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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01


The Charleston Mercury and its busy cores
pondents make great complaint of the matter rea-
ted in the following paragraph, which the Even.
ing News says it is requested to publish -
The Moul're Guards through the Chairman OF the
COMMITTEE appointed TO make application for the use
OF the Gun She'd celebrate their anniversary on the
18th of June, received the following reply from Colo
mel Irving, who is in command at the Fort which was
IN every way courteous. That officer states that he was
anxious tc do all IN his power to advance the object the
Company have IN view, but, at The same time as an
officer under the Federal Government he could not
permit such language, had been used at the last cele-
2ralIon to De again uttered within the precincts of the
Fort He further informed the Chairman that he in
te1ded no offence, but through respect the Govern
ment which he represented he was compelled 10 decline
the request.
We think Col. Irving might well have disre-
garded the harmless disunion toasts which the
"Moultrie Guards" would doubtless have proposed
and caused 10 be published. But the matter is one
OF very trifling consequence, and the "Guards',
probably found abundant consolation for their re-
buff by adding little more fire to their sentiments
at the Pavilion Hotel, where they determined to
have their celebration of the 18th anniversary of
the battle of Sullivan's Island
This affair reminds US of an incident of some
interest, in Gen. Jackson's history which we have
heard related on such authority that we cannot
but credit it. The story is that when the nulli-
fcation trouble was pending, petition was re-
ceived by the Secretary of War, requesting that
Fort Moultrie might be placed for time under
the control of the authorities of Charleston, to be
used as an hospital; for an epidemic was repre-
scented to be prevailing in the city. The Secre-
tary thought the request very reasonable one
and so spoke oft to Gen. jackson; but Old Hick.
DRY instantly smelt rat, and throwing into his
countenance all the energy of expression of which
it was capable, told the Secretary, "Sir, you will
order the officer in command at Fort Moultrie to
turn the guns upon Charleston, and send him
reinforcement without delay. That's my an
swer to the petition!'
Few will question what Gen. JAG kson would
now say, were he President ofthe United States,
if a military company should ask 10 be admitted
into the same fort, though its members might in
tend nothing more serious than seasoning their
bumpers with toasts denunciatory Of the Union
anc the Government.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01

ANOTHER DESPERATE GANG OF VILLAINs-A late
number Of the Shawneetown Advocate, gives an ac-
of the discovery and of gang of villain.
who have carried on for years past regular system Of
kidnapping slaves, forgery, hevng, and perhaps muir
der The desperate character of these vains appears to
have been only equaed by the gang which was recent
ly broken up in Michigan:
"Their head quarters were on Wolfes Island. Ky
near the OF the States of Kentucky Tennessee
Illinois and Missouri. The band was discovered NOT
long snce through the failure OF attempt by one OF
the ring leaders to murder Dr. Swayne, who had re-
covered judgment for some $4,000 against Newton
E. Wight, another prominent member ofthe gang. In
MAY, 1850, Wright gave Abe Thomas, a man Of des-
| perate character, $50 to kill DR.. S. Accordingly,
| Thomas, pretending to wish the Doctor to visit his
sick father, enticed him from home, and attempted to
murder him; but the Dr., after being shot in the arm
gave the alarm, and the desperate escaped Nowith-
standing every exerton made to ferret the viii
ain deeply was the plot laid that he only acct
dentaly discovered short time ago; and his discovery
I'D the disc osure of the whole affairs of the compa-
"They seem to have made regular business OF
stealing slaves in State, running them off another
| and there selling them. Another OF their modes OF
Some of their emissaries would make tour through
some of the neghborng slave States encing slaves TO
run away and providing their victims with means to
get into Southern Illinois. Arrived tn re- the fuuiyes
arrested by others OF the gang the lookout tol
the runaways; fictitious claims TO them then sell
up, and maintained by false testimony and perjury
The slaves then taken into OF the slave States
| and sold.
extensive scale, by of fictitious cla ms against
estates OF deceased persons. Having forged notes for
large amounts against such estates, they would prove
| the validity of the claim by some of their gang. Ia
they had far to take dispositions
| and were provided with county SEALS and everything
requ isitc give their proofs the sembance of
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01
GEORGIA,

lnVdious remarks have been INDUCED ny the
Disunion presses of Georgia at the circumstance
that no letter from Mr.. Cobb, accepting his nomi-
nation as the Union candidate for Governor has
been published. The explanation given is that
the letter announcing the nomination, was delayed
in transmission. 1t has at last been published.
Mr.. Cobb has openly entered canvass, and has
published in the Macon Messenger long list of
appointments to address the people of different
counties in South Western Georgia.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01

