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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-09-11
A WEEKS VACATION.
DOWN THE ST. LAWRENCE


Editorial Correspondence Of The Tribune
CAcoUSA TUESDAY Aug "a, ISL.
Quebec and Montreal are the chief towns Of
Lower Canada and the ports OF entry for the Eu-
ropean and West Indian trade OF population of
a million and halt Both these cities are stu
ated on one of the finest rivers Of the world
each counts some fifty thousand inhabitants and
for the business OF transporting freight and pas
sengers between them and the intervening
places IRE small steamboats, are sufficient lsthere
any naugable riyer IN the United states with
cultivated country on each side, OF which as
much, or rather as little, can be sand
But tins IS not all these boats run by night
only. day line has been attempted, but mas
failed for want of support and accordingly, much
as you may desire 20 see the river and the coun-
try along Us shores, YOU must resign your self TO
necessity and be content with the revelations Of
the guide-book. From that ventabls source Of
knowledge you learn that one town Is ten miles
from Montreal and another twenty: that here
the River Becancour emplies into the 81 Law
renee, and there the Yamaska that IN one place
the channel Is narrow and intricate. and III anoth.
er broad and easy-bu, this Is studying the cata-
logue for the pictures You execrate the slow
ness Of the people. and for want Of better occu-
patton. crawl INTO your berth aud trv to sleep.
Or ii you are lucky, YOU may have the hours
relieved by company as intelligent and agreeable
as fell 10 the lot Of al least one Of last nights
passengers by the John Num-. Then. IN default
OF seeing the country you came 10 observe. YOU
VIII ENJOY what must give that country is best
attraction. society IN which graceful cordially
and sparkling spirit, q certain native politeness
and abandon, somehow recall your ideas OF the
social art which distinguished the ancient
ao5.sss by " nom the colonization OF the province
was directed. Should these lines meet the eve
OF my fellow voysgers from Montreal 10 Quebec
they viii pardon NE for saying that 10 them
owe the conviction that no people can exceed
The cultivated classes OF Lower Canada in the
charm they know how 70 give 10 social inter
course. No wonder that the critical VI Mariner
should prefer their genial and fascinating hos
Ylialliy &c The heavier, ruter and crosser man
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-09-11

ten 50 good a story. and as We were discussing
America Mo-. the gentleman Of to Hen's-
phsres. said 20 ne" America : Only q s2,saild
exile for the European race The ssylnr was
no less forclble than f-e. bar have no room -
follow Is meaning here H dta TT .ay or n ~
,ha, j, was a pity 20 oe born 80 Anencan. 70.
DENY the compensation that gives 4 orr a!van-
iaees No man VINO has traversed Europe with
his ewes and mind open. mas failed 70 see tla- as
our great natural advantage is s-ace. - or
great social and political advantage : oP3or'u-
nI,y. and every Young mans capital the chance
OF career. But ne race a unit. cultivated
to the point Of All. Is eHiled. wherever The laws
Of Nature postpone Art.
You NAV be- sure that sad 10 such hing o.
the Empress. - IN The moonlight she provoked
the comparison. Blu, the "" Of my raPly
held all thaiwl-hIn. And when, the mex; morn
ing. We steamed IN a stiff gale from Caldwell 10
Crown Point. the unhumanlzed solitude of ne
shores accorded well with the dusky legends OF
Indian wars that haunt the lake. Lake George
should he the motto of song rather than the
text of a sermon. know. But i; IS beautiful
enough 20 make morah>Ing poetry. l. L the
beauty Of a County cousin, the diamond IN the
rough. when compared with me absolute ele-
gance and fascination OF Como Nor VIII
quarrel with those whom the peasant pleases
most-especlally If they have never been to
Court Your AT HowtDU
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-09-11
PAR NIENTE. For The Tribune
~ MRS z ,. EAsEs

