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dangers ofthe street over when parties raised their
colors, and gave vent anew 10 their old riyalries
spreading alarm and disquietude through the
country.
not seeing any guiding power, seeks the hand, the
VIII, the flag of the elected Of the 10th OF Deem
Der That will cannot be manifested without a
perfect community OF action, of ideas, views, and
convictions between the President and his minis
tiers, and unless the Assembly associates itself TO
the national thought, of which the election of the
executive power was the expression.
whole system trumphed on the 10th Deem
Der, Tor the name OF Napoleon is a programme in
itself. Ii means order, authority, religion, well
fare OF the people at home, the national digni-
ty abroad. II is the triumph of that policy in
augurated by my election which SEEK with the
support of the Assembly and of the people. wish
to be worthy of the confidence of the nation by
maintaining the constitution to which have sworn.
wish TO inspire in the country by my loyalty, my
perseverance, and my trmness, such confidence as
TO give life to business and hope in the future.
The letter of the constitution has doubtless great
influence upon the destinies of a country, but the
manner in which it is interpreted has perhaps a
far greater one. The longer shorter duration of
government contributes, doubtless greatly to the
stability of public affairs, but it is also by ideas and
by principles that the government knows how TO
reassurc society
Let US, then, raise up again authority without
causing alarm to real liberty Let us calm anxiety
by boldly curling bad passions, and by giving a
useful direction to all our noble instincts.
Let US consolidate the principle of religion, with
out abandoning any thing of the conquests of the
revolution, and we will the country in despite
OF the factions, ambitious men, and even of those
imperfectons which may exist in our institutions.
LOUIS NAPOLEON BONAPARTE.
The President: postscript is added 1t runs
thus:
supplement of the Monitew will give this even
ing the names of the new ministry loud laugh
ter at the names not being announced
The Assembly then rose in great agitation at six
O'clock.
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be feeders,) and which should be carried out by
steamships OF greater power is the more apparent.
when taken III connexion with the disposition OF the
government 10 extend steam communication to
South Australia and New Zealand by way of Pana-
ma, IN preference TO the originally contemplated
route Qua Southampton. Alexandria, and Snga-
pore; from the latter of which places the Peninsula
and Oriental Steam Navigation Company proposed
to extend their line to the Australian and New Yea
land ports. II is understood that the government
will shortly be prepared 10 receive tenders for
veying these mails by either of the two routes re-
ferred to.
"Reverting to remarks on the subject Of the
West India steamers, il must be borne in mind that
notifications and changes in their present routes,
which every days experience is showing to be
more and more necessary and desirable, can only
be effected with the direct sanction of the Admit
rally IL is, therefore, to be hoped that, long,
the circumstances enumerated, operating 80 disad-
vantageously to the interests OF the British steam
vessels, may bring about some alteration whereby
the competition of rival lines of American steamers
shall be counteracted, and the traffic conducted
through its proper channel. If the Americans be-
gan late in ocean steam navigation, they have GER
tainly made, and are making, great strides. Their
efforts are not however, TO be feared If they be met
with corresponding energy and enterprise on the
part of interests in this country. The Royal Mail
Steam line must, as necessary consequence, fall
into gradual insignihcance and disrepute, unless
those efforts made which the formidable opposi
ton their ships called upon to encounter SO
urgently demands. NOR can IL DC imagined that
il will answer the purpose of the government and
the people OF this country to subsidize line Of
steamers to the extent of E240 900 per annum, the
utility of which has nearly ceased and is partially
superseded. 1t is struggle of British capital and
enterprise against the energy Of the Americans,
and, if the former be fully and fairly employed and
skilfuy developed in its working details, who can
doubt the result in its own legitimate sphere3
''Some determination will doubtless soon be taken
upon this important subject by the Admiralty and
zen he MI acil he
Mail Steam packet Company Ito borrow the mode
of expression from transatlantic contemporary
will only have to put on the steam to insure sue
cessful result"
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SENATOR ATcmsoN has published a reply TO the
charge Of conspiracy made by Col Benton, against
him and others. II appears in the Platte Argtu
Judge A. has the advantage VI bis venerable col.
league IN THIS mat IN TINS publication nc INDUCES
Of the matters at issue between them in decorous
and gentlemnnly way. Referring TO Col Benton's
publication of his private conversations ne SAYS
81 here repeat it, that there Is an opposition to him
"a combination If he prefers the word, 10 dismiss
him from the United States Senate, that cannot be
resisted; II is combination Of the honest, the vr-
tuous, and the intelligent Of all portions Of the
State they cannot fail-the knife will be applied
and the rotten will be cut of. Mo. Repubiican.
