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Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-05-10
IMPORTANT DISCOVERY IN AFRICA.
TRANSLATED raox TIE coUanrEa pu HAvan.

TRANSLATED FROM THE coURRIER DU HAvRE.
Hungarian savant, M. GAIsA, who is now travelling in
the interior of Western Africa has sent communication to
the Imperial Society Of Vienna containing information
great interest. He has found among the Kommens small
tribe tributary to the kingdom Of Ou in Senegamba
OF Jacques Compagnon, French traveller charged BY M do
Choseul toward the middle Of the last century with voyage
Of exploration into the interior Of Africa who disappeared n
1850, and was not afterwards heard from.
Wishing to complete the discoveries which had been made
his brother years before, Jacques Compsgnou e
Senegal toward the end Of the year 1885, and after visiting
all the tribes to the nohward and eastward Of Senegamba
be penetrated far the desert Of Smbon very curious
point for geographical science Nothing heard Of him
after March, l760 and all the researches Of the Government
Of the French post Of ST Louis proved utterly uitless
The Kommenis partially civilized people, They have
notions Of religion which resemble Christianity and are not
entirely ignorant Of the and sciences. They have
language, alphabet and the art Of writing M Gayss
has discovered in Of their principal villages small stone
monument of comic shape, covered with numerous inscp-
tions in letters resembling hieroglyphic characters
After having studied this curious construction, and after
ntenogang the oldest inhabitants Of the country and ea
ing the popular tradition, be became convinced that this
monument is erected The grave Of Jacques Compagnon,
who, being made captive by the Kommens instructed them
in the principles of ali the useful arts and died about the year
l775 leaving among them the veneraed reputation Of sage
and good genius But the conviction Of M. Gaysa
turned into certainty when the chief Of the tribe showed him
various articles Of European manufacture, which have been
handed down from father son. and which they unwilling
to part with at any price, Among these he quadran
on which engraved the Of Jacques Compagnon.
Gaysa, who is great traveller designs to continue his
explorations in Africa for many years.-N Y Com ADJ.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-05-10

GREAr MIssRAL DIscovxRr.-Ths Dubuque Herald
gives glowing discovery Of lead ore about
three miles from that town. BY Mr.. THos. LEyfss. The
editor has been down into the mne hundred and twenty
feet below the surface Of the earh and be tells with great mi
nuteness what he there. Theextreme length Of the sub
erspean vault 10 something like hundred and siry sg
by srfy and varying height 10 sixty and seventy
Sert II was discovered about six months since, and sncs
then one million pounds Of have been taken from their
hiding place. and has been done than to
what hung upon the encrusted WALL laid exposed p the
eye or slightly buried beneath the floor Of the The
Herald says sss 900 the reward Of this bare skmming Of
the surface, while the testimony Of experienced miners s
that the reservoir Of wealth is yet entirely unds-
turhed.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-05-10

ORsITHoLoeIcAL CuRIosIrr.-The Cincinnati Enquirer
describes mammoth bird, closely resembling the famous
stork which vas captured the plantation Of Mr. Gh
Vernon, Qs) The night was unusually stormy when.
this athered stranger came lowering about the trees aud
finally lighted branch near the ground, when II was at
tackled, and engaged in very singular fight with couple OF
Watchdog Their loud and repeated barking aroused mr.
g.. who managed with difficulty, to run the od INTO smoke
house when n was secured Il measured five feet when
standing erect and eight feet six inches from the tip Of one
wing to the other when spread
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-05-10

WosDrRruL PRoJKcr-We have it on the authority
Of Mr. Mclaughlin, recently returned from abroad, that
there project foot Naples TO extingush the res Of
Vesuvus II is understood that the bottom Of the main
grand several thousand feet below the level of the
The plan, therefore, j. to dig large trench canal
from the to the crater the expense Of which viii
ceed two millions Of dollars and thus exnguish the fires
that have been burning for thousands Of yeas It 10 said
that the 6ne lands thus to be reclaimed will than
times pay the expense Of executing the grand design.
lLqfayefte Courier,
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-05-10

THr T.nxen.rH. Rev JoHs PrEnrosr, writing up,
the Telegraph, concludes thus
A hero chiet,in laying down bis pen,
closes his eyes in Washington al ten
The lightning courier leaps along the line,
And Al ST. Louis tells the tale at nine
Hating thousand miles whence be departed,
And getting there an hour before ne started
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-05-10

