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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-12-29

The first message Of President Taylor has at
length been permitted by Congress to reach the
American people. The public expectation, founded
the patriotic and conservative character Of Gen.
eral Taylor, and ON the excellent sense good taste
and chaste and concise style which uniformly dis
tinguished his military dispatches, has been more
than realized by the dignifed, manly and able
document which has just been laid before Congress
The message Of President Taylor is such a commu-
nicaton as was contemplated by the trainers Of the
Constitution for it is distinguished by its cninenty
national character; and it s such a message az we
might have anticipated from General Taylor, for il
is pervsded by lofty and incorporating Ame-
rioGn spirit. Il is no political TRADE; no argument
Of party advocate, framed for party purposes and
freighted with appeals to popular passions and pre-
JUDGES IL is the voice Of the nation, speaking
through it's common head, and proclaiming truths
from which no dispassionate American mind will
dissent, and which, by its calm yet decided tone
must command the respect Of the civilized world.
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Supreme Court Of the United States.

FRIDAY, Dec. %, lS49.
Lyman ID. Stickney, esq, of Indiana, J. Scott
Richman, esq, Of Iowa, and Luman Sherwood,
esq, of New York, admitted attorneys and
councillors Of this court.
No. 247. Andrew Hrtoin, appellant, VS.. Wiiliam s.
Prham ct aI.-on appeal from the Circuit Court
u. S. for Louisiana.
On the motion Of General Henderson, this APP
peal was docketed and dismissed with costs.
No. 49, The United States, plaintiffs in error, vs..
Mexican Brchanan.--The argument Of this cause
continued by Mr.. Gillet for the plaintiffs in
error, and by Messrs. Wharton and Dallas for the
defendant in error
Adjourned until Monday, at IL O'Clock, a. m.
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The Union strives to withdraw public
attention from the late "collusion'' be-
tween the Democrats and the Free-Soil-
ers, in the matter of the Speakership, by
charging the Administration with ''collu-
sion" with the Spanish government in the
Rey affair.
1t starts with an eirresistible belief"
which it modifies into "suspicion," and
subsequently into "rumor," which in
due course of paragraph breeds econ
viction' Of Mr.. CLAYTON of Hgross il
not criminal collision" Now, the Union
ought to know-for it has General BAYLY's
authority on the point-that common ru-
NOR is a Common liar" and as to its
EEsuspicion" and "belief," founded on
such authority, they are no better than
the authority which supports them.
The Union, moreover, charges the Ad-
ministration, in terms, with packing a
grand jury, in New Orleans, for the pur-
pose of ignoring the bill against the Span
ish consul for the abduction of Rey. 1t
charges General TAYLOR himself, in this
connexion, with conduct most discredit-
able and injurious to the honor of the
country.
1t is hardly necessary to say that its
suspicious, Its rumors, and its charges, are
all false, all and singular-they are false,
and known to be so to the Union while il
gives them circulation.
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From The Philadelphia Netcs

