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From the Missouri Statesman
ne Murders on she Plains and CALI
fsrnia Marty near Donna AnnA-

fsrnia party nssr Doans Aaaa-
We have some further particulars q the late hoid
California emigranis on the Keamy route or Copper
Mines road forty five miles from Donna Anna on Inc
Rio Grande The statement Of Mr.. Patton, published in
last, filled us with fearful appreheasons that the
small party OF emigrants numbering seven, which left
this place Tor California on the 10Th July last had fallen
victims to the rapacy OF the Indians at the point men
toned. They were known TO have left Santa Fe about
the 18th or goth September. and is feared formed part
Of the company reported to have been cut off, And al
though It appears party from Independence shared in
The massacre we see nothing in the additional paricu
lars aay our anxiety as to the fate OF the young
iromthis county: Still all may be SAFE and our appre
tensions groundless We hope So and await fuller and
more definite information with impotence. With view
Of arriving at this, have addressed Mr. Patton at In
dependence asking questions calculated TO elicit
satisfactory Of the catastrophe reply is
expected In a few days.
Letters received in St Louis and alluded to by the Re-
publican, represent the number OF emgrans killed 36,
the Copper Mines" Some troops from I'll Paso and Donna
Anna went out against and had fight with the Indians
but the result is not known The Indians killed three
Mexcans within three miles OF FL Paso the 10th OF
October
sLast week." says letter dated Santa Fe October 30,
he Navjos came within ten miles Of Santa Fe killed
some four Mexicans, and of with horses mules sc.
The Indians have il in their power to commit as many
depredatons they please and what infantry do
L is not to be supposed that they will come within reach
OF the muskets Altogether, we have more excitement
than we wish for"
Another letter says that cup the latest dates from
chihuahua about September 80. the cholera raging
to fearful extent in that CITY, As many as rs to 100
were dying daily But few 81 the Americans were at
tackled with III the most Of them shutting up their
storehouses and fleeing to the mountains for safety Dr.
Groves, who went out through Independence in the
spring. had died also Mr. Schaan, Of the firm Of Schaan
De Bullet. Phillips. He was sick but one hour. In
Zuvagas train from Chihuahua FL Paso, three OF the
hands had died the way this side Of Caassa II
anticipated that il would appear soon in FL Paso."
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.
BAIrlMoax. Jan. s-5

BALTIMoRE, Jan 3-5 p. IN.
The Anm0pois tehig - Portion Of parties The
Hsagariaa ystagsss.-Forgoy trial. -Amoh0 ger
The markets, &c.
The result Of the wing at Annapolis, convened
for the purpose, supposed oil nominating exGov
ernor Pratt for the nexpired well the new term Of
United Estates SENATOR has caused surprise and
sernaton among tho wire paes at the courthouse The
motion adj until next Wednesday evening
test question, and the anti.Prau carried by vote
Of 81 30 The taken by balo', and was evi
dent that at least members who profess TO favor Mr.
Pratt secretly opposed TO him, but VINO they are cannot
be ascertained motion was yesterday made to change
the mode OF eectng from ballot ppG with
motive OF detecting Them hut IL will doubtless fail Il Is
pretty certain that General James NJ Coale OF Frede
rick will be the for the full term and II Governor
Pratt declines the short term, will be given TO John
Kennedy, Speed, or Chas Mayer. esq OF this city
perceive by tho New York papers that Ujhazy and his
patriot companions have received letters demanding their
eary presence la Washington, and that they will leave
New York Saturday morning, and probably arrive on
Monday next.
The United States district is engaged to-day in the
trial Geo. H. Hickman esq young lawyer Of this city,
the charge OF presenting forged land warrants to tbs de-
par men Washington There said be five indict
against him but he protests his entire nnocenc, Of
any knowledge Of their character, and his friends
fident Of his acqniltal.
The mail this afternoon brings account of the
sage Of the governor Of New York. which document or
ponderous dimensions. good account is given Of The
State finances and while New York Is urged stand firm
agains, the extension Of savcyto territory Free the
executive recommends the cultivation OF catholic
spirit with friends the South, at the time that
the admission Of California State is put down
very elictous which he Congress will not
fail 10 unmats.
THE MARKETs.-In the Baltimore market this morning
here sales OF 90 bbls Howard 81 rs.
