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STIMSON s. CO.'S

New Fork, NeW Orleans, and Mobile Express,
HtoNNECTING with the swiftest and most responsible
expresses between the principal towns in Maine, New
Hampshire, Vermont Massachusetts, Rhode Islapd, Con
nectcut Lower Canada, New York State Delaware Penn
sylvania Maryland District of Columbia, Indiana Ohio,
Illinois, the Western States generally the Mississippi and
Alabama river towns and the prominent places in Geor
gia and the Caronas.
Our facilities extensive and perfect that
the safe and speedy transportation Of freight
trunks packages and valuable parcels from end OF
the country the other and between the most remote
points.
From many years experience In the express busi-
ness while connected with Messrs. Adams Co.. and our
advantages In other respects mot the least Of
which the confidence and patronage Of the New York
community feel assured that we shall never cease to
give the most entire satisfaction to friends, the jewell
lers, bankers and merchants generally.
We beg leave TO call attention TO our California Express
from New Orleans and Express between New Orleans
and Mobile.
Offices; st. Charles Hotel Building New Orleans, and
10 Wall street, New York. mar 24-n
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EXTRAORDINARY SCENE.-Some of the good
citizens of Gloucester, perambulating the docks
on Good Friday morning, were alarmed by a
terrible noise on board Greek ship lying in
the middle of the basin. The captain and Others
| appeared to have one of the crew amongst
them, around whose neck rope was attached
and, before any interference could be offered
the body was run up to the yard-arm, and, after
| few apparent struggles, so far as the victim
was concerned, all was still. The noise had
hardly subsidized when a similar scene appeared
to be going forward on board another Greek
vessel, lying alongside the first mentioned the
body, in this case, being lowered over the side
into the water, and then, as if the murderous
wretches had changed their intentions it was
hauled on deck, severely belabored, amidst
shouts and execrations, and speedily hauled up
TO the yard-arm.
The excitement on seeing two bodies dang
ling high in the air was most intense some Of
the crowd assembled were calling out for the
police; and two or three, more courageous than
the rest, got on board one of the ships TO de-
mand an explanation, and with the determine
ton to take the culprits into custody. The
explanation was duly given, and hearty and
general laugh was the result. The seamen were
only performing n custom of the Greek Church,
usually on Good Friday, by stutfing an efigy
with straw, with bag in its right hand, to
represent Judas Iscariot, and hanging it, express
sive of their adherence Of the conduct Of that
worthy in betraying our Saviour. The next
morning the effigies were hauled down and
treated with great indignity, amid renewed
shouts and the discharge Of muskets.
London Times
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j. II. HAyESs. W. MYER, 4 Co.


