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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-02-06

ANOTHER FUGITIVE RETURNING TO SLAVERY
The writer Of these lines was, few weeks
since, in late train Of cars bound from the
North to the city Of New York About mid
night his attention was arrested by the words
of some gentlemen behind him. in conversation
with n female voice. On looking around, he
perceived that the female was mulatto woman.
about twenty-five years of age, with IN ingenu-
GUS and pleasing face, whom he had observed to
entor the cars early in the evening, with n large
bundle tightly bound up, rs If she were trav-
eller. 1t appeared that she had inquired of some
Of the gentlemen where she could find resting
place IN the city for the night, and how she
could get forwa' ded on her way South the next
day. This led TO some inquiries on their part
in answer to which she stated that she had left
her master in Maryland and reached New Y rk
some months before, where,s along with some
other fuQitves. she had been taken care Of by a
gentleman in that neghborhood, whom she men,
toned, and had been Forwarded by him to Cam
ada She reached Canada, the Canaan Of her
hopes, late in the autumn, and there found her
self 10 the cold, In the midst of thousands OF
emigrants, who pre-occuped every kind of EN-.
ployment and she found withal that, instead OF
having a home that she could be sure of, and a
master who would not allow her to suffer, and
family which was to her almost rs kindred, she
was alone in the wide world, with none to think
for her or to care for her. She very naturally
and Gas | was simple enough to think) very
sensibly, resolved to wend her way back to her
old master, and the funny thing was that, as she
approached New York, her great anxiety was
not to fall into the hands of the Aboitionists
who, rs she said, "would make fuss about
her." and try to prevent her from getting on al
once to her home, which, above all things she
desired, let what would happen after that
fredericksburg (Va) Herald, Jan. 30.
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| dieenal eeantitGsof ci2[on mnnd on taking stoot
ought IxSilmaf9y t4sAavs xoms considsrAlipyxI
EaddAd 10 whichs fh ere Tnnasl, from the latest ~
vic&s. to be NOS hope IN America that tho eesn
ins crop may d1mewhat sxzked .e.,e last, These
arc among The chief considerations that weigh
upon us.
The state of lrada in Manchester, and Of tbs
son Of the year, must be regarded as in univer-
sally satisfactory condition. The people are well
employed a. full wages, which, with cheap food
spreads contsntmsni everywhere.
Ashes. Sales cannot be made except ut a re.
duction from previous rates.; market dull.
Coffee is extremely dull at Liverpool. At Lon
don, on Friday, the sales eyinced an improved
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-02-06

EOUR single gentlemen, and ss~Als>sm and|
i his vie, or Rs single gs~aisss~, can b accom-
modaied with boarding on moderate terms. in ~
small private family. BY applying on PtnmsyirsniX
svsx"s, opposite ihs Uniisd Stsies Hotel
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-02-06
TORONTO. Feb. 3.

TORONTO, FEB. s.
The CANADIAN GovERKMESr--Lord Eigin
has stated, in reply to an address from the Grand
Jury, that the government will certainly move to
Quebec after the completion of its two years 10
this city.
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TELEGRAPHICl

accents fertile Nng list II nance appended to
the letter approving Of Nj. Webster's course.
EGRAPHIC.
Photographed for the Southern Pressl
New Yosx, Feb. S.
There has been decline in Cotton to-day Of
ons-haf cent. Only 900 bales were sold.
Pa,LADxLPHiA, Feb. S.
RIor AMONG ras Coal CRACKERS. The coal
crackers al Richmond, the great coal depots,
have struck for advanced wages. They have also
given evidences Of ri0tous conduct. Marshal
Keyssr, and some Of the police, have proceeded
to the scene Of disturbance, and read the riot act
The mob was ordered to dispense, but they re-
fused. Some twenty or more, on ths,r refusing,
were arrested. A large nurpber still hold out in
Opposition. defying the authorities; The bells
have been ruDg for assistance, and large number
of the police has gone out. No use has yet been
made of fire arms, but there are approximations
OF serious consequences
BuvrALo, Feb. S.
DEsrsucrvE Fiak.--A FIRE occurred this morn
ing which destroyed the arge range of stables
near the Genesse House. twenty-five horses
and a large number Of carriages were consumed
in the damts, together with harness and other
valuable articles.
CoLunsus, Ohio, Feb. S.
No ELECTION or u. s. SENATOR The legisla-
tive convention has adjourned sine die, without
being able to elect an U. 3. Senator.
NV ORLEANs, Feb. S.
The weeks sales OF cotton amount to Is 600 bales
Freight IN American vessels TO Liverpool are Lied
and on British l-2d for cotton.
A -. III
New YoRK u. s. SENAToR--Gov. Fish has
just been nominated for u. s. Senator by the
assembly on the first ballot as follows
Hamilton Fish (Whg) 1878
John A. Dix Opp $50 81
James r. Brady Opp --- n
Hora 10 Seymour Opp
Francis Granger Grew q
Scattering Sill
Fish over all others 81
The Senate met, and after two ballots ad-
journed, without making nomination. Mr.
Beekman voted for Granger. Hamilton Fish
received l6 votes
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-02-06

