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Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21
Boston Fugitive Slave 60

The following dispatch from Bos,a.
ted June ID. gives The particulars Of ~ va
gitive slave Burns: lu-
There was much excitement Il
this morning. Commotion wa r;-:r, uly
an early hour Courthouse souara .o,e ~ a
avenues TO the prison where Burns ~ 'he
tive, was confined. and through WLiet ,uf'-
was to be brought into Court. were ,L,I eu q
with dense mass Of people Ssel
stores belonging to Abolitionists wo.. efal
and Grape hung On the doors. with o.L.l .io'fd
blems Of mourning, designed "a ~, = ein-
sympathy aud solemnity for the occ,.;' ,.:''o4'e
No rescue was anticipated ~ atto,n,..I .9',--
lannon's belonging to the United S.-.
were placed, fully charged. in Con,,tls t,-.es
square, so adjusted a. to sweep dowr "u'e N
position The entire frs, briaadn ;n,i, III oi-
the Lancers and Dragons were on 1.-l',g
besides U. S. troops and the MIr.L',, -l.1s,
guard oiials
Burns was brought out a quarter b.e,-.
nine o'clock, arrayed in an entire r,,1 p'iOIs MT.
OF clothes, including coat, pants hoo -. '
breast-pin, etc. purchased for him ~, o,-. -a'
lng, BY The men % guard about The Can..
house. He seemed much pleased and la.I. ~
ed more cheerful than At any previou. ,;no
since the arrest Having been rlacs,, III II
The Courtroom, the COMMISSIONS ca-r =
menced delivering his opinion. IT. I'm I'M
red to the case which had occurred n ISsn
The respondent he said argued tb,, N, mi
statute was unconstitutional. This mest;nn
he argued at length, sustaining The con,,i,n
tlonallty Of the law-special objection i
the record being irrelevant.
lie believed the document was I,
conformity with the statute. and III .ron
ment; that Il was wicked was thing ue L,d
nothing io do with. If the argument shonlJ
be sustained that good men should bav. m
thing to do with ii. because it NAV IL Icot
81 upon hy some as cruel and wicked. then
1t must fall into the hands of bad men ana
those who advocate this. are more cruel ,b,n
the statute itself, having sustained The cor.
stltuilcnality Of the law. lie only had a
apply IT to the facts in the case. The claim.
'AN ''N ~ lhNfN AuN~t lrNf. Bnrng
was in the service Of Mr.. Suttle to the NJ
That he escaped. These we're proved hv
the records. He was precluded having spr.
thing 70 do with them. Third-he was III
identify the alleged fugitive. (This noint
was fully argued with reference to the test.
mony.) The testimony os Mr. Brent "
considered more reliable than that for fbe
defense lie was fully satisfied therefore
Of the identity even upon the testimony Of
Burns himself with that or The other wit-
nesses. Il was clear therefore to hi. mind
that Anthony Burns belonged legally and
justly to The claimant named in lie record
and that he was entitled to the certificate
IN which case 1t will be given and the funi-
tive remanded to bis lawful owner
The telegraph has already informed d
of Burns subsequent removal on board of
a United States Revenue cutter.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21
Later from California.

The I. 5. mail steamship Eldorado. 4.
@. Gray, commander, arrived at New Or
leans on the 9th
She left Aspinwall IN the 30th ult, at
III p m, with the California mails and pas.
scngcrs.
Steamship George Law was to leave As
pinwall next morning. direct for New York.
with s1.l34.Gg0 III treasure, the mails, and
about 4GO passengers.
From San Francisco We have news bv the
Golden Gate. up 70 the evening Of the 10th
ult. Col Walker ana his small band. con-
sisting Of 33 men, had arrived I'd San Fran
cisco, having cut their way through the
Mexican forces 10 the boundary line Of the
United States, ana there gave themselves
UP to Maj Mckinstry.
Walker and his party arr now in San
Francisco, relieved On their parole Of hon
or, awaiting the action Of the civil authori-
ties.
4 very destructive fire occurred on the
18th ult., in the city of Urcka. BY which
property to the amount of SljO,000 was de-
stroyed
From Lima We have news up 70 the ] lth
May. The Peruvian transport Mercedes,
bound from CaSma to Ca!ao with 500 troops
on board, struck rock near the mouth Of
Casma harbor, and went down almost i'm
mediately. drowning Capt Noel and 73l
Of his countrymcn. The Government steam
er Ramac rendered every assistance, but
without effect
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

a CoRREsPoNoEN of the Baltimore
"Sun' states that the project of treaty in
relation to the Fisheries. had been agreed
upon by Mr.. MARCY, our Secretary O.
State, and Mr.. CRAMPToN, the British Min
lister; and that it had been submitted to the
British Government and sanctioned, upon
condition that it was satisfactory to the col
onies whose immediate interests it affected
The statement is said to be reliable. and
should the colonists approve the arrange.
ment, this vexatious subject WILL at length
be put to rest
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

