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Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
Steamboat Lost.

By the arrival this morning of the steam
er Gen. Lafayette, we learn that on Tuesday
morning last at 4 o'clock, the steamers H.
R. w. Hill, bound up, and the Western
World, Capt. Alex. Norton, from st. Louis
for this port came in contact aboat five miles
above Princeton. The Western World was
struck on the larboard bow, cutting her be-
low the waters edge. She filled in about
fifteen minutes, turned on her larboard side,
and remained in that situation about ten
minutes. Her boilers and deck freight then
gave way, which caused her cabin to break
leose from the hull. The hull turned bot
tom up, and both cabin and hull fioated off
together The hull foated down the river
about one hundred miles and lodged on
sand bar. The cabin was passed by the
steamer Gen. Lafayette about 125 miles be-
low the scene Of the disaster, still floating
but much torn to pieces.
The boat, cargo, papers and books are
total loss She had about eighty head of
cattle on board, which were all lost. They
belonged to Ashbrook & Graham, of St.
Louis. All the officers, crew and cabin pas
sengers were saved. Twelve deck passen-
gers were lost The baggage of the passen-
gers and crew was lost ". o. PIC, 18Th.
Tho bra;r of Dan;ol XVob.4,~ 49,
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
Arrival Of the Illinois.
New YORK. Dec. 13, M.


The Illinois arrived yesterday morning
with $50 passengers and S2,000,000 of
gold on freight. She Left Aspinwall on the
ID December
The United States was awaiting the arri-
val Of the Winfield Scott from San Fran
CISCO
The fire in Sacramento of Nov. 10th
amounts to $l0,000,0O0 loss. Contribu-
tions for the relief of the sufferers were
opened in the principal towns. San Fran
cisco, in ten days, raised 100000.
The passengers by the Illinois bring 300,-
900 in gold.
The loss by the fire in Marysville is
S10O, 900; only small amount OF it in
goods.
The election has resulted in the choice of
the entire Democratic State ticket, includ-
ing McDougal and Latham for Congress-
In the Legislature the Democrats have 20
out Of q Senators and upward Of two
thirds Of the Assembly
The rainy season had commenced
The rivers throughout the State were rising.
The miners were successfully employed
in washing at the dry digyggings, which were
fully supplied with water, and we're expected
to yield a rich harvest.
The emigrants are reported in COED
health and experienced but little trouble
with the Indians.
The Indians on the Colorado had been
reduced to complete subsection and trea-
ty Of peace has been signed,
The frigate St. Lawrence sailed for Bhil-
adelpnia on the 18th.
A letter from Major Dors, who has been
travefsing the mining regions, reports gold
in abundance in every stream. He also
found large quantities CT Peruvian bark
The Legislature of Ecuador has author
lied the President to declare war against
Peru in case satisfaction is not given by the
latter for their action in the Flores project.
Another fracas occurred between the ma
tives and foreign boatmen at Panama.
Some ten lives were lost at the Sacramen-
to fire and 1900 buildings burnt. The
wind was blowing gale at the time and the
fire spread with fearful rapidity. Every
public building except the court house, was
burnt
The loss by the FIRE in San Francisco is
about 100000.
Beverly w. G. Saunders entered upon
the duties Of collector at San Francisco on
the 18th.
The ship John n Goslee sailed for Chi
ma with 500 Chinese. Each had little
fortune.
The price Of gold at the mines is 81
25.
Advices had reached San Francisco from
SUnoro confrmatory OF the hostile attitude
of the French Count Boulder, who is Ieag-
ued with Don Manuel 1andara, an infuen-
tial Mexican Of immense wealth and cred
itor OF the Government for large amount.
He has also been engaged in several previ-
Gus revolutions and has the whole tribe Of
Tiacki Indians dependent upon him. Boul-
den was on his way to Arispe with deter
mination to displace the military command
ant.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
WEDNESDAY, Dec. Is.

Mr., Chapman moved to reconsider the
vote postponing the bill for free banking.
Mr. Harley called for the yeas and nays;
10 to II; motion lost
Mr.. Hampton made report from the
printing committee; read and adopted.
Mr. Cnderhillanade a report from the in
ternal improvement committee.
Mr.. Clarke made report upon the ac-
counts of ID. b. Greer.
Mr.. Huey moved that the report be laid
upon the table for the present.
Mr. Billingsley introduced bill to in
crease the salary of the land attorney and
State collector.
Mr.. Billingsley moved' to refer the bill
to the committee on State lands referred.
Mr. Huey, by leave, called up the bill to
furnish the Executive chc:nbcr
Mr.. Huey moved that the bill be read a
third time and passed.
The Senate adjourned.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
Close of our Volume.

