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We have said on several occasions that the return OF
Rey will not be deemed by the people Of this country as
adequate satisfaction for the national insult involved
in the invasion of our soil with criminal INTENT and his
abduction by the creatures and instruments OF the Cap
tain General OF Cuba and the Spanish consul at New
Orleans That is but rendering justice to the personto
Rey who was the victim Of the crime II was the duty
Of our government to protect him, after he had sought
protection in our territory and within our jurisdiction
Our government was bound TO that he was again
brought back, as an act Of justice to Rey himself But
the national ndigniiy still remains unsettled The
violation Of the sanctity Of our soil, which was
an offence against our national sovereignty, is yet
unaionsd. Nor will il be expated until the Spanish
consul shall have been punished under our laws for the
offence, and the Captain General OF Cuba recalled and
disgaced We not in favor of proceeding hastily,
in any way interfering with the course Of justice
But II after due investigation il shall clearly appear that
Rey abducted in pursuance Of arrangements made in
Cuba by the Captain General, with his knowledge and
consent, and carried out by the Spanish consul the dig
nifty and the honor Of this nation will demand the con-
dgn punishment of the latter, and the recall and dis
grace OF the former Nothing short of this will or should
satisfy the American people.
Our soil should be sacred from intrusion by the foot Of
any minion Of foreign government, who comes here to
commit ouirages upon persons who seek an asylum in
our territory. And il such intrusion is plotted con-
niyed at by the authorities Of any foreign government, it
should be regarded the grossest Of national insults
and indgnites. and the most ample amends required
for H. The soil Of the American republic is the asy-
um. the sanctuary, TO which the oppressed OF all
nations may fee for refuge and protection. And If
any nation shall dare to violate that sanctuary which
should be holy and unapproachable by foreign foot
steps, we should be willing to make any sacrifice 10
avcnge the insult and sacrilege The patriotic people
Of this country will demand that il shall be amply aoned
for. avenged. Therefore, they will watch with
jealous eyes the conduct oil the cabinet in respect to it,
No unmeaning apology from Spain will be accepted.
The reparaon must be ample, and commensurate with
the insult received Nothing short Of the condign pun
shment OF the Spanish consul at New Orleans, and the
recall and disgrace Of the Captain General Of Cuba, will
be deemed sufficient by the American people, if it shall
appear that they have been guilty Of criminal particpa
ton in the abduction OF Rey We shall keep this matter
before the people We do not intend that the cabinet
shall hush up with the Spanish minister resident here,
without an amend commensurate with the offence COM
mitted against the honor and dignity Of this republic.
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is Of the greatest pleasures OF the press TO
memorae acts Of benehcence; and il Is more especially
delightful when those proceed from the generous
spirit Of woman. We are happy at the same time TO ray
passing tribute TO the system Of primary schools which
is established in this city. Il would be very gratifying
TO il any Of the trustees or visiters would favor us
with general sketch Of the principle on which these
schools supported, the number Of schools already
established the number Of pupils who are thus educated
and the rise and progress Of the whole system II is the
misfortune Of the political editor that hundreds Of things
escape his attention which worthy Of being noted and
circslsied for the benefit Of the community The pub
lie schools Of Washington are eminenty OF this de.
scnption. We idolize schools as much as Mr. Skinner
himself We may differ abou, the manner Of their estab.
shment We contend that Uncle Sam has no power 10
scatter them over ga smiling land"
For the present we must content ourselves with the
following extract from one Of the Washington core
spondens Of the Baltimore Sun:
Owing the heavy rains yesterday afternoon there was
no quorum In the board OF trustees OF public schools An
interesting letter from Mrs. Carsss Hail. widow of the late
Professor Hail. Of this city, was however, read rendering
for the Of the schools collection Of valuable minerals
have been carefully arranged by Professor Gale and will
prove an important acquisition TO the Of public edu
cation. The secretary directed acknowledee the
receipt Of the letter. accepting the phlsnhropc donation
am informed that arrangements will be Immediately
made TO place the minerals In possession the respective
schools.
