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At
ba»l Momenta of Mr. Calhonn.
t about 8 o’clock on tbe evening before his
death he remarked that “bis mind was never
clearer,” and that He had “great facility in ar-
runging;his thought.” On its being suggested to
him that [he vkept his mind too active, he said
“I cannot avoid thinking of the political affairs
of the country.” “If I could speak to the
Senate for one hour I could do more good ,than
on any previous occasion of my life.”
On the morning of that day his dissolution
evidently was rapidly approaching, and it was
seen that ho could survive but a very short pe
riod. Though evidently weaker, he setup for
about two hours, in the morning, and conversed
a short time in the afternoon. Several loiters
were read to him, on which he commented.
He said tliat he wbb satisfied ‘‘the whole South
would soon unite and act as one man against
Northern aggression.”
» At half-past twdlve ho commenced to beathe
with groat difficulty, a circumstance which very
much alarmed Dr, John Calhoun, his son, who
alone of his family* was present. Saying that
ho felt very wakeful, he usked his son to lie
down. Dr. Calhoun did so, but requested him
o take some wine. “No," said Mr. C., “I do
not require more stimulus.” He continued, “I
feel I am sinking •, but you had better lie down,
John." His son did so. Tho difficulty of
breathing continued. At 2 o’clock, in a very
feeble voice, he balled to Jbhn.—That gentle,
man at once approached,and was asked to feci
his pulse. Mr. Calhoun then- said, “ I have no
pulsation at the wrist,” He soon after said,
“Take my watch from tho table, and put it in
jour trunk.” This was done, and ha pointed
to a bureau, and bade his son take from it his
papers and similarly dispose of them.
(These papers ate said to be his manuscript
works oq the Government and tho Constitut-
tiq.n.) He said that the effect of the medicine
hair been good, ns he was.in a delightful pers
piration. About five, Dr. C. sat by tho fire
and recommended his father to take some rest.
Ha asked him if he felt any pain, and wus told
“No; I have had none throughout the whole at
tack." Dr. C-. asked if ho wus comfortable,
and was answered, “I am perfectly comfor
table." These were his last words.
At about a quarter before six ho mdde a
motion for his son to approach Iris bed. Hold
ing out his hand he grasped Dr. C’s, very close
ly, and looked anxiously into his face, ns if he
would speak to him. Seeing that he was un
able to do so, Dr. C. at once called the honor
able Mr. Venable, of North Carolina. When
the latter came to his bed-side, he presented
his hand and presented his wrist as if to indi
cate his approaching dissolution.—He looked
very intently at Mr. V., who remarked “you -
are pulseless, sir, and must have some wine,”
Half a tumbler of Madeira was given him,
which he drank.—Mr. V. then lelt tho room
to summon other friends.
Soon after the Hon. Mr. Orr and tho Hon.
Mr. Wallace of South Carolina came in. As
Mr. Calhoun saw tho door open, he fixed his
eyes on Mr. Orr, who came directly to him.
Mr. 0. leaned over and felt his pulse : Mr.
Calhoun understanding what he meant and ex
tending bis hand. He was asked if he would
have Dr. Hall, the physician, sent for. He
shook his head in the negative. Mr. Venable
who had returned, then remarked that the wine
■ had produced no effort and that the pulse had
not returned. Mr. Oalhoun then put on an ex-
S n which was interpreted to mean‘‘that
w<«Jl was over,” adjusted his head on
<5w and breathed quietly and calmly for
Oments. No change was observed in
hiai«oountenance until his last breath which was
along and deep inspiration. His eyes immedi-
ateljlgrew dim and were closed at once by
Mr. Venable. The countenance of the li
censed Statesman was culm as if he had fallen
asleep, and his mind retained its brightness to
' the last moment.—N. Y. Express.
