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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-04-03
SOUTHERN RIGHTS CONVENTION OF GEORGIA

SOUTHERN RIGHTS CONVENTION OF GEORGIA.
The Democratic Southern Rights Convention Of
Georgia met at Milledgeville on Wednesday last.
Only forty-fve counties, about half the number in
the State, were represented in the Convention, which
was composed of rather more than one hundred
Delegates. d. s. STELL was chosen President.
The principal business for which this Convention
assembled was to appoint Delegates to the Demo
cratic National Convention; and committee having
been appointed to prepare suitable resolutions, it
was, on their recommendation, resolved to send
forty Delegates to the said Convention The same
committee reported resolutions reaf6rmng the Bal
timore platform of 1914, which were adopted.
The Convention did not venture to express pre-
ference for any candidate for the Presidency, and
left its Delegation uninstructed on that point.
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SEARCH FOR Sin john FRASKLIs.-At our latest dates
from England the small screw-steamer, fitted out by
Capt BEATsos to proceed in search Of the missing Arc
tic expedition by the way of Behring'S Straits was de-
clared ready for sailing The proposed field of search is
east Of the meridian Of Behring's Straits towards Keers
discoveries in 1S49 Herald Island, and New Siberia.
Capt Beatson takes out autograph letters from the EN-
peror of Russia recommending the expedition to the
manders Of the Russian outposts Siberia, and other
Nuscovte settlements and desiring them promote the
object in view to the utmost Of their power.
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RKNARKABLE PHESoMESoS.-Late Honolulu papers 1.-THE
dates being to the eth February chronicle the following
incidents
On Wednesday evening last at o'clock, the sea at
Waialua this island observed to be rapidly rising
and after rolled in each higher than the pre-
cedng until the usual boundary Of the highest tide was
passed, and the ordinarily dry land was submerged
Wehave authentic account from any resident at that
place. but from what learn verbally from native,
the tide have risen twenty twenty-five feet
above its usual bounds Five houses swept away,
and fences and other property destroyed to consdera
BILE amount. small vessel Mt anchor completely
submerged her scope Of chain not allowing her to rise
sufficiently float clear. For about ten hours the high
water continued, and then began to recede
The "Polynesan" ascribes this occurrence to some
submarine volcanic action similar effects having been
produced by similar before in the neghborhood Of
the Islands.
The "Poynesian" Of February 9TH says /" The vaua-
bic services of the marine officers Of the u s. soopof
war Vandaa continue be daily devoted to drilling the
native troops in the fort at Honolulu Their greatly
improved discipline is subject Of frequent observation
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The Richmond Times calls the attention of the
Wings of the State of VIRGINIA to the Wing Con
vention to be held in Richmond next month. We
trust, with the Times, that the Convention will be
we'll attended, and that the Wings of the State will
feel it to be duty, well as matter of pride to
make vigorous effort to sustain their cause in Vr-
ginia They should be both faithful and fearless
Their adyersaries have had hard task for several
years, to keep up majority. The Wings must
never Weld or retreat-Alerdadria Gazette.
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FROM THE ISTHMUs

Our Panama papers are to the 18th ultimo. The
steamship North America Capt. Blethen Of the Mica
ragua line, the night Of the 2Sth of February
ran on o sunken reef about seventy miles south of
Acapulco The night fortunately calm and clear,
which enabled oil the passengers and to get ashor
in safety The vessel bound from San Juan to San
Francisco and had board about eight hundred passen
gers These unfortunate people, with the had made
their way to Acapulco by land.
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The st. Louis Times remarks that the tide of enthus
asm strong In Kossuhs favor at the North and pro-
badly excited hopes that he thought would certainly
realized but bis progress to the West and South has
ready opened his eyes, and the further he advances he
will find Southern hearts alive I'd every instinct and feel
ing of patriotism but with cooler heads than they have
been given credit for who will doubtless pay him every
attention, but will never commit themselves to his dan
gerous doerneA compromise the time honored princ
Plies Of their fathers This We believe to be sober truth
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There is much force in a remark made by the
New York "Times" upon the proposition of the
"South Carolina" Secessionis to confer the Presi-
Dental Office, at the ensuing Election, upon South
Carolinian and naming for that Office distinguish
ed citizen Of that State The "Times" says, that it
would be "willing to see a South Carolina Seces-
sonist in the Presidential chair, far any dan
ger Of dissolving the Union would be f-Eelved.