The new primary schools in the second and thrd ala
the third district NAVY Ysd) several other schools could
be crowded In a day.
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Naval.

The United States ship Portsmouth,, bearing the broad
pennant OF Commodore Benjamin Cooper, from Madeira
July 29th, arrived at New York on Monday evening.
The United States ship Decatur, Commander Byrne.
left Porto Pnyo Cape Verde, June 9th, for cruise on
the coast OF Africa and would be absent until October
The United States ship Yorkfown, Commander John
Marsion, was at Madeira July 29h. She will visit the
Canaries, and be at Cape Verde in October.
The United States brig Porpoi~, Commander A. G.
Gordon left Porto Prayo May 18th, for cruise the
coast OF Africa, and would return in October.
The United States brig Bdinbrtdge, Commander A. g.
Slaughter, was cruising among the Wndward islands,
and was soon to cruise southwark, on the coast
A very unhealthy was apprehended al Madeira
The tomadoes had commenced early, and with unusual
violence.
Commodore Cooper compelled TO return TO the Uni
ted States account OF serious illness, occasoned by
attack OF African fever while that unhealthy coast
tIatoiiigenou
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We indebted 10 Mr.. F4saham, Of this city. for the
copy OF new volume asl Published b. the press of APP
pleion Co, New York Il u entitled "The Mechanics
Assistant" and embraces thorough practical treatise
mensuton and the sliding tearpenisrs) rule. b. d. d.
Knapen, A. NJ, in 2TS pages Il teaches the manner OF
measuring and drawing all regular suPsrkees. and the
most concise methods Of sseeanng their areas. asd the
contents Of all regular solids. both by numbers and by
the sliding rule Il treats also. Of the laws OF motion
the descent OF falling bodies the strength Of materials
the mechanical powe the elasticity and force Of steam
specific GRANTEES the pendulum. &c. nc ID embraces
variety Of principles which will be found particularly
useful to the machinisi. the carpenter. the lumbeman,
the mlwright the shpwrigh the gauger. the cooper.
the painter and the engineer Il is illustrated by various
plates, and contains variety OF problems which are
calculated to apply the principles OF the book and 10 task
the ingenuity Of the reader This general summary will
show the character OF its contents and we have no doubt
il will be found eminenty useful 10 the different artists
we have enumerated in particular, and TO the public in
general.
Appleton is preparing for the press Dictionary Of Ma
Chimes Mechanics, Engine work, and Engineering de-
signed for practical woTkmen and engineers; by Byme,
OF London comprising nearly 500 engavings and 1900
pages of leterpress be completed in about 80 mum
bers, at % cents each
Mr. Farnham has also sent us. from the press of the
Harpcrs, OF New York, "Retributon. or the Vale Of
Shadows; Tale OF Passion By Emma ID. E. hewitt
It's own rerbutor and dedicated, with true ia peiy
10 her mother, Mrs. Henshaw. We understand the
fair authoress resident, if not native. OF Washing
toni that she has written many pieces before the present.
and that they all stamped by the talent which is said
10 pervade this production. Our own engagements are
sometimes such as permit to dip into the most
interesting novel; and such has unfortunately been the
case since "Retribution" placed upon table but
we have the word Of young lady, well gentle.
man OF taste, that this tale is among the most in
teresng they have read Its tendency is perfectly
moral It shows up dissolute husband, gradually
weaned from his vices. and expaling his crimes by
sincere repentance 1t opens in style OF great sim
pcity; but as it proceeds, deepens in interest; and
them after various trials and trbulations. the cnr
tain drops, amid the happiness Of the principal parties.
The scene sometimes laid in Alexandra and neighbor
hooda conguty enough to test the tact Of The au
thoress and Of its principal characters is borrowed
from Richmond and il shifts to Paris amid the gories Of
Napoeon's court II is srewn with illusions to char
acters well known-sometimes to Mr. Jefferson and to
the American minister and it makes brilliant quotation
from Orvlle Dewey
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The editor Of the New York Mirror preiends to have
been the ss asi original Taylor man, not only in that
city, but IN the Union And 50 valuable did he deem his
services in favor Of the rsignag dynasty that he put in
claim for one Of the most valuable Offices in the gift Of
The csbnetshst Of marshal Of the southern district Of
New York He failed in his suit for this oce and i'm.
sdstsly returned home and proceeded to sab the cabi
nst through his paper when favorable opportunities oc-
Cured Al length sop thrown out to him; an in
fsor oce vas sendered,he Office Of naval storekeeper
q BFcokIys The starving and mercsnsy editor matched
q ths and has since worked quietly in me traces
We were confident he would prove, in the end, that
- -"All have their price.