The weather, for the last five days has been
excessively, hot; and if it continues cannot fail to
have some effect upon the constution-of the
State; for members of the Convention now show
every disposition to hurry through their labours.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-13

from the view orleans Hicayune, May =
We have information from a reliable source that ia
expedition IRON this country for the invasion OF Cuba
has been dsbandcd not only in this city but Ia th
Atlantic ports Most Of the officers aud men who had
assembled here have returned TO their homes In IN
West several of the leading spirits and officers of IN
last expedition have left here within few days past on
different priver boats aud according 20
statement they are slightly Disguised with the bad man
sgement Of ahsirs on the Atlantic coast
From the Savannah (Ga) Republican. MayG1
Prom a gentleman who came from Florida ycsterdsy
~ the Magnolia we learn that the cmgrating party
wbie had collected jacksonville have all dispersc
tnthcif hos The party, about the Goth nit number.
"a sone Coo men 90 u whom 10 be- mounted They
expected 70 have lcft FLORIDA In the Cleopatra and her
detention In New York l. said TO be the ue
~ the break up not Of course in the secrets
but suppose that the leaders found great difficulty In
arranging the details 20 guard against accidents
and have all the different parts their general plan
work together without making their own movements
public Iatterly they bave been closely watched by
the United states officers that IL embarrassed all their
movements The expedition may, suppose, be nov
regarded ns Vt end
The Norfolk .lrsus states that about the lit MAY 600
men were encamp,d Cape i,nry well supplied with
provisions and ammunition. They drilling every
day aud pretended 10 be engaged In the coast
They .ray spoke foreign Language. mostly Spanish
On the sth int steamboat called ON board of which
lHy embarked Their dcstiiatonis unknown, but SUP.
I oecd to be Cuba
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-13
=. BANER T. LEE, Chairman.
WILLIAM llowARp. Secretary

ARREST or ALLEGED BANK RouBERs. --Schuyler
Hubbard, deputy sheriff of Oneida county pas scd
through here last evening, on his way to Coopcrs-
town, having in charge stephen Barton, junr., of
oxford, Mass, charged with being concerned in the
robbery OF the Otscgo 60. Bank, whom he arrested
81 that place, yesterday, on rcqusition from Gov
hunt Otis Larned was also arrested about the
same time and place, and was left in charge Of
oihccfs who will bring him on tomorrow. Burton
" said TO be man Of much wealth, and here ;oforc
Of good standing. The evidence against them is
said 70 be very strong. The amount stolen, y will
he remembered, was thirty thousand dollars.-dt
tsHB Stgfc R,g,sfV, lfay ~.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-13

AC TioN ron TREsrAss AGAINST puINEAS n. BARSUrf.
MAY I2.-R,tut r.. Lapnis rs. Plpnois r.
Barnpm.-The plaintiff in this case complains that
on the 18th May, 1850, the defendant, by his SER
wants and agents, wrongfully entered upon his
house, No. $50 Broadway, nearly opposite the Chi
nese Museum, and, without permission, bored holes
through the timber and roof Of those premises, and
nailed and fixed braces and bolts upon the roof of
the house, and attached a rope from which he sus-
pended flag Of an exhibitions and it is alleged
that the house Of the plaintiff had been recently
erected, that the walls were green and unsettled,
and that great pressure and strain were put upon
the walls by means Of the suspension Of the sign
and the plaintiff further contends that he has sus-
tanned damage to the amount Of $500.
The defendant denies that any injury was done
The premises and contends that he had the permits
sion Of the person occupying the house to suspend
the flag from the house.
Verdict for plaintiff six cents damages,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-13
Our 1y.shingson corre.po.d,,c..
y WILMINGTON, May II, 1871.
Itsa Of Mrs. Gen. Ham,fo,,-7He Tasiiagfo,.

