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Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1851.

The Eastern Mail brings US information ot the
death Of the Hon. BENJAMIN w. CRowNINsHIELD'
of Massachusetts,. He died in the city OF Boston.
the place Of his residence. on Monday last.
MIR. CRowNIssHIELD was better known to the
last generation than to the present. He filled with
general accspsation, nearly forty years ago, the
Office Of Secretary Of the Navy, to which he was
appointed in December, 1914, by President MADI-
SON, and served until his resignation in November,
1915. In 1923 he came into Congress from the
Salem District of Massachusetts, and coEsinued to
represent it for several years. .aaa
He had arrived at an advanced age; but up to
November last, when the writer Of tins had the
pleasure Of conversation with him at his home, he
was in full possession Of his naturally keen intel
lectual faculties. He conyorsed freely on public
affairs, rejoiced heartily in the Peace Measures Of
Congress then recently passed, and severely con-
demned the talk Of opposition to their execution.
He showed himself then, as he had been all hrs
life, thorough friend to this Union.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

linen come the names of sixty.five % contrl-
buttons, together with the names Of some Seventy
Others who contribute o., %, %, and 81.
n And. finally, the Wives. Sisters, and Daughters
Of Wheatland appear as contributors to the same
fund, as follows a4
Mrs Elisha Harmon, Theron Brown, d. Smith, s. A.
Smith, M. A. HYDE d. Lawson, S5 each John Murdock,
M. Sage, H. G. Hall, g. e. Smith, r. o. Edison, r. Wilcox,
81 each Misses Mary French H. A. Lawson, e. NJ Elson,
81 each Mrs Ariel Harmon, j. J. Blackmer, 8. Backmer
g. Wood, A. Cox, j. MaIlock, w. Sage A. McPherson II
FaIconer, H. Lawson, J. D. Hamilton, E. Cook, Susan M
Lewis L. Goodhue, E. G. Ashley, 8. L. Hooper, Nc
Nsnghton, John DoH, Caroline Gslusha j. g. Athony,
r. Parker A. Mcvean, d. McNsughton, Douglass O. D.
Sage. H. Moody Blaiks. si s.sr r .s n J. Gill
Nsaghton, 81 each j. g. Jusus, G. Sanhope, Emma 8.
Goodrich, SO cents each.
\ Here is over TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLARS from the
Inhabitants Of single town in Monroe county +!
And this large amount comes from farmers, men who
earn their money from the sweat Of their brow.
te st Fsf rABuny Evening Journal
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

ONO SENAToR.--On Thursday last the Legisls-
ture of Ohio, in joint meeting had ten Intellectual
ballots for United States Senator. The leading
candidates were HIRAM GRlswoLD (Whig) and
HENRY B. PAYNE, Dem. The Free-Soilers cast
their votes for ]. r. GIDDINes. The seventh ballot
which is represented to be fair exhibition Of the
strength Of the respective parties, stood follows:
Griswold 4s, Payne A, Giddings l0-three Wings
and three Democrats having paired of. After the
tenth ballot, none Of which varied essentially from
the above, the joint meeting dissolved, and it will
require the passage Of another joint resolution be-
fore renewing the attempt to make an election.
A Teegraphic despatch dated yesterday at Co
umbus, Ohio states that the Legislative Convention
has adjourned sine'die without being able to elect
United States Senator ;.... ~ II, .i
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

SUGAR CLEANSING MAcHISE.-The New Orleans " Cres-
cent thus describes the operation Of Hurd Patent Cent
g Machine, which il represented to be an important in.
venon sugar planters both in the saving Of time and Of
sugar, as well as improving its quality
Tbs machinery is propelled by stsam, process is as
follows The dark mixture Of sugar and sTup, just s
taken from the sugar-house coolers, placed in cylindrical
tub made Of ron bottom Of which s tight, bat the sides
circumference pierced fal Of small hoies, which
cred BY fine wire gsuze The cylinder - % arranged
that can be made rsyolve stationary axle with great
apdy making from one thous ,nd fifteen hundred Isvolu-
tons in mnu,eor speed Of tEoor three mesper minute
The sugar. the machine begins reyve, gradu
ally leaves the bottom Of the cylinder and attaches itself to
the circumference The motion continues, and If the wire
gsuze not strong enough the sugar would break il and
escape The crystals however retained BY the fine
work of the wire, but the molasses sup ayen BY
ugal force through the wire, and is proecsd with great
power and rapdy ino outside case, asagsd retain
and collect it. In the Of shot tim varying from
five ten minutes the moasses has been thrown off, and
the sugar drained and f for shipping, bpg much dier
than when usually put board The srns now ready
be boiled second me before the air or eat has had any
influence upon it. and another crop cryss csn be obtain
cd, which be SUBJECTED 10 the action Of he machne and
the srup coming from this second operation can be treated
third time, until s strength is exhausted. s.k
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