Tit* Jury and the Jurors’ Room in the
istXii Trial.—Ono of the Jurors who sat
in judgement upon the life of Dr. Webster,
has given in the Boston Traveller the following
interesting statement of tho' conduct of the
Jury.
The jury was composed of twelve men, from
as many diffeient branches of the mechanicnl
and mercantile professions, they were from dif
ferent religious denominations, und their ages
varied from 28 to 66 years. They were men
wljom I should designate ^s possessing good
sound common sense—men capable of judging
—of discerning—of appreciating evidence and
estimating its importance. Tbe jurors, after
theyhad become hotter acquainted with each
other, and us the evidence begun to bear with
crushing weight upon the prisoner, and the“net
work of implicated circumstances” seemed to
encircle him, felt strongly the need of that
\Wsdom which someth from above, to guide
and direct their minds aright in their most mo
mentous and responsible situation.
It was then that our worthy*Foreman (whom
P we all must highly respect, and'whom we shall
ever nemember with pleasure) proposed to the
Bury that they should have religious services
Ivery morning. The proposition was cheerful
ly responded to, and ever ufter that time the
voice of pifaisc and prayer daily ascended, as
we tnist from sinoere hearts, to the throno of
infinite wisdom and mercy. I need not say
that the burden of every prayer was. for wis
dom to guide and direct until - a right decision,
and for blessings most rich and precious to de
scend upon the prisoner and his alflicted fam-
ily. ■
I novt come to the closing part of this mo-
mentouM trial. When the witnesses for the de
fence had given in their testimony, and the coun
sel for tile prisoner announced the evidence on
their part closed, a feeling of pain and anguish'
must haVe come oyer .the mind of every juror
“Whut! can no more be said,—no more be
done in behalf of tbe unhappy prisoner ! Is
that the evidence—the only evidence on which
we are to base our verdict of, “AW Guilty!”
At that vety time, with the light which the
able charge of the 'Chief Justice afterwards
gave us on several points of “the law and evi
dence,” I think I speak the sentiments of near
ly if not quite all the jury, when I/ay, that they
were as fulfy prepared for their verdict as they
were when they retired to the jury room, after
listening to the most able and eloquent pleas of
tbe prisoner’s senior counsel and the Attorney
General—so strongly, so fully bad tbe evidence
pointed to the'prisoner as the guilty man—and
Sl Wi* ‘ *
to no one Else. After the jury bad gone to
their rAom—with the various evidences of guilt
out on'the table before them, and the door look
ed Upon them, shut out as it wero entirely front
the World, with nothing but the eye of Omni
scient God upon them, so painful was thS sense
of tesponslbility, so unwilling were they to
come to the result which all felt they mustcome
to, that 30 to 40 minutes were spent ere any
thing was done—when at last, the voice of the
horemanj/vas heard calling them to order und
reminding them df duty, however pninlul, and
when they had taken their seats around the
table—then it was that ono of the Jurors rose
und said, “ Mr. Foreman, before entering upon
the further conBideijition and decision o( this
important matter, I would propose that wo seek
for divine wisdom and guidance.”
The proposition met with a cordial response,
and tho foreman culled upon a juror to offer
prayer. This n< done, most feelingly and
sincerely. We then proceeded to the most
trying and painful part of our arduous duty.
The various articles which were put into the
case were examined by the jury, mid particular
ly thpsc things which seemed to benrmost strong
ly against the prisoner. The final decision of
tbe question was resolved into three parts.
First, Aie the remains of a human body
found in the Medical College on the 30th No
vember, 1840, those of the late Dr. George
Parkmnn. »
Second. Did Dr. George Turkman come to
his (feutit by the bands of Dr. John Wi Webster,
in the Medical College on the 23d Nor., 1849 ?
Third. Is Dr. John W. Webster guilty, as
set forth in (he indictment of the wilful mur
der of Dr. George Park mail ?