ALBANY, Feb. 4.
New YoRK U. s. SENAToR.--Gov. Fish has
just been nominated for u. s. Senator by the
assembly on the first ballot as follows:
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Fish over all others 81
The Senate met, and after two ballots ad-
journed, without making nomination. Mr..
Beekman voted for Granger. Hamilton Fish
received l6 votes,
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-02-06
From lie Ptndieton Is. C.) Gazette.

Many OF The blacks Of Hsyti, have lapsed
'dolairy, worshipping serpents and other Estrishe
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-02-06

Clerk ofths House Of Representative
n5' All the newspapers in the city n Wash
ington are authorized to publish the above aslver-
tisement, daily, for four successive weeks.
Jan lid 4w
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Photographed for the Southern Press.
New YosK, Feb. S.
There has been decline in Cotton to-day Of
one half cent. Only 900 bales were sold.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-20
Our Baltimore Correspondence.

BALTIMORE, Sept. IS, 1851.
TIE Grand Lodge L. o. o. f. ofthe United States
Report of the Grand SeretWy- The nev arch
bishop Of Baltimore-High,cdy Rob5Gy-Pnty
Politics, &c.
The Grand Lodge Of the /. O. Of O. F. Of the
United States is still in session in this city, and it
is understood, have some very important secret
business hand especially the proposition to esta
blish degree for the wives Of brothers of the scar
let degree. The debate on this question has b,en
warm beyond all preced dent, and 1t is though that
the proposition will fail.
The Grand Secretary Of tue order, ia his ann ual
report sets cut with general congratustion, to
the prosperity and harmony of the order, and says,
that at time since be has had the honor Of occu.
plying the Office, has he had greater pleasure in pre-
sentipg his annual report. Sundry duties, imposed
on him by resolutions Of the last Grand Lodge,
have been performed, and the revision Of the Jour
nal Of the Grand Lodge is in the course of ,ompe-
up, although under protest, the assessment levied
under the per diem and mileage Law. This pay
ment, it is regretted, has been deferred, to the
manifest loss Of the treasury, as valuable stocks
had TO be sold AZ price belov their value, to meet
deficiencies. The reports from all the States AMI
territories OF the Union, and from the Sand
wich Islands, are Of the m ,st nsttsring charac-
ter. New lodges and encampnent, are being
established, aud the embershp is increasing
with peace and harmony throughout. \ statement
Of receipts from all is given, showing the
total Of sl3, III 50; but this is not final, sup.
Elementary report will be made before the close Of
the session. The funds In the treasury NJ the last
session amour ting to S60O7 were 1austed ia dis
charge Of the per diem and mileage accruing IN Ter
the law Of 1919. IL Is estimated tnat the receipts
of the last fiscal year will fall short Of the estimate
Of the committee on finance. The supplementary
report will exhibit the whole state Of the treasury
and the condition Of the order.
There seems 10 be no doubt Of the fact that the
Rev. Bishop Francis Patrick kenrick, of Plialel-
Ihia, has been 1ponted by the Pope OF Rome to the
vacant Archbishopri,k Of Baltimore, caused by the
death Of Archbishop Eccleston Ii is also asserted
that the Rev r. Cullum, Primate OF Ireland, has
been deputed by the Pope to bring over the palium
and superintend the consecr stion.
A young man named George Hooper. from Phila-
delphis, was knocked down a few nights since in
this city, and robbed Of his gold watch, 20 ,ket
book, a..
The dc mocratic, whig, and no-psrty politicians,
have all completed their tickets for the coming
election, and toe campaign will noa open in good
earnest. There Is still another pa rty, calling them
selves the g. balance Of power" who declare their
int ntion to sole st from the different t,kcts nomi
mated, and form a ticket themselves rresp sctiys
Of party. There is said TO be a THOUSAND Of these
votes at least. and If SO, they will probably be able
to exercise their power with decisive effect.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-20

Naval fptelI1aepce.

