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The New York herald., 1851-12-22

.,AMPsON s TIC ars PANORAMA AND DIoRAMA
- Of London the Crystal Palace aad ths most ntresns
uiaces round that mstropols tsd with kosath
reception :. the c.y Hsl will Be opened on honday d
In stute. according 70 the wshes OF
artists architects and friends who unsnimously have
siven ther applause and encouragement Exhibfon.
~ sclock night. and Wednesday Christmas Day
ana Saturday, at . clock
The New York herald., 1851-12-22

revolution In Paris caused a serious fall In ,hs
value Of funded railway property, from which
however there has since been q partial recoverv
and of 1t had effect upon the cotton market
desire ON the other American descriptions In conse
quence became heavy of sale and somewhs irregular
prices decline in many instances being srbslitted to
Of full oneeighth of penny upon the highest point OF
the week The market yesterday, however appeafs TO
be little steady, although certainly lower than
Of which there Is now good supply In the recent
arrivals Of crep-43O0 bales OF American, $40 Per
nam, $40 Egyptian and 37eo Surat have been taken on
speculation with no American 80 Bahia 20 Egyptian,
bales. The sales to day amount to 5000 bales.
HAvRE COTTON MARKET.
HAvRg, Dec q 1851
The sales of cotton for the reach 821 bales OF
which 3,42 to arrive Stock Of American hand,
1850 bales Quotations-New Orleans, f7lsi; Mobile,
rather neglected
Passengers per Steamship Europa.
Mr. and Mrs. Dulles Mr. Spear and daughter Mr. Dennison
and Msssrs DennsOn Phguin sAgeant Eoclss Boardman
FanshAv, struhsrz. Brigg Agaid Dexter swo friends
Harso. Fowler Dynsby.
Shipping Intelligence.
Arrived from klork-Lse I'd, Johann HendrioA In the
Sailed NYork-Deo Sd, Hermann Southampton; j z,
Liverpool; 4th, Inca Newport
Sailed for gGs,Ga-psS "a zsphyr from the CLYDE
Arrived from wiminsson-Dee 9Th. Sea Flower. At LII
GiSraisar-Ceared CsstineI,a from Malta Tor Boston
Sailed from Saugur for Boston -0ot l5ih Delhi.
Arrived FrAnoisooDec Forester 81 Calcutta.
on Dover-Nov 70, Mary Adea, from Stockholm for N
In AIselrs. Rosds-Nov l9. s.sitsrips for NYork.
A.~;,, 5..;,, Dec 2 Newcastle. for Phiiadspha.
The William Sturges OF Boston, a. Sauaur lost main
and mizen mast, head OF forenAst, &c.
The New York herald., 1851-12-22

VI Bostwicks Concerts induced give another
series OF Musical EVENINGS before leaving the oy Th
ast series were in the highest degree Nb Con-
cert room being OCCASION crowded with
nteectual and fashionable audiences We commend
essant tsnments worthy hs atteason of even
the mossfastdsus Of pleasure seeking population
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Wreck OF the Ship British Queen.

Wreck OF the Ship British Queen.
TWO OF HER PASSENGERS FROZEN TO DEATH-IHE
REMAINDER SAFE, AND IN NANTUCKET.
BosroN Dec. 2l, 1851
later despatch from the British Queen states that
she went ashore Tuesday. She had 27o passengers
two Of whom had perished with the coldhe rest
saved, and had reached Nantucket. The Captain had
been sick for some time previous to the wreck The
vessel was In ballast.
The New York herald., 1851-12-22

Ajs,-s, upPear, osJsslas tas vote On the Goth inst
70 be sgclct instead q public.
There we're rrn9ss of ,ae dgh..1s h'vus been con
tiuued 70 ZAP bu. si A.ss; s'couu-i sh'r that the
.lsufssA.s nee ru. Iowa ats- severe s.rugss The
r-ev'nr.a. ts7a-.s az sisisAc.5-g
i.ss,tt Tea. re-,,I lg,i-,t F-'a.i t'Fiys" 's'
c. .. ~: t,-. o. -t-.sb. e7se.-t T. ' 49,
The New York herald., 1851-12-22