We publish to-day the first annual message OF
President Taylor and also the report OF the secre-
tary of the Treasury. Their length precludes the
possibility Of comment upon them now. They are
both able papers, and will be read with interest.
The message will especially attract attention. Its
recommendation arc wise and important. IL jus
tifcs the expectations Of the country, and will in
spire confidence in the national administration. IL
is plain and forcible, statesman-like without YER
bosity, well digested, frank in ts opinions and re-
Communications, meeting every question fairly, and,
above ALL truly patriotic.
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entfc corps, and report as to the practicability
of making such road, with AN estimate of the
cost its construction and support"
We cannot imagine any mode OF pre-
senting subject to Legislature more
deferential than President TAYLoR's re-
commentator on this subject. With both
branches OF Congress against him, we APP
prehend that his recommendation will be
regarded. We draw this inference from
the complexion of legislative opinion when
this subject was last presented to Con-
gress, which we here submit to the atten-
ton of the Bitter-Enders. We copy from
the Congressional Globe, for the LIST ses-
sion of the 3Oth Congress, page 1868. In
our judgment, this vote is safer chart
to steer by in 1049 than the resolutions
of 1913.
HARBOR AND RIVER BILL.
The bill making appropriations for the preserva-
ton and repair of certain public works, and for the
improvement of certain harbors and rivers, and
for the survey of certain harbors, read third
time.
The question being on the passage of the bill
Mr.. HUNT moved the previous question; which
was seconded, and, under the operation thereof,
the bill was passed-yeas lis, nays Gas fol-
lows:
YEAS-Messrs. Abbott, Ashmun, Bingham,
Birdsall, Blanchard, Bolts, Boydon, Brady, Buck
ner, Candy, Cathcart, Chapman, Clingman, Cooke,
Collamer, Collins, Conger, Cranston, Crowell Gro
zier, Darling, Dickey, Dickinson, Dixon, Donnell,
Duer Daniel Duncan, Garnet Duncan, Dunn,
Eckert, Edsall Edwards, Embrec, Alexander
Evans, Nathan Evans, Faran, Farrelly, Fisher,
Freddy, Goggin, Gott Gregory, Grinnell, Hale,
Nathan X. Hall, James G. Hampton, Moses Hamp-
ton, Haskell, Henley, Henry, Elias b. Holmes,
Hubbard, Hudson, Hunt, Charles J. Ingersoll, Jo-
seph r.. lngersol, Irwin, Jenkins, Kellogg, Thomas
Butler King, Daniel p. King, William L. Law
renee, Sidney Lawrence, Lincoln, Lynde, McClel-
land, McIlvaine, Marsh, Marvin, Morehead, Nor
ris, Mullin, Nelson, Mes, Newell, Nicoll, Outlaw,
Pafrey, Peck, Pcndleton, Petrie, Pollock Preston,
Putnam, Reynolds, John A. Rockwell, Roman,
Rose, Root, Rumsey, St. John, Schenck, Shepherd,
Sheriff., Sylvester, Slingerland Caleb b. Smith,
Robert Smith, Truman Smith, Stanton, Starkwea-
Their, Stephens, Andrew Stewart Charles +. Stuart,
Richard w. Thompson, William Thompson, Thur
ston, Tuck, Turner, Van Dyke, Vinton, Warren,
Wentworth, and White-1lS.
NAYS-Messrs. Atkinson, Barringer, Bayly,
Beale, Bedinger, Bocock, Boyd, Brodhead, Charles
Brown, Burt, Chase, Franklin Clark, Beverly l..
Clarke, Howell Cobb, Williamson r. w. Cobb,
Cummins, Daniel, Featherston, Ficklin, Flournoy,
French, Fries, Fulton, Gayle, Green, Willard p.
Hall, Hammons, Harris, Hill, billiard, George s..
Houston, Iverson, Andrew johnson, George w.
Jones, John w. Jones, Kennon, La Sere, Lyon,
Lord, Lurnpln, McClernand, Mckay, McLane,
Job Mann, Meade, Miller, Peaselee, Phelps Rob-
inson, Sawyer, Smart, Thomas, Jacob Thompson,
Wick, Wiley, Williams, Wilmot, and Wood
Wart-62
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From the Mem York Mirror.

We publish to day the long and anxiously looked
for first message to Congress of President Taylor.
II is admirable document admirable for its hon
est frankncss, for its manly simplicity, and last,
though not least, for its reasonable brevity. In
short, it is Just such communication the people
expected from the plain spoken, honest hearted pa
triotic at the head of the republic. The Presi-
dent gives US rapid summary of all the important
events which have occurred during his Admins
tration, accompanying each with some brief and
explicit recommendation. On every subject he
touches, definite opinion is boldly given, though,
unlike most of his predecessors, he very wisely de-
sists from arguing the measure he proposes. In
other words, the Executive leaves all the speech
making to Congress; and merely announces what
has been done, and what he thinks should be done
to promote the welfare and happiness of the nation.
The message will make General Taylor more
friends than he has been robbed of by msrepre-
sentation since the day of his Inauguration.
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RON Die ~ Y. commerciqi Adoeriisey.

