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Washington telegraph., 1851-07-16

The LINE OF. FoRrs-RED River
NAviGATIoN.-It is now certain that a
liiie Of forts is to be permanently estab-
lished thro' Northern Texas, extending
from Fort Arbuckle. on the I00th paral-
lei of West longitude, to DoEa Anna, on
the Rio Del Norte. There will be FIVE
Of them Including Arbnckle.-one at a
point high up the Brazos, one at the
Pecos, one at the pass of the Gaudaloupe
mountains, and one at Dona Anna. For
:he present, Preston, in Grayson county,
is'to be the general depot for supplies;
and should the navigation of Red River
above that point be found impracticable,
the depot will be permanently made
there. For some days past government
stores and troops have been arriving at
Preston. destined for the new.post on the
Brazos, and sundtty contTTactdrs faF the
transportation of the same have been in
this county, and in Grayson hiring large
numbers of teams. Yesterday morning
q. train of 2ao wagons was to have left
Preston.
We have, also, authentic information
of the design Of the Government to sup
ply these forts through The medium of
Red River navigation. It is SUPPOSED
that, for a part OF the year. boats will be
able to reach EieSton; perhaps point
still higher up. and for the remainder of
the route wagons will have to be en-
pIoyed. There can be no doubt as to
to the feasibility of the river navigation
for, whenever there has been any thing
to come after, boats have heretofore
reached variously landings opposite Bon
ham, and would gone farther had there
been any indncement. Owing to snags,
&c. boats engaged in the Red River
trade have to he-very Strongly built. and
thus draw more water than would be
otherwise necessary. Let the Govern
ment correc: this by clearing out the
river, and the diminished cost of trars-
oortaiion will in two years time refund
the Whole expense.
Remotely connected with this subject
is another consideration, of great impor-
lance. The idea of railway from the
Mississippi to the Pacific is by nc means
abandoned. Enough Is known of the
intervening country to satisfy syery mind
that the route must strike the del Norte
az far South as poia Anna. at least, let
it leave the Mississippi where it may
This fact dictates the oropriety of low
terminus OH the Mississippi, in order to
save distance. This very. line of forts is
nearly upon the direct line from Doua
Anna to the nearest point on the Missis-
sippi, and few trips over it will show
it not only direct but free from every OBJ
struction.' From Lake Providence on the
Mississippi to tultoa on Red River, a
survey has already been made. and favor
ably reported. From Fulton, up the
South bank OF Red River, is level and
continuous divide. to the new fort upon
the Brazos.-hardIy requiring any devia:
ton from direct course, and for The
most part within sight of large bodies of
excellent timber for rail road purposes
Over part of this "divide, FROM Pres
ton TO the Brazos-a government train is
now passing. with stores brought over
land from the head of navigation on the
Arkansas; having made some two hum
dred miles o: land carrige before reaching
Pres:on.-Bo,s|so~s (Teras) advertiser.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-16

A CgRlosITY.-There is, in the Impe-
rial Library at Vienna. metal plate
on which is engraved police ordinance
relative to the prohibition of the Bac-
chanalia, and which was written ahd
hung up in the city Of Rome, l9j years
before the birth of our Savior.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-16

A NOBLE DEED.-The citizens Of
Lyhchbufg.e Va, with a kindness and
generosity seldom equaled. have sub,
scribed $4,000 for the benefit of tire
wife and children Of Mr. Terry, late edi.
tor Of the Virginian. - -e-'l IS ~..-
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-16

We understand that the Geographical
Society of Paris has conferred a diploma
on Colonel Albert. chief of the United
States Typographical engineers. ms is
well deserved compliment to one OF
the most accomplished engineers IN tins
country.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-16

New RELlGloN--A Convention Of
Methodist Protestant Clergy, from Phila-
aelphia, Washington, Baltimore, etc.,
held recently at Washington, adopted the
Principle OF independence of the churches,
thus claiming, among other things. the
night to choose and retain ,heir own pas
tors, with no other restrictions or limita-
'lOus than mutual and voluntary agree
nent. Rev Augustus Webster. D; D..
Of % Baltimore, and the eloquent Rev.
lheo. H. Stockton, are prominent IN :hls
movement.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-16

You go from London to Paris IN elev-
en- hours.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-16

Oregon has over $4,000 inhabitants
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-08-12
Public Meeting. /

