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EXTRAORDINARY SCENE.-Some of the good
citizens of Gloucester, perambulating the docks
on Good Friday morning. we're alarmed by
terrible noise on board a 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 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 70 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 custom of the Greek Church,
usually on Good Friday, by stuffing an effigy
with straw. with q 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 efhgies were hauled down and
treated with great indignity, amid renewed
shouts and the discharge Of muskets.
& 8M 1 London Timos.
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French and German Looking Glass Depot,
.No. Is Baltimore Street.

N0. 70 BdNim0re Ntreet.
DARRATT DEBEET, Caryers and Gders, manufsc-
ID turers OF every variety of Plain and Ornamental
Looking-Glass and Picture Frames, Window Cornices
Brackets Bracket Tables, Ceiling Mouldings, &C. &c
Also constantly hand fun assortment Of Gilt and
Mahogany Framed Looking Glasses. Old work re-git
classes inserted in old Frames sc. 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 pnrchasing elseMhern.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-17

RICHMOND, May 15-6 p. NJ Virginia STATE
Convention 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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IN PHILADELPIIIA AND LIvERPOoL LINE OF

a,sSssHA yysPHILADELPIIlA AND LIVERPOOL LINE OF
and from Liverpool Ell the LIST of every month.
81 Ship SHENANDOAH, Capt. VIM. H. West; Ship EU-
ROPE, Captain William Mcdowell; Ship MARY PLEA
y SAINTS. Capt. Anthony Michaels.
The above frstclass ships built of the best mate
risls, and commanded by experienced nayigators.
Due. regard has been paid TO select models for speed
with comfort for passengers.
Persons wishing 70 engage passage for their friends
obtain which will 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 tho continent will be forwarded free of
pense Of commission addressed to James Mcenry, No
5, Temple Place, Liverpool. -
GEORGE McIIENRY & CO.,
mar 24-d No. 81 Walnut street. Philadelphia.
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ACCIDENT TO Mn. GIDprNGs. We learn from
the Cleveland TrUe Democrat, that Hon. j. r..
Giddings met with q severe accident on Friday
last. He fell from 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.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-17

Cr,n AND THE EXPEDITION. x Havana cor
respondcnt Of Ne New York Jowrnai Of Com
mevce states thax some fsw more sudden arrests
have been madA but whether connected with
ne afIair, ~ UoSnet say, although 1t is pre-
stunned ~ er1 aksa gleF a
n "A ,GGk1I 10 a the New York Erpress
steton ro>ein General had declared
upedition should attack lhe
4 and retreat to kay West,
o. Nm htended t4|ufe. IL
- the<S ~ dsstsey ~ >swn.
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\ VERY AGED MAS.-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 a vessel out of this
port-Neto HaUen Journal.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-17
NEW YORK JOURNAL OF MEDI.
N cine aud the Collateral Sciences for

March, 1s51.-Thc March number Of this we'll estab-
lished journal Is before the public containing original
communication, from the following talented writer's Of the
Medical Profession: W H. Van Buren,. NJ n case OF oya-
ran tuu,or in which death resulted from enteroperitons
arising nom novel cause illustrated BY plate; remarks
on tctanus by Ezra Y Bennett NJ D. Of Connecticut rup-
turr Of bladder by j. Knceland D. reports OF hospital
cases by Leutc, NJ D. and others Of much interest
hy Drs. Sweat, Church. and Star.
The Forsign and American Medical Retrospect Is full
and completes Rbographcsl notices Of all the late Eng
lish and American Medical works, &C.
Published every other month at IS per snnum; each
number containing IA pages.
Specimen number sent 10 any part the courry gratis
spplication post paid, to R, y HUDSON, Agent,
mar a. % Wall street, New York.
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IRISH EMIGRANT SOCIETY.

