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SANDWICH ISLANDS.

Advices from these islands give the commercial
statistics Of the country for ls49, in which the be-
nefcia results Of the California movement are strik
ingly observable. The gross value Of imports was
S729,739, and the nett receipts at the custom
house l,943, being an increase of more than
twenty per cent on those of the preceding year.
These imports were chiefly from the United States,
California, Great Britain, China, and Chill. The
amount Of domestic produce exported was 81 100000
The number of whaleships that entered the ports is
stated to have been 274, of which 26l were Ameri.
can; and the number of merchant vessels furnished
with supplies was l4s. The demand for produce
of the islands during the year has been larger than
could be supplied.-New Bedford Mercury.
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FROM OREGON

We have the Oregon" Spectator" to the 21st Of
February. 1t contains nothing of consequence,
however, except confirmation Of the report re-
ceived by way Of California two or three weeks
ago, that about one hundred of the soldiers Of the
United States army had deserted, in order, as is
supposed, to go to the California mines. Amongst
them are some thirty men belonging to the Rifle
regiment.
The Spectator continues to complain of the ire
gularity of the mails, caused in many cases by
reshets, and of the want of additional mail facilities
in the Territory.
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FROM SANTA FE.

Government train Of twenty-four loaded wa
gons lately arrived at Fort Leavenwortl from San
ia re, having made the journey in the short time OF
twenty four days.
Among the company is Col. WASHINGTON, ex-
Governor of New Mexico, and Col. BEALE.
Z The party met large number of emigrants near
Council Grove There was little or no grass on
The plains, which caused much distress among the
emlgrants, as most Of their animals had given out
for want of food.
large number of the inhabitants of Santa Fe
were preparing to leave for California as soon as
the season would permit.
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How MosEY IS MADE IN CALIroRNIA-A gentleman
formerly Of ST. Louis, writing from California gives the fol-
lowing account Of how he made bis first money in E Dorado.
He left the western frontier Of Missouri late in the season.
and consequently met with bad luck in his progress
the plains having worn out twenty head Of stock abandoned
wsgons and sacrificed every thing Of property but the clothes
pon his person. before he reached the mining region OF
course he was completely destitute when he got sacra-
mento But he says:
"Ipulled my watch from my pocket, and pawncd it for
Joe Of beams at dollar pound, and -four and
few other articles at California raos There intended for
the support of my amily but the thought struck me that
might sell portion by the pound, and replace al lower
prices With this view spread my possessions upon an
India rubber cloth tho ground, and commenced opera
tions. need not give you detailed statement Of my
business transactions, bat is sufficient TO say that in
fifteen days had made about one thousand dollars"
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LATE FROM CALIFORNIA.

The steamer Crescent City, from Chapres, ar
rived at New York last Saturday afternoon. She
brings the mails from California and number Of
passengers.
The steamer Tennessee arrived at Panama on
the 18th May. She left San Francisco on the 2lst
April, and brought $685. 900 in gold dust and 80
passengers.
It was healthy at Panama. The steamers now
due, and those there, will take all persons up that
are waiting for passage. The number of Ameri-
cans transacting business at Panama had greatly
increased. The business Of Transporting passen-
gers up the Chagres river was fast going into the
hands of the Americans.
The dates from California are of the goth April
1t is reported that several new digg;ngs have been
discovered in Placerville, where the laborers get
one pound of gold day. They are said to be.ihe
richest mines yet discovered. II is also reported
that new and important discoveries have also been
made on Trinity river, which are being carefully
explored.
At San Francisco lumber and provisions were
very low, and the frame houses taken out in sailing
vessels would hardly sell for the cost of the freight
quarantine law has been passed by the Legisla-
ture for the port of San Francisco, which is pro-
nounced infamous and, if enforced, it is said that
it will crush the commercial prosperity Of that city
COL Jack Hays has been elected Sheriff of San
Francisco county.
Sacramento city has been again overfowed, this
inundation doing more damage even than the last
one. II has also suffered from fire, the loss by
which amounts to $65,OOO.
Below We copy an account of distressing
occurrence on the coast of California, which will
bring the most poignant grief to many heart in
this city. The chief officer who was lost Lieuten-
ant RICHARD BAcHE, was endeared to all who knew
him by his amiable and generous qualities, and his
gentlemanly character. If the heavy blow which
his sudden and unexpected death infcts on his nu-
merous and esteemed relatives admitted of any
consolation, they would find il in the universal
sympathy which will be feltin their bereavement
a bereavement rendered doubly severe by the pre-
vious and recent loss of another gallant son and
brother, the late Lieutenant GEORGE M. BAcHE, of
the Navy, who was not long ago lost at sea.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-01

