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The republic., 1850-12-05
From Ae Ballimore (Md.1 CliDoer

The PRESIDENTS MEssAeE-The perusal of
President FILLMoRE's Message has given us great
satisfaction. There is candor, manliness, and
sincerity peryading the document, which exhibit
an honest and patriotic heart, and firm determi
nation to perform his whole duty under all circum
stances It's language is plain, ineligible, and to
the purpose. whilst the spirit is pure and truly
American. The Message will be particularly gra
tifyng to every friend of the Union, however it
may be carped at by politicians of the "higher
law" order, or by those who would trample the
Constitution under foot to crafty their malignant
and traiorous designs.
The President ON every point "toes the mark !"
There is no shrinking from responsibility am
biguity or equivocation. He says plainly what he
means TO do, and leaves nothing to njecture. In
this panness speech and frmness Of purpose the
country has guaranty that he will use his veto
power TO annul any measure having a tendency TO
destroy the Union, should Congress be guilty of
passing such an act, of which VIC have no apprc-
hension.
The President is plain, practical, business
man--honest, candid and straight- -forward-an
just the man for the times. Under his supernten.
dence the laws will be enforced, and the Republic
will be safe.
From Tie Baltimore (11d) argus, Democratic.
y
There is great clearness, we may say finish
about the dicton of this document and the whole
OF the vast concerns of this mighty nation are
glanced at in business like manner
Upon the whole, we think the message will be
| received by the people generally with satisfac-
ton; If 1t does not come up to ideas wishes
upon all points, it manifests sympathes for
those who are seeking TO overthrow the laws, but
tells them plainly that the peace and safety of the
country can only be maintained by faithful and
and impartial execution Of the Ia,os at all points
Let thus be done, and we shall hopefully trust for
the preservation of our Union and the continued
peace OF our people. We should have preferred
more lofty tone-a more decidedly American pa
per; but if Mr.. FILLMORE carries out in good faith
the pledges which he makes, shall not mplain
that there arc no strong points-the stirring ap-
peals or any thing out Of the common place line in
his msssage
From ''Ion" Of The Baltimore (DId.) Sun.
Maz, lx..I.
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The President is plain, practical, business
man--honest, candid, and straig -forward-and
just the man for the times Under his supernten-
dence the laws will be enforced, and the Republic
will be safe.
The republic., 1850-12-05
From tie Baltimore (1fd) Argus, Democratic

There is great clearness, may say finish
about the diction of this document and the Who'll,
of the vast concerns of this mighty nation ar,
glanced at in business-likc manner.
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But we return TO the subject of the great
est importance to the Union and TO ourselves.
We must demonstrate against a course of ac-
ton which will unnerve many patriotic arm
in the coming struggle. Is ii not known
that the whole South is organizing upon the
question of g Union or Disunion2" Are not
the propositions 10 resist the Fugitive Slave law,
and to impose the Wimot Proviso upon the new
Territories, openly aglated at the North without
respect to party? How can the Wings North
or South be expected to aid in harmonizng a
strife for which, upon the principles of condem-
nation to which we have referred, they must
alone be held responsible ? Will they not see
that do what they will, they must be denounced
as disorganizers at the North, and as traitors to
the South Z? We how appeal 10 the Union to
know If we shall call upon g the body OF the
countryN to unite in an etfectual extingush
ment of fame which, suppressed but for an
hour under the patriotic efforts of all. is bursting
forth with renewed ferceness Shall we sus-
pend political chickering's and cooperate at least
in this holy undertaking, or shall we, locked in
the deadly embrace of party hostility, let g this
earthquake roll unheededly away" whilst the
institutions our country, falling in ruins around
us. will recall at once the folly of our strife,
and the irreparable injury which it has occa-
siono1
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very cheap system. BY it the business of the
post offices is simplfed and expedited, and the
dead loss of the dead letters is avoided; and
they who do not receive qualification 10 that
amount from the despatch Of letter, will not
write, and their correspondents will thus es
cape the perusal of their valueless letters; and
the use Of stamps will always enable an in
quirer TO save his correspondent the expense
OF postage
Respecting newspapers, we do not see the
proPriety of marking any State lines. In our
social feelings, which newspapers promote, we
should keep these out of view. But we think
there are good reasons why every journal should
| circulate either freely or at the smallest posi-
BILE cost in its county of publication. The
| county papers are the mediums of home infor-
nation, and the organs of the county courts
Many social interests require their dissemna-
ton. Their record of every marriage and every
death may be important testimony at some pc
Rod of time. Estates are legally or illegally
disposed otby bequest or apportionment, as these
faithfully comply with the acquisitions of the
laws, or omit to do 50. These and many other
spHoiuciatoHS utHldNu TIE ulotTfDutIOu vi UtNS-
papers in the counties of their issue at the low
est possible cost to the reader
We have as yet seen no good reason for dis
eliminating between other kinds of matter
Pamphlets, handbills, circulars, and bound and
! unbound books, if too weighty for letter post
age, and not exceeding thirty-two ounces,
should, as recommended in the second section
OF the committees bill, be charged two cents
| an ounce. This is low enough to induce the
forwarding of valuable matter, without loss to
the Department, and high enough, being pre-
paid, to prevent abuses.
The change in the ranking privilege, as re-
commended in the seventh section of the mi
nority report, is strictly just. There should
remain no longer any species Of taxation upon
this Department The postage of public agents,
growing out of their official duties, should be
betrayed, as other expenses, by the Govern
ment, and from legitimate sources Under
such regulations, also, the privilege would not
be liable to abuse, for the accountability of each
officer would be increased.
Regarding the proposed reform as likely to
be consumnated we would urge the considera-
ton of its details upon the public.
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THos. AP c. JONES, I. s. Navy.
K. II. Dimmick to Hon. T. Buiier King.

