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The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-02-19

From an article in the Republic Of yesterday,
under this caption, it appears that its file leaders
are plucking up spirit. Reading the Republic
without knowledge of its party bias, for weeks
past, any one would have supposed It to be
Democratic print SO much was said about De-
moor, Cyl and so little of the Plans purposes, and
position Of the Wing party. But new light
dawns upon the darkness that environed il, since
Mr. FILLMORE has allowed himself TO be pressed
into service once more, and his special organ
takes heart Of hope, and sounds the rallying cry,
for all the faithful.
Yet so accustomed is the editor to specializing
on Democratic dissensions, rather than Wing
harmones, that the whole Of this editorial, in
stead of showing Wing afinities, harps on
Democratic differences, needless or forgetful of
the existence Of precisely similar differences in
the ranks Of its own party.
The attempt to make capital out of the pro-
ceedings Of the two cpucuses, is about equal in
force to the claim set up for Mr.. FILLMORE and
his friends Of prior right to the Compromise
while the idea Of INVITING the Democracy with
coalitions with the Abolitionists, in view Of
equally open and shameless coalitions through
out the North between that faction and the
Wings, argues want of memory that is affecting.
! The assertion that the Democratic party car
red the late elections in many of the States, be-
cause their candidates were supposed to be more
friendly than those of the Wings to the policy
of Mr.. FILLMORE, in regard to the measures of
the late Adjustment" is not only contradicted
by the facts, but also involves contradiction.
In one breath, the editor claims the Com
promise as the cardinal point of faith v it'll the
true Wings, the browning merit of the FILL
MORE Wing Administration. In the next, be
gravely assumes as fact that the Wings were
defeated in several States, because the masses
believed the Democrats to be the best Com
promise men. The two assertions are utterly
incompatible ard if examined and analysed, il
will be seen that both are incorrect Reliance
on the dissensions of an opponent may be just,
when an unbroken line is presented by your
own forces But such is not the case in this
instance -forif the Democratic party be split by
sectional divisions, the Wing is perfectly frac-
tional at the present time. With three North
ern and no Southern candidate in the field, the
adherents Of each inimical to the other, the
prospects of the Wing party" are hazy as yet,
TO say the least of it,
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-02-19

CorToS SALEs.-WnmER e. SmrTH's Euro
pean Times Of the Gath ult, states that decis
ION mao been recently pronounced by the presi.
dent and v'ce-president Of commercial associa.
hon' affecting the interests Of those operators in
cotton wool who buy and sell 70 arrive. A
question was submitted 10 the above named
gentlemen as to whose is the liability Of putting
into condition suitable for delivery 70 q con.
sumner such cotton as may have sold t0.arrve.
the terms Of delivery by the seller Being from
ships side, with customary allowances. The
liability in question was pronounced to be upon
the buyer.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-02-19
Dreadful Accident on the Erie Railroad.

New YORK, February l7-This morning. at
six o'clock, the express night train on the Erie
railroad was passing Binghampton, one of the
axles OF the hindmost car broke. when the car
and passengers were precipitated down an en-
bankmcnt, thirty.ive feet, into the river Della.
ware. VI INC passengers, twenty-six were
drawn out alive, but all wer, more or less in.
jured. Charles Hyatt, Of Wolcott, New York.
was killed; X. G. Medium, jeweller, of Buffalo.
and Dir. Harrington, Of Duchess county, are
missing, and are supposed to be drowned
Among the injured were Mr.. Buchout, conduct
or; Patrick Flipfyner, brakeman, badly Mrs.
Julia Clareyille and daughter, of Louisville.
Kentucky. The water was intensely cold, and
the river filled with floating ice; consequently
the passengers were nearly frozen. Mr. Buch.
out hoated mile down the river before he was
rescued.
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may be investigated BY Congress make this
notice merely because the Journal Of Commerce,
a respectable and veracous paper, and one that
has an extended circulation, has copied part of
that editorial into its columns on Wednesday;
otherwise should not have noticed ii beyond
my letter To you. G.N.S.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-02-19

SMALL Pox.-Dr. Field, of Wilmington, Del,
says that one table spoonful Of good brewers
yeast, mixed with two table spoonsful Of cold
water, and given from three TO four times day
TO an adult, and in less quantities to children, Is
cure Tor The small pox This disease is very
prevalent at the present time. The remedy above
stated, may be OF use to persons affected with
IL who have not yet consulted physician.
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assistant Surgeons.

