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Washington telegraph., 1852-01-21
Cotton Gins and Corn Milss,
To Grind by Horse Power.


Manufactured by r. A. L. McCurdy,
At Pleasant Hill, De Soto Parish, Louisiana
>HE undersigned has completed his arrange
Il inents for the manufacture of the above
named articles, and will furnish Cotton Gins from
forty to sixty saws at the shortest possible
notice.
Also, Corn Nj Ills OF the best plan now in u.s.
The high reputation of these Mills where they
have been used, renders il unnecessary for me 10
say anything in their favor; they have only TO bs
seen to be purchased All work sent from this
establishment will be made according 10 the latest
improvements and Of the best materials, with
special regard to appearance, durability and gen.
eral performance, and fully warranted to the
purchases.
All contracts made with J. w. Scoggins will
be pupctually attended to.
X. A. l.. McCURDY.
Oct 3, 1851. llGly
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= The FIRE IN THE CARlToL.-The in
vestiga,ion. regarding the burning of the
Congressional Library shows that the
fire was entirely accidental.
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-21

Hon. H. S. Fcots,, Governor elect Of
Mississippi, arrived at New Orleans from
Washington city, and was to leave OF
the Mh inst. for Xicksburg,
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Mr.. CLAWS HEAETH.-The Hon. Henry
Clay is very ill. 1t is supposed that he
cannot live long. He is gradually sinking
under the effects Of a disease of the lungs.
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HK "a M "A wv NV

INROM the subscriber, on the 3lst ult., 4
l. NEGRO BOY named George. He is =
OF small stature, gh, colored, about % years =.
of age, and had on when he left white wool hat
and linen sack coat. The negro says he form
erly belonged to gentleman near Fort Smith,
and il is supposed he will make FOR that place
A liberal reward will be paid for his Apprehension
and confinement that / can get him. Aay
information in regard to him, address to the
undersigned, care Of w II. Eiter. ashngiop,
will be thankfully received
JAMES MAGNESS.
Ouachta county, Ark, Nov. 3, 1881. ~
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MTEKvENT1oN.-A Washington letter
says, that as, to- any acts committing the
country to future Intervention in the do.
mestio concerns of. other nations, there
are not twenty men in Congress who
will vote for them.
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LKVa.RY STABLE.

LKVa.IRY %TNksLI.
TF1FfE undersigned having leased the stable for
L merly occupied by H. II Morgan, respect
fully inform their friends, and the public, that
they are now prepared to take good cure Of
horses committed TO their charge.
They will keep horses BY the day, week, or
year. at the usual prices, and will bestow upon
them due care and attention.
They will a'soy FOE the accommodation Of the
public, keep few good saddle horses for hire.
Horses bought and sold here.
SAMUEL PARKER
WILLIAM. G. HOLT
Washington. Jan. l3, 1852. q
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ANOTHER CUBAN ExPEDITIoN.-There
are rumors at Washington of another se-
eret Cuban expedition being arranged, and
IL is said that million of dollars have al
ready been contributed. The chief agents
and actors are said to be now in N York.
Philadelphia and, Washington, working
silently and subtesaneoasly.
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valuable Real Estate.

WILL sell upon accommodating terms
4 Il quantity OF valuable real estate, situated 10
Hempstead county, Arkansas. For terms, &C.,
apply to VIM. II. Eit-r, ESQ.,, Register of IN,
Land Office at Washington
GRANDSON ID. ROYSTON.
July l9, 1851 1894,
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-21

SUCCESSOR TO Mr. CLAx.-Archibal
Dixon. late candidate for Governor, was
elected United States Senator, by the
Legislature of Kentucky OH the 3Oth ult,
on the seventh ballot, to fill the vacancy
occasioned by the resignation of Mr..
Clay, which takes effect in September
next
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-21
Fifty Dollars Reward