Itsa Of Mrs. Gen. Hom,ton-7He Washington
Monument.
We were much grati6ed on Saturday with
visit from Mrs. General Hamilton, now in her
nnetioth year, TO the Washington Monument, in
such good health that she has accepted an invita-
ton from Mrs. Peters, grand daughter of Mrs
General Washington, TO make trip to Mount
Vernon.
The monument has already reached eighty Eve
feet, about one-sixth Of the whole height, which is
70 be Eve hundred feet, and Of the stones which
have been presented, that Of the Empire State,
black and white marble, is decidedly the most
chase and beautiful
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-13

TO plunge into The hazards and penils Of the IN
KNOWN futurc. Better the banquet Of q charnel-
house than the lingering degradation Of o noble
consenting to become the victims Of, "a domestic
tyranny. Let US submit, and We shall be degraded
among the outcasts Of the earth. The only hope of
escape to South Carolina, is to assume her own
arms, in her own defence. Let US, then, resolve to
stand by South Carolina and am with you, now
and henceforth, here and hereafter.
After the adoption of other resolutions of thanks,
the Rey Mr. Bowman offered prayer 70 the Su,
preme Governor Of Nations, to be the guide and
director Of the councils of the State, best to
secure the liberties and peace of her people, and
the Convention adjourned sine de
The resolutions and the address, but more than
all the composition, character and temper, of the
Convention significant Of the secession Of South
Carolina as a foregone conclusion.
CHARLESTON, May 8, 1851.
Close Of the ConreMioa--Iu smine,u Danger Of the
Secession of South Carolina from the Union,
The address and resolutions Of the Southern
Rights Convention will, no doubt, dispel some of
the ncreduity of the North in respect TO the state
Of public sentiment in South Carolina, in regard to
the imminent prospect Of her secession from the
Union. 4 word or two Of explanation will make
the danger perhaps more apparent. II
The Convention was composed of nearly five hun
bred intelligent men, from all parts of the State
men Of large property, generally, and with every
thing at stake in revolution.
The address and resolutions were adopted unapi-
mousy, with the exception Of five or six dissenting
voices. f@Net ~ 't'tit = (
Judge Butler, Langdon Cheyes, Mr.. Barnwell,
and Mr.. Ponsett are overwhelmed by the popular
. voice -t. ~ I ~ 4
Out Of the five hundred men, we hate rot heard
one declare his desire to remain in the Union, a
belief, under any arrangement, in its continuance.
Every delegate With whom we have spoken, as
that the people Of his district ready for
secession tomorrow.
Tue Legislature and the Convention which have
TO decide next February, or soonc-, the course OF
South Carolina, are composed very largely Of the
members Of the late convention.
If even the people OF Charleston were somewhat
unpreparcd for these proceedings, they can hardly
fail to wake up the North. w.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-11
Communicated.
THE GREATEST OUTRAGE OF ALL.

MEssRs. EDITons: Some years ago a few
teachers required Of their pupils to commit to
memory the definitions of words from dictiona-
ries. By most if not all intelligent teachers
that practice is now considered an outrage upon
the human mind. Definitions of words are now
almost exclusively learned in their connexion
with other words, as found in the various les
sons given to pupils. In single case, during
my life l have known pupils required by their
teachers not only to commit definitions from
the dictionary, but to learn whether n, ., a, or
some other letter was placed at the end of each
word, and thus call it noun, verb, adjective,
or other part of speech, thus designated That
practice have considered the greatest outrage
upon the human mind ever coming to my
knowledge.
As such practice can now hardly have exist
ence in this or any other country, l only refer
to it to place it in contrast with mode of
learning both the definitions Of words and the
office they hold in language, commonly called
parts of speech, in the daily habit by pupils
Of giving wrttten expressions TO Their oWn thoughts.
In some schools in this city, pupils will fill one
side of a slate, often another with their own
thoughts, as rapidly as they can move their
hands, seldom making mistake in spelling,
punctuation, capitals, grammar, or any thing
else essential to correct writing or speaking.
When comparing this practice now in extensive
use--combining rapid, thorough and permanent
improvement with q high degree Of mental
pleasure, indeed of excitement--with the hercu-
lean and far worse than abortiye, effort of learn
ing the various Offices of words, by remember
ing whether an n, ., a, or ad, is at the end OF
each in dictionary, we have surely some
reason to congratulate our young friends in
being released from an outrage cruelty imposed
upon some young spirits who have gone before
them. Yours, III.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-11
Hardware, Cutlery, Edge Tools, &c.