Sales 800 bbs City Mills at ~ 7J Wheat 93 1903 for
good to prime red Receipts light White corn iS 40
and yellow 50 81 cents Oats 80 80 Whis-
key dull at 27h % cents in bbls.
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TIE EAsTERE TELEGRAPH.-It is well known that, for
time past all has not been right with the elegraphic
communication from the eastward, when news from
abroad expected This has especially been the case
since the line extended from ST. John to Halifax
The 81 Johns IN. b. Courier clears up the mystery
OF the dsordeed state OF the wres by stating that the
opsrator a that place, being convinced that they were
regularly cut after manner rcsorted to in other places,
undertook survey and 10 passing through the grounds
Of Hon. r. L. Haxen. in ST. John. where the wires are
In spot fastened 10 discovered that they were
severed. but held together by OF cord, 50 that
they might be easily oincd again by piece OF iron fitted
for the purpose On acquanhng The directors with this
watch was ordered TO be Get. and on the same night
about ~ O'Clock, person observed 10 be in the ee
evidently handling the wires He ordered 10 come
down, which he did, after whstling in peculiar man.
nsr - II TO warn Oh coniedcraies He proved to be
James Anderson who was formerly employed by the
correspondent OF the New York press 10 deliver the des
patches published at the New Brunswicker Office The
Courier ays:
"Ou his way TO and while In the waich.house, Ander-
confessed having been the work the
fore he had been detected and stated that he
was well paid for H. as there were parties who did
have their ends and that he the
Pen,en,iay. he would there at the rate Of three for
hsadrsd yos~ds year.
From evidence found on his person. and other crcum.
stances 10 believed that the identity OF several parties
IN this infamous transaction be proved. Parties
also at distance spoken Of
we are much relolcea that this discovery has been
honest and fadesng merchants Of the large ci,es and
the producers OF the Interior should be held at the mercy
OF INSCRIPTIONS Spectators The press has endeayored
already and will continue TO apply all the means IN ts
power to keep the telegraph out OF the hands al these
swndlers I'D. s. Gassffs
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IA ,hs absence Of Messrs Dallas and Wharton, who
are engaged the Supreme Court al Washington, Chief
Jnsiice Gibson continued the OF Mayor the mo-
ton 10 quash the proceedings until Tuesday next
In few days. bear. Collector Lewis will pay your
city another VISIT to implore the senators TO confirm him,
tsed THAT took place in the Hudson river on leaving
the best Al New York city, Oh course the poor demo
Gratis who have been displaced BY him had not oppor
tuniiy say grace but they will have before the rites
Of confirmation take place in the Senate. As the col
lecor has proved himself great hnancier for his own
pocket il is said he intends to give grand feast previous
TO bis case coming up before the Senate lie is well
testimony exhibited before the committee Of our legisa-
tars shows, In the baak investigation instituted by that
body Il is due TO Col Page, as well as the democratic
party, thai the OF his removal should be known
II will not do to blow hot and cold at the same time.
Let the people hear the trath; and out OF General
Taylors own mouth let him be condemned Tor having
bsen false to his pledges and to the American people
officer, Doctor Lehman, from the office OF Postmas
Ter, to make room for MIR. ], p, White Who says
President TAYLOR told him TO let Levin select the APP
poAtees 10 Offices in his gift From Levins own mouth
and the Acknowledgements OF Collector Lewis and Post
master White, there appears 10 have been complete bar
could not be elected ward constable in his district at this
time. So shamefuy has he betrayed his party, that
they have become disgasted and like the prodga
are returning TO old democracy, their first love
would recommend Congress to examine the dry.
dock matter a Philadelphia. Some rich things might be
developed All we ask Is, fair field and fair fight and if
we do not satisfy senators that both those uews
grounds as for cause, then let them be confirmed In
the language of sold Zack," expressed they
must be above suspicion, notwithstanding defunct col
lector's asseveTatons TO the contrary. PLEBElAN.
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Mns. MnLEn.-Ths unfortunate lady, who as il now ~,
pesr did throw herself into tho falls of Niagara bn
has probably been enguphed In fan more doplorablv
deep. seen board OF the steamer plying between
Norfolk and Port wsltba Friday last She recog-
nssd BY scqusinssuce. and supposed accom-
panied By young whose appeared the way.
bin ~ 'Mr Brown,
Mrs. N. and her companion 20 leave the boat
City Point whore they took the for Petersburg, and
they are by this tme pretty far south Rich Rspabcan
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"SrRAws."-The New York Pos, has discovered that
the word protection does not appear in the Presidents
message, nor in the report of Mr.. Meredith
This shows how severely public opinion in this coun-
try treats the advocates OF huge monopoes.