ID ANYWAY from the camp of the
LII subscriber, near Washington. on -
the night of the 2Ist Of October, EAJ
NEGRO MAN named DANIEL, abou, En-
80 years of age, Of light copper color. y u
about feet l0 iach-s high, weighs ss-a-sAsfsss
about los pounds, has one or two small s.,,s q,
the left side Of his neck, and is inclined to h. bo,
legged; had on when he left a whit, wooI h,,
and Common negro clothes. The Negro formerly
belonged to William ID. Watts, Of Lawrence Di,.
trct, South Carolina. l will give the above re-.
ward Tor his apprehension and confnrmen, in
any JAN so tha' can get him. Any information
regarding him may be addressed 10 the subscriber
at Pinevle Z. o., Bossier Parish, La
ALLEN VANCE.
Washington, Oct. %, 1851.
D"hg. Little Rock, publish to amouu, Of Is
and charge this office.
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-21
Town Property for Sale.
ChOctlVy Land Scrip.

N pieces Of so, 100 and 800 Acres, when
i will enter EaRd in Ark kansas, LOUISIANA, MS
sissippi or Alabama. Those wishing to purchase
would do well to call on
ID. e. V. BLOCK
Washington, Dec. 3, 1851. 9e'
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growing pertinacity to the very simple,
p'dieioas and equalizing system of coun.
ty subscriptions. We took occasion a
short time since 10 publish from the Mem
phis Eagle and Enquirer an excellent,
article upon this subject. and we then
expressed our appreciation of the system.
That those of our readers who may
not have seen these articles may form some
idea of the plan, we will, in few words
explain its operation. Let US suppose,
then, that the charter for a railroad
has been granted, the route determined
upon, and an act passed authorizing sub
scriptions preeieated upon county seeuri-
ties. 1t is proposed that Hampstead
county should subscribe 100000, and
negotiate her bonds for that sum PAYABLE
in twenty years. The question is at
once submitted to a vote Of the people,
and majority deternins tia. this liabil-
ity shall be incurred. The county issues
her bonds bearing s per cent. interest
and payable in twenty years, which can
be negotiated i'll any money market in
the world-more readily than, the bonds
Of the most reliable State in the Union;
eor tha simple reason that States offer
only the security of State honor, while
pledge the entire property with
in their jurisdiction, and are, therefore
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The Causos Of British Prosperity.

IN laying before our readers some days since
a statement Of the great decline which had
taken place in the price Of cotton. consequent
upon a dimnutlou in our domestic demand, aud
increased necessity tor depending upon the mar
ket Of England, we invited their attention to
the fact that the London Times anticipated
great prosperity for England, because If he lo,c
prices 10 ,ohich aH descriptions Of produce had
fallen. Wheat bad fallen so low that the farm
ers of Indiana and Illinois were everywhere
storing it in, waiting for market, while money
was 50 scarce that they could not even purchase
lumber; and therefore England had prosperous
times ahead. Cotton had fallen forty per cent;
and sugar had fallen 50 low as to be ruiuous to
the producer; and tobacco had fallen; and lum.
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Many believed he would be governed by the same
policy. But there anxiety throughout the
public mind 1t was visible all over the country.
All over the land manifested peculiar indie
Unable expectancy ushed and of important cha
racter. But his first act, the inviting OF the Great
Expoundcr to be his nearest adviser, set the coun-
try at rest. and gave to Willard Fillmore the high
est reputation.
During his term OF Office he has had much to d"
regarding the settlement of questions which in
VOWED the peace and consequent prosperity OF the
Union, and, as matter of course, has not been pre-
pared to recommend advantageous measures with
reference TO manufactures. But sensible per-
son, after carefully studying the character of this
man, can honestly doubt but he WILL if re. elected,
turn his attention 70 promoting the great interests
Of the nation. Hitherto as we have remarked, he
has been employed in keeping peace Mt home and
maintaining good understanding with foreign
powers; but now these difficulties disposed OF, .
and he is prepared to discover the same sagaciy
in enhancing the prosperity of the people, he did
in putting them in condition to properly receive
such benefits.
Certany --scan the political horizon much
we may-wc can see no man whom we believe
hktly TO get nomination. Many there arc Of
cInlront ability, Of known patriotism, and who
have dore well for their country; but MIR. Fillmore
by that peculiar popularity, that character of
Americanisrn, ou' -dazzles them all, and presents
himself with attraction that cannot be dsregarded.
We hope, for the good OF our common county,
for the interest CT comncrcS, agriculture, ana
manufactures, that Willard Fill,nore may be re
elected to the Presidency of these ai'ed States
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Arrival Of Another steamer.

