"^^TfTTTnBWnBMMWM I Will I II II II III IjlWi 11 Thirty-First Congress?2d Session. 1 Correspondence of the Courier Washington Feb. 18. I found the Senate yesterday, engaged in a debate of a very spirited kind, upon the refer enee of a petition from the State of Maine, for a modification of the fugitive slave act. The Senators had received the information of a negro riot in Boston, in which negroes Itfd forcibly rescued a man from the custody of the Marshal, in open court This was the reason for the departure by the Senate from its usual course, as taken at this session, of entire indifference to the prcsentnti ?n and disposition of the hundreds of petitions 011 this subject. The galleries and the privileged seats were thronged: for there are one or two thousand visitors here, of recent arrival ? mostly from the North. The petition had boon referred, sub silenlio. Mr. Atchison moved a reconsideration. The debate had been commenced before I entered the chamber, and 1 found Mr. Pkarck, of Maryland, on the floor, and the vast auditory enchained by his eloquence. He was replying to Hale of New-Hampshire, and deprecating agitation. Hale's reply was in his best "sfyle of bold and reckless declamation.? Pearce's rejoinder was humorous and sarcastic, and rich in allusions, historical and poetical.? * * l!- c?* nut in RtrOllff ! tie lina in uis m 61 apcton, mi vu^uv VM. ... ^ relief, the first agitation in the garden of Eden; and, in his rejoinder, he managed with great art, so to use his adversaries points, as to represent him^Hale) as the devil hinr.elf. The Senators were apprehensive that continued discussion would lead to something beyond a mere contest of wit, and were desirous of checking it They insisted upon the question. But, at the moment, uprose a Senator, who always reminds me of a volcano, with frosty head, and fiery eye?Judge Butler. He is a man who can stir up the passions from their very depths; but as a debater, while he is armed at all points, and ready to attack; he has generally chosen to acton the defensive and to receive the shafts of his opponents upon his polishedahield of good humor. Wheu Butler rose on thjs occasion, I caughta a glance of his eye, and I saw iu it, not passion, but humor. lie had long ago, determined, as well he could, to keep cool. He said, addressing the Chair?I must differ from the Senator from Maryland, as to llie attributes of the first agitator. He was not a vociferous rhetorician, declaiming us loudly as if he were calling to the ferry-man across the Sty*; but he appeared in the form of a serpent, gliding into the garden, approaching mother Eve, and softly whispering iu her ear, there is a "higher law." The effect was magical. Every one sprung up?laughter and applause rang through the chamber and galleries. If you have heard Hale *nd heard Seward, you will see the aptness of -this contrast In the whole compass of parliamentary anecdote, I will venture :o say that there has been nothing * ' J I---.. tliia Bnllv nl' equal, iu point 01 wuuuu uumvi,? _?.v Mr. Butler's. In the course of the discussion above referred to, I was very g'ad to hear Mr. Rhett call in question a remark from Mr. Cooper, of Penn. Until Pen&8ylvania shall repeal her laws obstructing the execution of the fugitive act of 1793, her Senators have no right to say, as Mr. Cooper did, that Pennsylvania will sanction the law of 1850. This was Mr. Rhett's point The House is not y?t prepared to'take up the appropriation bills. Doubts are expressed whether all of them will get through. The Chancellor of Exchequer, Mr Bailey, has told the House what no one know before, that the appropriations reported, exceed in the aggregate, the large and astoundiug estimates. *ic _____ ARREST OF ANOTHER FUGITIVE SLAVE?RIOT AND RESCUE OF THE FUGITIVE. Bosto.v, Feb. 15, 1851.?Deputy Marshal Riley, and assistants, arrested at Corn Ilill Coffee Honse, to-day, one Frederick Wilkins, a ? u'armnt. issued bv the U. S. nejjru \Taiici, vii ? ^ Commissioner, G. T. Curtis, on a complaint that said Wilkins is a fugitive slave. He was taken with no opposition, and carried immediately to the United States Court room. The news of the arrest spread rapidly; and the Court room was speedily filled hy a large crowd of rather excited spectators. The examination, however, went of quietly, Seth J. Thomas appeared for the claimant, and Messrs. Small, Elias Grey, Coring, and others for the