'KsATH the green shadow Of graceful willow,
Wrapi IN dreamy idleness, Hay,
Watching the foam-p pearls wreath each tiny oli.o"
That breaks along the windIngs OF the bay.
With plume like leaves the tender twgs are irihgeu'
Swaying their tasseis IN the scented air
And through the parted ooughs fall emerald-'nged'
Touches Of high, upon yon blossoms far.
Blossoms Of silver. starred with faIntes' yellow
Running IN trails along the silken grass,
Their smslyelned leaves fushd with radiance
mellow,
I,nkd with It's flow rets, through avefdurous mass.
The hmm ofbees-,he sof-hppd zephyr floating
In su,e-llke music DER the waters clear
Byebt butter rifles. like winged fower-gens, shooting
Long streaks Of light through the still atmosphere
ns, morning Of day IN Summer
The sunny ar is filed with odorous balm,
And am come, solitary roamer,
To rest awhile IN meditation calm.
Here. by the world uncared for, and uncanng,
With thought-enamOred soul and nuslng eye
This sylvan shade with Natures children sharing,
Wrapt in dreamy luxury, lie.
"
Swells the smooth turf for me velvet pillow,
Uprise rIch moses for my fragrant bed
And daintlest fingers Of this ightleaved willow
Weave green curtain round my dreamy head
In the long siyery tree -shades, floating airy,
A troop Of bird wings delicately play,
And, singing like sweet echoes Of fairy,
Make music In the golden ear Of day
And calmly bright the bay is spread before me,
No nipple stIrs It's cool, translucent breast
But the white lily, shedding perfume DER me-
Bends to the waters, and Is charmed TO rest
This sunny peace-thls calm repose and hoS
This hush sublime, inspires athoughtful mood
While precious memories, sweetly melancholy,
Come stealing back, hear-hallowed, soui-suodued
supremely lovely o, Eternal Presence
Thanks for these higher sympathies with Thee
That through my beng IS transfuSed the essence,
The holy light, Of thy DIVINITY
And meath Thy loving eye, my soul would tender
Its grateful thanks, here, kneelIng ON the SOD
And, conscious OF its deathless nature, render
It's spiri,-worship solemnly TO God!
AUG nh. 1851
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-13
RAILROAD Celebration.

On yesterday agreeaby notice, the opening of the
Indianapolis and Peru Railroad Noblesville cele
brated at the latter place. At O'Clock, A. NJ train
of open cars, loaded overlooking with ladies and gen.
temen from city, started amid the cheering strains
of music from Downie's Brass Band. At every
road crowds of anxious and astonshed native Hoosers
were waiting get their first sight of the iron horse
ard as he &amed and pulled along, we were greeted
with cheering. and waving of handkerchefs At half
past nine the train entered the streets of Noblesvle
where hundreds Of persons already awaiting
arrival train containing number of the citizens of
Nobesvillc, and the Noblesvle Band went down soon
after arrival.
At IL o'clock the most Of the people met in the Court
House t. hear an address from Governor Wallace,
which delivered in his usual able style. During the
dav every amused themselves best suited their
temperaments Some promenaded the streets listening
to the strains of sweet music from our Band, whilst
others visited their old friends and acquaintance
We observed our friend Biddle asride of horse which
had brought to town to sell and which he was
crying off at only forty dollars, going! going" But the
attraction Of the place the Ladies Fair for the bene
fit of the Presbyterian Church. 1t numerously at
tended and gotten up in good TASTE especially the
dinner which all seemed to relish with pleasure. At
little before four o'clock the second train from Ind
annapolis, Madison and Peudleton arrived containing
number of persons who remained but u short time. At
four O'Clock three trains left Nobcsvile for Indianapo
lis where we all arrived time for tea and well pleased
with the trip Long live Noblesve, and its hospitable
citizens.
The opening Of this Railroad will bring to our city
the trade of Hamilton and Upton counties, which will
aid in increasing the prosperity OF the RAILROAD CITY.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-13
Plank Road Meeting.