The advices brought by the Franklin, and
which appear in our telegraphic column. re-
vlve the warlike aspect Of European affairs,
and whet the appetite for still further inteli-
gence. The English government is making
provision for scheme Of national defence. and
If report speak truly, is likely to be called upon
to take part IN quarres ont of the dominion OF
England. An attack on Belgium would in
volve English interference without a doubt.
and would be ''e forerunner Of general war.
Belgium, Austria, and other continental coun-
tries. are described as preparing earnestly for
emergencies. Switzerland already cries to
England for help against France. In the in
tcrim-merely, perhaps, to keep in Practice
the English squadron is making sad havoc
with African barbarians, who have a penchait
for perssting in the slave trade, in spite Of all
the arts and powers Of diplomacy.
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From he Jpsey CITY Sentinel and AdUrtiser
President EIIImor,

All over the country the popularity of this emf
nent man is increasing in wonderful degree.
Kentucky has come forward lately and given him
her hearty and unanimous support, and other
States exhibit suspicious indications regarding
their feelings Of this great man. Various journals
in the different States of the Union have given their
unqualified appreciation Of MiLLARp FILLMORE
From Maine to louisiana there 10 manifested
strong determination to again elevate him to the
high post Of the Presidency OF all others who
have and are making professions to go excellent n
position, not one, in our humble opinion can in
any manner claim precedence over him.
In considering Of ths subject, and setting il down
as matter oi-fac that the present incumbent will
be reelected, our thoughts are naturally drawn
away to the very probable results consequent upon
his reelection. We have watched carefully the
administration Of this able President and have no.
ticed that, although his acts arc distinguished by
slowness and caution. yet they invariably end in
advantage to oil.
Mr.. Fillmore is a whig-l man Of truly conscr
yative spirit; and consequently may safely cy.
peet that, If reelected, he will exert himself 10
promote the interests of commerce, agriculture,
and manufactures. We say he will erot himself
that no himself can do it-and we are satisfied that
his erertion will not be without effect
Nobody for a moment can doubt but thosc inter.
ests need protcction-a protection which will give
hcalthful action to all the various limbs Of industry
throughout our lnnd. Let us hook al IT, Consider
OF the vast numbers Of emigrants every day land
ing upon our long line Of Atlantic coast Look
too, at the uncounted numbers that are pouring in
at California Three .iourths Of those who land
upon this coast 60 directly to the interior, and are
iast Milling up the country in a line west of that be-
tween Texas and the lakes What of the immense
territory OF the Mississippi aud the infant settle.
mcnts now dottng it's banks and destined soon 20
DC the agents OF creating every thing almost, that
IS Characteristic Of polished society; and sending
down on the bosom Of that rivcr-sea (frced from
snags) productions Of almost incalculabc worth.
Hitherto the policy, tho Administration of Mr.
Fillmore, has been exerted with due regard to
these coming events, and il is but doing ustice 10
his character and his whole acts TO permit him TO
have fair opportunity to complete that he has so
opportunely undertaken, and so happily hitherto
prosecuted.
He came into power by act Of God. The coun
try looked with anxiety TO whether the present
President would adopt, the rule of his action
that law which had been adhered TO in the strictcst
integrity by his gallant and honorable predecessor.
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General Jesup's Report.