SAN Josg, CALIFoRSIA, January 25, 1850.
DEAR Sra perceive by the papers received here
since your departure for the States, that you arc
charged with having e1erted an influence in the
formation of our state constitution Knowing
those charges TO be without foundation, will give
you the following facts which transpired within
my knowledge. Some four weeks previous to Cen
eral Riiey's issuing his proclamation calling
vcntion to form State constitution, General Riley
informed me that he should Issue the same, pro.
vided that Congress failed to give us territorial
government at its then present session. General
Riley, receiving information Of the defeat Of the
territorial bill, promptly issued his proclamation.
II was published in this city, and large meeting
held, and the proclamation unanimously approved
Of by the people. All this done before your
arrival at San Francisco. These facts came within
my own personal knowledge.
AZ to the question Of slavery, there was but one
opinion in the convention, and could have been but
one, with persona fully understanding the condition
Of California; shareholders from Missouri, Ken.
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LAUNCH or THE NEW PAoxKT-sHIP "DAsIEI
WEBsrEH."-This event took place from McKay's
yard, East Boston, at half past ten o'clock this
morning. aud witnessed by large crowd OF
people with the greatest nterest. The noble vessel
was fully rugged with the British and American flags
flying, and glided from the ways in most majestic
manner, and thence far out upon the smooth water
like very "thing of life." A salute fired from
on board, and Bonds Cornet Band played grand
national air from on land. As the prov first struck
the wave, the god Neptune was propitiated sin dae
| form" by the breaking of bottle of wine.
Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER was invited TO be present,
but, unfortunately, arrived five minutes too
late As he agcended the platform of the ship house
he was greeted with round of six hearty cheers,
and, after an introduction by Col. TRAIN, spoke
nearly follows:
81 am very much obliged to you, and glad to
see you, fellow citizens. ! came here to my
namesake take her departure for her proper ele-
ment. am an older friend OF the citizens Of Bos.
ton than she is, and hope not TO leave them quite
SO suddenly. give you JOY OF this fine morning,
fellow. citizens. hope you and your families are
all well, and rejoice TO many evidences OF
general happiness and prosperity all around YOU
A grand collation. was soon afterwards pariaken
OF by number of invited guests, but Mr.. Wrn-
sTEn previously retired He was accompanied on
this occasion by FLETCHER WEBSTER, esq, T. ID.
CURTIS, esq, and other well known citizens.
AMIN BEY and suite, and three Spanish officers
in full uniform, were also present, and the scene
was quite a novel one for the distinguished sran-
gers, who will doubtless long carry the rcmem-
brance of the good ship Daniel Webster in con-
nexion with the inequalities of her ilus.rious name
sake.-BOston Transcript, 18Th.
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NAvAL.--The United States soop of war 81.
Mary's, Commander Magruder, bound TO the Pa
cifc, is ready for sea and will drop down TO
Hampton Roads this morning
The following is list of her officers: Comma ndcr.
George Magrudcr; Leutenants-Wm s. Young,
James S. Biddle Robt. II w lyman, John j. Wal
bach Lieut. Mirncs-G n. Graham; Purser--A.
r. Watson; Passed Asst. Surgcon-John $ Abor-
nethy; Assist. Surgeon--C. H. Williamson; Mas.
ter -1hos. G.. Corbin; Passed Midshipmen--Jonn-
than Young, ID. A. Forrcst, r. a. Forrest; Mid
shipmcn- WIN. H. Ward, Robert NJ Caldwell,
Augustus Lodge, Benjamin Loyal, Boatswnin--
George Williams; Carpcnter-Jos. Meade; Com
mander's Clerk-John Curry, jr.; Purser's Stew.
ard-A. w Hancock; Gunner ---- Hutching-
son; SAIL maker--W. y. Fayette.
tNoJolk Beacon, I9h.
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, V. Presidents.