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Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

We learn from the Shreveport South
Western" that the grand jury Of the parish
of Natohitoches, ignored both bills Of in
dictment against RoUB1EU for the killing of
PUckErrE and DAVIS at Campte, La, and
simply found true bill against him for an
assault, with intent to kill young Mr.. Puck
ErrE,-of which charge, the petit jury that
investigated the case, acquitted him by ac-
clamation.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
CONGRE sSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 1852.
The Senate met at noon.


SENATE.-The Senate met at noon.
A resolution was offered to confer on Gen
Scott the title of Lieutenant General
The case of Mr.. Dixon, who was appoint
ed Senator in the place of Mr.. Clay, was
then taken up.
Mr.. Jones. Of Tennessee, then addressed
the Senate in favor of Mr.. Dixon's admis-
sion; he was followed by Badger, Dawson,
and Others without coming to any conclu-
sion, the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE-After the transaction of some
routine business, debate sprang up relative
to the reference of the Presidents message
Mr.. Brooks of New York, addressed the
House in favor of referring that portion of
the Presidents message concerning the tar
iff and surplus revenue to Special Com
mittee. After long debate, the motion
was rejected.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
Arrival OF the steamer Africa.
FOREIGN Markets.

New YORK, Dee It, 1852-The Cunard
steamship Africa has arrived.
She reports that the Liverpool cotton
market closed firm. The sales since the
departure Of the last steamship were Al 900
bales, Of which spectators took 10000
Middling Orleans 3-4d.
Flour has advanced Sd Is Indian corn
has advanced Is.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

CALIFORNIA PRESENT TO GEN. PIERCE.
A number of the citizens of San Francisco
have forwarded to New York, by the last
steamer, a most valuable and unique present,
which is intended for the President elect, as
token of esteem. 1t is a massive gold ring,
weighing upwards of half pound. 1t is
valued at $4,000, and is to be presented by
A. A. Sewer. ESQ, -
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

Godey's Lady's Book, for January 1888
is before us. It is another double number
equallng i'll richness the December one. IL
has four rich engravings, besides numerous
plates of taste and interest Cooley is untir
ing in his efforts to please. No excellence
satisfies him. He will surely ''reap his re-
ward
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

1t is said to be the opinion of many of
the leading members of both Houses Of Con-
gress that none of the great subjects Of f.
nance, and of the disposition of the public
lands, will be acted upon at the present ses-
sion
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
THE TELEGRAPH.
ASHIN GTON:
Observation-Disclosures. %, 1852.

The steamer r. NJ. Jones, arrived at Fulton,
from New Orleans, on Friday evening, and
the Texas Ranger and Ruby on Sunday
evening. The Ranger and Ruby passed up
Little River to the Cliffs on Monday-the
Jones was bound for Fort Towson but we
have not learned whether she was able to
get over the Shoals. From the heavy rains
during the past week or two, we may reason
ably anticipate rise in the river.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS
SENATE.

Prayer by Rev. A. r. Winfld.
Mr.. Hawkins called up the louise bill TO
lecalize the sale of certain school lands in
Sewer co.
Mr.. Hawkins moved the biz be read a
third time and passed; bill passed.
Mr.. Chapman moved to reconsider the
vote upon the bill authorizing the sale of
the Saline lands
Mr.. Chapman moved the reference Of the
bill to the committee upon STATE lands; re-
ferred
Mr.. Huey called up House bill to facili-
tate the assessing and collecting taxes.
Mr.. Harley moved the bill be ,ead Sec
ond time.
Mr. Harley stated the bill had been ma
tured in the House, and as he presumed
Senators were now prepared to vote upon
it, he moved to put it upon its passage.
Mr.. Lemoyne moved its reference to a
select committee; referred.
Mr.. Berry called up House bill to exempt
the property Of Pinckney Anderson from
taxation
Mr.. Berry moved its reference to the
committee on Judiciary; referred
Mr.. Henson offered a resolution to 60 in
to the election, on day named, of Secre-
tary of State, Auditor and Treasurer.
Mr. Clarke introduced bill to abolish
the Office of State Land Agent.
Mr. Clarke moved to lay the bill on the
table for the time being; agreed to.
Mr.. Huey called up his bill in regard to
free banking.
Mr.. Chapman moved to reconsider the
vote upon the motion of laying the free
banking bill on the table.
Mr.. Huey moved a call of the House.
Pending the call, the Senate adjourned.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
Vice President Ming.