Mn BENTON on THE EXTENSION OF
SLAvERY.-In late speech Of Col. Ben
tons on the Nebraska bill, he made the
following remarks on the probable extension
Of slavery by the passage Of that bill
The question Of slavery in the Ter
ritories, if thrown open to Territorial &C.
ton, will be question Of the majority
against slavery, aud what chance would
shareholders have in the contest None
az all. The stare emigrants lciH 5e
ontnumbcred, and compelled 10 play a
most unequal game, mat only an paint
Of numbers, bm also ip paint Of aake.-
The Slarehoider stakes his property, and
has ~ run AZ of or lose az. IF outrotea M
fhe polls. l see nothing ia ultich stare
hoiderS are to gain uRder this 6iU-no-
thing bm an unequal anil reratious con-
test, in 1chich they are 10 be the losers"
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

The Washington STAR says that the
Abolitionists and their allies propose day
Of fasting and prayer in view of what they
term "the political evil which now threat
ems the country" These are the same fel-
lows who, in the war of 1912, prayed for
the defeat of our countrymen. Such ia
natical traitors are too base and insignificant
to be respected as men, or reasoned with as
intelligent beings. They are only entitled
to notice as nuisances to be avoided or re-
moved.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21
Geological.

All the geologists who have, from time to
time, Travelled over this State, concur IN the
opinion that it abounds in a variety Of min
erals OF immense value. Lead and slate
have already been found in large quantities,
and the united opinions Of those skilled IN
geology confirm us in the belief that thor
ough geological survey of the State would
develope resources which would place her
among her sisters of tie front rank, in point
of wealth and prosperity.
BY geological survey now being made,
it has been ascertained that Southern Hi
nois possesses, in extensive quantities, the
most valuable varieties Of marble-both
variegated and black. Kentucky has en-
ployed DR.. OWEN, the distinguished gcolo-
gist, to survey that State, and the most con-
fident belief is entertained that his research
es will prove immensely valuable, although
Kentucky has never been regarded as
mineral State
Session after session, the Legislature Of
Arkansas has talked over the Importance of
a geological survey; but has always ad-
journed without taking any steps 70 accom-
plish it. 1t did indeed. some years ago,
60 so far as to appoint geologist and de-
fine his duties-but when, at the same ses-
sion, bill allowing the gcologist fair CON-
pensation for his services, came up, it was
defeated This was like the COW, which,
having given good pail of milk, turned
about and kicked it over.
The Legislature meets this winter, and
the elections are close at hand. Should not
this be attended to at the polls Has not
every voter an interest in the prosperity Of
the State, and would not the development
of her mineral resources contribute vastly
to her benefit We trust the people will
look to this, and ascertain candidate 8
views as to Geological survey before they
vote for him. The wealth hidden in the
bowels of the earth is, ours. Why leave it
to be gathered by coming generations.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21
The Boston Excitement.

BosToN, June 81, Sp. m-The excite
ment in regard to The fugitive slave case con
tinucs undated since the departure Of Burns
and his owner Mr Hallet, the United
States District Atiorcy, judge Loring. the
Commissioner, and Mr. Freeman tie Mar
shai, have been hung in efSgy, and other RI
otous demonstrations continued, without how
ever any further injury to persons Or pro
perty in the city. One of the counsel for
the fugitive has been knocked down with q
slung sho, at Manchester The bells are
tollcd aud great uneasiness prevails there D.
well as here.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21
SECOND DISPATCH.

The proceedings are greatly exaggerated;
only two killed as far as known one a po-
lice.nan, the other boy shot through the
forehead and died instantly. There are
many terribly injured
A regiment Of troops were ordered out
-Four companies of Americans on the ground
and the rest ut arms mt , O'Clock
The Irish companies took arms from the
Armory, and marched out, without orders.
and went to South Brooklyn, away from the
scene of the riot
The collision of the military is feared as
the remainder Of the companies say the
Irish troops shall not enter rhe ArHory
again.
The Americans shut up at Catherine fer
ry cot over safe.
All quiet at IL o'clock
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21
Breaking Ground!