Of the place has pronounced lawful r. therefore an unwa-
ranted Interference and wrong done BY citizens fo
regne acting under the sanction Of such laws and within
their proper mihat is, within the local limits Of the Pow
by whom they thus established, the high
which each and every nation has right in common with all
others occupy-our laws would no doubt afford remedy
against the wrong done.
1t seems therefore, to be concusivey settled hs belongs
to each independent Power decide for ITSELF whether 1t VIII
uphold and maintain by laws the existence Of slavery, and
although other Powers may denounce it, and declare ound
cd in force and violence, injustice and wrong YET ney can
disregard other rights flowing from when egazed by
another Power The relative rights and obligations OF nde-
pendent Powers on this subject clearly stated in the opn
ion Of Chief Justice Marshall aresdy cited 10 Wheaton 22
Each Government he says may renounce this right Tor s
own people, but can this remuneration affect others No
principle Of general law s more universally acknowledged
than the perfect equality of nations Russia and
equal rights II results from this equality that no one can
rghuly impose rule another Each leeisates ior ITSELF
but Its legislation operate on itsef alone nsn nen,
which is vested in ALL BY the consent Of all can be dvesed
only by consent &c. As nation can prescribe rule or
others, none make law OF nations.
IT. then. these States, prior to the adoption OF the consu-
on would have been sovereign and independent these views
Of the established and recognised laws OF nations indicate
clearly what would have been their relative condition and their
respective rights Slavery likely to subsst in some States,
and be abolished in Others Each would have been cloth
cd with certain rights and bound to the performance OF GER
tain duties which each would have snt ana en-
force by war; to which there would be constant temptation
and this could only have been avoided BY treaty. regulating
and providing for the enjoyment and security OF such rights
would have been n vain to say that slavery being ounded
in wrong and injustice any treaty tending to assent to- up
hold and sanction would be itself immoral and wrong and
could no, conscienousy be made Nations cannot elect
subjects which they will treat treaties are often made
under great e1gencies the best alternative resorted to IN
order avoid greater evils In the infancy OF our commerce
and Of our political power thought not wrong to make
treaties with the Agenes and other piraca Powers Of the
coast Of Barbsy who had committed depredstons our
and carried citizens into captivity We made
treaties for ransomng citizens held 10 slavery, and paid
tribute these acknowledged pirass induce them for
bear pundens commerce. although such payments con-
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-05-10

In answer to the objection to the constnonay Of this
statute il pressed upon the consideration OF the court in
the case last cited that 1t bad been in operation then thirty
years. and its consuonay had been before question:
ed If that consideration had weight with the court Them the
acquiescence Of thirty years has greatly increased it.
shall cite the of WIightv. Deacon Sefg.
and Rawe g. in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and
do the readily because the opinion delivered by
Tighman c. j., whose authority cited in the argument
of this writ de homine giondo, sued
out by the claimed slave, against the prison keeper
in whose custody he was detained under certificate granted
coormaby to the act Of Congress Of 179S After saying,
whatever may be our private opinions the subject Of
ry he adds, 1t we'll known that the constitution could
have been adopted unless the property in slaves had been
cured and that this constitution had been adopted BY the free
Of the citizens Of Pennsylvania He then cites the
article in the constitution But he said il required law to
regulate the manner in which this principle should Be reduced
to practice and cites the act Of Congress made for that pu-
pose and continues Il plainly appears from whole scope
and tenor OF the constitution and act Of Congress- that the
fugitive to be delivered on summary proceeding with
out the delay Of formal trial in court Of common law &C.
But if this writ of honne replegiando s to issue from
State court what s It's effect but annul the warrant
(ganted by magistrate, and thus defeat the constitution
and law Of the United States The constitution and law Of
the United States says that the master NAV remove bis slave
by virtue Of the Jodges certificates but the State court says
be shall not remove him. II appears to us that this Is
plain state Of the NATTER and that the writ has been issued
violation OF the Constitution Of the United States and thai
should be quashed.
The same principles have been decided by the Supreme
Court Of the Slate Of New York. Josh " Martin 10 Wend
3ll This case was also commenced by writ de homine
repgando corresponding with our writ Of personal re-
peyn By the fugitive and alleged slave sgsins, the mistress
The case full and decisive The opinion % delivered by
TO be quoted here II airms the right Of the MASTER
established BY the constitution the power and duty Of the
General Government pass laws 10 secue the right by suit
able and practicable means; the excusvs power Of Congress
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-05-10

