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Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-11

A Commemorative copy article in another
column, from the Macon Telegraph of last week,
giving some interesting particulars in the life of
Rev Mr.. Foss, the author of the abolition SANDER
against Gen. Pierce, among other particulars
that the reverend gentleman was once SO unfortu-
nate as to steal horse, and was in consequence
ncarcerated in the New Hampshire Penitentiary
In regard to this statement however, the editor of
the Telegraph was under slight mistake, and in
his last paper makes the Gmende honorable, 'hav-
ing great respect for the CLOTH 1t seems that
Southern institution had the honor of calling him
graduate Instead of New Hampshire, it was,
says the Telegraph, in Virginia that he first pro-
mulgated his tenets as to the relations of mean
and tuuns-tenets which quickly induced that an
cient commonwealth to give him birth, free o
charge, in her well conducted Penitentiary. In
that quiet retreat Mr.. Foss came to the conclusion
that Southern institutions were disgrace to hu
mainly, and perfected himself in those ingenious
arts which have since made him what he is-thC
: pet OF the Washington Republic, and the idol o
the Wings. "-IntelIigencer
! NORTH CARoLINA.-Full returns of the recen
election have been received and the result is tn
election of DAVID S. REID, the Democratic can
didate, by nearly 5000 majority In the LegisIa
ture, the Democrats have 81 Senators, and tn
| Wings 90. In the House, the Democrats So, AM
the Wings 81, making tie on joint ballot Som
of the Wing members are known to be opposed /
Gen. ScoTT, and the Raleigh Standard says tia
one thing may be set down as certain-no Scot
Wing can be elected to the United States Senat
by the ensuing Legislature.
Hon. Humphrey Marshal, federal member
Congress from Kentucky, lately said OF Scott =
ti<<Tr . 4 ~
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"REvERE HOUSE, August 81, 1852.


F'Messrs. Editors-I perceive that in enumera-
sting in your paper this morning, the names of
.the strangers who were upon the platform last
might at Faneuil Hall, am described as Judge
LYONS of Virginia. deem it proper, at once
to say, therefore, lest it should be thought that
Il am conniving at an innocent mistake which
gives me title that have no right to, that
cam not Judge, but simply member of the
sbar. Twas honored with seat upon the platform,
.as spectator, by the kindness of the Presi-
edent and Committee of the Granite Club; and
stake leave to say that was very highly graft
sfed spectator, and only regret that every man IN
.the South could not see and hear all that 7 saw
sand heard IN FaneuI Hall last night, and at the
great meeting at HiIls6orough, for they sOould
then feel, I am sure, as I nosO do, that the Demo
scratic party Of NeW England IS as sound upon
sthe compromise question, and the constitutional
rights of the South, as the Sowth itself, and that
sthe Union Is safe in its keeping. My friend, Mr..
sREID, who was with me, desires me to disclain1
'also for him the title ascribed to him, as he is,
like myself, member of the bar.
| Your ohedient servant
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no confidence, and prepare platforms fallacious
as they are deceptive, and then attempt to cheat
the people into their support. think il fortunate
that Union party does exist capable of control
ling the action of the State
as II IN fact mere trick Of party, when the
resolutions OF the last November Nashville Conven
ton were applauded and adopted in this State by
the State Rights press? But we were, perhaps, a
little too quick in forming our judgment; for had
We delayed only twelve months We should have had
proof that 1T WAS ALL CANNON.
at 10 not q pleasant consideration, but nothing
can furnish lesson instructive to those who
follow after Us AS the miserable shifts and open
abandonment by that party, which has pretended
to assume the guardianship of the institutions OF
the South, to inculcate the doctrine of State
Rights, and a strict construction of the Constitu-
ton. Those who propose to 60 into a convention
without conditions, with men who deny the rights
of the States and war upon tho institutions Of the
South, clearly abandon all of the principles they
pretended bound them together to the guardian
ship of their avowed foes.
ut really seems as though the South not
only bound to be defrauded and degraded, but the
party pledged to its support is the very first to pro-
pose a coalition in which she is necessarily bound
to be the sacrifice"
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The Happy Family in Missouri.