We see it announced, in large handbills,
that the first ground will be broken OF the
Mississippi, Ouachita, and Red River Rail-
road, at Camden, on the 9Th of July next
at which time and place there is TO bc .
barbecue and general jollfcation Were
the barbecue given for the last ground bro
ken, at the risk Of being week absent from
our post, and of life, from swimming creeks.
we would throw down our pen and endeavor
to be there. SnAKsPEARE has play called
--"All's well that ends well'-but the fl.
ture is mysterious and uncomfortable, and
the common sense and experience Of man
kind furnish no such adage as-"All's wen
that begins WELL" We should rejoice,
however, TO see a Railroad complctcd in
any part of Arkansas; and we trust that
the anticipated merry-making of the pro-
jectors and friends Of this road. will be but
the harbinger of more substantial rejoicings
over its completion.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

An ENAMPLE.-America is not vet %
powerful as Spain was three centuries ago.
Spain rose, moreover. as America has done.
through her free institutions She fell "
entering on a course Of policy similar to that
which i now proposed for America. So
long as Spain hoDored labor, and made war
only in a just cause, 70 long she pro>pcred; ;
but when she lent her sword TO wanton con-
quest and took 70 living 90 the spoils Of cap
tive nations. she began Immediately to decline.
Il i pregnant warning. A great law lies
at the heart Of SPANS decline That law
is, that, if either nations or individuals neg
lect productive industry, and seek instead, to
shine BY unlawful gains, they inevitably %
TO rum. Phikna'a Ledger.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

SETTLEMENT OF THE BLACK WARRIOR
AFFAIR.-We learn from the "Washinoton
STAR that the Black Warrior affair has
been satisfactorily adjusted Spain remit
ting the fine of $4,000, exacted of the ship,
disclaiming any intention Of insulting the
American flag in what had occurred, and
guaranteeing to American commerce an ex-
emption from any such outrage, by the Gu
ban authorities, in future.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

10 RED RIVER, which had receded a
few inches at Fulton, commenced rising
again, and, on Monday morning, had reach
ed the highest point of the season. The
r. NJ. Jones, from Fort Towson, passed
down on Saturday morning. and reported
an additional rise above Later intelligence
confirms this statement, and increases our
fears of a still greater overflow.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21
A CA1IFoRNIA Law CAsE-One neic

a CALIFORNIA Law CAsE--One neigh
Dor sued another upon a disputed account.
the parties met, jury was assembled, and
all was ready for the trial. AT the sugges-
tion Of the Judge, the parties agreed to de-
eide it BY herse race, and actually did 30 !;
the jury acted as judges. the counsel bet
their fees on their respective clients. the
Judge held the stakes, and the winner, by
previous agreement, treated the crowd
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

MIR. BUCHANAN AGAINST THE NEBRASKA
BILL.-At public meeting in Philadelphia
on the 3Oth ultimo, Ex-Goy. Johnston said
that he had in his pocket a letter of the
Hon. James Buchanan, in which that dis
tlnguished statesman had expressed the
opinion that if that solemn compact was Vi
olated the Union would be dissolved
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

As COOP AZ HE SENT.-We published
some weeks ago the letter Of Hon. Thomas
H. Benton, in which be expressed BIZ de-
termination not to patronizc the St Louis
Postofficc. &c. The new Postmaster, it ar
pears, l. a. spunky a. "Old Bullion" for
he has announced Bis edict, viz That be
will not, Oh and after Monday next. re-
ceive in. or send from the Postofice any Of
the bills Of the Bank of the State Of Mis-
souri,, which have engraven on the face OF
them the likeness of IT, III Benton
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

BATCHELDER' WIDow-We see it sta
ted that the Senate's Pension Committee
have agreed to report bill granting So, ,000
to the widow of the late Deputy Marshal
JAS. BATcHELDER, who recently lost hi;
life IN Boston, while aiding iu the execution
of the laws of his country.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

CONDITION OF TURKEY.--A dispatch from
Baltimore states that letters of late date re-.
celved from Constantinople give deplora-
BILE account of the financial condition of
Turkey. The aspect of affairs is very
gloomy and the government finds it almost
impossible to raise men.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

americans IN tile Turkish Army-
An enthusiastic volunteer who left New
York to join the Turkish army, writes home
from kars. in Asia Minor, (his letter being
published in the N. Y. Courier, y that the
turkish army is doomed to destruction, and
that everything he sees proves that they de-
serve to be DESTROYED
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