There are two ressons why We do not feel called
upon 20 prepare, has heretofore been our custom,
an abstract Of President Taylor's official oommu-
nicauon 70 Congress, with running commentary
one il the consideration that the document itself
will, ia all human probability, have been al
ready read by every one who might be in the way
Of rtrding our remarks upon il; the other is the
obvious consideration that II is direct plain and
specific in all its partsconfncs itsclf truly 70
the declaration Of facts and the suggestion Of
surcs considered desirable, each with such close re-
gard 20 brcyity and simplicity, and such avoidance
either Of glpss Of special pleading-as TO make
any attempt at explanation or even condemnation,
On our part, unnecessary, not to say imPertinent
We observe that no confirmation whatever il
given by the pcrusal Of the message 20 the sugges
ton, which 70 much effort has been made by polit-
zeal cavaliers 70 establish, that the delay in its pre-.
sentation must deprive il Of all lie interest and
value; we do not see that il il at all "spoed by
keepinv," or that it has suffered in the minutest
degree under the hard trial TO which il has been
subjected Of publication three weeks later than
the date TOR which il was intended The conclu.
sion to be drawn from this fact s--being also the
reasonable solution Of the fact itsclf-that the
things told in the message are presentations Of
iacts and occurrences, in the large, comprehensive
sense Of practical craftsmanship, which deals not
with the minor elements that may be controlled in
their operation by the chances Of day or an hour;
and that the considerations brought forward in like
manner deal only with the broad general princi.
pies Of such action is proposed. leaving the de
tails 70 be perfected by that department Of the pub
Ic business whose proper function il is 10 give them
effect and regulation.
f-.s. -
into is two constituent elements, information and
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THE REPUBLIC.
frank directness of its recommendations. cannot be
From the Philadelphia Ledger, (neutral. )

The Presidents message appears TO be well re-
ceived by the public and the press. 1t is a plain
unpretending document, giving most satisfactory
account of the condition of the country and its
lations, domestic and foreign. The Southern mem
beers, it is said, nccnsed at the part which
presses the determination of the Executive to adj
here to the Union; but that which moves their an
ger will commend il TO every lover of his country
The Union must and will be preserved at all haz-
ards, and the doleful ''voice from the I0ombs, "
which threatens its dissolution, will be silenced
amid the universal condemnations of our country
men. The message and the report contain many
subjects of the highest interest, and we shall en-
deavor to give them all carly consideration and at
tenton.
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From D.e Huri,5,pg Telegraph

We have neither time space, at this late hour,
for detailed or extended commentary the mes
sage, and il would be unquestionsble work Of
supererogation if we had. Il lie only necessary to
say that it il written in that lucid chasc, and for
chile style which is so cminently characteristic Of
its author, and which has already rendered him ia
nous in his military dispatches and his inaugural
address II will emphatically speak for itself and
we commend il to the earnest and attentive persal
Of every true and patriotic citizen.
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From the Philadelphia North american,

The message is an exceedingly well written and
able document, dignihed in tone and expression,
and breathing, throughout, truly patriotic and
American spirit, worthy of the source from which
il emanates. The condition of public affairs,
foreign and domestic, is depicted with free and
manly pen and every citizen will rise from its
perusal satisfied that amid all the din and hurly-
burly Of Congressional contention which, for three
weeks, SO ominously preceded, and prevented, its
delivery, the reins Of state in firm hands, and
wisdom and devoted spirit preside together over
the destinies of the republic.
The tone of the message on the subject of the
Union is admirable; and We commend to the at
tention Of all readers the following noble concud-
ing passage, breathing the whole spirit of Buena
Vista in which the President 'discloses his resolu-
ton to stand by it under all circumstances, and
against all enemies
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Cen raj Taylor's first message is just about one
half dc average length Of his immediate prcdeces
sor's; and this, though no trhing improvement, IL
but one among several. 1t is IN the main what .
Presidents message ought TO be-a simple, frank
iathf,l exposition Of the country's condition and
politi, II relations While exceeding most former
messa gcs in the number and importance Of it's facts
it is comparatively sparing in its arguments and
difIidcnt in its recommendations.
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The union of Lake Champlain and Boston harbor
took place last week, by the completion Of the line
Of railroads from Boston TO Burlington, Vermont.
II was the occasion Of much rejoicing As the first
fruits Of this noble enterprise, the Boston papers
announce the arrival Of train Of sixteen heavily
loaded cars direct from Burlington, with -four from
Detroit, marble, butter, cheese, and poultry for
Christmas.
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rroun N. philnd.lrhin L,,,,irer

