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The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-01-22
Georgia Resolutions on Intervention.

The Milledgevile (Ga) Recorder, of the 9th
inst, says:
The following resolutions, offered by Mr.
Clark, Of Stewart, were taken up in the house
on Friday last, and passed by large majority,
without call for the yeas and nays:
1t has been the policy of the American gov
eminent from its earliest existence to maintain
friendly relations with all, bat entanglng ALI
ances with none. Our true mission is not to pro-
pagate our opinions, or impose upon other coun-
tries our form of government by artifce or force
but 10 show our success, moderation and justice,
the blessings of selEgoyernmcnt, and the advan.
tages of free institutions. Let every people
choose for themselves and make and alter their
political institutions TO suit their own condition
and circumstances. In proclaiming and adhering
TO the doctrines of neutrality and non interven
ton, the United States have not followed the
lead of other civilized nations, but have taker
the lead and been followed by Others These
great principles, proclaimed in the days of Wash.
ngton and Jefferson, are the great American
principles upon which our government has ever
stood. The fame aud distinction to which we
have attained as a people, the great blessings
which we have dispensed to the world in afford
ing an asylum for the oppressed everywhere
forbid that we should for moment cherish the
idea Of abandoning these principles. We sym.
pathize with the oppressed we tender them a
home-but never will we join with the ambitious
or the revengeful in crusade against other ma.
tons, whatever may be their domestic policy A
departure from this safe and correct rule, would
involve our government in endless disputes, and
endless wars-the result of which the wisesl
craftsmanship cannot forsee. Our policy should
be to observe good faith and justice towards all
nations; cultivate peace and armony with all
against the insidious wiles Of foreign influence
the jealousy of free people ought 10 be con.
stantly awake since history and experience
prove that foreign influence is one Of the most
baneful foes Of republican governments
In extending our commercial relations, we
should have as little political connection as pos.
sible with foreign nations. Who by interview.
ing our destiny with that of any part of Europe
entangle our peace and property in the broils Of
European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor
or caprice!
Resolped, That bis exccllency the governor
be requested 70 forward the foregoing declara.
ton ofprinciples 10 our senators and representa-
tives in the Congress Of the United States with
the request that they may be laid before thei
respective houses as the opinions of the people
Of Georgia, as The policy Of our government
and that copy be sent also 10 the President o
the United States.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-01-22

The IIUNGARASs IN New YoRK,-Mr. How.
ard, Of the Irving House, is still providing for
about one.half of the Hungarians who came to
this country by the Mississippi They are all
undoubtedly DESTROYS Of earning a livelihood,
and will do SO as soon as opportunity offers, BY
teaching music, languages, &c Many of the
benevolent are sending them money and clothes,
but II would certainly seem to be the most
Christian charity TO give them an opportunity to
raise themselves above dependence by furnish
ing them with labor
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-01-22
Health Of Mr.. Clay.

From the following letter. addressed by DIR.
CLAY TO DR.. BosTwIcK Of New York, it will be
seen that his own conviction is that bis condition
is critical.
The quality Of courage neither friend or foe
have ever denied HESRY CLAY, and there is
something characteristic in the calm foftilude
which this brief note displays To meet death
boldly under high excitement, or when its ad.
vent is sudden, is a common privilege; but un.
moved, TO watch day by day the slow ebbing Of
the tide Of life under the pressure Of wasting
disease is the true test Of fortitnde.
"WAsHINeToS, Thursday, Jan. 10, 1852.
"MY DEAR SIR received your letter Of the
18th instant, and although too weak myself to
write in any comfort, | cannot forbear, through
the pen Of aeriend, expressing to you my CRATE
ful Acknowledgements for the friendly sentiments
contained in your letter.
consider my condition as highly critical. II
is cough of some eighteen months duration,
proceeding from the lower bronchial vessels I;
1t has reduced me in strength and flesh, dimin-
ished my appetite, and lessened my sleep; il
must be arrested, or il may terminate fatally
think the cough is somewhat diminished, and
have certainly felt more comfortable within the
last fortnight | beg you to be assured again of
my sincere thanks and profound gratitude.
With very high respect, ] am your friend and
obedient servant, III. Clay"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-01-22

The IRISH ExnEs.--A meeting was not long
since held in Portland, Me-, urging the govern
ment to solicit from the English government the
release Of the Irish patriots now in exile. The
Eastern Argus publishes letter from Hon. Mr
Appleton, addressed to the Secretary of State
Daniel Webster--conveying the proceedings OF
the Portland meeting which solicited the influ-
ence Of the government with Great Britain for
the release Of the Irish State prisoners. To Mr.
Appleton's appeal Mr.. Webster replied that he
had already Orilen 10 he American minister IN
London-Mr. Ld,orence-on The subject, and
that he had hopes of success.
The Irish Americans, in noticing this, urges
the common council Of this city 10 take steps
to second this request. We hope the suggestion
will be received favorable, and acted upon as
soon as possible.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-01-22