The Indianola (Texas) Bulletin says,
that the emigration to California by the
Texas route, is increasing-which statement
is confirmed by the San Antonio Texan.
several families consisting in all of about
sixty persons having recently passed through
that place, on their way to the land of gold.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

1T is SAID that Minister from Hondu.
ras IS now in Washington city, with prop.
osltlon from the State Legislature to annex
that little Republic to our own. 1t is of.
fered gratis-without money and without
price.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

E Mr.. E. f. VANCE. editor of the
Pine Bluff Republican" has disposed of
that Journal to Messrs BUSHNELL & SHEp-
HERD, by whom it will be hereafter conduct
ed. The political character of the paper
will not be changed.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

MASSACHUSETTS U. s. SENAToR.--.Jrr, ire
ROCKWELL, of Pittsfeld, has received tn.
appointment of U. s. Senator from Massa.
chusetts, In the place of Hon. EpwArp
EVERETT Mr.. R. is said to be progress
sive Wing
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21
THE BROOKLYN RIOT.
More RiGfin-.

NEW J ORK, June D.
a terrible riot occurred between the
Catholics and Americans at Brooklyn.-
Seven or eight Americans are reported to
have been killed and fifty or sixty wounded
All the gathering Of the citizens in the
park in this city at s o'clock several persons
who escaped from the slaughter in Brooklyn
spoke, and all concurred in the statement.
that while the Americans were walking arm
in arm down Main street from Smith, where
they had been to hear the street preacher,
they were suddenly fired upon from the
Irish houses on both sides Of the street.
The number shot is variously estimated.
One speaker said that he saw two dead bod
les carried off, and another saw seven woun-
dcd. 1t is stated that from 40 to 50 Amer
leans retreated to Catherine ferry Many
succeeded in getting on the boat. Others,
numbering it is said over 100, were left be.
hind in the ferry-honse. where they are now
imrrisoned-the ferry-boats having stopped
running
The Iri<hmcn blocked up the other side
The gentlemen who passed Main street
about O'Clock, before the American pro-
cession came along, say that the street was
then filled with Irishmen. with stones, clubs,
vitro bottles, and other missiles, awaiting
the approach Of the Americans.
All rumors concur in stating that the
Americans were marching quietly along,
arm in arm. paying no attention TO the
groans and Kisses with which they were first
a>sailed.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

The Indians are becoming somewhat
trout on the borders of Texas Sew
eral no. have been recently stolen BY
them, and Mexican boy killed The Gads-
den treaty relieves us from the duty Of pro
tecting the Mexican frontiers from Indian
depredations But the horses stolen, in
this instance, belonged to Americans.
Another company of rangers will have
to be formed, to teach these redskins few
more lessons in the science of behaving
themselves
In addition TO the above we find the fol-
lowing in letter written from San Patrico
to gentleman in San Antonio
An express has this moment arrived
bringing news of five hundred Seminole
and Comanche Indians under The command
of Wild Cat, being thirty miles west of here
They have attacked company Of mustang
ers traders, citizens and soldiers. Several
were killed when the express left. He left
them fighting yesterday evening, and sup
poses all will be killed They first attacked
company of twenty y-fve soldiers, and kill
ed all but two; and then Immediately sur
rounded the mustangers and traders, who
were pushing to the relief of the soldiers
The express says be thinks thirty Mexicans
and five or six Americans were killed in
the company of mustangers, besides the sol
ders near by. The express is Mexican,
who made his escape by running out through
the Indians after all hope was lost lie
says his horse was killed under him. and he
mounted an Indians horse near By and saved
himself. Several other scattering squads
are also killed in that vicinity and one fam
lily. The Indians were heard to saw during
the fight that they would kill everything and
desolafe the country to the Rio Grande..-
This report is generally believed here and
considerable excitement prevails.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