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Commercial Statistics.

The following tables of the exports from the
United States and Great Britain to the countries
therein named, during the years ls47 and ls4s, we
have compiled from official documents. One of
the most marked features which they present is the
falling off in the British trade 10 their West Indian
and North American colonies, and the increase Of
the American trade with those places:
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ono administration has ever made 20 general and
instantaneous sweep Of its foreign fuuctionarics
az the present no party no prOscriptye Executive
We do not believe single Democr ratio pillar il left
standing in our European missions, and scarcely
one anywhere else in any other country - Uni0n
And where, we should like 10 know, il the Whg
monument of Mr.. Polk's liberality, whether in
"Our European B1issiOns" or "any other country 20
This complaint Of General Taylor for confding
diplomatic trusts 10 friends Of biz administration is
TOO palpably preposterous 70 have any effect upon
the public mind. 30 administration could get
along with ministers abroad who are identified
with the party in opposition, and the people have
sagacity enough W know IL, however much the
Democratic organs may strive 70 hamboozle them
Richmond 1Tma.
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ations pending, and important interests are al
stake, involving perhaps hostile collision with
Great Britain if she persists in her unfounded and
ridiculous claims, of the organs of the Admin
istration, under the dictation of the Secretary OF
State, is endeavorng to weaken the force of the po-
stion of this country and to prepare the hearts OF
the people for absolute and unqualified, and
disgraceful surrender to British arrogance"
Union.
By what process, the reader may we'll
exclaim, are the "hearts of the people"
being prepared for "disgraceful surren-
der to British arrogance" Will it not
somewhat surprise the natives to be told
that the Union regards the republication
Of the speeches of such gentlemen as Mr..
Polk, late President of the United States,
and Mr.. BUCHANAN, late Secretary Of State
under President Polk, and Mr.. McLANE,
appointed by President Polk ambassador
extraordinary to negotiate compromise
of the Oregon controversy, and Mr.. For
sYTH, and Mr.. VAN buren,, and men of
that kith and kidney on the MONROE de-
claration, means of preparing the hearts
of the people" for "disgraceful surren-
der to British arroganceW Will it not
amaze the reader to be informed that to
quote articles from the Richmond Enquirer,
penned by the senior editor of the Union,
is denounced by the latter journal as con-
ducing to such disgraceful preparationl In
reviewing the history Of the Monroe de-
claration, We have had occasion to cite
these distinguished Democratic authorities;
and this is, quoth the Union, to 'prepare
the hearts of the people" for 'disgraceful
surrender to British arrogance"
The Union published communication
last Thursday condemning the Admins
tration for permitting Mr.. RIvEs to hold
any parley with Lord PALMERsToN on the
Mosquito question, because it is alleged
Mr. RIvEs took s'the British side of that
principle" the Monroe declaration in the
Panama debate; and yet the senior editor
of the Union at the time commended Mr..
RIvEs's speech on the Panama Mission
for its sense and spirit. He read it with
"great pleasure" it was so "sensible and
spirited" Is it preparing "the hearts of
the people" for "disgraceful surrender
to British arrogance" to quote what
Mr.. RICHIE said of Mr.. RIvEs's Panama
speech' This is the logic of the Union.
In its desperation it permits Mr.. RivEs to
be denounced as having taken the British
side Of question in an important debate
in Congress, and by implication Mr.. Polk,
Mr.. BUCHANAN, Mr.. McLANE, Mr.. For
sYTH, and other great leaders of the De-
mocracy who took sides with Mr.. RIvEs
on that celebrated discussion. Locofoco
authority is below par when the speeches
of such men as we have named cannot be
quoted without preparing the hearts Of the
people for disgraceful surrender to Brit
ish arroUance -
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Catholic gentleman in New York 10 said to
have turned jew, TO please lady with whom he is
TO be married.
