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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-02-21

\ POINTER Dog, spotted, ol mixed color Of
D.. h'rrand gay with liver colorcd spots he SIZE
OF mans hand--hls the appearance Of wartin
The forehead viii readily be known by his teeth,
wEch have the appearance NJ rust or decay caused
10y the Disicmpcr-has not been at home sluce
Tuesday last. The dog is a valuable one. and
Wi pay liberal reward ior his return to nv Uficc.
February lS-3w. A. T. NNITu
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-02-21
RED TOP Sl.FD.
PiOligt,.. PlO,icI,>.

\ FuREarucit olred top seed can he hadbynp-
4 plying 10 the subscriber nj Buck Creek. la
sale county. Feb 2l-3-' A. L Ho~rorn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-02-21
The fo1owing Is the range Of prices in Chicago
during the year, the lower figures being inferior
country, and tie hlgher fnr best CITY hrnnhs

Wheat The following fable shows the ship.
ments Of wheat from Chicago for ten years, in
bushels:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-02-21

caso ior a series Of years ere as follows:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03
PORTRAIT OF JOHN RANDOLPH.

Gov Johnson has received, through the agency OF j. v
L. Pruyn ESQ., Of Albany fine portrait OF The orator 0!
Roanoke which is inscribed follows: "To the State OF
Virginia. from Harmanus Bleccker"-Mr. B. was many
wears ago in Congress with Mr. Randolph, and strong in
tiuacy sprang up between hem-Mr b. by his WILL direct
cd thai this portrait Of Mr. Randolph should be presented 70
The State Of Virginia Who Mr. Bcecke was may be gath
cred from the following remarks and toas, of Recorder
Young who presided al the late celebration Of the Young
Democracy Of Albany:
rise 10 offer sentiment In honor of one now deccased
sho during long life passed in this the place OF his natv
itv enjoyed the confidence and esteem Of all his fellow ct.
Zens and for whom you residents OF The city of Albany
and a. mhers OF democratic party, will be- am sure
most happy testify your respect eler 10 The late H. n
MASrs BLEEcKER u ut sound intellect and OF rru-
aus heart whose life presented that daily beauty which is
the outward manifestation OF guecss spirit His was
indeed life worthy Of The contemplation alike OF the young
and the oiaifording noble model for bot-he early and
meridian yrars CONSPICUOUS for usefulness and Industry the
Inter days marked by he dignity and repose which are the
reward and The ornament of life we'll spent propose
The rerrory OF HARMANUs BLEEcKER-Eminent in pub
lie life wistG candor and Observation-Disclosures; in private,
for simplicity OF and purity Of character; ncnora-
BILE his last hours by the dedication Of his private fortune
for the benefit Of his native city.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03
VIRGINIA GENIUS.

At Nash g. Warehouses; yesterday we had the pleasure OF
seeing and adiring marble bust OF Psyche executed by
Mr. Alexander Calf OF Norfolk, Va, WHO'S now in Florence
italy, is one of the exquisite pieces OF sculpture
we have ever seem The features very much like those OF
one of our City bellies most decaey chlseed and beau
,ul The neck and shoulders perfectly rounded Oil Inc ORA
pery elegant and skil!indccd, there is about TIC *hc
beauty sweetness and cpuse charming 10 the gaze
of every observer rs Virsniuns feel proud OF This
great ,:rnph in art OF young native and citizen of our
State NJ Gait has recently completed another fine piece
nj scuo,urea Bacchaute-wEich he will bring home with
him in few weeks.
Dr. Gait the father the youthful SCULPTOR has been in
duced 10 remove The splendid bust of Psyche 10 the rooms
of the Historical Society the Ahennum where we would
urge orr citizens and all strangers in the city, TO call and
examine the beautiful! fruits of Virginia native genius
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03

