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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-01

United States The people Of the United States blessed
and prosperous themselves in the enjoyment Of free and
liberal institutions Of government, fail TO re-
gard with lively interest and sympathy whatever move
ment change in any country appears to have for Its
tees for freedom. And these sentiments naturally
dsepened towards sister republic the continent
Between free neighboring powers founded and admins
tered on such principles II is the dictate well OF pro.
prety as of enlightened national policy TO draw closely
and establish firmly the bonds of friendship and good
understanding. Actuated by such considerations, the
President OF the United States has instructed pre-
sent the necessary powers conferred for that
purpose to cooperate jointly with the excellent and dis
tnguished representative OF the United States already
accredited TO this government 1t hoped that this
cial mission on which your Excellency will perceive
by my credentials, sent while honored by my go
yernment with high diplomatic position at another
court and this association of that gentleman in the trust
win be regarded eyincing at the time the salts
faction Of the President with his course and an srdent
desire to maintain unmpared and to strengthen further
the friendly relations now so happily existing between
the two counties s.
To which the Provisional Director made the fol-
lowing appropriate reply
Mr. Mirister-The Argentine Republic has always be-
held in the people Of the United States touching exam.
pie of what importance liberal institutions to its pros
perity and sggrandizement. 1t has beheld 1t with the
American family On that account and from the denti-
ty Of its principles with those that the Argentine
Confederation it has always merited from the latter
special Iteration The political change that ef
fscted on the memorable Sd of February, had no
other object than to render effective the liberal
ration of its independence The government Of the Con-
federation with special pleasure the interest where
with the United States desire to draw closer and closer
the friendly relations that founded on perfect
formty Of social institutions and receives proof OF
said interest, the fact Of important mission having
been conded to your Exce ncy, who has merited the
confidence Of high political position another Anne
rcsn The association with your Exceency
Of the very worthy rep sentative Of the United States in
this republic motive Of satisfaction to its govern
ment 1t will always afford me satisfaction, Mr.. Mi
mister to render available my social position that the
union Of the Argentine Confederation with the United
States Of North America may daily be drawn closer for
the reciprocal benefit of the two countries.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-01

ARRvAL EmiGRAsTs WirnS THE L.sT QuARrER.--
The number Of passengers which arrived az San francisco
by reported by the captau OF steamers and sail
ing vessels amounted in July Al August 900 Sep
TENDER t2ltota for the quarter lss2s 1t will be seen
that the number Of arrivals is largely decreasing
in September only about one-fouth many in July
The emigration from China appears TO have ceased
trely. The arrivals from that country In July were
5Go4, August 23si, September only Stota Tor the
quarter 6eSl An unusually large number Of passengers
from the Atlantic States direct around the Horn
in July $50, in August 1.18i In September 7I4-total
for the quarter 212S The emigration the plains
which j. not negded In this estimate has been pouring
into the frontier towns during the present month 1t
will be e think to x the number arriving BIZ that
route during September a. 600 which added TO the
rivals by sea would amount TO 42l for September and
~ SIS tor the quarter
CHINESE NrcHAMcs.--The granite walls OF PARROTS
magnificent lldipg on the corner OF California and
Montgomery streets have been completed and pumbsr
Of Chneee wofkmen are now engaged In dressing the
ttone. They anse IL and with chsels cut 70 until IL
looks white aud smooth marble Tley appear 10 be
very Industrious and cheerfu-rather GLOW and cscua
but sure An Anglo saxon could with pei feet
perform twice the Of Species OF hard labor
Something could be learned from thec in the way of
making sosods for buildings The one nov used by them
being simple and substantial and with little danger Of
giving way California. Oct i.
UNITED STATS TnooPs NORTHERN FaoxrTcR -
The STATE Journal contains correspondence between
Gov Beler and Gen Hitchcock Gov IL cali, attention
10 the exposed condition OF the settlements OF sikiyou
and asking military force 20 protect them Gen re.
plies that he has despatched Major Fitzgerald TO Yreka
and It's neghborhood with eighty mounted men. Col.
George Wright Of the 4th Infantry has been assigned to
the command In the northern district where he will
have four companies under his command including two
companies Of Dragons.
ErTEssryr FoKaeve Tho horses longing to the
mand OF Major Fitzgerald, now In Sacramento, we're
turned cut TO grsze fhort distance below the city
During the night they destroyed the garden OF Mr. D.
seipy, and committee sonsiting Of Gen. Winn Css.
Fowler ana Cieal 10 whom the itter referred
ported 70 ALLOW the Of $4,000 Mr. sslsy proceeded
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NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS.
From the Valparaiso Reporter, Sept. II