NAvAL.-The following is list of tho officers
Of the United States sloop of war Falmouth, in Co
lumbis river, August II. They were all well at
the last date. Thomas Pettgrcw, commander;
George NJ. White, George n. Harrison, lieutcn-
ante; David Harlan, surgeon; John :. DevliD, lieu
tenant Of marines; John Y. Mason, purser; Henry
S. Newcomb, acting master; Francis r. Gunneli,
assistant surgeon; Peter Wager, William r.. Bridge,
passed midshipmen; David b. Harmony, William
Men. Armstrong, Ed. T. Speddon, John T. Betty,
midshipmen; Charles J. Porchcr, captains clerk;
Charles Johnston, boatswain; Augustus F. Thomp-
SON. gunner: Lewis Holmes carpenter; Lewis Ro-
gers, sailmakcr.--N Norfolk Herald.
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company offlying artillery, belonging to Tay-
lors battery, from Fort Hamilton, and destined for
Baltimore encamped on the other side Of the river
last night, and passed through this city this morn.
ing. The company under the command OF
Captain Doubleday, and consisted of seventy eight
mounted men, having in their train four guns, six
and twelve poundors with ammunition wagon TO
each, and q baggage train. Mr.. D. II. Landeii,
who was called upon TO replace some OF their COW
ering, recognised one Of the wagons as having
been built in this city, to be used in the Mexican
war, through which IL bad gone, and was now still
in the service in good repair. Ono Of the guns in
the train is said have been the first fired at the
capture of Vera Cruz. They encamp TO. night at
Railway .-Ne,D0rk Aduerfiser lSfh
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probably prevent altogether, the execution of
this purpose.
This is the less to be regretted, from the
fact that the letters themselves are of charac-
ter TO require no comment to make them clearer
OF more conclusive. The original letters have
been placed in our hands for the benefit of such
persons as may desire to inspect them.
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lucky, Mississippi, Florida. Louisiana, and Texas,
voting for the proposition as contained In the
sttution. As for your influence, am not aware
that your opinions known, and if they had
been, nothing could have changed the opinion Of
the convention.
II your enemies believe those reports and urge
them against you, you can make such use of this
letter as you think proper.
Most respectfully your obedient servant,
X. H. DINMICK.
tn Hon IT R,,rt ON EtSa
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DEATH OF On. BUREAUD- RIoFFREy.-The New
York Journal Of Commerce announces the death of
this gentleman al San Francisco carly in Septem-
Der. This, the Journal says, is the second of its
California correspondents whose decease it has been
called to record in very few weeks
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BY reference to this document, which will be
found in another column, it will be perceived
that the Governor of Texas has referred the
question of the acceptance or rejection of the
Texas Boundary bill to the people of Texas,
who are to vote upon it as soon as it shall be
convenient for the county chief justices to hold
the election polls for that purpose.
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Core spondence.
Hon. 4. Butler King to Brigadier General
RiieY.