The reunion of the "Bentonites" and .sAnti-
Bentonites" works less smoothly than its rro
motors anticipated. Instead of the enthusiasm
predicted as 4 consequence of the marriage eff
fected in the State Convention, nothing is OBJ
servable but shyness and mutual suspicion
The rank and file Of the factions appear to feel
that they have been sold by their leaders, and
are therefore reluctant to ratify the terms of the
bargain. Lest we be charged with forming an
opinion from Wing hearsay, we transcribe the
leading editorial of the St. Louis Union-a
pro Benton paper--written in reference to pro-
ceedings of the "Union Democratic Ratifca-
ton Meeting" just held in that city:
This meeting was smaller than we anticipated
from the nature of the call. We will not, how
ever. undertake to deny that a very perceptible
shyness appeared to exist between those persons
present who had been prominent members of the
two wings Of the Democratic party. We suppose
this was mainly owing to desire not to say or do
aught which could give offence, or renew any la
tent feeling Of iI-will prejudice which might,
by possibility, exist. We noticed with some regret
that scarcely half dozen of persons from the cou
ty were present, showing apathy that seemed
almost incIcusable. Taking thcsc Appearances
into consideration, VIC were forcibIy impressed with
the sound view taken by Mr.. Joseph Magellan, in
a few remarks he made at the meeting, wherein he
stated 'that time and experience would be found
necessary 10 heal entirely the wounds which bit
ter feud of some three years had engcndercd.'"
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The Whigs Of MARYLAND.

The Wing members Of the Maryland Le-
gislature held meeting few days ago at An
napols, Hon. w. L. GATHER in the chair,
and Il. }. MARSHALL, esq, secretary, when
the following resolutions, reported by Mr. FAR
DANDIs from committee, were adopted:
"ResolOed by the Uyhig Members Of the General IL
sembiy Of Maryland, That cordially approve OF
the following resolutions, adopted by the Wings OF
Virginia, and adopt them as also, in opinion,
expressing the sentiments Of the Wings of Mary
land, to wit
al. That we regard the acts of Congress COM
monty known as the Compromise a final settle
ment and adjustment of the questions involved in
them. and we will consider any attempt to disu RIB
them as a blow aimed at the peace Of the country
and the integrity of the Union.
go. That we approve the Administration of Pre-
sdent FILLMORE, believing that, by his wisdom,
evnccd in the conduct of our national affairs,
amidst embarrassing difficulties, his loyalty to the
Constitution, his frmness in the maintenance of
the laws. and his just regard for the rights of the
States, he has eminently fulfilled expec tations
and justly entitled himself to our continued conf
dence and support
so. That we prefer MmLARD FILLMORE as a can
didate for the Presidency over all other persons
who have been proposed for that high station; and
ii he shall be nominated by the Wing National
Convention, the Wings of Maryland will give him
their cordial support.
90. That the Wings of Maryland will give the
like support to any other true Wing who may be-
come the nominee of that convention who has
stood by and does stand by the Compromise
and regards II and stands by it, with unalterable
determination, rs o final settlement and adjust
mcnt OF the measures involved in it.
rs. That the wise martins of Washington
sPectng the foreign policy of this country. which
have been practically illustrated in the Admins
tration of President FILLMORE, ought TO guide
the Federal Government in its intercourse with for
eign natops.'
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out OF place, there was no signal to indicate it
seasonably; and thus the lives and limbs of an
hundred passengers were exposed to imminent
peril from merely gross and scandalous neglect.
Here was pretty catastrophe. 1t was bad
enough to be detained eight or nine hours in
Philadelphia, where one could amuse himself
with sleeping good portion of them under a
hospitable roof; but to pass four or five hours,
under May sun. in the middle Of a railroad
was not SO promising. A walk of couple of
miles brought our friend to the Magnolia House,
very clearly but humble tenement, where he
amused himself as best he might till relief was
brought from Baltimore. Such was the lack
quired some four or five hours to procure an
engine, when the passengers were all crowded
some sitting some standing, into a single car.
and in that manner completed their journey to
Baltimore. Connecting by singular good for
tune with the Washington quarter to seven
o'clock train, the victims reached Washington
about half past eight.
Here was succession of mishaps, Occa-
stoned, in the first instance, by the miseraby
Inadequate means Of transportation furnished by
the New Jersey railroad, and again by the
gross and shameful negligence of the servants
of the Baltimore and Wilmington railroad. 1t
would seem as if these companies were incorri-
gible. When they do their best they take
thirteen or fourteen hours to accomplish what
is done on the New York and Boston road uni
formly in eight hours. On the Hudson River
road we travelonc hundred and forty -four miles,
in four hours, for two dollars. On the Wash
inglon and New York road we travel two hun
dred and twenty five miles, in thirteen hours,
for seven dollars and eighty cents. The shabby
taxes levied by Maryland and New Jersey
augment the price Of transportation but for
the delays, the detention, and the disregard of
the comfort and convenience of passengers, the
companies are alone responsible
Is there no way of breaking down the exist
ing monopolies, and giving the public reasona-
bly, cheap, safe, and expeditions transit between
these two important points?
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Levy Court Of the County Of Washington.
The PRESIDENT, agreeably to the several
acts Of Congress in such case made and provd-
ed, has designated the following Justices Of the
Peace to be members of the Levy Court for
Washington county, ID. c., for the term of one
year, from the Sd instant, viz:
Henry Naylor and Charles H. Witberger, for
that pat of the county east of Rock Creek, and
without the limits OF w ushington; Charles r. Belt
and Joshua PIERCE, for that part west of Rock
Creek, and without the limits of Georgetown;
Lewis Carberry, VIM. r. Woodwar and Robert
White, for that part lying within the limits of
Georsetown; and Samuel Drury, Benjamin X.
Morsell, John F. Cox, and James Crandel, for that
part lying within the limits of the City of Wash
ington.
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The Mails.

