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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-15

Do1NGs IN BALTIMoRE.-lt is stated that free
drinking establishments were opened at Balti
more during the late conventions, by the friends
of the different candidates, for elec,ioneering
purposes with the delegates, and great was the
progress, no doubt. made into the affections OF
the members, during the SLOW of soul" that
attended the operation. The stimulus of the
s'creature'' was not the only available" stufi
brought up on the occasion--cabinet offices,
foreign missions, custom house offices, &c, was
offered in advance for votes. No wonder some
of the leading Scott men are mad about oppo
sition, for any move to prevent the election Of
their chief, endangers their "bread and butter. "
It is for the people to decide whether they
will hereafter entrust their liberties, the right
of private Judgment, and all the essentials that
constitute freeman, into the hands OF in
triguers, wireworkers and political gamblers
or take the matter into their own hands. We
know it will be considered very heretical, by
some leaders, for the people, either individually
or collectively, to have the impudent audacity
to express an opinion, not manufactured sin
co ,vention" nevertheless, we guess some will
even dare to do 80,
There are many men, who would like to
agree at all times with their party but patriot
ism has induced them to !enter into covenant
or bond with their God and country. DO the
political chatterboxes expect their chatterlng
can erase the zeal from snch bond = Wa
mington, ~ c., Commercial.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-15

FATAL AccrpEHr.-We regret to learn, says the
Charleston Mercury, that while the national
salute was being fired at Castle Pinckney on Mon
day, one Of the guns was prematurely discharged
by which private James Murphy, who was enga-
ged in ramming home the cartridge, was blown to
atoms, and private Michael Strangely so badly in
iured that no hopes are cd his recovery
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-15
SOUTHERN PRESS
WASHINGTON CITY.
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1864.


A regard 'sfor the truth of history" compels
US to cay, that the statement made by the letter
writer's generally az to the action OF the last
Democratic caucus, is entirely uyoundsd and
incovrecl. We have the best possible authorl-
ty for stating that no agreement was made
either expressly, or tacitly, to give the public
printing to Gen. ARMSTRONG per Sc, but that
on the contrary, the thing cannot be done' as
matters now stand. If his friends attempt H.
they will fail even more signally than IN the
case of the sMurdered Coalition" VI course
we take no interest in the matter, but are ioa'h
to allow the public or individuals to rest under
delusion that must be so soon dispelled. The
business of letter-writers, Gas we understand IT.
il to state facts and opinions, not to mannfsc-
turo them.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-15

The HERALD, ON RowDyrsM. -"New York
rioting and rowdysm has grown out OF political
grog-s shops, and political committees, and poiti-
cal nominations of both parties. Unless the pub
lie officers Of the law such as judges and district
attorneys perform their duty fearless and deter
minedly, it is needless to call upon the police or
to exclaim against the aldermen. Even those
very rowdies who have been arrested by the
police over night and discharged the next morning
by the aldermen, should not be permitted to es-
cape thus. The public prosecutor can find out
the evidence in every case, and have the culprlts
tried, convicted and punished according to law
in spite of all the friendly feeling and political
sympathies of aldermen or any one else. We only
require a firm, fearless, intelligent and faithful
district attorney, to put down rowdyism in New
York"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-15

INV lOKK, July n.
Gen. Tallmadge this morning asserts over
his own signature the authenticity Of tho state.
ment made regarding his conversation with Mr..
Webster He says Mr.. W. used these words ::
"The Wing party ought 10 sustain the Balti-
more nominations"
The Boston papers, therefore, could have
hsd no authority for their denial that such .
conversation I'D taken place.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-15

The Scorr FLAG.-The Atlanta Republican,
hithero, a constitutional Union paper, has run up
the Scott flag. 1t contains an address to the
Wings Of Georgia, signed by sixty or seventy
persons. urging them to rally to the support OF
Scott and calling Wing State convention to be
held in Macon, August 18th, to ratiPy his nomi-
nation and choose an electoral ticket
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-15
BosroN, July IL. 1871

SECRETARY WEBSTER AND THE Presidency.
-Mr. Webster desires to say thss the many re-
ports in circula ion in regard to supporting the
regular nominees Of the Wing party, and his ac-
ceptance of tho Trenton nomination, are not
authorized by him. A letter from him on the
subject is daily looked for.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-15

