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A case has been decided in the District Court
for the county of lbkar, in Texas, which, if con.
hrmed in The Supreme Court, will operate, it is
said, TO declare several thousands of blacks free
who have been held heretofore as slaves. A
slave woman was carried from the u. States
TO AustirI'o- COlUuy, la TeNay, IN 1910. slavery
was not recognized by the laws of Mexico at the
time. The constitution of Coahuila and Texas
was proclaimed early in 1927, and the woman
the suit ect of suit, daughter of the original slave
was born on the Brazos about the middle OF
1927. When the constitution of 1886, was
adopted by the Republic of Texas, slavery was
established, and the mother slave was of the
class enumerated in that constitution as slaves
The daughter having been born in the country
was not included by the provisions of the con.
sttution
In suit, involving the question of the free
dom Of this girl, it has been decided that the
condition Of blacks in the country during the
existence Of the Mexican law was that of free.
dom, and that the act Of sovereign power in re.
handing Them 10 the original condition of slaves
which they held when imported from the United
States, did not tiiect their Offspring born in the
country, before the adoption Of the constitution
OF The Republic, who are consequently free.
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FRoM THE WEST IEDrEs.-By the barque
Princeton, Capt. Seelev, we have file Of the
Georgetown british Guinea Gazsue 10 the
18th Of July, but it contains little information
Of value in this meridian. The custom house
returns Of produce, on which the export duty
has been levied at Georgetown, during the six
month ending June 30, were As follows -
2O,906 hhds., ,269 to-, 3,sO4 bbls sugar 300
pun, 8 hhds, Dbl. molasses (; ,725 pun, 3O9
hhds., 1853 bbls. rum.
~ Vidal de Bingenies, attorney general Of
French Guiana, had arrived az Georgetown, on
his way TO France, which ho was about to visit
with a hope Of Improvement TO his impaired
health. lie stated that the colony was perfectly
healthy when he leh. The new penal colony,
formed by decree Of THE President o. he French
republic, was exciting great interest This is.
lands Of Roysle and 81 Joseph, Of which Il j.
composed, are twelve leagues TO the westward
Of Cayenne, and were already inhabited by IF
teen hundred Of the transports. The location,
however, is only temporary, Il being the inten-
ton Of the governor 10 select one more suitable
for the intended purpose. That portion Of the
transports condemned for political offences are
10 be confined on one Of the Romire Islands
which are nearer than the others to Cayenne.
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The editor Of the Charleston Courier has
seen a sample Of what the Indians Of the ANA
zon call 'Zamanma." Il il the production Of
a tree growing wild in that valley, and used by
iis inhabitants for their fine textures II some.
what resembles in appearance and 6neness our
costly Sea Island cottons, bat with much less
strength Of staple. The above sample was sent
10 Charleston by Lieutenant Maury, United
States navy, who is now devoting himself to the
development Of the immense resources Of that
fertile region, with the earnest hope Of making
them subservient TO the mercantile purposes o.
this country.
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~ The senior editor and proprietor has
announced the discontinuance of the Southern
Press. My valedictory shall be brief We
have differed and still differ on a question of
poliey--on principles never. My own views
were so fully expressed on the Sd of July, as
have but confirmed my convictions on those
points, but my difference with my colleague
could not change my relations to the Press, so
long as | could consistently adhere to it. As
saNy its cradle so | have followed its hearse.
have neither regrets nor reproacbes for the
past--for the future the Southern people must
provide, and if they are content TO be without
voice or organ here, in the federal metropolis,
theirs must be the responsibility theirs the peril
and theirs the consequences. For five years
have devoted all my means, my time and my
energies to the advocacy of the Southern cause.
The sense of duty performed has been my sole
reward and whatever my sacrifices or suferings
may have been, that convection has supported,
and can still support me, against the active hos
tility of enemies, and the cold comfort of pro-
Tossing friends. In 80 far as the Southern Press
is concerned, my mission is ended. In any other
field of labor in the same cause | am still will
ing and anxious to engage.