IStsdM surgeons.
Lew III. HOLDEN, RopERr MuRR.Y.
RICHARD +. SIMPSON, LEWIS A. EpwARps.
Candidates for appointment.
Basil Morris, of Maryland.
I. Charlton Henry, Of Pennsylyania.
Andrew J. Foard, OF Georgia
Edward p. vollum, OF New York.
John Moore, Of Indiana.
Andrew X. Smith, Of Connecticut.
Edward n. Watson, Of Pennsylvania.
Richard Potts, Of Maryland.
Richard II. Alexander, Of Kentucky.
George Suckley, Of New York.
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that can do nothing, and every ten years Pres
ident who can d. anything. Tie regular cor
respondent of the New York Journal of Com
merce, great admrer of the coup fetat, says
that "more than twelve hundred liberty trees
have been thrown down and carried off, amid
the shouts and laughter of gaping crowds" viye
la Republique one ard invisible! Will not the
United States intervene for non-intevention in
behalf of such slaunch republicans
ROYAL SALUTE.
see that by direction of the President, the
Spanish consul has been received at New Or
leans with a salute Of fifty guns from United
States fortress. There is an extreme aptitude
and propriety in this number, as il is one gun
for each Of the Americans who were shot down
in cold blood, and without trial at Havana.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-02-19

Ninety persons were killed in the State Of New
York, BY railway accidents, during the last year,
and forty-seven wounded. Not one person in his
seat in the csrss was killed.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-02-19

RAILROAD IN THE BRrrIsH PRovrScEs.-The
Portland 3drertieer says that there is still pros
pect Of SO harmonEng the interests Of the British
North American Provinces in the railroad schemes
which have been proposed, to entitle them to the
assistance Of the home government, as proposed
by Earl Grey. "should this be so," writes a
gentleman connected with one Of the provincial
governments, ''yow road(the European end North
American Railroad) Is as good as secured"
Neither Nova Scotia or New Brunswick will
give up the proposed connection with the United
States for the sake Of the railway to Quebec.
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The wife of one the u s. Judges in Utah, an in
tellgent and pure-minded woman Of the Mormon
faith, has written a letter to friend in Canton,
Ohio, in which she confirms the statements often
made by others, that "polygamy is openly taught
and practiced" by the Mormons in that Territory.
She saysit is o'interwoven with the very threads
Of society that II is impossible to mix in social life
At all without encountering il at every turn -
Louisville Jon ..laI
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-02-19

The Neander Library, recently purchased by
the University Of Rochester, consists Of 450O vol
umes, and the price paid was $4,000. About $50
Of the volumes are large folios, and many Of the
worksin the collection are of the choicest and
rares editions. II is to be forwarded in the spring,
and will form valuable accession to the means Of
theological study in this country.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-02-19

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE ARmY.-By
board Of army surgeons, which recently con ened
in the city Of New York, for the examination of
assistant surgeons for promotion and ofcanddates
for appointment in the medical staff Of the army,
the following named gentlemen were examined and
annrnYed
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THE ARRIVAL OF AMERICAN TROOPS AT cHAeREs
THEIR LANDING OPPOSED BY THE NATIVES
GREAT EXCITEMENT, ETC.
In Chagres the United States troops who Gre
ated so much disturbance at Kingston, appear TO
have been equally disorderly, If we are TO Judge
from the tone Of the Jamaica Daily Advertiser,
OF February oh, from which we clip the sub
Joined extract:-
A passenger per FL Dorado, from Chagres,
informs US that on the arrival Of the Falcon in
that port, the residents on the Spanish side,
aided by the authorities, strenuously opposed
the landing Of the American soders--and the
officers Of the ship were compelled to engage
boats to take them to Navy Bay, and, as might
be exrected, they continually annoyed the boat.
men, who returned such Of them on board as
were disposed TO be offensive, and more peace
able men were put in their stead, until BY dint
Of coercion and persuasion, they all landed on
the Bay. Information was despatched TO Pan.
anna, TO be prepared 10 receive them, stating, al
the same time, the dispositions Of the visiters
Our informant heard II reported that the military
were under arms, in case their assistance be re
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-02-19

