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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09
SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION.

"Lieutsnant j. VI. GILEIss, astronomer at Washington,
contempaes astronomical journey To the southern heTaI-
sphere of the carth Soufhen Astronomical Erpedton IN
der authority the Congress Of the United States OF North
America Application for assistance made 70 Congress
sc and law making the necessary grant OF mo
ney pa sed The named has been mott
fed that he shall direct the expedition and we learn that
portion Of the instruments have been ordered from those dis
tngushed artists in Berlin, Messrs Pstor d Martins Seve-
raj months eapse before their completion indeed Ps
Tor Martins soy that they require nine months from che re-
ceipt of the order.
"Ihe binary astronomical activity exhibited in North
America Of high interest scientific OF the old world,
Lieutenant GILLIss will carry with him their best wishes
for the prosperity of enterprise Of which hope soon to
have precise and detailed count" H0ehenthae
Uatertohngea der Astronomie, Geographic und Wtier-
ungshande, Leipsc September 10, 1913.
The two succeeding numbers Of the periodical
from which the above is translated contain the re-
port on the expedition made TO the House of Rep
resentatiyes the 18th of April by the Hon. f. b.
STANTON, and which was published in this paper
on the 18Th Of April last
Interest il the expedition is by no means confined
TO the scientific men of Europe; for il is stated on
authority of several of ablest astronomers, that
observations in the method proposed by Lieutenant
GILLIss to the American Philosophical Society and
hClutIty OIL Arts anu CclfnCeS Ill ocptSfEOct l1sb
would, if made with suitable instruments, be likely
to obtain highly important results and the grant by
Congress being inadequate, the SMITHSONIAN In
sTrTrrIoS, feeling socitude for the prosperity of
scientific enterprise wholly American, at once au-
thcrizsd him 10 purchase telescope of nearly ten
feet ioca, length, to be used in his observations,
guarantying payment i'll case Government makes
no provision. 1 he Institution has also ordered
instrument for registering earthquakes, which is
intended for Lieutenant GILLIss, and from whose
indications much information may be expected re-
garding phenomena to which the region he will
probably occupy is SO frequently and so terribly
| subject.
Il is hoped that Congress will provide means to
pay for these instruments, and thus furnish the of
ticers 10 be on so long and distant service an
equipment which appears to be deemed alike essen
tia to their success it undoubtedly is to the Gre
dit of the country.
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THE OHIO LEGISLATURE.

A despatch from Columbus dated on Thursday
evening informs us that 40 movement had yet taken
place towards effcc'ing legal organization OF the
House o! Representatives. The Wings remained
firm, and the Locofocos evinced no disposition TO
compromise. Both parties continued 10 hold Sc
para,e sitti'.gs, and there no probability that
any thing would be done unless the Locofocos re-
cedcd from heir dsorgan1ing acts.
A Wing Speaker having been elected in the
Senate. that body was al the last accounts engaged
in ballctng for Clerk, and had reached the l04th
ballot for that officer, without eftecting choice.
The Sena;e,' consisting of thirty-six members,
(conceding 10 The Democrats one Van Buien men,
ber,) is equally divided. The House OF Represen-
tatives consists of seven.y-two members. of these
the Wings elected, by the popular vote, hrty-nine,
and their opponents hirtythree. But the Wings
lose Temporarily at lcast two members on account
OF the mlsspelhug of names by election clerks.
These being deducted, there would still remain
thirty.seven Wings and thrty.fve Democrats who
are entitled 10 participate in the organization Of the
House; and at this point commences the game OF
intrigue and management, which we state in the
language of The Cincinnati Atlas, as follows:
II claimed aside tho members from this county,
because the spporicrmen law though adm tilted to be raid
ss whole, is invalid for this county Bot this will do no
good TO the oonspiraoss, unless they do something
more. The thing be dono is give Messrs. Push
and Pierce their seats becuse though the law under which
the election carried tin their opnion) nv,ld, ye,
the law good enough elect members contrary to its
terms This is the string OF crudites and absurdcs by
which it is attempted to make Loco majority in ,bc Lee
gilature We shall be curious TO know how lar the of
eeremain he successfully praeted in the State Of
'Ohio.
VIZ do fear any serious results the State Govern
mcut but do fear larger exhibition Of folly taan is
profitable to the reputation Of the State"
A later despatch informs us that Democrat was
Yesterday elected Clerk Of the Senate on the list
ballot.
The House is not yet organized. The Wings
offered compromise by excluding both sets of
Delegates claiming 10 represent Cincinnati. This
was not accepted by their opponents. BREWSTER
RANDALL is the President of the Senate.
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"JOEN BARKER,
"Formcr Cons6l Gen. Of England IN Egyp,