When the vote on the first question was put,
twelve hands arose* immediately. Some little
discussion then took place, when the second
was tested, and twelve hanusatoncearose. The
third—the most important question of. all—
was next to he tried. Quite a pause ensued.
One juror—in his sympathies of kindness for
the prisoner (who was his personal acquaintance
or friend) and his ofiiicted funtily—shrunk from
the “fiery ordeal.” “Can’t we stop, hero?—
can’tthe law be vindicated und I’u slice satisfied if
we pause here ? Must we take the life of the
unhappy prisoner?” Some discussion ensued—
the mind of the juror seemod more culm—and
he expressed his readiness to vote on the. final
question which was then put and twelve hands
arose. The die was cast 1 ! and John W. Web
ster was pronounced guilty of murder.
Thus ensued the closing scene in the jury
room.—What afterwards transpired in the
court room’is already known to the public.
When our*foreman then pronounced that aw
ful word—Guilty ! the jury, as well as the pris
oner, trembled and grew fuint. And what a re
lief it was to us whqn we were again allowed
to “go free,” and rejoin ounfnmiliesand friends
after so long and painful a seperation, and there
was not a juror's heart but would have leaped
for joy could the prisoner have been justly al
lowed the same unspeakable blessing.
Boston, April 3d, 1850. One of the Jury.
Wednesday Morning, April 10, 1S50.
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LIES TOGETHER, and consequently is the best
advertising mbdium. We state this fact in justice
to ourselves and for the benefit of the advertising
public.
"gff See first page for our rates of adverting.
Advertisements should be handed in at an
early hour, to insure their appearance in the papfer of
the. next morning.
07" Our readers will find a communication
in another column on the subject of a change
in our municipal regulations, which we think
is worthy of consideration. The writer sug
gests that the hour for the ringing of the guard
house bell be* changed from 9 to 10 o’clock,
and that our colored people be allowed the free
dom of the streets until that hour. There are,
we think, many reasons, humane and politic,
why the proposed change should be made,
and wo can discover none why it should not.
An hour later would certainly be a grateful
boon to that class of our population, while it
would relieve us from the perpetual annoyance
of giving passes. As the writer remarks, such
a change noe<J not interfere with the posting
of the guard, whose watchful vigilance would
be ample protection against any evil that
might grow out of the proposed indulgence.
There may be* objections to tho change of
which we arc not nware. If so, we would lik
to be made adquainted with them.
The Water Gas.—Wa commend to the at
tention of our readers, the letter from Professor
A. S PlOGOT.of Washington University, on the
subject of the Water Gas,(which will be found
in our paper this morning. Professor P. is a
gentleman of scientific acquirements, and hav
ing gone to considerable puins in tho investiga
tion of the subject, is eminently qualified to
speak of the claiitis of tho new process, and
its advantages over the old method of produ
cing gas. The subject is one of interest at this
time, when our authorities are about construct
ing works to light the city. We expect shortly
to hear again from Dr. Pigqot, on this and
kindred topics. .
Atheneum,—There wus a good house last
night lo see Miss Cushman’s Rosalind in “ As
You Like It." As we nnticiputed, her person
ation of the character was a most admirable
piece of acting, and gave tho highest degree of
satisfaction to the audience.
The representation of this comedy, afforded
un opportunity for the displuy of Miss Cush
man’s versatility of talent, but wo think stand
ard-tragedy, or more modern plays, ^would be
more popular with the public, and would gene
rally be more within the scope of the company
Me Couldock’s Jacques, was well acted and
read; and the principal characters of the piece
were well sustained.
The tragedy of Macbeth will be performed
to-night, with a fine cast; Miss Cushman a:
Lady Macbeth.
A Great Iishery.—Governor Fish is hav
ing a mansion built in New York, city, estima
ted to cost $40,000.
Correspondence of the Daily MorningJKews.
Baltimore, April 5, 1850.