The taes attempt 10 conceal their infamous purpose
beneath such phrases encouragement of home indus
try &c but the time has at length come when they dare
not before the people, proclaim themselves in favor OF
protection for projections sake
These evidences OF the progress which the people are
making are cheering to the true friends Of mankind
IPiftsburg Post
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THURSDAY. January 3, is

- THURSDAY, January 3, 1850.
Lewis T. f.sons, esq, Of Alabama, was admitted an
attorney and counsellor OF this court
No IT, II. W. Ladd ps. J. b. Ladd ct al. Appeal from
the circuit court OF the United States for the District Of
Columbia Mr. Justice Daniel delivered the opinion Of
this court, affirming the decree OF the said circuit court in
this cause. with costs.
No. I95. Z. Peale. plaintiff in error, Us. M Phipps
1t a. Mr. Justice Mclean delivered the opinion OF this
court Overriding the motion dismiss this wr, of error
No. "a j. M. Reed, plaintiff in error, o. the Proprie-
tors Of locks and canals the Menmac river The ar
sument Of this cause was cop.inued by Mr.. Parker
Tor the plaintiff in error, and by Mr. Robinson for the
defendants in error.
Adjourned until to- morrow, n o'clock, a m.
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The DIFFERENT COLOR or THE jews Although the
Jew becomes the subject Of every form of government
from the auocracy OF Russia 10 the democracy OF Amer
ca, he retains his theocraiic creed Neither barbarsm
the most rude, nor civilization the most refined has
succeeded in altering his peculiar counienance for in the
backwoods OF the New World and at the court Of the
British sovereign, he is instantly known. Time, that
when he approaches the Jew. Compare his lneamenis,
scupured in marble and cast in broDze-for the arch
and medal OF Titus still exis-with those OF the living
jew, and be convinced OF his unchangeabeness This
permanence OF physognomy is evidently tmceabe 10
supernatural cause, which prevents the usual modifca-
ton OF features, in order TO accomplish an important OBJ
ect Into this II Is not our province TO enter yet
cannot help remarking that the Jew is witness, not Of
one truth, but OF many truths Marveously does he
the most extensive diversity His features have been
IN an eternal mould, but bis color dependant outward
Natural law is forbidden to operate on the one
but left TO take It's course with respect 10 the other "A
hxed physognony declares the unity Of the people, while
their diversity oil complexion distinctly maness the
influence OF climate Every shade OF color clothes with
its livery the body Of the Jew, from the JET black OF the
inhabiiant OF Palestine doubtless skinned and
dark haired but the cooler sky and more temperate air
OF Poland and Germany have substituted fair complex
ion and light hair. On the other hand, the scorching
OF India has cured and crisped his hair and black.
ened his skim that his features alone distinguish him
physically from the native Hindoo. On the Malabar
coast OF Hndostan are two colonies OF Jewsan old and
young colony-separated by color The elder colony
are black and the younger dwelling in town called
the name Of the "Whe Jews" This difference is salts
actoriy accounted for by the former having been SUBJ
jected to the influence OF the climate for much longer
time than the latier.-Quorferiy RsvieD
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FOR NORFOLK.

III The osCEoLA will, Saturday, TN
July, making tps
place, leaving Washington every "Wednesday and Saturday
O'Clock Returning leave Norfolk Monday and Thur
O'Clock p. m.
she win touch going rrnns Piuey Point Point,
River, usual landings the Potomac.
Passage and fare 70 Norfolk
Plney Point.
July T-dn JAMES MITCHELL, Captain,
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nessan, Valley near Schenectady New York the osh
nlt by The Rev Mr. TAYLOR, WIN. TELL STETGER ESQ., Of
Washington, @, TO Miss HANNAH daughter Of p VAS
rKs, esq, Of the former place.
