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An oak has fallen mighty soul
Has from our Councils aed
On who The empty plaos IA -
OF that gestminded deadi
Weep for him, all 70 sunny South
Good cause you have, ween;
An, me I! the mighty void we feel
Win keep his memory green.
Oh Of hear, and strong Of mind
oh generous and sincere
They than kindred grief should feel
Who weep around thy bier
For the and the dearest
IT'S the common lot 20 mourn;
But who for the battles brunt
Shall bear, thou hast bornei
Ay, have many great
Many hold right dear
But who shall stand within the bressh
With thy Mhuriel speari
hut though thy sun Of glory sets,
II has not sunk In gloom
But then shalt from the dead,
And guide US from The tomb.
Sound through the South the dirge like wall,
Nor voice Of mirh be heard;
For Mighty Man has gone rest,
Nations heart is stirred!
April ], 1850.
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HON. JOHN Q. CALHOUN,
Ssaafor II s Unfsd States from tks State Of So1h carosa
The Committee Of Arrangements. pa-beareTss and
mourners, viii attend Mr.. Hills, capitol HIM. the late
Residence OF The deceased II O'Clock, on the %
|day OF April le60 which time the corpse viii be reno
we'd charge OF the Committee Of Arrangements, attended
10y the the Senate, tothe Senate Cham
her, where Divine Service will be performed.
AT twelve O'clock m. the funeral will move from the
SENATE Chamber 70 the place Of ntermen Ia the following
|orderi
The Chaplans Of both Houses of Congress
Physicians who attended the deceased.
coMMIrTgE ARRASGEMENTs
Mr.. Mason, Mr.. Dodge, Of Wisconsin,
Mr. p pss. Mississippi M NJ, e Dickinson
Mr.. Mangurn. Mr. Cass,
Mr.. Clay, Mr.. King,
Mr.. Webster, Mr.. Berrien
The family and friends Of the deceased.
The Senator and Representatives from the State of South
Carolina, as mourners.
The Of the Senate Of the United States
The Of the United States, preceded by the Vice
President Of the United States and their Secretary
The Sergeant Arms of the House of Representatives
The House of Representatives preceded by their Speaker
and Clerk
The President of the United States.
The Heads Of Departments
The Chief Justice and Associate Justices Of the Supreme
Court Of the United States, and It's officers
The Diplomatic Corps.
Judges Of the United States
Officers Of the Executive Departments.
Officers Of the Amy and Navy
The Mayor of Washington.
Citizens and Strangers.
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sr. LOUIS TinEs.-Ths Is the title OF democrats
paper, the early advent OF which noticed few days
since IL is 10 be published daily, iweeky, and weekly
and the first number will be issued the Sd Of next
month. The editor Judge Walker is favorabIy and ex-
ensively known Of the editors, for years past
of the New Orleans Delta His partner Mr. Mcfarland,
has been connected with several papers, and both have the
requisite experience for the Of daily
paper-a thing not always TO be found among those who
engsge in such enterprises. Though differing in political
views shall be pleased to interchange editorial courte-
sies with these gentlemen, and shall be pleased hear
their entire success in busness.Sf Louis Rsp~bcas
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MONDAY. April 1, 1885,
Pursuant to adjournment the court met this morning
at the Capitol
Present, the Hon Roger B. fancy, Chief Justice; John
Mclean, James M Wayne, John Catron, Samuel Mel
son, and Levi Woodbury., associate justices.
Upon the opening Of the court the chief justice said
that the court had learned with much sorrow that Mr.
Calhoun died yesterday morning and from his long pub
c services and the high stations he had filled under the
government the court deemed proper. as mark Of re-
spec for his memory adjourn today without the
action OF any business.
The court, therefore. adjourned until II o'clock to-
morrow.
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We understand the Secretary OF War. the Hon. George
w. Crawford has $4,000 thereabouts the proceed.
of the Galphn claim. deposited in one Of the banks Of
this city. Ii our information is not correct, will be
happy to make il So the authority Of either OF the
|ogans Of the administration, who promptly to
The relief of Mr. Ewing when he charged with al
lowing the claim
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CnIroRsIA-The Rev. Walter Cotton thus writes 10
member OF Congress:


WASHINGTON. Feb. IA, 1850
DEAR am in the receipt OF your letter. of this
date proposing certain inquiries reference 70 California
and my residence there s.
have lived in California nearly three ycars The
lands capable Of cultivation lie mainly between the sscrs-
mcnto and San Joaquin rivers and the seaboard The
valley Of the San Joaquin and the greater portion OF the
mining district 10 covered BY light, sandy SOIL that can
be made productive. The strip Of land the sea-
board IL broken by continuous range OF hills which run
nearly parallel with the coast for several hundred miles
The physical features Of California, and the entire absence
|of rain for moro than six months OF the year. will
Its becoming important agricultural county Unless
Of extensive Irrigation should be resorted doubt
is agricultural yield viii be greater than thar OF the State
OF Massachusetts. 49,
The wealth Of California lies in her mines.
Very respectfully, dear sir, your obedient servant,
WALTER COTTON.
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From the wsynesburg Messenger. March .
Letter from Hon. j. Buchanan.