.c,:5. rt,Ts:.EMr D.rI AFFAIR 3Ieaea L.m.-
syArenrsr-We find ia the New York papers 5saieHcnt
e,reJ by Mr. Law in relation to his difficulty with the
;.d STATES Administration VI which the following IS he
substance
On III. 18th instant Nj Maxwell addressed note to Nj
Inv inviting an interview Mr. Law called at The co!cc-
tors Office on the same day. and Mr. Maxwell read TO HIM
an extract of letter which he said he had previously written
the President pretending give the language 81 an inter
view on or about tho lth instant The collectors e'tei
stated that Mr. Law had said him that nc should send
out The Crescent City, and if the vessel was Fea upon se
should be surrendered and he would go 10 war WIN uc
Government OF Cuba.
Nh Law Immediately replied that he had made no such
the idea of his going TO war with Cuoa was
nonsGnsc-and that in making statement 10 ths csc,
the President he (the Collector he'd msrepesenten MN
That which he did say vas thai the Crescent Clty hau gone
out, and would land al Havana as usual ana INA. u sue @
fired upon and E the ship. being unamcd would be sur
render red and the officers and crew remain a. fds'h
prisoners and upon such question, Inc country
90 Il, war if the outrage rctresscd or ne was is
ken in his estimate Of The character and temper OF .lc %
rican people Mr. Maxwell promised 10 write 10 Inc ffeSs
dent and correct his mis.staten"nt
Amended 10 This statement. we find several letters The
frs, is from the Postmaster at ~ York NJ Roberts
agent Of The steamship line, announcing TO him the fres
dents order relative 10 Purser Smth. Inc secoiu' ~
| Is reply from Roberts, says:
A. Tho oov.rnnen or the Postmaster General has not 10.
vo:cd us with any charge against Mr. ouhth anu 10 w
know OF none ourselves, we see no gooe leasoh VI!
should be deprived OF employment he mas nnd his
charged his dulles with fidelity and good conduct ana Has
not in any manner gone OF the line OF MS oGy .e nc
has been in the service OF this company "nenese We
Informed from any quarter connected WIN OUT -
| o. any misconduct u Nr. Sinllh, VIC ehai ho' ' =
dismiss him.
The third is letter from the acting Consul al Ha'aha'
and the fourth from the Consul himself both announcing
The determination of the Captain General to allow inc CIes
cen, Civ 10 land her mails passengers but not 10 aho
Capt, Porter or Purser Smith.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03
CHARLES SIMPSON, Sec'y.
Ear The En1ilrier.

For the Enquirer
In the article over the signature Of Estate Rights, when
YOU did me the favor to publish he 18Th Nov relative TO
the decision of Judge Paine beratng the Lennon slaves
nv object merely 10 show that the law oil New or"
did in my opinion not conflict win the constitution OF w
United States; and confess that differ from the great ma
loy my fellow citizens with great mlsglvln9s ana IS
pscay with the talented author OF The article IN YESTERDAY
EnqGircr over the signature OF Salus POpuF-sti' an
OF the opinion that each State has The right and The Soa
right make laws relating 10 slavery is sa!cd III u!
former article wanting 10 good fellowship moi 70 per
mil citizens OF each State travel through free States IN
moes cd with their property and do hope The people o
New YORK will pass such laws es VIII prevent az
such decisions. in future az the one hoeraunS e
Mr. Lennon 1t appears to me tha. the articles oil Inc
constitution quoted by "Salus Popn" are no more app
aSc in this case, than the relating 10 the privileges
aud mmunites." mo person shall be deprived OF ie no
rr,y or property, without due process oil law True pat
were they liberated by due process Of New YORK law
Another article the constitution is quoted by the ~rr
alluded TO- follows: "he RICH Of ra by Jury IN SUITS az
common law where the value in controversy shall eNcee
twenty dollars shall be secured Il this law is Teca upon
in all cases how is that the Mayor OF this cly has u
tclon in cases of thirty dollars and undct lie does nave
t-ani lie lawyers in the city say Is consistent VIII"
or at all events violation OF the United states cnnsiu
ton "Salus Popul thinks that the citizens OF frHlnt
ehoul be- allowed the same in New York. which our laws
extend TO her citizens. The laws OF Virginia allow anv onc
10 hold slaves TrGina; but she could not ao" any on"
hold slaves in New York II sne could, cii'Zen 81 W.
inl would right in New York which CIT zen 81
New York would be deprived OF by The laws OF that stat
believe where cnnended that citizen can ;aSe hc
I,ca Inv with Him. bul subject To The laws al G
nt
H. who has n right 10 make citizens if the States have not
is submitted by Congress- for every negro III Massacu-
sells is st as much represented any white person IN
Virginia This law OF New York, is the same in principle
"a the the United States which prevent the lmpo-
talon Of slaves from Cuba o. elsewete save taken
few miles say from Cuba into FIoja Is free the moment he
touches the shore; because he is carried there unlawiuy
yet property in him. is acknowledged In boh places |
agree with Saus Populi Southern States have The
s 10 prohibit negroes from coming into their terrific.
~ and hope they will DO il, for it is strictly within The
r,.ycr of STATE RIGHTS.
Richmond Nov. Both
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03
Avy DEPARTMENT, November 81, 1852.
AN EXPERIMENT,

