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and this California would doubtless do.) she
would, In my opinion, get it. She should also
demand of the North, and have permanently
settled the question, that slaves may be carried
into territory hereafter aeQuir d. and slave States
admitted into tho Union. This is point OF
vital importance to the institutions OF the South
that should be settled without delay. III nc
more slave territory is TO be acquired, and nc
more slave States admitted into the Union, the
overthrow Of The Institution Of slavery is mol
only certain ia the States where it now exists
but the day is not very distant when il will be
done. Sociaze it, conhne il within its present
limits, and the finale will be a war of extermina-
! ton between the two races in the South. They
can never live upon terms Of social aud political
equality there. And | do not hesitate to say
that would prefer seeing the Union dissolved
thousand times over, or the South filling one
common, but honorable grave, rather than the
whites and blacks living on terms OF social and
political equality in the Southern States.
am then, gentlemen, in favor Of a Southern
Convention, called for the purposes briefly indi-
Gated, to unite the South, to save, if possible,
(and believe it possiIie) the Union and the
Constitution, which our revolutionary patriots
gave us | am also in favor of a State Conven-
ton, and the adoption of all the measures OF non
intercourse. Let Mississippi and every other
Southern State cease to buy manufactures Of
the North-exclude them by legislation il it can
not be done Otherwisc--cease to buy goods i'm
ported through Northern cities: import directly
through yoer own Southern cities; build up in
this way; establish manufactures in the South;
build up rail roads, establish arsenals and armo-
ries In this way the South will be rendered indie
pendent of the North, and prepared to defend
herself, if forced to 60 out Of the Union. This is
her true policy whether she remains in or shall be
driven out. BY the adoption of this policy the
North will be taught her dependence upon the
South When she loses the patronage Of the
South, she will have lost the best customer she
has in the world, and under returning sense OF
justice, may be disposed to acknowledge and re-
spect our rights.
If constitutional remedies should not arrest
the hand Of aggression, turn back the tide OF
fanatcism, and secure that respect for our insti-
tutions to which they are entitled, we will then
have but one alternative left. We will he forced
after exhausting all other remedies, to secede,
or to submit to degradation and widespread
ruin. Between the two, no true Soulherner can
hesitate. am for equality and justice in, or in
dependence ont of the Union.
have briefly, but hope satisfactorily, an
swered your inquiries, gentlemen, and have the
honor, very respectfully, to subscribe myself
Your obedcnt servant,
w. S. FEATHERSTON.
To Messrs i. D. Majors, c. b. Amcs, G. f.
Hemingway, w ID. Lvle, c. R. Crusoe, G. III.
Foote, w. Brook, p. Henry.
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ou &c E'ostuSsIy fuOe.
| Mrs Y. Qaughing.) Oh, not at all;
| lie IS trod upon tender place of mine
MS >. l We heard some story Of the tails Of
Ills said that when 10 the winds quarter rurnd
dhey augur rain. Nov tell me, Mr.. Muffie,
DO you believe in that l.E
.Mr. ~ ia trust cows,
As well as any other idle tail
Mrs. T.. That's saying very little. Tell me,
now
For your opinion. really, | respect,)
Are mackerel-looking clouds sign Of wet
:, mr. ~ think it probable that mackerel clouds
Betoken wet, just az a mackerels self
fuis US IN mind Of water
Mrs. S. Are Won Joking.
Or speaking as 4 scientific man.
Mrs. You're such wag, there's never any
knowing
When you serious or half in Jest
Dear Mrs. Muf1e, you that know him best,
Shall we believe him'
Mrs W. Oh, | can say nothing,
Gan laughter some minutes, on and of, at the pos
sibly intended wit of Mr.. Mufie; and the litter
ing having died off gradually, there is pause ]
Mrs. M ito Mrs. Y } Have you been out much
lately,
Mrs. Y. No, indeed,
The dampness in the air prevented me-
MIS-. = : lis rather dryer now ,t,.r
hope shall be getting out next week,
II can get a clear and frosty day.
Mr.. ~. think tbs very probable you will.
Mrs. Y. Pm quite delighted to have heard you
say SO;
But are you quizzins US : You re such quiz!
Mr.. Y. with serious earnestness.) Believe me,
Mrs Yawnley, when say
I've far too much regard--too much esteem,
For one I've known as long as I've known you
TO say word intending to mislead
In friendships solemn earnestness | said,
And say again, pledgDg my honor on it,
lis my behef we may, ere very long,
Some clear and frosty days anticipate.
Mrs. Y. know your kindness, and l feel it
much
You were my poor dear husbands early friend
Taking out her handkerchief Mrs. S. goes to-
ward the window to avoid being involved in the
scene.
feel that though with cheerful badinaee
You now and then amuse passing hour,
When with serious appeal addressed,
You never make frivolous reply
Mrs. w. (rising and kissing Mrs VI You do
him justice, but We must be going.
Mr.. NJ (giving his hand to Mrs " Good
morning; Mrs. Yawnley;,
And take some luncheoni
Mr.. ". Thank you; no, indeed;
We must be getting home, fear twill rain.
Mrs. S. think you go my way IN in Nv,
| And shall be very glad to set you down.
| Mrs. W. OH thank you; that 8 deli yhtfil.
| MIS-. S. 10 Mrs. " So, in saw
Good bye at once
Mrs. r. Well, if you will not stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mufile, and Mrs. Shivers, exeunt
by the door. Mrs. YawnIey goes to the bell
MIR. Mutle taps on the weather glass; the bell
rings; and the glass, which is going down, falls
considerably at the same moment as the cur
tain.
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Dramas from Every Day Life.