New YORK, Dec 16-Senator King,
owing to illness, is about to resign the Pre-
sidency Of the Senate. His resignation will
be accepted, and Senator Atchison will be
elected President pro tenn.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
THURSDAY, Dec. l6

Senate resolution to rescind the resolu-
tlon for adjournment of both Houses sine die
on Saturday next, was read third time and
eoncurred in.
Mr.. Denton introduced joint resolution.
that the General Assembly adjourn sine die
on the 3rd January. 1858.
MIR. Pagan moved to lay the resolution on
the table indefinitely
The ayes and noes were called for and
the resolution was lost; ayes 46, noes Is.
MIR. Jeffries, from the committee on ways
and means, reported favorably a bill to
amend the law of revenue.
On motion of Mr.. Coldwell it was made
the special order of the day for tomorrow.
Mr.. Jeffrles, from committee on ways and
means, reported fol- rejection bill to reduce
the fines for gaming; the bill was rejected.
Mr.. Rainey, from select committee to
whom was referred bill to change the uiya
Uoce system to the ballot system, reported a
bill and recommended its passage with
amendments.
The bill to incorporate the Mississippi
Valley Railroad came up as the order of the
day.
After some debate the bill was amended.
and the House adjourned
FRIDAY, Dec II.
The House resumed the consideration of
the Mississippi Valley Railroad bill, and be-
fore any final action was taken upon it, the
House adjourned
SATURDAY, Dec. 18.
Mr.. Robinson called up bin directing
the Land Agent ETC., to sci, certain lands
referred to committee on judiciary.
Mr.. Horseley introduced resolution to
refuse leave of absence to any member ex-
cept in case of sickness; declared out oc or
der by the Speaker
Mr.. Caruthers moved to amend the Jour-
nails so that the vote upon the amendments
to the constitution might be corrected.
Mr.. Black, the Speaker pro tem, declined
to entertain the motion.
Mr.. Caruthers called up bill for the re-
lief Of Readicll Kelley; read third time and
passed.
Mr. Wood introduced resolution requr-
ing the Auditor to furnish information rea-
tive to the amount of lands sold of the 500.
600 acre grant, the motion was rejected
Mr. Wilson, of Marion, introduced ioilt
resolution, that both Houses should take
recess after the Doth December until the first
dav of February, 1853
The Speaker declared the resolution out
of order
Mr.. Danley appealed from the decision
of the chair and the chair was sustained
Mr.. BlaclSmore called up Senate bill TO
incorporate the Peoples Insurance Company
at Osceola in Mississippi county; amended
and read'a second time
Mr.. Black moved its reference to the
committee on Judiciary; the motion was re-
iected
The bill was read a third time and pass
ed.
Mr.. Blackmore called up House bill to
exempt the citizens of certain townships from
serving on jaries; the bill was road third
time end passed.
Mr.. Mcfarland introduced bill requir-
ING the clerk of the circuit and county court
Of Montgomery county to transcrihe certain
records of his Office; read a third time and
passed.
House adjourned.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

HEALTH OF CITIEs-A correspondent
of the National 1ntelhgencer says the fol-
lowing statement is taken from an essay
read before the Pathological Society Of
Washington by Dr.. Blanchard:
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
destructive Fire.

LOUISVILLE, Dec Is.
A fire broke out last night at II o'clock,
and before it could be arrested, burned
down eleven brick houses belonging to Sam
uel K. Page. Loss $4,000, Of which only
$1,000 is covered by insurance.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

10 No mail from Little Rock since
Friday night High water is the reported
cause Of the detention.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

five are indebted to the officers of the
TEXAS RANGER, and r. III. JONES, and to
D. C. REED, Esq, for late New Orleans
papers.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

DEMOCRATIC TEsTIMoNY.-Mr. Grund,
the able Washington correspondent OF the
Baltimore Sun. says in his letter of the 'th
inst !:
In regard to Cuba, Mr. Fillmore has un-
doubtedly the advantage over the fillIbusters
and all other busters who made them
selves prematurely conspicuous by their pa
triotism Our foreign relations have been
in able hands, and Mr.. Fillmore makes a fair
exhibit of them.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
New YORK, Dec. 19

New YORK, Dec 10.
The steamship Cherokee has arrived from
Havana, with dates to the 14th inst. She
was permitted to land her passengers and
and mails, and no questions were asked re-
specting the recent difficulties.
Two Days Later from California.
The steamship United States has arrived
with two days later dates from California
The News is unimportant.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

The PRESIDENTIAL VorE.-Although
the official returns from number of the
States have not been received, it is ascertain
ed that General Pierce will have plurality
over Scott, on the popular vote, of about
207 900, and majority over both Scott
and Hale of some 10000. His majority
on both popular vote and electors, is larger
than that of any candidate since the exist
ence of the present parties. The whole
vote cast will be not much less than three
millions.
An association mas been formed in New
York for the purpose Of building the great
National railroad from the Mississippi to the
Pacific, upon contract with the govern
ment. The best and indeed the only mode
in which the work can be done is by paying
for the road as fast as it may be finished,
out of the !Treasury. The New Workers
will undertake to execute the work in four
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.