INDIANA CossrITuTIoHAL CoSvEsrIoN. This body has
adopted resolution fixing the day Of adjournment on the
10th of February g.a.tanl a .ai 1a.s. ."aE
Sections to the following effect have been ordered to be en-
crossed Corporations shall not be created BY special acts e1
cept in such authorized in the constitution but
may be formed under general laws All laws conerrIng cor
porae powers may be altered from time to lime or repealed
Stockholders corporations 10 be individually responsible Tor
ali liabilities in the proportion which their stock bears TO the
whole stoct. s... 81. f'.,...t. ,-t l., }..4...
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

DxATH At 4 GRAyE.--A letter in the Connecticut Cou-
from Bristol in that State, describes such has
rarely been witnessed Capt JEssR GArLoRp of that town
attending the funeral Of Mrs. johnson and assisting IN
the ceremony. Another AMI himself had just lowered
the coffin into the grave, and had not let the cords when
he instantly shook them from his hands, fell back, and d not
speak afterwards He was Immediately carried to house
and taken Of, but he quite dead. APoPey was
supposed To be the cause of his death. ..a a#..e
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

The Hon. HENRY w. HnLIARD, Of Alabama,
delivered very able and eloquent Lecture at Phi
ladelphia on Monday evening, on the " Philosophy
Of the American Government" He spoke of its
origin, of the amazing progress Of the United States under it's
benign influence and then proceeded consider the relations
of the Government to the people, the pecuaes Of po
ica sysem the duties of the citizen the State and the
obligation Of the American Statesman to cultivate ndpen
dence He next dwet upon the majesty Of the law in the
American Government and showed how entirely upon popu
lar loyalty to the Constitution depends the prosperity, the
peace the power, and permanency Of the Republic Hecon
cuded with mos, glowing and beautiful ausion to the pre-
sent grandeur Of the United States and the glorious future
which is now opening before them. ia 'laa ..#
The effort was, in all respects, most brilliant and admi
abe one, displaying true appreciation Of the nature Of
political system, while the style sbounded in classic illusions
scous illustrations, and the fascinating charms Of
imagination and language 1t amply sustained the fame Of
Mr. HILLAHD and scholar, and afforded much
satisfaction to audience who received many Of its passages
with the warmest applause Philadel lphia american.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

The Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows Of Massachusetts have
prepared handsome block Of msrble to be placed in the
Washington Monument being erected In this city. u is
said to be the richest specimen Of American marble ever ye,
produced not having single shade imPerecon about it,
II is handsomely wrought and is ornamened with various
devices having rea,ioa 10 the Order.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

Charleston correspondent Of the New York Express says
that the subject Of the imprisonment Of eoored persors av
ing Charleston has been referred select committee of
the Legislature chosen from the Charleston delegation, with
the power sit during the Of the Legislature. Il is
believed that the obnoxious law for mprisoning free
blacks will be abandoned, probably modified to
form enactment in force at Wilmington, IN c. which
requires all free coored persons be board their vessels
from sunset to sunrise. .N .a /.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

I Tho Keeseville IN. Y } Republican says that an
article published in paper some days ago, in re-
gard 10 the iron regions Of this country, and the pro-
duct different localities, has done great injustice
to Northern New York. 1t says that Essex coun-
ty, instead of yielding only 1900 tons, yielded
annually during the last five years more than
$4,000 tons of iron ore; and Clinton, instead of
3,0OO, has yielded about 10000 tons; and that in
these two counties about 10000 tons Of iron are
manufactured annually. We cheerfully make the
correction.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

FaoztS TO DEArH.-Mr. GEoReK CosDoS, Of Gushing,
was found dead on Friday, the oath ulmo .h distance
from his residence. He went from his home to Frierd,bp
on Wednesday, distance Of about six miles, taking with
him daughter whom be left there, end set out on his eum
home alone On the way he lost his road and wandered
about in the storm until by exhaustion up
attempting reach home. His daughter returned home
Friday, until which time his family supposed he in
Friendship. He found but short dis from home
ThoB,uston (Me.) MfscelLnny.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