NUFID LYCIUN, % CANAE tTHEET.-WIT NINTH
~ and BssuyThe manager has the pleasure Of
Ing that he has effected engagement With number
repectabe and most beautiful ladies 10 New forh
who vl appear variety q Living Pictures sossthss
with the Female Minstrss and Acrobss Doors open ~
sS 10 at7a. Admission lfk cents stage seaa
s5eents.
CHhRLEsToN THRATRk-MANAGsRS,y yErrEHs0N
~ Of acknowledge talens, wish
-s sng,ssmsns AZ the above named nsr shs
IL. January lS1 will address "Jeherson Ellser, -
Columbia, s. O." All communicstions must be postpaid
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RRoUGHAAsLYCEUM,B BROADWAY, NEAR BRoONE
~ stressPDoors open a. S 70 begin as coloei Dress
IRA Seats, 81 Private Boxes. S. honday evsaing Dso. a.
will be presented adaptation from Dickens Of
CHRISTMAS CAROL in three stAves-Ebenezer Scrooss,
Mr. Chppendals Bob Crotchit Mr Brousham Mrs
Mrs kaeder After which, wonderful Of Magic
Gpsey King or the Son of the Mist To conclude with the
farce called the ROUGH DIAnoND-Cousin Joe Mr. Sker
Lord Plato Mr. Taylor Sir w. Evergreen NJ Palmer;
Lady Plato. Mrs. Conoveri kargery. Mrs. Skerretk.
ITALIAN OPERA, AsToR PLACE-MAx MARErzxK
Lessee and Propriesor-seeu6ed Seats 20 Psrqustss
retzek. Monday, Dec. %, keyerbeer's opera Of
ROBERT LIE DIABLE.
Robert, Duke Normandy Sig BsttIni
Bersram Sig s1,, n,rini Ramboat. .; Sig yieta
Alice. Norman girl eignortnA Stedsnons
Alberto, Secretary of Robert Signor Candi
Doors open st OK; - 7 O'Clock precisely
The New York herald., 1851-12-22

BROADWAY THEATRI.-E. A. MARSHALL, s0Ll
~ Lsssss.Doors open A. Sh 70 ecmnsnss = o'eeSh
eies os Private Boxes IS and So Monday evening Dec.
p will be performed shaksPearss tragedy Of RICHARD
Barry Earl Of RisamSnd Mr. Cony.y Duke Of Buosi9s-
Madame Ponisi Lady Anne Mrs. Abbott To conclude with
the farce of the ALDEaMAN'S G0WN-Aldsrman
Burg Nr Whitin Augustus Ftzhoward Mr. Feuno; Harry
Hsrdup, Mr.. Pope; Mary Burg, Miss Croker
NIBLo' s.-MANAGER Mr. JOHN sEFTON.-TICK.
IN cts. 20 CENTS Private Boxes S. Doors open ~ 70
commence TX O'clock Wonderful Ravel Family. Posi-
lively last night he great pantomime Of the Night OWL
which must be Withdrawn in Of Forthcoming
novelties Gabriel in his comic character Of Sawney ox
in the ballet burlesSue Antoine as Clown Francois
day. December % Overture by the 0rehsstra bs fol-
Eyoa.Syu y sos pa sh oUs 'nr Win
the Night Owl.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12
ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS.

