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The daily union., 1852-11-28
Message of the Governor of south CarolIna

The following is synopsis OF the message OF Cover :
nor Means of South Carolina, transmitted The egs-
lature of that State on the 24lh instant
The message represents the bank OF the State 10 be in
highly prosperous condition, the profits OF the year
being nine per cent. on The capital; u recommends
al capital, TO give ii power 10 act check private
banks Recommends the fecharer of all private banks.
with proper restrictions, and that no capital shall exceed
Sl,000,000.
Recomnen nds that suitable person travel over the
State year, 10 notice the operations OF the free
school system, point out defects, and suggest improve
menls
Recommends the appointment OF a legislative commit
tee to report the OF The legislature the
criminal law The governor goes dead against public
executions, and expresses doabs OF the poprleiy oil
Abiding 10 the proceedings OF the British consul rela.
tive TO the imprisonment oil the coored SEAMAN Reuben
Roberts, a native of Nassau, who arrived ia The ship
Clyde, May TO- at Charleston, from Caracas The sher
III detained him lill May %, when the Clyde sailed.
On the 9th June, writ in respass for assault and false
imprisonment from the federal court was served on the
sheriff, laying the damages at - 600 The governor
recon the OF iS4i 10 prevent persons OF color
entering the Stale 10 ae amended TO meet any similar
case that may arise. Had not proceedings been insl-
uiied the governor would have recommended modih.
cation Of the law, as TO require captains to conhne
coored TO their vessels, and prevent them land
nQ under heavy penalties but sefespect demands
that we should not abale jot title OF the law
which enacted to protect us from the influences oil
ignorant incend'aries.
lie recommends tue eslsiaufe 70 suosei'oe St,oVoVJJ
to the Blue Ridge Railroad more, If necessary,
10 complete il adding that II the stock paid dol
lar interest, il would be udicious expenditure.
Recommends the continuance OF the commission on
Charleston bar until the work is actually commenced by
the United States government
He concludes by congra,uiang the Stale on the pres
ent political calm refers 10 past northern aggessons
Acknowledges that nothing has been done by Congress
hs year to com plain OF, but believes that this cessation
from hostile against institutions wall be OF short
duration, and however strong his conviction TO the
pfoprety OF attempting 10 stay the coming storm by sep.
araie State action and however be might depoie the de
csion OF the people God forbid that he should fan The
expiring embers ol party strife by recommending IT. He
hopes however, that the southern States the
rise in their majesty and strength, and 10 conjunction with
South Carolina, either force their rights to be respected 10
the Union, take their place as southern confederaey
among the nations OF the earth recommending 10 the
mean lime the development o the OF the State
and by st means giving all the power and strength OF
which ii Is capable
The daily union., 1852-11-28
From the New Orleans Picayune.
Interesting from Texas.

We have dates from Galveston 10 the 18th instant
being three days later than previously received, from
which we extract The following items
Governor Bell has issued his proclamation requiring
that the senators and ePe eniaves composing the egs
atuTe OF that Stale shall assemble in special session al
the capitol, in The city OF Austin, the second Monday
lhe 10th day. OF January next 10 deliberate and take
such action their wisdom may direct upoa subjects
which will then be presented for lhe consideration.
Mr. P de Cordova has retred from the publ cation ol
The Austin Souihw eseTn American.
The Ledger says that than two hundred houses
are in progress oil election at San Antonio.
Judge Crabb has been elected representative OF Walk
er county in the next legislature.
The Huntsville Item says that the Trinity ia now navi.
gable for steamboats,.
Tie residence oi John Horan at Austin was destroyed
by hre few nights since. The Gazette says the city
escaped narrowly IRON disastrous confagntion The
residence OF Gen A. : Johnson, adjoining that destroyed
narrowly escaped. a.".
AT San Anlonio, on the day OF the election, S37 25
were contributed Tor the Washington National Monu.
ment.
A man named Maguire, was murdered by stabbing a
few days since IN Port Layaca, by one HUI, who IS IN
irons.
railroad convention is 10 be held in Rusk. Cherokee
county, on the 9th December
On The 9th instant an affay occurred in Mission Val.
ley Victoria county, in which DR. Edwin Ragland was
Instantly killed by John a. J Hamilton; weapon, a
knife Particulars not given. Hamilton surrendered
Captain II Clay Davis, OF the rangers, wuh delach-
nent of wen.y i've men, visited Corpus Christi recently.
The Valley Gays, everybody in Western Texas knows
Clay, and eye1bo knows him to be a clever fellow,
and brave and nOb hearted man. By the way, our
neghbo OF Tie Western Texan tells where he got the
information which he published short time since, rela.
tive 10 an engagement that Captain Davis had with the
Indians, in which he had lost eleven OF his The
report was based upon letter said 10 nave been written
by Davis 10 Shaw We stated at the lime that there
not word OF truth in IT, and we have authority 10 say
that no such lflier written When eleven oi Dayls's
rangers killed. hecaiombs OF the enemy will bite the
dust.
The daily union., 1852-11-28
Concert by the Columbia Musical Association