From the wsynesburg Messenger. March o.
Letter from Hon. y. buchanan.
We received private letter short time since from the
Hon. James Buchanan, from which we have taken the
liberty Of making the following extracts which will
speak for themselves:
wHKArIasD. NEAR LAscAsrER,
March II, 1850
Mr. have received your kind letter of the 9Th
instant and assure you that feel peculiar desire
visit ever-fahu democratic county Of Greene. When
lin the West last fall had determined of
winter In New Oreans and my home pay you
visit This purpose defeated by the alarming aspect
which the slavery question had assumed, and my
|quent desire remain al home where might be useful
Al what particular time may be with you. II is impossible
for say presents but you may rest assured that
shall embrace the frst opportunity Of paying visit which
II anticipate with no ordinary pleasure
have passed month in Washington this winter and
tho Union, which distance could justly
preciate. Had the Wiimot Provso become law, had
abolished In the District OF Columbia, nothing
short Of special nteposiiion OF Divine Providence could
States OF the Union. am lar from saying
that either or both Of these would have justified
madness by ng-contnued assaults Of northern fanatics
aboltionists They feel that their personal
y danger; and In portions OF the South many poor
woman retres 70 rsss At under en-
pg Should this state fittings connue the southern peo
ole will begin seriously calculate the value OF the
Union The danger yet far rom having altogether passed
away but been happily avered for the present
by the House Of refusing
slider the Wmot Povso resolutions OF Instruction. fol.
lowed was, by the vote In the House Of Representa-
ves al Washington, laying the subject the table From
present Appearances entertain good hopes that all
and dangerous questions arising OF slavery
which atae the country, may be settled before the
termination Of the present session Of Congress.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
W. T. II PAuLKY.
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Resolutions OF Respect for the Memory OF John
JoHs CALHous forty years. devotion the service Of his
country has departed this life.
He died sunday morning the 3s Of March, at his lodgings
IN his city, In the people, whom no has spent
large portion Of Boards Of Aldermen and Common
Counc desiring express their high admiration Of the pure and
this eminent citizen, and their deep sense Of
the loss country sustained in the death Of who has
Hong 80 ably faithfully served his country therefore,
the Board Of aldermen and Board Of Conson Coa
Of Wasngton, That they deeply impressed with
sorrow Of CALHOUN whose life has
been patriotic service Of his country and the
purity whose character challenge the admiration
ALL especially people Of this city whom large
portion life and In whose hearts his memory viii
ever be cherished countryh brightest ornaments
Resolved That will body, the funeral
o the deceased members thereof will further token
s usual badge Of the let arm for thirty
|days.
Resoipd oces Of corporation be closed the day
OF the funeral.
Boards tender the famhy the deceased
sympathy the Of this sad
Mayor be- and he hereby respectfully requested %
communicate family copy Of these resolutions
Resolved, That the Boards do adjourn
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


