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Earsh in two qusrio volumes Paris is4s complied from
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TURKISH SMOKING TOBACCO.-The undersigned has
just received four drums Of the real genuine Smyrna obscco,
Pennsylvania avenue, National Hotel
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in the chair) and resumed the consideration Of the
special message of the President
MIR. HARRIS, of Illinois, strenuously advocated
the admission Of California n State into the
Union; and In the course of his remarks, he said
that If the Nashville convention meant any thing,
il meant disunion.
MIR. THOMPSON, of Mississippi remarked that
those who took part in the measure in his State.
where the convention originated, meant no such
thing. On the contrary, they say that the conyen-
ton Is for the purpose Of making some common
platform ON which all can stand and around which
they can rally for the preservation of the Union.
Mr.. HARRIS asked, what more common plat
form is there than the Constitution Shame on the
men who would come together to form another
platform; and he should like 10 see men stand up,
without blush their faces, To shape platform
better than that The wisdom Of God himself was
stamped upon it; and if we are not recreant in
duty, it win be preserved for ever, without the es-
adjustment OF new platform at Nashville else.
where. The people Of that city are reputed hos
pitabe to their guests. The members Of the con-
vention will be fed and clothed. The boys will
give them rotten eggs, and the men will furnish
clothing of tar and feathers. MIR. II. made remarks
on the value Of the Union; and when he concluded,
MIR. ASHMUN obtained the floor
The committee rose; Mr.. CoBB resumed the
chair; and then, motion,
The House adjourned.
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propriety, as the prohibition of the extension of
slavery. He gave the history of the introduction
of slavery into the American colonies, and the eff
forts made TO resist it by the coonists particularly
Of Virginia. He traced the history Of the slavery
question, and of popular sentiment thereon during
ing the revolution and the following confederation,
TO show that the popular sentiment of all the coun
try was adverse 70 slavery, and in favor Of its abo
htlon or diminution. The ordinance OF '67 was
but the exponent of the universal popular senti
ment on the subject at that time. He read, at large,
from the works of Washington, Jefferson. Madi-
SON, Rufus King and Others bearing upon the sub
jec. He traced the history of the different States
yielding their sovereignty the Territories with
that the jurisdiction ofthe General government
1t, its absolute power of legislative control, was
settled and determined beyond the possibility Of
doubt.
He gave history Of all the acquisitions of terri
tory, and showed that eight of the present slave
States were formed out of territory which the
United States did not possess at the time Of the
adoption OF the Constitution and but one free State
formed out Of acquired territory. He contrasted
the extent of free territory and slave territory and
said the difference in favor of the latter. He
said the present area Of the slave States was far
greater than that of the free States and could not
understand how slave labor could be cribbed, cab
ined and confined He dwelt upon the great politi-
cal advantages always enjoyed by the slaveholding
States; how they had ruled and shaped the policy
of the Government; how the principal ofiicers-the
preme Court, Secretaries, and Speakers of the
House--had, in a majority of instances, been cho-
sen from the South
Without concluding, Mr.. C. gave way to the
motion, and
The Senate adjourned.
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ing difficulties, and in manner consistent with
the nights and honor of all parties concerned, il
honestly desired, may be easily effected And
what day of triumph and rejoicing would that be
TO every patriot, To every who has ever sent ain
aspiration TO Heaven for human freedom, which
should witness the restoration between the North
and the South or that fraternal sympathy and kind
ness, respect and confidence which united our an
cestors in the glorious struggle for independence
IL would be sad and gloomy day only for dema
gogues, and fanatics, and the enemies of free gov
eminent.
The number who seek revolution or dissolution
per Sc, for the sake of dissolution, whether in the
North or the South, must be confined to fanatics.
Possibly there may be those who seek II for self
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO crafty a reckless and unhal-
lowed ambition, To such, if any, i would apply
the whitening invocation OF the poet:
tie there not some chosen curse,
Some hidden thunder in the stores Of Heaven,
Red with uncommon wrath, to blast the man
Who would owe his greatness TO his country ruin?'
Mr.. Chairman, if allowable, would say, in con-
clusion, that, personally, member of the COM
mittee can have more feeling, stronger desire
for the safety and continuance Of the Union, than
the humble individual who now addresses you.
