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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-08-17

A Man WHO IS Passions SLAyE.-What
won't ava~icc dos Near thi,dyIIage is the home
stead OF rich farmcr, who counts his Hjne hu1-
drrdacres. about all under cultivation, with fine
buildings. He has his package Of bonds and
mortgages, for loans 70 his poorer friends All
competence is supplied. lie l. a hard-workcr,
and his children are well to do by their own
industry CaAfmnia goid has seized him. His
,iztv-Gvc years Of toll for Iucrc las not satisfied
his thirst for gair,-lIc has sold last years crop
for over $4,000, converted it into yello,r boys and
started with his team for the valley Of the Sac
monto,Icayng all his endeannonts in this world
for the hope otaddingto lis already perpIexlng
pile ofdo.lars.-C Correspondence DetroH Bulletin.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-08-17
TIE CAIlFORNIA ELEPHANT

The American Wig, Taunton, Mass.) has
been favored with the following letter from a
green Californian, who appears 10 have obtained
a very fair show Of the 6.g aniial on short no.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-01-16
w usiington CITY Canal.

MAYORS OFFICE Washington, Dec. %, 1873
IN virtue OF the first section Of the the prove
men of the Washington City Canal, approved Decom-
Der ls, 1913, in the following words, VIA
e 1t enacted, &c. That the mayor be- and he is hereby,
requested to invite proposals. by twenty days public
Washington News for the removal of the deposes in the
Washington CANAL il original depth of
water less than four feet, ordinary low tide for
repairing, substantial and durable manner, the diapi
dated side walls for reforming modifying such angles,
basins abGtnents recommended by the surveyor in
construction of such dams cespoos other works may
be deemed the canHl, prac-
CABLE from future injury by the washing in of from
late raj streams, CUTTERS and having first prepared
the surveyor suc other engineer mny be employed
such diagrams and specifications will exhibit the
description and amount OF the several kinds of work to be
done'-
Proposals will be received by the mayor until Saturday,
the 18th Of January lS49 inclusive for the execution of all
the works mentioned the foregoing said first section.
All needful information in regard to the quantity and de-
scpon of each kind Of work be done, be obtained
by application Mr. Charles Cuskoy city Surveyor
his oice City Hail. who is instructed prepare and
The proposals will state the price, per cubic yard for tho
excavation and removal OF the deposit; and tho price per
perch for the different kinds of work. (25 cubic feet
to the perch also the time within which the work will be
completed
Doc A-td w. W. SEATON, Mayor.
o. For the purpose Of giving bidders further limo
the specifications and explanations of the
veyo and prepare their bids undesnndingy tho time
for receiving proposals for the above work is extended
Friday, the 18th instant, inclusive.
The board of control will meet at tho Mayors Office
Saturday, the 10th instant at IL O'Clock M, to open and
decide on the bids.
Jan l3-id W. w. SEATON, Mayor.
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Indlaua uemocr.,,e Convention.

We learn that the recent democratic convention OF
this State assembled IN great Numbers at the capital on
the 18th inst, for the purpose of nominating candidates
for governor and lieut. n mt governor. The best feeling
pervaded the large assembly OF democrats who were
present from almost every county in the State ExGov
Whitcom5, who is the senator elect, presided.
Hon Joseph A, Wright was nominated for governor and
Col James IL Lane for Lieutenant governor. MIR Wright
member Of the 25th Congress, and was noted for
his talents his Integrity, and his ndonitable energy and
perseverance, in accomplishing everything for the bene-
fl OF his Safe, He is selmade man. and has risen TO
the high position he occupies by his own exertons
His great personal popularity will secure for him and
his party easy ani certain triumph. Col Lane, the
nominee for lieutenant governor, commanded the third
regiment OF Indiana volunteers at the battle OF Buena
Vista, and conducted himself with such skill and brave
ry as TO draw forth the highest commentator of his
commanding officer. He will give weight and strength
10 the ticket
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-01-16
The "Vexed Question. :"

