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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-06-18
ENGLISH ITEMS.

The bill reducing the number of and otherwise altering
the oaths taken entering Parliament lost in the
House of Lords where originated by majority of Is
Lord JOHN RUSSELL has abandoned, account Of the
pressure of other public business the dsenfan
chising the men employed in the Government dock
In the House of Lerds the evening of June A. the
Earl of CLARENDON announced that the river Parana
open to all nations to certain point, would be opened
further the Government of Paraguay and Bra
I'll could come to an agreement upon the subject.
In the House Of Commons the evening, Mr.. DIS
RAEL gave notice that the following Monday he should
move for series of returns of the conversions of stock
under the recent resolutions of the House. and that he
would also take an early opportunity of calling attention
to the present state Of the public finances.
Lord j. RUSSELL said he would not in the present state
Of public business give pledge that he would proceed
with the education bill.
Lord PALaERsToN stated that the subject Of putting
down betting houses under consideration of the Gov
eminent.
The emigration from the port Of Liverpool to Australia
has experienced slight check but the exodus the Uni
ted States has increased while many sail direct from Irish
ports The number Of emgrant vessels from Liverpool
in May 81, conveying 24;202 emgrants From Jan
uary May 81 2l9 emigran vessels left Liverpool with
81 ,595 persons.
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The construction of railroad would of course greatly
increase the value of every species of property in these
counties, and especially the value of land.
From Louisville to Norfok-one of the best harbors
the world, Immediately the ocean, and the harbor
to which Lieut. Maury gives the preference the
North American port of the Amazon line of steamers
is 7l9 miles Norfolk is fully 80 miles the
than Baltimore.
From Louisville to City Point, where the largest
chant ships come, is $50 miles.
From Louisville to Richmond the head Of tiie-w water
navigation on James River, is SAB miles
From Louisville to Lynchburg which is connected with
Richmond by canal of large capacity and having only
5l3 feet of lockage is 5l9 miles.
In the of two years the Underwater connection
between the upper and lower James River Richmond
will be completed when boat loaded at Lynchburg can
pass through the locks Richmond and be to Nor
folk they tow the canal boats New York which
pass into the Hudson at Albany.
In accordance with previous arrangements visited
Louisville and several intermediate points ascertain
what disposition there the part of Kentucky to
meet Virginia at the Cumberland Gap The proposition
received only with favor but with decided enthu
sasm in Kentucky and especially at Louisville. The
friends of Improvement the bushes and editors of
various journals, than whom talented editorial
is rarely to be found all expressed the deepest
terest in the scheme.
Before concluding, must avail myself of this oppor-
which experienced my journey, and in Louisville
Respectfully, your obedient servant.
CHARLES F. NJ. GARNETT,
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BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENCE


BALTIMORE, JUNE Up M
Inc Mount Vernon Guards fine military corps from
your hegnooring city, Alexandria have been in our
envy TOT the past Two days friendly visit They
mee most cordial welcome and thus far they have
passed their time agreeaby They have partaken Of va
rous sumptuons entertainments rendered Nv our mtar
ana nave several yet in store The impression thew have
produced i highly favorable well in reference "a THAR
military as their gentemany department Thev leave
tomorrow morning for home
One OF the great Democratic struggles was closed last
night ny the election OF majority Of delegates to the
DenocAuc Iiy convention which is select delegates
TO the State Conyention favorable 10 the nomnaton ~
WALTER MITCHELL, ESQ., Of Charles county for Cover
nor. This IS considered rather trumnh NJ tba Ola
Hunkers anu has caused much dissatisfaction amon the
rank and file.