WAsHISoToN, September 18th, 1850
DEAR SIN You probably aware that much
has been said in Congress and elsewhere respecting
the steps taken by you as Governor of California,
to bring about the formation of State government
in that territory and that it has been argued that
you may have received, and probably did receive
instructions from General Taylor, or some member
or members of his cabinet, TO issue your proclama
ton under which the people of California acted in
organizing their present government. In justice
TO the late administration, and to myself, will you
be so obliging as TO reply to the following CUES
tions, viz.
LIST. Did you at any time receive from General
Taylor, or any member members of his cabinet
any instructions, orders intimati0ns, to issue
proclamation, or to take any other step to require
or induce the people of California to form State
government?
I'd. Did or did not the people of California, in
forming their State constitution, act in conformity
with, under the directions contained in, your
proclamation
Sd. Did you know, you ever in
formed, that the administration of General Taylor,
by its orders, instructions. agent, agents, at
tempted to control the people of California in the
| formation of their State government?
have the honor to be, with very great respect,
your most obedient servant,
T. BUTLER KING.
To Brevet Brigadier General RILEY,
Browns Hotel.
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DEFALcATroN or A CAsHIEa.-Tho Mechanics
and Manufacturers bank, Of Providence, Rhode
Island, was onjoined on Friday, and it's affars
were placed in the hands of receiver The cash
ier, Mr. Albert w. Snow, lie defaulter to the
amount Of $4,000 or $4,000. He has been ar
rested and held 10 bail.
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AGRICULTURAL FAIR IN FAIRFAx.-A county
fair is to be held at Fairfax Court house, Virginia
on the 30th and 3lst of October current, which
promises to be quite an interesting one. The re-
cent improvements in farms and farming in Fair
fax county astonish every one who vista thai
county after having been absent few years.
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DEATH or Sra DONALD CAMrsELL.--Tbc Char
lottetown prince Edward Island) Gazette an
nounccs the death, on the 10th instant, of bis OK
cellency Sir Donald Campbell, lieutenant goyerno
Of that province,
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INTERESTING FaoM ST. DoMINoo.-The British
brig Treasurer, at New York from St. Domingo
city, brings intelligence that treaty between the
British and St. Domingo governments had been
ratified on the 18th Of September.
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To the Hon. the SECRETARY OF THE Ma

SoUTH CARoLrNA ELEcTIoN.-All the members of
the present delegation in Congress from South
Carolina have been reelected except the Hon.
Isaac r. Holmes, in whose stead the Hon William
Aiken has been chosen. Aikcn's majority in the
district was about 900. Mr.. j. Smith Rhctts
vote In The snne diAtrct WINS quito emall.
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VINO CoSeRrssIoNAL NoMIsATIoNs IN New
YoRK.-C Columbia, &C., Edward p. Cowlcs, OF
Hudson; Seneca, &c, William A. ssckctt, re-
nominated I; Ontario, &c, j. Hosford.
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OF FICIA L..

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT
THOMAS BUTLER KING, Collector of the Cuatoms,
San Francisco, California.
SAMUEL BARNEY, Collector of the Customs, Mon.
terey, California.
A. RASpALL, Surveyor of the Customs, Santa
Barbara, California.
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Brigadier General Riley TO Hon. T. Butler
King

WAsHINeToN, Sept. 29th, 1850.
DEAR SIR have had the honor to receive your
note of yesterday, propounding to me certain ques
tons relative to the formation of the State of Cali
fornia and it gives me great pleasure to answer
them follow
To the first question answer
That did not at any time receive from General
Taylor, any member or members of his Cabinet,
any instructions, orders, limitations to issue a
proclamation, or to take any other step to require
or induce the people of California to form a State
government.
Secondly-The people of California, in forming
ing their State constitution, did act in conformity
with, under the directions contained in, my pro-
clamation.
Thirdly-Inever did know nor was ever informed,
that the Administration of General Taylor by its
orders, instructions, agent agents, attempted to
control the people of California in the formation of
their State government.
have the honor TO be, with very great respect,
your obedient servant, b. RILEY,
Bt. Brig Gen. u S. H., and sr- Coz. Of California
Hon. T. BUTLER KING.
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ASSESSMENTS OF ALEXANDRIA CoUNTY.-The
Alexandria Gazette is furnished with the following
assessment of property i'll that county:
Valuation Of real estate, wi hin the
corporation of Alexandria ....,... 1929, TIC
Value of real estate, out of the corpora
ton and within the county. ....,... 2,932,7l0
$780, S6
Number CT acres of land out of the cor
poration, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. l7,47l
Number of houses within the corpora
ton ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1851
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Census or Washington.
The following table shows the number Of nhab-
itants in the several wards Of the city of Washing
ton, ascertained by the recent census:
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senmen In Captivity among the Arabs

