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THE CRISIS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Considering his position in his. own State, in the
Senate, and in the Nation, more than usual conse-
quence attaches to the language used by Mr.. Sena-
tor CALHOUN, in regard to an excitement which
seems to be rising, just now, in the State of South
Corolina, and Of the existence of which some indi-
cation was given in the Debate in the Senate on
Wednesday last. For that reason we transfer to
our columns the following account of visit paid
by Mr.. CALHOUN to the seat of government of his
own State. on his way TO this city:
COLUMBIA, DECEMBER Z, l84S.
At eleven o'clock this morning the Hon. JOHN c. CAL
attended at the College Chapel where there large
concourse Of students and visers. He welcomed by
Mr. WALLACE, on behalf Of the Students, in short and
eloquent address, complimentary this distinguished states
man, and thanking him for his visit to capital. Mr..
CALHOUN said few words in reply, abiding very briefly 10
the present crisis IN our political affairs and the necessity
for being prepared to meet IL He visited the Senate Cham
Der at o'clock, and shortly afterwards conducted to
seat in the House by the committee appointed for that pur
pose. The House crowded excess many persons
before having Mr. Calhoun and who DESTROYS
not to permit the present opportunity escape has now
been several years since he has visited Columbia and his pre-
sent visit created quite sensation
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DEAD SEA EXPEDITION.

The return Of the United States storeship Sup
ply Lieut.. LYNCH, from an exploration Of the Dead
Sea, has been already announced. The Norfolk
Beacon states that many curiosities have been
brought home by Lieut.. LYNCH, among them spcci-
Of the of the Dead Sea- the River Jordan and the
Pool Of Soah also, fragments Of the Pillar Of Salt into which
Lots wife transformed This pillar, is soid is nearly
forty feet high and stands exactly the spot designated by
the Bible The Beacon says ha, Lieut. LYNCH expresses
the condct opinion that is the representative Of what
Lots WIFE JOsPhus states that this pillar Of salt existed in
his time.
There are many other curioses (says the Bcacon)
board the Supply as, Egyptian mummy, pair Of the
cattle Of Arabia rosaes made Of wood from the Holy Mount,
shells from the shores Of the Dead Sea, &c.
We presume that Lieut. Lrscn will give the public mar
ratve Of his expedition The Dead Sea has been for many
ages object great curiosity, and doubt not that has
been well explored by this expedition, with the view to the
asceainng IL possible, its origin, the properties Of its
water, &c.
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CLAIMS BEFORE CONGRESS.

If further evidence were required than has been
heretofore afforded of the necessity, at least the
expediency Of the establishment of tribunal OF
some sort for the adjudication ofscams against the
Government Of the United States, il is furnished by
the brief history Of yesterdays Proceedings in the
House Of Representatives which will be found in
preceding column. What on earth is to become of
the mass Of Private Bills and Reports lying over on
the table Of the House from last session. Of that
additional mass of claims for the allowance Of which
Petitions may be expected to be presented at this
session? But, still more, what is to become of the
crowd Of claims Of every description, growing out
of the war, which to throng the avenues to the
House of Representatives for quarter of century
to come, unless some other mode can be devised OF
disposing of them I! There are difficulties, we
know, in the way Of the establishment of Board
for this purpose. But, with all drawbacks and de-
auctions from the recommendations of such a
measure, we cannot but think that the experience
of the Government on this head would favor the
resort by it, even in an economical and practical
view of the matter, to any tribunal constituted of
from three to FIVE men: in preference to the joint
action Of bodies so numerous as the two Houses Of
Congress-
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FROM MEXICl

In the New Orleans papers we have dates from
the city Of Mexico to the 18th ultimo. There is
no news OF moment.
senor OrERo has resigned the portfolio Of Minister Of Re-
lations and been succeeded by D. LUIS G. CuEyAs who
entered upon the duties Of his office the 5,h uimo
The Government continues in the utmost distress funds.
No has forward take the loans advertised.
The national guard Of the capital represented being in
state Of almost complete DISCRIMINATION growing Of the
want Of energy the part Of the Executive Government
The minister Of the French republic to Mexico had
brilliant reception from his counymen and other foreigners.
Balls and other entertainments given him. at which
the diplomatic body assisted
The most scandalous robberes continue be committed in
the city Of Mexico.
There outbreak at 0rizaba the 9Th ultmo be-
tween Indians and the national guards twas promptly
suppressed, with the oss Of fifteen men killed wounded
Religious toeaton just the subject Of much discus
sion BY the press Of Mexico. The editors much
liberal in their views Of than the clergy The latter oppose
il bitterly
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GEN. TAYLOR AND THE TENNEssEANs.