From crowns 70 kcks according 70 their vices"
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Porsosrse ny AssxsIc-Mr Herepath recently detected
arsenic and proved two children had been poisoned asr
their bodies had been eight year Inferred lie said, in
giving his evidences ri wish IL be circulated throughout
the country, that years have effect in removing traces
OF arsenic The roots Of trees large my little finger
had passed through the head and Skeleton and had followed
the bones In all directions Treating this skeleton tof
infan as did the other, found arsenic in the bones, In
the black mould under the head. and great quantity in
the black mould the ribs have found arsenic
10 body which wa. in a natural mention this to
correct the ridiculous notions which have gone abroad
owing sayings which have been attributed the
French chemists Rsspa for instance, 10 reported have
said that he could produce arsenic from the legs OF chairs
and Ornla, he could do so from the SOIL
have made experiments hundreds Of bodies Of human
beings and bues but discovered arsenic un
less had been administered mechanically, for crim-
nal purpose.-Lordo~ paper.
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A Washington correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun
states that the Presidents return the effect OF cab-
net movement The members had a council, and they
urgently advised him 10 return This one Of the wisest
things they have yet done and il would have shown
wisdom il they had advised him not TO 70 al all
The same correspondent, throws out other hints by way
OF information, such as
Its believed that the treasury report will recommend
moderate but protective tariff and the substitution Of spe.
cifc raiable duties In lieu Of nd valorem."
And again:
II is certain that tho administration will also favor
moderate system oil internal improvenents especially for
rivers and harbou" tWel Of COURSE the President will
recommend these; too In virtue of his
He will not always play the cipher in the government Not
at all says the Sun correspondent He will leave all these
hingsto Congress Bc assured that Congress will
the responsibility Of legslang for the country The
administration will denounce any for his opinions.
be they for against the tariff for against Internal i'm
povemcnts, the sub treasury any other thing
presenting question purely legislative. The representa-
vcs Of the people in the States, by majorities In both
houses, will make the laws and there will be no attempt 70
dictate them browbcst them In tho discharge Of their
duty"
OF course we are to understand that presidential rec
omendafon s an attempt to dictate and 10 brop-beat
Congress; and for fear Of mourning this consequences
General Taylor Is to have reading OF the planest
clause Of the constitution which says expressly that he
"shal recommend to their consideration such measures
he shall Judge necessary and expedient" Are we TO
understand that General Taylor is to neglecths duty,
and violate the constitution or that he has no opinions
OF his own upon any subiecti Another clause Of the
constitution says that she President shall al stated
times. receive for his services compensation" &C. (he
law allows him sas,ooo year, Are we to understand
that he s violate. also. this clause and refuse 10 re-
ceve this compensation, whether he renders seryces
Or noti ri RW $500 a
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FUssY The Washington Union publishes the
address adopted by the banbuners Rome Il laid aside
the old hunkcr address make for IL Call you thi,
backing your friends, Mr.. Richie 7
We stated expressly that we should give both adj
dresses, and the bamburners hrst because il had frs,
appeared. The hunkers have given the last blow and
il is not only the last but the most efficient The Detroit
Free Press" says Of IL; "The address, infer, is from
the pen Of Governor Marcy. chairman Of the committee
whoever may be the author, would do honor TO the
pen Of the most able and accomplished democratic poll
tcian and statesman OF the Union"
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General Taylors supporters had right TO demand The
fulment OF his pledges and promises Tor although they
were made to the whole country yet nose who dd mol
sustain General Iayiors election had deprived mem
selves q any dement, under mem Inc cold' deliberate
immortality Of inns doctrine sealed as iae. Driven IRON
one ground 70 another ana 'he WORK o. con-
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the voice OF Inc people was heard IN 'he congressional
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new. from ,h. pi.,n..
