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The southern press., 1851-09-06

A New CoTTos PLAST.-The editor of the
Orleanidn has seen boil of cotton that deserves
the attention of cultivators, on account of its
rapid grow tn and early maturity. On the lst Of
June last lady planted in her flower garden a
few cotton seeds presented her by gentleman.
On the 25lh Of July, boil was ready for pick.
ing, and at the end Of sixty days from the time
of planting, the cotton had arrived at maturity
being in less than one.half of the time il
taxes the species now raised by our planters TO
do 50. The lady was totally unacquainted with
the cultivation of the great Southern staple.
The seeds were introduced by Mr.. HYAMs from
Yucatan, and are styled the Alica
The southern press., 1851-09-06

The canal projects are progressing fssonbiy
that for turning the south fork OF The Amer.
can river Is the most gigantic, and stock 70 the
amount of quarter TO a half million Il readily
taken by miners in that vineinity.
Quartz mining. II is believed. win sooner or
later become permanent source for obtaining
gold.
THE MARKETS.
The San Francisco markets are generally hrmer,
and more active. Boots and Shoes are hrnier,
but the market Is still oyerstocked. Sales OF
Flour at 10 a$i2 Bricks are very firm at 20
a $50. Dry Goods are linner, at slight adj
vance. Whisky Is lower, and Brandy has ad-
vanced. Lumber sells freely ut a slight advance.
Metals are unchanged The Provision market
is glutted. Tobacco is unchanged. Seamens
wages are $3.50 for a run to Canton; Laborers'
wages a So per day; Carpenters wages had
declined. City and State stocks firmer. Money
is in little demand, and is held at per cent. q
month. Sight drafts one per cent Business
p 'ospects are better. The imports largly exceed
the demand
The southern press., 1851-09-06

4
We have learned, with much pleasure, that
Miss M. J. Windle, of Delaware, who Is now
most favorably known to the readers Of Ameri-
can literature, has, with her mother, removed 10
this city to make it her future abiding place,
Miss w. has attracted the admiration Of many
of her countrymen by the graceful emanations
from her pen. We recur with pleasure 10 a re-
view, published in the National Iatenigencer
some months ago, of story written by her,
entitled The Lady of The Rock" The reviewer
said Of it and her, that in its sketch of the
events following the dethronement of Charles
the first, and its tracing of these to their untime-
ly results, it links together the old world aud
the new. The motives actuating the Regicides,
who sought shelter in this country, and all Of
whom, If they did not come to an untimely end,
at least suffered beyond all human calculation,
are here depicted in such way as to lead the
reader to suppose himself intimate with every,
even the remotest occurrence that in any way
affects the main drama On the dark back
ground, the images of which at times attain an
overpowering grandeur, are thrown new and
pleasing lights, exhibiting in skilful opposition
character in its most enchanting traits. In
short, we have here collection of the est
varied and opposite qualities that tempestuous
times develope; and yet, owing to the rare art
of the writer, amidst the jarrng discord of the
elements, there reigns the settled order of
fixed design; and, without being too far per-
turbed, we see unraveled the therad of each in.
dividuaPs appointed destiny. To an exquisite
sense of the beautiful, and an imagination cul.
tured in the best schools, Miss Windle has
power of penetrating through the outer veil Of
lIfe-a power which, in its development, mate
rally serves to rvet the interest of the reader,
as well as to impress on all her descriptions
fresh and life-like glow. We believe that Del
aware claims this writer Be it so; but we
feel convinced that her future productions will
be received to popular favor without regard to
latitude or longitude. We consider this story
as much portion of history as were the novels
of Sir Walter Scott; and if we call to mind how
few such there are, and with what labor they
are necessarily sketched, in order that truth may
not be violated, we must accord to Miss Win
die more than passing praise, and express at the
same time the wish that she will not refrain
from writing Others Of the same cast Our
country abounds in beautiful legends, but to tell
them well needs disciplined and artistic mind
as well as brilliant and warm imagination."
We are sure Miss w. will be most heS<tily
welcomed to metropolis, the evident destiny
of which is to become the abode of the learned
and talented of the land.-American Telegraph.
The southern press., 1851-09-06

Hon. RICHARD ]. BowIE il the Whig candi-
date for Congress in the LIST Congressional dis.
trict Of Maryland.
The southern press., 1851-09-06
Death OF Judge Woodbury..