The GoLp MANM.--In looking over our ex-
change pPers perceive that the intelligence re-
ceved from the gold region in California has CON-
pletely taken possession Of the minds OF a number
Of persons, both old and yourg, not only in the
good city Of Gotham, but also in Troy, Boston.
Baltimore, and New Orleans. Meetings have been
held, companies are forming, and arrangements in
progress Oil extensive scale 20 20 and look after
the precious metals (which are said TO be plenti-
i,I rs blackbcrries) on the mountains and in the
rivers of the Pacific. We hear oil two or three YES
sells about being taken up in this city to carry out
provisions, &c. 70 feed the hungry gold-diggers /;
and by the Baltimore papers We learn that there
less Than four vessels loading at that port Tor
California. The steamship Ann McKim is 70 leave
New Orleans on the 20th OF this month, and has
accommodations for about eighty passengers; the
rate OF passage has been.set down al 1925 in the
cabin, and Sis5 in the forward cabin. Several
large class vessels have LETT NewY ork and cc: ports
within the lest six weeks, besides two mail steam
ers. The United States storcship Frcdonia, v tn
stores for Government, is at anchor in the North
River, writing sailing orders.-N.T Com. .idU.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

A Pennsylvania correspondent of the "Wash
ingcn Unicn" says that The Iocoocos in that State
in the late election, fought against furnaces -
That is very true, and the furnaces proved too no
for them. In 1914 they promised to take the fur
under their especial protection, and thus con-
trived 10 swindle the credulous. Instead of pro.
tecting the furnaces, they made war on them, end
the people, who had oeen cheated by the ralIyng
cry Of" Polk, Dallas, and the Tariff of 1872" rose
up in rebellion against those who had deceived
them, and assisted The true friends Of The industrial
interests Of the nation in achieving brilliant vcto-
ry. The warfare waged by the Locofocos agans,
the manufactures of the country has turned eur very
disastrousiy to them. They dreamed that all tho
world was eagerly embracing the sophisms Of the
free-,radists, and were sady mistaken. They viii
hardly repeat tina; blunder again louisville Jour.
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sgaLor Dirt and dissipation. Lieut. Hardy who explored
part Of California and that portion Of northern Mexico bor-
dering on newacqured empire Of FL Dorado, states
that he aerer kaeo gOdhugier ioh0 became rich and
that even productive mine good for nothing except
rich man, who could furnish capital to work it, California
and Mexico have already swallowed up many thousands Of
pounds Sterling which fine soies like those Of the present
day. drew from the pockets Of The London SPECTATORS These
persons we ow will be among the very last believe the
tale Of the fifteen millions
All is not gold that gsens. The first setleJso Virginia
sent home England shipoal Of shining ea:t in the im
belief that guineas to be made from it, OF those
gune adventures, who at This moment setting out for
California seek their fortunes among the rocks of the Cor
derss and the wormwood OF the Great Salt Desert
probably not one in five hundred could distinguish gold
from iron pyres. These explorers will be wol qualified to
send home stories Of Aladdn'g !mp!
How much Of tns auriug tae consists Of pl4n fact how
much If exaggeraon, and how much Of pure invention,
shall be better able to judge VIXEN of eager adven-
ures on the start the land of promise get back again
AT present counsel then TO tank foce bjr they shout
der Mr packs. One thing pretty certain, and it is the
only fact that the appearance Of certainty These ex-
raragan relations have aroat produced their effect the
spot in very little acceptable TO the inhabitants
The mania Of goldhuadng has swallowed up every other
thought and desire. One letter says, A other business
neglected. wheat is left staining in the fields houses and
farms deserted &c. Another person writes, +" Flour
worth sixyour d,ars barrel, ard all the neccssares of liz
command the cxrbiant prices unless large quantities
of beadstus reach the country, much suffering must ensue
fine prospect for settlers .....&
If California is to thrive it must be by possessing popu
ation of industrious men, ,1io nW derote themselves
agriculture and The useful arts. Let 90 hiter with
his head full of golden dreams, expecting find the land
entire and perfect chrysols. The Of El Dorad
The Spanards blood treasure fatigue and suffering
than al real coaquests and acquisitions in the Weser.
world 1t is to be hoped that our on times vii! witness
| a copy Of that delu.ion
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

