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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-21

DyIxa DgcLaRATioSs.-An interesting and important
question Of evidence has been decided by the Supreme
Court Of Massachusetts, sitting at East Cambridge,
in the trial Of Thomas Casey for the murder Of 0uvra
TAYLOR and his wife, at Natick
Tavlor il will be recollected, dead when found,
and Mrs Taylor although speechless and mortay wound
ed was conscious nearly to the time OF her deceese.
She was well aware by the assurance of her physicians
that no hope entertained OF her recoyey and on be-
inc repeatedly requested under these circumstances by
Doctors Whitney and Hoyt TO their hands Casey
was the man VINO committed the deed, she did give the
s0n as directed She asked other questions to be
answered by the sign, if the response was arma-
tive to desst from pressing the hand If the response
was negative. These questions asked 10 test the
mental consciousness and sanity of the dying woman aud
the answers such to entirely satisfy the physicians
that she had full use Of her mental faculties.
BY the we'll known rules Of evidence, the dying deca-
rations Of person fully Of his state admitted
in courts Of justice and allowed all the credit OF testmo
nv given under the solemnity Of OATH the ground
that individual conscious Of his immediate departure
TO the presence Of the Deity would be very unlikely to
make a false statement
The question in this is whether the answers given
by signs directed, would under the denomination
of dying dcciardons3 The affirmative earnestly press
ed by the Attorney General and earnestly resisted by
the prisoners counsel The Court, after consultation,
red the evidence admissible but cautioned the jury IN
reference the full Of credit TO be attached to
it-Boston Journal
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gentleman at St. Louis Hotel peculiarly about
robbers on getting discovered that be had been robbed
thousand dollars He insisted that he had placed the money
under his pillow and swore TO it, After saying all manner
Of bad things nbout the and its inmates the clerk
the strangers wallet Of the Office drawer with his money
all safe stood distance showing his ivory and
holding hand for the reward which had been offered
recovery Of the money The truth flashed the
genemans mind that undressing he for perfect
safety Of his treasure had his money in his boots but
rs he Jumping bed forgetting the contents very
turay bis boots outside his door be backed We hop,
he paid Boots FOR his honesty in delivering the wallet
| the clerk Of the hotel.
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THE Pass ~ MExIco.-Late accounts from Mexico,
received by way Of New Orleans state that President
SANTA ANNA has proclaimed an arbitrary law with re.
gard the Press requiring all newspapers to he licensed
by the Government and the proprtors to deposte large
sums of money as securities also that copies Of every
article be the Government officers before pubica
ton, and that the editors abstain entirely from discuss
ing political matters Severe penalties attend The In
frngement or those rules and the publication Of matter
denomiuated subversive sedous, belous, immoral and
caluminous In consequence Of this law several Of the
most prominent Mexican journals including the Monitor
have been discontinued.
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SLAVE EXCITEMENT JAsAIcA.-The steamer ~ Pa
rGgaay, which recently sailed from New York for LIS
Plata under the necessity OF putting into Charles
ton fS c. for repairs When she resumed her voyage
two slaves who had been working board, secreted
themselves in the ship and not discovered until she
had got too far her way return Notwithstanding
that the slaves assured the commander Lieut. BALDWIN
Of the u s. Navy that they free men, he made the
attempt to land them at St Augustine but heavy gale
of wind made this impossible. On arriving at Kingston
however where the ship touched for supply Of coal the
declared themselves slaves and were discharged by
the authorities The muato steward Of the ship is
pected Of having connyed at the conceament Of the
slaves lie deserted at Kingston and was the cause OF
the and excitement which led to their release
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This has been a month Of calamity. Within three or
four weeks there have been recorded in the pages of the
public press the destruction Of the steamship Independence
in the Pacific the Ocean Wave the Lakes and the Jenny
Lind in California the awful railroad calamties at Chi
cago and Norwak and there added the loss Of the
ship William and Nary at BY these six disasters
not less than five hundred souls have been hurried into
eternity and in addition to these there have been minor
accidents on railroads and steamboats, falling of build
ings &c. which would materially swell the fearful aggre
rate Ne,c Jork Courier
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THE WEEKLY NATIONAL IsrELLIcENcEE