We can console our painting population with
the reflection that if it is insufferably hot here
it is equally torrid elsewhere. The New Orleans
Picayune of the 18th inst declares the weather
in that city at that time to be "unpardonable,
on the authority of French friend. Then the
weather here was endurabe. We give ou'
auths r.ty. The Picsays;
ut is certainly very warm-we might say that
it il very hot. As French friend OF ours re-
marked this morning, such weather is unpardon-
able. There is no such thing es keeping cool
iced water or, in fact, any beverage whatever
only increases the sufferers suffsrings. How
the men who are laying down gas pipes ans
paving streets can safely Withstand the over
towering rays of the sun, is more than we can
understand We pray that shower every day
may come to our relief; but that would be too
great a boon to be realized"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-15
uTWe have received by mail the followin

IfWe have received by mail the following
circular
ga NATIONAL UNION CONVENTION will be held in
the City Of Philadelphia, upon the LIST day of Au-
gust, 1859, for the nomination Of DANIEL WEE
srER for the Presidency Of the U. States, and a
suitable candidate for the Vice Presidency, for the
support of the Union Party of the Nation, in
November next.
Delegates from 10 States now hold themselves
in readiness for this steps, other States are request
ed to choose suitable representatives without
delay.
Friends orthe Union, and of its great Champ
ion, you are now called upon to give evidence
Of your devotion to that cause, which has enlisted
the talents Of the most eminent and the sympa-
thies Of mighty nation.
The immediate formation Of local Webster
Union Associations is earnestly recommended"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-15

STATE Scorr CONVENTION IN GEoRcrA.-
It is gratifying to notice, that notwithstand-
ing the course pursued by few disappointed
Wings of Georgia, that the friends Of the ca liant
Scott are to hold State convention at Nj, con,
on the 18th Of August next. II is to be hoped
that the Wings Of Georgia will, in November
next teach Messrs. Toombs, Stephens 4 Co. a
lesson that they will long remember
Wing young men of Georgia, you cannot
longer place any reliance on Messrs. Toombs
and Stephens MS Whigs. II is evident they have
gone over to the enemy. May clear conscience
go with them: What would suggest to you,
under existing circumstances, is tie holding
State convention at Macon, on tho 9th Auqu n
to ratify, and exhibit determination to sust ain
and carry out the object of the senior conven-
ton of the day previous.
Wing young mea Of Georgia, do not consider
it supererogation in South Carolina Wing, for
his suggestion; he is actuated by sincere and
lofty motives
A South CARoLIyA Scorr WING.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-15
From the Louisville Densoerol.
THE BULL AND THE LOCOnoTiVR.
B r IVAN.


