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Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11
COMPLETION OF THE ICONoGRAPHIC ENCY-
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ton and execution, and for unparalleled cheapness.
NAyAL.-The sloopof-war Decatur the soop-of-war Al
bany, propeller John Hancock. and steam fgae Saranac
were Havana the I'd insan all well. The Decatur,
from esky condition, would probably return the
United States.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11
THE WEEKLY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE

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scngers The table well kept, with excellent attend
ancs The order OF every thing admirable. The cap
tain we found to be most obigng gentlemsn. We
night the canal, and thirty passengers,
and there appeared but about half the number of bebs
But after supper retired the deck and on our return
after brief absence from the cabin, saw
Portable order, thirty beds. Those travellers the Springs
who hurry would do well to avail themselves Of
this comfortable way Of transportation. The invalid cannot
fail Of awaiting him herself Of this easy way Of reaching
the Springs Until the railroads shall be completed the
plank roads branching from the canal &C. will increase this
comfort
The views Of the country each side Of the canal par
tculary interesting, from the rich culture Of the lands We
passed many beautiful farms and handsom, resdences We
passed through ywo locks of average Lift of eleven to
twelve feet in the distance Of hundred and fifty miles
the distance by this route between Lynchbug and Richmond
1t took about three minutes pass the boat through each lock-
At p. NJ the day following left Lynchburg arrived
in the Basin at Richmond, making the passage in lhrywo
hours, at cost Of S5, including meals, &c.
There is one improvement this to which would
respectfully call tho attention Of the James River Company,
which would add greatly the comfort Of the traveller
these boats and prevent the Of Distress which
will surely if the improvement is not made, Of either
the loss Of life broken bead. The improvement refer
to the raising OF the floor Of the bridges which Cross the
canal At frequent mcryais Theaa k,dges are 90 owas
that the passengers the deck of the boat have
prevent being knocked overheard Now, rise Of three
four feet in the bridges would obvate this evil and little In
convenience would be experienced the change the
Of the bridges, in many the position Of the
ground each side would not increase the grade This i'm
Of such Ua importance the travelling public
that may hope the Canal Company will have done this
winter. The expense will not be great by Of
acecs and skul operators the whole Of the bridges may
be raised and righted in the season.
ROBERT MILLS
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11
SERIOUS RIor.-The Lynchburg (Va.) Republi-
can of Monday saws:

"Que serious riot occurred Thursday morning last
on the 4h section Of the railroad above this pace, among
number Of Irish aboe Il appears that they had been pre-
pairing for the aay for several days previous by purchasing
freafms &C. Before light Thursday OF the parties
attacked the shsnies of the other party killing one man
Dead ball passing through his head, and severely wound
ing several others The firing Was kept up for several hours
As soon as the news reached the military imme
daey paraded and marched 10 the Of action but be-
fore their arrival the sh rg over and most Of the not
ers dispersed They succeeded however, in making several
arrests which, together with those arrested in town by the
civil authorities numbered forty persons. all Of whom
have been lodged in the Jail Of this place."
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

TAR AROUND WoRLD.-R. 8. WADE, Esq. has
just returned from Europe to Boston, In December las, he
left Boon for California thence proceeded China in the
barque George E. Webster and thence England, via the
overland from Inda, thus having taken around
the globe in less than nine months. stopping months Of
the time in San Francisco. month in Chns, and least
fortnight in England.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

Newshas been received Of the death Of Mr. JAMES RcnARD
SON. the enterprsng African traveller the 4ih Of March
last He died at the village Of Unquuua days distant
from Kouka, the capital of Bornou He bad separated from
his companions Da Barth and Overwes in January last
Mr.. Richarlson was an Enelishpan.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

The United States brig Perry, Capt. A. H.
FeoTE, arrived at Monrovia (Africa) June l6, in
nine days from 81. Helena, all well. Capt. Foote
reports that the slave trade on the South Coast y
3 sen its last legs" Further north, it is already
nearly extinct
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

Rev. SAMUEL RALsros, D. d. died at his residence in
Carroll township Washington county, (Pa the 25th ult
the advanced age Of s6 yeashsvng been in the ministry
for seventy years He retained full possession Of his faculties
and intellectual vgor up the hour Of his DEATH He Of
the PRESBYTERIAN Church. Est& -stt
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