1t is unnecessary for me to add to this short,
and as trust, distinct exposition of my present
position, that preference for the Democratic
ticket and the success of its nominees comprises
the entire difference between myself and my
associate. EDWIN De LEON.
WAsHEGToN, August s, 1852.
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SAVANNAH, August 3--h disastrous confa-
grafton occurred here, this afternoon, destroying
20 houses, and Involving loss Of $4,000 to
100000. The flames swept everything from
Hubby street north 10 Margaret street, south as
far as Laurel street, and east TO Canal street.
The houses were principally Of wood, and thus
the progress Of the fire was with difficulty ar.
rested One hundred families are left homeless
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author of these articles is the last Of Northern
men who has performed to the common country
the duties of patriot and statesman with the
superadded abilities of a scholar and philosopher.
Those in arrears to the Southern Press will
please remit without delay. The very few who
have paid in advance for the current year, will
have their money returned.
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The TELEGRAPH rs CALIFORNIA The Pla-
Ger Times, Of The Both Of June, says:-"Messrs
Burnham and Allen obtained from the last
legislature, charter for the construction of q
line Of telegraph from this city to Marysvle
via San Jose, Stockton and Sacramento. The
at gives these gentlemen the exclusive right to
construct line over the route specified, and TO
ue il for The period Of fifteen years. Mcssrs
Bnrnham and Allen have perfected their arrange.
ments for an eally completion Of the work, il
sufficient Inducements should be given 10y San
Francisco, and the towns through which the ine
is intended 10 pass, 10 justify such an undortsk
ing which we believe will he the case. Book.
have been opened in this city for subscription
10 the stock Of The company.
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TnREAT TO SWALLOW STEAM BolLER-
Twenty seven years ago a committee Of the
House Of Commons was appointed to examine
into The state Of steam navigation. Lord Stan.
icy was chairman Of That committee, and on Mr..
Robert Stephenson, the eminent engineer, speak.
ing OF the probability Of steamships crossing the
Atlantic, Lord Stanley rose from his seat and
exclaimed, Good heavens what do you say
ii steamship, cross the Atlantic, will eat the
boiler Of the 6rst shipl
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BY ANNE BRApFonp.

N bf ANNIE bkADtOAD-
When the days were long and golden
Where the truant school-boy laid
Snares TO catch the tImid rabbit,
AND the cattle sought the shade
When Snid the grain. the reapers
:, win helr CHEEKY songs and bliths
Kept iiysly, graceful measure
10 inc sw~ging Of the scythe
When tlejWesA&lad, whose wild n asic
WIN delight the,ssirJs whelnss,
When eboyesle fruile7 &lI
And beyond the popiara MA
Hung the clouds like sraril-banrlas
From the bright Ky i SAPPHIRE VA
In the bosom OLA rps,ds,,
Love was trembling. like the CLEAN, " ~.
That through the forest shadows stes IN. Y u
Giver on TIE shaded streams Ne
For, noble heart had found her.
And with words OF love and truth,
Won her sweet and gentle spirit
In the freshness of its youth.
Soft and still the July moonligh,
Lieth on the slipping hills,
And far down the wooded valleys
Swiftly pass the glancing rills,
Meath the aspen sits mother
With a fair child at her knee,
Looking up to ash the angles
With an absentone to be.
With him many happy summer
She had heard the iinnet sing,
And the Oriole that builded
In the birch above the spring
With him she had watched the white lips
Close above the blessed eyes
. -, q lie 10 ...i-.,---- l.,- +. y
10 the fold IN PARADISE.
But each heavy blast ofsorrow-
Though bending reed, and fraiI
She had borne with patient firmness
Illl his cheek grew thin and pale
And now while afar he seeketh
Health in softer Southern air,
That the blessing may be granted
is the burthen Of her prayer.
High again above the hickories.
And beyond the poplars talI,i
Hang the clouds like pirit bannssIss
From the br ght SIX ''ssaphire wall
And wild and stricken mourDer.