KENTUcKY.--The Frankfort Commonwealth pub
fishes the returns of the votes for and against the
new Constitution Of the State of Kentucky for all
the counties in the State except eight, showing the
following result:
For the Constitution. .65.s27
Against ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ii. 73s
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New SCIENTIFIC DIscovERy.-The Paris corre-
spondent of the London Times says:

sThe scientific world has been in commoion during
the whole week, Of publication of the disco
OF the ongsough for Of the fusion and cryslaza
ton ocarbon The Sorbonne has been crowded for the last few
days to behold the result Of this discovery, 10 the shape of
toerabyszed diamond of great lustre which M Desprezf
the happy dscoverer submits the examination of eye,y
chemist saUant who chooses TO visit him. He declares
that long ago last autumn, he had succee ded in prc
ducng the diamond but IN such minute particles as to be Vi
sbe only through the microscope and fearful raising ro
and suspicion he had kept the secret until by dnt Of re-
Peaed experiments and great labor be had completed tie
one ne now offers TO public view. -Four solar lens of inn
mense power aided BY the Tremendous galvanc pile of the
Sobonne have been the means Of producnp the resu now
before u.s. Despezt holds himself ready to display the
experiment whenever il may be required. The diamond
produced is OF the quality known in the East as the black
diamond one single specimen Of which sold by Prince
Rosof TO- the lao Duke Of York for the sum Of
twelve thousand pounds
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The British Government have Cbsgcs ire-proof vault
for the safe keeping Of their specie in ransitu Every beg
of gold bullion has buoy attached ~ that in csseof
accident to the boat il could not sink. III air h
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The proper element Of is constant activity The
waters OF life are like those Of the Bethesda poo is only
when they agiiated that they are healhfu.
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The Ohio Legislature, among other laws. passed one
changing the Of county poor-houses to county
maries." aacas@
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-01

"Ihs Snarchy, Journal Of Order" is the odd
title of new Democratic newspaper that has
made its appearance in Paris. s
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-01
Key Hest Correspondence of the Mercury.


Ksr WEsT, May 22-An extraordinary excitement was
produced here yesterday by the arrival of the American steam
er Creole of New Orleans, with FIVE hundred
sh steamer in close pursuit of her. which entered our
dropped alongside the wharf, and in few moments every
ashore when learned that the Creole with about
$50 entered the port of Cardenas (Cuba) the
ing of the 18th instant and the day the was sur
rendered and held by the invaders for fifteen hours when the
vctnrs etreaed in their steamer, taking with them some f
prisoners, who here. They had the commandant
and several military Officers, who released on their
pledge 10 berae and protect the few they had LETT on
shore. The had action here, but left this
evening for Havana-probably
The Creoe zed by The United States and the party
which landed from her dispensing possible ex
cept several badly wounded, who will have remain The
Creoles party say that they lost in killed and missing thirty
five 10 forty, and the Spanish lost in killed Two hundred men.
KKf WEST, MAY 22.-Our little community has been in
state of great excitement for the last days in conse-
quence Of the arrival Of the Creole from Cardenss
with about 500 board, under the command of Gen
orSz, who, the 10th, made descent on that town
and after committing many depredaons were compelled 10
retreat in great haste They closely pursued by the
Spanish steamer Pzarro bearing the flag of the Admiral
of the Spanish forces who also came into port and aer
communicating through the Vice Consul Of Spain with the
proper authorities sailed this afternoon for Havana The
cole has been sezd by the Collector and is now in DOS
session Of the United States Marshal The officers and men
are on shore in very destitute condition and no immese
prospect OF getting away What the result will be- cannot
say we are entirely at their mercy and they may at apy
moment levy contributions commit greater excuses.
seven slaves we're brought here in the Creole who wee
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The application of the Spanish Consul promptly turned
to him, and placed board the Pzaro be
returned to their owners in Cubs.
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BALrInoRE, DEC. I2-5 p.

