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The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-01-30
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Mr.. boutwell,, the new Democratic
Governor of Massachusetts, communicated
his first Message TO the Legislature on
Thursday the 10th inst, In relation to the
Fugitive Slave Law the Governor main
tains, as we learn through Telegraphic
report
THAT the constitutional provision for the
delivery of fngitiyes from labor was in the
nature of treaty between sovereign States
and for its fnlflment the General Govern
naent was clothed with sufficient authority.
The manner ofdelivery has been left to
Congress, and its acts are binding upon
every State, and each citizen, unles the irl-
dicial tribunal shall declare them TO be suli-
constitutional. a law thus passed may be,
in the opinion of Stale or individual, I'M
just, inexpedient, or unconstitutional; vet
this opinion furnishes no excuse for Illegally
nullifying its power. or resisting its execu-
ton. The onIysremedy for its injustice or.
sinexpediency must be sought in the Nation
q. Legislature, and for its demonstrations
allty in the Judicial Departmental the Gov
eminent; and until there can be a success
full appeal to one or the other, no citizen
can interfere with the due execution OF the
law.
The Governor does not, therefore, adj
wise the passage Of any measure calculated
to increase the excitement which u.1hap-.
PLY exists. lie thinks til at the act of 1850.
IN some of its provisions, does not properly
regard the rights of the alleged fugitive. or
the sentiments of the community IN which
the law is to be executed, but adds thai
the wis which we sltferln the Union are
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-01-30
A CARI

A CARD.
Contradictory statements having been
made in regard to the case of the fugitive
slave recently returned to our city, 1t has
been thought proper to reconcile these
statements as well as may be-
The tedious delay and heavy expense at
tending the case were rather accidental
Had it been practicable to have carried the
fugitive on the day of his arrest before
Judge Belts or Judge Judson, or before
some experienced Commissioner, the case
would most probably have been disposed
of in a few hours; certainly, during the first
or second day. The opposition and delay
caused by the generous Swearing of Mr..
Jay and certain of his demeritcd coadjn-
tors, should, perhaps, rather excite our pity
than our Indignation, evlncing, as it does,
the intensity of their moral blindness and
stupidity Mr.. White, tits believed, took
no part in this foul proceeding.
The conduct of the officers of Govern
ment concerned III this prosecution was
highly cofnmendable. They performed
their duty with much marked promptness
and courtesy.
The course taken by the Union safety
committee was eminently praiseworthy.-
The expenses borne by the committee ex-
ceeded $500, while the costs incurred by
the claimant amounted to about $500,
which sum, would also, perhaps, have been
paid by the committee, had it been deemed
proper by the claimant to have made it
known There was also manifested, much
personal kindness towards the agent by sew
eral members of this committee, together
with other citizens of New York, which
he will long remember with the liveliest
gratitude.
And, in conclusion, lie desires to say, that
he undertook this agency from no wish to
test the actof Congress nor the sincerity of
the professed Northern Union men; nor
from any personal interest whatever. but
wholly from a sense of high and very PEE
sculiar Obligations to DR.. Smith; and that
now in reviewing calmly the whole pro-
sceedIng in the case, he can find no word
of complaint against the conduct or bear
ing towards himself Of any respectable
man with whom he came ia contact
while in New y ork
esg ~ Ne. Nv. PARKER.
Richmond, Jan. 3, 1851
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-01-30
U. S. Senators.


We are gratifed to state that the tele
graphic announcement published in oul
last of the reelection of Thos. III. Benton
by the Missouri Legislature, was refresh
ing mistake. Up to last advices no choice
had been effected, though enough had trans
PRED, we think, to kill the hopes of His
Great Am
The wings and disafected democrats of
the Florida Legislature have elected Mallo-
ry, democrat Of Key West, to succeed Mr..
Yulee in the Senate
The Massachusetts Legislature having
failed to effect choice after five ballotings
on the 10Th inst, postponed the election for
one week. The vote stood, Sumner Sc;
Winthrop 168; Scattering II. 1872 was
necessary to a choice.
Since writing the above, we have receiv-
ed through Geographic dispatch to the
Charleston Courier, news Of the election
by the Missouri Legislature, of Grier, wing,
on the fortieth ballot, to succeed Benton
The vote stood, Grier so; Benton 55; Scat
tering 24.
The name Of the gentleman intended,
we suppose, to be Geyer, who has been all
dong the prominent opponent of Benton.
The Legislature of Delaware have elect
d James A. Bayard, democrat, to succeed
Mr Dayton.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-01-30