A telegraphc despatch informs us that this
distinguished statesman and jurist died at his
home in Portsmouth, ~ H. last night
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-02

.usuuuuuuuAt CHARLES s., LITTLE, IMPORTER and
>s13ISzEr.9 general dealer in English, German, and
a.. American Hardware, Cutlery, Edge Tools, o.
u &C., 33 and "a Fulton street, opposite the
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 mechanics especially Coopers and Carpenters
Particular attention given to all orders all of which are
offered at the lowest market prices for cash or on approved
credit VI,
Cut and Wrought Nails, Locks and Latcbets
Knives and Forks, Pen and Pocket Knives It4tA
Raxors, Scissors and Shears, in great variety m E
Skates, States, Sleigh Bells, loose and strapped
Shoves Spades, Hoes Forks, Scythes and SnaheB f93
Rifles, Black Lead Pots, and Sand Crucibles tt 4
Pumps, for wells cisterns Force Pumps and Hydrau
lie Rims gtA fiSsa 88N sts. E ID 94t fIj GI t5ftIHH
Ames' Pump, Augers and RuniyerB
Turkey Oh Stone, dressed and undressed 9s lAa z
Scotch Water of Ayr Stone, for marble polishers
Coopers Tools in great variety of the most celebrated
manufacturers, Albertson, Conger Horton, Barton and
others sf Ia 4.&g35{tJ H5tH
Coachmakers' Tools
House and Ship Carpenters Tools t.
Blacksmiths Tools, Cabinet makers Trimmings
House and Ship builders Hardware
House furnishing Hardware, In great variety
Iron Brass, Copper, and Steel wire ify qa
Genuine Haarlem Oil, and Nuremberg Salve.
mar 24 stsf8 Flft fFFtt AatE1 ft t't+ "a Et4l@A
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-02
IRISH EMIGRAET SOCIETY.


consequence of the great number Of complaints which
upon them in the sending of money to their
the Irish Emigrant Society established fund.- deposited
in the Bank Of Ireland upon which they draw drafts
payable at sight, ut any Of the branches Of the Bank
Persons residing out of the city, by enclosing in letter
the sum they wish forwarded with the plainly written
direction to whom and where it is to be paid will have the
same remitted. "a
There is great advantage in purchasing the Society
the Bank has branch in each Of the princi
pal towns in Ireland and thus the losses by discount and
otherwise, avoided
The Society keeps office at No. % Spruce street, to
which Egrants apply to obtain situations for which
they fitted. @a3srs s8 rfse. Il
Orders from employers in the country, stating the
vices required the wages and the cheapest modes of
veyance, and giving respectable reference, will meet with
prompt attention. , o
The Society will be thankful for all circustantial and
early information Of any FRAUD imposition, outrage
committed on Emigrants, and viii endeayor speedily to
apply remedy GREGORY DILLON, President.
r.sr isr HUGH KELLY, r.ss D 1ta g gya,ffs3
f. JAMES MATTHEWS, : Vice Presidents.
@ JAMES REYBURN, J T.
EDWARD G. DoNNELLY, Corresponding Secretary. E55
KHRNAN d. DAILY, Recording Secretary. f
JOSEPH STUART, Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
Felix Ingoldsby, William Redmond,
William Watson, Francis Mann, 'at af
John Manning, James Stuart,
Terence Donnelly, Stuart J. NOLAN,
james dwell, Cornelius III. Sheehan,
Charles nj. Many, John Nicholson. mar 24-
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-02