Pursuant to public notice, large and respectable
number of the citizens of Marion county, met al the
Holmes House Friday the 9TH inst for the pur pose
of taking into consideration the removing of the Toll
Gates adjoining the city of Indianapolis agreeabIy to
act OF the Legislature, passed its last session.
On motion, James W. Johnston was called 10 the
chair, and Edwin Jones appointed Secretary.
The President with some of the directors and some
stockholders of the Plank Road company, being present.
motion, they admitted participate in the de-.
alterations of the meeting.
On motion, j. p. Chapman called upon, and read
an article from the Locomotive, explanatory Of the
grievances enacted by said company the community
Speeches Were made by Messrs McCarty, John Car
Isle, and Robson, after which, motion, committee
appointed, consisting OF Messrs II. O'Neal Jones'
Morrow, Carlisle Harding, Rice, Beeler and Johnston
prepare plan OF action, to be reported sub
segment meeting.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to meet at the
Court House in the city of indianapolis, Saturday
the 18th inst, at l o'clock, p. M.
JAMES w. JOHNSTON, Prest
EDWIN JoNEs, Sect.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-13

The editor of the Covngton Peoples Friend, says,
that "few days since while in Cincinnati, had the
pleasure of cutvatng the acquaintance of many dele
gates the Ohio Convention and Of learning that they,
especially the democratic portion of them de-
lighted with our new Constitution. They say it is bet
ter than they possibly make for Ohio, owing to the
strong conservative influence in their body-and that
they would gladly strike out all they have done in
sion of nearly five months and substitute the Constitu
ton Of Indiana therefor These gentlemen are high
authority and their commentator is high compliment
to our Convention"
The Constitution is to be submitted to the people Of
Indiana for approval rejection the ensuing August
election
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-13

A most distressing accident occurred on Sunday even-
ing last cd instantly four miles above this place. the
little town of Harrison. The circumstances these:
party of six persons, two males and four females,
out on the Wabash in a skif and the river being
very high and consequently very rapid the boat became
unmanageable, and was washed under a wood boat and
capslzed and four of the six persons drowned.
The names Of the unfortunate persons are Edward
Elizabeth, and Martha Ann Hatfield, and Mrs. Aman-
da Clark the latter bat recently married. One man
and Miss Ireland jumped Of the skif and caught
hold of the fiat boat and thus saved themselves. At
this time but two of the bodies have been recovered
Mrs. Clark and one of the Miss Hatfelds. 1t was a
shocking and that will bring sadness and
grief to many heart.-Terre Haute Journal.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-13
It IV11 tlIV Is7TIIy CIIO JV1I IIeII " lIIesT
The Colonization Movement.

The proposition before Congress, to establish q
line of Mail Steamers the Western Coast of Africa
for the purpose Of facilitating the Colonization of the
FREQ Blacks of this country, glad is
ceivng the attention Of the moderate statesmen of ali
sections. The members Of Congress from the West
perhaps candid In the support OF this benefcent
measure, than those from any other section.
The letter below from Representative, places
Mr.. McDoNALB right on this great question of Human
ity:
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. %, 1851
Dear Sir: On the eve Of departure from home last
fall, received letter from you in reference to the Re-
which you desired me furnish you with Not having
time, then, to you, delayed it until might
reach the City and il could procure what you
sired succeeded Yesterday in obtaining some Of them
and have sent twenty-five copies to your address Ii
this is not sufficient, aud you will furnish with the
names and address of such pursons as you wish TO be
furnished with the Report will take pleasure send
ing them Immediately.
will say that inasmuch as q new edition has been
worked off, furnish any number that may be need
ed.
am glad you take interest in this matter and any
information that can furnish to circulate among the
people, shall be happy to attend to. 1t
me that the only light which breaks throsgh the
darkness that surrounds political prospects. comes
rom the CoLoSIzATIoN MOVEMENT. And the only
method Of checking the sectional STRIFE is direct the
Northern and Southern mind in the only channel where
is possible for them to harmonze this subject and
that is the gradual reduction Of the number of the A
among us by transporting them from oui
shores am for strainng every to facilitate their
return to their native Shore and then make it their in
terest to leave
The Colonization Society is now holding its annua
meeting, and after It's adjournment, the question will b,
taken up in earnest in the House, when expect to par
tcipats in the discussion.
Isballbe pleased to hear frsm you at all times.
am, with respect,
Your obedcnf servant.
]. E. MCDONALD
d. CHAHLKs +. WILs1AcH
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-13
Bounty Land warrants.