BY The advertisement in another column, our readers
will perceive that this very merorious association pro-
pose give the second Of ther series OF concerts this
season, tomorrow evening" at Carus's saloon Their
unusually attractive and welselected programme pre-
sens several celebrated pieces which are new TO the
concert rooms of this counry--ihe opening piece the
overture 10 Ruy Bias having, we believe never be-
fore been performed in public on this side of the
Atlantic. In addition these attractions. the asso
calion has secured the highly valuable aid OF Miss
Rchngs, who will sing several of her favorite pieces,
and repeat her admirable performance the piano,
which was received with much enthusiasm at the the
atre on Friday evening last We have already spoken Of
the high professional and personal merit Of this accom-
pished lady, and have been graed 10 note her nightly
increasing popularity with the apprecative audiences by
whom she has been heard Her appearance in the con.
cert Ioom under the auspices OF association devoted
10 the cultivation OF musical art and in city, will
give 10 those lovers Of music who DO not visit the ther
a,re an opportunity witness and appreciate her skill
and talent.
We understand that the directors OF the association
acknowledge, in very cordial terms, the interest and aid
in their purposes which have been shown by the man
agement OF the theatre; and in addition TO the kindness
and courtesy OF MMashal, the lessee. they mention
specially the obging and friendly Offices OF DR.. Cnn-
nngon, the accomplished director OF the orchestra and
OF Mr. Wheailey, the efficient and talented stage
ager
We are glad 10 recognise such disposition among
the artists in city assist muscal association,
whose praseworty and pnblicspred efosin the cause
of musical taste and cultivation well deserve liberal
patronage from our citizens
We have no doubt that on Monday evening next the
entertainment offered by The association will gather at
Carusis numerous and brilliant audience,
The daily union., 1852-11-28
UNION: WASHINGTON SUNDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 28 1862

OF Puser Smith, and has refused also TO suffer the
mails TO travel with this "obnoxous" but famous ndi.
vidual Unless Purser Smith be removed, the mail 10
hereafter 10 go 10 Charleston and thence in the Label 10
It's destination
We can imagine but one other motive which could i'm
pei President Fillmore TO open correspondence with
Mr. Law through the agency OF the collector at New
York. The administration may possibly have designed
this letter 10 Mr. Law proclamation OF its purpose 10
suppress, "at every hazard" all hostile movements
against Cuba.
But. be the Presidents motive what il may, he has
made formal declaration OF against Mr. George
Law He brings against Mr. Law the grave charge OF
design TO 'usurp the power of Congress" BY wagng a
war against Spain his individual responsibility
and The President solemnly admonishes Mr. Law that
all the powers Of the executive will be exeried to inter
cept his project Whether this is but theatrical display
OF executive energy whether the President really i'm
agines that Mr. Law to attempt the conquest OF
Cuba on his private account, do not presume TO de-
eide This much is certain, however-the President OF
the United States has eagued with the captain general OF
Cuba in crusade against MIR. George Law, private
citizen II may be that the private citizen will be
crushed by the coalition. We shall see
The daily union., 1852-11-28

The LIBRARY OF CoseREss.--Fton an early hour in
the morning until late al sight large number Of work
men are employed in the jbrayroom the object being
10 have the Reconstruction" consummaed al The ear
liest practicable day Not the hawking Of the and
The dull sound Of The hammer heard aaid he opera
tions Of the artisans, but The emphatic breathing 81 The
bellows at the glowing furnaces and the cnkiug OF the
metal for, instead Of wood, the galleries pillars. al
coyes shelving, and ceag all Of iron, from the
mandatory OF James Bebee & Company, Broadway,
New York the erection ot them supernisnded by MIR
John Skirving The mouldngs and ornaments are, for
the greater part, from original patterns and the general
design such will mpsn durability and the highest
style OF beasly TO the entire structure Every precau-
ton has been taken TO guard against the repetition Of
damage by fire in that part Of the Capitol and this OBJ
ect, we think, will undoubtedly be secured. Three
months must eapse probably before the room will be
ready for the reception Of The library Mr.. Thomas u
Walter the architect has displayed hs usual talen, in
furnishing the plan in accordance with which The work
is progressing .-ReDu5te.
The daily union., 1852-11-28

