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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-24

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carpets 0U yards Of ocoth. 600 single and double bed
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-24

poARDINC.--A FAMILY, OR TWO GGNTLEMRN,
- may obtain pleasant front roOm on the second noos,
with without bedroom adj niay neatly furnished at II
Chambers street Also single double rooms gento.
with full or partial board. Fine pantrie baths &a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-24

| D0ARD.-A GENTLEMAN AND HIS WIFE OR TWO
- ling gentlemen b accommodated with board,
and sccondtory front with closets, also sm1lloe
90 c6 Leonard street. Eve doors below the Society
Library, last Of Broadway.
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04
For Ire Washington T,y,gr,,,L

At a called meeting of the physicians of tho
counties OF Hampstead Pike and Sewer. held IN
Murfreesboro on Saturday the oath inst. DR. I
NJ Evans was called to the chair aud DR.. II I
Nelson appointed Secretary.
DR.. Evans then submitted the following resop-
tions expressive of the sense and object of The
meeting which were read and adopted.
Resoired, That the Medical men of the coun,;o.
of Hampstead, Pike and Sewer in the State Of
Arkansas, be and are hereby invited to attend
general convention to be held at the Court house
in Washington at o'clock on Friday the Goth of
August next to take into consideration the eyne.
diency of forming Southern State Medical Socie,,
for promoting the Scientific. literary and pecuniarv
interests Of the profession and that committee Of
seven be chosen from the profession residing in
said counties to draft resolutions to be read before
said Convention.
Resolced, That the minutes of this meeting be
published in the Washington Telegraph
On motion the following medical gentlemen
were chosen on the committee.
Dr's l. N. Jones, Benz. p. Jett, c. B. Mitchell
and p. X. Booker OF Hampstead; Dr's J. S. Bur,
and VIM: Sissel, of Sewer; and DR.. Tho's J. Con-
way, of Pike.
Adjourned
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04
Another Advocate Of the Central
Rail Road.

The following is an extract of a letter
from the venerable Bishop Andrews, of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, dated Oxford,
Ca, 23d June, and is addressed to the Edi-
tor of the Memphis and Arkansas Christian
Advocate, from which we copy. This ex-
cellent man has travelled in Arkansas, and
knows something of the want of good roads
in our State; and we are gratifed to have
his testimony in favor of first construct
ing the Central Rail Road, and, on its COM
pletion, the construction of "diverging
branches to such points as the necessities
of trade demand. Gazette d. Democrat.
"They speaking Of the people of Ar
kansas occupy country abounding in ad-
vantages, which, if properly improved, must
render it very fair portion of our inheri-
tance, fertility of soil in most portions of it,
favorable climate, favorable position, it
must, when the natural advantages are de.
veloped by the energetic enterprise of her
citizens, in carrying out their plans for Inter-
nal Improvements, which am happy to see
have been recently proposed, sustain heavy
and fourishing population But let her
citizens lay their shoulders to the Wheel
The CENTRAL Rail ROAD from Memphis
to the Texas line, is a work in which every
man, woman and child in Arkansas has an
important interest. l earnestly hope that
no sectional controversy or interest will
prevent the united, prompt and vigorous
carrying out of this great plan This once
accomplished, diverging branches will in
due time find their way wherever the neces-
sites of trade demand them Forgive this
depression, which might seem little aside
from the subject on which Methodist Bish-
op should write; but why apologize?-what
ever affects the agriculture, trade or pros
perlty of the country, interests me, because
christianity looks to the Improvement of
mankind in all the departments of social
life, and therefore whatever tends in any
measure to the improvement of society in
any respect, is deeply interesting to me-
But besides this, Brother Owen, if YOU had
been with me when l paid my first visit to
the Arkansas Conference, you might posi-
bly, think | had some personal interest in
this matter, forasmuch as l hope vet to
visit Arkansas frequently; but enough of
this
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04
Mr.. Clay's Will.