The New York Tribune says:-"Srguar results are oh
tanned in this city from very simple application OF the
vous fluid animal magnetism, whatever be the agency 10
brute Let party eight persons sit around
common pine table for twenty minutes to half an hour
with the palms of the hans flat the top OF the tables il is
not necessary that their minds should pay any attention to
The process conversation be sspendet presently the
table becomes charged with the mysterious fluid that
begins 10 move then rise from il, push away your chairs
still holding your hands near though is necessary 10
touch it, and will iun around end end and even
proceed rapidly about the without any visible agent
on which excursions the persons bear it company
the current is broken aud The stops This simple
experiment may be easily tried; requires no faith and no
outlay of physical moral strengths and the result with
table that is not too heavy is pretty sure TO foown
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03
THE PAIR TREE.
DY C. g. pEGCiyAL.

found as strayed through the garden of youth,
In the spripgtime beautiful tree,
Whose blossoms-loye, innocence, beauty and truth
Were all sweety budded for me.
Both summer and winter cherished It well,
And fontly ! give it my name
And 10 its fair blossoms neer faded or fell,
But hourished forever the same!
sat in its shadow oy day-and by night
l slept meath its she,erns boughs;
And tala'd to its whispering leaves with delight
And paid it my earliest vows.
It's whispering leaves seemed TO listen with PRIDE
And murmurcd low words in reply,
Smiling sweet as the lips OF bonny young BRIDE
That kissed them 'twere vain to deny!
Its fragrance could charm all my sorrow away,
And heighten TO rapture my Joy;
And while in its SOFT loving shadow lay,
No could my spirit annoy.
And now, as gaze on my blossoming tree,
Still hourishing, loving and fair
o! Joy mid the sweet-scented branches to see
II has borne me beautiful pair
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03
From The Richmond Southern Era.l
NJ a A. l(N lltNfN III, II

MIR. EplToR-Dear Sir: My likeness of MIR. Clay, which
has ELECTED many encomums from the Press and which
You have been pleased 10 crtcse favoaby valuable
likeness is still valuable for having associated with II
pleasing aud characteristic anccdoie Of that great
man. This onecdote made such strong impression upon
my memory, as being elegant impromptu, that an
now able to give to you rcr6G although has been
veral years since i; happened
a! the time took The picture of Mr. Clay, he was on
visit TO Philadelphia and the guest of Of his warmes
friends, Mr. Potter who accompanied him 10 my Gallery.
As Mr. Potter and myself about arranging Mr.
Cays drapery asked him if he had any choice Of positions
his answer was 'None whatever, sii; am Clay in the
hands Of Potter, let him mould me as he will"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03
THE TRIE VIEW.