1t will he seen by our Geographic report, that Mr.
Berrien, from the Committee the Judiciary of the
Senate yesterday reported adversely upon Mr. Douglass
bill for admitting California State Mr. Downs, of
louisiana who is represented standing alone in the
committee this question, If is said, will make
ter minority report.
The question is not much what we shall do as what
can do and the danger that shall do nothing
The chances certainly that the whole matter will re-
main at the close OF the present session in saiu quo
We had hoped to common effort all hands, to
bring dscoan opinions into shape, and that least
government OF sort would be devised for this
mote and most important portion of the Union But
we have little hope that such will be the result of the e-
gisation of the pTeseat session. The prevalent DISPOSE
lion among politicians of both sdes-we may say all sides,
if modern abolition free -soiism be said to have
sdes TO pass the question to another Congress
and another administration Each would consent to dis
pose of the question if the terms and manner could be
their own but this is not probable state of things
they prefer the rejection of all modss of admitting the
territory, bill and all, except i, be their own 1t has,
therefore, many formidable obstacles to encounter Ii the
Senate admit California, Iowa admitted acihout
the Wilmo Proviso, the House will reject the bill If
the House pass it wh the proviso, the Senate will
probably reject it. And If it snail chance to elbow it's
way through both houses with the provso the Presi-
dent it is believed, will inerpose his Veto So that
however desirable il may be thought to organize Ter
ritoral State government in California it will hap
pen probably at any time during the year 1s49.Abany
ArguS Jan ii.
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Six weeks of the session have already passed away.
AMI in two days more, half OF it will have expired In
looking back 10 the past we ask how much has Con-
gress done3 and in looking forward 10 the future we
naturally inquire how much is to be accomplished Wll
Congress be able to get through the business which the
interests OF the country require at their hands Can
they accomplish It, if they go expanding their precious
time in unayailing debate The territories which we
have acquired in want OF an effective organization
Can Congress permit the brief period of their existence
TO pass away without providing such organization!
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-01-16

We have great pleasure in bearing testimony TO the
remarkable energy and with which reporters
have thus far redeemed the pledge which considered
ourselves giving to the Senate when accepted
their contract that their debates and proceedings should
be laid promptly, fully, and faithfully before the
try, 1t may not be known 10 readers that MIR.
Parkhurst, of Boston, who has charge OF the Sen
reporting for the Union" makes his reports, in
conjunction with his very able assistants, altogether
upon the photographic system Our experience and
observation of that system, in his hands, has salts
fled that ii may be relied upon capable of fur
nishing, general, the eadc Uords used by speaker
OF ordinary rapidity We happy also, TO take this
opportunity do justice the admirable reports of
neighbors of the Intellgencer which made up, we
believe mainly upon the system, under the dlrec
ton OF MIR. Sutton, who has long been known as one OF
the very ablest reporters in the country.
We that, in few instances, some errors in
reports-slght, think, in comparison with their
general accuracyhave been detected by few senators
in some of their speeches We do not object to these
gentlemen making their complantsfor errors are inevi
table The voice of the orator cannot always be heard
some inevitable interruption will occasionally break in up
on the anxious attention Of the reporter Yet think
we risk nothing in assuming that in the general Judgment
of that body its debates have before been reported
published with much promptness and accuracy as
at the present session. To this result have al
any rate given best efforts, and shall continue so
to do long the present plan OF reporting is con.
tnued In reply to strcturesa more or less unjust
which we have heard in several quarters now
take occasion to repeat that far own advantage
is concerned have wish enter into similar
tract with the House OF Representatives, We free TO
say that all the energies of office would be very
verey, perhaps severely, tasked, the attempt to
give morning after morning the previous days proceedings
and debates of both houses, fully and accurately
as we now give those of the Senate. Public con-
sderatons, growing of the conviction that The po-
ltca press Of this city would perform duty at ap
propriate TO lis character and most advantageous
10 the country in giving such full reports OF both
houses, would lead u.s. if such contract rendered
to us by the House. do all that could by any posi-
biy do to fulfil it as faithfully and completely as we
now fulfil our contract with the Senate. 1t would be,
however, task wholly unprecedented in the newspaper
establishments Of this country, and task which, look
ing to our own convenience and advantage, would
rather shrink from than seek We believe that this
statement, made upon full consideration OF the whole
matter will furnish the most satisfactory refutation OF
the ridiculous stories which have been set foot in
regard to the alleged profits accruing to us
from our present arrangements for reporting the Senate.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-01-16
From tho Columbus (Ohio) Statesman, January 10.
Ohio LeVtslulure,

