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The southern press., 1852-04-17

~ A Georgia paper says. BY the follow.
ing extract from communication in the Federal
Union, il seems that Mr. Cobb is absent from
Milledgeville on trip to the Cherokee region
not, we presume, for the sale of State bonds, as
II is here suggested, but to look out for the in
terests OF the State road
His Excelency, Gov. Cobb, understand,
failed to effect sale of the State bonds at the
North, and in the exercise of his patriotic real
in sustaining the credit of The State" the gov
ernor left the seat of government for Atlanta
and Cherokee Immediately after the adjournment
Of the Democratic convention. Has he gone
there to effect this desirable object? With his
efforts, is it not probable large number Of cap
italists from that section may be brought down
to the Constitutional Union convention, and of
that sort of'speculators, who will under his ad
vice and direction compete successfully with the
Toombs and Stephens branch of Constitutional
Union financiers? If so, the bonds will certainly
be taken and forthwith sent TO the Baltimore
convention.
"MIssIssfPPI Wing STATE CONVENTION. in
compliance with a very general request, we an
nounce that the Wings of Mississippi will hold a
State convention in Jackson on Monday the
third of May next, to appoint delegates to the
national Wing convention to be held in Phla-
depha, and to nominate Wing electoral ticket
for the State Of Mississippi The Wings in
every county in that State are respectfully urged
to hold meetings and appoint sufficient num-
Der of delegates to insure good representation
in the State convention.
"Whig papers in the State are requested to
publish the above, so that there may be concert
and unity of action in the party"
In publishing this call, the Vicksburg Wing
gives some reasons for the movement
There is no Wing who can fail to perceive
that if Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama will
send delegates 10 the National convention, that
the nomination of Mr.. Fillmore is certain, and if
nominated we have no hesitation in saying that
we believe he will be elected-nay more, we
believe that he can get the vote of Mississippi
over the candidate who will probably be pre-
sented by the Baltimore convention
"We have trespassed upon our limits, and
will close by saying to the Wings of Mississippi
that they cannot expect to vote for Wing can.
didate for the Presidency unless an electoral
ticket ia presented; nor can they ask the national
Wing convention to present the favorte candi-
date to the South unless they join them in the
nomination. The Wing press of the State is
noao almost unanimous in favor of the move
ment, and as the convention will certainly be
held, we hope that the Wings will unite har-
moniou ly upon the propriety, time and place,
and send their delegates"
The southern press., 1852-04-17

Effects crths Rain upon .agricpuws .-Bliehting
as have been the effects Of the recent heavy rains
and consequent overflow, upon the prospects OF a
portion Of the agricultural community, there can
be no doubt Of its exerting beneficial influence
upon others not so unfavorably located. Even
from the greatest calamity something Of good NAV
be extracted. While therefore the ruin of those
who had settled down and improved the low lands
in the vicinity Of the rivers is deeply TO be de-
plored, the balance struck will, we apprehend,
show no great diminution in the end in the aggre.
gate productions Of the State.
Thousands of acres, ready ploughed, lie idle
during the dry weather, because Of the unfit state
ofthe earth TO receive the seed. The rains will
render these available and induce the farmers TO
put in their crops at once.
A large extent Of the finest land, parched by
the long drought, was too hard Tor cultivation
now il will yield readily to the plough, and save
from ruin many farmer who made his invest
ment late.
The southern press., 1852-04-17
From The Boston Courier, 18Th inst.
Queer Dolngs Among the AbolItIonlsts OF
BOkfOn.

