Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-04-06
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80. We are assured by one who knows,
that the pretentions of the 6 Fakir of silva"
to be the brother of the Hon Wa. T. Haskell,
formerly Tennessee member Of Congress,
are unfounded Mr.. q. had but single
brother. who died long since.
-. Some one writing from this city to the
South-side Democrat, says: -
The speech of Mr. Millson finds no en-
dorsers among the Virginia delegation, all of
whom, with. his exception, will vote for the
bin The speech is regarded by his warmest
and in the highest degree. sophistical and
hair-sp1itting It is we'll known here that he
never vas a friend of the measure, and it is
frequently remarked that the amendment of
Mr. Badger was q God to him. He will,
in all probability, be replied to by one or two
Of the Virginia delegation"
80. James H. Baker, editor of the Hardy
(Va.,) Wing, departed this life on Monday last.
The Romney Argus states that he was an
amiable gentleman-affable in his manners
generous in his isposition-agreeable in con-
versation, and strongly attached to his friends.
80. A case bearing some resemblance to
the Gardiner case has occurred in London
Frederick A. Molyns, formerly a member Of
Parliament, was committed to prison on a
charge of forging powers of attorney, and OBJ
tanning FL 800 stock from the Bank of Eng
land. Being unable to procure bail he was
committed, and was found dead in his cell
-. Bennett had nothing in the Satanic
Of yesterday against the Administration. What
10 the matter? When the Herald ceases lis
abuse, there must be something rotten in
Denmark
80 The Charleston Courier Of. Monday
says:
"a letter, received in this city, informs US
| that Mr.. Fillmore, who had arrived at New
Orleans, on the 26th ult., and was received a.
the guest of the city," would proceed thence
to Cuba. After visiting the gem of the Az
tiles-the future Insular of our republic he
| will leave Havana in the Isabel, on the Sth
inst, for this city, either directly or Indirect
| ly, via. Savannah, Georgia, according as the
| Isabel shall touch first at the one port or the
other. Mr.. Fillmore will be accompanied by
| the Hon. John P. Kennedy, of Baltimore, Ia
member. as Secretary of the Navy, of Mr.. F's
late Cabinet who is now travelling with him
We pledge them both a warm and hearty well
come among {" the Palmettoes.''
-. The Norfolk Beacon records the loss of
another negro man by the underground rail-
road. He was the property of Miss Murdaugh,
of Suffolk, and lived with W. E. Williams of
that city.
The first edition of Colonel Benton IS
Thirty years in the United States Senate, -
is to be so 900 copies, and most Of these will
be taken to fill orders which have already
been received.
....Hon. Thomas F. Marshall, of kentucky,
who made such a sensation twelve years ago
as temperance lecturer, has again become a
scottish drunkard.
....Dr. Wood, Of Cincinnati, has removed
the greater portion of patients under jaw.
The patient was alive the next day, and the
operation was said to be successful If he con-
tinues to live his case will be one of the most
remarkable in the books and DR. Wood may
take his place above our surgeons.
...Jacob f. Rhue, charged with forgery in
New York, was arrested at Macon Ca, on
Friday, and brought to Savannah to await
requisition.
....Horatio King, Esq, who has been ap-
pointed assistant postmaster general, in place
Of Mr. Hobbie, deceased, is native of Mime
scholar, and good writer. He is printer
by trade: and was at one time editor of the
Jeffersonian, published in Portland. During
the administration of Mr. Fillmore, he was
placed IN the bureau Of the post-ofice depart
ment which had to do with International postal
concerns. The selection is considered good
one by those who know him.-N. Y. Tribune.
....A bloody fight occurred at the Monte
cello House, in Charlottesville, Va, on Monday
last between W. Edward Garth, of Albemarle
and David W. Flournoy, of Charlotte counties.
They fought with pistols and bowie knives
Both parties were wounded-Mr. Garth dan
gerously, and Mr.. Flournoy slightly:
-. The Philadelphia Register speaks dis
paringiy of Hon. Mike Walsh. We will say
this for Mike-and all who have noticed him
while in this city will veucb for the truth of
what we say.no man in Congress has conduc.
ted himself with more propriety, or attended
to the business of his constituents better than
he has. He is straight forward and honest.
and in possession of clearer head and better
informed mind than most of his fellow mem.
bers.
% The New York Tribune exults
over the spirit Of resistance and the sue
cess of attempts to nullify the fugitive
slave law in various parts of the country.
The same journal is an advocate of pro-
hibitory liquor laws, against the enforce
ment of which an equally strong feeling
exists. Would it exult over a successful
resistance to such law! If it is right
to resist one law, because it is adverse to
the public sentiment, why is it not right
to resist another on the same principle
Exchange.
" This is fast day in Massachusetts,.
70 The Boston Post says: The crop
of tobacco raised in the United States is
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