The REUNION or CoSGREss On Monday week will
be opened the Capitol in this city, the second session
Of the Thiry-seeond Congress- the term Of which s lin
tied by the constitution the third day OF March next
SO that The session will not exceed three months in dn.
ration, bn will fall short Of that lime by day OF
two The shottness OF the session will necessarily make
will be usefll There none Of the obstacles in
The way OF the transaction Of business which embausss
ed the last session. The question Of he presidency poi
10 rest for four years least and the other great
bling block, the question OF the Coagrta printing,
being now replaced upon reputable footing will probs.
by be allowed remain so, least until the next Con.
gress. The new members OF both houses, sohooed ~
The experience OF the late nine months session, will be
much better prepared than before to discharge their
proper duties with satisfaction to themselves and advan.
age 10 their constituents. These among the consd-
eralons which induce US 10 expect, upon the whole.
quiet and harmonious session.--Nsi Insi.
The daily union., 1852-11-28
From the Savannah Georgia
Preservation of Pork

Some OF our readers will probably thank us for an
account Of method OF preserving pork. tried
fully by Judge Andrews, oi Baker county The Judge
publishes his method in the as number Of the Southern
Cultvalor We make the following extract iron his
communication;
"As the for killing pork draws near, and il
promises 10 be a scarce article have thought it prudent
to impari TO those living far South plan by which the
hazards OF its preservation may be lessened
Observing in this latitude, that though we might get
cold day fer killing, il would generally be Immediately
succeeded BY such warm weather TO les and spoil
much of the sailed bulk, in the fall IL 1850 sank. in
the OF my smoke house, dry well. five feet
deep, of square shaI and Of capacity 10 hold
much as expected to lsil at a time ihen 1oored il
with clean boards, and lined the sides with the by
setting the boards end, prevent the from
coming in contact with tie clay then packed the cold
joints at the bottom and The ges on the top II will be
readily understood thar change Of temperature could
communicate heat the bulkespsciay the ojntsas il
packed above ground
II bad good dry SOIL and the meat did well for the
only two years ESQ and 5 that have tried The expert
meni shall pack the same this year, and would
advise those living this lar South 10 Try the experiment
IL - obvious That no water should percoate through the
soil TO the well ! would recommend the experiment,
not much on account Of my limited trial as for the
manifest reasons IN its favor"
The daily union., 1852-11-28

THE PRESIDENTS AND VfcE PRESIDENTS or THE USI-
TED STATEs-Franslin Pierce is the first democratic
President elected from any OF the New Eng
States, and ia the third Chief Magistrate that thst
section of the country has given 10 the Union. OF
our Presidents, fro-John Adams and John Quincy
Adams-were residents OF the State of Massach usetls
-Four Presidents residents OF Virginia, viz George
Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and
James Monroe Tpo-Andrew Jackson and James X
Polk-came from the State OF Tennessee, and another
Martin Van Buren-was a resident OF New York VIM.
II Harrison elected from Ohio and General Taylor
from Iouisians.
OF the Vice Presidents tDo were residents OF Virginia
viz: Thomas Jefferson and John Tyler Tgo were from
Adams and Elbndge Gerry; and fee
from New York, viz Aaron Burr, George Clinton,
Daniel ID. Tompkins, Martin Van Buren,, and Millafd
Fillmore. One from South Carolina-John c. Cal.
houn and another from Pennsylvania-George M. Dal.
las. The Vice President eleet--Wlliam r. Kings
from Alabama II Will thus be seen that Virginia has
furnished the most Presidents to the Union, and New
York the most Vice Presidents.
Three OF the Vice Presidents were made Presidents,
viz John Adams, Thomas Jedefson, ani Martin Van
Buren, By the choice OF the people; and trco--John
Tyler and Milard Fimorecame 10 that office by the
death Of the Presidents with whom they were respect.
lively associated The two Presidents thai died before
their term Of office expired were General Harrison and
General Taylor; the former within one month after his
Inauguration, and the latter little than year
alter Vice Presidents George Clinton, d. d Tompkins
and Elbridge Gerry died while in office, and two others
Aaron Burr and John c. Calhouo, resigned tha, posi-
ton before their term expired by legal limitation The
latter Immediately became member OF the United States
Senate, which body he had presided Vice Pfes
dent.
When Vice President Tyler became President by the
death OF General Harrison, his Office devolved Sam
ue l.. Souihard, OF New Jersey, President OF the Sen
ate who died while he was serving In iha, capacity and
The Senate, IL we reeolec arghi, chose w p Mangum
his successor.
When Mr.. Fillmore became President By the death Of
General Taylor, William Il. King was the President
pro lem Of tire Senate and became bis 10 the
vice presidential chair.-R H. Patriot.
The daily union., 1852-11-28
Denouement Of the Cuban Business.
From the Republic Of yesterday take the follow ing
Official announcement:

From the Republic Of yesterday take the follow ing
official announcement:
Passed Nidshpman Davenport has been removed from
the command of the steamer end believe that other
officer navy viii be permitted 10 the service OF
The company long its adhere their present
ra ce OF converting the visits q their vessels
OF annoyance the Spanish officials With the view Of
preventing repetition Of the injury which the failure to
insure tho delivery OF the Havana mails iaActs upon the
mercantile classes Of Cuba and ofour county, the Post
master General has directed that the mss shall not ba
again despatched In the Crescent City, In any other
the companys steamers which may have rurser Smith
board In that the mails will be transmitted Charles
ton, and thence BY the steamship Isabel TO Cuba The
Crescent City will thus be stripped Of all srmbance Of OIL
cial character patronage IL Mr. Law choose 70 re-
lain Putser Smith board the Crescent City will sail
private steamer, commanded by merchant ptain and
having pretence 20 claim mmunities consideration
as agent Of the government The authorities of Cuba
may deal with It with any other vessel violating their
local aud regulations and the consequences viii
only upon Mr. Laws head
The daily union., 1852-11-28


One 81 feet in circumference, weighing ~ pounds
One 3 ieei IN circumference, weighing 40 pounds
One 2t ieet IN circumference, weighing 81 pounds.
Potatoes from Mr. Homer, "A pounds each
Potatoes from H. q. Beard, bushe averaging 3
pounds each
Onions IRON Runon & Co.'S. one weighs Al pounds
and is % inches in circumference. Sixty weigh ll3
pounds.
Twenty onions from Alr Homer weigh 6s pounds
Beeis, "A feet long, from Smith, Barber, & Co
From DR.. Logan one beet measuring ~ inches in cir.
cumiereace and weighing 90 pounds Also one weighing
35 pounds.
A cabbage from Captain J. Beam with % welLformed
heads
cabbage from Mr. Homer weighing 35 pounds with
~ heads, and the main head IN the centre measuring in
circumference 45 inches. Also from Mr.. Homer one
weighing 30 pounds and another % pounds
From Mr. Runlon cabbage weighing 30 pounds, and
% inches in circumference.
Corn from Major Bennett, measuring in length 30 feet
taken from i've averaging nearly so bushels per
Broom corn from Droaiman Co, feet hgh-heads
two feet long.
Cuoumbers from the same firm, weighing 81 pounds,
and IS inches long.
Tomatoes, pounds each, from Homer & Runion
turnip weighing . pounds AMI measuring ~ inches
in circumference
One OF 10 pounds an "a inches n circumference from
Downieville.
And one Of pounds and 23 inches in circumference,
raised By the Rev. O. G. Wheeler This turnip was ex
hbIied illustrative OF the benefit Of throwing up and
planting in the snb.so Tie seed, furnished by War
ren Co, IRON The Pa;eBt Olhce was deposited la
loose earth taken from three feet below the surface on
the 25th July last, without any preparaon-no water.
log or care OF any kind Pulled for the fair October g.
Captain John A. Sut,er has exhibited some magnificent
specimens ol iaiian wheat, the seed Of which OBJ.
tanned from the straw in which Washingtons statue was
packed They deposited a late dale. but The sun
and soil OF California have produced an excellent though
limited crop OF THIS species Of wheat.
The daily union., 1852-11-28
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
SUNDAY MORNING, NOV. as, 1869.
Arrivals.