A series Of meetings was held at the Melo
deon yesterday, by the Aboliiionists, in com
memoration ofthe departure of Thomas Simms,
the slave Of Dir. Potter, of Georgia, who was
surrendered TO his owner and departed from this
city on the 18th Of April, 1851. In the morn.
ing, there was a medley of religious exercises
conducted by the Rev. Theodore Parker and
others; and in the afternoon and evening,
speeches we're made by Francis Jackson, Charles
Remond, Wendell Phillips, William l.. Garrison,
and other individuals Of the anti slavery school
We heard a portion Of Mr.. Philips's address in
the evening but il contained not one idea that
we have not heard him advance fifty times be.
fore, clothed 10 quite as ferocous language. Mr..
Webster, as usual, was visited with a round of
those bad expressions which the delirous ora
tors of the Abolition forum know so well how
to utter. Mr.. Phillips made an estimate Of the
amount, of sum and sub stance, of the anti slay
cry sentiment prevailing at this time in Massa-
chusetts. He said there was enough 10 make
certain men behave themselves--to make the
Legislature pass resolutions which meant nothing
Ito get Sumner into the Senate, and abide his
silence thereto get Rantoul into the House of
Repres entatives, and observe his attempt 10 lie
himself out Of his position; but this was not
enough. This would not be sufficient 10 save
the commonwealth; so he concluded by aban-
doning his peace doctrines, and intimating that
fugitive slaves must hereafter rely upon their
own right arms. He eulogized the courage
which undertook and executed the slaughter Of
Mr.. Gorsuch at Christiana; and said the people
here would not arouse until Marshal Tukey's
life ended in a similar tragedy.
To these wild teachings an elderly gentleman
n the front Of the ball took exceptions. He
pronounced them shocking in the extreme, and
he admonshed his friends TO turn away from
them-to avoid the bowie knife, the dagger, the
pistol, and the dose Of poison--to trust their
cause 10 God, and not TO Massachusetts and the
Abolitionists. This old gentleman was subse-
auently called 10 account by person who was
introduced as Rev. Mr.. Weatherbee, and who
asked him IL he believed in prayer The Ell
DERBY gentleman replied, sharply, that he did, but
that he had no faith In the "carnal weapons
which the gentleman on the platform Mr.. Phil
lips,) had the impudence to encourage" This
questioning and answering was kept up for
some time, TO the general JOY Of large and
good natured audience third part of which
attended this banquet Of emotions rs much for
pleasure, rs men visit the theatre for the pur-
pose Of hearing a fool reclte nonsense on the
stage.
There was no real disturbance at any Of the
meetings. Some rude boys, in the evening,
amused themselves by throwing beans through
a tube at the heads Of few coored men who
sat in front Of them, and others amused them.
selves by cheering and Kissing the orators in
proportion as their speeches gave pleasure or
dispeasure 10 the multitude.
The southern press., 1852-04-17

AN EXTRAORDINARY THEATRrclL ENGAGE
MtST.-Forest, the tragedian, has performed
fifty consecutive playing nights in New York,
without any dimunition Of audience. The
Herald says that during his engagement he has
played some twenty different characters, and he
has Melted between twenty and thirty thousand
dollsrs--hslf Of the gross receipts going into
bis purse. His performances have been wit
messed by eighty thousand persons. Such an
engagement never has been recorded in dramatic
annals.
The southern press., 1852-04-17
And we have a total OF


This is the philosophy of The silence of Scott
on the fugitive law. New York, Ohio, Massa.
chusetts, Iowa, and Wisconsin must not be
sacrificed 10 that "abomiuable law" To recog.
nize il, is to lose those States. II will not be
recognized, and the Constitutional Union party
even of Georgia, are expected finally 10 concur
in the wisdom Of the arrangement.
II is expected that the Democrats will also be
dumb upon the Compromises. The recent
votes in the House show that the Northern
Democracy are reliable on the fugitive law
Upon that test they may stand. But as the
Democratic ticket will have to depend upon the
South, it is believed that nothing will be done
to force the finality Of California in that quar-
ter, when there is prospect Of the division OF
California, either with or without slavery, as
the people may declare, and as agreed TO in
reference TO the territories in the Compromise
measures themselves.
The fugitive slave law does not require q
guarantee from the Democratic candidate and
the past, and the prospects Of the future, render
the "finality" of California question of purely
local concern TO the Compromises themselves
No party should pledge itselfto resist the action
Of the people Of California by holding them to
the impracticable "fnality" Of keeping all their
territory, extending in latitudes from the heart
of Georgia to the centre of Massachusetts,, with.
in the limits Of one State.
In conclusion, "let the dead bury the dead, ,
and let the Southern Democracy look TO their
interests in the public printing, as well as to
their principles in their action with their North.
ern brethren. But leave California untrammel.
ed by "inalities," and we will rely upon your
pledges already given upon the fugitive law.
SoUTHRoN.
The southern press., 1852-04-17
To ID. w HOLLY, publisher of the Demo.
cratic ReUie,0, N. Y.
The Flnallty.

