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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01

TEXAS LEGIsLATURE.-The Legislature OF
Texas met at Austin on the Sd inst. The sen
ate was called to order by Lieut.. Governor
Greer, and Mr.. w. ID. Miller was elected secre-
tary. In the House, Mr.. Dickson was elected
speaker, and Mr. B f. Hill, clerk. In the Sen
ate on the 9th, a committee of five senators, on
the public debt, was appointed. A bill provid-
ing for the payment of the public debt of the
late republic of Texas, and bill requiring the
holders of the liabilities of the republic OF
Texas, for which the revenues of the said repub
lie were especially pledged to the releases with
the government of the United States, were in
troduced.
The vote for governor and lieut. governor at
the last election was announced in the legisla-
ture, as follows:
For Gouernor-Bell, 1885; Johnson, 1862
Greer, 406l Epperson, 1871 Chambers, 1920
Pease 100 Total, $4,000
For Lieut. Gopernor-Henderson 1868
Ward, 77lS; Keenan,, 5740 Gillett, 2644 Tar
rant, 53l scattering, 26. Total, 26 3lS.
Messrs Bell and Henderson were then de
clared governor and lieut.. governor elect.
| We see it stated that many of the Eastern
members of the legislature are pledged tC
| propose an amendment of the Constitution
allowing banks to be established in the State
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01
The Mexican Revolution.

CORRESPONDENTS BETWEEN GEN. CARvAJAL AID
THE FOREIGN CoNsULS.
The following correspondence passed between
General Carvajal, the commander Of the insur-
gent forces OF Mexico, aud the foreign consuls
at Matamoras, before the attack on that city =
HEADQUARTERS LIBERATING ARMY OF THE !
N. CITIES, CAMP AT RUcIAs, Oct. 10, 1851.
SIR You are no doubt aware that the tyran-
meal conduct of the troops employed by the
general government of the republic has caused
the people of this frontier to rise in arms, and
to demand redress for their grievances.
| am now before this city with an armed and
organized force, and, ithout delay, intend to
attack the troops of the government of General
Arista, who now occupy it, and, as desire to
protect the persons and property of all peacea-
bic citizens, and particularly those of the nations
who are at peace with the Mexican people, de-
sire that you will Immediately take the necessary
steps to place the persons and property of your
countrymen in safety | have the honor to ten
der you my best respects and consideration.
God and liberty.
JOSE NJ. CARVAJAL.
JOSE NJ. GONZALES, Adjutant and Secretary.
MATAMoRAs, Oct 10, 1851.
SIR The undersigned, consul of the United
States of America. aud vice consul of France
OF her Britannia Majesty, and of her Catholic
Majesty, have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceipt of the communication which, under date
of yesterday, you were pleased to address to
each of us, and in which you give us the as
surance of your desire to protect particularly
the property of the citizens of these nations be-
tween whom and Mexico friendly relations exist
in case you attacked this city with the forces
under your command.
In conformity with general usage, we hav,
hoisted the flags of the respective nations W,
represent, and, in communicating to you this
fact, avail ourselves of the opportunity to assur,
you that we have never entertained doubt that
the rules of civilized warfare would be strictly
observed by the forces under your command.
We tender you, sir, our respect and consid
Grafton.
J. +. WADDELL, u. s. consul.
NJ. BOUSIGUES, vice consul de France.
| A. UHDE, H. B Ms vice consul
DIMAS DE TORRES, vice consul de Spain.
A letter has been addressed to President Fill
more, by Mr.. Hord, complaining of the United
States consul at Matamoras, and asking his re
call, on the ground of his opposition to th'
revolution.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01

THE HAZARDS OF MERCANTILE LlrE.--" 1t is
asserted that but one eminent merchant (and his
death is still recent and lamented, has ever con-
tinued in active business in the city of N. York
to the close Of long life without undergoing
bankruptcy or suspension of payment in some
one of the various crisis through which the coun-
try has necessarily passed.
"Itis also asserted by reliable authority, from
records kept during periods of twenty to forty
years, that, Of every hundred persons who com.
mence business in Boston, ninety-hve at least
die poor that Of the same number in ~ YORK
not two ultimately acquire wealth after passing
through the intermediate process of bankruptcy
while in Philadelphia the proportion Is still
smaller"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01