mrento,s end Manufacturers Of e Eiopion and Fire
proot Paint, Wilmington, Clinton CO.. Ohio.
w MYERS No. 319 Main street, Sth, Cncnna-
wv ii, Ohio, TO whom all orders must be addressed.
The superiority of this paint all other for carriage
house, and ship painting, win be in its rapid sale.
1t is not four months since this paint has been intro
duced into Market and agent has been able 70 oor
hundred tons Tho paint Is ground in oil, and put
up ready for use from the finest black down to any shade
TO suit the fancy.
Also, inventors and manufacturers of Tanners Black
ing This article is universally appreciated by all who
have used it. that it scarcely needs commendaton But
to give confidence TO those who may not have tried II,
would say that r. c. Ryon, foreman to A. NJ Taylor Co..
Columbia street. Cincinnati has authorized us to his
u recommendation 10 tanners in general To all
who know Mr. H. c. Ryon this would be sufficient; but all
tanners in the city and country, who have used it, have
granted this privilege If 1t necessary could
fill newspaper with testimonials; but where all who use
are pleased we deem Il uncallcd for.
The Tanners Backing is put up in kegs containing six
gallons ready for ufe and will be sent 10 any point
the canal, railroad, river at fifty cents per gaen.
All orders should be addressed, post paid, TO
HAVENS Carroll,
Wilmington, Clinton CO.. Ohio;
j. III. HAYENS, Cincinnati.
Also inventors and manufacturers Of Waterproof
Backing for OcLot that will reduce the cost fifty per
cent, and will soon be In market mar "a
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QUEEN ISABELLA WASHING THE FEET or
Poor MEN. = According TO the letters from
Madrid, of the 9TH ultimo, the religious cere-
monies Of the Holy Week we're celebrated with
the usual pomp in all the churches of Madrid |;
and Queen Isabella, according to custom on
that day, washed the feet of six poor men in
the royal chapel. Letters from Turin state that
the King of Sardinia did not this year comply
with the custom of washing the feet of twelve
poor children, on Holy Thursday, but ordered
instead that each of them should receive 100
francs.
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" H0DGMAN, q Maiden Lane and SO Nassau street
IL. first corner from Broadway New York. Factory
foot Of Twenty fourth street, East River.
Merchants throughout the United States respectfully
informed that my spring stock of India Rubber Goods will
be found far superior 10 any before offered, having be
slowed upon each individual article the benefit of long
experience in manufacturing which enables me TO war
rant entire satisfaction.
Among the most important, / would call attention u
my extensive stock OF Carriage Cloth of all widths from
81 to 81 inclusive and made the choicest drills and OF
the best OF gum Purchasers will find that II win neither
crack peel, become sticky, Is the with much
that has been and continues to be sold in this city
INDIA RUBBER CLOTHING,
Consisting Of Coats Cloaks Capes Pouches Pants Over
alls Leggngs, Boots, Caps, &c. extensively worn
by farmers physicians drivers captains Sailors &c.
Dapmal Pants manufactured expressly for the clergy
Ladies' and Gcntlemens Goves-a perfect cure for chap
ped hands by wearing them for short time, at the
time bleaching and rendering them soft and delicate
Masons, &C. being perfect protection against acid and
lime.
Mochine Beuin0 and Steam Pdcking,
in every variety and cheaper and better than any thing
which be substituted for either.
Also, large stock Of 0vershoes, Garden and Engine
Hose Whips Horse Covers Horse Fenders, Hoof Boots
Beds Life Prcseryers Breast Pumps syringes, Tobacco
Wallets, Finger Stalls Paper Holders, Door Springs &c,
&C.. besides an immense stock Of
India Rubber Balls,
and other fancy articles such Eascs Dolls Dogs and
other animals Of various kinds Pure Rubber Cement for
hatters' use. All orders executed with despatch.
mar "a d. H0DGMAN.
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CUBA AND THE EXPEDITION Havana cor
respondent of the New York Journal Of Com
merce states that some few more sudden arrests
have been made, but whether connected with
the affair, one cannot say, although it is pre-
sumed they are
A correspondent Of the New York Express
states that the Captain General bad declared
that, in case the expedition should attack the
island, be defeated, and retreat to Key West.
which is reported as their intended refuge, he
viii follow them there and destroy the town.
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sCHNIEwIND & CO.,

IMPORTERS, No. SO Market street, Philadcphia No.
102 Broadway, New York, now receiving and offer
for SALE al Market prices excellent assortment Of the
following goods
Cloths and Doeskns Of Geyers Schmidt, Schnabel's,
Bockschurmann Schroeder, and Others consigned to
them direct from the manufacturers.
French, Swiss, and German Silks, Fancy and Staple
Goods Of the best makes and Styles suitable for the spring
season.
Also sole agency for the United States Of j. Caron
Co.'s Fancy Gilt and silk Buttons, and other fabrics
mar "a
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ACCIDENT TO Mr.. GIDDINGs. s.-We learn from
the Cleveland True Democrat, that Hon J. r..
Giddings met with a severe accident on Friday
last. He fell from a wagon and broke two of
his ribs Though severely injured, his situation
is not regarded as dangerous This will, of
course, prevent his attendance at the meeting
of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church, which commences at Utica to-day
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The embellishments are about two hundred and Of the
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paid, ROBERT SEARS, l2s Nassau street, N. Y.
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RICHMOND, May 15-G p. m.- Virginia STATE
Convention.-The convention to-day, in commit
tee of the whole, voted down the mixed basis
principle of representation. They also rejected
the compromise report, which gave the west
majority of IA in the house of delegates and the
east IL in the senate, by the same majority.
Mr.. Botts's compromise, proposing to give the
east and west an equal amount of representa-
ton, was also rejected. 1t is still hoped that
an adjustment will be made
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A VERY AGED MAN.-Captain Stephen Smith.
of Northford. (Ct.,) became one hundred years
of age about three weeks since, on which occa-
sion he invited in about fifty friends, and had
a sermon preached at his house Formerly, for
years, he was captain of vessel out of this
port-Ne,c HdUen Journal
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French and German Looking Glass Depot,
No. Is baltimore Ntreet.