WASHINGTON, Dec 49,
SENATE.-Owing to the illness of the
Vice President, Hon W. r. King, he was
absent and Senator Atchison took the
chair
HoUsE-Mr. Wilcox introduceda resolu-
ton requiring our foreign representatives to
urge such amendments to the existing trea-
ties, between the United States, and other
nations, as viii secure to the American citi-
zens abroad, the same religious liberty as is
enjoyed by foreigners in the United States.
After some debate, the resolution was refer
red to The committee on Foreign Relations.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IL.
SENATE-Ye Yesterday the Dixon contested
election case was continued without coming
to any definite conclusion
HoUsE-Debate arose in reference to the
Presidents Message Mr. Brooks moved
to refer that portion relating to the tariff, to
a special committee. Jones of Pennsylva-
MIA, opposed the motion. He said that al
though there was surplus in the Treasury,
it would not last long, as there was proba-
bility of a war with France. backed by Rus
sia. Those two governments were prepar-
ing to dispute with us, whether or not foreign
countries should gain foothold upon our
continent.
The Postmaster at New York has been
ordered to send mails to Havana by Laws
line of steamers
The National Intelligencer publishes an
official relinquishment by Virginia, of the
public lands, on which Virginia warrants
had been issued
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

The brain Of Daniel Webster was thirty
per cent larger than the average
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29
Deaths in Proportion to Population

Average Period of Life.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-29

IAIUA1, I'eC- n.
The House resumed the consideration of
the Mississippi Valley Railroad BILL and be-
fore any final action was taken upon it, the
House adjourned.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-17
LOCAL ENTELEEGENCE
WING MEETING.

"A meeting OF the Wings of Richmond was
held at the African Church last night, in pursu-
ance of notice previously given. Mr.. Archibald
Peasants was called to the Chair, and Messrs.
}. w. Spalding, J. w. Lewellen and c.. II.
Irving, were appointed Secretaries.
A delegation of so from each ward of the
city was chosen to representthe Wings of Rich
mond in the Wing Convention, which is to as
sembe OH the 18th of April next.
Resolutions strongly approving the presiden-
tial policy of Mr.. Fillmore were unanimously
adopted. The official proceedings will be given
n our next paper.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-17
yreat political evil shall in the meantime befall

great political evil shall in the meantime befall
the country.
The grant to the Illinois railroad disposes of
large portion of the public domain, but it
VIII be well disposed of and this grant and 9TH
Ell similar grants made already, or now in con-
temptation, while they leave the residue of the
public lands more valuable, do not essentially in
terfere with the objects which | have thought
Just and have for long time zeaously supper
ted, OF giving land enough for homestead to
every actual settler, on the sole condition of ac-
tual residence for short term of years. In my
opinion, the public good and the happiness of in
dlvlduals alike require this. God gave the earth
to man to be titled, and land is of no value whit
ever till the approach of cultivation shows that
1t Is about to become the theatre for the APP
plicatlon ofhuman labor, the all producing source
of comfort and wealth.
Nobody can contemplate these great lines of
internal communication, running through many
States without perceiving at once theirimportant
pollticaleffeets. Nothing can tend more strongly
to hold the States together: or, if may borrow
an expression from language usually applied to
that which is the object of your thoughts to-
day, nothing is more likely to keep the Govern
ment and the Union from running off the track
pray you, my dear sir, to accept for yourself
and to signify to all your associates not only the
assurance of my high personal regard, but also
my sincere congratulations at the success which
has far attended their most valuable and i'm
portant undertaking.
| remain, with entire regard, your obedient
servant, DAHL. WEBSTER.
DAVID A. NEAL ESQ.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-03-17

reach of occidental sympathies; and while trans
lations into Persian have delighted the occu-
pants of harem and hall, the original is daily
losing something of its popularity with English
readers. The Loves of the Angels" which
came ont in 1928, was the last of Moore's poeti
cal works, if we except "Alciphron,'' half fin
ished version of his "Epicurean," into the oc-
tave metre, which appeared some ten or twelve
years ago. The Life of Sheridan" appeared
in 1928.
In 1924, to the surprise of his friends, MIR.
Moore accepted pension from George the
Fourth, Notwithstanding his long and bitter aver
sion to the Regent, and retired from London
life. 1t was said that he adopted the religious
views of the Methodists at this period; but we
have no better proof of the statement than the
publication of the "Epicurean," i'll 1927, which
seemed to shadow forth the conversion of the
author. From this time until 1882. Moore de-
voted himself to prose labors producing, in rapid
succession, THE Memoirs of Captain Rock"
"The Life of Byron and the History of Ire
land" The Biography of Byron, it is well
known. excited much controversy, in which the
character of Moore was unhappily implicated
and impaired. During the last twenty years the
poet has confined himselfto his lovely little coun-
try seat at Superior, suffering under severe ill
health and lately an entire mental deprivation.
His death has been expected for some time past