BAIrrxoHK, April l-6. p. m.
Clos Of Dr. Wsbsfa's Tsiai-7x< Vudei a.d S..ts.es -
Hosors fAs Memory Of Mr.. caihou. Ayvivsd
Eo~ stsamU. SfsamsAn SAsqsshan~ah, - 1As Mar
ksts, &C.
The ria Of Dr. Webster has length brought 70
|cose verdict Of "gsiy of ss~dsr in the frsf degree"
having been rendered by The jury ON Saturday night alter
absence three hours have never known 80 intense
feeling TO pevade city evident throughout the
day yesterday after ts for whilst all agreed
the guilt Of the prisoner most evident but lew an
|tcpaed that the jury would consider the testimony sum
cient convict him, the general opinion being that they
would be unable agree. This excitement has been in
this morning by tsegaphc announcement that the
prisoner has been brought into and sentenced b
hsng by The neck sata ne u dead such time - the gov
ernor may appoint The chief justice In delivering the
sentence approved of the verdict just and rghieous
and urged the prisoner the brief period allotted him
making peace with his offended God The 10 the
conhouse 10 represented have been Of the heart
rendng character in view Of his large and interesting fam
lily, perhaps than for the sake OF unfortunate
himself An effort will, Of course, be made either for
prieve pardon but Governor Briggs during the past
has emphacaly taken the ground that governor
Of State has right pardon convict any way
overthrow the verdict Of jury unless testimony should
be forthcoming that might In his opinion, had Il been
before The jury have caused them 70 have rendered
different verdict
The announcement OF the decease Of Mr. Calhoun has
cast gloom the city, and arrangements will doubtless
DO made this afternoon, by cy council for doing honor
10 memory Of whom the nation delighted % honor
.whilst living.
The brig Commodore, which arrived here on Saturday
'svenng from the Canary islands, brought as part Of her
cargo eleven camels there originally twelve, but
lone died the passage. These animals were brought ~
agent for the purpose. for Mess Crane Coz
Missouri who design to take them 70 the Far West and
Jest whether they can be raised and acclmased iehey
lean be- they will prove invaluable for carrying mechan-
disc &c. the prairie and desert plains In our
western territory.
Messrs Wells Miller launched from their foundry To-
day an iron ninety feet long, intended for Caior
Inia Her machinery nearly ready 70 be put on board o.
her
son OF Mr. Booth the agedian, is shortly % make his
debut in this city, at the Holiday street theatre IN uagedy
He is said 10 evince great talent
The steamship Susquehannah Is again announced %
'bo launched o'clock this afternoon from the Phlado
pha navy yard provided another accident dnes not cause
"a second postponement
THE xAnxErs-In the Baltimore market this morning
there were no sales Of Howard four sales Of 100
bills City Mills at 81 62A Sales Of good 70 prime red
wheat at 100 IO4 cents very strictly prime zm-
brought Sales Of white corn at - %
cents and yellow al 50 81 cents oas SO So cents
Nothing in whiskey
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Another Claim.
We fnd the following paragraph, under the telegraph
head, in the Naw York Herald Of Saturday last:
-Four special telegraphic Jurisprudence

WASHINGTON, March 49, 1850.
II is reported this evening that Mr. Ewing the Home
Secretary has allowed old claim, amounting to one
hundred and eight thousand dollars, which had been
fused by the preceding administration have yet heard
what the Of the claim is but the affair is talked Of
good deal here.
We would respectfully inquire Of the National Iate
gencer, which promptly repealed Mr. Ewings
lion with the Gaphin claim, if the facts stated in the pre-
ceding extract true' Andf did any membero thu
cabinet act as agent counsel for the CLAIMANT Or il
ANY one Of them to derive any benefit pecuniary from
1.-THE allowance Of the claim And did the Attorney Gene
a give an opinion in favor Of its payment The pecu
liar circumstances OF the Gaphin claim make these in
|quiries pertinent and proper.
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are shrouded in mourning. out of respect to Mr. Cal
houn.
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the Baltimore Parior journal.

In copying time since, from the Baltimore Paror
Journal notice Of Gen. Casss late lecture in that city,
we spoke OF that paper as OF swing afnities in poll
tics" We now learn from that journal that we did il
injustice, but not intentionally. for which very
happy TO make the amends honorable; which we do by
copying from il the following:
We certainly feel ourselves compImened the prefer
ence thus given 10 the other the
lecture but demur TO the position In which the
Union places u.s. in connexon with politics Speaking OF
the "Parlor Journal IL Says "a paper, believe. Of
wing afinities la politics." What line have writ
ten. what article have copied, having the
hottest bearing upon party politics Not Our paper
has no ainiss kind We profess publish jour
nal OF literature and general news-enrely pendent in
ligion and politics. To this neutrality have most
gdy adhered and beg say the Union that lis sr
Gle is calculated niure us-not with such
subscribers, but such as might otherwise be.
II the Union had stated what IL believed be the pot
ainites OF the editors Of the Parlor Journal the
would have been different because their private political
opinions naugh do with their paper read
Bat the phfascoogy Of the foregoing certainly
authorizes the inference, least the part Of those
do see the Paor Journal that has preferences In
political affairs and occasionally manesis thema thing
which altogether dsclsim.
We are happy to add that the Parlor Journal we'll
conducted literary and miscellaneous paper we'll adapted
for family reading.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-02