The United States navy, at the commencement
OF last year, consisted Of II ships of the linr,
one OF 20 guns, the remainder Of 80 to 80
guns; ID frigates Of from 80 to so guns ~
slooPs OF war Of from 20 to is guns; briggs
and schooners, 5 large steamers, 3 second class
steamers, small steamers or tenders, and s
store vesseIs--a grand total Of as vessels Of all
descriptions. Allowed by law 1900 men.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-01-22

HARVARD CoLLEGE.--Tbe overseers Of this
institution, elected on Friday, were the first un.
der the new arrangement Of the board. The
gentlemen elected are thus classified by The
Journal
Caleb Cushing, Democrat, aud Presbyterian J;
John G. Palfrey, Freesoi', and Unitarian Robt
&. Winthrop, Wing, and EpiscopaliaD Judge
Pliny Merrick, Democrat, and Unitarian George
N. Briggs, Wing, and Baptist ID. w. Alvord,
FreesoiI, aud Orthodox Congregationalist; ~
b. Shurlef, Democrat, and Baptist A. L. Stone,
Freesoil, and Orthodox Congregatioraist; Rod
neyA. Miller, Freesoil, and Orthodox Congrega-
tionalist; James Porter, Frcesoil, and Metho-
dist
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-01-22

INTERESTING Discovery Professor Holmes.
of Charleston College, has discovered upon the
coast OF South Carolina number Of crinoid
star fishes, or, as they popularity called, lilly
stars, or stone lilies. Professor Apassiz. TO
whom they have been submitted for examination.
and who studied this group Of animals with his
usual skill, it is stated, believes them to be the
hrst and only species that has been found upon
the Atlantic coast Of the United States.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-01-22

A Washington letter writer states that Mr.
Clay is constantly receiving boxes, and bottles,
and packages ofquack medicines, from all parts
Of the country, recommended for all sorts and
description of diseases
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-01-22

IMPORTANT DecIsIoN-The u. S. Supreme
Court has given judgment in the case ofthe Uni
ted States, plaintiffs in error VS. David X. Brom-
ley, which involves a point of some Importance
under the tenth section of the act of 1926. for
the prevention of frauds on the revenue of the
Post Office Department. The defendant was
charged with carrying letter from Mr. Brainerd,
Of Albion, to Mr.. Palmer, of Rochester, on tie
mail route The defence was that the alleged
letter was unsettled, and was merely an order for
goods TO be seat by the same route In the u.
). District Court for the Northern district OF
New York, where the case vas first tried, the
Judge instructed the jury to find that the paper
conveyed by the defendant, was not letter or
mallablc matter within the meaning Of the act
of Congress-
The plaintiffs appealed to the u. S. Circuit
Court, which affirmed the judgment Of the court
below. The case was then taken to the Su-
preme Court Of the United States, which has
decided that -
seal Is not necessary to constitute letter,
or to make it chargeabIe with postage. The
letter was not within the exception 6fthe statute,
as It did not relate to the cargo or to any article
on board of the boat. An order for goods fold
ed and directed as a letter, is clearly mailable
matter, and conveyance Of it as charged, is n
violation Of law. The judgment Of the Circnt
Court Is reversed, and the cause is remanded TO
that court for further proceedings, according TO
Laws
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-01-22

TEXAS LAND AFFAlRs-A report of the late
commissioners of the General Land Office, give,
very lucid and satisfactory exposition of the
present condition of Texas land affairs showing
the amount of lands titled by Spain and Mexico
as also the quantity that has been patented by
Iexas-the amount set apart for universities,
colleges and common schools, and the amount
now on hand
BY the act Of 1896, Texas had 379 054 square
miles, or 242 ,594 $50 acres There was ceded to
the United States, by the late compromise Law,
100000 fcres-leaving Texas l75 594,56o
acres. Titled by Spain and Mexico 25,5l7,37l
acres. The whole amount of claims original.
ing under the late republic and State of Texas
38,265,663 acres. Making the total amount OF
every description Of claims against the public
domain 637S3y054 acres. There will conse-
quenly remain to Texas, after every legal claim
Tor land officially known to exist against her
shall have been satisfied. lll,Sl2 O79 acres
this land estimated at only fifty cents yer acre,
would be $55,906,O39.
Lands patented for educational purposes:
Fortwo State Universities 1879 l02 acres.
Denominationa Colleges 3I,IO6
Primary Schools in each co. I75645
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An5sh3

lotal 405,853
This includes only the lands surveyed and
patented; there is some 100000 acres more al.
ready ordered by law to be surveyed for the
primary and common school purposes--N. o.
Com. Bulletin.
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RHYL,, October A.