Some of the Wing press seek fasten upon the pcmo-
cratic party the premcdated purpose OF acquiring Ca "
war in order that during the coming admhisfa'o" a
nav he excited in busnes. crces and anti slavery preuo
ces once more excited in the free States In sns"el "
assault and in the language OF the Uncn whose views arc
cortccy and strongly expressed the Democratic party ac.
Do mon the great principle which has animated every ao
;;.,,n of This government from that of John Quincy
Adams 10 that Of James K Polk, will insist 'ia' no
, ,oyer shall drive Spain out Of Cuba there TO iortiiy
sof for objects of future ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and war. WINE
Snau holds Cuba land il will be her own iau't IL sue uo
not hold it ong) her rights will be sc'upuiousS
as thsy have always been respected by our fuefs' "
chanan says in his dispatch TO Mr. Saunders,
the possession of Cuba may be TO the uniteu olacs "
wou nor acquire it except by the free will OF Spain any
acquisition not sanctioned by justice ana honor "ou "
too dearly purchased" In broad view OF the WISE aho
manike policy OF The last and Of all preceding aonst
lions il is TO be hoped that the wings VIII not co VIZ
and wanton bunder which they pcpetra.cd before inc
wnr with Mexico and which has induced them 100 o'ch 10
resist those great democratic which, by Their re-
sus now claim and secure the admiration OF the world
The democratic party of this country wage no c'usaa'
oo,inst the rights of Spain in Cuba; they neither originate
nor ouanze nor champion any movements against lhes'
ruhts: but they do misunderstood the temper OF INC
American people 80 much TO believe mat Inc designs
the European powers upon this continent ana especially
tho Vaccinations OF England and France in Cuoa' VIII
be submitted 10 with ndiercaceand permitted 10 advance 't
without the energetic protest and Inc Vso
rous resistance OF the American government SPAIN ma,
rely upon this government 10 protect hcr III all hcs o"
ohs: bu, she must not ask stand by and see Cuba
taken from her hands, with or without her consent oY any
oi the other dynascs of the Old World That portion OF
the WING press which apologies for Spain, and fessts m
annexation OF Cuba 10 the United States, should remember
that the latter will not demand Cuba until Spain seeks eth
er corrupy TO dispose of Others weakly yields ht
contest 10 her sister monarchics
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03
THE DEMOCRATIC FESTIVAL.

Reow we give the of the Torch Light process
sion which will doubt not present striking ana ocau
tifu effect Arrangements have been mace 10 secure
cessu carrying of the pan and from The zeal ana
gy Of those concerned the will be In every way I'M
posing
The Procession will probably reach the dinin5-ai aooat
Z p ~ when the dinner will commence The dnlng room
the largest in the city, being l2O by 81 ieeis IN e
der par, Of W. H. Grants magnificent Tobacco Factory,
inst comneted al the corner of franklin and l9Ih streets
Two squares below the Old Market The house elegantly
and most strongly and soidy built and will comfortably
contain the large number whom hope 10 see present.
The Festival is an entirely free for the Democracy ana
we earnestly that The whole Democracy OF Richmond
and all who may be in the city from elsewhere VIII Cordial
" come TO the Jubilee and minge in reocings over our
splendid victory.
We arc requested to state that the Committee OF Arrange
ments will be the dining hall at half past =, T. NJ 10 re-
ceive the invited guests.
Alta meeting Of The Committee of arrangements for the
Democratic jubilee, the following gentlemen were elected
to preside a, the dinner Presidcut-Wiam A. Pattcson
Vice Prcsens-Joseph Hie.hczcr John y Mason George
Wythe Mrnord William F. Richie, James Lyons Michael
Seagers Robert G. Sco Jr. N. B. Hill, George W. Ran
doph Sh, lion c. Davis J. E. Blakcy and Robert Butler
TORCH LIGHT PROCESSION,
The Democracy OF the city of Richmond have resolved TO
have loren Llgns PROCESSION Oh inc evening " '9S'
day, -, December 1882 The Committee of Arrangements
have adopted the following
PROGRAMME.
AT half past o'clock precisely there viii be display Of
Fire Works on the Capitol Square.
Bonfres will be lighted The hills al the same hour
Immediately thereafter the Procession will form on Broad
Street in front of the City Hall
The line of March will be follows: Up Broad street to
3D. down 81 Cary up Cary Adams where the Process
sion will halt, and
Oae Rocket ,eiu be set Of for each State that rotcd for
Pierce and Hing.
Returning no Adams TO franklin, down Franklin 10 III
down 2! 10 hain down Main (haing at the American
Hotel 10 receive The guests 9h up 18th to Grants new
building, where the procession will be dismissed
The Armory Band has been engaged for the night.
The entire control of the Procession has bccn placed I'M
der Chief Marshal selected by the Committee, and he will
appoint his aida.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03
EsSi;Elii.!.s..
TO A LADY.
ny WARREN II. DAVIS, or 5. G.