EH- The Union, of yesterday morning, says
We learn that at meeting last evening of the
Democratic members of Congress. assembled
under the notice of the previous morning
Dir. BOYD, of Kentucky, received the nomina-
ton for Speaker
Mr. FoRHEY, of Pennsy lyania, received the no
mination for Clerk;
Dir. GLossBREHKER, of Pennsylvania, the no.
mination for Sergeant at Arms;
Mr.. McKEEw, of the District, the nomination
for DoOrkeeper; and
Mr.. JOHNSON, of Virginia, the nomination fol
Postmaster.
This is all the Union contains on the subject
We understand that the meeting was not a
general one of the Democratic members, but
that many from the South declined going into
it in the first instance. After it's organization,
we learn that Mr.. Pork of Tennessee, offered a
resolution declaring. in substance, that the COM
promise measures should be regarded as final
settlement of the slavery question, and ought to
be cheerfuIly acquiesced in. MIR. JOHNSON, OF
Arkansas, thereupon offered a substitute, declsr-
ing, in effect, that the compromise measures
should be acquiesced in 10y the Democratic party
ing slavery in the District of Columbia. forts
and arsenals or the prohibition of slavery by act
of Congress in the territories of Utah and New
Mexico; or a refusal to admit any State here
after applying, on the ground of its tolerating
slavery; or the repeal or material modification of
the Fugitive.slave aw--would be in violation of
the principles of the compromise. and as such
ought not to receive the support of the Demo-
cratic party.
Mr.. JOHNSON advocated these resolutions by
remarks, which we cannot undertake even to
give the spirit Of lest we should misrepresent
his position After he concluded, Mr.. STANTON,
of Tennessee, offered an amendment, declaring
that all these matters should be referred to the
action of the national convention, when it as
sembled at Baltimore, &c. We understand
further, that after some discussion, the original
resolution, substitute, and amendment were laid
upon the table
After their rejection, Messrs. Polk and JoKEs,
of Tennessee, BAvLY, of Virginia, and other
prominent Union Democrats, withdrew from the
caucus. 1t nevertheless proceeded to make the
nominations as above stated.
Messrs. RANToUL, Preston KING, CLEvE-
LAND, and other members of the Freesoil wing
of the party, continued to take part in the pro-
coedings to the last, and seemed to be entirely
satisfied with the action of the caucus.
Of course, not being present, we have derived
our information from those that were-and
have contented ourselves with recital of such
the city.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01
Destructive Fire at Charleston, South Caro-
lima.

CHARLESTON, November 81.
A fire broke out this morning between four
and five o'clock on the corner of George and
King street. consuming the hat and clothing
store of Messrs. Brown & Co., whose loss in
stock is $4,000.
J. Scherwin's clothing BODYBUILDING Valued
at $4,000, stock $4,000
Mrs. Hogan's millinery store, and Valentine
Heide's market and fruit store-damage $4,000.
Messrs. Addison g. Conner, watch-makers-
loss $500.
The above property all belonged to Mr.
j. II. Raymond, and was insured for only
$4,000
David Lopez's residence was burnt, and was
insured about $4,000.
John Daley's hat store was saved, but his
stock was insured to the amount of about
$4,000
The Charleston Trust and South Carolina
Companies have lost about $1,000. The Others
are untouched.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01
icy The Rochester American makes the 70

lowing feeling observations:
IF you wish to earn the respect and ever last
ting gratitude Of an editor let has exchanges alone
Don't touch a paper. He has laid them were he
can find what he wants with the least possible
trouble. All he asks is that you will keep you
hands eff. When he wishes you to read paper
rely npon it he will give it TO your
lie can't endure your pitch forking his pile o.
exchanges all about the room.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01

~ Telegraphic dispatches from Charleston,
dated November 28th, state, that the captain
general has Indicated an intention to pardon Mr..
Thrasher in few days, giving him twenty days
to settle his affairs and quit the island forever
There was great rejoicing among the Americans
at this news, and the Queens birthday. was celc-
brated with great pomp on the 10TH The cap
tain general reviewed the troops.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01

