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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-04

We are glad to see that the recent Democratic
convention in Virginia did not avow any appro-
baton of the compromise, or acquiescence in it.
The omission is significant of the existence in
that State Of a sentiment Of repugnance and hos
tiity for that measure, which is beyond the force
ofparty power and vulgar clamor.
Thus far, we believe no convention OF the De-
mocracy in any Southern State has endorsed
that measure, although some have expressed
reluctant, qualified and mortified acquiescence
The common sense of the South and its sense 0
shame are far from being Observation-Disclosures
ing the deuge of twaddle and of bubble tina
has inundated that region.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-04

The USEFUL MORE ENDURING THAN THE
MAGsIFIcEHT.-The tomb Of Moses is nm
known; but the traveller slakes his thirst at the
well of Jacob. The gorgeous palace of the
wlsest and weathiest of monarchs, with the
cedar, and gold, and even the great Temple Of
Jerusalem, hallowed by the visible glory of the
Deity himself, are gone but Solomon's reser-
voir as perfect as ever. OF the ancient
architecture of the Holy City, not one stone is
left upon upon another; but the pool Of Beth
sada commands the pilgrims reverence at tic
present day. The columns Of Persepos are
Wondering into dust; but its cisterns and aque.
duets remain to challenge our admiration The
golden house of Nero is mass of ruins but
the Aqua Claudia still pours into Rome its lin
pid stream. The Temple of the Sun in Tad
more, in the wilderness, has fallen; but its
fountain sparkles as freshly in its rays as when
thousands Of worshippers thronged its lofty
colonnades. 1t may be that London will share
the fate of Babylon, and nothing be left 10 mark
its site save mounds of crumbing brick -work
The Thames will continue to flow as it does
now; and il any work of art should at risc
over the deep ocean of time, we may well be-
lieve that it will be neither palace nor temple.
but some vast aqueduct or reservoir; and if spy
name should still fash through the mist of an
tiquty, it will probably be that of the man who.
in his day, sought the happiness Of his fellow
men, rather than their glory, and linked his men,
DRY to some great work of national utility AM
beaevoence This is the true glory which out
lives all Others and shines with undying iustre
from generation TO generation, impartnq to
works something of its own immortality, and
In some degree rescung them from the ruin
which overtakes the ordinary monuments Of his
torlcal tradition or mere magni6cence.--Sc nn-
nfc American. atf
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-04

DIRECT FROM CUBA.--A vessel arrived here
on Monday last, direct from Cardenas, having
cleared on the 5tb. From a passenger, resident
at the latter place. we learn that affairs are per-
fectly quiet at the time of his leaving. The
principal intelligence of the demonstration at
Puerto Principe in possession of the Cardenas
people, was derived from American papers,
chiefly from the New Orleans Picayune. Some
official accounts were published, which of course
described the outbreak as n small affair and as
suppressed. There were about three hundred
men stationed at Cardenas. Our informent
who expresses a sympathy with the cause OF
the native Cubans, gives the opinion that there
are thirty thousand troops distributed throughout
the island, tw enty thousand of whom are Gaia
ans, who manifest the most desperate determi-
nation in favor of the Spanish government, and
would resist invasion or revolution to the last
extremity. Some of them make open avowes
to this effect, and say that though they were
revolutonsts in Spain for constitutional govern
ment, until it was conceded, in Cuba they are
Spaniards The entire Creole population ARE
yearn;ng for change, and many of the Andelu-
sian ard Gallician troops sympathse in the revo-
lutionary cause. The opinion is also expressed
by our informant that no force short of ten
thousand men, to land on the Island, would en-
list the confidence of the people to the extent
of operating in the popular move. No intel
liQence had been received before the vessel left
of the departure, whereabouts, or landing of
Lopez with his party.-JachsonuiH NcDs,
Aug. Ia.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-04
Massachusetts, Politics.