CouSTEnrErr Ten CEsT PIKcEs.-A vast number Of ten
cent coun,eoed coins have told been issued from
secret mint in Connecticut They bear the dates respective
w. Of ls47 and 1S4S. well executed, and passed
without any ticulty The principal feature proving their
spurious is the absence Of the circle Of stars around
the figure Of Liberty, which the genuine tencen pieces have
These bogus coins have been esed and found to be mix
of metals easily fusible, with plating of silver
Boston Times, Monday.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

CHAs RcKRss has published new edition Of his Anne
rican Notes in preface to which be ays he is still Of the
opinion in regard 10 bis views d life in the United
s'a'e and independently that he has borne the i'll
opinion Of their citizens eight years. and do eight
and longer Il necessary. Like Maaworm, he loves to be
miserable. t .... go, 81 ,,3t WA.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

ARrxsIAs WELLs.-SeveraI fountains Of great beauty
exist at Fond du L,c in Wisconsin. One which exceis
charges with almost irresistible force forty gallons Of the
puest waller per minute Il was formed by boring the
depth Of ninety feet through clay, and eight,
through solid rock-snd sinking pipe four inches in dame
ter, in the aperture thus made.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

Drinking himself to Death on a Bek-A man named
John Kelly with Others entered the porter house cor
ner Of Pike and Water Streets and made wager TO who
could dipk the most liquor ia specified time Kelly seated
himself and drank three pnts Of spirits in five minutes. thus
winning with all ease In few minutes afterwards he left
the place and house ls9 Cherry street, where he
ped in few minutes afterwards without saying word.
The deceased of very Incorporate habits and has
left a wife and family.-N Y. Posi-. !"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

The Government schooner IVas.A A. Graham, Passed
Mdshipman Jos. FRr commanding is at Algers, (opposie
10 New O,eans,) preparing to sail for Key West The
Graham is attached the coast survey and proceeds that
du,y to West where The will take ON board the disn-
oished naturalist Professor AsAssIz, who is engaged TO
make an exploration in regard to the coral reefs and OTHER
obs,rucons navigation in that quarter, which is expected
~ be of great utility to the Government Uus7t
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

STRIKE AND Rror-The :" coal crackers" at Richmond,
the gea, coal dp, Phadspha having struck for
advance Of wages gave such evidences Of otous conduct
yesterday ss to large police force to be sent from Phi
adepha 10 restrain them from committing Of violence
A number Of them we're arrested aE.g..t ..... n
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

a DR.. A b. Books, Of Duncansve Is % was aeeiden-
tally killed on the evening of the 23d unmo While dns on
inc thropob the woods pecipi,sted his rider against e,
scu,ine his skull and thereby causing smost instant dean
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

The schooner Sunbeam, arrived Al Boston from Laguna,
January H. reports that the late received from Yucatan
relative to another outbreak Of the ndans and defeat Of the
whites with great slaughter Is without the least foundation
Letters state that is Government speculaon got up to
raise funds by taxes the treasury being aarmngy deficient
The statement os declaration of independence by Yucaan
is said to be equally fabulous. $3.50 ,.-..-
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

The ehaR form ,ion having been pointed TO one Of
,h sources whence London might be supplied with p.n
hs.ome wsfs Punch says that the water derived bsm e
shst will be wretebedy bad IL At sll IKE the ssk wn'en
Iond,n obtains from the same material
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08
A WASHINGTON MONUMENT EXAMPLE |!

WHEATLASD, one Of the most intelligent and pa
triotic, as well as among the most wealthy sgricul
tural towns in the State of New York, and always
foremost in praiseworthy enterprises, has made
noble contribution to the WAsHINeroN MONUMENT.
We give the names of the LARGEST contributors
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

FIRE occurred yesterday a, Buffalo. N Y) which de-
soyed the large range Of stables the Genesee House
Twenty horses and large number Of carriages were con-
sumed the fames together with other valuable articles
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

THE HESpKRsos CAsE-In the United States Circuit
Court Yesterday Judge McCALEB presiding, motion Of
District Attorney HUSros, another trial of Gen. HssDER.
SON was ordered to take place Monday next and the mar
shal was instructed venire Of two hundred ju
'rors-N o. Bulletin, 23d uk.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