We are indebted to General JEsuP for copy
Of the annual report OF the Quartermaster Cen
eral Of the operations Of his department for the
last fiscal year. Annexed. to it is a map, on
which are indicated the extreme limit of our
frontier stations in lS45, and the lines Of land
transportation anterior to the war with Mexico;
with our lines Of land, river. aud ocean trans
portation, and the points Of our old and new
frontier stations. The examination Of this map
will readily explain 10 any one who is curious
in such matters the cause Of the large increase
Of expenditures in the Quartermaster's Depart
ment. the duties Of which alone at the present
day are probably more onerous than those Of
the entire War Department when it was reor-
ganized-by Mr.. CALHOUN.
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Visit to the Baltic.

Yesterday, according to previous arrange
ment, large number of ladies and gentlemen
visited the s..aamer Baltic, by invitation of its
proprietors.
The day was delightful, with an unclouded
sun and bland atmosphere; one more proptious
to The occasion could not have been desired
The steamer William Seldom" was deco
rated with flags, and had on board the PREsI-
DENT OF THE UNITED STATES, and Messrs.
STUART, CONRAD, GRAHAM, CRITTENpEN. and
HALL, of the Cabinet; the English, Rus
sian, French Brazilian, and Spanish Minis
ters; Major General ScorT, Commodore Nor
rls, the Mayor of Washington Major b. B.
FRENCH, the President of the Board of Alder
men; SILAs Ii. Hill, esq.,, the President of
the Board of Common Council, and nearly all
the members of the City Councils; the Mayor
of Baltimore and members of the Councils of
that city, and other guests, together with
large number of ladies. This steamer was the
first to move, at half past eleven O'Clock, for
the Baltic; the Marine Band playing, mean
while, 4 national air. When the "Seldenn
reached this vessel, the President was re-
ceived with the customary saute-the firing
of cannon.
The steamboat Baltimore" soon followed
IN her wake, having on board members of Con
gress and others, including full representa-
ton Of ladies'; and in the course of the day the
Thomas Collyer" and the ''Osceolav (and
there NAV have been other seamboats) con
veyed to the Baltic their hundreds of visitors.
At the lowest calculation there were at one
time upwards of two thousand persons on board
the Baltic.
The machinery, the splendid decorations,
and the general arrangements of this noble ship,
were examined, TO the full extent of the oppor-
tunity afforded; the immense concourse pre-.
venting more than a cursory view.
The President, and some of those who left
the city with him, returned at an early hour.
Richly -ladened tables were spread in the ele-
CANT saloons, but all the guests could not at the
same time be seated; and, as a consequence,
many persons Of both sexes were obliged to ac-
commodate themselves to the pressing exigen-
ces. However, we heard no complaint, aud
all were lavish In their praise Of the bounliful
and choice entertainment which was provided.
The repast over, the Marine Band enlivened
the proceedings with patriotic strains Of music.
to which ladies aud gentlemen promenaded.
IL was Joyous day, long to be remembered
by those who participated in the festivities.
There was no accident 10 cast a gloom over
the brightness Of the occasion; and the courte-
sizes Of Mr.. COLLINS and his gallant officers are
Justly entitled to the need of praise.
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much, leaving little for the exchanger whereas
now prices are low, and the producer obtains
little, while the eXchanger obtains much.
How far this is an improvement" we must
leave TO our planting friends to determine, after
careful consideration of the fact that 10 an
excess In the export of cotton, amounting to
only 100000 bales--thai might hare been con-
suned at home-they are indebted for loss OF
fifty millions Of dollars, while England is in
debted to the same circumstance for her "pros-
perity."
We are further told that " the masses" have
been enriched" The only comment upon
this that appears 10 us TO be needed Is, that
these s. enriched" people are flying from the
land at the rate of thousand per day
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The Public Lands and Common Schools.
The following BILL making grants of the publ
lands for the purposes OF common school educa-
ton, has recently been introduced into the House
of Representatives by the Hon. MIR. CHuRcHwELL,
of Tennessee:
bill granting public lands to the several States of
the Union for the establishment of perma uent
and efficient system Of common schools.
BE IL enacted by the Senate aud House of Rspresenfn-
tues Of the United States Of -4,neica IN Congress
assembled, That, for the purpose of promoting an
efficient system of common. school education, there
be granted TO the several States one hundred mil
lions OF acres OF the public lands 10 which the In
dian title has been extinguished, and which are
subject TO private entry, to be apportioned, under
the direction OF the President of the United Satcs,
10 the several States according TO the relative num-
Der OF children therein, male and female under
the age Of fifteen, as shown by the census returns
OF eighteen hundred and fifty; and in apporton-
ing the same, the lands shall be divided and sub
divided into sections and fractions of sections and
the lands apportioncd TO the several States shall be
by them held ne a fund for purposes Of common
school education, ON the terms and conditions
herein stated ProUided. That whenever thcre are
public lands OF suitable quality IN a State, the
quantity TO which such State is entitled shau be
selected from such lands: and the quantity APP
portioned 10 any State in which there are no pub
lie lands shall be located in the Territories as
Aforesaid
SEC. 2. -dnd be IL further enacted That, as soon
"a the appointments Aforesaid made, grants
shall issue 20 the States respectively for their por
ton. and II shall be the duty of the States 10 pro
vide es soon ms practicable for their sale; but the
said lands are not to be sold at a lees price than
the minimum per acre OF the public lands, and to
be subject TO the right Of pre- empon until sold by
the States: PROVIDED, That the States shall have
the entire control and management of said lands
ns soon the grants arc issued; and ALI the ex-
penses attending the same shall be paid by the
States out OF their respective troasurcs
SEC. 3. Ind be IL further enacted, That all the
moneys derived from the sales Of the lands by tho
States shall constitute common school funds for the
states respective y, which shall never be dimi-
nished. and the interest Of which shall be in
variably applied TO common school purposes, in
pursuance Of the laws of the several States,
respectively, for the effective promotion of com
mon schools.
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We have received from TAYLOR & MAU.SY the
February number of Biacktoo0d's Magazine, IN
Scotts reprint; and the March number of Strnl'er
& Townsend's International Magazine. The pub
lishers Of the latter book promise, in their next
number, an original poem from the pen Of HAL
LEcK. The January number of the Southern Reuiew,
edited by w. G. SlMMs, esq, has just been laid
our table. 1t is conducted with great ability,
and is the most readable Of our quarteres. The
Bankers Maya for March, edited by J. SMITH
HoMANs, furnishes its usual amount Of financial
and statistical Intelligence
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WASHI N GTON:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 3, 1852.

