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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-12-26
See Presidents message, page 20.
THE UNITED STATES AFRICAN SQUADRON.

Letters dated in September and the latter part Oc
ober have been received from officers of the rigate United
States, the flag ship Of the African Squadron, which under
the command Of Commodore GEORGE G. READ. This ship
had made active cruise the coast any vessel of her
class probably PERFORMED having looked into every place
Of note and visited every slave station from Cape Mount to
Kabinda south Of the equator For their zeal and energy
the ships company had been compensated by the enjoyment
Of long Of unusually fine and agreeable weather Great
harmony prevailed board officers were blessed
with good health
Com READ obtained at Cape Pamas, the 18th Sepem-
ber through the poeness of the Governor English
paper announcing the settlement Of the Oregon question This
the first ntimaon which the officers and received
Of the adjustment OF controversy which, the time of their
sailing from their country, had something of waike
aspect The figae had with English cruisers
and in all instances the English commanders had manifested
most friendly disposition. On occasion this courtesy
was sirikngy exhibited by the compliment paid the Anne
rcan Commodore Of manning the yards Of the British
owar his leaving her after returning the call Of her
mander.
This feeling Of kindness Of Justly appreciated,
and literally and cordially ecprocaed all proper occasions
on the part Of the United States eansgtranian.
H,rrr-Tbe new constitution of the Republic of Hayt
is, excepting few particulars, the that Of 1916.
The President chosen for life heretofore The Senate
composed OF hrysN members and serve Tor
When Senator be chosen, the President sends the
of three persons the House of Representatives.
Of whom that body is to designate Senator In other
words, the President appoints the Senate The Representa-
ves chosen by the people, but by electoral col
ege which is itself chosen by the The qualifications
necessary to qualify citizen for elector Of repre-
sentative such will exclude large number from voting
The President is Of the army and navy,
empowered to make treaties Of peace alliance, and neutrality,
appoint ministers foreign nations proclaim war; subject
the appreciation Of the Senate Sc The Of the President
to be counesgned by of the four Secretaries of
State who held responsible for every act which they sign
These officers may at any time be mpeached by vote Of
wo-thrds Of the House, and be tried by the Senate
They admitted speak any time the floor of either
House.
The Roman Catholic is proclaimed the national religion
No white become citizen whether by birth adop
ion, nor can he acquire or hold real estate
These Of the prominent features Of The con-
tuon adopted the 18th Of November. There does not
appear TO be any material variation from the former one.
Mr. CLAY arrived in New Orleans on the th instant in
he steamer Magnolia
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-12-26


Such are the reflections which crowd upon the
mind in contemplation OF the event of war to be
waged, not 10 maintain The right even TO revenge
the wrong, but, on the one hand, TO extend indef-
nitey our national dominion, or, on the other, TO
appease national hate, and to establish, according to
the idea Of the ex-Presdent of Texas, the suprem-
acy of the Anglo-Saxon over the Hispano-Mexican
race That purposes so repugnant to every just no
ton of national right and duty TO every idea Of re-
lgious and political liberation, of civil liberty and Of
humanity itself, these last, are those which have
influenced this Admnstr ation in getting us into this
war, we have not quite i'll an opinion of those
who compose it to believe. Still less would we
impute such revengelul and aggressive notions to
any considerable portion of the great political party
to which we find ourselves opposed. 1t is enough
for us that they openly avowed, in the respect
able quarter in which we find them, to Justify the
occupying of SO much space in our columns to
bring them TO the notice Of our readers and de-
mand for them universal Reproduction.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-12-26

of enduring the deprivation. The desires that
would make the tyrant are but an aspiring form Of
the temper that affords the slave; and both made
up of the same elements
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-07
Washington, July 81, 1886.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE UNION