Pursuant TO notice. large and enrhusi.
asIic meeting of tho citizens of the Upner
Wards, favorable to the organization Of
Ward Committees, 10 promote the objects
Of the Auxiliary ou,hcrn Rights Associa.
ton, was convened a, Oppcnhcilns II,u
on tho evening OF the 7ih INST
On motion oi John llanckel, Esq, the
Hon. John n. Nowcil was called to the
Chair, and Alcssrs. T.. Is. Lining aud T.. T..
Lockwood. Jr. requested to act as Sccrcta-
ries. On further motion. Gen. Weaver,
Col. tuinph, and Major 4. q. Donnovant
were invited to occupy the seats on tho
righ; of tho chair.
The Chairman, in few appropriate and
soul stirring remarks, explained the objects
OF The meeting; af,er which II. E. Dotterer,
Esq, introduced to The meeting L. M. keii,,
Esq, Of Orangeburg. This gent M an,
whose appearance was loudly greeted, then
delivered an iniprc: s.ve speech, cn,husias.
tically cheered throughout by tho audience.
The meeting was then addressed by Mr..
+. J. Sha!ier. Dr.. II. V. Toomcr, II. u.
Bnyls,oh Esq, and Gen. Weaver, in effect
i've and impressive remarks.
On motion Of Mr.. Hanckcl. the Cons,itu-
ton OF the Association was then read. and
a large number Of signatures was obtained.
On motion, the meeting then adorned,
highly gra,itied with the enthusiasm and
unanin,ty which characterised the proceed
ngs Of tho first rally in the Upper Wards
JOHN. N. NOVEL;, Chairman.
r EDTAT0 y Tois r. wasn L,s1so' Secretaries.
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HoNEspALE, Pa, July 26.

Tremendous Storm, and Whuipind al
iioneSdsic.-last evening, our village was
visited ny very violent storm, accompani-
ed by terrific whirlwind, which swept
across the upper part OF the place, taking
III lis course the large dwelling house OF
MIR. West, portion OF which was deposit
cd OF the opposite side Of the river.
Anolher portion was seen by several OF
our citizens high UP in the air, sailing be-
fore the wind over Irving Cliff which is
more than 800 feet high, and nearly two
miles distan, from the locality Of the house.
a large quantity OF the bricks were scat
tered over the fields along the track Of the
wh.riwind.
Mrs. West, child and servant, was in the
house at tho time The wind struck il and
fortunately escaped unhurt. A large quun.
tily Of glass was broken by the hail. and
the crops in all directions are lcycied to
the ground. The thunder and lightning
were very severe.
Mr.. Vests damage is estimated at
,, 900.
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~ y = l
Not5a ssi word nf ropiyOr rc,nonstraRce from
1aiilee or Southernor. We had not, how.
ever proceeded many steps from tho place
before the Virginia slave was removed. We
returned to the statue, an stood near the
Anhcrica by whom it had been taken up,
10 give nun an opportunity Of making any
remarks ne chose upon the matter. What
ever ever were his icengsi lis policy was 10
keep his lips closed tvc promcnaie,l The
Exhibition between six aud seven hours,
and visited nearly every portion of the vas,
ed'ilce. Among the thousands whom we
met in our pcranbulations, who dreamed
OF any improperly in gentleman Of chaf-
actcr and standing like Mr.. Mcdonnell.
walking arm-,n-arln with colored woman:
or an elegant and accomplished young lady
''ko Miss Thompson. becoming the PRONE
nading companion of cnlorcd man! Did
the English peers and pecressesl No, the
most hratocra'ic among them. Did the
representatives Of any other country have
their notions Of propl'lcly shocked by tic
matter None but Americans. To see
the arm Of beautiful English young lady
passed through that Of ~ niggcr," taking
ices and other refreshments with him, upon
terms Of tie most perfect equality, certain.
ly was enough to 'ric,' and evidently did
rliei the sluvchodcrs who bched it but
there was no help for it,
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Palmetto RcginsnL--We nrc requested
To inform those members of tho Palmetto
Regiment who propose meeting at Colum-
bia OF the anniversary OF the battle OF
Cliurubusco, that the Town Council have
made arrangements for their entertainment,
nt any OF the Hotels they may select for
themselves; and tia; on the l9.h and 2O,h
committees will he at the depo,s OF The dif-
fcrent Railroads TO receive them as they
arrive. The committee request those ar
irving previously TO leave their names
with Col. Mayb;n, at the Congarce House.
Caroliuian
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From the Darlington Flag.
Public Meeting at Huggins' School
House, Darlington District.

