The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-01
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BY IELEGNAFH.
Movsmsnts or General Scott. e.
LrxIsaTos, KENTUCKY, September 3O.-Gene-
raj Scott left Paris yesterday. He bad spent all
the morning beneath the burning sun examining
the cattle, &C., and was much atigued. He
reached the neighborhood of Lexington about five
o'clock, and was met by General Leslie Coombs,
and deputation of the citzens, who induced him
to descend from his carriage and enter the town on
horseback. On reaching the city. General Coombs
welcomed him in brief speech. General Scott
replied, thanking the ctizens for their warm re-.
ception, but excusing himself from making
lengthy address on the plea of excessive fatigue
In the course Of his speech he alluded touching
ly to Mr.. Clay's death, and was evidently much
affected. "His warm personal friend" he said,
81 am here almost in sight of the venerated shades
OF Ashland and Last resting place Of the great
est Of American statesmen. To stand on such
spot must be sufficient to affect any one acquaint.
ed with the public character and private virtues Of
that great man. How much more deeply, then,
must IL touch the feelings ofone who had known him
intimately, and who, with him, had been COLA
borer in the cause Of his country" He concluded
with a more extended culogy upon the life and
services of Mr.. Clay, and retired amid loud ap-
plause.
General Wool was also called upon, and made q
brief speech, abiding to Mr.. Clay, and thanking
the citizens for the kindness with which they had
treated himself and chief during their progr
through Kentucky.
The crowd was not very large, owing to the fact
that nearly all the citizens of the place and the
farmers of the surrounding country had gone to the
Paris Fair. The reception however was warm; and
at night bonfres were lighted and portion Of the
town illuminated.
General Scott will leave at o'clock this after.
noon for Frankfort route for Louisville. He
will remain at Frankfort over night. He 10 much
fatgued this morning, but in pretty good health
Mr. Crittsnden's Eulogy ON Henry Clay.
LOUISVILLE, September 30.-A very large audi
ence attended here yesterday to hear Mr.. Critten-
deus eulogy on Henry Clay. All sexes, ages aud
sizes were present. When the eloquent orator
arose every ear attentive TO his voice sol
emn and death like silence prevailed. He spoke
of the exalted virtues CT the lamented patriot in
strain of burning and touching eioquence, which
softened every heart and melted almost every eye
present to tears brief and striking history OF
the illustrious dead given of the mont satisfac-
tory character. Never, perhaps, in the history OF
Kentucky, has there been presented an Grafton 40
full of interest. The memory and noble deeds Of
the great statesman impressed upon all hearts;
emotions of grief. To attempt q synopsis Of this
beautiful eulogy or description ofthe scene, even
in the most glowing language, would detract from
the reality and do injustice to occasion 80 full
Of interest.
E,caps Of Large Number Of Slauss.
MAysvlLLE, KY, September 27.-Thirty- one
Dover, escaped to Ohio last night. They were
traced to Ripley, the river, and were pursued
by their owners and others from this side. The
clothes taken by the slaves were concealed IN a
yard, and the pursuers were refused q warrant to
search the house in which it was supposed most Of
the slaves were hid. Five. who had continued on,
were pursued by their masters, and three captured
They are expected to be brought over tonight.
The negroes Of Ripley assisted in numbers, armed
with guns, and surrounded the hotel where the
Kentuckians stopped. Fears entertained Of a
there ON the watch, and arc determined to recover
the slaves Much dignation is felt here beca use
the authorities OF Ripley refused to assist the mas
ters BY granting warrants.
From Suit Lake and Santa Fy.
LOUISVILLE, September 29.-The Salt Lake mail
reached Independence the 9Th, but it contained
very little news of interest. Every thing remained
Consequence Of the assembling Of some bands Of
Indians for interviews with the agents Of the Gov
eminent, and the reception of presents.
Major Fitzpatrick is daily looked for at Fort
The mail from Santa Fe arrived at Independence
the Goth. Governor Lowe had arrived, and
great hopes were entertained that he would be able
to restore peace and quiet Colonel sumner hao
returned TO Albuquerque.
Business at Santa Fe was dull; heavy four
quarter brown domestcs were selling at l0l cents,
and 23-inch beached domestics l04 to ii cent?.
Coliison on the Hudson.
ALBANY, September 3O-The steamer Rip Van
Wrinkle was run into on her passage up last night
BY the sloop New Yonker'' breaking on her t9s
raking the guards, braces, and padde-boxes OF the
steamer.
Markets.
New Yopx, September 3d. Business in all de-
partments 10 active. Stocks are firm. Govern
ment 6's, 1868, 1881 q 1852. Sales of Canton Com.
pany at 81; Erie S6s. Exchange on London lO3
Piled.
The supply of -four is light; holders firm, and
prices advancing. Sales of 4 900 barrels at 81 A
- so for State brands, and 81 81 - 10 for
Cornmeal and rye -four as last quoted.
AThe supply of grain 10 diminishing, and wheat 10
firm. Sales of 10000 bushels Southern red at 95
cents. and of Michigan white at 100 cents; Gene
Corn armer. Sales of $1,000 bushels mixed at
II O 70 cents. '..
Oats - IS cents Rye IS cents;
Sls; prime SIC rs; bacon quiet; lard, in barrels
ia cents.
Cotton is dull, and prices slightly dropping;
sales small. Whisky 24& 25 cents.
PHILADELPHIA, September 30.-Sales of United
States Sc, 1867, at 1881. Pennsylvania 6's, g.
Flour is steady, but not active. Sales Of COM
mon shipping brands at SO 81.
Rye -four So rs. Cornmeal So so. Sales Of
red wheat at 81 q 96 cents; white do 81 los
cents. Sales ofyellow corn at y q cents; white
10 cents. Oats IS a SO cents. Rye Is cents.
LOCAL MATT Frs.