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Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

The GROWTH or THE WEsr.--The ST..
Louis Union states that the population
of that city is now about 10000. But a
few years have elapsed since it was but
a village. Cincinnati is now large city.
rivsllng perhaps, the third rate cities of
Europe; Louisville is not far behind it;
and Memphis and other places along the
great rivers of the West are springing up
as if by magic. The country is being
ra pidly opened and settled by enterpri-
sing and industrious citizens. and none
car calculate the increase in population
and Improvement which half century
more may produce. No country on the
face of the globe presents, at this mo-
ment, a spectacle SO grand. SO cheering
to the prospect of humanity. By the set.
Element OF the late agitating questions in
Congress, vast and fertile region is
opened to our occupation, the extent of
whose resources no one can now calcu.
late.
With so much to be thankful for
with such cheering prospects for the
fntures shall we still, angratefully, forbode
evil, and thus run the risk, in The midst
of every thing calculated to animate US,
of bringing evil upon US. The storm
which threatened US has passed over, and
though its distant rumblings may still be
heard in the angry denunciations of the
disappointed. who would "ra:her reign
in hell than serve in heaven" we see
nothing ahead to mar the freeman's hope.
Aspiring dema gogues may be unfaithful
to the people,; but the people have no.
thing to fear whilst they are true to them
selves and the Constitution.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

The B1LLs.-Although the Oltras.
North and South, still express great IN
dignation at the passage Of the several
Bills which have so long occupied the
attention of Congress, the people are
every day giving stronger demo'1stratIons
of their approval. and rebuking' alike
in tones not to be pistaken' the rash
s,na,;ce ~ the one section. and the fiery
botsnurs of the other. The Wings in
New York bailed the news of the passage
of rho R;ils with a salute of one hundred
yuns The Democrats of the same city
had general rejoicing at Tammany Hall
when it was known they had passed.
Blu. still the Tribune, Wing, and the
Evening Post, Democrat. are bitter IN
:heir denunciations, and seem to think
that mourning and sackcloth would be
far more appropriate than these erthus'as'
tic exhibitions of satisfaction and Joy.
But as in our Government the people
have the power, they are disposed to use
it, and not yield up their liberties because
the Tribune, the Evening Post, and few
such other rabid and disorganizing papers
say they are endangered, and that the
massage of these Bills must dissolve the
Union.
This Union is dear to the great body OF
the people, and they will watch over it
with Jealous eye. Fanaticism and un-
hallowed ambition may do their worst.
These act in a circumscribed sphere.
The bNndly deluded and selfshly aspiring
are but few, and must ever fall, together
with their unholy plans, beneath the up
raised power of The people.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

A public meeting of the citizens Of
Camden was held few days since for
the purpose Of investigating the. conduct
of MIR. Charles Leadbetter, teacher
in that place, for Improperly tampering
with the slave population. 1t was charg-
ed that Mr.. Leadbetter had been inditlng
sentimental sonnets to some of the Iat6ty
Dinahs of that place, and when called
before the bar of public opinion to ans
wer the charge, the p1silamthropic poet
very graciously acknowledged the soit
Impeachment, but pleaded in mitigation
that he intended no harm. His excuse
was deemed frivolous and the meeting
adopted resolution to the effect-that
they deemed it expedient-that the said
Charles Leadbetter should make himself
scarce in the space of ten days.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

The CASE OF HINToN--The Mail Robber.--
The Commissioner after listening patiently to all
the evidence, ordered Hinton to be held to bail to
appear at Court and answer to the chafgs, in the
sum of $4,000. Failing to give the bail. he was
committed to the custody Of the Marshal who
takes him to Jail at Columbus. The evidence
came out strong against the accused, and no ar.
gument was made in his behalf BY his counsel
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

The National inteiIigencer mentions
the singular fact that George Washing
ton Parke Gusts. Esq. of Arlington, has
just paid his respects to Mr. Fillmore, the
thirteenth President of the United States,
and that he had shaken hands with eve.
ry man who had worn that honor. Per.
haps there is no other man in the United
States can say the same,
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