On Wednesday, the 30,h July, the peo
pie Of This neighborlood met ut tho school
house near kcitli's store for the purpose of
hearing a political discussion on our excl
ting question Of lie day. A suitable flag
was raised, with the motto, .Co.operat on. !"
The Rev. Gregory Rollins was requested
10 act as PRESIDENT OF the day. He made
some very appropriate REMARKS, and open.
ed The meeting with very suitable PRAYER.
The President then called upon w. IL.
Evans, Esqr., who spoke in favor of separ.
ate Secession, &c. lie was followed by
the reading oi w. A. Ovens letter, by A.
Spencer, Esq. DIR. John +. Zimmerman
lhen addressed the meeting at length
against separate State action, aud urged
Tie necessity oi cooperation. On the close
OF The Doctors speech, great applause. W.
IL. WIngate, Esq, read Mr. Buffers letter,
and was followed by Chancellor G. w
Dargan, WHO in his usual able style spoke
at considerable length, and said he was for
secession-separatc secession-but not at
this time; he would propose TO wait for
two years, &c. The Chancellor was re.
Piled TO by Col. John ID. Ashmore. of
Sumter District. Col. Asllmore was bold
and fearless IN what lie SAID, md SAID he
opposed separate Slate action because he
believed II 10 be suicidal He believed j,
worse than no remedy III ALL l, being
near night, DIR. J. L. Byrd thanked the
speakers III the name oi the people of the
ncignborhood, for the very able manner in
which they had all acquitted themselves,
and SAID there were other gentlemen who
we would be equally as glad TO hear, bu,
time would not permit, &c. J. "A. Dargan,
ESQ., arose and agreed with DR.. Byrd that
II was late, but lie would briefly give his
views IN favor OF separate secess: on on the
part VI South Carolina. After MIR. Dargan
concluded, Col. L. w. Charles expressed
desire TO address his constituents. He said
he would be brief; he opposed secession by
South Carolina alone, and said he would
vote against it ln'the Convention unless
the people instructed him Otherwise. The
people during the Aneeting gave The great
est attention, and We ali broke up without
hard !ccling, aud broke up us we mc,-as
lriends--as brGtiiers "a one common cause.
G.foLLINs, Prcs't OF the Day.
efS
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A SINGULAR AwARp.-The offer ,f a
small premium was lately made, through
the Boston Consregationalist, for tho best
essay in answer 70 snndry questions in re-
lation TO practical religion, and especially
pointing on, the relation OF the soul's saliva.
lion to knowledge Of the person Of Chris,
"a point, we would think involving the
most peculiar features Of the orthodox
views. The committee in the case award
cd the prize, without knowing the authors
OF any Of the proposed essays, TO Rev. Mr,
Briggs, a Unitarian clergyman OF Plymouth,
Mass. II is certainly asuggestive circum.
stance, in many wnys---and perhaps we
may say hopeIul--,hai tho best exposition
Of such point of theory shnuld i,avo
been supplied hy uni,arinn--esen In tho
Judgment Of orthodox critics.
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taithintly preserve lie whoie; acting n,Hin
It's 0,cn RATIONAL CONVICTIONS ul what The
future may promIsc5us? & l,gS
Now. as 10 the cause of party differences
last described, has not been my purpose
10 draw a sharp line between any two
parties in the state. but TO point out various
groups OF prominent persons rejecting
many shades oil sentiment and policy, nor
have assigned any individual to this or
that particular group, but lelt every lnan 10
fix his own position.
AS to the position Il is proper for US 10
occupy, have never felt the least difficulty
10 making up my mind; though have
experienced degre. OF embarrassment in
dotermnlng how TO MAINTAIN that position
consistently with Justice TO the state, and
without dning unreasonable Injustice
10 ourselves. Implicit obedience 10 The
VIII OF the state is the true position.
When the state has acted we must claim to
Dc set down as OF the majority. Not OF the
majority in those hopes of popular
favor which are the fortune only
ct those who appear 10 have becn
foremost in grent public enterprise,
but OF tho majority in deeds OF service.
And before the state llus acted, we should
n"w claim that her great organ, the con-
yent'on, is our conventions; for It holds
III Its hands our fortunes and destiny: Il
We expect, what we have a right to demand
at It's hands, Il wise aud patriotic course O,
action, regardless 6f individual or party
interests, we should so deport ourselves as
TO remind it that i, is convention OF the
people OF South Carolina.
nm afraid there is q feeling gaining
ground IN tic community, that 1t is the
Convention and organ Of party; aud rs
such should be true to its party, aud 10 the
pol''ir iavprtcs OF tha, party; that they
beng It's friends, il will be under all ,hc oD-
legations OF faith and honor to be Their friend.
lear that his sentiment NAV have already
entered the bosom OF some whu are to take
seats as members Of that Lody. |, you
would promote this feeling and produce
full development Of the ca.almlcs It ls
Capable OF, organize party throu . houl ihc
state opposed to ihosc who have elected
the lnajori'y ol the Delegates to the
Conventions; let appropriate tests and
platforms be provided Tor future elections,
and cr'IniililIon and rccr.Inlalion be COM
menced. When the two parties have
become thoroughly cnbitcreI by the s,rle
you will iinJ the Cunvcnl,ua resolved into
wv oou'cs, o'Ic representing one party, The
other the other. Nor Vii c.,licr represent
any thing IN lis party but lis love and
hatred at lis cncinicS; Tor these are the
paramount principles OF all parties;
platforms being cinp'oycd solely for seA
preservation a Convention thus con-
dItoned could not TAIL 10 do something to
the Disgrace of enlightened humanity.
But, gentlemen, have been going on as
though you stood IN uccd vi my counsel
IL, conclusion let ne assure you OF the
great respect and esteem with which
subscribe myself
Your obt. humble servt.
JOSEPH y. ipoOpwARp.
10 Mcssrs y. G. Magralh, n. Mtcheil,
4. ID. Tore, y II. Dunkin, q ~ Reynolds,
Jr. Chas. Mc Beth, q. a. FuI,!n, W
{. Galewood and w. y. pr,n.le.
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Life Insurance i'm England.