The CHARLESTON STEAMSHIP PALMETTO
Her Trial Trip.-The splendid steamship Pal
metto, Captain M'Donald, returned at an early
hour yesterday morning from the trial trip on
which she started on Wednesday last. The trip
was extended as. far as Cape Charles, and we
learn was in every way satisfactory to the COM
pany on board, among whom were number of
the business men of our city, who are interested
in the vessel, and also in the success of the line
between this port and Charleston, of which she
will form the pioneer With the exception of
the stiffness, inseparsble from newness the ma
chinery worked admirably, whilst the qualities
of the vessel as a sea-boat, which were tested
by the rough weather she experienced on her re-
turn, are highly spoken of, and justify the ex-
pectations which have been entertained that she
will prove not only rapid, but also staunch
and comfortable ocean steamer.
On the downward trip, with an average head
of but from to 10 inches of steam, the run was
made in Is hours. Returning from the Capes
to Old Point, with light breeze in her favor, a
speed of IL knots an hour, equal to rather more
than l3 miles, was obtained. From Old Point
to Baltimore, with head winds and thick stormy
weather, the run was made in l5t hours. From
the marked trees at North Point, to Baltimore, a
distance of IL miles, was accomplished in one
hour and ten minutes These results, under all
TIE disadvantages of trial trip, cannot but be
regarded as fully realizing the highest expecta-
tons, and proves that the Palmetto is all that
she was designed to be, and al that has been
claimed by her builders. The trip was highly
enjoyed by those who were of the company on
board, and every exertion was made by the
president of the company, Jas. Hooper, esq, as
we'll as by Captain M'Donald, for the promotion
of their comfort and gratfcation.-B Baltimore
American
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01

JOHN NEAL AGAINST THE PILGRIM FATHERd
John Meals lecture in Salem on Tuesday wal
"a terrible excoriation of the pilgrim fathersl
He showed that the early settlers of thi
country obtained their power and possession III
series of aRgressions upon the Indian tribe1
involving fraud, falsehood, treachery, meannes}
and cruelty; that Indian prisoners were TOD
tured, drowned, roasted and sold into slavery
the West Indians" &C.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01

e-E" 1t is scarcely necessary for us to men
ton the fact that Congress meets o.day.
The attenda CO is unusually large, and the
members elect merit praise for the prompt ude
of their appearance on the theatre of their du
ties. II promises to be an interesting session
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01

INDIANA.--The official census returns show
that in all the State of Indiana, where not many
years ago the Indians dwet alone and undis-
turbed, there are now but % Indians remaining,
of whom 8 are males and Is females The CEN
sus shows the following result:
Dwelling houses in the State l70l78
Ear,;I;oo in tho Stota I'll h6A
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01

RrcE.-Several hundred bushels Of upland
rice, says the Houston Telegraph, have been
raised this year by Mr. Dougherty, near the
borders of Henderson county, averaging about
thirty bushels TO the ncre.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01

INTEMPERAHcE In ScoTLAND.-Rev. Dr. N c.
CLELLANp, late Professor in the Reformed Dutch
Theological Seminary at New Brunswick, is
writing series of very interesting letters to
the Christian InteHigencer, from Scotland, in
one of which he says:
"Scotlard expends in one year, at least sew
enty-fve millions of dollars in guzzling. With
less than three millions of people, they expend
every year double the revenue of the American
government-drink more than would support a
hundred thousand missionaries, and more than
would raise her whole Gaelic population from
misery and degradation, with millions and mil
lions to spare"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01

Wine merchants test their port by pair of
glass globes connected by a neck, through which
ire wine has to pass from the upper to the lower
globe. 1t is like an hour glass; the upper part
having a neck to pour in the liquor. The
lower globe being filled with water, the upper
half receives the wine. II the wine has been
adulterated with jerupigs, the latter falls imme-
diately into the lower globe. If the wine has
been imperfectly fermented and bedevled with
brandy TO cover the fault, one-third of the water
in the upper part of the lower globe will become
discolored. II the wine poured into the upper
globe remain there, the wine has been perfectly
fermented, and is free from adulteration.--
Jernpgs is an sduterstiou recognised by the
Portuguese government II is composed thus
to fifty six pounds of elder berries are added so
pounds Of treace, seventy eight gallons of un-
fermented grape juice, and thirty-sir gallons of
strong brandy.-Do,iy Dispatch.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01