We insert at length in our columns Of to-day
President Taylors first message TO the Thirty first
Congress. il is a clear, manly, straight forward
document and will be read with interest and salts
faction throughout the country. II presents, in
brief limits, full and comprehensive view Of our
national afairs-and such view, too, az is calcu-
lated to gladden. the heart Of every patriot. The
doctrines are sound the language is chastc, and the
temper truly national and American.
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FIRsT MAIL FROM New YoRK TO ALBANY nv
LAND.-The northern and western mail which left
New York on Tuesday afternoon, the 25th inst, al
O'Clock, carried TO within ten miles Of Pough-
keepsie by the Hudson River railroad, from thence
by stages to Albany. II reached Greenbush at IF
teen minutes past five the next morning, but, owing
TO ice distractions, did not reach the posofce I'M
oil a quarter past seven O'Clock.
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A DREADFUL SHrPwREcK-The schr. ElleRSedg-
wick, Capt Beaston, Of Newark, ~ j., bound from
NY, was wrecked i'm the storm Of Saturday last
near Great Egg HarbOr, and all hands ON board
persisted except the mate, who, when the vessel
went down, succeeded in ashing himself to ono OF
the masts, which remained few feet above the
water, and thus remained several hours, when he
was taken off
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President Taylor's first message is emphatically
just such paper az will CRAFTY his political friends
and give satisfaction 10 all who not predeter
mined TO condemn Considering the great variety
Of it's topcs IL may be said TO be the shortest annual
messae e since the Presidency Of General Washing
ton The admirable simplicity Of its style, and the
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FROM the .Alerandria Gasette

The Union leads off in its criticisms upon the
Presidents message, and will be, probably, echoed
by all the opposition journals in the country. All
we desire is, that the message may be read along
with the criticisms. The solidity of its texture
be injured by the severity of those who handle
IT, There has not been excellent message, in all
respects, since the days of Washington, jefferson,
and Madison
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Etom n.e Mee York Journal Of

From d,e Neo York Journal Of Commerce, (ntttrdl.)
In regard 10 the message, however, we may re-
mark, that il presents, in clear and perspicuous
manner AN outline Of our public concerns, both for
eign aud domestic and that the view, az whole,
is such az must be gratifying 70 every good citizen.
The message concludes with some appropriate re-
marks the value Of the Union, and the means Of
preserving 1t.
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From ne Baltimore Anniean

TIE PRESIDENTS MESA GE.-This long delayed
document are happy to be able to present now
10 our readers. II We may judge of the reception
il will receive at the hands of the public by our
own impressions Of its wise discreet and compre-
hensive patriotism, we may venture to pronounce
IN advance, that the American people will embrace
il az a document after their heart, and worthy
Of the great country whose welfare it considers and
provides for, above every thing else.
Upon all matters of domestic interest touched
upon in the message, the impress Of practical
common sense is visible. There is also apparent,
throughout an elevated sentiment Of patriotism,
large and national; but what is especially promi-
nent IL that indomitabe purpose, Characteristic
Of the man who fought the Rio Grande and at
Buena Vista, TO carry out his own convictions Of
what is right and proper, with single eye 10 the
honor and well-b being of the country, irrespec
tive Of all other considerations whatever Go on,
old Herol You will not lack supporters. The
spear Of IrHURIEL was not more potent TO annihi-
late by touch the swollen proportions Of demonac
rage and enmity, than will such words Of calm
and determined maniness be, TO disperse the whole
fog Of partisan personal, and fanatcal yirulence,
which has spread itself Quit advance to overwhelm
the chosen Of the people and TO obscure the clear
perceptions Of the public mind.
There lie not one word in the message Of a sec
tional or Of partisan nature. There is not APP
peal Of any sort to any feeling such the most
high minded patriot might cherish. Its oonclud-
ing sentence falls upon the like the sound Of a
trumpet. The President il speaking Of the union
Of these States, and he says-"whatever dangers
may threaten il, shall stand by IL and maintain
it in ts integrity, 70 the full extent Of the oblga
tons imposed, and the power conferred upon me,
by the Constitution"
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FRoN TAMPIco.--By the arrival here yesterday
OF the schooner Renaissance, Captain Busson, from
TampicO the sth instant, we have received the De
fensor Of that city 10 the 9th instant inclusive.
That paper announces that General Canales IL To
be brought to trial by order Of the President of the
republic, Tor the murder Of Don 1gnacio Flores,
whom he captured some time back august 20)
and shot, under the. pretence that he was engaged
in revolutionary plots against the State Of Tamauli-
pas. The Deensor still continues its attacks on
Don j. Cardenas, the Governor Of Tamaupas and
General Arista, the Secretary Of War, for uphold
ing Canales, in the lattcrs atrocities Flores IL ap-
pears was at tho breaking out OF the war between
the United States and Mexico, an extremely rich
and estirnable individual. when General Taylor
was about laying siege 70 Monterey Flores lent the
government $4,000 which sum was applied 10 the
support Of the troops under General Ampudia. He
subsequently went 10 Mexico 90 reclaim payment,
when he was made General by Santa Anna, in
order TO induce him 10 wait the convenience of the
government TO liquidate the debt. He then
ccpcd mission 10 the south, where, under Alvarez,
he acted for a while. Unfortunately, he acquired
there those revolutionary Tendencies which led 10
his premature death. Canales manifested great
fcrocity in executing him, and, besides, violated
fundamental article Of the constitution, by shooting
without the forms Of trial That officer is accused
Of hurrying the unfortunate Flores to his grave,
through the desire TO appropriate the money the
latter had about him at the time Of his capture,
which is said TO be $4,000. Flores although p
native of the south, related by marriage 70 the
principal families Of New Lcon.-P icaprns, 1911.
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Low TIDE.--The water in the East river, New
York, fell so low on Tuesday night, as to seriously
interfere with the movements Of the ferry boats.
The bottom Of the river was bare at some Of the
docks.
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PERIoDIchLs.-The new year presents favor
able time to commence subscription for pcriodi-
Gals, and would refer our readers to the advcr-
tisement in another column of the English reprints
10 see upon what reasonable terms they may pro-
vide themselves with rich store Of valuable
reading.
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[REPoRTED FOR THE REPUBLIC. I
List of Patents