With fair child al her knee,
Gazeth up, if mid their fodings
She an angel face may see
In an untamed Southern forest.
Where the red famingo CLEANS
Like meteor, and the white swan
Floateth down the silent streams.
Where amid the tangled bushes
Shines toe savage cougars eve,
And the timid wild deer startetb
At The fierce Paducah' s cry
where the white and fragrant blossoms
or the grand magnolia lie
Mid the foliage, like angels
Just descended from the skv
Where the mocking- bird is singing.
And the long gray mosses wave
From the dropping forest branches,
They have dug the strangers grave.
(.Ne,o Orleans Crescent J
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LATER PROM BUERos AYREs.--By the afr
val of the ship Parana, at New York, we have
advces from Buenos Ayres To the 18th OF June
There has been a meeting Of the representatives
OF the different provinces of the Argentine Re
public, at which ton of the provinces were repre-
scented by their governors in person. Three
were not represented.
| Urquizl took the oath of office, assumed the
functions Of general in chief, and made an ad
dress promising TO maintain the rights and liber-
ties, aud preserve the internal and external
peace of the Argentine confederation. II closes
thus:
"My political programm, which is founded on
the principles Of order, fraternity, and oblivion
OF all the past, and all the acts of nay public life
are the guaranty that ] give you Of the promise
which have just made, abd with il you may
rest assured, that when the national congress
has sanctioned the constitution of the State, and
the confederate communities have entered into
tho constitutional path, twill deliver up to it
the deposit you have confided to me, with a
tranquil conscience, and without fearing the YER
dict of public opinion, or the judgment of pos
terity"
The national document agreed upon by the
national conference, recognises the treaty Of
January A, 1881, and charges the representative
OF the foreign relations with its due observance
throughout the republic. II provides for abolish
ing the transit dulies, and for the assemblage of
congress at Santa Fe during the present
month. This congress is to consist of two
delegates from each province, to be elected by
the popular voice, TO be untrammelIed by in
structions, and the minority to conform to the
deeiAiop ri the nl4iorilV- 3ilhqut dissent or pro
test. FMS body ia to decide the gpermahenr
location of the constituent congress.
= To defray the national expenses, the provinces
agreed to contribute in proportion To the pro-
duct of their foreign custom houses, and that
the permanent establishment of the national
exports shall be fixed by the congress.
To secure the internal order and peace Of
the republic, the high contracting powers en-.
gage to combine their efforts in preventing open
hostilities, putting down armed Instructions,
and the better TO promote these objects, Gen.
Urquiza is recognised as general in chief of the
armies Of the confederation with the title Of
"proy ional director of the Argentine confede
ration"
1t was agreed to invite the unrepresented pro
vinces, Cordoba, Salta and Jujuy, to give in
their adherence to. the arrangements.
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BEEF AND PoLlTIcs-We learn from the
Louisville Courier that we'll known butcher
of that city, the other morning, bought a couple
of fine beeves weighing 1881 pounds net al
5 3-4 cents per pound. This, in the aggregate
amounted to $S8 Oh. Soon after be made the
purchase, couple of Democrats, in spirit OF
banter, offered to give him l5 cent per pound
for the cattle, payable on the election of Gen.
Scott to the Presidency. He at once took the
banter transferred the cattle, and received their
notes as per contract
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TO REALIZE Forums.

Thus we indemnify, ~ the worst enH oes
customers against the lsss Of more tnan liiN
in the dollar.
We are aware Of fhe responsibility a.fam
in making this oher but conhding "a q %
brilliant luck Of or far-famed and truly ma
house is our only apology. We hsve aeldoi
known los to ensue, while We haverf yea .
witnessed the most glorious results.
I~ We keep the strictest conhdenc' "
answer orders promptly, and the drawn - rsF"
iarly, and have sold more Prizes than snYofns
vendors in the United States.