EItrad Of letter from msmbsr Of the Washington and
California Mining ASSOCIATION, commanded BY Capt
Bru6, 10 has father at Washington.

EItrad Of letter from a membv ofhs Washington and
California Mining ASSOCIATION, commanded by CAPT
Bru6, 10 has father at Washington.
FoRT LARAMIE, July 10, 1910.
Here are, thus far en- route 10 California Our
prospects brighter than ever and expect 10
make the beadwaies OF the Sacramento in sixty days
from this place
On Sunday last one Of our Charles Bishop was
taken III about o'clock m and died at about l. D. m
Poor fellow he predsposed TO the disease OF which
he died; and his first attack which was ON board the
boat he told BY the doctor that he could survive
another. We buried him on Sunday evening, on the
summit OF high bluff overlooking the Platte river
We all well, and, with the exceptions OF which
you have been advised, have been since we left the
States We starr tomorrow evening. after throwing
aside Of provisions, &c, and firing our
wagons, with which we intend trying the mountains
Many teams-in fact nearly all the mule teams-have
packed from this post and wagons can now be bought al
ten or FIVE dollars AS have but seventy avail
able mules, and have sixty-ive men, we shall not think
Of packing.
The thermometer stands now. in the tent Of Lieut..
Duncan, at 1870, and the air is actually thick with
quitoes.
Guard Tent, II at night-The express starts in the
morning would write more, but the mosquitoes not
only cover my paper, but determined to put out my
light On arriving at the "dry diggngs" we shall send
detachment for provisions 10 San Francisco Address
us at that place w. ~ B.
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YIELDING TO TKmrTArroSA black snake, four feet and
hslfin length, captured In spothecary shop In
lowell He brought the city In load Of wood
having made his way the apohecav shop, liquor was
put the floor and the unfortunate visitor yielded to
temptation. got drunk and easily captured. This Is
another striking Instance OF dangers which unsophs
ticsted vsiters 10 the city ye~rnsi
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WHotr FAsILr swsrr oss.--Mrs. Wells residing in
Nassau street, near the navy yard Brooklyn IN died
Sunday Of dysentery after few hours illness and
shortly ser three children taken III and died. leaving
Mr. Wells widower and childess They were ali buried
on Monday si
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FARx REDucED The fair the railroad liaes between
New York and Philadelphia has been reduced 70 %
class passengers and ~ 20 for second class passengers
Saturday morning visitor., 1849-02-03
JAcSSoN CuuNrY, Mo-, J
JamnarY Slh, 1919. I

GE<rLEa You are correct, gen.
tlemrn, in anticipating an immense conilnx
sci emigration from our own country, and
from Europe, 10 the delicious new terrific
ries of uur western seaboard, which peace
and legislaliOH have, for the first time, now
opened 10 the euterprislng citizens Of all
countries.
Independence now, for twenty years,
the emporium Of the commerce OF the
Prairies, possesses indiSpulable and pecu-
liar ad> anlages over all other pieces, as
the point Of rendezvous aud final embark
nlion Tor emigrants and travellers going 10
the Pacific. II is. upon the bank Of the
Missouri river, but beyond that river
Just where the Indian line di, ides the pop
ulou. and limbered country from The ex-
pansiye, open prairies that extend to the
Rocky Mountains the great river here
detecting 10 the North, makes il the ex-
treme available lauding for steamers To-
wards the west, and hence depart the great
land routes passing by the Upper Ar
kansas unto western Texas, Meico and
Southern iCsliiornia, and by The Platte to
Upper California, Oregon, and the sourc-
es Of the Missouri.
Apart from the decided excellence OF
Independence as geographical point, it
recommends itself from the unlimited "a
bundance Of supplies 10 be had at all times;
their excellent quality and adaptation 10
the Journey OF the Plains and mountains.