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Hon. THos. II. BENTON arrived in this
city last evening.
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The following letter, addressed to the
Legislative Assembly of France by Presi-
dent Bonaparte, has given rise TO no little
speculation in Europe as well as America
1t is regarded by many as the first overt
movement of the President TO establish the
empire or remodel the government upon a
monarchical and hereditary basis. So lit.
tie is known in this country Or in England
Of the antecedents and belongings of the
individuals composing the new French
cabinet, that nothing of the future can be
inferred from the pcrSonele of the ministry.
IMPORTANT FROM THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.
The President Of he Republic 10 the Presidenf Of he
Legislative Assenbiy
ELYsEE, October 81.
MONSIEUR President In the grave circum.
stances in which we find ourselves, the accordance
which ought 10 exist between the different powers
Of the State cannot be maintained unless animated
by mutual confidence, they explain their views
openly 10 each other. TO give an example Of that
sincerity, now make known to the assembly the
reasons which have determined inc to change the
ministry, and 10 separate myself from men whose
eminent services am gratifcd to proclaim, and to
whom have vowed friendship and gratitude
To consolidate the republic menaccd on 80 many
sides by anarchy, to assure order moro cfcaciousy
than has hitherto been the case, to uphold abroad
"a Perteriep) the name Of France at the height of
her famc-men are required who, animated by
patriotic devotion, understand the necessity of
united and firm action, and clearly defined line
Of policy, which will not compromise the govern.
ment lie poupoir) by any act Of irresolution, who
will have care Of my responsibility as we'll as of
their own, and pay attention to acts as we'll as
words. [Grcat agitation.I
FOR more than year have given proofs enough
of abnegation 10 all doubts as 10 nv verita-
bic intentions. Without grudge towards any in
dividuality, against any party, ! gave access TO
power 10 men Of the most opposite opinions, but
without obtaining the happy results which |
Instead of an amalgamaton Of shades of opinion,
obtained only naturalization Of powers.
Unity Of action was barred: spirit Of concilis-
ton was regarded as weakness. Scarcely were the
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From the Union of Nooembsr Is.

owe cannot reflect with any patience upon the
result of the election in this strong Democratic dis
trict fought to be good for us by 200 majority.
When the House of Representatives hung almost
upon hair-when so much depended upon the is
suewhen the pride, the interests, the principles of
Democracy were staked upon the contest, we did
not suppose it possible for the Democrats to sleep
upon their post, or the Wings to conquer them by
their arts. The election, however, has gone against
us, and the inaction of some Democrats, and the
jealousy and weakness of others, have betrayed the
Republic like treason
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The British exports % The United suites during
the year 1s47 arc officially estimated at elO974,
I6I and in Is4s at G9, 564,909.
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gathered from the immense efforts now making by
the Americans 10 increase and extend their mer-
camille steam marine. The building yards Of New
York filled with stupendous steamers in course
OF construction, and already many have commenced
running. The line Of steamers between Panama
and San Francisco has been eminently successful
The same may be said Of the vessels running in
conjunction with them on this side Of the sthnus
from Chagres TO New York-the steamers Falcon,
Crescent City, and Empire City. While writing
this your correspondent has before him descrip-
ton OF the American steamship Ohio, the pioneer
OF q mail line Of five gigantic ships intended 10
maintain weekly communication between New
York and the Isthmus Of Panama, ria Havana in
direct competition with the West India steamers
The Ohio Is Of 1900 tons burden, and 900 horse.