There is conservative power in that higfa office
which would override all such paltry and partial
views as those out Of which secession grows. From
that great height Secessionist would see other
lines than those which bound his own locality, and
other interests than those which had filed his limit
ed vision
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THE DEATH OF SIR JOHN HARvEr.-The death Of the
Governor Of Nova Scotia, Sir JOHN HARVEY, as we have
before stated took place at Halifax on the 22d ultimo
We learn from the Halifax papers that he had been falling
for time previous but his sudden death was not ex
pected. His military commenced in 1874, when
he gazetted He created Lieut. General Novem-
Der O. 1896 He served in the severe winter campaign Of
17945 in Holland under the Duke Of York, and after
wards on the coast of France at the Cape of Good Hope
and in Egypt During the late war he was Deputy Adj
utant General in Canada and was in several battles in
Guiding that at Lundys Lane AT the battle Of Fort Erie
he was severely wounded The following anecdote is re-
lated Of him
AT the battle Of Stony Greek the Americans were de-
feated: but Sir John narrowly escaped being shot An
American riaeman just presenting deadly aim at his
commanding figure, when sword struck aside the fire.
lock with this expression Don't shoot that British Of
cer he is preventing the shedding Of blood Sir John
was riding among the combatants attempting to stop the
carnage The officer who struck aside the rifle Gen.
ScorT and the led to the great friendship
which afterwards existed between the two veterans"
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II is reported that the cvist of LOUIS NAPOLEON,
the President of France will be eight millions of francs,
free from the charge Of maintaining the royal establish
ments which fell upon LOUIS PtPrE The civil list Of
the late King twelve mllion Of francs The salary
Of the Minister Secretaries Of Btate is to be
hundred thousand francs year the Ministers Of Foreign
Affairs and of War receiving one hundred and thirty thou
sand francs year from having more Jas de rrsena-
ton than the others.
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BAGGAGE Car BURSr.-The baggage attached to the
westward passenger train which left Philadelphia the
night of the 25th ultmo took fire the Pennsylvania
Railroad Fostora and almost entirely consumed
The was so completely filed with baggage and mails
that the master had but foot Of space in which
to stand the side door, and Of reach Of the bell
rope. The first intimation Of fire smell Of brim
stone and smoke amongst the trunks near the middle
of the Flames broke out; the train was stop
ped by the conductor and all the mails and about sixty Of
the trunks were saved II is supposed that the FIRE
communicated by friction matches, carried careessy in
the trunk Of passenger.
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THE GOLD REGIONS OF AusrRALrA.--Advices have been
received from Sydney month later in date, from which
appears that the yield of gold continued to exceed what
had been expected During the preceding fortnight the
amounts received at Sidney and Melbourne showed pro-
duction at the rate of 1875 per annum but this
probably beyond the ordinary supply. Several
goes Of Coolies and Cinnamon have been for to be
employed shepherds, and one ship load had just
arrived.
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CRoPs IN GEoRaL.-The Savannah News notices
port which lately obtained currency through of the
newspapers that there great scarcity Of food in some
parts Of Georgia. and says:
1t Is news to us in Georgia. The crop in some Of
the gran-rnisng counties has been little short but ia
mine is unknown in the Empire State Of the South We
can assure Northern friends that they need feel
apprehensons on our account Those who visit will
find hog and hommony' in abundance"
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The intelligence just received from CHINA, by
way Of England, represents that the emigration of
Chinese to California is greatly on the increase.
During the past month six vessels have sailed; ten
are preparing to leave, and more are required.
Many who had previously emigrated have returned
with substantial proofs of their success, and the
Chinese are not slow in following the example of
their countrymen when money is the inducement.
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ORIGIN OF SEEDsIn the origin Of various
plants which we md in the newspapers II Is stated that
"wd oats are found in Northern Africa They pro-
badly by Anthony when Cleopatra was the belle Of that
region.
Hops come from Germany That Is true Of the waltz
certainly but other kinds imported from Spain and
Switzerland.
Cabbagc grows wild In Sicily" II this statement be true
the tailors In that country afford to be honest
Rape seed IL native Of Naples II Is great nity for
the morals Of mankind that II should ever have been
1izcd elsewhere
Potatoes come from Peru" We should suppose So from
the price which pay for EN- fetched and
bought is an old cav" which has plenty Of modcrn In
stances"-Boston Post.