W. T. Thompson, Esq.—Dear Sir : I can
not better reply to your inquiries about the Wa
ter Gas which is now attracting sp much atten
tion, than by giving you a brief account of its
manufacture, and the estimated cost of itn pro
duction. It is now and 1ms been, for the last
six months or more, in constant use at tho Clip
per office in this city, and hns given tho fullest
satisfaction to the proprietors of that establish
ment.
The apparatus is very simple, and can be put
up at a moderate cost. It consists of a fur
nace, wnter-pun, rosin-pan, three retorts, a con
denser or cooler, and a gasometer. The fur
nace is so constructed that the same fire which
heats the retorts and generates tho gas, melts
tho rosin which is allowed to distill drop-by
drop upon a honted surface. The retorts are
tilled respectively with charcoal, scrap-iron,
and coke. The charcoal retort communicates
directly with the one containing tho scrap-iron,
and the latter with that which is charged with
coke, so that the gaseous products traverse
them in t))e order named, issuing lust of all
■out the coke retort. The condenser and oth
er purts of the appa atus, have nothing pecu
liar about their construction.
Before giving an account of the process of
manufacture, permit me to call to your recollec
tion a few facts concerning the gaseous substan
ces used in illumination. These are all ob
tained by the destructive distillation of sub
stances rich in carbon ; such as coul, oils und
esins. Tho products of the distillation com
mon to all the processes, are carbonic acid,
curbonic oxide, olefiant gus, light carburelted
hydrogen, pure hydrogen, a variable quantity
ot empyreumatic oils, and other carbonaceous
matters, sol'd and liquid. In addition to these,
the distillution of coal gives rise to sulphuret
ted hydrogen, proceeding from the iron pyrites
more or less of which contaminates all the bi
tuminous cools used ingas manufacture,and cer
tain ammoniacal compounds, together with a
variety of products not at all ntuterial to our
present purpose. Of tho gases named above,
those possessing illuminating properties, are the
olefiant gas and the light carburetted hydrogen.
Thp remainder either add nothing, or positively
detract from the illuminating power of the
gas. Carbonic acid, is not only incombustible
itself, but. is one of the most powerful quenchers
of cfombustion known. Carbonic oxido burns,
but. with a very feeble light. Hydrogen also
burns, but its flame is paler and weaker than
that of alcohol. Light carburetted hydrogen
affords some light, but not suffieientfor the pur
poses of illumination, until it is mingled with
some gas of grpater illuminating power. Ole
fiant gas, affords the most brilliant light of any
of the substances named. The brightness of
the light of all these gases is very greatly in
creased by the presence of solid particles of
matter disseminated through the,flume. To se
cure a good illuminating gas, then, the manu
facturer should endeavor to get ns large a pro
portion of olefiant gas as he can possibly obtain.
These indications seem to be very well fulfilled
by the Water Gas of Messrs. Brown, Giddings
& Crutchett. .
The process of its manufacture is very sim
ple. The commonest luborer, with a day’s? -
struction, would be fully competent to its man
agement. The retorts charged, as we latve al
ready described, are raised t6 a red heat.—
When they have acquired this temperature,the
substances of which the gas is to be made are
admitted to them. They both, that is the water
und the rosin, enter the retorts at the same
time; but to make the matter clearer, it is bet
ter to follow theproduots round the circuit, be-
inning with the charcoal retort. Whiter is al
lowed to trickle slowly into this. As soon ns it
comes in contact with tho charcoal it is con
verted into steam, and then resolved into its ele
ments oxygen ibid hydrogen. These uniting
with the carbon, form carbonic acid,carbonic ox
ide,nud carburetted hydrogen, while a little free
hydrogen and some particles of unburned car
bon are probably carried off with them. These
gasses now enter the retort con taming the scraps
of red-hot iron, where they nre deprived of a
large portion of their oxygen which combines
with the iron. Thegusses now enter the coke
retort, into which the melted rosin has been
constantly distilling, drop by drop. They there
unite with the gas given off by the rosin, arid all
pass out together into the condenser, where the
tar and oil are separated. The only purifica
tion necessary is the passing the gas tin ougli wa
ter. The result, of this process is extremely
rich in carbon, containing a large proportion'of
olefiant gas, and giving an extremely brilliant
light.