The T. sloop Cyspe, at Norfolk, on "Wednesday, re-
ceiv.d her officers ana crew ON board and was M, m,
cmmsitn The following Is a list Of the ON ers now
attseb'd TO her:-Johu Stone Psine Eco conm,nier:
Li.uttbsnts w. u Hurst, Wier; Surgeon. Solomon
sharp ASSISTANT Surgeon, George Peck; Purser, O. IN.
Nhtei Psssed Midshpnan, Francis Gregory; Midship-
Btat vain, Felix Hushett Gunner, O. Barnard; Car.
rmtr, ~ W Barnicoati ssnal er q. Brsyton Cap
tain Clerk. Hope
Commsndtr fra.lkn Buchanan has received orders TO
iIoit Tor duty atthe Unii,d .stes Navy Yard uOsport
III place CT Commander Cunningham deta he'd aud
oS.I,e tt ths Ohited slhtm Esvy Yard at Memphis.
United States frgste CoBgr, 81 Comm ,iore scK sever
was AZ Io Jan,io Sd Ht 70 sail the 9TH, Tor monte
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-20
The ,s,e Tragedy To Pennsylvania.
HISTORY or THE ArFAiR nY ONE On THE PERSON
PRESENT.

HISTORY or TiiE AFFAIR nY ONE Oh THE PERSONS
PRESENT.
from the Ia timore sun, Sept is
Having seen various and contradictory reports
concerning the tragic tate Of my father and the at
terdant circumstances, ] have thought IL best TO
perform the painful task OF giving you facts,
in reference thereto, which may be relied upon
Near three years ago, four negroes, between the
iathef = in Baltimore county, nineteen miles from
the city, into Pennsylvania. These negroes were
TO be free OF the age Of twentycight and this fac
they knew. IL bad come to the knowledge of my
father that they hsd sold wheat, stolen from him,
to free negro warrant was got out for the
arrest Of the free negro, which coming 10 the ears
OF bis accomplices, they resolved (the same even
ing) to make good their escape. This was in No
vember. During the winter It was reported tina.
these men we're suilerir z for food A colored man
was sent to find them, aud assure them that II they
would come home and behave themselves nothing
would be said to them about their theft. They
were found, but did nos return.
After having carefully provided TIE necessary
vouchers and papers, attended by deputy marshal
and two coBstables from Philadelphia, my fathcr,
bis son tDick lnsoD), his nephew tDr Thos. T. G..
Pearce), Joshua Gorsuch, Nathan Nelson, and
Nicholas utchins, set out the irt Of last week tor
the scene OF inten led arrest The plan was to ar
rest The fugitives on Wednesday morning; but this
ives frusti ated BY the appearance oil the deputy
narshal, who had the authority and the papers.
Both the Philadelphl constables returned to the
city, with the understanding that they were TO
come back at night With rev sarrants-one Of them
having been deputed to act as marshal. The delin-
quent marshsl made bis appearance on Wednesday
fnorbifg about nine o'clock, srgipg as for
his failure that he bad been followed by negro,
whom he knew 20 be ispy. Ia endeavoriDg to elude
his pur sut and prevent discovery Of his posse BY
rapid driving. he broke his wagon. 10 vas then
sgrted that they uld attempt tie arrest on Thurs
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-29
BUSINESS MEMORANDA.