two nrehes, DEs ~ app 2 - I M 49,
tfeef. and many other valuable stEac lures
were destroyed ii appears that the Yer
andah and PIacides Varieties are not atnons
! the bindings burnt The entire loss by tins
fire IS estimated at hal q million OF dollars
All the papers insist that the 81 Charles
shall berebuilt.
The Methodist church was insured ioi
$50 900. The ST. Charles Hotel build:
i ing was insured for 500, 900
The lessees, Messrs: Nudge q Wilson,
had an insurance Of So. 900 on the farni-
Iture, stock. wines, liquors. dc
The fire in the hotel is supposed to have
originated in d detective fne Of chimney,
smouIdered for hours before discovered.
VERY little furniture, stock wines. &c,
was saved from the hotel. The silver Plate
was left in the fire proof vault, which is
supposed to be somewhat crushed IN by
THE Immense weight on it. One Of the
clerks saved the money deposited in the
Office. The proprietors exerted themselves
to keep order. Mr.. Williamson had lis
leo severely cut and bruised by the "a
OF one of the walls,
The ladies in the hotel were taken to
the yerandall, where the gentlemen gave
up their rooms to them, A great deal OF
trouble, as regarded lodgings, follows the
sudden turning out into the streets from
the hotel of so many hundreds of visitors
and boarders. Many rumors prevailed re-
garding loss oflife, says the Picayune.-
Two persons were generally reported to-
have been killed by the falling of the COR
nice of the hotel portico. At the time the
cupola fell many persons were trying to
make their escape through the bar room
We are informed that of them, three gen
tlemen and waiter, names unknown, are
missing. At the time the dome fell great
rush of the crowd in St. Charles street was
made towards Canal. A number of per-
sons-wege thereby thrown down and bruis-
ed
Dr. C. Barkee carried out-6ne@ after an
other two sick persons, in his arms, from
the third story of the hotel.
The Picayunc remarks that it wonld say
more concerning this dreadful calamity to
that city, under which it will long suffer,
but comes to close, with the expression
Of the conviction that immediate steps will
be taken to repair the losses by this confa-
grafton, and restore to New Orleans some
IF its former beauty and pride.
AZabama Journal
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-01-30

which Will inev vitality result from iis disco
4sliot. ne involes lIis fellow tizens 20
exllibit libetal spirit Of patriotism and JUS
tee, tia lley may expect asinli ar mani
4estation by other States and concludes BY
saying, la the consciousness Of strength.
Iet lis be just. and faithfully perform the
duties our fathers assumed for themselves
and lar lis -
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-01-30

about Buns The Times ay ihal .he
vein DC Burns Digging alone would Afford
profitable employment ior nlI Tie people at
present in California for Eve bundled yodf.
to come. Of this quartz. it ioprovcd ihat
tine average yield will Be one dollar to ihe
pound weight M quartz
TIE coolest weather N tho season WI
experienced at San Francisco lust beford
the steamer left, Ice quarter of an inch
thick was formed
We make up tie above aummary from
the New Orleans Evening Pieayuno er
Tuesday
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-01-30
A CARD.

We the undersigned take this method o.
expressing our thanks to the polite and &C
commod?ting officers ofthe steamer Clara
and especially to her commander J. NJ
Brainard, for his exertions in safely landing
us, his passengers, at Pickensville, on so
low stage of water-thereby retarding
seriously, if not endangering the downward
passage of his boat
We know under similar circumstances
the wishes of the passengers are never re-
garded but in this case be it said, in COM
mendation of said Clara and officers. that
every exertion was made TO facilitate our
trip, by landing us at.the highest point pos
sible on the river,
For such favors on the part of her OIL
GERS, we commend the Clara to the patron
age of the public iii general, and especially
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-01-30
From the Mobile Price Current, Of January 25t6
Review Of the Mobile Market.