By IVAN.
Ina sort Of moody madness
Roamed he 'er the grassy plain
Halfin anger, half in sadness,
Tossed his bushy tail and name.
Was he yet the meadows monarch
Ofthe pasture still the king
And he raised his head so IordIy-
Gave his tail wider swing.
Was he not acknowledged chisfain
OF the horned droves Of cattIss
Was he not the tried and trusted
In each bovine field ofbattle'
Was he not the loved and chosen
Oflhs milch-kine's fairest queen'
Was he not the admiration
Of each bull-calf on the green'
II was true, and well he knew it
Who his claim would dare dispute
Dearly, dearly should he rue it,
be he long or short-horned brute.
What, then meant this daring stranger,
VINO, with breath Of smoke and fame,
Spouting fear and breathing danger,
Through the meadows rushing came
True. tn intruder s limbs were weiehty.
And he seemed thing Of might;
True, he might be very dangerous
If he Showed wish to fight.
But he blowed too much and loudly
To be willing for lark,
And the bull repeated proudly
"Biting dogs do never bark
Sand | swear by fair Europa.
When the stranger comes again
Rushing through the verdant pasture,
Steaming wild across the plain
will call my herd to battle,
Boldly cross the monster = track
Either we shall be gone cattle,
Or we'll drive him, brighten a, back!"
See afar the locomotive,
Whirling Ger the fragrant mead,
And he nears the very meadow
Where, beneath the gallant lead
ftheir monarch true and valiant,
Stand the tawny horned crowd
Nought he heed them, bur the bell rings,
And he whistles very loud.
From his pen, up breast escaping,
Shrieked the steam-a dismal cough
Frightened was the herd Of bullocks.
And they madly soampered off,
All but one, and he, courageous,
Naught but death can force to yield
He will conquer, or, as beef.meat,
You shall bear him from the field.
There he stands, and waits the coming
Ofhis foe, who draweth near
Roars he with triumphant fury,
From breast that knows no fear
Sticks he down his noble frontlet,
With considerable VIM
Butt ! he takes the locomotive,
Butt ! the locomotive him.
Need tell who most did suffer p
Need speak the bullock's fate
Widowed cows, with ceaseless lowing,
Will the horrid tale relate.
In the flashing Of the lightning
In the twinkling CT u thought
He, the thief of COW affections,
BY the COW catcher was caught.
Sat farmer on the rail-car,
Saw the bullock fatal stroke y.
Saw him fall across the sleepers,
Knew his gallant neck was broke
Saw his form in fragments lying
As he sadly gazed at them,
Quoth he, 81 admire your courage,
But your prudence l condemn. y
MORAL.
Young men all, when you are angered
Deem a rivals in your path
Find yourself forgotten, sighted
Think there = little use in wrath.
lfyou're wise, you'll grin and bear it,
Howe'er vilely wronged you are:
Meier, on any provocation,
Butt against railroad car.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-15

10y A new political movement is foresha
lowed in some Of the Northern and Southern
Wing and Union" papers, favorable to DIR
WEBSTER. The New York Mirror says:
AN IMPORTANT MovEMEnT.--We are in pos
session Of numerous communications from all
parts and sections Of the country, calling for the
meeting of national convention of Union men,
without distinction of party, for the purpose OF
nominating Daniel Webster for the Presidency.
The " United Order Of Americans have called
convention, to be held next week, with this
object in view. The friends of the movement
hope to throw the election into the House,
where, they say, Daniel Webster will fare better
than in the Baltimore convention. New Eng.
land is moving in this direction; and in few
days we shall see some very decided develop.
ments towards the laying of the foundation OF
an American Union party.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-15

t3V- The Now York Herald thus frankly
admits the impossibity of any correct calcutta
tons as to the coming elections in the present
confused condition of parties:
PoIITIcAL EsTImATEs--CoUNTISG CHICKENS,
Sc Several OF our woud-be sagacious potl-
cal journals are making their estimates OF thu
result of the Presidential election-some one
way, and some another; but they are all count.
ing their chickens too soon. We must wait
the action of the proposed Philadelphia Web: ter
convention, and the great Piitsburg convention.
and the Georgia convention, and some other
conventions; and we must also wait for the
State elections, which come off in August, in
Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina and else.
where, before any fair idea Of the great result in
November can be formed. About the first OF
September we shall begin to see which way the
land lies. Short of some reliable cotempora
ueous data, all estimates on either side are
mere clap trap and bravado.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-25

on . footing with the "most favored nation" Some
wears after this treaty concluded between Por-
tuga and the United States Of America by the sixth
article Of which it agreed that with regard to
the st. Ubes salt trade, the United States hag
should be placed on par with the Portuguese. Now,
rs the fifteenth article Of treaty stipulates that
we shall be placed on footing with the most ia
yored nation'' il seems to follow very clearly that
we have right to be placed on q footing with the
Anglo mericans, who now the most favored
nation. II 80 happens, however, that the Ameri-
cans have not hitherto, whether from ignorance of
the advantage they possess, or from some other
cause laid claim to the benefit accorded to them,
and il has not been in power, therefore, to de-
mand participation in the benefit actually received
the stipulation never having been carried into prac
teal effect. To bring the question to head how
ever thehousc of Torades, of this city, have char
tered an American vessel to 60 round to st. Ubes
for cargo of salt, to be taken to the United States
which the captain is instructed to demand by virtue
of the treaty. 30 be allowed to buy from whomsoever
he pleases and ut whatever price he get it for
If his right TO do so should be admitted, them Of
course, there be dispute about ours and that
it should be So is OF no little Importance to u.s. as we
can then get the article at from 500 to $50 res the
Eoyo which is the average price of that portion al
loted to the home market, or the Portuguese flag,
instead of having to pay ut the exorbtant rate Of
LOGO reis per moyo. The result will soon be known
Il am Just informed that the United States Minister
at this court Mr. Haddock, has notified to the Por-
tuguese government, that if the American vessel
sent round to St.. Ubes should not be allowed to
obtain her cargo Of salt the terms as the Por
tuguese, he will set up claim for demurrage on be-
half Of her owners.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-25
Our Mexican Correspondence.