DEcL1NEs.-The Hon. r. w. johnson
in an address to the people Of Arkansas
published in the last Banner, declines to
become again candidate for Represen-
tative in Congress. Some of the aspirants
for his place no doubt view this determl-
nation of Colonel johnson to quit the
track, as sslf-sacri6cing and highly pat
riotic, while others, have the temerity to
think, that so far as his reelection was
concerned, the "groz'es acere sour.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

New COLLEGIATE SYsrEM.-Brown
University, in Rhode Island, is about TO
commence new system of education.
the principal feature of which is to leave
the, student entirely free in the choice of
the studies he will pursue, whether they
be the classics or any other part or parts
of regular collegiate course. President
Wayland explained the motives which
had induced the experiment, and forcibly
advocated the proposed plan as tending
to the more perfect mastery BY the pupil
of the branches of learning to which he
NAV devote himself.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

New ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN JENNY
LIND AND BARNUM.-Last night the par
ticulars of new contract were ratified
by Mr. Barnum and NJ ollie. Lind BY
this agreement, which supersedes all
former contracts, the sum of 5 900 per
night, for one hundred and fifty nights,
will be secured 10 M'dlle Lind, in addi-
tion to which the nett proceeds Of every
night will be divided equally between
the parties. On the other hand, as an
equivalent fer this liberal offer on the
part of MIR. Barnum. M'dle. Lind has
agreed to sing during her engagement in
any part of Europe or America. 1t is
probable that she will visit London during
the Great Industrial Exhibition in 1851.
She also binds herself to give Concerts
i'll this city until the price of tickets shall
be brought down to the minimum rate Of
So. SO that the fairest opportunity Of hear
ing shall he afforded to the public. Under
the circumstances this is most liberal
arrangement. and we doubt not will be
considered so by the public at large.
Nei0 York Tribune.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

CAzENovIA CoNvENTIoN.-The num-
ber in attendance upon the Cazenovia
gathering have been estimated at about
1000; but the Wing, published in that
village, lets the gas out Of this estimate.
1t says:
A two-horse coach brough: the. entire
500 from the railroad station to this viii
lage, and was not quite full at that. Of
the 1000 persons in attendance on the
convention at its opening, 1,750 were in
"buckram. and a majority of the bal
ance, which included 60 or 10 colored
persons, were in peticoats, pantaloons
and short jackets. These exaggerations
were doubtless tricks to make the tele-
graphic sketches of their proceedings sell.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

DR.. Francis Parkman, says the Boston Times,
sent a reply to the letter addressed 10 him by the
late Prof. Webster few days before his DEATH
1t is added, that the response was not what under
the circumstances, it should have been-express.
ing doubts Of the truth Of Prof. WIS. confession.
and exhibiting a spirit of unforg veness, which
very sorely embttered the last hours of the upfor
tunats prisoner A different letter was prepared
by Dr. Putnam, but it was suppressed.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09
Majo Noah of the New York Sunday

Major Noah OF the New York Sunday
Times gives the following in regard to
the Syracuse Convention:
Mr.. John Van Buren and the free-soil-
ers carried the day, and were admitted
into the Democratic Convention at Syra-
cnse. The hnnkers have been compelled
TO submit. This is the result of union
with corrupt rescusants for the purpose
of acquiring political asscendency lost
by the apostacy of those very men. MIR.
John Van Buren,, smuggled in as men,
Der from the Fifteenth Ward of this city,
walks proudly into that convention as
leader. He says. in effect, 10 that body
Here I am with my free.soil abolition
party We have no regret for the past
nor promises for the future. We broke
down the nomination of the Baltimore
Convention, and placed the hole power
in the hands of the Wings. We did SO
to prove that we had the ability to defeat
the nominations, of which we did not
approve, and we make NO pretentions to
political fidelity hereafter. The settle.
ment of the territorial questions by Con-
gress leaves US 70 room for the present
to agitate or carry out free-soil doctrines,
but we still adhere TO them. You cannot
get on without US, and we do not intend
to unite with you unless, our parry rs re-
cognised in proper distribution Of the
nominations for office" And this is the
party, and this is the leader that the hon.
est bunker Democracy have agreed to
unite with. En- principle it is aDor1iTla-
BILE; in policy it is ruinons. 1t destroys
sl hopes Of the party ever again nonina-
ting Cass and Butler-names strong in
the confidence of the Democracy-an
the nomination of 1852 will first have to
be placed under the supervision, and OBJ
tain the consent Of the Van Buren dynas-
ty. We can only say that such cor
rupt union offers premium hereafter fos
apostacy. The power to put down is
more potent th"n that of building up; and
hereafter any squad, any faction or divis-
ion of the Democratic party, may unflsrl
the flag of opposi. on TO the nominations,
and say to that old aud honest party:
You cannot succeed without US. What
WIFI you give for our support!
The consumatfon of this unnatural
union is as bad as its commenceme Mt
John Van Buren,, who had no right TO
seat In that Convention, was adHltted.-
A proposition to place Marcy q, the head
of the executive committee, opposed by
Mr. John Van Buren,, was Withdrawn,
and Cambreleng, the leader of the old
body guard of Van Buren, and the prin-
cipal agent in defeating Cass aud Butler,
was appointed Oh that Committee. The
nominations are streak of fat and
streak of Fean-here a bunker and there
free-soiIer The resolutions are milk
and water, containing not word in favor
of the upright, honorable, and patriotic
course of Senator Dickinson. His friends
let him drop like lump Of sugar in tea
cup. Tire reIus are again in the hands
Of Van Buren,, but we are much mista-
ken if such unprincipled means can be
or ought to be successful.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

