The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-05-16


one Of the leading ofcers-of the slavery Society.
ives anagned. tried and found guilty OF the offence OF
coming and passing counterfeit money II appears that
this worthy, who was English abolition emssay, Mad
Tor years been in the habit of manufacturing large
quantities oil spurious CONAN occupation for which MS
original calling silver worker particularly qualified
him. lie joined church. and soon took high rank in
the association for sprtng away foreign slaves Money
speedily became plenty in the Golfers OF the kdnsppers.
and Mr. Johnson thinking doubtless that he was doing
God and himself service at the time, waxed holder
and more reckless in his nefarous pursuits But the eye
OF Justice was upon him, and its hand eventually grasped
him. He proved most excellent character, but in vain
Neither his exemplary pety his philanthropy. nor his
philosophy could save him. The evidence OF his guilt
was irresistible he was convicted and for term OF
years 10 the State prison. We condole with the Anti
slavery Society upon their loss OF such valuable officer
and such worthy member OF this respectable fraternity
The Canada's mails have arrived, but bring little intel,
lgence in addition to that received by telegraph The
British government were actively pushing the extension
oil their ocean steam marine. new line having been de-
iemined upon between Panama and Australia touching
at New Zealand When this undertaking is completed,
the earth will have been encompassed with one connu-
line OF steam communication The battle reported oy
telegraph took place in India between detachment OF
1850 men under Gen Sir Colin Campbell and large
force OF the mountain tribes The latter are said TO have
made the attack and repulsed but as Gen. Camp
il is quite probable that the British have little to boast OF
the encounter Everything is quiet in France and the
President instead Of making preparations TO assume the
imperial crown is busily engaged with his engineers In
surveying Of the desoae and barren depart
ments with view OF improving their agricultural capa-
bi,ies by draining and irrigation The Grand Duke OF
Baden dead The sisters and other members OF Kos.
suths family have been liberated and permitted TO join
him. 1, is said that they have been kindly treated du.
ring the brief period OF their imprisonment The impress
sion gaining ground among the liberals OF Italy that ex
ensve reforms are be introduced in the Pontlhcal do
minons under the auspices and through the influence oil
the Presden, OF the French Active though secret, ne
goliatons are going and ii is said that the court oil
Naples is in state OF baton lest Louis Napoleon
should determine to establish the Mura dynasty on
the throne OF the Two Sciles while il is openly asserted
that the terms of the Presidents letter Of the 18th OF Au-
gust last to Colonel Ney to be insisted upon at Rome
They are will be recollected, general amnesty, secu
larzaon of the administration the Code Napoleon, and
a liberal government.
The Young Mems Democratic Committee have passed
resolutions affirming their attachment to General Cass,
and their preference for him all others the candi
date for President In addition TO hs they censure the
manifestation OF different views the part OF their repre-.
senatves in Congress- and determine TO attend the Bal
timore Convention nrasse.
The wings held an election for delegates from the city
districts to their presidential convention The result was
in favor of Fillmore, who carried four out OF the SIX
the friends OF General Scott securing two and the part
sans OF Mr.. Webster making but small show. The re-
turns from the country, however, reverse the position Oh
the parties, Scott being in the majority upon the general
result, in the proportion OF about four to one H.