The Democratic and Freesoii Conventions IL
Middleser County--Denocratic Delegate q
1Ae National Convention, dc.
WoRcKsrER, October /, 1851
The Middlesex county Freeso and Demo
cratic convention, met to-day, nj concord, for thu
purpose of forming a coalition. In both con
ventions there was very little opposition to such
a course.
]. w. Baird, of Lowell, was president Of the
Democratic convention and John A. Bodies, of
the Frce-soil.
Several delegates in the Democratic conven-
ton made speeches against coaliton--one say.
ing that IL the Democratic party could not stand
upon their own platform, they had better not at
tempt to stand at all.
One member moved that the convention nd
lourn sine die, without making nominations.
Another, that unless Pree-soilers came upon the
Democratic platform. no union ought to be
formed with them.
Aside from these few manifestations Of dis
appreciation, all went merry ms marriage bell.
The Free-soilers adopted the coalition ticket
without murmer. II is composed of Charles
G.. Hasewell, editor of the Boston Times; J.
w. Bsird, Of Lowell; and Joseph Fuller, OF
birmingham, Democrats and Henry Wilson, OF
Nsttick A Burlinggame, OF Cambridge; anc
=. Y. Seweii, Of Stoneham, Freesoilers-
Mr.. Sewell was the former liberty candidate
for gosersor.
The fourth district Democratic convention me
and elected Richard rockingham. jr., presen
mayer Of Chanlestown, "a a delegate to the ma
tionnl Democratic convention. James Russell
of West Cambridge, was elected IA the suost'
tute
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-04
Riehmend Medical College.

The next session of this institution CON-
mences on the 18th inst We are informed that
its previous course was a very successful one,
and that it is expected there will be three hum
bred students at the ensuing one.
The difference between the diseases of the
South and the North ought to be enough Of
itself to secure from all who intend to practice
medicine in tho South, preference for Southern
medical institutions There is difference, all o,
in the constitutions Of the people.
The socnl character of the two sections, and
their manners also, differ materially. And as n
medical student at college passes 30 large apart
of his time in society, his manners are apt to IN
dergo an important modification whilst there
Now, for social enjoyment, and improvement
in manners, we should suppose Richmond far
preferable to Philadelphia, New York, or Boston
Besides, the sectional disputes that are pending
cannot fail to impart more or less of bitterness
to social intercourse between the two people
We understand that the faculty of the Rich.
mond college is one of the ablest in the Union.
Doctors CHARLES BELL GIBsoK ard CARTER
JomSsox, Professors of Surgery and Anatomy,
have so high reputation in their departments,
as to attract patients not only from Virginia, but
North Carolina and other States. DIR. Tucker,
who was professor in the school at Phiadel'
phia, has distinguished himself by his works on
the Theory and Practice of medicine, and on the
diseases of women and children-works which
have become text books in other schools. DR.
BoHAxNox, Professor Of Obstetrics, has the ad-
vantage Of very large practice in that branch
of the profession. DR.. CHAaBERLAYSE, we are
told, is an admirable lecturer, and DR.. MAUPIN
has achieved wide reputation as teacher Of
chemistry.
The college has the advantages of an extern
sive nfrmary, affordng ample opportunities for
clinical and pathological examination.
The South owes it to herself not TO be ex.
celled in the sciences distinguished for their dig
nifty and utility. And the time has come for her
to assert on her own territory her scientific indie
pendcnce and equality.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-04
Latest by Electric Telegraph.