a third and fourth letter from Sir Charles,
with a volume Of documents to character, &c,
concludes the correspondence. The gallant nd
mira finishes his final epistle with the significant
remark:
This is not the time, my lord, TO afffont an
officer who has rendered some service to his
Queen and country, when France, with an army
of 400 900 men, is in blaze.
Le pionnier de l'Assomption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 1850-185?, 1852-05-09

3oir tcrminer Get inteyminahlc ~Iosaire,
ct ce fat avec TN yif sentiment de satis-
faction queJ'entendis resonnerle dernier
ora pro mobis, ct que je Wis tons les assis-
tans Sc lever.
Des domestiques allumerent les bou-
GIGS dams leurs verrines, ct, a Ia clarte
q~u'ellcs rtipandirent. je pas ~distingner la
taille gracieuse dune des femmes yoilees,
qri Sc r~eleyaient a IeuF tour; je pus yoir
aussisune main blanche ct mig 'onne
a~jnster coquettement les pills du wolfe de
sole, mails ce fut tout, car les deux fem
mes, la mere ella file sans doute, dispa-
rurent a l'instant. Force me fut aIors de,
reporter mon attention sur Ia singuliere.
reunion au milieu de laqueIle le hasard,
m'avait jete. Tous les objets qni frap-
patent mes yenx depuis mon entrec dams
rhacienda avaient. JIG aois en- conyenir.
outrc un certain caraciere de feodalite
r~ustique ct de simpIicite patriarcalc,nn
parfum de mystere fort a mo godt. lie
souper anqncl je fls invite ne dementit
pas ces premieres apparences. Une IA
bic Tongue ct 81 etroite que chacun des
eonviyes pouvait manager dams Iassiette
de son yis-a-vis etait chargee de tous les
NETS dontla cuisine mhexicaine peut afii-
ger IN %conyive european. Lie l.aut bout
de la table etait occupe par lie maitre,
Le pionnier de l'Assomption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 1850-185?, 1852-05-09

%qnis'appclait don Ramon, le -chapelain
de l'hacienda ct MOI. Les delx femmes
que ~j'avais remarquees .pcndant ~lasreci-
tation du rosaire ne parment point au
souper. La foule des serviteurs des deuxs
sexes, que les mGurs m%exicaines admet-
tent a Ia table dn maitre, etaient assis a
~i'autres bout. IIormis ane belle piece de
venaison, les plats nombredx etales a
profnsion ne pouyaient eguere exciter
que l'etonnement gu IL dego6t. Partors
on voyait des ponlets, lei deconpesen
morceanx ct nageant dams an ocean dc
sauce au piment rouge, qn'un novice an
raft prise pour dcs tomatcs, iaenterres
sous unc montague de riz qui exhalait
sune horrible odeur de ~safran, ct que per-
caient, CONNIE des sonches dams un ter
rain en- friche, de longs piments verts.
Plus !oin, IN coz ~laissait voir l~,.atirenx
melange d'olises RANGES, de raisins secs,
~d'arachides ct d'oignons don't il etait
@farci.N Tn plat de grains de BILE vert
ala sauce hlanrhe f,isait. pendant d n
autrc charge d'epis de maIs roti. Ehfin
des courges sucrees, DIES gg~drba,yos, des
%pourpicrs, des legumes sans nom CONNIE
sans couleur, %fanquaient d'enornes NOR
ccaux de baeuf a Motto refroidi. -.
I La suite ou proclaim nun.s,e.4
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SheriT's Sale.

