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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-28

A WoMEN's RIGHTS NATIONAL CONVENTION was held in
Philadelphia Wednesday last The usual ladies
present, and few Of kindred spirit among the men.
Speeches were made and resolutions were passed in
which the objects of the Convention developed and
the general success of the womens rights movement
predicted The leading objects aimed at by this and
similar Conventions are expressed, summarily in Of
ten resolutions which presented by the business
committee, as follows:
RssolUed, That urge it upon the women Of every
American State, first to petition the Legislatures for uni
versal suffrage and reform in the rights of property
second to their utmost efforts to improve female edu
cations third, to open as rapidly possible new chan
nels for female industry. -
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The steamer Osprey has arrived at Philadelphia
with 165 of the passengers of the wrecked steamer
Getty of Philadelphia" and some of the pas
sengers and crew and one Of the lifeboats saved
from the wreck of the q Arctic" The latter per-
sons, unfortunately, not, as has been reported,
an addition to the number of those who are known
to have been saved from the !" Arctic" The inteli-
gence Of their has been heretofore published
and their names given.
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IMPORTANT LAND SUIr--The important ejectment suit
Of GARNER Graham and Others which has occupied
the attention of the Common Pleas Court of St. Louis for
the last two weeks decided yesterday the l9h in
favor of the defendants The suit for forty apens Of
land which stands the old residence of Mrs Bddle
Broadway, north Of Bddle street. and includes
three parcels Of ground belonging to the city Of ST.
Louis of which is the Bidde Market. 1t also in
cudes the ground devised by Mr. Biddle for Widows
Asylum The value of the entire property is not less
than quarter of million Many interests
ed in the decision Of this suit-St Louis lteyenc.
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TUNNEL UNDER THE Rrvfn AT CHrcAao.--The Mayor
OF Chicago has been authorized by the City Councils to
close contract with the American Submarine Tunnel
Company for the construction Of castron roadway
der Chicago river within yea, and sixty days The
plan is to have casron in large sections rvetted toge
Their and made tight by metallic packing
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dent deserved well Of the South and Of the State and
should be supported.
H. What Congress had failed 10 do. Congress- he said
had failed to reduce the tariff He would hold out no
promise that this would be speedily done, though he
should labor for it. The South had been pundered long
enough and time for her wrongs to be redressed
Congress had failed also to reduce the expenditures
the Government within the limits of economy and repub
Ecanism.
III THAT wers our prospects in the future? sectional
division of parties and the next sectional Congress
The Wing party was dsbanded, and its members were
now blended with the Freesoers The fusion would
sweep the free States, cutting down the
right and left The majority in the next Congress would
be Wings Northumberland upon issue but hatred
to slavery; that majority would crusade against the
South He did not believe the Wing party would have
another National Convention. IL now riven asunder
There geographical line Of separation The conser-
yave Democracy OF the North feeble exercise
any influence and therefore the Southern Democracy could
not look to it. The North abotionized and arrayed
against the South the South would have unite against
the North. There could be compromise for religious
principle ncompromsable The North believes it il
duty to God to destroy institutions believe it is
duty God defend those Institutions How COM
promise question of conscience? The antagonsm is in
our social structure; how reconcile it? The danger is
threatening; the South should meet it brayely.
Cuba, he said, presented question Of great decacy
and vital interest He had no doubt about her ultimate
union with the South. We could not permit it, he sad
to be tropical den of free negroes European
lony to modest u.s. Spain could not much longer retain
the island and when 1t passed from the hands OF Spain
1t must come to u.s.