The Georgian closes lis comments on the
adoption Of the resolution Of its representatives
thus
"Finally, if our Constitutional Union friends
will content themselves with their finality,' now
that they have got il, we shall not begrudge il
them. Only zoe suggest, 10 Mr.. Ifiilyer, The i'm
portance Of introducing onother linle resolution
expressive Of the determination Of Congress and
the country, to abide by and consider final his
first one. Will he not consider the suggestion
The southern press., 1852-04-17

LoierJrom Tera.-The Texas papers, Of the ID
inst, are filled with accounts of damage done by
freshets. Several lives were lost, bridges swept
off, and cattle drowned. All the principal streams
had overlooked, but subsequently receded. Isaac
C. Polk, member Of the late Texas legislature,
lately died at San Augustine. disease, resemb-
ling the Asiatic cholera, broke out in the vicinity
Of Huntsville, about three weeks ago, and was
very fatal in several families. Col. John Hume
lost thirteen Of his negroes, and son about seven
years old. The health Of the place has since been
restored. The disease first appeared among gang
Of negroes recently arrived in the neighborhood,
from Georgia, several of whom died.
The southern press., 1852-04-17

The Journal n Commerce, treating Of the
action Of the Virginia Democratic convention
and the state Of parties, generally, remarks:
"Tbe Southern Wings will not consent "a
adopt any man as their candidate for the Presi.
dency, who may be chosen by an organization
that is sectional, whether IL may be called Wing
or Democratic. In fine, IL appears TO be the
sense Of both the Wing and Democratic parties
ofthe South, that restraints, and bonds, and plat
forms, and promises, and vigilant watching, be.
side, are all necessary to oblige the. Northern
Wing Freesoilers TO keep the peace They will
not be trusted unless they adopt the compro
mise. But the Virginia Democracy are evident.
ly persuaded that the Northern Democracy are
not TO be trusted, and if not, there must be an
end Of the Democracy, as a national party. As
to the Wings, they are already extinct, as ma.
tional party"
The southern press., 1852-04-17

indians Stapsdio Death The Minnesota Pioneer
says that report has come from Lac qui-Parle,
that over forty Indians-men, women and child
ren--were found frozen'to death, having eaten
their dogs, moccasns, skin tents, and everything
that could afford the least sustenance II was FEAR
ed, last summer, that the loss Of crops by the
floods, would result disastrously to them.
The southern press., 1852-04-17

Effect cfnie Fire .annihiiator.--On Friday last,
while the fremen were endeavoring to extinguish
the flames in the hole Of the brig Samuel T. Lord,
in the harbor Of New York, which vessel was
burning, but was afterwards saved from destruc-
ton, member Of Engine Company No. had a
narrow escape from being suffocated by the fumes
from Of the freannihilators that was in opera
ton, while the hremen was below the deck OF the
vessel. policeman assisted this man, and finally
rescued him from his perilous situation, but no,
till he was greatly exhausted.
The southern press., 1852-04-17

tB- The Boston Transcript gives the fol.
lowing notice Of one of the ways and means Of
keeping up the Abolition steam in that city.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE SLAVE RETURN The
vigilance committee formed during the excite
ment attending the slave case last year, propose
having an indignation celebration the 18th Of
April, which is The anniversary Of the legal re-
turn Of the slave Simms to his master.
The southern press., 1852-04-17

Grsa Slaughter in China.-A late Canton paper
records great slaughter Of government troops
near Yung gun.chow, by the rebel army. About
10000 soldiers and more than 60 officers were
slaughtered.
The southern press., 1852-04-17

Buenos Ayres to Gen. Urquiza lately, there was
great disorder among the populace and soldiers.
Among the rigid orders for the occasion was the
following "Any person found plundering shall be
executed within quarter Of an hour, and upon the
spot" Directly after the embarkation Of Rosas,
General ManciIa disbanded his troops, who wen.
to plundering and sacking houses, &C., in conse.
quence Of which Urquiza ordered a division Of in.
fantry against the mob, 900 Of whom were killed.
Better order was restored.
The southern press., 1852-04-17

Injury TO he FTpu.-The Southern Ohio and
Indiana papers report that most Of the frut-cher-
ries, peaches, apples, pears--which had escaped
the extreme cold Of the past winter, has been de-
stroyed by recent frost. The Brookville (Ia.) nd
periseT says The loss is incalculabe. Our pre-
sent impression is that $500 900, or fifteen years
Of constant horticultural application, will not bring
back our orchards to where they were last sum-
ner."
The southern press., 1852-04-17
Commodore stockton and Jefferson Davis.