power. She sailed from New York on her first
voyage on the 10Th Of September, and returned on
the 10th Of October full Of passengers, and with
considerable amount Of specie. The Georgia, n
sister ship il nearly ready for sea, and the other
three arc preparing All these ships are 10 attain
speed Of eleven knots and will have acconnoda-
ton for two hundred and fifty passengers
The present West India steamers arc beautiful
models Of naval architecture, and in regard 10 their
management and sea-going qualities may be said
10 be unsurpassed. When they we're constructed
IN 1871 and 1sl2, IL was not considered desirable 10
proportion 80 great an amount OF horse power 10
tonnage as subsequent successful experiments have
demonstrated be both safe and prudent for trans
atlantic voyaging. The consequence il, that, CONT
pared with certain Atlantic steamers they are
somewhat deficient in speed, and several Of them
will not average more than from seven TO eight
knots Recent improvements in the boilers and
machinery Of others, such the Midway, the
Thames, Clyde, Avon, and Severn, have aug
mented their speed; and these vessels arc capable,
under favorable circumstances, Of making eight 10
ten knots per hour Such speed is, however,
manifcstly insufficient to meet the present require
ments Of ocean steaming when exposed TO power
ful competition. To effect independent com
munication with Mexico and the West Indies ria
Bermuda and Havana, on the one hand, and with
the West Indies and the Pacific on the other with
such rapidity as Is indispensable TO compete sue
cessfully with the American steamers, ships
Of the class now running between Liverpool and
New York should be employed, while the present
vessels could be sdvsntageously provided with en-
ployment the intercolonial or branch services in
conjunction with the main lines.
"This subjectecquires additional importance, and
the necessity Of an independent trunk line 10 the
Isthmus Of Panama, Ito which the other lines should
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Marion is Haymond's own county, and Preston
is the home of the excellent Brown. How does he
explain this disgraceful dereliction, when we know
his heart is in the right place? We have some
knowledge of the successful candidate, The Alex
andria Gazette says, 'he is shrewd and sensible
Let the ALTERATION be carried out, and find him
Sensible, seductive, and sly;' STOPPING to unwor-
thy arts to win seat in Congress, for which his
qualifications incomparably inferior to those of
the accomplished Thompson
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of course they would be open to the slaves
of the South. This no doubt influenced the
free .~soilers generally in their votes on this
Bill, for we can scarcely credit the fact that
they believed that slavery was already abol-
ished, and that the whole subject was an
attraction dispute about "goat's wool"
and yet find them voting against a bill which
submitted this very question to the only tri-
bunal which can decide it, and which must
have given a decision in their favor. But,
since Sir Oracle has spoken, "let no dog
ope his mouth" Benton knoaus!n B.
Democratic banner., 1849-07-16
For the Banner.

SENATOR CokwIN Us. SENATOR BENTON.
Senator Benton says that slavery has been
abolished in Mexico, and to prove this he
produces a proclamation dated in 1929, and
a portion Of an act of the Mexican Repub-
lie, passed in 1887. He says that Senator
Dix Of N. Y, brought these acts forward in
the U. S. Senate. This is the evidence on
which the 'slearned Theban" asserts that
slavery no longer exists in Mexico. This
may all be so, but it occurred to me, in read
ing his speech, to be a little singular that if
slavery was abolished in 1929, why it should
be again abolished IN 1887. Hejustly gives
Dix the credit of having discovered this
evidence, but happens not to have made the
same impression upon his mind that it did
on the minds of Senator Corwin and othe,
free-soilers. This distinguished and learn.
ed Senator, after examining the whole CUES.
ton, came to the very opposite conclusion,
and that was that at the time Of our acqui.
sition of California and New Mexico, sla.
very did exist by Ldw in the States of Mexi.
CO, and for that reason among others voted
againSt the Ceytoa compromise Bill; 70,
he said that the SupremsC Court would decide
that slavery existed in hess territories, and
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CHOLERA.

We learn that this disease has made ito
appearance on the waters Of Salt River and
Spencer Greek, though but few cases have
as yet been noted. It seems to be spread
ing into the country in different sections
W. are indebted to the Postmaster at Troy
for a letter, from which We learn that sew.
eral very respectable citizens had died Of il
between that place and Flint Hill, in . few
days past. On Monday night last Mts
Whitledge, living on Bob's Greek, near
Troy, was attacked and died in some three
or four hours. His wife was attacked Tues
day morning and died in about three hours
Mr.. Bluford Thornhill, Of Troy, was attack
ed on Tuesday and died in three h%ours.-
Several others were thrsatsned,buteu Wed
'nesday noon there were nc new cases.
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Me..ase Of the Governor Of Alabama.