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STEAMBOAT Collision CAsE.In the United States Dis
trict Court at New Orleans, the 9th, decision was
rendered in the of the Of the steamboat Au
tocrat vs. the Steamboat Magnolia The Autocrat was
sunk by coming in collision with the Magnolia in Febru-
ary 1851 and slave the former drowned. Judge
McCLEB said that from the evidence both boats in
fault and consequently the damage must be divided He
gave judgment against the Magnolia in ooo sne-haf
the value of the Autocrat and the slave.
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SHoEMAKIso.-The Eastern papers state that machine
has been invented, but yet patented which will do the
entire peggng of shoe, with either two, or three
rows Of pegs in from two to three minutes The mum
Der Of make difference in the time and the work
pronounced far better than hand work be- fur
ther novelty in the is that this machine makes its
pegs il does its work. thus destroying the value Of
that ingenious machine for making pegs that has long
been both useful and profitable
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HAIL SToRM.The lower part of Prince Georges county
(Md was visited Tuesday evening, the 10th instant,
by very destructive storm of hail. The fall crossed the
Potomac river and, passing thence through Pscatsway
and Nottingham districts, very devastating to the
crops. The wheat fields in the region Of the hail have
been literally to pieces The tobacco plants not quite
ready for planting, have been very much injured The
hail unusually large being generally of the size Of
ana egg, or larger. The storm very narrow in its
course and passed from Nottingham to Anne Arundel
county where it also did considerable damage
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-21

The Convention of Southern Planters assembled at
Montgomery, Alabama the I'd instant, and adjourned
after three days session The purpose Of this Conven
ton at Montgomery to organize agricultural asso-
citation Of the slavehoding States, which shall hold its
meetings in succession lin all the slaveholdng States
that may participate in the association. An executive
council was formed follows f. A. HoLr, Dr. G. BEL
LrSaER, b. S. BBB, Alabama Col YoUsG, Mississippi
WALKER ANDERSON, Florida A. g. SUMNER, South Ca
rolina and JAMES NJ. CHAMBERS, Georgia. The asso-
citation fixed on Columbia South Carolina the place
for its next meeting in November next
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The citizens of Mobile, att meeting held on the 10th
instant authorized subscription the part Of the city
Of one million Of dollars to the Mobile and Girard rail-
road This road with its connexions, will give Mobile
direct line to Cairo the confluence of the Ohio and Mis-
sisxinni riYers
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FALL eF CATrfsu.-Thc Norfolk Argus states that a
curious phenomenon attended the bail storm in that city
on Tuesday night Quantities Of catfish, measuring
foot IN length fell in different sections Of the city, and
sCme of the fields literally strewed with them. Hun-
dreds were picked up in the morning. This (says the
Argus is piscatoria fabrication, but fact which is
hu hnnlrcls Of citizena
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CHURou BURST.-The Roman Catholic Church and ap-
pendages, known " White Marsh in Prince George
county, Maryland burnt to the ground on sunday
morning last about three o'clock Every thing was con-
sumedthe church. dwellings, furniture and vestmeute.
1t supposed the fire was accidental The church
one Of the oldest probably in the State and the build
ings attached for many years used noyitiate.
Upper Marlboro Advocate.
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Meetings have been held in different parts of Florida
in reference to the Florida Railroad the Isthmus
Other meetings have been held Marion and Madison
upon the subjects and judging from the interest and
zeal expressed and the material wealth which exists in
that part of Florida induced to hope for the ut
mate completion Of this important enterprise.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-21