It is said that the Irish patriot oBrien has borne
his Punishment with philosophy than STEVENS has
exhibited at his ocation and that he has become
quite naturalizcd, and has entered into friendly
competition with his worthy neghbor LANE for the i'm
Of the exterior appearance OF the rest OF
kind. We bear testimony to the Of both OF
them.
PAPERrD WALLS are now very general. The cost has
been much reduced late years We perceive that
CLARKE has at this moment very beautiful patterns
at low prices.
Let II be remembered that CARUss Festival Ia to take
place the hoclfh Of May. But who can forget III
T. OWEN soS always in season. and the citizens
Washington and ysters from abroad concur in recon-
mending their goods, their prices, and themselves
THE MAY BALLS will call for many very pretty adorn-
ments, such as MRs. CoLLIsos MILAN HARRY, Mrs
MoFyrTT, YRRBr and PARKER can supply.
TAYLOR MAURY have on exhibition and for sale some
Of the most beautiful things in the word-Pern marble
miniature busts Of Calhoun Clay, Sir Robert Peel and
Jenny Lind They the most perfect lkenesses imag.
nabe and sold low that every admirer Of states
manshp, cloquence, music, art, and Jenny Lind should
possess them.
What the Worlds Fair may do In the proposed Hat Re-
form do not know but until the subject shall be there
determined II will be difficult for any TO do better than
to purchase Of WILLIAM WILSON'S silk beaver brush or
other Hats 1t is said that the death Of always
happy, when he assured that his coat shall receive Its
final color and polish at Wilson's shop.
GEORGE N. OYSTER says that unless he procure his
delightfully."- nice butter in larger supplies he must
TO advertise II in the Telegraph; for, he adds, IL would
take dairy equal to all Loudoun county 10 meet the de
mand such advertisements bring Others experiment
for themselves and determine the power Of advertising
but we, In modesy, think the quality OF the butter
has very much to do with It,
Mr. GEORGE WISE, carpenter and builder, Is opposite
Temperance Hail. but must not therefore, be presumed TO
be opposed TO the Temperance He is not a
moderate drinker but very moderate in his charges
Everybody should know what Mr.. p. J. STEER to-day
communicates to the world.
peir Of horses wanted, as IL viii be perceived.
Among the greatest Of comforts in oil seasons of the
year. are good Window Shades and they are just the
articles that Mr. L. CLARKE has for SALE in great variety
0DDFELIows HnL.-A climax has been attained In the
attractions Of this place. and the ladies making the
most perfect exhibition IL has seen. "Usefu and fancy
articles confectionery refreshments" and the most useful
Of fancies in the worldthe ladies themselyesmay all
be here TO great advantage with most exquisite
steal accompanimentsi "Is there heart that never
loved to look upon such soenes II there s cannot
believe II has it's dwelling in manly breast.
New sTYLEs-Jewelry, tmepieces, table slver-ware,
and every thing else have become modernzed and the
Messrs Gait with the foremost In the work ofim
proyement.
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Communicated

We are commanded to remember the Sabbath
day and to keep it holy. The citizens of Wash
ington are generally reported to be strict
church-going people, and, as far as rests on the
civil portion of them they are, in fact great
respecters of this day. But we are sorry to
state, that on Sunday last the appearance of
that day, to strangers, would have been some
what contradictory. From the middle Of the day,
during the whole afternoon, groups of young
men were seen drunk, staggering along the
wide Avenue, and after night we noticed
gang on the north side of Pennsylvania avenue,
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets.
Their yells and shrieks were so offensive and
alarming, that families returning from church
were obliged to cross, and turn off in different
directions, in order to avoid insult. We heard
numerous threats as we passed them to spill
the blood of some person or persons whom they
appeared to be excited about. Efforts were
made to break down the iron gas lamp-posts,
and from thence they passed down the Avenue
in the most disorderly manner. Whether this
was the same case in other parts of the city, we
are unable to say, but we felt astonished that
not single police officer or Waterman was to
be seen or heard of. AS open violation of law
appears to be tolerated with impunity, we need
not wonder at the destructive fire that occurred
near Seventh street on Sunday night; and, if
tolerated much longer, we would ask what secu-
rity has either life or property when at the dis
posal of crowd of drunken boys? We hope
the time may not be distant when such laws
may be set forth, to arrest, and to hold to
an account, any person that may be seen drunk
upon the streets; for it certainly should be re
garded only as an outrage upon a civil COM
munity. ALERT.
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GEORGETOWN AND IT'S AFFAIRS.
Gxoaanrows, April 29-l2 m.

GEoRGHTows, April 29--l2 m.
Workmen are busy this morning preparing
the beautiful boat, John p. Smart, for the ac-
commodation Of party Of gentlemen from your
city, who have chartered her for pleasure trip
to the Great Falls, on the first of May. The
Marine Band has been engaged for the occasion
The Young Mems Dramatic Association in
tend giving a rich treat tonight. Several ex-
cellent pieces have been selected for the occa-
sion when those who are fond Of the drama
may "kill two birds with one stone"-enjoy
good play, and contribute to the relief of the
needy and distressed: as | am authorized to
say that the entire receipts viii be appropriated
to charitable purposes.
Our town is unusually healthy at the present
time. No changes to note in the prices of corn
or wheat. Flour dropping.
Ariuals--Apra 2S.-Pkt schooner Washing
ton, Kendrick, New York, to F. & A. H. Dodge;
sch'r Pastora, Norwood, Baltimore, to Pickrel &
Dickson; Virginia Williams, Laurel, Del, to ].
Libbey & Son; John Titus, Newcomb, Phila-
delphia, to Emmert s. Orme; Courier, Kirby,
Baltimore, to A. r. Ray & Brother; pkt steamer
Columbia, Harper, Bait, to E. Pickrel g. Co.
Canal Trade.-April28 %, arrived the following
boats: Eagle, Hancock, wheat; Col. Clay, Shop
ardstown, corn, &c.; w. G. johnson, 45 miles,
corn, oats, &C.; Oregon, Rushville, -four, &c.;
Cumberland, Cumb. coal; Capt. Walker, SO
miles, limestone; Henrietta, Edwards ferry,
-four; North Bend, Cumb. coal; d. Seigle, do.
April 90 arrived the following: Star, 70
miles, wheat, &C.; Col. Crockett, 81 miles, -four,
corn &C.; Sus. Harris, SO miles, -four, &c.;
Isaac Molten, Cumb., 144 tons COAL
The following boats passed up, April %: L.
A. Phelps, Gondola, J. Smithson, Mary and
Eckhart.
April 80, Ann r. Beeling, Geo. Washington,
Ohio, and Henrietta ELECTRO.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-29