We copy the following irom the Lexington Oh
serrcr of Wednesday.
The will of Mr.. Clay was presented in Court ON
Monday last, by two of his Executors. and ordered
to be admitted to record. As everything relating
to the deceased statesman is invested with peculiar
interest at the present time, we do not suppose
that we violate any rule of propriety in briefly
statng-that the will is drawn by his own hand
and bears date July 10th, 1851; that it relates al
most entirely to the disposition of his estate among
the members Of his family, and that there is there
fore but little to invest it with public interest
The only exception to this general remark is to
be found in the provision of the will which has re-
lation to his slaves. BY that clause it is provided
that the children of his slaves born after the first
OF January. 1850, are to be liberated and sent to
Liberia, the males when they shall have arrived
at the age OF %, and the females at the age of 25
that the three years of their earnings prior to their
emancipation are to be reserved for their benefit,
for the purpose Of fitting them out for their new
homes; and that prior to their emancipation and
removal they are to be taught to read, write and
cypher The slaves in being before the LIST of
January, 1850. are bequeathed to his family
Ashland is left to Mrs. Clay, for her sole use and
benefit during her life; at her death it is to be sold
and the proceeds divided among his children
The following are the only specific devSes made
by Mr.. Clay, outside of his family:
Il give to my friend, DR.. B. W. Dudley. the
Soiu siiuii-ooS presented to me by Dr. Hunt, late
of Washington City.
Il give 20 my friend, Henry r. Duncan. my
ring containing piece of the coffin of Gen Wash
ington.
give to my friend, Dr. w. n. Mercer, my snuff
box inlaid with gold, said to have belonged to
Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia
Mrs. Lucretia, Clay this wiie) is left Executrix,
and the Hon. Thomas A. Marshall and James o.
Harrison, Esq, Executors of the will, with pro-
vision that no security shall be required of either
of them.
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

PASSAGE OF Mn. CLAY's REMAINS UP
THE HUDSON RIvER-As the steamer Sam
ia Claus, bearing the remains of Mr.. Clay
from New York to Albany, was ascending
the Hudson River on Monday, she met the
steamer Erie, when the latter stopped, low
cred her flags tolled her bells, and COM
menced firing minute guns. AS she enter
ed the Highlands. the beautiful steamer
bearing the name Of Henry Clay hove in
sight, with all her passengers standing un.
covered Both boats stopped their engines,
fired minute guns, and tolled their bells until
they had Aoated past each other. The same
scene occurred on meeting the Isaac c.
Smith. On coming near West Point boom
ing cannon reverberated from hill to hill:
the American flag on Cozzen's Hotel was
lowered at half mast; and body of Cadets
were drawn up in line and stood uncovered
At Newburgh, where grand celebration
was taking place, the remains were honor
ed by thirteen minute guns
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

A BOLD DEFENDER.-The N. Y Herald
gives in it's warmest and enthusiastic support
to Gen. Pierce. the Locofoco nominee, be-
cause it says he is opposed to River and Har-
Dor corrupt and rascany appropriations.
Opposed to all rotton and rascally West.
ern railroad speculations with the public
lands.
Opposed to a high speculative protective
tariff, under any disguise.
Oppose to the corrupt distributions of
the proceeds of the public domain among the
States.
Opposed to all useless or partial steamship
monopolies, and all corrupt contracts for the
establishment Of new lines of ocean mail
steamers.
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

The ART OF GROWING TREES FROM
CUTTNGs.-Professor Delacroix, of Besan-
con, in France, has discovered mode of
propagating from cuttings which is not only
successful in case of roses, and other plants
easy to live, but apples, pears, plums, april
cots. &c. Out of hundred cuttings put in
in June, not one but was thriving in Au-
gust, in the open air, without shade or extra
care, except watering, few times soon at
ter they were planted. His method is to
put the whole cutting in the ground bent in
the form of bow, with the centre part up,
and just on the level with the surface, at
which point there must be good point or
shoot, which is the only part exposed to the
AIR, the other being protected by the earth
from drying up, supports and gives vlgor
to the bud, which starts directly into Leaf,
and in its turn, helps the cutting to form
roots, and the whole even forms thriving
tree. The method of setting them is to
form two drills about three inches apart,
with sharp ridge between, over which bend
the cutting, and stick an end in each drill,
and cover up, and press the earth firmly.
and water freely, Cuttings should be OF
the last years growth, fresh and vigorous.
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