1 The members of Congress who take,
or intend taking the Southern Press during the
session, will save us, and themselves, much
trouble by sending written notification of the
place they desire their paper sent.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01

LEvIATHAN STEAMER.-The keel of the first
of the new steamers of the Pennsular and
Oriental company was laid few days since in
Messrs. Mare e. Co.'S building yard, at Black.
wall, and is perhaps the longest and heaviest bar
of iron ever forged being about $40 feet in
length, and weighs upwards of hundred weight
to the foot. The massive iron frame work is in
forward state, and will soon be put up, when
the outline of the vessel will be shown. She
will be something over 5000 tons, builders mea-
surcment. The engines will be direct acting,
with four cylinders, each 854 inches in diameter,
with stroke of 8 feet, placed at an angle, 80
that each pair of cylinders will be attached to
each paddle Wheel the whole forming an ag-
gregate Of 1900 horses power. Her guaranteed
speed is l5t knots equal to IS statue miles,
per hour, at which rate she would steam from
Southampton to Alexandria $4,000 miles) in eight
days and two hours. Her cost when complete
for servce,is estimated at not less than tl5O,000
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01

The Bangor Wing, of Saturday, says: There
was very respectable snow storm, yesterday,
and towards evening relented into rain.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01

We see it stated that the court, in the case Of
the Methodist Book Concern, have ordered the
share of the Church South to be placed in the
bands of trustees or agents appointed by them,
to ascertain what form of transfer would be
most convenient or advantageous to both parties.
The WINTER ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAILS
between New York and Washington goes into
effect on this day. The steamboat line from
Philadelphia for Baltimore will then be discon
tnued, and an express mail train substituted,
starting at two o'clock p. IN. from Philadelphia
with the passengers leaving New York at nine'
and reaching Baltimore in four hours and hail.
connecting with the Washington train, which is
to start at seven o'clock instead of fve as at pre-
sent. Travellers going North will leave wash
ngton at nine o'clock a. M, take the return eX-
press train from Baltimore at eleven o'clock a.
m and reach Philadelphia in time to connect
with the four o'clock train for New York
Twelve hours only will be required to make the
trip between New York and Washington.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-01

Loud cheers The second point Ia, that i
believe the people of England, but chiefly the
Influential classes, are deeply interested in bring
ing this principle of freedom to happy issue.
Hear First, take the philanthropic princi-
pie, because the people of England--and princi-
paly such men as ! have now the honor to ad-
dress-are moved by the highest principles of
philanthropy. Take only the question of hu.
man life, and will mention one fact | will
take countries governed by the absolutist prin-
eple, where the material comforts of the people
can never be 80 well developed as under free
government Great wealth may be concentrated
in a few hands but the general comfort of the
people is impossible The people are not so
well fed, and hence there is great difference in
the rate of mortality In Russia, according to
the averages taken by their own government
the average duration of human life is 25 years
but believe sir, it would be nearer the truth to
make the average Is years; whereas, in Eng.
land, 46 is the average Loud cries of hear
hear In the United States, again, even in
those parts where imperfect civilization renders
the climate unhealthy, they average 35 years, and
in the older settlements 46, the same as in Eng
land. Lond cheers Such is the fruit OF
the absolutst principle. The annual average o.
deaths in Russia is $4,000 900, while in England
it is only 100000, showing that there is annu
| ally one million of human beings sacrificed tt
the absolutist principle in Russia. Hear, hear
Now, ask you whether, over the whole world
and in the blcodest war, there ever was sacrl
feed one tenth part Of what is destroyed by thu
terrible peace of Russial Hear, hear
SO much for the philanthropic principle
Now take the principle Of freedom England u
in that happy condition that she has no occasion
for revolution, and will not have it. England
loves her Queen--[oud cheers j freedom o
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-10-02