The proposition before our City Council 10 extend The
coal wharves beyond the portwarden line in order 10
accommodate that large and rapidly undressing business
will be brought before the First Branch Of the City Coun
ell this afternoon and acted upon favorably II has al
ready passed the Second BSanch
Business is steady for the season. but not active Sales
OF 600 barrels Howard street -four 81 62J City Mills
held at S46S rye -four So rs; meal So per barrel
The sales of grain light; Red wheat 100 100 white
do LOG ll2 rs. About IL 900 bushels of corn Of
fered and sold at so 81 for white yellow 5S SO
mixed 81 rye 81 49, Maryland and Virginia ca "a
81; Pennsylvania do 40 AZ cloverseed So per bushel
Provisions quiet prices unchanged; mess pork $l6
Wool unwashed 29 81; washed 80 Az; whiskey %
% Tobacco continues firm and active Sales of about
LOO hogsheads Ohio at 4 so to $500 also about 800
hogsheads Maryland at previous prices There good
shipping demand and the tendency of the market up
ward. The weeks inspections 985 hogsheads Mary
land, l,232 Ohio 1T Kentucky, and Missouri. The
money market is easy Good paper is taken the street
at to per cent. month. The banks dscounting
freely
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The Galveston Civilian Of the eth instant says that the
last accounts from the supposed gold regions Texas
like all the true accounts which have preceded them
Minute particles of gold be found but none that will
pay for the labor required to them Many adven-
turers are returning but others organizing distant
petitions in hopes Of finding the precious metals in other
quarters
We take the following from the Galveston News:
Information has been received here of melan
choy character to the effect that Benjamin Hubert
veyng party the Red River and Wachta country have
all been killed, with the exception of Henry Hinds who
lies wounded at Fort Beknap. He, it seems away
from the party hunting expedition, and anced
and shot at his return but escaped the fort about
sixty miles The Wachta Indians the perpetrators
of this unfortunate tragedy The death of the Wachia
chief mentioned lately in your paper and the
slaughter doubtless intended ayenge his death
Mr. Hubert lose of enterprsing and best
business men"
The Victoria Advocate learns that three Mexicans
in custody Goad awaiting their trial for the
tai murder Of several Americans San Paricio short
time since. The Americans had number of horses in
charge their way into the interior OF the State when
they waylad, murdered and their bodies burnt by
these inhuman fends.
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COULDN'T He sUEG so"-Leaning idly
noticed little foufearod lord Of the creation amusing
playrg him AT length perche
dropping bough Of apple which
the whore the
his position apparently unconscious Of the close proximity
birds usually consider dangerous ncighbor
his mpudcncc and after regarding him steadily
minute obeying the Instinct Of his baser he picked
lying his feet preparing steadying
carefully for good aim The little
alarming the bird and Bob within
o his throat swecd and forth came Natures plea Anka
nk-ai nk-boboJnk- linkano
itaink-alink-
&and he didn't slowly the little
position and the despsed dropped charmed the
murderer We heard the songstcr through and watched his
harmed flight did the boy with Anxious
hear expression Of the little follows feeling approached him
and Inquired. Why didn't stone him. boy You might
have killed him and carried him fellow looked
doubtngy, though he with
expression bali shame and half he replied couldn't cos he
eoW
Who will that acr that or aver
that music hath charm soohe the br Mod
kened Humanity and Humanity Mercy who sang st the
creation whispered 70 the chs The bird saved and Goa
was gornsd BY the deed Dear little boys don't stone the
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DAMAGES AGAINST THE HUDsoy RIVER RAILROAD Con-
PASY.-ln the Delaware county Circuit Court, at the
term commenced Monday Of last week Lewis B. Stone
recovered verdict Of $4,000 damages against the Hud
River Railroad Company for injuries to his person,
caused By the collision their road Croton on the
4th Of December, 1851 lie was thrown down and his
left arm caught between the platforms Of the two
and badly crushed to render amputation Just below
the elbow necessary Judge Crippen charged the jury
that was not case that would justify yndictve da-
images, or smart money, did the plaintiff claim IL
but he should receive ample and full damages for the in
jaries inflicted for his mental suffering for loss Of pro-
pery at the time Of the accident and for expenses in
Cured
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Nor ISsASEThe first jury empannelled to decide the
merits Of the plea Of insanity up by the counsel
Nedry were unable to agree The second jury in the
chse after long and deliberate investigation Of the evil
dence adduced sustain the plea decided that the wretch
ed man was sane He will therefore be hung The muir
der which he perperated exceed in its revolving details
the horrors OF any Of the brutal murders with which