il has been observed by one Of our contem-
York misses every Monday morning. This is
owing, no doubt, to the fact that there is but
one train on Sunday from New York to Phila-
delphis, and the ears are so overburdened that
they almost uniformly fail to make the requi-
site connexion with the Baltimore train. An
instance of this failure is commented on in an
other article.
We have not yet received the New York
Sunday papers.
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South Carolina Convention.

We briefly noticed yesterday the presenta-
ton and adoption, by large majority of the
members of this convention, of the report of
| committee of twenty one. We now append a
copy of the report entire, that there may be no
| misapprehension as to the attitude which South
Carolina is disposed to assume:
"The Committee of Twenty one, to whom was
referred act to provide for the election of depu
ties to a Southern Congress and the call of
vsntion, with instructions to consider and report
thereon, respectfully report:
"That they have considered the subject referred
to them, and have concluded to recommend to the
convention the adoption of the accompanying reso
luton and ordinance:
"Rfsolued by the People Of South Carolina in Con
usntion assembled, That the frequent violations of
| the Constitution of the United States by the Fede
raj Government, and its encroachments upon the
reserved rights of the sovereign States of this
Union, especially in relation to slavery, amply
justify this State. SO far any duty or obligation
to her confederates is involved in dissolving at
once all political connection with her States, and
that she forbears the exercise of that manifest right
of self government from considerations Of cxpedi
ency only.
"dn ordinance TO declare the right of this State to
secede from the Federal Union
eve. the people Of the State of South Carolina
In convention assembled. do declare and ordain,
and it is hereby declared and ordained:
"That South Carolina, in the exercise of her sov-
eregn will as independent State, acceded to
the Federal Union, known the United States of
America, and that in the exercise OF the same SOW
eregn will, it is her right, without let, hindrance,
Or moestation from any power whatsoever, to Sc
cede from the said Federal Union; and that for the
sufiiciency of the causes which may impel her to
such separation she is responsible alone under
God, to the tribunal of public opinion among the
nations Of the earth"
The action of the convention was confined
to the adoption of this report, which the
Charleston Mercury, one of the principal jour
nails in the secession interest receives as "the
supreme law" of the State. "The right OF
State SECESSION" the Mercury adds, is now
one of the parts of" the South Carolina " con-
stltulon, the guardianship and enforcement Of
which is entrusted to the Legislature"
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In the Senate, yesterday, the amendment 10
the Deficiency bill, granting additional com
pensation to the Collins line of steamers, was
further debated by Mr.. RUsK.
The House of Representatives passed several
private bills, and disposed of much of the bust
ness which had accumulated on the Speakers
table since the Gath of February last
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Hon PnIcrs or Paovrsross.-T The people of Wash
ington complaining Of the high price Of kct
ing. The Clippo gives the prices of few Of the
chief articles Of general consumption in Baltimore,
viz Beef, Is cents per pound veal. 10 ccuts but
ter, 80 cents; eggs, 81 cents; chickens so cents a
piece; potatoes so cents per peck sprouts 81 cents
per peck; asparagus, 81 TO so cents per slim
bunch and every other article in the came erorb-
tant proportion.
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We copy today, by request, communi,a
ton from the Union in regard to improvements
in lighthouse illumination, and take this occa-
sion TO say that, in Publishing what we have
on this subject, we have been merely actuateJ
by desire, in the first place. to lay before our
readers subject Of public interest; and, in the
second, to enable both sides to be heard
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Senator Rhelt.