SPECIAL NOTICE.-The famous snd l'ek
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Quarters, IS cts, A full Certificate Of 25 IN
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and best selection Of regular Packages, o rinAl
Tickets and Shares, must be forwarded ailhoc
delay, and address TO the great Prize Age
MARION e. ~
Baltimore, MIST ohdsl
The Official Drawing Of these gresy1 sus
duly certified to by the State Commits o.
will be sent Immediately after it is draw o.
who order from as, with full explanstio of
result
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BuFFALo, Anpu4t 3. ls52.

buFfALO, hngusl 8, Ib52
TheChoera still prevails in this city and several
deaths have occurred, but only in p,rticnlar
neighborhoods. and from local causes The NOR.
tally Of the city is greater than usual but there
is no panic, nor much fear Of the dise Sc spread.
ing. The weather is clear, and the air pure. Sun.
day was the most fatal day; bat since then, The
cases have been more mild and scarce. The dis
ease, at fret, appeared more virnlent than for.
merly. many having died seiy suddenly with
only three or four hours illness. The telegraph,
displtch from Albany exa0gerates the matter
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For tie Southern Press.
Relies of Scraps and Musings.a
NO. IO5.
THE ANTI-RRNTERs OF NEW YORK.

THE AETI-RENTERs OF NEW YORK.
1t will be seen by murder committed
through mietake--lhat is, mistaking one inno
cent man for another-that the Anti-Renters
still continue to triumph over the laws of the
State Of New York. Can any one wonder at
this, when it is recollected that Governor Hunt
owes his election to their votes; that the Wing
party in that State is dependent, in a great mea
snra on their snnnort and that of the Abolition
lists, and that the late Governor Young, who was
the first who openly appealed to the Anti Rem
ters, and by that means secured his election,
was afterwards appointed by the President, and
the appointment ratified by the Senate Of the
United States, receiver general of the public
revenues at the port of New York, one of the
most responsible and honorable Offices under
the government? In addition to these honors,
the ex governor was almost canonzed as
saint, in glowing panegyric in one Of the news
papers. But nil niSi bonun, de-, dc.
This anti-rentism is becoming serious affair
in the Empire State. 1t is said they can poll
ten thousand votes, and ten thousand votes are
decisive in a contested election, consequently
we have for some years past seen appeals either
indirectly by impunity for their past outrages.
or directly by promises or at least encourage
ment of the like impunity for future ones, in
order to secure the support of these outlaws TO
that party which is most indulgent TO their ex-
cesses The result is becoming every day more
fCn cfr In he niy,l,N
er, and nothing now remains but either for the
State to compound with the proprietors of these
old msnors at the expense of the people, or as
sert their rights by calling out a military force,
and compelling obedience at the point of the
bayonet Had prompt measures been taken in
the first instance TO arrest the spirit of anlirent.
ism by inaicting exemplary punishment on the
offenders, such an alternative could never have
tors of the laws were supported in their part
and encouraged to new excuses by unprncipled
politicians, such as GoyernoF.Y Dung, and Gov
ernor Huat, ana the great aposke of the higher
law, who aspires to make not only governors
but Presidents. These selfish demagogues care
mot what injuries they inhict on the rights of
property or the great general interests of their
fellow citizens, provided they can thus crafty
their grovelling lickspittle ambition for offices
they cannot aspire 70 on the ground of their own
merits or services. They have thus placed the
great State Of New York in position before
the sister States and the world, where the only
alternative is, either TO concede to these outlaws
all their unreasonable demands, and thus estab-
lish precedent which will justify every man in
refusing TO pay his rent, or yindicate the major.
ity Of the law at the expense of the blood Of its
citizens
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THE NEW CONSTITUTION.

4 ODhtIfe llat tue uefOtees ol the CON promise
have dgnifed il with the appellation Of The
new Constitution" This is capital ides, and
will, If generally adopted, answer all The pur-
poses Of the "highor law" A majority in Con.
gress may then make new constitution when
it pleases, without going through the tedious
process prescribed by that instrument, and il
will become as flexible as the common law.
whose great excellence is said to be That like
weathercock, il adspts itself to every wind that
blowf. ny ibis new method Of making consli.
tutious, oraltering them by vote Of Congress,
the assent Of thrce.iounhs Of The States in their
sovereign sapicity-which they at least arc per-
mitted TO exercise in this instance-will no Ion
ger be necessary, aud constitutional objections
become "pure CANNON" as the members say.