The bones of my ancestors sleep beneath the sod
of New England, and l have Kindred blood in
almost every State north of the Potomac. More
than twenty years of the first part of my life were
spent in the far North in that State which, polit-
cally-ofcourse, in party politcs-has acquired and
well deserves the hattering cognomen Of The star
Htut "fotT 10 Ahu pdtrlotlC Stdte,
although differing widely from her views in regard
TO slavery, am strongly attached For
olives there man with soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
This is my own, my native land?'
claim, however, as my country, land not linn
tied by the conf fines of single State, but CO. extern
sive with this broad Union--the land of Washing
ton and Henry, of Laurcns and Marion, of Han
cock and Adams, well as that of Allen, and the
more obscure but romantic and daring Boone.
But sir, my regard for the State Of my birth is
not inconsistent with loyalty and devotion to that
of my adoption. For more than thirty years I
have been citizen of the brave, generous, and
patriotic State Of Kentucky, and have been treated
with all the kindness of native son. To Ken
lucky am bound not only by all the ties ofinterest,
and honor, and gratitude, but by every tie of feel,
ing and affection which can be entwined around
the human heart. And whatever may be her
course in regard to the present controversy, or in
future trials, will say, in the expressive language
of one of old-"Where thou goest will go, and
where thou liest will lie; thy people shall be my
people, and thy God my God"
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There is some mystery ms TO the origin of the
southern convention, and though sustained by some
wherever there has been expression of opinion
upon the subject by the people, so far as we have
been able 10 gather it, IL has been in opposition to
nessee, Of Mississippi and elsewhere, have held
meetings rcprobating the move, and, in this sec
ton Of country, we believe II would be an act of
supererogation on the part of General Houston "to
take the stump" against that which seems TO have
fallen dead from the hands which created H. We
wish to say in this place. and for all, that in
publishing anonymous communications we by no
means endorse the sentiments contained in them
but give them simply as they arc Gaiveston
(Teras) Journal.
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NAvAL.-The United States ship vincennes ar
rived at Rio dc Janeiro the 2Sth january, after
passage of sixty nine days from New York All
we'll
II is said that the United States frigate Brandy
wine will be homeward bound in few weeks,
though orders to that effect have not as yet been is
sued. il is probable that the Congress will relieve
the Brandywine but this is not positively decided.
A letter from Malta, of February IS, gave the
following the position of the vessels comprising
the Mediterranean squadron: M
At Naple.-Thc Independence frgate, bearing
the flag of Commodore Charles w. Morgan
At Constnntinople. The Mississippi steam frgatc,
Captain Long. p
At Genoa.--The Constitution frigate, Captain
Conoyer, and jamestown corvette, Captain s. Mer-
Ger. ".
At Messina Tho Cumberland. Cantain Iatimcr
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NASHVILLE WIRE SUSPENSION BRIDGE.-Wc are
pleased to learn that this superb structure will
probably be completed in the month of May next
The heavy anchorages and piers on both sides of
the river, and towers on the south side, are now
done. The entire superstructure, or body of the
bridge, will be finished in two or three weeks more
and the immense dirt-fll on the north bank, one
thousand three hundred feet long, one hundred
and ten wide at the base and forty feet high at the
anchorage, requires but three four weeks more
work The cables made at Wheeling will proba-
bly, be received here next week. We are told the
northern towers will be completed within this
month; and that after the cables are stretched
across, the work upon the superstructure and en-
bankment will go on simultaneously 70 completion.
We have taken some pains to ascertain the cost
and dimensions of this work, as such structures
are rare in the United States. The length of the
bridge is six hundred and fifty six feet, and the
whole length of the bridge and embankment one
thousand nine hundred and fifty six feet Width
of superstructure twenty eight feet; carriage way
twenty feet; two footways, each four feet. The
bridge will span the Cumberland opposite the
southeast corner of the public square Of city, at
an elevation Of one hundred and feet above low
water, over the main steamboat channel Base of
pier sixty by thirty feet, solid mason work; an
chorage sixty by ffty-six on the north side; solid
limestone cliff on the south side. There are To be
sixteen cables, each cable composed of two hum
dred strand Of No 10 wre each wire tested to bear
500 pounds. The whole work is calculated TO
bear weight OF 100000 pounds, 2,400 tons.
The cost OF this magnificent structure is estimated
at but $l000OO, though the Wheeling bridge, one
thousand and ten feet long, cost s 225, 900. Not
the least gratifying consideration connected with
this bridge, is the expedition, the skill, and the
economy with which the enterprizing builder, M
D. Field, esq, with his various labor saving con-
trivances, has pushed forward this very heavy
dertaking. We assured it will be one of the
most substantial bridges in America.
1Nashcius True Whig.