Governor Chspman's message wss delived on
the 9Th INST, and occupies eight columes Of The
Mobile papers. He makes rather favorable eI-
hibit Of the condition OF the State finances. The
balance in the treasury on the lst OF November,
lS49, was S53S ,0l6 S. The receipts from o!d.
nary sources of revenue for the next two yeas are
estimated at $3.50, COO; the expenses of the State
Government during the same period st$3l6 ,S57.
Ia regard 10 the State debt he is OF opinion that,
inssmuch in creating the foreign debt, the right
was reserved 10 continue the Indebtedness indeh-
nitely, provided the interest paid punctualll
il would be well 10 defer any attempt TO pay the
principal until the of the State fur.
me- developed, and new sources Of revenue
opened. He then recommends that the bonds for
SI0O 600 al per cent falling due April /, 1850,
and the bonds for sS24 600 at S per cent falling
due June LIST, 1850, De renewed Tor twenty yeaTs.
In regard 10 banks, Gov. Chapman has no objection
TO them if the Legislature should establish them.
Many other topics of no general interest are die.
cussed, and The Governor then comes 10 the slave
~ question. He takes the strongest Southern
ground sgains the right Of Congress forbid slave
~ 10 the Territories. He then denounces the pro
yIsionai government in California, and all the re-
cent proceedings for forming State constitution
| He then recommends 10 the Legislature to provide
for the calling OF State Convention, Immediately
upon the passage, by Congress, of the Wilmot Pro
viso or any measure against slavery in tie Terrific
ries or the District OF Columbia and that the isis
ter slave States be invited to unite in a genera
convention Of similar character.
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Some idea may be given OF the extent to which
this excitement has been carried by the abatement
OF the fact, hat within one month, nine journals
have openly declared for the "Msn festo," and
are now defending annexation. They are the
Courier, Herald, L'Anvenio, Noniteur at Mon.
tresl; Argus, Kingston; independent, Quebec; In.
dependent and Mirror, Toronto; Gazette, Sher.
brohe. Besides these, there are perhaps not less
than score that give annexation articles place
in their columns, do not oppose it, and many Of
whom will, doubtless, soon declare themselves
in favor of the measure. Such sudden, such ar
astonishing change, was never witnessed amopt
the public journals of Canada since the first white
man FIRST put his foot upon the banks of the S
Lawrence.
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o-The following. fiom the Cincinnati Gasstts
will apply with much force v this city;


CHARITIES MIsAPPLIED.--1he little girls who are
daily resSmulating cur streets, with baskets on
ID cir arms, and calling al every house with the
tenslble object Of asking slr1s, are innumerable.
An instance occurred on Friday last, which calls
some remarks from us, 10 guard our citizens from
similar impositions.
A little girl about ten wears Of sge called at the
touse OF iIiend of ours, while his family were at
breakfast, and asked for "coid victusls." The
lady of the hoase saw her provided foT and told her
TO wait and get breakfast The little girl did 60,
was left at the table alone, but soon went away.
II was soon discovered she had not only taken her
breakfast, but had taken sir siipeT spoons also.
She was oveItaken and brought back, bat released
after receiving kind out severe Teprimand from
The adv, for her wicked conduct, and little ad-
vice to pursue for the future.
The ladies' Of the city should never encourage
these street besgsTs, there being provision made
or food, fuel aud Lament by the city and county
or all ojects Of charity. Beside, whenever house
keepers have wearing apparel ia their dwellings,
which has been condemned by them ne unit OF too
uniashIonable for their o @n use, there are places
provided Zone on Walnut street and another on
yine) under the care Of benevolent ladies, who
visit every part the city, where such articles
will be properly disposed OF.
That there are many destitute persons, floating in
our population is undoubtedly true, but all must
remember that these unfJTtunaIes generally know
where Co 40 TO find that "ad and cnInfnrt" which
the ID NC have provided for them.
The daily current events for centuries back have
proven that in all large towns there many such
imPostoTs as the little girl spoken Of above. And
il is generally the case that they are sent out on
these missions by wicked parents expressly TO steal
Instances have been shown frequently. in ouI
anger cities, where children have been sent out
with scarcely any clothes and no shoes upon Iheir
peIsOus the midst o. winter, while their parents
had thousands of dollars in the banks. Il there.
fore becomes the duty OF housekeepers to take
good care that their supposed charities not
paid by larcenes and burClaTies.