Inventors and Manufacturers Of the Eu.iopian and Fire
proof Paint, Jfmingtop, Clinton co., OHIO. .fi
VIZ MYERS, No. $40 Main street, near Sth, Cncnna-
W.. ii, Ohio TO whom all orders must be addressed.
The superiority Of this paint all othey for carriage,
house. and ship painting VII be In its rapid sale
1t is not onhg this paint has been intro
into Market and agent has been able to order
hundred tons The paint Is ground in oil, and put
up ready for USE from the finest black down to any shade
to suit the fancy.
Also inventors and manufacturers of Turner's Bluc-
ing. This article Is universally appreciated by all who
have used it, that 1t scarcely needs commendation But
to give confidence to those who may not have tried it,
would say that r. G. Ryon foreman to A. Taylor CO.,
Columbia street, CINCINNATI has authorized US to his
maine as Recommendation to tanners in general To all
who know Mr. Y. O. Ryon this would be sufficient; bua
in the city and country who have used it. have
granted this privilege II 1t necessary could
fill newspaper with testimonials but where all who
arc pleased we deem II uncalled for
The Tanners Bacng IL put up in kegs containing Fix
gallons, ready for use, and will be sent 10 any point
the canal railroad, or river, at fifty cents per gallsn
All orders should be addressed, post paid, to
HAyENS 4 CARR0L,
-et i@#Nt wilmington, Clinton CO., Ohio; or
j. H. HAVENS, Cincinnati.
Also inventors and manufacturers of Waterproof
BlackiRg for Oiclo that win reduce the cost fifty per
cent, and viii soon be in market mar "a
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-02
DAHOMEY, IN AFRICA.

The various particulars of statistical and
other information relative to Dahomey, acquired
by Lieutenant Forbes during his first mission,
says the 4henGum, may be thus thrown to-
gether. The country is about 180 miles in ex-
tent from east to west, and about 200 miles
from the sea-coast to its inland frontier the
Kong mountains. This large country, though
rich in all kinds of natural resources, is very
thinly peopled, owing to the devastating war
and slave hunts, Of which 1t has been the scene
for more than century. The whole population
does not exceed it is supposed, 200, 900 per-
sons of both sexes, of whom only 10000 are
free. The capital, Abomey, numbers about
10000 inhabitants. The Dahoman army con-
sists of 10000 regular troops, of whom about
5000 are Amazons or fighting negresses--
armies of Amazons having been one Of the
institutions of Dahomey ever since the reign Of
Ada Hoonzoo, the grandfather of Gezo, fI774
1882 one of whose "happy" conceptions it
was to make his female subjects serve him as
soldiers as well as the males. On occasions of
emergency, however, the King of Dahomey can
bring 1000 soldiers of both sexes, or fourth
part of his subjects, in the field; the women
being as efficient as the men, and much better.
The sole occupation of the nation, with the
exception of a little agriculture, which is well
conducted and q few manufacturing processes
carried on at Abomey, is war or slave-hunting
Every year the nation is levied en- masse--a foray
isled against some adjacent tribe or nation in the
interior or near the coast villages are destroyed,
and the aged and young murdered; and thou
sands Of prisoners are dragged into the Dahoman
territory, to be either sacrificed to the Fetish
gods, or driven down to Whydah, where resident
slave merchants purchase them from the Daho-
man king, and sell them again to Portuguese
and Brazilian traders, who are on the watch to
run them through the line of the British cruisers
and across the Atlantic. These slaye-hunts
usually take place in November and December
Their proceeds form the sole revenue Of the
Dahoman king; who, besides supplying his sol
diers with ratons, rewards them by an annual
largess Of rum, cloth, cowry-shells, &C., during
the period Of the "Customs." His ministers
and higher officers are similarly paid. The
king is absolute, and decapitates his subjects at
pleasure--his prime minister being also his
executioner; still there are certain traditions
and rules which bind them. At the annual
/" Customs" Dahoman opinion makes itself
heard; and the topics Of State are freely
handled in a noisy paaver, in which the ANA
IONS take a leading part. AT these " Customs
the scene of the next slave-hunt is discussed
and secretly determined. The Fetish people, or
priests, exercise good deal of influence all the
year round. it A9tM Hh#
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-02
The Baltimore and Philadelphia Steamboat
Es Company
(ERICSSON LINE