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HE CAPTURRR OF LoPEz.-The man named Castaneda,
who captured Lopez has returned to Cuba from SPAIN
laden with honors. The Queen gave him $4,000, and
made him captain in the rural militia, with salary
Of $ll0 month; negroes and tract Of land have
been given to him. The order Of Isabel decoraes his
persons his children to be educated at the expense OF
the Government He neither read write and Is
pArfect specimen Of vulgar rough uneducated gaauo
or country pumpkin
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THE FLORIDA IvpIASs.-We announced few weeks
since that Gen. BLAKE, of the United States Indian
Agents in the West had gone with delegation Of Semi
noles into Florida to induce the remnants Of the tribe
remaining there beyond the Mississippi Soon
after landing ut Tampa they proceeded to Calosahat
chez, whence they to advance into the nations.
Some apprehensions felt that they would be put
death by their hostile brothers. but the delegates says
the Wakulla Times laugh at such predictions Jumper,
who is now acting principal chief Of the nation Old
Abram, and sister Of Billy Bowlegs, among the
delegates They confident Of being able to induce
Billy Bowegs and Sam Jones to emigae As induce
ment Jumper will pledge Bowegs that his slaves shall
be restored to him. and that he viii resign his authority
chief him they arrive in the West II is
supposed that Bys sister win have considerable in
fuence him. Capt Jernigan has gone down with a
small party 10 drive the "outers into the nation,
else capture them 1t is not his intention to 60 into the
nation with his party
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We much regret to learn, by letter received from
him by FRIEND that the Hon. JAMES A. PEARcE, at
his residence at Chestertown Maryland is still confined
at home by sickness. lie is much missed from his place
in the Senate.
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INTERESTING MEDICAL EXPERIMENT

FROM THE SAVANNAH REPUBLICAN,.
Our readers have doubtless heard Of the fondness Of
the people of the East for opium, beal NUT and other
narcotics which used in various FORMS by chewing,
smoking sc. One of these substances is the Indian
hemp cana6ris dica of which the inhabitants of In
dia and Upper Egypt extravaganty fond The pre-
paraton made from it is that the effects of which ALEX
DUMAS describes in his novel of Monte Christie
under the name of "hatchish" 1t develops nervous
sensibty in extraordinary degree and manner Great
ing sensations altogether novel, exciting the mental cul
ties to the most vivid and singular action Very little of
the effects of this strange substance known otherwise
than from the tales Of travellers in the East An expert
sment made with it few days since, by Mr. b. La
PLACE druggist in New Orleans the result of which he
has communicated to the Picayune. Physicians and
scientific generally, will read Of this experiment with
pleasure. The following is Mr. Lapaces account of it,
written by himself:
long had the design seriously occupy myself with
searches into the qualities of substance which Is strange
in it is little known to Of science speak
Of the Indian hemp cancbrs ndcd which is Of general
use Upper Egypt The better to judge of the possibility OF
its application medicinal purposes resolved to make
essay with it my own system and person.
con Saturday, the 18th instant Mr. c. and myself de-
termined make scientific experiment with this hdfc
the Arabs term it with view 70 ascertain how much 81 II
could with mpunity and what were its immediate
results We each ok six grains Of the preparation though
thought that must be rather too large dose but we were
resolved draw from the experiment every thing that might
benefit science since scientific have given SO little atten
ton to the subject.
the effects Of the Aatcsh There great weight about the
head then followed irresistible bursts Of laughter during
which, however was perfectly conscious OF all that was
doing felt and thought astonished by the crowd OF
brilliant and novel ideas and fancies that rushed through
BRAIN returning and again. Imagination and
cepon developed their greatest extent All the prn
cipa incidents Of my life passed before me like fash
"This condition Of mind lasted two hours. Dreams and
reveres of the pleasing nature followed this exraor
nary tension Of the intellectual faculties Then deep
calm Sleep which terminated this singular fit mental halu
cination In truth impossible for describe all the
sensations which experienced during the experiment They
were, however, Of the most delicious nature.
"My companion, Mr. c., not affected by the dose he
Ha
terror unde6nabe and without object which wa'
followed by immediate laughter.
"Snce the first experiment have made Others with the
resus inclined to think that the hachish, with
its extraordinary effect the human system will when Its
peculiar qualities have been carefully ascertaned be
come noted remedial agent the practice Of medicine and
surgery"
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complimentary dinner given by the Charleston
Chamber Of Commerce, Monday last to the gentle
men commissioned to make survey Of that harbor which
commission consists of Prof A. D. BAcHE Superintend
ept of the Coast Survey; Lieut.. c. H. Davis, U.SN.;
Lieut. M F. Maury, U.SN.; Lieut. s. N Mafht U.S.N.;
and Lieut. j. d. Kurtz Of the Corps of Engineers. Geo.