The London Morning Chronicle of the 18Th,
confirms the report of Kossuth's release, and
says that he and his companions are safe on board
the Mississippi and that she had left the Darda-
nelles on the 7th, for America The same paper
furnishes these items of news:
PARIS, Thursday G1zetfe de France
says The news of the death of Lopez and his
companions. has been received at the Spanish
embassy. The Journal des Debats followed the
Constitutional in the announcement that the
French and English governments concurred in
addressing communication on the aft IRIS of
Cuba to the government of the United States
IL is reported that more than FIVE hundred for
eigners, nearly all Germans and Italians, are al
ready on the books of the police, as being too
dangerous for them to be permitted to remain in
Paris. Discussions are increasing in the party
of order. AT the Boursc, to-day, not less than
three hundred and twenty. five thousand francs
of per cents were discounted but without
more than rise Of l5 Elves op med at 81 40,
and closed at 81 so. Threes closed at 56l0.
The Pefre states that Kossuth had been re-
leased, and had reached the Dardanelles. The
National assures the public that no thsnks nre
due to French diplomacy which had lately taken
an uniriendly turn. BouRsE, Sept l9.--Fives.
9l.45; 1hrees, 95
Letters from Hamburg state that some anxiety
was felt at that city IN consequence Of a prevail
ing rumor that the Diet of Frankfort proposed
expressing the three cities of Hamburg, Lu
beck, and Bremen, by annexirg them to the
other German Hamburg TO fall To Prus
sia- In all probability the report is unfounded,
as such step would be fragrant Infringement
Of existing treaties.
Vienna advces, received in Paris, state that
the united houses of Messrs Rothschild have
subscribed thirty millions forms TO the new
Austrian loani that two other houses had taken
ten millions, and two Dutch houses similar
amount
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-04

CArrrAa PuursusErr, Providence Jour
~~f, in an article on capital punishment, objects
10 the gahows, AZ brutal and dem orslizing, anc
ssgrestA the ga~rote as substitute. The Jour
scf also revives the idea Of giving the honge,
chiossfoFm. We might suggest ms an improve
rss.f Nat the murderer sbox'd administer chic
reform 10 his victim, before he KNOCKS him on
the hsAA or cuts his throat Some little human
;ty ~fosid be evired for those who are liable to
be the vici,ns Of crime, well as for the erin
iual--Lsdgsr.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-04

BETTER THAN GUASo.-The following, taken
from the Paris correspondence of the Boston
Alias, reminds one of the necromancy of the
jugglers in China. A valuable water pot that
wonder if there are any more of them7 Blitz
must have learned them the trick just like him:
"a gardener near the Jardin des Plantes has
the good fortune TO collect the nristocracy in
his greenhouses this week--you see the gar.
deners are in full tide to fortune noY, for he ap.
pears to possess one of Moses gifts. In the
middle Of one Of the borders of his garden are
several dahlia-like stalks and rose bushes, cover.
ed with leaves, but without single blossom or
even buds; after yon have closely examined
these plants, the gardener takes watering pot
filed with liquid composition, waters the plants
and then covers them with glass and asks you
10 look nj than. in minute you see the plant
in travail, bud is formed, il expands it becomes
n fower---all in ten minutes. Gut the flower
and Il appears perfect M if it had been nur.
tured by the sun. Nor is this all In m nd
joining bed he has cherry trees covered with
leaves; he performs the same operation have
inst rccounted, and in eight minutes you have q
platefuI of ripe cherries"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-04

The population of Great Britain, and the
Islands in the british seas, as enumerated on
March 3lst, 1851, was 2O,93d4GS and that
The part OF The army, navy, and merchant service
belonging to Great Britain, but out of the
country whom the census was taken, haa been
estimated from returns 10 have been 1857, 604 .
that of the total number of those persons. 2l,-
l04,072, l0,360,325 Qncluding the I67.6o4
absent soldiers and sailors) were males the re-
maining i0,7i3,7a7 fe males and the prepond-
erance of females over males 3s3,422
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-04

young Spanierd who had committed murder
in Cuba, and had been sent to Cadiz for punish
ment, arrived at New York on Saturday, the ves-
eel 10 which he had been embarked having put in
there in distress, he was placed in prison for safe
keeping until the vessel 10 ready for sea.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-04

The Democratic and T'reesoil Conventions in
Middlescr County--Dcnocratic Delegate 10
Ae National Convention, dc.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-12-04
The Late Convention.