In an answer 10 n communication from q
committee of gentleuen of Autagua county, Ala.
bama, Commodore Stockton has written let.
ter, from which we extract the following para.
graphs:
WAsHIEGToS CRY, March III, 1852
GENTLEMEN I have received your friendly
letter Of the 2lst Of February, 1852, in which,
after expressing your confidence in my princi.
piles, you say that ticket with the names OF
Stockton and Davis" viii not only be elected,
but by such an overwhelming majority" &c.
&c. You intimate that with my appreciation,
you design presenting my name to the people
If the United States as a candidate for the
Presidency.
You do me no more than Juice in assuming
that am the devoted friend Of the rights Of the
States. A citizen Of one Of the smallest States
in the Union, instinciively consider the re.
served rights Of the States IN be the palladium of
the liberties of the whole people-and that a
rigid construction Of the Constitution is the
only guarantee for the perpetuity of the UsIos.
While the reserved rights Of the States and the
Constitution are secured against Infringement
the republic is safe, but no longer.
entertain great respect for the character and
public services Of Col. Jefferson Davis, and
would feel honored by being associated with
him at any post TO which the sufferages Of the
people might call u.s.
Permit me, before closing this letter, TO say
that in my opinion, il rests with the Souri,
almost entirely, TO place this government by III,
ensuing election, in such hands as will protect
the rights Of the States, and avert the dangers
which threaten the Union and the Constitution
Should the South now, from personal or AM
other considerations, omit 10 perform her duty
she may discover her mistake when il is TO,
| late
The South demand. that the Constitution
shall be adhered TO strictly in spirit and letter, anc
| that the government should be brought back tc
the frugalty and simplicity which distinguished
the administrations Of Washington and Jeffer
son. Should these principles be lost sight of
at this critical period, the government will con.
tinue in its present career Of boundess expendi.
| ture and loose construction, until we find our.
selves oppressed with mountain of debt, and
struggling vainly against the usurpation Of q
majority controlling government in the exer.
else Of Unlimited powers.
I am, gentlemen, with sentiments of sincere
regard, your obedient seryent,
R.F. STOCKTON.
To Messrs John A. MILESTONE, Peyton e.
Robinson, Evan Presley, Cosomen Krout, esqs.
The southern press., 1852-04-17

SPIcY CoRREsPoSDEscE.-The subjoined let
ters were recently exchanged between the Hon
CAVE JOHNSON and the editor of the Democratic
ReuieD:
CLARKsvILLE, March Is, 1852.
DEAR SIR I'll am so much dissatisfied with
the course taken in the January and February
numbers Of the Democratic Rerie,o, that am
unwilling longer 10 be considered one of its
patrons. You will therefore discontinue II.
Should there be any balance in your books
againt me, you will please forward the account
for pay. presume, however, there Is none.
| am respectfully, your ob'dt serv't,
c. JOHNSON.
To ID. w. HOLLY, publisher of the Demo.
cratic ReUie,0, N. Y.
Hon CAVE JoHssoS-Sir: Your letter of the
18th inst. is received.
] am directed 10 say that the Repieio recog
nizes no one NJ its "patron." II Is conducted
on the principles and 10 suit the tastes and re-
qnirements Of the Democratic party Of the ma.
ton. II decidedly opposes a general restora-
lion" therefore we are not surprised at your be.
ing displeased.
We find the RerieD has been patroni,inp
you for years; your bill is SO, which we will be
glad TO receive by return mail.
Yours, respectfully,
ID. w. HOLLY, Publisher.
Democratic Rerie,o office, March, 90, 1852
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-10
FOREIGN NEWS.

The royal mail steamer A'r'"
ca arrived at New York on tho
ID inst. with Liverpool dates t"
the Goth ult. We give an ab'
stract Of the news she brings.
FRANCE.
The advices from Paris arc OF
n peaceful character The Pre-!
sident had distributed an i'm
mense number OF the Legion ot
Honor, aud had ordered large
sum of money TO be distributed
among the disabled soldiers.
Gen. Cavaignac had been lib
Grated Internationally and was
about to leave France for llOl-
land. The other incarcerated
Generals arc to be released upon
their agreement to become vol
untary exiles. Victor Hugo was
at Brussels.
The partizans Of the President
were getting up n strong feeling
in his favor, and were using ev-
cry exertion to induce all parties
to vote for him. Appearances
indicated that his majority would
exceed that OF ls4s. The gar
rison Of Metz, however, had
voted against Napoleon, and all
the scholars in the Polytechnic
school opposed him in a body,
including the young Prince de
Polignac.
The President held a levee on
the 18th, which was attended by
all the diplomatic corps, except
the American Minister.
The President takes an active
part in drawing up the new con-
stitution, but the consultative
commissioners had disagreed OH
every important point. trar
De Gruche, son Of the duke
de Grammart, has been appoints
ed minister 10 Hesse Cassel.
The department Of Police has
been raised 10 the rank Of tho
Ministry.
The late accounts state that
Gen. Cavaignac refused TO ac-
ccpl the release rendered 10 lin
unless the same favor is extend
en- TO his fellow prisoners. +
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-10