criminal calendar has been thronged Of the other
criminals remaining in the Tombs under sentence Of
DEATH the Fitzgerald also convicted for the murder
of his wife, will be hanged tomorrow (Friday) The
Governor Of the State having respted Neay the space
of week. pending the jurys decisions, that cuprt
will probably appease justice the Friday of next week
Nep York Times
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ANOTHER NEW TERRITonY-The Union contains a CON-
muHication from HENRY r. ScHooLcRAFT Esq, in which
he describes section of country known by the Of
AAarrd He says it is attractive, well-timbered, and
fertile Of country lying Immediately west Of the
Rocky Mountains, in mild temperate ATTITUDES which,
for the purpose of distinct aluson he applies the abo-
rginal term The area is about fifty miles broad and
lies parallel to the Rocky Mountains for distance of
several hundred miles 1t gives rise to both Of the main
and numerous subafluents Of the Columbia river. 1t is
high plain, which is cut through by these afuents of
most fertile character bearing trees and in places
high grass; and, while the streams create abundant
waterpower for lumber and grain mills and machinery
they Free nearly Free from nundation Of their
banks. This district probably comprehends twenty-five
thousand square miles, and If its capacities Of produc-
ton have been correctly estimated would sustain popu-
laton greater than Of the Eastern and Atlantic
States
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CATERPILLARs.-The whole insect creation to be
uncommonly numerous and active this season. From all
quarters hear Of the devasatons committed by them
The cankerworm is devouring the fruit and the elms
New Haven and Boston, The y is ravagng the wheat
fields of the Middle States Whole armies of black cater
pillars eating the oak forests of Maine We need only
the locust to complete these rayages and finish the pic
In town the maple trees suffering from
the attack of yellowish green caterpillar OF about
inch in length 1t can be found every year upon the
naples but its devastaons have been so apparent
they this year. Il attacks principally the red
and the silvereacd maple, especially the latter In the
North Meadows the maple trees nearly stripped of
their foliage and look bare If it early
spring walk beneath them is really unpleasant; the
ground is covered with the hafconsumed Fragments and
with the crawling This is Of the evils that
have resulted from killing off the birds that fire.
quented our groves.-Hartford Courant.
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THE SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CONVENTION


The subjects which received the endorsement and
recommendation of the late Memphis Convention
are as follows:
l. The Pacific Railroad
2 The favorable settlement and adjustment By our
Government of the difficulties in regard to the Tehuante
pee route
The protection of the Cotton Interest from Injurious
determinations, by diplomacy, when practicable.
The fostering and encouragement Of the trade with
the Amazon Oronoco and La Plate rivers through
ers from Southern ports
8. Direct steam communication with Europe from
Southern ports.
G. Address the most valuable form of Cotton for
export.
I, Recommendation in behalf Of Common Schools in
the States
g. The adoption Of means to ascertain the laws which
govern and to investigate the practicabity of guarding
against the floods of the Mississippi and its tributaries
IL IS our purpose to publish summary of the
proceedings of the Convention as soon as the Mem
phs papers, in which they are automatically record
ed, reach us. They are now overdue
We learn from the Memphis Enquirer of the
10th instant, published the day after the adjourn
ment OF the Convention, that its proceedings
throughout were characterized by great unanmty,
and that this large assembly, comprising some five
hundred delegates from the States of the South and
West was not sectional, in the least Objectionable
sense OF that term, m its tone temperate spirit
which seemed to animate its members in reference
to their brethren of the North being that of a ge-
nerous emulation rather than soured and antago-
nstic rivalry
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COMPLETION OF WABASH AND ERIE CASAL-About the
first Of next month it is believed the Wabash and Erie
canal will be completed 1t is contemplated that the
water will be let in that time, although the canal will
be in running order for several weeks thereafter The
first Of Congress granting lands this was pass
ed in 1927 and additional grants made in 1s4l and
lS45. The work, however, commenced in 1892 and
completed to Lafayette in 1912 to Coyington in 1886
70 Coal Greek in lS47 to Terre Haute in l849 to Point
Commerce in 1851; to Evansville in 1858 Thus il has
been over twenty years since this great work was
menced The length of the Wabash and Erie canal in
Indiana 375 miles, and in Ohio from the State line to
Toledo on Maume Bay, 81 miles-making in oil 459
miles Indian 1polis Sentinel
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Fatal RESULT FIRING CRACKERS IN THE STREETS.