MONTEREY, April Is, 1852.
Movements Of GEN Canales-The Introduction Of Contra
band GoodsInyeats Of Canales-Going Ia for the Spois
The Mexican Claims. etc. !
The famous Gen Canales visited this city last week for
the purpose of making ements in the Contra
Resquardo the purpose of permitting the introduction
into the interior of all goods which are denominated con-
traband TO be imported through the custom house at
Camargo; but he failed in his project, and returned to
Camargo extremely hostile protesting that he would in
troducc the same into the interior by the force Of
This generalissmo is known to you Of old and his plan is
to share in the spos he has been valorous
and fortunate the frontier in queng the latter
lutions He does not like that Gen Avaos should have
the whole of the pos but says that he must and will
have finger in the pie, by formidaby establishing his
plundering custom house at Canargo and by force of
is uelcs for to depict to you the character of this
nowned chief it has long ago been portrayed in the
different journals Of the United States.
Ky this scheme General Canaes proposes to
part Of our commercial community. by showing false
letters from President Arista and then leave them to
abide the consequences This step should be placed
before the commercial community this Canales
has authority whatever in acting he does Goods
in fine demand Mt this place and would b. in
better request provided they could be despatched into
the interior The custom house has 900 bales
deposit which All until the General Congress
DEGREES order for their release which think will last
long Time as they are slow III their Congressional
actions
am happy to see that Congress has appointed
mttoe to investigate the decision Of the late Board OF
Commissioners. respecting the claims of American ct-
against Mexico Great great have been the frauds
practised the late Board OF Commissioners and from
what have been enabled gather from the relia-
bic sources nearly the whole Of the claims paid have been
fabricated MEXICO.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-25
Our Boston Correspondence.

BosroN, May -, 1852
The Ieo-fpproras Of The Ne,r B-Posions Of Parties
Mr. Hebster-Nfr. Rarfoul and The .q,yon Case,
Not the oldest inhabitart." who came here with
John Winthrop ever saw, the youngest inhabitant
should lie live to the age of that respectable ancduyau
ogy called Mchusaleh, will see such state Of cx-
element in Boston as has prevailed for some days. On
Monday it began to be whispered about that Governor
Boutwell, would veto the liquor bill at which its enemies
smiled fceby while its friends laughed good humorcdy
like men who should be told that there was reasonable
good chance Of ialeys comet dropping i'm upon the
earth. The party destitute OF hopes the
other were of fears. On Tuesday however, the rumor
began to assume q more firm and consistent shape.
Maine law need looking grave as IL they had
been drinking bad liquor Anti Maine law mon bleathed
reer, like men who have had good liquor. Hopes and
ears had changed hands still there nothing very
definite; and although
In to-day already walked to morrow
people were not much disturbed On Wednesday morn
ing the Secretary Of State to take his way the
Senate chamber; ard when he came into that splendid
passing under the old drum and muskct that have
been silent since the battle of Bennington bearing
in his hand what destined to the scroll of fate for
all the liquor in the commonwealth. but which i likely
to be that Of its creation. the feelings of tho
peraaee felix they call themselves experienced
such shock as those of Garrison and Wendell Phillips
would undergo slavery to be utterly abolished The
reading Of the veto message listened to with intense
interest; and then began ~ lively discussion
would wish to hear end which kept up in various
forms for some days The papers will give you sort of
skeleton Of the various debates though not very reliable
as press does not profess to 90 into details.
1hc excitement out Of doors was great Every
talking about the veto Tho disappointed party expressed
their feelings III language much remarkable for its
expcncss and cnrrpy than for its elegance while the
other side began TO think thcy in dream delight
fu were their feelings The Maine law in the Senate,
had said that there eblce held in every grog-shop
in the city and they seem to have wonderful know
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-25
Honors to WilIiam sidney smith In Mobile.