LOUIS SAPoLEos's CONSTITUTION.
fhe French nation, after half dozen revou
tons has acquired nothing but the right O
choosing every six years representative body
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-02-19

Justice il is said has no eyes. II were we
she were without ears or hands, and then sh
would neither be misled by lawyers, nor bribe
by clients.
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been said, is the weak resort Of weak nations.
The rules alluded to as being maintained BY
some in the United States do not spring from
dictates Of justice-they are not TO secure that
honorable neutrality originating in principle
Of duty, but they spring from craven timidity.
and end in selfdegradation Of the most humili.
ating character, sacrificing the interests Of our
artisans and merchants, and, in fact, of every
class OF ourcitizens. They tend TO provoke in.
suit to our government, and tempt TO spoliation
OF the property, and outrage Of the rights of our
citizens by foreign powers. We have already
twice seen foreign fuDctionaries impudenty re-
proach our government for alleged non-enforce.
ment Of its own statutes, called the "neutraIity
laws" when such functionaries could not find
anything In the conduct of the citizens complain.
ed Of, violative Of the laws Of nations.
4th With respect TO the proposed Ebony
line" Of steamships. Whilst the compromise
measures were before Congress, several gentle.
men Of different sections Of the Union. in con.
JUNCTION with myself, and al my instance, had A
memorial laid before Congress, suggesting the
establishment Of line Of steamships from the
United States TO Liberia, to carry the mails. and
freights, and emigrants TO that country, and
touching at certain European ports on the return
passage. II was intended to aid in the COLOMBIA.
ton Of those of the colored people of this
country who might be disposed to 90 to Africa,
and hence II got the name of the Ebony line. y
The government cannot, as every practical man
knows, very well carry out such project without
connection with individual enterprise. We had
an upquestionabe right to propose the plan.
We did so, because we believed the undertaking
was honorable and useful, and might be profita.
bic. We disregarded all the outcry that we
knew small men would raise against the project.
'NoTE.-In treaties between the United States
and other governments, the following articles are
emu merated as being "contraband Of. war" -
Cannon, cannon bal, gunpowder, saltpetre, match,
swords, sabres, lancts, spears, pixies, halberts,
mortars, bombs, petards, grenades, muskets, mus
ket balls or bullets, buckers, helmets, casques,
breast plates, coats Of mail, musket rests belts,
soldiers horses and furniture, timber for ship
building, tar or rosin, copper in sheets, sails,
hemp, cordage, and other articles. Generally ali
warlike instruments, or those used for the equip
ment Of soldiers Of vessels Of war, are 80 consd-
cred, and, under such circumstances, provisions
are so regarded, and if captured are liable TO con-
fscation, though the vessel may not attempt to
run any declared blockade.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-22
PROSPECTUS OF 1.-THE sIGNAL,v
A WING Campaign Paper TO be Published
ut the City Of Washington.

The undersigned proposes 10 publish a weekly
journal, under the above TITLE to be devoted 10 the
Import OF the nominees for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency of the Vino Convention that is TO as.
semble at Baltimore on the 10th Of June next
"THE SiGSAL" will be cmpbatcally n National
Press, designed for circulation in every section OF
the country. The object Of the paper will be TO
harmonic the action, and promote the efficient
organization of the Wing party, a. well TO diff.
fuse s principles and arouse its spirit and enthu-
siasm.
II will also furnish convenient compendium OF
all the facts and documents bearing upon the caeo
made by the respective parties and candidate and
preserve in n form for future reference a complete
history Of the canvass. full index will be given
in the last number, which will add materially 10
the permanent interest and value Of the work.
The great popularity and success which attended
The Battery, published by the undersigned during
the last Presidential canvass induces him 10 retain
the eame form and size in "THK SIssAL."
"THE SiGSAL" will be issued on full sized dou.
bic. royal sheet, printed on good type, in quBrto
form, and contain very large amount Of reading
matter.
The fret number will be issued on "wednesday,
the 23d Of June, and will contain foil account Of
the proceedings Of the convention. The publica.
ton will be continued each week until the election
the results Of which will be given in foil in the last
number.
TERMS
Single subscription .......................S 80 80
Five copies (bcing AT the rate Of 40 cents
for each subscriber Observation-Disclosures. 90
Fourteen copies (being at the rate of 30
cents for each subscribcr) ............. 8 90
Thirty copies (bcing AT the rate Of 49, cents
for each subscribcr) .................... 10 90
Fifty copies (boing at the rate Of 80 cents
for each subscribcr) .................... IS 90
Or No paper will be sent unless the order is &c.
companicd by the money.
All letters must be poet paid. and addressed to
GEO. :. GIDEON,
Washington. ID. G.
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CARUSIS SALOON.
Grand Musical Festival!
THuRspAy. MAY 27, 1852.