The following drama is upon subject which
will come home to the heart and tongue, the
lungs and the lips the epiglottis,and the afeciox
Of every Engishman. There is not theme II
the whole range OF every day life, that SO fire.
quently furnishes the matter of conversation, and
there can be none, consequently, so universal in
its interest. as the which forms the subject of
the drama we are about to present to our readers
In every circle, at every hour in every day, the
first point started by every one meeting with
another, and taken up with that other. with the
keenish relish, is-The Weather The title may
not appear at first sight promising one, for the
purposes of the dramatist; but if he succeed in
presenting TO his countrymen type of a drama
for every day life, Invested Of those common-pln-
ces which long habit and apparent exhaustion
Of the theme may have thrown about, he will be
content to hang up his harp the frs, hat-peg of
"Tara's," or any one else's shall, " and repose
as well as such substitute for mattress will al
low him, upon his already acquired laurels. But
without farther prologue, we will ''ring up" and
let the curtain rise for the drama Of
THE WEATHER.
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DRAMATIs PERsoNE

Mr.. .My6le--An old friend Of the late husband
of Mrs. Yawnley.
Mrs .M,1qe-Wife of Mr.. MufFe.
Mrs. Shirers "A casual acquaintance Of Mrs.
Yawnley and knowing incidentally little of
the Muf1es.
was friend Of Mr.. Mufile.
Servant to Mrs. Yapniey
The scene passes in the drawing room of Mrs.
Yawnley. The stage represents handsome
drawing room, elegantly furnished. There il a
door at the back opening on 10 a hall in which
il hung IA weather glass.
Mrs. YawnIey On a morning dress) discovered
seated in conversation with Mrs. Shlvers, who
wears her shawl and bonnet
Mrs. y. Ii is indeed THE winter, as you say,
has now set in with great severity.
Mrs s. Not that think we have reason to
complain. This ia December we should recollect.
Mrs. Y. We should indeed--a very true re-
mark; and one that never struck me till you
made it.
Enter Servant, announcing Mr.. and Mrs. Mufile.
Mrs. " (rising.) Dear Mrs. Mufie, this il
very kind to come and see me on day like this,
which and Mrs. shivers (whoom you know
were lust rems rking was extremely cold.
Mr. M. Cod-do you think
Mrs Y Yes-pray come near the fire
Mrs. M. Oh Thank you--no-I a really rather
not. I'm very warm with walking.
Sits at distance
Mrs. S. Probably.
But WALKING somehow never makes me warm.
IAN awkward pause, during which Mr.. MufH
puts his fingers between the bars Of parrot
cage, as if playing with the bird. receives
savage snap, but says nothing, as the affair i
not remarked by any body,l
Mrs. Y. What think you, Mister Mufile, viii!
rain?
You gentlemen can olwas Judge so well.
Mr.. M (walking to the window, partly TO con
ceal the pain of his hnger.) Why that depends
good deal on the wind.
Mrs. S. They say that when the smoke is bea
ten down,
Rain may be looked for,
MA. M have often heard
That If the birds fly very near the ground,
wet 10 in store. Look at that sparrow now,
He's fairly on the ground, 80 it mus, rain.
Mrs. r. But now he's off again, and II won I
Those adages. think, are often wrong.
Mr. M. One rule I've always found infallibs.
.Nrs. s. Pray tell us what 1t is.
Mrs. " Dol entreat.
II would be convenient to know.
some certain rule by which to guide ones self
Ny glass deceives me often.
Mrs. ~. Tin mental ssde.) Rather say
Your glass tells Omen some unpleasant truths.
.Tys ~ My weather glass. dear Madam. IL M
cUn.
Mrs. W. Why, really. Mister NJ, you 70 quite
absurd;
Hsvs W. ~ means Of guidanc, such - Ihas
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HOUSE CT REPRESENTATIVES.