Our readers will perhaps be glad to see the letter
of Gen. TAYLOR in which he promises to visit the
city Of Nashville when on his way to Washington.
Here il is:
New ORLEANS, UA.) Nov. %, ls4s.
GENTLEMEN have duly received your communication Of
yeserday, conveying me- behalf Of the people Of Ten
nesee very courteous invitation visit the city Of Nash
y sat such time between this and the 4ih Of March next
as nay suit my convenience"
TO you, gentleman, the committee charged with this
dur, beg say in reply that shall take great pleasure
avGng myself Of this invitation while my journey TO the
c Of Washington, to greet in person the citizens OF Nash
v provided that Unforeseen obstacles due the
should impede my reaching your city with tolerabe comfort
AM facility. hope to accomplish my wish between the st
an! 18th Of February next.
must not omit, in accepting your invitation, express
my most sincere qualification at receiving manfes-
tan Of regard and respect from the people Of Tennessee.
II will give real pleasure 10 meet them, and express per-
son how much estimate their kindness.
lou will please accept for yourselves my best acknowedg-
m for your congratulations and for the fatieng sd
dressed me- which greatly add the compliment, of you
invitation.
Wishing you safe return TO your friends and homes, and
much happiness and prosperity, remain, gentlemen, with
much respect and regard, your most obedent servant
z. TAYLOR.
To Messs JoHS J. WHITE, r. G. saILEr, E. A. WHITE,
and Others, Committee Of Invitation.
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BRAziLr,N TE,s.-We were indebted, week two
SINCE the esteemed Representative Of the Brazilian Govern
for several samples Of Teas comprising the varieties Of
Hyson, Black and Gunpowde, produced and cured in the
Botanic Garden Of 0uro-Peo in Minas Gerais one Of the
interior provinces Of the Brazilian Empire. Desiring obtain
for the worthy donor fair judgment these South Amer
specimens Of the celestial plant, submitted them to
Of the maturcd among our female friends
and really happy be able to that their report
is unanimously and highly favorable. The flavor Of all the
samples is pronounced equal 10 that Of the best Chinese
responding kinds although they suffered the disadvantage Of
being much than the Chinese products when they
reach this country. II we might venture to refer the i'm
preston made grosser BY few trials Of the
Brazilian samples should say that il accorded fully with
that ofhe female judges. When mbbng the fragrant heve
rage Of the Brazilian plant could not have told but that
superior specimen Of the Chinese article II s clear TO
therefore, that Brazil will become in time great Tea
producer and the voyage from Rio de Janeiro is third
the length Of that from China shall doubtless become large
consumers Of the nearer and cheaper product.
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The Philadelphia DEMOCRATIC WING COM
MTTEE," at late meeting, Hon. Jos. r. CHANDLER
in the chair, unanimously adopted series Of reso-
utons to the effect that they see no reason what
ever to recommend las had been suggested by re-
cent meeting in that city, the adoption Of any new
party name or organization. They add, that "the
g broad principles promulgated throughout the
!" whole canvass by those who sustained General
Taylor and the success that attended the canvass,
render it unnecessary to disturb public confidence
.by any reorganization Of parties to sustain him
or his Administration"
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rHE OHIO LEGIsIATuRE.