EN WARREN II. pa'tSI -
Thou has; gore, oh lovely stranger,
After few brief days splourn,
Leaving ono lone heart in danger,
Long TO feel ard icng 10 ninn'n.
DO not say TOO short the season,
For a suulhron's heart 10 .lew,-
In the weapon, see the reason,--
Lightning kindles with blo"
BIZ, those eyes of lambent brightness,
Had u host Of allies TOO
hlingling red, and snowy whi!enees,
Glittering DER the charmed view:
Graceful form and quecnly motion,
Placid, soft. cnrap;u!ing face,
Where each feeling, thought, emotion,
Lief. It's awn expressive trace.
Though thel brow, calm and uncioudeo,
shall ne'er again behold,
With It's shining rinslsts crowded,
Dln.nlns all lis gems Of gold
Yet my prayer, through times domsnions'
And a world of woe and strife,
I. tina, angels piumy pinions-
Watt thee through happy life
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03
ARRIVAL OF THE NORTHERN LIGHT

New foRE Nov. 29-The steamer Northern Light from
AspinwGl via Kingston, arrived This morning. She brings
240 passengers and 100000 in specie.
The steamer Cores left Panama the 7h with 400 pas
seneers for San Francisco The province Panama had
been divided into eight Districts and military police of fifty
men organized 10 escort treasure the Isthmus
The specie entered Panama during The month Of Octo.
Der amounted 10 S., 200, 600.
Political excitement in San Francisco ran very high
Six tickets In the field for city and county officers
The Free Soil State Convention had nominated Hale and
Julian electoral ticket.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03

THE EXPLOSION OF THE BUCKEYE BELLE
BY this disaster 1t Is now asceained that 80 lives lost
and three or four Of the wounded il Is supposed will
die VIM. C. Eniler John V. Sellers, and Mr.. Evans of
Hampshire county Va, in addition TO Ezra Buzzard Of
Frederick county, Nd are among The dead The coronera
inquest has rendered verdict that he explosion
ed by improper management, of the second engineer
Joseph Daniels of Harmar."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03
HEALTH OF THE VICE PRESIDENT ELECT.