Gourdin Col James Gadsden e. P. Starr and william
M. Martin
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Inc Wholesale murder of reported 10 have
taken place in Doddrdge county Virginia. proves to have
had no better authority than for its foundation
by the editor Of the Carksburg Register published in
Doddrdge county, who pronounccs the whole story the
greatest humbug Of the season
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The SECRETARY OF STATE returned to this city
last evening from his professional visit to New
Jersey.
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The Hudson river closed by ice the past l02
days. the longest suspension Of navigation record is
1876 days. the shortest AZ. The average time Of such
suspension during the past sxy-seven years 90 days
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wmrs PARrRpoR.--A gentleman in Hopeve town.
Ship York county, Pennsylvania, trapped few months
ago partridge that perfectly white, with all the
other marks peculisr to the race.
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PATENT SEWING MACHINES.
naAenfed Aun,rsf ~ laSl-Tha arAaf inxention ~

CINGER,s PATENT SEWING MACHINES.
- patented August ~, Ie5l-The great invention Of
the day Singers Patent Straight Needle Perpendicular Ac
Sewing Machine. No other machines rightuy
the needle with direct motion The first premiums
the York State Fair and last fair Of the American
Institute were awarded this invention. Great improve
just completed and added by the inventor
which place machines far ahead Of all competon For
these letters patent have been applied and will
be issued. All kinds Of sewing particularly leather,
done by this machine in the best II cannot rave
regular and beautiful The saving p labor immense
Seven hundred and fifty OF these machines in profitable
use Principal oce, ass Broadway, New York; 81 South
Fourth street. Philadelphia and 10 Harvard place, Boston,
where full proof Of the utility Of the machines win at all
times be given Specimens of the sewing sent by mail to
part Of this country State and country rights for the excu
Of these machines for sale most favorable terms
Apply personally by letter, to M. SINGER co. 2sS
Broadway, New York
N B. silk Twist black and colored manufactured express
for these machines for sale at the New York office black
81 colored $50 per pound. -
New York. March rs, 1852. mar ~
CTEAMER HUMBOLDT.-we perceive this steam,
~ brings very large lot Of superior Gold Maerss %
beautiful workmanship made TO order for GABRIEL y
CLARK, Matchmaker, Water street. Baltimore wnere ne
offers them for sale The designs Of these watches arg
6ne. Persons wanting should not miss this opporuny
getting superior Watch Of snte new pattern Al "oy
elled. teo
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s0"""' a'u y, Reputation, 0t OeinS very snug
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va ''i" occasion ne had win MIN anewlpair OF
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procuring for The morrow'S wear On he went
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and sbggishly on. Strange and fantastic forms
rose tOits surface, and beckoned him to approach
dark cleaning eyes peered from the water, and
seemed to mock his hesitation, while hollow mur-
murs from behind urged him onward. He retreat
ed few PAGES, took a short run, desperate leap,
and plunged into the river.
Not five minutes had passed when he rose 10
thu water;s surface, but what change had taken
place in that short time in all his thoughts and
feelings Life, life in any form; poverty, misery,
and starvation, anything but death. He fought
and struggled with the water that closed over his
head, and screamed in agonies Of terror The
curse Of his own song rang in his ears. The shore
but one foot Of dry grcund-he could almost
touch tie step. One hands breadth nearer, and
he was saved but the tide bore him onward, pn-
der the dark akches Of the bridge, and he sank to
the bottom, lr.ifgn
Again he rose and struggled for life. For one
instant one brief nstant-the buildings on the
rivers bank, The lights on the bridge under which
the current had borne him, the black water, ant
the fast flying clouds, were distinctly visible
once more he sank and again he rose-brigh
flames Of FIRE shot up from earth to heaven, Ont
reeed before his eyes, whilst the water thundere'
In iiis cars, add stunned him win It's fuflou
roar.
A week afterwards the body was washed ashor
some miles down the river, swollen and dishgure
mass, Unrecogused and unptied, it was born
to the graye-thcre it has long since mouldere
away
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From the Western Terian.
Important legal decision.

Important legal decision.
Martina Arnold, AdministPx, NJ
la- fs OS, fAM s1
George Martin, Administrator.
This case, decided at the present
term of the District Court forthis coin-
ty, is fraught with such consequences
to the people of Texas, tha, we have
thought proper to give brief statement
q the Facts and synopsis of The princi.
ples involved in the decision. m
Martina Arnold, Administrative of the
edate of Hendrick Arnold, deceased.
brought suit to recover tbs negro Girl
Harriet, in the possession Of George
Iwprtin, Administrator Of the estate Of
pes NewcQmb, deceased. d
lartin answered, that his intestate
bought the girl Of Hendricl Arm
Turing his life time pndssiAn alli