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RECOVERY OF A RuNAwAy SLAVE IN MEXICO
The BRENNAN (Texas) Lone Star has the follow.
ing paragraph
turned from trip TO Mexico, whittier he has been
in pursuit Of his negro boy, who, IL will be recol
lectcd away last spring for the purpose Of going
stolen. He changed his notion, however, and had
safely arrived in Mexico, near FL Paso. Here he
had taken. conditionally, Mexican wife, and was
in fair way to do we'll, when his master accident
ally heard of, and followed and captured him :
though not without little brush with his father in
law and others of his new relatives. Major Scott
and other officers at Fort Duncan extended 10 Mr.
Mcintyre, in the capture Of his property, every "a
cilitv Consistent with their duty as officers
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The FoRREsr DrvoRcE CAsr.--In the Pennsvl.
vana Senate on the 25th, the Forrest divorce csse
came up In order. motion was made TO POSTPONE
IT, Disagreed to--yeas Z, nays 49, Mr. Cunning
nam moved 70 reconsider the VOTE which motion has
the effect OF laying the bill over for the present
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MoSToonEny CovNry.-It will be seen, by refer
frstrate opportunity offered to those who wish 10.
purchase land In our county. The property offered
is generally land Of excellent quality, In good con-
made highly productive. Montgomery counfss
lands are easily improved, no matter how sterle
and worn out they may appear. We invite the
attention OF all who want land 10 our advertising
columns Rockville (lfd.) Journal.
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REAL Estate IN New Yonx-Real estate IN N.
city OF New York continues 10 advance in value
For several days past sale Of six hundred cornora
ton iots IN the eastern section of the city, and dis
has been going on. Some of these lots brongb,
upwards Of two thousand dollars each The nriees
obtained for property stated TO be nearly three
foid what they were twelvemonth since
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Letter or mir. Toombs 20 the Governor or
Georgia.
WAsuINaroN. 10. O. Marcel

WAsHINGToN, ID. c., March IL, 1850.
Sin have received, under cover of your favor
of the 25th ult, the resolutions passed by the late
General Assembly of the State of Georgia
The 9th resolution Of the series declares that il
will become the immediate and imperative duty
Of the people of this State (Georgia) to meet in
convention to take into consideration the mode
and measure of redress, upon the happening of
either of four contingencies:''
!. The passage of the Wilmot proviso by Con-
2. The abolition of slavery in the District of Co
lumbia.
8. The admission of California as State in its
present pretended organization.
4. The continued refusal of the non slaveholding
States to deliver up fugitive slaves, as provided by
the Constitution.
The happening of either the FIRST second or fourth
Of these contingencies would justify the proposed
measure, but, in my opinion, the happening of the
thirdcontngency would not warrantit. And deep
ly regret that just cause should be endangered BY
the assumption of such unwise and untenable po-
siton Congress has the express power to admit new
States. The admission Of California under that
power is purely and solely question of Congress
sional discretion, and would present neither Just
nor sufficient cause for State interpretation, or
revolutionary resistance Itwouid neither present
case ofthe usurpation ofpower not granted, the
abuse OF granted power. Icannot but believe that
its insertion was not based upon Just regard for
the public welfare, but that it prompted main
ly by that disposition to promote local party
schemes and objects which so eminently marked
and disgraGed the action Of majority Of the Cen
AZ representative of the people of Georgia,
shall exercise this constitutional discretion without
reference to the opinions Of the General Assembly
and shall vote for or against the admission of Cali
fornia, as In my judgment viii best promote the
public interest.
As citizen of the State, shall oppose the action
proposed by the Legislature, if California shall
be admitted against my vote.
am, very respectfully, your obedient servant.
r. TOOMBS.
To His Excellency GEO. W. Towss. Governor of
Georgia.
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The House then resolved itself into Commiec
Of the whole on the state Of the Union, (Mr. Bon
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Mr.. CHASE said no person in the Senate, so far
be aware, was disposed TO interfere with
slavery in the State but, wherever they have con-
stitutions power they desire TO exercise that power
~ in every other case, and he knew nothing on
which the power should be exercised with equal
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safely lodged in fire.proof building. These ar'
advantages which will be chesply bought By tn
expenditure Of the sum necessary to complete thost
wings.
| INTRODUCTION OF WATER INTO THE CITY.