GOLD EASTERN NORTH CARoLrSA.-The Norfolk Bea-
states that gold mine, which promises to be very
rich, mas recently been discovered in Tyrrei county,
c. This is the first discovery Of gold that has been made
in the lower part of the State
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The Pacific Railroad" from st. Louis to Kirkwood
distance of thirteen and half miles, opened on
the 18th instant, and it is expected that in few weeks
more it will be completed to the length thrtynne miles
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RAILROAD SUsscRrPTIoN.--Th Board Of Public Work
Of Virginia Saturday last made the State subscription
OF $50 900 10 organize the Aexandris, LoudOun sno
Hampshire Railroad Company.
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The San Antonio Ledger states that the portion of
Mexico in the vicinity of Preside Rio Grande is in
state of wretched confusion Citizens of the United States
are not permitted the river withou regular and
formal passport from the Mexican Minister Consul.
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On Saturday, April Soth, the people of Memphis voted
$3.50 900 to aid in the construction of
the Memphis and Little Rock Raroad-a work that, once
completed will be Of immense service to Arkansas and
= t,a xcho Vast
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-16

cokREsroaDENcE OF THE wuEELlHc rsTEhIIdEscER.
Baltimore and Ohio, aiiroad- Res;gna,;on of Az
iSto4nR-W. G.. Harrison, the ,seto President
& Observation-Disclosures in stock =
BALrlMoRE, Aprill3, 1858.
As predicted some days ago, Mr.. Swami has
resigned the Presidency of the Baltimore and
Ohio Ra:ltoad. He handed in his resignation to-
day in neat and very appropriate address. The
Board OF Directors, whichewasi in session. immeli-
ately proceeded to fill his place, and elected our
well known townsman. w. G. Harrison, Esq, to
that Office. Mr.. Harrison is gentleman. IN ev-
cry respect qualified for the position. In the cleo
ton he obtained unanimous vote. He Is a
moderate and very modest unassuming democrat,
but one who will not allow politicalinauences to
operate upon his actions. have known him well
for many years. He has been fora ong time en-
gagged in mercantile pursuits, and is extensively
known as auctioneer. A b. tt .r selection could
probably not have been made. He is an accom-
plshed gentleman, energetic and thorough in bu-
sIness. and has the fullest confidence of the en-
tire community in his unimpeachable integrity
He is just the man of all others calculated for the
position.
Mr.. Swami retires with the highest honors. HI
has done more to effect the completion of the roat
than anyother single individual in the State. Tc
say that he retires from the Office with universal
regret is the highest compliment that can epaid
him. There is strong probability of his being
nominated by the Wings as their next Gubernato.
rial candidate.
The Board Of Directors of the road to day decli-
ned dividend of three per cent, for the past six
monthson the main stem, and five per cent. on the
Washington branch for the same time. The stock
of the company advanced nearly So per share to
BILE auspices. a' " ttNf w.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-16
Queen vlotoria,s DISCRIMINATION.

After the yacht America had beaten all COMPETE
ton at the Worlds fair the Queen wished to visit
the wonder. With her husband and attendants
she was received on board with great cordality
and honor. The royal pair behaved with the quiet
simplicity and unDretend ny grace which belong 10
true greatness. They were anxious 10 see every
popularity in the model and rig of the yacht; and
expressed themselves highly gratifed, acknowl-
-dging with promptitude its superiority. But
there was one circumstancewhich moved the Gu
riosty of her majesty-it was the peculiar white
ness and purity Of the inside paint. She supposed
that was English; and said 10 the captain:
Il presume, by the extraordinary whitenesS and
beauty of this paint, you have just had the inside
of your yacht painted for my reception
no, your Majesty replied the captain, this
paint was put onin New York, and has been ex-
posed to sea weather and rough usage for some
months.' a. hSstt@t zefE r. = 80 =
But says the Queen, Il never saw paint so smooth
white and glo>sy-what kind of paint is it?'
sit is zinc paint, your maiesty-inade IN New
Jersey, it will not tarnish by time, or bige water,
or smoke; it is cheaper than white lead paint
Can get any of it!' she asked with speed.
very easily was the reply.
LET me give you order now she replied,
and will paint part of Windsor Castle with it,
She gave the order. and the zinc paint is now
adjoining some Of the best parts of the royal resi-
dence.-Hartora Gourant. log ll-
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-16