Sra: The democracy Of the 9th congr essionaI dis.
trict IN Illinois, have nominated Thos J. Turner
as their candidate for Congress Mr. Turner il n
native Of Ohio, but for several years resided in the
State Of Indiana, where in the early settlement OF
the northern part Of the latter State, the writer of
this article first became acquainted with him. Mr..
It's present position Is another beautiful illustrate -
of the fact that, under our liberal institutions the
portals Of political distinction arc never closed to
honest worth anil sterling merit be its origin ever
so humble. Mr.. L. has not in consequence of the
reverses Of his estimable father had the benefit of
even common western school since he was at the
tender age OF ten, but has constantly and unremit-
tingy since that time been oing in aid Of his wor-
thy farther and family; and to those who have seen
HIM toll as have, in new settlement, regardless
Of even the simplest comforts of frontier life CRATE
full indeed must come the news of his eventual sue
cess, as come it WILL with the smiles of Providence
upon the son who has 'thonored his father and
mother"
Mr.. T. has by dint of perseverance,, and devoting
those hours when Others slept to study required
such attainments as to place him in a most respec-
table light a member Of the Illinois bar. He
Is at this time, believe, district attorney.
Mr. T. always stood conspicuous among us for
his high sense of honor, his urbanity Of man
ners, and his devotion to his parents; and can but
say 10 the people of the 9Th district that the youth
who would bravely breast the difficulties with
which he has .contended, must make most indie
fatigabe and industrious representative; and to him
| would say that happy indeed would the writer of
these few lines be, to see that honest face which he
first knew in the wilderness of the Kankakee
swamps take its place in the hall of the representa-
tives of the American people.
INDIANA
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Mr.. Rrinkerhoh seems ambitious of having the
last word, as the child in the play is DESTROYS of
giving the last tag. He is welcome TO it; for we
have personally not the least unkind feeling to-
wards him, and the circle of his pleasures must be
at this time 30 narrow that we should DO unwilling
to deny him the satisfaction of having the last of the
argument. We might, indeed, prove that he has
grossly misrepresented, because we are willing to
believe no has entirely misunderstood, the course
of the "Union" upon the Oregon question:; and we
might also advise him, the next time he rises in
the House of Representatives to make ga personal
explanation" to clear his own skirts, if he can,
der the cloud which he idly seeks to draw around
others. He dare not deny the charge which we
made against him in the face oft the nation. How then
can he Justify himself even if he could have sue
ceeded in fastening upon US the suspicion OF neon
sisency on the Oregon question: We do not very
well see how such personal explanations" can
avail the party whe throws himself upon his par
amentary privilege to thrust them upon the
House. They lose all their dignity as well as eff.
feet, when they degenerate into mere idle, and, in
this case, unfounded retaliations. We take leave
of Mr.. B., in the best possible humor, with simply
quoting the following doggrel impromptu, for
which we are indebted to MIR. Washington Hunt,
from New York 1t was uttered on the floor
yesterday, Immediately after Mr. Brinkerhoff had
resumed his seat.
"Mr. Washington Hunt said that as personal
explanations appeared to be the order of the day,
he would make one himself. Ii was as follows
when members strike for higher wages.
al oloiu p'nay'
They damn themselves for future ages,
Boy ond all personal explanations
The only fault va find in the muse is, that she
exercises the lash with rather too much severity.
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The Washington correspondent of the "New
York Tribune" Processes TO give more accurate
synopsis ofhe FIVE articles Of the Oregon treaty than
has hitherto been published. We are disposed to
doub, the accuracy OF this description particularly
as relates to the ID article. The Tribune" puts il
forth in the following terms:
"ARr, II. From the point where the 49th parable
N. L. shall be found TO ntersect the great northern
branch OF the Columbia river the navigation Of the
said branch TO be free and open to the Hudson Bay
Company, and all British subjects to where the said
branch meets the main stream of the Columbia
thence down the main stream 10 the ocean with free
access into and through the said river or rivers Il
being understood that all the several portages along
the line thus described in like to be free and
open. In navigating said river or rivers, British
subjects Nth their goods and produce shall be treated
the same footing citizens Of the United States. tn,
United States to make regulations respecting the
navigation Of said rivers not inconsistent with the
treaty"
The natural inference from this statement is tha
the navigation ofthe Columbia river is TO be open to al
British subjects, as well as the Hudson Bay Com,
psny ,ciiaoui any limitation as TO tins, &c.
Now, although we have not had, nor sought, the
opportunity Of seeing the treaty, yet we suspect the
following transcript, which we gave some time
since, of this provision, will be found more conform
able to the original:
at is well known that Great Britain has claimed
steadfasty and from the frat, as her boundary line
the channel of the Columbia river from its mouth up
to the parallel of 40 degrees and that she has more
than once proclaimed the impossibiity of receding
from this basis Of negotiation. The country be-
tween the Columbia river and that parallel which the
present treaty is said to spulate has not yet been
carefully surveyed or measured. But no doubt, we
believe is entertained that at least two large States
may be formed out Of it. However this may be,
the treaty, as rumor describes it, gives US about
three degrees of seacoast the Pacific, more than
Great Britain has ever offered to conccde to u.s.
with the eventual exclusive navigation Of the chief
river on the western slope Of our continent. The
treaty allows the navigation Of this river, moi
to British subjects generally, but to the Hudsons Bay
Company; and this, it is rumored, for limited pc
Rod j." (untl the expiration of The crown grant to
the company of the exclusive trade with the Indians
&c, passed in 1888, and running for term of twen-
| ty-one years.l
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CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate, after the usual routine business of
the morning hour, the graduation bill was discussed
for some time. The Senate then went into exeeu-
tive session. and after some time spent therein ad-
journed
The House presented scene of some interest for
about two hours Of the days session, growing out
of joint resolution, offered by Mr.. Hoge, fixing
Monday, the third Of August, the time for the
final adjournment In the first instance, the resolu-
ton was adopted by a heavy vote. Subsequently,
on grounds set forth by several of the democratic
members, and of which distinct history will be
found in another column, the vote was reconsidered;
and the further consideration Of the resolution was
postponed for two weeks from this day.
A proposition, by Mr. Boyd, to terminate the de-
bate on the graduation bill to-day, was laid on the
table And the bill underwent some further discus
sion in committee.
The rest OF the proceedings will he found-a
blank. The House remained in session from ten TO
half-pa O'Clock.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-07
TO THE EDITOR OF THE UNION