Having briefly alluded last week to thct
unimpeachable evidence upon which we found
our claims to be-considered an early, consis-
tent, and steadfast advocate Of the policy Of
acquiescence in the Compromise measures,
and as such, a sincere and devoted friend Of
the Union, and based as that evidence is, up
on the fact that We earnestly and almost
singly advocated the policy subsequently, en-
bodied in the Georgia platform, when in 50
doing we encountered opposition from the
two extremes of each party here, itmay rca-
sonably be presumed that nothing short of
the most regent and disintercsted sense Of
duty, and none other than the most weighty
considerations, could separate us from those
in this state who now profess most loudly to
have the Union cause at heart. If further
evidence was needed of the impartial and
independent spirit which prompts the present
article, it may be found in the fact, that sell
fish policy would forbid our separation from
what has been so recently asserted as a pop
ular and predominant cause Insthesc days
of prurient aspiration aud "vauIting alnbi-
tion," we can hardly regret that we have 50
conclusive proof Of patriotic purpose for
the course we intend to pursue, the pseudo
union and real federal Juror now prevalent,
rendering a less secular proof of honesty
difficult Of comprehension.
Without stopping to trace the formation of
parties in this state consequent upon the
controversy which grew out of the passage
Of the Compromise measures, suffice it to
say that the call of the late Convention was
the result. The practical issue presented in
the election of delegates to that convention
was whether or not Mississippishould aequi-
.esce in those measures. The varied aud dis
cordant reference which was made for .pur-
poses Of argument aud Illustration, to the
merits Of the measures themselves, and to
the rights Of State, no more placed these
matters in issue, than did q like reference to
the character and public history Of various
individuals If he convention was legiti-
.matcly charged with such matters because
they we're discussed in the canvass, why
tIen.they were guilty Of great omission il
not giving US minute biography of Rhett
and Qaitman, Foote and Davis, besides 4
large number Of others The argument Of
those geiilry who think that heavy dock
8 IVES sent down to Jackson proves too
M aai s. lsfetofe II for naiins
81 eeaA &C shs men tlekes fef
.a s as county Tern sses !
e6noias aias be false ana Faadu.
ont h he riglis d accession
vas N lssue "a, Aaw vas f that gpt.
William vas saiainaled md cleo.
tea g Union aiate N dr tic
reader q Is npaa on page, II
which be pFoelainled ID convention what
was known during he 81 II.
fixed views upon is atI
IS tllat pFoeeeQin Of 81
peeiall5ils fourth sola slss
entertainment to hiel en-
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rent nilems n ibis b .,l
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-12-04
Direct Trade with Europe.

800
The following resolutions, in favor Of Di-
rect Trade with Europe, were passed at the
Cotton Planters Convention recently assem-
blen at Macon Geo
Isl Resolccd, That this Convention appre-
ciatc the importance Of direct intercourse
with the continent Of Europe for the direct
export of the varied products of the South,
and the direct import to our Southern
ports Of the produce and manufactures Of
Europe consumed IN the South
2d Resoleed, That this ention recog-
nlze and feel the mpoptance Of direct trade
ID al rs branches, as nece aTy prlnelple
that must enter into and become par q
any plan which this ion ia its Wis
dom nslr nov adop Is com.
nefce mi Sc is ISIS, and direct trade
tie proper NOR nm hTol 90 Eaich Il should
of our evils IS not com.
IS flp91h COM hrouah.
relied Re North md ns
That tis Convention ree IS.
mend io Inc planters al South nm b 1s.
e. h one ieafs 81 bring,
aeont ana Sustaining ion S. s..
ale g tie future
a IRIS
peEtanee q sd
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-12-04
Reorganization.