Inc vast engagements OF our territorial Limit,
ana the rapid growth of the country, In wealth
and population, have been attended with q cor
responding increase Of the public business and Of
the number OF persons employed TO perform il. "A
large proportion OF the population OF the city Of
Washington Is directly or indirectly connected
with the affairs OF government. The representa-
ves of the people and the States from all sections
of the Union annually assemble here to perform
grester part Of each alternate year. Msny Of
them come from salubrious regions where the dI-
seases incident 10 more Southern climates are ha-
known. IL would seem, then, 10 be duty of the
govern nient or the most imperative character TO
sdopt all necessary precautions TO guard against
every thir q which tends TO endanger the health OF
these servants OF the people and then families.
To accomplish this purpose, and at the same
time contribute the comfort Of the whole popu
lation and to afford etfecual safeguard 10 all the
public Offices against fire, ! respectfully recon-
mend the Introduction into the national metropolis
OF copous supply of pure water, to be thrown, IA
The hrst place, into reservoir on some elevated
The public buildings and densely populated parts of
the city
The improve ment of the public grounds, by en-
closing and planting them with trees aud shrub
berry, and providing promenades aud fountains, i,a
subject of kindred character, tending 10 the same
results, and only second in importance to the sup
ply of water. | therefore recommend il also %
your favorable consideration.
have the honor TO be, sir, very respectfully, your
obedient servant,
ALEX II. STUART, Secretary.
To the President OF THE UNITED STATES.
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sroe,. ever sss estimates, .n,'ss'o si
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The whele number of persons pensioned under
the act OF March Is, 1913, lie 20. 1876.
Ofthese there nov remain the rolls but 523
Under the act OF 18th May, 1928, there were
added TO the list OF vouronary pensioners ,l52
Of these there now remain but l62
Under the aet Of 7th June, 1892, there were add
ed TO the rolls of revolutionary pensioners 81, 7S3
At this tine there remain Of these on the rolls
5,2i7.
And of this last number there were but 2. 40S who
have applied for their pensions during the first half
of the pr, sent calendar year.
WIDOWS OF REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS AND OTHERS
Under the act Of July A, 1886, pensioning certain
widows and orphans therein described, the number
who have been pensioned, Is 1854
OF these there remain on the rolls bat ! ,llS.
Under the oct of 7th July, 1888, giving pensions
10 the widows OF revolutionary officers aud soldiers
who were married prior 10 17yl, the number OF per-
sons who have been pensoned, is III OO2
During the first two quarters OF this year, pay
ment has been made under this law TO Dol.
The act of 1888 was limited originally TO five
years. but AZ extended for one year by the act Of
tended for four years longer; aud hoaIy on the I'd
February. 1873, the benefits ~ the law we're con-
tinued during widOwhood. There are now on the
rolls under the last mentioned act 1876
Onthe 10Th April, 1913 pensions were given from
the 4th March, ISiS, during widow hood, TO widows
Of officers, soldiers, sesmen, and marines, who
we're married prior TO January, 1900. Under this
Law the number pensioned 10 bc6.
| II win thus be seen that the benehciaries under
the laws designed 10 provide for the soldiers Of the
| revolution, and the widows OF those who were
| dead, are rapidly passing away.
But, on the other hand, the number OF pensioners
under tine acts for the relief Of invalids and the
| widows Of those who died in the service OF the
United states, has been considerably augmented
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Total,
Recdpit,dation,
Old Pledges Unrsdesmed.

II has been thought best to publish the sol~
lowing list of Pledges mnde to the Western
Anti-Slavcry Society, at the Anniversaries Of
lS4S and ls49, and which, accerling 10 tho
Trcasurcr's books, have not been ros,semed. 1t
is possible, however, that tsW Of the~ Auvo
been paid WithOm being dischargcd on The books
Ono object in publishing the list is to afford OPP
portunity for the correction of such mistakes,
1t is hoped that those who are still indebted to
tho Society will pay up all arcarages, so far as
they may be able to do SO, and that as speedily
as possible, .tI- 81 sf.ar,f ssrI
ISAAC TRESCOTT, Treas, ", A. S. Soc.
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beams Of the Sun of Righteousness will II
lau,e our pathway we slialI go on from
cohquering to conquer, nulA the last ie,ter
shall be broken, the last londmau be cman-
cipa,ed, and the whole universe become vo-
cal with the shouts of redeemed and olson
thraIletl millionsl
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Pledges and Payments.

Fire Dollar Pledges Unpaid.
The following persons, at the recent Ami
versary, agreed to pay into the Treasury of tho
Western A. s. Society, within ono year the sum
Of Five Dollars each .
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TIE ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE.

Ted execution Of any law or consiitution sane
tioning the rocapture Of fugitive slaves, will
rest upon each and oyery voter in the Anne
rican Union. e