DANGEROUS FALL.-Mrs. Ball, Of the neigh
borhood Of the Old Fields, in Prince Georges
county, while on her way to market on Satur-
day morning last, between II and / o'clock,
met with an accident from which she narrowly
escaped very serious consequences. In crossing
the Navy Yard Bridge in her cart, with her
son at her side, the song Of the fishermen in the
distance frightened her horse, who is blind,
and who, after running half the length Of the
bridge, ran off at the side, and carried the cart
and both its inmates into the water below, q
depth of about eight or ten feet The fall for
tunately broke the hamestring, and the horse
instinctively waded to the shore. Mr.. Charles
Koncling, who happened to be near, came TO
the rescue, and, aided bya food-tide, succeeded
in extricating both Mrs. B. and her son, and
their marketables also, from the perilous stu
alton.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-29

THE LIaHT-HousE.-T lighthouse lately
purchased at the public sale of goods remaining
uncalled for at the Custom House, appears des.
tined to be nice bone for the lawyers to pick
1t was sold for $500, but was replevined by the
maker The purchasers at auction replevined
it back, and on Saturday it was again replevined
from them by the United States authorities.
Here are, no less than three replevin suits to be
tried, and the parties on one side have plenty OF
funds, while on the other side there is property
to the value of $50, 900 to fall back on. If the
legal gentlemen do not make penny out Of this
affair, they are awfully belied.
NJ T. Tribune of Mondav.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-29

The following, which we find in the New York
Tribune of yesterday, is probably from Bos-
ton paper:
SYMaEs, THE FUGITIvE.-It should be under
stood that this individual was far superior in
intelligence to the slaves of the South generally
and that in consequence of this fact together
with the superstition that he had free family
in Georgia-which proves not to be the case
much more sympathy was felt for him here
than would otherwise have been the case.
He could read printed matter quite well, and
during his confinement in the courthouse, out
Of trial hours, he read the newspapers regu-
larly, and smoked his cigar with as much grace
and independence as if "to the manner born"
previous to betaking himself to cards or other
amusements, with which he whiled away the
time with the officers.
Learning that he could not write, one Of the
officers, q good penmen, interested himself to
educate him in that respect; and in the com
paratively short time which elapsed, Symmes
practised sufficiently to write his name legibly
two days before he left, and also to write after
copies that were set him. We saw some of the
specimens this morning, and they prove him to
have been more than tolerably apt scholar.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-29
ICE CREAM ICE CREAM!

N F.E. RICHARDSON a BROTHERS, BALrsosr ic,
Of the Centre Market and the residence Of Q. ~ r.
on street between 18th and 18th, at 30 per gallon
Orders may be left In our boxes at the Drug stores OF
Mr. Ridgey In the First Ward Mr. Marin, near the State
Departments Mr. Butt, corner Pennsylvana avenue and
I2tb street Mr. Eliot OF and 18th streets; Mr.
Patterson Of Pa avenue and 9th st., and Mr.
i n Cailan corner Of and 7th streets.
III Cream Is wanted before p M orders must be len
before IL MI II from 10 9p m, they must be le before
pm.
Orders at all times promptly attended to, except on
Sundays Thankful for former patronage, he viii be
pleased to all who may favor him with their Gus
tom aps-con
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-29

We on Saturday last announced that his ex-
cellency, ALEXANDER RAMSAY, Governor of the
Territory Of Minnesota, had arrived in this city
on Friday from ST. Paul, the capital of that
Territory. We learn that important business
connected with our Indian relations within his
superintendency has brought him to Washing
ton. His judicious efforts, under the direction
of the present able Commissioner Of Indian
Affairs, to mehorate the condition of the Indians
of that Territory and to advance their interests,
have thus far been attended with the most happy
results.
We welcome the Governor to our city, and
hope that his conferences with the proper
authorities during his stay may be agreeable,
and productive of future good to the Territory
over which he presides with acknowledged
ability.