"a crisis is approaching that must, if it cannot
be arrested, soon decide whether order and good
government shall be preserved, anarchy and
confusion ensue | can most rcgiously aver |
nave no wish that is incompatible with the dig
NIFTY, happiness, and true interest of the people Of
this country. My ardent desire is, and my aim
has been, as far depended upon the Executive
Department, TO comply strictly with all our en-
gagements, foreign and domestic; but to keep the
United States free from political connexions with
every other country, to see them independent
: oil all and under the influence of none. In a word ,
Europe may be convinced we act for ourseipes
: and not Tor others. This, i'll my judgment, is the
only way to be respected abroad and happy al
home; and not, by becoming the partisans of Great
Britain or France, create discussions, disturb the
public tranquility, and destroy, perhaps forever,
: the cement which binds the Union"
GEORGE WAsHINGToN, 1895
"RcSoiced That regard the series of acts
known as the Adjustment measures as forming
: in their mutual dependence and connexIon sys-
tenn OF compromise the most conciliatory and the
best for the entire country that could be obtained
: from conflicting sectional interests and opinions
and that, therefore, they ought to be adhered to
and carried into faithful execution as a final set
teinent in principle and substance of the danger
Gus and exciting subjects which they embrace"
Resolution Of Whig Congressional Caucus, Deem