The thrty-6rsi Congress closed its second session
on Tuesday The 4lh nst without any serious viola
ton of good order as is too often the case at the
expiration of a session. trivial personal rencon-
tire took place in the House on Monday evening be-
tween MessFs. STANLY aud CLtNeMAN both ct North
Carolina but terminated without, injury to either par
~. Mr.. STASLY has proved himself pugnacous To
the last extremity. We know nothing of the causes
leading to this afay, but certainly no cause of of
fence can Justify honorable gentleman in thus viola
ting the dignity of the American Congress II is to
be regretted that the council halls of the nation are
80 often converted into cock-piis for sighting
fowls" where the highest ambition of combaants is
20 prove themselves "game." The floor of Congress.
is no place for the settlement of private difficulties
and when gentlemen far forget their own dignity
and !he dignity OF their calling, as seek physical
redress there, in our opinion they should be deal!
WIN summarily and severely.
The only measure of general Importance, passed
during the session, with the exception Of The various
appropriation bills is the bill reducing aud modify
ing the rates of postage. Tins law will not go into
operation until the first Of July next. BY the provls-
ions of The Act, the postage both upon letters and
newspapers greatly reduced. The new rates on
letters not exceeding half an ounce, is three cents
prepaid five cents il not prepaid, for all distances
under three thousand miles. Over three thousand
miles double those rates. For the benefit of news.
paper subscribers publish the following schedule
showing the postage rates under the new law com
pared with the old:
NEWSPAPERS PER QUARTER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

FREE NEGROES IN VIeGIs,..-A committee Of the
Legislature If Virginia has reporled BILL making several
stringent provisions for the Of The free blacks
nfthe State A'nong which. We observe that every male
free negro between q and % years Of age is to pay an
nualy the Stale tax of len dollars aud every female
free negro ri like age Is 10 pay tax of one dollar. The
law preventing emancpated negroes from remaining in the
State is kept in force All right 10 property Is withheld
from npgrnes and provision is made for the sale IF all
property held by free negro whether by descent 9TH
erwse. The bill provides for hiring out all free corrd
males under twenty one and all free c"ed females under
eghlren The proceeds Of which are 10 gn fund be
appropriated the removal of the race. Every free negro
is required to give security r gn behavior which is de-
fined by the bill as snbnrdina,y industry and decent
duct. Provision is aso made for The creation of Board
Of Cuonza,ion which ia he endowed with The power To
appropriate funds, pul its disposal 10 The purposes ofco
nization This is bill in which much good and evil are
ndscri Intimately mingled; and il will, doubt. be SUBJ
jerted correction hefe it pass the House-Daa
uille (PiNsyEvmlia) Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

G- Many complaints made in regard to the course OF
Congress in pustponng important business till the last
days o the session. aud then speaking The bills down
passing them in indecent haste. The Baltimore A.
mecan in the Of article The cose Of the session
says:
But The close Of the late session has given another as-
aton, in addition 10 The many previously exhibited of the
i'll judged manner in which the House of Representatives
by dusys in the early part of the ssson allows the public
business to accumulate 10 be precpated in confused
upon the closing moments OF impending ADJOURN
meul, with the asnIue crrianly that important
the public guud either fail of passage he passed
with considerable haste and in shape less upper
feet. The remedy fr this evil might be applied by the
House itself in the Modification Of s rules require
the appropr alton bills he rppoed early period of the
session made lhe special order ot The day until disposed
Of. Another Of remedy might he found in public
pininn -nurp slow To ac but probably in the
endhe reprnving iorce n which, if directed the evil
could fail have lis effect upon thnse who should will
fully and unnecessarily delay the progress Of the public
business.
comparison between the acts passed al the recent
sim and the recommended by The President in his
annual Message which may he made at noe lrSire, will
show here the blame should it there be blame to rest
anywhere for cUmngs in The matter Of national legis.
aliun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

ASTRONOMICAL PHENoMENoN.-A >iagnlar star Gas
lately been noticed in the Eastern horizon. by num-
her of persons and ON several OCCASIONS Il was WIS.,
IDLE about f,ur O'Clock in the morning, aud attracted
Upon further observation, however, il assumed vari-
shapes, al one time presenting the appearance OF
ahalEmoon, shooting forth Jig rays in every direction,
and again twisting rapidly aud successfully into
triangular ohlong and other fantastic POSITIONS
Whether this curious Asrar in the East" ls still vsi-
lie We cannot say. We have never seen it our
selves, but learn the particulars given above from
era perfectly reliable ''star gazers."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