The New York Journal of Com
merce tells the following story as a
fact:
Those of our merchant Captains
who have visited Rio are we'll aware
of the prying habits Of the Custom
House officers at that port. Among
those who had been frequently sub
iected to annoyance from this source
was Capt Scott, of Baltimore, as
well known to the mercantile COM
munity as was his namesake, Martin
X, of Coon shooting notoriety, to
the sporting world. Capt. Scott had
been so often overhauled by the
chara cters referred to, that he deter
mined upon revenge, which he ac~
complished in this wise:- Having dom
ned sack coat Of ample dimensions,
he deposited in each capa acious pock-
ct a swapping turtle of his own i'm
portation, and which was not entered
upon the manifest, Upon landing
on the quay, he was soon surrounded
by a group of old associates, and
while receiving their greeting did not
escape the observation of two Of the
lynx-eyed officials, who, pressing
close upon either side, soon discov-
cred the "packages" hard to the
touch, and which, of course, were
contraband. There was a simultane-
Gus plunge into the pockets, followed
by scream, nat of delight. The
hands were quickly Withdrawn, and
hanging to finger, each held his
prize. The surprise of one party and
the mirth of the other were about
equal.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-10-02
Plank Road Tolls.

The tolls which the farmers pay
on Plank Roads are not taxes in any
sense Of the term; they are saved in
the larger loads they are enabled to
draw, the greater speed at which they
are enabled to travel, the wear and
tear of harness, gearing and animal
strength, and, finally, if it were for
nothing more than the pleasure of
riding on a smooth Plank Road in
comparison with an old corduroy
one, hard hearted must be the man
who would not pay for it Scientific
Amcricdn.
There is another advantage arising
to community from Plank Roads
which we have never mentioned, aud
that is, they relieve the public of a
large amount Of road tax. Were there
NO Plank Road, the road commission
er would have to expend more to
keep up good permanent thorough
fares than probably the tolls from the
town through which it passes will
amount to, so that large amount of
tolls is saved in road tax.
Then, in collecting tolls you only
tax such as are Immediately benefit
ted by the road, and every man pays
in proportion to the amount he uses
it The man who lives away from it,,
and has a good natural road upon
which he can 90 to market quicker
and cheaper than by using the Plank
Road pays no road tax at all. But if
the town would have to keep up a
public thorougfare where the Plank
Road is located, ,he would have to pay
his tax towards it, although he would
derive no benefit from it. 1t appears
that the taxes collected in the shape
of tolls are the most just.
1t must be remembered that Plank
road stock is taxable property, and
yields a revenue towards supporting
the expenses Of the county, which
otherwise would have to be collie cted
from other property, thus curtailing
the ordinary taxes of the masses by
creating an ordinary amount of tax
able property in the county. Free
Trader.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-10-02
Connecticut Blue Laws.

The following are among the pro-
visions of the code by which the
good people of Connecticut were
governed for many years:
No one shall be freeman or give
a vote unless he be converted, and
member in full communion with one
of the churches allowed in this do
minion.
No man shall hold any office who
is not found in the faith, and faithful
to his dominion; and whoever gives
vote for such person shall pay
fine of 20 shillings for the first offence
and for the second he shall be dis
franchsed.
No Quaker or dissenter from wor-
ship of the established dominion, shall
be allowed to give vote for the
election of Magistrate or officer.
No lodging or food shall be offered
a Quaker, Adamite or other Here
tic.
If a persons turns a Quaker he
shall be banished and not suffered to
return on pain of death.
NJ prizes, shall abide in this domin-
ion he shall be banished and suffer
death on his return.
Priests may be seized by any one
without warrant.
No one shall read common prayer,
keep Christmas, or Saints, days,
make minced pies, play cards, or
play on any instrument of music eX-
cep. the drum, trumpet and jews harp
No minister shall join people il
marriage; the magistrate only shall
join people in marriage as they may
do it with less scandal to Christ
church.
When parents refuse their conve'
nient marriage, the magistrate shall
determine the point.
No one shall run on the Sabbath
day or walk in the garden or else
where, except reverenily TO and from
meeting
No one shall travel, cook victuals
make beds, sweep house, cut hail
or shave on the Sabbath day.
No woman shall kiss her child or
the Sabbath day.
A debtor in prison swearing he hat
no estate shall be let out; and sole
to make satisfaction.
Whosoever sets fire in the wood
and burns a house, shall suffer death
and persons suspected of this Grim
shall be imprisoned without the ben
eft of bail.