. vi CVbCe, ~ ". htduc CHeet, LfcW a WH.
consequence of the great number of complaints which
have for long time been made by Emigrants of frauds
committed upon them in the sending of money to their
friends in Ireland, and to aid and protect the Emgrant
the Irish Emigrant Society established fund.- deposited
in the Bank of Ireland upon which they draw drafts,
payable at sight, at any of the branches of the Bank
Persons residing out of the city, by enclosing in letter
the sum they wish forwarded, with the plainly written
direction to whom and where it is to be paid will have the
same RENTED.
There is great advantage in purchasing the societys
draftsthat the Bank has branch in each of the prnc
pal towns in Ireland and thus the losses by discount and
otherwise are avoided.
The Society keeps Office at No % Spruce street to
which Emgrants apply to obtain situations for which
they are fitted. .. - a- ..
Orders from employers in the country stating the SER
vices required the wages and the cheapest modes of
veyance and giving respectable reference, will meet with
prompt attention. ..g
The Society will be thankful for all crcumstanal and
early information of any fraud imposition outrage
committed Emgrants, and will endeavor speedily to
apply remedy. GREGORY DILLON, President
-. HUGH KELLY,
JAMES REYBURN, J
EDWARD G. DoNSEILg, Corresponding Secretary
KIERSAN b. DAILY, Recording Secretary.
JOSEPH STUART, Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Felix Ingoldsby, William Redmond,
William Watson, Francis Mann,
John Manning, James Stuart,
Terence Donnelly, Stuart j. NOLAN,
James dwell Cornelius III. Sheehan,
Charles NJ. Marry, John Nicholson. mar "a
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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 a merchant
of Boston. This is truly liberal donation to
n most worthy object
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TELEGRAPH
ANSWER TO ERNEST"
I'm 1ner1ean Telegraph Of Nay 49,

ANSWER TO "ERNEST,"
In 4n,ertean Telegraph Of Nay 1871
You're just the lad I'm looking for;
Then, prythee, come and WOO me;
My hearts untitled, and, what is more,
Ills one full wide and roomy
But, of all things, the most hate
selfconceited sutton,
That will of former captures pirate
On loves o freebooter.
Then, lay aside the boaster's tongue
Is Assume an humble tone, sir;
Think not Of other maidens, young,
And I'll be yours alone, sir.
a You're not in love, and ask heart:
Il tender one profer;
Y And if at this you do not start,
You'll get no Better offer.
am, Mr.. Editor, your very partial subscriber,
ERNESTINE
WASHINGTON, Nav 16
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CONGRESS OF NsT1oSs.-Two colored mon,
Robert Purvis Of Byberry, Pennsylva1iA and
Charles Lennox Remond, Of Salem, Ma, have
been sent as delegates to the assenbH Of NJ
tons now sitting in London. 1AelE ekfAnd -
to lay before that body The 6CHd oloa u t&
slave population IN this eountz "a ~
expression Of its opinion On ~ subject.
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]. III. HAyENs, W. MYER, 4 Co,