defence. From the documents offered by the claimant, it appeared that the accused was the property of John Debree, Purser in the U. S. Navy, of Virginia, and that ho escaped in May, 1850. The deposition was to the efTect, that the claimant had seen the prisoner in Boston; and conversed with him, when the prisoner acknowledged that he had escaped from Norfolk. The counsel for the defence asked for a postponement in order to prepare testimony. This was granted, and Tuesday next, at 10 a. in. wa3 assigned for the examination. TIio Deputy Marshall then ordered the room to be^cleared of spectators, which was gradually done. The prisoner remained in the custody of a dozen men, as, by a law of the State, the jail cannot be used to imprison fugitive slaves. His counsel wishing to consult with him, they were readily admitted to the room, to the number of a half a dozen. They remained about an hour, and in the meantime a large crowd of negroes gathered upon the outside, blocking up the entrance to the court room; and as the door was opened to let the last lawyer leave the room, the mob from without suddenly nislied in, seized and knocked down the officers in keeping, and tilled the Court room. The prisoner himself was frightened at their demoniac appearance, and lied, with a cry ol'murder, to the fatrherendof the room. He was, however, secured by the mob, who had speedily silenced the opposition of the few officers in the room, and taken in triumph down the stairs, and into the street. rThu officers did not attempt to follow, and with shouts of triumph the mob hurried off with the fugitive, and werelast seen in the vicinity of Ifeiknap street, i where negroes chiefly congregate. While the mob was in the court room, the sword of* the Marshal, hanging in the sheath over his desk, was drawn by one of thcin and flourished over the heads of the officers. It was afterwards found in tlie street. The mob showed no weapons, though a number of the negroes boasted of having revolvets in their possession. One negro, in his flight, dropped his knife. There were several white persons in the mob, but they did not appear to act in ihe rescue*. The rescue, ofcourse, caused great excitement -throughout the city, as one of the most daring outrages upon law and order ever enacted. It is thought impossible to arrest the fugitive, as his friends have no doubt hurried him off ere this, to the Canadian frontier. U. S. Marshal Deveut is absent at Washington. Births and Deaths in Boston.?The number of births in the city of Boston du ing the year 1S50, was 5271), being 211 more than 1849.? The deaths were 3tK57, or one thirty eighth of the population. In 1849 the deaths amounted ??? . e il._ to one in twenty-six. me aggregate 01 uie ages of the deceased, this year, was 74 340 years, being an average for each person of a little mor? than twenty-two years. The number of deaths by consumption was 586. "Let Hbr Went."?The fugitive slave case in Cincinnati, of which we have had a notice by telegraph, was settled most decisively by the slave herself. The counsel had closed their speeches, and the judge said he would give his opinion m the morning. At tiiis moment, says the Cincinnati Gazette, the woman stepped forward to the judge and said, "I want to go home with my master. I can't fool away all dis time. Let me go." The judge said "go" ?and she "went." Parodi's Reception in Boston, at the opening of the opera there, on Monday night, went off splendidly. The house was crowded and hundreds hud to be sent away. A dispatch, on Tuesday, says: " The first box to-day sold for $5 a seat pre c a:* 1 _ I mium above tbe regular price 01 ano a large number of Beats sold at $2 50. All the seats in the dress circle and parquette were sold." Encouraging from Florida.?The Florida Sentinel, alluding to the apathy displayed by the legislature of that State on the Southern question, states "that the inujority of tLe late General Assembly, alter having assumed to charge the Governor aud his friends with misrepresenting the opinions of the people of this State upon sectional questions, have purposely evaded an expression of their own judgment when they had ample opportunity. Nine-tenths, say ninety nine one hundredths of the people said they are in favor of the Nashvile Convention, but when the Nashville Convention lays before them the result of its deliberation, it is unnoticed. The people are overwhelmingly