This is subject which is now naturally
engaging the most profound solicitude Of ev-
cry true republican, and one which is fur
nishing to the press a source of general and
interesting speculation. For our own part,
we look upon the question as one involving
the very existence of the genuine republican
cause of the South--a cause equally ut war
both with the tendencies of dissolution on
the one hand, and of consolidation on the
other, and jealousy regarding the latter, as
the most promising cause Of the former re-
suit We believe that a crisis has arrived,
which appeals trumpet tongucd to every true
republican, whether whig or democrat, whose
political faith is based upon the resolutions of
90 and 80, as cotemporancously constru-
ed BY the responding States, and Mr. Madi-
sons celebrated reply Let eli such-the
true democracy Of the State-orsanise, and
jas conducive to this vital policy, We believe,
for reasons which evil enlarge hereafter,
that measures should be promptly taken fer
a full representation in the Convention to
be held atJackson on the Sru OF JANUARY
the glorious anniversary Of tie Batt'e y
New Orleans. The democracy Of Texas,
Alabama, Georgia and other Southern States
have resolved in accordance with sacred
usage to conseerate that day to the memory
Of jackson why should Nississippi refuse.
Her ancient and cherished faith has been
profaned in her very sanctuary her very
laltars--atheTsery FIRE side. Her inviolability
may her very existence as a State has been
utterly abnegated inthe most solemn form.
To borrow the glowing imagery Of the late
| Prentiss, her star has been struck from the
national flag, leaving the stripes . ct and
| fixed emblem of her degradation. In view
| of these things will the true democracy Of
the State not rally for. the 9Th Of january.
Sending delegates to Baltimore is small
business compared with ife-with vital ex-
istence. This may or may not be done when
the Convention meets. It is organization
| that IS wanted, and that alone can save the
State from the cruel, hypocritical and de-
structiye sway Of federalism. We write
earnestly because We feel deeply the impor.
ltance Of the crisis eappeal toour Maker
for tile patriotism Of our motives, and the
reetitnde Of our course. In pursuing It, We
take loayesof DC tempting rewards aud hon.
ors If dpninant larty, in the same spirit
that ne long since and repeatedly declined
the reputation of heiug considered an organ
Of the allfi'oa party 20 depreciate such ]
man IS B1RRlnN Of Georgia because b
could not condescend to become q party hack
er 70 aabate the 1.-THE Of hair Of the
honest fane 81 JEFFLRsoN DAVIS, Be
cause ve we're opposed e him % single
point, vas al uncongeniaI business which
with az the homo d organ grinding Sc lef
toetheEs Profoss g be e organ of thl
IIsIoN opposl
eonsaIdatsn oaeh s.
feat aad 81
efeh would aeieat ~
he disciples eapi
rs N olnea Aa chorus
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-12-04
pa-see the Card Of Dr.. R. o. Davidson

in another column,
DgOUR FIRsr PAoE-The reader will
find an interesting communication in relation
to the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Such refined
and graceful contributions, from 50 inspired
a pen, viii be always gratefully welcomed.
Will not r., particularly if lady, fire.
quently grace our columns with such chaste
and classical productionsg
There will also be found the report of the
Minority of our late convention, which with
slight exceptions, and particularly that rela-
ting to future contingencies, we cordially en-
dorse. Its no less moderate and dignifed
in tone, than it is conservative and republic
can in doctrine, proudly contrasting in these
respects with the arrogant aud intolerant res
olutions Of the Majority.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-12-04

ss- We learn from our last New Orleans
Picayuue, that the Democratic State Con-
vention Of Texas will meet at Austin on the
8th of January, as recommended by the
meeting of the Democratic members Of the
Legislature held on the 10th ult.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-12-04
WTwo thousand del

pg-Two thousand delegates met in con
vention at Faneuil Hall, Boston, on the Goth
ult., and unanimously nominated Daniel
Webster for the Presidency President Fill
more having positively declined being a can
didate for reelection.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-12-04


Holland for
tr mou q SIC ine an4 the
1nfo and thal
sDil ho nov losned, toE Z
landabl purpose out Southern eo
ho0ld nd solicit f9r them thor
nd pplosai.
So ~ That Convention M
prove q tie proposition that mmcdinle ae
ton should follow thc delibefation 81 this
conventions shipping portion q hell
W onenlA or enc tWent 3, Or
any amouns more b less S most eonFe
nient--foF the purpose Of forming aeomlnef-
eial basis % he extended modified here
after as may b best 70 establish the Com.
nereial independence of tie South
gu Resolre0, THAT this Convention re
commend the instant employment 81 tho
means now within onr power, 81 every kind.
for the promotion Of southern interesis The
Planting, Manufacturing and Commercial.
By THE PEOPLES LINE