Mr. STBLEY obtained leave to take up The
Senate bill reducing and defining the boundaries
of the military reserve upon the St Peters rive,
in Minnesota, and securing titles to actual set
tiers. The bill read twice and referred 10 the
Committee on Public Lands.
HOMESTEAD BILL.
Mr. BURT called for the regular order, which
was the consideration of a bill granting quarter
section Of the public lands to citizens of the
United States, who are heads OF families, and
who should settle upon and cultivate the same.
Mr.. A. G.. BROWN, being entitled to the floor,
sent to the clerks table to be read, a bill which
he should, at the proper time, propose as subsri-
tute for the one before the committee. The bill
was read. Mr.. B. stated that it would he seen
that the first section contemplated the continue
ton ofpre empnon laws They had been long in
existence, and were well understood bv those in
,eresled in the administration of the laws relating
to public ands. MIR. B. desired no violent change
or legal revolution Of what had undergone judi
cIal investigation, and was understood by the
whole country. The second clause Of his bill
provided for perpetual pre-cmpton TO enable the
settler to meet the necessities Of his case. He
considered this plan preferable 10 that which
gives to the settlers the absoute disposal Of the
land; for il he subsequently becomes involved in
debt, whether by improvdence or misfortune, the
land would be given to free himself from embsr-
rssement. Mr.. B. did not consider it the duty Of
the Government thus TO pey debt' lie desired
to every man occupy place which he could
call home for himself, his wife, and his chill
dren. What nre the lands worth IN state of
nature, They incumber the State where they are
situated, and are worthless TO the Government.
His proposition would put occupants upon the
lands, whose labor and industry would make
them valuable both to the Government and the
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THE SOUTHERN PRESS.
Fbr the Southern Press.
Old Relics Of Scraps aud Musings.