Francois Qnetant.-Ns 334.-vs. Jean
Baptiste Perpere.
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.-5th
Judicial District Court, in and for the
parish Of Assumption.
BY virtue Of and in obedience to an order of
seizure and saleto me directed by the honorable
the above court, dated 18th february 1852.
| have seized and will offer for sale, at public
auction, at he court honse of this parish, in
Napolaonville, on SATURDAY the 9Th day ofJune
1852, between the hours ofeleven o'clock A. III.
and four O'Clock P. NJ, the two lots Of ground he
reaft r described, to wit
Tuo lots orparcels ojfland
situated in this parish, in the village of Pain
courtville, designated as Nos. 81 and 23sthe first
measuring so feet front by 100 feet in depth:
the second measuring 60 feet front by TT feet 4
inches on one line. and 1874 feet and 10 inches on
theline which separates it from lot No "a, toge-
ther with all the buildings and Improvements
thereon.
Seized to satisfy the above writ, interest and
costs. Terms-Cash.
Parish of Assumption. may 1st 1852.
so 4. E. Hieknean Sheriff.
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there's indiennes; mails ce qni attira par
mediterranean mon attention fut IN grou-
pc de femmes a~genouillees. MalhcuFen-
semcnt DIES rebozos ferharpes de sole
bleuc ct blanche les e~nTe!oppaient de la
tete a la ceinture assez e%troitentent pour
l%aiss+r apcrccvoir que, les yeux. Ces
yeux, CONNIE ceux de toutes les MeSicai-
nes, etaient grand, ct poirs. Une voix
quill etait permits de trouver h%arrnonieu-
Sc ctHdonce entire toutes, meme dams na
pays on les femmes ont.en partage IN
Language seduisant. m%'indiqua que Tune
DIES deux %inconnues All moins devait. etre.
ieune. Au moment on je les examinais
avec attention, dcnx hommes cntrercnt,
sur Ia pointe dnpied dams ii sale. ct jc
r%econnus les %jonenrs que ~'avais laisses
terminant leur partie. Les cartes asaicpt
sans doute etc favorables a Juan. CARL
|portait encore son doIman orne de bon
tons ct g%relots. Il voulut bien, en- e%ntrant,
me faire IN salnt gracieux, tandis que
son camarade Benita, qui me regardait
toui%ours scion toate apparence,
ne daigna pas meme me reggarder; il est
vrai que, des son %entree, ses yeux Sc
talent fxes sur cclle des deux femmes qui
paraissait Ia plus jeune. pour ne pins Ia
|.auitter. Toutes ces observations faites,
lie n'tprouvai plus qu'un desir extreme de
Le pionnier de l'Assomption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 1850-185?, 1852-05-09


lie rosaire en- Eommun, scion
i'antique usage espagnol. Jattachai mon
cheyal I'm piiier etj'enlrai dams lasal-
le. Uu grand nombrc de %spersonnes,
tant n,af.res ~aueevalets, etaients devote
ment agenouillees. La voix que ayais
cntendsIe etaita celle du chapelpin de
rhacienda. Tn homme dune ciliquan-
tainc d'anrnses, qui paraissait etre &lc
proprietaire, sainelina gravementsa mon
arrivee, q n'iinterrompit p%oiotla pieuse
occupation. dcsy assistants; il me 6t signe
de prendre place parnsi eux, ct je mage
Enouillai CONNIE sles aueres, tout en- pros
menant ada deirobee. u~nsegard curieux
sur ceux quism'entourilient,s
L. lieu choisi pour a priere commu-
ne etait unc grande saiIe c%arree, aux
murs blanchis i la chaux ct enjolives
d~'ar,sbesque en-, detrempe, on Fon recon-
~naissait rimagination v%agabonde ct la
main peu cxercee DE- qpelqne artistic no.
Nude. Les solves qui formaieht lie pla-
fond etaient des troncs de PALMER aussi
soigneusemelt aaqaafris qucle permet Ia
sdnrete deieurs fibres.s La fable clarte
qu'ane seule chandeIle ~rspandait dams
cette sale laissaft dams u~aesorIe de de-
mi-obscuriteIe les pliysionomies energi-
ones ct bronzees de ces hardis habitants
| oui s'stablissent sans crainte sur les from
Le pionnier de l'Assomption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 1850-185?, 1852-05-09
Ventc par lc Sheriff

Fentc par ic Sheriff.
Francois Quftant-No 334-ys. jean
Baptiste Perperc.
ETAT DE IA IOUISiANE.-Cour
du Cinquieme district Judiciaire, dams
etpour Ia paroisse Assumption.
En- vertu dun ordre de saisie ct de vente a
moi adresse par Honorable la susdite cour, en-
date du 25 fevrier 1852.
J'ai saisi ct 'offrirai en- vente zpublique. a la
Naison de cour de cette p~aroisse, a Napoleon
vile lie SAMEDI 5 JUN 1852, entire onze heures
du matin ct quatre heures de lapres-midi les
deux terrains ci apres decrits, SAVIOR: 2
DEUX TERRALN,S
on morceanx de terre. situes en- cette
~paroisse, dams lie village de Paincourtville. desi-
gnes CONNIE les lots Nos 81 ct % lie premier
mesurant 60 p;eds de face sur 100 piods de pro-
fondeur le second mesurant 60 pieds de face
sur 1T piedset 4 pouces de profondeur, sur une
Iigne: ct 1874 pieds ct 10 ponces sur la ligne qui
lie separe du lot No "a, ensemble avec les BATS
ses ct ameliorations qui en- dependent.
Saisi pour s~atisfaire lie writAci dessus, l~es,inte-
rets ct les frais.
Condit1ons-Comptant.
Paroisse Assomption,le Ter mai 1852,
so q. F. Hickman. Sheriff.
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PARTS MARRONS de