CoTTON-Arrivcd since the 18th instant,
2o,3ls bales, and exported in the same time, o.
74O bales, viz To Liverpool 1850, Glasgow
ITO, Hayre 1923, Barcelona eco, New York
1918, Boston s42, Providence 1926, and New Or
leans 146G--leaving a stock on hand and on ship
board not cleared last evening Of 1856, 1873 bales
| against 1898 bales same time last year.
Our last report closed upon very dull Ynnr-
ket--sales Of the week being 10000 bales al l2t
cents for middling. The demand on Saturday
was more general, and freely met by holders, and
in some cases slight concessions were made; the
sales were 5000 bales, al 1911 a l2I cents fDr mid
ding. By telegraph, on Monday, the arrival OF
the British Steamer Asia was announced. with
daies from Liverpool to the 9TH instant There
was no change in prices-ihe market was rrpor-
ted rather dull. These accounts disappointed
holders, and sales were made Of only $500 bales
at l2i cents for mddhng On Tuesday the de-
mand was again limited, l5OOa2OOO bales Chang
ing hands at current rates. The sales on We'd
nesday were $500 bales-the market more steady
On Thursday 1000 bales were sold, holders con
tinued 10 offer freely, without change in prices
Yesterday friday the transactions were very
limited, not over 500 bales being sold, tile mar
ket closing exceedingly dull, at 12i a l2l cents
for middng. Total sales of the week arc d 500
bales, taken for France, England and orr Eastern
markets-a little for Spain and the continent,
LIVERPOOL CLASSIFICATION.
JAM p, 1851
Ordinary llf al13-4
Middlings, l26 al l24
Good Middlngs - d 19f
Middling Fair ~ Sd a i2f
FAR 13l a
The receipts at all the ports, as compared
with those of last season, give the following
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-01-30

FAMILY OF PATRICK HENRY-Tho dis
tinguished Virginia orator, Patrick Henry.
had five sisters, Jane Meredith, Anne
Christian; Lucy Wood, Susan Madison. and
Betty Russell. The last lady was the
grandmother oftbe Hon VIM G. Preston.
President Of the South Carolina College
William Henry was his only fnl brother
Patrick denry's mother was Sarah VIM
ston. His father was John Henry of Aber-
deem, Scotland; John Henry's mother WAS
Jane Robertson, sister to DR.. VIM Rob
ertson, the Historian
1.-THE above is correct, Lord Broneham
(decended from tic Robertsons,) is nearly
related to Patrick IIenry's dcscendants.-
Two such orators from the same race-are
not to be found in all history.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-01-30
columbus, atssfssippi,
THURSDAY :::::::JANUARYe 80, 1851.


BZs We are authorised to announce Col @.
S. TARPLEY. of jackson, candidate
for the Office of State Chancellor, at the ensuing
November election.
X We are authorised to announce WIN.
HI. III. PATTERSON, as a candidate fol-
the Office of Sheriff for the county of Lowndes
at the ensuing November election.
&c We are authorised to announce ROB-
ERT ID. HADEN. as a candidate for the
office of Sheriff for the county of Lowndes, at
the ensuing November election.
@ WE arc authorized to announce E. b.
CASTOR as a candidate for the Office of
Sheriff, for the county of Lowndes at the ensu-
ing November elections
By We are authorised to announce l.. j..
SCHOOLARs as a candidate for the Office of
County Treasurer, for the county of Lowndes at
the ensuing November election.
10 We are authorised to announce EVER
ARD DOWSlNG rs acandtdate forthe office
of County Treasurer, for the county of Lowndes
at the ensuing November election.
10 We are authorised to announce DU-
GALD MckELLER. a candidate for the
office of Assessor, for the county of Lowndes, at
The ensuing November election.
10 We are authorised to announce LAW.
SON H. WILLEFORD as candidate for
he office of Assessor for the county of Lowndes,
1t the ensuing November election.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-01-30

The steamers Cherokee and Prometieur
arrived in New York. Jan. I'll. bringing
tive and q qnarter millions Of gold. They
bring California dates 20 the 10Th, Decem.
Der. The Falcon left chagres on the.l 3tb
The San Francisco market was dull. An.
other fire had occurred in San Francisco
which destroyed property to Tie value Of
two hundred thousand dollars.
The Cholera had disappeared al King,.
ton
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-01-30