The length of the counters for the dis.
play of the articles at the Worlds Fair
in London will be about seven miles.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09
CAN DID At e s,

FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
1JWe are authorized to announce j. .. IL.
RAyNEy as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney,
for the Sixth Judicial District.
EWe are authorized to announce Capt. WIN.
A. Lacy, of Union county, as a candidate ior
Prosecuting Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit
1--WE are authorized to announce Gen. GRAN
OLSON d RoysroN as a candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney in the Sixth Judicial District
FWe are authorized to announce T. Il.
W,oprN. or Camden, us q candidate for Prose-
cutting Attorney for the Sixth Judicial t'fsu't Of
Arkansas.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

The Charleston Mercury assumes 1t as
settled that the Nashville Convention
will re-assemble at the time to which 1t
was adjourned, which will be on the llth
of November. It doubts whether Judge
Sharkey, the President, will issue the
notification; indeed, rather suspects that
he will not; but considers it the duty OF
every member to be present on the ap-
pointment of the convention.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

Hon. A. H. H. Stuart, Secretary of the
Interior, was formerlv member Of Con-
gress, and enjoys the reputation of being
one of Virg;nia's ablest and purest sons
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

The population Of the city OF Wash
ington is estimated. by the recent censes
at 25, 5,S69
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

India rubber flutes are now construct.
ed in New York; they are said to be
equal in tone TO those Of wood and ivory.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

Hon. Alexander H. H. Stuart, Secretary
of the Interior, arrived at Washington
City on the 4th ult.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

A salute Of thirty guns was fired at
Nashville, Tenn, in honor of the passage
of the peace measures through Congress.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

The Democrats of Massachusetts have
nominated Charles A. Boutwell, as their
candidate for Governor.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-02-21
Honorable Mr. Cobb,

ouF correct in relation to the trans
sections in Congress oflass Monday do CLEAN
Information that will strike every specimen Of ul
Southern tickery the part Of the Speaker Such
On attempt thwa the Constitution in adm ittng free
etate this Union. shows its face that the cause o.
the South bad and that their despicablc Nj
DorY OF Wisconsin,, deserves much credit for introducing
his resolution andth members Of the north and west who
cooperaied with him ought receive due share Of that
credit. We glsa that the question has up on
it, own merits, and while the Senatos and Represents
sives Of Free California thu ground. hacking for
admtance, they viii be able tell their constituents
who the who Tins nscoastisutisnaiy striving
10 shut them out Or the Union
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-02-21
Thunder without The Lightning.