MANUAL OF Light Infantry Duties by Lieut. Adj
lU John snno, 9th regiment London, le4o.
Tho Three Arms, Divisional Tactics translated from Decker
Major lingo Jones, Prince Alber's hassars VOL, 1912
Rules for The Practical Operations Of Siege by Major General
Paisley; ] vol.
Colonel Humfey on Tho Foacson Of the Rhine
Frontier 1 vol.
James, Military Dictionary q vols.
The Law (cs relating oce Of Army by Prendergss
Ii vol, l5f9.
eb6 the Attack Of oupo, I'd edition, Jess Defence
Major General G. J. Napier Military Law +; 1 vol.
Simmons ou'ffeavy Ordnance vol.
Naval and Military Technical
|sh Language; hy Captain Burn, royal artillery; vol
1879 " 7 = - ~ - - $50
The Duties q Judge Advocate BY Captain Hughes o regiment
royal staff corps ~ vol. = "
nance IA vol. 10y - " =
Light Troops Service by Lieut. Col Leslie eoh rides vol
siegcs In Spain; by MAJ Gen. Jones . vols
Imported from London, ON the various branches
a science ana service also few French
Apa FRANCK TAYLOR
NEW books Dust Received.-woman IN America, By
MnnsSs mcinosh, uuhor Of Charms Counter Charms
Diary o. MUSICIAN IN California; being the results Of actual
INCLUDING Notes Of The Journey Land Water BY James
Choir q foesss pour les isune md A. coun
Apa Bookssnsn, near Oh street,
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Photographed for the Baltimore cippsrI
Pxof. Webster Pound Guilty on Murder the p1xs
Degree.

BosroN, March 80.
The most intense excitement prevailed at the court this
morning. to hear the of Prof Webster and
the crowd immense The prisoner when brought In
Hooked unusually detected Mr. Clifford, the Attorney Gen.
eral after the met and proceeded make
powerful and convincing legal efforts that was proba
bly, made the bar Of this city and told with terrible
aud startling effect against the prisoner Every thread
1.-THE evidence together that il formed close
and connecting link leaving hope OF acquita and
Ito render his chances still unavoTabe, Mrs. Rhoads
THE lady who testified that she Dr. Parkman at 1--WE
O'clock letter the court reractng what she had
said alleging that she confident that she
taken Some of the other Witnesses who testified that they
aiso him after o'clock, reflection admitted that
they believed now they mistaken.
Mr.. Clifford closed his speech between six and
O'Clock.
Prof Webster then obtained leave from the
dress the jury his Defence which he did for about
quarter OF hour, when the chief justice made able
about hours returned. The prisoner amidst the
painful anxiety and intense suspense Of the crowded
ROOM directed TO stand up hear the verdict Of the
Hurry, when the oreman in low and fremulous voice,
|pied the usual question ofthe Clerks NE fnd
DR. John w Wsbsfr charged IN the iwdictmewt Nth kill
i~g Dr. George Parkman. guilty Of murder in the first d.
Immediately its announcement the prisoner tainted
land back his scat, with his hands his face
but In few revived, and exclaimed to the Off
|cers sWhy don't you take away Don't keep here
|to be gazed by the crowd" He Immediately
moved prison. and every adopted prevent
him from injuriDg himself or putting an end to his
istencc.
The scene was truly heartrendng, and many present
freely shed To his family and friends il created the
|dee pest anguish. II after II o'clock night whom the
'court adjourned.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, April l, 1850.
Of Hon. John Calhoun and by
order Of President marx Of for his memory
Treasury Department placed mourning
business win be suspended during this day and tomorrow.
w. M MEREDITH,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
Registers Once, April ], 1850.
= psr records q shis once al4e d
Amount 1sc o1ssss ~ ing q ss $500
osn, s oas.ssadrs q o M ..ae = s $4,000 90
74l,sss 81
Deduct cancelled notes hands Of accounting ON
Gers. of which S250 under prior 10 I'D July
sss, n, o Ind 1s w. y ,s ~ .u o' sso 90
S740s1 81
Ana M. NoURsE, Acting Regsssr.
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Mr. Henry Shultz, one OF the plaintiffs in the great
southern bridge case, has proved himself TO have been
OF the most useful men In that part OF the Union.
By his enterprise structures great public advantage and
value than quarter Of century ago erected.
the facilities OF internal communication increased and the
public authorities OF South Carolina and Georgia ies
fed their respect and confidence towards him in man
the most signal and complimentary We take pleas
in transferring to this paper editorial article from
the Georgia Jsersonsn, in regard to this public spirited
gentleman
From the Georgia Jefenonisn Of Feb "a, 1850.
HrvaY SHuLrz TIE Bxsx, We've copy the annexed arti-
Gle os the Savannah hepubcan ofcourse with much
and best fiscal institutions Of the State is In danger Of
novencyl and that Lils connne 20 be worth their face
ton and while rejoice that the fiscal OF the
State will not be interrupted BY the decision Of the supreme
Court altogether shut up bowels Of sympa
thy ior Henry Sauz We have known him long, and have
ever known him honest and honorable man. He has
done much for Georgia and particularly those
about Aaeus-shoad feel grateful Tor his Thar
he ha. been wronged somewhere. we have no doubt; ;
where That wrong h we know 100 little Of hs affairs 20 say
or 10 Judge. We do that wrong upon the bank nor
do we hx anywhere else, bat do not believe Henry
ohuiiz would pursue nterminabIe lawsuit unless he
was iu That others held what he was in equity
@ fully confirm me correctness Of impression
ne nc cos e ss ss w has sssa had ss
ssss Isss from Major rone the rre.den, bank
opinion .so q ss; o. ten days. reckoning rom
sa-ass asf aossA Get s.si.s% sr ARE.
v. nsmssed bessre II this decision /. In favor o. N. s,. m
natter ended ossvsr u i against the bank, bs re-
S On me aosxe y me- c 4, eoa o. ssora n new Trial
doab that ual would be what has already been
We deem il proper to state that The late criticisms upon
the Report Of the Commissioner Of Patents were written
BY highly respectable wing gentleman Of very superior
scientific aainmens, one OF whose friends desired the
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-02