Almost every thing can bo insured in
England from life down to character,
which, the CoHpanies drive largo busi-
ness, wonld be descending often very low
indeed. But we notice decided improve
men', as regards life assurance, il, one re-
spcct. For a tr0e, which one would
scarcely know he had parted with, his tran
SIT on the Rail Road is rendered pertecll,
safe. For about six cents a passenger on
the Grand junction Railway from Liver.
pool to London may have his life insured tc
The amount of one thousand pounds.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-08-12

ACCIDENT oM THE GREENvuLE RAIL
ROAD We learn (says the Columbia Ca
roilnan u Telegraph al the S;h instant
thu, the PASSENGER train on this road ran
of The track on "Wednesday evening, about
three miles from Newbcrry Court House,
Ey which number oi passengers were
seriously injured We arc glad 10 learn
tha; no :a,, results have followed. y COW
Ju'npi0g on the track on, Of an excnva,ed
road crossing Immediately before the en-
Enc, was caught before the tram could be
slopned, and catching in the break, caused
the passenger tram 10 be thrown from the
track, as 1t was IA descending grade upon
curve, !! was Immediately capsized and
dragged along the bank until it was detach-
cd The centre PIN OF The rear truck
giving way caused the car to thump mos,
violently after the wheels were detached,
al d 10 Tina may be attributed the serious
injuries winch occurred.
Mrs. Mo"nr, ot Orange, had her ann
broken at the wrist; her daughter, Miss
Moorer, a severe dis'ucation OF the wrist,
Mr. Moorcr, an INJURY in the back; Or. Sill
severe coutusIons; Mrs. Sill, seriously in.
Jurcd; Mr.. Clnugh Farrar, OF Charleston,
cont"slons; Mr.. p. y. NIIepigue. of
Charleston, contusions. and but few out Of
forty persons escaped without INJURIES
No blame can he attached TO the engineer,
who could moi possibly have stopped the
t'ain b. any means III his power. Mr..
. locrl, The conductor, CO.. a. G.. Sum
mcr aad w II Giles. OF Union, rendered
prompt and efficient service in ex,ricating
The sufferers from their per,lous situation,
We aro informed that the inside Of The
car is perfect ruin, and that tho scene
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-08-12
Sir .Bo,,m ssr,snisii1n,

The scfreh liter this unfortunate navi-
gator hayrg 'hus,iar pn,sed entirely un-
s"ccessIui, the British Government have
determined to prosecute it no iaf,hcr. All
bGl the most sangulDe must ere this have
ceased 'ocheris!'sary ooralcnea i0 h,s h,s-
"g yet ave, II Ae @er9 alive ], n.is,. sa-
q"iFc Yeas 10 find him, and the lives OF
many would there beperIIIod in what would
mus. probably be fruiticss search.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-08-12
Murder by a Slave,