The following address from the young
men Of Cincinnati is to be presented to Mrs.
Clay:
To the Afflicted Widow and Others of tho
Bereaved Family of Mr.. Clay.
The Almighty Ruler of the Universe
governs all created things by immutable
laws. Hence. Gods gifts cannot be perma-
nent "but the Lord giveth and the lord ia
keith away" Jehovah in his infinite good
ness, created man. That man be gave unto
the world as the champion of universal lib.
erty; unto the American Union and the
people of this glorious Republic as defen.
der of its constitutional rights, and protector
of their civil and religious liberties, and un.
to devoted family, an atfectionate husband,
fond parent and jealous guardian and al.
though an admiiing world, an idolizing ma.
ton, and those who bore the tenderest and
most endearing relationship toward the de.
parted, could it avail, would have said to
the enemy Of mankind, Spare him. sever
not the vital cord that binds to us beacon
light, national safeguard and beloved re.
lation;'' yet the fat proceeded from heaven,
the laws of nature and omuipotence were
obeyed, and Henry Clay fell beneath the
sword of time. He has passed from the
scene of his terrestrial trials and triumphs
to one OF celestial ease, unending pesice and
infinite glory. While we are taught that
God grants boons and revokes them at His
will, we are shown that He wounds to heal,
and lacerates to restore to soundness.
He has implanted in our bosoms holy
feeling Of gratitude and reverence that ena-
bles us to say, "yet blessed be the name of
the lord. Let the bereaved family and
atfectionate eonsort Of Mr. Clay remember
that in the midst of their bereavement and
afflction they can find consolation and
hope. They can derive consolation from the
fact that not only do the intimate friends of
the deceased share their grief and pungent
agony at his death, but the prayers of a
nation, OF almost every soul beneath the fir
mament of Intelligent Christendom, are uni.
ted with theirs in behalf of the calm, peace
ful and unbroken rest for the spirit of him
who has departed. They can find hope in
the promises of the great God whose dis
pensations are inscrutablc, for the Eternal.
One has provided means whereby the father
and child. the husband and wife the brother
and sister, shall be united hereafter in the
regions of paradisian blissfulness and bands
inseparable union.
YES Clay has gone to join the throng of
lliustrious sages, immortal patriots and ven.
Grated men who surround the throne of ,Je-
hovah, and unite in paying mceasing devo-
ton to Him who has given to world, to
host OF friends, and taken from them, the
lamented dead-whose name and fame will
continue to live, and be handed down from
generation to generation, until the dawn of
eternity.
Peace be to his soul, consolation to his
widow, and perpetuity to the memory of
Henry Clay!
Fl. CLAY PATE
W. C. THROPP, Committee.
JAS p. PONDA
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

Lieutenant Herndon, U. s. Navy, arrived
at New York in the Z. s. brig Dol1jsiu.
from his long and perilous exploration of
the river Amazon. The Courier 4. En-.
quircr says;
This voyage was prosecuted under the
auspices of the Navy Department and in
connection with the designs of Lieutenant
Maury, of the National Observatory, for the
establishment of a steam COMMUNICATION,
between someone Of our southern ports and
mouth of the Para at the Amazon. Lieut.
Herndon has occupied II months in descend.
ing the waters Of this noblest of rivers and has
displayed the quiet energy of his character,
in making thorough examination of the
practical benefits which must one day accrue
to American commerce, from even partial
development of the vast resources upon its
banks"
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04
Fl. CLAY PATE.
yAS: J, J :: i :: EHRSFb: FSEB: i 8 +: Committee

The Democratic organs have had "a great
deal to say because the editor of the New
York Tribune accepts the Wing nomination
but rejects the Whig Platform. Well, don't
they know that their New York Evening
Post and their Albany Atlas and their But.
falo Republican accept the Democratic nom-
ination but reject the Democratic Platform?
And will they not see, by the following ex-
tract from the Milwaukee Democrat, that
the editor of that paper, who accepts the
Democratic nomination, rejects the Demo-
cratic Platform.-Lou JOuynaL.
with the larger portion Of the platform
adopted we have deep sympathy, but with
that part relating to the fugitive slave law
we have none and heed it but little. IF it
affords our Baltimore brethren qualification
and satisfaction to ''go through the motions
of adopting resolutions with which the par.
ty have no sympathy, we are willing, but
shall feel no more bound to endorse them
than to support resolutions in favor of land
monopoly, banking, or any other evil or
outrage.
eve go where Democratic principles lead
the way; when they disappear we cease to
follow.
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

The Massachusetts, Freesoi State Con-
vention met at Worcester on the 9Th ult.-
John p. Hale Was present The Conven-
ton adopted platform approving of Aboli-
tionism, demanding the repeal of the Fugi-
tive Slave Law, approving of internal i'm
provements, in favor CT granting lands to
actual settlers, endorsing the Kossuth doc
trine of intervention, and condemning Mr..
Fillmore's administration. Delegates were
appointed to the National Convention, at
Pittsburgh, on the sth of August, and the
Convention recommended John P. Hale for
the Presidency, and Salmon p Chase for
the Y ice Presidency
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04
Reported Difficulties between the
United States and England
BOSToN. .Julv IS