lfthc son oil a minister turns oul had
ly, some are ready 10 say it is so win
all ministers sons. E-R-,
the son ol one ol the best pastors in New
Hampshire, was fast confirming the
false proverb. He grew up, aud leis
home with no religion. All the faith.
iul instruction and prayers Of his devo-
ted parents seemed 10 fall powerless on
his rocky heart. His father on bis
deathbed, wrung with grief that his son
ha, outbravsd all parental tears and
warnings, prayed most lerSently for bis
salvation but left the world with no.
thing in him to encourage his hopes.
When ! first saw him, it was in Nor
,hern Vermont. He had married an
amiabIe lady, and lived on farm. !
gave him the tract, "Quench not the
Spirit" saying to him, that il he was
yet a stranger 10 God, he might find it
contained message for him. Atlength,
| noticed him at meeting where | was
TO preach. He had come a long distance.
AT the in,ermission, made my way to
him, and soon found that his mind was
tender; tha! his great concern was Tor
his soul.
Not many weeks aflsr, l went to see
him. He was rejoicing 10 hope, and
hi, wife vas in distress oi mind for her
self Iasked him to tell me what ava
k.ned him. He went into Tie other
room, and brought me that tract. When
| frs! read it he said, it seemed mes.
sage from God. Hs read it again and
sga,n. Then, said hr, all the warnings
and prayers Of my good old father came
before Ine. l felt that had slighted
them all. and had grieved the Holy
Spirit TO leave me Tor ever. But ! took
up my long-negl.eted Bible, and read
and begged for mercy. And now re-
joice 10 the Lord.
IN a few days, his wife loo was led to
Christ; and both rejoicsd in the grea,
salvation. They are now members oil
the church, and adorn their profession.
Brethren in the ministry, let US al
all times be furnished with tracts; af.er
having read and pondered the burning
truths they contain, let US boldly yet
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-10
AduIation Extra.

During our long residence in Psnnsyl'
vania We often had occasion TO regret, and
sometimes 10 rprove, the excessirs'prais-
es bestowed, sometimes BY Ministers on
iavorite pupils, and at other times, by
members Of churches upoa their Pastors.
II this praise was always pr'dica'ed upon
merit-tnd upon those able TO bear it
and did not 100 often give way, suddenly.
and wi,hou, sufficient cause. 10 the seve.
rest censure, the harm would be less
But, as 100 often happens, the same null
titude that one day is ready to shout "hO-
:anna'' will ere long cry "a,ray rith him,
\-rueify him." Human applause is one
: the most eranescent things on EARTH
az should always be dealt out and receir'
edilmong the followers Of Christ, with
extfNe caution, il at all.
Ware led to these remarks by reading,
in the" Christian Chronicle" "le,ter
from Lssi.burg," in which the write'
says amSg other things SO Our Presi'
dent is 'tesry man for the post assigned
him, aud VIII such man at the helm
aided by a faatyso wsll qualified for thei'
respective dutisS as ours, (Sc., &c.l can
not fail 10 be emAently successful" And
agaIn,-"These MEETINGS (,h. students
prayer mee'ings) an rendered rsry inter
ssting by the prtseneeSf DR.. MaIsOmb, &c,
We have no persons acquaintance will
Dr.. Malcomb, but we Noubt not tha. he
is sOrsIy grisved TO Such remarks ai
those above quoted, CONNECTED with biz
name in a religious paPerl Glad as we
are 10 learn that he attends 70 "stndenI'i
payer meeting" we had rniht hoard thai
those meetings were "rendere very in
,eres,ing by the presence Of" ih Master
Of Assemblies, and the rs'i'ingsot ,h.
Holy Spirit
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