ScARcg-'rne Richmond Whfg understands tina,
there only t,crniy dollars in the Treasury ol
the Safe on Thursday last We presume that some
petty appropriation has "swept deck" ere this time
II the money is si on hand, hnwever,we would sug,
g'sslh"iib be distributed among he persons who ARES
ted lhe"rish Rioters" in this County during the win
ser Of lS4e-50 We think these seli-sacricing gen
,lsmen more deserving Of State bounty than mud
iurnpkss and county crossroads.
II il indeed lameniable see the funds ofthe Com
monwealth squardered upon countless traing i'm
provements until the Treasury is sucked dry, while
the great central and al-important Improvement oi
the Safe is thrust out OF the Legisaure.-gamted The
privilege, but denied The power TO prosecute its jour
ney to the west Enlarged policy, prudent egisla-
ton truly!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

CO. Mr.. Wise. the aeronaut, is said to be engaged in
the construction of monster balloon. with which ha in
tends to prove the certainty of his ability t, cro The ap
tie and circumrarigGts the Globe,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

gy-A graceess fellow calling himself Lewis l.. Randall
protesting hail from Louisville, KY recently Wis ted the
Town of Romney in this State, and under preence ofopen
Ing repairing and jewey shop, procured rom
and handbs To be usied about the and circu
lated in the surrounding country, announcing his attention
Of permanently locating in unney, and his readiness TO re-
pair watches, jewelry, sc. All the broken and disabled
watches in The place. together with large lot of damaged
jewellery poured in upon Mr.. Randall who made exlen
sive preparations for doing smashing business o. Fri
day. the 18th nit, he announced his determination To visit
Cumberland, Md. for the purpose of procuring splendid
10, jewelry wherewh ossrve The airdaughers Of amp
shire county hut has been asceraned that he ouk qnie
different directinn-and. what is still worse that he
TUX with him all the watches and eweIry left for repair
Watches which had fr months refused to gn, went upor
thai occasion ;and among Them, valuable gold lever be-
longing to poor cuInured man in Rpnney.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

JUpeE Brooks This venerable aud eminent jr-
ris the Oldest member Of the Court of Appeals, died
in Fredericksburg on The 3rd instant Pairing the
revolution, Judge BRooKs rendered valuable serv-
ces TO his country, in the capacity Of aiddscamp to
Gen. WAsHlNeToN, aud in other impor'an, POSITIONS
Al the time of his death he was in the Ssh year of
his age having served as Judge of the Cour, of APP
peuIs fifty years, Of that heightened life.
The Fredericksburg .NeoS learns that the vacancy
occasioned by his death. will probably he filled by
RICHARD C. L. MoNcuRr, Esq, of Stafford county,
a, present occupying sea, in the Virginia Conven-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

Mn. STAhLY's LAST FIGHr.-A letter from Washing
in the Baltimore Patriot gives The following account Of
the last Congressional hghion Monday evening Another
dsgaceu hgh or rather scrmmage on the f,or Of the
nuse occurred this evening" between Mpssrs. Sany and
CngDanof N"rh Carolina growing out Of MIR. Clingnan
coming to Nl Stanys seat and stating ,haihe latter had
msrpprpsented speech recently delivered by the farmer
Mr. Siany said it Was false. Mr. Clingman retorted by
calling him liar Mr. S. then said he the lie first
Upon which MIR. c. then made blow Mr. S. and caught
him by the neck. which pretty well scratched. Mr.
parties were separated Great confusion prevailed for few
moments, but was promptly and efficiently Guelled BY
the Speaker who will say passant is one of the mos
able Speakers that ever presided over such noisy body
the members u the House Of Representatives,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12
NEWSPAPERS PER QUARTER.