The Charleston Mercury, Of Saturday, states
that private despatch had been received in
that city from Columbia, intinating that Mr..
RHETT has resigned his seat in the United
States Senate
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CHrsArs.xr AND ONO CAsAL.-Thc Virginia
House Of Delegates, on Saturday, adopted a reso-
luton empowering the Common Council Of Alex
andria to loan the bonds Of the corporation to the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company to the amount
Of $4,000, bearing interest. TO I've ueed in pro-
viding the means Of Preparing the damages caused
by the late ffeshet.
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THE REPUBLIC.
WASH GTON:
TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 4. 1852.

ga crisis is approaching that must, if it cannot
= be arrested soon decide whether order and good
government shall be preserved or anarchy and
confusion ensue. can most relgiously aver
have no wish that is Incompatible with the dig
nifty, happiness and true interest of the people OF
this country. My ardent desire ID, and my aim
has been, as far IA depended upon the Executive
Department, TO comply strictly with all our
gagcments foreign and domestic; but to keep the
United States free from political connexions with
every other country, to sec them independent
OF all and under the influence of none. In word +,
: want an american character, that the powers of
Europe may be convinced we act for ourselpes,
and not for others. This, in my judgment, is the
only way to be respected abroad and happy at
home; and not by becoming the partsans of Great
Britain France, create dissen sions disturb the
public tranquility, and destroy, perhaps forever,
: the cement which binds the Union"
[GKoRGE WAsHiNoToN, 1895
"ResoIped, That we regard the series of acts
: known the Adjustment measures as forming
6 in their mutual dependence and connex ion 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
tiement in principle and substance OF the danger
Gus and exciting subjects which they embrace"
Resolution of IVhis Consresso .al Guucus, Deem
Der !, 1851.
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Tx DuTcH FRrcATg PaiscE ov OnAsos, Cap
tain DE Yroe, arrived at Fortress Monroe Thurs
day from Annapolis. On ancboring she fired a
salute, which returned from the fort She was
on Saturday lowed up from Hampton Roads by the
United States steamer Engineer, and anchored oil
the Naval Hospital, Norfolk and Portsmouth,
Virginia, when the customary sautes were cr-
changed between her and the United Statcs frigate
Pennsy lvanis, Captain J. l.. Saunders
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have become protectors of the banks against
the people. And still we are told that the
principles Of the Democratic party are un-
changeable and eternal!
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PRIVATE HILLS.

bill for the reliefof Ursula Z. Cobb was passed.
bill for the relief of Jane Irwin, having been
retained from House with an amendment was
taken up, aud the amendment WAS concurred in.
Inc Senate then proceeded 10 the consideration
OF Executive business; and, after closed session
of about hour, adjourned
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PrTIrIoS, KTc.