The following ssaa,os and representatives. in addition
to those previously reported have arrived in Washing
ton.
Senaiors-Messrs. SEWARD OF New York, MoRroS Of
Florida, and WELLER of California.
Representaiives-Messr HUNTER and 0LDs of Ohio
STANTON OF Kentucky, GoRMAN OF Indiana. SrANLY Of
North Carolina, and Jons APPLETON. OF Maine
Other members. OF both houses, may doubtless be in
our city, OF whose arrival have not heard in conse-
quence OF their having taken private quarters
The daily union., 1852-11-28

HOMES OF A.erisen nAuthors--tiIustrsted-corn ornpri-
~ sing anccdotica personal and descriptive
with views o. the residences Of Irving Webster Everett ryant
longeow, Bsncro Kennedy, hawthorne many others
c sipais o. the manuscript of authoa book
The wotds Laconcs' me Thoughts Of the Bs, Au-
thors IN prDss poetry
Eafy Days of Elisha from the German of grummaeher
Received ~ TAYLOR n MAuRYfS
hovM Bookstore eth
The daily union., 1852-11-28

OaTHocsArHr. 1--WE are pleased 10 sec il announced
in the Boston Transcript thai sr Palna in his forth.
coming magazine, wall not adopt the Websleran innoya.
lions in The mode Of spelling English words The Tran.
script adds:
.By the immense influence exercised BY interested
publishers these innovations have been widely intro.
duced in popular Bat 10 our best scholars and
men of letters they seem 10 be eminenty dlsastefu
In some few OF hs innovations, as N the rejection o
the !, from snch words eandor, honor, Webster did
hut follow the current OF sentiment among scholars
,ound,d IN any good pathological reason An extensive
pubsher like Putnam has il in hls power 70 do much
10 couneract the adoption Of the current Websiefiar
barbafisns
The daily union., 1852-11-28

Mr. hIoCuRDY.--We understand that this gentleman,
our minister Austria, returns IN the steamship Batc
which sailed on the l7h. Mr Lppeu, Mr. McCurdy's
late private secretary is left 10 charge 81 the affairs Of the
mission until his successor arTves.Hlrgord Courani
The daily union., 1852-11-28
New Hampshire senator.

As anticipated, the legislature OF New Hampshire,
Thursday last, elected the Hon. Charles G. Atheron 10
succeed the Hon. John r. Hale in the United States
Senate. Mr. Hales term expires on the 9TH OF March.
The daily union., 1852-11-28


REDUcISG STOCK we would respectfully inform the ladies,
II and the purchasers dry goods generally, that stock OF
des. goods o. almost every Mind much larger than should be
tins shall begin from date offer
styles reduction Of 2k 10 q cent We would
particularly
10 pieces satin de chimes at sax cents g 81
do DO At IS cents, much heavier
q pieces vafious styles Of silks ar56k say ath, light
coors, but good heavy goods
10 pieces rich black figured silks nj IS cheap
s do coOred watsred silks, very wide and cheap
50 do printed mouss,lines, 80 and 62i
- do rich and fine, rs cents, price a.
100 do mousselines at Is best in the
District
With many other kinds Of goods which win reduced
prices
and call
anime stock, and think they viii he disappointed
Nov 9s-eo3uf W. VI. HHUSTER n co.
Improved Cordsge Mscblne.
Slaughter and Psry's Paieri.
THIS newly machine twisting, laying coins
operation hemp, superior Of
IL Ia succeasfai
w. A. Richardson's bale rope factory, Louisville Kentucky
Clafks cotton MILL Oneida county, New York
and
The Fredericksburg, Virginia. factory.
The prtent rights for the New England aud all the southern
are for sale. Apply 70 \, n. y. w. SLAUGHTER,
fredericksburg Virginia;
y, g. ROBINS,
Nov v2s-Sawfmep Washington, 9,
The daily union., 1852-11-28
MlLLARD FILLMORE.

Hon. HucH maxwell, New York city.
We undersland--and ii is due TO Mr. Law 10 sayha,,
when appzed of the contents OF the above letter. he re-
marked that his intentions in relation TO making war
upon Cuba bad been misunderstood by Mr. Maxwell
[Repubin
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-08-14

To the Editors Of The National L,teHigencer.
recent article the Causen Patent, on ax-cotton
has awakened in my mind renewed interest for the exten
sye introduction of the culture of silk
Have not the annual mporatons of that article become
too Observation-Disclosures?
Is there adequate reciprocal advantage exchanges
with the countries from which derive it?
Are not our excessive expectations of specie ascrbabe
thereto?
Cannot We with perfect economy, security and ease
produce silk to meet not only the home demand but for
exportations
Are not the States south of the Potomac and Ohio ad
mirably calculated for its production?
As it is too late in the session 20 into details allow
me respectfully to suggest that resolution something
like the following be passed by the Senate:
Resolred, That the Secretary Of the Interior be d
reced to prepare and lay before the Senate at the be-
ginning Of the next session. such plan upon careful
Investigation Of the matter he may deem most eligible
introduce advance the culture of silk in the United
" States" c. MINER.
AUGUST G. 1852