a. H. hhNENs, W. M1Eh, w.,
hreRtoys and Manufacturers Of The EUiopion and Fire
proQf Paint Wilmington, Clinton CO., OHIO
w MYERS No. $40 Main street near sth Cincinna-
w Ii, Ohio to whom all orders must be addressed
The superiority of this paint all other for carriage
house. and ship painting will be in its rapid sale
1t is months since this paint has been intro
duced into Market and agent has been able 70 order
hundred tons The paint Is ground in OIL and put
up ready for 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 commentator. But
to give confidence to those who may not have tried it,
would say that G. Ryon foreman to A. NJ Taylor CO..
Columbia street. Cincinnati has authorized TO his
u Recommendation to tanners in general. To all
who know Mr. H. c. Ryon this would be sufficient: but all
in the city and country who have used it, have
granted this privilege. If il necessary could
fill newspaper with testimonials; but where all who
are pleased we deem II uncallcd for.
The Tanners Backing is put up in kegs containing six
gallons ready for use, and will be sent TO any point
tho canal railroad, river, at fifty cents per gallen
All orders should be addressed post paid, TO
HANENS Carroll,
Wilmington Clinton CO., Ohio;
j. III. HAYENS, Cincinnati.
Also, inventors and manufacturers of Waterproof
Backing for Ocoh, that will reduce the cost fifty per
cent. and will soon he In market. mar "a
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DEATH OF AN EDIToR.--We regret to state that
Richard b. Gooch, esq, so long and favorably
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.. G. was 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 speakers remarks, Ian accomplishment re-
curing 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.-Richmond Daily
DISPATCH
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A MILLIoNAIREs FEAsT.-A Paris letter
gives this account of q dinner given by Baron
Rothschild to Navazez, 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 to
the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, and which
was bought by Rothschild for 800 900 francs.
Besides this enormous price, he still pays an
annuity of 10000 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 impossibilities Of the sea-
son, sought out from the most celebrated hot
houses, and hunted from the most noted hunt
fairgrounds in France. Peaches, cherries,
strawberries, appeared in the greatest album
dance at the dessert, by the side Of pine apples,
which, says the same reporter, blushed al 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. o'clock
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The New York and Liverpool United States Mai
Il 4n t44B /, 4gfei5 Steamers,

The ships comprising thisiine are the ~
ATLANTIC, Capt. West.
PACIFIC, Capt Nye
ARCTIC, Capt. Luce.
t.oo ADRIATIC Capt Grafton. n.
IA These ships, having been built by contract expressly
for Government sorvce every has been taken in their
consracton also In their engines to insure strength
and speed and their accommodations for passengers
unequnlled for elegance or comfort
AZ Price OF passage from New York to Liverpool $3.50;
elusive use fexra size state rooms $685. from Liverpool
to New York, E35. ~ .r
experienced Surgeon will be attached to each ship
lse No berth can be secured until paid for. t Y
"a The owners of there ships will not be accountable
for gold, silver bullion specie jewelry, precious stones
metals, unless bills of adng signed therefor and
the value thereof therein expressed.
For freight and passage apply to
EDWARplK K COLLINS, SO Wall st., N. Y, or to
BROWN, STIIPLEY & CO., Liverpool.
ts' u. o. ROBERTS CO., IA, Kings Arm Yard, London
L. DRAPER, Jr., Boulevard, Montmartre, Paris.
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AoGRAvATISe--To see a good-lookiug man
wrestling with your wife in waltz, without
having the privilege Of going up and tightening
his neckerchief
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TO Hotel Proprietors and others. !
THE DAILY RE GIST K n,
PUBLISHED DAILY BY
MORAN a SICK ELS PHI. A DEL pHIA 4.

circulated extensively among the Merchants Of that
city, and travellers find It in all the Hotels, Steam
boats, and Railroad dvcrgng from Phila
delpha Itcoptans correct list of the of those
arriving at the principal hotels daily and conse
queny Is the best the Proprietors OF Hotels
os ctss ean have for extending their business among
tbs travelling public. s.1 WV. Et.f .a 4
Messrs. CONNOLLY, Winner MoGnL, Publishers of
the sApeicdn Telegraph, tho authorized agents for
Washington city. as mar 4-tf
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very healthy vegetation in white hats is
going on; several Of vigorous nature have
already sprung up.
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TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
FANCY AND STAPLE GOODS.

.AToULT0N a CO.. Successors 20 JSo. FNtcovER Co.,
WI 81 Ccisr aud % Pine streets New York invite
chants visiting New York city to their immense stock Of
foreisn and Domestic, Fancy and Staple Dry Goods
Their stock Is entirely and In addition still rccc
by every steamer and elegant styles, confined
dvely 70 this house consisting ef every variety Of
Goods 10 be found In the French German English, and
American markets. and at prices that win defy competitors
Cash buyers and merchants generally win do well to
call and examine stock, goods adapted 10
every section Of the country aud resolved to spare
NO efforts 10 make II the interest Of every merchant
favor us with their patronage.
JAMES s. MoULTON,
JAMES w. BARBER,
M.a ZENAS NEWELL
y..t N.u.h teSf a.
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yTARNIsHEs, GUM cOPALs, SPIRITS
Tnrnenflnr. a Ame rIc n m l. Ira &c q OH.