By Mr.. HIBBARD: The petition Of Patience
stone, Of Plainheld, New Hampshire. praying for
a pension. Referred TO the Committee on Rcvolu-
tiOuary Pensions.
BY Mr. sCHERMERHORN. The memorial Of
Samuel p Ely, and ninety three others, citizens Of
the city q ROc hester, and the county Of Monroe,
New York. asking for free trade between the uni
ted States and Canada Referred 10 the Committee
on Commerce.
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Death OF the Hon. Charlie. Andr.y..

A ielegraPhic despatch received in this city
yesterday announces the death Of the Hon.
CHARLIs ANDRrws, Representative in Con-
gre.s from the State Of Maine.
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waEcK oY Fury sEAufSs VESSELS rs rHp
Icr- Greof Loss " LVe.-The steamer Osprey,
from ST. John. ". r, April 23d, has arrived at
Halifax, with accounts Of the wreck Of between
fifty and sixty vessels in the ice in the gale OF April
ooh. The Newfoundland papers state that the lose
Of life has been considerable-how great j. not
known. Iist of eighteen vessels lost, With full
csreocs Of skins, IL given one Of which bad i've OF
her crew drowned, and smother two. In many
cases az the vessels drifted toward the ice, the
crevs deserted them and escaped 10 the shore. In
some cases the abandoned vessels have been taken
into port
Hundreds of the crews Of the wrecked vessels
arc said 20 be on Richard Island BonaFista Bay, in
a state Of desttutiOn and starvation The Assem-
bly e Newfoundland has requested the Governor
20 appropriate Goo for their relief, and four FIVE
vessels would sail 30 them the wind
would permit vessel had arrived at ~. John,
which reported that upward 81 one thousand chip.
wrecked seal,rs bad reached Greenford, bot the
number ia probably exaggerated
The disaster is said TO be nearly equal TO that at
Prince Edwards leland last year.
TIE sealing feet THE year were principally htted
I uUt from St John, Newfoundland, and her out.
/ pors Very few left Nova Scotia THE spring, owing
70 ite large quantities Of leo Boston Traveller
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RossrRy.-A man named Newberry has been
robbed in Little Water street, Norfolk, Of $4,000,
and his trunk and clothes.
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E1TRAosDiShRY PEuroRMhscE on . LocoMo.
TivE-The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Comps-
ny are now working locomotive Up grade Of
$40 feet 20 the mile This grade occurs at the
great tunnel where temporary track has been laid
The mountain, for the purpose Of transporting
material Tor the rad beyond, in advance OF open.
ing that work. The locomotive used weighs tven.
~ -four tons, and the ordinary load attached 10 IT,
addition 10 its own weight, twelve tons. Tbis
grade has thus far been worked with regularity
snd safety The whole power obtained u in the
ordinary adhesion q the driving wheels.
This Lat ia 90 far in advance Of the commonly
received opinion in reference 10 the capacity Of
locomotive engines that IL would hardly be credit
Cd without practical proof oi the fact. IL shows
conclusivey that tie maximum grades on the
road, after IL shall be completed, will oppose no
serious obstacle 70 profitable traffic.
The Tunnel is nearly completed, and will be in
readineFs for use IN a few weeks Some twelve or
fifteen miles II track are laid west Of it, Every
part u the line Is being urged forward With the
greatest energy, and no doubt is expressed Of its
being opened 20 Wheeling by the fret Of January,
prorifnO -Railrord Jg1,rnoi.
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Arrival of the Georgia.

New YoRK, Feb 10th.
The U. S. mail steamship Georgia arriaved at
this port this morning at IL O'Clock from Chagres.
She made the run from Havana in days and
20 hours.
Sixteen hundred men are al work on the Pana-
ma Railroad, including 100 mechanics who
were takeTout by the Georgia on her last trip
The road will be open rs high up as Mlller's
station by the return of the next steamer to Cha
gres. This will cut off thirty miles Of river navi.
CATION and avoid the bar at the mouth Of the
Chagres River.
The Isthmus is still crowded with passengers
waiting 10 gel passage to California; The Golden
Gate, Tennessee and Republic would, it was
supposed, be enabled to cary off all who had
through tickets, while those who had none would
have TO take their chance in getting up the best
way they could.