In las. numbers published list Of the different
articles and their value Of country produce and specie
RENTED foreign nations during the first six months Of
The present year We now join an extract Of the pro-
portion Of OF these articles which has fallen to the
share Of the prrcpa six countries with which hold
commercial relations. viz; England Frauce Germany
United States, California and Peru. We give the fol-
lnui
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Several fires suspected to have been the work Of an In
cendary have recently occurred at Pensacola suspcions
are entertained that man named Woodbins the guilty
party, and reward Of i've hundred dollars he's BEEN
offered for his apprehension. Considerable excitement
prevails, and the people busy in organizing fire and
patrol con panies
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EXECUTION I'M SUFFOLK COUNTY.
Some Account Of the Crime and the Criminal.

HIS Eccentric Conduct In Jail-Attempt to
Starve misunderstanding Hardihood
and Pablic Denial OF Guilt To the Last
Private Confession-Letters to
His Associates
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Execution of the Notorious Yankee jun
His Ul Ing Speech. &c.

correspondent of the San Francisco Herald, writing
from San Diego September IS gives the following account
Of the execution OF the notorious Yankee jim -
You aware that Yankee jim sentenced to be
hung this day between the hours of ten and three o'clock
Yesterday morning Padre Juan, the resident priest
companied by large number Of Mexican ladies' aud
dressed in full canopcas called at the prisoners cell and
after hour spent in prayer and Confession the prisoner
received the sacrament. Last evening hada long
veration with yankee He says he Is native Of the
British province Of Nova Scotia that he a resident
Of this country long antelo to the discovery Of the gold
ines: that he has harmed and that he Is
about fall victim prejudice; that he is not guilty
Of the crime Of which he has been convicted and he has
forgiven his enemies and viii die as he has lived, bave
lie very int igent. speaking fuently and with
ease, half dozen different languages. ~ gnkss'
executed at two o'clock The oSd present not
great The prisoner addressed the crowd follows 81
die an innocent man am not guilty of the crime Of
which have been convicted my trial has not been fair
one; the judge did act right have word say
the subject Of vigilance committees and the escs flow.
ing from them the results that san Francisco has
been burned twice and stockton consequence OF
the hanging OF in that place; aud the that
helped to fire Stockton living in san Diego coun'
tyi Casting significant look at OF the crowd Il
have always been friend to the Aner sans, and have
done more good in life time than injury. an in-
nocent man and bid you all good byen Here the sheriff
drove of, leaving the prisoner Suspended choking in the
just before leaving his cell and wAili the sheriff
binding his arms behind him Jim said "D-n you, yoa
don't know anything about hanging men; let me show
you1 just previous to being swung oil the ehsrif
deayored to adjust the knot under the right Jim
marked Slew IL around the other side " A the
gon started he seemed to wilt with fear and exclaimed
: Oh, God have got to die.'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-01