HEALTH OF THE VICE PRESIDENT ELECT
We understand that Senator Clemens OF Alabama passed
through this city Monday morning. from The South on his
way Washington City, and that nc was asked by gen
tcman on the cars the health Of the Vice President
elect VIM r. King and his reply that he Mr.. ing
on his way through Alabama few days before and that his
health was greatly improyed-much better than usual.
The report therefore put in circulation few days ngo,
about Mr. Kings DEATH is doubtless entirely without ioun-
dation.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03

The bill for establishing the Antwerp line OF steamers ~as
taken the House Of Delegates yesterday and discuss
cd by Mr. Sega in very able speech in which he showed
very clearly its vital importance TO all the great interests OF
the State We feel confident that calm and unpreudced
consideration of The views and statistics presented BY him
cannot fail TO make friends to this important measure.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03

The Legislature Of Vermont adjourned Wednesday
morning. liquor bill, approximating to the Maine law
was reported the House from the Senate with amend
meu sending the 10 the people, but providing that. in
people decide against it in March, the bill shall take
effect December 1853 The amendment adopted and
after much discussion the bill passed-9l TO 80. The
Senate accepted The House amendments to the bill
In the evening session
Mr. Hager moved reconsider the passing the Sen
ate bill prevent the traffic in intoxicating drinks stating
that he had voted contrary his intention
The Speaker stated that the bill In the possession
of the House.
Mr. Barlow moved that the Senate be requested to return
the bill the possession OF House. and this was agreed
to-93 10 ST.
In Senate on Tuesday
AIR. Bake moved 10 return 10 the House the liquor BILL
according their requests which decided by the Chair
be Of order unless The vote concung with the House
in their amendments TO the bill reconsidered
Mr. Hale moved reconsideration of the vote; which was
los.-1l 10 Is.
The Legislature adjourned Wednesday morning having
enacted the Maine aw-by only majority in the House
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03

MR. TAYLOR of Randolph, who was injured by the up.
setting OF the stage at the foot of the Blue Ridge has since
that time been constantly confined 10 his room but he
fast recovering and expected take his sea, in few days.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03
REMoyALs-CAgINET MEETING

REIMBURSEMENT MEETING.
WAsHINGToS, Nov 2sFour,een of about 20 clerks who
have been engaged for two or three years past compiling
index 10 claims, were discharged day by MI. Forney-
The reason assigned was The completion of the work
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03
4 GOOD MAN DEPARTED


We deeply regret 10 announce that intelligence recently
ceived in Iris city leaves doubt the death of Capt
Rob CIa: the delegate from Roanoke county. He
= miad excellent heart marked courtesy of man
ners and pandei beuevoence and beloved by all who
knew him. His loss will be sincerely lamen,ed by his
friends including the members Of the Legislature
who were devoted TO him.
Special messengers of the Post Office Department passed
through Richmond yesterday with copies of,he Presidents
message for the following poins-the message 10 be de-
vered TO the the telegraph announces its
cepnon oy Consress-yiz Petersburg, Wilmington, Charles
ton Savannah Columbus, Weldon, Augusta, Atlanta,
La Grange, West Point. Montgomery Mobile New Orleans
Dalton Chattanooga Murfresborough Nashville and Knox
yie
Our Postmaster here has received copies of the message
be delivered the Press of Richmond on the same con.
dilons.
OFFICIAL VOTE OF INDIANA.-The official vote of
Indiana sums up as follows:
Pierce e5 2e9
Scott sO9Ol
Hale 1894
Pierce over Scott, 1889
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03

CHAnLEs7os, Nov. 90, lS52.--W. T: pssaI neT,
elected U. 8. Senator until the 4ih OF hi'o" "o'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03
OEEIEIAL,

Ertroct of letter from Commodore S. fl. SrR,sog.M.
Commanding the United States Squadron in the Medsr,
ranecn, dated FLAG SHIP CUMBERLAND
"SPEzzIA, Novs0ber 4, 1852.
at becomes my melancholy duty to inform you of the
death OF Commander GEORGE P. UpsHUR of The United
States Navy. He expired yesterday morning at O'clock
on board the "Leyant the ship which he commanded and
he was buried this afternoon with the military honos due to
his rank His remains have been deposited tomb of the
Lazaretto at this place. TO await any future disposition
which may be made OF them In his death service has
lost most exemplary and consdera,e gentleman and an
Intelligent officer ana ne will be sincerely regretted by oil
who knew him"