~
FAILURE OF THE AGITATION B,r.
falo Commercial Advertiser Justly halls az
one of the most significant signs ofthe times.
the utter failure Of Gliding S last incendiary
demonstration in Congress. A conespon.
dent Of the N. Y. Courier and Enquirer
thus describes this abortion:
Neither the cant of "freedom," nor the
stale cry OF human rights" excited the
pugnacious spirit Of any portion Of the
chamber. The charlatan was allowed ID
fume and fret his hour, and then 70 sink iz-
to deserved insignifcance. There was
never a more complete and hnmiliating
failure, nor one in which the chief actor
seemed to realize SO sensibly, before the f.
male, the fitness Of his own discomftufe.-
So marked was the sense of disregard ex-
hibited, on all sides, to tie prepared ebuli-
ton, that its author became evidently de-
pressed before he had finished his intended
exordInm, and did not recover to The. peri
Cd OF his conclusion. He dragged through
every line, and although at first some at
tention was attracted from tile expectation
of novelty in the illumination, the members
gradually dropped off until the arena was
desolatc, and the echoes only seemed 10
compose the attentive portion Of the audi
ence. So little impression did this effort
make, that no attempt was made to gain
the floor for reply, and motion to close de-
bate ms UNANIMOUSLY prevailed almost with
ont q dissenting voice
ms IS the proper mode in which TO
treat such lncendiarles There is nothing
IKE cold water for subduiug fever and put.
ting ont fire
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-01-30

We find in our exchanges the following
card from the agent of DR.. Smith, the own
er of the fugitive slave, Henry Long.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-01-30

Jas. P. Dement,, Esq recently known TO
some Of our readefsas Editor of the South
eras Eagle, at Marion, in this State, has
purchased the establishment Of the Repztb-
licon Pil0t q Sentinel, in GAINESVILLE. Ala:.1
an old and pectable Journal We wish,
hin success iii his new enter prize.
Eastern Clarion
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-01-30

Fatal AFFRAY-The Macon Missis-
sippi, Advocate says, we regret toshave it
to state that a difflcuaty occurred on the
18th instant, between Mr.. Wesley Gran
ford and Mr. John Embree, near the resi-
dence of the former, insthe neighborhood
commonly known as Arkansas, in this coun-
ty, in which Mr.. Embree was shot twice
through the body. with a gun loaded with
buckshot. and killed instantly. Mr. Cram
ford came to this place the same day and
gave himself up to the civil authorities,
and, after an examination on Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday, was discharged.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-01-30

IMPORTANT, IF TRUE.-Late information
Says the Richmond Enquirer announces
the election of a Legislature. i'll California,
favorable, by large majority. to the re-
peal of that clause finer Constitution which
prohibits slavery or involuntary servitude,
except for crime, within her borders. This
fact reported is regarded as fatal to the re-
election of Mr. Fremont to the u nited
States Senate. Any amendment Of the
California Constitution, of course, must
first be submitted to the people OF Califor-
MIA, discussed and finally voted upon.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-01-30
The case of Henry Long.

Hon. LUKE LEA.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01
The Presidents Proclamation.

the reader will find in to-day's paper
the Presidents Proclamation touching the
rumoured attack on Cuba. In the Ian
guage ofthe Republic, it is plain straight
forward document that ''nceds no present
comment" for "it states the facts, LAYS
down the law, and warns offenders of the
consequences of violating it, in plain and
explicit language. Cuba is prepared to
repel aggression. The Government 9th
United States is determined to preserve
our neutrality, and to punish its violation.
We apprehend that, between the two Gov
ernments, pirates and plunderers will stand
but poor chance"
And yet we imagine there will be hun
drcds Of croakers and fault-fnders, who
are sworn to see no merit in any act of the
President, ready to condemn this effort to
indicate the laws Of neutrality and good
faith to friendly nation, as an impairment
stretch of official power, and an unwar-
rantable infringement of private rights
The "Agitators" and hot-spurs will, of
course, find an explanation of the Presi-
dents act in his desire to weaken the Sou,b
by keeping out any more slave territory,
which by the way, many of them indicate
too great an anxiety to steal We should
be glad TO have Cuba, but we should be
sorry to see it stolen or plundered.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

