stated that this des
patch especially stales that The outrage IS re
garded as direct violation Ct the first art'cl'
Of the treaty Of April, 1850. lmmedls,
action is insisted upsn towards the settlement
Of these d faculties. either BY tbs return c
Mr.. Bulser or by the appointment Of som
other person with snflicieal authority.