The Artssian well at Charleston Is. C) has reached
depth Of thousand feet, and il f intended TO go still
deeper The latest bongs indicate that water abundance
cannot be far of. at - X sg .a ai.f .sys
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

BLocx ron raE WAsarSsTos MosuxESr. The Chicago
Journal says that nunber Of the tribes Of Western Indians
propose contribute block Of stone to the National Monu-
nent It is taken from the celebrated Starved Rock
in Illinois, the Indians having land they call their own to
obtain it from. The following is the inscription as already
decided upon "Ths step the red gives to the pale
face to build him path to better hunting ground is
said that the Board Of Foreign Missions will probably offer
to bear the expense of the transportation of the block to
Washington. , .,......,,.. t.. .
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

Mrs MARTHA MYERs the last survivor OF the massacre OF
Wyoming died at Kingston, Luzerne county, (Pa on the
4th ulmo, aged s9. Her father, Thomas Bennett, was
one of the forty white who built the stockade called
6 Forty Fort" .ra.ue .Is.ss /; X. .s.a..
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

The ATLANTIC There general expression H dis
appointment (ays the New York Evening Pos) whe1
announced that the Caada brought Of the obabe
fate Of the steamer Atlantic Macy persons instantly
cdsd that che had gone the bottom but that melancholy
inference s not yet inevitable. It is still possible hat the
Atlantic 10 some crippled stae may have deermnN
turning to Europe and not been able to reach h before
the sailing Of the Canada she may have decd pu,
into Of the Azore Islands, in which the news Of
her arrival there would not to for days yet
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

Mr. Anncrr conductor Of a freight train on the Boston
AID Maine ralroad was instantly killed al South Rsadng ON
Tbusja, last in consequences Of making m'ss'ep and hil-
inc on he track before the which passed over him.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

Il .sDsraxsslse CAsuaLrr."-Undert this head Western
ea,or announces the birth Of bis ninth child 4s
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

The GuAso TRADE.-A letter from the Chincha Guano
Islands, on the of Peru dated November 26h, says
hat there were then large fleet Of vessels there loading
principally for England but few Of them up for the
United States The guano is mostly taken from the north
san the southern remaining untouched, and there
said to be on the three islands thirty millions Of tons Of guano
II is ihir feet in depth. The letter says:
eat different points of the island are shoots tunnels
made Of heavy canvass about three feet n diameter and
xty feet LENGTH reaching from the top Of the island to
The water under which the boats placed to receive the
guapo and il runs down with considerable velocity, they
are soon dispatched"
About thousand Chinese aborers employed poorly
paid and mseysby fed and they have contracted for
o. years, e;s usage is hard that they sometimes
commit sasde Many chained 70 whes,barers
vent their escape. .st;,4 .1 sar
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

New York SENAToR.-The Legislature of New
York did not succeed in electing Senator on
Tuesday. In the House Of Assembly Ex-Governor
FISH received the nomination by majority Of all
most two TO one, viz:
HAMILroS FIsH, Whg. .........7s \
JoaS A. Dirk, Dem. ................ .....2l E
Sundry other persons. ....................2O
The Senate, however, after two Intellectual bal
lots, adjourned without making nomination; and
consequently no joint meeting could be held under
the law Of New York, as it is explained by the
Albany Argus in the following paragraph:
The law Of this State regulating the mode appoint
Of United States Senators, prescrbes that the two
branches of the Legislature shall by themselves in the
Of lawseach House making it's nomination.
without reference the action Of the other In the event Of
nomination being made by both Houses by majority Of
Proeens in EACH and in that only1 the two
branches in the chamber 10 compare their repec
tive nominations II the nominations found to agres in
the Of the person, he elected without further
proceedings and the official announcement entered on the
journals constitutes the credentials of the Senator elect II
the nominations of the Houses shall be found disagree
the joint convention determine the matter by baoa major
y Of all the votes cast being necessary to choice.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