The cost'of the gas has boen roughly esti
mated by the proprietors of the Clipperut $1 50
per 1,300 cubic fofet. Tho estimate ol'the paten
tees is ns follows:
Scrap iron and cliarconl t? charge retorts 20
Two bushels coal to get up heat 50
Four bushels of coal for tho manufacture of
4000 cubic feet of gas 1 00
Labor for 12 hours 1 00
Rosin (320 lbs.) 1 CO
To ‘“l $4 30
or $1 07h for every thousand cubic feet. In a
largo apparatus it is thought that something
might be saved on this by burning the tar and
oil to heat the apparatus. Tbe actual expense
of the coal gas. in Philadelphia, where it is said
to be made cheaper and better than any where
else in this country, is estimated in a recent re
port at $1 30Uier thousand cubic feet. .This es
timate does not include the incidental products
of the distillation, which are valuable, and will
diminish,the actual cost, neither does it allow for
interest on capital and the wear and tear of ap
paratus. It is probable that tho two items will
very nearly • counterbalance each other. The
price at which the coal gas is sold in this city is
$4 por thousand feet. The patentees of the wa
ter gas claim that tho saving of their gas is not
merely to be estimated by the cost of its man
ufacture, ns its illuminating power is so much
greater than that of coal gas, that a given quan
tity of the one will last muiffi longer than the
same amount of the other.
Experiments in regard to this matter have
been tried at the office of the Clipper, and the
results published in that paper. According to
that statement, with tho same burners undorthe
same pressure, there wero consumed of the wa
ter gas two and six tenths cubic feet, and of
tho coal gas four cubic feet per hour; while the
light given out by the former was equul to 25
sperm candles, and that emitted by the 4 feet
of the latter equivalent to but 6 candles. I
cunnot of course vouch forjhe accuracy of theso
results, ns I was not present at the experi
ments, but, judging by the eye, I should say
that the gas at the Clipper office is superior to
any that is burnt in Baltimore. The usual es
timate of the comparative illuminating power
of rosin .and coal gas, has been, as nearly as
I can remember, ns 5 to 2—that is to say, a cu
bic foot of coal gas will only give two-fifths the
amount of light furnished by a cubic foot of
rosin gas.
Much more might, bo said upon this subject,
but I have already taken up an unconscionable
space fora sipgle letter.
Yours truly,
A. SNCWDEN PIGGOT.
[For the Daily Morning News.)
Mr., Editor.—
Can you not say something in your useful pa
per in favor of extending a larger liberty lo our
black population than they enjoy at present.
Here the bell rings at 8 o'clock during 6 months
and at 9 six months, whilst in Charleston,where
their oast history shows them to bo less deser
ving of indulgence, an hour longer, winter and
summer, is extended to them ; nnd the same in
Augusta. No evil could result from such a
change; the guard could go on duty at 8 und-9
o’clock, as at present, but not commence chal
lenging until an hour thereafter. Indeed the
guard should bo set as in Charleston, at 7 and 9,
winter and summer, respectively.
This change would enable our servants
to perform their religious duties in peace and
quietness, which they cannot now do without
tickets which I know are seldom refused, but
are a trouble to all concerned. From opinions
I have heard expressed, I believe that an ordi-
naco to the above efl'cet would m - et with gener
al approbation. AN OWNER.
ArpLETON’s Dictionary of Mechanics
and Engineering.—The sixth number of t s
excellent work has been issued. The succeed
ing numbers sustain the favorable impression
made by the first issue. It is truly a valuable
compendium of mechanical and scientific
knowledge and should be in the hands of all
men engaged in tho various departments of
art embraced in its scope.