We regret that our space is so preoccupied as TO
exclude US from answering greater length yester
day mornings leader, which we ind in the Gazette.
The editor appears to be perfect monomaniac
while discussing the Wilmot Provtso question:
He seems determined both in the article alluded TO-
and al his others on the subject, not to see anu
acknowledge the distinction between the admission
Of states into the Union, and the creation OF Ter
ritorial Government. While it 10 proper Tor Con-
gress to attach the Wilmot or Jefersonian ffosiso
to the Organic Law of Territory, ana wn'ie we M
sist that it should be SO attached wnere inc Aefii
tory SO organic before frse because that tef
rtory is creature of Congress, it may not DC pro-
per to interfere in the tdomestc institutions" by
pro-slayery or anti slavery men, when State claims
admittancc into the Union. California comes with
Republican Constitution and asks for admission
as State Congress has no right to refuse her ad-
mission. We are discussing the propriety OF ad-
hitting states, not territories and with the Presi
dent and Mr. Clay, say to the South, s'hands off,
gentlemen"
when territory is to be organized, that was be.
fore free, il will then be time for the Gazette to
take up its nonintervention cudges, and the editor
will lind us where he always has found US, in favor
Of the Ordinance Of 's7--an Ordinance that has
made the great northwest what she is, glorious
galaxy OF free states and free men.
The editor of the Gazette would make his read.
ers believe that we are stealing his thunder. We
are doing no such thing. We do not need 1t to
make out our case. He is firing it of at non-enti-
ty II he likes the noise let him fire away. twill
do no harm. We think it might be little more
wise and a little more modest in him, however, to
reserve until some Territory asks to be organized
that has never been occupied slave soil, and then
il he insists upon his .non -intervention' quddiy
we promise to return thunder for thunder.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-02-21

Quoted the storm; but this novel. but pefSaa'ns
truth, deserves higher titlci II j. the "oaim OF
Gilead'--the panacea for all the ills 1t present al
nicting our country! Truly, it IL in opp"'h'on 70
the practice Of the PAST but this should only elicit
the more Of our admiration for his devotion to the
constitution, ard the courage which induces him
to brave the storm. 1could wish he had made the
discovery sooner, for there may be persons VINO
will rudely imagine that he is merely endeavorihg
to win the hearts of those who cannot endure a
Northern man unless ne first prove traitor TO
those who have bestowed their confidence upon
him, and given him all his dignity This would,
unquestionably, be injustice to Gen. Cass. The
truth should be spoken, even though It make him
the bosom friend and favored champion, Of those
who would "sell their birth-rght for mess OF pot
tage," and sacrifice the Union in the vain pursuit
of within steal delusion! HoSokiUs.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-02-21
TRuRsDAY::::::::::::::::::S 81, 1850
A Great Discovery, Ha! IN! M!
THE POLL BOOKS Recovered

The stolen Poll Books Of Pottawattamie nave
been foundi It will be recoliected that to de-
feat D. F. MILLER, our friend HALL made pil-
srimage To Monroe county, where the PoA BOOKS
were to be opened, and that while there they were
stolen. All remember that, and the patriotic resg
nation of the loco foco Clerk to prevent an organ
sation OF the County and other items, in this ras-
cally determination to destroy the will OF the ma
iority. Well, one mystery is unraveled, and we
hope that such conjunction may seize the perpe-
traitors, that the others will be In due time
The stolen books are found, a. may be seen oy
Geographic despatch, which we received YESTERDAY
morning from Keokuk, but whothe Thisfwas 10 not
vet ascertained. Judge MASON pleads innocence
but all who know the relation between the receiver
OF stolen property and the theft, will be 50 nncnaf-
liable As TO decline letting him OH with such plea,
without suitable, aye, and satisfactory, explana-
tions. All know that he was partner to J. c. Hall
at the time of the transaction, aad they will think
that he must be acquainted in some measure with
it, details. We look forward to some rich devel-
opments in the case.
The history OF the late contest between Miller
and Thompson, which we select from the N. Y.
Tribune, comes very OPPORTUNITY at the present
time. Thompson was fully heard before the COM
mttee, and yet the committee reported in favor OF
Miller. II these votes were, a. Thompson has
asked time to prove, illegal, why did Thompson's
friends take such pains to steal and secrete them?
Answer us that, will ye9 ~
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-02-21
Plank Road Meeting.