70 Dsnsis = draw The ameuzt fsn The United States
QuazternastW Il h not known whether he succeeded
nat
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On lGurS0ay morning, JOnn Cidrh, thS
Sheriff. arrived from his residence at Greenport, and
the preparations for the execution were completed.
In a small yard adjoining the Jail a gnlloTs was
erected precisely after the model of those used in
New York, of great strength, but Of plain pine
wood; and boarding being placed in the front and
to the height Of about twenty FIVE feet, space
little more than sufficient for the occasion was en-
closed, completely screened from the view Of the
merely idle or morbidly curious gazer.
prisoner, and remarking his time was short, he
Replied It's none too short; wish it was come"
To n clergyman. however, he said 1T was so short
that he wanted it all to himself" He was strangely
DESTROYS OF solitude, and, at his own request, re-
manned alopo all night
Our reporter visited him in the cell on Thursday
afternoon, and again on the morning OF the day
which WAS to close his earthly being, lie was
politely afforded this opportunity by the Sheriff,
wretchcd creature positively startling; to the
fret summons he merely replied he was all rign.,;
On one gentleman asking--"Do you not knoN me
he replied, 'Oh! yes, Mr. u and came 10,
Of sad wreck His tall form was wasted, ana L;s
weakness was visible. He had nothing on put ms ns
shirt and trowsers and the latter were trnod insde
ont His BAR nails a @d ,b sa color Of his skin had
beeome nearly yellow To begin with his head, the
hair. being psrt)y of the wooly and partly indian
kind, had attained greas isngsns ana oL h, "a
mmense ard bushy circle round his head, while his
hiact bea,d nearly reached his breast; his nails
wa,n psarlv an inch in length, and his hand was
more like kites claw than portion OF any human
being. The whole picture was 10 fact, rather tnat
~ snme wild animal and were 1t not for the ex-
preston Of the eye, which was rather that OF craft
han madness, II would not be possible to conceive
Won were looking ut human or a rational creature.
The cad reality was, however, too apparent, as
surveyed his visitors with an air Of indifference not
altogether unmixei with natural and deferential
respect .fSr some. "wsD, Mr. IT," said be,
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cord. Some of the spectators averted their eyes;
but his retained their fixed glance, until the cap
was pulled down. A broad axe was handed to the
Sheriff, and the blow was struck which severed the
retaining rope and tie thread of the unfortunate
mans life at the same instant. With few con-
vulsive heavings, bat no violent struggle, he passed
into eternity.
The following gentlemen attended as the Witness
es, required by the statute:-Albert Rogers, Henry
Gardiner, and John Rose, of Southampton; John
II Smith, and John NJ Syezy, of Brookhaven;
Walter Scudder. of Islip; Gilbert CARL, and Ed
ward Floyd, of Huntingdon; Orlando H. Gardiner,
of Smithtown; Samuel Phillips, Henry II. Terry,
and James Clark. of Southold; and Austin Rose, Of
Soutbampton--all of whom signed the prescribed
certificate, and handedit TO the County Clerk, vino
was also present.
The clergymen in attendance were the Rcverends
Dir Clark Lockwood, and G. Lockwood, both
pastors Of Cor gregati0nal churches in this neigh
borhood. and the ply sicians were Benjamin ID. Car
penter, N. D., and Richard W. Benjamin, Al. d.
LETTER TO AN OLD ASSOCIATE DICTATED BY THE
CONVICT.
We are further indebted to the Sheriff Tor a copy
Of the following letter, the original having been
duly forwarded. There were one or two ethers,
which we're of like import, and Of no peculiar in
terest otherwise,
The following is to another colored man, and was
written by the Rev. MIR Lockwood, at the prison.
RrvxnnrAp, October To- 1852
few lines dictated BY Charles soudder whs lies In
prison awaiting his for the crime Of murder to
yon msn with whom be has, he says associated much
NV Friend David II am here shut out OF society and
in prison nnd expect to die soon My time j. short
wish to give you word OF advice. We have bsen much
together Often have done wrong things; and now
MS YOU see my miserable end take word Of caution from
me. and avoid bad company. Drink no more liquor.
Fight aud quarrel no which both of have done
too much ard brought misery and trouble Your mother
Is good Religious woman. advise you to follow her
example and advice, and you will be much better of
Don't tear this letter but let your mother read It,
wish 70 say wish you all to do well tho whole family
expect never to see you again. SO good bye!
CHARLES SJUDDER.
DAVID CosKL,N, Jamaica, l., l.
HIS BURIAL IN A CHRISTIAN COUNTRY.
The prisoner had expressed wish to be buried in
the churchyard Of the Presby terrain or Congrega-
tional church, where his brothers remains were
Deposited; but the trustees could not suffer such
pollution and Mr.. John Martin having given piece
Of ground for the purpose short distance from the
town, the body was inferred there ia the afternooa
without any funeral ceremony or rites whatever!
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Hon. Henry Clay's Letter of Resigna
ton.