passed the House OF Representatives at early day
in the late session and returned by the Senate with
amendments, only few moments before the final adj
ournment of Congress too late to take any action Al
though majority of both houses of Congress are in
favor of this measure, it failed to become law
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-13
The New Constitution.

far have noticed every paper in the State OF
Indiana, favors the adoption Of the Constitution
There is scarcely opposition to the instrument
whole, but notice that number Of papers at
tempting to dreate prejudice against the negro clause
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-13
Railroad Stocks.

A large amount of Railroad stocks are being offered
in the New York market Last week $500 900 in the
bonds Of the Ohio Central Railroad, interest per
cent and also So 500 600 mortgaged bonds of the La
ayete and indianapolis Railroad Company were offered
And the 9th nst So 5000 600 Of the New York and
Erie Railroad convertible bonds are to be offered.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-03-13

Il Mai DANIEL MACE has announced himself a. "a
candidate for Congress in the Sh District subecf to the
decision Of democratic district Contention
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-14
III ON EY M ARK r r.

Tur.pAs. May l5-S Il. NJ.
Their. Is nothing In the stock market. Business
in Wall street partially susp. tded In consequence
OF the reception Of the President and the paricipa-
ton Of all glasses In the festivities A. the first board
the transactions about tn, prices
at the yesterday There is evidently a
disposition among outside operator. purchase fancy
stocks but II will require considerable management on
the part Of the brokers' to create sufficient confidence In
the minds q that important class Of specuators 10 in.
duce them to take hold strong enough 10 have much
influence upon prices Outsiders are invariably more
disposed to purchase upon rising market than AZ any
ether time. and il il only when they price. rapidly
rsng that they come forward in any strength. A. the
brokers at thi moment the largest holders Of fancy
stocks they particularly interested in getting up
speculative movement. aud the probability H. that
no opportunity to put up prices will BE- suffered to
pass withou, being made the o. Thus far, this
spring there has been imitation Of the arset q any
Importance and In the o. Wall street
events spring rise must take place. " follows that IL
must within very few days, be carried forward
into another season We good Why many
stocks The list should advance considerably but on
the contrary thsr, many strong why prices
some stocks should rise Quotations for stocks generally
the esremc-ether toolo high and what
equally astonishing L. the steadncs. with which they
have long been sustained points There must
all the most inflated stock. fall OF and q the de-
rreciated advance Railroads in every part Of the
uy are doing large and productive busins =. Com
pared with last yenr the receipts show very great In.
erase and the best part a. the season l. vet 10 come
The mpid increase In population aud the aydity with
which fayoraby located landed property l. seized upon
ty capitalists and spectators gives oil the land stccksa
prominent position in the market and gives confidence
to hdders The sale q two thousand lot, u the Ports
mouth COMPANY, at the Merchants Exc hsnge on Thurs
day the 18th inst viii doubtless attract large company
and have favorable influence upon the market value q
the stock. Edgeworth Companyis working along slowly
Holders know its value and apparently indifferent
70 the current quotations, Those holding the stock in
May will get the dividend pay able In June.
The financial affairs Of the Long Island Railroad Com
pspy according TO the recent report, in much
better condition than anticipated Since the com
rany obtained possession u the read by the dissolution
a the injunction and withdrawal q the receiver, some
Important changes have been made IN the management
q the financial and operating departments Of the con-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-14

CERTIFICATE or CHARACTER TO TOW CoRwIS.
The Southern Press, published at Washington,
for the purpose Of supporting secession, which has
just been postponed de- gives Tom Corwin, the
Secretary Of the Treasury, a handsome certificate
Of character, freeing him from all admixtures Of
Galphinism or any other ism. We will take the
documen, into consideration. Meantime, will our
contemporary, if it has opened central bureau for
mending broken china, give q like certificate to
Garrison or Elizur Wright, or w. IL. Seward, or
even Abby Kelly certificate from such a
quarter would be highly priced
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-14