COLUMBUS, Ono, Dec. l3.-The Senate has
done nothing this morning, and the House is still
in session, without any prospect OF conciatlon.
A rumor is in circulation that Gov. BEBB, under
the present state Of affairs will hold over until the
Legislature shall have counted the votes for Gov
ernor and declared who is his successor. This is
rather more than either the friends Of FoRD or
WELLER bargained for or anticipated, and it has
of course added to the confusion worse COMPOUNDED
which prevailed before. Mutual recriminations,
angry passages, and great excitement are the con-
sequences, and the end looks more like general
row than provisional government The latter,
however, may be said TO be practically in effect
now, as the Democratic members still sleep and
eat in their places, and provisional arrangement
of some sort is highly necessary to both their poll
teal and physical existence.
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THE PROPOSED PANAMA RAILROAD.

The policy lately sanctioned by Congress, in
establishing ocean mail steamers has led to another
development of American enterprise From me-
mortal to Congress, published atlargein our columns
few days ago, il appears that parties interested in
these steamers have made an examination and sur
vey Of the IsTHMUs OF PANAMA, and, under an ex-
elusive privilege from the Government of New Gre
NADIA, offer to construct railroad across it.
The necessity of quick and easy communica-
ton with CALIFORNIA and OREGON is now very ge-
morally felt and admitted. Various routes across
the continent have been for a long time talked of
and their advantages and disadvantages discussed !;
and there may exist some difference of opinion as
to which is, under all considerations, the best. But
it must be admitted, the proposal now before Con-
gress recommends itself, by its dstincness pre-
csion, by the full understanding which the parties
seem to have of the business before them, and,
above all, by the promise Of an early accomplish
ment. All other schemes are, so far as we are in
formed vague uncertain, and distant. For this the
way has been paved by our Treaty with the Re-
public of New Grenada, securing the right of way
over the Isthmus, and guarantying its neutrality.
Private capital invested there will be safe, if our
Government can protect it. The Isihmus of Te-
huantepec, it is suggested, offers no such security.
We have no right of'way over it, and have given
no security and, besides, we observe by late ac-
counts from Mexico that the right granted some
years ago by SANTA ANNA, for constructing road
it, has fallen into the hands of Messrs. Man
ming, Mcintosh g. Co., an English house.
1t may be considered fortunate that the privilege
for the Isthmus of Panama has fallen into the hands
of Americans. What remains to be seen is, whether
the gentlemen concerned will meet with such en-
enlargement from Congress as will enable them to
carry out their plans with the prompttude which is
necessary to success.
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GEN. TAYLOR REPORTED REsIGNATIoN.-A con-
temporary was in error in saying that Gen. TAYLOR
had forwarded his resignation to the War Depart
ment, to take effect on the lst February. General
TAYLOR is at present actively engaged in arranging
and settling up every thing connected with his forty
years service in the army, which he wishes and
intends shall be finally closed previous to his as
Stunning his new and more responsible duties. When
this is accomplished, and all the arrangements COM
pleted for the transfer of his command, he will
then send in his resignation, and not sooner.
IN o. BuLetin, Dec. /.
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The VOLUNTEERS FOR YUcATAN.-A note from
Capt. George II. Tobin, dated Bark Florida, of
the Balize, 2sth November" says "All well un-
der COL White. Men behaving admirably" The
following is list Of the officers Of Col. Geo. w.
Whites regiment OF Yucatan volunteers, on board
the Florida, now on her way to Sisal:
Col g. w. White; Lieut.. Col. L. A. Besancon /; Ma
ors ID. s. Mcdowell and +. Mcienry Captains Jas. Ed
monston, John Freesnd, R. p. Mace, Daniel Clark Briggs,
George H. Tobin, j. g. Molloy, and Soils Is, Lieu,enants
McKeeSe H. g. Young, (Act. Adjutani) Fred. Sewer,
w. o. Whitman, J. ). McCreary, J. ID. Gallagher Juan
Col, and j. j. Gaines % Lieuts Ed Dessomines, Cor
lis Loftes, Mcdonald Juan Eliza Cooper, Hicks, Burgess,
and Brown.-N q. Deha.
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THE VOTE OF ARKANSAS.