rH~ j. Have resumed their operations for the
year with increased means of accommo-
dating the trade between Philadelphia and Baltimore in
the most regular and expeditions manner, and at their
former materially reduced prices, being, dry goods,
hardware &C., only 10 cents 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
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 their
arrival with every and attention, free of all charge
whatever for this service in the shape Of commissions
otherwise. tHf atsJt sta al3tA
NEW YoRK-Goods shipped from New York, other
places eastward Of that city should be distinctly
signed to A. GROVES IT., Philadelphia to insure their
veyance by this Line. 4 ~. .'tr tt st
Freight from Baltimore, above, 10 cents per 100
pounds. Coarse feights 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 Phladelphia
from the upper side Of Chestnut street wharf every day.
Sunday excepted) at o'clock, arriving in Baltimore
early next morning. Apply IN Philadelphia to
A.. GROVES, Jr,, Agent,
No. 10 South Wharves, above Chestnut st.
In like boat leaves Baltimore daily, Sunday
excepted) at halfpast O'Clock.
Apply in Baltimore TO
J. A. SIIRIyER, Agent No. Light ST.,
mar "a near the Depot of the b. a. o. II. n. e
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-02
New york India Rubber warehouse.

New York india Hubbcr warehouse. g.
IN HoDGMAN,N Maiden Lane and SO 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 TO war
rant entire satisfaction.
Among the most important would call attention to
my extensive stock Of Carriage Cloth, of all widths from
81 Ga inclusive and made the choicest drills and Of
the best Of gum. Purchasers win 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, Cloas Capes Pouches, Pants Over
as Legginps Boots, Caps &c, extensively
farmers physicians drivers captains, Sailors &C
Baptizma Pants manufactured expressly for the clergy
Ladies' and Genemens Gloves perfect cure for chap
ped hands by wearing them for short tme at the same
time bleaching and rendering them soft and delicate
These Gloves also much by Hatters, Tanners
Masons, &c. being perfect protection against acid and
lime. -
Machine Belhng and lSsean, Rucling,
every variety, and cheaper and better than any thing
which can be substituted for either. "a .8tiHa Ii
Also, large stock Of 0vershoes, Garden and Engine
Hose Whips Horse Covers, Horse Fenders oof Boots
Beds Life Preservers Breast Pumps, Sringes, Tobacco
Wallets Finger Stalls, Paper Holders, Door Springs &c
&c., besides an immense stock Of y}iuG Gss.tV
gry s.re. India Rubber Balls, s.s Fs.i
and other fancy articles such Elascs, Dolls Dogs and
other animals Of various kinds Pure Rubber Cement for
mar 2l--,.t ~ ID. HoDGMAN.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-02
Concluded in our next.l

\ Scientific FAoTs---A remarkable instance
of the divisibility Of matter is seen in the dye
ing OF silk with cochineal; drachm Of which
gives an intense color to o pound Of silk, con-
tanning eight score threads to the ounce, each
thread seventy yards long, and the whole reach
ing about one hundred and four miles.
The addition Of q small quantity of rosin to
lamp oils greatly increases their Illuminating
power, and renders them less liable to coagu-
late.
A railway train, going at the rate Of seventy
FIVE miles per hour, has velocity one-fourth
that Of a cannon-ball; and the momentum of
such q moving mass, at such speed, is equiv
alent, to the aggregate force of o number of
.cannon-balls equal to one-fourth Of its own
weight 7Afpleton's Mechanics Magazine.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-02

MECHANICS IN CoNGREss.--It is said that
nearly one-half of the members of the last Con-
gress were once journeymen mechanics. This
shows what perseverance can accomplish. These
men have become great, not so much from the
facilities for common knowledge, which our
systems of education afford, as from self-re-
lance which sense of independence confers.
1t has been truly said, that the moment you
make a man politically equal with his fellow,
you give him consciousness that he is so in
all reSpects.--C Charleston News. ~ e.g.. .-,...-
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-02
INTERESTING SoENE.-On Monday aftern

INTERESTING ScENE.-On Monday afternoon
ffty-two persons united themselves ON confess
sion of faith, to the Kensington Presbyterian
church, REV George Chandler, pastor.) The
services were solemn and impressive, and were
conducted by the pastor, assisted by the Rev.
G. Wadsworth. The communicants consisted
of all ages, of both seses, from youth to gray
haired age Mr.. Chandler has been laboring
faithfully among this people nearly forty years.
and during his ministry has attended 1000 fu-
nerals, and married near ZOO couple. We
hope he may long continue to labor and to do
good. philadelphia Bulletin. .ee guus .1
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-02
PARKFYIILF HYpRoPATHIc INSTITUTE