yvARNIsHEs, GUM COPALs, SPIRITS
" Tnrpentinc, a. American Ltnseed OIL
20 cssas Gum Copal, mel and fine Zansihar, &C.
400 bills superior Coach Body Carriage Oil Cloth Polish
Ing, Flowing, Scraping, Cabinet and Nenan Blind Var
nishes, Nos. 1, 9 and g.
10 bills Sign and Granting varnish
.e 8 do white flowing do
~. g do outside do do warranted.
.# y..- Sdo White do do for maps or whips
10 do Iron yarni,h.
h~, % do Painters Japan.
a lW do spirits Turpentue in glued bbs or half bbs
1000 gsllons American lnseed oil.
looVo lbs pure White Lead in OIL at manufacturers
prices
y Also, Gum she1sc, sanarsc, Lihsrrc, Red Lead Dry
white lesa In loo ID kegs Wholesale and retail at the
Persons purchasing the above will DO well to call and
! sxamins for themselves
n n. Persons wanting varnishes manufactured win
plssss cali the subscriber prepared 10 nsnufsoture
all Kinds. BENZ. @ uORNOR,
Ne La Grange street. running from sccond TO Third b.
tween Market and Arch streets, Phis, mar Att !.
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LCommunicated,l
THOUGHTS ON INSANITY.

From an 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 il 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
Iject. 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
law for their rong-doing
| u ..* a* X
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-
secutive 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.
lntoxication, whatever cause may produce it,
is temporary insanity, varying in character ac
cordng 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 on one
occasion is no certain criterion to determine
what it may be another, or under different cir
cumstances. The person, therefore, who has
had evidence of the intoxicating, or the insan-
reproducing 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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THg ISLAND OF CUBA.--Prociamatioa and
General Orders Of the Captain General. The
Spanish paper, La Union, extra published at
New Orleans on the 9th, contains the general
orders and circular of the Captain General of
Cuba, in relation to the anticipated second adj
vent of the Fillibusters on the island.
General Order 10 the army.
SOLDIERS! Those who fled SO cowardly from
Cardenas, before q handful Of you, intend again
10 tread on the soil which your valor defended
so enectuaily. He who heads the band is a
traitor; those who follow, without country or
any recognised flag, are nothing else than
pirates. Quarters are not to be given to them.
Soldiers, your yaor and your discipline assure
me that their determination will only be delayed
until You meet them. CoSCHA.
HAVANA, April 80, 1851.
Here follows the proclamation, or circular,
of La Concha, addressed to the authorities of
the island. He enjoins quiet and calm upon all,
and it is evident that he was little hdgetty
when he wrote it, lie says:
1t has come to the knowledge Of the Govern
ment that preparations are being made for
new incursion Of the pirates, similar to that
which took place at Cardenas last year. They
PROPOSE without doubt, now, as Mt that time,
to seek the defenceless towns and disturb the
order that reigns in this beautiful part Of the
Spanish dominions. But the loyalty Of its in
habitants, and the valor and discipline of the
troops, and the measures taken by government,
are sure guarantee that their destruction will
Immediately follow the news of their landing.
You must endeavor, then, that the news Of this
invasion shall not produce any alarm in the
district under your command.
To exterminate the pirates, whatever may be
their number, it will not be necessary to have
recourse to extraordinary measures; the ordi-
nary means Of the government are more than
sufficient. Every disposition that shall cause a
deviation from the usual order of things will
produce uneasness and disquietude amongst
the peaceablc inhabitants, and might cause bu-
siness to be interrupted, which would be real
loss to public and private interests.
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QUEEN ANNE's OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

WASHINGTON, May 16.
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Just published by X. SEARS and for sale ut No. 12S
Nassau street, New York.