Instead Of appealing to constitutions, we must
appeal to ibe compromise, which will be "a final.
/ ity"-unil another compromise is made and
another hnhlity es,ablished-for the time being.
Congress will thus become, like the Parliament
Of England, omnipoient; there will be no more
occasion for a supreme court to decide consti-
rational questions; and no other power in the
government but that Of legislation. Those great
balances which are indispensable TO the proven.
ton Of depousm, in all governments whatever
name or form they may assume, will be utterly
annihilatod, and The maxim that "lhe king car
do no wrong," apply with much greater force
to our Legislators. Truly we are making gres
~ g..
such rate that we sball soon make the circle
and come back again to the divine right oflegis
lation as a substitute for the divine right o
kings Thus as Shakespeare, the great poet an,
still greater philosopher says aFrom time t
time we ripe and ripe, and then from time i
time we rot and rot--and thereby hangs a tale
cREDULITY.
II is difficult 10 say which is most credulou
in this age Of progress, ignorance or knowledg,
Both alike seem to believe all things possibl,
What one ascribes TO neeromancy, or supornt
tural agency, the other accounts for on sciebtf
principles; and thus those who know nothing
I and those who pretend to know a great dea
harmoniously unite in all sorts of superstition
One believes in spiritual, the other maten
, agency, and what ignorance ascribes to the 81
preme power, science places TO the credit
? chemistry and electricity. The only different
= is that one deals in FIRST, the other 10 secor
causes For my part, | belong to the form
&c, t, and II | must believe in spiritual knoc
ings, spiritual visitatiors, spiritual blue light
and spiritual poetry without any spirit, am +
! going directly TO the fountain head witho
' having anything to do with ehimesiry, galyi
!. ism, electricity or any other secondhand nge
q ey.
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w Call not that man wretched who, what
ever else he suffers as to pain inflicted, pleasure
denied, has child for whom he hopes, and on
dust, obsouTity may cast it's darkest msutle oxsr
him, the song of the gay may be far from his own
dwelling, his face may be unknown to his neigh
bors, and his voice may be unheeded among
those with whom he dwells,--even pain may
rack his joints, and sleep flee from his pillow
but he has a gem with which he would not part
wealth defying computation, for fame filling a
worlds ear, for the luxury of the highest wealth.
or the sweetest sleep that ever sat upon NOR.
eye CoLsridge.
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The Bangor Mercury reports the following
instance of remarkable respect for treaty slip
ulstions, and property rights:
A Goldfish, supposed to have wandered
from the fishing grounds, was taken off Mon
hogan, day or two since, but the letters V r
being found upon him, it was clear that he be.
onged to Her Magisty Victoria, and accor.
dinghy his captcrs let him go. There conscen.
tious regard for the rights of others will be ap
preciated, when it is stated that there was nc
British cruiser in sight The fish also bore a
distinct impression of two large ears supposed
TO be the private mark of the Earl of Derby.'
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TAKE MY HAr.-Whie Miss Ludlum dan.
seuso at the Cleveland theatre, was delighdng
an audience with her fantastic gyrations few
nights since, spectator, in the height of his
Joy, cast his white beaver at her feet. The
dancer picked it up and retired amid thunder
ing applause, leaving the generous doner GOV.
cred with glory, but without hat.
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T. q n n L RI Els .

MAGNIFICENT LOTTERIES for,Aug. 1852
P.aYME.N'T oFPRIZES GUARANTEED Bt
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ADJUSTMENT OF THE FIsHsRY DIFFICULTY
We are enabled TO announce upon what we re-
gard "a entirely satisfactory authority that the
subject of the recent excitement in regard to the
New England fisheries has been arranged be.
tween Mr. Webster and Mr. Champion in man
ner that will prove wholly satisfactory to III,
American people Wash Telegraph.