Executive Legsetves and Judicial Departments, not only
to make laws regulating the rights, duties and subjects thus
condedio hem but to administer right and justice respecting
them in regular of udcaon, and them to be
carried into full execution by its powers without depen-
dence upon State authority, and without any let restrain,
imposed by it.
1t was believe, under this view Of the right of
gaining specifically the custody OF from whom service OF
labor due by the lays Of State and who has escaped
into another and under this view Of the powers of the Gene
raj Government, and the duty of Congress- the law o
February 10, 1898, passed It passed the ID
Congress- after the adoption of the constitution that
members Of the Convention, and oil of them have been
mately conyeant with the great principles Of the consu-
ton, and with the views, Intentions and purposes OF its
famers.
This species construction has been
regarded great weight and Importance and is entitled
the highest respect II bears with great weight Of autho
rty upon two points FIRST to the power and duty Of Con-
gress pass laws and carry into effect right
rmed BY the Constitution Of the United States and second
" the fitness Of the provisions Of low thereby adopted and
their adaptation the proper and practical assertion Of the
right secured by the constitution.
The act of February L. l793 made for the purpose Of
providing and declaring the in which the claim shall
be made for the fugitive from service, who has escaped Is
substantially ss follows That when any person held to labor
in any Of the United S,es in either Of the Territories
under the laws thereof shall escape into any other Of the
said States Territories the person to whom such labor
due his agent attorneys empowered to seize or
such fugitive aud take him her before any Judge
Of the Circuit or District Courts Of the United States resd-
Ing or being within the State, before any magistrate OF
county, city, corporate, wherein such seizure on
arrest shall be msde and upon proof to the satisfaction OF
ucn Judge or magistrate that the person 50 seized doth
owe service TO the person thus claiming him, shall be the
ouy on such judge magistrate give certificate TO the
csimsn! which shall be sufficient warrant for removing
iusuve 70 The State or Territory from which he 6ed"
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8, Is as follows:
No person held service or labor State under the
laws thereof escaping into another SHALL in consequence OF
law therein be discharged from such service
labor but shall be delivered up claim of the party
whom such service or labor may be DUE
In order just understanding and exposition ofths pro-
vision Of the constitution, and the laws made under it s
necessary to refer briefly to the circumstances under which
the constitution made, and the great social and political
objects and purposes which the people Of the United States
had in view in adopting it. The constitution of the United
States is not to be expounded it opened for the
first me and with sole regard to the words and figures in
which Il is expressed its history 10 too deeply interviewer
with whole social system to be dsegarded when called
upon to ascertain ts full meaning and effect.
These North American provinces, when they became nde
pendent of the Government Of Britain, regarded them
selves and regarded, sovereign States the articles Of
Confederation considered rather compact amongst
independent States than Government. Whilst pressed
ny the force Of external hostility, by which England
attempted to ubdue them to obedience, Of common
danger and common interest," and the necessity OF acting to-
gether IN their common Defence compelled them to a oge
her with good degree ofhmony and union but this could
last only whilst this external pressure continued When it
termnaeo wna was the condition Of these independent COM
munes Ihat Of sovereign Sates varying greatly in
gard to extent OF territory numbers and strength with the
usual powers incident to sovereign States that OF war and
peace making treaties and exercising exclusive control
and Jurisdiction over oil PERSONS and subjects within their
specve territories These would have been their r;eb,s and
,powers had no Union been formed. 4r9F !
In Of the States large numbers Of slaves were held
in others few only but some, it s believed n ALL except
Massachusetts, in which slavery considered 40 abosed
10y the declaration Of rights adopted part Of the contu
ton Of $780, Had Union been formed the Sstss would
have been left to assert and defend their rights against each
other by only. 1.-two States bordered each other
slave State and the other free State, It is natural
see there would BE- constant effort Of slaves to escape into
the free State, and constant temptation to slave owners to
foew and recaptue them which must be done by force
unless sanctioned by treaty Such acts both sides must
be regarded by each violations Of the exclusive territorial
rights Of the other, and jussbe Of war; There
would naturally be constant border war leading either TO
intsmnable hostility the subusaion Of by the other
This state Of things could only be avoided BY treaty, by
Worcester daily spy., 1851-05-12
Fourth of July.