In accordance with previous notice given, the
citizens Of Mt Pleasant met at the Court House, on
the i2th day of February, A. D. 1850. On motion,
GEoRGE CLAYPOOL was called TO the Chair, and
N. LATHRoF appointed Secretary. DR. Bird having
been called upon, stated the object Of the meeting
70 % 70 make arrangements for Plank Road Meet
ing, TO he held in this town on the 27th inst.
On motion Of L. G. Palmer, committee Of three
was appointed TO prepare room for the meeting Of
the 27th. The following gentlemen were appointed
said committee: L. G. Palmer, H. NJ. SNYDER and
John Craig.
On motion Of John T. Morton, Resolved. Th,t a
committee Of five be appointed by the Chair, who's
duty it shall be to prepare circular letter of iny
tation, to the meeting of the 21th inst and to cd
dress and send the same to such per- sons, residing
in the counties, interested in the Plank Road, as
they deem proper--and to prepare and have print
ed and posted up through the county, handbils no.
tfying the citizens generally Of the meeting above
mentioned. The Chair appointed the following gen.
nenen said committee: A. d. Porter, James Craig,
John b. Lash, DR. Bird and H. H. Mcmillan.
On motion OF A. B. Porter, the following resolu-
ton was adopted -
Resolved, That the hospitality Of this village be
rendered to as many as may attend the Plank Road
Meeting on the 9th inst, and that every house
they can on that occasion conveniently.
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meeting
be printed in the Iowa Free Democrat, Hawk-Eye,
Gazette and WapGllo Courier.
GEORGE cLAYrooL. chm.
=. IL TRRoY rse's.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-02-21
Correspondence the New York Express.
70 Pd-eeino in .he Custom House-Ihe tchofe Re


More Rdseeinq in :he Custom House-7he ,choie REQ
enue Gutter System in danger.
circular has gore to New York, from the Treas
ury DEPARTING Mt here, ordering the reduction OF six
teen more Clerks in the New York Custom House,
principally those connected with the statistical De-
partment.
Another order. ordering the dismissal Of six or
seven Boatmen. though il is known not enough now
employed adequately to collect the Revenue,
but necessity knows no law-it is said here. Con-
gress commands, and the Secretary must obey.
An order has gone to Boston, Philadelphia, Bal
timnre and Norfolk, ordering rosee;ns like that
which has taken place in New York.
Orders are in connection for the breaking up OF
some Of the Custom House stations, the dismissal
IF officers Of outports, &C., in all parts OF the coun-
try.
Orders are in concoction also for the dismissal
of all the Officers Of the Revenue Marine, and Tor
the utter abandonment of that service.
On the Of the Sd of March last. to spite an IN
coming Wing Administration, an out going Loco
Administration compelled General Taylor to collect
the Revenue for about 100000 less than Mr. FOLK
had expended. The expenses since to be added IN
California and Oregon will be full 100000, proba-
bly, $500 900, that the present Secretary OF the
Treasury is conpelfed to squeeze full million OF
dollars in reduction on: Of somebody.
Congress, as yet, manifests no disposition to re-
lieve the Treasury, and therefore, BY law, tho
squeez. must 90 on.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-02-21
Live Californians.

We had the pleasure Of welcoming home yesterday
morning, the two Messrs MCCULLoCGH aud Mr. STAR1iE
Who had arrived the evening before from California The
two former exchanged gold enough in New Orleans to
S1ss,09 Besides this they have reserved six eight
ounces Of the humps TO show their friends Mr. Starkie
brings about the same psopor.ion They among the
emigrans who le for the overland last Spring and
here they back again in Tess than year They had
two others in their employ, whom they la behiad One
them in the mines but week and the most they
done by trading. They say that John S. David
is making money fast sacramento City in rents and
speculation Peasley's company Is also doing WE'LL
While some making money, the many have nothing
brag Of They mentioned several who went from this
region who not making ont WELL We regret to learn
that among these is friend Sande and his company
from Mount Pleasant. Thes have sunk the three thou.
sand dollars which they took with them, and what is
worse, the two sons ofGen Mcmillan both dead. A
man from this vicinity BY tie Of NrTr had also
died lows has certainly large shass the dead Of
che gold region. The Eve remaining in Sanders compa.
ny lsft sick.
Messrs Mccullough and starkie reside in Nav Iosaon.
They have the Elephant and are satisfied without
having another sight Of him. They agree IN saying Sat
all thoss who comfortably situated At homo had bet.
ter stay ahcre. The testimony Of such b de.
pended on.