On the ID inst the residence OF Joursos
Rev. GgoRes w. SAMPSON, Mr. CHARLES SIMPSON HEyEN-
INGnAM, Of Philadelphia, Miss SARAH CoRNELIA DUCK
WORTH, formerly Of Louisville, Kentucky
Philadelphia papers viii please copyl
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STATISTICS LosposThe statistics OF London are In
many respects curious There are for example, in tina,
city Of two millions and half Of inhabitants one thou
five hundred and eleven butchers hundred and sixty
sansage-makes; fy-eighi iripe dealers thousand
two hundred and ysix bakers four hundred aRd sixty.
four pastry cooks fifteen muffin bakers; two thousand
seven bundled ard forysix grocers eight hundred and
fhysx cheese and butter dealers, three hundred and
eighty five fshmot geIs; thousand hundred and
eight fruit and vegetable dealers There hundred
and uineytbree boarding and lodging houses three
ded and thirty dinngrooms eight hundred ard eighty
three checshops three hundred and ghi hotels
hundred and twcntysx breweres four thou sand
hundred and foryseven Publicans (and sinners
hundred and ninety bcebops hundred and seventy
wine merchants There are ALSO thousand hun.
dred ard ninetyfve surgeons seven hundred and egh
chemists and hundred and thirtyseven hospi
tails There are also, three thousand hundred and
ninetyone attorneys thousand six huudred and nine
.two barristefs hundred and twenty special
pleaders and conveyances and hundred and twelve
proctors The progress Of and invention Is sesed by
occupations There sixteen dealers in gutta per-
cha eleven average skaters and sdjusicrs, (raways)
Education Is without lie Representatives There
eight hundred and hityone private academies hun.
dred and twentynine district and parochia schools y
collegiate institutions and scvenysir other schools There
yhvc teachers Of dancing eightyhree Of drawing
four Of eocution hftyfo OF languages nine Of mahe
msncs hundred and ffyone Of muscj three Of nav
CATION and eighteen oil writing. There four hundred
and twenty-one mascrprincrs; hundred and sixty
publishers; and two hundred and eighyone bookbnders
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SAN Francisco GIN SLICES Some fellow that has an
eye to the ludcrous writes the Boston Post his first
impressions Of San Francisco, thus:
Landed At a muddy, rocky, and dusty Of landing,
and sscended sort OF small hill, and there was, with
San Francisco city before What a sccnel 4 shall
never forget H. Such crowd Of humanity dirty squald
lazy, drunk ounging, ragged, well dressed, all ,ogehe
danspeople from all parts Of tie world. NIL perfectly at
home In each Others compenyall distinctions eveIled by
Rod-Jack and the cook good their mastcso dstno
cratic about II, TOO, without being actually insulting
think can ideas which, per-
haps, you ms well all others entertain One Is with
gard 20 me almost magical creation OF city, giving you,
We ,dea o. new place. town, or CITY, such as Is
built 70 the United States in no time. This Is an error
Instead Of neat, whi,e wooden houses, cleanliness DO,
here yoa see ne greatest coleccn Of pg-y ookng shsn
sunrs old hen house would esteemed good property
merchanu."
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cARD.-HENRY DOUGLAS Florist and Scotsman, corner
~ ~ 18Th and streets, opposite Department takes
sca spprss he patrons and others Of the beautiful collection
nowe now In bloom, which win be order either
bouqsss, wcashs spe baskets &C. with superior tase
guaranteed q please, u reasonable prices
ia A-so61w
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How esIKr Arrscrs sKs.--TLc statistics OF
suicides In France. showing the relative numbers OF male
and female suicides, exhibit the following Crossed
In lore males ls1 femalesj Jealousy 30 males 81 70.
males mortified pride, ~ males ~ females calumny
loss Of reputation "a males % females rcmorse males
IL cmales disappointed ambition, ITO males N females
reverse Of fortune, 2SS males 80 females; gaming, l
macs IA females other species OF misconduct POS maes
70 females; domestic chagrns, 52 males 26o females
misery, 5i males, So females fanaticsm, male 10 s-
males would, therefore, follow that somewhere
about five women died from love for three men that the
ladies' have considerably the advantage rather the dis
advantage in jealousy that in pride they par with
the lords Of creation that calumny and loss OF reputa
ton they bear with three times the frtiiude that
evince that they feel only about onehrd Of tho
which the other experience and that to the
which How from disappointed ambition, Of fortune,
and gaming they exposed in very slight degree, In
comparison with their yoke-fellows This calculation, IL
will be remembered applies but French ladies' In what
light n similar calculation would exhibit fair
oountrywomen presume not 10 coniecturc-Er. paper
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FOR NORFOLK.

a ~Nsn THE leaves Washington Tor The
fmH1p above place Saturday, the sth January, At
4 O'Clock, I'm. JAMES MITCHELL.
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The come,tea Seat. !. iAe Ohio Legislature.