A desire having been expressed by many that the
day upon which the equality and inalienable rights
Of men were proclaimed by fathers to the world,
should be celebrated by the Free Soil party in the
county of Worcester. in manner worthy of the great
principles which were then ayowed. and which are
still adhered to in the heart Of the Commonwealth.
It's members who can conveniently attend, are re-
gu ssed to meet at the American Temperance House
tomorrow (T'uesday) ereniag. at o'clock, for the
purpose Of adopting such intatory measures as may
be necessary.
Worcester daily spy., 1851-05-12

u We would direct attention to the advertise
ment of the Jenny Lind Excursion to New York,
which commences tomorrow, and continues through
the week 1t will be seen that the arrangements
have been made on the most liberal scale as regards
the rate Of fare and the convenience of passengers
We think Messrs ]. B. Gibbs g. Co. are entitled to
much credit for their efforts to afford our citizens an
opportunity of making pleasant and cheap excur-
sion, and offering ticket to Jenny Lnds concert as
Shoot to the bargain; that their endeavors will be
duly appreciated and properly rewarded, we have
not doubt Long trains and many happy passen-
gers to Gotham, may be looked for on all the days
of this week;-at least we hope such may be the
case.
Worcester daily spy., 1851-05-12

DESTRUCTION OF THE AsIERIcAN BAPTIST
MISSION At BANGKOK, S1AM.-Letters by tae
Europa, received IN Boston, bring the intelligence
that the entire premises of the American Baptist
Mission at Bangkok, Siam, were destroyed by fire on
the night of the 4h of January last, including the
buildings ofthe missionaries. The fire originated in
native house few rods distant, and spread with
such rapidy, that very few articles could be saved
The printing Office and stock, the building and type
foundry, libraries and nearly all the personal effects
of the missionaries were consumed. The total loss
was not less than $4,000, and probably consldera-
bly, more.
Worcester daily spy., 1851-05-12
BY TELEGRAPH.
Exclusively to the Spy,
foreign 80 90 ae,ps.
ArriV al Of the Arctic.
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
Decline in Cotton and Flour.
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
Decline in Cotton and Flour.
NEW YORK. May IL.

New York, May IL.
The Arctic arrived at half past six this morning, with
days later intelligence from Europe.
The Baltic arrived at Liverpool, Monday, April 2S.
Cotton at Liverpool was 1.l6h 18th lower, with
sales during the three days of 1000 bales Flour further
declined, Sd Is. Saturday, andwhea Id I'd, but
at Tuesdays market better feeling was manifested
Indian continues decline. Consols closed at 96
SO 7-S. There is still draft on the bullion Of
England.
The Prince and Princess of Prussia arrived at Lon.
don on the 2Sth. The Charge D'Afaires of Portu-
gal have made another unsuccessful attempt to induce
the Spanish Government to agree to an armed inter-
vention.
We learn from Berlin that notes have been addressed
by Austria and Prussia to the Government of Denmark
insisting on the regulation of the Hostein question.
Ii is now said that Prince Schrargenburg will pro.
ceed to Dresden, the conferences there being to all pur
poses abandoned.
Gen d. HautponI was daily expected in Paris, and
1t was thought would resign The Governor Generashp
of Algeria.
From Bosnia we learn that the sege of the insurgents
at bihacs has been commenced. The fugitive insur.
gents will not be allowed to cross into Austria
The Viceroy of Egypt has definitely sanctioned the
construction of the Alexandria, Cairo and Suez Rail.
way.
The Piedmontcse Gazette announces that the KING
having accepted the resignation of M. Nigra as Minis
ter OF Finance, had con6ded the direction Of that de-
parn'ent to Count Camille Bensodi Cavour Minister Of
Marine, Agriculture and Commerce
Worcester daily spy., 1851-05-12
$4,000 REWARD

oST, on Friday, May 9Th, 1851, BLACK TUREAD
~ AAdPuKsE, containing Ss2,00-fse SlO goe pieces Two
ana viii eaye it at the Spy Office will receive The aboy
rewaru- They will also confer great favor on the owne
as ne Is le without cent, and stranger in the ety
II was iosl while the owner walking from Is BlacE
stone street to the bridge and along the Boston Rarog
ile 10 summer street-aong Summer street TO Wssbpe
% % quaIe-along Front street, on the right going from
the right 10 Browns Block turned to the left along Wash
ington from ashngon through Park street across the
70 the Norwich Railroad line, thence TO ihe e.
pot and down the Worcester and Nashua line 10
street. W ~ 'I A1ha a
Worcester daily spy., 1851-05-12