AL weekly papers free within the county where they are
published, Paper, Of pss than uuuce half these rates;
aud papers 500 square inches one fourth these
rates.
The rates on monthly and semi monthly newspapers the
same. in proportion the number ui sheets issued as On
weekly papers.
The ACT also provides for the coinage Of three-cent
pieces, which provision will be Immediately carried
into effect.
While this single important measure has been pas
sed there are Others at no less moment still lvIng
upon the table. Among the most prominent are the
River aud Harbnr, aud French Spola,inn Bills The
Tariff laws too, remain upon the statute book with
out modification or amendment while the great man
ufaciurlng Interests of the county are daily decn.
Ing Fur want of adequate protection. Furnaces blow
out their fires and operatives are thrown out of cu-
p'"yment and deprived Of The means of support while
foreign Golfers enriched, aud the pockets Of Bit
ish capitalists swell nul with our funds.
We have been graiihrd 10 witness during The ses-
zion general disposition to slhe farther agitation of
the slavery question. b. the great majority, the
compromise measures have been regarded as a full
and final settlement "f the various and dangerous
ma't'rs involved in them. Tie dl<grarpru violation
Of the Fugnve Slave Law, in Boston gave rise Ia sous
discussion al the close of the session, as matter of
Course. Men have the right to talk and will talk.
b the salutay measures that have restored contend
ing sections tn comparative harmony remain undis-
turbed. aud we trust may remain at the close Of
each successive session unn the voice nf agitation is
forever hushed aud the Union beyond The reach OF
danger.
immediately after the adjournment Of Congress the
Senate into executive session at the call of the
President
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

WAsHrNGToN CoLLEGE We regret to learn from
the Lexington Gazette, that three of The Professors
of this Institution have resigned their chairs. Pro-
lessor HLr has received an invitation TO take charge
Of Military Academy in the Snrlh Professor DAB
NEY's health aud property arrangements render his
resignation imperative; and Professor ARMsrRoNG
will accept an invitation 10 field Of pastoral labor
These changes do not result from any misunder-
standing between The Professors and Board of Trus-
tees, but from conviction Of duty, and are regretted
by all parties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

AcoUlrTsD.-AIEx. LAPoRrE, Of thi, County,
who was presented some time ago for horse.steallng
by the grandiury ofLewis Coso,y, was tried on tho
22nd ult, and discharged
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

The ATTACK UPON Ma WEB,rra-Men OF all parties
in Congress- are indignant at ven"nons attack Of Chss
Allen upon Mr. Webster and no one d"aOs mat the reco
rc, There no question that the attack orig mated in
concerted moment on the part of the Free soil leaders to
crush Mr. Webster if possible, in consequence of his no.
bic vindicaon of the Union against the wild schemes Of
northern A5oonss Thisis the whole secret of the cal
umny and part of The conspiracy to make the as
saut the very close Of the session. that the conspra
tors might be able to escape without being brough, to ac-
count But there u.s. and can be- escape for such row
srdly assaisnts.- Lowell (JBoss Jrurnei
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

O. II is gratifying observe the confidence expressed in
President FILLMORE only by his party friends but by his
political opponents His message relative To the recent case
VI resistance the Fugitive slave law Buston which the
Senate referred 10 their Committee the Judiciary has
called forth two repors-one from the cnnmtee by Mr..
Bradbury, Of Maine. aud the ulhe from the minority by
Mr. Butler, Of South Carolina, both stannch Democrats
The Committee express tho opinion lh further legislation
is essential enable The President discharge as they
hare confidence he is disposed to discharge % fidelity
his high constitutional duty, tina, the laws are faith
fully executed I"
Mr. Batter cuncured in the conclusion of the majority of
The cnmmltee, but took express his objection
granting the right To the President, suggested in The
Message ofenpoymg the IN a supprss Instructions
without notice Of proclamation, for the tina, it
dangerous powsr He saws. however, Justice and he no.
cason re1 To say tat do believe over con-
tended Tor would be abused ny the present kXcuuve.-
The precedent for the direction Of mild and just President
may be the rod Of power for military desPu"
These repus laid before the Senate too late to re-
ceiye any consideration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