CoLumBus, (Ohio) Jan. There was quite an animated
discussion in The Senate day. arising OF the question
of the dispuicd Of the Hamilton county
series OF rules, which tdsred Monday, came
up for discussion this morning
An amendment offered the effect that member
should vorc for himself which lost by tie vote
Me- Broadwell, wing, fom the disputed district OF Ham,
tou county, and addressed the relative
rules, his election, the superintendent bill, nc
Mr. Myers, democrat, raised n question Of order
The Speaker decided Mr.. Broadwell was in order
scene followed An appeal was made from the deci
sion, but the Speaker refused entertain until Mr.
Myers would take his
Mr. Broadwcl resumed his seat, when the uproar
commenced
Mr.. Chase and others continued to interrupt Mr. and
all was confusion.
The Speaker ordered The SergeantstArms keep or
der The Sergeant advancing Mr. Chase took his sra and
quiet tnomentarily restored.
Mr. Swift, Undressing the speaker)-"Do you mean 20
recognise two senators from the disputed district Of Ham
iiton county 7"
The Speaker II is for me decide who is the scna
tor Is question which the Senate Is 70 determine
Mr. Swift Why did ron not tel mc that before. sirl
The Speaker Because never had any conversation
with you the subject
MIR. Swift, (with warmth You bad, sirl
Mr.. Whitman, Dumping up in much exc tement That's
a cIncher! Stick to him, Swift,
The debate assuming much OF personal character
amida much confusion, motion to take
ried.
There times ahead From present appearan-
ces will be time yet before the governor will have
an opportunity to send In his message.
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tsEcoSD DEsPATcH.l
Another Disgracsfid Scene.


moved hat e 1o 81 s g Senate
bs called which was agreed TO- He then moved to dis
pense with further proceedings under the call The yeas
and nays ordered. Tho Clerk calling Mr. Broad-
wells nano that gentleman asked that his be called
Mr.. Whitman. call ihct man 10 order
The Speaker either did not hear Mr.. Whitman,
no, di.po, cd TO pay attention TO him
Mr. Whitman, I'm loud key lcal that man 10 order
M, Broadwe Undressing the spcakcr) AK that the
The Speaker The Clerk viii call Mr.. Broadwsis name.
MI, Whitman. with much warmih) command he
Clerk no, TO caithe name o. that man,
The Speaker. will call II myself. then
Mr.. Whitman call the Speaker TO order. You TO
the spesierl viii do your duty sir by ordering the ser
out Of lbe Senate chamber.
The Speaker ordered the sergrana, Arm. 10 keep ORDER
ihrmative, and the motion lost However, by
sent, further proceedings were dispensed with
closures that would degrade the Speaker in The eyes Of all
honorable men He ie,d paper, tnot signed, however,
OF the election of the present Sp-ske that Mr. johnson,
the democratic the disputed district Of Han
sh sy se e. Mn M Pc q ,
alleged conversation IN which the Speaker pledged himself
%s 81 "'h the democrats against recognizing Me- Broad
The Speaker denied having any knowledge Of The paper
Mr. Payne res,red his charge and closed bis speech
BY saying thai he would no longer his seat under
would refer 70 Mes.r.. swiIt and & Hamlin. ''"''
Mr. swim made statement and answer similar TO that
The Speaker denied It.
Mr. Payne became quito excited and heaped opihcts
the Speaker, but did not leave his seat.
The Speaker was repeatedly Kissed by the democratic
Mr. Dennlson said that his confidence in the Speaker as
man OF honor was not impaired in the least BY the
This followed by very loud applause in which all
the whg uni,ed the midst which were heard
some hsscsl
Mr.. D. further remarked that st.ements OF Mr. H.mlin
were 70 him no proof OF truth Applause and confusion
Mr., whitman rrtoned. He called the Speaker moral
fostering eper. and other foul names.
nths midst OF scene OF great excitement the Senate ad
The Senate chamber crowded throug bopt
the afternoon and much interest In tho proceedings
evinced by the pssans of both parties report in
circulation that the democratic members intended with
draw In q body.
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WAsHINGrOn ASSEMBLIES Members OF Congress who
wish 70 subscribe % the Assembly Balls, informed sub
sPon books van q len a. ne City ana National Hois and with
Subscribers desiring ladies win please leave the
with the Invitation Committee Of aud 4ih streets
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