in favor of secession, but their representatives give it the go-by. After speaking of the difficulties we had "to encounter before our admission into the Union, the Governor details the Indian troubles on our frontier. His Excellency thinks that the Indian dilliculties have been brought about by the failure of the General Government to make treaties with the tribes for their lands. Our relations to the negro race come in after the Indians have been considered. The message recommends the passage of a law excluding negroes from the Suite, on the ground that they are excluded from all civil rights by the constitution, and that none buL the worthless will accept a residence in California on such terms. The Old North State.?The Legislature of North Carolina adjourned on the 29th ult., after having passed over three hundred acts and resolutions, incorporated thirteen plank road companies, eight turnpike companies, two navigation and two river improvement companies, three railroads, four mining and four man I uiaciunilg CUUipuiiica, uuc UlUidi, V?w Iivi. Banks, fuur Savings Institution, and six male and tlirec female academics, and increased the Banking capital of the state 81,100,000. Air act authorizing an agricultural, geological and inineroligical survey of the State, was also passed, and another for the revision of the statutes. The New York correspondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer, says: There is a good deal of excitement in Harlem in consequence of two gentlemen and two ladies being married without their knowing it. The ceremony was performed in sport, and when informed the next day that the marriage was legal according to law, there was a great consternation. The brides, I learn are willing to abide by the marriages, but the bridegrooms are not, and refuse to recognise the ceremony at all. The subject will be brought before our Courts or before the Legislature. The Governor's Message.?We find in the San Francisco Herald the following concise summary of Gov. Burnett's message. The inessago opens with a review of the general history of the State since the adjournment of the last Legislature, and thence proceeds to recommend ccrtarin measures for the action of the present Senate and Assembly. Substitute for Steam.?YYre copied a short time ago from a Pennsylvania paper, an announcement that a motive power had been discovered which would supersede the use of steam. Some facts have recently come to light which entitle the statement to credit. Prof. Soloman, of Harrodsburg, Ky , has successfully applied the entire power of cai bouic acid gas a substitute for steam, in propelling enginery for every purpose. The power of this gas has long been known to chemists, but their inability to regulate and govern it, has prevented its use as a propelling agent. Prof. S. claims to be able to control it with perfect safety; and that it will afford a power ecjual to steam in one fiftieth of the space, and one-hundredth part of the expense, dispensing with both furnaces and boilers. Experiments have recently been made in Cincinnati which are said to be entirely satisfactory. Davidson College.?'Hiere are now about fifty students at Davidson College. The vacation will occur about two weeks hence. TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. From the Charleston Mercury. New York, Feb. 20. The Cotton market is unsettled and depressed by the Baltic's accounts, as is also Flour and Grain. New York, Feb. 20. The steamship Cambria has arrived with the Atlantic's cargo. Thompson, the British Abolitionists, has been pelted with rotten eggs at Springfield. Mass. Washington, Feb. 20. The Senate has passed a bill granting land to the State of Missouri to build a Raihoad. The Pastage bill, with uniform rate of 3 cents, and abolishing the franking privilege, has been voted down. In ilia TTmicn tlm Maw Ponton, and Indian bill has been passed. New Orleans, Feb. 18. Cotton is depressed by the Africa's accounts, and buyers arc asking 1-2 cent decline, but as yet there have been no sales. Arrived, bark IrfTogen from Charleston, and the brig Toledo has cleared for the same port. New Oklrans, Feb. 19. Cotton has declined 3-8 since the Africa's intelligence, chiefly on the lower qualities. The sales this morning amounted to 200 bales, at 10 1-2 a 10 7-8 for Middling Fair. Whiskey is dull at 213-4 a 25. Large sales of Bacon: Sides, 8; Shoulders, 