-PUr THAT IMrupEmr RASCAL Our.'-While the
congregation were collected at church, an old,
dark, hard featured, skin aud bone individual was
seen vending his way up the aisle and taking his
seat near the pulpit. The officiating minister was
of that class who detested written sermons. and as
for prayers, he thought that they ought to be the
natural outpourlngs of the heart. After The sing
ing was concluded, the house, as usual, was called
to prayer. The genius We have introduced, did
not kneel, but leaned his head devot,onaly en- the
back his pew. The. minister began BY saying:
Father of all, i'll every age by saint and by saw
age adored.'-.Pore.' said low but clear voice,
near old hardfeatures. The minister after casting
an indignant look in the direction of the voice,
continued-twhcse throne sittetl on the ALBANIAN.
tine hill of Paradise .Miton.' again Interrupt
ed the voice. The ministers lips quivered mo-
ment, but recovering himself he began-.We thank
Thee, most gracious Father, that we are permitted
once more to assemble in Thy name, while others
equally merritorious, but less favorsd,i have been
carried beyond the borne from whence no traveller
leturns.' = 'Shakespear,' interrupted the voice;
this was too much, 'put that impudent rascal OUT
shouted the minister. Original calculated the
voice in the same calm but provoking manner.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-16
The New Silver Coin.

The following letter from private source, which
we copy from the N. Y. Courier, will furnish some
information in reference TO the new coinage:
"PH1LA DELrHIA, April 6, 1883.
"Fhelaw regulating the new coinage of silver
leaves it optional with the Director Of the Mint
TO pay in whatever denominations of coins he pre-.
fers-it has been deemed that the quarter dollars
are the most useful of all silver COINS and the
whole force of the Mint is now and has been en-
gagged since the LIST instant, upon them only-it is
useless, therefore, for parties 10 order returns in
rGrIouS coins. ....sY
"For silver sold to the Mint, in accordance with
the Circular check on the paying teller with
value thereon is given; this can be dra,on gold
or SLIDER at the option Of the seller. IT, however
the silver be mixed, in other words, if it be COM
posed of various kinds memorandum receipt is
given, and when an assay is made and the net val
ne determined at Sl,2l per ounce, the receipt is
leased by check on the paying-teller.
''Sver checks will be paid IN consecutive or
der and it is possible that statement, giving the
number of ounces and net value may be issued IT
the time of payment; this however, is not posi-
lively decided upon. If it be not done, it is pur-
posed marking the bags, so that the whole story
be told.
"The amount of new coinage on hand at this
time is said to be S150,00O the Mint continue:
to coin, say S20,0n0 per day, by the 18th, (the
time proposed for the general distribution have
no doubt but that all the sales made at the Mint
will be satisfied on that day. Hereafter all silve
found in the California gold will be paid in stand
ard silver, and not in gold as heretofore.
t'The latter point is one that the California de
poSitorS have for long time insisted on and it i:
now granted for the first time"
The new actof Congress will, ofcourse. have
the effect OF lessening the coinage OF gold hereat
ter at the Mint, and will lead to the export OF gold
bars instead of coin.
Inas.nuch as more than half the gold product oil
California, is under the present course of our for
eign trade, required for remittances to Europe
shippers will prefer the bars ingots, which, by
the new law, will cost. ! per cent. less than the
coin that may hereafter be produced. b III 4
Hitherto the cost of coinage has been borne b,
the government. Now change of of one pei
cent. TO the depostor will induce him 10 order the
conversion of his gold dust into ingots or bars, a
the actual cost of refining, &c. These will be O
the value Of $500, $1,000 and 1000, and will be
as available for most purposes the present golt
coins of $50, and other denominations. - -
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-16