Yesterday afternoon, as light onehorse wagon, driven
by person from the country, passing the of
Schuykll Fourth and Market streets boy threw fire
cracker into the street. which Immediately alarmed the
horse, causing to dash of towards Fifth street At the
corner of Fifth street the horse turned norhword and
rushed along the footway SCATTERING the wagon and
throwing the driver violently to the earth lady named
Mrs McClain, who passing towards Market street.
was Knocked down, and died in few moments The
unfortunate woman the mother of Ave six children
philadelphia Ledger, l5h
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T Aw NOTICE.-SIDNEY s. BAXTER, late Attorney
IL General Of Virginia, has removed to Washington TO
practice Law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court Of the United States
the Courts of the District Of Columbia and attend to any
professional business confded TO him.
Office in Morrison's building, ~ street. east Of
Pennsylvania avenue
REFERESCEs Hon. J. j. Allen, Hon. W. Daniel Hon. I'D;
Moncure, Hon. q. b. Samues and Hon. George ~ Lee VI
the Court Of Appeals Of Virginia the Judges OF tne
cult Court Of Virginia to the Senators and hemos ,s
gress from Virginia. june ih-VVN
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VERDICT AGAINST RAILRoAD.-In the Fourth District
Court at New Orleans the 9Th instant Miss CAMILLE
VARILAT obtained verdict Of one thousand dollars
damages against the New Orleans and Carroon Railroad
Company in consequence Of her having suffered from an
accident on their road, caused by collision, by which
one Of her legs was broken.
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MORE DAMAGES FOR MALPRAcrIcE.-In the Circuit
Court for Kings county, New York, the of Wilson
Smell decided Thursday in favor of the plain
tiff The action brought against the defendant who
is physician for malpractice in the treatment of the
of plaintiffs which fractured at the elbow
joint by fall 1t treated by DR.. SHELL and after
lapse of time modification set in and amputation was
sdered necessary. long list of witnesses were exam
ined, among them eight medical practition
ers who of did not all agree The Judge charged
favor of the plaintiff, and the jury brought in verdict
after trial Of three days duration for So 500 damages
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The Hessan fly is said to be committing great ravages
in the wheat fields Of Virginia. The fly is supposed to
have been brought from Germany in straw employed in
the debarkation Of Howes troops Long Island in 7T6
The insect has gradually spread in various directions
the of twenty thirty miles year. and the wheat
Of the entire regions east Of the Aeghanes is
or less infected with the arv well in large por-
tons Of the States bordering the Ohio and Mississippi
and on the great lakes.
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CUMBERLAND Coal TRADE.-The amount of coal sent
from Cumberland to market this week 1852 TONS Of
which 5, 706 went by railroad and BAG by canal This
shows small increase the business Of last week.
but still falling off from the quantity usually
market, owing to the strike among the miners.
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The Temperance Advocate complains that all the Off
in Rhode Island appointed by the State and National
Governments opposed to the Maine law. The Proyi
dence Journal also says the law is utterly dsregarded in
that city In Woonsocket the whole matter looks like
broad farce In Newport told the sale and
sumption OF Hnnor Is as great il ever was
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rUNHOs. G.. CLINTON formerly Assistant Examiner in
the Patent 0cel continues to attend TO Patent and Ge
Agency business at his rooms h street. opposite the
marble portico of the Patent Office je l6-eo3t
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Among the visitors at present in the city is Mr..