THE "WarsswIrcG.'- We are pleased 10 observe the
return Of this little Government our navy yard
Some two years sncc took occasion to notice The
Of her engine which understood he from sign by G.
II. HAswEL, Esq Engnee-n Chief aud its peculiar adsl-
taon small vessels, Occupying such limited rpace will,
most remarkable convenience and efficiency From that tire
10 the presen, this has been unrcmne employed
in the Gull OF Mexico. Attending ample opportunities 10 III
the advantages Of the invention well the excellence q il.
workmanship. The result has proved, understand tina,
this engine for such purposes svey superior any other
now in use, reflects great credit WV. NJ ELtIs ESQ., the
Engineer of the yard under whose superintendent Il was
constructed and adds another laurel to the skill and ability
navy yard mechanics IN general.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

There were very many people in this country
including nearly all the Locofocos, and some even
ofthe Wings, vino, remembering the prostrason Of
the Federal party or its opposition the late war
with Great Britain seemed 10 be under a strong and
deep impression that opposition TO any war, how.
ever iniqutous, would be overthrown and stamped
with popular condemnation.
The result Of the late election has very thoroughly
corrected this strange and mschevous impression.
Hereafter all men, even the most timid. will dare to
scruh"ize thoroughly the conduc. Of their rulers in
the bringing on of any war into which the nation
nav be plunged - Louisville Journal.
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GENERAL TAYLOR.

We learn from good authority (says the Cincin-
natl Atlas that General TAYLOR does not expect to
leave home for Washington I'LL the latest hour pos
sble. He must be in Washington short time pre-
vicus to the 4!h Of March. 1t is presumed he will
leave Baton Rouge about three weeks previous to
the time, and that he will be in Cincinnati one
night. He desires to avoid display, and will give
no opportunity, if it can be avoided, for speech
making.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

Hong Kong papers lately received state that Ks-
NO. the exyiccrcy of the Province Of Canton, who
has sigrcd all tie treaties hitherto concluded be-
tween China and ioregn nations, on his return 10
Pekin, was loaded with hoEors by the Imperial
Government. Beside the honorary distinctions
which we're conferred on him, he was appointed
keun-kc-choo; that is, President Of the Emperor
Privy Council. The European residents III China
are very we'll satisfied with This nomination. The
liberal;iy and well-known moderation Of Ke-ing are
universally considered as guarantees OF peace for
the future
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

"CE,a ORcH,Rp, roc."-The Knoxville Tribune tells
good election story can te found.
Thee Il place IN tie mountains Of East Tennessee caN
ed "Ctau otehard' II WIS once said there by worthy
pc,che that "ne Lord had preachers into the word.
ard 70 Lra5 O-eiar too. II the tte election campaign
Gel H. went down to Crab Och,j preach loccSocosun
among tie mountanees He preached three hours slno
With hCran being 10 oppose him, and thought bis chance
converts capital Thensun'an chaps listened Scie,
lsrn and very respectful Then the s'eton
aud the vote u Grab Orchard stood thus
Taylor .......,......s7 Cas- ....,.,.... %
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