There three ways of acquiring it: 1st, By
quest I'd, by purchase; Sd, by annexation inde
pendent community If got it by conquest the Con-
sal General would proclaim emancipation. The South
would hold the proclamation fraud upon the rights Ut
war the North would hold it valid. The struggle would
pc mere which would succeed five got it by purchase
the North would insist upon the application of the Wlmot
provso to it, If we got by annexation as an ndepen-
dent community it would naturally in slavehoding
The independence Of the island might be obtained by
the Cubans themselves, or by the conquest Of the
island by those termed fbusters. If the Cubans OBJ
tanned it they could nulfy the decree Of emancipation
Il the fibusters obtained it, they had won it by the
sword they would hold their rights by the sword Thus
they could remit the blacks to their former status and
holding the island, treat with others independent
community. He declined counselling any course. He
merely wished to state the consequences OF these various
modes of acquiring Cuba The President, he sure,
exertng himself to acquire the island and he would
bde his time. lie soould only say that the South must,
shoud, and you'd haze Cuba, and hare ii slaueholdng
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Under arequison Of the Governor of Maryland Chris
tan and Chas Henry Glanz charged with the crime Of
assauiting with intent to kill Mr. T. W. Duva near Bla-
densburg, will be removed from Washington to Prince
Georges county for trial
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The subjoned paragraph, which we copy from the Sen
tine in reference to valuable mechanical improvement
advertised in this paper bestows deserved commendation
the ingenious invention of Mr. STEWART:
INTERESTING MEcHANIcs.-We direct attention to the
advertisement of L. STEWART. Our ingenious fellow
citizen has obtained patent for Improvement in the
saw, which cuts beautifully expeditousy, and with less
labor than is expended the ordinary handoo of that
name. He obtained premium during the late exhibi
ton of the Maryland Institute at the instance of judges
who knew how to appreciate the merits Of the invention
Of large sze moved by steamp is in opera
ton at the establishment of Mr. McCelland Of
and Tenth Streets and should be by all persons in
terested in the mechanical pursuits in which the of
such an instrument is essential.
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THE DUTIES OF SEAMEN.-In the case Of the United
States Us. Holmes, Judge BALDWIN laid it down as
the law, to the duties Of seamen, that the officers
and crew stand in different relation to each other from
that which they hold to the passengers since they have
contracted to encounter the hardshps and pers Of the
VOYAGE and to protect the passengers against these
in any other of the duties of carriers Nor
can this relation be changed when the ship lost by
tempess or other dangers Of the SEAS and all board
have taken to the small boats for imminence Of danger
cannot absolve from duty. Should the emergency be-
come SO extreme to call for sacrifice of iiFe the cap
tain and sufficient number of to navigate the
boat must be preserved; but if there be
than necessary for this purpose the sailors should
give way to the preservation of the passengers the
passengers to the sailors.
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BosToN AND CHARLEsTowN.-The Supreme Judicial
Court Of Massachusetts, decided Saturday that the
of the Legislature Of that State authorizing the
ton of Charestown to Boston is unconstitutional and
therefore void 1t will be remembered that by vote Of
the people of both cities they had lately decided in favor
of the annexation The decision of the Court is there
fore received with surprise by the advocates of the
sure whilst it occasions much rejoicing on the part Of
its opponents.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-28

UNFORTUNATE LAuNCH.-The ship James s. Littlefeld
Of about $50 TONS fully rgged launched at Boston
Saturday. She went off gracefully, but as soon
she entered the water she commenced heelng owing to
being insuf6ciently baased which, combined with too
quick snubbng by her anchor and the operation of the
against her keel brought her upon her side
There were about sixty seventy persons her deck
most of whom she wentoyc gradually succeeded In
getting upon the ships dry side The damage and cost
Of getting her upon upright keel it is estimated, will
not come far short of SIS, 900.