CHARLES s. LITTLE, IMPORTER and
rgeneral dealer in English, German, and
anesean Cutlery Edge Tools OILS
United States Hotel New York, respectfully invites the
attention of Merchants making their purchases, to his
very extensive assortment comprising every thing In the
line, and to which new and constant supplies being
added His variety of Tools is adapted TO all the various
branches of mechanics especially Copers and Carpenters
Particular attention given TO all ORDERS all OF which are
offered the lowest market prices for cash approved
credit: E-.
Cut and Wrought Nails, Locks and Latchets
Knives and Forks, Pen and Pocket Knives /.
Razors, Scissors and Shears, in great variety
Skates States, Sleigh Bells, loose and strapped
Shoyels, Spades, Hoes Forks, Scythes and Snathes
Rifles, Black Lead Pots, and Sand Crucibes
Pumps for wells cisterns Force Pumps and Hydrau
lie Rams ta ..@G EE
Ames' Pump, Augers and Runivers
Turkey Oil Stone, dressed and undressed ,..#
Scotch Water of Ayr Stone, for marble polishers
Coopers Tools in great variety of the most celebrated
manufacturers, Abertson, Conger, Horton, Barton, and
others
Coachmakers' Tools
House and Ship Carpenters Tools
Blacksmiths Tools, Cabinet makers Trimmings
House and Ship builders Hardware
House furnishing Hardware, in great variety
Iron, Brass, Copper, and Steel wire
Genuine Haarlem Oil, and Nuremberg Salve.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-11
The Baltimore and Philadelphia Steamboat
Company
(ERICSSON LINE)

rT n Have resumed their operations for the
year with increased of Inmo-
flng the trade between Philadelphia and Baltimore,
the most regular and expeditions manner and their
former materially redaced prices being dry goods,
hardware, &C., only 10 cents per 100 pounds and but half
the price charged by other lines
Persons wishing TO avail themselves of the facilities and
moderate prices of the Line advised to give explicit and
positive directions for sending their goods to the Ericsson
Line, and they should be particular to possess themselves
of the receipts which invariably given for their goods
In those stated the price charged for transportation
and it will prove protection against the double rates
acted by other lines, who have published rates.
Goods destined for the West South, other places be
yond Baltimore forwarded promptly the day of theiI
arrival with every and attention, free of all charge
whatever for this service in the shape of commissions
otherwise.
New YoRK-Goods shipped from New York, or other
places eastward of that city, should be distinctly
signed to A. GROVES, r Philadelphia, to insure their
yeyance by this Line
Freight to from Baltimore above, 10 cents per 100
pounds. Coarse freights taken at still less rates.
The established character and known reputation Of this
company ample guarantee to those disposed to
fde their property TO the care of the company.
One OF the companys boats leaves Philadelphia
from the upper side of Chestnut street wharf every day
Sunday excepted at o'clock, arriving in Baltimore
early next morning. Apply in Philadephia to
A. GROVES, Jr,, Agent,
No. 19 South Wharves, above Chestnut st.
In like manner boat leaves Baltimore daily, Sunday
excepted) at hafpast o'clock.
Apply in Baltimore to
J. A. SHRIyER, Agent No. 8 Light st.,
mar 24- the Depot Of the b. a O. X. X.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-11

JENNY LIND AND BARNUM-Their Contract
closed.-The Baltimore Argus of last evening
says:
'We learn this morning from Philadelphia,
that Miss Lind closed her contract with Bar
mum, in that city, yesterday, by which arrange
ment she was compelled to pay Barnum the
enormous sum of 500, 900 to cancel the contract.
AS soon as it was understood the Nightingale
would sing no more for Barnum, he had placards
posted throughout the city, announcing the fact,
which 1T was thought would draw a crowded
house. The opposite was the result. The sale
of tickets was stopped, and numbers sold at
night at twenty-five and twelve and a half cents
A large crowd assembled in front Of the National
Circus, while Jenny Lind was singing, when
Barnum made speech, defining his position
and alluding to the fair songstress in no fiatter-
ing terms.
"Miss Lind, we are informed, viii soon make
arrangements to visit our city, when she will
give several concerts at reduced prices-choice
seats not exceeding two dollars. This news
will no doubt be gratifying to those who have
not yet heard this great Queen of Song"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-11