"Bundelcund," after Il two-days' search saws he
can see nothing in my communication (which re-
quires any particular notice." and after thus Weld
ing the argument, presses "home upon every demo-
erat" the consideration that "the defeat of the bill
now pending in the House of Representatives will
be triumph to the wing party" Well, if this
tsr-seelng gentleman Is willing TO make this issue
before the country-thst the representatives of the
people, holding IN their hands high and holy trusts
shall close their eyes upon the great interests of the
country, It's business and its prosperity-it is ma
business OF mine to complain. IL "professed dem
ocrats, 1" because they have been disappointed in
some favorite object" and assumed IAN independ-
| ent position" shall ultimately find themselves
with the enemy" 1t sis not for me to answer"
IL "Bundelcund" should prefer ''the dynasties of
Europe, with their retinue of useless and vicious
kings and princes TO the protection of American
capital and labor, IT is not for me to question his
democracy" or his right to hold the lash over his
political brethren. Nor can wonder that one who
is 40 much "in advance Of the intelligence of the
age" should overlook the fact that there is some
little difference between the political condition of
Russia, Germany, Austria, and the other old gov
enmens of northern Europe and our own repub-
lie beside the protective SYSTEM and that the "boors
and slaves" OF Russia, instead of being created by
II, existed before its adoption. But as do not
wish to distress my "inteigcnt constituents" by
"dashng out my brains against alara,itine truth
this "Bundelcund" ~ will leave him to settle his
account with his brother democrats who would "be-
tray the OF their constituents" and not sub
ect them to such calamity.
u- A. r. MclLVAINE.
"aahI Unl,r
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-07

The name Of Mr.. Owen will not be found among
the votes on the tariff bill last Friday On thai
day Mr.. Owen was confined TO bed by a severe at
tack of cholera morbus. To those who know that
een,lemans political opinions, have read his late
speech in opposition to the protective SYSTEM and
in support OF Mr.. McKay's bill, it 10 unnecessary
to say how he would have voted We understand
that this is the first occasion during three sessions
that Mr.. Owen has been detained from his duty
in the House, even for a day, by indspostion OF
otherwise. We were glad to see him again in his
seat Yesterday.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-07