Thursday. MAY n, 1852.
MAD. TERESA PARODI, Prima Donna from
lV1 her Majesty's Theatre in London, on her way
to Europe, respectfully announces that she will
give her first and positively only Grand Concert.
On which occasion she will be assisted by Madame
STRAKOSCH, (late Mile Amalia Patti.) the dis
tinguished PriIna Donna from the Italian Opera
House, New York; MA URGE STRAKOSCH, the
eminent Composer and Pianist; and MISKA lIAU !
SER, the unriyalled Violinst.
The Programme will contain gems from the
great masters of classical, sacred, popular, and
Italian Airs, Duets, Fantasins, &c. and will be the
richest, most varied, and interesting ever offered to
the Washington public.
Tickets ST., to be had at Mrs. Anderson's and
MIR. Daviss Music Stores, at the principal Hotels.
aud at the Door.
Doors open at -; Concert to commence at s.,
O'Clock. May Aft
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The Maryland IPhig Notwithstanding Doc
hine Repudiated- Maryland Electors Fourth Of
July Celebration The Markets, &c.
BALTIMORE, May 2l-5 p. m.
The Wing State Convention yesterday gave by
their the strongest evidence that the Wings of
Maryland are not to be ranked among the availa-
bihty Whigs--that they are Wings from princi
pie, and aim for something beyond place and pow
err. The resolutions, as originally reported, de-
clared MiLLARD FILLMORE the '.frst' choice of
the Wings of Maryland; but ,his word "frst,"
which it was thought might imply that they were
looking to other person their second choice,
was striken out, and an amendment added to the
third resolution, declaring that they would not
consider themselves bound to support any nominee
of the convention unless he is known to be in
favor Of the Compromise measures. These amend
ments evinced the unanimity of feeling that pre-
vailed in the convention in favor of Mr.. Fillmore,
the last having been adopted unanimously, and the
first with but three dissenting voices, being those
of the delegates from Allegany, who declared
themselves availability Whigs, and favorable to
the nomination of General Scott. OF the whole
list of delegates TO the National Convention, there
is not one who has ever heretofore stood on
the availability platform, all being staunch ard
never. swerving Henry Clay Wings. The same
may also be said of the electoral ticket appointed
for the State, which is as follows:
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
For The State at Large.
T. F. Bowie, OF Prince Georges county.
JAMES b. RIcAuD. Of Kent county.
District Electors
A. r. SoLLERs, Of Calvert county.
J. PHILIP ROMAN, Of Allegany county.
w. w. WATKIss, Of Howard county.
II w. DAVIS, OF Baltimore city.
H. w. ARCHER, of Hartford county.
H. II. GoLDsBoRoUoH, of Talbot county.
Extensive preparations are making here for
general celebration Of the Fourth of July the City
Councils having appropriated two thousand dollars
TO be expended in adding TO the attractions Of the
public display.
In the Baltimore market this morning Howard
street flour sold at "a IL the market closing firm
Sales al The Baltimore Stock Board, May 81.
500 Baltimore 5's. Observation-Disclosures.
Is shares Union Bank .........,..........70 10.
100 shares York Cumb. Railroad ....... 81?
At the board this day Md. 6's closed at los; bid;
Baltimore es, 1890, l05 bid, 1861 asked; Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad bonds, 1861, go bid 81 asked;
do 1875, 90, bid, 9Ii asked; do. 1850, 49, bid %,
asked; do. shares, "a bid, IS asked; York and Cum
berland Railroad, 81 bid, 81 asked Baltimore
and Susquehanna Railroad, 80 bid, 80 asked.
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The NIaYoraItY.