TnRlLLiNa SCENE NOT IN THE BnLs.-At the
Bowery Theatre, at the present time, Mr. Barn
we'll Runnels and a Mr.. Aymar, are giving nightly,
gymnastic performance, entitled La Perche. In
the course of the performance, RunnelS balances
Aymar, who weighs 1866 pounds, on the top Of a
pole thirty-fve feet in height and, while thus
balanced in the air, Aymar goes through sue
cession of posturings. contortons. &C.. which are
wonderful to behold, On Thursday evening, while
performing this feat Runnels. in walking about
the stage to maintain the perpendicular of the
pole, approached close TO the foot lights, and for
moment took his eye ftom the top of the pole, to
ascertain his whereabouts. In doing this he lost
the balance, the pole declined from its yerticle
position, and the great weight at its top rendered
it impossible for the balancer to recover it. Aymar
was dashed with terrible force directly upon the
foot lights, crashing the glass globes with which
they were covered, and cutting himself IN dread-
iul manner. The audience were in the greatest
trlght-ladies screamed and fainted-and rush
was made lor the fallen man, every one supposing
that he was killed as matter of course. He was
found 10 be insensible, and in that condition was
carried of the stage. The anxiety of the audience,
however, would not permit the performances to go
on until it was announced that Aymar was not
dangerously hurt We see by the bills that he is
snthclently recovered to appear tonight 1t is
terrible performance to witness, and we should
think that after his fall he would be careful how
he exposed himself to the same danger again.
However, we suppose the impulse which leads
people "to seek the bubble reputation even in the
lannon's mouth" prompts this person to risk his
lille nightly, 10 crafty excitement living pub
llc.-Nationul Democrat.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-16

GOVERNMENT ArroIsrMENrs.-The Washington
Union Of Tuesday states that the nomination o
the Hon. James Buchanan as Minister to England
was confirmed by the Senate without the uSua
reference and by unanimous vote. The Uniar
officially announces the following appointments
Consul. u. Alexander Peasants, ut Minatitlan,
Mexico. --''1.r a.r-s
+ Collectors of Customs.--G1eene G. Bronson,
Collector of New York, New York, in place Of
Daniel S. Dickinson, who declines the appoint
ment. - -
Thaldeus Sanford, district of Mobile, Alabama,
in place of John ]. Walker removed. a -
Postmasters.-Ferris Forman, Sacramento city
California, J. ]. Smith, Frederick. Maryland
Robt. A. Dayage. Nevada city, California; Daniel
Dickson, Wilmington, North Carolina; E. B.
Goo!sell, Bridgeport, Connecticut; w. w Wick,
Indianapolis, Indiana. ,,.i,s EH u
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The workine Glasses.

The Cincinnati Sun, of the 1871, inst, under
this heading and in alusion 10 the late strikes for
higher wages, says "rhe struggle has passed over
with benefit TO all classes-has terminated in q
quick, happy and glorious triumph-the fair days
wages being now given for the fair days work.
This is good news, and we REFUGE greatly if such
are the facts. it ever having been with us first
principle, that the laborer is worthy of his hire;
and not doubling that great, and proper mission
of the Press, is to advance the condition and to
promote and sustain the interests Of working men,
whatever will, in our opinion, promote this end,
shall have our hearty aid and cooperation. ""
Hoping that we are both laboring to attain the
same noble purpose, we would respectfully enquire
of the editor of the Sun, whether in his opinion,
wages have been advanced in this struggle at a
greater rate than the expenses of living have ad-
vanced in the few last years. or. in other words,
whether, comparing the cost o: living before the
discoveryof the California gold mines, with the
then rate of wages, the wages of the working men
are now better than they were then. This is an
important and material fact, and we therefore make
the inquiry. We make it with no caveling spirit,
but in the sincere pursuit of truth, and the we'll
being of men, and particularly of working men.