The democrats Of Maine are rallying with the
finest spirit. One of the largest democratic conven-
tons which ever assembled in the State closed its
session on the let July, after having nominated Mr.
John w. Dana, of Fryeburg, as their candidate for
governor Mr.. Dana is a man of the highest char
acter and in the ensuing contest his name will prove
tower of strength to the democratic party. Our
friends in Maine are determined not to be caught
mapping, nor circumvented, as those of the Granite
State have been, (but for the last time by any I'M
hsllowed intrigue and coalition between the wings
and sbolitionists.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-07

The gallant captain OF the St. Marys has failed
to carry, according to letter in the Norfolk
Herald, three Mexican gunboaIs in the port of Tam
pieo He would have probably succeeded if the
channel had been previously buoyed out We
trust that Captain Conner has already been there.
to carry the boats, if not the town 1t is one thing.
however, to take Tampico, and another to hold it
at this season, when the rOmiia threatens our
people.
We should not be surprised to hear, at no distant
day, that Commodore Sloat had carried the ports of
California
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-07

A test question was taken in the House of
Representatives, to-day, upon the result of which
we congratulate the public. A resolution fixing
the adjournment of Congress on the 9Th of
August was first carried; but a motion TO recon-
slider the question, to hx on an earlier day.
IL made by protection member. I'm
fortunately for his cause, he let the out of the
bag and it understood that the object of fixing an
early day of adjournment was to strangle, if posi-
BILE, some Of the great reforms Of the session-the
revenue bil--the treasury bill, &C., &c. No soon
or was this ayowed; than of the democrats who
had been in favor Of an early adjournment, came up
10 the work, and determined TO lay the resolu-
ton on the table fortnight TO come. The trua
spirit is animating the majority. II is for them to
say whether this will not be one Of the most bril-
liant sessions which has ever taken place in those
noble halls. The prediction of the National Intel
hgeneer Is probably coming to pass--thst Congress
may sec the dog-days out (yiz the 2lth August.)
Were we to venture prediction of our own, we
should say the end Of the session will be within a
week Of their expiration. And who of this great
people will object to few days more or less or a
few thousand dollars more or less, which shall
accomplish the great object for which they have
como together
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-07
Pleasure Excursion to Piney Point, Old
Point, Norfolk, and Cape Henry.

a e<s-n The steamer OSCEOLA will leave
Washington, on Saturday, IIth ins, -,
at 9 o'clock, a M, and Alexandra at half.past o
for the above named places; arrive at PIney Point
about o'clock, p. m, and Old Point and Norfolk
early next morning. She will leave Norfolk again
at halfpast o'clock, a. m for Old Point, and Cape
Henry, and return about 9 o'clock, p. m.
Returning, the Osceoa will leave Norfolk, Mon
day at o'clock, p. m, and arrive at Washington
about IL o'clock next day.
Passage and fare to Pney Point, and return, g. to
Old Point, and Norfolk and return, Sc; and through
to Richmond for 81.
Music will be in attendance.
July JAMES MITCHELL.
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THE LAND BILL.

Both houses of Congress were to-day engaged
upon the land bills.
We learn that perhaps, the only material poi Mt
of difference between the friends of the graduation
policy is the clause ceding to the States the lands
within their limits which have been in market for
thirty or more years. Some Of the friends of the
measure object to the principle Of cession. We
would respectfully suggest whether the friends of
the measure could not agree upon an amendment
which will vest these lands in the new States, upon
the payment, say of little more than the nominal
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-07
A. G. CASTLE, NJ. D., Dentist,
3SI Broadway,

CORNER OF WHITE STREET, NEW YORK.
nR. CASTLE refers to the Spanish and the
IL late French and English ambassadors; Don. +
Stoughton, Spanish consul; Anthony Barclay, esq
Carthy; Governor Mason; Dr. F. U. Johnson, Pres
ident Of Medical Society Of New York Mrs. Gene
raj Gaines; the professors Of the College of Phys
clans and Surgeons of the State Of New York; J
Beck, M D.; J. A. Smith, M. D. DR.. Proud6t; Dr.
Beadie; E Dela6eld, NJ. D.; J. G. Cheesman, Nj. D
J. A. Houston, M D.; A. II. Stevens, NJ. D; Dr..
Tory; DR.. Derring DR.. McReady, &c, &c, &c.
July 7-dlm
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-07