The following is the letter of the
Hon. Henry Clay, as it was read in both
Houses Of the kentucky Legislature on
the 23rd ult.
AsHlNGToN, Dec. II, 1851
10 the General Hsssm1ly Of keun cty:
When YOU did the honor to confer
on me the appointment of Senator
from Kentucky, which now hold, in
accepting it did not intend or expect
to serve the entire term Of six wears. |
had previously retired, finally, as SUP
posed, from that body, but out of tie
territorial acquisition resulting from the
war with Mexico, momentcus questions
arose, seriously mrnacing the harmony
and peace, if not the integrity of the
Union, felt if to be my duty TO return
again to the Sena'e, and to contribute
my humble aid by an amicable settle
ment ofthose questions, to avert the Ca
lamitics with which we were thr+ atsn-
ed. Such a settlement was attcmuteA
during he last Congress, is now in pro.
gress Of execution, and trust and hove
will accomplish all the good that could
be expected from any great measure
adopted 10 heal national divisions and
luminosity, which has risen to such an
alarming height.
On the approach Of the present Con-
greSS, it was with much htSitation, pro-
ceeding partly from my feeble state of
health, that concluded to return for the
last time to the Senate; but have no
thought of ever again taking a seat in
that body after the close of the present
session. Having come to this deterni-
nation, | consider it incumbent on me
to place II in the power Of the General
Assembly to appoint my sue, ssor du-
ring its present session. do, there
fore, hereby resign the Office of a >ena-
tor of the United States from the State
of kentucky; this, my resignati on, TO
take effect on the first Monday IN Sep.
ienber 1882.
In disSolving this official relation in
which stand to the General Assembly,
cannot torhear renewing an expression
OF my great Obligations and INV profound
gratitude for the many distinguished and
gratifying proofs which it has given to
me OF Its confidence and attachment.
| have the honor to be, with the high.
est respect, your faithful and obedient
sef' I, II. CLAY.
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Novel attraction.

The subscribers 10 SAHTAIN's MAGAZINE will
receive, with the February Number, highly
finished and beautiful representation of
NEN C.7PITOL .4T J.. DISTINCTION,
Engraved on steel in the lire Manner and nv
special permission, direct from the authentic
government plans.
This superb huiidin@, when completed con-
I"InIab'y with Tie adopted designs. as ,lown IN
Tia" en2ravin.S, VIII be Cne o! The most magnih-
cent structures in The world. ard altogether
worthy OLA great and powerful nation. 1t rivals
IN "'and"ur and VAS nt s. the famous ediiices of
III" Russian amtucla al al 81. Peter burg, while
II surla>scs them in e!e gancc Of design and ru-
ri'y OF taste.
Besides the large engraving on steel, the ac-
company in" descriptive article will be suitably
illustrated by other engraved views Of this noble
pile Of architectural beauty.
The sane number will contain also the PROM
iscd engraving on STEEL of Blanchard's great
picture, representing
CO'mmjus and his companions attending the first
C'Tis.iaa Religious Ceremonies in The New World.
These two plates are of themselves worth a
YEARS. subscription 10 the Magazine, and those
wishing To secure them shouli send their sub
,criptlon and address without delay. All POST
masters arc agents. Subscriptions received at
his office. JJap 3
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focal "c1mall Gulk."
IReported for The Gee | Whig.l

UTOn taking our pen to prepare
something for this column-all of our
Reporters having been rcmiss in duty
we are told by the printers there is 'copv
enough" 1t so happens this week that
there were many little things out of
which items might have been pleasantly
spun FOR this light but popular depart
ment. The breaking in of the New
lear-and what clear delightful morn
ing it was-would have afforded one,
The evening before, dense fog hung all
over the landscape, but heavy shower
during the night, dispcllcd it, ard the
sun rose, January 1st, 1852. as bright
and beautiful as though it were morn
ing in May. We passed out by the
roadside and the creek-the red birds
were merrily whistling in the thickets
and hedges, and every little chipping
sparrow that hoped in our path seemed
feJo'ceo' 1t was Happy New \ ear to
them all:-and here, as we'll as in anv
other place, we wish a Happy New
Year to all our readers, correspondents
and friends.
Another thing would have formed an
artlcle-the passing by THE great X os-
suth. A number Of boys and men too,
crowded around the car in which he
passed On last Saturday, and eagerly
took him by the hand. He made some
fine remarks to the boys, which we
might have given, but there is no chance.
Next week we will try 4irr+ not forget
till too late, the column of Small Talk
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-01-03
New Books, SC.

peL.g,oo ofCno5oy, W. Iosto
refarred 70 h;s wor,, -, pnas;1ant
H;tcbcocl, Of A,,bor., Co,i,-a s;,as
then wa b,vo ,,;vnn = . ha,, a;
t;on and find :, 70 ha t..,. "r,
,' I.'., "''N ''' It ~ oe " p''N OF feat
in every INTELLIGENT r,n;l. NJ An;
So, viii - r'',. J,,.s aa, 49,.
'",' o''' Va o"' VII
~,"' "'''' '"' WORK. ana we nope many
OF them NAY purchase il. 1t treats OF
many important subjects. about which
too lj-ieis known.
..,,...,....., :,
,,., ',,''' '''"- ,'''s '"I January;
,s'Il''&eF . o"hsFid, publishers, New
1oTN. A very excellent number.
Among its Illustrations is n,rtro;t IF
hossuth Of his w;fo and oh;l,,..n ..l
ortbs moot stas,a.1 NV: .''''''e"' anu
vi. i'''' S'o''0'''' Inns work IS one
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-01-03
DISSOLUTION.