From the Mobile Register. 14th inst.
Yesterday committee Of our citizens headed by HIS
honor the Mayor presented to this gentleman-the Sec
etary of the British Consulate at IIavana-a sp6u1d
service of silver testimonial of their gratitude for
the noble and phanthropc services rendered by him to-
the American prisoners who taken In the ILL starred
Cuban expedition under Gen. Lopez The presentation
took place in the drawing of the Eutaw House at
II o'clock. The Mayor Judge Seawen, upon rendering
the testimonial of the citizens of Mobile addressed the
recipient in appropriate terms; to which address Mr.
Smith replied stating that his services extended
to the unfortunate members Of the Lopez expedition de-
only done what every philanthropc heart WOULD
and would have done If the opportunity had been
afforded He the prisoners in Havana in Distress and
suffering after having endured the greatest hardsps in
their unhappy, though gallant expedition-into which
they had entered from honest but mistaken notoR-and
he had rendered them such public assistance in his
power He felt bound to that he could not have done
this without the assistance of the and humane
inhabitants of Havana who manifested the utmost SYM
pathy and for the unfortunate prisoners. He
would also say that great praise and honor due to
the high official authorities of the island for the lenity
and kindness they had manifested General Coneha after
the dangers of the invasion had nobly and ge
nerousy neposed all his powers to relieve those unfor.
tunate from the penalties of their conduct BY his
order spare the lives Of all who should surrender he
had indeed acted in contraventon of his commands from,
the royal and thus exhibited the magnani
nifty and philanthropy of his nature Great praise
due him. and the other functonaries of the island In
these views Mr.. Smith said he sure he would be
sustained by the prisoners themselves of whom he
was happy TO see around him.
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Cur Paris Correspondence.
GOSSIP OF PARIS.

PARIS, April 80 1852.
Tie Gland opera "Lc init E5reH' - Magnificent
DiYiay-7he IHeatreS--Srangrs IN Paris
Grand Rcciar coming o6,-Grand Balls Cheap
Summer Trips The AmaicGn Mascum-C Char
tote Grisi at 81, Pdasb,Tg- Engage
mentS.
The chief event Of the week. among the fashion
able circles is the first performance of the new
opera Of Mr. Halevy, (at the Academy Of Music
entitled lie JufEnant," which may be called the nc
pins ultra Of the art Of theatrical scenery, costumes
life and reality. Never did the grand opera Of
Paris nor any Of the theatres Of other cities pro-
duce any thing equal, and much credit is due to Mr.
Ncstor Roqueplan, the able manager Of this mann
moth theatre, for the care he has bestowed on the
mise en- scene Of the Wandering jews Of Mossrs.
Scribe and st. George The plot of this librctto
is void Of interest; and all the situations are an
cient and lack oddly and pathos The old story Of
Ahasuorus, the Hebrew, sentenced ty the Almighty
to walk, without reposing on the road Of eternity,
has been framed into Eve acts, and combined with
several incidents more childish than enc Of the
fairy tales Of mother Goose" and the au-
thor Of the Libreto appears TO have had the desire
10 give the scenery painter and the costume maker
AN occasion TO display all their talent, in both lines.
No one can describe with accuracy, the scene repre-
sentrg the gardens Of the queen. with tbiTtYSGVen
Jets real water The Bee Hive. is advertisement
IN which All the corps n ballet OF the opera perform
WordcIs Of elasticity. no pen can Iuurtray with
sba'ow Of truth. tLe effect produced by the ''Au-
Client Monastery lighted by electric light. aud
the Z" Last Judgment Of the Lord in tho valley Of
.iosraat' Tie scene represent, tAe sacred pot on
the beck ground, where all the bodies 0i mankind
are assembled to inlct with their unavailable fate
ON the right part Of Die stage tbe corsas are open
irc thcir graves. and rising towards their Supreme
Juisc. and on thc lct the demons arc awaiting tkeir