The people Of Grsyson county (va met in public meet
ing their the Esd September and offered
reward Of 1000 for the apprehension Of jarvis G. Bdeo
an Ohio Aboonis who recently under the ssb orslgon
sowed his vile sentiments broadcast amongst the negroes Of
that county, stirring them up 10 revolt, &c.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

A Washington correspondent of the Courier and
Enquirer has the following remarks in regard to the
rumored existence Of treaty between England,
Spain, and the United States, guarantying the pre-
servation Of Cuba to Spain:
/" You have no doubt seen what has been reite-
rated in the public press about correspondence in
the archives of the State Department relative to
this country being party to the guaranty with
France and England, but such statement has no
foundation in fact. Another assertion, made by
one of the abest correspondents from this city,
that such correspondence is on file, but that it dates
back to the time Of Gen. Jackson this statement
is equally at fault. One of the earliest moves by
the ensuing Congress viii doubtless be to call for
all documents touching this interesting subject and
/ apprehend it will then appear that there is a
correspondence which took place during the
administration Of Mr.. MONROE, when the island
was in imminent danger of capture by the Mexican
patriots, and believe further, that it will be found
that the interference of our Government alone pre-.
vented it, and that very elaborate paper from the
pen Of JOHN QUINCY ADAMS will be brought to
light giving the strongest political and philosophi-
cal reasons why the Island Of Cuba should moi be
permitted to pass from the possession of Spain"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

The brig Louisa, arrived at Salem from Gambia,
reports the death Of the Rev. JAMES MOORE, Md,
of the Monrovia Mission, which occurred Au-
gust 26, from an accident on board the Louisa.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11
FROM CALIFORNIA.

The steamer Promelheus arrived at New \ ork
on Saturday from San Juan, whence she sailed on
the 26,h ultimo She brings four hundred and
six,y-fve passengers, and sl 100000 in gold on
freight.
The advices from San Francisco are to the 6th
ultimo. In that town, at the late election, the
Wings carried every Ward except one, and obtained
an aggregate majority of one thousand. Sacra-
mento city and county gave Democratic majority
of four hundred. The result in the State, however,
is reported to be doubtful. The Alta California
Of the 9th says that the chances in favor OF the
Democratic candidates for State officers. The two
Democratic Congressmen are also believed to De
elected. The Legislature is doubtful.
The mining news is favorable. destructive
fire occurred at Marysville on August 3Oth, con-
suming eighty buildings in the business part Of the
city. The loss is stated at e5OO,OOO.
The Indians were very troublesome. Between
Sacramento and Salt Lake several emigrants
had been killed, and the mail riders had also been
attacked.
Two men, Mckenzie and Whitaker, had been
executed at San Francisco, and two executions
had taken place at Sacramento. In other respects,
matters had been comparatively quiet. Robinson,
who was reprieved BY the Governor, had been
hung by the people.
The markets generally quiet. The election being
over brisk trade anticipated in few days, being the
season for the miners lay in their winter stores Flour
was active at $lO.50 $l2, corn SO SO sos corn meal
81. so mess pork SIS clear do. Sl7 hams $40 lard
Sl4; butter 25 4Oc. cheese 10 l5c Boots and shoes
were abundant, and clothing generally dull.
The steamer Tennessee left San Francisco the lst for
Panama with 900 in god and the Constitution with
$780, OOO The former had two hundred and fifty, and the
latter one hundred and twenty passengers.
The ab,ve advces brought San Juan by the steamer
Pacific, which arrived at that place the Goth umo, with
two hundred and twenty-five passengers and 100000 in
gold The North American left San Juan for San Francisco
on the 2Oh, with two hundred and fifty passengers The
General Hunter left for the place the 2ls 1t
ported that the propeller Lafayette entirely destroyed by
FIRE in the harbor Of Chsges the llth Her cargo
partially saved. - -----
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

is said that in the Of Luuenbeg Mass there are
forty eight persons who living when the Declaration OF
Ind spendence made several of whom are over ninety
years Of age The population Of the town is but 1909
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

The New Orleans Crescent says il is settled fact tha' Mr.
LAuaAsoS is or is to be Collector Of the port of New Or
leans Mr. Lsurason said to be thorooso energetic eus
ness man. Of proved capacity, and generally popular with all
classes of citizens.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

MIGRATION OF THE HUNGARIAN ExMEs.-The
directors of the Erie railroad having literally offer
ed the Hungarian exiles in this city free passage
over their road, and by steamboat to Detroit, one
hundred and eighty of them have started for New
Buda, the settlement founded in Iowa by their
countrYman, Count Uhazy.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