|
In both branches the forenoon spent in endeayor
correct the journals, which already speak the truth and
nothing else.
Inthe Senate the debate took wide range and opened
up rich Msssrs. Archbold, Wilson, Whitman, Myers,
and Burns, correcting the Speakers statement about the
appointment of committee, and charging home upon
whigery the frauds il sought 10 perpetrate Mr. Speaker
Randall got TO taking and so FAR forgot himself as to be
on the OF making admissions which would have
shown up the fraud in st stonger light when MT Den,
nson begged him to make more explanations IN a
matter that touched his personal honort MT Ankeney
was sorry that the Speaker was not allowed 10 90 on,
for he curious hear the development about TO be
made. Mr. Randall admitted that he had the figures to
show three different foongs the returns for governors
and avered hat until ten minutes before the closing OF
the farce, he knew not which 10 take.
| In the House, the debate motion to amend
the journals by substituting the speech that Mr. Speaker
Randall intended 10 make but which he did not. Up 10
the hour of writing the result not known
By their admissions, whigery is in a bad fix. The
leaders feel that their conduct in the outrage they attempt
ed to play off is ndeensibe, and they now seek to pal
late 1t much possible but the writings OF Beaver,
Backus, and others, show this TO be uphill business
The former gentleman, It was stated IN debate, had
feeling 10 crafty. He has prosuated Mr. Randall, and
made him odious in the eyes of ALL Randall beat him
for Speaker and in return. Beaver advised course which
has resulted in the posraon of the Speakers and the
rrumbull SENATOR though ne has added not to his own
fame, has accomplished the task OF prostrang his III
val in free -soism.
In the House, as soon as the journal read, Mr..
Pennington took the floor, with motion to expunge so
much OF the journal recorded the proceedings Of the
two houses and insert place OF the matter so expunged
paper which he held in his hand The only important
feature in his paper, was that the journal should be
called TO make appear that the speaker Of the Senate
had announced the result of the count of votes, and that
that result favor of Seabury Ford This gentleman
was met by Mr. Roedter by question OF order: Had
one house the right amend journal which contained
record Of the proceedings of both houses in conyen
ton Upon this question: appeals from decisions OF the
chair motions to adjourn to lay the table, &c. the
whole OF the morning session occupied The selec-
ton Of the gentleman from Belmont the organ of wing
cry on this occasion was an unfortunate one for them
Ibo rnnDp pf hr midi
too fresh in the House enable the House give
patient attention to the wishywashy speech of the gen
telnan from Belmont He is hardly the man to lead on
such occasion as this. and whgery has better timber
in the House ont of which to manufacture figure head
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Meeting of Southern Members.

1t the duty well as the interest OF the South TO
present undivided 'front.' to stay the torrent of aboi-
onsm Such, we have to hope will be the feek
ing of the great majority of southern wings, well as
the democrats. The House of Commons OF North Caro-
lima have Just adopted strong resolutions by almost
unanimous These signs that the resolutions OF
Virginia will be passed similar spirit But there
gvings. out that the degree of unanimty will not
pervade the southern wings in Congress. Doubts have
been expressed about the support which of them "a
mere handful, we hope) will give to the address which
has been prepared for the convention of southern
bers, consisting it is said, of a mere enumera
ton of grievances, but leaving the 'mode and meas
ure of redress to Mr. Jeferson's language, 10
the people and the States themselves. 1t is said TO be
moderate in its tone well dignilied in its spirit Then
why any hesitation the part of single southern whis
IN Congress 1t is said that in the last meeting of the
mtae OF fifteen, two three OF the whig members con-
tended that such action necessary; and that,
with the aid of General Taylor, they could control
the NOV ement of the abolitonists We do not under
stand that these gentlemen assigned any for
their knowledge as certainly conceive them bound
to do; but if they intended to say that General
Taylor would veto the Wilmot clause, then what
would the northern wings, Dlessrs Truman Smith,
Ashmun &c., say to the contradictory positions in which
Gen. Taylor has permitted himself TO be placed' What
confidence could they repose in one, who held Ian
guayc to the North and another to the South But
do not believe 1--WE say it firmly but respectfully that
any of the southern wings have any positive to
hope for anything from Gen. Taylors veto We are
satisfied, as we have all along said that he will
waive the exercise of the Veto Else. why was the first
Allison letter wrtten' Why did he put FORTH as the
only article of that creed his virtual determination not to
exercise that power Why has Mr.. Crit,enden in his
message refused to say word in behalf OF the rights
of the South
Now then, comes the issue. II any Of the southern
wing members decline all cooperation with the South in
the passage of the address, what fearful responsibility
are they bringing upon their heads, TO sacrifice the
rights OF the South party feeling to attachment to Gen
Taylor or to overweeDng and uhfounded confidence in
his course! He will surely disappoint them; and how
hen can they themselves to their indignant
sttuens' 1t is our most anxious desire that this whole
question should be Invested of all party connexions
ii we know ourselves, If we know our party such is
Their wish, as it is our We most solemny repu-
date every possible motive promote our party or to in
lure General Taylor, by this movement But we have
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
Eron. our HaItlmors Corrsspendens.