Franklin College.—A catalogue of the
officers and students of this institution has boen
published. There ape 131 students, 119 now
in attendance. With an efficient Faculty, that
can be excelled by none in the South, nnd a
locaiion unrivalled in health jmd beauty,Frank
lin College offers inducements that cart scarce
ly be found elsewhere.-y-dmcncare Mechanic.
EF* The Boston Traveller remarking upon
the Webster case draws the following moral:
—We cannot, says the Traveller, forbear ad
ding what wo have refrained from utiering be
fore, but which we have felt from tho begin
ning of this awful tragedy—that it presents an
impressive warning against the demoralizing
influence of a style of living and a course of in
dulgence, requiring expenditures beyond one’s
income. It shows also, tho utter insufficien
cy of mental and social cultivation as a basis
of character, without Teligious principle.
Whatever amount of mental culture or social
refinement any one may possess he needs the
further safeguard of high moral and religious
principle, as u defence against temptation- We
have another solemn admonition, that “lie that
trusteih in his own heart is a fool.”
Li?" Tho Charleston Courier has a very ap
propriate paragraph on the subject of the re
puted discovery of Sir John Franklin. The
editor’s remarks are very well if the story is
true, which we sincerely hope is the case. But
wo must await more authentic accounts, before
wo can indulge in felicitations. We desire some
better authority than a mere tel-lie-graphic re
port.
A New Invention,-—A Cincinnatian has
invented a marble which he engrafts on sand
stone or wood, and defies any person to detect
it from jthe natural thing. Tbe bouuty of the
invention is, tliat out of the same quarry of
materials, every quality and shade of marble
can be marie.
1’lIOMOJION FROM THE RaNKS AND FORE
CASTLE.—A petition is circulating at Wilming
ton, Delaware, i-equesting Congress to enact
laws promoting a portion of.the officers of the
Navy and Army from the ranks and ‘ forecastle.
There is no goiid reason why all the heroism
of the country should be monopolized as now.
Let there bo some care as to the sort of persons
hereafter enlisted, nnd there will he plenty of
soldiers and sailors found worthy of, and with
capacity for, advancement, if there are not al
ready.
Stringent Liquott Law. The
’ la »«&chu’
setts Legislature has passed a stringent !i '
law, prohibiting the sale of all 8 pi rit te " ,e
fermented liquor hr a less quantity than t"""
eight gallons, except for mocha,',i cal an T"'" : "
icmai purposes. It authorizes town m ' d ‘
tions Co appoint suitable agents for th "T' 5 '
liquors, who shall be paid fortheir service'r
tlie corporation treasury. The penaltvf
fringementof this law is imprisonment iTi"
county jail, or hard labor in tho hou 8e
rection from ten to thirty days—$o 0 f
surities to keep the peace and the lij'?''
for a year. For queend conviction,jj 1 *
sixty days’imprisonment. Jl8
Senator Benton.—A telegraphic do
from St. Louis, dated March 29th, savs-T" 1 '
The “Unitin’’ of this morning uJmm
letter from Senator Benton, #
compromise with his {political opnnS
Missouri, and insisting on a high wall a ,,?3
ditch. He would rather sit in council wfoV
sixthousund dead who died of c ” 10 i '
Louis, than |go in convention with » ^
scamp Culhounists. He will mn s . of
them, or give or take help. He reenn* Wltl *
his friends lo make Bentoriism the i^S'
Municipal as well ns the State election
would rather see the Whigs elected ,
Democratic opponents—rather see hi. "
seat filled than that the line should notT
orawn Calhoun must be extinguished fr„ m V
soun at all hazards, and without reeard ,
sequences. gl d tocg„.
It will be remembered that Mr. Jj evTo
covered his face with his hands during Z
touching and eloquent eulogiums of Senators
Clay, Webster, Butler, Rusk, and Cu»
ens, in delivered the Senate on the character
of Mr. Calhoun. Well might he have felt
rebuked on such an occasion.