The Washington Union kindly reminds General
TAYLOR that, upon coming into tie Presidency, "he
will not repose upcn bed of roses" The old
General has been accustomed for forty years to
sleep upon rocks, in swamps, in chspparals, and in
canebrakcs and what wants ho of /" beds Of roses ~
ILsujStfUs journal
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

FLoRIpA.-The Legislature OF Florida assembled
at Tallahassee on the 2Sh ultirno. In the Senate
Hen. e. d. TRacty was elected President, and
w. B. LANCASTER Secretary. In lie House, Hon.
B. A. PUTNAM was elected Speaker, and CHARLES
w. DowNINc Secretary. ...s
We learn from the Governors Message that the
financial afairs Of the State arc i'll good condition.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

GtonsErowN CorroS FsCTonr W. understand that
this factory will 60 into operation again and after Mon
day next (this day. We regret that did prosper in
the bands Of cnerpisng felowcitren, Mr. Bomfol.
We hope that Il s placed beyons tho possibility Of fail
ing The beneficial effects, its renewing operations will
soon be FILTHY our ipduera population ard merchants
(Gsorgst0cn Advocate.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

resignation as Major General Commanding the
Western Division OF our Army, and that it will
take effect after the lst Of February next.
TNsD Orleans Della.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

NoRwAy.--A letter from Cnrstiana, in Norway,
states, as fact positively determined, hat the
Lieutenant GereraIshp OF the Kingdom of Norway
is TO be suppress sed, and that the country $ to be
governed from and after the lst Of January next by
Viceroy. This charge, !. is said, ia 10 be con-
ierred on the Prince Royal.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

The Beonsboro Md) Odd Fellow states that all the stock
for erecting bridge the Potomac shephedsown,
with the exception Of few thousand dollars has been taken,
and citizen Of pennsylvars. Is understood will purchase
tsn fenaindes
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

"CoMpARIsoSs ARE ODoRoUs. The n. Hamp-
shire Patriot draws some consolation from the fac!
that the majority against General TAYLOR in New
England is 52,932. while that against Mr.. Clay il,
1874 was but 1861. Il must be further CON-
fort 10 the Patriot that the majority against Gen
Cas- is l04,056, about double that against Gen
Taylor, while Mr.. Polk in ls44 was only in mi
nori.y Of 33,626.-BoSton Courier.
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THE ELECTORAL COLLEGES.

The Electoral Colleges of the several States as
sembled on Wednesday, and no doubt cas-. the votes
OF each State for the candidates Of their choice.
We have intelligence from several States, and all
that we have heard from have done so.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

K We have never known CABINET appointment
more generally called for than that Of Governor
'CRrTrENDEN. Of Kentucky. We have no doubt
that he will have place in General TAyLoR's
Cabinet, If he will accept of it. We hope he will
not dsappoin, The hopes Of the Wings of the Union.
KENTUCKY has no right to monopolize the services
of CmrrENDEN. He belongs to the UNION, no! to
Kentucky .QtkoS.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

Gen. rAvLoR, the President Elect, has consented
to visit the city of Nashville, in Tennessee, during
the present winter when on his way to the seat Of
government, and expects to reach that place some
time between the Is, and 18th of February. This
visit to the State Of Tennessee has been promised
by the General, in reply to az irresistible invitation
frbm public meeting recently held al Nashville
and which was prssenedto Gen. TAILOR at New
Orleans by committee OF gentlemen deputed from
Nashville TO proceed thliher for that purpose.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

william @. Boeas, Esq, who has been connected with
the New York Evening Post for twelve ycn pest has retired
from the His interest in the establishments has been
purchased by JoRN BIcEIow, Esq.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