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DARRATT a DEBEET, Carvers and Gilders, manufac-
turers OF every variety OF Plain and Ornamental
Looking Glass and Picture Frames, Window Cornices,
Brackets, Bracket Tables, Ceiling Moudings, &c, &c.
Also constantly on hand, full assortment Of Gilt and
Mahogany Framed Looking Glasses. Old work regilt,
glasses inserted in old Frames &C. Prices low and work
unsurpassed in beauty Of finish and durability by any
other establishment The public is respectfully invited
10 examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
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CONGRESS OF NATIoNs.-Two colored men,
Robert Purvis, Of Bybcrry, Pennsylvania, and
Charles Lennox Remond, of Salem, Mass, have
been sent as delegates to the assembly Of ma
tions now sitting in London. Their errand is
to lay before that body the condition of the
slave population in this country, and ask an
expression Of its opinion on the subject
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AMERICAN TELEGRAPH
ANSWER TO "ERNEsT, /"

ANSWER TO ERNEST"
In Ame,1ean Telegraph Of Nay Is.
You're just the lad Pm looking for;
Then, prythce, come and woo me;
Ny hearts unified, and, what is more,
'Tis one full wide and roomy.
But, Of all things, the most hate
selfconceited suitor,
. That viii of former captures pirate
On loves sea freebooter.
5@ II.
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- Assume an humble tone, sir;
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And Tll be yours alone, sir.
You're not in love, and ask heart:
tender profer;
= And If at this you do not start,
You'll gefno Better offer.
l am, Mr.. Editor, your very partial subscriber,
ERNESTINE.
WASHINGTON. Nav lG.
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EDUCATION IN LIBERIA.-Stephen Fairbanks,
treasurer of the board of trustees of donations
for education in Liberia acknowledges the re-
ccipt Of one thousand dollars from merchant
Of Boston. This is truly liberal donation to
a most worthy object.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-17

A MILLIoNAIRE's FEAsT.-A Paris letter
gives this account of q dinner given by Baron
Rothschild to Nayazez, at which were present
only twenty-eight guests, the flower of the
French aristocracy:
In the first place there was the splendid ser
vice Of Sevres porcelaine, which belonged tt
the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, and which
was bought by Rothschild for $50, 900 francs
Besides this enormous price, he still pays ar
annuity of 10, 600 francs to the person who con.
sented to give it up to him. During the repast
the whole service Of the table was changed four
times, the last being of silver and gold, worked
by the most celebrated artists of Europe. 1t
was almost impossible to tell by what end, by
what side to take hold of the things, the use OF
which almost disappeared beneath the material
and the workmanship, both so precious as to
make Of most ordinary articles veritable works
of art The knives, for instance, were so orna.
mented so carved that it was quite difficult to
handle them.
All these riches were sent on to London the
day after the revolution of February, and were
the wonder of the nobility of England, when
displayed at grand dinner given to the Duke
of Wellington. As to the eatables of the din
ner am describing, they consisted, says the
reporter, of all the impossibilties of the sea-
son, sought out from the most celebrated hot
houses, and hunted from the most noted hunt
ing-grounds in France. Peaches, cherries,
strawberries, appeared in the greatest abun-
dance at the dessert, by the side Of pine apples
which, says the same reporter, blushed at hav-
ing cost only one hundred francs piece. Be.
sides these were various rare fruits from tropi-
cal climates; in short, the luxury was of the
most unheard-of character, and the guests did
not rise from table until after 10 o'clock
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NEW YORK JOURNAL OF MEDI-
y cine and the Collateral Sciences for

~ CHIC NnW Eht tOIIhEcrhT SCTthCts TOT
March, 1851 1.-The March number Of this well estab-
lshed journal is before the public containing original
Communications from the following talented writer's Of the
Medical Profession: W. IT, Van Buren, NJ. D. case Of ova-
arising from novel cause illustrated by plate remarks
on tctanus by Ezra r. Bennett NJ D. Connecticut; rup-
ure of bladder by j. Kneeland, D. reports Of hospital
cases by H. D. Iente NJ D. and others Of much interest
by Drs Sweat, Church, and Star.
The Foreign and American Medical Retrospect is full
and completes Bibogaphcal notices Of all the late Eng
llsh and American Medical works, &C.
Published every other month, at 50 per annum each
number containing la pages.
Specimen number sent 10 any part Of the county gratis
on application, post paid to r. y. HUDSON, Agent
mar 24-- 90 Wall street, New York
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AGGRAvATING-To see a good-looking man
wrestling with your wife in waltz, without
having the privilege Of going up, and tightening
his neckerchef
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slsIsrsfA Ay-PHfLADELPHIA ~ AND LIVERPOOL LINE OF
II IfzI1S PACKETS--Saing from Philadelphia the 9Th
and from Liverpool en- the LIST of every month.
tsa Ship SHENANDOAH, Capt VIM. III. West; Ship EU-
ROPE, Captain William Mcdowell; Ship MARY PLEA
y SAINTS Capt Anthony Mchaels
The above rstcass ships built of the best mate
riss, and commanded by experienced navigators.
Due regard has been paid to select models for speed
with comfort for passengers.
Persons wishing TO engage passage for their friends
obtain certificates which win be good for eight months
Those who wish TO remit money be accommodated
with drafts for FL sterling and upwards, at sight, without
discount.
Goods for the continent will be forwarded free OF ex
pense Of commission II addressed to James Mcenry, No
s. Temple Place, Liverpool.
GEORGE McHESRY 4 CO.,
mar 2-d No 81, Walnut street, Philadelphia.
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A very healthy vegetation in white hats is
going on several Of vigorous nature have
already sprung up.
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70 Hotel Proprietors and others.
THE DAILY RE GIsT E n,
PyBLIsHED DAILY BY