The United States ships jamestown and Sus-
ouehannoh were at Rio Janeiro on the 10Th August.
The former arrived on the 5tb, and the latter was
undergoing repairs. tsa
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

Gen. ALMoNTE, who for several years represent
ed the Mexican Government in this city, man of
fine intellect and requirements, and a true patriot,
has fallen under the displeasure of the Govern
ment of his country. A late arrival from Mexico
brings news that the Government had adopted pro-
ceedings against several Senators, including Al
MONTE, under an old Spanish law of 1919 Some
of these gentlemen have been fined, and some of
them sent to prison, and some dismissed. The
house of Gen. Almonte was entered by file of
armed men, and property removed to pay fine.
He complains loudly of the abuse and outrage
committed upon him.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

Fifty thousand dollars worth Of property has been beqoeah
cd to The Pittsburgh and Allegheny Orphan Asylum BY the
late Dr. THonAs HAarroRD. He also lef property the
poor Of Canton, Ohio, worth tea thousand dollars
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

The Moniceo Watchmn1 Of the 30th uimo contains the
CONCLUSION OF the trial of W. r. PALMER for the murder Of
his brother He found guilty, and sentenced be
hung ON the Goth Of November.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

"CUBAN PATRIOTS" Several of the fibustier
organs keep speaking Of :" Cuban Patriots" Will
some one tell us what individuals or class of per-
sons are intended to be designated by this term
1t cannot refer to any of the inhabitants of Cuba,
for it is evident there sympathizers with the
flibusters on the island And it would be too lu-
dicrous misnomer to call the libustiers "patriots"
Providence Journal
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

w. W. ConconAH, Esq., Of this city, has with his usual
libcraIiy, presented 6ne organ the Lunaic Asylum at
saunon Va, be placed 10 the chapel scen erected hsrs
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

The Wings Of ONO are preparing for the elec-
ton which takes place on the l4th Of October.
There is great odds against them, since the De-
mocrats and Free-Soiers have united but the
judgment Of the majority must condemn such a
coalition. State and County Whig Conventions,
we observe, are every where giving the National
Administration hearty endorsement. We quote
from one Of the resolutions at a large meeting in
Hamilton county last week:
Resolued, That the patriotic and enlightened
administration of our national affairs by President
FILLMORE and his Cabinet meets the warmest ap-
probation of the Wings of this county"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

THr COMBUSTION Of dead letters by Mr.. swARzkMAs
on wednesday last, the National Monument, has fur
nished ne exercise to the investigating faculties Of some OF
the boys Of the Island Amongst the ashes these youngsters
have succeeded in finding quite harvest of rings jewey,
and pert and even little money The next periodical
ustraon Of the DeadIeter office will bc circumstance to
which the boys will be spt to keep keen lookout
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

MORE THREATENED SEcEss1oN.-The State of
Georgia is passing through severe political con-
test at present, Gov. MCDONALD representing the
Secessio4sts, and Mr.. Speaker CoBB being the
candidate of the Union men, without distinction of
party lines, for the Office of Governor. Mr..
Mcdonald is SO strong upon the disuDion side that
he says if South Carolina shall secede and join
England, he will not consent to coerce her. The
citizens Of Dade county, Georgia, acting upon the
example of their disunion Governor, att late meet
ing resolved that, if Georgia secedes from the
Union, they will secede from Georgia: Their re-
solution reads thus
g Resolped, That the county Of Dade, sovereign
county, the that Charles j. Mcdonald is elected
Governor, and the State should secede from the Unon
will in the exercise Of her sovereignty, absove her from
s conneIion with said State, and herself to the
State Of Tennessee"
The merit Of the resolve mostly contained in
the fact that Dade coun hcts naturally separated
from the rest of Georgia by range of mountains,
and her citizens could annex themselves to Ten
nessee, upon which State they border, without any
difficulty whatever.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

The steamship Lafayette, from New York. was burnt to
the waters edge the ll,h umo while lying at Chagres
She had arrived there few days previous and had taken
board few passengers to return, Of whom, such was
the rapy with which the flames spread saved nothing but
the clothes on their backs No lives lost The fire is
said to have occurred from quantity of camphine shipped
on board the steamer.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1851.
UNION SENTIMENT IN NEW YORK.