BALTIMoRE, DEC. 1916 p. M.
The concert of Miss Lind, at the Front street
theatre, was, if possible, superior to the first
Every seat in the immense building occupied
and many stood upon the stage and other places.
1t is general remark that so brilliant a house
never before seen in Baltimore The entire receipts
could not have fallen short Of $4,000. Most OF
the tickets were sold at premiums of SIS to Sl2.
Towards evening il impossible to procure
tickets even at any price, and hundreds were com
PEELED to return home, unable to gain admittancc,
There still continues intense anxiety TO hear the
nightingale, Most OF the tickets to the concert to-
night have already been disposed of. Those left
are now bringing from So to SIS. The city
tinues full Of strangers. 1t is determined upon
that she sings in Washington on the 10TH if your
theatre possibly be completed.
The cars from Washington, due at eight O'Clock
this morning, did not arrive until twelve, owing to
come accident with the locomotive
Our market is quiet. Sales Of 800 barrels How
ard street flour at 81 g. and 1000 city mills at
50 90 Red wheat 95 l02 cents White l0i
100 cents White corn at 81, and yellow 81 a SO
cents Oats 35 80 cents.
No change in other articles.
Stocks steady. Sales $500 Maryland 6's at 1927,
and ZOO Maryland So, 81. Sales of $50 shares
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad GIL 6s, cash and
time
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Supreme Court OF the United States.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER II, 1850
The State Of Missouri against the State OF Iowa,
original BILL and the State of Iowa against the State
of Missouri cross bill.
Mr. Justice CArRos delivered the following order
of the Court:
1.-The commissioners. appointed by this Court to
run and mark the boundary line between said
States, according to our decree OF the December
Term, ls4s, having performed that duty and re-
ported TO the Court at this term the manner In
which said work has been performed; and it APP
pearing that two surveyors had been employed by
said commissioners to aid them in doing the work
in the field and that other assistants had been en-
poyed, and that various expenses bad been incur
red in running and marking said line. Now
in order that the parties TO said controversy may
be informed of the amount of means necessary to be
provided TO pay for said services and also for other
costs and charges incident 10 the suit II Is ordered
that the clerk of this Court do examine Witnesses
and resort TO other evidence, for the purpose of
certaining what ia the proper compensation to be
allowed 10 said commits soners, and the surveyors
they employed and also what compensation is due
to the Hon. Rob w Wells, for such services he
may have performed as commissioner before he re-
signed. And said clerk will also ascertain the
amount Of expenses Of every description, incurred
by said commissioners, beside the compensation TO
themselves and said surveyors together with the
costs and charges incurred in this Court in carry
ing on the controversy here. All of which he will
include in detailed account, and report the same
10 the Court at early day for its final action
thereon.
And in taking said account, the report Of said
commissioners will be taken as prima facic true.
Said clerk will also ascertain and report the
amount Of moneys already advanced to said com
missionors by the States Of Missouri and Iowa re-
spectiyey, and the manner in which said moneys
have been expended"
No. 20. j. strader ct al, plaintiffs in error,
G. Graham This argued by Gen.
Jones for plaintiff, in error, and by Mr. Critenden
for the defendant in error.
No. IS. Henry Webster, plaintiff, Peter
Cooper. The argument Of this com
menced by Mr.. Dexter for the plaintiff.
Adjourned until TO morrow, II O'Clock A. NJ.
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DIED.

On the llth instant, SARAH the wife of SIMEON
MhTLocK, in the 62d year of her age
Her fvneral will take place this (Friday) after.
noon at ? O'Clock, from her late residence on sth
street, between G and II.
AT Twiiord, his residence. in Wostmorelap nd
county, Va ON the 25th ulumo, after an illness Of
JOHN w HUNGERFoRD, in tic sixty third year
Of his age.
Col. H. was an officer in the war Of 1912, and
acted as volunteer aid 10 his uncle, Gen. JoHr p.
hVSothfuRD. Ia the progress Of the war he was
distinguished for valor and good conduct. Subso-
quently he represented his native county, West
norcland, In the Legislature Of Virginia, and il
was hs good fortune, 10 this new sphere Of duty to
meet the Sanguine expectations Of his constituents
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THE REPU BLIC.
News from the Pacific Coast.