circulated extensively among the Merchants Of that
city, and travellers find it in all the Hotels, Steam
boats and Railfead diyerging from Phia
dephi Itceptains correct list of the of those
persons arriving at the principal hotels daily and conse
queny Is the best the Proprietors of Hotels
aoos have for extending their business among
/; the tSayelling public. z3 .t... ILL.,
4 Messrs CoNNoLLY Winner McGnL, Publishers OF
the sAMeyican 1sgraph the authorized agents for
Wsahinpton city. r mar 24-f
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Communicated,
THOUGHTS ON INSANITY


From unpublished manuscript by Hy L. Haryeyl
Insanity, the result of an undue preponder-
ance of one portion over other of the mental
faculties, is seldom recognised as such, unless
the inequality which produced it has arisen
during the advancement of life, and a change
from what they had been has become observ-
able in the habits and propensities of the sub
HJect. Some people are crazy from their birth
that is, their minds were never properly ba-
lanced. These are held accountable for their
acts while those whose misfortunes or habits
have caused destruction or disease to faculties
necessary to strengthen, guide, or restrain
other faculties are often excusable under the
law for their wrong doing
Moral responsibility is generally supposed to
cease whenever mental action is disturbed, and
the sequence Of ideas becomes irregular to such
a, degree that the individual is incapable of dis
eliminating or determining the true connection
between cause and effect, or of forming con-
secutiye opinions relative to external objects.
The law, however, appropriately makes this
distinction-that where this arrangement of the
faculties of the mind is voluntarily induced, or
the means which produce it are voluntarily
adopted with knowledge of what will be the
effect the individual though not accountable
for acts committed while in that state, is held
responsible for consequences resulting from
them, as much as though committed in per-
fectly sane moments.
1ntoxication, whatever cause may produce it,
is temporary insanity, varying in character ac-
cording to the temperament and the state Of
health at the time of the persons influenced by
it. Drunkenness is the most common form in
which this species of insanity appears, and is
usually induced, as the word imports, by the
imbibing of drinks, stimulating the blood to an
unnatural flow. This may be done innocently,
and in ignorance of the effects they are calcu-
lated to produce, but far more often delibe-
rately, and with full knowledge, taught by
personal experience Of what will be the effect.
The consequences of the insanity thus pro-
duced cannot be so readily predetermined.
What has been its peculiar character OH one
occasion is no certain criterion to determine
what it may be another, or under different cir
cumstanees. The person, therefore, who has
had evidence of the intoxicating, or the insan-
ity-producing power of such drinks, is without
excuse for using them in way to produce
that effect; and can make no complaint against
the law for holding him strictly accountable,
nor justify himself for damage done by him
while in such state of voluntary insanity.
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DEATH OF AN EDIToR.--We regret to state that
Richard B. Gooch, esq, SO long and fayorably
known to the public as the editor of the South
ern Planter, died. after severe illness of a few
days, at the residence of his mother, near this
city, on Tuesday last. Mr.. 6. was a man of
fine education, of handsome talents, and of
very amiable disposition. He obtained con-
siderable reputation by series of letters writ
ten during sojourn of several years in Europe,
and originally published in the Richmond En-
qu'rer. He was one of the best reporters, on
the old plan of giving the spirit and substance
of a speakers remarks, Gan accomplishment re-
quiring much higher mental attributes than the
present system,) we have ever known. His
death is much regretted by the fraternity, and
the community in which he was born and had
| resided from his birth. He was buried on We'd
nesday, with military honors, by the Artillery
company, of which he had been an officer, and
was an honorary member.-Richmozd Daily
| Dispatch.