Senator CLAYTON, of Delaware, who is stopping at
the Irving House
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RIGHTS AND DUTIES.

In these days of progresss is observable that
there is one word in the mouth Of every body as
applied to every body else, to the almost absolute
exclusion of another word, once time-honoied
standard Of the English language and the keystone
of principle and character, which nowadays appears
in the minds of most men
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-11-10
Speech from an Indian,

At a recent council of Indians of different
tribes, held near Fort Smith, Arkansas, Par
he-yokah, Camanche chief, delivered the
following speech, and the Fort Smith Herald
says it is a fair specimen of the whole of the
speeches made on the occasion. We could
name some speakers nearer home who might
take lesson in moderation and charity from
the Camanche chief:
Par-he-yolah said The Great Spirit, I
have no doubt, is very glad to see so many In
dians of different nations to meet together for
the purpose Of establishing peace, and give
their pledge TO live by it forever. | am very
happy, indeed, to see and meet with my East
ern brothers in council. We older men know
correctly for what these nations of different
tongues convoked, and we are glad that the
peace, rarely known among US, is established
for our good It is our duty to teach our
younger people, who do not understand the
transactions to-day, the true meaning of our
council and let our rising generations be
trained up and grow fast in this great white
Itllh VIC dlS ACCClNAiS bO-Ndy' OlOIAOAo3 OuA
lives are not in our hands we cannot last al
ways, the Great Spirit will call us away some
day, and will put somebody in our stead.
consider this talk to be like the roots Of grass
that in every Spring the green and beautiful
blades will shoot out and blossoms Of sweet
odor, but the Autumnal moon will come and
bite them OF with its white teeth, but it has
no effect on the roots. 1t is just SO with US,
we cannot die with this talk. While we live,
we make this talk sweet to our people around
our council fires, but after we are gone, this
talk still survives, and still has its odorouS
smells to all united nations (Here he held
up his right hand toward Heaven.) May the
Great Spirit sanction our doings to-day, and
faithfully make US keep this good talk given
us from our brothers at the rising SUM-
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Horrible Phenomena.

1t is not generally known, says the Charles
ton Courier, that in Barbados there is mys-
terious vault, in which no one now dares to
deposit the dead. 1t is in a churchyard near
the sea-shore. In 1907, the first coffin that
was deposited in it was that of a Mr.. God
dard in 1908, Miss A. M. Chase was
placed in it, and in 1919, Miss D. Chases In
the end of 1912, the vault was opened for the
body of Hon. It. Chase; but the three first
cotfins were found in a confused state, having
been apparently tossed from their places
Again was the vault opened to receive the
body Of an infant, and the four coffins, all Of
lead, and very heavy, were found much dis
turbed. In 1915, Mr. Brewster's BODY was
placed in the vault, and again great disorder
was apparent among the coffins. In 1919, a
Mr. Clark was placed in the vault, and as, be-
fore, the c0fins were in confusion.
Each time that the vault was opened. the
cofins were replaced in their proper situation:
that is, three on the ground, side by side
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NOVEL MODE OF GETTING PASSENGERS UP
AND DOWN THE ONO RIvER.-Boats now
plying on the Ohio river, below Louisville take
lighter in tow, and as the majority take no
freight-nothing but passengers they manage
pretty well to Tighten over the most difficult
bars, after the following fashion
Just before reaching bar the lighter is
hauled forward, opposite the boilers. Ladies
and gentleman are politely requested by the
steward, who carries bell, to walk over
board Everybody overheard re-echoes the
sturdy mates of the forecastle, and overheard
every live passenger goes not into the river,
but into the fiat or wood boat alongside. 1t is
then taken in tow at the stem of the steamer,
and after crossing the shoal, the word is given
for everybody 10 get on board, and according
Iy the passengers scramble back to the steam
boat Three or four bars in the distance of $50
miles are crossed in this way, after which the
lighter is cast loose for some other boat bound
up or down, as the case may be.-& Louis
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