We learn from tho Chester Palmetto
Standard the following account of the dar.
ing murder Of Mr.. CHRISTOPHER S. THoMp.
son, OF that District, OH the 2nd inst, BY Il
negro named RANDALL, belonging to a
Miss SrEEDMAN:
party, among whom was Mr.. Thomp-
son, had mot at The Bridge on Fishing
Creek, near Eaves' Mill. with view to
watch Tor runaway slave who had been
seen Tor some days lurking about in the
ncghborhood. While they were on the
watch, tho boy Randall was observed
about The mills, and being supposed to be
the runaway they were in search of, at
tc'nIp's were nude TO npprehend him. lie
chdc''orcd to escape, but helng pursued,
was soon brought to bny. MIR. Thompson,
who was armed with n gun, and one or two
others, advanced towards the negro. when
some ono, probably observing that the nc
gro Was also armed, warned them and Ill.
rcc'ed them 10 shoot him. Mr.. II. raised
his gun as though To shoot, and the negro
immediately fired. The Charge, a very
heavy one, took effect aud he survived bu,
some 4O or 81 mlnutea.
"e "cS'" i'iiiiediatciy ncu. In the
pursuit next day, several negroes were
taken up with view TO elicit information
as to who was The pcrpctraor of the deed
and among them The boy Randall. lie al
oncc confessed his guilt. How he came 10
be armed, or for what purpose is not known
lie Is now IN jail, awaiting his tri.l
MIR. Thompson loaves wife and chill
dren, who were dependent on the labor o
his hands for their support. He was at the
time IN the employ OF Maj. Eavcs as his
miller. The circumstance occurred nj
about | O'clock at night.
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J d. DLANDING.

"The rcmai,s Of our ilmcntcd Colonel
Pierce NJ. Butler were placed at the dispo.
sal Of the Stale Of South Carolina with the
belief that n Monument woud be erected
by the Legislature in memory Of his gal
Ian, services. The Legislature has me,
and adjourned three times and his grave
sill lies bare and neglected We have
obtained the consent OF the family that 4
Monument, may be erected by The surviving
members OF the Regiment.
There viii be meeting Of the Pa. :.
nc.to Reg al Columbia on the 2Oth
o! August 10 celebrate the anniversary OF
the Battle ui ChurubuSco and propose
,hat the Captain of each Company bring
with hlm 10 that meeting all the money
he can rnisc IN H., District, SO that Com.
mttcc may DC appointed to commence the
foundation o, d monument 10 his memory,
forthwith
Il hope that each Captain VIII call a
meeting OF h.s Company and urge upon
them not only the necessity OF raising as
large subscription among their friends as
possible, bu, also that every member whose
rcumStanccs will permit should attend
the celebration OF the 30lh OF August, next
'Ises. ect'ul'y AID truly yours.
a. II. GLADDEN."
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Revolving Occurrence.

We learn from the Darlington Flag, that
OIL the 29th Gl,mo, KINDRED GnIrrIrns, n
citizen Of that District, was shot by his
brother JACOB GRlrFITHs-no other person
being present. The whole load penetrated
the upper potion Of the lett breast, caus-
ing almost Instant death. The pcrpctra-
o:, who has jus, completed his seventeen
year, made no effort TO escape aud is now
n pr sOn.
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Alabarne.

Dispatches fro'a Nohilc State tina, 4,
;n!c County h,s gwen IJ3 nny"rIy TO
juige BRAGG. The Southern Rights Candi.
dr,c ioI Congress, over I.ANGpoN, Union.
~, an! that the majority Inr BRAGG IN ll.c
who'" District IL about lstO. The SUB.
InissionIsls on the n,hcr hand are, we learn,
triumphant in Montgomery District.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-08-12

-" Tho Mobile Tribune Of Sunday.
says: "Therc is n rumor in town tina, the
difficulty between Fooe and Quitman. of
elk we gave some account few days
ago. lei to a diselr in which Fcc,c was
killed"
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-08-12

was most distressing wien lIiesa gentle.
mon broke in the doors, in order to relieve
them. We are happy in being able TO
state that all tho sufferers were doing well.
al the last accounts.
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For the Sumter Banner.

Mr Editor: AT the request of Colonel
GLADDEN., Company a has been called upon
by lis Captain TO meet the other Companies
Of the Palmetto Regiment in Columbia, on
the 20ll inst. The call has been made
not only 10 revive the "reminiscences Of the
East, and thus keep alive the broherly
feelings which hound us together on tha,
day, bu, also to adopt plan for the cree.
ton OF a Monument TO the memory of our
late Colonel p. NJ. Batter; that it NAV be
generally understood how it is proposed to
carry out that plan, take tho liberty of
publishing an extract from a letter Of
Colonel a. Ii. GLADDEN..
Let Inc add for the information of those
Who have not scpn the late Columbia pa
pers, that free seals 10 and fre,a Columbia
will he tcn.lcrel'to the members attending
The mec,ing-tha, the citizens Of that
place will do the Regimen, the honor of
giving it pubic reception, and tia, Com
pany II will feast us while with them
Very trulvyours,
J d. BLANDING.