BAITMosK. Jan l5-5, p. m.
The IytdfhaThe Military Visiters- Government SteuTs
ties --Steamer Bsynt.-Ihe Markets, &c.
The weather for the last twenty hours has been in
most melting mood there being scarcely vesge OF the ice
and of past week left, except such has besn
housed for IN
The New York City Guards their way TO Washington.
VIII be received tonight by the Independent Fiues and
escorted to The Washington depot where they will parafo
Of collation. On their return IRON Washington We'd
nesday they WIN be met at the depot by the Blues, and
continue their guests whilst they remain in the city
AT New York, Saturday there were sales of treasury
l09 and Of the san ll0-the highest point
they have reached Private letters from Liverpool
that the United States loan had been sold az Lon
don at par and lew small sums 1904.
We have report here that the steamer Empire State
destroyed by fire Saturday gh last her landing
in Fall River No particulars, except that she insured
for 100000. Her original cost was 4l50,000.
THE MARKETs-In the Baltimore market, this morning
the incemency of the weather had depressing effect
business generally Holders oil Howard street -four
asking 49, but buyers will not pay this rate City Mills is
held S5 25 but buyers But little doing in grain.
Wheat is nominal at l02 l0y cents for good to prime
red and i07 ZIG for white Yellow is quoted 81
IS cents, without sales Some small sales Of white at So
Oats % 81 cents. Rye 90 cents Whiskey is held
higher than last week. but sales 2k Isl
in hh lis and bbls.
At New York. this morning tho stock market was firm.
Treasury SIS 100 l09 and new loan no.
Flour dull Sales of 200 bbls at $5 7b IS 81 for
Genesee. Corn meal 81 81 So; and rye -four. IS 49,
Wheat quiet, and sales by which to settle quota
tons Sales of mixed corn at 60 6l cents; and yellow
So cents. Oats Al cents Rye GO cents.
Provisions in fair demand; pork SIC ZIG 80;
prime SIP 80.
Sugars and molasses Rrm. Rice 81 81 cents per To-
The cotton market heavy and transactions moderate.
at prices in favor of buyers.
Whiskey irmer; salos at 20 a q per gallon.
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To tie Editor of Tie Union.

10 the Edf0f 81 Me Union!
had the pleasure of attending an exhibition of the
senior class of the Columbia College, Wednesday
ming last Notwithstanding the severity of the weather
there met crowded audience, composed OF the in
,egen of our citizens When the rap,urous strains of
music vbrated forth, the class in, procession made
their debut. The exercises opened by an appro-
pirate prayer by the president Then the class appeared
on the stage in their respective order Amid the flashing
Of their eoquence they were frequently interrupted by
the applause of the audience though they were enrap-
tured with the orators, whose compositions of the
best STYLE containing the most solid and intellectual mat
ter. Variety was given TO the occasion by beautiful
poem composed and delivered by student from South
Carolina. every sentiment giving expression of affection
for home An Grafton on the genius of Scotland was
delivered by native Of whom Scotland may be proud
Georgia Virginia. Maryland, and Georgetown were ably
represented by young men whose promising talents will
gain for them the applause OF friends was surprised
10 see but one in the class from civ, vet was graf
fled with his oraory and subject--.'ibe literature of a
nation, its most enduring monument gained for
him great applause All acquitted themseve. with grace
and dignity and reflected great credit on the faculty and
institution, II.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-01-16