Mr.. YANcEY, who was nominated for Gov
ernor of Alabama by the Cahawba Secession
Club has declined the honor, and states that he
will only fight as soldier, and not as leader.
He stated at a meeting, according to the Sa-
vannah Republican, that he had private adyices
from South Carolina, assuring him that the
State would secede next Spring, and had q hum
dred pieces of field artillery, twenty thousand
small arms, and military stores of all descrip
tions, to which accessions were constantly made!
Twenty thousand small-arms are scarcely enough
to overturn q Union composed of twenty-three
millions Of people.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-11
AMERICAN TELEGRAPH
For the American Telegraph.
~ AM FEASTING NOW !"
no NJ


Full many an exquisite moment has brought
The tidings of love to my sorrowing heart;
Full many scene my memory has wrought
The impress OF pleasure that never can part
But yet from the lips of some beautiful one
There's nothing SO delicate, nothing, l trow,
Ii in silyery tones when in silence, alone,
Asthe sweet little WORDS am feastng now"
Oh yes, have wandered by moonlight the grove,
And caught from the flowers their balmy perfume;
have learned from the stars their story Of love,
And heard the bright spirits their chauntings
But nsthng has gained my affections as this
Noteyen the gem that encirces her brow;
Oh the time it was said, Oh was it not bliss
She whispered it softly" am feasting now"
I've often been taught by the muses. divine,
And wandered in thought DER their boundless domain
I've culled from their garands the brightest that shine
And hid in my bosom each poetic strain.
Oh yes, and still more, have dreamed Of the Skies
And heard its rich music with ecstacy flow;
But there 3 nothing in these, in all that prize,
AS the sweet little words--"I am feastng now"
WASHINGTON, June IL, 1851. S.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-11

SECESSION ASTIcIPATED.-The Greenville IS.
C.) Patriot states that the bills of South Caro-
lima banks are already beg inning to return from
Georgia and Alabama, under the suspicion that
their credit will be affected by the civil COM
motions Of the State. Some Of the merchants
are already ordering their shipments to be made
to Savannah instead of Charleston. One gen.
tleman, it is said, who has spent perhaps hum
dred thousand dollars in Greenville, drawn from
his estate in Georgia, is about to leave the
. sinking Ship" and cast his habitation where
he may be quiet and live in peace.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-11
New York India Rubber Warehouse.


~ H0DGMAN, q Maiden Lane and 50 Nassau street,
IL. first corner from Broadway New York. Factory
foot Of Twenty fourth street, East River.
Merchants throughout the United States respectfully
informed that spring stock of India Rubber Goods will
be found far superior to any before offered having be
slowed upon each individual article the benefit of my long
experience in manufacturing, which enables me to
rant entire satisfaction.
Among the most important, would call attention TO
my extensive stock Of Carriage Cloth of all widths from
3l to 6 inclusive and made the choicest drills
the best of gum Purchasers will find that IL will neither
crack, peel become sticky is the with much
that has been and continues to be sold in this city
INDIA RUBBER CLOTHING,
Consisting of Coats Coas Capes, Pouches, Pants Over
alls Leggngs Boots Caps, &c, now so extensively worn
by farmers physicians drivers captains, Sailors &C.
Baptisma Pants anuactured expressly for the clergy
Ladies' and Gentemens Glovesa perfect cure for chap
ped hands by wearing them for short time, at the
time bleaching and rendering them soft and delicate.
Masons &C., being perfect protection against acid and
lime
Machine Belting and Steam Packing,
in every variety and cheaper and better than any thing
which can be substituted for either.
Also, large stock of 0vershoes, Garden and Engine
Hose Whips, Horse Covers, Horse Fenders oof Boots
Beds Life Preservers Breast Pumps, Syrnges Tobacco
Wallets, Finger Stalls, Paper Holders Door Springs, &c.
&C., besides an immense stock of
India Rubber Balls,
and other fancy articles such Elastcs Dolls Dogs and
other animals of various kinds Pure Rubber Cement for
hntters All orders executed with despatch
mar "a d. H0DdMAN.