The WASHINGTON WORCESTERSHIRE structure is now
over one hundred and sixty feet in height The contr
buttons, hear insufficient to keep up the work
actively but it hoped better reason will be found
for refusing to contribute dime than that given by the
old Dutch farmer in Pennsylvania The picture it seems,
expressed too much for the occasion:
HOUSE MIR BIG CHIMSEY.-A few years ago the pro-
ceednss Of the Washington Monument Society at Washing
ton received sudden impetus. Among other measures
adopted sufficient funds for the completion of the
edce that Of appointing agent in each Congressional
district throughout the United States whe furnished
with Autographs of the future monument which pre-
scented to such gentlemen chose to subscribe
Of those agents called the house Of very wealthy
farmer in the upper end of Dauphn county Pennsylvania
The whole family assembled to look at the beau
full pictures In the mean time tho agent exered all his eo
quence induce the steady old German to plank the TIM
He portrayed the services Of Washington to his country he
dwet In glowing terms upon the gratitude should feel
for them.
for 85t T.yas
The agent began again: q You know who Washington
was7v rGf No.
Yes, he the first President; he licked the British,
eyes that's the man. and this monument is to be erected
fitting testimonial Of the eternal gratitude Of his
Tbs anticipated subscriber studied the plate aentye
"well," said he /" won't pay any thing towards it;
don't build house init such big chimney"
The agent immediately left--Ezeaange paper.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-28
A SOUTHERN VIEW OF PUBLIC POLICY.

The Charleston Mercury Of the 18th instant
contains the subjoined abstract of Speech deliv-
cred at Barnwell Courthouse on the 81 instant by
the Hon. LAWRENCE M. KEIrT, the Represents
tive in Congress from the third district of South
Carolina 1t will be found interesting, as defining
not only the position of Mr.. KEITT on several
questions of public importance but also the South
ern view generally of those questions.
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iowA.-The Burlington Telegraph says the emigration
into Iowa at all the crossings the present is
paraeled in the history Of the pact The ferry at
that city Zone Of the largest the river is kept in
slant motion from morning until night, and frequently
until midnight The consequence is that every evening
whole the opposite side Of the river may be
covered with thewagons, tents and cattle Of the emf
grants The merchants grocers and manufacturers
reapng fine harvest in the way Of furnishing supplies
to the travelling millions At present rates At least
hundred thousand souls will be added to the population
Of this State during the present season.
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possible.
The North could, he said, count upon only minority
at the South IL the object of the North to make that
minority as large possible and the object Of the South
TO make 1t as small possible. Believing in the
political creed with Judge Harris and reverng the
authorities and also anxious that there should be lit
tie DIVISION among the Southern members possible
Judge Harris reluctantly voted against the bill choice
Of evils and he Mr reluctantly for it, he agreed with
Judge arrs that neither Of them should VOTE and thus
lett the result the reduced the Southern vote upon
the record against the bill and diminished the division
and distraction at home This course was also warmly
seconded he said by the friends of the bill who had it in
charge He went for the bill mainly he said unite
the South ana his subsequent prevent
far as he could, division among Southern men, tt
The Gadsdon Treaty he said, he supported for three
reasons:
1st IL released from the article in the Treaty OF
Guadalupe Hidaigo which bound us to indemnify Mexico
against the depredations of frontier Indians Mr.
Fillmore had offered FIVE millions OF dollars and il was
said he subsequently offered seven millions Of dollars for
this release. 1870
3D. 1t gave us the right of way across Tehuantepec
for which Mr.. Polk had offered fifteen millions: and
3D. 1t gave about twenty million acres Of land in
GLIDING the Mesila Valley, which Mr. Fillmore had re-
Inquished. For these we paid only ten millions
The Reciprocity Treaty with Canada was an entering
wedge of free trade. Though not as full as he should
have liked 1t, it was still something gained.
Congress had passed Insane bill which was an I'M
constitutional usurpaton of power and an nsolen inter-
ference between State and class of its citizens Con-
grcss had also passed River and Harbor BILL stupen-
dous scheme deaud the Treasury and consolidate the
Government. Any scheme to squander money in the
West would be advocated there while the North would
support 1t to reduce the Treasury and perpetuae the
tariff Both these schemes, he said the President had
with great hrmness and patriotism vetoed The Presi-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-02-25
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TIE SAN FRANCISCO.