Issued from the United States Patent Office for the
iceek ending December %, lS49, and bearing date
December %, lS49.
Orison Blunt, of New York, N. Y-Improved
Lock for Firearms.
Henry W. Chamberlin, of Pittsfield, Mass.--Im-
provement in Drawing Boards,
Charles g. Christman. of New York, ~ YIN
provement in Flutes.
Henry Blocker, William F.. Blocker, and Sam
uel ID. Vose, of Albany, N. Y.-Improved process
for making thin Iron Castings.
Phinehas Dow, of Philadelphia, Pa-Improved
Earth borer and Elevator.
Carmi Hart, of New York, N. Y.-Improvement
in Cast-iron Car wheels.
Benjamin Hinkley, of Troy, N. Y.-Improvement
in Bedsteads.
Lewis Jennings, of New York, n. Y, assignor
to George A. Arrowsmith, Of New York, N y
improvements in Breech loading Firearms.
William Crofton Moat, Of Upper Berkely street,
county of MiddlcseX, England.-Tubular packing
for Pistons and StufIing- boxes.
J. w. Meyer, Of Utica, N. Y.--Improvement in
Railroad Trucks.
Jacob Peirson, of Wilmington, Del.--Improve-
Isaac Is. Ward, Of Camden, ~ J.-Improvements
in Wheels for Carriages
Nathaniel w aterman, of Boston, Mass.-Improve-
ment in Portable Lanterns.
John Wiley, Of New Orleans, La.-Improvcments
in machinery for boring Window Blinds.
Lemuel w. Wright, of Painfcld, N HIM
groyement in Apparatus and process of Rotting
Hemp and other fbrous materials.
Design.
Hosea III. Huntlcy, of Cincinnati, Ohio, assignor
TO William G. Davis, of Cincinnati ohio-Design
for Stoves
Reissues.
John Elgar of Baltimore, Md.-Method Of attach
ing Sectional Boats 10 each other by means Of a
Rule Joint
Abraham Bassford, Of New York, N. Y.-Im-
proved Cushion for Billiard Tables.
Charles Goodyear, Of New Haven Conn.-Im-
proyement in processes for the manufacture Of India
Rubber.
Charles Goodyear, Of New Haven, Conn-Im-
provement in Folting India Rubber with cotton
fibre.
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We learn from the Richmond (Ky.) Chronicle,
that tho grand jury Of Madison county, after an
investigation Of the Foxtown rencounter, in which
Cyrus Turner killed by Csssius M. Clay, failed
10 find an indictment IN the case.
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Commission on Claims against Mexico.

FRIDAY, December %, lS49
The Board met-present all the members.
The cases of Holbrook and Bedon were consid
ered but not decided.
Adjourned until u, a. m. on Monday.