The WING ADDREss-Thc address OF
the Wing members ofthe Legislature and
Convention, in to-days paper, will hardly
escape the readers attention. 1t is a
temperate, patriotic, and well writtcnpa-
per, and very fortunately abstains from
the discussion Of abstract principles a.
bout which the Wing party, as well as
their opponents, entertain conflicting SEN
tments. tpresents common ground on
which the Wings of the South may well
unite for mutual congratulation, and sup
port Of the party and its principles-of the
Union and its pcrpctuation. We com
mend it to the perusal of our readers; cs-
pecially that part oft referring to the &C
ton Of the Legislature on the Compromise
resolutions, and the contrast which those
resolutions themselves present The in
telhgent reader VIII scarcely fail to Observe
that whilst the resolutions are the same in
substance, the Democratic majority has
excluded what Washington said in behalf
OF the Union--and for what purpose the
reader himself may infer.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01
4 pR0(L1M1TTON

Whereas there is reason TO believe that
a Military Expedition is about to DO fitted
out in the United States with intention to
invade the Island Of Cuba, colony Of
Spain. with which this country is at peace;
and whereas it is believed that this expcdi-
ton is iustigated and set on foot chiefly by
foreigners, who dare to make our shores
the scene Of their guilty and hostile pre-
psraticns against Friendly Power, and
seek, by falschood and misrepresentation,
to scducc our own citizens, especially the
young and inconsiJcratc, into their wicked
schcmcs-an ungratciui rcturnfor the ben
Gifts conferred upon them by this people
in permitting them to make our country
an asylum from oppression. and IN iia-
grantabusc Of the hospitality thus extended
to them:
And whereas such expeditions can only
be regarded as adventures for plumber and
robbery. and must meet the condemnation
of the civilized world, whilst they arc de-
rosatory to the character Of our country,
in violation Of tho laws Of nations, and OK
pressly prohibited by our own statutes.
which declare "tlat if any person shall,
within the territory or jurisdiction of the
United States begun or set on foot, or pro-
vide or prepare the means for, any militia,
ry expedition or enterprise, 10 be carried
ON from thence against the territory or do
minions Of any Foreign Prince or State, or
of any colony, district, or people, with
whom the United States arcatpcacc, every
person so offending shall be deemed guilty
Of a high inisdemeanor, and shall be fined
not exceeding three thousand dollars, and
imprisoned not more than three years :"
Now, THEREFORE,, have issued this my
PRocLAM,TIoN, warning all persons who
shall connect themselves with any such
enterprise or expedition, in violation of our
laws and national obligations, that they
will thereby subject themselves to the
heavy penalties denounced against such
offences, and will forfeit their claim to the
protection Of this Government, or any in
reference on their behalf, no matter to
what cxtremitics they may be reduced in
consequence OF their illegal conduct And,
therefore, l exhort all good citizens, as they
regard our national reputation, as they re-
spcct their own laws and the laws of ma
tons, as they value the blessings Of peace
and the welfare of their country, to dis
countcnance, and by all lawful means pre-
vent, any such enterprise; and call upon
every officer Of this Government, civil or
military, to use all efforts in his power to
arrest for trial and punishment, every such
offender against the laws of the country.
Given under my hand the twenty-6fty
day Of April. in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and fifty
one, and the seventy-fifih Of the indie
pendencc ofthe U. States.
WILLARD FILLMORE.
By Ge President
w. S. DERRICK, letting SECRETARY q
STATE.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-01

DANvILLE RAILRoAD.-We understand
that an effort will be made to get several Of
the Counties along the line of this road to
subscribe for its capital Stock in their cor
porate capacities. A proposition is now
before the people Of Danville, for that town
to take $4,000 of the stock, and the aues-
ton is soon to be determined by a vote of
thepeople. Mr.. Tunstall, we see, has late
ly addressed the people on the subject, of
whose effort the Register of Friday last
thus speaks:
ave wish that all the citizens of Danville and
the counties interested in the Richmond and Dam
vile Railroad could have heard MIR. Tuns,alrs
speech last night. The account Of the progress of
the work and the future prospects of the Company,
wns encouraging in the highest degree. The con-
sideration Of theproprety of the proposed subscrp
ton OF $4,000 upon the part of the Corporation of
Danville resulted in the presentation of the subject
in an aspect, which leaves no room for doubt