"A friend Of ours was grossly insnltcd du-
ring a recent trip north by the landlord Of
the American Hotel 1t Buffalo. who inform
el him that he could not accommodate
Southcrners, as he did not wish to become
known in the south. Just hand him around.
brethren Of the press aud tender him il a
most afectionate manner the freedom of The
whole southern country What pity it il
that he is wasting his talents keeping 4 ho-
tel. He should bc exported to Africa, and
appointed to some high and responsible post
in niggerdom This man has now under
bis employ runaway negro from Memphis.
who be il keeping in direct violation " the
laws, making him no better than n Thrift
DO YOU understand that, Mr. Aboliiionis;
Of the American Hotel. Buffalo!
McmPhis AFPeal
Probably the landlord of the American
Hotel. has good and sufficient reasons not to
become known in the south lie may have
been a sojourner in that section Of The Union,
and likely was engaged il the same business
he now is-appropriating other peoples pro-
perry to his own use without their knowl-
edge or consent; and to extend his acquaiu-
tainee in that direction. might be neither
profitable or desirable
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

The tavern keepers of Wheeling. Va,
are on strike" having determined to
close their houses against bushes on account
of some difficulty with the city council in
regard to licenses.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

70 r. DUGGER, has just opened new
and seasonable stock of fashionable goods
for gentlemen's wear--see advertisement.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

EsTRAY HoRsE.-Judge Trimble is mi
nus one. Of pair of match horses-see adj
yertisement.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21
LIVERPOOL MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL MARKETS.
LIVER FOOL, May 24-Holders have been
pressing on the market during the past week,
and the sales since the departure Of the
Asia embrace A. 900 bales, of which 1000
bales have been taken for speculation. and
5000 bales for export Prices, according
to the circular of Messrs Milligan, Evans
& Co., have declined about 1-Sd.. and they
quote as follows: Fair Orleans 6 IL Mid
ding do, 8 is. Fair Upland 6 IA. and
Middling do, Sd. per ID. Other circulars
quote the rates as nominal. and others again
make the decline one-eighth to one-quarter
pence per pound. the principal reduction
being Oh the middling and lower grades
The market for Breadstuffs has been dull
and dropping. Dennistoun x Co, say the
market opened at the beginning Of the week
with good demand, but prices fell off to-
wards the close, though the demand contin-
ned fair. They quote -four as having de-
cined L. per barrel, closing at 3Ss Cd for
Western Canal, and 40s. Sd. per barrel for
Ohio.
MONEY MARKET.
The market at London has been more
stringent, but the rates for Consols have ad-
vanced
HAvRE COTTON MARKET.
Adviccs from Havre to the oath Nav, re-
port the Cotton market without any change
of moment The demand had been fair
and the sales embraced 5000 bales
ELECTION IN WASHINGTON CITY.
WASHINGTON. June 6.-Thc election in
this city has resulted in favor of the Know
NoyhincS," who have elected their candi-
date for Mayor.
THE BROOKLYN RIOT.
BALTIMORE, June 5--The latest ac-
counts from Brooklyn state that the military
had been called out, the Irish troops having
turned out voluntarily. "A policeman and
boy had been killed. A serious collision
was apprehcnded, and great excitement con-
tinued to prevail.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

THE JoINTWoRM has done much infnrv
to the wheat crops at the East. The Vir-
ginia papers say that the crops in tkat Sec
ton of country are almost entirely de.
stroyed.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

A'OooD SuGG EsrIoN.-We copy the fol-
lowing from the Virginia "Southside Demo
crat -
Would it not be peculiarly appropriate
for the Southern cities to raise, by subscrip-
ton. handsome sum for the widow Of tbe
Deputy Marshal recently killed IN Boston
while attempting to fulfil his duty. and car.
ry out the fugitive slave law. % cents a
piece from one-tenth of those who could
well afford it in each city, would relieve the
destitute family.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

Another outrage has been committed up
on an American sailor BY the Cuban officials.
1t appears that the brig Stirling, while lying
IT the port Of Matanzas, accidentally took
fire. but the flames were extinguished in d
few minutes The Captain Of the Port came
on board, in violent passion, and, after
making some naughty inquiries Of the stew
ard, commenced beating ;hc latter with
cane; whereupon the captain Of the vessel
interfered and politely informed Her Span
ish Majesty's functionary that if he did not
desist and % ashore, he would throw him
overheard.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21
Tatgraphcd 10 the N. O. True Delta.
ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA.
One Week Later from Europe
COTTON DECLINED.
New YORK, JUNE 6.

New YORK, JUNE 6.
The Cunard steamer Niagara arrived at
Halifax. bringing dates from Liverpool to
the 24th May. one week later than the ac-
counts received by the steamer Asia. The
following is a summary Of her commercial
news.
Washington telegraph., 1854-06-21

Hon Humphrey Marshall, late r. S.
Minister to China, has publicly denied that
he sided with the imperialists, while in Chi
na