SALE OF Mas. MADIsoNs PIcTUkEs.-Ihe sale at
Washington Of the effects belonging to the estate Of the la
menpd Mrs. MaIison drew together on Friday, large
company The best pmtrai. Of Washington. by Stuart,
sold to gentleman Of New York for cash $500 That Of
Portrait Of James Madison taken by the gentle
man al s235 Dr. Causten purchased that of Mr. Madison
s27O Portrait of John Adams, Che elder $l60. to The
same gentleman who purchased the first picture. Portrait
Of NIonrue, $50, To Gov Coles Several other paintings
went off at S. S25 One Of the large pictures fox which
Mrs Madison refused $780, and others m less value, were
Withdrawn BY the administrator, .hee being bids for
them The carpet on the front parr, in good state
ervatiun was asceraned be hundred ana elgh'y
years DID, 1t is Kiddeminster and was WITHDRAWN al
SI7
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

STUMBLING CoNCxRN.--Tne New York Cour-
Ter chronicles The arrest OIL TOWNSEND Secretary Of
a concefn called ,he "World's Fair Art Union Com
pany," which has been advertised extensively in the
country papers. The complainant in the case is one
JonN L. coleman, who charges TOWNSEND with
swindl.ng persons by receiving money for lottery
,ickel@ promising the lucky holder free passage to
the Worlds Fair, aud 500 IN money to derray ex-
penses when there. The company, from what can
he ascerIained, have already obtained about $4,000
by the course they have taken, aud the Post Office
has recently been flooded with letters from all parts
of the country, with sums Of money enclosed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

LYNcnBURG VlRGINiAN -TiliS excelcn. Wing
paper comes 10 us much enlarged and dressed up in
Ihe fines, style Of the art typographical. It is now
one at the largest newspapers in the Stale. The ed
Ilor'al department is under the control of Mr.. A. w.
c. TERRY late of the DanvWe Register--a writer
of ability and an Editor Of taste.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

New PAPER-We have received the first num-
her of the Urstern Vrginian, paper just establish
ed at Charleston, Kanawha. II is of The Democatic
persuasion, and edited by i. NJ. GARDNER, Esq. a
former resident OF this placeassiscd by r. A. THoMr-
son, Esq, The Virginionis quite large and hand
some sheet, and will dnnhlless be conducted we'll
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

TIVE rsrHoscoPE.-Weh have received the March
..A.. &C his Journal. S" far a. we can Judge. it
). Il, snducred aud deserves the patronage. ci the
n,ad;.., r,,,rsssion in Virginia. II is published
monthly II, R,rhmond. b> P.C:N""ot'' - W. y" ~
Secretary "rhe vmgnla Medical Society Price SS
90 year, in advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

The TUNNGL.-A move was made in the House
of DELEGATES, on Friday, to discontinue the work on
the Tunnel, but the subject was finally land aside
Perhaps nothing serious was intended by the mover
1t would certainly present pretty spectacle for The
great Stale Of Virginia TO abandon the enterprise o
making Tunnel through the Blue Ridge about three
lnurlhs of a mile long, while the ule kingdom oi
Sardinia is making one through the Alps seven miles
in length. See proceedings on Saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-03-12

MorHERs AND DAUGHTsRs' MAGAzIxE-Wp
have received several numbers Of this highly inter
e.,,ng and instructive Monthly, edited by Mrs. A. G.
WHlrrELsy, aud published by ii. NJ, WHIrTElsY,
corner of Spruce and Nassau street, New York, at
the m ulera,e price OF 81.
The high reputation of this work renders notice
from rs almost unnecessary. We earnestly recon-
.,,d /, however. 10 all interested in the welfare al
The ri,ing generation.