Sio4', coiy 10.
A special messenger arrived at this place
to-day, from Franklin, New Hampshire,
where Mr.. Webster is now staying, for the
Government at Washington The messen-
ger left document at the Courier office,
which that paper will publish. 1t is stated
that troubles of serious nature have sprung
up about the fisheries treaty, which are
likely to disturb the peaceful relations of
America and England. 1t is rumored in
the city that very serious difficulties have
arisen between both governments.
BosToN, July 1g.
The Courier, this morning publishes
document, dated State department, july
9th, and signed by Daniel Webster, in which
it is stated that measures have been taken
by the British Government in regard to the
American fisheries, which will completely
interrupt the business, in which New England
is SO largely interested, and cause constant
collision of an unpleasant and exciting
character, which may end in the destruction
of life, and disturb the peace of the two
countries. The whole subject will engage
the immediate attention of the Government.
the British North American coast this
month, when the seizure of the American
vessels tresspassing on the fishery will be-
gin.
Mr.. Webster and the Fisheries.
BosToN, July 90
Mr. Webster arrived at Boston to-day,
from his farm. He met Mr.. Crampton the
British Minister for the purpose of discus
sing the question, of the Nova Scotia and
Newfoundland fishermen.
New YoRK, July 24th,
A memorial has been sent to the Presi.
dent, signed by American citizens repre-.
senting the fisheries interests, who employ
twenty-one hundred vessels thirty thou
sand men and twelve millions dollars CAPT.
tai, asking for protection of their interests
by sending naval force to the North Amer
ican coast.
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

WARS HIS NAME-The Vincennes
Sentinel has the following item in relation
to the Democratic nominee for the Presi-
dency:
''Gen. John A. Pierce, of New Hamp-
shire, is the unanimous nominee of the Con-
vention. A better nomination it is not pos
siblc to have made
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

~We received with the accompani-
ment from the plantation of Dr. James H.
Walker, of this county, specimen of a cot
ton stock. which surpasses anything of the
kind we have ever seen. 1T is part of a
stock, 10 OF II inches i'll length, and contains
a larger number of fully developed bolls
than we have ever noticed on a similar
stem.
The Doctor calls it the Scott Cluster y
and it certainly is a rare specimen of the
cluster variety. If his whole crop is equal
to this sample, his prospects for bountiful
yield are nearly equal to ''Old Chippewa's'
prospects Of election
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04
The Testimony of an Enemy.

There may be some, but the number is
few, who are still .keptical, or slow of belief
in the orthodoxy or soundness of Gen. Scott
upon the Fugitive Slave Law question:
Gen. Scott has publicly declared that he
was active and instrumental in getting ths
law, and the other measure composing the
Compromise, passed and in confirmation
of this declaration we have the all-suficent,
conclusive testimony of one of the Demo-
cratic Representatives from Connecticut,
Gov. Cleveland, follower of Pierce and
King. In his speech, on the Homestead
bill, (April last,) that gentleman said:
Gen, Scott was, by Mr., Fillmore, placed
temporarily at the bead of the War Depart
ment, and, in that position, coupled with his
great military fame, was able to, and did,
exert powerful influence in favor of these
Compromise measures
| desire to do justice to The man who has
been arraigned here, and charged with hos
tility to these measures, or at least that he
did not, or does not, commit himself in favor
of them. Justice to that distinguished
Wing requires of me that | should say he
could not have done mere. He was as ac-
tive a man as could be found in getting these
Compromise measures passed. was here,
and beard from every quarter that General
Scott was as active and energetic in his eff
forts aBy man in Washington, and never
did man labor harder than Gen. Scott to-
prevail upon the Freesoil members of the
Wing party to abandon their position, and
adopt the Compromise as measure of the
new administration.
Il n
These measures were passed mainly
through the influence of Clay, Fillmore,
Webster, Scott, Foote and Cobb. These
were the men who carried them through
and every man who was in the last Congress
knows it."
So in his speech on the 3rd of February,
Mr.. Cabell, of Florida, stated of his own
knowledge that General Scott "exerted bis
personal influence to the utmost to effect the
passage of the Compromise measures"
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