We have received the Nughbor Mercantile Re
porter, and FL Merc1io, from valparaiso, TO the
| 10th October We extract the news OF most in
terest.-Ntip York Sun.
CHILE-Nothing of any importance has trans
pired during the month. The Prcted extra session
| of Congress has not taken pac, Our government,
although called conservative, Sllo8s opportunity
To escape oi passing liberal me lures, and advanC
ing with the necessities Of the lmc5, in order TO ia
cilitate AMI 10 encourage the commerce OF this
country. petition, signed by some OF our leading
houses, requesting government to allow sugar III
future to be bonded, has been Immediately attend
ed to, and the permission granted. Az 10 immi-
grafton from Germany TO this country, We
happy to see that government have not allowed this
important consideration TO escape their immediate
atten ton. Don Vicente Perez has been named by
decree of the 18th instant, agent for the colonial
| ton Va!divio
The monopoly of the business of supplying water
TO vessels by means OF boats, at Valparaiso. has
been broken up.
PERu-Peru is at present tranquil but how
long this may continue appeorsto be very doubtful;
the all absorbing question of the election OF the Pre-
sdent keeps the minds OF all parties in state Of
ferment. The candidates for the Presidential chair
are technique, Vivanco, Osna, and Elias, the first
of whom, it would appear, commands ma ority in
the South of the Republic.
Business wears but gloomy aspect, although
the markets well supplied.
The Hamburg schooner "Fido" had arrived at
Lima, with the captain and eight of the Of the
North American briganine Goodman" lost in the
Straits of Magellan in June last on her way Cali
forna. Accounts from Carabaga notice the fact of
the discovery OF a vein, which yielded at the rate
of s 900 per diem.
BoLvlA.-The latest dates state that Belzue had
issued decree limiting the wearing of mourning
to six months, in the Of the nearest relations,
under penalty of from 81 to SIS, and others to
shorter period The Bank Of Bolivia was in a di-
lemma account of the large amount of bark
which had been gathered, far exceeding the limit
allowed to by law; and between the want Of funds
to pay up the whole, and the fear Of its depreciation
in consequence, with the contingency of contra
band, had rendered decisive action thereupon very
precarious. Congress was about to assemble.
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From The Baltimore Clipper.
Our Country,