Twas on December's wintry day,
A ship OF gallant form,
A wreck upon the ocean lay,
A conquest Of the storm.
The waves had swept her buIwarks down
Had crushed her iron power,
While gloomier grew the tempcst's frown
And darker grew the hour.
And as the storm blast madly roar'd,
The death song fierce and loud
They sank-thc soldier with his sword,
The seaman in his shroud.
Midst splintered mast and shivered spar,
They wrcstled for the doom;
Alone upon the ocean far
The living hecatomb.
Then rose upon the ruthless gale,
Such moans-uEmatched before -
Less happy they who lived to wall,
Than they who walled no more.
But He who bids the ocean roll,
And holds it in His span,
Can whisper comiortto the soul,
And bring relief to man.
The echoes of the signal gun
Had scarcely died away,
Ere Hopes bright Star had shown upon
The scuddng mist and spray.
AnobIe brother of the sea,
Across the pillows came
And heart to heart leaped bold and free
As fame doth leap to flame.
Oh holy power fraternal love
Misfortune closer draws
When manly voices sent above
Their cheering, loud huzzas.
Honor ard glory to the brave,
To Creighton and his crew
Whose manhood faced watery grave,
And dared be firm and true.
Also to Stoufer-MaryIand's son,
Likewise to Captain Lowe;
For the noble acts by them done
Praise forever is due.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-02-25
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are now prepared 10 execute every description
of Plain and Fancy printing, Gold Bronze, and
every variety Of coors.
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DOB G0U3BRBB3 BIS,

BuCKwHEAT CAKEs.--The griddIe on
which cakes are baked, should never be
touched with grease. Firstly. because il
nparts a rancid taste to the cakes. Sec
ondiy, if a cooking stove is used, itfills
the whole house with a smell Of burnt
grease, betraying what we are going TO
have for breakfast. Wash the griddIe
with hot soapsuds, scour it with dry sand,
and when heated for use, rub il well with
a spoonful of fine salt and coarse cloth;
it will then be ready 10 receive the cakes.
After each cake is removed, the salt rub
bing must be repeated. Fry il, and you
will ever follow the advice Of an old house
keeper.
FRIED OYsTERs.--SeIect the largest
oysters for frying. Take them oulof their
liquor with fork, and enGeavor, in doing
so, TO rinse off all the particles Of shell
which may adhere to them. Dry them
between napkins have ready some grated
cracker. seasoned with Cayenne pepper and
salt. Beat the yolks only Of some eggs,
and to each egg add half tablespoonful Of
thick cream. Dip the oysters, one at time,
first inrhe egg, then in the cracker crumbs,
and Try them in plenty Of butter, or butter
and lard mixed. ulI they are Of light
brown on both sides. Serve them hot.
BOILED HAM.--Wash and scrape your
ham; fills not very salt, it need not be
soaked; if old and dry, let il soak Twelve
hours in lukewarm water, which should
be changed several times. Put il IN
large vessel filed with cold water. Let it
simmer, but be careful not to let Il boh,as
ithardenS and tougbcns The meat. Allow
twenty minutes TO cook each pound Of
meat. When il Is done, take it oul Of tie
water, strip of the skin and serve It.
A LAMP THAT WILL GuRN TWELVE
MONTHS WITHOUT REPLENI>HING.-Take
stick of phosphorus and pu, ,ltInto a large
dry phial, not corked, and II vii. afford a
liglt sufficient 10 discern any object III
room when held near it, and will continue
ats luminous appearance Tor moIe 'han
twelve months.
To PRESEryg GCM ARABIC SoLUTIoY.--
A few drops Of alcohol or any esseuliai "Ii,
VIII preserve a quart of ihe muc'Iage Of
.gnnl arabic" or gum 'rsgacanl." from
spelling. A small quantity Of disso.'I
sium viii preserve -four paste.