0. Nkw Oklrans, Feb. 20. The sales of Cotton yesterday amounted to 7000 bales* This morning the sales were 5000 bales, at yesterday's decline: Middling, 10 1-2 a 10 7-8. The stock is the largest ever known. The bark Lucerne has cleared for Charleston# From the Charleston Mercurv. New York, Feb. 22. Business was generally suspended to-day by the celebration of Washington's Birthday.? Senator Foote delivered the oration. There are many illuminations. The steamship Ohio has arrived from Cbagres, with 8200,000 in gold, and 120 passengers. The Pometheus and Cherokee have also arrived. More arrests have been made in Boston of the rioters. The alleged fugitive has arrived at Salem, where there is much excitement' New York, Feb. 21. Cotton has declined 1-4 a 3 8 siuce the arrival of the Baltic. Commodore Stockton has been elected United States Senator by the Legislature of New Jersey. Washington, Feb. 22. In the Senate to-day, the bill making appropriation lor the support of the Military Academy, and the Naval Pension bill, were passed. The President transmitted a message to the Senate to-day recommending that the Executive be authorized to call out force to execute the Fugitive Slave Law without issuing his pro clamation previously. A warm debate ensued, but an adjournment was carried before a vote was taken, In the House, the bill making nppropriaiotns for the support of the Post Ottieo Department was passed, and the Fortification bill was laid on the table. A duel is anticipated between Mr. Stanly of N. C., and Mr. luge of Alabama, in consequence of the offensive language used by the latter in the debate of Wednesday. Mr. Stanwas arrested to-day for sending a challenge, but was released for want of proof. Mr. Inge and a friend (Gov. Drown of Miss.) are among the missing. Macon; Feb. 2*2,8 p. m. The Constitutional Union celebration, called in this city to-day, came well nigh being a failure. The audience in attendance at the address all told, did not exceed 75 to 80. The Orator of the Day, Col. Powers, among other things, read Ritchie, Cass, Buchannan and Dallas out of the Constitutional Union. He eu.ogisod Clay and Fillmore without stint or measure, lie also said " Bonannrte was some." but ho " went down to the grave unwept, unhonored and uusut)g." Only two delegates from other counties are said to be in attenddance ut the dinner, although letters of invitation were sent all over the State. Cotton Statement?There has been received at Charleston during the past week 8,876 bales; corresponding week last year 10,443 bales. Exported in the same timo to foreign ports 4,381 bales; coastwise 5,54G bales; making the total exports of the week 0,9*27 bales; and leaving on hand a stock of 60,433 bales inclusive of 14,359 bales on shipboard not cleared, against a stock of 57,992 bales same time last year. The total receipts since our last report amouut to 110,306 bales, (against 102,767 bales reported last week;) making a grand total since the 1st September to the latest dates of 1,537,. 310 bales, against 1,433,945 bales the same time last year, and 1,660,692 bales the year previous. The total foreign exports amount to 773,744 bales; being an increase on fhoso of last year up to the same period of 154,780 bales. The shipments to Northcjn ports show a falling off of 102,728 bales. The stocks on hand at all the ports show an increase 011 those of last year at the same time of 57,074 bales. South Carolinian. Progress of Missions.?The number ot missionaries employed in heathen countries by the variousdcnominations of evangelical Christians, is believed to be not less than 1,500. Including their 1 ssistants, native and foreign, the numbor will exceed 7,800. It was recently stated by Rev. Dr. Anderson, at Boston, that there was contributed in this country, during the past year, for foreign missions, an aggregate of 8740,000. For home missions, including church edifices, the support of preaching, &c., there has been expended nearly 89,000,000. Connected with these denominations, in the United States, are 3,000,000 church members, 29,000 churches and 22,ministors. The same classes of Christians in Great Britain contribute for foreign missions 82,000,000 annually, and for home missions an amount nearly equal those made in this country lor the same object.?iV. Y. Journal of Commerce. THE CAMDEN JOURNAL, THO. J. WARREN & C. A. PRICE, Editors. TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 