II an angel could descend from Heaven TO de-
clare under which government of our world the
people enjoyed the most freedom, and should be
the most content and happy, he would unhes-
itatingly pronounce in favor OF that OF the United
states, for under IL man possesses all that is valua
BILE or desirable-all that can excite grateful feel
ings and promote human happiness. What 10
there that an American citizen can desire that he
does not possess We cannot imagine a single
deficiency in his civil religious rights and priv-
leges nor docs the Government offer the slight
cot obstacle 10 his pursuit Of happiness. The road
of proicFment IL open alike 20 all, and those who
fail 10 reach distinction must attribute their want
Of success 10 their lack OF energy and persevere-
snce and not 10 the institutions under which they
live. We doubt whether human ingenuity could
devise a system OF government more replete with
all the elements Of human progress and happiness
than that Of the United States. But still it has
failed TO satisfy every one, and the discontented
seek in change for Joys which they allege arc not
20 be found under present circumstances. Both at
the North and at the South there exists restless
spirit Of nnoyation-a disposition TO destroy old
and TO build gp new systems. But, whether this
feeling arises from inherent desire Of ture
TO be "studious Of change and pleased With nov
city," or from the more unworthy motive OF graft
fyinga selfish ambition at the expense Of others, ito
qualification in either case would be no less disas
trous and destructive 20 our country.
II is inconceivabie 10 no how rational men, who
have experienced the blessings Of CUR Union, can
deliberately plan and urge its dissolution Can
they expect greater liberty more happiness I'M
der sectionsl organizations No man possessed Of
common sense can anticipate such result. Die
solution and ruin will go hand in hand. The a ter
will as naturally attend the former night sue
ceeds day. This must be known TO the dsorgani-
zers but they pcrseyere in their design OF dc
.truction, though its accomplishment would
crown their heads with glory aud nil their hearts
with unbounded happiness. Fatal delusion In
sacrificing the Union they will pull down the odi
fee under which alone they can ind safety.
Most sincerely do We hope that, II such spirit
exist in any member Of Congress, no will have the
discretion TO suppress its dictates, and adhere to
the solemn oath which he has taken TO support the
Constitution. No man who has ever taken that
os III sssst In dissolying the Union without
committing the sin Of deliberate perjury, and such
man ia unworthy Of a scat in Che Congress Of
free pcople.
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FsoM FLoRIDA-THE INDIANs.- We learn from
apassenger on the ST. Matthews, which arrived from
Florida last night, that the Indians had attempted
further hosttics. On Thursday, the 2sth ult., tho
L. ). steamer Sarah Spalding, arrived at Jackson
vile, having OF board Captain d. Clark Of Marie
tee, who reported that while crossing Inc Iiaulover
in company with the Indian River mail rider, they
we're attacked by three Indians, who fired upon
them with their rics, but without effect the party
having taken 10 their boats and out Of reach Of
their balls Captain Clark lie man Of yerscity,
and there IL no doubt Of the fact stated. The
Hauover is about 100 miles from Smyrna, and 81
from St. Augustine
Weare informed that measures are being adopted
by the Legislature OF FLORIDA 10 eypel the Indians
al the expense OF the State. II that should be at
tempted there will be little doubt Of their speedy
removal and not until th Savannah Georgian.
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New SwfSplg On Friday last two of our
exchange brokers were waited upon several times
during the early part Of the day, by gentleman
making inquiries II they had receyed orders to pay
certain notes. He was answered in the mega tive ;
but before the close Of business hours each of the
brokers received Gcs-..eh fsoin .h-.- correspen-
dentt in New York ordering them to pay certain
notes. The aforesaid rentlsfnsn sgsin called, and
received bis money, giving up the notes, which
were for $3.50 and 1900. On sending The notes 10
New York. IL was discovered that the whole trans.
action wsss fraud. The dispatches were written
here on blanks stolen from Bsin's of1cc and Of
course did not come over the wires
This will show the public the danger Of ordering
money paid by telegfaphI we understand the New
York banks long since refused to countenance such
ordcrs.-Bosfon Transcript
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1'eIeErnPhic.

Proceedings Of the Mississippi Legislature jorn
,nent sine die.
JACKSON, SATURDAY, Nov. 30-The bill calling
State Convention, to be held on the second Mon
day of November next, and directing the members
to be chosen at the election on the first Monday in
September, passed the Senate by vote of % yeas
against nays, and the House by vote of 81 to 40
A supplemental bill, giving the Governor power to
call the Convention together at earlier day. in
the event of certain proceedings by Congress, was
introduced and passed in the Senate, but lost
in the House, under the rule requiring resolutions
to lie over one day.
Both houses adjourned sine die this evening, at
nine O'Clock
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THE UsroS PATTY OF MssIssIPPL-The change
of the southron, Wing paper, 10 the Flag Of the
Union, Union paper, was lately noticed by
The Lexington Advertiser Of the ODD, referring
TO its own vel acknowledged and ably defended
Wing opinions, says that ithss no time or in
clination TO turn aside, for instant 10 no
tce questions Of party difference TO enter the
arena Of party strife. Forgetting the distinguish.
ing names OF Wing and Democrat. il unites hands
with men Of both parties. Who will STAND By !, IN
the maintenance OF our great and glorious Onion.
" Come then, (it says,) Wings and Democrats who
love the Union better than party, come TO the
cue We offer you our hand and heart in the form
alton ola great and glorious Union party in Holmes
county, Which snail drive the mopsicr 81 digunion
from her borders"
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sending them unpaid letters begging for their auto
graphs, or obtruding ourselves upon them for no
other than having read their books without
paying for them. An autograph hunter of my ac-
quaintance, naivey told me that he wrote to Ro-
gers the poet, asking for his autograph, and had to
wait two years for replyi the poet informing him
that his letter had been duly placed on file, and
had but just then been reached in regular course.
As Mr.. Rogers is an octogenarian, those who send
for his autograph now will hardly succeed in their
object. s. X s.