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ODDGO-5 d 1Oco
THE PATRIOT PRISONERS.
a REVOLUTIONARY ADVENTURE

In the year 1880 while the war was
still vigorouslay prosecuted between Great
Britain and her North American colonies,
number of remarkable and painful oc-
currences, arising out of this unhappy dis
pute, took place on the borders Of Canada
and the reyoled districts. Among these
events the following may convey to our
readers an idea of the suffering to which
our people were sometimes exposed during
/ that war.
Old Mr.. Sammons with three sons and
one or more daughters, lived upon the old
Johnson estate, in the western portion of
New York, which had been sequeSrered.
Sampson Sammons the father was a stur-
ldy old VIII g, and well known to the
British commander, Sir John Johnson,
whom he often talked with about the re-
beIlon. His sons, Frederick, Jacob and
! Thomas, the ngest-eighteen. at the
time of which we write-were much Of
the same mind and body-young Samp-
sons, knouy and fearless. Sir John
! knowing their characters, thought he
would catch them alive ant. take them to
! Canada; so he sent his Indians out of the
way, and by good management, captured
! the whole race early in the morning with
out a blow. The old man and his bows
were at once bound and marched off in the
direction Of Canada, though but little
way. That night the youngest bov, by
the aid of the wife of a BRUSH officer,
managed to escape; and the next morning
the father having procured an interview
with the tory chief, read him such lee
ture upon the ingratitude of thus treating
one who had formerly stood by him, and
upon the iniquity Of his conduct generally
that he, too, was set free, and span OF
his horses returned to him. But Freder.
lex and Jacob were less fortunate, and
were taken to the fortress of Chamblee,
Just within Canada, between Lake Cham
plain and the St. Lawrence.
Al that post there were about seventy
prisoner, and not very strong garrison,
so that the first thing TO which the young
Sammons made up their minds was an es-
cape. Finding, however, their fellow
caPlyes indisposed to 60 anything them
selves, Jacob and Frederick determined 10
act without the rest; and accordingly the
hIst time they were taken out of the fort
together, TO assist in some common SER
vice, they sprung from the ranks at con-
cered signal, and "put," as the phrase is
in the west. The guards started, and be-
ing less fleet of foot, could not catch them;
and though Jacob fell and sprained his
ankle, he managed under cover of the
smoke produced by the gun shots made at
hhem to hide himseliin ciump of bushes,
hich his pursuers did not think OF search
ing. 1t had been agreed previously be-
tween the brothers, that in case of separa-
lion, they were 10 meet al known spot
at len o'clock at nigh. Jacob, the lame
one. mistook the hour, and having gone TO
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S APPIIG H07EL |

CharIcSiolrn, J.0crSoa County, w.
THIS large and very cOmmodious THREE
i STORY BRICK HOTEL, situated in
the centre and business part Of the town,
is now among the most attractive and de-
sirable resting places in the great Valley
of Virginia.
The luxures Of the TABLE Of this es-
tablishment, are surpassed by none, and
the BAR is at all times supplied with a
choice selection Of superior Wines and
Liquors.
Several large Parlors and airy Cham
bers have been added since last year.
A Splendid Yellow-Mounted Coach at
tends the Chaleslown Depot, upon the
arrival Of the Cars, which will convey
visitors to the Hotel, free of charge. Per-
sons wishing to be conveyed to other
parts of the town, will pay a reasonable
compensation.
Saddle and Harness Horses, Carriages,
Buggies, and careful Drivers always rea.
dy for the accommodation of visitors.
GEO. w. SAPPINGTON,
Proprietor.
November 26, 1853. 1-ly
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Is been used quite extensively IN the stables
/ of Adams & Cos great Southern, Eastern
and Western Expresses, for curing Galds, ,Chafes,
Scratches, Sprains and Bruises, and it has proved
very Clcctual We have no hesitation IN re-
commencing it as a valuable preparation, TO be
used externally on man or beast.
J DUNNING,
" ---------- - ALanns & Cn,s EXnrnss SlaLIns