TIE Partnership heretofore existing between
the Undersigned, under the name If Rowland
& Phillips, was dis Owed BY mutual consent. On
the lSt inst Persons having claims a. aims, the
firm will please present them, and those indcbt-
Ell are requested 10 call and stllle their accounts
without delay. Either oflhe late Partners will
attend TO the closing OF the business.
j. H. ROWLAND,
WIN. PHILLIPS.
The business will be continued by
J. II. ROWLAND.
Port De post, Jan 3rd, 1852 w
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k'GEs RENT.

s-sS Dwelling House, CARTWRIGHT
EMIT aud Blacksmith Shop. CHE latter
AsSi!sI To be huIl between now and
e. - ~ Sprlng,) with .tablr. carracc
hruS', and live acres nt land attached, situated
AT the Frenrhtown Rail Re ad, on the road from
fihton 10 Oldtt wn. The stand is an excellent
enc for business, and the rent will be low TO q
good tenant. Apply 10
DAVIDSON d. IEARCE.
Jan Bird 80 3w'
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IGe nlarkrts.
Reported for the Baltimore SIM.

BALTIMORE MARKET. Jan l. - a
flour market is firm. Sales to-day 81
1,4OO bbls. Howard street brands at 81.
Also, yesterday af ernoon, 1000 bbls.
at the some price. Sales to-day of
600 bbls' City Mills at $4. Rye -four
3,75 1881. Corn meal 3 1914
per bbl
GRAIN AND SEEDs.-The receipts of
Gain are very moderate. We note
small sales Of good to prime red Wheat
at 81 SO cents; white wheat 90 e6
cents, and such as is suitable Tor family
-four es cents to 81 per bushel. Rive
~ cents. White Corn 81 cents, and
y'lEow - IS cents. Oats 80 a 81
cents per bushc. Sales of Cloverseed
at 49, 50 Per bushel. Timothy $3.50
and flaNseed ) 10 per bushel.
HiLNiNGroN MARKET, Jan. I.
W near riour, $4,s7 4,62,
White Wheat, 90
Red Wheat, S.
Oats, 80
tIaXsecd, 800
Corn, 5s
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TO ri Mt.

A FARM contsning about eighty acres, situ-
IL atcd nrar the Union Meeting House, and
four miles from Elklon. The Improvements
are new and commodious Dwelling, with n
well of superior wafer at the door. a barn. and
other ont-hutilthCs. For further particulars in
quirc of the subscriber ar Ncrlh Fast.
Dec 10 st JAMES CRAWFORD.
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PlrrsBURG, Dec. 30.-Nayigation has
opened at this rl &c, and the RIVER is RI
sing rapidly, villa seven feet of water
in the channel.
Steamers are preparing to leave for
the lower ports. The weather is clear
and warm.
The Steamer Skipper, and a new boat
not yet finished, have been DESTROYED
by the ice. A number Of flat boats have
also been destroyed.
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TEACHER yvANTu.Bs.

A Teacher j. wanted TO take the School at
E'Se Bank. Oh ck Meeting Hcuse, Cecil Co.,
Mi.,) recommendation fer Temperance and
Morality Wall be required. persons applying can
a','teos tie subscriber. Iy order 9Th" Beard.
ELLIS 6. CHANDLER,
Jan 3 80 ct SER
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THE UNDERSIGNED having taken TIE stand
formerly occupied by Graham & Allrilgc, will
coI,tln,e the .tnve and Tin business in all its
branches, a the cd stand in Elhron, where they
inlcnd to Keep an excellent assortment Of goods,
which VIII b" soil nj the lowest prices. The
public are invited to examine lhcir stock hs fore
purchasing clsr where. ALDRlDGE & co.
Elkton, Jan 5, 81
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4 STORE HOUSE AND DWELElNG-on
"A reasonable lcrms--ni Fair Hill. Cecir Co.,
Md. Enquire Of the subscriber.
Also number ofyalnabfe Building Lots for
sale on reasonable terms.
Dec l3 If PETER STAATS.
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CARPET FAcToRy.-We understand
that an extensive manufaciory of ingram
carpetings is about to be established at
the old Garrett Factory, (now Sent
man's,) OIL the Big Elk creek in this
county.