The official returns OF the late election for Pre-
sdential Electors in the State Of Arkansas is as
follows: For the Cass ticket $500, and for the
Taylor ticket 1888 showing Democratic ma
jority Of l,7l2, which is a very great falling off
from former maorities obtained by the same party.
1t is said that least onefourth Of the voters sad
at home. In Washington and Hampstead counties
ITO scattering votes given. The returns from
Franklin and Montgomery counties were rejected I;
and from lizard, Phillips, and searcy no returns
were made
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-16

The SANTA FE TRADE.-The publication of a
series of articles has been commenced in the San
Antonio Western Texian, the object OF which is to
demonstrate the vast superiority Of the route to Chi
huahua and Santa Fe, by Port Lavaca, San Anto-
MO, and the Upper Cross-timbers, on the Colorado
river, over the one at present travelled by way OF
st. Louis and Independence, Missouri. The dis
lance from independence to Santa Fe and Chihua-
hua is set down at near eight hundred miles. and
that from the Upper Cross-timbers TO Santa Fe at
not over three hundred miles. On the whole, the
writer makes out strong strong case, as lawyers
say, in favor OF the Texan route.
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Fon CALIFoRSA-The United States ship Fredoaia Sail
cd from New York on Monday for the Pacific Although
merely ordered to the Pacific Ocean, is understood that she
going TO California to protect the interests Of the people
and Government Of the United States in that quarter The
following are the officers, viz
r. A. Neville Lieut. Commanding Abucr Read, Acting
Master Jas +, Harrison and F. M Rinryod Assistant
Surgeons: A. 7. Monroe, L. H. Lyme, and Ed Renshaw,
Passed Midshipmen Jos Gideon Captains Clerk Besi
Duheld Pusers Clerk Jas. b. Coskey, Surgeons Stew
ard Robt Kearney, Acting Masters Mate.
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RAILROADS IN ILLINOIS.

The Jacksonville (Il.) Argus says that the rail-
road between Naples and that place has been put
in operation, and the junction between the new and
old portions Of the road having been completed the
locomotive will make regular trips to Berlin. Six
teen miles remain to be completed before the cars
can reach Springfield, which is expected to be done
in two or three weeks. A locomotive, with car
full Of managers and editors, passed over the first
eight miles Of the Chicago and Galena railroad on
the 22d ultimo.
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FROM CENTRAL, AMERICA

Captain Hall, Of the brig Francis Hall, arrived at New
York from San Juan Nicaragua reports that on the 4h OF
November revolution broke in the Stale Of Costa Rca
amosg the Indians understand -and that Nicaragua
had declared war against Costa RIGA in consequence The
Costa RIGA people had envoy England to soci, as
sistance-N H. Com A6rer -
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The Board Of Regents Of the SMITHSONIAN In
sTITuTIoN met on Wednesday last, at the room Of
the Vice President Of the United States, lin the
Capitol,) and Immediately adjourned to Monday
next, in order to give the newly reelected members
(Messrs. CHoATE and HAwLEY) an opportunity Of
attending the first business meeting. The above
named gentleman were advised by telegraph of
their reelection, and it is expected that they will
be in Washington during the present week.
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DETRoIT. APRIL IA, 1925.

Our friends Of the country Press-most valuable
adjuncts in the dissemination Of intelligence, and
generally every way worthy Of support and encour-
agement in the publication Of their papers-are
grooming in spirit over the ponderous message OF
the President The truth is, our public function
aries ought never to send out document designed
for general information so long not to be prompt
ly and conveniently inserted in the country news
papers.--.4ler. Gazette.
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ARKANSAS SESAToR.-We observe by the Little
Rock papers that, Mr.. SEWERS name having been
Withdrawn before the balloting for United States
Senator commenced, the vote Of the Legislature
stood as follows: For Mr.. BoRLAND IL, LORENZO
GIBSON Is, Thomas s. DREW 8.
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Mr. KENDALL, (of the New Orleans Press,) in recent
letter to the Pcsyune from Berlin says "herc be
little doubt that the wild, ex,avagant conduct Of the radical
republicans well Of Berlin and Vienna as of Of the
minor cities of the German Confederation has disguised the
middng and moderate democrats to degree that has
we'll nigh driven them back into the ranks Of monarchy
resting place from anarchy"
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A SUMNER SHowER ~ DKcEnBER.-We hadhere on Sun.
day evening heavy fall Of an accompsniedby loud thun
der and sharp lightning, and balmer atmosphere than
have often experienced under similar circumstances in the
month Of August.
Tho weather with u.s. for some time past has been unusu-
ally moderate and delightful We have had during
the season, notwithstanding the large quantities Of which
have fallen north east west and even south Of this city.
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The Hon. SoLoN BoRLAND has been elected by
the Legislature of Arkansas to be Senator Of the
United States fer six years, commencing the 4th
of March, ls4s. He had previously been elected
to fill the unexpired term of the Hon. A. H. Sc
WEIR, who resigned to take the appointment of Mi
mister to Mexico.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-16