"JoHN w. MAuRy is announced as candidate
for the Mayoraity at the ensuing election in June
"MANY CITIZENS"
In making the above announcement, il is deemed
proper TO say that large number of citizens Of all
parties from the several wards OF the city, ad-
dressed to Mr.. Maury lew days ago communi-
cation expressing heir wish to present his name
| to his fcllow-cizens a candidate for the Mayor
atty at the ensuing election, independent OF all
questions connected with the politics of the day,
and solely in consideration of his long and useful
services in the Councils, and of his fitness for the
place.
To this communication the following reply has
been rcceiyed
81 have received your communication What
ever might have been my personal wishes on the
subject. il would have been difficult for resist
the friendly coll you have made upon IRE; but,
agreeing as lido entirely with al! that you have
said as to the inexpediency OF bringing national
politics into our city elections, | most cheerlully
place my name at your disposal u candidate for
the Mayoraty at the ensuing election.
APP 26-du JOHN w. MAURY F"
As the friends of other candidates for this office
are already active in their behalf, desire TO pre-
sent the name Of the present incumbent, WALTER
LENox ESQ.,, for reelection. 1t is to be expected
that personal preference will, to some extent, gov
ern the choice OF many; but before the community
generally, honest and discerning in it's decision, is
not the proper question, "What is the public inter
est!" 1t must be admitted by every rejecting citi
zen that sudden and uncaled for change ia not
only unjust to the officer, but to the public inter
est. II takes away the personal motive and ambi-
ton which induce the faithful performance of duty,
and loses to the public the benefits of official expert
ence. II the present incumbent has discharged
the duties of the office with ability and ZEAL and
can hereafter bring to it the advantage of practical
experience trust that the people of Washington
will not use the elective franchise to their own in
jury and the injustice OF a public officer.
APP 26-dtf A CITIZEN
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visiting the citcs OF tho South during last winter
aud attracted much Of tho public a,iention together
with Professor Dunseith, who accompanied him,
and usually delivered an address TO their company
With much acceptance, on the subject Of Giants.
We thought, however, that the many high eulogies
which we're bestowed on this Giant were nj least in
keeping with their tall subject. But now ne this
distinguished individual has arrived in Washing.
ton ON hs way uortbward, our citzcns will have
an opportunity Of sasfying Themselves OF the cor.
rcclncss of all that hss been published concerning
his giant of-old proportions, whether "there were
giants IN those days" or not, whether there was
a "Goliab Of Cath" or whether there Saul,
"vho was lead aud shoulders above the PEG.
ple." not. Ono thing We can now at our
doors-a youth Of nineteen years, boardless boy,
standing about eight feet high, aud Weighing
nearly live hundred pounds aud what ~ most
tonishing is, that when this lad was twelve years
old he wac very small for his ogc. visit to Odd
Fellows Hall to sec him will repay any person. he
tneir means ever - limited. lie receives visitors
during this day and evening Last evening the
hail, which is oapncious, was literally crowded
with ladies and gentlemen Of high rcspcctablty.
How long HE Mighty Hghncss will remain in this
city we are not advised. May %
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THIRD WARD,

QJ-CHARLES p. wANNALL, Esq, is NOM
mated suitable candidate for the Board of Al.
dermen from the Third Ward, at the ensuing
election in June.
Ap29 MANY VOTERS.
Co JOSEPH BRYAN, (our present and
well tried Representative, from the Northern
Colonel JAMES & BERRETT, from the Middle
and LEWIS IIASLUP, from the Southern part of
this Ward-will be supported for the Board of
Common Council at the ensuing election Ivy ma
jorty OF the VOTERS.
May 81
OIs- THIRD wARD.-For Common Coun-
ell, JAS. w. DEEBLE. May II
Or- RICHARD i'll. LAsISEY, Esq, Is pro-
posed a suitable candidate to be voted for, at the
coming election, a member of the City Council
for the Third Ward. May II