WoSDERFUL PRoJEcT.-Some body in Naples
has made suggestion for putting the fires of Yer.
suyus, and the matter is attracting considerable atten
lion in that vicinity Ii is understood that the bottom
Of the main grand crater several thousand feet be-
low the level Of the sea. The pan therefore, is to dig
large trench canal from the sea to the crater, the
expense of which will not exceed two millions Of DOL
lars, and thus exngush the fires that have been burn
ing for thousands of years.
When the fires of Versuvus are extinguished, we
sha be most happy to record the fact and be ready to
believe that the perseverance of will accomplish
any thing, from "spriiuaI rappings" down to making
Daniel Webster c0tstitutionauy honest
Worcester daily spy., 1851-05-12

q Herr Kist, the most celebrated gymnastic per-
former ever in this country gives his first enerainmen
IN Worcester, this evening He will be assisted by his
little son, Valentine, and we advise our citizens to i'm
prove this opportunity witness the extraordinary per-
ormances oil these talented and graceful artises There
is nothing OF the humbug order in the exhibitions of
Herr kist--he performs all that he promises-and the
ease with which he goes through his daring and difcu
eats. astonshes every behoer. The feat Of breaking
piece Of granite with his closed hand, is most won
derful, and be seen be appreciated We refer
the reader to the advertisement in another column for
further particulars.
Worcester daily spy., 1851-05-12

Ignorance Wecessar to Slavery y-Ex- Governor
Hammond ofSouth Cafna, in his recent address
before the Charleston Istitute made the significant
declaration that 'swherIa slaveis made mechanic
ne Is more than half teed.'' The Macon (C;a !
messenger says that seen out of every ten fgiliyes
who escape, except fiop the border States. are me-
chanics. Sims is mhioned as an example. The
Messenger takes occ]9n from these facts, TO expa-
ate upon the wickedAss Of permitting slaves to be-
come mechanics. tides not seem to be aware that
!. y presents the srongf possible argument against
slavery, by thus shoIg that it cannot exist with
out keeping its victimAn ignorance.
Worcester daily spy., 1851-05-12
SHERIFFS SALE.
Commonwealth of Massacbuso

~, Ohoh"eaith OF Massachusetts,
WorceSter, SIS. M,v s,h 10,
virtue oil an execution which issued upon ndgmen,
- IN iavor OF Jonathan A. Lane of ston in The Conn
VI SUFFOLK Trader, against Charles Warren of IIxbrdo
N the County oi Worcester, Trader ai the ST term oS b
GouIt o Common Pleas for said County, have taken all
Isht III equity that the said Chaes Warren had on ,e
twenty lhid day of April or now has 70 - ~ l on lne
@ aii HortRased Real Estate, situated in the easterv
part OF Uxon ge, IN said County, and the same which
Is included IN mortgage deed from said Warren no osih
eTey recorded in the Registry of Deeds for said ounv
oook 4oQ page 42O and on Monday 9Th day Of une
eA at ~ O'Clock IN the forenoon, the American Tenn
peldhce iionse IN Worcester, shall SELL at Public Anc
o 70 lhe highest bidder, said right in equity of Tedemp
on to satisfy said execution and all fees a. chaygs IF
sale. ~ ~ i's' aL" charges Oi
my6.dltw3t LOWELL BAKER Ir nann... sl.-.oc
Worcester daily spy., 1851-05-12
COMMERCIAL.


Brighton Market-Aay 8.
Al Market, 600 Beet Cattle no stores " n,,r w,..
0Ae ss o. lows and Calves 1850 Sheep and Lambs an
81 S 81 nees es $780, lst quality
Worklng oxen,-sso, 80, loo, ll2, IFS 1914. al2s
s,s Sews "ra cniycs,-$22, "a, IS, 81 IS, 40. as
crs 80 each. - W io" nae wealth
swine-Lots to peddle ~ 81 Tor sows and 81 ana 9,
oa large Barows 4s, ~ ard S5; LOT 10 r,.
e.a. Szy % vas received at the Brighton DEM, f.,
on se stork for Brighton Market which eaar ovol or
tse month Of April, 1851. "a'''o'uus Us duiing