SAFETY OF CAPTAIN Marcy AND HIS
CoMMANp.-A letter dated Fort Smith,
July 25th, to the Editor of the ''Arkansas
Wing brings the gratifying and cheering
intelligence of the safety of Capt. Marcy
and his party. This intelligence, which was
brought to Fort Smith by express from Fort
Arbuckle, fulsifes the reports of The Waco
chief--upon whose statements, made to the
officer stationed at that place, the former
account OF the destruction of the entire
command of Captain Marcy by the Canaan
chss was founded. This is indeed cheering
news.
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

SuccEsrIvE.-In alluding to General
Pierce, the Springfield (Mass.) Republican
says the complete history of the country
could be written without the use of his name.
But what kind Of history of the United
States would that be with Gen. SCOTS omit.
ted!
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

A very enthusiastic ratification meeting,
favor of Scott and Graham, was held at
Montgomery, Alabama, on the 9th inst
Hon. j. e. Belser, democrat, addressed
the assemblage, and declared himself for
Scott and Graham
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

TEN SEAMEN TO BE HUNG.-Twelve
men, who belonged to the American ship
Herald, have been tried for the murler OF
Capt. Lawson and others, in the streets Of
Alien, China Ten had been found guilty
and sentenced to death
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

The Pierce and King Club No. L." of
Boston, refused to pass resolutions express
i've Of regret at the death of Henry Clay,
Resolutions were offered, discussed and with.
drawn-so says the Atlas
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

The Campaign Republic" is the title of
a weekly paper which has been started in
New Orleans to support the election Of Gen
Scott. 1t is edited by II. E. johnson, and
will prove a material aid' in the coming
contest to the Wing candidates.
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

We publish to-day, by request, the Con-
stitution and Laws of the Lafayette County
Industrial Association
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

J. b. Sandefur reelected Sheriff.-D. Block,
Treasurer, and Pate. Coroner.
4. Block: d. E. Williams. Allen. Johnson Moss,
and Purdom: were elected Magistrates of Ozan
Township, and w. v: King, Constable.
PIKE COUNTY.
Reported majority for Conway Kelly elected
Representative. and Owen Clerk.
SEVER COUNTY-PARAcL1rTA
SENATE.
HdWkins:. Sd
AhSAAuceiy, ......... l%.
BRow STowN.
,y SoitN dg,. ID.
SMlthsOn,. 20.
r - SENATE.
I'D" hius. ~,
CLARK COUNTY-TERRENoIR TOWNSHIP
conway. .............. .23
Smithson.. ........2 D
ANTOINE TOWNSHIP.
SlnltnSOn. .......... 10
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04
FOR PRESIDENT,
GEN. WINFIELD SCOTT.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
WILLIAM A. GRAHAM: Z

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS FOR I85T.
CIV. UNDERHILL, of Crittenden County.
PIX. ..ROUNSAVlLLE, of Washita Go.
w. ID. REAGAN, of Washington Co.
F. w. TRAPNALL, of Pulaski County
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04
Election Returns.
HEMPSTEAD COUNTY.

We publish below the returns ut the election in
this county, as far as they have been received
!ett and Maddux are doubtless elected to the leg
islature. Smithsons majority in the county will
be between $50 and 900,
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

ANOTHER PRESIDENTIAL TIcKET--The
Southern Rights party of Barbour county,
Ala, have nominated Gen John A. Quit
man, for President. and Hon T. J.. Cling
man, for Vice President But whilst they
indicate this as their nomination, they pledge
themselves to support any separate South
ern Rights ticket, which the Convention, to
meet at Montgomery, on Monday next, may
nominate. They claim the right to run
these candidates. "even in the face of Ger.
tain defeat - without reference to their per-
sonal wishes"
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

THE SIGNAL-We have received the
first and second numbers of the Signal, :"
a Wing campaign paper published at Wash
ington city, by Geo. S. Gideon. The num-
bers before us are valuable and interesting
The friends of the cause should send on
their orders. Price, single copies, for the
campaign 80 cents-5 copies for 81; 80
copies for SO, or fifty for SIS.
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

ODD FELLOWSHIP IN PENNSYLVANIA
There exist. at present, 455 lodges in that
State. During the term of six months
ending Dec. 13, 1852, there were initiated
J l62 members
Washington telegraph., 1852-08-04

A telegraphic despatch from Washington
to the n. Y. Herald states that all the
Southern members, with the exception of
Messrs. Toombs and Stephens, will in a very
short time wheel into line, and support the
nominations of Scott, Graham and the plat.
form