LIVERY person holding any bonds promssory notes, or
IL other evidences of debt against Texas, must forward
the auditor aud comptroller of public
State of Texas before the second Monday of No
vember, lS49. they will be postponed barred 1t will
not do forward copies. The original bonds noes,
be forwarded, in accordance with law OF the css
ature OF Texas approved March TO- 1913 advertise
the risk OF sending their bonds DO, by mail and
am continually receiving letters inqnrng how the writer's
Texas, have determined to act agent in regard tho
debt to receipt individuals for the deposited
with me- 10 take the claims to city of Austin and
procure the necessary receipts for the owners can DO
found Browns Hotel, Washington city, until the adourn-
ment of Congress. 49,
Washington City, January 6, 1849.
Inn 1-t1tMarcb6
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CEILING or at COst.-From this date the subscribers
- have determined reduce their large and well assorted
stock OF goods by offering the choice articles at prime cost
for cash. and all of such articles have been left from
the last previous will be sold for what they will
bring, without regard TO COST
Our stock embraces only general assortment of the
desirable and fashionable fancy goods but also tho
most assortment to be found in the District of
and necessary articles for houseushng, &c. such
Brussels, apestry three ply, and ingram carpetngs
Floor oicotls, premium and Whitney blankets
White quilts, rugs, curtain materials
Linen and cotton sheetings
Table damasks, towelngs, napkins, diapers
And in Short article in line, all OF which
be sold regardless Of value An early call earnestly
recommended. Z. II. HOOE d CO.
Jan II-2w ss.faHrg isres
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M Nr W. JAMES. No Harrison street Cincinnati Ohio
our general travelling agent for e States assisted
James smith 7 Dent T. G, Smith Frederick Hawse Jshu
w Armstrong Taylor i. NJ Stevenson W. Ramsey and
Perrin Locke
NJ ISRAEL E. JAMES is2 South Tenth street, rhiade.
ph geacre travelling agent
en States assisted by James X Whpple, VIM. H. Weld o. H.
John D. Weld T. s. Waterman John Collins James Deers
Taylor
or Mr. HENRY NJ LEWIS, of Montgomery, Alabama is
general travelling agent FOR Alabama aud Tennessee assisted by
Mir D. D.. Brett.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-01-16

ILLINOIS REsoLUTIoNThe following is the
resolution passed by the legislature of Illinois in relation
slavery in the Territories carried in the Senate by
IA to III, and in the House by 80 TO 81
Rssousd That senators in Congress be instructed
and representatives requested, all honorable
means in their power procure the of snct
laws by Congress for the COVE of countries and Ter
roes OF the United States, acquired by the treaty OF
limits and settlement, with the republic of Mexico,
ciuded February lsl3 shall contain the express deca
shall be neither slavery involuntary
servtude in said Territories otherwise than in the punish
of crimes, whereof the parties shall have been duly
pfs
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To the Editor of the Union !.

In the report contained in your paper OF yesterday
morning Of the remarks purporng to have been made by
me in the House Saturday upon withdrawing the
luton which, by direction of select committee had
offered the day before, in relation David Taylor,
contumacious witness, am represented having given,
as reason for such withdrawal "Mr Taylor having
subsequently signi6ed his intention of replying TO all
proper n,erogaories that might be propounded him"
gave such reason. The person interested in the
examination of Mr. Taylor waived his right to pro-
coed any further with the same rather as he stated
than incur the delay which the resolution might produce
and hence the withdrawal Mr.. Taylor has at no time
since signitied his willingness answer any further
questions, far as the committee advised
GEO. FRIES.
House OF REPRESENTATIVES, Jan. 10, 1919.
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NAvAL.-We learn that Com. Philip F. Voorhees, viii
proceed to the Pacific in the United States rgae Savan-
NAH he will then join the Ohio H. and proceed in her to
China, where he viii hoist his broad pennant on board
the soop-oiwa Plymouth, Commander Gedneg, as flag
ship OF East lndis squadron.-N Norfolk Courier.