5A6, 1851. fcgf0 To-day, in your Paper, we send you your account, will you be so kind as to rei.. us the amount. Our Market Remains pretty much in the same state since our last. Coltuu is tolerably active and rom? The Alabama Whig, Published at Eutaw Ala., and Edited by James W. Sparrow, Esq., we took occasion not long since to style one of the rankest Union presses alias a regular out and out submissionist. The Editor in his issue of the 14th inst., takes occation to "tender us his sincere acknowledgments of gratitude for the unintentional compliment thus paid him." If he is willing to receive our remarks, complimentally, of course we have no right to object. It is a free country, and we don't desire to deprive lii/n of any supposed gratification, which our remarks may have afforded. To our minds, they were anything but complimentary. The time has past, for Southern men who prefess such " profound respect for the Union f to be regarded as hue friends of Justice and Equality. You may extract from all the Democratic Submissionist s in the whole boundless Continent of America, and that will not relieve you Brother Sparrow, from the charge of recreant submissionism. What right have you Brother Sparrow, to suppose, that the article to which you have referred, was a Ca-priceof ours. Were we not Warren-ted in saying what we did, from the untimely and illiberal abuse, which you were lieapI Rlrrl.tu Accnriatimirs. Patrick Illg U J/Uli UUUlllClil AVIg II l>i - ? ? Henry was charged with treason, when endeavoring to show the Virginia Assembly ihe innovations mado upon their rights, by the British Crown. And who dare now, we ask ? charge him with being a traitor. Perhaps such a man 86 IIen?7 ?^av, and such strikers as he may have at his command, might attempt the calumny; they have already done worse. Are not your ends all selfish, "the most sordid of all purposes, that of self-aggrandizement, and political preferment.'' Did your great leader Sir. Clay?ever aspire to be President of these United States. We promise jou at least for the present, to stop this Sparrow-ing business?as there is larger game ahead?and don't attributo this to a ca-price of ours. - . ? ^ D* History tells us of a certain personage, wlio after trying*various ways to gain immortality, d set fire to a Temple, as the last resort. By a M more traitorous, and tar less commendable course is the author of the following conijytuittication which we extract from the_Jir C. Star, seeking to gain a "brief notice^ from those who curse an Arnold's course. Read the extract: f ^ I would prefer Soil'hern Whig* in the Presidency and Vice Presidency, would cordiallv aupport Northern men fjr-those offices ereu though they were Deiiufat* in preference to those of the school of Rhett and Barnwell. Did Barnwell or Rhett ever say to "Vox Populi" that he should not enjoy an equal privilege in this Union, with them. Did they orer seize lands which lie had fought to gain, and tell him he should not enjoy them? Did they ever engage in a series of measures tending to his degradation? Did they ever reduce him to a position in which submission would l>e utter disgrace?Never! but they have ever battled nobly ami gal in liny, lor 111s rigors, in common wiur ineir own, and this is his return. Tis thus with the hound, the hand that beats Iiim most, he is the readWst to lick, while the arm that would defend him, he would bite?' ( M " lie iJini is nrifrrateful Ii.h a (-ingle fault, r All oilirin po*n for virtues in him." Now we would ask "Vox Populi," amf'the uSlar" also, if he indorses his correspondents political blasphemy?(which Wte hope he doewAbt). i What injury, Rhett or Barnwell has dorie them? And would ask them too, if they would rather ^ join with those who are striving to make them slaves, or those who are strfffcgliug to defend them. Is it not strange that they should thus coalesce with their worst enemies, and war against their best friends. But too true, it bespeaks the character of the animals. .. .; $ for the Journal. " This is iuy oirn ?my nalize land." . ? Messrs. Editors: We shall offer no apology for thus obtruding ourseif upon your notice, for we verily believe the time has arrived, wll&i it behooves every son of Carolina?however humble?to think and xpenicftr himself, in relition to the all-important matters which at present agitate our beloved State. Under this enlanin i>nnv!i