ON A CERTAIN POPULAR POET.
An ass once bray d, It's said, in Balaam's time;
never knew before they bray'd in rhyme.
A rAsEoYRIc 81 A POET, WHO WAS IN GREAT Ex.
TREMIrY FOR A RHYME.
Cursed be the man, whate 'er HIS name OF cline,
Who fancy first enthrall d in bonds Of rhyme,
Made wit the slave Of his own slaves, and found
The way to smother sense in empty sound
Who, for jingle, sacrificed thought,
Direct from Heavenly inspiration caught
Well for the wretch oblivion shrouds his name,
But being homeless let the caitff pass,
And for the present we will call him Ass.
ON THE OLD LATIN MAXIM.
"Speak naughs but good when you the dead
recall"
] say, speak truth, or do not speak at ALL
ON A vEny GREAT MAN, WHO WAS MORE ABUSED
THAN ANT PERSON OF HIS TIME WHILE LIVING,
AND MORE PRAISED WHEN DEAD.
He who, while living, no one prais'd or lov'd,
No sooner was by death from hence remov'd,
Than universal PGans round lin rung,
And lies and aattery dropt from every tongue;
The living monster erewhile so abhorr'd,
Became prodigy and was adord.
All who would live, to be like him disgrac' ID 7
Who would not die, to be like him beprais'd'
ExTEMroRE, ON THE ADJOURNMENT OF coNGREss II
1850.
The members Of Congress all parted last night,
And like ill-omen d screech owls in darkness took
fight
The~orst that wish them, q speak it with pain. }
Is, that in this world they may ne'er meet again.
THE wILMor PRovIso.
Great-little Davy has become Of late,
A very prodigy in spite of fate.
He threw frebrand into Congress Hall,
And long he would be leader, great and small
Wing and Free-soier, S"**.s, Csss., and Hsss,
Is striving who shall tie it to his tall
And like old Sampson = foxes scour away,
In ashes freedom harvest fields to lay.
Great, little Da wy thou will proudly stand
Among the great ones of this glorious land,
And like the fool that fir d the Ephesian dome,
An everlasting theme Of scorn become,
BY setting all our country in flame,
To immortalize thy little, little name.
THE DIscoNsoLArE DOCTOR.
.
had one patieh, and he died.
EYES
Eyes are the windows Of the soul,
Through which we see into the whole;
Who shuns to let you take peep.
d warn you at distance keep,
7or ten to one, if he comes near,
And has chance, your wool he II shear.
TALKING.
Tor endless prating to a habit grown,
Nor wisdom, wit, nor genius can atone.
TWO GREAT MEN.
One died the moment he resgn'd his breath,
The other only lived after death.
JoB's COMFORTER
Patience, patience, my dearest friend,
Who knows but time your case may mend;
IL not, death soon will make an end.
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LOUR single gentlemen, and ssnsiemsn and
Il his ,c1e, or sig single gentlemen, can be accom-
modsted with boarding on moderate terms, in I
small private family by applying on Pennsylvania
Avenue, opposite the United States Hetsl.
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THE NasHvILLE AND CuARLEsroN RAILROAD
The N. Q. Picayune says This road is in course
ofrapid construction, and the distance between
Nashville and Chattanooga--one hundred and hf-
ty-three miles--wiIl be completed in less than two
years. The following will be the distance from
Nashville to Charleston or Savannah by railroads.
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WIu00W
glass and nseed OIL shall be thirty per cent and
on all descriptions Of iron, upon mac hinery mode
wholly or in part of iron, and upon chain cables.
anchors, and anvils, the duties shall be forty per
cent, provided that any excess Of duties imposed
by this act on any railroad iron, imported for the
use Of any railroad, actually and permanently
laid down for the OF such raroad within one
wear after the passage of this act, shall be remit
ted by the Secretary Of the Treasury on satisfac-
tory proof being furnished that such iron was
so imported and laid down.
Seer. 3. find be It further enacted, That on and
after the st Of April next the duties upon all cor
dage and yarns. composed wholly or in part OF
hemp or grass, upon all manufactures composed
wholly, or in part Of Sleeps wool and upon al
refined sugars, shall be respectively ten per GEN.
tum advalorem over and above the rate Of dufv
now assessed by law on hemp and Sleeps wool,
manufactured and raw sugar.
Seer. 4. find be IL further enacied, That, on and
after the lst day of April next, raw silk, indigo,
and all articles which on the 9Th Of july, 1S46.
were exempt from duty, shall be admitted free of
duty.
Seer S. find be il Further ENACTED, That to pre-
vent frauds by under valuations, and to insure
uniformity in appraisements, there shall be an
pointed, as is now provided for local appraisers,
three appraisers at large, who shall prepare
rules for the government Of the local appraisers.
with the several ports Of the u S., and perform,
such other duties as the Secretary Of the Treasurv
may approve and direct, each Of which appraiser
shall receive annual compensation Of AZ, 900,
with his necessary travelling expenses, to be fixed
by the Secretary Of the Treasury.
SIC. 6. Ind be il further enacted, That the
periods during which, by existing laws. impcrta
deposited in public warehouses, may be Withdrawn
for immediate expectation or consumption, be and
the same are hereby extended to three wears.
Mr.. q. w. JONES raised point Of order,
which was that the amendment was not relevant
to the matter in the deficiency bill and was also in
violation Of rule Of the House declaring no such
amendment shall be made to general appropria-
fon bill
On motion Of MIR. MATTESON the committee
rose and reported progress.
The House adjourned
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Co.Partnership Notice.
Charcoal.

DERKsHIRE co. CHARCOAL, made entirely from the
ID hest Of Hard Wood, constantly hand and for sale
Plymouth street Coal Yard Office, No. 207 Main street.
two doors north American House.
apps dstf II. M. BARBOUR.
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To Let
- THE subscriber erecting Buildings on Exchange
;H and Union Streets for Machine Shops and other me
~ chanical purposes, part of which will be ready fol-
occupants by July LIST, and the remainder by October ls
shall have about 10000 feet of floor let ground Ool
for heavy machinery and any of the four store,
fitted to suit occupants, if application is made soon.
To let with the rooms, steady Power, any amount
wanted. Persons wishing and power will find IA
vorable place locate themselves upon very reasonable
terms.
ie16 dw3m VIM 7. MERR1F1ELD.
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For Sale or Rent,

New House Pleasant street, near Col AbbOtts, con
N venent for three families If applied for will be
sold with about 1000 feet of land. Also the Cutting
House in New Worcester with about three Of land,
now occupied by Pulaski Bacon. Also small Farm OF
about 90 acres with unfinished house upon it, about OF
mile west of said Cult ne estate, near the Jones Farm.
Terms very liberal. P. G. BACON,
mar6-dtf No. Central Exchange.
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q PnrnHh anna

Il IGdIG OIIdIICU,
NOR q Boot Maker to Purchase large House Bal Z
l. Workshop and small dwelling house, situated in North
Oxford the large house Denny four thousand
dollars more few years since. There one acre and
thirty rods of land Many ornamental and other trees The
whole estate will be sold for $1,000 if app led for
Also the desirable house lot in Worcester contain
ing about $1,000 feet of land known the Howe lot sit
uated South of William I. Merrifelds dwelling house.
june4-dtf Enquire of ALBERT BROWN.
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Goard at the Franklin House.