Report Of Commander l.. NJ. Popell to the Nary De-
pdrtment relative TO american said TO be in
captivity among the arabs on the Hest Coast of
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FRANCIS GRANGER, President

JAMES VAN NORDEN,
JOHN V. GEDNEY,
JOHN KNICKERBACKER,
GEORGE II. MYERS, " De-;
s. NEWTON DEXTER,
VIM. It. LAWRENCE,
THOS. II. ROCHESTER,
GIDEON HARD,
JAMEs O. PUTNAM,
WIN II. Vanderbilt, coa....
RUSSELL MARTIS,
JAMES NJ. RANKIN,
Southern shield., 1850-11-30
TERMS OF ADVERTISING

For square of 10 lines, frstinsertion, $1 % For each subsequent insertion, 50 Any number of lines under ten, counted as one square,-over 10 and under 20, counted as two squares, s,and advertisements ofgreater length in like proportion.
 Liberal deductions will be made to those who advertise by the year.
 Announcing candidates for State offices, $1O %
 District " co
 county, " co
 township" % Communications ofa personal nature will be charged double price. Payment in advance. JOB WORK of every description executed in the best of style and at reasonable prices.
Southern shield., 1850-11-30

of Arkansas, per act of eighth of August, eighteen hundred and forty-six, two thou eond dollars
Southern shield., 1850-11-30

For re-surveying and correcting errone- GUS surveys in Michigan, at a. rate not exceeding six dollars per mile, twenty thou sand dollars
Southern shield., 1850-11-30

For compensation of Clerks n his office, per act of eighth of August, eighteen hun dred and forty-six, six thousand three hun- dred dollars.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-04-27

pended, in the attempt 10 reyouiionizc Cuba with ve n
ahne1auon do not Know that England has auy thing TO
do with IL but do know that she the party 10 be benefited
nese agAuons saooia brng about dissolution Of the
Union further know that England always sees her inter
est and omts the of advancing IL Her sta,es
manshp the far-sghted grapine and sbs
loses an opportunity OF advancing either her interest or her
power.
Mr. Chairman in this discussion have endeavored 10 b
candid have stated my convictions they exist upon nv
own mind. hope others will fairly weigh them and take
them for whatever they may be worth The time allowed in
tn House too short to discuss the legal question: either
rom authority or by reference TO precedens have consa
quenty taken the constitution my guide and have looked
INTO II Tor my political faith, would into my Bible for INV
religious When took my here took an oath to pre-
serve protect and defend the constitution. To do this in the
right spirit we must look to the instrument ITSELF and let pre-
cedent and authority have influence with us but as simple
matter OF reason Our oath support the con tuton as
our fathers made il and either courts or Congresses
have construed it, If this is adopted even the very
rev Arguments have used are enough Tyou take any
other course, the constitution but waste paper and the
sooner you burn up the better. admit the authority Of
precedent in matters judicial decisions of private rights but
not IN the action OF coordinate departments of the Governs
ment: we have no inaibe church, have we any in
aibe court should the decisions Of one Congress bind
the consciences of another
Mr.. Chairman, will close my remarks az opened
hem by invoking the serious attention of this House and this
nation 70 the danger which menaces free and glorious In
stutons On every side and from every quarter Of the
Union hear the reverbeaons of this DANGER which to use
the language Of Mr. Jefferson similar OCCASION falls
upon my like the alarm of the fire bell at nght-ke the
kne OF the Unon Yes, sir, warn you and through you
this House and this nation the ship of State approaches
the dreadful maelstrom OF disunon. She already feels and
to its crclng 1t is time that every hand
was upon deck, and that every sail Yes we APP
poach the wbpoo-he sails rending, the mass are
shyerng Cast the anchor the anchor OF the constiu
ton yet may take hold upon and the
Of the people, and the ship which that God may grant,
should be the prayer OF every heart.