TIE Adelphi Theatre Glasgow (scotiand) has been
tally destroyed ny fire. sttange!y enough the company
rcheaising the ocean Monarch, te ship Fire. when
tho fames we're discovered,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

The suboined extract from the New Orleans
Bulletin expresses in brief, views corresponding
with our own. concerning the approaching charge
in the administration of the Government. We re-
gard of the greatest consequence 10 its success
that the President Elect should surround himself
with competent and practical men, and that he
should be allowed 10 carry out what We believe to
considerations either merely personal or relative
politically 10 the canvass which evenuated in his
election
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

From this it appears that General TAYLOR has a
considerably greater proportionate majority i'll
Rhode Island than in kentucky.
Nor are we certain that we before did full justice
to FLORIDA, in placing her majority below that OF
Kentucky. We assumed thai the former State had
given majority Of 1000 votes but if it be 800,
stated in the letter which we published yester-
day. then she will rank Kentucky. .. 49,.
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FROM THE NEW ORLEANS BULLETIN.

To effect the necessary reform in the admnstra-
ton Of the Government, and TO meet all its difficult
ties, (the consequence of previous misrule,l will
require the utmost energy and exertions OF true
and patriotic administration, and the constant aud
jealous support and cooperation of both Congress
and The People. We are we'll convinced that Pre-
sident Taylor, in forming his Cabinet, will cal
around him. the best and ablest of the land-men
of high standing and character, of practica. and
superior talents. and competent to advise and sug-
gest the best and surest measures of relief and to
carry them out to rapid and successful accom-
plishment.
There is much for President TAYLOR not only to
do, but much for him 10 undo. A Northern con-
temporary justly observes:
"The LABOR before him is vast one, incumber-
. ed by unusual lets and obstacles. and req.iring
time--a longer time, perhaps, than the popular
impa,ience may have yet thought CT; but he will
bring to it he courage the good sense the faithful
spirit which has carried him through all the great
trials OF his life, Buena Vista included, anu the
result will be as triumphant and as happy foElis
country"
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THE SUPREME COURT.

The SUPREME CoURr of the United States on
Monday began its annual term at its room in the
Capitol Present:
The Hon. JOHN MCLEAN, ....."
JOHN CATRoN, ... ~"
&" JOHN MCKINLEY,
PETER V. DANIEL,
LEVI WOODBURY.,
. SAMUEL NELSON,
g ROBERT GRIER.
All the Members were therefore in attendance
but the CHEF JUSTICE and Justice WAYNE, The
latter being in the city, though accidentally not
present. ...#.
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THE BANNER STATE.

We are reminded by the Richmond Times that
we spoke too hastily the othsr day in saying that
Gen. Taylors majority in KENTUCKY was larger,
in proportion to the vote. given, than in any other
State Of the Union. The State of RHODE ISLAND
is unquestionably entitled TO the honor OF being
the Banner State. Its vote is officially stated as
follows.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

M,HrLssD MIsiss CoNr,Sr.-This company is sbcu,
TO construct railroad from point the Mount ss,sge rail-
road, Just below the iron hrdge the Narows Wits
creek. and down It's eide the lands lately purchased w
the copany for coal depot, The island above the bridge
which uni!es the ard west sides OF Cumberland The
road is 10 be completed. understand, by March nc1
which will he in full time prepare Coz the opening Of the
canal Cumberland Cipiran
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

The following Letter, received at this Office, Of
later date and Of no less authenticity than any letter
which has yet met our eye on the subject is enough
to shake, bu! not entirely 10 remove, our increduli-
ty as to the briliance of the prospects of the gold
hunters in California:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-17

The National Guards Of Paris have started Journa
Of their own entitled L. Ordrs Journal dss Gares W
hsnaiss The 6rst number appeared ON the lo.h M.
and the programme Is dated from the Club o. nc -
tional Guards The sudden appears Of special or.
gan Of powerful body Ia not unimP1rt@ni ssn Oh
the turn things are taking In France.