PENNSYLVANIA FINANcEs.-It appears from the
annual report Of the Auditor Of Pennsylvania that
the finances of the State are in healthy condition
The past years receipts have been 1881 IT'S %,
which, with balance of S6S0,s90 IS in the trea-
ylast December, makes thesum of "a ,667 or
The expenditures have been S3935,376 6s, leav-
ing balance OF S577,2OO 80 in the treasury on
the lst of December, lS4S.
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Our readers will find, by reference to the pro-
ceedings in Congress of Wednesday, that matters Of
pith and moment, concerning the organization of
Governments in the Territories lately acquired from
Mexico, were touched upon in both Houses AS
far as we can now divine these topics to be the
most interesting ones of the Session.
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The Cherokee Nation to have trouble with their
public schools The school bouses have been burnt and a
the late meeting Of the National Council strong
passed for the protection Of the buildings and Of the teachers
petition presented by woman Of Tahlequah District
praying o redress and decentralization for locating Of the
semingies pithn quarter Of mile Of her residence. Il
was laid on the table indefinitely.
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LoursIAsAThe Legislature Of this State assembled in
extra session Monday Of last week. in pursuance Of call
from the Governor for the purpose Of making the necessary
appropriations for supporting the common schools Of the State
which e unprovided for by the Legislature at its las,
reyular session.
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A Teegraphic despatch states that the Legisla-
ture of Indiana has elected Governor WHITcoMB
United States Senator, to succeed Mr.. HANNBoAN.
The Wings voted for the Hon. CALEB b. SMITH.
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The Pennsylvania Railroad opened for travel We'd
nesay last from Harrisburg the foot Of the mountan four
miles above that place. large company went up in fae
style over one Of the best pieces Of railroad in the Union
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Hon. w. III. SEABRooK has been elected Cover
nor, and w. HI. GIsT Lieutenant Governor of the
State Of South Carolina. The election was made
by the Legislature, on Tuesday last.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-16

Hon. CHnIsroruKR G. Scorr and Hon. Dawn WaLKxR
have elected by the Legislature to be Judges Of the SUI
preme Court OF Arkansas
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Mr.. CLAY AND GEN. CAss.-The following let
ter has been furnished for publication to the CORE
spondent of the Philadelphia North American. 1t
is said TO have been written by Gen. CAss lnme-
diaely after his reading Mr.. CLAWS address to his
constituents, exculpatng himself from the charge Of
" bargain and sale:"
DETROIT, APRIL IA, 1925.
DEAR Sin have just finished the perusal Of your
teily address your late constituents and refrain
from expressing TO you the high satisfaction j. has afforded
is triumphant refution Of the vile SANDERS which
have been opagaed respecting the motives Of your conduct
in the peculiar circumstances in which you recently
placed You may safely commit your character TO the udg
ment Of your countyen and Of Pcsterty They will not
fail TO award you full justice
must ask your indulgence for this almost involuntary TIL
butte to your claims and services So strong the impression
which your appeal has made upon me- that could not
strain this expression Of my feelings.
With warm regard, am, dear sir, sincerely yours,
Hon II. CLlr. LEW. CAsS
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The culture Of the Banana has been successfully attempt
ed on several plantations Galveston. The fruit natures
well and has q fne favor.
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p s. II proper should that ismy impression tho
above letter OF Gen. Houston dictated by feelings
friendly TO the Of annexation, but by belief at the
time, of the entire impraccaby Of its accomplishment in
consequence Of the opposition to II in the United States,
manifested in the then rejection Of the annexation
treaty. Al.