A Few boarders can be accommodated at the Franklin
IN House with board and good rooms with board alone
Gentlemen their wives can have furnished or unur
nished parlors, as they desire. Apply to -
apps DIFF JESSE PlEkCE.
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Front Street Store Lois

TINE valuable lot of land the South side of Front St,
North of the Salem Church, extending Front
about 140 feet and bounding East TIumbu St,
and West Salem street, is offered for sale in lots
suit purchasers. Its average depth is 70 ieet.
The lots will be sold such to render them
profitable purchase either for those wishing build stores
for their to let.
mar25-dtf FRANCIS H DEWEY. 2l6 Main st
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For Sale at a BARGAIN.

IA A COTTAGE HOUSE AND LOT, on Oxford ST.
,M The House is thorough bnit, convenient and
~ tains The Lot is So feet front by rs
Deep and has 30 choice FRUIT TREES upon it,
many OF them in bearing condition Possession given i'm
mediately the wishes leave the city, Terms
easy. For further particulars inquire of
au25-distf HOWE & PUTNAM.
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Valuable Real Estate for Sale.

Ia ABUILDING LOT, on Front street, corner Of
@ Vine street, 46 feet front by 10 deep, adjoining War
- den Block, with Dwelling House thereon-being a
very desirable location for the erection of Block Stores
and would be profitable investment for capitalist For
further particulars inquire Of CALEB A. WALL,
aug2ldtf No. 2l2 d 3l6 Main street.
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REAL ESTATE

Land for Sale on Pleasant street.
HE subscriber will sell 10 y at price which
Il will be IN object the purchaser if applied for
Terms of payment easy.
my29-dtf VIM DICKINS0N
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Houses & House Lots !! /!

s.a The subscriber has for sale Houses in different
GaM parts of the city. Also House Lots in deren
kA ations, varying price from $4,000 to $780, Ifany
wishes to purchase for speculation, he has two
three very valuable Estates succeptable of improvement
which he will dispose of very advantageous the
purchaser. ID. 5. MESSENGER,
Feb 20 eodistf. Office on Wanutst.
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For Sale.

"a ONE.HALF of large aud convenient House, on
iIl Grove street, with $500 square feet of land well
situated for building. The house is and pleas
anty situated two minutes walk from the Court Honse.
This is rare chance for investment, the property will
be sold low and the terms of payment very easy Inquire
of H. HILL, No. Flagg's Block, up stairs,
augl9dislf HOWE & PUTNAM, Auctrs.
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For Sale or to Rent,

1.A neat and convenient COT TAGE, pleasantly To-
EaA Gated between Chestnut and Harvard streets Terms
1l&sv easy. Inquire of Y. c. CHICKERlAG, 144 Main
street,
augl3-df BIB. OTIS No. 43 Front street. q:
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~ For further particulars inquire of
ap28-dn S. 81. GODDARD, 141 Main st.
To Let.
A GOOD STORE on Main Street, centrally situated,
N for more years, having entire glass front.
Possession given October LIST. Inquire of
JOEL FLETCHER Orchard Street,
or of WIN. GREENLEAF.
Worcester, August Z, 1851. dislf
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For Sale,
4 NE OF the most desirable BUILDING LOTS in the
~ CITY, beautifully located and containing about 45OOO
feet ofand Will sold cheap ifapplied for TeIms
easy. Inquire of II. G. BATES,
je7-d4m Corner of Park and Trumbul SITS.
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House for Sale.

ia A Two Story Brick HOUSE, No. 80 soulhbridg
IaI Street, containing 10 rooms with a good garden
good well of soft water, &C. Apply to
HENRY PALMER,
jy25-dd No IS Southbridge Street.
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Clocksl Clocks !

Clocks! Clocks!
A GOOD assortment of Clocks and Clock Trimmings
n Will be found at A. NJ DRISCOLLS Jewelry Estab
iishment in Bigelow Court, Front Street. Also, Clocks
cleaned and repaired, by regular clock maker who has
had fifteen years experience in clock manuio"tory
ian7-dtf
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TO BE LET.
Store to Let.

Store to Let.
THE large three brick building, No. "a Washington
Square, occupied by 5. G. WHITE Druggist. Possess
ion given lst of April Enquire of G. H. WHITING, at
..t<o-dti DRAPER & CLARK'S.