AtSERIoUs AccIDENr occurred ON the Erie Railroad on
Wednesday evening TO the train leaving Binghampton,
(N.Y.) Midway between Equinunk and Hankins, Of
the rails which appeared to have been affected with Frost
gave way as the train passing over throwing the hind
mott completely of the track The road here along
the steep bank Of the Delaware thirty forty feet above the
water and the precpaed down into the river For
uatey for the passengers about twenty in number, the top
was entirely broken off in its descent and though the body Of
the car rolled into the icy current they enabled to ext
cate themselves from the wreck feared that some
might have been swept away, but this could not be
sine in the darkness and confusion Most Of the pasen-
gers lost their capebags hats and other loose articles The
wind and water intensely cold that the clothes Of
those who were submerged froze stiff in few minutes One
man was found lying under the top, with his hip severely
ured number of others were hurt but not seriously.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-08

mouse Itom pursuing Ionsoh :"
thathey would violate the sanctuary, would burn my house
shut my door the fugitive would have no right 10 demand
what l. had right to gives myself might sacrlhc", bu'
should have right to sacrifice my people for him. Lei
not Le said this supp9siton tests the prne
pie. And the very case in hand put 70
the sanches advocate of conscience in this matter o he
fugitive slave aw and say if this town were guarded by
wall and you stood the only OF entrance and there
were fug slave the other side, and the man-cstche
were after him, and if behind him were an invading army
that would rush in the moment the gaze were opened you
would not open that gate and you ought not II his DC so
rersiny here not law OF conscience na ougnl 70
override all laws and all quences. This 'osn
our country that invading army the host of ills that threat
en- us and the gate the fugitive slave bill or some bill sub
stantiay of The kind throw down, and no man can
foresee no in is long arsy the host o Ills ha
will enter. .. sss .a.a#
know il is maintained by that there IS DO danger
no danger any way or ever of dunon Of civil boodshed
know thai the yey idea Of dsunon is derded have see
our American Union compared in very clever newspaper
article upon these Union meetings. TO the law OF gavlahon
as fixed and unalterable fact Well, hope It Is So and
much believe IT, But certain that cannot be so 1t we
yiola.e this part Of the compact The immediate danger
perhaps past but there future before US tu OF peril
In regard l., this fugitive slave Law, do you not the ten
depces OF hostile sentiment will be satisfied with
any fugitive slave law the end The aboonss
ough, themselves that they will never be satisfied
myself that bill be framed that will not be
Jislasefu 10 me. do like to send hack the fugitive
slave on any terms. n do it. ID painful duty. hsts
this absolas dominion of The idea Of
sip Of man. Of the power 10 buy and ell him propsy,
"a ofens,ye 10 beyond expression. vondr, and bsys
svsys wondered that the Southern people do describe
ss terrible fact relation esssbshed between them and
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-17
IUF EIt I<9sIEtt' Ct.
THE INVASION vE (.I'RA

IHE INVASION VI Cuba.
To to the United States the beautiful Island OF
Cuba the posscsso of astonishing the key IN The
Gulf Of Mexico, and most important OF our pro-
government, kind mother. To relieve Tie unh.r
py Creole population from the harsh laws and tyranny u The
Spanish government is certainly he desired BY al! U us
who wish well fellow creatures and ncghbors Bat
should be unwilling, should cnrrri; refuse, u effect
This dcsiIerum by sacrificing the honor country
and the sancii,y of the Laws, under which live. Until
the Crcucs attack the Spanish the Island
aud declare their independence Of H. and place themselves
under the protection oc The American M (Which latter
dition vii! very certainty take place under al The
vuuti0n) good citizens and sensible ground
our arms and have patience.
As the government in Cuba rcxcs its vigilance
and this OF course, il must do after tn, native
population of the island will rise To destroy 1.-THE
difions for revolution having then been fulfilled insupport
able tyranny and opportunity 0i resistance. Thus IL all
possible certainty, Cuba Is destined into pos
session. and know this is difficult and there
kind OF excuse for attempting 10 wrcs her aeed and
dlshonoaby and Illegally from the hands Of Spain Bat
mparnCc distrcssngy evidenced in other movements ui
the d,y is "A strongly marked trait the character the
called American; and this trait, add will surely prevent
becoming very great nation. Ii bc hoped
that the ac tcaencTs of the Spanish Government Ut Gu
ba,ic larger number Of them having been probably set in
motion by sclfincrest restless cn;trpriSewI
punishment in neutrality laws, and find
favor in the of the public. And, promise be in
frcdlhankS Just and clear headed j&dgcthat the per
pciraOrs of this high mlsdemcanOr shall be- subject trial!
more faithful than the mock trial OF Lopez New Orleans,
dgracirg the South which was, that time dcnanng in
hul words the faithful and siIit execution Of the Fugitive
Slave Law. ZAXMON.