CALIFORNIA Dry DocK.-We understand that
the Secretary Of the Navy has given the contract
for dry dock at California, to be executed for the
of 100000, being $4,000 more than some
cheap houses offered to take it at. On this fact a
correspondent denounces the Secretary, and calls
the act a piece Of Galphinism. Not 50. The Secre-
tary has most likely acted wisely in giving the
tract to those who can best perform the work at a
good, round, high price. We have no great reyer.
for low prices, low bidders, or cheap publ,
works. Look at the miserable low-priced system Of
the public printing during the last two seasons Of
Congress. failures.
On the whole, We approve the decision Of the
Secretary in favor Of the high contract.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-14

ketWatm ana str0nh suth only br curcd BY Tue
Bat Mr. Peter Crosby u George Crosby IS Ridge
sire latter lingering Tor months With in every
joint. and having bis limbs nearly Tarzlyred finally
stricken down ia helpless aud hopeless condition, that
he bad q he lifted in and cut q bed uron blankets, Lsnhs
distorted nd cravn nearly donhe In tits ttrtarisg
state unable 20 obtain tse siyhtcst reie from med
cine. Wien tie Life BalsEm amended, and Ia
h. enabled leave his he'd ak without pain.
In fourteen days rm the time he took the nrt dos 81 this
health giving and purifying compound he behind The
counter atendnS TO hts business aud IN the cnto1ntnt ot
,und health Another tie 81 Mr.. ", j. smith late
Keeper ~ tie New York Custom House, from his In
iph,y afflicted With the worst form Of stroua, or kinEs
I, lie LaA large deep ulcer under the arm, which
tended tie brsns his face liberation aud
the eses virtually floating Ia corruption. The At
tebdnv rhy stefan Or the In despair Mr. smith
tltn lad recourse 70 the life Basamtwo bottles o which
removed tsst-e - tie disease and the child WhO
reduced skeleton i fctrre ~ health Principal
cCr l3 Bevery letveen Grand saa BrOom- street 70
bottle Agent for NevaEs. y. j. X. Van
1nslL 20 rnAd street Ter Brookyn 15 Fulton street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-14

NAVAL oFFicE.-We have heard Of no appoint
ment TO this vacancy, asyet Since the death Of the
late Naval Officer Of this port, Philip Hone, Esq,
the business Of this Office appears to be conducted
by his deputies vir:-C. :. Franklin, Robert :.
Hone, and James II. Pinckney. The latter Is, also,
Auditor Of the Naval Office, who keeps the accounts,
and makes all the disbursement Mr. Franklin,
by some arrangement at Washington, is the acting
Naval Officer The business Of the department
seems to be conducted a. though there had been no
interruption BY the death Of Mr.. Hone.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-14
POLITICAL.

A TAJOiNT MEETING OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUB-
n lean General Committee, and the Young Mems I,mp-
cratic Republican General COMMITTEE % IN. city Of New
York held Tammsny Hall. MAY 18th. ISL, motion Of
Iyssss - French. Mr.. Alexander N. Ang, 81 tho sx-
tenth ward, appointed Chairman and Mr.. John v
Savage, r Of the Firth, and Mr. John Anderson Of the
Eleventh wards appointed Secretaris On motion "
Nsskefeed, That the courteous aud polite attentions BE-
slowed upon these committees ~ the Wing General Commit
tee and the Mig Young Mem General Committee The
occasion 81 the reception ~ the President thu
United States. merit mot heartfelt thsnEa And
sincerely hone that the day l. far distant when undr
similar rmstancss, le Permitted 70 sstend =
thsm like courtefy. ALEXANDER ". ALLlNG,
DOM " SsyAcr. Ia, ss,r.,.,i.. Chairman
JOuN ASuYH30.. ia. @fNretafiNss