A LIBERAL MEcHAuo.-The Presbyterian gives
the following as specimen of the hberality OF a
Washington mechanic;
"Mr. James B. Phillips, worthy and enterpri-
sing mechanic of Washington city, District OF Co
lumbs, recently presented, without solicitation, a
donation, in work, to the amount Of six hundred
dollars, to the Central Presbyterian Church, under
the pastoral charge Of the Rev. Mr.. Tustin, The
work executed by Mr.. Phillips is exceedingly rich
and beautiful and 10 spoken Of in terms Of unver-
sal admiration. From this pleasing example, we
see what man can do, VIXEN he has the heart to do
it,"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-07
MlCHInAN ~
MICHIGAN 81
YEAs MeIsn. Chapman, James b. Hunt, and Robert Nc
Iceland, democrats.


YEAs MeIsn. Chapman James b. Hunt and Robert Nc
Clelland, dsmocTats-9
NAYS None
INDIANA s)
YI.. Messn Cathcar Henley, Kennedy, ThOs smith
and Wick, dsmocrats-b
NAni Messrs MeGsughsy and Cslsb B. smith, whiss--
AssEsr Me,srs. Owen, and Petit, demOeSts-9.
No SorE Mr.. Davis, Qspeakerl
ILLINOIS a.
YEAs; Messrs Douglass, Fckln, Hoge, John A. McCler
nand and Robert Smith, democrats .
NAYS None.
As'ssr; Mr. wentwOrth democrat, aud Mr. Baker
whig-a
MISSOURI o.
fsA.: Msssrs. BOwlin, Phelps, Relic, and Leonard b.
Sims, demOcrats-4
MAS; None.
ABsssT; MIR. Price, democnt-l.
ARKANSAS a.
YEAs' None. Nays None. AssEST: MIR Yell, demo
erat-l
LOUISIANA a.
Y..'; Ms''" HarmsnsOn La sere, and Morse, demo
NATi Mr. 1hibodesux, whig-l
TEXAS az
YEAG Messrs. Kaufman, and Pilsbury, demOerats-9
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INDIANA.

Naval SroREKEErER-The executive (Secreta-
tary Of the Navy, with the Presidents concurrence)
last week appointed Adam p Pentz to the Office OF
naval storekeeper at our navy.yard. In every as
pect this appointment appears unexceptionable,
since he combines the intelligence, integrity, dill
gence, and courtesy necessary for the successful
discharge of the important duties of that oice.-N
Y True Sun.
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MARRIED,

On Wednesday evening, the LIST instant by the
Rev. W. G. EGeLEsToN, JOHN w. d. GRAY,
Of Jefferson county, Virginia, to Miss ELIZA
JANE BARKER, of Frederi k county, Virginia
lCharlestown Free Press and Winchester Vr-
gilman, please copy.]
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DIED,

At the residence Of Mrs. Chapman, of Charles
county, Maryland, on the Cd instant, after an illness
Of two weeks, WILLIAM F. HERBERT, late of
Prince Georges county, Maryland.
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July I

CABINET and Chair Factory, Pepnsy
I vanis avenue, 4 doors west a street.-The sub
scriber keeps constantly on hand good assortment
Of cabinet furniture, cnne and Windsor chairs
which he will sell low for cash, or on tine for ap
proved notes. , ,,,,.uo
July iva,
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T Avs Of the United states, 10th vol

- ume--from the 4th Of March, 1893, to the
81 of March, ls45--compied by Benjamin B.
French, clerk of the House of Representatives OF
the United States including all the treaties negotia-
ted and ratified within that period and other valua-
BILE documents which have resulted from or are con-
nected with the acts Of Congress and treaties, to-
gether with copious notes and references, just pub
,lished and for sale by
F. TAYLOR,
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THE TREATY.

Three vacancies; one member uhe speaker, no vote.
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THE UNION.
TUESDAY NIGHT, JULY 7, is46.

We refer to our 4th page for interest
Ing extracts from late European journals,
and new advertisements.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1846-02-20
NOTICE,

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