z-An adjourred meeting the Omcers OF the War
quarters Major Camp, directly Opposite
Hotel Pennsylvania avenue, evening Wed
nesday, ID Of April, 1t O'Clock q. D. TODD,
J. @. CAsr, Secretary. Chairman
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rELEoRAPHIC REPORrs FOR THE UNION.
CondLio. Of tie Norther~ Maykst.

Nrw Yoxx Apr l-2 D. Stocks NIL up to-day.
n reouessales of Penney IS at advance Of
n The markets generally dull and prices unchanged
in all descriptions Of produce limited Soon
|frm and prices tending upward
Fire at Detroit.
DETROIT March ga fire broke out at o'clock this
mornng at the corner Of Jefferson and GriswoId
sree Which destroyed considerable amount OF property
me losers are Rowe u Co.; B. Marsh, jeweller; RANKIN
shoedeaIcr; Dr. Mott druggist Bank, clohier; Bates "
Hutchinson, tailors Collins, teating house)
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no sunthsonian REID, Of the UNI
vsy Of Pennsylvania, win deliver Of three lectures
k6IIows;
Monday, April 1, wednesday, April On the Origin and
|Crowth Of the Union, during the Colonial Period"
Friday, April s. On the English Language
Lectures 70 commence precisely At O'Clock p m,
Mar 29-tAp5
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z-The request several Protestant
en iaymen different denominations residing In ne Die
Of columbia, the Rev VIM Piummer D. Of Baltimore
Of lectures the points Of difference be-
tween Prosesants Romans Presbyterian Church.
Ak street, Tuesday evening I'd Of Ap) O'Clock
given hereafter.
! The public respectfully invited attend.
Mar 5l--3d N1a
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Per steamship Pamstto ffom GaIveson-IIr Flint and
9Gy Mr. smith ghd ard servant, NIrs Hugely and two
ant, Young and lady, Mrs Wetze Mrs Anderson
two children agl ant Judge Shelley, lady and three chill
Hugely, Reddrlk, Meditation, Tete Raglan Mir Hahan
WalmeGk, NJ A Moore, Duty, Il Ward, l. fum, Cabine
gers, Thornton, Dermap Borden, Bunipus aud son Nor
mant, Pierce, Shankand Ledbettor Mayors and son
Slaughter, Thampson, Mayied, Nettes, Stebbens Stan
wood and son, DR. Allen, Capt HHrberOn Deddrick Pea
cock, Ferguson, and thirteen deck.
Per ship Saxon, from LveTpoOl-26O in Storage.
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WANTED-Situa.ion wanted by an active and
w intelligent young man, aged about 3d. as Porter or
Salesman. EV Good city reference given. Address box
142 d. MA lw
EATANTED-An Anchor with Wooden Stock,
w weighing 1900 10 1000 pounds. Apply Immediately to
nl3 L. J. HART Il co. 10 Tchoupitoulas st.
NNANTED--An A ! BARK of the capacity OF
w about 5000 barrels, to load fol California Git
half the cargo being now ready to 20 board ssIfi1
Apply to VIM. J. DEWEY, aO7sSSz
nl5 lwis IS Gravier street.
MEXICAN ESWANTED-The
VI highest price paid for Mexican Discharges all times,
No % Nachez up stairs in Banks Arcade
passage, on Natchez street. no