Death of Mrs. Dawson.—M any „ i, esrl
will be pained by tbe sad .intelligence of the
death of thisumiuble nnd accomplished lady,
wife of our present Senator in Congress, which
took place in Washington city on Sunday.
Mrs. Dawson was a most estimable lady, and
was endeared to ajlargo circle of friends, who
respected and admired her for tho many vir
tues which adorned her character.
Later from Bunos Ayres.—Our dates by
the Westphalia ut N. Y. are to Jan. 28—when
diplomatic relations' had been resumed with
the British' Minister. The remuitis of Com
modore Washington Rogers, U. S. N,, which
had lain in the Protestant Cemetery for 18
years, were removed on the 19th Jan. to the U.
S. Corvette St. Louis, to be brought home.
S3 50 A convention is to be held at Cananda-
gua, New-York, on the 17th nnd 18th days of
April, to enquire "“whether all sectarian dis
tinctions are not anti-Christian.
Father Mathew.—Tho 1 labors of Father
Mathew in the sacred cause of temperance havo
b»en, up to this period, crowned with signal
success,. Upwards of six thousand have al
ready tuken the total abstinence pledge in New
Orleans.
The Union of Spain and Portugal ,with
Lisbon for the capital is said to be engaging
the attention ot tho press and distinguished
men in both of thosd countries. Then it is ex
pected Spain wi i recover her preponderance
in Europe.
ESP The prospect of an abundant grain and
fruit crop in Ohio is said to be very flatter
ing. The wheatfi rids are represented as look
ing exceedingly well and tho backwardness of
the season is very favorable for fruit.
OP A new Poem by Theo. S. Fny, Esq.,
Secretary of Legation at Berlin, is soon to be
published. It is highly spoken of by the cor
respondent of the N. Y. Commercial Advertis
er, who has seen it.
I Hon. Edward Everett is engaged upon
a History of France, for which ho has bain
many years collecting materials.
Powers’ Statue of Calhoun.—Hiram
Powers’ statue of Mr. Culhoun, ordered some
time since for the city of Charleston, is finish,
ed.
Ireland.—Tho bill for the abolition of the
Lieutenantcy of Ireland, is to be presented to
Parliament after Easter.
We learn from Ireland that cultivation is
going on more rapidly than was anticipated,
and that a great breudth of potatoes have been
sown.
Emigration from the southern frontiers of
Ireland is rapidly increasing.
The operations of the encumbered estate*
bill are now beginning to have their beneficial 1
effects. The first estate sold under the new
commission, was bought by a tenant farmer.
The society for tho improvement of the cul
tivation of flax of Ireland, are making strenu-'
ous efforts to introduce that crop into tho
Southern and Western Provinces.
Sickness at Rio de Janeiro.—Advices from
Rio to the 22d of February, state that a di.-easr,
similar to the yellow fever, was prevailing t*
an alarming degree, particularly among tho
shipping. The enptins and crews of the Eng-
It-h nnd German vessels hnd suffered severebi
matiy of them had fallen victims to the scourg 1 »
and niany inure were in the last agonies'”
death. The brig Elizabeth for New York)
had lost threokof her crew.
The Iron Safe of the steamer S" John, burnt
on the Alabama river, has been recovered, wit i
many letters in it containing money, »t"j ) H° .
dustjbelonging to Bernard Nolland, of Feteo>
burg, Va., valued at $8,460.
A Lunatic's Estate.—rMitnlda Bliott,a lu['*^
ic now in one of the Pennsylvania asylums, ^
recently had several cases decided in her
in Pittsburg. By one of them her title was e
tnblished to one fifth of the flourishing town
Temperanceville, near Pittsburg; and ny 8
other, decided on Friday last, her claim
other rfiorfi of land, at the mouth ol th®