The Journal Of Commerce Of Saturday last pre-
sents conspicuously the following proceedings. no.
bly, sustaining the Compromise Measures Of the
last year, and expressing determination to sup
port no man for any Office under the State or
the General Government who is understood to be
hostile to them:
New YoRK, SsPTEMBER l6, 1851.
We, the undersigned, do pledge ourselves that at
the ensuing election. to take place in this State on
the 4th day Of November next, we will in voting
faithfully and fairly carry out the 9th resolution of
the Union Meeting at Castle Garden, held on the
3Oth Of October last, which resolution is in the
following words:
"s. Resolped, That, in the opinion of this meet
ing, further agitation Of the slavery question in
Congress would be fraught with incalcuable dan
q ger to our Union, and that we will support no
candidate at the ensuing or any other election,
for State officers, or for Members of Congress or
of the Legislature, who is known or believed to
" be hostile to the peace measures recently adopted
i" by Congress, or any of them or in favor of re-
"opening the questions involved in them for re-
"newed agitation
To this pledge Of fealty to the principles of the
Union are signed several thousand names. of the
general character of which the reader may form
some estimate from the following, being the first
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

AyREs down to the 22d Of August, fortnight
later. There are rumors of an engagement be-
tween ORIBE and URoUHA, but in the absence Of
defnitive details, it is presumed they are only a
new version of former reports. The last reliable
information we had concerning the movements Of
URoUIzA was, that he had crossed the Uruguay on
his march to the Rio Negro. Yet there is nothing
more probable than that ORIBE has given him battle
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11

VIM. C. Rhinelander, G. w. Lawrence,
j. Boormsn, Henry Grinnel,
I, Nathaniel Hayden, Morris Kechum,
Benz. NJ. Whitlock, James Brown,
Hiram Ketchum, Stewart Brown,
George Douglass, w. H. AspnwaI,
s. s. Houland, John Hannagan, s
Thomas Suffsrn, Henry Chauncey,
Ab'm r. Van Nest, John L. Aspinwall,
Wm Chauncey, Samuel w. ComstOck.
The following are the remarks with which the
Editor of the "Journal" introduces the publica-
ton to its readers:
The VoIcr OF NEW YoRK.-Our columns to-day present
small sample of the Union sentiment Of this CITY, The
List of nams several thousands in number, comprises many
of substantial and worthy citizens without distnc
ton Of party. The resolution which they endorse is strong
and decided 1t susans the Compromse in all its parts.
II deprecaes further agitation of the slavery question in
Congress dangerous the Union of the States pledges
the signer support candidate, at the ensuing or any
other election for State officers for Members of Congress
or Of the Legislature who known believed to be hostile
the Compromise any Of them In favor Of
reopenng the questions involved in them for renewed aga
ton We rejoice that large portion of feowcti
.ens are ready take the responsibility Of fulfilling the
claims Of the Constitution and their obligations
Yet these but specimen. Thousands will yet aP-
pend their signatures and other thousands will be omitted
by accident or otherwise who would gladly append their
names II the opportunity offered.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-11


plank road is forming from the Natural Brdge to Lex
ngton and S,aunon and believe from thence to Rockbdge
Bath Alum Springs, from which the to the Hot and
Warm Springs will be easy. The navigation Of the James
river canal extended above the Natural Bridge that by
This means the facilities Of the invalid to the springs will be
greatly increased
After partakng Of excellent breakfast pursued
journey winding up alsng the sides of immense heights Of
mountains where James breaks th ,ugh the Blue Ridge
The views continued grand and beautiful varied by the
ters Of James river and the canal After riding thirty EIGHT
miles, crossing the North river and the James river reach
cd Lynchburg The counties passed through to-day
Bo,,eour Rockbrdge, Amherst Bedford, and Campbell in
which last Lynchbug is situate This city has risen TO inn
porance rapidly and the largest and most important inland
n State and will continue TO increase, from being
the Of immense trade. The great railroad from Rich
mond and Petersburg called the turnpike road, will pass
through ntersect Lynchbug, and the Alexandra rail-
road also points this city, Lynchburg lies Immediately
the James river between which and is built the James river
canal The river Lynchburg makes considerable bend
to the SOUTH but its northern position again before
reaches Covington.
On the following day, after arrival, changed from
the stage the canal packet to proceed Richmond and
pleasan, relief twaa By Of two horses,
the speed Of FIVE miles hour The quiet that prevailed
here In strong contrast with the rough jongs and noise
Of the stage These packebos have very comfortable, nay
elegant accommodations, and carry comfortably 6y