fhabitation de JEAN ROUSSEAU, p%aroisse Dc
Observation-Disclosures. rive gauche. lie 2 mars
1852 TROIS NEGRES americans, par
liant anglais ct I'm peu lie francais.
IS Lsun, larry, de belle taille, ayant
Il une loupe sur lie cote gauche de la ttte.
-- Tn autre. Potney, de 5 pieds 6 Pou-
ces environ, cxcessivement noir, sans autres
siG'es connus.
lie troisieme. Bob, de 5 pieds 5 ponces
environ, tres IL If aussi, ayant I'm de SEES
yeux plus grand que %l'autrc ct les pieds tres
plats.
Les sherifs des paroisses on Get avis ar
rivera, sont instrument prizes de nous pre-
venir de lsarrestation de ces trois negres GU
de Guelqu'un d'euS. 81 arrestation i! y a.
Une ~rccompense liberale sera accordee
4 toute personne qui, faisant apprehension
de ces negres on de queIqu'm d'eux, les ra-
menera a leur naitre GU dams nos bureaux.
40
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P]ENSIONAT
DE JEUNES DEMOISELLES.
Dirgs par E. MARTIN,
S A lon,1J.o,J, -

Ain de ponvoir %repondre aux eux
des peres de famille, M. Martin Went
dsagrandir son Establishment ct De Sad
joindre une maitresse d'anglais.
La religion etant la base de toute me-
rale ct de toute bonnie education, sera
nm des principles fondamcntaux de fIns-
titution.
Prix de Ia Pension avec les d.,
verses branches d'enseignement,
en- anglais ct en- franqais. :. : $50
Le pionnier de l'Assomption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 1850-185?, 1852-05-09
DON ANDRE SOLORZAVO,
COLLIE CTOR & AGENT,
AssuamnEo950n9 1aao

FORGERON EFT INGENIEUR MECNICIEN
g faR JACOB H. ALMENDINGER pre-
6VAs Went les planteurs gull executera a
ldemicile toutes sortes d'ouvrages de sa profess
sion, qu'on voudra bien lui confer ct quill Sc
transporter sur toutes les habitations OH il sera
appele, pour y executor les PREPARATIONS des ma
chimes a vapeur, ct les METRE en- peu de temps ct
a des prix moderes, a meme de bien stonction-
ner. n9,6i
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Succession Sale.
Succession Of Lastie Bertrand

Succession Of Lastie Bertrand.
BY virtue Ct and in obedience to an Or
der Of sale to me directed by the hon.
the Fifth judicial District Court OF
the State of Louisiana, in and for the
Parish of Assumption, dated april 3rd
1852.
Will be offered at public auction, by A. F.
Hickman, sheriff OF this parish, MONDAY 10Th
may 1852, at ten O'Clock Am, on the premises,
on bayou Sorrel, in this parish, the following
described property; belonging to the above sue
cession, to wit
10. A Tract of Land,
situated in this parish, on bayou Sorrel, measur-
ing eigty seven and half superficial acres,
more or less, being quarter north east of section
6, T Is, S and ran ee Is E, which land is cut
by bayou Sorrel, and is bounded on one side by
land of Adelard Falteman, together with the
buildings and improvements thereon.
20. .Another tract of land,
situated in this parish, on payoue Long, measur-
ing one hundred and sixty one 5OIlOO superficial
acres, being the quarter north west of section 7,
F - and rangee Is =, bounded below by land OF
James McMurphy, and ON the other side by
SO The household furniture, the farming
ut onsils, two COWS and calves, a mule, five hogs
etc.
Terms and Conditions:
The movable property payable in march 1853,
and the landed property payable one third in
march 1853, one third in march 1854, and the
remaining third in march 1866. Purchasers to
give good and sufficient security, with special
mortgage on the landed property until paid, and
all sums not punctually paid at maturity to bear
interest at the rate of eight per cent per annun.
Parish of Assumption. April 9TH 1852.
40 a. F. Hickman, Shs,if