II meeting of the Board of Managers of the Parke-
"a Vile Hydropathic institute held fifth month 10Th
1850, Joseph A. weder, NJ d., unanimously elected
Residsnt Physcan in the place Of Dr. Dexter resigned
Having made various improvements, this institute is
prepared TO receive additional number Of patients
and from DR.. wcder's wellknown skill and practical
perence in Europe acquired under fincenx Preisstz
the founder q the Hdropatc sna "a ,or ct several % al
Philadelphia where he has had snv pstsnts the Man
agersBeieve the aiicted win find him IN able and
The domestic department being under the charge of a
Steward and Maron viii enable the Doctor TO devote to
Application for admission 10 be inade TO
SAMUEL WEBB, Secretary.
Once No. 5S South Fourth street, residence No. 16 Lo-
gan square, Philadelphia.
General Description Of the Parkspiue ydroagtic Institute.
The main building three stories high standing back
from the street about hundred feet with semicrcu-
lar grass plot In 'front.' and contains thirty to forty rooms
walks and planted with trees shrubs &o On the left Of
the entrance to these grounds cottage containing four
eyery eonyenence for psetna bathing &C. on the
right of the entrance, about two hundred feet Distant
stands similar cottage, used by the ladies for similar
the rear Of the Insute at the distance Of ono hun
dred feet three other cottages slightly feet apart
s osr so rae w,In % NJ 'ne
The hydrant water Il introduced into these cottages
well into the main buding and all the waste water
carried of by drains under ground ra
THE WATER WORKS G
Consist Of circular stone building standing the brow
Of HILL surmounted by large cedar reservoir containing
Ave hundred barrels brought from nevcraling spring
OF pure cold In the side Of the h by hydrauc
RAM sefacting machine Of cast iron that kept con-
stany going night and day. by the decent Of the water
from the spring The surplus water IL carried from the
reservoir 10 fountain In the wsterworks ya surround
cd by weeping willows. In the first story Of the water
works IL circular room, containing the douche bath
which IN stream falling from height of about thirty
feet and be varied In size from half an nch TO nm
inch and half in diameter Adjoining the douche room
In dressing room, with marble tables, &C.; the rising
douce or the Of piles, &c IN one Of the most com
pets contrvsnccs Of the kind being entirely under the
control Of the patient using the same
There many other appliances which can be better
understood by personal examination mar 2--
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-02
French and German Looking-alass Depot,

sts NO. 10 BdHtWO1e DTeet.
DARRATT a DEBEET, Carvers and elders manufae-
ID turers Of every variety of Plain and Ornamental
Lookng-lass and Picture Frames, Window Cpriiices,
Brackets Bracket Tables, Ceiling Moudings &c, &C.
Also constantly on hand full assortment Of Gilt and
Mahogany Framed Looking Glasses. Old work regilt,
glasses inserted in old Frames &C. Prices low and work
unsurpassed In beauty Of finish and durability by any
other establishment The public Is respectfully nyited
70 examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-02
sCHNIEWIND d CO..

IMPORTERS, No ss Market street, Philadelphia No.
102 Broadway, New York, are receiving and offer
for SALE at Market prices excellent assortment Of the
following goodsi att a .tL5.I.E l M
Cloths and Doeslns Of Gevers Schmidt, Schnabcrs,
Boclschurmann Schroeder, and Others, consigned TO
them direct from the manufacturers .s9.#aa ag,.tl
French Swiss, and German Sinks, Fancy and Staple
Goods Of the best makes and Styles suitable for the spring
season. n sTsiEa4 tf1 1s8 N FQBgHfaaE&I Ef et..i
Also sole agency for the Unted States Of J. NJ 0aron
Co.'S Fancy Git and silk Buttons and other fabrics,
mar A-
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-04-02
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Illinois, the Western States generally, the Mississippi and
Alabama river towns and the prominent places in Gcor
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Our facilities extensive and perfect that we can
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trunks packages, and valuable parcels from one end OF
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From our many years. experience in the express bus-
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numerous advantages in other respects mot the least Of
which the confidence and patronage of tho New York
community feel assured that we shall never cease TO
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lers bankers, and merchants generally.
We beg leave call attention to our California Express
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