Tbs habitual annual departure and arrival
Of emigrants and travellers, has created
body OF skilllul mechanics, and all kinds
Of complete manufacturing establishments
in every department Of the trades, com
Lihed with stores, filled with supplies for
all wants and tastes. Here are manuiac-
lured COT all sizes) the peculiar wagons,
strongly ironed- adapted 20 resist the dry
climate Of the high attitudes; harness,
saddies, and paek-saddles, for mountain
use, lin ware, riviied, TO resist fire and ac-
cidenls--in short, -four mills, rope mills,
wagon manufactures, timers, leather man
vANiories, saddle and harness makers, hat
tiers, farsiers, clothing establishments, as
sorted goods for the Indian trade. (such as
vermillion, red cloth, Mackinaw blankets, J
Rdhsmishe, are all here established on a
permansht and ample scale, and furnish
articles Of substantial and durable char
actsr--oalenlated to carry the traveller
safely beyona the wilderness, without the
necessity Of repair or renewal. We have,
perhaps, as good stock lhaket as any in
The world! Here may be had the small,
tough. h0fses,pnd mules, bro't from Cali
I ~ "
Saturday morning visitor., 1849-02-03

juslness OF the Mexican war, and the i'm
putation cast upon the volunteers by the
report OF the Inspectors Of the Peniten-
tiary.
An oct 10 divorce Benz. Wilson and
wife, was read three times amp laid on the
table, on motion of Mr.. Clal dy.
The constitutional amendment authori-
sing Judges Of the Circuit Court, in GER
tain cases 10 hold Courts in the Circuits
OF other Judges. was read third time.
Mr.. Simms opposed the amendment be-
cause it gives Judge at his own will and
pleasure, the right 10 request any Judge
of any Circuit, without giving any reason
for the request, 10 hold his Courts for him.
MIR. Ballou advocated the amendment,
and Mr.. Jones opposed it, both assigning
briefly their reasons.
NJ. Ballou replied TO Mr.. Jones, and
was himself replied TO by Mr.. SImms.
Mr.. Campbell was in favor of the a.
mendment, and thought the construction
put upon it by Mr.. Simms, forced and
strained. He concurred with Ballou, and
enumerated many reasons why the amend
menls should be passed.
A number Of other short speeches we're
made for and against the amendment, when
il was passed.
Saturday morning visitor., 1849-02-03
IN SENATE.

WEDNESDAY,, Jan. "a.
Mr.. Jackson moved 10 pass over the
regular order Of business, which was a
greed TO.
Mr.. President laid before the Senate
communication from The Governor, ask
ing permission 10 withdraw the nomlna-
ton of VIM. a Robards, as Attorney Ge-
neral.
On motion of Mr.. Bean, The Secretary
Of State VAS permitted 10 withdraw the
nomination Of Mr.. Robards.
Mr.. Gatewood introduced a resolution
SO amending the present Constitution Of
this State as 10 make the Secretary OF
State, Auditor of Public Accounts, State
Treasurer and Register Of Lands, elective
by the people-read first time.
Al this point the Senate took ansthet
'sw eat at the contested election question,
which consumed nearly the balance Of the
forenoon.
Mr.. Priest moved TO pass over the reg
ular order of business, and tina. the Sem
ate now go into Executive session.
X communication irum the Governor
was then read, nominating Vim. A. Rob
ards, Esq, as Attorney General of this
State, for four years, from and after the
expiration OF the lime OF the present in
cumbenl.
I he Senate then unanimously confirm
ed the nomination.
The following nominations for Judges
Of the Circuit Courts we're then read and
confirmed:
Foster p. Wright, Judge of the Hh Ju-
dicial Circuit; Chas. S. Yancey, OF The
18Th; Jno. II. Stone, of the OH; Alex
ander Hamilton, OF the S,h, and Carly
Wells, OF the Sd.
On motion, the Senate adjourned till .
o'clock.
.4tfernoon Session.-Senaie met, and af-
ter the Introduction OF one or .wo unim-
portant bills, took up the question OF the
vontested seat Of Mr.. w. c. Jones-oc-
cupyiDg the reraaiuer OF the evening.